April 03 / 16.20 Naas

16.20

Good To Yielding

Mulvaney Bookmakers Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5607.44
  • 2m 2f 180y
  • 18 runners
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Mulvaney Bookmakers Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 21520P

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Opened account in 2m4f Gowran handicap (good) in October and equally good second at Fairyhouse following month; pulled up on soft at that venue when last seen but looks a big contender here with conditions to suit.
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8th

3

11th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:52 Fairyhouse

In For The Night

11st 6lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Desmond McDonogh

Won his second hurdle race when scoring at Naas in April over 2m3f but has been below that level thrice since; should improve from Navan run last time but this trip looks a bit sharp.

14/1

4

20th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 165y

14:00 Navan

In For The Night

11st 5lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Desmond McDonogh

Naas win in April was over 2m3f; overall form points to a preference for further than this; first run in three months.

14/1

100/30

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 888031 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Ordinary form in maidens; returned in February with fine third over 2m4f at Punchestown off 90 before winning 2m handicap here off that mark last month, forging clear; seemingly wants soft conditions but must be respected.
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7th

10

11th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 50y

18:07 Killarney

King In Love

10st 13lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

Dual handicap winner and better than ever when third of 23 at Leopardstown over Christmas (good to yielding); slower ground not ideal since then and could be a factor here in first-time cheekpieces.

20/1

16th

16

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 10y

15:30 Naas

King In Love

10st 9lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

Gained second handicap win off 104 at Cork in November (2m, yielding); well beaten at Punchestown next time but improved for step up in trip when staying on third of 23 at Leopardstown in December (20.5f, good to yielding); weakened into a 20l fifth of ten at Thurles (2m7f, heavy); better chance if the ground dries out.

25/1

5th

1

29th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 6f 126y

16:25 Thurles

King In Love

11st 12lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

Gained second handicap win off 10lb lower at Cork in November (2m, yielding); well beaten at Punchestown but improved for step up in trip when staying on third of 23 at Leopardstown last month (20.5f, good to yielding); not certain to back that up on softer but respected.

3/1

OUR TIP

8/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: -12U52 D BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Winner at Listowel (2m2f, soft) on return before a narrow defeat at Tipperary; sent off favourite or joint-favourite last three outings, including when a staying-on second at Limerick over 2m latest; unraced on good ground; cheekpieces tried.
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11th

10

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 10y

15:30 Naas

The Nagger Reidy

11st 3lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: S G Carey

Dual-winning hurdler has been super consistent generally; runner-up twice this season, at Galway (2m, good to yielding) and in a Listed event here (2m4f, soft to heavy); rewarded with a win at Leopardstown over Christmas off 115 (2m5f, good to yielding); had a rare blip off his revised mark at Navan (2m4f, soft to heavy) last time when beaten 16l; place chance if bouncing back

14/1

6th

9

17th Jan 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 40y

13:20 Navan

The Nagger Reidy

11st 2lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Stephen Gerard Carey

Got his first hurdles win at Listowel in September 2024 (2m2f, soft) and has been remarkably consistent in his runs since, placing in five of his seven subsequent starts before gaining another deserved success at Leopardstown last time by a nose to Hgranca De Thaix (2m4f, good to yielding); up 6lb but he always acquits himself well.

6/1

2nd

3

26th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 11y

16:13 Galway

The Nagger Reidy

11st 6lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Stephen Gerard Carey

2m4f Listowel festival winner last year on handicap debut last year; not far off his best form when placed in races at Limerick (2m) and Naas (2m3f) on his final two starts before a summer break; could make his presence felt if fit and ready now.

5/1

12/1

  • Place: £6.90

Form: 2463

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Placed in two point-to-points; best effort over hurdles on rules debut at Wexford over 2m4f; hasn't backed that up since, only a remote third at Punchestown on final start for Gordon Elliott in February; best watched on first start for new yard.
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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

6

7th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 60y

15:20 Galway

Paul Collins

10st 13lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Brian M McMahon

0-8 over hurdles; fine run here over 16.5f (good) off 1lb lower on penultimate; didn't fire over fences at Listowel on latest but return to this sphere a plus and he's hinted that this sort of trip might suit before; not out of this.

16/1

6

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 100y

16:18 Listowel

Paul Collins

11st 9lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: Brian M McMahon

Has been running well in defeat over hurdles including a 5l fourth of 20 at the Galway festival on latest (16.5f, good); eye-catching jockey booking for chase debut and handles easy ground; could go well.

