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CHORTAL (3) is selected to record a win on his first start since a 13L success over 3400m at Bellewstown April last year. PARTY PRESIDENT (4) completed a double winning by 2L attempting a 3400m handicap hurdle at Clonmel. Expected to challenge. BLACK HEATHER (1) followed a maiden hurdle win at Naas with a 0.5L third contesting a 2400m maiden on the flat at Bellewstown. Shortlist. KING IN LOVE (8) maintained good form prior to pulling up at Fairyhouse last month. Of note against this field. Something for the Multiples: MA BELLE ETOILE (6)

Jockey: K M Donoghue
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Resumes off a 35 day letup. Last run finished third of 8 starters at Bellewstown on April 5 over 2414m, 0.5 len behind Mick Collins carrying 59kg at $4.30. Race before won by 10 len Naas on April 3 over 3218m defeating Jazz De Cotte carrying 74kg at $5 in a hurdle. Racing well. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 05/04/2025 | 2 | MDN 4U | $21,360.00 | Bellewstown | 2414m | Good | Wayne Hassett | 59kg | 2:43.66 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |
1/17 | 03/04/2025 | 39 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Naas | 3218m | GY | Cian Quirke | 74kg | 4:05.20 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $5.00 |
3/4 | 23/02/2025 | 148 | FLAT 4U | $20,150.00 | Naas | 3118m | Heavy | P W Mullins | 75kg | 4:27.30 | - | 0 |
| 40.5L | $15.00 |
3/7 | 28/09/2024 | 67 | FLAT 4U | $23,410.00 | Listowel | 3218m | Soft | P A King | 74kg | 3:57.60 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $5.50 |
1/15 | 23/07/2024 | 51 | FLAT 5U | $18,210.00 | Ballinrobe | 3118m | GY | P A King | 74kg | 3:38.70 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $17.00 |
3/9 | 02/06/2024 | 45 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | Good | P A King | 74kg | 3:48.70 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $23.00 |
8/8 | 18/04/2024 | 26 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 3721m | Heavy | J L Gleeson | 74kg | 4:51.90 | - | 0 |
| 55.3L | $51.00 |
6/9 | 23/03/2024 | - | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Navan | 3118m | Heavy | J L Gleeson | 74kg | 4:25.90 | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $41.00 |

Jockey: P Byrnes
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished sixth of 19 runners at Naas on April 3 over 3218m, 22 len behind Zoffman with 75.5kg at $81. Last to post a big 3.5 len win. Kilbeggan on April 24 over 3118m defeating Walk On Annilog carrying 75.5kg at $5 in a hurdle. Go close.
Last Starts 18 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 | 24/04/2025 | 21 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3118m | GY | P Byrnes | 75.5kg | 3:53.90 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
6/19 | 03/04/2025 | 644 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Naas | 3218m | GY | P Byrnes | 75.5kg | 4:02.80 | - | 0 |
| 22.0L | $81.00 |
5/7 | 29/06/2023 | 40 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2414m | Good Soft | Rossa Ryan | 57.5kg | 2:35.28 | - | 3 |
| 20.8L | $5.00 |
4/7 | 20/05/2023 | 21 | NOV OPEN 3 | $18,150.00 | Thirsk | 2414m | Good | Ben Curtis | 60.5kg | 2:38.62 | - | 7 |
| 10.0L | $1.00 |
5/7 | 29/04/2023 | 23 | NOV OPEN 3 | $90,750.00 | Haydock Park | 2313m | Good | Daniel Muscutt | 59kg | 2:33.24 | - | 6 |
| 9.8L | $41.00 |
6/7 | 06/04/2023 | - | NOV OPEN 3U | $14,760.00 | Southwell | 2234m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 55.5kg | 2:23.09 | - | 1 |
| 13.0L | $13.00 |

