March 08 / 17.00 Gowran Park

17.00

Soft

INHSC Supporting Point-To-Points Tetratema Cup Hunters Chase

  • Prize money: £6582.64
  • 3m 1f 0y
  • 13 runners
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INHSC Supporting Point-To-Points Tetratema Cup Hunters Chase

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £2.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Winner of five of her ten starts in points; twice successful since below-par in Ballindenisk event won by Boss Robin.
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1st

13

8th Mar 2025

Soft

3m 1f 0y

17:00 Gowran Park

My Best Valentine

11st 7lb

J: Mr S Tobin

T: Daniel Joseph O’Brien

prominent, led 2nd, went clear 6th, reduced lead 7th

16/1

66/1

  • Place: £11.40

Form: P

Last run: 69 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
2-12 in points, chased home Boss Robin on latest; pulled up on only hunter chase outing.
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7

22nd Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 130y

14:15 Fairyhouse

Step Up Son

12st 0lb

J: Mr B T Stone

T: David K Walsh

in touch with leaders

8/1

7

22nd Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 130y

14:15 Fairyhouse

Step Up Son

12st 0lb

J: Mr B T Stone

T: David K Walsh

in touch with leaders

8/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 1U4-3P

Last run: 72 days

W: 12st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Useful sort but more than three years since he won a hunter chase at Down Royal; pulled up in the same event this season (race won by Big Interest); placed twice in points recently, beaten around 3l in third behind Early Doors at Oldtown.
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4th

3

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 4f 165y

20:00 Downpatrick

Dorking Cock

12st 0lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: S R B Crawford

Has won three over hurdles and fences; ran well at times in defeat in points and hunter chases last season but has to do much better today.

12/1

4

2nd May 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 160y

16:15 Punchestown

Dorking Cock

12st 0lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: S R B Crawford

prominent behind clear leader

20/1

4

2nd May 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 160y

16:15 Punchestown

Dorking Cock

12st 0lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: S R B Crawford

prominent behind clear leader

20/1

Form: 7/3-F7

Last run: 28 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won three consecutive points last season before a fine third behind Its On The Line at Punchestown; fading when fell two out in a hunter chase at Clonmel in January; a long way below his best at Naas; more like it when when winning at Lisronagh 13 days ago but others are preferred.
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1

3rd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 0y

15:25 Leopardstown

Lonesome Boatman

11st 12lb

J: Mr D Allen

T: Sean Joseph Allen

Won the 3m4f Cork National in November and a good third over 3m6f at Fairyhouse since; below form in a Naas Grade 3 novice last time; just three hurdle runs, the last was in November 2021 but handles this ground so not ruled out.

6/1

6th

6

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 125y

15:25 Naas

Lonesome Boatman

11st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Sean Joseph Allen

Seasoned chaser got off the mark at the ninth attempt when making all in 3m4f Cork National in November (good-to-yielding); solid third off 9lb higher in 3m6f Porterstown Handicap at Fairyhouse later in month (winner just edged out in Thursday's Thyestes Chase); upped in grade here so career-best required, but could go well.

10/1

Form: 9U03-4

Last run: 21 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 138

Form & Verdict
Third in 2023 Galway Plate, but inconsistent last term; soundly beaten fifth on reappearance in a point-to-point last month; made mistakes when fourth of six behind former top-class novice hurdler My Drogo on his hunter chase debut at Haydock three weeks ago; capable of better.
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3rd

7

2nd May 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 160y

16:15 Punchestown

Hollow Games

12st 0lb

J: Mr J H Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

midfield, pushed along after 5th, some headway and went remote third before 2 out, kept on, no match for first two

8/1

Form: P7/72/

Last run: 842 days

W: 12st 0lb

12 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
2021 King George hero; off for a long time before pulled up in Aghabullogue race won by My Best Valentine; much better at Oldtown but well held by Early Doors.
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6th

12

8th Mar 2025

Soft

3m 1f 0y

17:00 Gowran Park

Tornado Flyer

12st 0lb

J: Mr C Mullins

T: Paul Hennessy

towards rear

14/1

2nd

1

17th Nov 2022

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 96y

14:53 Clonmel

Tornado Flyer

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Last year's King George winner struggled in just three starts afterwards, pulled up after poor round of jumping in Cheltenham Gold Cup, again none too fluent in Punchestown Gold Cup and never landed a blow back over hurdles in Grand Course de Haies d'Auteuil in May; hard to assess right now and current rating questionable.

5/2

Form: P13-66 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 12st 0lb

12 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Smart chaser in his prime, and a three-time hunter chase winner for this stable, including this race 12 months ago; kept on well for creditable third behind Its On The Line in the Aintree Foxhunters; a long way below his best at Stratford on final start; remote sixth at Naas four weeks ago when with Sonny Carey; now back in Closutton.
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2

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 19y

Class 2

16:05 Aintree

Annamix

12st 0lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

A three-time hunter chase winner for Willie Mullins but it was a forgettable first run back with that yard when tailed off at Gowran a month ago; cheekpieces are now added and returning here might float his boat as he was third in both the 2022 Topham and this race 12 months ago.

20/1

9th

2

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 19y

Class 2

16:05 Aintree

Annamix

12st 0lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

A three-time hunter chase winner for Willie Mullins but it was a forgettable first run back with that yard when tailed off at Gowran a month ago; cheekpieces are now added and returning here might float his boat as he was third in both the 2022 Topham and this race 12 months ago.

20/1

7th

1

8th Mar 2025

Soft

3m 1f 0y

17:00 Gowran Park

Annamix

12st 0lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

held up in rear

8/1

Form: 3-7

Last run: 69 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
One win from nine starts in points; faces an unenviable task in this company.
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6

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 110y

14:58 Thurles

Bigbraveboy

11st 6lb

J: J J Slevin

T: James William Hannon

Point winner; maiden hunter chaser and had struggled in handicaps until coming good off reduced mark at Tramore in November; made the frame in two starts since then; below best at Navan on latest.

