April 30 / 16.15 Punchestown

16.15

Yielding

Conway Piling Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £38413.04
  • 2m 7f 110y
  • 24 runners
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Conway Piling Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race)

Runners: 24 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 2-0042

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Won a bumper and Cork maiden hurdle in 2024 but no win since; however, she has run well in defeat several times up to 2m7f including at this track; up 2lb from last time and one to consider.
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1st

16

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Blue Mosque

10st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Won a bumper and Cork maiden hurdle in 2024 but no win since; however, she has run well in defeat several times up to 2m7f including at this track; up 2lb from last time and one to consider.

10/1

2nd

16

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 110y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Blue Mosque

10st 8lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Cork maiden hurdle winner in November 2024 (2m4f, good); struggled in first two runs this season at Leopardstown but signs of life when a 13l fourth at Naas (2m3f, sft-hvy) 29 days ago; the return to better ground here will suit and yard had a double at the Curragh on Good Friday; could go well.

16/1

4th

7

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 10y

15:30 Naas

Blue Mosque

11st 6lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Noel Meade

Bumper winner here and maiden hurdle winner at Cork in 2024 (2m4f, good); good effort when runner-up behind Kaid d'Authie at the Punchestown festival in a conditions hurdle (2m4f, yielding); needs to return to form following two poor runs this season, finished last of 18 at Leopardstown last time (2m2f, heavy).

14/1

10/1

  • Place: £5.00

Form: 1252

Last run: 62 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Won a 2m maiden hurdle on rules debut at Wexford last October; was second in a 2m4f Grade 3 at Navan next time but disappointed in a 2m7f Limerick Grade 2 after; runner-up in a Newbury novice last time; cheekpieces added; this trip is a query.
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2nd

5

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

The Big Clubman

10st 13lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Nolan

Won a 2m maiden hurdle on rules debut at Wexford last October; was second in a 2m4f Grade 3 at Navan next time but disappointed in a 2m7f Limerick Grade 2 after; runner-up in a Newbury novice last time; cheekpieces added; this trip is a query.

10/1

2nd

2

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 3

15:35 Newbury

The Big Clubman

11st 6lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Nolan

Irish challenger with an Albert Bartlett entry at Cheltenham; won maiden at Wexford on good ground and stayed on well from off pace to be second in a 2m4f Grade 3 at Navan (heavy); latest run in a Grade 2 wasn't so clever, but that was over 2m7f and it turned into a sprint finish; nice prospect.

5/6

10

26th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 145y

13:40 Wexford

The Big Clubman

11st 4lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Nolan

Faller on point-to-point debut before taking the runner-up spot next time; purchased for 75,000GBP and makes rules debut now after almost a year off; check the market.

8/1

14/1

  • Place: £5.40

Form: 101760 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Three hurdle wins and ran a solid race in the Pertemps Final at Cheltenham; however, was well below that level at Aintree since and has to bounce back.
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4

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

18:52 Wexford

Duke Silver

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Very useful staying hurdler, winning 2m4f handicap here and 3m contests at Listowel and Leopardstown last term; career-best when last seen finishing third of 24 in 3m Listed handicap at Punchestown festival in April; closely related to yard's good chaser San Salvador, so good chance he'll take to chasing; trip on the short side, but has won around here before so greatly respected.

5/2

3rd

7

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Duke Silver

10st 11lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Three hurdle wins and ran a solid race in the Pertemps Final at Cheltenham; however, was well below that level at Aintree since and has to bounce back.

14/1

12th

14

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

13:20 Aintree

Duke Silver

11st 0lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Winner of handicaps at around 3m at Listowel (yielding) in September and Leopardstown (18 runners; good to yielding) in December; bounced back from a lesser effort at the Dublin Racing Festival when sixth of 24 to Supremely West at Cheltenham (3m, good); same mark today.

