Galway Race 5 - W.b. Gavin & Co. Hcp Hurdle
STUMPTOWN (5) First up after a break of 32 weeks. Chased well when 4th last time in a chase at Cheltenham but back to a shorter trip. Won't be far away. SPORTINTHEPARK (8) Fresh after a break of 35 weeks. Failed to finish in a hurdle at Fairyhouse. Sam Ewing is a suitable booking. Winning hope. STAY GOLD (11) Resumes from a 68 week break. Really dug deep when winning last start in a hurdle at Wexford and demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Suited by the weight drop. Must be considered. LOUGH NIGARA (14) First up and ran 3rd first up last preparation in a hurdle at Fairyhouse. Likely to settle back in the field. Dropping weight. Ticks plenty of boxes and looks like value .

Jockey: Philip Byrnes
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh from a spell of 42 weeks. Jumped at $26.00 and came in 4th last run in a hurdle at Punchestown. Prefers to settle towards the tail. Few more classier types in this race.
Last Starts 300 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 31/12/2025 | - | 4UP HURDLE | $18,001.00 | Punchestown | 3856m | SOFT | Philip Byrnes | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.2L | $26.00 |
| 3/5 | 02/12/2025 | - | Peugeot | $15,999.00 | Clonmel | 4425m | HEAVY | Philip Byrnes | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $19.00 |
| 99/17 | 22/11/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $98,370.00 | Haydock | 4881m | GOOD | Benjamin Macey | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $23.00 |
| 5/7 | 05/10/2025 | - | Grade 3 | $37,501.00 | Tipperary | 3236m | GOOD | Philip Byrnes | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 56.75L | $29.00 |
| 99/13 | 01/02/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $98,370.00 | Sandown | 4716m | HEAVY | P Byrnes | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $8.50 |
| 9/10 | 21/12/2024 | - | Grade 1 | $122,962.00 | Ascot | 4916m | GOOD | P Byrnes | 72kg | - | 3-4-4-7-6-5-7-8 | 0 |
| 35.95L | $13.00 |
| 1/15 | 23/11/2024 | - | Premier Handicap | $98,370.00 | Haydock | 4881m | SOFT | Alex Harvey | 72.5kg | - | 5-5-3-2-2-3-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.75L | $23.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/10/2024 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $22,001.00 | Galway | 4407m | SOFT | P Byrnes | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $34.00 |
| 1/15 | 22/10/2022 | - | 2 | $24,593.00 | Cheltenham | 4817m | GOOD | P Byrnes | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2L | $3.10 |
| 8/12 | 21/09/2022 | - | Hurdle | $17,501.00 | Listowel | 4828m | GOOD | P Byrnes | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.65L | $4.50 |
| 2/17 | 27/07/2022 | - | Hurdle | $17,001.00 | Galway | 4527m | GOOD | P Byrnes | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/17 | 30/06/2022 | - | $10,000.00 | Tipperary | 4023m | GOOD | Ambrose Mccurtin | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.25L | $6.00 | |
| 4/17 | 02/05/2022 | - | $10,000.00 | Down Royal | 3310m | GOOD | Ambrose Mccurtin | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7L | $15.00 | |
| 0/16 | 22/04/2022 | - | $10,000.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | GOOD | Darragh Okeeffe | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| - | $11.00 | |
| 3/13 | 01/07/2021 | - | $10,000.00 | Tipperary | 4023m | GOOD | P Byrnes | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Rian Lane
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
First up today. Didn't finish in a chase at Punchestown and dropping back to a shorter trip. The large claim from Rian Lane should help. Can't back with any confidence.
