16.14

J: Philip Byrnes

10/1

Place: £3.00

Form: 95-32P

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict

Point-to-point winner is 0-13 under rules, standout run when second in 2m4f Cork beginners' chase in January (yielding-to-soft); no show in handicap hurdle since; slight stamina concern in this ground.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
6th 2	21st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 160y	19:48 Limerick Snow Punt 11st 13lb J: Josh Williamson T: Brendan Maurice Walsh	Point winner; 0-16 under rules but was beaten only a nose over C&D in March off 95 on heavy before going close at both Clonmel and Down Royal; has to be high on the shortlist.	9/2
3rd 3	12th Apr 2026 Good 3m 2f 50y	17:07 Down Royal Snow Punt 12st 0lb J: Philip Byrnes T: Brendan Maurice Walsh	Point-to-point winner is 0-15 under rules', but he has been running well in defeat recently; beaten just a nose at Limerick last month (2m7f, heavy); followed that with a runner-up finish at Clonmel last time (2m7f, soft); cheekpieces are added to the tongue tie now, but better ground is a bit concerning.	4/1
2nd 4	2nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 55y	17:00 Clonmel Snow Punt 11st 1lb J: Philip Byrnes T: Brendan Maurice Walsh	Point-to-point winner is 0-14 under rules but standout run on latest when beaten a nose at Limerick (2m7f, heavy), running on gamely to the line; 4lb higher now but every chance with a repeat.	4/1

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6th

2

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

19:48 Limerick

11st 13lb

J: Josh Williamson

Point winner; 0-16 under rules but was beaten only a nose over C&D in March off 95 on heavy before going close at both Clonmel and Down Royal; has to be high on the shortlist.

9/2

3rd

3

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 50y

17:07 Down Royal

12st 0lb

J: Philip Byrnes

Point-to-point winner is 0-15 under rules', but he has been running well in defeat recently; beaten just a nose at Limerick last month (2m7f, heavy); followed that with a runner-up finish at Clonmel last time (2m7f, soft); cheekpieces are added to the tongue tie now, but better ground is a bit concerning.

4/1

2nd

4

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 55y

17:00 Clonmel

11st 1lb

J: Philip Byrnes

Point-to-point winner is 0-14 under rules but standout run on latest when beaten a nose at Limerick (2m7f, heavy), running on gamely to the line; 4lb higher now but every chance with a repeat.

4/1

3rd

5

Ishan

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

16/1

Place: £1.40

Form: /0608- C

Last run: 390 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict

Two of three hurdles win have been here (heavy); not too much to recommend last season and pulled up on last month's return from a year off in Tallow point-to-point; new headgear combination tried, others look more solid.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
8th 7	14th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 116y	18:50 Clonmel Ishan 11st 3lb J: Phillip Enright T: Leonard Paul Flynn	Three-time hurdles winner in 2023, showing a liking for a test of stamina in testing conditions; now 3kb below his last winning mark; Bbest run for Sam Curling last season was over fences; may find the ground too lively; first outing for this stable.	14/1
9th 10	14th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 7f 0y	17:42 Clonmel Ishan 11st 1lb J: Phillip Enright T: S Curling	Three-time hurdles winner in 2023; has slipped 2lb below last winning mark and shaping though his turn might be near on recent starts at Limerick and Cork; rain would enhance his chance (all wins on soft and heavy).	17/2

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8th

7

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

18:50 Clonmel

Ishan

11st 3lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Leonard Paul Flynn

Three-time hurdles winner in 2023, showing a liking for a test of stamina in testing conditions; now 3kb below his last winning mark; Bbest run for Sam Curling last season was over fences; may find the ground too lively; first outing for this stable.

14/1

9th

10

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 0y

11st 1lb

Three-time hurdles winner in 2023; has slipped 2lb below last winning mark and shaping though his turn might be near on recent starts at Limerick and Cork; rain would enhance his chance (all wins on soft and heavy).

17/2

4th

10

Another Ocana

J: Kevin A Murphy

T: L J Archdeacon

12/1

Place: £3.30

Form: -P6082 C

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict

On a long losing sequence but worth noting that his only two wins have been at this venue, notably a 2m2f handicap chase nearly two years ago (off 95); remote C&D second in handicap hurdle last month was a step in the right direction but more needed off 7lb higher chase mark.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
3rd 7	21st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 160y	19:18 Limerick Another Ocana 10st 12lb J: Luke Burke Ott T: L J Archdeacon	Both career wins at Limerick; went close here over hurdles in February; solid third of 12 in Tramore handicap chase last month (21.5f, good to yielding); in the hunt for the places back at his favourite venue.	13/2
3rd 15	20th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 160y	19:12 Tramore Another Ocana 10st 12lb J: Jack Kennedy T: L J Archdeacon	First reserve; best form at Limerick; needs to step up on recent form at that venue.
5th 11	31st Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 128y	18:12 Limerick Another Ocana 10st 4lb J: John Shinnick T: L J Archdeacon	Has a win apiece over hurdles and fences at this track; has been soundly beaten in both codes back here the last twice but can do better.	11/1

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3rd

7

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

10st 12lb

Both career wins at Limerick; went close here over hurdles in February; solid third of 12 in Tramore handicap chase last month (21.5f, good to yielding); in the hunt for the places back at his favourite venue.

