Ballinrobe Race 3 - Michael Cawe Suspended Ceilings Hcp Hurdle
TAKE THE FREE (8) goes handicapping for the first time after enjoying the step up in trip at Roscommon last time out in a maiden hurdle scoring by 2.25L. Open to further improvement and cannot be dismissed. ARCLAND (3) won in a driving finish at Killarney before struggling tackling a big field Galway handicap. Disappointing on the flat recently and better can be expected here. MICKEY COHEN (12) returned from an absence producing a strong effort in fourth at Sligo. Improvement expected and not ruled out. JUPITER DU GITE (4) finished behind the second mentioned two starts ago. Performed to a similar level last time. Major player.

Jockey: Tom Kelly
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Fresh up after four months ran last at Leopardstown on August 20 over 2615m, 17 len behind Ben Hur carrying 60.5kg at $34. Previously second-up finished sixth of 8 runners at Gowran Park on June 2 2025 over 2414m, 18 len behind Beauparc with 61.5kg at $34. Appeals back over the jumps and is among the each-way hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 20/08/2026 | 108 | HCP 3U | $35,790.00 | Leopardstown | 2615m | GY | Jack Cleary | 60.5kg | 2:48.86 | - | 3 |
| 17.3L | $34.00 |
| 0/19 | 04/05/2026 | 24 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Down Royal | 3520m | Good | T Joseph Kelly | 72kg | 4:06.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.00 |
| 16/21 | 10/04/2026 | 24 | APP HDLE HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Aintree | 3319m | Good Soft | C M Hogan | 71.5kg | 4:01.29 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $34.00 |
| 3/19 | 17/03/2026 | 15 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Down Royal | 3520m | Y | Conor Stone-Walsh | 75.5kg | 4:15.10 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $23.00 |
| 2/16 | 02/03/2026 | 19 | MHDLE 4U | $22,400.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SH | Philip Donovan | 75.5kg | 4:12.80 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/02/2026 | 13 | HCP 4U | $23,910.00 | Dundalk | 3218m | Neutral | Seamie Heffernan | 63kg | 3:32.75 | - | 1 |
| 3.8L | $26.00 |
| 3/18 | 29/01/2026 | 28 | MHDLE 5U | $18,910.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Heavy | D J Mullins | 75.5kg | 4:23.40 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $41.00 |
| 0/13 | 01/01/2026 | 13 | MHDLE 5U | $18,910.00 | Tramore | 3419m | Soft | D J Mullins | 75.5kg | 4:16.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 7/14 | 19/12/2025 | 53 | FLAT HCP 3U | $28,490.00 | Dundalk | 3218m | Neutral | Declan Mcdonogh | 63.5kg | 3:28.49 | - | 2 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/16 | 27/10/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $31,650.00 | Galway | 2414m | Heavy | J Pietropaolo | 55kg | 2:48.03 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/13 | 13/10/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $26,010.00 | Roscommon | 2414m | Soft | P A Harnett | 59.5kg | 2:50.55 | - | 9 |
| 1.8L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Kevin Healy
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after six months. Finished off last preparation 16 of 19 starters at Down Royal March 17 over 4123m, 132 len behind Pat's Legacy carrying 74kg at $11. Previously first up; 7 of 20 runners at Naas December 15 over 3822m, 18 len behind Open Secret with 73kg at $67. Tempted to look elsewhere.
