October 25 / 15.38 Galway

15.38

Yielding

SANSERV Rated Novice Chase

  • Prize money: £8045.45
  • 2m 2f 54y
  • 11 runners
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SANSERV Rated Novice Chase

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly sunny

OUR TIP

Form: 210/P- D

Last run: 245 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Three-time hurdles winner (rated 123) at around 2m4f on soft/heavy; absent since pulled up after never travelling at Fairyhouse in February but has run well fresh so don't rule out on chase debut.
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1

25th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 2f 54y

15:38 Galway

Alpesh Amin

11st 5lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: E McNamara

Three-time hurdles winner (rated 123) at around 2m4f on soft/heavy; absent since pulled up after never travelling at Fairyhouse in February but has run well fresh so don't rule out on chase debut.

12/1

Form: 52228-

Last run: 187 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdler but rated a healthy 125 after finishing second in a trio of maidens at up to 2m4f on soft/heavy; didn't appear to stay 2m6f on handicap debut at Fairyhouse in April when last seen; ground could be on the quick side for chasing debut.
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1st

3

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

16:50 Punchestown

Come Walk With Me

11st 10lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Edward Cawley

Failed to win over hurdles, second in three of his six starts; has developed into a better chaser; bolted up at Fairyhouse, form franked by the second Moudan in winning at Ayr; 11lb rise means that he has plenty to find in a renewal of Leopardstown rivalry with Raffles Dolce Vita.

7/1

1st

11

5th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 140y

16:25 Fairyhouse

Come Walk With Me

11st 0lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Edward Cawley

Maiden ran well in defeat over hurdles and pick of three efforts over fences on latest when chasing home an all-the-way winner in 2m1f Leopardstown beginners last month (yielding); worth a look on handicap debut.

16/1

2nd

1

3rd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 0y

15:55 Leopardstown

Come Walk With Me

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Edward Cawley

A maiden over hurdles but has run some fine races in defeat, including here last time; previously ran well facing stiff tasks in two novice chases; can be involved.

5/1

Form: 14736- D

Last run: 175 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Three hurdle wins in Britain at 2m4f-3m on softish ground; not so effective in three attempts chasing, ground was plenty quick enough at Kempton in April; bought for 23,000GBP in May and debuts for new yard here.
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6th

9

9th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 0y

16:45 Killarney

Hermino AA

10st 5lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Three wins over hurdles when trained in the UK and was Grade 3-placed; below that form in four chase starts for this yard and has to stage a revival.

25/1

6th

15

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 120y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Hermino AA

10st 11lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: E McNamara

Three-time hurdles winner for Gary Moore; yet to get his head in front in six chase runs; soundly beaten both completed starts for this stable and pulled up on latest at Navan (3m, heavy); leap of faith required to back him here.

33/1

3

8th Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 0y

16:20 Navan

Hermino AA

11st 13lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: E McNamara

Three hurdle wins in Britain at 2m4f-3m on softish ground; not so effective in three attempts chasing before joining this stable; need to step up now after unplaced runs in a Galway novice event and a handicap at Cork.

12/1

Form: 442-45 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner never added to debut Sligo maiden hurdle win; switched to fences earlier this month, running a bit in snatches when beaten 15l in decent 2m Fairyhouse beginners (yielding); better for that experience so don't rule out although this trip probably on the short side.
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6th

9

21st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 150y

16:17 Navan

Koori Star

11st 0lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Peter Fahey

Point-to-point winner; no further success since Sligo maiden hurdle win in June 2024; second behind Gringo d'Aubrelle in a Listed hurdle here in December; ran over inadequate trips in two January chase runs; 6-1 for Punchestown Grand National Trial (3m4f, heavy) but could only manage eighth; interestingly, Jack Kennedy now rides.

8/1

8th

14

15th Feb 2026

3m 3f 60y

15:00 Punchestown

Koori Star

10st 11lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Peter Fahey

Point winner; no further success since Sligo maiden hurdle win in June 20024; second in a 3m1f Listed handicap hurdle at Navan in December; last month's two runs in beginners' chases were over inadequate trips; a potential dark horse over this distance; cheekpieces for the first time.

7/1

5th

6

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 115y

14:50 Down Royal

Koori Star

11st 4lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Peter Fahey

Point-to-point winner's sole success over timber is a Sligo maiden hurdle; fine effort in Listed handicap hurdle at Navan, took a backward step on latest however in Fairyhouse beginners last week over inadequate trip; once again needs more of a stamina test than this.

