February 21 / 13.50 Punchestown

13.50

Soft

50,000 Euros BetVictor Graduation Bonus Series Maiden Hurdle (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 0f 157y
  • 19 runners
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50,000 Euros BetVictor Graduation Bonus Series Maiden Hurdle (Div I)

Runners: 19 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flat recruit; won twice at a modest level in that sphere; stamina a question on pedigree and is probably best watched on hurdles debut.
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10

(8)

28th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:35 Navan

Asisaid

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Aidan Melia

Losing run since July 2023 but has been giving the impression his turn may be near again in two starts for his new yard; yet to try further than 1m2f on the Flat but has shaped like it would suit at times and one to consider.

9/1

3rd

11

(17)

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

19:10 Naas

Asisaid

9st 5lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Aidan Melia

Won this event two years ago; fair form towards the end of last season; out of sorts this term until showing signs of a revival when fourth at Navan on stable draw; drawn high but Nicola Burns may be able to counter any disadvantage

6/1

Form: UP94

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Useful on the Flat, winning three times and rated 81; failed to complete two of four starts over hurdles but did show a bit more when finishing fourth of 21 here last month; place chance if building on that.
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9th

11

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:18 Bellewstown

Come On The Lads

11st 6lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Handicap chase winner three starts ago; won a big handicap hurdle at last season's Galway festival; probably Ballybrit-bound again; Fiver Friday appears to be the stable's main hope.

12/1

17th

16

(11)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Come On The Lads

9st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual Flat winner returns to this sphere for the first time since a midfield finish at Laytown in September (7f); must bounce back from a moderate run over fences at Wexford last time.

20/1

7th

3

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:08 Wexford

Come On The Lads

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Useful hurdler won a valuable prize at Galway last year; ran well at Fairyhouse on the first of two chase starts last autumn; returned from a break to win in good style at Limerick; leading chance despite 8lb rise.

9/4

OUR TIP

Abandoned

Form: 9

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
80 rated Flat performer whose sole win in that sphere came on heavy ground; 25-1 and didn't jump well on hurdles debut here last month (28l behind Come On The Lads); may need more experience.
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No Results Found

Abandoned

Form: P00

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Two-time winner on the Flat in Germany in 2022; has lost form since a solid effort at Royal Ascot in 2023; no sign of a revival in three runs over hurdles; will qualify for handicaps after this.
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3rd

7

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 71y

20:23 Bellewstown

Weston

11st 0lb

J: Mr L P Shanahan

T: H Rogers

Two-time Flat winner when trained in France; has run a couple of decent races for this yard and one of his better efforts came when beaten just 2.5l by Lark In The Mornin when third in this last year; 10lb better off now and should strip fitter for his okay comeback run at Navan; chance.

4/1

5th

12

(8)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

15:18 Navan

Weston

8st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: H Rogers

Two wins when trained in Germany but yet to get his head in front on these shores; handicapper giving him a chance but soundly beaten on last two starts over hurdles and on the Flat and needs to leave those efforts well behind; best watched after break.

25/1

10th

8

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

16:00 Limerick

Weston

11st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: H Rogers

Dual Flat winner in Germany; out of depth in hot Flat handicaps at Galway Festival last twice; good effort on last start over timber at Fairyhouse in April (2m, sft-hvy); raised 4lb for that 2.25l third and might prefer softer ground.

7/1

Form: 22-233

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Flat winner is 0-9 over hurdles but has run well in defeat; went close at Galway in October and not beaten far in a class 2 maiden at Cheltenham in November; heavy ground may not have suited last time in a Fairyhouse novice; leading claims.
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8th

2

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Whimsy

12st 0lb

J: James Smith

T: Anthony McCann

Record of 1-19 over timber; three-time winner on the Flat has placed in two starts in that sphere since falling over hurdles at Leopardstown in March; recent form suggests she's fit and healthy but poor strike rate over hurdles is off-putting.