8/1

Form: 640-00

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Placed form in maidens in 2023 on better ground; has clearly had his issues since with three no shows since joining this stable, including on handicap debut at Leopardstown last time.
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3

24th Jul 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

18:15 Wexford

Arnacoeur

11st 10lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Breakthrough last to first win over C&D on penultimate but failed to replicate it under similar tactics at Kilbeggan off 5lb higher; needs things to fall just right.

8/1

4

16th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

18:18 Kilbeggan

Arnacoeur

11st 11lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Placed form in maidens in 2023 over shorter trips; did not appear in 2024; no show over 2m2f at this venue before profiting from a step up to 3m at Wexford; could be in the mix again off 5lb higher.

6/1

Form: 7-2475

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner (soft) on debut; 0-10 over hurdles but has run well in defeat, runner-up four times in maidens; makes handicap debut; not a lost cause.
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10th

26

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

14:30 Punchestown

Mi Lucky Cailin

11st 1lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: William J McLernon

Bumper winner; took a long time to open her hurdles account, winning in good style at Thurles in January on her 17th attempt; not a bad run in a Navan conditions race before putting a blot on her record when pulled up in Fairyhouse race won by Katie Daniels; first reserve.

13

5th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Mi Lucky Cailin

11st 2lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: William J McLernon

Bumper winner is 1-18 over hurdles with the victory coming off a mark of 100 in decisive fashion at Thurles (2m4f, heavy) in January; ran a nice race when fourth in a Listed novice at Navan last time (2m4f, heavy); don't rule out.

14/1

Form: 245U0B

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Has failed to build on second placing at Punchestown last May; brought down three out when mid-division on handicap debut over 2m6f at Thurles 19 days ago; too early to write him off.
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8th

6

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

15:50 Bellewstown

Syracus Du Houx

11st 1lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Well beaten over hurdles and fences lately and has to return to his best older form; blinkers replace previously worn cheekpieces.

16/1

7th

5

31st Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 128y

18:12 Limerick

Syracus Du Houx

11st 3lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Showed some ability without winning over hurdles in 2024; was beaten a long way on return at Gowran last time and has to improve hugely on that for chasing debut.

25/1

11th

4

7th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

15:43 Gowran Park

Syracus Du Houx

11st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Has failed to build on second placing at Punchestown in May 2024; brought down when mid-division on handicap debut at Thurles last March; midfield at Naas following month; absence to overcome.

10/1

Form: 162272 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 11lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
In good form over both hurdles and fences last summer on good ground, winning 2m3f Punchestown handicap off 102; gallant effort in defeat when runner-up in Limerick handicap chase 11 days ago; respected back over timber.
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1st

3

13th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 90y

15:35 Sligo

Sargent Lightfoot

11st 1lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Adrian Murray

Rated 6lb lower over hurdles; solid second at Ballinrobe over fences when last seen (2m3f, good); less impressive in two hurdle starts this year, last seen over timber with a midfield finish at the Punchestown festival (2m, yielding); this distance is likely his minimum.

13/2

2nd

8

26th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 136y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Sargent Lightfoot

10st 10lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Adrian Murray

In good form over both hurdles and fences last summer on good ground, winning over hurdles at Punchestown; runner-up over fences at Limerick in March; unplaced twice over hurdles more recently.

10/1

Form: 211450

Last run: 151 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Two handicap hurdle wins last summer on sharp right-handed tracks (Sligo & Downpatrick), both on good, and some decent Flat efforts in defeat too; first run for new yard after midfield finish at Cork in November.
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12th

24

(10)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Steps In The Sand

8st 9lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Ciaran Murphy

Notched a three-timer last summer with wins at Bellewstown (1m7f, good), Ballinrobe (1m5f, good to yielding) and Galway (1m6f, yielding); made a moderate return at Ballinrobe last time and regular rider Patrick McGettigan is not aboard.

40/1

9th

10

(14)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

20:22 Ballinrobe

Steps In The Sand

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Won three in a row last summer (1m5f/1m6f, good-yielding) and narrowly beaten over today's trip in big field at Galway; absent since October so may just need this (regular rider switches to Granville Street).

14/1

9

(10)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Goodwood

Steps In The Sand

8st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Won three in a row on the Flat in the summer under Patrick McGettigan (1m5f/1m6f, good-yielding) and reverted to this code with narrow second in a big field at Galway (1m4f, soft) a fortnight ago; clearly thriving and has a big shout with the step back up in trip a likely plus.

