March 03 / 15.25 Leopardstown

15.25

Soft To Heavy

QuinnBet Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7682.61
  • 3m 0f 0y
  • 10 runners
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QuinnBet Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.90
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 135

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Point winner won a Gowran maiden hurdle last October and was then a fine third in a Newbury novice; well below his best at Thurles since but can go well on handicap debut if handling this ground.
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3rd

4

3rd Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:50 Gowran Park

Daydream Nation

11st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: William Harvey

Point winner; one of his two hurdle wins came here; tailed off on last month's chase debut at Galway.

50/1

5th

2

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 54y

18:41 Galway

Daydream Nation

11st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: William Harvey

Two-time winner and rated 127 over hurdles; respected on that basis but likely to find one or two too good on his chasing debut; stable had a remarkably fortunate chase winner at Kilbeggan on Friday.

10/1

15th

10

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Daydream Nation

10st 9lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: William Harvey

Gowran maiden hurdle winner in October over 2m4f won a Leopardstown handicap over this trip in March and ran a fine third in a Listed Fairyhouse contest last time; up 2lb but should go well again with cheekpieces added.

9/1

16/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 04U5-6 D

Last run: 100 days

W: 10st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Won over this trip at Cork in 2024 and only five runs since, three of them chases; soundly beaten back hurdling at Cork the last twice and has to rebound.
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4th

9

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 45y

16:30 Cork

Hes Home Again

10st 9lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Edward Cawley

Course 3m winner two years ago; lightly raced since then; a leading contender now after recent Leopardstown second; cheekpieces fitted for the first time.

7/2

2nd

9

3rd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 0y

15:25 Leopardstown

Hes Home Again

10st 8lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Edward Cawley

Won over this trip at Cork in 2024 and only five runs since, three of them chases; soundly beaten back hurdling at Cork the last twice and has to rebound.

16/1

5th

13

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 80y

15:22 Cork

Hes Home Again

10st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Edward Cawley

1-9 over hurdles, the win coming off 96 over C&D last March by 2.25l and 10lb higher now; sent chasing to no avail since, unseating on latest at Clonmel; return to hurdles and this venue could spark a revival; testing ground fine; can't discount.

25/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 0-3936 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-16 over hurdles; inconsistent over fences lately; 3lb out of the handicap back hurdling but would have a squeak if getting back to his best.
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9

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 1f 100y

16:55 Wexford

Plain Or Battered

10st 1lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Course hurdle winner has been running well in defeat over hurdles and fences lately; could have a bit more to offer on his eighth chase run; a player.

6/1

2nd

11

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 154y

18:28 Kilbeggan

Plain Or Battered

11st 4lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

In good form under both codes recently; 3lb outside the weights at Leopardstown but took the third spot (3m, soft); backed that up when runner-up in a Clonmel novice handicap chase last month (3m, soft); withdrawn due to unsuitable good ground at Down Royal last time, so conditions a question.

13/1

Form: 2P-2P4 D

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Is rated 127 over fences but is coming off two poor efforts in that sphere; previously ran a decent race over hudles at Cork on comeback; however, is better on a sounder surface so others make more appeal.
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12th

12

25th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 80y

18:35 Ballinrobe

Midnight Our Fred

10st 6lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: J P Flavin

Stays a lot farther and needs good ground; some good runs in defeat around Cheltenham and when second to Perceval Legallois in 2024 Paddy Power at Leopardstown; second off much lower hurdles mark in November, but moderate form since; reckon this track will be plenty sharp for him.

20/1

7th

8

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 0y

17:42 Clonmel

Midnight Our Fred

11st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: J P Flavin

Rated 19lb higher over fences but lost his form in that sphere; has failed to exploit his lower hurdles mark on last two runs over timber and may need quicker ground than this.

8/1

Form: 8-422

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in maiden hurdles without winning; made a solid handicap debut when second to Pebble Bleu at Thurles last time over 2m6f; up 4lb but could have more to offer and a player.
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5th

5

3rd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 0y

15:25 Leopardstown

Pookie Holler

11st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Showed some ability in maiden hurdles without winning; made a solid handicap debut when second to Pebble Bleu at Thurles last time over 2m6f; up 4lb but could have more to offer and a player.

3/1

2nd

5

29th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 6f 126y

16:25 Thurles

Pookie Holler

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Placed in sole point-to-point; no impression in Naas maiden hurdle last season; back from absence with staying-on fourth at Punchestown (2m3f, heavy); well beaten second at Tramore (21.5f, soft) on New Year's Day; handicap debut.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4-4136

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Won the 3m4f Cork National in November and a good third over 3m6f at Fairyhouse since; below form in a Naas Grade 3 novice last time; just three hurdle runs, the last was in November 2021 but handles this ground so not ruled out.
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15

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 80y

18:32 Kilbeggan

Lonesome Boatman

10st 11lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Sean Joseph Allen

First reserve; Cork National winner mostly disappointing since, but could be interesting back on good ground.

1

3rd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 0y

15:25 Leopardstown

Lonesome Boatman

11st 12lb

J: Mr D Allen

T: Sean Joseph Allen

Won the 3m4f Cork National in November and a good third over 3m6f at Fairyhouse since; below form in a Naas Grade 3 novice last time; just three hurdle runs, the last was in November 2021 but handles this ground so not ruled out.

