April 21 / 15.50 Fairyhouse

15.50

Soft To Heavy

Rathbarry & Glenview Studs Hurdle (Grade 2)

  • Prize money: £29256.2
  • 2m 3f 180y
  • 10 runners
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Rathbarry & Glenview Studs Hurdle (Grade 2)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.00
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 84461P

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 149

Form & Verdict
None too consistent and had an off-day when pulled up in the Coral Cup; however, he's very smart when on his game and it was bordering on a career best when easily winning the Grade 2 Boyne Hurdle at Navan the time before; could go well despite an unwelcome penalty, which he didn't have when falling in this last year (running well at the time).
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10th

2

25th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 80y

18:35 Ballinrobe

Maxxum

11st 9lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Smart stayer over hurdles (dual Grade 2 winner); not done much chasing but returned to this discipline to win small-field contest at Clonmel and his Grade 3-fourth at Killarney was perfectly respectable; jumping will be tested here in first handicap; trainer going for four in a row in this.

11/2

4th

4

11th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 100y

18:37 Killarney

Maxxum

11st 0lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Best known for his hurdling exploits but made it 2-4 over fences in winning a conditions chase at Clonmel last month (2m4f, soft); this is harder but he's clearly in good heart and likely to run well.

5/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 362-3F D

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 144

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in the 2023 Triumph; finished behind Lantry Lady in last season's Grade 1 Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham and was out the back when falling three out in last month's renewal; only third in a Listed hurdle at Warwick the time before, so current wellbeing is an issue.
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2nd

2

3rd May 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 118y

15:42 Punchestown

Gala Marceau

11st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

in touch with leaders, went third 3 out, stayed on and went second towards finish, no match for winner

11/1

2nd

2

3rd May 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 118y

15:42 Punchestown

Gala Marceau

11st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

in touch with leaders, went third 3 out, stayed on and went second towards finish, no match for winner

11/1

2nd

12

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 180y

15:50 Fairyhouse

Gala Marceau

10st 10lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Runner-up in the 2023 Triumph; finished behind Lantry Lady in last season's Grade 1 Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham and was out the back when falling three out in last month's renewal; only third in a Listed hurdle at Warwick the time before, so current wellbeing is an issue.

7/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: -13334 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner; handicapping the last twice, running with distinction in Leopardstown's Pertemps Qualifier and again in the Final at Cheltenham; won't mind dropping back from 3m but whether she's up to this level is debatable (has a bit to find on the figures).
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3rd

2

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 56y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

Feet Of A Dancer

11st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Nolan

Consistent type; fourth in the Pertemps Final at this meeting last year and has taken her form to an even higher level this term, winning Listed race at Punchestown (2m2f, soft to heavy) and Grade 2 at Doncaster (3m, soft); beat Dream On Baby by 2l in the latter, with Jetara a further 7l back in third; however, Wodhooh gave her 8lb and a beating (just over 2l) at Leopardstown in between, so it's tough to see how she can turn the tables off levels.

8/1

1st

3

24th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 1

13:30 Doncaster

Feet Of A Dancer

11st 6lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Nolan

Consistent type; fourth over this trip in the Pertemps Final at last season's Cheltenham Festival and has taken her form to an even higher level this term, winning Listed race at Punchestown and beaten off only late on by Wodhooh in Grade 3 at Leopardstown; very solid candidate.

9/4

Form: 3-2325

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 145

Form & Verdict
Has a poor strike-rate but he's been a grand servant to his connections and ran his usual honest race to be fifth in the Coral Cup; won't do down without a fight and testing ground doesn't faze him.
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13th

7

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

Colonel Mustard

11st 7lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Mrs Lorna Fowler

Two races this autumn (one a 2m4f Grade 2 from The Yellow Clay) were his first wins for ages and he wasn't disgraced on latest outing; third in the 2022 County and fifth in this race last year in his only two handicaps at this meeting, but he's higher in the weights today and is now an 11yo, so can't be the percentage call.

33/1

4th

3

8th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 5f 180y

14:50 Navan

Colonel Mustard

11st 8lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Mrs Lorna Fowler

Win record has not reflected his ability for much of his career; only one success before this season's victories in a conditions race at Sligo and 2m4f Grade 2 at this venue; needs to bounce back now having been tailed off in the Long Walk at Ascot.

