March 17 / 13.52 Down Royal

13.52

Good

Bluegrasshorsefeed.com Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 0f 190y
  • 15 runners
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Bluegrasshorsefeed.com Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £29.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 608

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown glimmers of promise on two of his three starts over timber but has failed to trouble the judge; hood now tried; in good hands but may need a bit more time.
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9th

7

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 55y

14:32 Punchestown

Glenashling

11st 0lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

One of three for trainer; maiden hurdle winner early last year; runner-up in six-runner Cork contest (2m1f, good to yielding) on handicap chase debut in April; another creditable effort back in a beginners' chase at Wexford (2m, good to yielding) last time, when well ahead of Mister Pink and Karoline Banbou.

13/2

4th

4

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:02 Wexford

Glenashling

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Maiden hurdle winner early last year; fair form over fences last season, best effort a second placing at Punchestown in November when in front of the useful Coral River; runner-up in a six-runner contest at Cork on handicap debut; officially rated 11lb inferior to Karoline Banbou.

8/1

2nd

6

6th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 45y

14:25 Cork

Glenashling

10st 9lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Gavin Cromwell

Maiden hurdle winner and useful novice form over fences this term; looked like 2m4f stretched him when last seen at Christmas; has his chance on handicap bow with leading claimer on board.

6/1

Form: 412 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at second attempt in bumpers at Killarney last August; fine effort on return from a break to chase home an odds-on Mullins' favourite at Naas (15.5f, heavy); should be fine on this sounder surface and this longer trip will suit; leading chance.
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2nd

4

17th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

13:52 Down Royal

Walk On The Beach

11st 12lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Off the mark at second attempt in bumpers at Killarney last August; fine effort on return from a break to chase home an odds-on Mullins' favourite at Naas (15.5f, heavy); should be fine on this sounder surface and this longer trip will suit; leading chance.

5/2

2nd

13

23rd Feb 2025

Heavy

1m 7f 110y

13:50 Naas

Walk On The Beach

11st 12lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Ran in two bumpers last August; stepped up from debut fourth at Cork when scoring at Killarney; runner-up Arunthequeen franked the form by beating the useful Mozzie's Sister in a Listed bumper at Gowran; should make a useful hurdler

7/2

1st

7

22nd Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

20:06 Killarney

Walk On The Beach

12st 0lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

midfield, headway over 2f out, ridden challenging over 1f out, led narrowly inside final furlong, pushed out and kept on well final 110yds

11/2

11/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 33

Last run: 60 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Solid efforts in first two maiden hurdles at Cork and Fairyhouse, beaten around 16l into third in both; this looks a bit easier than last time out and the better ground here should suit; shortlisted.
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6th

7

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 50y

16:37 Down Royal

Hello Jack

11st 1lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Maiden ran well over hurdles at this track last year; has run well enough in h'cap chases at Fairyhouse and Leopardstown latest; needs to find more up in trip.

8/1

8th

4

3rd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 120y

16:55 Leopardstown

Hello Jack

11st 12lb

J: Mr J M Halford

T: Gordon Elliott

Placed in all three maiden hurdle outings; struggled in first three chase starts but better effort on handicap debut at Fairyhouse when third behind today's rival West Of Carrig (2m5f, soft); may improve now with the help of cheekpieces.

13/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Plenty of experience in point-to-points but is 0-8 in that sphere; unlikely to be good enough to make a big impact on Rules' debut; best watched.
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9

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

14:40 Bellewstown

Speedy Box

11st 4lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Top-rated of the field; ran a couple of reasonably encouraging races in maidens last season; set to run well at Naas (2m, soft to heavy) in March when fell at two out; poor effort over fences last time; may get involved at his best.

9/1

7th

5

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:12 Clonmel

Speedy Box

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Ran a couple of reasonably encouraging races maiden company last season; set to run well behind Brechin Castle before falling two out at Naas lto after a break; open to improvement on chase debut and can be in the mix.