14/1

28/1

  • Place: £7.40

Form: 410P35

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Is useful on his day as when beating some decent sorts in a Fairyhouse conditions hurdle in November; best run since when beaten 10l in a 2m5f Fairyhouse handicap last time; this trip is a query.
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4th

20

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Fad Eadrainn

10st 4lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Patrick T Foley

Is useful on his day as when beating some decent sorts in a Fairyhouse conditions hurdle in November; best run since when beaten 10l in a 2m5f Fairyhouse handicap last time; this trip is a query.

28/1

5th

13

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 110y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Fad Eadrainn

10st 9lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Patrick T Foley

Beat some useful sorts when scoring in a rated hurdle here in November (20.4f, sft-hvy) but struggled in handicaps on next two starts and his third here on latest in February was a remote one; just 1lb lower now; others have more pressing claims.

16/1

3rd

4

21st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 50y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Fad Eadrainn

11st 2lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Patrick T Foley

Took the scalps of Air Of Entitlement and Bacchanalian when scoring in a four-runner rated race over C&D (sft-hvy) in November; no show in handicaps twice since and failed to complete at Navan last time; eased 3lb and return to this track a plus but needs to rebound.

20/1

Form: -64646

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Has only one win over hurdles but ran a cracker to be fourth in this race last year off the same mark; ran over fences without winning first four runs this season but a fine effort when not the clearest of passages in the Martin Pipe last time; a player.
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6th

2

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Karl Des Tourelles

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Philip Fenton

Has only one win over hurdles but ran a cracker to be fourth in this race last year off the same mark; ran over fences without winning first four runs this season but a fine effort when not the clearest of passages in the Martin Pipe last time; a player.

8/1

6th

6

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Karl Des Tourelles

11st 9lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Philip Fenton

Has failed to match the pick of his hurdles form since switched to fences; last two attempts in this sphere resulted in creditable efforts in notable staying handicaps last spring, including in the Pertemps Final at this meeting; quite exposed, however, and is 0-13 since debut win.

20/1

4th

1

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 29y

15:55 Naas

Karl Des Tourelles

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Philip Fenton

1-9 over hurdles and rated 140 in that sphere; well beaten in three beginners chases this season behind some smart types and enters handicap ranks on 10lb lower mark than hurdles so has to be respected.

12/1

Form: 961P0P C

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Won a Fairyhouse handicap in November but was poor twice since over hurdles and once over fences; little appeal from 2lb out of the handicap; blinkers.
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3rd

2

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

17:48 Roscommon

Billy Lee Swagger

11st 11lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: P J Rothwell

Gained third win over timber when bolting up in 22.5f handicap at Ballinrobe (good) two weeks ago; rider's claim negates most of 9lb rise for that 8l win; ground versatile and should go well again.

11/4

1st

12

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 100y

17:35 Ballinrobe

Billy Lee Swagger

10st 13lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Two-time winner over hurdles; won easily off 9lb lower at Fairyhouse in November (20.5f, yld-sft); ran better than the bare result off this mark at Punchestown latest (raced wide); best form on soft, however, so could do with plenty of rain.

12/1

7th

24

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Billy Lee Swagger

10st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Won a Fairyhouse handicap in November but was poor twice since over hurdles and once over fences; little appeal from 2lb out of the handicap; blinkers.

50/1

Form: /0-51P

Last run: 198 days

W: 10st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Three-time Flat winner won his second hurdle race at Gowran over 2m4f last October but was pulled-up at this track next time; poor on the Flat latest; others make more appeal
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6th

5

(2)

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 185y

19:40 Killarney

Sign From Above

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Peter Fahey

Three wins on the Flat and two over hurdles for this versatile performer; most recently landing a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Gowran in October; ground versatile in the past although might just prefer it a bit softer these days.

5/1

7th

6

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 100y

17:35 Ballinrobe

Sign From Above

11st 3lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Dual-purpose; 2-14 over hurdles, the latest win coming off 5lb lower at Gowran (2m4f, soft) in October; not a bad run when fading in the closing stages at Punchestown latest (23.5f, yielding) after a break; sharper now, this shorter trip a plus and has run well here on the Flat; in the mix.

