Down Royal

13:00

Runners: 18 Distance: 2m 1 1/2f Hurdle

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Preference is for the top rated IVYBROOK who has shown enough, including at this venue, to suggest he can win a maiden hurdle.

Kara Sacre

Jockey: R Deegan Trainer: Paul Nolan Age/Wt: 5/11-4 F: 2-

9/10

Comment: Heavy ground point-to-point winner ran well on hurdles debut to finish a 3.25l second behind the 122 rated Zoffman at Naas (2m, gd-yld); there's room for improvement in his jumping and now sports a hood for the first time; claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Naas / Unknown / H		-	2 / 19	15/2	-
13/04/24	Ballycrystal / / P		-	1 / 8	6/4	-

Ivybrook

Jockey: Niall Moore Trainer: Dermot Anthony McLoughlin Age/Wt: 7/11-4 F: 26976- OR: 113

7/2

Comment: Promise in three of five starts over hurdles and rated 113; was an 18l second behind Romeo Coolio here over 2m1f (gd-yld) back in November and not beaten far when sixth of 25 at Fairyhouse later that month; obvious chance in this company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/02/25	Naas / Unknown / H	-	6 / 20	16/1	110
26/01/25	Naas / Unknown / H	-	7 / 14	33/1	-
26/12/24	Down Royal / Unknown / H	-	9 / 15	3/1	-
30/11/24	Fairyhouse / Unknown / H	-	6 / 25	25/1	-
02/11/24	Down Royal / Unknown / H	-	2 / 16	25/1	-
11/11/23	Down Royal / Unknown / HF	-	5 / 11	7/2	-

Garnetot

Jockey: K C Sexton Trainer: Gordon Elliott Age/Wt: 4/10-12 F: 66-

6/1

Comment: French recruit; finished sixth on both hurdles starts for Noel George and Amanda Zetterholm at Auteuil in September and October last year on testing ground, beaten 13l and 16l; very different ground conditions here; probably best watched on first start for Gordon Elliott unless the market speaks.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
08/10/24	Auteuil / Conditions / H		-	6 / 14	17/1	-
14/09/24	Auteuil / Maiden, Unraced / H		-	6 / 12	39/10	-

Big Dee

Jockey: G B Noonan Trainer: Eoin Christopher McCarthy Age/Wt: 6/11-12 F: 2168/

13/2

Comment: Won one of four starts in bumpers, the win coming here over 2m1f (soft) in November 2023; off the track since heavy defeat in a Punchestown bumper just over a year ago; has shown more than a lot of these so he's considered, though good ground is an unknown.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/24	Punchestown / Unknown / HF	-	8 / 10	50/1	-
29/12/23	Leopardstown / Unknown / HF	-	6 / 8	17/2	-
11/11/23	Down Royal / Unknown / HF	-	1 / 11	15/2	-
18/09/23	Listowel / Unknown / HF	-	2 / 9	8/1	-

Colvin

Jockey: L A McKenna Trainer: S R B Crawford Age/Wt: 6/11-4 F: 55-

16/1

Comment: Beaten similar distances when fifth in maiden hurdles here over 2m1f (good) and Naas 2m (gd-yld) when well behind Kara Sacre; tongue tie worn for both those starts left off; needs more to win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Naas / Unknown / H		-	5 / 19	50/1	-
17/03/25	Down Royal / Unknown / H		-	5 / 15	20/1	-

Western Note

Jockey: F Brickley Trainer: Gordon Elliott Age/Wt: 5/11-4

16/1

Comment: Westerner gelding cost 6,500Euros as a foal; half-brother to winners Anchor Man (useful 2m5f hurdle) and True Or False (2m6f hurdle); dam half-sister to winners No Loose Change (smart 2m7f-3m1f hurdle/chase) and Dylan Ross (useful bumper and 2m hurdle/chase); newcomer from respected source; worth a market check.

Day Trader

Jockey: J Smith Trainer: A J Martin Age/Wt: 4/11-6

20/1

Comment: Two-time French Flat winner (best RPR 85) at 12.5f on soft-very soft bought for 45,000Euros at the Arqana Sale in November; worth a market check on hurdles bow after a near six month absence.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/11/24	Deauville / Conditions / F	-	3 / 9	53/10	-
15/10/24	Chantilly / Handicap / F	-	8 / 16	21/1	-
12/09/24	ParisLongchamp / Handicap / F	-	7 / 15	14/1	-
12/08/24	Clairefontaine / Handicap / F	-	9 / 14	12/1	-
17/07/24	Vichy / Handicap / F	-	5 / 14	34/5	-
20/06/24	ParisLongchamp / Handicap / F	-	4 / 16	44/1	-

Black Soul

Jockey: H Morgan Trainer: Paul Stephen Kiely Age/Wt: 6/11-4 F: 0-

22/1

Comment: Flat maiden got off the mark in his second point-to-point at Rathcannon last month; however, he finished tailed off and jumped poorly in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown in November when 125-1; best watched on stable debut.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Rathcannon / / P	-	1 / 11	5/2	-
16/03/25	Knockanohill / / P	-	3 / 5	9/4	-
15/11/24	Punchestown / Unknown / H	-	13 / 18	125/1	-
23/10/24	Navan / Handicap / F	-	2 / 20	16/1	55
10/10/24	Thurles / Handicap / F	-	7 / 11	9/2	56
02/10/24	Bellewstown / Handicap / F	-	4 / 14	5/1	57

Dorans Mill

Jockey: D Robinson Trainer: P J Rothwell Age/Wt: 6/10-11 F: -

22/1

Comment: Champs Elysees 6yo mare is a seventh foal; sister to 3m2f hurdle winner Dorans Law, half-sister to winners Dorans River (useful bumper/2m3f-3m hurdle) and Dorans Weir (bumper); dam 2m4f/3m hurdle winner, half-sister to 2m hurdle winner Belvedere Cruising; best watched on belated debut.

Savant Du Mesnil

Jockey: Ben Bromley Trainer: S R B Crawford Age/Wt: 5/11-4 F: 0/865P- OR: 98

40/1

Comment: Earned a rating of 98 after three maiden hurdle runs here and at Downpatrick at 2m1f-2m6f; pulled up on handicap debut at Perth last month over 2m4f when running off 107; drops back in trip and connections always respected here but others hold more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Perth / Handicap / H	4	P / 9	40/1	107
30/03/25	Downpatrick / Unknown / H	-	5 / 11	33/1	-
17/03/25	Down Royal / Unknown / H	-	6 / 15	16/1	-
26/12/24	Down Royal / Unknown / H	-	8 / 15	80/1	-
30/04/24	Punchestown / Unknown / HF	-	20 / 25	50/1	-

Every River

Jockey: P Hanlon Trainer: W J Bryson Age/Wt: 9/11-4 F: 878//

50/1

Comment: Is 0-5 over hurdles and yet to finish closer than 18l to the winner; drops in trip after heavy defeat in a maiden hurdle over 2m6f (good) at Downpatrick when last seen in June 2022; best watched.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/07/22	Downpatrick / Unknown / H	-	8 / 10	28/1	-
03/06/22	Down Royal / Unknown / H	-	7 / 11	28/1	-
24/05/22	Punchestown / Unknown / H	-	8 / 20	18/1	-
06/05/22	Downpatrick / Unknown / HF	-	7 / 11	14/1	-
20/03/22	Downpatrick / Unknown / HF	-	4 / 10	125/1	-
03/05/21	Down Royal / Unknown / H	-	P / 11	66/1	-

North Account

Jockey: T P Harney Trainer: C A McBratney Age/Wt: 5/11-4

50/1

Comment: Califet gelding cost 7,000Euros as a 3yo; ninth foal; half-brother to five winners inc Audacious Plan (useful 3m-3m5f hurdle/chase), Wa Wa (2m4f-3m hurdle/chase) and Tommy The Tank (3m1f hurdle); stoutly bred and best watched on debut.