Last Starts 178 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/19 | 02/05/2026 | - | 0-145 | $75,001.00 | Punchestown | 6298m | SOFT | Aidan Kelly | 66.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $29.00 |
| 99/30 | 06/04/2026 | - | Extended Handicap Chase | $482,499.00 | Fairyhouse | 5852m | SOFT | Aidan Kelly | 64kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $51.00 |
| 3/15 | 08/03/2026 | - | Listed | $99,999.00 | Naas | 4987m | SOFT | Aidan Kelly | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.2L | $26.00 |
| 99/23 | 01/02/2026 | - | Grade 3 | $150,000.00 | Leopardstown | 4322m | HEAVY | H Cobden | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $19.00 |
| 24/28 | 27/12/2025 | - | Extended Handicap Chase | $193,999.00 | Leopardstown | 4919m | SOFT | Mark P Walsh | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 63.9L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/11/2025 | - | 4UP HCP CHASE | $45,001.00 | Punchestown | 4288m | SOFT | Simon Torrens | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.75L | $15.00 |
| 99/30 | 21/04/2025 | - | Extended Handicap Chase | $482,499.00 | Fairyhouse | 5867m | SOFT | S D Torrens | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $17.00 |
| 3/23 | 13/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $72,188.00 | Cheltenham | 5230m | GOOD | P W Mullins | 75.5kg | - | 1-2-1-1-1-2-4-3 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/5 | 05/02/2025 | - | Chase | $21,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 4928m | HEAVY | Paul Townend | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.75L | $2.10 |
| 5/7 | 28/12/2024 | - | Grade 1 | $100,000.00 | Limerick | 3913m | SOFT | Danny Mullins | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.25L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 22/11/2024 | - | 4UP CHASE | $15,000.00 | Tipperary | 4727m | SOFT | Mark P Walsh | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $2.20 |
| 2/12 | 27/10/2024 | - | 4UP CHASE | $15,500.00 | Galway | 4527m | SOFT | Mark P Walsh | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8L | $3.10 |
| 6/17 | 27/04/2024 | - | GBB Race | $34,429.00 | Sandown | 3980m | GOOD | Paul Townend | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21.5L | $6.50 |
| 16/21 | 13/03/2024 | - | Premier Handicap | $0.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | SOFT | M P Walsh | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 27.15L | $6.00 |
| 1/4 | 27/12/2023 | - | $0.00 | Limerick | 4023m | HEAVY | S D Torrens | 74.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 | |
| 6/9 | 28/04/2023 | - | $0.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | GOOD | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 29L | $2.70 | |
| 1/17 | 22/05/2022 | - | $44,885.00 | Auteuil | 3600m | HEAVY | Jose Luiz Da Silva | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
| 3/11 | 27/03/2022 | - | $44,885.00 | Auteuil | 3600m | SOFT | Jose Luiz Da Silva | 65.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Brian Hayes
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a 25 week spell. Odds of $41.00 and ran 14th last time in a hurdle at Punchestown but going up in distance. Cannot recommend as a betting proposition.
Last Starts 182 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/21 | 28/04/2026 | - | Listed | $75,001.00 | Punchestown | 3339m | SOFT | Brian Hayes | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 28.25L | $41.00 |
| 99/23 | 13/03/2026 | - | Premier Handicap | $108,207.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | GOOD | Brian Hayes | 66.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $101.00 |
| 6/19 | 01/02/2026 | - | 0-150 | $150,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | HEAVY | Niall Moore | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.75L | $15.00 |
| 99/13 | 17/01/2026 | - | 4UP HCP HDL | $45,001.00 | Navan | 4059m | SOFT | Niall Moore | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $9.00 |
| 3/17 | 27/12/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $30,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SOFT | Brian Hayes | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/11 | 17/11/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $15,999.00 | Navan | 3264m | SOFT | Brian Hayes | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/12 | 01/11/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $40,001.00 | Down Royal | 3392m | YD(GD/YD PL) | Niall Moore | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 05/10/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $15,999.00 | Tipperary | 3236m | GOOD | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.2L | $5.50 |
| 3/11 | 17/03/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $20,000.00 | Wexford | 3218m | GOOD | Brian Hayes | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.85L | $6.00 |
| 4/11 | 23/02/2025 | - | CL1 | $15,999.00 | Naas | 3118m | HEAVY | Niall Moore | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19L | $4.33 |
| 2/7 | 03/02/2025 | - | Hurdle | $15,999.00 | Punchestown | 3906m | HEAVY | Niall Moore | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7L | $3.25 |
| 1/9 | 29/12/2024 | - | Listed | $45,001.00 | Limerick | 3218m | SOFT | Niall Moore | 65kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $2.70 |
| 2/14 | 19/11/2024 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,499.00 | Limerick | 3218m | SOFT | Niall Moore | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $2.45 |
| 2/14 | 28/10/2024 | - | 4Y MDN HURDLE | $10,501.00 | Wexford | 3310m | SOFT | Brian Hayes | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $2.30 |
| 10/17 | 30/04/2024 | - | N_H_Flat | $15,000.00 | Punchestown | 3354m | YD(GD/YD PL) | Philip Enright | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 42.05L | $17.00 |
| 4/10 | 24/03/2024 | - | Pro/Am | $0.00 | Limerick | 3264m | HEAVY | Philip Enright | 71kg | - | - | 2 |
| 10.25L | $4.20 |
| 2/14 | 02/03/2024 | - | $0.00 | Navan | 3218m | HEAVY | Brian Hayes | 73kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.25L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a 32 week spell. At $4.33 improved late to finish 4th last time in a chase at Cheltenham but coming back in trip. Can go close.
