May 01 / 15.05 Punchestown

15.05

Yielding

Frontline Security Handicap Chase (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £24380.17
  • 2m 0f 75y
  • 23 runners
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Frontline Security Handicap Chase (Listed Race)

Runners: 23 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £26.10
  • Place: £4.70

Form: 2661B9 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Capable of better form than he showed at Aintree four weeks ago and refitting of cheekpieces seemed to help when winning at Doncaster (2m, good) in January; brought down there on his penultimate outing; capable of running well but is a risky proposition all the same.
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13th

17

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

16:50 Punchestown

Petit Tonnerre

11st 2lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Out of form since his 16-1 win in this race last year; possibly back on a competitive mark now, only 3lb higher than 12 months ago; however, needs to step up on the form of his Aintree run.

10/1

7th

10

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 176y

Class 1

16:40 Aintree

Petit Tonnerre

10st 12lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Soundly beaten ninth in this 12 months ago (good to soft) and tailed off on his last three starts; however, the return to better ground can help and he won a big-field handicap at Punchestown (2m, yielding) last May; on a handy mark judged on that Irish form and he's not discounted.

20/1

5th

2

21st Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 2

15:40 Chepstow

Petit Tonnerre

11st 8lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Beat 22 rivals to win at Punchestown festival (2m, yielding) last May but looked out of sorts on both appearances since returning from a break in November and needs to turn a corner.

10/1

14/1

  • Place: £6.30

Form: -85442 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 2lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Two-time chase winner off 108 and 118 at Navan (2m1f) and Down Royal (16.5f) respectively, both on soft; remains 4lb above last winning mark but battled well to the line when runner-up at Wexford (19.5f, yielding) last month; each-way possibilities.
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11

25th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 136y

19:05 Ballinrobe

Dont Go Yet

10st 13lb

J: Sarah Kavanagh

T: Edward Cawley

Had some good form last spring and same again this time around; hurdles winner in March, third to Supreme Jet at Wexford and good third of 20 to exciting stablemate in 2m handicap at Punchestown festival; doesn't win often, though.

13/2

3rd

19

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

16:50 Punchestown

Dont Go Yet

10st 3lb

J: Sarah Kavanagh

T: Edward Cawley

Dual chase winner who got off the mark over hurdles at Wexford in March; fair third back over fences at the same venue last time; held by several of these on running in a DRF handicap.

40/1

3rd

16

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:38 Wexford

Dont Go Yet

10st 0lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Edward Cawley

Dual chase winner who got off the mark over hurdles here last month in decisive fashion, going clear on the run-in over 2m (soft); second in this race last year (Krabat third) off 7lb higher so obvious claims (1lb wrong).

11/2

15/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 4-2641 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
Grade 2-winning hurdler got off the mark over fences at the fourth time of asking when landing standard Cork beginners' (2m1f, yielding) 11 days ago, doing it from the front; won't be allowed to dictate things here but opening mark is fair and is another worthy of respect for the Mullins stable.
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3rd

4

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

15:05 Punchestown

Mirazur West

11st 1lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: W P Mullins

Grade 2-winning hurdler got off the mark over fences at the fourth time of asking when landing standard Cork beginners' (2m1f, yielding) 11 days ago, doing it from the front; won't be allowed to dictate things here but opening mark is fair and is another worthy of respect for the Mullins stable.

15/2

22/1

  • Place: £10.10

Form: PU7572 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Third runner for the yard; two chase wins at up to 19.5f; last success came at Killarney (2m1f, yielding) last August off 123; respectable second behind well-backed winner in 2m4f Fairyhouse novice 11 days ago; possibilities if he can build on that.
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8th

6

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:08 Wexford

Dutch Schultz

11st 6lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual-purpose type; most recent of two chase wins came in a 2m1f Killarney handicap chase in August 2024; best effort last year when fourth in a 24-runner handicap chase at the Punchestown festival; not a bad run at Fairyhouse after a break; however, Come On The Lads seems to be the yard's number one.

