17.28

J: Eoin Staples

12/1

Form: 8-5588

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict

A multiple winner over hurdles and fences but this season hasn't really got off the ground, over fences for his last four races.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
10	30th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y	14:50 Wexford Presenting Lad 10st 6lb J: Michael Kenneally T: Mark Michael McNiff	Dual chase winner but hasn't won since taking a Kilbeggan handicap hurdle in 2024; was second to Femme Magnifique at Tramore and the ground was maybe too soft at Roscommon since; could rebound and be a player.	20/1
10th 6	8th Jun 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 100y	19:18 Roscommon Presenting Lad 11st 7lb J: James Smith T: Mark Michael McNiff	Six wins include two over fences and was runner-up at Tramore ten days ago on good ground; handles these conditions.	10/1
2nd 8	29th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 110y	17:55 Tramore Presenting Lad 11st 0lb J: Phillip Enright T: Mark Michael McNiff	Two chase wins in 2024 (including a novice over C&D) but it has been slim pickings since then; no joy in 2025 and modest run at Wexford on return from a break on latest; on a dangerous mark but needs a revival.	22/1

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30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:50 Wexford

10st 6lb

J: Michael Kenneally

Dual chase winner but hasn't won since taking a Kilbeggan handicap hurdle in 2024; was second to Femme Magnifique at Tramore and the ground was maybe too soft at Roscommon since; could rebound and be a player.

20/1

10th

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 100y

19:18 Roscommon

11st 7lb

J: James Smith

Six wins include two over fences and was runner-up at Tramore ten days ago on good ground; handles these conditions.

10/1

2nd

29th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:55 Tramore

11st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

Two chase wins in 2024 (including a novice over C&D) but it has been slim pickings since then; no joy in 2025 and modest run at Wexford on return from a break on latest; on a dangerous mark but needs a revival.

22/1

Willywampus

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Eamon Courtney

8/1

Form: 4974-U D

Last run: 87 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict

Dual chase winner whose lead was being reduced when unseating five out at Tramore three months ago; on his last winning mark so still needs taking seriously.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
2	30th Oct 2025 Good 2m 2f 66y	14:00 Thurles Willywampus 11st 12lb J: Ricky Doyle T: Eamon Courtney	One of his two chase wins came over C&D, that was in 2023; out of form this year and not easy to fancy at present.	16/1

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30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 66y

11st 12lb

One of his two chase wins came over C&D, that was in 2023; out of form this year and not easy to fancy at present.

16/1

13/2

Form: /92-17 C

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict

Didn't run well last time at Wexford but he had won for a second time over fences here in July when gamely repelling Wajaaha; remains 5lb higher than that day but looks a strong contender.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
3rd 3	5th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 5	13:50 Market Rasen Lakefield Flyer 11st 12lb J: Paddy Hanlon T: John Joseph Hanlon	A third win over fences at Stratford on Tuesday and he's 9lb lower for this return to hurdling (0-9); has to be of interest with trip/ground ideal.	11/4
1st 3	30th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 2m 3f 98y Class 4	20:18 Stratford Lakefield Flyer 11st 11lb J: Paddy Hanlon T: John Joseph Hanlon	Dual chase winner but has yet to match that level in three starts this year, including when seemingly not staying 3m at Hexham 24 days ago; drop back in trip should suit but he needs to stage a revival.	16/1
7th 2	6th Jun 2026 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 4	18:10 Hexham Lakefield Flyer 12st 0lb J: Paddy Hanlon T: John Joseph Hanlon	Both wins have come at Downpatrick (2m3f); plugged on to finish a modest second at Plumpton (2m1f, good; beaten 21l) 11 days ago; that should have given him confidence though - fell at Killarney prior - and this extra yardage could suit.	10/1

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3rd

5th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

13:50 Market Rasen

11st 12lb

A third win over fences at Stratford on Tuesday and he's 9lb lower for this return to hurdling (0-9); has to be of interest with trip/ground ideal.

11/4

1st

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 98y

Class 4

20:18 Stratford

11st 11lb

Dual chase winner but has yet to match that level in three starts this year, including when seemingly not staying 3m at Hexham 24 days ago; drop back in trip should suit but he needs to stage a revival.

16/1

7th

6th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

18:10 Hexham

12st 0lb

Both wins have come at Downpatrick (2m3f); plugged on to finish a modest second at Plumpton (2m1f, good; beaten 21l) 11 days ago; that should have given him confidence though - fell at Killarney prior - and this extra yardage could suit.