6/1

6th

6

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 125y

15:25 Naas

Lonesome Boatman

11st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Sean Joseph Allen

Seasoned chaser got off the mark at the ninth attempt when making all in 3m4f Cork National in November (good-to-yielding); solid third off 9lb higher in 3m6f Porterstown Handicap at Fairyhouse later in month (winner just edged out in Thursday's Thyestes Chase); upped in grade here so career-best required, but could go well.

10/1

Form: 235-6P

Last run: 100 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced for his age; bumper winner has run well at times in defeat over hurdles; poor in two chase starts in November but can do better back in this sphere with blinkers added.
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3

3rd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 0y

15:25 Leopardstown

Flemensface

11st 3lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Eoin Griffin

Lightly-raced for his age; bumper winner has run well at times in defeat over hurdles; poor in two chase starts in November but can do better back in this sphere with blinkers added.

9/1

6th

5

4th Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 82y

12:15 Fairyhouse

Flemensface

11st 12lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Eoin Griffin

Bumper winner is 0-4 over hurdles and rated 114; tongue tie worn for placed efforts at Punchestown and Navan returns and also wears cheekpieces; from the family of Master Minded so should make a chaser but might need this first run since April.

16/1

6th

5

4th Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 82y

12:15 Fairyhouse

Flemensface

11st 12lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Eoin Griffin

Bumper winner is 0-4 over hurdles and rated 114; tongue tie worn for placed efforts at Punchestown and Navan returns and also wears cheekpieces; from the family of Master Minded so should make a chaser but might need this first run since April.

16/1

Form: F18116 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Hit form over hurdles this season, winning three times since November, going up 20lb in the weights; was poor in a Grade 3 last time and has to rebound even dropping in grade.
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4

3rd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 0y

15:25 Leopardstown

Pebble Bleu

11st 3lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Colin Motherway

Hit form over hurdles this season, winning three times since November, going up 20lb in the weights; was poor in a Grade 3 last time and has to rebound even dropping in grade.

4/1

1st

6

4th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 0y

15:58 Punchestown

Pebble Bleu

11st 3lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Colin Motherway

Won handicaps at Tramore (2m5f) and Thurles (2m6f) lately, with a poor run at the former track in between; has been raised 8lb but gets in with a 7lb penalty so should go close with a repeat performance.

11/4

1st

10

29th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 6f 126y

16:25 Thurles

Pebble Bleu

10st 6lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Colin Motherway

Chase winner gained first hurdle win when landing a late gamble at Tramore off 90 in November (2m5f, soft; form boosted); disappointed in follow-up bid but raced on the deepest ground by the rail which proved costly; worth another chance with Mikey Kenneally taking off a valuable 7lb.

10/1

Form: 005

Last run: 51 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Well beaten at big prices in three maiden hurdles but the handicapper hasn't taken any chances with his mark; has to do much better even dropping to handicaps but worth a market check.
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7th

9

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 5y

17:00 Bellewstown

The Shanty Field

11st 10lb

J: Mr B T Stone

T: Declan Queally

Pulled-up on handicap debut at Leopardstown and was well beaten in a Navan maiden since; has to get back to his better earlier maiden runs; tongue-tie on.

16/1

7th

6

21st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 0y

15:42 Navan

The Shanty Field

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Declan Queally

Best of three maiden hurdle runs was a 27l fifth at Punchestown in January (2m, soft to heavy); pulled up on handicap debut at Leopardstown 18 days ago (3m, soft); others more appealing.

15/1

7

3rd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 0y

15:25 Leopardstown

The Shanty Field

10st 13lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Declan Queally

Well beaten at big prices in three maiden hurdles but the handicapper hasn't taken any chances with his mark; has to do much better even dropping to handicaps but worth a market check.

10/1

Form: -3421P D

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark over hurdles when winning at Fairyhouse in November but was pulled-up at Gowran since; down 1lb and has to bounce back.
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8

3rd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 0y

15:25 Leopardstown

Kingkong Ciergues

10st 10lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Got off the mark over hurdles when winning at Fairyhouse in November but was pulled-up at Gowran since; down 1lb and has to bounce back.

7/1

15

22nd Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 110y

13:10 Gowran Park

Kingkong Ciergues

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Point-to-point winner was rewarded for his consistency over hurdles when scoring decisively at Fairyhouse in November (24.5f, heavy); the second and third have won since; 8lb higher but has to be in the shake-up again.

11/4

10

4th Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 0y

15:45 Fairyhouse

Kingkong Ciergues

10st 10lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Point-to-point winner was narrowly denied here in February (2m4f, heavy) off 6lb lower; solid runs in defeat the last twice at Galway over 22.5f; stamina to prove for this trip, big chance if he stays (positive signals in pedigree).

6/1

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Payout
Exacta €51.30
Straight Forecast €45.41
Tricast €451.89
Trifecta €522.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Pookie Holler

The Irish Sun:

The Shanty Field

POSTDATA:

Midnight Our Fred

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Lonesome Boatman

TOPSPEED:

Pookie Holler