April 22 / 16.00 Fairyhouse

16.00

Soft To Heavy

Tom Quinlan Electrical Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7314.05
  • 2m 3f 180y
  • 24 runners
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Tom Quinlan Electrical Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 24 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.60
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 13

Last run: 200 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest enough form in points but justified market support on rules debut to win Bellewstown bumper last summer (good); solid start over hurdles on similar ground at Gowran in October, looking in need of 2m+; interesting on return but won't want too much rain.
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4th

1

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 12y

14:35 Punchestown

Locked Box

12st 2lb

J: Miss Georgie Benson

T: C W J Farrell

Bumper winner who upped his form to another level when winning a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse in April with a subsequent winner back in third (2m4f soft); tailed off when out of his depth at Punchestown festival last time (2m3f, yielding); will likely be seen at his best over fences.

8/1

9th

4

30th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

15:40 Punchestown

Locked Box

11st 12lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: C W J Farrell

disputed lead, prominent 2nd, not fluent 6th, lost position 3 out, lost touch before 2 out, tailed off

10/1

9th

4

30th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

15:40 Punchestown

Locked Box

11st 12lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: C W J Farrell

disputed lead, prominent 2nd, not fluent 6th, lost position 3 out, lost touch before 2 out, tailed off

10/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 3-3724

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
French recruit second in 2m6f handicap chase at Auteuil in October and made much of running (keen, not helped by loose horse) on Irish debut when fourth in 2m4f Wexford novice handicap chase early this month under amateur rider; back hurdling here, goes on soft and can't rule out.
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4th

11

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 118y

17:30 Punchestown

Letos

10st 8lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Anthony Mullins

Won the Brown Lad at Naas (2m4f, sft-hvy) in November off 119; 3.25l runner up in Pertemps qualifier at Carlisle (3m1f, soft) off revised mark in December; soundly beaten in Naas Grade 1 but bounced back with a respectable 7.25l fourth in the Pertemps at Cheltenham (3m, good), not quite getting home; could go well back in trip returned to softer ground.

12/1

4th

17

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Letos

10st 8lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Anthony Mullins

Placed over hurdles/fences in France; six races for Tony Mullins, steadily progressive until tailing off at 22-1 in 2m4f Grade 1 novice on soft going two months ago; 2m4f win in November was sandwiched by seconds over 2m and 3m1f, latterly in a six-runner Carlisle qualifier, and while it would be no shock if he remains capable of better, there is a question over his ideal trip.

16/1

11/8

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 1-2424

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Dual winner in France (including Group 3 bumper) and some solid runs in maiden hurdles for current yard, notably Limerick second and when chasing home a 10l odds-on winner at Punchestown; forcing tactics employed latest but didn't get home over 2m4f when beaten 20l into fourth; slightly lesser stamina test here could suit and big player in what appears a weaker maiden.
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4th

3

4th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 4f 110y

14:45 Fairyhouse

Kainsbourg

11st 5lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Gordon Elliott

Grade 3 AQPS winner in France in 2023; took a while to deliver over hurdles last season; odds-on when opening his hurdles account in a 2m Tramore maiden at the sixth attempt; below-par at Roscommon in July before beating the useful Strong Link over this trip at Listowel; underlined improvement when second in last month's Persian War at Chepstow.

2/1

4th

3

4th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 4f 110y

14:45 Fairyhouse

Kainsbourg

11st 5lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Gordon Elliott

Grade 3 AQPS winner in France in 2023; took a while to deliver over hurdles last season; odds-on when opening his hurdles account in a 2m Tramore maiden at the sixth attempt; below-par at Roscommon in July before beating the useful Strong Link over this trip at Listowel; underlined improvement when second in last month's Persian War at Chepstow.

2/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Poet's Word 4yo is a fifth foal; half-brother to US Graded stakes-placed 1m-1m3f winner Marwad (RPR 111); dam unraced half-sister to useful 1m2f-1m4f winner UAE Prince, out of half-sister to 1m2f/1m4f Group 1 winner Coronet and St Leger second Midas Touch; worth a market check on debut for top yard.
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4th

5

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

17:05 Perth

Power Of Words

11st 6lb

J: Mr J H Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Has form here and deserved his maiden win at Roscommon (2m4f, good to yielding), beating 14 rivals; the hood is working well and this 4yo comes into handicaps with a progressive profile.