11/1

8th

22

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Sign From Above

10st 3lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Three-time Flat winner won his second hurdle race at Gowran over 2m4f last October but was pulled-up at this track next time; poor on the Flat latest; others make more appeal

33/1

Form: 71457P D

Last run: 19 days

W: 12st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 147

Form & Verdict
Has been a fantastic standard-bearer for his yard, winning 12 races between hurdles and fences including the King George in 2023; hasn't been at that level in the last year but ran respectably in the Stayers' Hurdle; has to bounce back from a poor Aintree run.
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3rd

2

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Cork

Hewick

11st 6lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Stable stalwart not getting any better at this stage, but solid hurdling form last two completions, when beaten 10l in the Stayers' at Cheltenham and a similar distance in 24-runner Punchestown festival handicap; won a pair of conditions hurdles at Thurles last year; best going this way around and genuine good ground would see him in with a big shout.

5/2

9th

1

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Hewick

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Has been a fantastic standard-bearer for his yard, winning 12 races between hurdles and fences including the King George in 2023; hasn't been at that level in the last year but ran respectably in the Stayers' Hurdle; has to bounce back from a poor Aintree run.

20/1

3

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

15:05 Aintree

Hewick

11st 10lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Career highlight when winning the King George over fences at Kempton in December 2023; won two conditions hurdles last year; gave it a very good go from the front when seventh in the Stayers' Hurdle at Cheltenham (3m, good) last month following wind surgery but this 11yo is probably vulnerable once more.

22/1

Form: 1-0126 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Three wins over hurdles up to 2m4f; decent Flat run in March but has to improve on his Fairyhouse hurdles run last time; cheekpieces added.
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9th

2

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 100y

17:35 Ballinrobe

Granns Boy

11st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: H Rogers

Dual-purpose; 3-11 over hurdles; solid Flat run at Navan (1m6f, heavy) after 156-day absence in March but has failed to fire in two handicap hurdles since; remains 9lb above last winning mark; may need respite from the handicapper.

14/1

10th

8

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Granns Boy

10st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: H Rogers

Three wins over hurdles up to 2m4f; decent Flat run in March but has to improve on his Fairyhouse hurdles run last time; cheekpieces added.

16/1

Form: -97620 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner was just denied in a Naas handicap two starts back; then ran a solid race in the Pertemps Final at Cheltenham; looks the yard's first-string but needs more.
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11th

4

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Minella Sixo

10st 13lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual hurdle winner was just denied in a Naas handicap two starts back; then ran a solid race in the Pertemps Final at Cheltenham; looks the yard's first-string but needs more.

22/1

11th

5

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Minella Sixo

10st 13lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Second here (on good) early as novice but tailed off in the Martin Pipe last March; better over this sort of trip and surged back to form when a close second to Melbourne Shamrock in the Naas qualifier (2m7f, heavy) 18 days ago in a second-time visor, staying on strongly from off pace; requires better to justify this British mark but needs a second look for trainer who's done well in this race.

25/1

2nd

3

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 20y

15:30 Naas

Minella Sixo

11st 11lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Two wins last term on good ground included 2m6f Thurles novice; never sighted on Fairyhouse comeback but did fare a bit better early this month at DRF on unsuitably heavy ground; ground concerns remain.

13/2

Form: 1-2460

Last run: 51 days

W: 10st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Posted two chase wins in UK in the last two years but hasn't been at his best on last three starts; all hurdle runs came in France, with two wins in 2020; others make more appeal.
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12th

17

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Margarets Legacy

10st 5lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Warren Greatrex

Posted two chase wins in UK in the last two years but hasn't been at his best on last three starts; all hurdle runs came in France, with two wins in 2020; others make more appeal.

40/1

12th

21

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

Margarets Legacy

10st 2lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Warren Greatrex

Won last winter on first two starts for yard (2m4f, good to soft/soft) and looked set for another progressive season when second at Bangor (2m4f, soft) on reappearance; however, two underwhelming runs have followed.

66/1

6th

4

16th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 6f 50y

Class 3

16:05 Windsor

Margarets Legacy

11st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Won two in a row last winter (2m4f, good to soft/soft) and reappeared with good second at Bangor (2m4f, soft) in November; underwhelming at Antree (2m4f, soft) since but he's better than that and it will be no surprise if he rediscovers his progressive ways this afternoon.

