February 02 / 15.50 Leopardstown

15.50

Soft

Timeless Sash Windows Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £73140.5
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 18 runners
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Timeless Sash Windows Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race)

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 0-231 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Unexposed handicap debutant; won a maiden hurdle at Limerick over Xmas; previously finished 5.75l behind James's Gate off level weights at Punchestown and will be getting 16lb from him here; his lack of experience in handicaps is a concern but he could be well treated and it has been a while since Mark Walsh has done this weight.
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4th

16

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

16:50 Punchestown

McLaurey

11st 4lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Emmet Mullins

Beat the talented Storm Heart in a valuable DRF handicap hurdle in 2024; maiden over fences; seventh when well fancied for a Cheltenham handicap; suffered interference off the home turn, might have finished closer; addition of tongue-tie may help.

7/1

7th

17

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 44y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

McLaurey

10st 7lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Emmet Mullins

Reached his peak over hurdles when winning a valuable race at Leopardstown (2m, soft) last February but finished last in the County Hurdle here next time; the type to make a chaser and, after a laboured effort on his handicap chase debut at Naas, he fared better in a Down Royal novice in January; needs to show his jumping can hold up under pressure but this trip should suit better than the 2m he's been running over and plenty of potential remains.

9/2

4th

2

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 115y

14:50 Down Royal

McLaurey

12st 0lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Emmet Mullins

Very useful (133-rated) hurdler whose two wins last season included very valuable Leopardstown handicap; more of a slow-burner over fences this term, Fairyhouse beginners' third his best run; let down by jumping against more experienced rivals in handicap on latest when never landing a blow at Naas; back in novice grade and Mark Walsh remains loyal.

11/4

6/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 1254- D

Last run: 274 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 140

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; handicap debutant has been highly tried since his Punchestown maiden win in December 2023; not beaten far in Grade 1s here and at Punchestown subsequently; lacks a run but preferred by Townend and he could be well treated; dangerous to dismiss.
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5th

13

(7)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Storm Heart

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: W P Mullins

Three-time winner over hurdles has a 1-5 record on the level in France, winning over 1m4f on good ground; a bit below his best at Punchestown last time when seventh of 17 in a Listed handicap hurdle; interesting contender but others preferred.

14/1

7th

1

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 118y

17:30 Punchestown

Storm Heart

11st 12lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: W P Mullins

Consistent sort with plenty of smart form in the book; won first two starts this season, a 2m4f hurdle at Limerick (heavy) and the Grade 3 Red Mills at Gowran; respectable third in BetMGM Cup at Cheltenham off 151; 7.75l third of 10 in Fairyhouse Grade 2 latest; rider's claim a big plus and forecast rain in his favour; should go well.

11/2

3rd

3

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 180y

15:50 Fairyhouse

Storm Heart

11st 6lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Triumph favourite two years ago (finished fifth); very lightly raced in the meantime and firmly on an upward curve in winning twice on heavy ground (including a Grade 3) before an admirable third in the 2m5f handicap at Cheltenham (good to soft) where he would have been closer but for hitting two out; top connections haven't got to the bottom of him yet; clear claims.

7/2

28/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 23-283

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 8yo has some smart placed bumper form; 0-5 over hurdles but only finished out of the first three once; fine effort over this C&D on handicap debut over Xmas, beaten 5.5l into third of 19; effectively 6lb lower now with his jockey's claim and the first time hood may help him to settle better; could go well at a price.
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2nd

1

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

17:25 Punchestown

Irish Panther

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Ran some fine races in defeat over hurdles last season including at this meeting; got off the mark in a Clonmel maiden last autumn and then took a Naas beginners' chase, easily beating Jacob's Ladder; just denied in the Grade 1 Racing Post Novice Chase at Christmas and put up a respectable effort in the Champion Chase last time; can be involved.

5/1

6th

5

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 199y

Class 1

16:00 Cheltenham

Irish Panther

11st 10lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Very short on chasing experience, having raced just twice in this sphere, but by the same token looks open to any amount of further improvement despite being a 9yo (latecomer to this scene); close second, clear of remainder, in Grade 1 novice at Leopardstown (2m1f, yielding) when attempting to follow up his comfortable success in a Naas race that's worked out well; has shown good progress for current yard and looks interesting pitched into open company instead of bashing heads with similarly unexposed rivals in the Arkle.

