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Down Royal Race 1 - Coca-Cola Hbc Ireland And Northern Ireland 3-Y-O Hurdle

NICKY LARSON (1) Pulled away to win by 5 1/2L last time in a hurdle at Ballinrobe and displaying improvement over the past few runs. Inclined to respect any betting moves and presents good prospects. NO BOTHER AOIFE (7) Came in 3rd last start in a hurdle at Ballinrobe and getting better in recent performances. Likely to get back in the field. Capable of taking this out. NOD OF APPROVAL (4) Finished 7th last run in a hurdle at Ballinrobe. Jockey Simon Torrens and trainer Jessica Harrington are a pair that can't be ignored. Likely to get back. Exotics chance. SANDS CASTLE (8) Finished 6th last start in a hurdle at Ballinrobe. Large claim helps. Worth keeping safe.

Race Time:3:30 PM

Friday, August 28, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:Sunny Intervals

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:3499m

Nicky Larson (1)9X572431

Trainer: P Nolan (Wexford)12 mths 7: 1-1-1

Jockey: Sean Flanagan

Weight: 72kgs

3 yo Bay G

Sire: Galiway

Dam: Cabiya

Dam's Sire: Lawman

Stats

Prize Money$0.00

Avg $$0.00

Win %14.29%

Place %42.86%

Career7: 1-1-1

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good2: 1-0-1

Soft5: 0-1-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Gave them a lesson when winning by a margin of 5 1/2L last time in a hurdle at Ballinrobe and showing improvement in recent outings. Worth a lot of thought in this race.

Last Starts 19 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/13	10/08/2026	-	3Y MDN HURDLE	$12,000.00	Ballinrobe	3318m	GOOD	Sean Flanagan	70kg	-	-	0	1. Nicky Larson 2. Minella Buoy 3. No Bother Aoife	5.5L	$5.00
3/9	02/07/2026	-	3Y MDN HURDLE	$12,000.00	Limerick	3319m	GOOD	Sean Okeeffe	70kg	-	-	0	1. Minella Rockett 2. Sofi's Gift 3. Nicky Larson	3L	$3.75
4/13	04/06/2026	-	3yo	$15,000.00	Leopardstown	1609m	SOFT/HEAVY	Julian Pietropaolo	58.5kg	-	-	1	1. Only One Scobie 2. Cosmic Funk 3. Bear Right	8.75L	$6.00
2/14	25/04/2026	-	Div 1	$12,000.00	Limerick	1655m	SOFT	Christopher D Hayes	54.5kg	-	-	1	1. Electric Night 2. Nicky Larson 3. Bella Colombia	3.25L	$13.00
7/10	09/04/2026	-	C & G	$16,998.00	Gowran Park	1572m	SOFT	Ronan P Whelan	61kg	-	-	8	1. Lunar Tide 2. Sir Aston 3. Mighty Wave	7.4L	$41.00
5/7	22/03/2026	-	C & G	$14,001.00	Naas	1408m	SOFT	Ronan P Whelan	60kg	-	-	2	1. Accredited 2. Sindagan 3. Galileo Noir	13.25L	$51.00
9/12	31/08/2025	-	2Y MDN	$18,001.00	Tipperary	1810m	SOFT	Ronan P Whelan	60.5kg	-	-	10	1. Endorsement 2. Limestone 3. Winday	12.85L	$251.00

Camp Verde (2)00

Trainer: J J Hanlon (Carlow)12 mths 2: 0-0-0

Jockey: Michael Kenneally

Weight: 69kgs

3 yo Bay G

Sire: Arizona

Dam: Zoffaan

Dam's Sire: Zoffany

Stats

Prize Money$0.00

Avg $$0.00

Win %0.00%

Place %0.00%

Career2: 0-0-0

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good2: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Backing up quickly for this race. Failed to finish in a hurdle at Killarney. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Hard to recommend.