9/2

Form: 68120P C

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner up to 2m4f; hit and miss over fences during the winter (poor last twice) and has to return to best back over hurdles; 2lb out of the handicap
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1

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

17:00 Kilbeggan

Bridies Beau

11st 13lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual hurdle winner up to 2m4f; best chase form last winter was on heavy ground; best hurdles form also on soft/heavy; new headgear combination.

10/1

13th

25

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Bridies Beau

10st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual hurdle winner up to 2m4f; hit and miss over fences during the winter (poor last twice) and has to return to best back over hurdles; 2lb out of the handicap

40/1

Form: -31161 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 10st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Hit form since joining this yard, winning twice over fences including the Leinster National at Naas; also won over hurdles at Gowran; this ground is faster than ideal but his hurdles mark is appealing.
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14th

23

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

The Lovely Man

10st 3lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Hit form since joining this yard, winning twice over fences including the Leinster National at Naas; also won over hurdles at Gowran; this ground is faster than ideal but his hurdles mark is appealing.

8/1

1st

12

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 174y

16:02 Naas

The Lovely Man

10st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Built on stable debut second with an easy handicap chase win in December off 114 (3m, soft to heavy); backed that up with a handicap hurdle success at Gowran next time (3m, heavy); not seen to best effect in a slowly run race at Punchestown last time (3m4f, heavy); not discounted with a stronger pace to aim at; 2lb wrong.

6/1

6th

8

15th Feb 2026

3m 3f 60y

15:00 Punchestown

The Lovely Man

11st 3lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Some promise in beginners' chases last season for Colm Murphy; built on stable debut second with an easy win from stablemate Eves Vladimir in Navan handicap chase (3m, soft to heavy); backed that up with a handicap hurdle success at Gowran; strong stayer, progressive and suited by heavy ground

4/1

Form: 13513 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

3rd

9

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 7f 170y

16:25 Fairyhouse

Daydream Nation

11st 7lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: William Harvey

Point winner won a Gowran maiden hurdle last October and most recently relished step up in trip for handicap debut win over 3m at Leopardstown last month, coming off pace to assert from last (soft); progressive staying type but has 8lb rise to contend with.

12/1

1st

2

3rd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 0y

15:25 Leopardstown

Daydream Nation

11st 11lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: William Harvey

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.

10/1

Form: 143207

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Won three consecutive handicaps last summer up to 2m4f for Donncha Duggan; some fine runs in defeat after including since switched to this yard; has to prove he stays this trip.
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3rd

2

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 3

17:42 Uttoxeter

Ballykinlar

11st 4lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Won three times (2m2f, 2m4f) when trained in Ireland last summer; unplaced in three valuable handicap hurdles (2m4f-2m7f) for new trainer this spring; the drop back in trip for his chasing debut may not be in his favour.

9/2

16th

13

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Ballykinlar

10st 7lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Won three consecutive handicaps last summer up to 2m4f for Donncha Duggan; some fine runs in defeat after including since switched to this yard; has to prove he stays this trip.

28/1

7th

18

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Ballykinlar

11st 3lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Consistent results in Ireland this term featured three summer wins; not disgraced with midfield finish at the Cheltenham Festival (2m4f, soft) on debut for new stable but needs to improve on that bare form.

33/1

Form: 914004 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Reserve; won over hurdles at Ballinrobe last summer but was disappointing when last seen in this sphere at Cheltenham last autumn when wore a hood; however, has improved plenty over fences since and ran a cracker in an Aintree Grade 3 last time; 4lb out of the handicap but hurdles mark is 14lb lower than chase one; check the market if getting a run.
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17th

26

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Chance Another One

10st 0lb

T: Emmet Mullins

Reserve; won over hurdles at Ballinrobe last summer but was disappointing when last seen in this sphere at Cheltenham last autumn when wore a hood; however, has improved plenty over fences since and ran a cracker in an Aintree Grade 3 last time; 4lb out of the handicap but hurdles mark is 14lb lower than chase one; check the market if getting a run.