14/1

Form: 48-35U D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Three wins over hurdles at up to 2m2f and rated 124 in that sphere; okay chase debut effort at Listowel but unseated three from home at Gowran since; yard seemingly have a stronger candidate in Will The Wise.
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1st

8

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 45y

14:40 Fairyhouse

Me Wee Bonnie Lass

10st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Gavin Cromwell

3-7 over hurdles but not the same level a chaser after eight attempts, okay run in 2m5f Cheltenham mares handicap in December, most recently chased home a ready 9l winner in similar Navan contest in February; 3lb wrong here so improvement needed.

7/1

2nd

1

28th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 90y

16:43 Navan

Me Wee Bonnie Lass

11st 12lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gavin Cromwell

3-7 over hurdles but not much to show for seven runs over fences; pulled up in a novice chase at Fairyhouse last time (2m5f, yielding); tongue tie is applied now but Sophia Rose looks like the stable's main hope.

9/1

Form: 0-48

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner (soft-to-heavy) well held in two attempts over fences; hard to fancy.
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3

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:08 Wexford

Nolans Rocco

11st 11lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Padraig Butler

Point-to-point winner got off the mark under rules last month in 2m7f Limerick handicap chase despite hanging left late on; 6lb rise probably workable although different ground conditions now.

13/2

1st

9

12th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 170y

16:14 Limerick

Nolans Rocco

11st 5lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Padraig Butler

Point-to-point winner remains a maiden under rules but best run yet on latest when chasing home 3.75l winner Rideau Canal in 2m6f Thurles amateur handicap chase last month (soft-to-heavy); 9lb better off with that rival here with talented rider's claim taken into account.

13/2

9

4th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 0y

15:23 Punchestown

Nolans Rocco

11st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Padraig Butler

Point winner has been running over fences with best effort a fourth in a Tramore handicap last time; however, will have to find lots of improvement for tackling hurdles.

66/1

Form: 24054-

Last run: 245 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Decent placed form in bumpers before winning Downpatrick maiden hurdle (2m6f, good to yielding) a year ago; ran well in novice company (including here), absent since creditable fourth in 2m4f Fairyhouse handicap in February off 125; could make a better chaser.
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3

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 120y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Prends Garde A Toi

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Inconsistent since opening chase account in a beginners' at Naas in December (2m4f, heavy); ran well when a 5.75l fourth of 14 in a valuable handicap at Punchestown in February but pulled up at Cheltenham on latest; capable of better and preferred by Jack Kennedy.

14/1

7

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 70y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Prends Garde A Toi

11st 6lb

J: Mr B O’Neill

T: Gordon Elliott

Inconsistent in this novice campaign but ran well when fourth of 14 at Punchestown (3m3f, heavy) last month and that performance can be upgraded, as he was outpaced in the straight in that slowly run race but rallied strongly in the closing stages; it's almost certain there will be a better gallop here and he could be seen to very good effect up the Cheltenham hill.

11/1

4th

1

15th Feb 2026

3m 3f 60y

15:00 Punchestown

Prends Garde A Toi

11st 12lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

Accounted for two Willie Mullins-trained runners to land a 2m4f Naas beginners' chase in December; failed to build on that in a 3m novice contest at the same venue; fell at the sixth in a DRF handicap; one of six for the stable; has plenty of weight and others may stay better.

16/1

Form: 4310-

Last run: 186 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
8yo won at third time of asking when upped to 3m in Limerick maiden in April (good) but later in month soundly beaten in competitive 2m7f Fairyhouse handicap and absent since; half-brother to decent chasers Kildisart and The Big Breakaway so could have more to offer now sent chasing but this trip on the short side.
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6th

19

18th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 7f 176y

Class 1

15:35 Ayr

Promontory

10st 10lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Sarah Joanna Connell

9yo who is well related (half-brother to Kildisart and The Big Breakaway) but very lightly raced for his age; remote second of 17 at Navan (3m, heavy) in his first handicap chase, which he followed with much better form to win 13-runner Dublin National at Leopardstown (3m4f, yielding to soft) last time, scooting just over 6l clear on the run-in; has a much higher British mark today but also untapped potential and he's one to consider.

15/2

1st

6

2nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

3m 4f 61y

16:55 Leopardstown

Promontory

11st 10lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Sarah Joanna Connell

Not much mileage on the clock for a 9yo; Limerick maiden hurdle winner in April (3m, good); stepped up to 3m for first time over fences for handicap chase debut at Navan last time when keeping on well for second behind 22l winner Rokathir (followed up next time); had So They Tell Me 0.5l behind and Gringo d'Aubrelle a further 8l back that day; player.