4/1

1st

12

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 59y

16:38 Roscommon

Power Of Words

11st 8lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Runner-up in maidens at Perth (2m4f) and Downpatrick (2m2f) before bumping into a useful Mullins prospect at Kilbeggan; in the mix.

5/2

2nd

11

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 200y

16:15 Kilbeggan

Power Of Words

10st 13lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Steadily improving 4yo finished a clear second over 2m4f at Perth (good) early this month and 11 days later again clear of the remainder when beaten 2l by an odds-on shot at Downpatrick (2m2f, good), not fluent at last and tending to hang left but keeping on well in first-time hood; still a work in progress but major player.

100/30

Form: 86-4

Last run: 117 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Mount Nelson gelding is a brother to a bumper winner; well beaten in two bumpers for Jamie Sloan in late 2023; off for over a year and showed a little bit more on debut for Steven Crawford at Down Royal, albeit was still beaten 19l into fourth; probably best watched on hurdles debut.
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3rd

8

4th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 150y

15:20 Down Royal

Takenasred

11st 12lb

J: John Shinnick

T: S R B Crawford

Maiden over hurdles but some decent runs including here in March; however, was poor in a Fairyhouse handicap last time; a fair bit to find on chase bow.

20/1

10th

8

5th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Takenasred

11st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: S R B Crawford

Fair level of form without yet winning, placed in Down Royal maiden and Ayr novice; two most recent runs below that level however and beginning to look exposed.

16/1

4th

14

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 105y

13:18 Down Royal

Takenasred

11st 4lb

J: J J Slevin

T: S R B Crawford

Best effort when second here in November; third at Ayr the following month; held by Barley Lane on evidence of Naas clash.

12/1

25/1

Form: 6

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a satisfactory introduction when sixth in a 19-runner maiden over this trip at Cork last month; may need more time.
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13th

2

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

13:53 Down Royal

Welluknow

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: M A Molloy

Gained a breakthrough win in a 2m Gowran novice handicap in November; dropped away tamely from the last at Leopardstown; bounced back from that lapse to win readily at Fairyhouse; further progress feasible.

8/1

1st

5

15th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

12:58 Fairyhouse

Welluknow

11st 6lb

J: Daniel King

T: M A Molloy

Definite signs of ability in maidens on varying ground before breakthrough in 2m Gowran novice handicap in November; dropped away tamely from the last at Leopardstown last time; was much shorter in the betting than fourth-placed Nelson Muntz; could bounce back to form now.

11/2

3rd

4

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 92y

15:07 Limerick

Welluknow

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: M A Molloy

Well-related gelding; half-brother to five winners, including high-class pair John's Court and The Game Changer; satisfactory introduction when sixth in a 19-runner maiden over 2m4f at Cork in March; sixth in a 24-runner maiden over the same trip at Fairyhouse; should be sharper for his run at Navan and may uphold form with Garnetot.

4/1

Form: 0-875F

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bumper form modest but some promise on second attempt hurdling in 2m6f Navan maiden last month; disputing when fell four out at Wexford latest; improvement needed.
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7

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

16:30 Kilbeggan

Mister Frostie

11st 12lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: C A McBratney

Point-to-point winner; 0-6 over hurdles and rated 103; pulled up and beaten 72l in Downpatrick maiden hunter chases the last twice; others make more appeal.

33/1

7th

3

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 150y

19:30 Downpatrick

Mister Frostie

12st 0lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: C A McBratney

Hints of ability in maiden hurdles for this stable; won a maiden point at Hexham last November; hard to fancy on the form of his run since returning to Colin McBratney.

66/1

Form: 94

Last run: 91 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Last fence faller (disputing) on sole point-to-point last season but beaten a fair way in both maiden runs this term, latest when didn't jump well in finishing remote fourth at Down Royal in January; potential improver now upped in trip.
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9th

3

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 45y

16:30 Cork

Kir

11st 5lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Made a successful handicap debut at Limerick in October (3m, soft) but pulled up at Navan next time following a 9lb rise; much better at Limerick before another below-par run at Punchestown; stays well; might benefit from the addition of cheekpieces.

