March 03 / 14.45 Leopardstown

14.45

Yielding

QuinnBet Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5607.44
  • 3m 0f 0y
  • 16 runners
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QuinnBet Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.90
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 521317

Last run: 28 days

W: 12st 1lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Has won two of her last four races; questions to answer after below-par Punchestown run; won a point-to-point but tackling this trip for the first time under rules.
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9th

2

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Thurles

Birmingham Alabama

11st 13lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: E D Delany

Has won three times over hurdles in 2025 up to 3m, rising 16lb in the handicap; was poor at Roscommon last time but is capable of bouncing back so not dismissed.

9/1

9th

2

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Thurles

Birmingham Alabama

11st 13lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: E D Delany

Has won three times over hurdles in 2025 up to 3m, rising 16lb in the handicap; was poor at Roscommon last time but is capable of bouncing back so not dismissed.

9/1

1

29th Sep 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 25y

16:00 Roscommon

Birmingham Alabama

11st 13lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: E D Delany

Gained her third win of 2025 at her trainer's local track on latest (20.5f, good); the fourth Shadow Paddy boosted the form at Listowel; stays this far and may be able to defy a 7lb rise.

100/30

10/1

  • Place: £5.30

Form: 0P17FU

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Won at Sligo last October; chasing career put on hold after just two races; well held in second when losing his rider at the last on his return to hurdling at Navan.
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9th

5

12th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 172y

19:58 Sligo

The Miracle Man

11st 9lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: A L T Moore

Course winner in October 2024 at 20.5f off 91; added a 3m Fairyhouse handicap hurdle (gd-yld) in April 2025 off 10lb higher; has held form pretty well off revised mark since and return to this venue and better ground both positives; player.

6/1

3rd

3

8th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 5f 180y

15:20 Navan

The Miracle Man

11st 9lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: A L T Moore

Two-time winner at 2m4f-3m; has run well on two of last three starts, including a 6.5l second here (3m1f, sft-hvy) in December; should be staying on at the finish at this trip; place shout at least.

9/2

3rd

11

22nd Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 110y

13:10 Gowran Park

The Miracle Man

11st 0lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: A L T Moore

Dual hurdles winner, the latest at Fairyhouse (3m, good to yielding) last April off 101; back to that level when second at Navan last month (3m1f, soft to heavy); below best when fourth at Fairyhouse on New Year's Day; place claims.

12/1

50/1

  • Place: £9.60

Form: 04800P

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Little apparent chance judged on her first two handicap runs, both at Limerick; different headgear tried gear now.
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10th

7

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

16:05 Punchestown

Mellem

11st 5lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Mark Fahey

Went close over 3m at Leopardstown in March and again over 2m4f at Cork in May; below best at Listowel later that month; Roscommon fourth was quite promising after a break; only 2l off Gortmore Lady then; definite chance.

9/2

4th

4

29th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 53y

15:25 Roscommon

Mellem

11st 10lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Mark Fahey

Maiden went close to breaking his duck at Leopardstown in March (3m, yielding) and at Cork in May (2m4f, good); didn't back it up at Listowel later that month and off since; chance if fit after a break.

7/1

7

31st May 2025

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:40 Listowel

Mellem

11st 5lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Mark Fahey

11-race maiden; beaten roughly 1l at Cork (2m4f, good) three weeks ago and is up 2lb; not the strongest form and may not appreciate rain.

8/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 346773

Last run: 72 days

W: 11st 1lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Moderate hurdles form earlier in the season; ran creditably off lower chase mark when third in a 3m1f handicap at Thurles last time; stamina not in question.
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11th

7

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:29 Downpatrick

Game And Glory

11st 2lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

Dual hurdles winner but was pulled up on her last visit to the track in a chase and pulled up last time over hurdles at Thurles.

33/1

14th

21

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

Game And Glory

11st 9lb

J: Christopher Shuker

T: P J Rothwell

Two-time hurdle winner but rated just 87, pulled up latest, up against it here.

40/1

Form: 11-634

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back on testing ground when switched to handicap chases last season; came on from his reappearance when third at Down Royal in January; not beaten far in fourth at Fairyhouse only four days later; very interesting on a mark 17lb below his chase rating.
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12th

3

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 5y

17:00 Bellewstown

Money Heist

12st 2lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Gary McGill

Much higher-rated chaser with two wins; sole win over hurdles came in 2022 but was second in a 2m4f Fairyhouse handicap last year; stays this trip and one to consider.

12/1

4th

8

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 4f 120y

16:27 Downpatrick

Money Heist

10st 12lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Gary McGill

Won three times for Gavin Cromwell; signed off last season with second in 20-runner handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (2m4f, soft to heavy); two runs for this stable have been over hurdles; first time with a tongue-tie.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 003812 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Stayed well when winning a 3m handicap hurdle at Punchestown in December; gave another solid performance when second over an extended 2m4f at the same venue in January; respected.
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8th

12

25th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 136y

19:05 Ballinrobe

Sammy Smart

10st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Thomas Gibney

Much less exposed as a chaser than many of these and did well last season; won over this trip at Punchestown and creditable efforts last twice; likely to be handy and coming back to this trip might well be a plus.