10/1

7th

5

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 45y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Dutch Schultz

11st 9lb

J: Miss C O O’Brien

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual-purpose type; most recent of two chase wins came in a 2m1f Killarney handicap chase in August 2024; best effort last year when fourth in a 24-runner handicap chase at the Punchestown festival. best form over shorter than this and on better ground; lacks a recent run.

16/1

8

21st Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 150y

16:58 Listowel

Dutch Schultz

10st 9lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Gavin Cromwell

Five wins and ten placed from 40 starts (2-20 over fences); disappointing since finishing fourth in a competitive Punchestown festival handicap, with several of these rivals behind him; finished behind Gaelic Arc (runner-up) at Killarney in July; remote sixth at the same venue last month when Gaelic Arc was pulled up.

10/1

Form: -13931 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 142

Form & Verdict
Dual Grade 2 hurdles winner in his pomp back in 2020/21; missed two full seasons before returning in October 2023 and hasn't looked the same horse, though he has won twice this season, including 2m beginners' chase at Wexford last month; handicap chase debut; others preferred.
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1

1st Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 213y

Class 3

18:18 Stratford

Aspire Tower

11st 10lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Jennie Candlish

Smart hurdler in his prime and a dual chase winner for Henry de Bromhead this spring (2m, yielding/good); held every chance before last-flight mishap in French hurdle race on recent stable debut and commands respect on this return to fences.

3/1

1st

1

17th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:45 Wexford

Aspire Tower

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Dual Grade 2 hurdles winner in his pomp back in 2020/21; missed two full seasons before returning in October 2023 and hasn't looked the same horse, though he has won twice this season, including decent C&D beginners' chase last month (yielding); okay handicap debut run in competitive Punchestown contest since, this looks much easier despite the weight concession.

4/7

1st

1

17th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:45 Wexford

Aspire Tower

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Dual Grade 2 hurdles winner in his pomp back in 2020/21; missed two full seasons before returning in October 2023 and hasn't looked the same horse, though he has won twice this season, including decent C&D beginners' chase last month (yielding); okay handicap debut run in competitive Punchestown contest since, this looks much easier despite the weight concession.

4/7

Form: -55134 D

Last run: 54 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
120-rated hurdler has quickly established himself as a useful chaser; put in a good round of jumping when an emphatic winner of Clonmel novice handicap (18.5f, yielding) in December; jumping was less proficient at Naas and Gowran; won't get away with errors in this contest.
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6th

11

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

15:05 Punchestown

Lazer Wolf

10st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gavin Cromwell

120-rated hurdler has quickly established himself as a useful chaser; put in a good round of jumping when an emphatic winner of Clonmel novice handicap (18.5f, yielding) in December; jumping was less proficient at Naas and Gowran; won't get away with errors in this contest.

25/1

6th

11

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

15:05 Punchestown

Lazer Wolf

10st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gavin Cromwell

120-rated hurdler has quickly established himself as a useful chaser; put in a good round of jumping when an emphatic winner of Clonmel novice handicap (18.5f, yielding) in December; jumping was less proficient at Naas and Gowran; won't get away with errors in this contest.

25/1

4th

5

8th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

16:25 Gowran Park

Lazer Wolf

11st 1lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gavin Cromwell

120-rated hurdler has quickly established himself as a useful chaser; put in a good round of jumping when an emphatic winner of a novice handicap at Clonmel in December; jumping was less proficient at Naas when a beaten favourite off his revised mark.

11/2

Form: -97567 D

Last run: 67 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
2-12 over fences; last won at Fairyhouse (16.5f, heavy) over a year ago off 122; has generally struggled off revised mark since and handicapper has been slow to relent, although ran well when sixth to An Peann Dearg at the DRF on penultimate outing.
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7th

5

21st Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 150y

16:58 Listowel

Captains Nephew

11st 1lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Still 7lb above the mark at which he gained his last chase win in March 2024, tough task on his first outing since the Punchestown festival; behind Dutch Scultz (fourth) but on the positive side, he was in front of Gaelic Art and Jasko Des Dames in that race.