Last Starts 179 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/19 | 17/03/2026 | 41 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Down Royal | 4123m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 74kg | 5:06.30 | - | 0 |
| 132.5L | $11.00 |
| 99/7 | 04/02/2026 | 20 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $27,750.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | SH | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 5:05.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/15 | 15/01/2026 | 31 | MHDLE 4U | $18,910.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Soft | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 5:41.70 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $2.88 |
| 7/20 | 15/12/2025 | 258 | MHDLE 4 | $22,790.00 | Naas | 3822m | SH | Jordan Gainford | 73kg | 5:06.40 | - | 0 |
| 18.5L | $67.00 |
| 7/16 | 01/04/2025 | 31 | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Limerick | 3419m | Good | Jody Mcgarvey | 73kg | 4:20.00 | - | 0 |
| 48.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/12 | 01/03/2025 | - | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Navan | 3218m | Heavy | Jody Mcgarvey | 73kg | 4:22.10 | - | 0 |
| 21.8L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Eoghan Finegan
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished 13th of 22 runners at Navan on August 27 over 2816m, 13 len behind Miss Australie with 61.5kg at $11. Run before finished tenth of 20 runners at Galway on August 1 over 3419m, 10 len behind Fiveonefive carrying 67kg at $34. Chance to bounce back to form that can win this race. Set to improve in this more suitable contest.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/22 | 27/08/2026 | 26 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Navan | 2816m | Good | Robert Whearty | 61.5kg | 3:04.36 | - | 22 |
| 13.0L | $11.00 |
| 10/20 | 01/08/2026 | 16 | HDLE HCP 4U | $143,140.00 | Galway | 3419m | GY | Eoghan Finegan | 67kg | 4:00.40 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $34.00 |
| 1/10 | 16/07/2026 | 33 | HDLE HCP 4U | $44,820.00 | Killarney | 4123m | Good | Eoghan Finegan | 72kg | 5:06.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $12.00 |
| 2/11 | 13/06/2026 | 22 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Good | Eoghan Finegan | 72.5kg | 4:08.80 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $4.50 |
| 5/10 | 22/05/2026 | 27 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Downpatrick | 3822m | GY | Eoghan Finegan | 73kg | 4:31.80 | - | 0 |
| 7.3L | $6.00 |
| 12/20 | 25/04/2026 | 205 | HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Navan | 2615m | GY | Robert Whearty | 56kg | 2:52.28 | - | 20 |
| 7.3L | $13.00 |
| 10/13 | 02/10/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $19,420.00 | Bellewstown | 2514m | Soft | Robert Whearty | 63kg | 2:53.33 | - | 5 |
| 16.3L | $4.33 |
| 1/8 | 19/09/2025 | 22 | HDLE HCP 4U | $22,340.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Y | Eoin Staples | 70.5kg | 4:21.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 2/15 | 28/08/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Navan | 2816m | Y | Robert Whearty | 59kg | 3:07.96 | - | 14 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 2/13 | 06/08/2025 | 20 | HCP 4U | $19,340.00 | Sligo | 2715m | GY | G F Carroll | 60.5kg | 3:10.59 | - | 8 |
| 5.0L | $3.00 |
| 4/15 | 17/07/2025 | 26 | HDLE HCP 4U | $43,360.00 | Killarney | 4123m | YS | Conor Stone-Walsh | 71kg | 5:06.07 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Alan O'Sullivan
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up finished second of 10 runners at Killarney on July 16 over 4123m, a nose behind Arcland carrying 71kg at $11. Second-up finished second of 14 runners at Killarney on August 22 over 4526m, 1.5 len behind Londonofficecallin carrying 64.5kg at $3.80. Fitter now and making headway every start. Key chance who looks set to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 22/08/2026 | 37 | HDLE HCP 4U | $44,730.00 | Killarney | 4526m | Good | Michael Kenneally | 64.5kg | 5:34.90 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.75 |
| 2/10 | 16/07/2026 | 133 | HDLE HCP 4U | $44,820.00 | Killarney | 4123m | Good | Michael Kenneally | 71kg | 5:06.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 6/13 | 05/03/2026 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Thurles | 4626m | SH | Michael Kenneally | 74kg | 6:46.30 | - | 0 |
