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16.35

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Racing Again May 20th Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5851.24
  • 3m 0f 80y
  • 13 runners
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Racing Again May 20th Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather:

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.20

Form: /U242-

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Solid level of form in maidens including chasing home (clear of remainder) a decent sort over this trip at Limerick (yielding) and latest when second over inadequate 2m3f in mares' contest here last month (soft); return to 3m to suit and big player.
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1

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 150y

20:18 Limerick

Nytol

11st 12lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Handicap chase debutante; 2-10 over hurdles (both wins on good ground) and rated 4lb higher in that sphere; not many positives to take from three beginners' chase runs on soft at 15.5f-2m2f; this trip more suitable but needs the forecast rain to miss.

16/1

7th

8

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 131y

18:42 Clonmel

Nytol

11st 5lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Two-time winning hurdler (rated 119); always near the back in first two beginners' chases at Thurles (both 2m2f, soft); best form on good ground so needs the track to dry out.

14/1

5th

8

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 22y

13:58 Thurles

Nytol

11st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Terence O’Brien

Back-to-back hurdle wins at Cork last year in maiden/handicap company (3m/2m4f; good); tailed off behind Salvator Mundi on C&D chase debut last month; more required to figure.

8/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 850F0- BF

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner in Britain in 2022 (good/soft); now 0-11 hurdling although healthy lead when fell last in 2m4f handicap here in March (good); well below best at Wetherby since; back in maiden company here and major player if staying trip.
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2nd

8

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 100y

17:35 Ballinrobe

Jacovec Cavern

11st 2lb

J: Richard Condon

T: Paul Hennessy

Breakthrough win over hurdles on latest at Punchestown (19.5f, yielding); hit hard with an 11lb hike for that 11l victory and consistency has never been a strong suit, so is no banker to back that up.

9/2

1st

25

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

14:30 Punchestown

Jacovec Cavern

11st 1lb

J: Richard Condon

T: Paul Hennessy

Winning chaser; weak record (0-18) as a hurdler makes it hard to be confident; not a big price when down the field at Gowran on latest.

16/1

10th

7

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 29y

15:55 Naas

Jacovec Cavern

11st 0lb

J: Richard Condon

T: Paul Hennessy

Maiden hurdler but immediate breakthrough over fences in 2m4f Gowran beginners in November (heavy) under a positive ride; similar tactics employed in 2m6f Fairyhouse rated novice 9 days ago but didn't get home when third; return to this trip should suit but others possibly better handicapped.

10/1

Form: 55D154- BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Made all in 2m4f Wexford maiden last summer but subsequently disqualified for a banned substance; not at that level both starts since, fading quite tamely when strong favourite at Clonmel latest; tries a new trip here.
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3

11th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:15 Cork

Empire Succes

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gerard Edmund O’Leary

Disqualified for a banned substance after winning a 2m4f Wexford maiden hurdle last October; solid third places over C&D and back at Wexford lately; should go close with cheekpieces added.

6/4

9

4th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 100y

15:15 Wexford

Empire Succes

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Gerard Edmund O’Leary

Made all in a maiden hurdle at this track last October but subsequently disqualified for a banned substance (2m4f, yielding); returned to form following a pair of underwhelming runs when a 3.75l third at Cork in May; interesting contender.

4/1

3rd

4

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 80y

16:35 Cork

Empire Succes

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Gerard Edmund O’Leary

disputed lead

11/2

12/1

Form: 406-

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Winner and twice runner-up in points; latest of three maiden hurdle runs (3m Limerick) mildly encouraging but probably more one for handicaps.
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2

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:55 Limerick

Je Suis

11st 10lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: S Curling

Yet to make an impact in ten hurdle/chase starts although best hurdles effort was at this course in April last year; disappointed when sent off the well-backed favourite for Killarney handicap chase in October; 235 days off.

7/1

3

29th Aug 2025

Yielding

3m 1f 0y

19:35 Wexford

Je Suis

11st 11lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Winning pointer; 0-5 over hurdles and 0-3 as a chaser, having yet to genuinely threaten; tries a tongue-tie.

14/1

Form: 64/6-

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
0-7 in point-to-points; mild promise in a couple of bumpers in Britain for Tom Lacey last year but needs to improve markedly on recent C&D hurdles debut.
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4th

6

19th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:40 Limerick

Rowdy

11st 11lb

J: Mr Alan O’Sullivan

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Showed some potential in 3m maiden hurdles at Cork in April/May; found 2m too sharp at Listowel after a break; not without a chance back over a staying trip for handicap debut.

10/1

8th

10

24th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Listowel

Rowdy

11st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Has shown a bit of potential in 3m maiden hurdles at Cork on his last two starts; drops in trip; more needed to get off the mark here.

20/1

5th

11

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 80y

16:35 Cork

Rowdy

11st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

in touch with leaders

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: /0296-

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Standout bumper effort when second here last October on good (2m3f); not so effective on last month's comeback in similar contest and now upped markedly in trip for hurdles debut (brother won over 3m).
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3

30th Jul 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

17:05 Galway

Coup DEtat

11st 12lb

J: Mr J P O’Rourke

T: P O’Rourke

0-8 under rules; best run when hitting the crossbar in a Cork bumper in October 2024; shown ability since but has a fair bit to find in this.

