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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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

1st

8

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:53 Killarney

Magico

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

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.

5/2

5

(10)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

14:45 Chester

Magico

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Marco Botti

Improved form after a gelding operation when going close at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) and Doncaster (1m2f, good) in March; respectable third of six at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) 19 days ago; enters calculations under Rodriguez.

14/1

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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2nd

1

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

16:30 Killarney

Tyson Fury

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Runner up on last two starts over hurdles; rated 117 and leading claims on paper but disappointing effort when beaten at short odds in 1m4f Limerick claimer on the Flat on latest, hanging to the right.

9/4

6th

8

(6)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 3f 210y

16:43 Limerick

Tyson Fury

9st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Takes a sharp drop in class having contested a strong 1m6f handicap at the Curragh last week; had previously shown decent form in finishing second in maiden hurdles at Tramore and Killarney; suited by the race conditions, as he was when readily landing a race of this type at Dundalk in March.

7/4

10th

5

(2)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:20 Curragh

Tyson Fury

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Wins have been at up to 2m (AW), winning claimer at Dundalk in March too; runner-up in ordinary maiden hurdles the last twice; can't be ruled out back on the Flat.

14/1

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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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

7th

1

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 33y

12:50 Down Royal

Bud Fox

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Impressed on goodish ground in winning his point and a Punchestown bumper (form has worked out well); beaten favourite both starts since, decent run at Cheltenham but weakened tamely at Leopardstown over Christmas; now switches to hurdles and has to be respected.

7/2

1st

5

29th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 149y

18:35 Punchestown

Bud Fox

11st 10lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dam was a hurdle/chase winner and is related to plenty of winners; cosy winner of a Belharbour point when in the care of and ridden by today's pilot Derek O'Connor; the runner-up that day was unlucky not to win since; has joined a top yard; lots to like.

5/1

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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7th

3

(4)

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 185y

19:40 Killarney

Individualism

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: E McNamara

Dual winner for Charlie Johnston; fair effort on his stable debut in a maiden hurdle here in May; booking of Billy Lee suggests better is expected today.

7/1

6th

6

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:53 Killarney

Individualism

11st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

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.

11/1

3

(4)

29th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

15:35 Hamilton

Individualism

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Acts on good to soft but both wins (at 1m3f and about 1m) on good; ran up to his best when a close second of seven at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) in August but needs to pull out more against in-form rivals.

13/2

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

2

12th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

17:20 Stratford

Pure Logic

11st 13lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Irish maiden who has been back in better form the last twice, respectable third at Limerick (2m4f; handicap debut) latest occasion; this drop back in distance looks ideal; first success is not out of the question.

11/2

3rd

12

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

18:23 Limerick

Pure Logic

11st 0lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Very solid bumper form, taking the runner-up spot three times between June and August two years ago; placed in a Ballinrobe maiden hurdle last year; more recent hurdles form is much less convincing; may find her level in handicaps; good 5lb claimer booked.

8/1

5th

8

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:55 Downpatrick

Pure Logic

10st 13lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Very solid bumper form; placed in a Ballinrobe maiden hurdle last April but well below that level in two runs over timber this year; cheekpieces tried at Listowel last time retained; needs to revive.

22/1

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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6

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:52 Limerick

Goodmancon

11st 12lb

J: Ian Power

T: P J Breen

Similar profile to yard's Lord Lackendarra, well exposed in bumpers; fair hurdle run at Tramore in April; failed to build on that at Killarney the following month.

20/1

5th

2

29th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:10 Tramore

Goodmancon

12st 0lb

J: Ms S K Breen

T: P J Breen

Ran well to be third in a Tramore bumper in April but fared less well at Killarney and he's been beaten in nine bumpers already.

16/1

8th

13

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:53 Killarney

Goodmancon

11st 4lb

J: Dylan Whelan

T: P J Breen

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

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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11th

2

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:52 Limerick

Calzaghi

11st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Won a Flat handicap at Navan in 2024; soundly beaten in two outings over hurdles; not a likely maiden winner at this stage.

20/1

8th

3

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 100y

14:41 Listowel

Calzaghi

11st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Won a Flat handicap in 2024; tailed off on stable/hurdles debut at Killarney; likeley to be of more interest in handicaps.

33/1

9th

4

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:53 Killarney

Calzaghi

11st 12lb

J: G B Noonan

T: E McNamara

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.

10/1

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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5th

1

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 100y

14:41 Listowel

Approval

11st 12lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: E McNamara

Progressive 3yo for William Haggas in 2024, winning twice over 1m2f on good to firm; hasn't reached those heights since and was tailed off at Killarney on hurdles/stable debut; hood worn that day now left off.

50/1

10th

2

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:53 Killarney

Approval

11st 12lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: E McNamara

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.

11/1

1

(3)

2nd Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

16:50 Salisbury

Approval

10st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Owen Burrows

Progressive 3yo who ended that season with an excellent Goodwood win (1m2f, good to firm) in a strong handicap; topsy-turvy this year and never in the hunt on yard debut at Newbury following wind surgery but good to soft ground probably wasn't ideal; worth a good look off favourable mark.

100/30

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Colt

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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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10th

5

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

17:35 Killarney

Ancient Myth

11st 6lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: N F Glynn

Flat winner on fast ground for David O'Meara; huge odds and well held in three maiden hurdles for this yard at 2m-2m1f; potential improver stepped up in trip for handicap debut.

10/1

13th

2

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

16:20 Punchestown

Ancient Myth

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: N F Glynn

Flat winner has been soundly beaten at long odds in maiden hurdles at Killarney and Ballinrobe; will do better when handicapping.

80/1

10th

1

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

18:30 Ballinrobe

Ancient Myth

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: N F Glynn

Flat winner for David O'Meara was tailed off when 50/1 on stable/hurdles debut at Killarney; hard to fancy.

66/1

Form: 3F0-

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Has it all to do on basis of opening three maiden hurdle runs.
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7th

10

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 100y

18:42 Kilbeggan

Strong Contender

10st 13lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Norman Lee

Nothing of note in four maiden hurdles; steps up in trip on handicap bow.

25/1

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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13th

4

(7)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Chou Chou

9st 8lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Two wins last year over slightly further than this at Tipperary (gd-fm) and Clonmel (soft); remains 3lb above that last success and tailed off over hurdles at Killarney 23 days ago.

25/1

14th

5

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:53 Killarney

Chou Chou

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Eamonn O’Connell

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.

40/1

6

(17)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 46y

17:05 Roscommon

Chou Chou

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Ground versatile sort won at Clonmel on penultimate (9.5f, soft); came up short off revised mark at Gowran latest; stamina to prove for this trip and may be on a tough mark.

12/1

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

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Form: 04-

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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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