Last Starts 230 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 11/03/2026 | - | Limited Handicap | $73,777.00 | Cheltenham | 5885m | GOOD | Keith Donoghue | 74.5kg | - | 5-6-5-4-4-5-6-4 | 0 |
| 21.25L | $4.33 |
| 99/34 | 05/04/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $985,000.00 | Aintree | 6907m | GOOD | Keith Donoghue | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $11.00 |
| 1/16 | 12/03/2025 | - | Limited Handicap | $73,777.00 | Cheltenham | 5885m | GOOD | Keith Donoghue | 74.5kg | - | 3-2-3-3-6-5-3-4 | 0 |
| 7L | $3.50 |
| 1/15 | 13/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Cheltenham | 5885m | GOOD | Keith Donoghue | 72kg | - | 8-8-10-8-10-10-6-3 | 0 |
| 1L | $4.80 |
| 1/13 | 24/11/2024 | - | 5UP CHASE | $17,500.00 | Punchestown | 4828m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.75L | $4.40 |
| 1/11 | 04/05/2024 | - | Chase | $15,000.00 | Punchestown | 4910m | SOFT | Sean Flanagan | 79.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $4.20 |
| 99/14 | 02/05/2024 | - | Chase | $30,000.00 | Punchestown | 6648m | SOFT | Sean Flanagan | 79.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $5.50 |
| 3/14 | 17/04/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Cheltenham | 5230m | GD(GD/SF PL) | Keith Donoghue | 77kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.7L | $6.50 |
| 99/21 | 12/03/2024 | - | Premier Handicap | $0.00 | Cheltenham | 5029m | HEAVY | Keith Donoghue | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 01/01/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Cheltenham | 5080m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| - | $4.50 |
| 99/20 | 02/12/2023 | - | Premier Handicap | $0.00 | Newbury | 5225m | SOFT | Danny Mullins | 64.5kg | - | - | 16 |
| - | $9.00 |
| 8/17 | 20/09/2023 | - | grade 3 | $0.00 | Listowel | 4828m | SOFT | Danny Mullins | 68.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 12.85L | $7.50 |
| 4/5 | 06/08/2023 | - | $0.00 | Galway | 4527m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 71kg | - | - | 5 |
| 29.5L | $7.50 | |
| 99/27 | 10/04/2023 | - | Extended Handicap Chase | $0.00 | Fairyhouse | 5833m | SOFT | L P Dempsey | 63.5kg | - | - | 29 |
| 999L | $8.00 |
| 2/23 | 16/03/2023 | - | Sponsored By The JRL Group | $72,188.00 | Cheltenham | 5230m | SOFT | B Oneill | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $4.60 |
| 1/7 | 16/02/2023 | - | 3 | $14,755.00 | Sandown | 4862m | GOOD | Jonathan Burke | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7L | $1.90 |
| 1/10 | 22/01/2023 | - | Chase | $16,001.00 | Thurles | 4373m | SOFT | Danny Mullins | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12L | $4.33 |
| 7/12 | 31/12/2022 | - | Chase | $14,999.00 | Punchestown | 4663m | SOFT | L P Dempsey | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.55L | $5.50 |
| 3/12 | 01/12/2022 | - | Chase | $11,000.00 | Thurles | 3621m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 77.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.75L | $7.00 |
| 5/7 | 15/11/2022 | - | Chase | $14,500.00 | Fairyhouse | 3219m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 42L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a break of 29 weeks and close up first up last preparation in a hurdle at Leopardstown. Betting is the best guide.
