May 09 / 13.53 Killarney

13.53

Good

Mongey Communications Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6146.09
  • 2m 1f 0y
  • 17 runners
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Mongey Communications Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Three-time Flat winner for Marco Botti in Britain; purchased for 89,000gns in August; brings a Flat rating of 89 for his hurdling/stable debut; should be suited by this better ground and of obvious interest given trainer/rider combination.
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6th

2

21st Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

17:32 Kilbeggan

Magico

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: W P Mullins

Useful on the Flat in Britain, rated 89; made a winning start for this yard over hurdles at Killarney in May (2m1f, gd-yld); heavy defeat in a Punchestown novice too bad to be true; returned with a small graze on right-fore cannon bone, possibly picked up when blundering five out.

100/30

5th

1

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

13:15 Punchestown

Magico

11st 12lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: W P Mullins

Three-time Flat winner in Britain (1m-1m3f); made promising start to hurdling career on stable debut after 11 months off when landing 2m1f maiden at Killarney 27 days ago, beating Tyson Fury by 4l; jumping was very novicey and needs to improve; form of that race has a solid look to it and he's a leading contender; wouldn't want much rain based on Flat form.

15/8

7/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 402-

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Added fourth Flat win in a Dundalk claimer in March; creditable efforts in three starts over hurdles; distant runner-up at Tramore last time (2m, soft); not totally discounted.
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1st

7

(4)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Tyson Fury

9st 1lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

9yo is rated 85 and is the best treated at the weights here; okay efforts in maiden hurdles on last three starts and won a C&D claimer by 8l on his last visit to this venue in March; hard to beat if replicating that form.

5/2

4th

10

23rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:55 Listowel

Tyson Fury

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four-time Flat winner who has finished runner-up in four of his seven races over hurdles; missed out on a good opportunity last time (6-5f) and has classier opposition to deal with now.

11/2

8th

9

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Tyson Fury

12st 3lb

J: Tom Foley

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

In decent form over hurdles lately; poor last Flat start but is rated 86 in that sphere.

7/1

11/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: /2315/ BF

Last run: 1034 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner in June 2023 added a Galway Flat maiden later that summer; lightly raced since but ran well on AW when runner-up on penultimate start; disappointed as favourite in sole hurdling start in 2023.
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3rd

9

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:53 Killarney

Minella Mate

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: John J Nallen

Bumper winner in June 2023 added a Galway Flat maiden later that summer; lightly raced since but ran well on AW when runner-up on penultimate start; disappointed as favourite in sole hurdling start in 2023.

11/1

5th

1

(9)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Minella Mate

12st 0lb

J: Mr A T Feeney

T: John J Nallen

Bumper winner two years ago was a long-priced Galway maiden winner following that (1m4f); lightly raced since but much-improved effort last month when flying home to take second over C&D; player off same mark.

3/1

Form: 4/86F- D

Last run: 66 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Beaten five times in winners' bumpers since Ballinrobe success on good ground in 2024 for Emmet Mullins; tailed off at Thurles on hurdling bow and in midfield when a faller two out at Naas; makes stable debut now.
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1st

5

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 116y

16:17 Punchestown

Jerry From Kerry

11st 12lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Ballinrobe bumper winner for Emmet Mullins and top-rated of these; best of four hurdle runs came on penultimate at Killarney last month when an 11l fourth but didn't build on that back at scene of his win when making some jumping errors; can't be dismissed.

9/2

5th

2

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

18:30 Ballinrobe

Jerry From Kerry

11st 12lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Course bumper winner; rated 110 after three runs over hurdles, the best of which came on latest at Killarney when an 11l fourth; could go well.

10/1

4th

7

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:53 Killarney

Jerry From Kerry

11st 12lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Beaten five times in winners' bumpers since Ballinrobe success on good ground in 2024 for Emmet Mullins; tailed off at Thurles on hurdling bow and in midfield when a faller two out at Naas; makes stable debut now.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1/367- D

Last run: 109 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Form of his debut bumper win has worked out well but disappointing since; beaten favourite in a Cheltenham November bumper when third and weakened tamely at Leopardstown; hurdles didn't spark a return to form at Down Royal last time; big chance if back to form of bumper win, but that's a big if.
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3rd

2

23rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:55 Listowel

Bud Fox

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won a point and had good bumper form, winning at Punchestown and third in a Listed race at Cheltenham; yet to translate that form over hurdles, though was closer last time at Kilbeggan (2m; beaten 14l); the hood tried there is now removed.