14/1

2nd

6

(3)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 4

18:15 Musselburgh

Whimsy

9st 2lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Anthony McCann

Had three seasons with Andrew Balding, including three wins, and has been with this yard since July 2023, including for two wins (one over hurdles) and plenty of place returns; third over 1m4f in her only two Flat runs in the last 13 months, including under Patrick McGettigan 17 days ago, and her very solid Flat record for this trainer suggests she will be on the premises.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Policy Maker gelding is a second foal; dam unraced half-sister to winners Hit The Headlines (bumper/2m4f hurdle) and Lastoftheleaders (bumper/2m hurdle), out of unraced half-sister to useful 2m-2m7f hurdle/chase winner Lake Teereen; worth a market check on debut.
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10th

4

8th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 180y

16:18 Wexford

Abitlikethat

11st 4lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: P J Rothwell

Remote ninth on debut and even remoter tenth at Fairyhouse (2m4f, yielding) at 250-1 last time; hard to see him winning.

80/1

Form: 6

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
0-15 on the Flat and rated 69; offered something to work with on hurdles debut at this track earlier this month but was still beaten 23l into sixth; could improve for that experience and he could run into the places if he does.
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11th

3

22nd Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 50y

14:23 Limerick

Free Flow

11st 9lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

One of two for trainer; Flat maiden; sole win came in a Thurles maiden hurdle this time last year (2m, good); has found it hard going in handicaps since then.

25/1

9th

2

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 180y

16:52 Naas

Free Flow

11st 8lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Ross O’Sullivan

One of two for trainer; Flat maiden; sole win came in a Thurles maiden hurdle in March (2m, good); struggled in handicap starts since; tailed off at Thurles last time (2m, yielding); more needed.

15/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Third foal; dam 2m7f hurdle winner, half-sister to point winner Best Director, out of maiden sister to 3m chase winner Power King; stoutly bred Policy Maker gelding is best watched on debut unless the market speaks favourably.
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16

7th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 149y

19:43 Roscommon

Killala Bay

10st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Paul W Flynn

Huge odds when down the field in his three maidens at up to 2m4f; headgear added on handicap debut; risky.

20/1

9th

8

13th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

19:00 Sligo

Killala Bay

11st 4lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Paul W Flynn

midfield, no impression from 3 out

50/1

9th

8

13th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

19:00 Sligo

Killala Bay

11st 4lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Paul W Flynn

midfield, no impression from 3 out

50/1

Form: 246

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in two point-to-points; best effort over hurdles on his racecourse debut at Wexford over 2m4f; hasn't backed that up since and was beaten 33l here on his latest start, though heavy ground may not have suited; can't be fully discounted for top yard
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3rd

2

6th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

16:38 Roscommon

Paul Collins

11st 4lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brian M McMahon

Won a Galway novice handicap in October (2m7f, yielding); but out of form since; has youth on his side but form is off-putting and carries 6lb more than Howdoyalikeherhome but would receive 9lb from that rival in a handicap.

15/2

9

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

16:50 Wexford

Paul Collins

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Brian M McMahon

Out of form over hurdles since winning off 107 at Galway in September; only 10s for Listowel handicap on chase debut the time before, but made no impact; best watched after a break.

33/1

11th

14

25th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 200y

16:13 Galway

Paul Collins

10st 1lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Brian M McMahon

Off the mark over C&D earlier this month when coming late for neck success in novice handicap (yielding) on return from chasing; up 4lb but respected off a light weight.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Eight race maiden on the Flat and rated 73 in that sphere; stamina won't be an issue on hurdles bow but soft ground would be a concern; worth a market check if the track dries out.
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13th

6

(5)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Sioux Eagle

9st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Patrick T Foley

Has run well in defeat several times up to 1m6f; beaten 8l off 71 in a handicap here over that trip on comeback; needs a fair bit more.

20/1

13th

6

(5)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Sioux Eagle

9st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Patrick T Foley

Has run well in defeat several times up to 1m6f; beaten 8l off 71 in a handicap here over that trip on comeback; needs a fair bit more.

20/1

13th

6

(5)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Sioux Eagle

9st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Patrick T Foley

Has run well in defeat several times up to 1m6f; beaten 8l off 71 in a handicap here over that trip on comeback; needs a fair bit more.

20/1

Form: 000

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Big odds and never figured in three maiden hurdles at this track at 2m-2m1f on soft and heavy ground; hard to fancy.
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7th

10

21st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 0y

16:52 Navan

Vallon Du Plessis

10st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Tom Dreaper

Not beaten far on handicap debut over hurdles in January but lesser efforts have followed; makes chasing debut now from 13lb outside the handicap proper; hard to fancy.

