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GoodCOLM QUINN BMW Novice Hurdle (Listed Race)
- Prize money: £17066.12
- 2m 0f 110y
- 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
7/1
Form: 11 D
Last run: 52 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 3 |
4th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 10lb |
C&D maiden winner has won Punchestown and Thurles novices since; fine efforts in defeat in two novices and a Fairyhouse handicap last three starts up to 2m7f; has won on good ground, so no fears in that respect, and looks the one to beat. |
10/11 |
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4th 2 |
6th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 5f 110y |
11st 7lb |
Three-time winner over hurdles, a maiden and two novices, the most recent at Thurles in February (20.5f, soft); last two runs have come at that venue, a close third in a Grade 3 and a good second behind a 146-rated chaser in a conditions hurdle; has not fared well in previous handicap runs but respected. |
11/1 |
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2nd 1 |
5th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 6f 198y |
11st 10lb |
Won Down Royal maiden and Punchestown novice hurdle last summer; easy winner of course novice last month; beaten only 1.5l in course Grade 3 under Jack Kennedy two weeks ago; 5lb claimer offsets some of the burden here conceding plenty of weight to the field; contender. |
6/1 |
9/2
Form: 5-1 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 3 (11) |
8th May 2026 Yielding To Soft 1m 4f 183y |
10st 0lb |
Won consecutive 1m4f handicaps in 2024 at Roscommon and Galway (off 70); came back from an absence when winning over hurdles at Bellewstown last summer and ran well in novice events both starts afterwards; returns from a further 9 months' absence but goes well fresh. |
7/1 |
|
1 |
22nd Aug 2025 Good 2m 2f 200y |
11st 12lb |
Won consecutive 1m4f handicaps on the Flat last year; came back from an absence when winning over hurdles at Bellewstown and a fine effort in a Listed novice at Galway since, both approx' 2m; should appreciate this longer trip and be involved. |
4/1 |
|
2 |
29th Jul 2025 Good 2m 0f 110y |
11st 6lb |
Decent Flat handicapper, scoring over 1m4f at Roscommon and here last season; returned from 298-day absence to land 2m1f Bellewstown maiden hurdle early this month in good style; should handle this step up in grade. |
9/2 |
12/1
Form: 58-212
Last run: 52 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 14 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
10st 10lb |
Good start for Olly Murphy when showing a smart turn of foot to win Grade 2 Persian War (novice) at Chepstow (2m3f, good; hooded) in October; hasn't reproduced that in his two subsequent starts, latest when well beaten behind Wilful on Ascot handicap debut, but given a break (had wind surgery) and returns with a tongue-tie added. |
33/1 |
|
1 |
10th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Never that dangerous in three Irish bumpers but has improved for hurdles, doubling his tally in a 2m Listed race on good ground at Galway's feature summer fixture; posted an eyecatching RPR and has since joined Olly Murphy who fits a hood; respected. |
5/1 |
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4 |
29th Jul 2025 Good 2m 0f 110y |
11st 6lb |
Stepped up in trip to win 2m4f Listowel maiden in May (good) and better form week later in 2m1f Punchestown novice when staying-on second to Timeless Treaty, having been slowly away; probably wants a stiffer test so a strong pace would suit. |
12/1 |
9/1
Form: 4-1
Last run: 52 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 |
2nd Feb 2026 Heavy 3m 0f 19y |
10st 6lb |
Hasn't added to Punchestown maiden win (2m3f, good) of last summer, decent second to Grann's Boy at Listowel but never counting behind Duke Silver over just shy of this trip here at Christmas; questions to answer. |
33/1 |
|
10 |
27th Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 2lb |
Lightly raced 5yo won a 2m3f Punchestown maiden in June (gd-yld); came up short when last of seven in a listed hurdle at Galway (16.5f, good) on latest; back up in trip for handicap debut and has to be respected for top yard. |
4/1 |
9/2
Form: 4-1
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
29th Jul 2025 Good 2m 0f 110y |
11st 6lb |
Galileo gelding out of the very talented Vroum Vroum Mag was beaten at short odds in a bumper at last year's festival and absent until ready winner of 2m5f Roscommon opportunity maiden hurdle early this month, tending to jump left; back in trip here and part of a really strong Willie Mullins' team here. |
9/2 |
|
15 |
7th Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 125y |
11st 4lb |
Galileo gelding out of the very talented Vroum Vroum Mag was beaten at short odds in a 2m2f Galway bumper last August but it wasn't a run devoid of promise; off since and surely capable of better for top yard; tongue tie worn on debut is retained. |
Evs |
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4th 12 |
1st Aug 2024 Good 2m 2f 0y |
12st 0lb |
Galileo 5yo is first foal out of the yard's top mare Vroum Vroum Mag, smart 1m4f AQPS Flat winner and high-class 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner; tongue-tied for debut. |
11/8 |
15/2
Form: -21111
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
30th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 130y |
11st 7lb |
5-9 over hurdles and earned a handicap mark of 129; wouldn't have won but was running well when coming down two out on chase debut at Killarney; much respected. |
7/4 |
|
5 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 180y |
11st 7lb |
One of her five hurdle wins came here over 2m4f last year; ended her campaign with a win in a valuable mares' hurdle at Far Hills in USA and is rated 129 in that sphere; has won when fresh and is a big player if ready after the break. |
3/1 |
|
2 |
21st Aug 2025 Good 2m 6f 180y |
11st 3lb |
Often ridden by Sam Ewing; completed a four-timer when comfortably on top here last month (2m4f) and 2m on good ground looked too sharp when a close third at Galway, which was another good run; every chance. |
2/1 |
6/4
Form: 8/1-11 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 180y |
11st 7lb |
Bumper winner in 2024 won twice over hurdles last summer but wasn't at her best on last two 2025 runs; however, she is a quality sort and can go well fresh so is respected on chase bow. |
3/1 |
|
5 |
24th Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Bumper winner has won two of her three starts over hurdles; came up short when upped to listed class at Galway on latest; sole start on softer than good was poor and Townend prefers the prospects of Davy Crockett. |
100/30 |
|
8 |
29th Jul 2025 Good 2m 0f 110y |
11st 2lb |
Struggled on heavy ground on debut in a Fairyhouse bumper but has won all three starts since on good ground, including over timber in Listowel maiden and impressive in 5-runner 2m Roscommon novice early this month, keen but making most and readily drawing away two out; slick jumper, can continue to progress and major player. |
6/4 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €133.90 |
| Straight Forecast | €96.39 |
| Trifecta | €977.80 |
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