16:30 Coca-Cola HBC Ireland And Northern Ireland 3-Y-O Hurdle

1st

1

Nicky Larson

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Paul Nolan

13/8 (Won)

Win: £1.62
Place: £1.10

Form: 31 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict

Modest on the Flat but has taken well to this game; good 3l third behind Minella Rockett at Limerick (16.5f, good) and then went two places better when bolting up at Ballinrobe (16.5f, good) when a few of these were behind; could be more to come and is the one to beat, even with his penalty.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
1st 1	28th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 1f 87y	16:30 Down Royal Nicky Larson 11st 4lb J: Sean Flanagan T: Paul Nolan	Modest on the Flat but has taken well to this game; good 3l third behind Minella Rockett at Limerick (16.5f, good) and then went two places better when bolting up at Ballinrobe (16.5f, good) when a few of these were behind; could be more to come and is the one to beat, even with his penalty.	13/8
1st 7	10th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 109y	17:26 Ballinrobe Nicky Larson 11st 0lb J: Sean Flanagan T: Paul Nolan	Showed some ability on the Flat, rated 65, made the frame in two handicaps; split Sofi's Gift and Words Unspoken when third at Limerick on hurdles debut.	5/1
3rd 6	2nd Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 110y	16:10 Limerick Nicky Larson 11st 0lb J: Sean O’Keeffe T: Paul Nolan	Good start to handicapping on the Flat when runner-up over 1m at this course (yielding); okay fourth at Leopardstown next time (1m, soft to heavy); brings a Flat rating of 65 to this first attempt over hurdles and he could play a hand.	13/2

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1st

1

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 87y

11st 4lb

Modest on the Flat but has taken well to this game; good 3l third behind Minella Rockett at Limerick (16.5f, good) and then went two places better when bolting up at Ballinrobe (16.5f, good) when a few of these were behind; could be more to come and is the one to beat, even with his penalty.

13/8

1st

7

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 109y

11st 0lb

Showed some ability on the Flat, rated 65, made the frame in two handicaps; split Sofi's Gift and Words Unspoken when third at Limerick on hurdles debut.

5/1

3rd

6

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

11st 0lb

Good start to handicapping on the Flat when runner-up over 1m at this course (yielding); okay fourth at Leopardstown next time (1m, soft to heavy); brings a Flat rating of 65 to this first attempt over hurdles and he could play a hand.

13/2

2nd

4

Nod Of Approval

J: Simon Torrens

T: Mrs John Harrington

15/2

Place: £1.70

Form: 7

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict

Maiden on the Flat but rated 75 and has ability; sent off at 9-2 for hurdling debut at Ballinrobe but finished well beaten behind Nicky Larson; new tongue tie needs to have a dramatic effect.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
10th 14 (7)	28th Sep 2026 Good 1m 4f 194y	17:25 Down Royal Nod Of Approval 9st 2lb J: Wayne Lordan T: Mrs John Harrington	Maiden on the Flat but has threatened, as was also the case on his second run over hurdles when pushing the favourite close here a month ago (first run in a tongue-tie; cheekpieces now added); considered.	5/1
2nd 4	28th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 1f 87y	16:30 Down Royal Nod Of Approval 10st 12lb J: Simon Torrens T: Mrs John Harrington	Maiden on the Flat but rated 75 and has ability; sent off at 9-2 for hurdling debut at Ballinrobe but finished well beaten behind Nicky Larson; new tongue tie needs to have a dramatic effect.	15/2
7th 8	10th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 109y	17:26 Ballinrobe Nod Of Approval 11st 0lb J: Simon Torrens T: Mrs John Harrington	Fair 75-rated maiden on the Flat; interesting juvenile hurdle prospect on pedigree, being a half-brother to useful jumpers Puturhandstogether and Showurappreciation.	15/8

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10th

14

(7)

28th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 194y

17:25 Down Royal

Nod Of Approval

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Maiden on the Flat but has threatened, as was also the case on his second run over hurdles when pushing the favourite close here a month ago (first run in a tongue-tie; cheekpieces now added); considered.

5/1

2nd

4

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 87y

16:30 Down Royal

Nod Of Approval

10st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Mrs John Harrington

Maiden on the Flat but rated 75 and has ability; sent off at 9-2 for hurdling debut at Ballinrobe but finished well beaten behind Nicky Larson; new tongue tie needs to have a dramatic effect.