12/1

7th

8

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

15:05 Punchestown

Captains Nephew

10st 10lb

J: G B Noonan

T: P J Rothwell

sweating

25/1

7th

8

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

15:05 Punchestown

Captains Nephew

10st 10lb

J: G B Noonan

T: P J Rothwell

sweating

25/1

Form: 626F08 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
1-16 over fences; ran well at Gowran in November (2m, good) but badly out of sorts in four starts since, including when finishing last of eight in Fairyhouse novice 11 days ago; ground will be more suitable here but he's hard to fancy.
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4

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

17:00 Kilbeggan

Gaelic Arc

11st 7lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Patrick Ryan

Five-time winner, twice over fences; enjoyed a productive summer last year, scoring over C&D in June before finishing a nose second in a valuable event in Killarney; highly tried later in the year; made mistakes and finished in rear over C&D on return.

14/1

12th

10

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Gaelic Arc

11st 4lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Patrick Ryan

Five-time winner, twice over fences; enjoyed a productive summer last year, scoring over C&D in June before finishing a nose second in valuable event in Killarney; too much on his plate backend of last year and returns on an okay mark.

12/1

8th

3

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

16:50 Limerick

Gaelic Arc

11st 4lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Patrick Ryan

Dual hurdle winner is 2-25 over fences but placed many times; lost his form over the summer but a bit better at Cork last time; needs a fair bit more.

12/1

Form: 3-0721 D

Last run: 54 days

W: 10st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Both career victories have come at Gowran on soft or heavy ground, including a dominant 2m handicap chase victory there in March when seeing off a next time out winner; now 11lb higher and deserves to be at the head of the betting but drying ground has to be a concern.
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11th

4

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Champagne Mahler

11st 9lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Sole win over fences came in valuable Gowran Park handicap in March 2025 (2m, soft); good second at Naas in January in similar conditions; tailed-off fourth 39 days ago at Cork; up in trip, probably needs softer ground.

16/1

4th

4

6th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 45y

14:25 Cork

Champagne Mahler

11st 3lb

J: Dylan Whelan

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won valauble Gowran handicap last year and good second at Naas in January; poor effort last time.

7/1

8

7th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

16:18 Gowran Park

Champagne Mahler

10st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won this race by 8l last year; well beaten in three starts following that; beaten 30l in seventh behind Drumgil in a Fairyhouse Listed handicap (2m1f, yielding to soft) in November; more like it when second at Naas last time; 11lb higher than for his 2025 success.

11/2

Form: 4P0-44 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Won novice chase here (15.5f, soft) last season but hasn't shown enough in five starts since to suggest he can defy this mark; the choice of Rachael Blackmore but would probably need softer conditions than this over this trip; others preferred on this occasion.
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1st

3

30th Sep 2025

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 4

15:07 Sedgefield

Aslukwoodhavit

11st 6lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

0-6 for current stable and needs to better his recent efforts but is now 5lb lower than when creditable second at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) in July and can't be ruled out; visor removed after one use.

4/1

6

16th Sep 2025

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 4

15:10 Uttoxeter

Aslukwoodhavit

11st 8lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Safely held at Bangor this month and now 0-5 for new stable this season but his second here (2m4f, good) in July was a good effort and he'll be favoured by the forecast rain; fine over 2m; big player if perked up by change of headgear.

7/1

4th

2

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

15:05 Bangor-on-Dee

Aslukwoodhavit

11st 10lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Has yet to win since departing Henry De Bromhead's yard but hasn't been running badly and this is his second run after wind surgery, which appeals to some punters; potentially well handicapped.