Last Starts 9 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
99/11	20/08/2026	-	3Y MDN HDL	$12,000.00	Killarney	3419m	GOOD	Josh Younge	67kg	-	-	0	1. Sea Of Dubka 2. Minella Buoy 3. Misty Cove	999L	$301.00
12/13	10/08/2026	-	3Y MDN HURDLE	$12,000.00	Ballinrobe	3318m	GOOD	Gary Brian Noonan	70kg	-	-	0	1. Nicky Larson 2. Minella Buoy 3. No Bother Aoife	98.3L	$151.00

Fay Og (3)008X

Trainer: W R Crawford (Armagh)12 mths 3: 0-0-0

Jockey: J J Slevin

Weight: 69kgs

3 yo Bay G

Sire: Equiano

Dam: She's Good Company

Dam's Sire: Fast Company

Stats

Prize Money$0.00

Avg $$0.00

Win %0.00%

Place %0.00%

Career3: 0-0-0

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good1: 0-0-0

Soft1: 0-0-0

Heavy1: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Resuming after a break. Odds of $41.00 and sub-standard effort when 8th last run at Roscommon but facing a rise in trip. Could not recommend.

Last Starts 103 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/10	18/05/2026	-	3Y MDN CLAIMING	$12,000.00	Roscommon	1494m	SOFT	Christopher D Hayes	57kg	-	-	7	1. Mo Anam Chara 2. Star Of Beauty 3. Queen Of Newark	18.5L	$41.00
18/18	25/04/2026	-	Smullen Series	$25,000.00	Navan	2048m	GOOD	Killian Leonard	61kg	-	-	7	1. Latin America 2. Genchev 3. Now Maybe	32.15L	$251.00
15/15	30/03/2026	-	3UP C&G MDN	$14,001.00	Navan	1573m	HEAVY	Robbie Colgan	59.5kg	-	-	13	1. Shaftesbury Avenue 2. Tashakour 3. Huff'n'puff	27.41L	$126.00

Nod Of Approval (4)055X620577

Trainer: Mrs J Harrington (Kildare)12 mths 10: 0-1-0

Jockey: Simon Torrens

Weight: 69kgs

3 yo Bay G

Sire: Ten Sovereigns

Dam: Round Of Applause

Dam's Sire: Galileo

Stats

Prize Money$0.00

Avg $$0.00

Win %0.00%

Place %10.00%

Career10: 0-1-0

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-1-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good5: 0-0-0

Soft4: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Was $5.50 and ran 7th last run in a hurdle at Ballinrobe. Jockey Simon Torrens and trainer Jessica Harrington are a combination worth following. Might be ridden for luck. Watch for a sign in the market.

Last Starts 19 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/13	10/08/2026	-	3Y MDN HURDLE	$12,000.00	Ballinrobe	3318m	GOOD	Simon Torrens	70kg	-	-	0	1. Nicky Larson 2. Minella Buoy 3. No Bother Aoife	16.3L	$5.50
7/15	27/07/2026	-	3yo	$20,000.00	Galway	2490m	GOOD	Keithen Kennedy	55kg	-	-	13	1. Madbadanddangerous 2. Sharkeyboy 3. Vantage Code	5.25L	$11.00
5/13	26/06/2026	-	3yo+	$30,000.00	Curragh	2414m	GOOD	Keithen Kennedy	54.5kg	-	-	5	1. Darius Dark 2. Keepsgettingbetter 3. Celtic Druid	1.65L	$7.50
11/14	10/06/2026	-	3yo+	$12,000.00	Limerick	3419m	YIELDING	Shane Foley	56.5kg	-	-	10	1. Our Lucky Lady 2. Mr Rango 3. Quiz Test	12.95L	$3.25
2/8	24/04/2026	-	3yo	$15,000.00	Cork	2436m	GD/YD(YD PL)	Shane Foley	59.5kg	-	-	8	1. Darius Dark 2. Nod Of Approval 3. Yousaynothingatall	0.5L	$6.50
6/9	04/04/2026	-	3yo	$15,000.00	Cork	1609m	SOFT	Shane Foley	59kg	-	-	3	1. Empty Wallet 2. Invincible Will 3. Perisher	12.25L	$7.00
5/12	18/10/2025	-	2Y HCP	$30,000.00	Leopardstown	1609m	SOFT	Nathan Crosse	56.5kg	-	-	2	1. River Ara 2. Iamimmaculate 3. Cherry Hill Girl	6.25L	$15.00
5/10	19/08/2025	-	2Y MDN	$18,001.00	Roscommon	1509m	GOOD	S T Mccullagh	60.5kg	-	-	4	1. Echo Of Faith 2. Spinning Around 3. Idiocracy	4.25L	$9.00
11/15	01/08/2025	-	2yo	$18,998.00	Galway	1408m	SOFT	S T Mccullagh	60kg	-	-	2	1. Mighty Danu 2. Bellamano 3. Nazario	9.2L	$3.25
6/10	04/06/2025	-	2Y MDN	$20,000.00	Curragh	1408m	GOOD	Shane Foley	60.5kg	-	-	2	1. Amadeus Mozart 2. Dorset 3. Ipanema Beach	5.4L	$26.00

