October 23 / 15.52 Clonmel

15.52

Yielding

Mahon Falls Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7314.05
  • 2m 4f 51y
  • 8 runners
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Mahon Falls Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 41P-74 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Three wins at Downpatrick and one at Carlisle which was the latest in February; showed nothing in two runs since that win but encouraging signs when fourth at Gowran 20 days ago and he's back on his last winning mark.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

3

22nd Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 110y

13:10 Gowran Park

Portnacoo

11st 8lb

J: Adam Leahy

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Four-time hurdles winner; not solid on his form this term, latterly for new yard; unseated rider at Taunton over fences on latest; best form is on better ground than this.

25/1

2

23rd Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 51y

15:52 Clonmel

Portnacoo

11st 9lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Three wins at Downpatrick and one at Carlisle which was the latest in February; showed nothing in two runs since that win but encouraging signs when fourth at Gowran 20 days ago and he's back on his last winning mark.

5/1

Form: -47531 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Got his head back in front in a C&D claimer three weeks ago; will need more here and all his winning form is on better ground but has shown he handles slower conditions; not ruled out.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:55 Killarney

Rexem

10st 0lb

J: Joshua Halford

T: John C McConnell

Rewarded for some consistent efforts when getting up close home for a game success at Kilbeggan two weeks ago; sound jumper and stays well so might not be far away.

6/1

1st

6

8th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 40y

19:48 Kilbeggan

Rexem

11st 2lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: John C McConnell

No win over fences since 2023 but is in good heart; beaten a neck at Kilbeggan (20.5, good) last month and beaten 15l into fifth in Galway Blazers eight days ago, may have made a better go of it but for being caught in a pocket between the final two fences; his third start in just over two weeks but chance if he doesn't feel the effects of that.

5/1

5th

19

31st Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

18:00 Galway

Rexem

10st 6lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: John C McConnell

Hasn't won over fences since 2023 but comes into this in good form; beaten just a neck in a Kilbeggan handicap chase (20.5f, good) on latest; raised 1lb for that and this is tougher but has run well on both previous visits to this venue so not totally discounted.

13/2

Form: 5-6133

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in a Limerick maiden hurdle in May; hasn't managed to build on that twice since but signs in pedigree this new trip could help.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

12

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:35 Bellewstown

Elusive Ogie

10st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Sole success came over 2m1f at Limerick in May last year; looked like he might add to his tally when unseating two out at Killarney in May (20.5f, gd-yld) and 2lb lower now; 2m7f-3m perhaps too far the last twice, could rebound back in trip.

14/1

8th

11

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 60y

14:20 Galway

Elusive Ogie

11st 5lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Limerick maiden winner last year and finished good third in the Lartigue at Listowel; easily best run since and just beginning his challenge (going well) when unseating two out at Killarney in May, most recently would have gone closer but for pecking two out at same venue last month over 2m7f; remains of interest; also due to run here yeasterday (3.12).

9/1

Form: -26327

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
0-16 over timber; encouraging second in a Navan maiden hurdle last month but form dipped at Galway 16 days ago when beaten 22l; doesn't look well treated on form from the last 18 months.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

8th Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 0y

16:35 Wexford

Jacovec Cavern

11st 6lb

J: Richard Condon

T: Paul Hennessy

Both wins for this yard have come on rain softened ground at around 2m4f; had been in decent form over timber before pulling up at Killarney last time (2m7f, good, jockey reported never travelled); may need softer ground.

10/1

4

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 180y

14:32 Killarney

Jacovec Cavern

11st 5lb

J: Richard Condon

T: Paul Hennessy

In fine form, winning over 2m4f at Punchestown festival and good efforts off much higher marks since, chasing home an 8l winner over this trip at Ballinrobe and not quite getting home over 3m1f when third at Kilbeggan last month; trip/ground okay and should go well again.

11/2

3rd

4

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 100y

19:42 Kilbeggan

Jacovec Cavern

11st 6lb

J: Richard Condon

T: Paul Hennessy

In fine form; won by 11l off 12lb lower at Punchestown (19.5f, yielding); creditable 8l second of 16 off revised mark at Ballinrobe (22.5f, good), staying on well; step up in trip looks a good move on that evidence and should go well again off 1lb higher.

