Randox Maiden Hurdle

1st

6

In The Trenches

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gavin Cromwell

5/1 (Won)

Win: £3.25
Place: £1.10

Form: 85-552

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 108

Form & Verdict

Maiden has finished second 14 times and third six times across all codes; reverted from chasing to be second in Clonmel maiden hurdle last week.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
7th 4	3rd Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y	15:00 Cork In The Trenches 11st 4lb J: Eoin Staples T: Gavin Cromwell	Finally made the breakthrough in 2m3f Downpatrick maiden in June (good) at the 35th attempt; most recently just okay effort at Kilbeggan back in handicap company; more needed.	12/1
4th 1	24th Jul 2026 Good 2m 2f 200y	18:46 Kilbeggan In The Trenches 11st 12lb J: Keith Donoghue T: Gavin Cromwell	Finally made the breakthrough in a Downpatrick maiden hurdle in June (2m3f, good) at the 35th attempt, having placed on numerous occasions; didn't bring that momentum to a beginners' chase at Wexford last time when pulled up after he made a bad mistake at the first and lost his action; overall record is off-putting.	5/1
3	30th Jun 2026 Good 2m 3f 110y	16:50 Wexford In The Trenches 11st 12lb J: Keith Donoghue T: Gavin Cromwell	Long-standing maiden finally got it done when winning readily over hurdles last month; second in three of 13 chase starts, and some fair runs over fences without being placed in April/May; these types can kick on once they get their heads in front, and Donoghue prefers him to Sophia Rose.	5/1

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7th

4

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

11st 4lb

Finally made the breakthrough in 2m3f Downpatrick maiden in June (good) at the 35th attempt; most recently just okay effort at Kilbeggan back in handicap company; more needed.

12/1

4th

1

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

11st 12lb

Finally made the breakthrough in a Downpatrick maiden hurdle in June (2m3f, good) at the 35th attempt, having placed on numerous occasions; didn't bring that momentum to a beginners' chase at Wexford last time when pulled up after he made a bad mistake at the first and lost his action; overall record is off-putting.

5/1

3

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

11st 12lb

Long-standing maiden finally got it done when winning readily over hurdles last month; second in three of 13 chase starts, and some fair runs over fences without being placed in April/May; these types can kick on once they get their heads in front, and Donoghue prefers him to Sophia Rose.

5/1

3rd

13

Amina

J: Ricky Doyle

T: John C McConnell

7/4

Place: £1.10

Form: 32/25-

Last run: 211 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict

Has run to a good level in four bumper starts well spread out; placed first three times, including a second over 2m3f, and fifth in Listed contest at Cheltenham when last seen in November; half-sister to Harry Fry's smart handicap hurdler Altobelli; yard quiet of late.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
1st 2	24th Aug 2026 Good 2m 6f 61y	18:00 Ballinrobe Amina 10st 13lb J: Alex Harvey T: John C McConnell	Half-sister to smart hurdler Altobelli; good level of bumper form in four well spread-out appearances; 5/6 fav, looked paceless on hurdling debut over 2m3f at Downpatrick where she missed at the last two obstacles; trip likely to suit and yard in much better form now.	11/4
3rd 13	14th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 2f 185y	14:20 Downpatrick Amina 11st 5lb J: Ricky Doyle T: John C McConnell	Has run to a good level in four bumper starts well spread out; placed first three times, including a second over 2m3f, and fifth in Listed contest at Cheltenham when last seen in November; half-sister to Harry Fry's smart handicap hurdler Altobelli; yard quiet of late.	7/4
2nd 4	18th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y	17:00 Limerick Amina 11st 4lb J: Mr J L Gleeson T: John C McConnell	Solid efforts on both bumper starts 255 days apart; latest when second (beaten 4.75l) over 2m3f here in April to a subsequent maiden hurdle winner; should go well if repeating that after another break.	5/1

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1st

2

24th Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 61y

10st 13lb

Half-sister to smart hurdler Altobelli; good level of bumper form in four well spread-out appearances; 5/6 fav, looked paceless on hurdling debut over 2m3f at Downpatrick where she missed at the last two obstacles; trip likely to suit and yard in much better form now.

11/4

3rd

13

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

11st 5lb

Has run to a good level in four bumper starts well spread out; placed first three times, including a second over 2m3f, and fifth in Listed contest at Cheltenham when last seen in November; half-sister to Harry Fry's smart handicap hurdler Altobelli; yard quiet of late.

7/4

2nd

4

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

11st 4lb

Solid efforts on both bumper starts 255 days apart; latest when second (beaten 4.75l) over 2m3f here in April to a subsequent maiden hurdle winner; should go well if repeating that after another break.

5/1

4th

7

Jet Renegade

J: Conor Smithers

T: Andrew Kinirons

20/1

Form: 367-5

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict

Has shown ability in points, bumpers and on the Flat (rated 66); well beaten on last month's hurdling debut at Aintree; tongue-tie.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
7th 6	14th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 165y	14:37 Downpatrick Jet Renegade 11st 4lb J: Sean O’Keeffe T: Andrew Kinirons	Ability in bumpers and ran okay to be a 13l fourth in a 2m3f maiden here a month ago when tongue tied for the first time; each-way claims.	9/2
4th 7	14th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 2f 185y	14:20 Downpatrick Jet Renegade 11st 12lb J: Conor Smithers T: Andrew Kinirons	Has shown ability in points, bumpers and on the Flat (rated 66); well beaten on last month's hurdling debut at Aintree; tongue-tie.	20/1
5th 3	15th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 209y Class 4	16:35 Aintree Jet Renegade 11st 2lb J: James Bowen T: Andrew Kinirons	0-3 in points and has the same strike-rate in both bumpers and on the Flat; he's by no means devoid of ability but needs to step up.	12/1

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7th

6

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

11st 4lb

Ability in bumpers and ran okay to be a 13l fourth in a 2m3f maiden here a month ago when tongue tied for the first time; each-way claims.