6/1

Form: 41-

Last run: 281 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Brother to bumper winner Spider Pig, closely related to 2m3f-3m hurdler/chaser Oscar Robertson; dam unraced sister to useful 2m3f-3m2f hurdler/chaser Ellerslie George; won sole point-to-point and won at second time of asking over hurdles in Cork maidens last term when making virtually all (yielding-to-soft) in January; plenty of potential but lacks a recent run and owner has a stronger candidate in Waterford Whispers.
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4th

4

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

17:25 Punchestown

Pure Steel

11st 12lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: James Joseph Mangan

Hurdle winner was 12l behind Irish Panther on chasing debut at Naas; has been hit and miss since but both his wins in that time have been over C&D so his course form can help him back here; has to rebound from a bad mistake at Fairyhouse last time.

10/1

6

5th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Pure Steel

11st 10lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: James Joseph Mangan

Point and maiden hurdle winner; promising chase debut before clear-cut win in a Punchestown rated novice contest in December (2m, heavy), travelling and jumping well; made a mistake three out and dropped in 2m3f Grade 3 event won by Kappa Jy Pyke; got his season back on track with a 2m win at Punchestown; live chance for trainer who this in 2024.

13/2

9

25th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 2f 54y

15:38 Galway

Pure Steel

11st 5lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: James Joseph Mangan

Brother to bumper winner Spider Pig, closely related to 2m3f-3m hurdler/chaser Oscar Robertson; dam unraced sister to useful 2m3f-3m2f hurdler/chaser Ellerslie George; won sole point-to-point and won at second time of asking over hurdles in Cork maidens last term when making virtually all (yielding-to-soft) in January; plenty of potential but lacks a recent run and owner has a stronger candidate in Waterford Whispers.

8/1

Form: P/27-4 C BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
135-rated hurdler whose two wins include here; limited first season chasing last term, good second on Navan debut but then dropped out tamely in Grade 1 Limerick novice at Christmas; not seen until staying on fourth (having been hampered) behind a stablemate in 2m2f Listowel novice last month; entitled to improve for that and major player.
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8th

11

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 70y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Waterford Whispers

11st 6lb

J: Mr Alan O’Sullivan

T: Henry De Bromhead

Runner-up in the Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle here (2m4f, heavy) in March 2024; 0-6 over fences but he returned to form when third in a big-field handicap at Leopardstown (extended 2m5f, soft) last month, when shaping as though this first crack at a staying trip could be right up his street.

4/1

3rd

17

1st Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 107y

14:45 Leopardstown

Waterford Whispers

10st 4lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Henry De Bromhead

Dual hurdle winner has shown ability in some of his five chase starts but was poor at Fairyhouse last time when favourite; may do better back left-handed and not dismissed.

16/1

10

25th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 2f 54y

15:38 Galway

Waterford Whispers

11st 5lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Henry De Bromhead

135-rated hurdler whose two wins include here; limited first season chasing last term, good second on Navan debut but then dropped out tamely in Grade 1 Limerick novice at Christmas; not seen until staying on fourth (having been hampered) behind a stablemate in 2m2f Listowel novice last month; entitled to improve for that and major player.

5/2

Form: 165-22 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Similar to Waterford Whispers in having a 135 rating over hurdles and 130 chasing, latter figure on the back of a recent C&D clear second, worn down late (by a 138-rated hurdler) after leading from halfway (yielding); major chance.
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1st

10

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 19y

Class 1

16:05 Aintree

Will The Wise

10st 11lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Progressive over fences this season and took another step forward in a first-time tongue-tie (retained) when best of the rest behind easy winner Madara in the 23-runner Plate at last month's Cheltenham Festival (2m4f, good to soft); this lightly raced 7yo is open to further improvement; chance.

8/1

2nd

12

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 44y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Will The Wise

10st 13lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Improved spell over hurdles last spring included a sixth in the 3m Pertemps here; had a good experience when making all in a Galway chase (about 2m2f, yielding) in October and he's run well in two competitive staying handicaps since; needs improvement off this mark for the return to 2m4f but this test is worth investigating; tongue tied first time; thereabouts.

8/1

11

25th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 2f 54y

15:38 Galway

Will The Wise

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Similar to Waterford Whispers in having a 135 rating over hurdles and 130 chasing, latter figure on the back of a recent C&D clear second, worn down late (by a 138-rated hurdler) after leading from halfway (yielding); major chance.

11/4

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Payout
Exacta €9.50
Straight Forecast €8.08
Trifecta €33.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Waterford Whispers

POSTDATA:

Will The Wise

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Waterford Whispers

TOPSPEED:

Waterford Whispers

The Irish Sun:

Waterford Whispers