12/1

1st

4

23rd Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 205y

14:22 Clonmel

Irish Panther

11st 12lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Placed in nine of his 11 races, including all three bumpers and his first three maiden hurdle starts; slotted into handicaps effectively last season; twice in the money at Leopardstown before set a tough task in the County Hurdle, stands out in this company on his Punchestown festival third behind the British-trained pair Ascending Lark and Wilful.

4/9

9/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 403111 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 134

Form & Verdict
In form and on a four-timer; produced a career best to win by 4.75l on his handicap debut over 2m4f here in December; hiked up 12lb for that and drops back in trip in this deeper race; another career best will be required but that's not impossible.
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3rd

3

25th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 80y

18:35 Ballinrobe

Ol Man Dingle

11st 6lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Eoin Griffin

Won first two chases in the autumn, including a Grade 3 at Cork; jumping left him down in novice handicap at Cheltenham; faded in the straight when behind He's Gorgeous at Punchestown and question mark over his stamina for this trip.

16/1

7th

1

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

17:25 Punchestown

Ol Man Dingle

11st 12lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Eoin Griffin

Three-time winning hurdler in 2024; immediate winner over fences at Galway (2m2f, yielding) before following up in a Cork Grade 3 novice (2m4f, good to yielding) next time, with You Oughta Know 2.75l behind in second; poor effort in Grade 1 company in November at Fairyhouse; never on terms after a bad mistake at the fifth at Cheltenham when last seen; tough task conceding weight all round.

25/1

11th

5

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Ol Man Dingle

11st 5lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Eoin Griffin

Returns from a layoff, having shown all of his chase form in the autumn, winning twice (including 2m4f Grade 3) prior to a form-dip in Fairyhouse Grade 1; needs to resume progress but has big-field handicap experience, namely a good effort over hurdles at the 2025 Dublin Racing Festival; cheekpieces added.

20/1

Form: 30-1P6 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
2-10 over hurdles; won a rated hurdle at Fairyhouse in November; pulled up in a 2m4f handicap here over Xmas; travelled well for a long way on latest at Navan (2m4f, soft) before tiring late on; this drop in trip is a plus on that evidence and he could go well off the same mark.
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1

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 120y

13:48 Tipperary

Any Road

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: E J O’Grady

Dual hurdle winner has been below form in that sphere on recent starts; needs to get back to his best on belated chasing debut.

12/1

7th

2

28th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

17:30 Wexford

Any Road

11st 10lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: E J O’Grady

Two hurdle wins include 2m5f rated hurdle at Fairyhouse last season (good); safely held in handicaps of late (well-backed favourite at Killarney last time when hampered) but don't rule out.

8/1

7th

2

28th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

17:30 Wexford

Any Road

11st 10lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: E J O’Grady

Two hurdle wins include 2m5f rated hurdle at Fairyhouse last season (good); safely held in handicaps of late (well-backed favourite at Killarney last time when hampered) but don't rule out.

8/1

Form: 6-1105 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Won a bumper at Listowel in September and followed up in a Punchestown maiden hurdle, both on decent ground; no impact on handicap debut at Fairyhouse but a better effort over this C&D in December when beaten 7l into fifth of 19 behind Enniskerry; hood worn that day is removed; likes good ground.
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4th

8

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:57 Listowel

Cappucino

10st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Liz Doyle

Won his bumper here and added a Punchestown maiden hurdle; he's been good and bad in six defeats over fences and current wellbeing is a bit of an issue ahead of this return to hurdling.

10/1

9th

9

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:08 Wexford

Cappucino

10st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Liz Doyle

Won Listowel bumper and Punchestown maiden hurdle the season before last; best chase run yet when second at Tramore on New Year's Day; had an excuse when pulled up at Thurles last time; definite chance if restored to his best.

