May 01 / 19.10 Punchestown

19.10

Yielding

FRS Fencing Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £10243.48
  • 2m 0f 45y
  • 24 runners
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FRS Fencing Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 24 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £20.10
  • Place: £4.10

Form: 233220

Last run: 168 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Placed five times in a row last summer/autumn on goodish ground up to 2m4f, including in big fields; sequence ended when tailed off at Cheltenham in November (2m5f, soft); place chance if her consistent form returns.
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5th

4

14th Oct 2026

Good

2m 4f 45y

15:20 Punchestown

Avalo

11st 3lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Consistent in defeat in handicaps last year, including a festival win here over 2m on first run of the year; good second to Elusive Ogie over this trip at Bellewstown; plugged on to take fifth of 14 at Listowel; player in first-time cheekpieces.

12/1

5th

9

26th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Listowel

Avalo

10st 7lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Consistent in defeat in handicaps last year, including when second to a talented sort over this trip here at the festival; Punchestown festival winner over 2m on first run of the year; mistake two out stopped him at Galway; good second to Elusive Ogie over this trip at Bellewstown

17/2

2nd

6

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:35 Bellewstown

Avalo

11st 5lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Peter Fahey

Won off 7lb lower at Punchestown in May (2m, yielding); came up short off revised mark in the Tribes at Galway (2m1f, gd-yld); won his maiden over this trip so no stamina concerns but needs more off this mark.

12/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: -22431 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Authoritative Wetherby maiden winner (2m, good) last month on his fifth start over hurdles; needs to back it up now entering handicap company; one for the shortlist.
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1st

3

5th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

16:40 Stratford

Pioneer Pete

11st 12lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Two odds-on wins on either side of finishing second in a 2m handicap at Punchestown in May; won last time in spite of mistakes and he sets the standard.

7/4

1st

1

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Worcester

Pioneer Pete

11st 9lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Got off the mark over hurdles at the fifth attempt in a Wetherby maiden (2m, good) in March; surpassed that with a cracking second in a big-field handicap at Punchestown (2m, yielding) in May and should be up to defying a 7lb penalty in this company.

Evs

2nd

10

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Pioneer Pete

11st 9lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Authoritative Wetherby maiden winner (2m, good) last month on his fifth start over hurdles; needs to back it up now entering handicap company; one for the shortlist.

7/1

15/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 025553

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Added a second hurdling win at Downpatrick last June off 2lb lower (2m3f, yielding to soft), but recent runs had gotten progressively worse until return to form of sorts at Bellewstown last month when an 8.5l third (2m1f, yielding).
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6th

2

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 208y

17:09 Ballinrobe

Theflyingbee

11st 10lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: F G Hand

Dual hurdles winner, the second at Downpatrick (2m3f, yielding to soft) off 2lb lower last summer; just in front of Cobra Queen when second at that venue on penultimate but 6lb worse off with that rival here factoring in riders' claims; respectable fifth at Bellewstown 16 days ago.

9/1

5th

7

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:35 Bellewstown

Theflyingbee

11st 3lb

J: Mr J R Martin

T: F G Hand

C&D maiden hurdle winner; gained second career win at Downpatrick off 3lb lower last summer; 8l behind Avalo at Punchestown in May (2m, yielding); close second to Chanceawetmorning at Clonmel later that month; 2m6f too far but still ran well latest; chance back in trip.

5/1

2nd

4

9th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:43 Downpatrick

Theflyingbee

11st 11lb

J: Mr J R Martin

T: F G Hand

Won over 2m3f here last year and consistent efforts over 2m in the spring; back from a break and steps back up in trip; stays 2m4f well.

8/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: -32217 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Placed form in maiden hurdles before winning a weak Thurles contest in March (2m1f, soft to heavy) under positive tactics; in contrast to his win, was ridden cold for Fairyhouse handicap debut (2m, yielding) but never near to challenge despite keeping on well for seventh; worth another chance off the same mark.
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4th

4

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Arslan

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Placed form in maiden hurdles before winning a weak Thurles contest in March (2m1f, soft to heavy) under positive tactics; in contrast to his win, was ridden cold for Fairyhouse handicap debut (2m, yielding) but never near to challenge despite keeping on well for seventh; worth another chance off the same mark.