My Lady O

Jockey: M P O'Connor Trainer: Peter Fahey Age/Wt: 5/10-11 F: 0-

60/1

Comment: 66-1 and beaten 29l on hurdles debut at Cork last month (2m3f, soft); this trip should suit better but she may need more time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Cork / Unknown / H		-	11 / 16	66/1	-

Rutland Rose

Jockey: P J O'Hanlon Trainer: John Andrew Kinsella Age/Wt: 6/10-11 F: 6-

60/1

Comment: Pulled up sole point to point start and beaten 48l when 20-1 for a Limerick bumper last November; off since and has joined a new yard; watch.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
19/11/24	Limerick / Unknown / HF		-	6 / 11	20/1	-
28/04/24	Dromahane / / P		-	P / 15	7/2	-

Leabaland

Jockey: C G O'Dwyer Trainer: M M Lynch Age/Wt: 8/11-12 F: 00/7- OR: 93

80/1

Comment: Three-time winner on the Flat; long odds and no impact in three runs over timber; off since below par run at Dundalk in July 2024; rated 93 and best watched on his return.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/24	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	10 / 13	9/1	55
21/05/24	Punchestown / Unknown / H	-	7 / 15	125/1	-
13/04/24	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	4 / 14	7/1	56
09/02/24	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	5 / 14	10/3	56
08/12/23	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	2 / 14	5/1	53
10/11/23	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	5 / 14	9/2	54

Small Bucks

Jockey: P M O'Brien Trainer: P E Collins Age/Wt: 4/10-5 F: P-

80/1

Comment: Modest Flat maiden was pulled up early after saddle slipped on hurdles debut at Naas early last month on first start fort this yard; can only be watched for now in first time hood.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Naas / Unknown / H	-	P / 20	50/1	-
15/11/24	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	9 / 10	50/1	49
01/09/24	Tipperary / Handicap / F	-	8 / 15	25/1	47
16/08/24	Cork / Handicap / F	-	5 / 18	40/1	47
12/07/24	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	11 / 13	80/1	51
26/06/24	Naas / Unknown / F	-	10 / 11	250/1	-

Killala Bay

Jockey: B P Kennedy Trainer: Paul W Flynn Age/Wt: 5/11-4 F: 00-

100/1

Comment: Triple-figure odds and tailed off in maiden hurdles at Gowran and Thurles; oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
15/03/25	Thurles / Unknown / H		-	11 / 16	200/1	-
08/03/25	Gowran Park / Unknown / H		-	19 / 20	150/1	-

Slea Head

Jockey: K E Buckley Trainer: Peter Maher Age/Wt: 7/11-4 F: P-

100/1

Comment: 100-1 and pulled up on debut at Fairyhouse last month, reportedly finishing lame on his left hind; look elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Fairyhouse / Unknown / H		-	P / 16	100/1	-

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Down Royal

13:35

Runners: 17 Distance: 2m 1 1/2f Hurdle

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: The classy Flat performer FAIRBANKS, who got to within 5l of Absurde on his last Flat start, is taken to make a winning hurdles debut

Coyote Spirit

Jockey: K C Sexton Trainer: Gordon Elliott Age/Wt: 7/11-12 F: 6/231-

8/13

Comment: Appreciated the good ground when off the mark at the fourth attempt in bumpers at Bellewstown (2m1f) 23 days ago on second start for Gordon Elliott; obvious chance on hurdles debut in a weak maiden.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Bellewstown / Unknown / HF	-	1 / 7	4/6	-
09/02/25	Navan / Unknown / HF	-	3 / 11	13/2	-
07/12/24	Navan / Unknown / HF	-	2 / 7	7/1	-
03/05/24	Punchestown / Unknown / HF	-	6 / 19	125/1	-

Fairbanks

Jockey: P M O'Brien Trainer: William Durkan Age/Wt: 5/11-12

17/10

Comment: Very useful on the Flat for Andrew Balding, winning four times and rated 102; beaten just 5l by Absurde in a listed heat at Chester on his last start; bought for 65,000gns at Tattersalls in October; Flat-bred but his sire has produced some talented jumpers; very interesting on hurdles debut.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/08/24	Chester / Listed / F	1	4 / 7	11/2	101
24/08/24	York / Handicap / F	2	14 / 20	18/1	100
03/08/24	Goodwood / Handicap / F	2	2 / 13	10/3	100
12/07/24	Newmarket (July) / Handicap / F	2	1 / 12	15/8	94
21/06/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	6 / 19	11/1	94
02/06/24	Hamilton / Handicap / F	3	2 / 12	15/8	92

Noticebox

Jockey: K E Buckley Trainer: Gavin Cromwell Age/Wt: 5/11-4 F: 94-

8/1

Comment: Held every chance when falling at the last in a heavy ground point-to-point in March last year; hasn't cut much ice in two bumper starts on soft-heavy at Navan and good at Bellewstown; in good hands but a watching brief is advised for hurdles debut.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Bellewstown / Unknown / HF	-	4 / 7	12/1	-
09/02/25	Navan / Unknown / HF	-	9 / 11	12/1	-
27/03/24	Ballyknock / / P	-	F / 8	4/1	-

Timeless Treaty

Jockey: P Cleary Trainer: Gordon Elliott Age/Wt: 5/11-4 F: -

18/1

Comment: Son of Harzand cost 37,000 as a foal; half-brother to winners The Short Go (useful 2m4f hurdle/3m chase) and The Mick Preston (bumper/2m hurdle); unraced dam closely related to useful 2m4f-2m7f hurdle/chase winner Ipsos Du Berlais; nicely bred debutant from top yard; market should reveal expectation.

Avalo

Jockey: M P O'Connor Trainer: Peter Fahey Age/Wt: 6/11-4 F: 90/07-

25/1

Comment: Showed promise on hurdles debut at Leopardstown in December 2023 but subsequent efforts have been poor; beaten 30l when 33-1 on latest at Wexford (16.5f, good); others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/08/24	Wexford / Unknown / H	-	7 / 14	33/1	-
26/07/24	Kilbeggan / Unknown / H	-	10 / 15	9/2	-
03/05/24	Punchestown / Unknown / HF	-	17 / 19	40/1	-
26/12/23	Leopardstown / Unknown / H	-	9 / 28	100/1	-

Bryson

Jockey: Ben Bromley Trainer: S R B Crawford Age/Wt: 5/11-4

25/1

Comment: Order Of St George gelding cost 11,000Euros as a 3yo; fourth foal; dam point and 2m3f-2m6f chase winner, out of German 1m1f-1m3f Flat and French 2m1f-2m3f hurdle winner; yard respected at this track so check the market.

Whiskey On Ice

Jockey: P Hanlon Trainer: John Joseph Hanlon Age/Wt: 5/11-4

30/1

Comment: Slipped up sole start in point-to-point last October; closely related to 2m hurdle winner Hollow Spark; hooded for debut; worth a market check.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
05/10/24	Toomebridge / / P		-	S / 7	6/1	-

Gallant Getaway

Jockey: Tom Buckley Trainer: E Buckley Age/Wt: 5/11-4 F: 7-

33/1

Comment: Sent off at 14-1 for a Fairyhouse bumper (2m, good) last October but finished tailed off; best watched on hurdles debut.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
07/10/24	Fairyhouse / Unknown / HF		-	7 / 8	14/1	-

Centaq

Jockey: P J O'Hanlon Trainer: Dermot Anthony McLoughlin Age/Wt: 5/11-4 F: 8-

50/1

Comment: 80-1 for debut at Naas last month but offered something to work with, finishing eighth of 17; was still beaten 29l, however, so may need a bit more time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Naas / Unknown / H		-	8 / 17	80/1	-

Rynok Square

Jockey: S O'Callaghan Trainer: Peter Maher Age/Wt: 7/11-4

60/1

Comment: Policy Maker 7yo gelding is a third foal; dam well held in bumpers, sister to 6f 2yo winner Selkirk Storm, half-sister to 5f-1m6f Flat and useful 2m-2m4f hurdle winner La Vecchia Scuola; watch on belated debut.