6/1

Form: -21519 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 143

Form & Verdict
One of seven for Willie Mullins; sprang a surprise when winning the Grade 2 Royal Bond at Fairyhouse, staying on best; was raised 6lb for that and didn't cut much ice returned to handicap company here at Xmas, though the 2m4f trip may have stretched him that day; not discounted dropped back in distance.
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16

(20)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 7y

16:20 Naas

Tounsivator

8st 10lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: W P Mullins

Last year's Royal Bond winner returned to the Flat to get third win in this sphere at Tramore in August (1m4f, good to yielding); midfield finish in the Irish Cesarewitch last time; one of two for trainer, but Sorrentino looks the pick of them.

18/1

30

(20)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 170y

16:22 Curragh

Tounsivator

8st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: W P Mullins

One of seven for yard; won the Royal Bond at Fairyhouse last December; returned to the Flat with a 0.75l win at Tramore (12.5f, gd-yld) last month; 7lb higher here and this is a much tougher race but this 6yo can't be discounted.

9/1

3

(10)

16th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

19:02 Tramore

Tounsivator

10st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: W P Mullins

Twice a winner over mid-distances in France before joining Willie Mullins and very capable hurdler (rated 139), winning Grade 2 novice, and most recently good fourth of 19 in Galway Hurdle; potentially thrown in here on Flat return.

Evs

Form: 8-3209 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
1-12 over hurdles; ran a cracker on his handicap debut at Bellewstown (2m1f, good) off 123 when beaten 1.25l behind Petrol Head; raised 4lb for that and has failed to back it up the last twice, including over this C&D; others appeal more.
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3rd

7

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:40 Perth

Aeros Luck

10st 13lb

J: William Maggs

T: Sandy Thomson

Another ex-Gavin Cromwell inmate who secured narrow win over fences at Punchestown (2m, good to yielding) in June; 0-5 for this yard but February's close second of five at Musselburgh (2m, good to soft) on penultimate start was a creditable effort; stable in fine form.

7/1

3rd

5

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 14y

Class 3

13:10 Kelso

Aeros Luck

11st 10lb

J: William Maggs

T: Sandy Thomson

Hurdle/chase winner for Gavin Cromwell who has improved with each of his four runs for this yard, most recently close second of five at Musselburgh (2m, good to soft); that looked a warm little race and he's respected.

6/1

Form: 42F-13 CD

Last run: 85 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 144

Form & Verdict
Dual Grade 2 winner over hurdles, including over C&D; gained first win for almost four years at Punchestown in October but failed to back that up in the Grade 2 Elite Hurdle at Wincanton; would have a squeak on his best form but he may be on a tough mark for now.
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1

1st Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 213y

Class 3

18:18 Stratford

Aspire Tower

11st 10lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Jennie Candlish

Smart hurdler in his prime and a dual chase winner for Henry de Bromhead this spring (2m, yielding/good); held every chance before last-flight mishap in French hurdle race on recent stable debut and commands respect on this return to fences.

3/1

1st

1

17th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:45 Wexford

Aspire Tower

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Dual Grade 2 hurdles winner in his pomp back in 2020/21; missed two full seasons before returning in October 2023 and hasn't looked the same horse, though he has won twice this season, including decent C&D beginners' chase last month (yielding); okay handicap debut run in competitive Punchestown contest since, this looks much easier despite the weight concession.

4/7

1st

1

17th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:45 Wexford

Aspire Tower

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Dual Grade 2 hurdles winner in his pomp back in 2020/21; missed two full seasons before returning in October 2023 and hasn't looked the same horse, though he has won twice this season, including decent C&D beginners' chase last month (yielding); okay handicap debut run in competitive Punchestown contest since, this looks much easier despite the weight concession.

4/7

Form: 5-2P21 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; dual bumper winner, including a Listed; chased home Jasmin De Vaux on second start over timber at Navan and went one better upped to 2m4f here over Xmas; opening mark looks fair and the drop back to 2m shouldn't be an issue; could go well but his lack of handicap experience in is a concern.
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6th

3

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 70y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

The Enabler

11st 9lb

J: Mr R James

T: Gordon Elliott

Impressive over 2m5f at Fairyhouse in December on second chase start; two lesser runs have followed in Grade 3s and there remains a question mark regarding stamina; however, Gordon Elliott and Rob James won this with a 7yo novice in 2020 and he's not ruled out in view of the Fairyhouse promise.