10/1

7th

2

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Arslan

11st 12lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: W P Mullins

It wasn't a strong maiden he won at Thurles (soft/heavy; beat two outsiders) but he did that very easily under positive tactics and he's clearly unexposed ahead of this first handicap; his yard has won the last two renewals.

11/2

1st

1

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 140y

15:30 Thurles

Arslan

11st 12lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: W P Mullins

Placed in a point-to-point and in all four starts on the track; turned over at short odds in a Tramore maiden hurdle (2m1f, soft) on New Year's Day, and even shorter when trounced by the front-running Tip Of The Wings at Limerick; jumping was sloppy then; some reservations but holds obvious chance.

11/8

Form: 341538 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Winner of an ordinary Thurles maiden hurdle in December (2m, yielding); outpaced on handicap debut at same venue before satisfactory third in a Leopardstown novice hurdle next time (2m, soft to heavy); didn't improve for step up in trip in Down Royal handicap last time (2m5f, yielding); point-to-point win came on good ground.
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6th

2

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

17:20 Wexford

Chichester Park

11st 5lb

J: J J Slevin

T: A J Martin

Won on fifth start in points and decent hurdler ran well in Punchestown festival handicap; little wrong with his chase debut second at Kilbeggan, where he was fairly nimble when in close to his fences.

11/4

2nd

3

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

16:30 Kilbeggan

Chichester Park

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

Point winner is 1-6 over hurdles and rated 115; not a bad effort over 2m in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown latest and shaped like further would suit; dam related to a couple of useful chasers and yard coming into form; could go well.

8/1

6th

12

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Chichester Park

11st 8lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

Winner of an ordinary Thurles maiden hurdle in December (2m, yielding); outpaced on handicap debut at same venue before satisfactory third in a Leopardstown novice hurdle next time (2m, soft to heavy); didn't improve for step up in trip in Down Royal handicap last time (2m5f, yielding); point-to-point win came on good ground.

12/1

Form: 070-21

Last run: 224 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Point and bumper winner has been absent since winning a Downpatrick maiden hurdle in September (2m2f, yielding); took second off a 15lb lower mark in a big-field Galway handicap in July prior to his win (2m6f, good); player if ready to rock.
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11th

3

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 60y

14:20 Galway

High Court Cave

11st 9lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Runner-up in 2m6f handicap at last year's festival before winning 2m2f maiden at Downpatrick (yielding); has struggled a bit since in handicaps and others look better handicapped right now.

16/1

5th

3

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 2

15:37 Cartmel

High Court Cave

11st 4lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Won maiden hurdle at Downpatrick in September (2m2f, yielding); fair form in two handicaps since; interesting with cheekpieces now tried.

10/1

6th

3

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

16:26 Listowel

High Court Cave

11st 12lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Point and bumper winner added a hurdles win at Downpatrick in September (2m2f, yielding); creditable return to action at Punchestown earlier this month when seventh of 24 (2m, yielding), shaping as though he would improve; not ruled out.

12/1

Form: 23463F D

Last run: 59 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-19 over timber; three-time winner on the Flat has placed in two starts in that sphere since falling over hurdles at Leopardstown in March; recent form suggests she's fit and healthy but poor strike rate over hurdles is off-putting.
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1st

5

(7)

4th Oct 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Whimsy

11st 2lb

J: Ms A M Connolly

T: Anthony McCann

Three-time Flat winner in Britain (including on soft) and also winning hurdler; never sighted on recent comeback run, but more expected of here.

9/1

14th

3

(17)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:08 Navan

Whimsy

11st 13lb

J: Miss A B O’Connor

T: Anthony McCann

Useful Flat performer, winning three times and placing on a further nine occasions from 17 turf starts; took third at Gowran in April (1m4f, soft) and went one place better when beaten a neck at Musselburgh next time (2m, good); has often been frustrating, as shown by hurdles record 1-20; second eight times.

12/1

Form: 312

Last run: 173 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Never outside top three in three starts over hurdles, including a Sligo maiden hurdle win (2m2f, good to yielding) in October; more needed now entering handicap company.
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1st

12

(14)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

20:20 Limerick

Our Lucky Lady

8st 12lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: P G Fahey

Winning hurdler returned to Flat recently to justify strong market support when hooded first-time in 2m Down Royal handicap under today's rider, beating Sunday's Navan winner Jurality with some authority; hit with 12lb rise but could well play a role.

