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    Shanagher Hearing Maiden Hurdle (Div I)

    • Prize money: £6146.09
    • 1m 7f 204y
    • 15 runners
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    Shanagher Hearing Maiden Hurdle (Div I)

    Runners: 15 runners

    Type: Hurdle Turf

    Surface: Turf

    Weather: Cloudy

    1
    Firebrand

    Firebrand

    J: Daniel King

    T: John J Nallen

    Form: 2832-2

    Last run: 30 days

    W: 11st 12lb

    6 yo Colt

    OR: 110

    Form & Verdict
    His sole Flat win came at this track in 2024 and is now rated 71 in that sphere; lots of good efforts in 10 maiden hurdle runs including on comeback at Punchestown last time; penalised 8lb makes it difficult for him but should run well.
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    2nd

    2

    6th Jun 2026

    Good To Yielding

    2m 0f 100y

    15:40 Punchestown

    Firebrand

    11st 12lb

    J: Alan O’Sullivan

    T: John J Nallen

    Flat maiden winner; 0-9 over hurdles; best effort over obstacles when beaten 3.75l behind subsequent Grade 1 winner Eachtotheirown at Galway in October; ran to similar level when 5.5l behind Mullaghgloss at Thurles 198 days ago; rated 110 and has experience edge under claimer.

    4/1
    2
    Cocofred

    Cocofred

    J: Darragh O’Keeffe

    T: Henry De Bromhead

    Form: 57-4

    Last run: 37 days

    W: 11st 4lb

    5 yo Gelding

    OR: —

    Form & Verdict
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    OUR TIP
    3
    Glengarriff

    Glengarriff

    J: Patrick M O’Brien

    T: Patrick Downey

    Form: 0-0

    Last run: 30 days

    W: 11st 4lb

    5 yo Colt

    OR: —

    Form & Verdict
    Beaten a long way in both maiden hurdle starts and can't be fancied.
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    18th

    6

    6th Jun 2026

    Good To Yielding

    2m 0f 100y

    16:20 Punchestown

    Glengarriff

    11st 12lb

    J: Alix Balfe

    T: Patrick Downey

    Modest Flat maiden didn't make much of an impression when 250-1 for his hurdling debut at Thurles; others preferred.

    150/1
    4
    Lengaruka

    Lengaruka

    J: John Shinnick

    T: Mrs Lorna Fowler

    Form: —

    Last run: —

    W: 11st 4lb

    5 yo Gelding

    OR: —

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    No Results Found
    5
    Lukers Tipple

    Lukers Tipple

    J: Conor Stone-Walsh

    T: Gavin Cromwell

    Form: 2392-3

    Last run: 39 days

    W: 11st 4lb

    5 yo Gelding

    OR: 112

    Form & Verdict
    Flat maiden has run well in defeat lots of times over hurdles (13 starts) including at Limerick last time; ground-versatile and has the highest published rating in the field so should be bang there again.
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    3rd

    9

    28th May 2026

    Good

    2m 0f 0y

    16:40 Limerick

    Lukers Tipple

    11st 12lb

    J: Keith Donoghue

    T: Gavin Cromwell

    Second in seven of his 12 races over hurdles, including when beaten 16l by subsequent Grade 1 winner Zeus Power at Thurles last December; had a Flat run last month; overdue for a win and looks the part here despite his concerning profile.

    11/8

    7th

    7

    (3)

    11th Apr 2026

    Yielding To Soft

    1m 3f 90y

    19:30 Bellewstown

    Lukers Tipple

    9st 9lb

    J: Gary Carroll

    T: Gavin Cromwell

    Dual-purpose maiden; best of four runs on the Flat a neck second in a C&D maiden (good) last April when trained by Andrew Kinirons; handles an ease and has gone well fresh; rated 77 and in the mix.

    8/1
    6
    Ozarks Walk

    Ozarks Walk

    J: Brian Barry

    T: Riceal Dunne

    Form: 42009-

    Last run: 111 days

    W: 11st 4lb

    6 yo Gelding

    OR: —

    Form & Verdict
    Finished in the frame in three bumpers but has been well beaten in three maiden hurdles and can only be watched for now.
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    9th

    12

    17th Mar 2026

    Yielding

    2m 1f 105y

    13:18 Down Royal

    Ozarks Walk

    11st 4lb

    J: Brian Barry

    T: Riceal Dunne

    Runner-up in two of four starts in bumpers, narrowly denied at Kilbeggan last August; down the field in two strong maiden hurdles.

    33/1

    5

    29th Sep 2025

    Yielding

    1m 7f 135y

    17:45 Roscommon

    Ozarks Walk

    12st 0lb

    J: Mr B Barry

    T: Riceal Dunne

    Runner up in two of four starts in bumpers, including when narrowly denied at Kilbeggan on latest last month (2m, gd-yld); should go well again.

    9/2
    7
    Sunny Dude

    Sunny Dude

    J: Benjamin P Kennedy

    T: D Buckley

    Form: —

    Last run: 41 days

    W: 11st 4lb

    6 yo Gelding

    OR: —

    Form & Verdict
    Regressive Flat maiden was well beaten on hurdling debut and can't be fancied.
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    12th

    11

    26th May 2026

    Good

    2m 0f 13y

    18:00 Ballinrobe

    Sunny Dude

    11st 4lb

    J: Benjamin P Kennedy

    T: D Buckley

    Flat maiden 0-15 in that sphere and rated 36; hard to make a case for on hurdles debut.