Last Starts 204 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/15 | 06/04/2026 | - | 0-140 | $26,002.00 | Fairyhouse | 4325m | SOFT | Sean Flanagan | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.5L | $12.00 |
| 6/17 | 08/03/2026 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $25,000.00 | Naas | 3831m | SOFT | Sean Flanagan | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.75L | $6.50 |
| 2/13 | 17/01/2026 | - | 4UP HCP HDL | $45,001.00 | Navan | 4059m | SOFT | Sean Flanagan | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1L | $10.00 |
| 2/23 | 28/12/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $18,500.00 | Leopardstown | 4160m | GOOD | Sean Flanagan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.05L | $23.00 |
| 10/15 | 25/10/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $23,000.00 | Galway | 4407m | SOFT | Sean Flanagan | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.8L | $10.00 |
| 99/11 | 08/03/2025 | - | 5UP HCP CHASE | $45,001.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | SOFT | Fred Maguire | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $11.00 |
| 8/16 | 02/02/2025 | - | Grade 3 | $150,000.00 | Leopardstown | 4322m | SOFT | Fred Maguire | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21.35L | $12.00 |
| 19/27 | 27/12/2024 | - | Extended Handicap Chase | $194,000.00 | Leopardstown | 4919m | GOOD | Sean Flanagan | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 84.3L | $9.50 |
| 4/10 | 26/10/2024 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $22,001.00 | Galway | 4407m | SOFT | Michael Osullivan | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11L | $3.00 |
| 1/17 | 03/05/2024 | - | Listed | $100,000.00 | Punchestown | 4073m | SOFT | Michael Osullivan | 67.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 4L | $16.00 |
| 1/5 | 24/03/2024 | - | $0.00 | Limerick | 3931m | HEAVY | Michael Osullivan | 74kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $4.50 | |
| 3/8 | 22/02/2024 | - | $0.00 | Thurles | 3363m | SOFT | Michael Osullivan | 74kg | - | - | 2 |
| 10.75L | $7.50 | |
| 5/5 | 12/12/2023 | - | $0.00 | Punchestown | 3257m | SOFT | Michael Osullivan | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $6.50 | |
| 3/13 | 07/10/2023 | - | $0.00 | Fairyhouse | 3319m | SOFT | Michael Osullivan | 75.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6.25L | $5.50 | |
| 3/19 | 31/12/2022 | - | Hurdle | $40,000.00 | Punchestown | 3932m | SOFT | Michael Osullivan | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.75L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 04/10/2022 | - | Hurdle | $12,001.00 | Galway | 3840m | SOFT | Michael Osullivan | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17L | $2.38 |
| 3/20 | 17/01/2022 | - | $11,500.00 | Punchestown | 4142m | SOFT | Sean Flanagan | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.1L | $6.50 | |
| 4/11 | 29/12/2021 | - | $11,000.00 | Limerick | 3218m | HEAVY | Darragh Okeeffe | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $6.50 | |
| 2/18 | 20/09/2021 | - | $11,000.00 | Listowel | 4023m | GOOD | P W Mullins | 64.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 7/20 | 29/07/2021 | - | $11,000.00 | Galway | 3228m | GOOD | Sean Flanagan | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.6L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Niall Moore
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell. Started at $13.00 and disappointing effort when 6th last start in a chase at Wexford but gets some weight taken off. Niall Moore rates highly. Can surprise at a nice price.