5/1

1st

13

(8)

29th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:25 Down Royal

Our Lucky Lady

8st 12lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: P G Fahey

Better hurdler, winning Sligo maiden (2m2f, good to yielding) in October, just okay run in handicap at Punchestown festival on latest; precious little of note on the Flat last year, tried hooded now on return and may improve.

12/1

Form: 4U76

Last run: 107 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
98-rated good-ground Flat winner; unseated at the first in a Fairyhouse Grade 3 in November and tailed off in a Grade 2 contest at Leopardstown over Christmas (2m, yielding); didn't jump fluently when 16l behind the Mark Walsh-ridden Proactif at Fairyhouse in January; goes handicapping now but Walsh rides Saveforarainyday.
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8th

7

(2)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

15:15 Leopardstown

In My Teens

9st 6lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Maiden winner as a 3yo ended the Flat season with a rating of 95; didn't really take to hurdling over the winter but has improved back on the Flat this year, easily winning a Curragh premier handicap winner over this trip in June; however, wasn't as good at this level at Goodwood since.

16/1

6th

8

(5)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 218y

Class 1

14:25 Goodwood

In My Teens

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Gavin Cromwell

Didn't really take to hurdling but she relished the step up in trip in this code when easily winning a 13-runner handicap at the Curragh (1m4f, good) in June; she has to prove that brilliance was no one-off but it was certainly an impressive performance and she could have a part to play today.

6/1

1st

3

(12)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Curragh

In My Teens

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Down Royal maiden winner last June (10.5f, good); ran well in 1m2f handicap here last October and just 1lb higher here; shaped like coming back to form when keeping on from the back over 1m2f here latest; bred to stay this far; could go well.

12/1

12th
6
Spy

12/1

Form: -24143 D

Last run: 181 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Killarney handicap hurdle winner in August (2m1f, good) off 113; fairly consistent hurdles/Flat form afterwards and recorded a third Flat win at Dundalk when last seen in December; this ground suits.
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5th

2

(17)

4th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 194y

19:30 Down Royal

Spy

10st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: C Byrnes

Versatile sort won over hurdles at Listowel in June but has failed to fire in that sphere twice since; never sighted on recent Flat return at Roscommon, but notable jockey booking here so has to be worth a market check.

8/1

15th

13

(18)

18th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 48y

20:15 Roscommon

Spy

9st 5lb

J: Sean Davis

T: C Byrnes

Versatile sort won over hurdles at Listowel in June but has failed to fire in that sphere twice since; returns to the Flat in a first-time visor; others arrive in better form.

15/2

18th

9

1st Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 175y

14:37 Galway

Spy

11st 4lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: C Byrnes

Dual-purpose winner won a Listowel handicap hurdle in June but was beaten 13l by Putapoundinthejar at Bellewstown last time; has to rebound.

14/1

Form: 134343 D

Last run: 106 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
1-7 over hurdles after scoring at Kilbeggan in September (2m, good to yielding) and running some decent races in defeat subsequently, including when just 2l behind winner on handicap hurdle debut at Leopardstown (2m, yielding); yet to win from 10 Flat starts and his tailed-off finish at the Curragh last time doesn't enthuse.
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1st

8

2nd Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 40y

16:50 Gowran Park

Nelson Muntz

11st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: David Harry Kelly

Sole success achieved at odds-on in a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan last autumn; runner-up on the Flat at Tramore in July; subsequent hurdles run, only three days later, may have come too soon; engaged 1.49 Clonmel on Thursday.

20/1

4th

2

1st Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 166y

13:49 Clonmel

Nelson Muntz

12st 1lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

Sole success achieved at odds-on in a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan last autumn; runner-up on the Flat at Tramore in July; subsequent hurdles run, only three days later, may have come too soon.

7/1

6th

13

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:57 Kilbeggan

Nelson Muntz

10st 6lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: David Harry Kelly

Sole success achieved at odds-on in a maiden hurdle at this venue last autumn; placed twice from 11 starts on the Flat, the most recent when second over 2m at Tramore on Tuesday; trainer also runs Faceman.