9/1

12

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:20 Naas

Speedy Box

11st 12lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Placed in point-to-points; made a mildly encouraging first appearance for this stable last June; getting on in years, but could be a handicap prospect.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Yeats gelding unsold for 19,000euros as a yearling; fifth foal; closely related to bumper winner Lanty Slea; dam 2m2f-2m3f hurdle winner, half-sister to useful 2m5f-3m3f chase winner Wide Receiver and 2m hurdle winner Three Monkeys; one of three for yard; check market.
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3

4th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 35y

16:30 Down Royal

Colvin

12st 0lb

J: Mr J F Johnson

T: S R B Crawford

Is 1-8 in points and was poor last time; maiden over hurdles but his best run came at this track last year; others preferred.

22/1

7th

4

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:55 Perth

Colvin

11st 4lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: S R B Crawford

Best of his six runs over hurdles remains the fourth of 18 in a Down Royal maiden (2m1f, good); hasn't kicked on from that in a big way.

7/1

16th

12

28th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 130y

17:40 Galway

Colvin

11st 7lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: S R B Crawford

Makes handicap debut after five maiden outings; form is not particularly convincing and his opening handicap mark seems a bit high.

25/1

Form: 0-8

Last run: 81 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third runner for yard; no show in two maiden hurdle starts at Punchestown over 16.5f and here at 2m4f after a 240-day break; this shorter trip should suit better but JJ Slevin prefers his stablemate Krak; others look more likely.
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7th

11

5th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 79y

13:00 Down Royal

Savant Du Mesnil

11st 4lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: S R B Crawford

Earned a rating of 98 after three maiden hurdle runs here and at Downpatrick at 2m1f-2m6f; pulled up on handicap debut at Perth last month over 2m4f when running off 107; drops back in trip and connections always respected here but others hold more pressing claims.

22/1

7th

11

5th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 79y

13:00 Down Royal

Savant Du Mesnil

11st 4lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: S R B Crawford

Earned a rating of 98 after three maiden hurdle runs here and at Downpatrick at 2m1f-2m6f; pulled up on handicap debut at Perth last month over 2m4f when running off 107; drops back in trip and connections always respected here but others hold more pressing claims.

22/1

7

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:55 Perth

Savant Du Mesnil

11st 5lb

J: J J Slevin

T: S R B Crawford

There's little in the way of substance to his form but connections are respected and he's into his first handicap; needs checking in the betting.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Wings Of Eagles debutante cost just 2,500euros as a foal; first foal; dam bumper winner, half-sister to bumper winner Kitikat, out of 2m-2m3f hurdle winner from family of top-class staying chaser Teeton Mill; cheap purchase but not a bad pedigree; check the market.
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8th

9

9th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 165y

20:17 Downpatrick

Rushes And Whins

11st 11lb

J: Mr D G Lavery

T: Gerald Stephen Quinn

Beaten 21l in a Down Royal maiden hurdle in March and has to find plenty of improvement reverting to a bumper.

33/1

8th

9

9th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 165y

20:17 Downpatrick

Rushes And Whins

11st 11lb

J: Mr D G Lavery

T: Gerald Stephen Quinn

Beaten 21l in a Down Royal maiden hurdle in March and has to find plenty of improvement reverting to a bumper.

33/1

7th

17

17th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

13:52 Down Royal

Rushes And Whins

10st 11lb

J: James Smith

T: Gerald Stephen Quinn

Wings Of Eagles debutante cost just 2,500euros as a foal; first foal; dam bumper winner, half-sister to bumper winner Kitikat, out of 2m-2m3f hurdle winner from family of top-class staying chaser Teeton Mill; cheap purchase but not a bad pedigree; check the market.