Last Starts 173 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 07/05/2026 | - | 5UP BEG CHASE | $13,000.00 | Wexford | 4626m | GOOD | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23.7L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/03/2026 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Wexford | 3219m | SOFT | Niall Moore | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.37L | $4.33 |
| 1/8 | 21/02/2026 | - | 5UP HCP HURDLE | $21,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 4069m | HEAVY | Niall Moore | 66.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 17/01/2026 | - | 4UP HCP HDL | $11,499.00 | Navan | 4059m | SOFT | Niall Moore | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/11 | 27/12/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Limerick | 4023m | HEAVY | H Phillips | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $8.00 |
| 99/19 | 16/11/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $45,001.00 | Navan | 4224m | HEAVY | Brian Hayes | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $17.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/10/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Galway | 3228m | SOFT | Brian Hayes | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.55L | $7.00 |
| 8/17 | 25/09/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $15,999.00 | Listowel | 4023m | GOOD | Brian Hayes | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $34.00 |
| 12/20 | 20/03/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Cork | 4023m | GOOD | Brian Hayes | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 64.55L | $15.00 |
| 16/20 | 15/02/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Gowran Park | 3986m | SOFT | Brian Hayes | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 52.45L | $8.00 |
| 5/14 | 26/01/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Naas | 3758m | HEAVY | Brian Hayes | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22L | $8.50 |
| 1/18 | 08/12/2024 | - | 80-116 | $11,500.00 | Cork | 4023m | SOFT | Brian Hayes | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2L | $6.50 |
| 1/11 | 28/10/2024 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $10,501.00 | Wexford | 3310m | SOFT | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 4/14 | 26/08/2024 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $11,999.00 | Ballinrobe | 3668m | SOFT | Niall Moore | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 26.75L | $6.00 |
| 4/14 | 10/08/2024 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $10,501.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | GOOD | Brian Hayes | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19L | $9.00 |
| 4/15 | 05/07/2024 | - | Hurdle | $11,999.00 | Cork | 4828m | GOOD | Niall Moore | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.6L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 13/05/2024 | - | 4UP NOV HURDLE | $11,999.00 | Killarney | 4069m | GOOD | Niall Moore | 69kg | - | - | 8 |
| 7.3L | $91.00 |
| 7/18 | 05/11/2023 | - | Div 1 | $0.00 | Cork | 3219m | SOFT | Brian Hayes | 73kg | - | - | 9 |
| 20.5L | $71.00 |
| 12/22 | 25/04/2023 | - | $0.00 | Punchestown | 3310m | SOFT | Philip Enright | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21.8L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Sam Ewing
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell of 35 weeks. Didn't finish in a hurdle at Fairyhouse on Feb 21st. Sam Ewing is a bonus. Has shown early pace in races to date. Chance and can measure up.
Last Starts 248 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/8 | 21/02/2026 | - | 5UP HCP HURDLE | $21,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 4069m | HEAVY | Keith Donoghue | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $7.50 |
| 14/19 | 16/11/2025 | - | Grade 3 | $99,999.00 | Navan | 4828m | HEAVY | Donagh Meyler | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 42.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/15 | 25/10/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $23,000.00 | Galway | 4407m | SOFT | Sam Ewing | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.75L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/11/2024 | - | Grade 2 | $36,499.00 | Punchestown | 3257m | SOFT | Sean Flanagan | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.25L | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 26/10/2024 | - | 4UP NOV CHASE | $16,499.00 | Galway | 3670m | SOFT | Sean Flanagan | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 26/09/2024 | - | 4UP CHASE | $13,999.00 | Listowel | 4425m | SOFT | Donagh Meyler | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
| 6/12 | 06/05/2024 | - | Chase | $11,001.00 | Down Royal | 3959m | GOOD | Eoin Walsh | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.35L | $10.00 |
| 14/18 | 01/04/2024 | - | $0.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | HEAVY | Sam Ewing | 74.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 56.55L | $26.00 | |
| 3/14 | 17/03/2024 | - | $0.00 | Down Royal | 4023m | SOFT | Sam Ewing | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $26.00 | |
| 7/9 | 29/12/2023 | - | 80-130 | $0.00 | Leopardstown | 4023m | HEAVY | Rachael Blackmore | 73kg | - | - | 2 |
| 36.3L | $51.00 |
| 11/11 | 02/12/2023 | - | CL1 | $0.00 | Fairyhouse | 3973m | SOFT | S Ewing | 76kg | - | - | 5 |
| 91.05L | $23.00 |
| 1/12 | 17/11/2023 | - | $0.00 | Wexford | 4023m | HEAVY | S Ewing | 69.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.75L | $11.00 | |
| 5/9 | 28/10/2023 | - | C & G | $0.00 | Galway | 3300m | SOFT | F D Tegetmeier | 74.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 11.05L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Peter Smithers
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a 29 week break. Didn't finish in a chase at Fairyhouse. Expecting to settle positively. Can't leave out of your calculations.