6/1

1st

1

19th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:40 Limerick

Kir

12st 4lb

J: Mr J H Williamson

T: Henry De Bromhead

Was running a big race when falling at the last on sole point start; fourth placings in maidens at Down Royal and Tipperary represent fair form in this grade; strong trainer/rider combination.

5/1

6

14th May 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 1f 0y

19:20 Tipperary

Kir

11st 4lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Was running a big race when falling at the last on sole point start; the best of three maiden hurdle runs was when beaten 17l last time after a break at Fairyhouse (2m4f); can come on from that and get closer over a trip that should suit.

3/1

Form: P75

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Last two maiden runs offered encouragement, each time staying on well over 2m; step up in trip seems sure to suit and could well improve enough to play a role.
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4th

7

7th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 130y

14:50 Galway

Baroness Orczy

11st 0lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Barry Connell

Minor promise in maidens; failed to make an impact off opening mark of 98 at Cork in June (2m4f, good); drops in trip, 3lb lower here and probably capable of better but a bit to prove for now.

10/1

13th

7

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

18:45 Cork

Baroness Orczy

11st 0lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Barry Connell

Has shown ability without threatening in maiden hurdle company, although it was a poor run at Wexford last time out; handicapper has given her a squeak from this opening mark.

14/1

8th

2

17th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

14:25 Wexford

Baroness Orczy

11st 7lb

J: Daniel King

T: Barry Connell

Rated 100; showed promise when staying on for a 12l fifth of 13 in a mares' maiden at Ballinrobe (2m1f, good); soft ground may not have suited latest; go well back on this sounder surface.

4/1

Form:

Last run: 348 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
No show on belated debut last May in Tipperary maiden; can only be watched on return.
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11th

11

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:00 Downpatrick

Jampot Lane

11st 5lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Gearoid O’Loughlin

Hinted at some ability in three maiden hurdles; no time wasted in sending her chasing but doesn't look like an obvious winner.

40/1

7th

16

30th Jul 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

17:05 Galway

Jampot Lane

11st 5lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Gearoid O’Loughlin

Improvement from first run to second when 10th of 24 in a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle last time but this looks tough.

150/1

Form: 7

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to bumper/hurdles winner Cappucino made the frame in three starts in points for Jonathan Fogarty; didn't count when midfield on hurdles debut in 2m Naas maiden early this month; best watched for now.
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7th

18

5th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Sky And Sand

10st 9lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Off the mark on second handicap attempt, coming home well to assert from last over this trip at Gowran last month (heavy); 7lb rise but could go well.

12/1

Form: 4

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to 2m4f hurdle winner Mr Social; dam unraced half-sister to winners Keep It Cool (1m-1m6f Flat/2m-2m4f hurdle) and Top Strategy (useful 1m2f Flat/2m-3m jumps); beaten some way out on recent Down Royal debut over this trip; best watched for now.
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12

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 33y

13:50 Down Royal

Ringcreevy Diamond

10st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: C A McBratney

Weak maiden form; pulled up in a point-to-point; tailed off over C&D on handicap debut.

50/1

15

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 5f 139y

15:10 Punchestown

Ringcreevy Diamond

11st 7lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: C A McBratney

Sent off at triple figure odds and beaten by double figure lengths on two maiden hurdle starts; ran poorly in a bumper last time; makes no appeal.

66/1

11th

8

9th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 165y

20:17 Downpatrick

Ringcreevy Diamond

11st 11lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: C A McBratney

Beaten 37l and 33l in maiden hurdles last month and has to do much better reverting to a bumper.

66/1

Form: 09

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner (yielding) with two midfield finishes in Naas maiden hurdles; eligible for a mark after this.
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6

29th Sep 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 25y

16:00 Roscommon

Mags Nelson

11st 2lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Won over C&D on his penultimate start (gd-yld); hit with 8lb hike and subsequently struggled at Killarney (22.5f, good); return to this track a plus but a bit to prove off current mark.

10/1

12

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 80y

15:05 Killarney

Mags Nelson

10st 8lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Won over 2m5f at Tramore in May (good to yielding) and another good run at Sligo when an 11l third of 15 (3m2f, good); kept on well to win at Roscommon last time (3m, good to yielding); up 8lb but he is an improving 6yo.