40/1

100/1

Form: 6F-0

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed promise in solitary start on the Flat in France; 0-3 over hurdles for Tony Martin and was beaten 51l on latest at Gowran; hood and tongue tie combination needs to transform; others preferred.
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9th

12

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

14:40 Bellewstown

Zuzukel

11st 4lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

Frankel gelding was narrowly denied in a Punchestown handicap in November (2m, heavy); weakening when fell at the final flight at Down Royal in a novice hurdle when last seen in January (2m1f, soft); has the form to win a race of this nature.

13/2

8

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 33y

13:20 Down Royal

Zuzukel

11st 1lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

Frankel gelding is closely related to Group 1 Hong Kong Vase winner Jenko; 13-race maiden; narrowly denied off 103 in a 2m Punchestown handicap two months ago; winner Powerful won again at the same venue recently, having been unplaced behind Spinola Bay at Leopardstown

100/30

Form: 310

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kilbeggan bumper winner finished midfield on his hurdles debut at Leopardstown earlier this month; may have needed that run and the extra furlong here is in his favour; should do better.
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9

13th Jul 2025

Good

3m 1f 146y

16:45 Sligo

Fortune The Brave

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: John C McConnell

Won a Kilbeggan bumper last season and back to form when runner-up at Hexham three weeks ago; this looks tougher but it's only his third start in a handicap and he may find improvement for first-time blinkers.

10/1

1

22nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

15:18 Hexham

Fortune The Brave

12st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: John C McConnell

A fairly useful bumper winner who showed some promise in maiden hurdles before unseating his rider at the first on his handicap debut at Punchestown (3m; wore cheekpieces) 15 days ago; this Irish challenger remains with potential.

2/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flat recruit 0-8 in that sphere and rated 63 on turf; no show in first two starts for this yard on the level at Clonmel and Dundalk; probably best watched on hurdles debut unless the money comes.
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8th

3

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

On The Cards

9st 12lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

0-13 and triple-figure odds for his last six runs (two of those in handicaps at this track); hard to fancy.

25/1

11th

14

(8)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

On The Cards

9st 3lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Minor promise in Britain in 2023/2024; poor form in Ireland, at this venue and over hurdles; hooded for the first time.

33/1

10th

12

(3)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

On The Cards

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John C McConnell

Minor promise on the Flat in Britain in 2023/2024; poor form shown in Ireland both here and over hurdles and returns from a 243-day absence now.

50/1

Form: 900

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Huge odds and well-beaten in all three starts over hurdles on soft and heavy ground; better ground may help but he is hard to fancy on all known form.
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12th

14

30th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 185y

14:20 Downpatrick

Are We Dancing

10st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Liam Lennon

Precious little to take from three maiden runs and can only be watched on handicap debut from 5lb out of handicap; cheekpieces tried.

25/1

11th

18

17th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

13:52 Down Royal

Are We Dancing

10st 8lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Liam Lennon

Huge odds and well-beaten in all three starts over hurdles on soft and heavy ground; better ground may help but he is hard to fancy on all known form.

100/1

12th

1

1st Mar 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:00 Navan

Are We Dancing

11st 7lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Liam Lennon

led, not fluent and headed 2nd, weakened before 3 out

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a Tinahely point-to-point on soft ground for this yard in 2023; 10yo now makes a belated Rules' debut after a 778-day absence; watch.
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8

26th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 54y

18:00 Ballinrobe

Rockandrose

11st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: D M Christie

Won a Tinahely point-to-point on soft ground for this yard in 2023; jumped badly and tailed off in a maiden hurdle at Down Royal in March on belated rules debut.

100/1

8

26th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 54y

18:00 Ballinrobe

Rockandrose

11st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: D M Christie

Won a Tinahely point-to-point on soft ground for this yard in 2023; jumped badly and tailed off in a maiden hurdle at Down Royal in March on belated rules debut.