10/1

Form: 1-1383 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Returned from 11-month absence to win Navan handicap chase (2m, yielding) off 120 in December; creditable efforts in defeat since, third at Fairyhouse before below best when sent off favourite at the DRF (coughing post-race); great effort when third in the Grand Annual at Cheltenham on latest; on the shortlist.
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9

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 80y

17:25 Punchestown

Midnight It Is

10st 7lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Hurdle winner at 2m3f but rarely ventures beyond 2m1f now, good third in last season's Grand Annual at Cheltenham but didn't seem to get home in 2m4f Plate at same venue last month; stamina concerns remain at this trip.

16/1

10th

14

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 44y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Midnight It Is

10st 9lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Hurdle winner at 2m3f; rarely ventures beyond 2m1f now and has something to prove in trying to repeat a very good third in the Grand Annual here (2m, good to soft; off 1lb lower) last March, having run three moderate races since, but there has been late support for him.

16/1

7th

8

14th Jan 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

14:15 Fairyhouse

Midnight It Is

10st 9lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Three-time chase winner and third behind King Of Prs here a year ago; excellent third in the Grand Annual; down the field at Punchestown on final start last season; failed to feature on reappearance in C&D event won by Drumgill.

16/1

Form: 311255 CD

Last run: 50 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdler who won his first two chases (including over C&D) under positive rides and returned to those tactics when a highly respectable fifth in the Grand Annual at Cheltenham, his first handicap in this discipline; would have been a lot closer without a late mistake; part of a strong hand for Henry de Bromhead.
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4th

6

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 176y

Class 1

16:40 Aintree

Jasko Des Dames

11st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Returned to form back on better ground when fifth, beaten just over 10l, in the Grand Annual at Cheltenham (2m, good); he led jumping two out at the Festival and this less demanding track could be right up his street.

12/1

5th

19

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 199y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Jasko Des Dames

10st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

7l fifth in this last March (good to soft); runner-up on both starts in the autumn (including C&D) and soft ground may have been against him when down the field at Leopardstown (2m1f) last month; he's 5lb higher than 12 months ago but is not discounted each-way for his good Irish stable.

14/1

12th

7

2nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 0y

16:05 Leopardstown

Jasko Des Dames

10st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Dual winner over fences as a novice last season and finished 7l fifth in the Grand Annual; Listowel effort on return was encouraging (2m1f, yielding to soft); no match for the Dan Skelton-trained Calico at Cheltenham in October; winner backed that up with an Ascot win.

13/2

Form: 3235P1 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 10st 5lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Quite highly tried over fences to date, notably finishing second in a Grade 3 at Roscommon last September; didn't jump well and hampered when pulled up on handicap debut at Leopardstown; won a 2m2f Thurles beginners' under positive tactics on latest but this will be much tougher.
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1

15th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 95y

14:30 Punchestown

A Law Of Her Own

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Won a mares' chase at Thurles (2m2f, good to yielding) in March; nothing in three subsequent starts over fences but ran a good race in the Galway Tribes back over hurdles in August; ultimately finished tailed off when stepped up in trip at Listowel last time (2m4f, good to yielding); drops another 1lb now.

12/1

13

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:20 Listowel

A Law Of Her Own

10st 10lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Won a mares' chase at Thurles (2m2f, gd-yld) in March; came up dry in three subsequent starts over fences but ran a pleasing race in the Tribes on return to hurdling last month and 1lb lower now; best form at shorter than this.

14/1

6th

12

2nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 175y

14:37 Galway

A Law Of Her Own

10st 9lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Peter Fahey

Only win over hurdles came off this mark over C&D in a mares' handicap at the 2023 festival; chasing this year and won a mares' event at Thurles in March; hampered and unseated early on latest; not discounted on return to hurdling.

14/1

Form: 626605 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Two-time chase winner; last win in this sphere came at Kilbeggan (20.5f, good) last May off 123; went close at Galway off 130 last August; veteran took heavy defeats at Navan and Wexford on last two starts; may need more respite from the handicapper.
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5th

8

26th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 111y

14:35 Galway

The Dasher Conway

10st 2lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Mrs Gillian Callaghan

Ran well over hurdles in July but well behind last time at Navan, that after a pull-up over fences; only 4-41 overall and opposable in a race of this nature.