4th

18

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 210y

Class 1

14:30 Aintree

Chance Another One

10st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Emmet Mullins

Irish 7yo who was successful last August/November in first two chase attempts, including at Kempton (3m, good); something to prove in this scenario, having posted duck eggs in competitive handicaps on last two starts, but in excellent hands and may yet resume improvement; not written off.

16/1

11th

10

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Kempton

Chance Another One

10st 8lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Emmet Mullins

Better chaser than hurdler; this is a much deeper race than the one he won by more than 4l over C&D in November (good; effective on softer) but unwise to read too much into his subsequent defeats in Ireland that were at about 2m; a 7lb higher mark than for that last win could count, however.

9/1

Form: 084-41 D

Last run: 270 days

W: 10st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Won for the second time over hurdles when taking a 3m Galway handicap last August; however, is 8lb higher today in a stronger race and has to be at his best on return.
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18th

12

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Ballystone

10st 8lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Won for the second time over hurdles when taking a 3m Galway handicap last August; however, is 8lb higher today in a stronger race and has to be at his best on return.

28/1

6

3rd Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

14:20 Galway

Ballystone

11st 11lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Won a 2m maiden hurdle at Ballinrobe in 2023 for Tom Gibney; needs to improve on this year's handicap form and he is not certain to get this trip as effectively as some of these rivals.

20/1

Form: 855494 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Won a Grade 3 hurdle over this trip in 2025 but hasn't repeated that form since; some fair runs in defeat over fences this season but has to get back to his best returned to hurdles; yard second-string.
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19th

11

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Ballybow

10st 8lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Won a Grade 3 hurdle over this trip in 2025 but hasn't repeated that form since; some fair runs in defeat over fences this season but has to get back to his best returned to hurdles; yard second-string.

40/1

4th

2

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

16:07 Down Royal

Ballybow

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Useful 128-rated hurdler last season, including a Grade 3 win; well beaten over various trips in four beginners' chases this season, fourth behind King Alexander at Gowran was his best effort; tailed off in the Leinster National at Naas last time when 3m1f on soft to heavy may have been too far; 13lb to find on ratings with Sandor Clegane, but that rival is not the most solid.

2/1

Form: 695-03

Last run: 112 days

W: 10st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Won a bumper and maiden hurdle over 2m for Willie Mullins in an interrupted career; mixed form on the Flat and over hurdles for this yard; has to do much better raised markedly in trip.
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16th

1

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 12y

15:07 Punchestown

Icare Desbois

12st 0lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: David Harry Kelly

Formerly useful for Wille Mullins and ran okay in Flat maidens in the autumn, but his recent hurdles form has been poor and mark on the slide.

25/1

8th

6

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:00 Killarney

Icare Desbois

10st 9lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

Won a bumper and maiden hurdle over 2m for Willie Mullins in an interrupted career; form for current yard over hurdles and Flat suggests he needs to find a fair bit of improvement.

20/1

Form: -2231P CD BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Kilbeggan bumper winner a year ago got off the mark over hurdles when easily winning a 2m7f maiden here in February on heavy ground; ran too freely when pulled-up as favourite at Fairyhouse since; has a shout if settling better.
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4th

6

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

18:52 Wexford

Fillyoureye

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

123-rated hurdler whose best form is on softer ground; unseated on last month's chase debut at Punchestown when leading; can't be ruled out if putting in a clear round.

10/1

2

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 157y

14:25 Punchestown

Fillyoureye

11st 12lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: W P Mullins

Chase debutant; rated 123 over timber; won maiden hurdle here in February (2m7f, sft-hvy); poor efforts in handicap hurdles the last twice; related to useful chase winners and not discounted for top yard.

6/1

21th

14

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Fillyoureye

10st 6lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Kilbeggan bumper winner a year ago got off the mark over hurdles when easily winning a 2m7f maiden here in February on heavy ground; ran too freely when pulled-up as favourite at Fairyhouse since; has a shout if settling better.