12/1

50/1

Form: -48000 D

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Galway specialist, four of his five Flat wins and both hurdle wins came there; way below his best away from his beloved track and has been tailed off in his last two outings.
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10th

1

(7)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 174y

18:43 Clonmel

Teed Up

10st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Emmet Mullins

Was bidding for a fourth Galway festival win when third in a handicap hurdle at Ballybrit when last seen; was an excellent third in QR handicap there on the Monday, staying on well after not clear run; no trip concerns and will relish it if the rain comes.

15/2

3rd

4

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

Teed Up

11st 10lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Emmet Mullins

Won this 2022 & 2023 and bids for third win on the back of a fine third of 20 in Connacht Hotel QR Handicap here on Monday, staying on well after not clear run; below best on flat here on Friday, questionable whether he'll turn out for a third time this week.

6/1

5th

3

(5)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 6f 14y

20:40 Galway

Teed Up

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Emmet Mullins

Six-time course winner bounced back to form with an excellent effort in the QR handicap here on Monday, beaten just 1.25l off 88; this trip possibly on the sharp side but loves it here and not discounted for place purposes.

9/2

Form: 5F0-9P CD

Last run: 106 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
C&D win in November 2024 (soft) was a second hurdling success; didn't set the world alight in subsequent runs including when well beaten at the festival here last season; reverts to hurdles after two poor chase runs this term; needs to bounce back to form.
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5th

1

13th Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 46y

14:10 Punchestown

Sonny May

11st 12lb

J: Mr J J Berry

T: Denis Hickey

Career highlights when winning back-to-back handicap hurdles at Gowran and this venue in November 2024; a long way below his best in a light 2025 campaign; no encouragement from two handicap runs in May.

20/1

9th

5

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 159y

19:50 Clonmel

Sonny May

11st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Denis Hickey

Career highlights when winning back-to-back handicap hurdles at Gowran and Punchestown in November 2024; a long way below his best in a light 2025 campaign that included two poor runs over fences; well held by Theflyingbee on Punchestown running.

25/1

Form: 20100 D

Last run: 126 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Dual French Flat winner was successful over timber in a Listowel maiden hurdle in June (2m, good); fairly moderate Flat/hurdles form since and was 11th of 12 at Leopardstown last time; others preferred.
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14th

12

(5)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:05 Listowel

Day Trader

8st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: A J Martin

Won twice in France and added a maiden hurdle here in June 2025; lost his form afterwards but firmly back on track with close seconds at Galway (1m4f, yielding to soft) and Navan (2m, good); respected despite a collective 9lb rise.

8/1

2nd

10

(15)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:08 Navan

Day Trader

11st 7lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: A J Martin

Two wins on the Flat in France in 2024; lost form last year after a maiden hurdle success; came back to life at the Galway festival when staying on well for second in a 17-runner handciap over 1m4f; good chance for a powerful trainer/rider partnership.

4/1

Form: -711P3 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Adoption of front-running tactics had transformative effect when seeing him score back-to-back wide-margin wins at Clonmel and Fairyhouse on heavy ground at start of the year; pulled up at Clonmel in February but bounced back when third at Clonmel last month (2m, soft); better ground is a concern.
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17th

15

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Our Uncle Jack

11st 8lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Martin Paul Fitzgerald

Adoption of front-running tactics had transformative effect when seeing him score back-to-back wide-margin wins at Clonmel and Fairyhouse on heavy ground at start of the year; pulled up at Clonmel in February but bounced back when third at Clonmel last month (2m, soft); better ground is a concern.

20/1

3rd

1

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 200y

19:00 Clonmel

Our Uncle Jack

12st 3lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Martin Paul Fitzgerald

Adoption of front-running tactics have had a transformative effect; 23l all the way win off 91 here (2m1f, heavy) followed by another dominant win at Fairyhouse (2m, heavy) off 12lb higher; handicapper possibly caught up when pulled up at Fairyhouse (2m4f) but drop in trip should help.

12/1

6

21st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 50y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Our Uncle Jack

10st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Martin Paul Fitzgerald

Adoption of front-running tactics have had a transformative effect; 23l all the way win off 91 at Clonmel (2m1f, heavy) followed by another dominant win here over 2m (heavy) off 12lb higher; raised another 13lb and steps up in trip and grade; clearly in fine fettle but may not get an easy lead here.

