Killarney Race 3 - Killarney Town Retailers Association Novice Hurdle
MASTER HAKU (2) brings the standout hurdles form after winning at Kilbeggan over 3319m by 2.25L and was previously 2nd at Cork over 3200m; he looks the one to beat. MIDNIGHT JET (3) is a key danger after a dominant 3.5L win at Fairyhouse over 4023m and has a prior Killarney win. DON JEFE (1) won a Fairyhouse maiden over ~4070m two starts back but failed to finish off last time. L’As De Watt (6) can run well second-up over hurdles after a Cork 3219m 2nd.
Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Second-up run at Fairyhouse on 5 Apr was a non-factor, finishing well back over 4023m on soft at $13 with 67.5kg. Prior effort was a maiden hurdle win at Fairyhouse on 3 Feb over 4073m on soft at $17, scoring by 6L. Carries 74.5kg here with Sean Flanagan riding for Gerard O'Leary. Can feature with a return to his February form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/20 | 05/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $20,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SOFT | Michael Kenneally | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $13.00 |
| 1/14 | 03/02/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HDL | $12,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 4073m | SOFT | Michael Kenneally | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6L | $17.00 |
| 5/17 | 03/01/2026 | - | 4-5Y MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Cork | 3392m | SOFT | Michael Kenneally | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.55L | $67.00 |
| 13/18 | 08/11/2025 | - | Div 1 | $12,000.00 | Gowran Park | 3236m | HEAVY | Brian Hayes | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 55L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Comes off a Kilbeggan win over 3319m on 24 Apr by 2.25L on good ground, carrying 75.5kg at $1.36. Prior runs at Cork were solid: 2nd over 3200m on soft (beaten 0.2L at $2.25) and 3rd over 3219m (beaten 6.25L at $6.50). Carries 74.5kg here for Jack Kennedy for G Elliott. Can feature with a similar effort.
Last Starts 15 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 | 24/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Kilbeggan | 3319m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.25L | $1.36 |
| 2/16 | 23/11/2025 | - | 4Y MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Cork | 3200m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $2.25 |
| 3/14 | 02/11/2025 | - | Div 1 | $12,000.00 | Cork | 3219m | YIELDING | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.25L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Darragh O'Keeffe
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Comes off a 35-day break after winning at Fairyhouse over 4023m on 4 Apr by 3.5L on soft with 75.5kg at $5.50. Prior runs included 5th at Leopardstown over 4160m on good at $4 and 3rd at Cork over 3200m on soft at $2.50. Carries 74.5kg here for H De Bromhead with Darragh O'Keeffe aboard; unbeaten at Killarney from one start. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/25 | 04/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $15,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SOFT | Darragh Okeeffe | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/15 | 28/12/2025 | - | 4Y MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Leopardstown | 4160m | GOOD | Darragh Okeeffe | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12L | $4.00 |
| 3/16 | 23/11/2025 | - | 4Y MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Cork | 3200m | SOFT | Mike Oconnor | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.2L | $2.50 |
| 1/13 | 11/05/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Killarney | 3419m | SOFT | Derek Oconnor | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.75L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Mr A J Browne
Weight: 72kgs
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First-up after 181 days. Last start 12th of 16 at Naas over 3218m on 9 Nov, beaten 70.8L on soft with 75.5kg at $126. Prior run 10th at Kilbeggan over 3218m on 1 Jun, beaten 53.35L on good at $15. Drops 3.5kg and rises in trip; needs to lift but can improve.
Last Starts 181 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 09/11/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Naas | 3218m | SOFT | A J Browne | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 70.8L | $126.00 |
| 10/12 | 01/06/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GOOD | A J Browne | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 53.35L | $15.00 |
| 7/14 | 21/04/2025 | - | 4-6yo | $11,002.00 | Cork | 3822m | SOFT | A J Browne | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.5L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 72kgs
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First-up after 223 days. Last start 3rd of 6 at Cologne over 2400m on 28 Sep, beaten 2.55L on soft with 60kg at $17 behind Sibayan. Prior run 5th of 5 in the Deauville Group 2 over 2999m on 24 Aug, beaten 1.65L at $8. Now with W P Mullins and carries 72kg; can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 72kgs
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First-up after 188 days. Last start 2nd of 13 at Cork over 3219m on 2 Nov (yielding), beaten 5L by I'm Slippy, with 73kg at $67. Prior run 7th of 8 at Galway over 3337m on 7 Oct (soft), beaten 11.25L with 74.5kg at $19. Can feature with natural improvement.
Last Starts 188 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 02/11/2025 | - | Div 2 | $12,000.00 | Cork | 3219m | YIELDING | Brian Hayes | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5L | $67.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/10/2025 | - | 4Y | $9,999.00 | Galway | 3337m | SOFT | E P Obrien | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.25L | $19.00 |
Jockey: Thomas O'Connor
Weight: 72kgs
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Second-up off a 21-day turnaround after a below-par 9th of 15 at Bellewstown over 3447m on 18 Apr, beaten 48L with 67.5kg at $11. Prior run was stronger, 3rd at Thurles over 3154m on 30 Oct, beaten 1.5L with 74kg at $7.50. Carries 72kg today and rises 622m in trip. Can improve with fitness and the extra distance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15 | 18/04/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $15,000.00 | Bellewstown | 3447m | YD(GD/YD PL) | Conor Clarke | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 48L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 30/10/2025 | - | 4UP | $15,000.00 | Thurles | 3154m | GOOD | J H Williamson | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/13 | 05/08/2025 | - | 4yo | $9,999.00 | Roscommon | 3118m | GOOD | J H Williamson | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Gary Noonan
Weight: 72kgs
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First-up after 222 days. Last start 2nd of 10 at Roscommon over 3140m on 29 Sep, beaten 6.5L by Onlyforfrankie, with 76.5kg at $11 on good ground. Drops 4.5kg to 72kg and rises sharply in trip. Can feature with further improvement.
Last Starts 222 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 29/09/2025 | - | 5UP FLAT | $9,999.00 | Roscommon | 3140m | GOOD | J H Williamson | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Brian Hayes
Weight: 72kgs
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First-up after 227 days. Last start won at Toulouse over 2399m on 24 Sep by 2L on soft at $1.67, defeating Raimondin, carrying 56kg. Previously close up in Listed grade at Vichy over 2399m when 5th, beaten 1.5L. New yard with W P Mullins and up to 72kg; can feature with the right run.