Last Starts 204 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/17 | 06/04/2026 | - | 5UP HCP CHASE | $26,002.00 | Fairyhouse | 4937m | SOFT | Michael Kenneally | 65.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 22/03/2026 | - | 5yo+ | $15,000.00 | Limerick | 4965m | SOFT | Darragh Okeeffe | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.51L | $4.50 |
| 6/15 | 08/03/2026 | - | Listed | $99,999.00 | Naas | 4987m | SOFT | Michael Kenneally | 63.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 33.95L | $13.00 |
| 8/11 | 25/01/2026 | - | 5UP NOV HCP CHASE | $15,999.00 | Naas | 4049m | HEAVY | Darragh Okeeffe | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.5L | $15.00 |
| 7/10 | 31/12/2025 | - | 4UP BEG CHASE | $12,501.00 | Punchestown | 4806m | SOFT | Darragh Allen | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 35.25L | $23.00 |
| 5/10 | 11/12/2025 | - | 4UP BEG CHASE | $15,499.00 | Punchestown | 4637m | SOFT | Darragh Allen | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 42.75L | $9.00 |
| 2/9 | 06/11/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $25,000.00 | Clonmel | 4828m | SOFT | Darragh Okeeffe | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.69L | $6.50 |
| 99/8 | 25/09/2025 | - | 4UP BEG CHASE | $14,001.00 | Listowel | 4425m | GOOD | John Shinnick | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $26.00 |
| 15/20 | 20/04/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $14,501.00 | Cork | 4901m | SOFT | Tiernan Power Roche | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 48.55L | $10.00 |
| 7/15 | 01/03/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $14,501.00 | Navan | 4023m | HEAVY | Darragh Allen | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 29.75L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 20/02/2025 | - | 4UP NOV HCP HURDLE | $14,501.00 | Punchestown | 4618m | SOFT | Darragh Allen | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8L | $3.50 |
| 3/11 | 03/02/2025 | - | Hurdle | $12,000.00 | Punchestown | 4684m | HEAVY | Darragh Allen | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 13/01/2025 | - | Hurdle | $11,999.00 | Punchestown | 4425m | SOFT | Darragh Allen | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7L | $8.50 |
| 3/14 | 29/12/2024 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Limerick | 3822m | SOFT | Darragh Allen | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.25L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Alan O'Sullivan
Weight: 68kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $29.00 and disappointing display when 10th last time at Clonmel. Likely to get back in the field. Entitled to be big odds.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 16/09/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $20,000.00 | Clonmel | 3377m | YIELDING | Gary Carroll | 63.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 19.47L | $29.00 |
| 3/17 | 02/08/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $17,501.00 | Galway | 3364m | GOOD | Alan Osullivan | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.25L | $4.00 |
| 5/6 | 31/07/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $18,500.00 | Galway | 2829m | YIELD/SOFT | Ronan P Whelan | 61.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4.8L | $3.75 |
| 3/20 | 27/07/2026 | - | Q.R. | $109,998.00 | Galway | 3382m | GOOD | Barry Thomas Stone | 69.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 1.25L | $15.00 |
| 14/24 | 01/05/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $20,000.00 | Punchestown | 3259m | SOFT | Ricky A Doyle | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 41.3L | $67.00 |
| 12/17 | 08/03/2026 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $25,000.00 | Naas | 3831m | SOFT | Ricky A Doyle | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 64.25L | $67.00 |
| 12/14 | 14/02/2026 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Gowran Park | 4059m | HEAVY | Ricky A Doyle | 77kg | - | - | 0 |
| 65.9L | $29.00 |
| 10/16 | 29/12/2025 | - | 0-150 | $99,999.00 | Leopardstown | 4117m | GOOD | Conor Clarke | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19.45L | $29.00 |
