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14.27

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Racing Home For Easter Festival April 19th – 21st Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 0f 150y
  • 18 runners
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Racing Home For Easter Festival April 19th – 21st Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.40
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 3648

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Flat winner posted two promising efforts in maiden hurdles last summer; heavy ground and absence possibly to blame for latest effort at Clonmel; should strip fitter now for red-hot yard.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

6th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

17:35 Wexford

Ciao Adios

11st 6lb

J: Eoin G Kelly

T: Adrian Murray

Dual-purpose sort got off the mark over hurdles at Cork in March (2m) but has been unplaced since then and needs a major return to form.

25/1

11th

8

28th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 130y

17:40 Galway

Ciao Adios

11st 8lb

J: Eoin G Kelly

T: Adrian Murray

Unplaced in five outings since Cork win in March; looks vulnerable at this stage, still 7lb higher than her winning mark.

33/1

8th

3

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

18:45 Cork

Ciao Adios

11st 10lb

J: Eoin G Kelly

T: Adrian Murray

Form dipped when tailed off in a claiming hurdle at Roscommon earlier this week and her best efforts have come over shorter trips.

20/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 47904P

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Went close in December 2023 at Naas (2m, soft) off 85 and some good runs in defeat last summer; needs to improve on recent form and best form in testing conditions.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13

10th Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 157y

18:58 Sligo

Cramers Valley

10st 13lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

0-18 over hurdles but back-to-back solid runs on good ground at Cork and Limerick in March-April; not as good on yielding at Cork latest; majority of best form on sound surfaces so watch the weather.

11/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 300674

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Nowhere near as good hurdling as on the Flat; tried over various trips, the best a Fairyhouse third over 2m4f in November; moderate fourth at Clonmel latest and might have to settle for a minor role again.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 55y

14:05 Wexford

Phoenix Cowboy

11st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Michael Winters

Three-time Flat winner is 0-20 over hurdles but some decent efforts this year, including C&D third to Splendid Choice on penultimate (good) off this mark; never featured after slow start at Limerick on latest when claimer-ridden; senior rider now takes over and one to consider.

13/2

6th

3

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

18:42 Limerick

Phoenix Cowboy

11st 10lb

J: Paul Kavanagh

T: Michael Winters

Three-time Flat winner is 0-19 over hurdles; went close off 109 over C&D (gd-yld) last May; didn't jump well when not beaten far off this mark at Wexford (2m1f, good) on latest; cheekpieces go back on; claims if jumping better.

15/2

13/2

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 00F4-3

Last run: 318 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in three completions in maidens but looked a different proposition on his handicap debut when third of 20 at Down Royal (2m1f, good) last May; absence to overcome but JJ Slevin a good booking.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

9

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 200y

17:55 Kilbeggan

Whos In Midfield

10st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Shane Ryder

Still a maiden and this headgear did nothing for him when tailed off at Sligo; opposable.

20/1

12th

14

10th Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 157y

18:58 Sligo

Whos In Midfield

10st 13lb

J: Richard Condon

T: Shane Ryder

0-8 over hurdles; showed a glimmer when fourth at Cork in March but poor twice since; needs more with cheekpieces now tried and unproven on soft ground if the forecast rain comes.

12/1

6th

7

1st Jun 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

15:52 Kilbeggan

Whos In Midfield

11st 1lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Shane Ryder

Promise in first two handicaps a year apart; shaped well at Cork when fourth of 18 off 88 in March; didn't back that up when well beaten at Limerick last month; down 1lb and capable of better but hard to be confident.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 753800 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Mare has won a bumper and 3m handicap hurdle, both at Clonmel; recent efforts leave her with a fair bit to find and she's likely to be outpaced over this sort of trip.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

10

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:10 Killarney

Brianna Lily

11st 0lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: James M Barcoe

1-24 over hurdles, the win coming over 3m on heavy ground at Clonmel in 2023; is now 12lb lower, but has disappointed the last twice after showing a bit more at Clonmel in May.