Point Star (5)N/A

Trainer: M Fahey (Kildare)12 mths 0: 0-0-0

Jockey: Thomas O'Connor

Weight: 69kgs

3 yo Bay G

Sire: Fifty Stars

Dam: Point The Toes

Dam's Sire: Atraf

Stats

Prize Money$0.00

Avg $$0.00

Win %0%

Place %0%

Career0: 0-0-0

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up0: 0-0-0

2nd Up0: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Fifty Stars 3yo trained by Mark Fahey having first race appearance. The large claim from Thomas Oconnor should help. Watch the market moves.

Moon Aura (6)86466

Trainer: C A Mcbratney (Down)12 mths 5: 0-0-0

Jockey: Kevin Sexton

Weight: 66kgs

3 yo Bay F

Sire: Space Blues

Dam: Moonstone Magic

Dam's Sire: Trade Fair

Stats

Prize Money$0.00

Avg $$0.00

Win %0.00%

Place %0.00%

Career5: 0-0-0

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good2: 0-0-0

Soft3: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Started $23.00 and came in 6th last run at Roscommon but going up in distance. Marginal contender.

Last Starts 60 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/12	30/06/2026	-	3yo	$18,001.00	Roscommon	1494m	GOOD	Keithen Kennedy	56kg	-	-	12	1. Elusive Echo 2. Almeiyda 3. Star Of Beauty	8.05L	$23.00
6/12	12/06/2026	-	3Y HCP	$12,000.00	Gowran Park	1408m	SOFT	Keithen Kennedy	59.5kg	-	-	3	1. Gilts 2. Pocket Jacks 3. Sagasti	4.4L	$8.00
4/10	08/05/2026	-	3Y CLAIM	$9,999.00	Ballinrobe	1932m	GOOD	Shane Foley	62.5kg	-	-	11	1. Personified 2. Teologia 3. Borora Aura	9.6L	$11.00
6/13	25/04/2026	-	3YF MDN	$20,000.00	Limerick	1453m	SOFT	Keithen Kennedy	53.5kg	-	-	1	1. Signora 2. Rayzera 3. Expert Dancer	8.7L	$51.00
8/14	15/04/2026	-	3Y FILLIES MDN	$16,998.00	Leopardstown	1609m	SOFT	Shane Foley	58.5kg	-	-	3	1. Mixed Feelings 2. Bang Bang 3. Snow Princess	12.3L	$10.00

No Bother Aoife (7)906X884743

Trainer: G P Cromwell (Meath)12 mths 9: 0-0-1

Jockey: Conor Stone-Walsh

Weight: 66kgs

3 yo Bay F

Sire: Cotai Glory

Dam: Realt Eile

Dam's Sire: Dark Angel

Stats

Prize Money$0.00

Avg $$0.00

Win %0.00%

Place %11.11%

Career9: 0-0-1

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good8: 0-0-1

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Tidy run when 3rd last start in a hurdle at Ballinrobe and on an upward trajectory in recent races. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Holds a major chance.