25/1

5

20th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 165y

14:00 Navan

The Dasher Conway

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Mrs Gillian Callaghan

Two disappointing runs over fences since placed in a handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan in July; probably vulnerable to younger and less exposed rivals.

16/1

2

17th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

16:30 Tramore

The Dasher Conway

11st 10lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Mrs Gillian Callaghan

Not at his best since second to the high-class Saint Roi at Galway last season; was promoted to 133 as a result of that display; now 15lb lower, showed signs of a return to form when third over hurdles at Kilbeggan last month; slightly disappointing at Galway this year but is dropped in grade now and is a course winner.

9/2

Form: 4235B3 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
Now 0-6 chasing but good second to surprise 150-1 winner at Leopardstown in December before a third in Thurles beginners' in February; brought down in Grade 2 Cheltenham Novices' Handicap; remote third behind Aspire Tower at Wexford; plenty to prove at present.
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3

2nd Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

17:00 Clonmel

Whats Up Darling

11st 7lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Off the mark over fences on the ninth attempt at Killarney last time, responding well for pressure to run out a comfortable victor at the finish (2m7f, good); closely matched with Donnie Devito based on Galway beginners' chase meeting; cheekpieces may help him now and he looks a key contender despite a penalty.

9/4

1st

6

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 100y

18:07 Killarney

Whats Up Darling

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

His hurdling form is right up there in this company; as good over fences despite being 0-8 in this discipline and he was a close fourth of 16 in a beginners at Galway (2m6f, good); barring mishaps, he'll be seriously involved.

13/8

16

1st Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 111y

17:30 Galway

Whats Up Darling

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

0-7 over fences; has been running well in defeat in beginners' events but his run in a handicap chase at Punchestown last time was not one of his best (2m, yielding); Kennedy chooses him but others make more appeal.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8P-22P C BF

Last run: 84 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 146

Form & Verdict
Sent off favourite for last season's Supreme Novices'; second to Majborough at Fairyhouse in December; reeled in late by Mistergif at that venue next time; pulled up in Thurles beginners' when last seen; talented and hails from top yard but comes with risks attached on handicap debut.
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9th

4

14th Jan 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

14:15 Fairyhouse

Tullyhill

11st 3lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Dual winner over hurdles, including in Listed company as a novice; fine efforts on first two novice chase starts last season but twice pulled up afterwards; strong favourite on seasonal return in late October but below-form second to a clear winner in 2m Wexford conditions event; jumped poorly and generally below-par in a Navan handicap last month.

10/1

2nd

10

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:03 Wexford

Tullyhill

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Talented sort is a dual winner over hurdles including in Listed company as a novice; cracking efforts on first two novice chase starts last season including a second to Majborough; however, he has questions to answer after being pulled-up twice since, though his chasing experience will be an asset.

9/4

2nd

10

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:03 Wexford

Tullyhill

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Talented sort is a dual winner over hurdles including in Listed company as a novice; cracking efforts on first two novice chase starts last season including a second to Majborough; however, he has questions to answer after being pulled-up twice since, though his chasing experience will be an asset.

9/4

Form: P0-120 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
Lost his way at the end of last season but returned with a win at Fairyhouse (2m1f, yielding) off 126 in November before being beaten a short head by An Peann Dearg (won at the DRF since) at Leopardstown on St Stephen's Day; nothing went his way at Aintree four weeks ago but he could go well here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

7

2nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 90y

14:30 Punchestown

The Folkes Tiara

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Both chase wins have been in quite valuable 2m1f handicaps (yielding), most recently at Fairyhouse in November 2024; below best this season, however, and needs to be revitalised by this switch to the banks; ground should suit.