15/2

7th

8

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 109y

17:26 Ballinrobe

Nod Of Approval

11st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Mrs John Harrington

Fair 75-rated maiden on the Flat; interesting juvenile hurdle prospect on pedigree, being a half-brother to useful jumpers Puturhandstogether and Showurappreciation.

15/8

5th

9

Swift Charm

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: W R Crawford

20/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 10st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict

0-9 on the Flat and rated 50 but did place on a couple of occasions; stamina shouldn't be an issue on hurdles bow but probably best watched.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
5th 9	28th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 1f 87y	16:30 Down Royal Swift Charm 10st 5lb J: P J O’Hanlon T: W R Crawford	0-9 on the Flat and rated 50 but did place on a couple of occasions; stamina shouldn't be an issue on hurdles bow but probably best watched.	20/1
13th 17 (10)	4th Jul 2026 Good 1m 2f 194y	16:53 Naas Swift Charm 9st 5lb J: Gavin Ryan T: W R Crawford	First reserve; signs her turn could be near when third at Ballinrobe and Fairyhouse over 9.5f and 10f on good; seemed to struggle on softer ground when soundly beaten at Down Royal 14 days ago; chance back on a sound surface; tongue-tie now goes on with existing hood.
6th 13 (7)	20th Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 96y	15:16 Down Royal Swift Charm 8st 9lb J: Gavin Ryan T: W R Crawford	No wins from seven starts but definite signs of promise with third-place finishes last twice; ran on well at Ballinrobe over an extended 1m1f (good to yielding, 50-1); confirmed that wasn't a fluke with her run at Fairyhouse (1m2f, good); softer ground would be an unknown.	9/2

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5th

9

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 87y

10st 5lb

0-9 on the Flat and rated 50 but did place on a couple of occasions; stamina shouldn't be an issue on hurdles bow but probably best watched.

20/1

13th

17

(10)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 194y

9st 5lb

First reserve; signs her turn could be near when third at Ballinrobe and Fairyhouse over 9.5f and 10f on good; seemed to struggle on softer ground when soundly beaten at Down Royal 14 days ago; chance back on a sound surface; tongue-tie now goes on with existing hood.

6th

13

(7)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 96y

8st 9lb

No wins from seven starts but definite signs of promise with third-place finishes last twice; ran on well at Ballinrobe over an extended 1m1f (good to yielding, 50-1); confirmed that wasn't a fluke with her run at Fairyhouse (1m2f, good); softer ground would be an unknown.

9/2

6th

8

Sands Castle

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

6/1

Form: 6

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict

0-8 on the Flat and rated 58; 66-1 but not disgraced on hurdles debut at Ballinrobe when a 13l sixth behind Nicky Larson in a first-time hood (retained); much more needed to turn the tables but could run into a place.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
6th 8	28th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 1f 87y	16:30 Down Royal Sands Castle 10st 5lb J: Harry Sexton T: Adrian Sexton	0-8 on the Flat and rated 58; 66-1 but not disgraced on hurdles debut at Ballinrobe when a 13l sixth behind Nicky Larson in a first-time hood (retained); much more needed to turn the tables but could run into a place.	6/1
6th 12	10th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 109y	17:26 Ballinrobe Sands Castle 10st 7lb J: Conor Lamon T: Adrian Sexton	Second at this track in June was the highlight of her Flat form; disappointing when favourite at Gowran last time; hooded now.	20/1
11th 7 (1)	25th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y	14:44 Gowran Park Sands Castle 9st 8lb J: Shane Foley T: Adrian Sexton	Fourth here on seasonal return in April (1m, soft) and back to form on second handicap start when staying on to be runner-up to subsequent winner Rodeo Drive at Ballinrobe (1m2f, yielding); well beaten at Killarney last time when trying 1m4f for the first time; best form on easier ground.	13/1

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6th

8

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 87y

10st 5lb

0-8 on the Flat and rated 58; 66-1 but not disgraced on hurdles debut at Ballinrobe when a 13l sixth behind Nicky Larson in a first-time hood (retained); much more needed to turn the tables but could run into a place.

6/1

6th

12

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 109y

10st 7lb

Second at this track in June was the highlight of her Flat form; disappointing when favourite at Gowran last time; hooded now.

20/1

11th

7

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

9st 8lb

Fourth here on seasonal return in April (1m, soft) and back to form on second handicap start when staying on to be runner-up to subsequent winner Rodeo Drive at Ballinrobe (1m2f, yielding); well beaten at Killarney last time when trying 1m4f for the first time; best form on easier ground.

13/1

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