100/1

12th

10

17th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

13:52 Down Royal

Rockandrose

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: D M Christie

Won a Tinahely point-to-point on soft ground for this yard in 2023; 10yo now makes a belated Rules' debut after a 778-day absence; watch.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Yorgunnabelucky gelding cost 2,000 euros as a foal; first foal; dam unplaced 5f-7f (inc AW; RPR 34), closely related to useful 6f winner Radio Goo Goo, half-sister to winners Millionaire Waltz (7f/1m inc 2yo) and Miss Black Jack (6f), out of 7f Listed winner; not much stamina in pedigree; watch on debut.
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12th

13

5th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 79y

13:35 Down Royal

Itcantjustbeluck

10st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Noel C Kelly

Made debut in a maiden hurdle here over 2m1f (good) in March and was beaten 93l at 100-1; others appeal more.

66/1

12th

13

5th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 79y

13:35 Down Royal

Itcantjustbeluck

10st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Noel C Kelly

Made debut in a maiden hurdle here over 2m1f (good) in March and was beaten 93l at 100-1; others appeal more.

66/1

13th

20

17th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

13:52 Down Royal

Itcantjustbeluck

10st 8lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: Noel C Kelly

Yorgunnabelucky gelding cost 2,000 euros as a foal; first foal; dam unplaced 5f-7f (inc AW; RPR 34), closely related to useful 6f winner Radio Goo Goo, half-sister to winners Millionaire Waltz (7f/1m inc 2yo) and Miss Black Jack (6f), out of 7f Listed winner; not much stamina in pedigree; watch on debut.

40/1

Form: 9

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Decent performer on the Flat, winning twice and rated 87 at his peak; hooded (retained) and tailed off on his Irish and hurdles debut on heavy at Punchestown last month; ground more suitable now but can only be watched after that last effort.
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3

17th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

13:52 Down Royal

Quantum Leap

11st 12lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Decent performer on the Flat, winning twice and rated 87 at his peak; hooded (retained) and tailed off on his Irish and hurdles debut on heavy at Punchestown last month; ground more suitable now but can only be watched after that last effort.

80/1

9th

3

24th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 157y

13:30 Punchestown

Quantum Leap

11st 12lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Miss Tara Lee Cogan

Useful form on the Flat for Ed Bethell including a 1m6f win off 82; hood goes on for his stable/hurdles debut; stays at least 2m on the level so this may not be a sufficient stamina test; probably best watched, especially on this ground.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; Shirocco gelding cost 25,000euros as a yearling and was an 18,000euros 3yo; ninth foal; half-brother to six winners inc Mr Glass (bumper and 2m3f-3m1f hurdle/chase) and Pyffo (bumper/2m4f-3m hurdle); dam half-sister to high-class jumper Yanworth; nicely bred debutant worth a market check.
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9th

3

12th Apr 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

13:30 Bellewstown

Chancing Dreams

10st 13lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Cian Collins

Was well beaten when a late faller on hurdling debut last month; needs huge improvement.

20/1

9th

3

12th Apr 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

13:30 Bellewstown

Chancing Dreams

10st 13lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Cian Collins

Was well beaten when a late faller on hurdling debut last month; needs huge improvement.

20/1

19

17th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

13:52 Down Royal

Chancing Dreams

10st 8lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Cian Collins

Second runner for yard; Shirocco gelding cost 25,000euros as a yearling and was an 18,000euros 3yo; ninth foal; half-brother to six winners inc Mr Glass (bumper and 2m3f-3m1f hurdle/chase) and Pyffo (bumper/2m4f-3m hurdle); dam half-sister to high-class jumper Yanworth; nicely bred debutant worth a market check.

33/1

Non-runners

High Court Cave, Krak, Sporting Glance, W B Easy, Young And Foolish

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Payout
Exacta €48.30
Straight Forecast €24.45
Trifecta €273.00

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Krak

SPOTLIGHT:

Walk On The Beach

TOPSPEED:

Krak

POSTDATA:

Krak

The Irish Sun:

Walk On The Beach