Is She Now

Jockey: J Smith Trainer: V C Ward Age/Wt: 7/10-11 F: 2/908-

60/1

Comment: A 13-race maiden under Rules, including nine runs on the Flat; best effort a neck second in a Navan bumper back in September 2023; hurdles debutante is fit from the AW but others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	9 / 13	16/1	49
12/02/25	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	4 / 7	12/1	50
31/01/25	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	7 / 13	16/1	51
20/12/24	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	7 / 14	28/1	53
11/12/24	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	3 / 11	33/1	54
27/11/24	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	6 / 11	22/1	55

Run Away Merida

Jockey: A M King Trainer: Mark Michael McNiff Age/Wt: 4/10-5 F: 00F-

70/1

Comment: Triple-figure odds and has failed to land a blow in three maiden 3yo hurdles at around 2m; heavy fall on latest at Limerick in December; others look more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/12/24	Limerick / Unknown / H	-	F / 16	250/1	-
14/12/24	Fairyhouse / Unknown / H	-	11 / 14	250/1	-
05/11/24	Fairyhouse / Unknown / H	-	10 / 12	125/1	-

Saint Peregrine

Jockey: L A McKenna Trainer: John Patrick Ryan Age/Wt: 6/11-4 F: O0-

80/1

Comment: Ran out on debut in a Clonmel bumper when 33-1 and beaten 44l in a Kilbeggan bumper (15.5f, gd-yld) eleven days ago; looks an unlikely winner on hurdles debut.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Kilbeggan / Unknown / HF		-	10 / 14	66/1	-
27/03/25	Clonmel / Unknown / HF		-	O / 15	33/1	-

Genomix

Jockey: M M McDonagh Trainer: Paul Stafford Age/Wt: 4/10-12 F: 0-

100/1

Comment: 80-1 and beat just one rival home when tailed off in a Kilbeggan bumper eleven days ago; can only be watched on hurdles debut on the back of that effort.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Kilbeggan / Unknown / HF		-	13 / 14	80/1	-

Itcantjustbeluck

Jockey: G Brouder Trainer: Noel C Kelly Age/Wt: 4/10-12 F: 0-

100/1

Comment: Made debut in a maiden hurdle here over 2m1f (good) in March and was beaten 93l at 100-1; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
17/03/25	Down Royal / Unknown / H		-	13 / 15	100/1	-

Lucky This Time

Jockey: D Robinson Trainer: P J Rothwell Age/Wt: 4/10-12 F: P-

100/1

Comment: Sent off at 150-1 for a maiden hurdle at Gowran in February and pulled up (jockey reported he was very green); may need more time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
15/02/25	Gowran Park / Unknown / H		-	P / 16	150/1	-

Pourquoi Poi

Jockey: B P Kennedy Trainer: Paul W Flynn Age/Wt: 4/10-12 F: 0-

100/1

Comment: Heavy defeat on sole start in a maiden hurdle at Cork when 150-1; can be safely ruled out on that evidence.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
20/03/25	Cork / Unknown / H		-	16 / 19	150/1	-

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Down Royal

14:10

Runners: 23 Distance: 2m 1 1/2f HCap Hurdle Handicap

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 4 PLACES

Verdict: Fairyhouse winner Malbas has a chance up 8lb but QUINN THE ESKIMO wasn't beaten far that day so he could turn the tables.

Tubberfinn Lady

Jockey: P M O'Brien Trainer: Michael Mulvany Age/Wt: 5/11-3 F: 09001- OR: 89

9/2

Comment: Was well backed when showed improvement to win at Kilbeggan over a similar trip to this on third handicap start; a 5lb rise looks fair; big player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Kilbeggan / Handicap / H	-	1 / 14	11/2	84
17/03/25	Down Royal / Handicap / H	-	10 / 19	22/1	84
13/02/25	Clonmel / Handicap / H	-	10 / 14	20/1	86
21/01/25	Down Royal / Unknown / H	-	9 / 15	250/1	-
26/12/24	Leopardstown / Unknown / H	-	11 / 23	250/1	-
16/12/24	Naas / Unknown / H	-	16 / 20	250/1	-

Quinn The Eskimo

Jockey: R Deegan Trainer: Paul Nolan Age/Wt: 5/10-13 F: 0004- OR: 85

5/1

Comment: Showed little in three maiden hurdles; however, was fourth to today's rival Malbas (beaten 7.5l) on h'cap debut last time at Fairyhouse; can improve on that from the same mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Fairyhouse / Handicap / H	-	4 / 14	28/1	85
16/01/25	Fairyhouse / Unknown / H	-	11 / 13	150/1	-
26/12/24	Leopardstown / Unknown / H	-	18 / 23	200/1	-
07/12/24	Navan / Unknown / H	-	11 / 16	66/1	-

Malbas

Jockey: K E Buckley Trainer: E Buckley Age/Wt: 9/11-13 F: 38001- OR: 99

11/2

Comment: Three-time Flat winner got off the mark over hurdles last time on debut for this yard after a break; up 8lb in weights but can run well again.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Fairyhouse / Handicap / H	-	1 / 14	10/1	91
28/11/24	Thurles / Handicap / H	-	10 / 18	22/1	93
17/11/24	Navan / Handicap / H	-	19 / 23	33/1	94
25/10/24	Sligo / Handicap / H	-	8 / 16	11/1	95
30/09/24	Roscommon / Handicap / H	-	3 / 16	10/1	95
28/08/24	Bellewstown / Handicap / H	-	6 / 16	16/5	95

Fort Randall

Jockey: G Brouder Trainer: Noel C Kelly Age/Wt: 6/11-7 F: 637- OR: 93

11/2

Comment: Was beaten 25l over C&D when last seen but is capable of better for a shrewd yard so keep an eye on the market.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/01/25	Down Royal / Handicap / H	-	7 / 16	25/1	93
18/08/24	Tramore / Handicap / H	-	3 / 16	10/1	91
26/07/24	Kilbeggan / Handicap / H	-	6 / 14	15/2	92
09/07/24	Uttoxeter / Handicap / H	5	3 / 8	9/1	99
10/06/24	Roscommon / Handicap / H	-	11 / 16	15/2	93
21/05/24	Punchestown / Handicap / H	-	8 / 17	66/1	94

Farrokh

Jockey: E Walsh Trainer: Barry Connell Age/Wt: 6/11-12 F: 2323- OR: 98

6/1

Comment: Mostly solid runs over fences since winning a Tipperary handicap hurdle a year ago; can be a player if ready on return.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/10/24	Galway / Handicap / C	-	3 / 7	13/8	106
30/08/24	Wexford / Handicap / C	-	2 / 14	7/1	104
07/08/24	Wexford / Handicap / C	-	3 / 9	4/1	104
24/07/24	Wexford / Handicap / C	-	2 / 12	8/1	102
02/07/24	Tipperary / Handicap / C	-	P / 14	15/2	102
07/06/24	Clonmel / Unknown / C	-	5 / 13	13/2	-

Royal Reprobate

Jockey: T P Harney Trainer: Ross O'Sullivan Age/Wt: 5/11-9 F: 08050- OR: 95

8/1

Comment: Good 2m run at Limerick on debut for this yard but seemed not to stay 2m5f at Ballinrobe next time; could go well back in trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Ballinrobe / Handicap / H	-	12 / 15	13/2	97
23/03/25	Limerick / Handicap / H	-	5 / 13	12/1	98
13/02/25	Clonmel / Handicap / H	-	14 / 14	15/8	98
15/01/25	Clonmel / Handicap / H	-	8 / 15	40/1	98
26/12/24	Leopardstown / Unknown / H	-	19 / 23	250/1	-
13/12/24	Cork / Unknown / H	-	9 / 19	125/1	-

Voice Of Reason

Jockey: P Cleary Trainer: Gordon Elliott Age/Wt: 5/11-3 F: 075- OR: 89

12/1

Comment: Record of 0-17 over hurdles; is tumbling down the weights but needs to show more before being recommended.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/04/25	Tramore / Unknown / H	-	5 / 9	7/1	89
30/03/25	Downpatrick / Handicap / H	-	7 / 14	16/1	92
09/03/25	Naas / Handicap / H	-	12 / 19	22/1	95
27/02/25	Clonmel / Unknown / H	-	7 / 10	16/1	98
13/02/25	Clonmel / Handicap / H	-	6 / 13	14/1	100
28/01/25	Limerick / Unknown / H	-	7 / 11	16/1	102