| 35.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/11 | 08/02/2026 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $21,160.00 | Navan | 4425m | Heavy | Michael Kenneally | 74.5kg | 6:13.00 | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $7.50 |
| 11/15 | 11/01/2026 | 10 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Punchestown | 4224m | SH | Cian Quirke | 73kg | 5:51.30 | - | 0 |
| 34.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 01/01/2026 | 322 | HDLE HCP 4U | $37,830.00 | Tramore | 3419m | Soft | Cian Quirke | 73.5kg | 4:19.90 | - | 0 |
| 26.0L | $9.50 |
| 0/6 | 13/02/2025 | 27 | HCP CHSE 5U | $32,290.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4032m | Good Soft | Freddie Mitchell | 75kg | 5:24.11 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.75 |
| 0/14 | 17/01/2025 | 42 | HCP CHSE 5U | $36,900.00 | Windsor | 4462m | Soft | Freddie Mitchell | 75kg | 5:53.36 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 06/12/2024 | 63 | HCP CHSE 4U | $27,680.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4862m | Soft | Freddie Mitchell | 75kg | 6:34.17 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 5.8L | $9.50 |
| 2/4 | 04/10/2024 | 181 | STPLE HCP 4U | $20,580.00 | Fontwell Park | 3922m | Good Soft | Freddie Mitchell | 74kg | 4:59.87 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |
| 4/5 | 06/04/2024 | 21 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $21,230.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Heavy | Niall Francis Houlihan | 73.5kg | 5:20.62 | 1-4-4 | 0 |
| 49.0L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Shane Fitzgerald
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form hard to fault. Last outing finished third of 10 runners at Sligo on August 19 over 4123m, 1.5 len behind Midnight Eagle with 74kg at $8. Race to post a big 4 len win. Sligo on August 6 over 4224m defeating Bruant carrying 71kg at $41 in a hurdle. Has been racing well. Will be hard to beat.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 19/08/2026 | 13 | HDLE HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Sligo | 4123m | Good | Shane Fitzgerald | 74kg | 5:03.70 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/08/2026 | 10 | HDLE HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Sligo | 4224m | Good | Shane Fitzgerald | 71kg | 5:03.80 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $41.00 |
| 18/20 | 27/07/2026 | 52 | HDLE HCP 4U | $31,370.00 | Galway | 3319m | Good | Shane Fitzgerald | 73.5kg | 3:54.90 | - | 0 |
| 36.3L | $41.00 |
| 10/15 | 05/06/2026 | 10 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 2011m | Good | Ben Coen | 63kg | 2:10.04 | - | 6 |
| 13.8L | $6.50 |
| 5/5 | 26/05/2026 | 18 | HDLE 4 | $20,480.00 | Ballinrobe | 3218m | Good | Shane Fitzgerald | 73kg | 4:01.00 | - | 0 |
| 52.3L | $41.00 |
| 5/14 | 08/05/2026 | 57 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Ballinrobe | 1911m | GY | Ben Coen | 64kg | 2:09.36 | - | 12 |
| 5.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/5 | 12/03/2026 | 119 | HDLE 4 | $23,890.00 | Limerick | 3419m | Heavy | Shane Fitzgerald | 73kg | 4:57.50 | - | 0 |
| 56.5L | $51.00 |
| 5/6 | 13/11/2025 | 19 | HDLE 3 | $25,530.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Heavy | Shane Fitzgerald | 71.5kg | 4:09.80 | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 25/10/2025 | 25 | MHDLE 3 | $21,680.00 | Galway | 3319m | Y | Shane Fitzgerald | 70kg | 3:58.40 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/5 | 30/09/2025 | 18 | JHDLE MDN 3 | $13,980.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | Shane Fitzgerald | 71kg | 3:53.60 | 2-3-4 | 0 |
| 15.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/11 | 12/09/2025 | 22 | MHDLE 3 | $17,340.00 | Ballinrobe | 3621m | Soft | Shane Fitzgerald | 70kg | 4:46.60 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Ben Harvey
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last campaign 5 of 13 runners at Fairyhouse April 6 2025 over 4828m, 5 len behind The Miracle Man carrying 70.5kg at $11. First up last campaign 2 of 15 starters at Clonmel October 3 2024 over 4928m, 1.75 len behind Stellar Symphony with 74kg at $7.50. Capable and looks a top-three chance.