11/2

28/1

Form: 6-8320

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Came on from his reappearance at Limerick when third over 20.5f at Fairyhouse; second next time over 2m at Clonmel on handicap bow; ran worst race of his career on better ground at Wexford last month so conditions are a worry.
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10th

16

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 180y

16:20 Naas

The Dawn

11st 3lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: W J Burke

Came on from his reappearance at Limerick when third over 20.5f at Fairyhouse; second next time over 2m at Clonmel on handicap bow; ran worst race of his career on better ground at Wexford last month so conditions are a worry.

28/1

Form: -85130

Last run: 139 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Won his maiden over 2m7f and was strong in the finish when third in 2m6f handicap at Ballinrobe (good); never involved at Cheltenham when last seen in November; his classy bumper form is by no means forgotten; player.
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1st

5

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Littlefoot

11st 8lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: M A Molloy

Hurdle winner who ran a cracker when second off 120 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary in October (2m, good); form tailed off then but relished the switch to fences when scoring at Downpatrick in March, beating Dee's Lady by 4.25l, below that when fifth behind Coral River but will appreciate this sound surface.

7/1

5th

2

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

19:12 Clonmel

Littlefoot

11st 9lb

J: Daniel King

T: M A Molloy

Relished the switch to fences when coming from the back to win on chasing debut in a Downpatrick beginners' (19.5f, yielding) just 16 days ago; this is a harder race but he did it nicely the last day and he should go well again.

11/2

1st

6

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 100y

17:00 Downpatrick

Littlefoot

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: M A Molloy

Promising bumper horse early in career with form linked to Nick Rockett and Dancing City; 1-14 over hurdles; no chasing experience; up against it.

20/1

Form: 75804

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Recent 2m4f Leopardstown fourth was a step in the right direction but she seems to be crying out for further than this; more required.
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1st

15

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 154y

17:00 Thurles

Alright Darling

10st 5lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Daniel G Murphy

Steadily declining mark of late but no real sign she can take advantage.

16/1

5th

11

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

15:55 Clonmel

Alright Darling

10st 10lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Daniel G Murphy

Her mark has fallen 18lb since entering handicaps at the start of the year; not bad runs lately but needs to find some extra.

25/1

7th

14

24th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 2f 0y

15:15 Listowel

Alright Darling

10st 9lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Daniel G Murphy

0-10 over hurdles but has shown glimpses of ability; now 15lb lower than when a remote fourth at Leopardstown (2m4f, yielding) in March; not a bad run at Tramore latest and this shorter trip might suit; may outrun likely odds.

16/1

Form: 76850

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Has been set some extremely stiff tasks in all five outings for this yard, including last time when far from disgraced in the Grade 2 Mares' Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham; this is by far her easiest assignment to date on handicap hurdle debut.
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6th

7

18th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Ayr

Queenie St Clair

10st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Nick Scholfield

She's thrived this season and made it 3-5 for the yard (wins at 1m7f-2m1f on good to soft/heavy) when winning big-field mares' novice handicap at Kelso four weeks ago; from out of the handicap she's 12lb higher today back against males but it remains to be seen where her limitations lie.

16/1

1st

2

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

14:10 Kelso

Queenie St Clair

11st 5lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Nick Scholfield

Two wins (1m7f/2m, good to soft/heavy) from her first three starts for this yard and perhaps her latest run at Newbury three weeks ago came too soon, just six days after she won at Fontwell; not discounted.

12/1

5th

2

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 4

13:35 Newbury

Queenie St Clair

11st 10lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Nick Scholfield

Ex-Irish mare who is 2-3 for new stable, most recently scoring in a canter at Fontwell (2m1f, heavy) last Sunday; open to further progress and looks well in under a 7lb penalty; commands respect.

5/4

Form: 0974

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Sent off triple-figure odds for his first three maiden hurdles but caught the eye when seventh behind Ethical Diamond at Punchestown (2m4f) and was beaten only 3l at Thurles (2m) four weeks ago; shortlisted on handicap debut.
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12th

2

21st Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

17:12 Ffos Las

Washington Parks

11st 13lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

0-6 over hurdles when based in Ireland and absent since two down-the-field handicap runs last April (2m3f/2m4f), but still worth a glance in the betting before this stable debut; tongue-tie added.

10/1

15

20th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:45 Fairyhouse

Washington Parks

11st 6lb

J: Hugh Morgan

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

Maiden runs weren't devoid of promise and the market suggested that better was expected on his recent handicap debut; could be an improver.

33/1

10th

15

20th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:45 Fairyhouse

Washington Parks

11st 6lb

J: Hugh Morgan

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

Maiden runs weren't devoid of promise and the market suggested that better was expected on his recent handicap debut; could be an improver.