Vale Of Glory

Jockey: Eoin G Kelly Trainer: Adrian Murray Age/Wt: 10/11-13 F: P/65- OR: 99

14/1

Comment: Dual hurdle winner ran well enough last time on second start after an absence; down 2lb and not ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/08/24	Killarney / Handicap / H	-	5 / 15	14/1	101
10/08/24	Kilbeggan / Handicap / H	-	6 / 12	16/1	102
10/10/23	Punchestown / Handicap / H	-	P / 18	16/1	106
07/08/23	Cork / Handicap / H	-	7 / 18	14/1	106
20/07/23	Killarney / Handicap / H	-	4 / 15	11/1	106
17/06/23	Downpatrick / Handicap / H	-	7 / 11	13/2	106

Flashthelights

Jockey: O R Brown Trainer: Noel C Kelly Age/Wt: 9/11-6 F: 178- OR: 92

16/1

Comment: Second runner for yard; three hurdle wins; was poor when last seen but is only 4lb above last winning mark and could run well if ready after a break.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/12/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / H	5	8 / 13	14/1	96
12/10/24	Fairyhouse / Handicap / H	-	7 / 10	5/1	93
07/08/24	Wexford / Handicap / H	-	1 / 13	13/2	88
22/07/24	Cartmel / Handicap / H	5	4 / 8	7/1	96
05/07/24	Cork / Handicap / H	-	3 / 14	6/1	88
08/06/24	Punchestown / Handicap / H	-	1 / 17	7/1	81

Be My Hero

Jockey: K C Sexton Trainer: Gordon Elliott Age/Wt: 10/10-10 F: 0- OR: 82

18/1

Comment: Maiden after 22 runs; has been off 11 months and is best watched unless strong in the market.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/06/24	Roscommon / Handicap / H	-	10 / 16	17/2	83
26/04/24	Downpatrick / Handicap / H	-	14 / 15	7/1	84
12/01/24	Naas / Handicap / H	-	6 / 21	9/1	85
26/12/23	Down Royal / Handicap / H	-	5 / 19	14/1	85
30/11/23	Thurles / Handicap / H	-	3 / 17	11/2	85
16/09/23	Navan / Handicap / H	-	8 / 15	7/2	85

Miss Direct

Jockey: M P O'Connor Trainer: P Cluskey Age/Wt: 6/10-2 F: 0/8P89- OR: 74

18/1

Comment: Was well beaten in handicaps when last seen and is best watched on return.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/10/24	Fairyhouse / Handicap / H	-	9 / 12	66/1	80
07/08/24	Wexford / Handicap / H	-	8 / 13	66/1	83
16/06/24	Downpatrick / Handicap / H	-	P / 14	50/1	85
18/05/24	Wexford / Unknown / H	-	8 / 14	125/1	-
04/04/24	Naas / Unknown / H	-	10 / 19	200/1	-
09/03/24	Gowran Park / Unknown / H	-	14 / 16	80/1	-

Shadow Paddy

Jockey: G B Noonan Trainer: Eoin Christopher McCarthy Age/Wt: 5/11-9 F: 5760- OR: 95

20/1

Comment: Showed a glimpse of ability in four maidens and is worth a market check on h'cap debut after an absence; tongue-tie on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/12/24	Limerick / Unknown / H	-	10 / 18	100/1	-
08/12/24	Cork / Unknown / H	-	6 / 20	125/1	-
03/11/24	Cork / Unknown / H	-	7 / 15	50/1	-
12/05/24	Killarney / Unknown / HF	-	5 / 12	33/1	-

Nakassama

Jockey: Niall Moore Trainer: Noel C Kelly Age/Wt: 5/11-2 F: 0803P- OR: 88

25/1

Comment: Third runner for yard; dual-purpose maiden was pulled-up when last seen but has a chance on his earlier Downpatrick third.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/12/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / H	5	P / 13	22/1	91
11/10/24	Downpatrick / Handicap / H	-	3 / 7	50/1	87
30/09/24	Roscommon / Handicap / H	-	13 / 16	33/1	90
09/09/24	Perth / Handicap / H	5	8 / 11	9/1	93
03/08/24	Galway / Handicap / F	-	4 / 12	40/1	75
31/07/24	Galway / Unknown / F	-	7 / 18	40/1	75

Party Pack

Jockey: Reserve 2 Trainer: J P Flavin Age/Wt: 7/10-13 F: /9P0F- OR: 85

25/1

Comment: Second reserve; has been poor on his last two completed starts and major improvement is needed.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Down Royal / Handicap / H	-	F / 11	14/1	85
16/01/25	Fairyhouse / Handicap / H	-	11 / 15	12/1	88
01/01/25	Fairyhouse / Handicap / H	-	P / 21	18/1	89
03/12/24	Clonmel / Handicap / H	-	9 / 15	22/1	89
01/01/24	Tramore / Handicap / H	-	P / 10	20/1	93
17/12/23	Navan / Unknown / H	-	5 / 7	125/1	-

Kinbara Hills

Jockey: Reserve 3 Trainer: S R B Crawford Age/Wt: 6/11-11 F: 8/46F6- OR: 97

25/1

Comment: Third reserve; better run than it appears on heavy ground last time and this ground will suit; coming down the handicap; tongue-tie.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Fairyhouse / Handicap / H	-	6 / 20	20/1	99
26/12/24	Down Royal / Handicap / H	-	F / 15	14/1	99
16/06/24	Downpatrick / Handicap / H	-	6 / 8	10/1	101
29/05/24	Wexford / Unknown / H	-	4 / 9	16/1	102
24/04/24	Bellewstown / Handicap / H	-	8 / 16	33/1	102
16/04/24	Naas / Unknown / H	-	15 / 19	50/1	-

Shing Shilla

Jockey: B P Kennedy Trainer: Adrian Sexton Age/Wt: 5/10-13 F: 07050- OR: 85

28/1

Comment: Was poor on soft ground last time but has a squeak on previous Naas fifth place.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/12/24	Punchestown / Handicap / H	-	15 / 18	16/1	87
16/12/24	Naas / Handicap / H	-	5 / 19	28/1	87
22/11/24	Tipperary / Unknown / H	-	10 / 13	22/1	-
24/10/24	Clonmel / Unknown / H	-	7 / 15	100/1	-
19/10/24	Limerick / Unknown / H	-	13 / 17	50/1	-
28/09/24	Listowel / Unknown / H	-	5 / 17	200/1	-

Western Comandor

Jockey: P Hanlon Trainer: John Joseph Hanlon Age/Wt: 7/11-11 F: 094U9- OR: 97

40/1

Comment: C&D maiden winner in 2023; has been basically regressive since and has to do a lot better.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Ballinrobe / Handicap / H	-	9 / 15	22/1	99
03/02/25	Punchestown / Unknown / C	-	U / 15	80/1	88
01/01/25	Tramore / Handicap / C	-	4 / 12	25/1	90
24/11/24	Punchestown / Unknown / C	-	9 / 13	150/1	90
07/11/24	Clonmel / Handicap / C	-	12 / 15	22/1	92
07/07/24	Sligo / Handicap / H	-	P / 14	80/1	105

Chesterbaylad

Jockey: C D Smithers Trainer: Ms Helen P Markham Age/Wt: 4/11-1 F: 5840- OR: 93

40/1

Comment: Pulled hard when tailed-off on h'cap debut at Naas so has to leave that well behind; the hood can help.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Naas / Handicap / H	-	16 / 18	12/1	95
15/10/24	Punchestown / Unknown / H	-	4 / 7	100/1	-
05/10/24	Gowran Park / Unknown / H	-	8 / 15	125/1	-
30/08/24	Down Royal / Unknown / H	-	5 / 9	66/1	-