40/1

2

11th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:15 Cork

Coup DEtat

11st 12lb

J: Mr J P O’Rourke

T: P O’Rourke

Best run when second in a bumper at this track last October; burst blood vessels when pulled-up in a Listowel maiden hurdle last time, so best watched for now.

10/1

2

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:30 Listowel

Coup DEtat

11st 12lb

J: Mr J P O’Rourke

T: P O’Rourke

Beaten in five bumpers but was runner-up in one of those at Cork and ran okay there on hurdling debut when perhaps stretched by 3m; each-way claims.

7/1

Form: 70-

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to bumper/hurdles winner Cappucino made the frame in three point-to-points for Jonathan Fogarty; didn't count when midfield in maiden hurdles at both Naas and Fairyhouse last month; upped in trip here.
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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: F04-

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Maiden pointer showed more on third outing hurdling when upped to today's C&D last month albeit well beaten fourth (yielding); more needed however.
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3rd

2

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

16:45 Punchestown

Native Dream

12st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: W J Burke

Best maiden runs came over this trip the last twice; doesn't look particularly well-treated but has to be considered on handicap bow; check the market; hood added.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Newcomer of limited appeal on breeding.
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11

30th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 100y

17:00 Listowel

Rhythmic Tune

10st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: M A Molloy

Won a 2m5f Limerick handicap on yielding ground last October but moderate in three runs since; needs to return to his best; remains 4lb above winning mark.

20/1

10th

12

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

15:50 Wexford

Rhythmic Tune

10st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: M A Molloy

Won a 2m5f Limerick h'cap on yld ground last autumn but not as good twice since in varying conditions; has to return to best; cheekpieces added.

22/1

12th

12

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 0y

17:42 Clonmel

Rhythmic Tune

10st 10lb

J: Daniel King

T: M A Molloy

Off the mark in good style at Limerick in October (2m5f, yielding); raised 7lb and well beaten on sole start since at Limerick but very testing ground a valid excuse; conditions here more suitable and could go well if ready after break.

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Youmzain half-brother to 2m hurdle winner Roccos Inspiration; dam unraced sister to 3m/3m1f hurdle winner Knighton Lad and 2m/2m1f hurdle winner Curvacious; market best guide on debut.
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9th

2

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

14:50 Clonmel

Fancy A Tipple

11st 12lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Michael G Kennedy

Has been well beaten in four maiden hurdles and has to find plenty of improvement even in this lesser race; blinkers need to work.

14/1

7

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 85y

17:01 Killarney

Fancy A Tipple

11st 4lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Michael G Kennedy

Little sign of winning potential in three maiden hurdles and best wait for handicaps.

200/1

Form: 5-

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Was making some late headway when mistake two out halted his run at Limerick last month on debut; should improve for that.
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4

11th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 218y

20:25 Ballinrobe

Ask Phil

11st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Laura Hourigan

Weak maiden form; finished towards the back at this venue in his first handicap.

20/1

14th

2

22nd Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 41y

19:42 Ballinrobe

Ask Phil

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Laura Hourigan

Not a lot of encouragement to take from three starts in maidens; not obviously well treated for handicap debut; yard had a winner on the Flat last week but likely best watched.

25/1

1

31st May 2025

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:05 Listowel

Ask Phil

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Laura Hourigan

Distant fifth in a maiden hurdle on debut and failed to build on that when tailed off again at Cork three weeks ago; best watched for now.

66/1

Form: P-

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Doyen half-brother to winners Castle Field Boy (2m4f/3m hurdle) and Out The Glen (2m4f-3m1f hurdle/chase); dam placed 2m-2m3f hurdles; hooded for debut when jumping let him down at Limerick last month.
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12th

3

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 80y

16:35 Cork

Daws Cross

11st 12lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Patrick T Foley

in touch with leaders

25/1

12th

3

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 80y

16:35 Cork

Daws Cross

11st 12lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Patrick T Foley

in touch with leaders

25/1

3

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 60y

16:02 Limerick

Daws Cross

11st 12lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Patrick T Foley

in rear, bumped rival 1st, mistake 6th, headway before 8th

16/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 368 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Behind throughout on bumper debut at Ballinrobe a year ago; can only be watched on hurdles debut after such an absence.
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13th

12

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 80y

16:35 Cork

Skid Row Joe

11st 12lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Patrick G Kelly

held up in rear

66/1

13th

12

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 80y

16:35 Cork

Skid Row Joe

11st 12lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Patrick G Kelly

held up in rear

66/1

15th

9

7th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 172y

20:20 Ballinrobe

Skid Row Joe

12st 0lb

J: Ms E C Costello

T: Patrick G Kelly

always behind, detached 4f out

25/1

Non-runners

Foxy Rock, Kasanovas Dream

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €7.90
Straight Forecast €7.48
Trifecta €39.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Nytol

The Irish Sun:

Kasanova's Dream

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Jacovec Cavern

POSTDATA:

Nytol