9/2

1st

1

24th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 112y

14:35 Sligo

Colonel Mustard

11st 12lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Mrs Lorna Fowler

Just one win over hurdles but has been placed plenty of times including in graded races; was fifth in the Coral Cup before a fourth in a Fairyhouse Grade 2; was runner-up in this race last year after a similar absence so has to be respected as the top-rated in the field.

2/1

Form: 1-2370

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 141

Form & Verdict
Has only won a couple of minor hurdles but had raised his game in defeat this season until finishing only midfield in the Coral Cup; likely placed at best here unless the first-time blinkers can trigger something; the ground will be fine.
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1st

7

(7)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 55y

20:10 Killarney

Eagle Fang

11st 12lb

J: Ms K M Ryan

T: William Durkan

Very smart performer; acquitted himself extremely well when second in very valuable handicap hurdles at Aintree and Haydock in the spring; just outpointed by the smart Gaoth Chuil in a similar contest at Leopardstown last month for this rider; the one to beat.

6/4

2nd

4

(5)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Eagle Fang

11st 7lb

J: Ms K M Ryan

T: William Durkan

Very useful staying handicap hurdler, rated 145, has won twice and was runner-up in valuable handicaps at Aintree and Ascot in recent months; also a winner over fences; had one Flat run in 2023; may find a few too quick for him over this trip.

11/2

6th

2

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

16:07 Listowel

Eagle Fang

11st 6lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: William Durkan

Excellent efforts in deep 3m handicap hurdles in recent weeks, with the new visor working well; still early days over fences and the form he showed in winning at Thurles suggests he could be as effective in this discipline.

7/1

Form: /6114- CD

Last run: 402 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Absent since finishing fourth in what's turned out a good renewal of last season's Albert Bartlett (3m), which was a good effort for one whose pedigree hardly screams stamina; raw ability is much respected but this is a big ask after so long on the sidelines.
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3rd

5

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

17:25 Punchestown

Spread Boss Ted

11st 9lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W P Mullins

One of eight for trainer; bumper and dual winning hurdler had no chance when a faller on chasing debut at Navan in January (3m, soft to heavy) and was a moderate fourth of seven here next time (2m7f, heavy); much better when seeing off better-fancied stablemate Ballygunner Castle at Naas by 0.5l last time (2m4f, soft to heavy); in the mix on handicap chase debut.

13/1

1st

4

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

16:37 Naas

Spread Boss Ted

11st 12lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W P Mullins

One of three for trainer; rated 143 over hurdles; dual hurdles winner was beaten 8l in 2024 Albert Bartlett; ran just once last season when 12l behind in a Fairyhouse Grade 2; looked beaten when falling on chasing debut at Navan (3m, soft to heavy); beaten 19l at Punchestown (2m7f, heavy) last time (11l in front of Supersundae).

6/1

7

17th Jan 2026

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 0y

14:25 Navan

Spread Boss Ted

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Fourth in a strong edition of the Albert Bartlett in 2024; failed to make an impression in a Grade 2 hurdle at Fairyhouse on his only start last season; interesting chase prospect if he can recapture top form this season.

13/2

Form: /147-4 BF

Last run: 106 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 139

Form & Verdict
Won the Grade 3 Red Mills Hurdle on just her second career start and highly tried in Grade 1s afterwards, finishing a good fourth to Lossiemouth in the 2m4f mares' race at Cheltenham last season; jumping failed to stand the test on her chase debut and she's respected back in this scene, especially as she's so lightly raced.
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4th

6

22nd Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 110y

13:45 Gowran Park

Lantry Lady

10st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Lightly raced 7yo; won a 2m Grade 3 at this venue in February 2024; creditable fourth in the Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham following that; ran only twice last season; poor run when favourite for a beginners' chase at this venue on seasonal debut; not much better at big odds when sent back over hurdles at Punchestown.

16/1

7th

10

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 180y

15:50 Fairyhouse

Lantry Lady

10st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won the Grade 3 Red Mills Hurdle on just her second career start and highly tried in Grade 1s afterwards, finishing a good fourth to Lossiemouth in the 2m4f mares' race at Cheltenham last season; jumping failed to stand the test on her chase debut and she's respected back in this scene, especially as she's so lightly raced.