22/1

8th

5

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 100y

18:42 Kilbeggan

Brianna Lily

11st 4lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: James M Barcoe

First positive run in a while when beaten 5l into third at Clonmel (19.5f, gd) in May but failed to build on that when no impression at Tramore 17 days ago; step up in trip not sure to suit.

12/1

6th

5

29th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 145y

19:00 Tramore

Brianna Lily

11st 3lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: James M Barcoe

No win since 2023 but step in the right direction when a keeping on 4.75l third at Clonmel (19.5f, gd-yld) 15 days ago; effectively 7lb lower here with rider's claim; stays this far and in the mix with a repeat of that last effort.

11/2

Form: 0F0005

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Never closer than tenth in seven starts over hurdles prior to moderate fifth in claiming hurdle at Clonmel last month; looks well up against it.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 2f 150y

12:35 Limerick

Opera Point

11st 5lb

J: John Aherne

T: A M O’Grady

Has never made the frame in a race of any type; however, on the plus side, she was not disgraced when fifth in an 18-runner handicap hurdle at Cork on her final start last season; tailed off on reappearance in a handicap chase at Clonmel last month.

8/1

13

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 219y

17:25 Clonmel

Opera Point

10st 5lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: A M O’Grady

Has never made the frame in a race of any type; however, on the plus side, she was not disgraced when fifth in an 18-runner handicap hurdle at Cork on her final start last season.

14/1

5th

19

21st Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:50 Cork

Opera Point

10st 6lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: A M O’Grady

in touch with leaders, headway before 4 out, switched left when bit short of room before 2 out, lost fourth approaching last, no extra run-in

66/1

Form: 765540

Last run: 118 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
0-17 under rules and 0-7 over hurdles; best effort when 5l fifth of 20 at Galway in September off 102; 2lb lower now but has regressed in four subsequent starts; others appeal more.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

12

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

16:00 Sligo

Dream Shaper

10st 9lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: I Madden

Unplaced in 26 starts; ninth of 13 at Limerick last time (2m, soft, 33-1); unlikely.

33/1

9th

14

22nd Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 50y

14:23 Limerick

Dream Shaper

10st 4lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: I Madden

Unplaced in 25 starts; weakening and fell at two out at Cork last time at 66-1; unlikely.

66/1

Form: 82P727 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 10lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Twice successful over fences at Thurles; record of 0-29 over hurdles but failed only by a neck in amateur handicap at Naas in December; risky profile but has the ability to get involved.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

15

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 216y

18:12 Clonmel

Added Bonus

10st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Veteran showed that he retains some ability when fourth in a 2m3f handicap here last month; however, that was his first time to make the frame since a Naas second in December 2024.

10/1

4th

16

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 2f 188y

17:42 Clonmel

Added Bonus

10st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Veteran has won twice over fences at Thurles; however, he has failed to make the frame in 15 consecutive starts since a Naas second in December 2024.

33/1

Form: 9000

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
French Flat winner on the AW; none too fluent in three attempts hurdling and headgear combination didn't help matters in Leopardstown handicap 18 days ago; hard to fancy.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

9

14th May 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

18:50 Tipperary

Tremaine

11st 3lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won on the Flat in France; still early days over hurdles and improvement is feasible; trainer and rider shared a maiden hurdle win at Ballinrobe on Sunday.

10/1

10th

9

14th May 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

18:50 Tipperary

Tremaine

11st 3lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won on the Flat in France; still early days over hurdles and improvement is feasible; trainer and rider shared a maiden hurdle win at Ballinrobe on Sunday.

10/1

Form: P6U007

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Showed little ability in first five runs for this yard; bit better when beaten around 15l when seventh of 14 in Clonmel handicap on latest but still has plenty to find here.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

20

20th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 150y

14:27 Cork

Internet Biddy

10st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

Showed little ability in first five runs for this yard; bit better when beaten around 15l when seventh of 14 in Clonmel handicap on latest but still has plenty to find here.

50/1

14

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 21y

14:20 Clonmel

Internet Biddy

10st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

Shown nothing in five runs for this yard and tailed off when 66s last month.

100/1

14th

16

15th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 202y

15:05 Clonmel

Internet Biddy

10st 4lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

Showed mild promise for Fergal O'Brien in 2023; has failed to complete two of her four starts for this yard; big price when down the field in Punchestown race won by Falcon Park; up against it.