Hitthehayson

Jockey: D Robinson Trainer: P J Rothwell Age/Wt: 6/10-11 F: 0P50- OR: 83

50/1

Comment: Was poor at Tramore last time but has a squeak on his previous Clonmel fifth place finish.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/04/25	Tramore / Handicap / H	-	10 / 12	17/2	85
27/03/25	Clonmel / Handicap / H	-	5 / 13	50/1	85
27/01/25	Punchestown / Handicap / H	-	P / 17	33/1	85
13/12/24	Cork / Unknown / H	-	15 / 18	125/1	-
08/12/24	Cork / Unknown / H	-	17 / 20	250/1	-
28/11/24	Thurles / Unknown / H	-	7 / 7	33/1	-

Ardad Derek

Jockey: M M McDonagh Trainer: John Joseph Hanlon Age/Wt: 6/10-4 F: 7/7P- OR: 76

50/1

Comment: Regressive sort has yet to show winning potential; back after an absence; makes no real appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/24	Bellewstown / Handicap / H	-	P / 16	20/1	80
29/05/24	Wexford / Handicap / H	-	7 / 12	12/1	80
07/10/23	Fairyhouse / Handicap / H	-	7 / 15	33/1	83
26/08/23	Killarney / Handicap / H	-	11 / 13	22/1	86
07/07/23	Wexford / Handicap / H	-	12 / 14	100/1	88
30/05/23	Ballinrobe / Unknown / H	-	7 / 9	150/1	-

Benz

Jockey: A Balfe Trainer: R K Watson Age/Wt: 7/11-12 F: 0/50P- OR: 98

60/1

Comment: Dual-purpose; was poor when last seen and has to get back to his best on return for a local yard.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/08/24	Wexford / Handicap / H	-	P / 14	28/1	98
06/07/24	Bellewstown / Handicap / H	-	11 / 14	25/1	100
10/05/24	Downpatrick / Handicap / H	-	5 / 15	50/1	100
12/02/24	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	6	10 / 10	25/1	42
16/01/24	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	11 / 14	100/1	47
19/11/23	Navan / Handicap / H	-	19 / 22	100/1	102

Telnobody

Jockey: S O'Callaghan Trainer: Ross O'Sullivan Age/Wt: 5/11-3 F: 0F50- OR: 89

60/1

Comment: Second runner for yard; beaten a long way on handicap debut last time but is surely capable of better; hood worn then retained.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/03/25	Downpatrick / Handicap / H	-	11 / 11	18/1	90
11/01/25	Fairyhouse / Unknown / H	-	5 / 14	250/1	-
26/12/24	Down Royal / Unknown / H	-	F / 15	150/1	-
07/12/24	Navan / Unknown / H	-	10 / 19	80/1	-
17/11/24	Navan / Unknown / H	-	10 / 21	100/1	-
20/04/24	Loughanmore / / P	-	7 / 8	9/2	-

Zero Fighter

Jockey: Reserve 1 Trainer: E D Delany Age/Wt: 5/11-6 F: 4/006- OR: 92

66/1

Comment: First reserve; regressive Flat type was beaten 17l on h'cap hurdle debut last time and needs to do plenty more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Bellewstown / Handicap / H	-	6 / 7	50/1	95
28/03/25	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	10 / 14	16/1	47
07/02/25	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	14 / 14	25/1	47
18/10/24	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	8 / 14	16/1	47
02/10/24	Bellewstown / Handicap / F	-	7 / 12	14/1	47
03/09/24	Gowran Park / Handicap / F	-	15 / 16	25/1	47

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Down Royal

14:45

Runners: 7 Distance: 3m Hurdle

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: Previous course winner TIMMY TUESDAY is well clear on the ratings and a repeat of his Aintree second should be enough to take this

Timmy Tuesday

Jockey: K C Sexton Trainer: Gordon Elliott Age/Wt: 7/11-10 F: 3120- OR: 137

13/10

Comment: Consistent spell of form came to an end in a hot 19.5f handicap at Punchestown last week but can bounce back; previously ran a blinder over 24.5f at Aintree so the step back up in trip will suit; won over 2m4f here in March on good ground; top rated at 137 and looks the one to beat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Punchestown / Handicap / H	-	18 / 25	13/2	137
05/04/25	Aintree / Grade 3, Handicap / H	1	2 / 17	11/2	135
17/03/25	Down Royal / Handicap / H	-	1 / 8	9/4	122
09/02/25	Exeter / Unknown / H	2	3 / 6	5/2	126
21/01/25	Ayr / Handicap / H	4	1 / 7	3/1	118
28/12/24	Limerick / Unknown / H	-	2 / 11	16/1	-

Topgun Simmy

Jockey: P Hanlon Trainer: John Joseph Hanlon Age/Wt: 6/11-10 F: 6F422- OR: 125

3/1

Comment: Maiden hurdle winner has been on the premises on last two starts in handicap hurdles, beaten 4.75l at Punchestown (3m1f, hvy) off 120 and 1.75l at Fairyhouse (3m, gd-yld) off 122; has a bit to find on the figures but he has place claims at least.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Fairyhouse / Handicap / H	-	2 / 13	5/1	122
24/02/25	Punchestown / Handicap / H	-	2 / 12	11/1	120
27/01/25	Punchestown / Unknown / H	-	4 / 7	25/1	121
26/09/24	Listowel / Unknown / C	-	F / 6	7/1	-
22/08/24	Killarney / Unknown / C	-	6 / 8	10/3	-
04/08/24	Galway / Handicap / H	-	4 / 16	9/1	121

Fancy Girl

Jockey: K Callaghan Trainer: W P Mullins Age/Wt: 7/11-3 F: 0/179- OR: 122

7/2

Comment: A 122 rated bumper winner landed a Cork mares' maiden hurdle in December; outclassed in Grade 3 mares' novices at Fairyhouse (2m2f, soft) and Limerick (22.5f, yielding) in two starts since; tongue tie now reached for; 3m and good ground an unknown; not discounted but probably best watched.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/03/25	Limerick / Grade 3 / H	-	9 / 11	16/1	-
25/01/25	Fairyhouse / Grade 3 / H	-	7 / 8	4/1	-
13/12/24	Cork / Unknown / H	-	1 / 18	13/8	-
26/04/23	Punchestown / Grade 3 / HF	-	12 / 13	12/1	-
12/03/23	Naas / Unknown / HF	-	3 / 6	8/13	-
05/02/23	Leopardstown / Grade 2 / HF	-	4 / 7	7/2	-

Clodders Dream

Jockey: F Brickley Trainer: Gordon Elliott Age/Wt: 7/11-10 F: 1321P- OR: 128

9/1

Comment: One of two for yard; gained second win over hurdles when scoring off 120 in a handicap at Tipperary in July (20.5f, yielding); pulled up in first run since at Fairyhouse on testing ground last month after a 291 day absence; may have needed that and the return to a sounder surface is a plus; this trip should be fine; chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Fairyhouse / Handicap / H	-	P / 14	28/1	128
04/07/24	Tipperary / Handicap / H	-	1 / 17	10/1	120
09/06/24	Perth / Unknown / H	4	2 / 9	11/10	126
02/06/24	Kilbeggan / Unknown / H	-	3 / 6	13/2	117
16/05/24	Clonmel / Unknown / H	-	1 / 17	13/2	111
29/12/23	Limerick / Unknown / H	-	3 / 6	6/1	110

Mic Drop

Jockey: O R Brown Trainer: David M O'Brien Age/Wt: 6/11-0 F: 4302- OR: 109

9/1

Comment: Bumper and point-to-point winner on good and heavy ground; 0-5 over hurdles and rated 109; beaten 4.25l on latest in a 2m1f Bellewstown maiden on good ground; steps up markedly in trip now; others look more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Bellewstown / Unknown / H	-	2 / 7	11/10	109
12/01/25	Punchestown / Handicap / H	-	10 / 16	20/1	110
01/01/25	Tramore / Unknown / H	-	3 / 10	15/2	-
13/12/24	Cork / Unknown / H	-	4 / 18	4/1	-
22/11/24	Tipperary / Unknown / H	-	9 / 20	16/1	-
07/11/24	Clonmel / Unknown / HF	-	1 / 10	7/2	-