Last Starts 19 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/13	10/08/2026	-	3Y MDN HURDLE	$12,000.00	Ballinrobe	3318m	GOOD	Conor Stone Walsh	67kg	-	-	0	1. Nicky Larson 2. Minella Buoy 3. No Bother Aoife	7.75L	$7.50
4/12	17/07/2026	-	3Y MDN HURDLE	$12,000.00	Killarney	3419m	GOOD	Kevin Sexton	67kg	-	-	0	1. Cite Florale 2. Minella Buoy 3. Private Larry	2.85L	$13.00
7/14	13/07/2026	-	0-60	$9,999.00	Killarney	2279m	GOOD	Gary Carroll	59.5kg	-	-	10	1. Chicago Moon 2. Canon Law 3. Point Cartwright	8.5L	$12.00
4/16	03/07/2026	-	0-60	$9,999.00	Bellewstown	2447m	GOOD	Nathan Crosse	55.5kg	-	-	11	1. Private Larry 2. Without Love 3. Masego	7.75L	$13.00
8/15	05/06/2026	-	0-60	$9,999.00	Fairyhouse	1984m	GD(GD/YD PL)	Robert Whearty	56.5kg	-	-	7	1. Alto Sax 2. Miss Americana 3. Swift Charm	11.35L	$7.00
8/14	05/05/2026	-	0-60	$9,999.00	Gowran Park	1609m	GOOD	Hugh Horgan	59kg	-	-	12	1. Aurora Mist 2. Believe Believe 3. Tenacious	6.85L	$29.00
6/13	23/01/2026	-	Div 1	$15,000.00	Dundalk	1408m	GOOD	Nicola Burns	58.5kg	-	-	11	1. River Of Life 2. Fate's Gambit 3. Vishaya	8.25L	$101.00
11/14	09/01/2026	-	3Y MDN	$12,000.00	Dundalk	1609m	GOOD	Nathan Crosse	58.5kg	-	-	10	1. Blanc De Blanc 2. Astronomically 3. Eclat	11.6L	$251.00
9/12	12/12/2025	-	Div 2	$25,000.00	Dundalk	1408m	GOOD	M W Hassett	56kg	-	-	12	1. Gonna Be Golden 2. Great Plains Lady 3. Neon Eyes	11.7L	$26.00

Sands Castle (8)00X4502006

Trainer: A Sexton (Kildare)12 mths 9: 0-1-0

Jockey: Harry Sexton

Weight: 66kgs

3 yo Bay F

Sire: Sands Of Mali

Dam: Light At Dawn

Dam's Sire: Dawn Approach

Stats

Prize Money$0.00

Avg $$0.00

Win %0.00%

Place %11.11%

Career9: 0-1-0

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good4: 0-0-0

Soft3: 0-1-0

Heavy2: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Came in 6th last start in a hurdle at Ballinrobe. Harry Sexton provides some weight relief. Has some claims.

