Killarney Race 1 - Killarney Avenue Hotel Maiden Hurdle
PORTNAHAPPLE (10) brings solid Flat form, finishing 2nd at the Curragh over 2414m then 2011m, and now debuts over hurdles with Paul Townend booked. NORTH SHORE (2) drops from Grade 1/2 company after a 4th at Leopardstown over 3218m and can be a key chance back to a maiden. WHATS NEW (4) was 4th at Bellewstown over 3447m and holds place claims. EARTHWATCH (1) was 4th in a 4yo hurdle at Cork over 3282m and adds tongue tie again. Something for the Multiples: PORTNAHAPPLE (10) NORTH SHORE (2) WHATS NEW (4)
Jockey: Daniel King
Weight: 73kgs
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Comes off a 34‑day break after a solid 4th at Cork over 3282m on 5 Apr, beaten 50L on soft with 70kg at $51 behind Bartholomew. Prior Dundalk run on 3 Dec was 9th of 10 over 1408m in a claiming race, beaten 6.05L at $26. Won at Sandown over 1609m on 30 Jul when leading throughout at $2. Carries 73kg with a tongue tie; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 05/04/2026 | - | 4yo | $12,000.00 | Cork | 3282m | SOFT | Philip Donovan | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 50L | $51.00 |
| 9/10 | 03/12/2025 | - | 3UP CLAIMING | $9,999.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Denis Hogan | 64.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6.05L | $26.00 |
| 8/9 | 15/10/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $17,215.00 | Nottingham | 2057m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 55.5kg | - | 4-1-1-1-1-1-5-8 | 5 |
| 47.25L | $12.00 |
| 16/16 | 07/09/2025 | - | CL4 | $24,592.00 | York | 1583m | GOOD | Warren Fentiman | 60.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7-6-10-15-16 | 12 |
| 17L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 30/07/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,362.00 | Sandown | 1609m | GOOD | Cieren Fallon | 61.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.25L | $2.00 |
| 2/10 | 18/07/2025 | - | CL5 | $10,821.00 | Newbury | 1609m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 60.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $4.33 |
| 3/8 | 27/06/2025 | - | CL5 | $9,837.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | GOOD | Cieren Fallon | 60kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 3 |
| 3.75L | $12.00 |
| 5/11 | 09/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Windsor | 2011m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 58.5kg | - | 3-1-1-1-1-1-1-2 | 7 |
| 11L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 20/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Nottingham | 2057m | GOOD | Daniel Muscutt | 58kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-6-5-4 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/5 | 21/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Redcar | 1608m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 58kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-4-4-4 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
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Third at Leopardstown over 3218m on 26 Dec in a Grade 2, beaten 11.1L at $13 with 69.5kg. Followed with a solid 4th of 7 in a Leopardstown Grade 1 over 3218m on 2 Feb, 11.5L off Narciso Has at $34. Then 12th of 20 at Cheltenham in a Grade 1 on 13 Mar, 22.05L on good, before pulling up/tailed off in a Fairyhouse Grade 2 on 6 Apr. Carries 73kg and steps up 201m; can feature with a clean round.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/9 | 06/04/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $49,998.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $10.00 |
| 12/20 | 13/03/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $147,555.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | GOOD | Keith Donoghue | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22.05L | $17.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/02/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $150,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | HEAVY | Sean Flanagan | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $34.00 |
| 3/10 | 26/12/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $45,001.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.1L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 19/09/2025 | - | 3yo | $25,600.00 | Saint Cloud | 3099m | SOFT | Maxime H Guyon | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.60 |
| 3/7 | 25/08/2025 | - | 3yo | $25,600.00 | Clairefontaine | 2899m | GOOD | Maxime H Guyon | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.35L | $3.00 |
| 2/5 | 23/07/2025 | - | 3Y CL2 | $20,100.00 | Chateaubriant | 2649m | GOOD | Théo Bachelot | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 02/07/2025 | - | 3Y C&G MDN | $20,100.00 | Clairefontaine | 2399m | GOOD | Maxime H Guyon | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $4.33 |
Jockey: Cian Quirke
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