15/8

15/1

Form: 23/41- D

Last run: 664 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Bellewstown maiden hurdle winner in 2024 (2m1f, good) and returned from a 632-day absence when seventh on the Flat back at that venue last month; that is something to build on.
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4th

4

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 90y

14:50 Sligo

Bridgehead

11st 5lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Noel Meade

Maiden hurdle winner in July 2024; best effort after return from an absence was last time at Downpatrick; can be involved with a repeat raised 1lb.

5/1

2nd

8

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:20 Downpatrick

Bridgehead

10st 12lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Noel Meade

Maiden hurdle winner in July 2024; very modest efforts on Flat and back over hurdles on latest after long layoff; a bit to prove for now.

20/1

18th

20

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Bridgehead

11st 6lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Bellewstown maiden hurdle winner in 2024 (2m1f, good) and returned from a 632-day absence when seventh on the Flat back at that venue last month; that is something to build on.

15/1

Form: 16-4 D BF

Last run: 173 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Flat winner got off the mark immediately over hurdles when winning a Navan maiden hurdle last year (2m, heavy); well beaten in a Naas novice contest next time before some consistent Flat efforts; unseen since tailed off at Naas back over hurdles on final start for Michael O'Callaghan in November; needs to bring his best.
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11th

10

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:40 Kilbeggan

Positive Energy

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Brian Francis Cawley

Maiden hurdle winner at Naas last year (2m, heavy); held form on the Flat during the summer but has been below form in last four outings over hurdles and fences; others preferred.

33/1

5th

4

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 100y

18:18 Roscommon

Positive Energy

11st 2lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Brian Francis Cawley

Flat and maiden hurdle winner for Michael O'Callaghan; hard to fancy on the back of two runs for this stable; beaten 56l when 150-1 in Ballinrobe beginners' chase latest.

66/1

9th

8

25th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 54y

18:05 Ballinrobe

Positive Energy

11st 12lb

J: Mr P J Cawley

T: Brian Francis Cawley

Dual-purpose; 1-17 over hurdles and rated 117; heavy defeat on debut for this yard in Punchestown handicap hurdle 24 days ago; unproven at this trip; best watched in first chase.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 21/1 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 122

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Form: 6410 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 121

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Form: 024910 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Well held in handicap hurdle outings; added a second win over timber in January when landing a Cork rated novice hurdle (2m1f, yielding to soft); followed up on AW to notch a second Flat win; cheekpieces go back on after he was tailed off in a Fairyhouse novice handicap hurdle last month (2m, yielding to soft).
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8th

8

(9)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 174y

18:43 Clonmel

Tatateo

9st 8lb

J: Jared Huggan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Added a second win over timber at Cork in January and followed up on AW (2m) to notch second Flat win; well held in last two starts over hurdles; returns from a break; hard to fancy unless market speaks in his favour.

25/1

8

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Tatateo

11st 11lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Well held in handicap hurdle outings; added a second win over timber in January when landing a Cork rated novice hurdle (2m1f, yielding to soft); followed up on AW to notch a second Flat win; cheekpieces go back on after he was tailed off in a Fairyhouse novice handicap hurdle last month (2m, yielding to soft).

25/1

16th

3

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Tatateo

11st 12lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Well held in his two previous handicaps as a jumper but has since won a Cork novice and a staying handicap on the AW; others are a bit more intriguing, however; cheekpieces removed.

20/1

Form: 2-9812 BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Some placed form in maiden hurdles on heavy ground before making immediate impact on handicap debut at Leopardstown (2m3f, soft to heavy) off 108; creditable second on chasing debut at Downpatrick last time (2m4f, yielding to soft); new headgear goes on and she's a player, although has never encountered this better ground.
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13

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Dees Lady

11st 8lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

Some placed form in maiden hurdles on heavy ground before making immediate impact on handicap debut at Leopardstown (2m3f, soft to heavy) off 108; creditable second on chasing debut at Downpatrick last time (2m4f, yielding to soft); new headgear goes on and she's a player, although has never encountered this better ground.

10/1

2nd

10

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 100y

17:00 Downpatrick

Dees Lady

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

Runner-up in both maiden hurdles last season; looked in need of the run on return in decent company at Naas in December; bounced back from a poor Naas run when making a winning handicap debut at Leopardstown; has the scope to make a chaser; noteworthy she is seen straight over fences now after that success.