33/1

Form: -06266

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Won Fairyhouse bumper on heavy on debut; best effort over hurdles when second to Willie Mullins-trained winner at Punchestown in January; badly hampered at Leopardstown last time; handicap debut.
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3

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:55 Wexford

Miss Mini Bee

11st 5lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Patrick T Foley

Bumper winner has been running respectably over hurdles; finished a 4.75l third of 13 at Gowran (2m4f, heavy) last month; same mark here but quicker ground a query.

5/1

3rd

3

7th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

15:43 Gowran Park

Miss Mini Bee

11st 5lb

J: Mr Alan O’Sullivan

T: Patrick T Foley

Bumper winner is 0-11 hurdling but good second in Punchestown maiden (2m4f, soft) last season; solid form of late in handicaps; dropped 1lb for latest fifth at Punchestown and capable 7lb claimer aboard.

8/1

5th

4

3rd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 55y

15:30 Fairyhouse

Miss Mini Bee

11st 6lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Patrick T Foley

Bumper winner is 0-10 hurdling but good second in 2m4f Punchestown maiden (soft) last season; okay form of late in handicaps but needs to improve to play a major role.

14/1

Form: 50/1-0

Last run: 307 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Won 2m6f handicap hurdle on her debut for Gordon Elliott at Downpatrick in 2023; off for a year when making no impression in Tramore beginners' chase last May; very hard to assess but has since left Elliott.
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15th

10

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

16:45 Punchestown

Kellys Birr

11st 6lb

J: Ambrose McCurtin

T: Timothy Doyle

Won a 2m6f Downpatrick handicap for Gordon Elliott in 2023; poor in two starts for this yard and not easily fancied on that form.

50/1

14th

4

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 80y

17:10 Cork

Kellys Birr

11st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Timothy Doyle

raced in second, led 5th, clear halfway, much reduced lead 4 out, headed before 3 out, soon weakened

20/1

14th

4

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 80y

17:10 Cork

Kellys Birr

11st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Timothy Doyle

raced in second, led 5th, clear halfway, much reduced lead 4 out, headed before 3 out, soon weakened

20/1

Form: 4449

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Flat winner in 2022; handed a rating of 103 after three fourth places in trio of maiden hurdles; jockey takes off another 7lb; could sneak into the frame at a price.
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5th

6

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 33y

13:50 Down Royal

Beautiful Chaos

11st 2lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Dual-purpose; 1-29 on Flat; 0-6 over hurdles; her sole Flat win came over three years ago, but she had fair form in 2025, including when second in a 1m5f handicap at this venue; well clear of the remainder when chasing home an easy winner at Tramore on New Year's Day.

5/1

6

(5)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 6f 55y

17:25 Listowel

Beautiful Chaos

9st 10lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Record of 1-27 with her win coming three years ago doesn't inspire hugely, but she has been running well in defeat recently; beaten a head at Down Royal in first-time cheekpieces off 62 in July (1m5f, good); creditable runs at Galway and Killarney following that (a neck behind Ehteyat at Killarney); interesting.

8/1

5

(1)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:41 Killarney

Beautiful Chaos

9st 11lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

No win since 2022 but went agonisingly close to ending the drought at Down Royal last month (1m5f, good) in first-time cheekpieces; merit in Galway fourth since so remains of interest.

15/2

80/1

Form: P-PP5P

Last run: 216 days

W: 11st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Pulled up in four of his last five starts including handicap chase debut when last seen; risky proposition; 216-day layoff.
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2

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 1f 100y

16:55 Wexford

Riggs

11st 12lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: P Cluskey

Won this last year off 7lb lower and some decent efforts in defeat afterwards; however, he might need this first run since August.

10/1

19th

5

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

Riggs

12st 6lb

J: Martin McCullagh

T: P Cluskey

Veteran rated 109 over fences, out of form when last seen in August, would be a surprise winner.

25/1

8th

2

29th Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:23 Down Royal

Riggs

12st 0lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: P Cluskey

Runs from a 10lb lower hurdles mark; back-to-back chase winner in May but is 1-25 over hurdles; sole win in this sphere came five years ago at Uttoxeter off 115; others preferred.

17/2

Non-runners

Silent Flight, Smackwater Jack, Toor Moon, Walk Away Harry

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €83.10
Straight Forecast €56.24
Tricast €265.78
Trifecta €304.70

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Washington Parks

SPOTLIGHT:

In For The Night

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Queenie St Clair

TOPSPEED:

Steps In The Sand

POSTDATA:

Smackwater Jack