16/1

3rd

7

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 125y

15:25 Naas

The Enabler

11st 0lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual bumper winner and won once over hurdles; better chaser this term however, running away with 2m5f Fairyhouse novice last month (soft) but came up short upped in class at Punchestown earlier this month; tries a new trip here and possibly vulnerable to some proven stayers.

11/2

6th

3

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

14:47 Cork

The Enabler

11st 7lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

midfield, towards rear halfway, not fluent 4 out, headway and in touch with leaders 3 out, disputing fourth approaching last, weakened final 110yds

10/1

Form: 7-3320 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 11lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Admirable dual-purpose veteran; rolled back the years when pulling off a 40-1 shock in this race last year off 120; has run well a couple of times in defeat since but he's never won off a mark this high and he was well-beaten at Navan on latest; outside place claims at best.
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8th

6

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 132y

15:40 Punchestown

Lord Erskine

10st 7lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: H Rogers

Admirable dual-purpose veteran is a winner of 14 races; 6-34 over hurdles but time may be catching up with him based on the evidence of his last two runs and was well beaten in this in 2024 off 2lb lower.

40/1

10th

7

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Lord Erskine

10st 11lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: H Rogers

Fine dual-purpose performer won this last year (beating Helvic Dream) off 9lb lower; won twice on Flat afterwards, back from a break when well held back over hurdles at DRF in February; 13yo probably needs a career-best over hurdles to follow up here.

16/1

11th

6

1st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:52 Leopardstown

Lord Erskine

11st 1lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: H Rogers

Fine dual-purpose performer is a credit to himself and his stable; won this two years ago but disappointing last year; however, was in good form over the summer and has a chance again.

14/1

Form: 2162

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Fifth runner for yard; Flat recruit; won a maiden hurdle at Listowel (2m2f, soft) in September; shaped with promise on his handicap debut at Punchestown (2m3f, soft) when beaten 1.5l into second off 120; up 4lb for that and tongue tied now; drop in trip may not be ideal.
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11th

12

22nd Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

17:05 Fairyhouse

Stormbreaker

10st 8lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: W P Mullins

always behind, not fluent 1st

20/1

28/1

Form: 1890- D

Last run: 274 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Fourth runner for yard; French recruit won a maiden hurdle at Punchestown on his Irish debut; struggled in three Grade 1s subsequently and beaten 21l in a Flat handicap at Killarney when last seen in May; others preferred.
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6th

8

(15)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Highwind

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Dual-purpose sort's sole Flat win came on the AW; best run on turf was a 2l fourth off 1lb lower on latest in the Ulster Cesarewitch at Down Royal (2m3f, good); may need this after 261 days away; cheekpieces go on.

16/1

4th

15

(4)

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 141y

18:24 Down Royal

Highwind

10st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: W P Mullins

First reserve; AW winner in France and winning debut for this yard in Punchestown maiden hurdle early last year; lightly raced this year, well held behind The Truant at Tramore last time; hard to assess but up-coming Cesarewitch entries suggest he could go well here.

Form: UURP00 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Has lost his form completely since winning at Thurles in January 2024; first-time hood (discarded) made no difference when beaten 44l here over Xmas; needs a revival.
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11th

9

25th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:35 Listowel

Little Mixup

11st 5lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Has won four times over hurdles but chasing didn't go well a year ago and has mostly struggled back over hurdles.

33/1

7th

9

17th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Wexford

Little Mixup

10st 11lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four-time winner over hurdles but very much out of form this winter after unhappy spell over fences in early autumn; hard to support at present.

40/1

Form: 1-41 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 136

Form & Verdict
Unexposed handicap debutant has won two of his three starts; won on heavy at Gowran (2m) on debut and on soft at Clonmel (2m1f); lacks experience, which is a worry in a race of this nature, and his opening mark doesn't look overly generous.
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15

2nd May 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 104y

15:45 Punchestown

Beckett Rock

10st 6lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Dual hurdles winner is 0-4 chasing, good second in 2m4f Gowran handicap and most recently did well after being hampered in finishing fifth of 24 in BetMGM Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham; remains unexposed as a chaser (7lb lower than hurdles) and upped in trip here.