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Comes off a 21-day break after finishing 4th at Bellewstown over 3447m on 18 Apr, beaten 17.5L on soft with 73kg at $17 behind Ole Ole. Prior run was 9th of 12 at Navan over 2816m on heavy, beaten 20.2L at $11. Cian Quirke sticks for A Slattery. Needs to lift but has place claims with a cleaner run.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 18/04/2026 | - | 4yo | $12,000.00 | Bellewstown | 3447m | SOFT | Cian Quirke | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $17.00 |
| 9/12 | 30/03/2026 | - | 4UP HCP | $12,000.00 | Navan | 2816m | HEAVY | Sam Coen | 56.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 20.2L | $11.00 |
| 6/6 | 21/02/2026 | - | 4Y HCP HURDLE | $14,501.00 | Fairyhouse | 3319m | HEAVY | Cian Quirke | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 83.75L | $10.00 |
| 5/10 | 14/02/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDFLE | $12,000.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | HEAVY | Cian Quirke | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 27L | $19.00 |
| 5/14 | 04/11/2025 | - | 3Y MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 3219m | SOFT | Cian Quirke | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.25L | $2.38 |
| 2/9 | 25/10/2025 | - | 3Y MDN HURDLE | $12,501.00 | Galway | 3300m | SOFT | Cian Quirke | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.75L | $4.33 |
| 5/19 | 16/10/2025 | - | 3UP HCP | $18,001.00 | Curragh | 2816m | SOFT | Andrew Slattery | 58.5kg | - | - | 20 |
| 5L | $19.00 |
| 99/12 | 04/10/2025 | - | 3Y MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Gowran Park | 3273m | SOFT | Cian Quirke | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $2.75 |
| 2/10 | 21/09/2025 | - | 3Y HDL | $15,000.00 | Listowel | 3218m | SOFT | C M Quirke | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.75L | $2.62 |
| 1/11 | 01/09/2025 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Roscommon | 2429m | SOFT | Andrew Slattery | 64.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $3.75 |
| 99/10 | 21/08/2025 | - | 3Y MDN HDL | $9,999.00 | Killarney | 3419m | GOOD | C M Quirke | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $3.75 |
| 4/7 | 06/08/2025 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Sligo | 2709m | GOOD | Andrew Slattery | 64kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4.2L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 25/07/2025 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Cork | 2414m | GOOD | Andrew Slattery | 62.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.88 |
| 2/9 | 14/07/2025 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Killarney | 2279m | SOFT | Andrew Slattery | 62kg | - | - | 9 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/13 | 05/07/2025 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Naas | 2088m | GOOD | Andrew Slattery | 62.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 4.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/15 | 02/06/2025 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Gowran Park | 1901m | GOOD | Andrew Slattery | 62.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6.5L | $4.00 |
| 4/12 | 24/04/2025 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Tipperary | 1810m | SOFT | Adam Browne Souza | 58.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 3.25L | $15.00 |
| 5/14 | 04/12/2024 | - | 2Y HCP | $11,001.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | J M Sheridan | 56kg | - | - | 16 |
| 3.75L | $51.00 |
| 9/12 | 15/11/2024 | - | Div 2 | $11,001.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Adam Browne Souza | 56kg | - | - | 10 |
| 7.75L | $31.00 |
| 8/10 | 21/10/2024 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,000.00 | Gowran Park | 1677m | SOFT | Andrew Slattery | 60.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 26L | $201.00 |
Jockey: Ben Harvey
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Second-up after 70 days. Last start 8th of 9 at Navan over 3218m on 28 Feb on heavy, beaten 149L with 73kg at $201 behind Moulin Labbe. Drops 3.5kg and rises slightly in trip. Needs sharp improvement but can improve with race fitness.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 28/02/2026 | - | 4yo | $12,000.00 | Navan | 3218m | HEAVY | Eoin Walsh | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 149L | $201.00 |
Jockey: Jack Gilligan
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Four-year-old gelding trained by P J Gilligan in Galway, with Jack Gilligan to ride. Carries 69.5kg from barrier 0. Irish-bred by El Salvador out of Glenelly Caoimhe. Can improve with experience.
Jockey: Conor Stone-Walsh
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Second-up after debuting 8th of 16 at Bellewstown over 3447m on 18 Apr, beaten 33.85L on soft at $13. Carries 69.5kg again for G P Cromwell with Conor Stone-Walsh up. Drops back in trip by 28m. Can improve with race experience.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 18/04/2026 | - | 4yo | $12,000.00 | Bellewstown | 3447m | SOFT | Kieren Buckley | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 33.85L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Four-year-old gelding trained by C Collins, ridden by Danny Gilligan. Carries 69.5kg and debuts without exposed race form. Irish-bred by Affinisea out of Osco Mosco. Can improve with race experience.