13/2

3rd

15

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 160y

10st 12lb

First reserve; best form at Limerick; needs to step up on recent form at that venue.

5th

11

31st Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 128y

10st 4lb

Has a win apiece over hurdles and fences at this track; has been soundly beaten in both codes back here the last twice but can do better.

11/1

5th

13

Zolpharine

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

14/1

Form: P0UP87

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict

Hasn't added to Kilbeggan maiden hurdle win of 2023 albeit has gone close on a few occasions chasing; heavy ground of late not ideal and probably best waited for when ground improves; tongue-tie now tried and runs off correct (reduced mark).

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
1st 15	29th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 145y	19:00 Tramore Zolpharine 10st 3lb J: Daniel King T: John Patrick Ryan	Impressive handicap chase win at Limerick on latest (22.5f, good); now looks to exploit 12lb lower hurdles mark but hasn't won in this sphere since September 2023; in form, though, and can't discount.	3/1

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1st

15

29th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 145y

10st 3lb

Impressive handicap chase win at Limerick on latest (22.5f, good); now looks to exploit 12lb lower hurdles mark but hasn't won in this sphere since September 2023; in form, though, and can't discount.

3/1

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6th

1

Difficult Decision

J: James Duggan

T: Oliver McKiernan

12/1

Form: P/4674 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 12st 0lb

13 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict

Veteran's two of four wins have come here, most recently C&D novice handicap chase in December 2022 (heavy); light campaign since, well held over C&D at Christmas (well-backed) and again twice since over hurdles; blinkers replace usual cheekpieces and opposable despite career-low chase mark and yard's recent return to form.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
4th 3	8th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 7f 150y	19:35 Downpatrick Difficult Decision 11st 10lb J: James Duggan T: Oliver McKiernan	Dual hurdle and chase winner has regressed after a decent comeback run in December from a long absence, so questions remain.	22/1
6th 1	12th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 6f 170y	16:14 Limerick Difficult Decision 12st 0lb J: James Duggan T: Oliver McKiernan	Veteran's two of four wins have come here, most recently C&D novice handicap chase in December 2022 (heavy); light campaign since, well held over C&D at Christmas (well-backed) and again twice since over hurdles; blinkers replace usual cheekpieces and opposable despite career-low chase mark and yard's recent return to form.	12/1
4th 5	4th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 6f 20y	15:52 Naas Difficult Decision 10st 8lb J: Phillip Enright T: Oliver McKiernan	Veteran has not done a great deal of racing; good effort when fourth at Punchestown (3m, heavy); out of money over fences at Limerick (2m7f, soft to heavy) and beaten 22l back at Punchestown last time (2m6f, soft to heavy); a fair bit to do at these weights.	20/1

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4th

3

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 150y

11st 10lb

Dual hurdle and chase winner has regressed after a decent comeback run in December from a long absence, so questions remain.

22/1

6th

1

12th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 170y

12st 0lb

Veteran's two of four wins have come here, most recently C&D novice handicap chase in December 2022 (heavy); light campaign since, well held over C&D at Christmas (well-backed) and again twice since over hurdles; blinkers replace usual cheekpieces and opposable despite career-low chase mark and yard's recent return to form.

12/1

4th

5

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 6f 20y

10st 8lb

Veteran has not done a great deal of racing; good effort when fourth at Punchestown (3m, heavy); out of money over fences at Limerick (2m7f, soft to heavy) and beaten 22l back at Punchestown last time (2m6f, soft to heavy); a fair bit to do at these weights.

20/1

7th

17

Form: 969420

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict

Reserve; has shown some ability in handicap hurdles; early switch to fences here in handicap company.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
6th 15	24th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 50y	17:23 Kilbeggan Ahellofaman 10st 7lb J: G B Noonan T: John Joseph Hanlon	Tailed off in last three starts; still early days but hard to fancy on evidence so far.	14/1
5th 5	5th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 116y Class 5	17:10 Plumpton Ahellofaman 10st 12lb J: Paddy Hanlon T: John Joseph Hanlon	Tailed off on chase debut last time; hasn't had much racing and he was second in a Fairyhouse handicap hurdle in February (2m, heavy), albeit some 12l off the winner; all his form is in the mud, except when well beaten in a good-ground bumper.	9/1
7th 17	12th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 6f 170y	16:14 Limerick Ahellofaman 10st 2lb T: John Joseph Hanlon	Reserve; has shown some ability in handicap hurdles; early switch to fences here in handicap company.

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6th

15

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 50y

17:23 Kilbeggan

10st 7lb

J: G B Noonan

Tailed off in last three starts; still early days but hard to fancy on evidence so far.

14/1

5th

5

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

Class 5

17:10 Plumpton

10st 12lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

Tailed off on chase debut last time; hasn't had much racing and he was second in a Fairyhouse handicap hurdle in February (2m, heavy), albeit some 12l off the winner; all his form is in the mud, except when well beaten in a good-ground bumper.

9/1

7th

17

12th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 170y

16:14 Limerick

10st 2lb