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14.42

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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Rated Novice Chase

  • Prize money: £9020.66
  • 2m 0f 115y
  • 9 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Rated Novice Chase

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 23-567 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
128-rated hurdler with wins at Clonmel and Cork last season on soft/heavy and best efforts on final two starts when placed in competitive handicaps at Punchestown and Fairyhouse; ran okay on chase debut at Wexford but disappointing twice since.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

10

23rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

16:15 Listowel

Conyers Hill

11st 2lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Paul Nolan

Only one win from 13 starts over fences; best of the Irish contingent when fourth in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham last November (2m4f, soft); runner-up on his last three starts, though no match for the winner in valuable handicaps at Punchestown and Ballinrobe; should be therabouts again on the evidence of a narrow defeat in the Galway Plate.

6/1

2nd

22

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

18:40 Galway

Conyers Hill

10st 8lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Paul Nolan

Career best form when fourth in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham in November (2m4f, soft); back from a break with two seconds, though was no match for the winner on either occasion (including Nouvotic); travels well but doesn't always find much for pressure.

20/1

2nd

4

25th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 80y

18:35 Ballinrobe

Conyers Hill

11st 0lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Paul Nolan

Basically a bridle horse who doesn't find much when let down, but plenty of strong form and couldn't knock his latest second to an improver at Punchestown where he pulled clear of the rest (2m4f, yielding); doubt he wants this far, but easy track will help and valuable 7lb claimed.

8/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 654464 D BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Three-time hurdles winner (rated 125) took definite step forward on latest of five chase attempts when close fourth in competitive Leopardstown handicap at Christmas (third has since won a Grade 3 handicap), coming late; probably more to offer and likely major player.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

13

20th Sep 2026

Good

2m 1f 150y

16:48 Listowel

One Last Tango

10st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Eoin Griffin

Triple hurdle winner is yet to win over fences but has run some fine races in defeat; was poor over hurdles when last seen in July and others preferred today; 1lb out of the handicap.

28/1

8th

3

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 90y

14:50 Sligo

One Last Tango

11st 7lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Eoin Griffin

The last of three hurdle wins came in 2023; some good runs over fences in the last two seasons without winning; needs best hurdles form, but is off a low mark.

14/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 21252U

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Downpatrick maiden hurdle winner (2m6f, good) shaped nicely on chasing debut in 3-runner Ayr handicap but early casualty here over Christmas in beginners chase; probably needs to improve.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

5th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 150y

15:20 Down Royal

Step Out

11st 12lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: S R B Crawford

took keen hold, disputing third

6/1

3rd

5

5th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 150y

15:20 Down Royal

Step Out

11st 12lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: S R B Crawford

took keen hold, disputing third

6/1

6th

2

13th Apr 2025

Good

3m 2f 50y

16:35 Down Royal

Step Out

11st 11lb

J: J J Slevin

T: S R B Crawford

Winning hurdler is 0-5 in chases but has run well in defeat, including at this venue over 16.5f (good to yielding) back in January; won at 2m6f over hurdles but has stamina to prove for this trip; doesn't look a certain stayer on breeding and others appeal more.

100/30

Form: 132829

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Won a beginners' event at Downpatrick in September and good second in C&D handicap; tame recent Navan effort however raises questions.
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4th

3

(6)

27th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:19 Ffos Las

Someones Wish

11st 3lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Patrick Morris

Has won over hurdles, fences and twice on the AW; ran second in a 1m4f AW classified race last month but flopped next time at Wolverhampton; his slow-ground form in Ireland was forgettable.

8/1

Form: 71-4 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Made winning hurdling debut on very soft ground at Pau last December and after year's absence encouraging yard debut last month when rallying fourth in Punchestown rated novice chase; 4l to find with Listentillitellya on that run but improvement expected and should go well.
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1

18th Oct 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 125y

16:30 Limerick

Zurich

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Has a lot of weight, but his handicap form is very solid; pipped first-time-out last October but got Killarney handicap in stewards' room; good efforts in Britain subsequently, including 2m4f Cheltenham win and fifth in the Plate over that trip at the festival in March; fine second in Grade 2 Silver Trophy at Haydock when last seen in April.