14/1

5th

20

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

Beckett Rock

10st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Sixth in this last year off 1lb higher in his third handicap; chasing on last four starts, with the latest (second in a handicap) easily his best effort in that sphere, so he's of renewed interest even if he does not look the first string on jockey bookings for his highly respected stable.

25/1

16th

3

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Beckett Rock

11st 8lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Dual winner who has only raced six times and he stayed on well to finish sixth (just behind Beat The Bat) in the Coral Cup at Cheltenham; smacks of a horse with more to offer, especially as a stayer.

16/1

Form: 3213 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 134

Form & Verdict
One of three for Gordon Elliott; handicap debutant; off the mark at the second attempt in maiden hurdles at Cork (2m, yielding); followed that with a creditable effort in a 2m1f Grade 2 at Punchestown behind Salvator Mundi; opening mark looks fair; not discounted.
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10

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

16:50 Punchestown

Relieved Of Duties

11st 5lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Found things too demanding in the Grand Annual, and has been campaigned ambitiously overall since a Fairyhouse beginners' win last October; will be more at home in this company.

12/1

13th

18

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 199y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Relieved Of Duties

10st 9lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Won on chase debut at Fairyhouse (2m, yielding) in October and very creditable second in quality novice over this C&D (good to soft) 13 days later; well beaten both starts since but they have been on testing ground; could bounce back and play a leading role now he's back on a better surface.

11/1

Form: 4056-0 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Third runner for yard; 1-8 over hurdles, that win coming in France in April 2023 for his former yard; highly tried to no avail for current stable and failed to make an impact when racing freely behind Enniskerry on his handicap debut and seasonal return here in December; others appeal more.
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8

31st Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 11y

16:30 Galway

Batman Girac

11st 0lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Put a poor run of form behind him when winning a handicap at Killarney in May; let down by his jumping in a Grade 3 at Tipperary four weeks ago.

20/1

8th

6

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:10 Tipperary

Batman Girac

11st 1lb

J: J J Slevin

T: W P Mullins

Put a poor run of form behind him when dropped in grade to handicap company at Killarney, recording personal best; much tougher task now switching to Grade 3 company and would need another career best.

8/1

1st

1

11th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:05 Killarney

Batman Girac

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: W P Mullins

Had made eyecatching headway before falling at the DRF and bounced back from his nothing run in the Imperial Cup with a respectable effort in the Scottish Champion Hurdle; that was a better race than this and, if coping with the ground (all his form is with some give underfoot), he should be a major player.

5/1

Form: 7/F-11 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Progressive sort has won both starts since moving to Charles Byrnes; won off 95 at Thurles (2m, good) and followed up off 111 at Navan (2m, yielding to soft); got hit with a 14lb hike for that and this is a much tougher task; will need a career best but he can't be discounted.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15

2nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:50 Leopardstown

Brave Troop

10st 7lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: C Byrnes

Progressive sort has won both starts since moving to Charles Byrnes; won off 95 at Thurles (2m, good) and followed up off 111 at Navan (2m, yielding to soft); got hit with a 14lb hike for that and this is a much tougher task; will need a career best but he can't be discounted.

13/2

15

2nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:50 Leopardstown

Brave Troop

10st 7lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: C Byrnes

midfield, bad mistake and lost ground quickly 4th, soon dropped to last and pulled up, looked to go wrong

13/2

1st

1

15th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:02 Navan

Brave Troop

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: C Byrnes

travelled strongly, midfield, steady headway before 2 out, led going easily approaching last, ridden out, won going away

15/8

Non-runners

Enniskerry, Jamess Gate, Grimaud, Strutter

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €19.70
Straight Forecast €15.99
Tricast €145.10
Trifecta €204.60

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Ol Man Dingle

POSTDATA:

The Enabler

SPOTLIGHT:

McLaurey

TOPSPEED:

Aeros Luck

The Irish Sun:

Storm Heart