6/1

1st

8

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

18:20 Roscommon

Mags Nelson

11st 4lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Won over 2m5f at Tramore in May and another good run at Sligo (3m2f), for all that he was 11l off the winner; possibilities.

10/1

Form: 60B

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brought down at first here recently; previous form gives little hope.
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13

4th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Easy Doyen

11st 1lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Nothing to take from three completed maiden hurdle runs at 2m3f-2m4f; visor goes on for handicap debut; could improve but probably best watched for now.

22/1

13

4th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Easy Doyen

11st 1lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Nothing to take from three completed maiden hurdle runs at 2m3f-2m4f; visor goes on for handicap debut; could improve but probably best watched for now.

22/1

13

4th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Easy Doyen

11st 1lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Nothing to take from three completed maiden hurdle runs at 2m3f-2m4f; visor goes on for handicap debut; could improve but probably best watched for now.

22/1

Form: 000

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten all three maidens this term, easily discounted.
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15th

14

22nd Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 180y

16:00 Fairyhouse

Sparrow Wings

11st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Liam Kenny

Well beaten all three maidens this term, easily discounted.

100/1

15th

14

22nd Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 180y

16:00 Fairyhouse

Sparrow Wings

11st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Liam Kenny

Well beaten all three maidens this term, easily discounted.

100/1

Form: 0-88

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Limited on the Flat; second hurdle run encouraging, heavy ground last time may not have suited; longer trip could suit but ground may not.
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8th

13

2nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 72y

15:55 Leopardstown

Im Flattered

10st 12lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Padraig Roche

Won off 1lb lower at Kilbeggan in August (2m, good to yielding); no major impact in four starts since, but was staying on well when sixth of 18 at Punchestown last time (2m1f, yielding); withdrawn due to unsuitable ground last month for soft to heavy ground at Thurles, so may want ground to dry out here.

9/1

8th

2

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

16:05 Punchestown

Im Flattered

11st 12lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Padraig Roche

Went up 6lb for 2m Kilbeggan win; out of the money at Roscommon; not sure to stay 2m4f as effectively as some of these rivals.

12/1

28/1

Form:

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Won a point-to-point at Tyrella in January; sent off at 14-1 for his hurdles debut in a Clonmel maiden and finished tailed off; should be capable of better in time but can only be watched after that effort.
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6

29th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 145y

19:00 Tramore

Captain P

11st 1lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

Point winner is 0-6 over hurdles and yet to trouble the judge; beaten 21l on last handicap hurdle start and 25l behind the winner in Sligo beginners' chase when last seen in October.

33/1

7th

1

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 27y

15:35 Sligo

Captain P

11st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Point winner is a maiden over hurdles after six starts but has been poor in handicaps lately; needs much more on chasing debut.

20/1

7

5th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 200y

17:37 Kilbeggan

Captain P

11st 4lb

J: E Walsh

T: Cian Collins

Second runner for yard; point winner has been well beaten in three maidens and two handicaps so has to do much better; blinkers replace cheekpieces.

25/1

Form: 00

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Golden Lariat 6yo whose dam is half-sister to same yard's Irish Grand National winner Lion Na Bearnai; soundly beaten twice Naas maiden hurdles recently; bred to want more time and distance.
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9

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 155y

16:50 Tipperary

Standing Orders

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Thomas Gibney

Poor form in a trio of maiden hurdles and pulled up on chase debut at Kilbeggan when 125-1; look elsewhere.

125/1

8

16th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 90y

19:05 Kilbeggan

Standing Orders

11st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Thomas Gibney

Showed next to nothing in three maiden hurdle outings; tongue-tie on for chase debut.

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Policy Maker gelding is a fifth foal; dam third in a bumper, out of 10.5f Flat and 2m-2m5f hurdle/chase winner; percentage call is to watch on debut.
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6

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 3f 100y

16:53 Downpatrick

Firstupbestdressed

10st 9lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Conor David Maxwell

Lightly raced gelding who ran well in his first handicap over hurdles (beaten about 8l at Sligo; 2m4f, good) but lesser efforts have followed; chase debut.