40/1

7th

11

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 77y

15:00 Naas

Vallon Du Plessis

10st 13lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Tom Dreaper

Handicap debut effort at Punchestown in January was encouraging (2m4f, soft-to-heavy) but didn't count over further at Navan last month; back in trip here.

10/1

Form:

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Half-sister to the smart Adagio didn't jump with fluency on her debut on heavy ground here last month when well behind Paul Collins; yard in better form now and she should be capable of better; check the market.
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10th

13

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 5f 185y

16:47 Downpatrick

Adaliz

11st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won twice last season, over 19.5f (good) at Clonmel and over 23.5f at Tipperary; well held on return from 306 days off at Punchestown but should strip fitter now, eased 1lb and steps back up in trip; can't discount.

16/1

9th

11

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 12y

15:07 Punchestown

Adaliz

11st 1lb

J: Ms Pandora Briselden

T: Henry De Bromhead

Two handicap wins on nice ground last summer, over a similar trip to this at Clonmel and then over nearly 3m at Tipperary; off 10 months.

10/1

13th

4

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

18:20 Roscommon

Adaliz

11st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Progressed well in handicaps and only needed to be ridden out to prevail by 3l at Tipperary (2m7f, good to yielding); has an 8lb rise to deal with but strongly considered.

5/1

Form: 0-8

Last run: 62 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
0-3 on the Flat; promise on her hurdles debut at Thurles in December when beaten 13l into eighth of 18; outside place claims if she can build on that effort.
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14th

13

(11)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 194y

19:10 Naas

Im Flattered

9st 1lb

J: Ross Fagan

T: Padraig Roche

Was well beaten in three Flat maidens in 2024; over hurdles since, winning a Kilbeggan handicap last August; others appeal more.

33/1

7th

6

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

18:10 Clonmel

Im Flattered

11st 7lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Padraig Roche

Won off 1lb higher at Kilbeggan in August (2m, good to yielding); no major impact in five starts since; eighth of 18 at Leopardstown (2m3f) in March on soft to heavy ground; may improve for better ground here.

13/1

8th

13

2nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 72y

15:55 Leopardstown

Im Flattered

10st 12lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Padraig Roche

Won off 1lb lower at Kilbeggan in August (2m, good to yielding); no major impact in four starts since, but was staying on well when sixth of 18 at Punchestown last time (2m1f, yielding); withdrawn due to unsuitable ground last month for soft to heavy ground at Thurles, so may want ground to dry out here.

9/1

Form: 690

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Showed a bit of potential on debut in a Naas bumper but has struggled in two runs since, including on hurdles bow here last month; others make more appeal.
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13th

17

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

18:58 Limerick

Mollys Dolly

10st 5lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: David M O’Brien

Winless from 11 starts (eight over hurdles); okay fifth of 12 in a moderate Wexford maiden hurdle (2m4f, good to yielding) in May; 19.5l behind at Listowel in May (2m5f, good to yielding).

15/1

6th

14

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:51 Listowel

Mollys Dolly

10st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: David M O’Brien

Bounced back from two poor runs when an 8.75l fifth in a moderate Wexford maiden hurdle (2m4f, good to yielding) last time; more needed.

14/1

Form: 3O0

Last run: 56 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner; best effort under Rules on her racecourse debut when beaten 17l into third of 15 in a mares' maiden hurdle at Listowel; 50-1 and beaten 85l in first time tongue tie (retained) latest at Limerick; drops back in trip but is hard to fancy after that last effort.
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8th

10

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:20 Killarney

Regards To Rose

11st 2lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Won at Listowel last September, but has been well below that level twice this term; needs a return to best; second of three runners for yard.

14/1

9th

10

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

16:45 Limerick

Regards To Rose

11st 3lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Fairly consistent before winning a 2m handicap hurdle at the Listowel festival, an event well targeted by her trainer; probably needed Ballinrobe run in May.

14/1

8th

9

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Regards To Rose

10st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Fairly consistent before winning at Listowel last September, may need this after a break.