Jockey: A Leahy
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming won by 1.3 len Naas on April 3 over 3218m defeating Patty O'farrell carrying 70.5kg at $17 in a hurdle. Second run from a spell won by 2 len Clonmel on April 17 over 3419m defeating Old Kenmare with 68.5kg at $5.50 in a hurdle. Sure to improve again. Latest figure sound and worth including here if repeats the run.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/11 | 17/04/2025 | 14 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Clonmel | 3419m | GY | A Leahy | 68.5kg | 4:11.50 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
1/18 | 03/04/2025 | 66 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Naas | 3218m | GY | A Leahy | 70.5kg | 4:02.80 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |
12/16 | 27/01/2025 | 29 | MHDLE 5U | $22,830.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Heavy | Eoin Walsh | 75.5kg | 4:17.40 | - | 0 |
| 55.8L | $301.00 |
11/14 | 29/12/2024 | 44 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $36,720.00 | Limerick | 3822m | YS | Eoin Walsh | 72.5kg | 4:52.07 | - | 0 |
| 87.5L | $101.00 |
8/18 | 15/11/2024 | 181 | MHDLE 4U | $23,240.00 | Punchestown | 3118m | Good | A Leahy | 72kg | 3:48.30 | - | 0 |
| 41.8L | $201.00 |
5/10 | 18/05/2024 | 20 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Stradbally P2p | 4828m | Good | M J Sweeney | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $1.00 |
5/8 | 28/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Good | A Leahy | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 39.2L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Rachael Blackmore
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Freshened for 37 days. Fresh up after 10 months finished second of 20 runners at Naas on April 3 over 3218m, 2.75 len behind Fiver Friday carrying 73kg at $1.70. Previously second-up finished 12th of 14 starters at Punchestown in the G3 on May 1 2024 over 3319m, 32 len behind Familiar Dreams with 75kg at $26. Nice chance with added fitness.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/20 | 03/04/2025 | 304 | MHDLE M 4U | $26,010.00 | Naas | 3218m | GY | D J O'Keeffe | 73kg | 4:04.80 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $1.67 |
6/17 | 03/06/2024 | 19 | MHDLE M 4U | $21,680.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GY | Brian Hayes | 73kg | 4:12.80 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.80 |
4/16 | 15/05/2024 | 14 | MHDLE M 4U | $18,210.00 | Tipperary | 3218m | GY | Brian Hayes | 73kg | 4:07.20 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $7.00 |
12/14 | 01/05/2024 | 52 | G3 FLAT M 47 | $78,040.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | GY | M O'Sullivan | 75kg | 4:00.30 | - | 0 |
| 32.3L | $26.00 |
4/9 | 10/03/2024 | 110 | FLAT M 4U | $21,030.00 | Naas | 3118m | Soft | M O'Sullivan | 72.5kg | 4:01.40 | - | 0 |
| 11.8L | $5.00 |
1/8 | 21/11/2023 | 31 | FLAT M 4U | $19,080.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Heavy | M O'Sullivan | 72.5kg | 4:33.10 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $3.50 |
3/9 | 21/10/2023 | 20 | FLAT M 4U | $20,810.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Heavy | D Kiely | 68kg | 4:22.20 | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $3.50 |
2/12 | 01/10/2023 | - | FLAT F 4 | $18,210.00 | Tipperary | 3218m | Soft | D Kiely | 69kg | 4:01.20 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $9.50 |