    80/1
    8
    Tellyouwhat

    Tellyouwhat

    J: Calum Hogan

    T: Edward P Mitchell

    Form: P

    Last run: 39 days

    W: 11st 4lb

    5 yo Gelding

    OR: —

    Form & Verdict
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    No Results Found
    9
    Finjimk

    Finjimk

    J: Ben Harvey

    T: Peter John Flood

    Form: 7

    Last run: 23 days

    W: 11st 0lb

    4 yo Gelding

    OR: —

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    10
    Game Point

    Game Point

    J: Jack Kennedy

    T: R P Cody

    Form: 32

    Last run: 39 days

    W: 11st 0lb

    4 yo Colt

    OR: —

    Form & Verdict
    Useful but frustrating Flat maiden for Ger Lyons; solid efforts in maiden hurdles at Sligo and Limerick; was ahead of Luker's Tipple on latter occasion and should confirm that form on 2lb worse terms.
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    2nd

    13

    28th May 2026

    Good

    2m 0f 0y

    16:40 Limerick

    Game Point

    11st 6lb

    J: Donagh Meyler

    T: R P Cody

    Useful but frustrating for Ger Lyons on the Flat, runner-up five times in a row in maidens, rated 77; fair third on hurdling debut at Sligo; good chance of reaching the money.

    4/1

    3rd

    14

    12th May 2026

    Good

    2m 1f 166y

    17:27 Sligo

    Game Point

    10st 12lb

    J: Paddy Cody

    T: R P Cody

    Useful but frustrating for Ger Lyons on the Flat, runner-up five times in a row in maidens; only okay runs in two recent starts for this yard and mark now down to 78; tried in tongue-tie latest, now hooded for hurdling debut.

    8/1
    11
    Astelia

    Astelia

    J: Sam Ewing

    T: Peter Fahey

    Form: 270-22

    Last run: 41 days

    W: 10st 11lb

    7 yo Filly

    OR: 103

    Form & Verdict
    Has been runner-up in six of her eight hurdle starts but there was no improvement tackling a first handicap at Ballinrobe last time; needs to find a bit extra to get the job done.
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    2nd

    8

    26th May 2026

    Good

    2m 0f 13y

    19:00 Ballinrobe

    Astelia

    10st 0lb

    J: Sam Ewing

    T: Peter Fahey

    Runner-up in five of her seven hurdle starts; may score now after a solid display at Down Royal on her first run since November; suited by good ground.

    9/4

    2nd

    16

    4th May 2026

    Good

    2m 1f 88y

    13:35 Down Royal

    Astelia

    10st 11lb

    J: Ethan O’Sullivan

    T: Peter Fahey

    Third runner for yard; Flat maiden ran some fine races in defeat over hurdles last year but was below form last two starts; rated 106 so has a bit to find, but capable of a decent showing on return.

    18/1
    12
    Hows Ellie

    Hows Ellie

    J: Brian Hayes

    T: W P Mullins

    Form: 55-

    Last run: 223 days

    W: 10st 11lb

    5 yo Filly

    OR: —

    Form & Verdict
    Showed ability in a Galway bumper on debut last October but was well below that level on soft at Tramore next time; has to do more on return/hurdling debut.
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    5th

    4

    26th Oct 2025

    Yielding

    2m 0f 11y

    16:43 Galway

    Hows Ellie

    11st 5lb

    J: Miss J Townend

    T: W P Mullins

    Out of an unraced sister to useful bumper and 2m2f-2m5f hurdle winner Zuzka, half-sister to smart bumper and 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner Puffin Billy; a Mullins newcomer who is of obvious interest.

    7/4
    13
    Poetic Parable

    Poetic Parable

    J: Shane Markey

    T: Ross O’Sullivan

    Form: —

    Last run: —

    W: 10st 11lb

    5 yo Mare

    OR: —

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    14
    Dadou Part Two

    Dadou Part Two

    J: Dylan Robinson

    T: P J Rothwell

    Form: 0-

    Last run: 109 days

    W: 10st 7lb

    4 yo Filly

    OR: —

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    15
    Pretty Wild

    Pretty Wild

    J: Harry Cobden

    T: E Bolger

    Form: —

    Last run: —

    W: 10st 7lb

    4 yo Filly

    OR: —

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    Betting Forcast

    5/1 Firebrand, 11/2 Cocofred, 100/1 Glengarriff, 22/1 Lengaruka, 9/2 Lukers Tipple, 50/1 Ozarks Walk, 150/1 Sunny Dude, 200/1 Tellyouwhat, 66/1 Finjimk, 3/1 Game Point, 7/1 Astelia, 7/1 Hows Ellie, 20/1 Poetic Parable, 50/1 Dadou Part Two, 6/1 Pretty Wild

    Verdict

    Firebrand is a solid sort but carrying an 8lb penalty makes life difficult. Luker’s Tipple is solid too but has had lots of chances so GAME POINT, who finished in front of him at Limerick last time is selected to do so again and score. Astelia is another frustrating sort who should go well. Cocofred is of interest, while money for Pretty Wild on debut would be significant. [Tyrone Molloy]

    Selections

    TOPSPEED:

    Luker's Tipple

    The Irish Sun:

    Cocofred

    SPOTLIGHT:

    Game Point

    RP RATINGS (IRE):

    Astelia

    POSTDATA:

    Luker's Tipple