Last Starts 524 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 06/04/2025 | 31 | HDLE HCP 4U | $25,150.00 | Fairyhouse | 4828m | Y | Tiernan Roche | 70.5kg | 6:07.70 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 06/03/2025 | 34 | HDLE HCP 4U | $27,750.00 | Thurles | 4425m | Good | Danny Gilligan | 68.5kg | 5:51.10 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 31/01/2025 | 30 | HCP HDLE 4U | $17,920.00 | Catterick Bridge | 5129m | Soft | Danny Gilligan | 73.5kg | 6:34.60 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/21 | 01/01/2025 | 17 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Fairyhouse | 4928m | YS | P T Smithers | 70kg | 6:29.30 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/18 | 15/12/2024 | 16 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Navan | 5029m | YS | Danny Gilligan | 71kg | 6:43.40 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 29/11/2024 | 35 | CHSE 4U | $19,080.00 | Thurles | 5029m | Good | Carl Millar | 73kg | 6:24.40 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $2.38 |
| 4/15 | 25/10/2024 | 22 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Sligo | 5129m | Y | Jordan Gainford | 74.5kg | 6:54.30 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/15 | 03/10/2024 | 74 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 4928m | Good | Jack Kearney | 74kg | 6:01.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 3/10 | 21/07/2024 | 36 | HCP HDLE 4U | $21,490.00 | Newton Abbot | 5326m | Good Soft | Richie Mclernon | 74kg | 6:31.87 | 4-4-3 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |
| 8/9 | 15/06/2024 | 31 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Uttoxeter | 4727m | Good Soft | Daniel E Mullins | 75.5kg | 6:22.70 | - | 0 |
| 29.3L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 15/05/2024 | 88 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Good | Joe Anderson | 75kg | 5:55.50 | - | 0 |
| 11.8L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Niall Moore
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming won by 2.75 len Killarney on July 16 over 4123m defeating Koeur A Prendre carrying 75kg at $34 in a hurdle. Last start finished second of 11 starters at Sligo on August 19 over 5230m, 0.8 len behind Strong Contender carrying 74kg at $8. Racing well. Can return to winning form.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 19/08/2026 | 34 | HDLE HCP 4U | $24,130.00 | Sligo | 5230m | Good | Niall Moore | 74kg | 6:33.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/14 | 16/07/2026 | 200 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Killarney | 4123m | Good | Niall Moore | 75kg | 5:08.60 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $34.00 |
| 7/13 | 28/12/2025 | 21 | MHDLE 5U | $22,790.00 | Limerick | 4325m | SH | John Shinnick | 70.5kg | 5:56.70 | - | 0 |
| 44.3L | $51.00 |
| 19/24 | 07/12/2025 | 17 | HDLE HCP 3U | $26,010.00 | Cork | 4023m | SH | John Shinnick | 72.5kg | 5:14.00 | - | 0 |
| 62.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 20/11/2025 | 27 | NHDLE 5U | $27,430.00 | Thurles | 4526m | YS | Eoin Staples | 68.5kg | 5:42.10 | - | 0 |
| 29.5L | $19.00 |
| 3/9 | 24/10/2025 | 49 | MHDLE 4U | $18,210.00 | Sligo | 4023m | GY | D M Russell | 70kg | 5:21.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
| 8/12 | 05/09/2025 | 29 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3922m | GY | A P Ryan | 74kg | 4:42.50 | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/08/2025 | 31 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Sligo | 4224m | Good | John Shinnick | 70.5kg | 5:22.70 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/14 | 07/07/2025 | - | MHDLE 5U | $23,600.00 | Roscommon | 4123m | Good | John Shinnick | 71.5kg | 5:08.08 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Aidan Kelly
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Not seen since winning by 2.25 len Roscommon July 6 over 4123m defeating Frankie's Freebie carrying 69.5kg at $3. At debut 8 of 15 runners at Cork April 5 over 3319m, 67 len behind Bartholomew with 71.5kg at $34. Sure to prove tough to stop.
Last Starts 68 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 06/07/2026 | 28 | MHDLE 4U | $24,130.00 | Roscommon | 4123m | Good | Aidan Kelly | 69.5kg | 5:00.30 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/11 | 08/06/2026 | 29 | MHDLE 4 | $20,680.00 | Roscommon | 3218m | YS | Aidan Kelly | 71.5kg | 4:00.40 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $3.75 |
| 6/14 | 10/05/2026 | 35 | MHDLE 4 | $20,680.00 | Cork | 3520m | Good | Aidan Kelly | 71.5kg | 4:14.10 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $67.00 |
| 8/15 | 05/04/2026 | - | MHDLE 4 | $20,680.00 | Cork | 3319m | Y | Aidan Kelly | 71.5kg | 4:06.00 | - | 0 |
| 67.8L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Ricky Doyle
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 7 of 11 starters at Tramore May 30 over 4425m, 21 len behind Dinoland carrying 72kg at $11. When resuming last campaign 15 of 16 starters at Thurles November 27 over 4023m, 127 len behind Riskaway with 75.5kg at $29. Rates a minor hope only in this line-up.