Annaghbeg

Jockey: Ben Bromley Trainer: S R B Crawford Age/Wt: 7/11-0 F: 32442/ OR: 110

14/1

Comment: Three-time point-to-point winner; rated 113 and yet to win under Rules; shaped nicely when keeping on for a 1.75l second of 8 in a 2m6f novice handicap hurdle when last seen over a year ago; could improve for the step up to 3m but entitled to need this run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/04/24	Down Royal / Handicap / H	-	2 / 8	9/1	110
13/02/24	Ayr / Unknown / H	4	4 / 17	5/4	-
26/12/23	Down Royal / Unknown / H	-	4 / 12	9/2	-
11/12/23	Ayr / Unknown / H	4	2 / 8	2/1	-
10/11/23	Down Royal / Unknown / H	-	3 / 15	8/1	-
14/10/23	Portrush / / P	-	3 / 5	7/2	-

Theres Always One

Jockey: A Balfe Trainer: R K Watson Age/Wt: 5/10-7 F: P0-

150/1

Comment: Lost action on debut when pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Downpatrick and beaten 123l when 400-1 in a Fairyhouse bumper last month; impossible to make a case for.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Fairyhouse / Unknown / HF		-	13 / 16	400/1	-
30/03/25	Downpatrick / Unknown / H		-	P / 11	200/1	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Down Royal

15:20

Runners: 6 Distance: 2m 3 1/2f Chase

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: It might pay to side with the more experienced BIG STAGE (nap) who will appreciate the drop in trip and return to a sounder surface

Encanto Bruno

Jockey: K E Buckley Trainer: Gavin Cromwell Age/Wt: 7/11-12 F: /PP2-

21/10

Comment: Bumper and hurdles winner; rated 139 over timber but last won in that sphere in October 2023; lost action when pulling up on chase debut at Gowran in October and beaten 20l over 2m4f (good) in a beginners' here on his first run since last month; undoubtedly classy but he comes with risks attached.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Down Royal / Unknown / C	-	2 / 5	10/3	-
05/10/24	Gowran Park / Unknown / C	-	P / 5	8/13	-
12/05/24	Killarney / Handicap / H	-	P / 11	3/1	139
27/12/23	Leopardstown / Handicap / H	-	9 / 13	10/1	140
03/12/23	Fairyhouse / Grade 1 / H	-	8 / 8	9/2	-
27/10/23	Cheltenham / Unknown / H	2	1 / 9	11/4	-

Baltic Bird

Jockey: P M O'Brien Trainer: William Durkan Age/Wt: 6/11-12 F: 14073-

5/2

Comment: Dual-purpose Flat and hurdles winner; rated 125 over timber; not an obvious candidate for chasing on breeding but he shaped nicely on his return from a break in a 2m1f handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe last month and the step up in trip will suit; interesting on chasing debut.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Ballinrobe / Handicap / H	-	3 / 8	9/2	125
16/10/24	Punchestown / Handicap / H	-	7 / 11	8/1	127
27/08/24	Bellewstown / Handicap / F	-	4 / 13	4/1	86
03/08/24	Galway / Listed, Handicap / H	-	12 / 18	13/2	130
29/07/24	Galway / Handicap / F	-	2 / 20	25/1	84
10/07/24	Fairyhouse / Unknown / F	-	4 / 6	9/1	85

Big Stage

Jockey: K C Sexton Trainer: Gordon Elliott Age/Wt: 7/11-12 F: F3075- OR: 119

5/2

Comment: Point-to-point and hurdles winner is 0-6 in chases and rated 119; best effort in this sphere an 18l third of 13 in a 21.5f Fairyhouse beginners' behind Impaire Et Passe; not a bad effort in a listed novice handicap chase on latest at Navan (23.5f, soft) in first-time tongue tie (retained); likes good ground and should go well back in trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Navan / Listed, Handicap / C	-	5 / 14	10/1	120
25/01/25	Fairyhouse / Handicap / C	-	7 / 10	15/2	123
29/12/24	Leopardstown / Handicap / C	-	10 / 17	5/1	123
30/11/24	Fairyhouse / Unknown / C	-	3 / 13	50/1	-
17/11/24	Navan / Unknown / C	-	F / 4	25/1	-
01/11/24	Down Royal / Unknown / C	-	3 / 6	18/1	-

Step Out

Jockey: Ben Bromley Trainer: S R B Crawford Age/Wt: 6/11-12 F: 3436- OR: 115

17/2

Comment: Winning hurdler rated 117 in that sphere; 0-6 in chases and rated 115; beaten off that mark in a handicap chase here over 3m2f last month; fared better in a C&D beginners' on penultimate when an 8.25l third behind Ballysax Hank; needs more to win this.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Down Royal / Handicap / C	-	6 / 8	15/2	117
30/03/25	Downpatrick / Unknown / C	-	3 / 7	7/1	113
01/03/25	Kelso / Handicap / C	3	4 / 5	9/1	118
21/01/25	Down Royal / Unknown / C	-	3 / 9	10/1	-
26/12/24	Down Royal / Unknown / C	-	U / 9	15/2	-
13/11/24	Ayr / Handicap / C	4	2 / 3	3/1	117

Wowsham

Jockey: R Deegan Trainer: S R B Crawford Age/Wt: 10/11-12 F: 2/33/P-

9/1

Comment: Point-to-point and maiden hurdle winner; 0-4 in chases, though has run well in defeat, but pulled up on return from long layoff in a 26.5f handicap hurdle at Perth last month; most of his best recent form is on testing ground so underfoot conditions are a concern; others preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Perth / Handicap / H	3	P / 12	22/1	126
24/02/24	Farmaclaffley / / P	-	2 / 5	2/1	-
10/02/24	Kirkistown / / P	-	4 / 6	7/4	-
21/01/24	Thurles / Unknown / HC	-	3 / 10	6/1	-
26/12/23	Down Royal / Unknown / HC	-	3 / 10	12/1	-
12/11/23	Dromahane / / P	-	3 / 13	3/1	-

Be Positive

Jockey: C G O'Dwyer Trainer: Seamus Neville Age/Wt: 6/11-12 F: 7807-

14/1

Comment: Chase debutant 0-4 over hurdles and rated 95; beaten 33l when seventh of 18 in a 3m Cork maiden hurdle on latest last month; half-brother to a chase winner but unlikely to be good enough to take this.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Cork / Unknown / H	-	7 / 18	20/1	98
27/03/25	Clonmel / Unknown / H	-	11 / 18	12/1	-
02/03/25	Leopardstown / Unknown / H	-	8 / 18	150/1	-
16/01/25	Fairyhouse / Unknown / H	-	7 / 9	100/1	-
30/12/24	Dromahane / / P	-	4 / 11	6/1	-
01/12/24	Borris House / / P	-	F / 13	10/1	-

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Down Royal

15:55

Runners: 8 Distance: 3m 2f HCap Chase Handicap

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Preference is for another recent C&D winner in SEA ASTER, who was unsuited by soft ground since that win and this will suit better.