| 8/10 | 30/11/2025 | - | Listed | $99,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Donagh Meyler | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.25L | $23.00 |
| 3/15 | 19/10/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $45,001.00 | Leopardstown | 2414m | HEAVY | Ronan P Whelan | 60.5kg | - | - | 16 |
| 4L | $51.00 |
| 10/11 | 11/09/2025 | - | 4UP HCP | $15,999.00 | Clonmel | 3350m | SOFT | Ronan P Whelan | 62.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 15L | $12.00 |
| 4/19 | 02/08/2025 | - | Listed | $109,998.00 | Galway | 4524m | GOOD | Conor Clarke | 66.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.25L | $9.00 |
| 1/18 | 30/07/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $18,001.00 | Galway | 3319m | SOFT | Ronan P Whelan | 62.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
| 9/10 | 09/05/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $15,000.00 | Ballinrobe | 2598m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 63.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 14.55L | $11.00 |
| 11/13 | 21/10/2024 | - | 3UP HCP | $11,500.00 | Gowran Park | 2381m | SOFT | Conor Clarke | 62.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 23/09/2024 | - | Premier Handicap | $45,001.00 | Listowel | 2414m | GOOD | Gavin Ryan | 58.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 15.85L | $26.00 |
| 10/13 | 27/08/2024 | - | Q.R. | $16,000.00 | Bellewstown | 3520m | GOOD | F J Gillen | 74kg | - | - | 11 |
| 12.55L | $34.00 |
| 8/11 | 17/08/2024 | - | Flat | $16,000.00 | Tramore | 3291m | SOFT | Michael Osullivan | 65.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 19.35L | $26.00 |
| 13/18 | 03/08/2024 | - | Listed | $110,000.00 | Galway | 4524m | SOFT | Donagh Meyler | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 84.75L | $14.00 |
| 12/20 | 29/07/2024 | - | Q.R. | $110,000.00 | Galway | 3382m | GOOD | J L Gleeson | 73.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 24.55L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Ricky Doyle
Weight: 66.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of 68 weeks. Brave effort to win narrowly by a head last start in a hurdle at Wexford and getting better in recent performances. Good prospects.
Last Starts 480 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 04/07/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HDL | $9,999.00 | Wexford | 4919m | GOOD | C Stone Walsh | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.00 |
| 2/17 | 08/06/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $14,501.00 | Punchestown | 4732m | GOOD | Liam Mckenna | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.05L | $3.75 |
| 3/25 | 30/04/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $30,000.00 | Punchestown | 3875m | SOFT | Liam Mckenna | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.75L | $23.00 |
| 4/14 | 03/02/2025 | - | Hurdle | $12,000.00 | Punchestown | 3906m | HEAVY | Liam Mckenna | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.25L | $4.33 |
| 9/23 | 28/12/2024 | - | 80-116 | $15,000.00 | Leopardstown | 4023m | GOOD | Liam Mckenna | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.85L | $6.50 |
| 5/19 | 23/11/2024 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Punchestown | 3901m | SOFT | Liam Mckenna | 66.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.25L | $8.50 |
| 4/12 | 27/10/2024 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $10,501.00 | Wexford | 3319m | SOFT | Ross Berry | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20L | $34.00 |
| 6/14 | 07/10/2024 | - | Hurdle | $10,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 4123m | GOOD | Liam Mckenna | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 36L | $15.00 |
| 7/14 | 09/06/2024 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $12,499.00 | Punchestown | 4687m | SOFT | Liam Mckenna | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.35L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Gearoid Brouder
Weight: 65.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a spell of 36 weeks. Odds of $13.00 and mediocre display when 8th last time in a hurdle at Punchestown. Has some claims.