6/1

Form:

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Beaten when falling in sole point-to-point; no impact on her racecourse bow in a Cork bumper at 40-1; best watched on hurdles debut.
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3

1st Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 4

15:50 Warwick

Underhercontrol

11st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Beaten when falling in sole Irish point and was tailed off in a Cork bumper (50-1) in January; now goes hurdling for new yard and she needs a transformation after another break.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
First reserve; still in with a chance when falling at the second last in sole point-to-point; worth a market check if gets a run.
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2nd

14

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Sticktotheplan

10st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Good start for Olly Murphy when showing a smart turn of foot to win Grade 2 Persian War (novice) at Chepstow (2m3f, good; hooded) in October; hasn't reproduced that in his two subsequent starts, latest when well beaten behind Wilful on Ascot handicap debut, but given a break (had wind surgery) and returns with a tongue-tie added.

33/1

1

10th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 1

15:43 Chepstow

Sticktotheplan

11st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Never that dangerous in three Irish bumpers but has improved for hurdles, doubling his tally in a 2m Listed race on good ground at Galway's feature summer fixture; posted an eyecatching RPR and has since joined Olly Murphy who fits a hood; respected.

5/1

4

29th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

17:05 Galway

Sticktotheplan

11st 6lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: C W J Farrell

Stepped up in trip to win 2m4f Listowel maiden in May (good) and better form week later in 2m1f Punchestown novice when staying-on second to Timeless Treaty, having been slowly away; probably wants a stiffer test so a strong pace would suit.

12/1

Abandoned

Form: 0/22-0 BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Second reserve; placed in successive bumpers at Ballinrobe and Sligo in 2023; disappointed when 2-1 for a Cork bumper on her return from a long layoff last month; may have needed that, the hood goes on and she can't be discounted if she gets in.
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3rd

3

3rd Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 80y

15:46 Gowran Park

Adela Icon

10st 11lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Heavy ground maiden hurdle winner at Punchestown in February before some decent efforts in competitive contests; struck again with a supremely comfortable victory at Bellewstown in August (2m1f, good); tongue-tie now added to the previously worn hood after she weakened quickly at Listowel last time; avoids penalty and leading contender if back to her best.

10/11

5

21st Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:58 Listowel

Adela Icon

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Twice-placed in bumpers for Harry Kelly; off the mark in a Punchestown maiden hurdle last February (2m, heavy); keen throughout at Kilbeggan in June when finishing third (2m3f, good); supremely comfortable victor at Bellewstown last time when allowed to dominate (2m1f, good); jumps left at times so this track should suit and will be dangerous if given soft lead but step back up in trip raises a question; Townend chooses Jalila Moriviere.

6/4

1

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:55 Bellewstown

Adela Icon

11st 3lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Twice placed in bumpers for Harry Kelly; Punchestown maiden hurdle winner on heavy in February on second start for Willie Mullins; no disgrace in Naas third in April; lesser effort at Killarney before a more satisfactory display at Kilbeggan; has tended to race too keenly; should be thereabouts if settling better.

7/2

Form: 5-2697

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; 0-4 over hurdles and rated 110; chased home Romeo Coolio on his hurdles bow at Down Royal in November; has struggled the last twice but the drop back to this trip is a plus; place chance at least if he gets a run.
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13th

6

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 5f 185y

16:47 Downpatrick

Ivybrook

11st 10lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Glimpses of ability in maiden hurdles; only midfield on handicap bow at Leopardstown in December; off since but eased 2lb and has run well fresh before so worth a market check.

18/1

5th

7

5th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 79y

13:00 Down Royal

Ivybrook

11st 4lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Promise in three of five starts over hurdles and rated 113; was an 18l second behind Romeo Coolio here over 2m1f (gd-yld) back in November and not beaten far when sixth of 25 at Fairyhouse later that month; obvious chance in this company.

7/2

5th

7

5th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 79y

13:00 Down Royal

Ivybrook

11st 4lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Promise in three of five starts over hurdles and rated 113; was an 18l second behind Romeo Coolio here over 2m1f (gd-yld) back in November and not beaten far when sixth of 25 at Fairyhouse later that month; obvious chance in this company.

7/2

Verdict

This looks a gilt-edged opportunity for WHIMSY (nap) to get off the mark. She sets a solid standard and a repeat of her Galway or Cheltenham efforts should suffice. Come On The Lads and Free Flow look the main dangers. The reserves Adela Icon and Ivybrook could go well if getting a run. [Dave Stephens]

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Whimsy

The Irish Sun:

Come On The Lads

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Whimsy

TOPSPEED:

Whimsy

POSTDATA:

Whimsy