Last Starts 105 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 30/05/2026 | 15 | STPLE HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Tramore | 4425m | Good | J W Hendrick | 72kg | 5:42.30 | - | 0 |
| 21.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/14 | 15/05/2026 | 16 | CHSE 4U | $21,540.00 | Kilbeggan | 4123m | Good | Michael Kenneally | 73kg | 5:09.00 | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $11.00 |
| 0/24 | 29/04/2026 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $53,890.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Y | Michael Kenneally | 70.5kg | 4:53.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/15 | 14/04/2026 | 16 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,940.00 | Clonmel | 4626m | Y | Michael Kenneally | 72kg | 6:03.90 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 29/03/2026 | 27 | HDLE HCP 4U | $43,080.00 | Downpatrick | 4425m | YS | Michael Kenneally | 71kg | 5:51.20 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $12.00 |
| 7/18 | 02/03/2026 | 25 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Leopardstown | 3721m | SH | Michael Kenneally | 71kg | 4:52.60 | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/14 | 05/02/2026 | 35 | MHDLE 5U | $18,400.00 | Thurles | 4123m | Soft | Ricky Doyle | 71.5kg | 5:51.60 | - | 0 |
| 20.5L | $29.00 |
| 5/18 | 01/01/2026 | 35 | MHDLE 4U | $22,700.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Y | Ricky Doyle | 75.5kg | 5:11.80 | - | 0 |
| 28.0L | $51.00 |
| 15/16 | 27/11/2025 | 188 | MHDLE 4U | $18,910.00 | Thurles | 4023m | GY | D J Mullins | 75.5kg | 5:04.40 | - | 0 |
| 127.8L | $29.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/05/2025 | 15 | FLAT 4U | $17,160.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Good | M N Sharpe | 73kg | 4:14.20 | - | 0 |
| 38.0L | $4.20 |
| 4/12 | 08/05/2025 | 46 | FLAT 4U | $20,610.00 | Tipperary | 3621m | GY | P W Mullins | 76kg | 4:16.00 | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $7.50 |

Jockey: R Deegan
Weight: 68kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Fresh up after three months ran last at this track on August 10 over 5230m, 12 len behind Down Around carrying 71kg at $15. Previously second-up finished fifth of 9 starters at Moig South P2p on November 23 over 4828m, on rain affected going; 37 len behind Begger with 61kg. Looking to others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 10/08/2026 | 87 | HDLE HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Ballinrobe | 5230m | Good | P Byrnes | 71kg | 7:08.80 | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $15.00 |
| 6/14 | 15/05/2026 | 16 | CHSE 4U | $21,540.00 | Kilbeggan | 4123m | Good | Ricky Doyle | 75.5kg | 5:09.00 | - | 0 |
| 25.5L | $29.00 |
| 5/14 | 29/04/2026 | 15 | HDLE SELL 4U | $134,710.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Y | Ricky Doyle | 69.5kg | 4:56.40 | - | 0 |
| 26.5L | $126.00 |
| 0/9 | 14/04/2026 | 8 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Clonmel | 4023m | Y | Eoin Staples | 73kg | 5:06.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 7/13 | 06/04/2026 | 34 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Cork | 4626m | Y | Gavin Brouder | 75.5kg | 6:21.20 | - | 0 |
| 27.5L | $8.50 |
| 6/10 | 03/03/2026 | 16 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Leopardstown | 4224m | Soft | Gavin Brouder | 75.5kg | 5:25.50 | - | 0 |
| 36.8L | $8.50 |
| 3/15 | 15/02/2026 | 48 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Heavy | Gavin Brouder | 75.5kg | 5:22.60 | - | 0 |
| 15.3L | $81.00 |
| 6/9 | 29/12/2025 | 36 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $37,980.00 | Limerick | 3822m | SH | Ben Harvey | 71.5kg | 5:26.30 | - | 0 |
| 23.3L | $81.00 |
| 5/9 | 23/11/2025 | 15 | P2P MDN G 5U | $0.00 | Moig South P2p | 4828m | Heavy | B Finn | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 37.3L | $1.00 |
| 99/7 | 08/11/2025 | 251 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Quakerstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | Cormac J Byrne | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Ballycahane P2p | 4828m | Y | B Finn | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.1L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Alix Balfe