14/1

10th

7

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:38 Wexford

The Folkes Tiara

10st 10lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Both chase wins hae been in quite valuable 2m1f handicaps (yielding), most recently at Fairyhouse in November 2024; below best this season, beaten nearly 20l over same trip at Leopardstown over Christmas on latest; cheekpieces now added to usual tongue-tie.

16/1

1

26th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 130y

13:05 Wexford

The Folkes Tiara

12st 0lb

J: Dylan Whelan

T: Henry De Bromhead

One of two for trainer; Leopardstown St Stephen's Day handicap chase winner in 2023 (2m1f, soft); returned to form when winning a Fairyhouse handicap in November and beaten a short head at Leopardstown in race she won year prior; out of form in three runs since and still 6lb above last winning mark; likely best watched for now.

20/1

Form: 342110 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Has found hidden depths since dropped to 2m1f over fences at Leopardstown, winning back-to-back handicaps off 116 and 122 (DRF); struggled off 12lb higher mark in the Plate at Cheltenham but respected dropping back in trip and conditions will suit.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:08 Wexford

An Peann Dearg

11st 11lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Nolan

Both chase wins have been in 2m1f handicaps at Leopardstown; sights are lowered here after running in stronger company at that venue during the winter.

10/1

7th

11

2nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 120y

16:25 Leopardstown

An Peann Dearg

10st 2lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Nolan

Both chase wins have been here in 2m1f handicaps, notably a year ago in valuable Listed contest off 122 (yielding); yet to hit form this season however, mildly encouraging when attempting repeat win last month; bit to prove at the moment but step up in trip here could see improvement.

9/1

7th

10

2nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 0y

16:05 Leopardstown

An Peann Dearg

10st 7lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Nolan

Failed to cope with stiff tasks at Cheltenham and Punchestown after winning this race last year off a 6lb lower mark than now; tailed off in a C&D event won by Addragoole last month.

14/1

Form: 2-P112 D

Last run: 68 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Had wind op prior to Carlisle in October, when pulled up and found to have a wound on his right hind; major improvement when easily making all at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) and Ffos Las (2m, soft), the latter effort marked up as he jumped to the right; couldn't dominate upped to 20.5f at Kempton but is on the shortlist back in trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

15:05 Punchestown

Keep Running

10st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Had wind op prior to Carlisle in October, when pulled up and found to have a wound on his right hind; major improvement when easily making all at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) and Ffos Las (2m, soft), the latter effort marked up as he jumped to the right; couldn't dominate upped to 20.5f at Kempton but is on the shortlist back in trip.

16/1

13

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

15:05 Punchestown

Keep Running

10st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Had wind op prior to Carlisle in October, when pulled up and found to have a wound on his right hind; major improvement when easily making all at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) and Ffos Las (2m, soft), the latter effort marked up as he jumped to the right; couldn't dominate upped to 20.5f at Kempton but is on the shortlist back in trip.

16/1

2nd

5

22nd Feb 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

Class 2

16:10 Kempton

Keep Running

10st 12lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Had wind op prior to Carlisle in October, when pulled up and found to have a wound on his right-hind; major improvement the next twice when easily making all at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) and Ffos Las (2m, soft); deserves extra credit for latest win as he jumped to the right at that left-handed track; seemed fine at 2m4f last March; thriving and could prove tough to catch.

9/2

Form: /431-5 D

Last run: 61 days

W: 10st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Won with a bit up his sleeve at Doncaster (good) off 122 in January 2024; 2lb out of the weights and absent for 399 days when fifth of nine over the same C&D in March; stable 3-12 at Punchestown in the last five seasons so would be no surprise to see him run a big race.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

16th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 77y

Class 2

15:55 Bangor-on-Dee

Gabriels Getaway

10st 2lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Anthony Honeyball

Always comes with risk, given his jumping often lacks fluency and that he apparently needs to be held up in rear, but he's effectively 7lb lower than when keeping on well for second in valuable Ascot handicap (2m1f, good) in November and will be suited by this return to forecast good ground; blinkered for last two runs; cheekpieces tried today.