Sea Aster

Jockey: K C Sexton Trainer: Gordon Elliott Age/Wt: 7/11-12 F: 4641U- OR: 117

3/1

Comment: Won her second race over fences when scoring over C&D two starts back but raised 7lb for that; was weakening when unseating on unsuitably soft ground at Fairyhouse since; down in grade under more suitable conditions so considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Fairyhouse / Listed, Handicap / C	-	U / 11	25/1	117
13/04/25	Down Royal / Handicap / C	-	1 / 8	6/1	110
22/02/25	Fairyhouse / Unknown / C	-	4 / 4	4/1	112
03/02/25	Punchestown / Handicap / C	-	6 / 8	15/2	114
21/01/25	Down Royal / Handicap / C	-	4 / 10	11/1	114
09/09/24	Perth / Handicap / C	3	P / 5	3/1	119

Smitty Bacall

Jockey: M P O'Connor Trainer: J P Flavin Age/Wt: 14/10-1 F: 3351- OR: 92

10/3

Comment: Veteran was produced in tip-top condition last time to win over C&D after a winter break, his first chase win; 7lb rise was enough and this is a stronger race but should run well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Down Royal / Handicap / C	-	1 / 10	15/2	85
11/10/24	Downpatrick / Handicap / C	-	5 / 9	10/1	87
18/09/24	Tramore / Handicap / C	-	3 / 11	13/2	88
23/08/24	Kilbeggan / Handicap / C	-	3 / 14	8/1	88
18/08/24	Tramore / Handicap / C	-	3 / 12	20/1	97
15/08/24	Tramore / Handicap / H	-	10 / 16	22/1	93

Dorans Law

Jockey: D Robinson Trainer: P J Rothwell Age/Wt: 7/11-3 F: 0062P- OR: 108

4/1

Comment: Hurdle winner ran his best race in four chase starts when a 10l runner-up at Leopardstown; was poor at Fairyhouse on soft ground since but could go well back on a sound surface after a break.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/01/25	Fairyhouse / Handicap / C	-	P / 19	7/1	108
29/12/24	Leopardstown / Handicap / C	-	2 / 17	10/1	106
10/12/24	Punchestown / Unknown / C	-	6 / 9	200/1	-
30/11/24	Fairyhouse / Unknown / C	-	10 / 13	125/1	-
17/11/24	Navan / Handicap / H	-	18 / 23	16/1	114
15/10/24	Punchestown / Handicap / H	-	5 / 16	7/1	115

Quest With Speed

Jockey: P Hanlon Trainer: John Joseph Hanlon Age/Wt: 8/11-8 F: 4P06- OR: 113

9/2

Comment: Hurdle winner has run well at times in four chase starts but pulled-up last time in this sphere; not a bad hurdle run last time and could be running into form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Limerick / Handicap / H	-	6 / 8	11/2	113
20/03/25	Cork / Handicap / H	-	10 / 20	33/1	115
06/09/24	Kilbeggan / Unknown / C	-	P / 14	11/2	114
07/08/24	Wexford / Handicap / C	-	4 / 11	5/1	114
24/07/24	Wexford / Unknown / C	-	3 / 12	15/2	-
04/07/24	Tipperary / Handicap / H	-	12 / 17	9/1	116

Wheres Frankie

Jockey: E Walsh Trainer: Karl Thornton Age/Wt: 9/11-12 F: 765- OR: 117

8/1

Comment: Three-time chase winner hasn't been at his best since pulled-up in the Irish National in 2024; tongue-tie added to cheekpieces; needs a revival.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Fairyhouse / Handicap / C	-	5 / 13	22/1	120
08/02/25	Uttoxeter / Handicap / C	2	6 / 8	20/1	122
11/01/25	Fairyhouse / Handicap / H	-	7 / 8	13/2	110
15/12/24	Navan / Handicap / H	-	15 / 18	28/1	111
01/04/24	Fairyhouse / Grade 3, Handicap / C	-	P / 20	16/1	123
03/03/24	Leopardstown / Handicap / C	-	1 / 11	13/2	115

Look Dont Touch

Jockey: I Ryan Trainer: Conor David Maxwell Age/Wt: 10/11-0 F: 06684- OR: 105

11/1

Comment: Point winner is yet to score in 33 races under rules; a solid hurdles run at this track last time but others make more appeal back over fences.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Down Royal / Handicap / H	-	4 / 11	16/1	94
01/04/25	Limerick / Handicap / H	-	8 / 16	16/1	97
20/02/25	Punchestown / Handicap / H	-	6 / 9	22/1	101
05/02/25	Fairyhouse / Handicap / C	-	6 / 12	40/1	108
29/12/24	Limerick / Unknown / HC	-	11 / 16	80/1	109
08/12/24	Tattersalls Farm / / P	-	5 / 7	6/1	-

Hardwired

Jockey: G Brouder Trainer: T M Walsh Age/Wt: 9/11-8 F: P/P698- OR: 113

12/1

Comment: Three-time chase winner but on softer ground than this; has been out of form in the last season and need to see more spark before getting behind.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Navan / Handicap / C	-	8 / 11	16/1	116
03/03/25	Leopardstown / Handicap / C	-	9 / 12	33/1	118
31/12/24	Punchestown / Handicap / C	-	6 / 9	18/1	120
23/11/24	Punchestown / Handicap / C	-	P / 11	16/1	120
03/05/24	Punchestown / Listed, Handicap / C	-	P / 17	33/1	123
23/03/24	Navan / Handicap / C	-	1 / 8	15/2	111

Fairyhill Run

Jockey: L A McKenna Trainer: John Patrick Ryan Age/Wt: 10/11-3 F: P/4P4- OR: 108

16/1

Comment: Five-time winner returned from a long absence lately; pulled-up at Limerick two starts ago and was beaten 27l by Sea Aster over C&D since; others preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Down Royal / Handicap / C	-	4 / 8	22/1	110
23/03/25	Limerick / Handicap / C	-	P / 11	20/1	112
13/03/25	Limerick / Handicap / C	-	4 / 7	14/1	117
03/12/23	Fairyhouse / Listed, Handicap / C	-	P / 18	20/1	124
05/11/23	Cork / Listed, Handicap / C	-	P / 14	16/1	125
23/09/23	Listowel / Handicap / C	-	2 / 10	12/1	123

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Down Royal

16:30

Runners: 8 Distance: 2m 7f Chase

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: A fine runner-up over a shorter trip at this track last time, BOLD FURY can go one better as long as he settles well enough.

My Life Be Like

Jockey: Mr D G Lavery Trainer: D M Christie Age/Wt: 5/12-0

15/8

Comment: Has won his last three points in fine style, all on a sound surface, so these conditions will be fine; lacks the experience of some of these rivals but yard has a good record in this race and has to be respected on rules debut.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Loughanmore / / P	-	1 / 8	11/10	-
22/03/25	Portrush / / P	-	1 / 6	9/4	-
08/03/25	Kirkistown / / P	-	1 / 11	4/1	-
08/02/25	Kirkistown / / P	-	2 / 6	5/1	-
24/11/24	Lingstown / / P	-	P / 13	6/1	-
26/10/24	Curraghmore / / P	-	3 / 8	9/10	-

Bold Fury

Jockey: Mr T C Kileff Trainer: S R B Crawford Age/Wt: 6/12-0 F: 362-

5/2

Comment: A record of 2-10 in points; the best of three hunter chase runs was last time when only beaten 2l over a shorter trip at this track; the hood worn then is retained and can race keenly but goes on the shortlist; second runner for yard.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/03/25	Down Royal / Unknown / HC	-	2 / 8	11/2	-
22/02/25	Farmaclaffley / / P	-	1 / 6	5/2	-
25/01/25	Tyrella / / P	-	2 / 5	9/2	-
26/12/24	Down Royal / Unknown / HC	-	6 / 12	25/1	-
06/05/24	Down Royal / Unknown / HC	-	3 / 12	14/1	-
27/04/24	Loughanmore / / P	-	F / 8	5/2	-

Justlikejessejames

Jockey: Mr L P Shanahan Trainer: Ross O'Sullivan Age/Wt: 6/11-7 F: 82-

4/1

Comment: Improving mare has won her last two point starts and was a solid runner-up on hunter chase debut at Cork; the winner ran well at Punchestown last week; tongue-tie retained; chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Cork / Unknown / HC	-	2 / 7	9/2	-
23/03/25	Durrow / / P	-	1 / 10	6/4	-
08/03/25	Nenagh / / P	-	1 / 13	4/1	-
25/01/25	Tyrella / / P	-	4 / 4	13/8	-
08/12/24	Tattersalls Farm / / P	-	2 / 7	6/1	-
24/11/24	Lingstown / / P	-	2 / 8	4/1	-