9/2

4th

7

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

11st 12lb

Has shown ability in points, bumpers and on the Flat (rated 66); well beaten on last month's hurdling debut at Aintree; tongue-tie.

20/1

5th

3

15th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 209y

Class 4

11st 2lb

0-3 in points and has the same strike-rate in both bumpers and on the Flat; he's by no means devoid of ability but needs to step up.

12/1

6th

5

Eye Contact

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Donal Commins

10/1

Form: 00-4

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict

Had shown little, Flat or hurdles, before running way above expectations (300-1) in conditions hurdle at Ballinrobe; that run might be misleading as to his ability, but could be competitive at this level.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
8th 7	3rd Sep 2026 Good 2m 3f 0y	18:18 Kilbeggan Eye Contact 11st 5lb J: Alan O’Sullivan T: Donal Commins	Runner-up in a Ballinrobe handicap and Cork maiden over approx' 2m2f but not as good at Killarney last time; however, has a chance if back to his best.	12/1
6th 10	20th Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y	17:08 Killarney Eye Contact 10st 0lb J: Conor Stone-Walsh T: Donal Commins	Is 0-6 over hurdles but has taken the runner-up spot in his last two runs, in a Ballinrobe handicap off 100 (2m2f, good) and in a Cork maiden earlier this month (2m2f, good); 1lb wrong here but he has found some consistency.	7/1
2nd 4	3rd Aug 2026 Good 2m 2f 0y	16:30 Cork Eye Contact 11st 12lb J: Patrick M O’Brien T: Donal Commins	Has shown flashes of ability and ran a fine race to finish a 0.5l second in a Ballinrobe handicap hurdle 13 days ago off a mark of 100; blinkers replace cheekpieces; probably vulnerable for win purposes back in maiden company.	9/2

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8th

7

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

11st 5lb

Runner-up in a Ballinrobe handicap and Cork maiden over approx' 2m2f but not as good at Killarney last time; however, has a chance if back to his best.

12/1

6th

10

20th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

10st 0lb

Is 0-6 over hurdles but has taken the runner-up spot in his last two runs, in a Ballinrobe handicap off 100 (2m2f, good) and in a Cork maiden earlier this month (2m2f, good); 1lb wrong here but he has found some consistency.

7/1

2nd

4

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

11st 12lb

Has shown flashes of ability and ran a fine race to finish a 0.5l second in a Ballinrobe handicap hurdle 13 days ago off a mark of 100; blinkers replace cheekpieces; probably vulnerable for win purposes back in maiden company.

9/2

7th

9

Paymelater

J: Harry Sexton

T: S Michael Millar

25/1

Form: 04646-

Last run: 203 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict

Placed twice and some other fair efforts in 10 bumper outings; first try over hurdles.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
6th 4	9th Aug 2026 Good 2m 5f 180y	16:18 Downpatrick Paymelater 11st 4lb J: Ricky Doyle T: S Michael Millar	Placed twice in bumpers; mildly encouraging hurdles debut in 2m3f maiden here in June (good) but poor effort at Bellewstown last month; eligible for a mark after today.	14/1
13th 10	4th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 40y	17:48 Bellewstown Paymelater 11st 4lb J: Ricky Doyle T: S Michael Millar	Placed twice and other fair efforts in ten bumper outings; posed no threat on hurdles debut.	50/1

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6th

4

9th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

11st 4lb

Placed twice in bumpers; mildly encouraging hurdles debut in 2m3f maiden here in June (good) but poor effort at Bellewstown last month; eligible for a mark after today.

14/1

13th

10

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

11st 4lb

Placed twice and other fair efforts in ten bumper outings; posed no threat on hurdles debut.

50/1

13th

12

Yup Bro

J: Shane Fitzsimons

T: John C McConnell

40/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict

Maiden after six Flat starts, rated 55; out the back on first run of the year at Dundalk; Belardo gelding not bred for this game; third runner for yard.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
6th 7	4th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 40y	17:15 Bellewstown Yup Bro 11st 0lb J: Alex Harvey T: John C McConnell	Weak form on the Flat; tailed off on his only start over hurdles; safe to rule out.	100/1
12th 7 (5)	20th Jun 2026 Good 1m 4f 207y	17:13 Down Royal Yup Bro 9st 11lb J: Gary Carroll T: John C McConnell	Well beaten in all seven starts under rules including two AW handicaps; tailed off over hurdles last time; hard to fancy.	25/1
13th 12	14th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 2f 185y	14:20 Downpatrick Yup Bro 11st 7lb J: Shane Fitzsimons T: John C McConnell	Maiden after six Flat starts, rated 55; out the back on first run of the year at Dundalk; Belardo gelding not bred for this game; third runner for yard.	40/1

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6th

7

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

11st 0lb

Weak form on the Flat; tailed off on his only start over hurdles; safe to rule out.

100/1

12th

7

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 207y

9st 11lb

Well beaten in all seven starts under rules including two AW handicaps; tailed off over hurdles last time; hard to fancy.

25/1

13th

12

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

11st 7lb

Maiden after six Flat starts, rated 55; out the back on first run of the year at Dundalk; Belardo gelding not bred for this game; third runner for yard.

40/1

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