13/2

4th

1

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:05 Kilbeggan

Bud Fox

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Point winner showed smart form in bumpers; sent off short enough odds for both maiden hurdles but beaten 44l at Down Royal (2m1f, yld-sft) and 21l when fifth of 15 at Killarney when last seen in May; new hood needs to eke out more.

11/2

5th

3

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:53 Killarney

Bud Fox

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Form of his debut bumper win has worked out well but disappointing since; beaten favourite in a Cheltenham November bumper when third and weakened tamely at Leopardstown; hurdles didn't spark a return to form at Down Royal last time; big chance if back to form of bumper win, but that's a big if.

15/2

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
One of three for trainer; won twice on the Flat for Charlie Johnston on good ground; rated 83 in that sphere; signed off British career with a tailed off finish at Hamilton in September; makes hurdling/stable debut now in a first-time tongue tie.
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9th

8

17th Oct 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 188y

15:30 Limerick

Individualism

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: E McNamara

Dual Flat winner in Britain but safely held in three maiden hurdles for this yard; potential improver entering handicaps although yard has a seemingly stronger contender here in Lenjoleur De Palma.

14/1

5th

4

23rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:55 Listowel

Individualism

11st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Dual Flat winner in Britain and useful in that scene; however, beaten 30l and 25l over hurdles and looks one for handicaps.

50/1

6th

2

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 100y

13:25 Killarney

Individualism

11st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Dual Flat winner in Britain (rated 80); fair enough effort on stable debut over C&D in May; last of seven on the Flat 39 days ago, however; up against it.

20/1

Form: 242/3-

Last run: 163 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Consistent placed form in bumpers, and took second on hurdling debut at Ballinrobe last year (2m1f, good); a bit below that when last seen at Taunton in November; should run her race but likely to find a few too good.
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6th

1

1st Oct 2026

Good

2m 3f 145y

16:09 Clonmel

Pure Logic

12st 0lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Won at Killarney (2m4f, good) in August, seemingly benefitting from a tongue-tie; second at Navan next time over 2m3f and wellbeing confirmed when third off this mark at Listowel (2m6f) six days ago; in the mix.

2/1

3rd

1

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

16:00 Listowel

Pure Logic

12st 0lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Won at Killarney over 2m4f, seemingly benefiting from a tongue-tie; was second at Navan since over 2m3f; up 2lb; ran well here in a bumper; player.

4/1

2nd

1

19th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

14:52 Navan

Pure Logic

11st 12lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

First-time headgear combination seemed to work when she just held on to land a Killarney handicap hurdle last month; 4lb higher over a slightly shorter trip and unlikely to be too far away.

8/1

12/1

Form: 56743-

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Still winless after nine bumper starts and his hurdling debut last time when third (1.75l in front of Whet The Appetite); others preferred.
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9th

5

20th Sep 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

15:48 Listowel

Goodmancon

11st 12lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: P J Breen

Maiden after 10 bumper and five hurdle starts; could run respectably but others have stronger credentials.

16/1

4th

3

16th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 80y

14:55 Tramore

Goodmancon

11st 4lb

J: Ian Power

T: P J Breen

Ran well at times in bumpers without winning, including here; some solid efforts in four maiden hurdles but has fallen once and didn't jump that well last time so needs to do better.

5/1

3rd

4

4th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 46y

17:25 Roscommon

Goodmancon

11st 12lb

J: Ian Power

T: P J Breen

Ran well at times in 10 bumpers without winning; the best of three maiden hurdle runs came when falling at Limerick last time when challenging two out; can be involved if none the worse for that.

12/1

10/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
One of three for trainer; winner of a Navan Flat handicap in 2024 (1m2f, good to yielding); placed in final three starts for Kevin Coleman on differing ground types before being purchased for 29,000gns; brings a Flat rating of 78 to this hurdles/stable debut.
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9th

2

17th Oct 2026

Yielding

2m 5f 70y

16:40 Limerick

Calzaghi

11st 12lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: E McNamara

Flat winner didn't show much in three maiden hurdles and no impact in opening two handicaps, too keen and not getting home over 2m7f at Clonmel last time; back in trip but lots more needed.

16/1

9th

1

1st Oct 2026

Good

2m 6f 170y

17:17 Clonmel

Calzaghi

12st 0lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: E McNamara

Flat winner didn't show much in three maiden hurdles and fared no better on his handicap hurdle debut at Cork in August; may need more time but this trip should be more suitable.