25/1

Form: 650

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Placed in a point-to-point; has shown only moderate ability in three maiden hurdle starts; needs to find much more but market will guide on her handicap debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 5

15:40 Kelso

Park Rules

10st 10lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Iain Jardine

One to watch in the betting in first-time tongue-tie/cheekpieces on this second start for the stable but there was no return to form from this ex-Irish mare at Sedgefield a fortnight ago, when tailed off.

11/1

6th

7

19th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

Park Rules

11st 0lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Iain Jardine

Lightly raced 7yo who failed to achieve much in Ireland and changed hands for 1,400gns in January; however, her new trainer can do well with stable-switchers and it will be no surprise to see a good run; watch the betting.

9/1

Form: /741-0 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Emphatic winner of 2m maiden hurdle at Tramore in October 2023; returning from 501-day absence, built up commanding lead at Punchestown (2m4f, heavy) last month but finished tailed off; drop in trip should help.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

17th

15

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Our Uncle Jack

11st 8lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Martin Paul Fitzgerald

Adoption of front-running tactics had transformative effect when seeing him score back-to-back wide-margin wins at Clonmel and Fairyhouse on heavy ground at start of the year; pulled up at Clonmel in February but bounced back when third at Clonmel last month (2m, soft); better ground is a concern.

20/1

3rd

1

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 200y

19:00 Clonmel

Our Uncle Jack

12st 3lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Martin Paul Fitzgerald

Adoption of front-running tactics have had a transformative effect; 23l all the way win off 91 here (2m1f, heavy) followed by another dominant win at Fairyhouse (2m, heavy) off 12lb higher; handicapper possibly caught up when pulled up at Fairyhouse (2m4f) but drop in trip should help.

12/1

6

21st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 50y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Our Uncle Jack

10st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Martin Paul Fitzgerald

Adoption of front-running tactics have had a transformative effect; 23l all the way win off 91 at Clonmel (2m1f, heavy) followed by another dominant win here over 2m (heavy) off 12lb higher; raised another 13lb and steps up in trip and grade; clearly in fine fettle but may not get an easy lead here.

15/8

Form: 0000

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Tailed off at huge odds in three starts in maiden hurdle company; ran very free when again well beaten at Clonmel on handicap debut; pedigree suggests she will want further than this.
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Verdict Starting price

13th

19

20th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 150y

14:27 Cork

A Family Affair

10st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Terence O’Brien

Tailed off at huge odds in three starts in maiden hurdle company; ran very free when again well beaten at Clonmel on handicap debut; pedigree suggests she will want further than this.

18/1

13th

16

27th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:25 Clonmel

A Family Affair

10st 0lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Tailed off at huge odds in three starts in maiden hurdle company; pedigree suggests she might want further than this.

50/1

14th

11

21st Dec 2024

Good

2m 0f 15y

13:20 Thurles

A Family Affair

11st 5lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Beaten a mile in two maiden hurdles and impossible to give a chance to.

100/1

22/1

Form: -56557

Last run: 135 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Three-time Flat winner; never in the first three over hurdles, though has shown some ability in handicaps at Downpatrick; needs to improve from stable debut at Fairyhouse in November.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

10

20th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 150y

14:27 Cork

Sandyman

11st 6lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: William Harvey

Three-time Flat winner; never in the first three over hurdles, though has shown some ability in handicaps at Downpatrick; needs to improve from stable debut at Fairyhouse in November.

22/1

14th

9

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 44y

16:40 Punchestown

Sandyman

12st 0lb

J: Evie Pierce

T: William Harvey

Three-time Flat winner has been regressive in the last while and has lots to find.

100/1

Form: 5566

Last run: 14 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
First reserve; never figured in first three starts under rules but much better on first start for Shark Hanlon when beaten around 9l into sixth of 14 at Thurles two weeks ago; player on handicap debut if he gets a run.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

18th Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:21 Cartmel

Roxboro River

12st 0lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Runner-up twice over hurdles in recent weeks, latterly in refitted cheekpieces at Worcester (2m7f, good), but was well beaten in both chases last year and needs to prove he can transfer his recent good form to fences.