8/1

3rd

6

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 140y

16:28 Tramore

Sammy Smart

11st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Thomas Gibney

Shed the maiden tag over fences at Punchestown (19.5f, yld-sft) in December off 6lb lower; not a bad run in listed novice handicap at Navan latest and this is much less demanding; seems best going right-handed so this track could suit; interesting.

7/2

4th

11

21st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 150y

16:17 Navan

Sammy Smart

10st 8lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

Runner-up on return to action in November at Thurles (2m6f, good to yielding); went one better in a big field at Punchestown (2m3f, yielding to soft) getting off the mark over fences at the fourth attempt; disappointed at Musselburgh last time (3m, good to soft); 6lb higher compared to his win here and others make more appeal.

15/1

Form: 9P5U71 D

Last run: 61 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Stayed well when scoring at Fairyhouse last time; raised 7lb for that much-improved display which came on his eighth start; further progress is feasible, though he has plenty to find with Sammy Smart on running at Punchestown in November.
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7

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:35 Down Royal

John Storey

11st 7lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Big-field Fairyhouse handicap hurdle winner on New Year's Day 2025 off 1lb higher (3m1f, yielding to soft); well beaten in final starts for Liam Cusack, but his fourth at Punchestown on stable debut was a positive (2m7f, heavy); 100-30 favourite at Downpatrick last time but was never travelling; questions to answer now.

13/1

8

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 185y

15:52 Downpatrick

John Storey

10st 9lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Big-field Fairyhouse handicap hurdle winner on New Year's Day 2025 off 1lb higher (3m1f, yielding to soft); well beaten in final starts for Liam Cusack; positives to take from his 10.5l fourth at Punchestown on stable debut in this headgear; in the mix if building on that.

8/1

4th

5

26th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 0y

16:10 Punchestown

John Storey

11st 9lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Winner of a big-field Fairyhouse handicap hurdle on New Year's Day last year (3m, yielding to soft) off 94; well beaten in last six starts over hurdles and fences; makes stable debut now with tongue-tie added to cheekpieces, but others appeal more.

16/1

Form: 43P00

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Promise in a couple of his maiden hurdle starts, notably when 20l third behind the top-class Romeo Coolio at Down Royal; tailed off in a 2m contest at Fairyhouse on his handicap debut; perhaps some chance this trip will produce a transformation.
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7th

10

9th Jun 2025

Good

2m 5f 150y

18:38 Roscommon

Presenting Max

11st 12lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: A J Martin

Maiden is rated 105 after three starts over fences; best chase effort at Kilbeggan when beaten 3l off 104 (2m4f, yielding); good second in charity race at Punchestown early last month; still early days and this longer trip will suit on the evidence that last effort; place shout.

9/1

Form: 415F48

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark at Cartmel last August over this trip; had every chance when falling two out at Limerick over Christmas; needs to step up on more recent runs at Clonmel and Punchestown.
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9th

11

3rd Mar 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Doyen For A Drink

10st 10lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Gerard O’Leary

Got off the mark at Cartmel last August over this trip; had every chance when falling two out at Limerick over Christmas; needs to step up on more recent runs at Clonmel and Punchestown.

16/1

8th

12

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 63y

16:10 Punchestown

Doyen For A Drink

10st 6lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Gerard O’Leary

Got off the mark when winning at Cartmel in August over 3m; had every chance when falling two out at Limerick over Christmas; beaten 11l at Clonmel since and needs more.

12/1

12

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 63y

16:10 Punchestown

Doyen For A Drink

10st 6lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Gerard O’Leary

Got off the mark when winning at Cartmel in August over 3m; had every chance when falling two out at Limerick over Christmas; beaten 11l at Clonmel since and needs more.

12/1

Form: 38-074

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 4lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
0-12 over hurdles, placed twice; beaten 24l when fourth over 2m7f at Punchestown; previously around 5l behind sixth-placed Juniper Hill at the same venue.
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9th

9

24th Jul 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

18:15 Wexford

Apples In Winter

10st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Liam Casey

0-14 under Rules and out of form when last seen in April at Naas; dropped another 2lb for that but lacks a run and may need softer ground.

28/1

12th

16

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 180y

16:55 Naas

Apples In Winter

11st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Liam Casey

0-13 over hurdles, placed twice; encouragement from Punchestown run in February when far from disgraced under this rider but has plenty on to reverse the form with Mellem judged on latest effort at Leopardstown.