9/2

2nd

5

15th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 203y

Class 1

14:40 Haydock

Zurich

11st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Could have done without this race being transferred from Cheltenham as he won there in October (good ground) and stayed on well for fifth in last month's Plate; his run in between at Doncaster in a race that's worked out well was also admirable; every chance.

7/2

5th

15

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 44y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Zurich

10st 8lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Henry De Bromhead

Humdrum start to chase career but a better horse since back from a break, following a Killarney win with an uncomplicated display over C&D (good) in October; would have finished closer than his near-4l third at Doncaster (2m3f, good to soft) in December but for a mistake at the last and that form has worked out; now 9lb higher than the latest win but open to improvement.

10/1

Form: 61-733 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
112-rated hurdler but already a better chaser, finishing good third in Punchestown novice at this trip and most recently didn't quite get home over 2m4f when third in handicap at same venue; contender back in trip here.
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8

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 90y

14:50 Sligo

Listentillitellyea

10st 13lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Thomas Gibney

Maiden over fences and just 1-21 over hurdles; well beaten over fences lately and others make more appeal.

14/1

9th

5

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

15:45 Downpatrick

Listentillitellyea

11st 12lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Thomas Gibney

Has won over hurdles but is 0-10 over fences; good ground given as a possible excuse when tailed off at Ballinrobe back from an absence; same excuse given when tailed off in a Punchestown handicap last time (2m, good); down 4lb but others preferred.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 31-158

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdles winner last spring rated 129 on those efforts; hasn't featured in two runs over fences (excuses first occasion) and may need more time.
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10th

6

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 180y

14:32 Killarney

Nas Na Riogh

11st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Two-time winner over hurdles, including 2m4f novice here in 2024; not so effective a chaser, most recently dropping away tamely after forcing much of pace in 2m5f Kilbeggan handicap in May; blinkers now replace cheekpieces on hurdles return with a bit to prove.

16/1

10th

12

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Nas Na Riogh

11st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Two-time winner over hurdles; 0-10 over fences, best runs when third in pair of handicaps at Wexford and Galway last summer; struggled since but not beaten far when sixth at Tramore 26 days ago and return to good ground will suit.

8/1

6th

1

19th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 110y

17:00 Tramore

Nas Na Riogh

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Two-time winner over hurdles is 0-9 in chases; ran well when third at Galway (2m2f, soft) last August but out of form when last seen in November and needs to revive after a 141-day break.

9/1

Form: 3P-447 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Dual bumper winner and 135-rated hurdler whose two wins came on this sort of ground; some merit in three attempts chasing so definitely one to consider on favoured ground although ideally wants further.
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4

12th Oct 2025

Good

2m 1f 140y

16:37 Cork

The Big Doyen

10st 6lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Declan Queally

Talented hurdler placed at Grade 2 level in that sphere; 0-4 over fences and has been sparingly raced in the last two seasons; off since below par effort on debut for this yard at Wexford in May; capable but probably best watched on return to action.

16/1

8th

1

28th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

17:30 Wexford

The Big Doyen

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Declan Queally

Dual bumper and hurdles winner for Peter Fahey but not as good a chaser last season; changed yards and reverts to hurdles off reduced mark and goes well fresh.

12/1

Form: 32-P58

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Showed a bit more over fences at Leopardstown over Christmas in a better race; more required though.
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1

10th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

15:00 Fontwell

Doctor Glide

12st 0lb

J: Mr Edward Vaughan

T: Tim Vaughan

Showed little in four runs over fences when trained in Ireland, or in three runs over hurdles for current yard; won a couple of points over 2m4f last month but this is a different ball game on his handicap debut.

6/1

7

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

14:27 Wincanton

Doctor Glide

11st 4lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Tim Vaughan

Ex-Irish maiden who been pulled up and tailed off in his two handicaps for this yard, at 66-1 on both occasions.

50/1

1

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

16:05 Limerick

Doctor Glide

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Tom Dreaper

prominent, went second before 4 out, weakened quickly and pulled up before 2 out

7/1

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Payout
Exacta €59.80
Straight Forecast €45.53
Trifecta €434.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

One Last Tango

TOPSPEED:

Someone's Wish

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Step Out

POSTDATA:

Listentillitellyea

The Irish Sun:

One Last Tango