6/1

3rd

6

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 78y

Class 2

13:55 Doncaster

Gabriels Getaway

10st 4lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Anthony Honeyball

None too consistent and was only fifth in this last year; however, very capable of being competitive on his best form and the first-time blinkers appeared to be working until he clouted two out here a month ago in the race won by Mighty Bandit; could run well.

10/1

3rd

6

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 78y

Class 2

15:13 Doncaster

Gabriels Getaway

10st 9lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Anthony Honeyball

Successful (off 7lb lower) in this contest two years ago but needs to rebound, having performed poorly in latest start; chance partly depends on how well he reacts to added blinkers.

10/1

Form: 090211 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Already looking a better chaser than hurdler and seeks a hat-trick after back-to-back wins over 2m5f at Thurles, the latest a handicap off 9lb lower; had plenty in hand that day and drying ground is a plus, while he went close over this trip in January; leading contender.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

2

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

16:47 Clonmel

Spinning Web

12st 0lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Hurdle and dual chase winner was poor in this sphere last time after a couple of falls chasing; isn't well-treated at these weights.

25/1

12th

3

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 110y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Spinning Web

11st 11lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Dual chase winner at Thurles last year over 2m5f; not badly treated but probably in need of a confidence boost after two falls over fences; cheekpieces now as well as usual tongue-tie.

8/1

1

31st Mar 2026

Soft

2m 1f 200y

18:42 Limerick

Spinning Web

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Dual chase winner at Thurles last year over 2m5f; pulled-up here on final 2025 start and fell at the first on return lately at Navan; seems best watched for now.

6/1

Form: 32-1P9 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 1lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Doesn't hang about on the front end; defied an absence to win at Kilbeggan (2m4f, good) last August off 117 but was pulled up at Naas in January and finished tailed off at Limerick in March; difficult to recommend on that evidence.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

11

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

17:00 Kilbeggan

The Dara Man

10st 6lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Modest strike-rate of 3-39 over fences with last win coming over C&D in August 2024; jumped badly when pulled up on final two starts in 2025; possibly needed the run at Limerick ten days ago.

20/1

8th

5

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 176y

18:18 Limerick

The Dara Man

11st 4lb

J: J J Slevin

T: John Patrick Ryan

Modest strike-rate of 3-38 over fences with last win coming at Kilbeggan in August last year; jumping awry when pulled up in his two most recent starts in December; suited by better ground but others preferred.

22/1

6th

10

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 100y

15:12 Down Royal

The Dara Man

11st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Modest strike-rate of 3-35 over fences; is 9lb below his last win and was still going okay when unseating three out at Cork (16.5f, good) on penultimate; 2m5f may have stretched him on latest at Clonmel; good ground key.

14/1

Form: 126156 D

Last run: 108 days

W: 10st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Off the mark over fences at Down Royal (16.5f, good to yielding) in November off 10lb lower mark; only beaten 1l into fifth in a bunched finish at Leopardstown on St Stephen's Day behind An Peann Dearg and The Folkes Tiara; disappointed from 14lb lower mark back over hurdles when last seen; 6lb wrong.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

20

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

16:50 Punchestown

Tuckmill

10st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Peter Fahey

Unseated at the first in this race last year; no sign of his best form for a long time; unplaced off his lower hurdles mark last time; 2lb out of the handicap.

66/1

7th

2

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

15:03 Down Royal

Tuckmill

11st 13lb

J: Mr R M McParland

T: Peter Fahey

Rated 12lb higher over fences but has lost way since a fine run at Leopardstown in December 2024; pulled up when last seen in August and might need this.

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €761.80
Straight Forecast €491.85
Tricast €2054.73
Trifecta €7999.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jasko Des Dames

RP RATINGS (IRE):

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POSTDATA:

Jasko Des Dames

The Irish Sun:

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TOPSPEED:

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