33/1

9th

8

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

17:00 Cork

Calzaghi

11st 4lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Flat winner hasn't shown much in three maiden hurdles but this is more suitable; may improve and worth checking in the market on handicap hurdle debut.

12/1

11/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
One of three for trainer; progressive 3yo on Flat for William Haggas in 2024, winning twice over 1m2f on good to firm; hasn't reached those heights since, including in latest two starts for Owen Burrows; purchased for 16,000gns in October and goes hurdling now in new headgear.
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2

18th Oct 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 125y

14:30 Limerick

Approval

11st 12lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: E McNamara

Glorious Goodwood 1m2f handicap winner for William Haggas in 2024 and the task has been to get him to settle over hurdles; there was really no second at Listowel, so easily did promising Love Me Tender (GER) win, but it was still a fair effort; hood now left off.

7/2

2nd

1

23rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:55 Listowel

Approval

11st 12lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: E McNamara

Talented 1m2f performer in Britain, including a Glorious Goodwood success in 2024 for William Haggas; beaten 15l last time at Killarney and shouldn't be long in winning over hurdles.

7/1

3rd

1

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 100y

14:00 Killarney

Approval

11st 12lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: E McNamara

Dual Flat winner in Britain on good-to-firm; improved on moderate hurdles debut when beaten 17l at Listowel on good 84 days ago having raced plenty keen; each-way claims if building on that.

16/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Bought for 10,000gns after losing his form in two starts following a breakthrough Flat win at Thirsk (1m4f, good to firm) in August for David O'Meara; others more likely.
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8

17th Oct 2026

Yielding

2m 5f 70y

16:05 Limerick

Ancient Myth

11st 1lb

J: Ross Sugrue

T: N F Glynn

Flat winner has yet to trouble the judge in seven attempts hurdling over various trips; down 5lb from opening mark but still seems best watched.

25/1

7

28th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 48y

15:20 Roscommon

Ancient Myth

11st 4lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: N F Glynn

Useful Flat form in Britain; yet to show much over hurdles, although not beaten far in seventh at Ballinrobe last month; feasible he can improve.

16/1

Form: 3F0-

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Has it all to do on basis of opening three maiden hurdle runs.
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5th

5

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

16:00 Listowel

Strong Contender

11st 8lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Norman Lee

Hit form recently, winning over further at Wexford and Sligo; was a decent third at Galway last time back down to this trip; can go well off an unchanged mark.

7/1

3rd

5

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 6f 97y

18:11 Galway

Strong Contender

11st 8lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Norman Lee

Stepped up in trip to very good effect when winning handicap hurdles over 3m at Wexford and 3m2f at Sligo; up 15lb for that but in absolutely prime form and this testing 2m6f could suit him well.

3/1

Form: 0/

Last run: 494 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Didn't jump with fluency when running no race in sole hurdles start at Punchestown in 2024 for Noel Meade; bagged a Flat win at Clonmel in September off 48 (1m2f, soft); moderate form in three Flat starts since.
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9th

9

(9)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 168y

18:10 Clonmel

Chou Chou

9st 5lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Won this corresponding race last year off 1lb lower; yet to taste success since, but solid fourth behind Reponse Finale at Gowran on penultimate before third at Navan (1m, good; favourite) a fortnight ago; shortlisted.

3/1

3rd

12

(12)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:10 Navan

Chou Chou

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Won handicaps last year on slow and fast ground; on a good mark and positives to take from last run at Gowran.

5/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 306 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Winner of a French AW Flat race in 2024 before being purchaed for 41,000euros; well beaten in sole hurdles start in July (2m, good); 306-day layoff to overcome.
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10

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:53 Killarney

Royad

11st 12lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Mrs Y Dunleavy

Winner of a French AW Flat race in 2024 before being purchaed for 41,000euros; well beaten in sole hurdles start in July (2m, good); 306-day layoff to overcome.

40/1

1

7th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 204y

17:40 Roscommon

Royad

11st 8lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Mrs Y Dunleavy

French Flat recruit; 1-5 for Francis Graffard, the win coming in an AW handicap at Lyon-La-Soie in October; bought for 41,000Euros at the Arqana Sales a month later; worth a market check on hurdles and stable debut.

10/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

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Form: 04-

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

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Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

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Non-runners

Ellis Brittle, Backinbusiness, Money Shuffler, Screaming Eagle

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Payout
Exacta €8.80
Straight Forecast €8.72
Trifecta €28.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Magico

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Tyson Fury

TOPSPEED:

Pure Logic

The Irish Sun:

Magico

POSTDATA:

Tyson Fury