Last Starts 254 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 | 15/02/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $14,501.00 | Punchestown | 4561m | HEAVY | Calum Hogan | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22.55L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/12/2025 | - | 4UP NOV HURDLE | $14,501.00 | Limerick | 3822m | SOFT | Calum Hogan | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $2.25 |
| 1/14 | 18/11/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Limerick | 3758m | HEAVY | Calum Hogan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15L | $1.40 |
| 5/15 | 25/10/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $12,501.00 | Galway | 3300m | SOFT | Calum Hogan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12L | $29.00 |
| 7/15 | 24/09/2025 | - | 5UP | $12,000.00 | Listowel | 4023m | SOFT | R W Barron | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 34.45L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Daniel King
Weight: 64kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and was competitive when 3rd first up last preparation in a hurdle at Fairyhouse. Might be ridden for luck. Gets some weight relief. Serious contender.
Last Starts 212 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/10 | 29/03/2026 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $25,000.00 | Downpatrick | 4393m | SOFT | Ricky A Doyle | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $6.00 |
| 1/13 | 05/03/2026 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Thurles | 4606m | SOFT | Ricky A Doyle | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.05L | $4.50 |
| 2/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | 4UP NOV HCP HURDLE | $15,999.00 | Punchestown | 3837m | SOFT | Ricky A Doyle | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/16 | 12/01/2026 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $11,499.00 | Punchestown | 4425m | SOFT | Ricky A Doyle | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/17 | 01/01/2026 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $11,499.00 | Fairyhouse | 5230m | SOFT | Ricky A Doyle | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 21/11/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $14,501.00 | Fairyhouse | 4928m | HEAVY | Ricky A Doyle | 66.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.25L | $3.75 |
| 3/13 | 04/11/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $11,499.00 | Fairyhouse | 4828m | SOFT | Ricky A Doyle | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/18 | 31/05/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Listowel | 4718m | GOOD | Ricky A Doyle | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6L | $10.00 |
| 7/14 | 17/05/2025 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Wexford | 3419m | GOOD | Ricky A Doyle | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.8L | $4.00 |
| 4/10 | 26/12/2024 | - | 4UP HCP CHASE | $11,500.00 | Limerick | 3552m | SOFT | Ricky A Doyle | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.25L | $7.50 |
| 6/15 | 22/11/2024 | - | 80-116 | $11,001.00 | Tipperary | 4105m | SOFT | Ricky A Doyle | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.35L | $17.00 |
| 4/11 | 19/04/2024 | - | 80-95 | $0.00 | Ballinrobe | 4508m | SOFT | Danny Gilligan | 76kg | - | - | 2 |
| 22.5L | $3.20 |
| 3/11 | 16/03/2024 | - | 80-109 | $0.00 | Thurles | 4602m | HEAVY | Ricky A Doyle | 69kg | - | - | 9 |
| 6.25L | $4.00 |
| 0/14 | 08/02/2024 | - | 80-95 | $0.00 | Thurles | 4506m | SOFT | D Gilligan | 75kg | - | - | 3 | - | $3.40 | |
| 3/13 | 15/01/2024 | - | 80-102 | $0.00 | Punchestown | 4649m | SOFT | Ricky A Doyle | 71.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 5.5L | $21.00 |
| 12/24 | 10/12/2023 | - | $0.00 | Cork | 3388m | SOFT | Ricky A Doyle | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 54L | $301.00 | |
| 8/17 | 26/11/2023 | - | $0.00 | Cork | 3219m | SOFT | Ricky A Doyle | 75.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 26.1L | $251.00 | |
| 8/19 | 03/10/2022 | - | Hurdle | $10,000.00 | Tipperary | 3218m | GOOD | P J Carberry | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 42.75L | $251.00 |