15/2

Form: -62110 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
The last of his three wins in UK came in a Haydock Pertemps qualifier in February; ran respectably in the final of that series at Cheltenham but has to do more to score today.
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22th

6

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Champagne Chic

10st 11lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

The last of his three wins in UK came in a Haydock Pertemps qualifier in February; ran respectably in the final of that series at Cheltenham but has to do more to score today.

14/1

12th

18

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Champagne Chic

10st 7lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

Made debut in January last year and has won three of eight starts, including over about 3m at Wincanton (heavy) and Haydock (good to soft) on last two; 7lb rise since latest demands better still but he keeps finding for pressure and ended up just over 5l ahead last time, stretching on further from Minella Emperor on the run-in; better still could easily be on its way.

20/1

1st

11

14th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

15:50 Haydock

Champagne Chic

10st 12lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

Has improved for the step up to about 3m and cheekpieces this season, building on his Chepstow second when going one better at Wincanton (heavy) last month; pulled clear with a progressive sort and a 6lb rise may underestimate this low-mileage 6yo.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: /FP338 C

Last run: 48 days

W: 10st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Three hurdle wins including at this track and ran respectably in this race in 2024; mixing chasing with hurdles after returning from an absence this season; not a bad run in the Martin Pipe last time; needs a bit more.
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5th

6

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Cork

Da Capo Glory

11st 0lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Padraig Butler

Course winner has been a good flagbearer for yard; latest hurdling effort was creditable 8l eighth in Martin Pipe in March; fair runs in beginners' chases since, over 3m1f last time; bit to find but mightn't be far away.

10/1

2nd

1

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 157y

14:25 Punchestown

Da Capo Glory

11st 12lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Padraig Butler

Talented hurdler rated 132 in that sphere; placed in three of four starts over fences, including over C&D (yld-sft) in December when 16.5l third behind Argento Boy; another decent effort when a 9l second behind Butch Cassidy in a Killarney novice four weeks ago; has won here over timber; big chance.

100/30

2nd

5

9th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

15:35 Killarney

Da Capo Glory

11st 4lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Padraig Butler

Three hurdle wins and ran a fine race in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham, beaten only 8l; unluckily unseated at Punchestown last week; his best chase effort of three came at Gowran in February; gets weight from some of his rivals today and has a solid chance.

2/1

Form: -11F20

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Improved sort this season, winning handicaps at Warwick and Wetherby despite jumping to his right; wasn't at his best in the Pertemps Final at Cheltenham, but the return to a right-handed track should suit so considered.
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9

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Onewaywest

10st 10lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Improved sort this season, winning handicaps at Warwick and Wetherby despite jumping to his right; wasn't at his best in the Pertemps Final at Cheltenham, but the return to a right-handed track should suit so considered.

33/1

14th

22

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Onewaywest

10st 5lb

J: Elliott England

T: Ben Pauling

Won from the front in 2m3f/2m4f, soft-ground handicaps at Warwick and Wetherby despite jumping out to his right; in contention when falling next time and second to Ace Of Spades at Huntingdon (upped markedly to 3m1f, soft) was creditable, but he keeps going up the weights and this return to a left-handed track is a concern.

33/1

2nd

3

22nd Jan 2026

Soft

3m 1f 10y

Class 2

15:15 Huntingdon

Onewaywest

11st 6lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Ben Pauling

Won 2m3f handicaps at Warwick and Wetherby (both on soft) despite jumping out to his right and, although headed, was still in contention when crashing out at the final flight at Kempton on Boxing Day (2m5f, good); raised an annoying 3lb for that and has stamina to prove over this far, but he's a 7yo on the rise.

4/1

Form: 2125

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 124

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Non-runners

One Big Boum, Buachaillbocht

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Payout
Exacta €145.40
Straight Forecast €103.05
Tricast €1375.88
Trifecta €2471.00

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Seaniecon

The Irish Sun:

Fillyoureye

SPOTLIGHT:

Karl Des Tourelles

POSTDATA:

Ballykinlar

RP RATINGS (IRE):

One Big Boum