April 12 / 15.05 Down Royal

15.05

Good

Fast As Fibrus Broadband Novice Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6146.09
  • 2m 6f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Fast As Fibrus Broadband Novice Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 25002

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Point winner was second in a bumper last year; best effort over hurdles came when second in a 2m3f Naas handicap last time; handles good ground and looks a major player if staying this trip.
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3rd

6

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:45 Killarney

Only For Our Man

11st 4lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Paul Nolan

Has been in fine form since the spring, winning a 2m6f Down Royal novice handicap before runner-up in Cork and Listowel handicaps over 3m; should be fine dropped in trip and blinkers replace cheekpieces; up 2lb; player.

4/1

2nd

5

30th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 100y

17:00 Listowel

Only For Our Man

11st 8lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Paul Nolan

Point-to-point winner got off the mark in a 2m6f novice handicap (good) at Down Royal last month with an easy 7l victory; good run off 7lb higher under today's rider when beaten a head at Cork (3m1f, good); up another 4lb and enters higher grade, but big player with cheekpieces added.

100/30

2nd

1

10th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 80y

17:00 Cork

Only For Our Man

12st 0lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Paul Nolan

Point winner off the mark in a 2m6f novice handicap (good) at Down Royal last month; 7lb rise for that 7l win looks fair and it is partly negated by rider's 7lb claim; should go well again.

2/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 411P53 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner won consecutive handicap chases over the winter at Fairyhouse and Haydock; not as good in two hurdle runs since and has to return to best.
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7

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

19:18 Bellewstown

Hitthehayson

11st 7lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Winner of handicap hurdles last term at Roscommon and Downpatrick before recording wins over fences at Fairyhouse and Haydock; hit-or-miss of late but runner-up of 14 over hurdles at Downpatrick (2m6f, good) three weeks ago; can go well.

10/1

2nd

6

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

14:35 Downpatrick

Hitthehayson

11st 12lb

J: Mr J Dunne

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Winner of handicap hurdles last term at Roscommon and over C&D before recording wins over fences at Fairyhouse and Haydock; pulled up over fences at Kilbeggan and tailed off over hurdles at Wexford in most recent starts, however, runner-up finish at Down Royal over this trip in April gives him claims.

14/1

10th

2

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

19:49 Wexford

Hitthehayson

11st 5lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Winner of handicap hurdles last term at Roscommon and Downpatrick before recording wins over fences at Fairyhouse and Haydock; pulled up over fences on latest but previous Down Royal hurdle second gives him claims; tongue-tie added to usual cheekpieces.

11/2

25/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 000909

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Maiden hasn't shown any progress since switched to handicaps and has to find improvement from somewhere.
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3rd

5

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

15:05 Down Royal

Danny The Champ

10st 12lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Maiden hasn't shown any progress since switched to handicaps and has to find improvement from somewhere.

25/1

9th

11

2nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 72y

15:55 Leopardstown

Danny The Champ

11st 1lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: John C McConnell

Long odds and soundly beaten in two bumpers and a trio of maiden hurdles; 40-1 and beat just one rival for his handicap debut at Punchestown (2m4f, soft to heavy); hard to make a case for.

30/1

3

25th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:45 Listowel

Danny The Champ

11st 10lb

J: Mr Finn Buckley

T: John C McConnell

40-1 when finishing midfield in a 24-runner bumper at Punchestown in April; showed something that day and entitled to step up here.

25/1

Form: P-P6P1

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Dual chase winner in UK for Ben Pauling but lost his form after; bounced back on first start for this yard when scoring over hurdles at Cork (3m); raised 4lb but the hood worn then is retained; respected
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4th

11

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

15:05 Down Royal

Stardhem

10st 3lb

J: Josh Younge

T: Edward F Power

Dual chase winner in UK for Ben Pauling but lost his form after; bounced back on first start for this yard when scoring over hurdles at Cork (3m); raised 4lb but the hood worn then is retained; respected

5/1

1st

10

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 45y

17:00 Cork

Stardhem

10st 10lb

J: Mr L P Barnett

T: Edward F Power

Lost form for Ben Pauling after two Huntingdon chase wins; hood goes on for stable debut; best watched for now.

14/1

Form: 8-5911

Last run: 123 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Improved form since switched to this yard, winning handicaps at Ayr and Hexham over approx 2m4f in testing ground; this is more competitive and on different ground but has to be respected.
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7th

7

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:00 Downpatrick

King Gris

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Improved form after being switched to this yard, winning handicaps last December at Ayr and Hexham at around 2m4f on heavy; two moderate runs since including a fifth here; rated 92 over timber so has a bit to find on chase debut but hails from top yard.