Jockey: D King
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished ninth of 11 starters at this track on April 20 over 3419m, 46 len behind Mirazur West with 75.5kg at $151. The start before that; finished eighth of 13 runners at Tramore on April 14 over 4425m, 32 len behind Pipers Boreen carrying 75.5kg at $81. Looks tested again. Will struggle to improve enough to trouble the top handful.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/11 | 20/04/2025 | 6 | CHSE 5U | $26,880.00 | Cork | 3419m | Y | Daniel King | 75.5kg | 4:11.50 | - | 0 |
| 46.0L | $151.00 |
8/13 | 14/04/2025 | 18 | CHSE 5U | $19,080.00 | Tramore | 4425m | Y | Daniel King | 75.5kg | 5:52.30 | - | 0 |
| 32.5L | $81.00 |
99/14 | 27/03/2025 | 60 | CHSE 5U | $19,080.00 | Clonmel | 3319m | GY | Ricky Doyle | 75.5kg | 4:16.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $81.00 |
14/14 | 26/01/2025 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Naas | 3721m | Soft | Daniel King | 68kg | 5:03.30 | - | 0 |
| 152.3L | $26.00 |
3/8 | 29/12/2024 | 56 | NHDLE 4U | $21,110.00 | Limerick | 3822m | YS | Daniel King | 71.5kg | 4:59.03 | - | 0 |
| 13.8L | $21.00 |
19/20 | 03/11/2024 | 37 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Cork | 4023m | Good | Daniel King | 74.5kg | 5:01.80 | - | 0 |
| 150.5L | $19.00 |
4/16 | 27/09/2024 | 241 | MHDLE 5U | $23,410.00 | Listowel | 3621m | Soft | Daniel King | 75.5kg | 4:43.80 | - | 0 |
| 52.5L | $11.00 |
4/14 | 30/01/2024 | 70 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Heavy | R A Doyle | 75.5kg | 4:37.00 | - | 0 |
| 43.0L | $12.00 |
3/14 | 21/11/2023 | 24 | MHDLE 4U | $21,680.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Heavy | Daniel King | 75.5kg | 4:31.80 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $26.00 |
4/12 | 28/10/2023 | 547 | MHDLE 5U | $21,680.00 | Galway | 3319m | Soft | Daniel King | 74kg | 4:19.60 | - | 0 |
| 10.8L | $67.00 |
21/21 | 29/04/2022 | 36 | FLAT 57 | $22,190.00 | Punchestown | 3621m | GY | M J O'Connor | 76kg | 4:26.80 | - | 0 |
| 186.0L | $81.00 |

Jockey: S F O'keeffe
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing didn't finish the race at Fairyhouse on April 21 over 3218m. Race before finished second of 18 starters at Naas on April 3 over 3822m, 0.5 len behind In For The Night carrying 71kg at $5. Confidence may have taken a hit.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99/14 | 21/04/2025 | 18 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SH | Sean O'Keeffe | 68.5kg | 4:20.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $6.50 |
2/18 | 03/04/2025 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Naas | 3822m | GY | Sean O'Keeffe | 71kg | 4:50.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
1/19 | 09/03/2025 | 13 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Naas | 3218m | Soft | Sean O'Keeffe | 71.5kg | 4:01.00 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $7.00 |
3/14 | 24/02/2025 | 157 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | Heavy | Sean O'Keeffe | 71.5kg | 5:35.40 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $13.00 |
11/13 | 20/09/2024 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Good | Sean O'Keeffe | 74kg | 4:18.40 | - | 0 |
| 50.5L | $13.00 |
8/13 | 30/08/2024 | 91 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 3419m | Y | Philip Enright | 74kg | 4:05.50 | - | 0 |
| 26.5L | $51.00 |
8/14 | 31/05/2024 | 20 | MHDLE 4 | $18,210.00 | Tramore | 3218m | Y | Sean O'Keeffe | 69.5kg | 3:59.50 | - | 0 |
| 64.5L | $23.00 |
8/17 | 11/05/2024 | 17 | MHDLE 4 | $22,550.00 | Cork | 3520m | Good | Sean O'Keeffe | 73kg | 4:06.10 | - | 0 |
| 39.5L | $67.00 |
7/16 | 24/04/2024 | 103 | MHDLE 4 | $18,210.00 | Bellewstown | 3419m | GY | Sean O'Keeffe | 73kg | 4:11.60 | - | 0 |
| 22.5L | $21.00 |
8/14 | 12/01/2024 | - | FLAT 4 | $18,210.00 | Naas | 3218m | Soft | Derek O'Connor | 74.5kg | 4:11.90 | - | 0 |
| 24.3L | $9.00 |