3/1

1st

2

2nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 72y

15:55 Leopardstown

Dees Lady

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

Runner-up in both maiden hurdles last season; looked in need of the run on return in decent company at Naas in December (2m, soft to heavy); poor effort at Fairyhouse last time when tailed off (2m4f, soft); in the mix on her best form for h'cap debut but needs to show it.

10/1

Form: /455-0 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Debut Bellewstown bumper winner in 2024 (2m1f, good to yielding); showed promise in a couple of maidens last season but returned from a 380-day absence for his first handicap at Fairyhouse (2m, yielding to soft) and was tailed off; may do better with that run under his belt; cheekpieces on.
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10

23rd Sep 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:40 Listowel

Withabitofluk

10st 6lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Has found his form following a long absence and gave it a good go from the front in a 3m maiden at Cork last time (good; in this new headgear combination); his previous no-shows in handicaps were at 2m; better expected this time.

7/1

2nd

7

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:25 Cork

Withabitofluk

11st 12lb

J: Dylan Whelan

T: Henry De Bromhead

Beat a useful type when winning a bumper and early hurdling efforts were promising; on third start after a year off, back to form when second (winner ran well off 115 since) over 2m4f at Listowel where he looked likely to drop away but plugged on; tongue-tie added.

4/1

2nd

8

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:16 Listowel

Withabitofluk

11st 12lb

J: Dylan Whelan

T: Henry De Bromhead

Bumper winner on good to yielding; 0-5 over hurdles and rated 113; leading claims on the form of his maiden hurdle runs at Naas and Navan last year but bitterly disappointing in both starts in handicaps in 2026; huge chance if he can rediscover best but comes with risks attached.

14/1

Form: 80133P D

Last run: 249 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Three hurdles wins, the latest at Downpatrick in July over 2m3f (good); pulled up after making mistakes over fences when last seen at Downpatrick in August; may need this first run back.
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1st

5

4th Oct 2026

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:30 Killarney

Woodstream Lad

11st 12lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: David O’Sullivan

Three-time winner over hurdles and has a bit of chasing experience, but rated 99 in this sphere and won't be good enough here.

25/1

6th

7

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 125y

14:15 Listowel

Woodstream Lad

11st 6lb

J: Alyse Clarke

T: David O’Sullivan

Last of three wins for Philip Rothwell came at Downpatrick last summer (2m3f); didn't land a blow but not entirely disgraced on yard debut in competitive handicap at Galway festival but good bit more likely required now.

14/1

12th

14

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 130y

17:40 Galway

Woodstream Lad

11st 7lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: David O’Sullivan

Last of three wins for Philip Rothwell came at Downpatrick last summer (2m3f); Clonmel claiming second in May his best recent run; debuts for new yard here.

33/1

Form: /6-030

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
French heavy-ground bumper winner; well beaten in three maiden hurdles and tailed off at Fairyhouse on handicap debut last time (2m, yielding to soft); an interesting jockey booking.
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22

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Lincoln Du Seuil

11st 5lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: W P Mullins

French heavy-ground bumper winner; well beaten in three maiden hurdles and tailed off at Fairyhouse on handicap debut last time (2m, yielding to soft); an interesting jockey booking.

18/1

17th

9

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Lincoln Du Seuil

11st 6lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

French bumper winner; beaten between 12l and 23l in his maiden hurdles; he's not obviously well in for this first handicap but it's early days and the potential is there to improve; tongue-tie added.

14/1

3rd

8

3rd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:50 Fairyhouse

Lincoln Du Seuil

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Heavy-ground 1m4f AQPS winner in 2024; ran only once as a juvenile hurdler, finishing sixth in an above-average maiden at Limerick, but faded tamely on returning from year's absence at Naas in December, having led to two out; entitled to come on for that.

9/4

Non-runners

Barrys Spirit, Half A Chance, Pauls Dream, Walhaan

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €161.70
Straight Forecast €91.27
Tricast €1635.09
Trifecta €1492.30

Selections

The Irish Sun:

In My Teens

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Chichester Park

SPOTLIGHT:

Spirou

POSTDATA:

Whimsy

TOPSPEED:

Teed Up