12/1

5th

4

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

17:35 Downpatrick

King Gris

11st 7lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Improved form after being switched to this yard, winning handicaps last December at Ayr and Hexham at around 2m4f on heavy ground; could manage only fifth on good ground at Down Royal last time; may have needed the run.

5/1

Form: 6U1155 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won consecutive handicap chases at Clonmel in October; was badly hampered when beaten 14l over hurdles at the same track on recent return; can do better now so one to consider.
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7th

15

9th Jun 2026

Good

3m 1f 170y

19:30 Sligo

Spellacys Cross

10st 9lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: James M Barcoe

Dual chase winner is 0-17 over hurdles but has posted some solid runs lately at Punchestown and Limerick; should be involved again.

8/1

4th

9

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Spellacys Cross

10st 10lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: James M Barcoe

Back-to-back handicap chase winner at Clonmel in October; unable to take advantage of lower hurdles mark in four recent runs but fair third of 18 at Punchestown (3m, good) on latest; big player again despite inability to win over timber to date a concern.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: -0945P

Last run: 80 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Best run when a 10l fourth in a Cork handicap over 2m4f in testing ground in December; below that level next time and pulled-up in cheekpieces since; questions now.
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2nd

1

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

19:18 Limerick

Jukebox Johnny

12st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Best run over hurdles when 10l fourth in Cork handicap (2m4f, soft to heavy) in December; disappointing effort at Down Royal last month; runner-up on sole point outing so could improve on his chase bow; new headgear; stable in form.

7/1

7th

3

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

15:05 Down Royal

Jukebox Johnny

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Best run when a 10l fourth in a Cork handicap over 2m4f in testing ground in December; below that level next time and pulled-up in cheekpieces since; questions now.

20/1

13

22nd Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 110y

13:10 Gowran Park

Jukebox Johnny

10st 12lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Henry De Bromhead

Well held in maidens but showed promise on handicap debut last month over 2m4f at Cork (soft to heavy); weakening fifth upped to 3m2f at Fairyhouse on New Year's Day; needs more; cheekpieces.

25/1

Form: 884

Last run: 87 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
The best of three maiden hurdle runs came at Fairyhouse last time over 2m4f; up in trip on handicap debut and can run well with more likely to come.
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8th

2

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

15:05 Down Royal

Rough N Smooth

11st 5lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

The best of three maiden hurdle runs came at Fairyhouse last time over 2m4f; up in trip on handicap debut and can run well with more likely to come.

14/1

4th

5

15th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:43 Fairyhouse

Rough N Smooth

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

Not a bad effort at 100-1 in midfield over C&D two weeks ago; possibly worth a look with handicaps in mind.

12/1

Form: 4327

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

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Form: U34930

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Maiden was only beaten 4l in third in a 2m Punchestown handicap in January; stumbled halfway when was poor at Newbury since; is a player if bouncing back.
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7th

9

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

15:50 Bellewstown

Couldntmakeitup

10st 10lb

J: Daniel King

T: J A Nash

Maiden has been placed a few times but has to bounce back from two poor runs; the new cheekpieces need to work.

25/1

4

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

15:05 Down Royal

Couldntmakeitup

10st 12lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: J A Nash

Maiden was only beaten 4l in third in a 2m Punchestown handicap in January; stumbled halfway when was poor at Newbury since; is a player if bouncing back.

14/1

Form: 956008

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Some promise in bumpers; was badly hampered when well beaten on handicap hurdle debut last time at Clonmel; can do better and sounder surface can help.
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9

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

15:05 Down Royal

Dark Lieutenant

10st 4lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: P A Fahy

Some promise in bumpers; was badly hampered when well beaten on handicap hurdle debut last time at Clonmel; can do better and sounder surface can help.

14/1

8th

7

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 2f 188y

17:42 Clonmel

Dark Lieutenant

11st 3lb

J: Richard Condon

T: P A Fahy

Two respectable bumper runs; two most recent of four hurdle outings offer no encouragement.

16/1

11th

4

7th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 50y

13:58 Gowran Park

Dark Lieutenant

11st 12lb

J: Richard Condon

T: P A Fahy

Posted a couple of okay efforts in bumpers but no sign of ability in two hurdle outings to date; Danny Mullins, who was aboard last time, is now on Lanzhou.

100/1

Non-runners

Irish Champ, Mistyburn

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €22.70
Straight Forecast €19.71
Tricast €206.73
Trifecta €421.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Only For Our Man

RP RATINGS (IRE):

King Gris

TOPSPEED:

Jukebox Johnny

POSTDATA:

Only For Our Man

The Irish Sun:

King Gris