Weight: 66.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 18th of 19 starters at Curragh on August 29 over 2414m, 76 len behind Ndaawi with 77.5kg at $151. Before that finished sixth of 11 starters at Sligo on August 19 over 5230m, 13 len behind Strong Contender carrying 71kg at $6.50. Big task ahead.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/19 | 29/08/2026 | 10 | 4U | $170.00 | Curragh | 2414m | GY | Eimear Browne | 77.5kg | 2:37.90 | - | 0 |
| 76.5L | $151.00 |
| 6/11 | 19/08/2026 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $24,130.00 | Sligo | 5230m | Good | Eoin Staples | 71kg | 6:33.10 | - | 0 |
| 13.8L | $6.50 |
| 8/15 | 04/08/2026 | 84 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Roscommon | 4828m | YS | Eoin Staples | 69.5kg | 6:15.00 | - | 0 |
| 24.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/12 | 12/05/2026 | 18 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Sligo | 5230m | Good | Michael Kenneally | 67kg | 6:51.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 0/16 | 24/04/2026 | 145 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 4928m | GY | Philip Enright | 75.5kg | 6:49.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
| 11/15 | 30/11/2025 | 28 | P2P | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Soft | J O'grady | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 101.0L | $1.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/11/2025 | 22 | P2P | $0.00 | Rathcannon P2p | 4828m | Good | J O'grady | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21.3L | $1.00 |
| 99/7 | 11/10/2025 | 52 | P2P | $0.00 | Portrush P2p | 4828m | Good | Derek O'connor | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/12 | 20/08/2025 | 26 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Sligo | 4123m | Good | Kevin Healy | 71.5kg | 5:12.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $7.50 |
| 6/13 | 25/07/2025 | 49 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | GY | Kieren Buckley | 76kg | 4:44.20 | - | 0 |
| 20.3L | $5.00 |
| 14/16 | 06/06/2025 | 315 | HDLE HCP 4U | $22,660.00 | Clonmel | 4023m | GY | E Walsh | 72kg | 5:06.90 | - | 0 |
| 52.3L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Kevin Sexton
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Freshened for 61 days. First-up after 10 months finished fourth of 14 starters at Sligo on July 12 over 4123m, 7 len behind Andyourbirdcansing with 73kg at $9.50. Previously second-up finished sixth of 13 runners at Wexford on May 17 2025 over 4828m, 34 len behind Our Soldier carrying 61kg at $10. Has ability and can sneak into the finish.
Last Starts 62 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 | 12/07/2026 | 279 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Sligo | 4123m | Good | F D Tegetmeier | 73kg | 4:53.20 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $9.50 |
| 2/7 | 06/10/2025 | 17 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Tipperary | 4727m | GY | Donagh Meyler | 70.5kg | 6:08.20 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $3.75 |
| 1/11 | 19/09/2025 | 23 | CHSE 4U | $29,130.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Y | Donagh Meyler | 71kg | 4:34.90 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $3.25 |
| 3/15 | 27/08/2025 | 17 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,340.00 | Bellewstown | 4123m | Good | Donagh Meyler | 73kg | 4:54.40 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/12 | 10/08/2025 | 30 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 4425m | Good | Neil Ryan | 72kg | 5:15.70 | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/07/2025 | 55 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3721m | Good | Neil Ryan | 66.5kg | 4:25.70 | - | 0 |
| 7.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/13 | 17/05/2025 | 34 | HDLE HCP 4U | $25,150.00 | Wexford | 4828m | Good | Neil Ryan | 61kg | 4:02.40 | - | 0 |