14/1

7

10th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:52 Downpatrick

Firstupbestdressed

11st 1lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Conor David Maxwell

Lightly raced 5yo wasn't disgraced with maiden hurdle run here over 2m3f in May (good); similarly decent effort at Sligo on handicap debut in June (20.5f, good); the same can't be said for his run here last time, which was well below his best (2m2f, good); down another 1lb and could play a role if bouncing back.

12/1

11th

10

14th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:28 Downpatrick

Firstupbestdressed

11st 0lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Conor David Maxwell

Lightly raced 5yo wasn't discredited in 2m3f maiden here in May (good) and again following month on handicap debut over 2m5f at Sligo; remains a potential improver and down 2lb.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
First foal; dam bumper and 2m/2m3f hurdle winner, half-sister to winners Strain Of Fame (2m/2m4f hurdle) and Captain Carol (bumper); probably best watched on debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

13

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

14:40 Wexford

Young And Foolish

10st 2lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

One of two for trainer; tailed off in all three maiden hurdle starts at 250-1; pulled up in handicap debut at Naas at 80-1 (3m, soft to heavy); cheekpieces go on.

80/1

12

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 180y

17:22 Naas

Young And Foolish

10st 5lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

Tailed off at 250-1 in all three maiden hurdle starts; makes handicap debut and may need this after 261-day break.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kingston Hill gelding cost 8,000Euros as a 3yo; half-brother to point/3m chase winner Touchwoodexpress; dam unraced half-sister to bumper/3m hurdle winner Cash And New (dam of smart 2m4f/2m5f hurdler/chaser Oscar Rock); likely all the better for this experience though worth a market check.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 50y

17:07 Down Royal

Cordal Boy

10st 10lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Good effort on stable debut for this yard at Thurles in February over hurdles (2m7f, soft) when third of 17; pulled up next time at Clonmel (3m, heavy); made chasing debut back at that venue last time in first-time cheekpieces (retained) when ninth of 14 (3m, soft); more needed.

15/1

9th

10

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 7f 122y

15:42 Clonmel

Cordal Boy

10st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

0-8 over hurdles, no chasing experience; pulled up here four weeks in a handicap hurdle won by Brown Boots; that came after a good effort at Thurles; first time with cheekpieces.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Telescope 4yo cost 14,000Euros as a yearling and 38,000Euros as a 3yo; second foal; dam bumper and smart 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to 2m3f/2m4f hunter chase winner Shrewd Investment; market best guide on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

8

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

17:20 Downpatrick

Raleagh Scope

11st 4lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: C A McBratney

Never a factor in four starts under rules last year; failed to get involved in five points since February; blinkers; difficult to fancy.

100/1

10

5th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

17:30 Bellewstown

Raleagh Scope

11st 0lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: C A McBratney

Nothing in her three starts suggests any prospect of featuring in this company.

100/1

17

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 55y

15:40 Punchestown

Raleagh Scope

11st 7lb

J: G B Noonan

T: C A McBratney

Neither display to date would get you excited about his prospects here; outsider with little chance it seems.

150/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest form in three point-to-points; cheekpieces on for rules debut and can only be watched.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

10

29th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 53y

15:25 Roscommon

Annilogs Force

11st 4lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: Riceal Dunne

Standout effort a third in a 2m Listowel maiden (good) but was still beaten 14.5l; tailed off on handicap debut at Galway latest when a 66-1 shot; now visored.

33/1

7

8th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 97y

17:22 Galway

Annilogs Force

11st 5lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: Riceal Dunne

Handicap debutant; modest form in maidens and best watched upped in trip unless the market suggests otherwise.

28/1

Form:

Last run: 204 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair Flat maiden, tailed off only previous attempt hurdling back in September.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

22nd Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 180y

16:00 Fairyhouse

Lord Raven

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: James Daniel Dullea

Fair Flat maiden, tailed off only previous attempt hurdling back in September.

50/1

10

22nd Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 180y

16:00 Fairyhouse

Lord Raven

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: James Daniel Dullea

Fair Flat maiden, tailed off only previous attempt hurdling back in September.

50/1

Non-runners

Kinturk Nelson, Rutland Rose

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €22.00
Straight Forecast €17.26
Trifecta €48.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kainsbourg

RP RATINGS (IRE):

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TOPSPEED:

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POSTDATA:

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The Irish Sun:

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