10/1

Metamorpheus

J: Danny Mullins

T: Richard John O’Brien

7/1

Form: 809-50

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict

Ran twice over hurdles at the Galway festival and the first race (fifth of 20) was better than the second; not bred for fences but possibilities off this mark should he take to it.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
4th 6 (8)	11th Jul 2026 Firm 1m 4f 65y	20:00 Limerick Metamorpheus 9st 11lb J: Jamie Orr T: Andrew McNamara	In the frame twice over hurdles at Kilbeggan and Downpatrick since Flat win at Sligo; up 4lb for that, same 7lb claimer aboard; chance has to be take seriously.	5/1
4th 12	14th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 165y	15:20 Downpatrick Metamorpheus 10st 3lb J: Aidan Kelly T: Andrew McNamara	1-18 over hurdles; went close to adding to that tally on latest at Kilbeggan when 0.75l behind Malbay Madness; 3lb better off now and rider also claims handy 3lb; could turn that around now and has gone well over this C&D before; place chance at least.	13/2
2nd 15	15th May 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 7f 153y	17:20 Kilbeggan Metamorpheus 11st 2lb J: Darragh O’Keeffe T: Andrew McNamara	First reserve; Punchestown maiden hurdle winner broke his three-year winless streak when successful on the Flat at Sligo 12 days ago (1m3f, yielding to soft); not certain to back it up.

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4th

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11th Jul 2026

Firm

1m 4f 65y

9st 11lb

In the frame twice over hurdles at Kilbeggan and Downpatrick since Flat win at Sligo; up 4lb for that, same 7lb claimer aboard; chance has to be take seriously.

5/1

4th

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

10st 3lb

1-18 over hurdles; went close to adding to that tally on latest at Kilbeggan when 0.75l behind Malbay Madness; 3lb better off now and rider also claims handy 3lb; could turn that around now and has gone well over this C&D before; place chance at least.

13/2

2nd

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 153y

11st 2lb

First reserve; Punchestown maiden hurdle winner broke his three-year winless streak when successful on the Flat at Sligo 12 days ago (1m3f, yielding to soft); not certain to back it up.

Wajaaha

J: G B Noonan

T: Patrick J McKenna

10/1

Form: -P72P4 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict

Pushed Lakefield Flyer all the way over 2m3f here last month but has since pulled up over hurdles at Galway and finished last of the four in a beginners chase; did face a tough task last time and this is more realistic.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
6	19th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 1f 165y	14:46 Downpatrick Wajaaha 11st 4lb J: Anna McGuinness T: Patrick J McKenna	Three hurdle wins; best effort this season was when just denied over fences at this track in July; not as good since and questions after being pulled-up on last two hurdle starts.	20/1
6	25th Aug 2025 Good 2m 1f 165y	17:28 Downpatrick Wajaaha 11st 2lb J: G B Noonan T: Patrick J McKenna	Pushed Lakefield Flyer all the way over 2m3f here last month but has since pulled up over hurdles at Galway and finished last of the four in a beginners chase; did face a tough task last time and this is more realistic.	10/1
5	15th Aug 2025 Good 2m 5f 180y	17:00 Tramore Wajaaha 10st 12lb J: Liam McKenna T: Patrick J McKenna	Maiden chaser last won in November 2022; went close in a handicap chase at Downpatrick last month off 104; pulled up over hurdles at Galway latest; likely up against it in this company.	25/1

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19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

11st 4lb

Three hurdle wins; best effort this season was when just denied over fences at this track in July; not as good since and questions after being pulled-up on last two hurdle starts.

20/1

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 165y

11st 2lb

10/1

15th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

10st 12lb

Maiden chaser last won in November 2022; went close in a handicap chase at Downpatrick last month off 104; pulled up over hurdles at Galway latest; likely up against it in this company.

25/1

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

4/1

Form: 8-6510 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict

Has won one of his two runs over fences and was a winner here over hurdles last month off this very mark (2m6f, good); never counted at Galway but back here returned to fences and with a new visor (replacing cheekpieces) he could easily run well.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
6	5th Jun 2026 Good 2m 3f 61y	19:55 Clonmel Portarlington 11st 9lb J: James Smith T: Ian Patrick Donoghue	Has won thrice over hurdles and once over fences; however, has been below form since his latest score at Downpatrick last year so has to get back to best.	20/1
3	26th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 28y	20:00 Ballinrobe Portarlington 11st 11lb J: Mr J P Sutton T: Ian Patrick Donoghue	3-20 over hurdles; shaped like the run was needed after six months off at Sligo on latest when 33-1; remains 2lb above last win and might need another run or two to hit top form.	20/1
6th 4	12th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 172y	19:58 Sligo Portarlington 11st 10lb J: Mr J P Sutton T: Ian Patrick Donoghue	Three-time winner over hurdles; remans 4lb above his last win and has been off since a heavy defeat at Fairyhouse in November; might need this run.	16/1

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5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 61y

19:55 Clonmel

11st 9lb

J: James Smith

Has won thrice over hurdles and once over fences; however, has been below form since his latest score at Downpatrick last year so has to get back to best.

20/1

26th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 28y

20:00 Ballinrobe

11st 11lb

J: Mr J P Sutton

3-20 over hurdles; shaped like the run was needed after six months off at Sligo on latest when 33-1; remains 2lb above last win and might need another run or two to hit top form.

20/1

6th

12th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 172y

19:58 Sligo

11st 10lb

J: Mr J P Sutton