7/1

7th

10

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 180y

15:50 Fairyhouse

Lantry Lady

10st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won the Grade 3 Red Mills Hurdle on just her second career start and highly tried in Grade 1s afterwards, finishing a good fourth to Lossiemouth in the 2m4f mares' race at Cheltenham last season; jumping failed to stand the test on her chase debut and she's respected back in this scene, especially as she's so lightly raced.

7/1

Form: 4-2440 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 147

Form & Verdict
Competitive in Grade 1s over hurdles and fences; ideally wants 3m and was found wanting for tactical speed when only tenth in the 2m5f Coral Cup at Cheltenham (his first handicap), but today's testing ground will help in that respect; blinkers worn in his last three races are removed.
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3rd

1

9th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

15:35 Killarney

Sandor Clegane

11st 10lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Nolan

Useful sort at his best and has run well in defeat in Grade 1 company over hurdles and fences; finally got off the mark over fences at Down Royal last time over 2m4f; this trip will suit better; a big player.

5/2

1st

4

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

16:07 Down Royal

Sandor Clegane

11st 12lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Paul Nolan

Promising novice chaser in 2023-2024 season and ran well in Graded hurdles in winter of 2024-2025; fairly moderate form this season but he shaped better than the bare result in the Kim Muir last time when making smooth headway turning in before his effort petered out (3m3f, good); tongue tie goes back on now and this is a good opportunity.

13/8

10th

5

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 70y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Sandor Clegane

11st 7lb

J: Mr J W Hendrick

T: Paul Nolan

Promising novice chaser in 2023-24 season and ran well in Graded hurdles in winter 2024-25; well handicapped on his peak form but he's failed to produce it over the last 12 months; 0-9 over fences and last hurdle win was in April 2023; a major turnaround is needed in first-time cheekpieces.

20/1

Form: -26509 C

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 139

Form & Verdict
Bumper/maiden winner; has become rather disappointing given his initial promise and lethargic in recent races, running on all too late in the day when ninth in the Coral Cup last time (first-time blinkers); might not be good enough even if putting it all in.
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6th

7

4th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 150y

15:20 Down Royal

Staffordshire Knot

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Gordon Elliott

Quality sort reached his peak when winning a Navan Grade 2 hurdle over 2m6f in February; however, jumped badly right and was poor in the Pertemps Final last time; posted two decent chase runs in 2024 and should be difficult to beat if jumping soundly.

2/5

1

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Staffordshire Knot

12st 0lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Never got seriously involved when ninth in the 2m5f handicap at last year's Festival; 2m6f-3m has proved just the ticket this winter with three wins (including the Punchestown qualifier) and a second, with last two outings in Grade 2; they were all in the mud but good to soft was fine earlier in career; tough customer and Gordon Elliott won this three times in a row not so long ago, twice with Sire Du Berlais among the topweights.

16/1

1st

6

8th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 5f 180y

14:50 Navan

Staffordshire Knot

11st 3lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Suited by testing conditions; won Pertemps Qualifier over this trip at Punchestown before readily taking less competitive 2m6f Clonmel conditions event; better again in 3m Grade 2 Galmoy Hurdle at Gowran when clear second to a 159-rated rival.

15/8

Form: 5-1227

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 141

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner over hurdles and admirably consistent until weakening out of contention behind Lossiemouth at Cheltenham last month (2m4f, good to soft; 16-1); she's better than that and needs considering with no ground/trip issues.
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8

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 176y

Class 1

12:45 Aintree

Kala Conti

11st 0lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Useful hurdler and she made a smooth transition to chasing towards the end of 2025, winning two mares' races at Cork (2m5f/2m1f) and beating subsequent Arkle winner Kargese by 16l in the second of them; could not maintain her progress in Grade 1 novice at Sandown in January but nor was she disgraced; top on RPRs with her mares' allowance and should go well.

4/1

Non-runners

Beacon Edge, Kopeck De Mee

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Payout
Exacta €53.90
Straight Forecast €41.92
Trifecta €219.00

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Colonel Mustard

SPOTLIGHT:

Kopeck De Mee

The Irish Sun:

Kopeck De Mee

TOPSPEED:

Colonel Mustard

POSTDATA:

Colonel Mustard