33/1

12th

16

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 180y

16:55 Naas

Apples In Winter

11st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Liam Casey

0-13 over hurdles, placed twice; encouragement from Punchestown run in February when far from disgraced under this rider but has plenty on to reverse the form with Mellem judged on latest effort at Leopardstown.

33/1

Form: -82873

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
0-13; went close at Kilbeggan last summer on good ground; fair third behind today's top-weight Bermingham Alabama at Punchestown in January; stable having a fine season.
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6th

7

13th Apr 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

15:35 Down Royal

The Lucky Lobster

11st 7lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Declan Queally

Is 0-15 over hurdles but has run well in defeat, including when a 6.5l fourth of 16 on latest over an inadequate 2m3f at Limerick (raised 2lb); stepping up to this trip will suit, good ground is fine and he holds leading claims.

7/2

6th

7

13th Apr 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

15:35 Down Royal

The Lucky Lobster

11st 7lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Declan Queally

Is 0-15 over hurdles but has run well in defeat, including when a 6.5l fourth of 16 on latest over an inadequate 2m3f at Limerick (raised 2lb); stepping up to this trip will suit, good ground is fine and he holds leading claims.

7/2

4th

13

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:45 Limerick

The Lucky Lobster

11st 4lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Declan Queally

towards rear, steady headway after 3 out

12/1

Form: 0/8/0

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Fair placed form on the Flat, including in 2023; should improve from a recent comeback run in a 2m maiden at Clonmel; that qualified him for a mark
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7

(10)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 144y

18:45 Clonmel

Weather Alert

11st 3lb

J: Mr C Mullins

T: Thomas Mullins

Maiden who has not run on the Flat since second over 2m at Thurles in October 2023; ordinary form over hurdles this year; addition of tongue-tie could spark a revival.

10/1

11th

19

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

16:10 Punchestown

Weather Alert

10st 8lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Thomas Mullins

Dual-purpose maiden has been soundly beaten in handicaps over various trips and isn't easy to fancy.

50/1

12th

16

27th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 63y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Weather Alert

10st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Thomas Mullins

Dual-purpose maiden is 0-5 over timber; hasn't shown enough in two handicap hurdles to be of interest here, though could improve if the ground turns soft (has run well on soft on the Flat).

25/1

Form: F-98PP

Last run: 61 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Weak overall form; pulled up early at Fairyhouse in her first handicap; reported coughing, and trainer suggested she might have resented a tongue-tie; however, she wears it again with a visor added
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12

7th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 149y

19:43 Roscommon

Milan Dollar Lady

10st 5lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: T Hogan

Limited hurdler who ran no race on chase debut at Tramore (2m6f handicap); easy to look elsewhere.

20/1

11

31st May 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:15 Tramore

Milan Dollar Lady

10st 9lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: T Hogan

0-2 in point-to-points; never threatened in seven starts under rules, for all latest remote fifth at Cork was an okay run; chase debut.

18/1

Form: P71000 C

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Won a handicap chase at Listowel by 12l off 111 last September; highly tried and struggled off revised rating on next two starts; failed to make any impact of his lower hurdles mark at Gowran.
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10th

4

6th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:10 Cork

Galon De Vauzelle

12st 0lb

J: Miss P Elvin

T: P J Rothwell

Won a soft-ground point last autumn; pulled up in two Irish hunter chases this season; remote fourth at Carlisle last month.

25/1

Form: 042887

Last run: 79 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Some promise in maiden hurdles, including when second over 2m5f on good ground at Limerick last October; has plenty to prove having failed to reach the first six in three handicap attempts; first time over 3m.
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15th

13

3rd Mar 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Nells Choice

10st 7lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

midfield on outer

20/1

Form: 0-71P6 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Sprang a surprise when winning at Tipperary in November; pulled-up at Fairyhouse; in front of Apples In Winter and Doyen For A Drink when sixth at Punchestown.
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6th

6

29th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 146y

17:10 Roscommon

Juniper Hill

10st 11lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Paul Nolan

1-10 over hurdles; puzzling effort last time (handicap) but had made a winning chase debut at Downpatrick (2m7f beginners'), beating Betty Dutton; considered with Eoin Staples claiming the 7lb.

5/1

8th

10

6th Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 70y

19:17 Wexford

Juniper Hill

10st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Paul Nolan

A 95-rated hurdler; made a winning chase debut at Downpatrick; opening mark is 14lb above hurdles rating; however, she is probably on the upgrade and could feature.

6/1

10

14th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 150y

16:58 Downpatrick

Juniper Hill

11st 5lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Paul Nolan

Win a Tipperary handicap hurdle off 93 last winter; modest efforts in three of her four subsequent runs and bit to prove on this chase debut.

10/1

Non-runners

Cozone

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Payout
Exacta €445.50
Straight Forecast €281.26
Tricast €10514.37

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

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TOPSPEED:

Cozone

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