12/1

7th

16

8th Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 0y

16:20 Navan

Bigbraveboy

10st 10lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: James William Hannon

Point winner; maiden hunter chaser and had struggled in handicaps until coming good off reduced mark at Tramore in November; has made the frame on both starts since then; had a below-par Eves Vladimir behind last time; that rival had the better of a previous clash over C&D.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: -06P65 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of form in a busy spell during the autumn points campaign; last of six in a hunter chase at Thurles in January; again in rear at Belharbour; not disgraced at Naas last time but unlikely to make a major impact.
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3

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 107y

18:38 Sligo

Balkito

11st 10lb

J: Mr P J O’Neill

T: John F O’Neill

Two chase wins to his name, gained back-to-back on winter ground in 2022; won a point on good-to-yielding in May; undistinguished hurdles form, including last time out in a claimer at Roscommon.

25/1

9th

10

7th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 125y

16:30 Roscommon

Balkito

10st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: John F O’Neill

Dual chase winner who is 0-9 over hurdles; won a point in May and unseated midrace back over regulation fences a month ago; others appeal more.

14/1

5

2nd Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:50 Listowel

Balkito

11st 7lb

J: Mr P J O’Neill

T: John F O’Neill

The last of two chase wins came in 2022; decent point runs lately but others preferred.

50/1

Form: 14

Last run: 28 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Built on a fair debut run with a commanding success for Sean Doyle in a Castlelands maiden last March; claimed a huge scalp when making almost all to beat Its On The Line (who was ridden from off the pace) at Down Royal; failed to uphold form with Its On The Line when a tame fourth at Naas; capable of getting involved if back on song.
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3

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 150y

16:42 Listowel

Big Interest

12st 0lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: D M Christie

Looked a smart prospect when beating Its On The Line at Down Royal in December 2024; disappointing overall since then, except for an 18l Fairyhouse win last year; 66-1 at Punchestown festival, still prominent when exiting a mile out; well held in a point a week later.

16/1

3

1st May 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 160y

16:15 Punchestown

Big Interest

12st 0lb

J: Mr D G Lavery

T: D M Christie

Looked a smart prospect when beating Its On The Line at Down Royal in December 2024; disappointing overall since then, except for an 18l Fairyhouse win last season; remote third in the same race this year; poor completion rate this season; risky.

33/1

3rd

2

5th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 180y

17:30 Fairyhouse

Big Interest

12st 0lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: D M Christie

Looked capable of becoming a major force in this category when beating top hunter chaser Its On The Line at Down Royal's Christmas fixture in 2024; disappointing overall since then, except for an 18l win in this race last April; pulled up in two of his three hunter chase outings this ter and unseated rider on only point appearance; risky.

12/1

Form: 5511P- D

Last run: 309 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
In good form in points before an early unseat at Punchestown two weeks ago; progressive in hunter chases last season, beating the useful Ryehill at Thurles and turning over the odds-on Ferns Lock at Fairyhouse; pulled up when 33-1 chance in Punchestown championship event.
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5

8th Mar 2025

Soft

3m 1f 0y

17:00 Gowran Park

Boss Robin

12st 0lb

J: Mr P W Gleeson

T: John F Gleeson

in touch with leaders, hit 11th, pulled up quickly 12th, fatally injured

12/1

Form: /23-12

Last run: 278 days

W: 12st 0lb

12 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a career highlight when winning the Galway Plate in 2020; beaten 10l by Annamix in this race last year; better form in May when scoring at Killarney and second at Listowel; made a bright start to his campaign when beating prolific winner Winged Leader and Dorking Cock at Oldtown three weeks ago.
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6th

3

12th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

19:43 Killarney

Early Doors

11st 11lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: E Bolger

Last year's winner is back to defend his crown; veteran beat the prolific Winged Leader at Oldtown in February; pulled up in the Tetratema at Gowran in March but much better effort when a 4l third at Cork (2m4f, yielding) last month; this trip will suit better; claims.

9/1

6th

3

12th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

19:43 Killarney

Early Doors

11st 11lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: E Bolger

Last year's winner is back to defend his crown; veteran beat the prolific Winged Leader at Oldtown in February; pulled up in the Tetratema at Gowran in March but much better effort when a 4l third at Cork (2m4f, yielding) last month; this trip will suit better; claims.

9/1

3rd

2

21st Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:10 Cork

Early Doors

12st 0lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: E Bolger

towards rear, headway before 4 out, went third before 3 out, stayed on

13/2

Form: 34P-42 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Useful for Willie Mullins in his prime though his strike-rate was modest; 6-10 in points, often against much inferior rivals; has performed with credit in two hunter chase outings this term, fourth to Big Interest at Down Royal, second at Thurles.
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8

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 4f 165y

20:00 Downpatrick

Ramillies

12st 0lb

J: Mr T C Kileff

T: D M Christie

Second runner for yard; six-time point winner has been well below his best in that sphere last season and isn't easy to fancy on that form.

28/1

11

2nd May 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 160y

16:15 Punchestown

Ramillies

12st 0lb

J: Mr R James

T: D M Christie

never better than midfield, pulled up 11th

12/1

11

2nd May 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 160y

16:15 Punchestown

Ramillies

12st 0lb

J: Mr R James

T: D M Christie

never better than midfield, pulled up 11th

12/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €472.00
Straight Forecast €793.46

Selections

POSTDATA:

Hollow Games

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Tornado Flyer

SPOTLIGHT:

Early Doors

The Irish Sun:

Hollow Games