| 34.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/04/2025 | 64 | HDLE HCP 4U | $21,680.00 | Down Royal | 4023m | Good | Neil Ryan | 69.5kg | 4:46.70 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
| 7/7 | 08/02/2025 | 13 | HDLE 4 | $27,750.00 | Naas | 3118m | Soft | Neil Ryan | 66.5kg | 3:54.02 | - | 0 |
| 39.0L | $101.00 |
| 10/16 | 26/01/2025 | 64 | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Naas | 3218m | SH | Neil Ryan | 70kg | 4:17.40 | - | 0 |
| 21.3L | $67.00 |
| 9/21 | 23/11/2024 | 127 | MHDLE 3 | $23,180.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Soft | F D Tegetmeier | 66.5kg | 4:15.60 | - | 0 |
| 42.8L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Thomas O'Connor
Weight: 65kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished fourth of 9 starters at Kilbeggan on September 4 over 3218m, 9 len behind My Trump Card carrying 62kg at $8.50. The run before finished 12th of 19 runners at Curragh on August 29 over 2414m, 25 len behind Ndaawi with 77.5kg at $81. Appeals as an each way chance if finds best form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 04/09/2026 | 6 | HDLE HCP 4U | $35,790.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GY | Michael Kenneally | 62kg | 3:48.20 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $8.50 |
| 12/19 | 29/08/2026 | 39 | 4U | $170.00 | Curragh | 2414m | GY | Roisin Conway | 77.5kg | 2:37.90 | - | 0 |
| 25.5L | $81.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/07/2026 | 121 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,890.00 | Ballinrobe | 3520m | Good | Michael Kenneally | 64kg | 4:15.60 | - | 0 |
| 18.3L | $6.50 |
| 11/13 | 22/03/2026 | 18 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Soft | T O'connor | 73kg | 4:25.80 | - | 0 |
| 20.8L | $13.00 |
| 9/11 | 04/03/2026 | 45 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Naas | 3822m | SH | Liam Mckenna | 71kg | 5:11.60 | - | 0 |
| 26.0L | $21.00 |
| 11/13 | 18/01/2026 | 22 | HDLE HCP 4U | $30,260.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Y | Donagh Meyler | 67.5kg | 4:05.20 | - | 0 |
| 41.5L | $13.00 |
| 7/17 | 27/12/2025 | 12 | HDLE HCP 4U | $56,970.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Shane O'callaghan | 61kg | 3:58.50 | - | 0 |
| 12.8L | $34.00 |
| 11/16 | 15/12/2025 | 165 | HDLE HCP 4U | $22,790.00 | Naas | 3218m | SH | Robert James | 78kg | 4:19.10 | - | 0 |
| 18.3L | $17.00 |
| 12/16 | 03/07/2025 | 33 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,810.00 | Tipperary | 3218m | GY | Keith Donoghue | 76kg | 3:53.40 | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $13.00 |
| 8/16 | 31/05/2025 | 77 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Listowel | 4123m | Good | T P Harney | 69kg | 4:55.60 | - | 0 |
| 13.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/16 | 15/03/2025 | 19 | MHDLE 5U | $21,680.00 | Thurles | 3118m | Good | T P Harney | 73.5kg | 4:01.80 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Shane O'Callaghan
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form impressive for this race. Comes off a 32 day let-up. Last start finished third of 16 runners at this track on August 10 over 4526m, 2 len behind Nothing Hectic with 70.5kg at $9. Run before finished second of 15 runners at Kilbeggan on June 15 over 4928m, 0.5 len behind Island Mccoo carrying 70kg at $21. Right in the mix if he is at his best.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 10/08/2026 | 56 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Ballinrobe | 4526m | Good | Ross Sugrue | 70.5kg | 5:32.80 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/15 | 15/06/2026 | 58 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 4928m | GY | D Robinson | 70kg | 5:53.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $21.00 |
| 12/16 | 18/04/2026 | 18 | MHDLE 4 | $20,680.00 | Bellewstown | 3419m | Y | D Robinson | 69.5kg | 4:10.80 | - | 0 |
| 43.0L | $151.00 |
| 8/11 | 31/03/2026 | 12 | MHDLE 4 | $20,680.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Soft | D Robinson | 73kg | 4:21.80 | - | 0 |
| 22.5L | $251.00 |
| 13/14 | 19/03/2026 | - | MHDLE 4 | $20,680.00 | Cork | 3419m | Y | Tiernan Roche | 71.5kg | 4:29.90 | - | 0 |
| 66.8L | $51.00 |