Jockey: Philip Donovan
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Four-year-old gelding trained by P J Gilligan at Galway. Carries 69.5kg with Philip Donovan booked. Irish-bred by Pillar Coral out of Mysticaltou. Can improve with race experience.
Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 69.5kgs
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First-up after 205 days and now with W P Mullins, booked with Paul Townend and up to 69.5kg. Last start 2nd of 12 at Curragh over 2414m on 16 Oct, beaten 0.5L on soft at $4 behind Appeared carrying 61kg. Prior run 2nd of 17 over 2011m on soft at $19, 3L off Simurgh. Consistent profile; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 205 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 16/10/2025 | - | 3UP MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 2414m | SOFT | Ben Martin Coen | 61kg | - | - | 10 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/17 | 27/09/2025 | - | Div 1 | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 2011m | SOFT | Ben Martin Coen | 61kg | - | - | 12 |
| 3L | $19.00 |
Jockey: Alan O'Sullivan
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Four-year-old gelding trained by W J Burke, based at Cork. Carries 69.5kg with Alan O'Sullivan booked. By Pillar Coral out of La Noe. Can improve with race experience.
Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Four-year-old gelding by Harzand trained by N Lee, based at Galway. Carries 69.5kg with J J Slevin booked. French-bred profile only; no recent race details provided. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Gary Noonan
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Four-year-old gelding trained by E Mccarthy at Limerick. Carries 69.5kg with Gary Noonan engaged. Unexposed profile. Can improve.
Jockey: Donagh Meyler
Weight: 66.5kgs
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Back in trip after two heavy defeats, latest 11th of 12 at Dundalk over 2414m on 10 Apr, beaten 27.88L with 62.5kg at $10 behind Celtic Druid. Earlier 11th of 13 at Navan over 2012m on 30 Mar on heavy, beaten 23.77L at $11. Did run 6th at Dundalk over 2148m on 13 Mar at $6.50, beaten 10.5L. Faces a task but can improve with the drop in weight to 66.5kg over hurdles and Donagh Meyler up for Noel Meade.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 10/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $9,999.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 62.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 27.88L | $10.00 |
| 11/13 | 30/03/2026 | - | 4UP HCP | $12,000.00 | Navan | 2012m | HEAVY | Paddy Harnett | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 23.77L | $11.00 |
| 6/14 | 13/03/2026 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Dundalk | 2148m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 63.5kg | - | - | 15 |
| 10.5L | $6.50 |
| 6/16 | 24/08/2025 | - | 3UP HCP | $11,499.00 | Naas | 2112m | GOOD | J Cleary | 57.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 12.05L | $23.00 |
| 8/12 | 21/06/2025 | - | 3Y HCP | $11,499.00 | Down Royal | 2099m | GOOD | Robert Whearty | 60.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 16.75L | $13.00 |
| 5/14 | 07/06/2025 | - | 3UP MDN FILLIES | $20,000.00 | Navan | 2039m | SOFT | Robert Whearty | 57.5kg | - | - | 16 |
| 6.35L | $19.00 |
| 11/14 | 29/03/2025 | - | 3Y FILLIES MDN | $25,000.00 | Curragh | 2011m | SOFT | Colin Keane | 58.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 27L | $8.50 |
| 9/20 | 16/03/2025 | - | 3UP FILLIES MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SOFT | Jamie Powell | 56.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 11.05L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Sean O'Keeffe
Weight: 66.5kgs
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Second-up run at Limerick over 4315m on 16 Apr saw her finish 10th of 11, beaten 86.35L on soft at $501 with 61.5kg behind Fly Away Home. Debut at Cork on 5 Apr was 9th of 15 over 3282m on soft, beaten 75.3L at $126. Rises to 66.5kg here. Needs sharp improvement but can progress with more experience.
Last Starts 23 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 | 16/04/2026 | - | 4UP MDN MARES HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Limerick | 4315m | SOFT | Turlough Oconnor | 61.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 86.35L | $501.00 |
| 9/15 | 05/04/2026 | - | 4yo | $12,000.00 | Cork | 3282m | SOFT | Turlough Oconnor | 63kg | - | - | 0 |
| 75.3L | $126.00 |