Last Starts 19 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/13	10/08/2026	-	3Y MDN HURDLE	$12,000.00	Ballinrobe	3318m	GOOD	Conor Lamon	64kg	-	-	0	1. Nicky Larson 2. Minella Buoy 3. No Bother Aoife	13.2L	$67.00
11/16	25/07/2026	-	0-60	$9,999.00	Gowran Park	1408m	GOOD	Shane Foley	61kg	-	-	1	1. Dynamic Force 2. The Blue Panther 3. Eichan San	8.65L	$4.50
12/14	13/07/2026	-	0-60	$9,999.00	Killarney	2279m	GOOD	Harry Sexton	60.5kg	-	-	1	1. Chicago Moon 2. Canon Law 3. Point Cartwright	24.75L	$15.00
2/14	22/06/2026	-	3yo	$9,999.00	Ballinrobe	1959m	SOFT	Shane Foley	63.5kg	-	-	7	1. Rodeo Blues 2. Sands Castle 3. Connova	2.97L	$13.00
10/14	05/06/2026	-	3UP MDN	$13,000.00	Fairyhouse	1408m	GOOD	Gavin Ryan	58.5kg	-	-	10	1. Oro Blanco 2. Krasimir 3. Elusive Path	10.98L	$126.00
5/9	03/05/2026	-	3Y HCP	$12,000.00	Sligo	2156m	SOFT	Robbie Colgan	60kg	-	-	7	1. Misty Cove 2. Wipeawayyourtears 3. Pliny	10.3L	$8.50
4/15	22/04/2026	-	3Y MDN	$16,998.00	Gowran Park	1609m	SOFT	Killian Leonard	58.5kg	-	-	3	1. Perisher 2. Alphonsus Liguori 3. Sanctijude	6.45L	$301.00
14/20	02/11/2025	-	Smullen Series	$25,000.00	Curragh	1609m	HEAVY	Wesley Joyce	58kg	-	-	8	1. James J Braddock 2. Cannes 3. Atomic City	36.45L	$201.00
10/11	20/10/2025	-	Smullen Series	$25,000.00	Gowran Park	1677m	HEAVY	Killian Leonard	55kg	-	-	9	1. Marjorie Daw 2. Sanctijude 3. Chablis Rock	33.3L	$201.00

Swift Charm (9)007003360

Trainer: W R Crawford (Armagh)12 mths 9: 0-0-2

Jockey: P J O'Hanlon

Weight: 66kgs

3 yo Chestnut F

Sire: Dandy Man

Dam: Imasumaq

Dam's Sire: Teofilo

Stats

Prize Money$0.00

Avg $$0.00

Win %0.00%

Place %22.22%

Career9: 0-0-2

Track1: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good5: 0-0-1

Soft3: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Jumped at $19.00 and unimpressive effort when 13th last time at Naas but going over more ground. Does take a while to get into stride. Will struggle to compete in this race.

Last Starts 56 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
13/16	04/07/2026	-	0-60	$9,999.00	Naas	2189m	GOOD	Gavin Ryan	59.5kg	-	-	10	1. Rodeo Blues 2. Millhone 3. Point Cartwright	22.25L	$19.00
6/12	20/06/2026	-	0-60	$9,999.00	Down Royal	2099m	SOFT	Gavin Ryan	55kg	-	-	7	1. Albatala 2. Cleopatra's Needle 3. Simpson's Paradox	17.5L	$4.50
3/15	05/06/2026	-	0-60	$9,999.00	Fairyhouse	1984m	GD(GD/YD PL)	Gavin Ryan	54.5kg	-	-	8	1. Alto Sax 2. Miss Americana 3. Swift Charm	2.75L	$9.00
3/13	08/05/2026	-	0-60	$9,999.00	Ballinrobe	1932m	GOOD	Gavin Ryan	58.5kg	-	-	9	1. A Pretty Penny 2. Accelereight 3. Swift Charm	2.7L	$51.00
15/20	12/04/2026	-	0-60	$12,000.00	Leopardstown	1609m	SOFT	Wayne Lordan	55kg	-	-	12	1. Launch Time 2. Cleopatra's Needle 3. Comfort Line	10.2L	$41.00
12/14	30/01/2026	-	0-60	$9,999.00	Dundalk	1408m	GOOD	J A Heffernan	61kg	-	-	11	1. Beau Army 2. Queen Leila 3. Iryna's Star	14.3L	$51.00
7/12	12/12/2025	-	Div 1	$25,000.00	Dundalk	1408m	GOOD	J M Sheridan	56kg	-	-	5	1. Liberation Date 2. Daring Grace 3. Sagasti	7.15L	$301.00
12/14	05/12/2025	-	2Y MDN	$15,000.00	Dundalk	1609m	GOOD	J M Sheridan	58kg	-	-	13	1. Senator Of State 2. Let's Smash It 3. Theorist	21.55L	$201.00
12/15	12/10/2025	-	2Y FILLIES MDN	$18,001.00	Naas	1193m	SOFT	Ronan P Whelan	58kg	-	-	4	1. Josh's Joy 2. Institute 3. White Lily	15.55L	$81.00