100/30

Form: 326637 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Sole win over timber came at this venue and went close over C&D in June; encouraging run at Listowel last month when only beaten half a length but disappointing at Punchestown last week; not ruled out given her propensity to go well at this venue.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

2

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 159y

19:50 Clonmel

Ballycashin

11st 8lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Anthony Mullins

Has recorded her only two wins over hurdles at this venue, both over longer distances than this; stuck to her task over 2m4f here last October; failed to exploit a much lower chase mark here the following month and absent since.

12/1

6

23rd Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 51y

15:52 Clonmel

Ballycashin

11st 3lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: Anthony Mullins

Sole win over timber came at this venue and went close over C&D in June; encouraging run at Listowel last month when only beaten half a length but disappointing at Punchestown last week; not ruled out given her propensity to go well at this venue.

7/1

11

15th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 45y

15:05 Punchestown

Ballycashin

10st 13lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: Anthony Mullins

Not a super attractive profile with a record of 1-24 over hurdles but she has been running some nice races recently; returned to the scene of her sole win when beaten a neck at Clonmel in June (2m4f, good to yielding); went close again at Listowel last time when 0.5l behind the winner; just needs that bit more and perhaps the added tongue tie can help.

5/1

Form: -01214 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Two wins over timber this summer including a Tramore novice hurdle; made errors at Downpatrick latest and has to prove he's as effective on this sort of ground.
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Verdict Starting price

14

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:57 Kilbeggan

Faceman

10st 5lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: David Harry Kelly

Two hurdle wins last year, a maiden at this venue (good) and a three-runner novice event at Tramore (good); fell five out on chasing debut at Tramore in April; returned to hurdling to record a neck victory in a 3m contest here eight weeks ago; 4lb higher with useful 5lb claimed.

10/1

1st

7

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 50y

18:30 Kilbeggan

Faceman

10st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: David Harry Kelly

Two hurdle wins last year, a maiden here (good) and a three-runner novice event at Tramore; not disgraced in a Cork Listed novice hurdle in November; fell at five out on chasing debut at Tramore last month; not dismissed.

6/1

3

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 160y

18:42 Tramore

Faceman

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

Two hurdle wins last year, a maiden at Kilbeggan (good) and a three-runner novice event at this venue (good); 110-rated gelding out of the great Solerina; interesting on chase debut given his status as a course winner.

9/2

Form: 7666-6 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Losing run since 2023 but last month's return wasn't devoid of encouragement; handles slower ground and he's getting back down to a good mark.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

23

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Union Park

10st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Three-time chase winner is 2-29 over hurdles; rated 13lb lower over timber but recent form in both codes has been disappointing and a major revival is needed.

66/1

13th

12

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:38 Wexford

Union Park

10st 4lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Better chaser than hurdler, although hasn't won since taking 2m4f Cork handicap hurdle in November 2023; safely held over hurdles of late, of limited appeal back chasing.

25/1

6th

9

29th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 6f 126y

16:25 Thurles

Union Park

11st 2lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Good chase record around here; five wins in career; last win was in November 2023 off 3lb lower; fourth in competitive Punchestown handicap hurdle in November; this is easier; chance.

12/1

Form: 415-U0

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner at Kilbeggan last summer but hasn't kicked on since and seems on a stiff mark; hasn't shown enough in two runs since returning from more than a year off.
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Verdict Starting price

7

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 87y

17:37 Down Royal

Dairy Force

11st 6lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

No win since June 2024 but has finished runner up in four of nine starts for this yard; kept on for a 3.75l third of six at Tramore 15 days ago and eased 1lb for that; definite place claims.

9/1

3rd

3

13th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:48 Tramore

Dairy Force

11st 9lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Kilbeggan maiden hurdle winner two years ago for former yard; has been consistent in defeat lately for this stable at around this trip and should run well again.

7/2

Non-runners

Arion Soldier

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €41.20
Straight Forecast €35.94
Tricast €177.52
Trifecta €207.00

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Ballycashin

SPOTLIGHT:

Portnacoo

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Jacovec Cavern

POSTDATA:

Ballycashin

The Irish Sun:

Ballycashin