Sampoet

Jockey: Mr M J Kenneally Trainer: Terence Leonard Age/Wt: 8/12-0 F: 8/3-

15/2

Comment: Only 1-14 in points but ran a stormer at 40/1 when third in a Cork hunters chase last time over 3m; can be a player if building upon that run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Cork / Unknown / HC	-	3 / 15	40/1	-
06/04/25	Rathcannon / / P	-	2 / 9	7/1	-
02/03/25	Bandon / / P	-	6 / 9	6/1	-
26/01/25	Cragmore / / P	-	5 / 10	8/1	-
26/05/24	Inchydoney / / P	-	6 / 9	8/1	-
25/05/24	Ballingarry / / P	-	3 / 6	5/2	-

Suttons Hill

Jockey: Mr J L Gleeson Trainer: Richard John O'Brien Age/Wt: 8/12-0 F: 22/6P-

15/2

Comment: Record of 1-8 in points and was a close runner-up last time in a winners' race; maiden over hurdles is rated 106 in that sphere; will need to find improvement to score.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Ballysteen / / P	-	2 / 5	7/2	-
06/04/25	Dromahane / / P	-	4 / 7	4/1	-
22/03/25	Ballycrystal / / P	-	2 / 8	2/1	-
25/09/24	Listowel / Handicap / H	-	P / 15	17/2	107
18/08/24	Tramore / Unknown / H	-	6 / 12	9/4	-
07/07/23	Wexford / Unknown / H	-	2 / 14	16/5	110

Ballyedward

Jockey: Mr S Connor Trainer: S R B Crawford Age/Wt: 5/12-0 F: 0

16/1

Comment: Placed in two of his three point starts; third behind two decent rivals on debut last year and a close second to a stablemate 16 days ago; tongue-tie on; one of two runners for yard; due to run in the 6.00 (bumper) at Punchestown Saturday.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Punchestown / Unknown / HF	-	14 / 20	20/1	-
19/04/25	Loughanmore / / P	-	2 / 10	13/2	-
19/10/24	Loughanmore / / P	-	P / 12	4/1	-
20/04/24	Loughanmore / / P	-	3 / 11	9/1	-

Barton Sky

Jockey: Mr P W Gleeson Trainer: William P Murphy Age/Wt: 7/12-0 F: 6-

20/1

Comment: A record of 1-7 in points and pulled-up last time; well beaten on sole hunter chase start; others preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/03/25	Nenagh / / P	-	P / 15	5/1	-
18/01/25	Turtulla / / P	-	2 / 7	7/2	-
29/12/24	Limerick / Unknown / HC	-	6 / 16	125/1	-
23/11/24	Boulta / / P	-	4 / 9	4/1	-
10/11/24	Knockmullen House / / P	-	3 / 7	5/2	-
26/05/24	Inchydoney / / P	-	1 / 9	8/1	-

Kings Jet

Jockey: Mr T A Halford Trainer: C W J Farrell Age/Wt: 5/12-0 F: -

28/1

Comment: Yet to score in six point starts so has his work cut out against many more accomplished rivals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Stradbally / / P	-	4 / 9	4/1	-
05/04/25	Taylorstown / / P	-	4 / 6	6/1	-
23/03/25	Lisronagh / / P	-	3 / 15	6/1	-
09/02/25	Tallow / / P	-	P / 11	10/1	-
08/12/24	Tattersalls Farm / / P	-	7 / 13	10/1	-
01/12/24	Ballindenisk / / P	-	F / 9	7/1	-

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Down Royal

17:05

Runners: 11 Distance: 2m 1 1/2f NH Flat

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: It seems safest to go with LEOPARD D'IRLANDE who did too much from the front when favourite at Ballinrobe on debut.

Leopard Dirlande

Jockey: Mr D Doyle Trainer: S Curling Age/Wt: 4/11-10 F: 7-

11/4

Comment: Started favourite for a Ballinrobe bumper on debut but tired after racing prominently, beaten 17l; should be sharper for that run and can go closer today.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Ballinrobe / Unknown / HF		-	7 / 16	11/4	-

Jodoro

Jockey: Mr F Maguire Trainer: Dermot Anthony McLoughlin Age/Wt: 4/11-10

4/1

Comment: Third foal; dam third in bumper, half-sister to three French Flat winners, out of French 1m2f winning half-sister to 7f Group 3 winner Lunasalt; by a NH sire but a mostly Flat damline; top amateur booked so worth a market check.

Stone Cold

Jockey: Mr S Connor Trainer: S R B Crawford Age/Wt: 4/11-10

11/2

Comment: Fourth foal; dam unplaced in bumper only start, half-sister to smart bumper and 2m-3m2f hurdle-chase winner Bob Bob Bobbin; cost 26,000euros as a 3yo; started 5/1 on recent point-to-point debut but fell early; one to consider for a local yard.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Loughanmore / / P		-	F / 11	5/1	-

Test The Market

Jockey: Mr H C Swan Trainer: Gordon Elliott Age/Wt: 4/11-10 F: 74-

13/2

Comment: Tailed-off on debut in a Naas bumper on heavy ground but a much better effort at Ballinrobe on good, beaten 12l; he was 5l in front of Leopard D'Irlande that day but it can be closer between them today.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Ballinrobe / Unknown / HF		-	4 / 16	25/1	-
05/01/25	Naas / Unknown / HF		-	7 / 9	11/2	-

The Iron Chef

Jockey: Mr J L Gleeson Trainer: William Harvey Age/Wt: 4/11-10

7/1

Comment: 7,000Euros 3yo; third foal; brother to useful 2m4f hurdle/chase winner Dripsey Moon, closely related to 3m hurdle winner Motion In Limine; dam unraced; a sibling to two winners over further but could run well on debut; leading amateur aboard.

Moon Mission

Jockey: Mr J H Williamson Trainer: P J Rothwell Age/Wt: 4/11-10

9/1

Comment: First foal; dam placed 1m-1m4f AW (RPR 71), half-sister to winners Duvet Day (US 1m1f Grade 3), A Wave Of The Sea (10.3f/10.5f Flat and useful 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase) and Hello Neighbour (10.4f-1m6f Flat and Grade 1 hurdle); well-bred sort cost 43,000GBP as a yearling and one to note if strong in the market.

Flying Trix

Jockey: Mr M N Sharpe Trainer: A L T Moore Age/Wt: 4/11-10

12/1

Comment: Second foal; dam won bumper only start, closely related to 2m/2m1f hurdle winner Ocras Mor, half-sister to high-class staying chaser Aces Four; sold for 8,500euros as a foal but only 1,000euros as a 3yo; has a decent pedigree and still worth a market look.

Build A Bridge

Jockey: Mr C Lamon Trainer: Adrian Sexton Age/Wt: 4/11-10

16/1

Comment: Fourth foal; half-brother to winners Biowavego (2m4f-3m1f hurdle) and Farmers Lodge (2m-2m4f hurdle/chase); dam 12.5f winner (RPR 82), sister to bumper/smart 2m-2m4f hurdle winner Get Me Out Of Here; by a leading NH sire and a smart damline; worth a market check.

Miracles Do Happen

Jockey: Mr D G Lavery Trainer: Patrick Eugene Turley Age/Wt: 4/11-3

16/1

Comment: Second foal dam 2m3f/2m5f hurdle winner, half-sister to useful winners Theatrical Star (2m3f-3m1f hurdle/chase) and Going Wrong (2m-2m4f hurdle/chase); cost 17,000GBP as a 3yo; pulled-up on point debut after a mistake and saddle slipped; can do better; hood on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Loughanmore / / P		-	P / 10	3/1	-

Inspired Act

Jockey: Mr D McGill Trainer: W J Bryson Age/Wt: 4/11-3

20/1

Comment: First foal; dam unraced half-sister to winners Doctor David (smart 2m hurdle/chase) and Dandridge (useful 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase); sold for only 1,000euros as a foal; fell on debut in a heavy ground point in February; can do better for local yard.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/02/25	Lisronagh / / P		-	F / 12	6/1	-

Raleagh Scope

Jockey: Mr S R Hamilton Trainer: C A McBratney Age/Wt: 4/11-10 F: 0-

50/1

Comment: Tailed-off in a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle on debut and needs to make enormous improvement.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Fairyhouse / Unknown / H		-	22 / 24	150/1	-

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