10/1

2nd

7

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Worcester

Roxboro River

11st 9lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

On a losing run but he got back on track with second of eight in 2m7f handicap at Bangor five days ago; now needs to back it up.

5/1

2nd

2

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 5

20:53 Bangor-on-Dee

Roxboro River

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Hinted at possible return to form when fourth at Stratford (2m6f, good to firm) last month and is now 2lb lower than for last summer's win over that C&D but he was soundly beaten at Market Rasen (2m4f) a fortnight ago and now has questions to answer again.

7/1

Form: 00085

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in four maiden hurdle starts; weak in the betting when respectable fifth of 19 at Naas (2m, soft) on handicap debut 11 days ago; shrewd yard so watch the betting.
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Verdict Starting price

12th

6

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

15:15 Wexford

Comanche Moon

11st 6lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Now 0-9 hurdling, last five defeats in handicaps; down 5lb from initial opening mark but needs to improve a good bit to play a major role.

10/1

9th

4

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 50y

15:20 Limerick

Comanche Moon

11st 10lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Now 0-8 hurdling, last four defeats in handicaps; down 3lb from opening mark but needs to improve a good bit to play a major role.

12/1

7th

7

17th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:47 Wexford

Comanche Moon

10st 11lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: C Byrnes

Raced a bit fresh when beaten 11l by Harty Cup at Clonmel last time on first run for 343 days; is 10lb better off with that rival and should strip fitter now so can be a player.

5/1

Form: 3-3U6

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Promising third in Ballinrobe bumper last April; third on hurdles debut at Clonmel; unseated at Fairyhouse next time; solid sixth behind some good types at Naas latest; better expected from her now on handicap bow.
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1st

2

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 60y

18:15 Cork

Gino Bella

12st 0lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Patrick T Foley

Point winner who is 0-11 over hurdles but, since returning from a break in March, she's performed well in three out of four handicaps; solid contender provided she takes to the new hood.

5/1

3rd

1

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

17:40 Clonmel

Gino Bella

12st 0lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Patrick T Foley

Point-to-point winner last November and was in fairly good form following that until weakening quickly and being pulled up at Kilbeggan last time (2m3f, good to yielding); took a 3.25l fourth over 2m here (soft) on penultimate; in the mix if bouncing back.

5/1

1

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 50y

17:56 Kilbeggan

Gino Bella

12st 0lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Patrick T Foley

Point-to-point winner last November and good form since, placing three times; 3.25l fourth at Clonmel earlier this month when last seen (2m, soft); still lightly raced and this ground shouldn't cause problems; claimer takes lessens her burden.

4/1

Form: -20040 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won handicap at Thurles (16.5f, soft) off 88 just over a year ago; narrowly denied off 95 at Tipperary last May (2m, good to yielding); looked in need of the run after a break latest; not discounted.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

8

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:45 Killarney

Smallcraftwarning

10st 8lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Chase winner has won twice over hurdles with last score coming at Clonmel in June 2025; some decent runs this term, but was beaten a long way at Sligo four days ago.

25/1

10th

8

12th Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 121y

16:35 Sligo

Smallcraftwarning

10st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Dual hurdles winner and has won a chase; never better than midfield here last month (3m2f, good), but much better at Limerick (2m7f, good) last time when a 2.75l runner-up; could build on that.

6/1

2nd

19

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

18:58 Limerick

Smallcraftwarning

11st 7lb

T: John Patrick Ryan

First reserve; two hurdling wins and one chase victory; some positive runs over fences, including when third of eight here in May (3m1f, good); never better than midfield back over hurdles at Sligo last time.

Non-runners

Bal Kauto, Go Gill Go, Old Kenmare, Olord, Silent Dawn

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Payout
Exacta €89.90
Straight Forecast €64.52
Tricast €426.92
Trifecta €777.30

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Opera Point

The Irish Sun:

Comanche Moon

SPOTLIGHT:

Ciao Adios

POSTDATA:

Opera Point