Down Royal Race 2 - Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series At Punchestown Festival 2026 Qualifier Novice Handicap Hurdle
IRISH CHAMP (10) made gradual progress in all three starts under rules and looks to have potential on handicap debut. Needs more than the last two performances at Ayr however cannot be ruled out. NEEDS MUST (4) finally got off the mark at Fairyhouse by 3.5L before falling at Punchestown six weeks ago. Will want to put that behind him. Retains plenty of scope for improvement and is worth giving close consideration. LONG BRANCH (1) faces a tough ask off his heavy weight. Went well this winter and could prove hard to beat. CAMPBELL BLACK (5) narrowly scored making handicap debut last month. Not dismissed.

Jockey: Sean Cleary-Farrell
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form hard to fault. Resumes off a 58 day letup. Last outing finished third in a small field at Thurles on January 18 over 4425m, 5.5 len behind Espresso Milan carrying 72kg at $12. Run before won by 0.5 len Thurles on December 20 over 4526m defeating He Can't Dance with 66kg at $7 in a novice hurdle. Found his best form now. Winning chance.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 18/01/2026 | 29 | NHDLE 5U | $25,530.00 | Thurles | 4425m | Y | D J O'keeffe | 72kg | 5:46.70 | - | 0 |
| 5.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/12/2025 | 27 | NHDLE 4U | $27,540.00 | Thurles | 4526m | YS | Michael Kenneally | 66kg | 6:06.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/15 | 23/11/2025 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,480.00 | Cork | 4828m | YS | Tiernan Roche | 71.5kg | 6:35.80 | - | 0 |
| 18.3L | $12.00 |
| 5/13 | 26/10/2025 | 20 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 3319m | GY | J J Slevin | 71.5kg | 4:13.60 | - | 0 |
| 17.0L | $23.00 |
| 4/10 | 06/10/2025 | 31 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Tipperary | 3922m | GY | J J Slevin | 71.5kg | 5:12.30 | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/15 | 05/09/2025 | 247 | MHDLE 4U | $21,680.00 | Kilbeggan | 3922m | GY | Paddy Hanlon | 70kg | 4:47.30 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $29.00 |
| 6/10 | 01/01/2025 | 221 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Tramore | 4325m | Heavy | Brian Hayes | 71.5kg | 6:02.06 | - | 0 |
| 133.3L | $29.00 |
| 1/9 | 25/05/2024 | 28 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Tralee P2p | 4828m | Soft | G Benson | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.00 |
| 8/9 | 27/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Good | G Benson | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.4L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Phillip Enright
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Freshened for 61 days. Last to post a big 4 len win. Fairyhouse on January 15 over 4023m on rain affected going defeating Heron's Butler with 72.5kg at $4.60 in a novice hurdle. Run before finished 12th of 18 starters at Leopardstown on December 26 over 3218m, 21 len behind Spinola Bay carrying 72kg at $7.50. Found his best form now. All set to make it two on the bounce.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 15/01/2026 | 20 | NHDLE 5U | $27,430.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Soft | Daniel King | 72.5kg | 5:27.80 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $4.60 |
| 12/18 | 26/12/2025 | 48 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $37,980.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | D J Mullins | 72kg | 4:03.30 | - | 0 |
| 21.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/10 | 08/11/2025 | 20 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $27,430.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | Daniel King | 71kg | 4:21.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/13 | 19/10/2025 | 29 | HDLE HCP 4U | $22,060.00 | Limerick | 3922m | YS | Daniel King | 75.5kg | 5:17.80 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/16 | 20/09/2025 | 151 | MHDLE 4U | $23,310.00 | Navan | 3822m | Y | Daniel King | 75.5kg | 4:41.40 | - | 0 |
| 20.3L | $4.50 |
| 6/24 | 22/04/2025 | 33 | MHDLE 4U | $29,130.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Soft | Daniel King | 75.5kg | 5:05.00 | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/19 | 20/03/2025 | - | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Cork | 4023m | Good | Liam Mckenna | 73kg | 5:04.60 | - | 0 |
| 21.5L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Daniel King
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last outing finished third in a small field at Leopardstown on March 2 over 3218m, 7 len behind Vitorio Piel with 73.5kg at $7. The run before finished fifth of 13 starters at Thurles on January 18 over 3218m, 18 len behind Eachtotheirown carrying 71.5kg at $6. Will be thereabouts once more.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 02/03/2026 | 43 | NHDLE SELL 4U | $34,460.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SH | Keith Donoghue | 73.5kg | 4:10.50 | - | 0 |
| 7.8L | $7.00 |
| 5/13 | 18/01/2026 | 29 | HDLE HCP 4U | $30,260.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Y | Daniel King | 71.5kg | 4:05.20 | - | 0 |
| 18.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/13 | 20/12/2025 | 50 | MHDLE 4U | $18,990.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Y | Daniel King | 75.5kg | 4:18.30 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/4 | 31/10/2025 | 36 | FLAT 47 | $19,080.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | GY | Derek O'connor | 73kg | 4:09.50 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/11 | 25/09/2025 | 145 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $34,690.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GY | Daniel King | 73.5kg | 4:02.50 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $51.00 |
| 1/9 | 03/05/2025 | 56 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Toomebridge P2p | 4828m | Good | D G Lavery | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.00 |
| 3/11 | 08/03/2025 | 140 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Kirkistown P2p | 4828m | Good | F P Murphy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $1.00 |
| 4/12 | 19/10/2024 | 14 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Y | B Dunleavy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.6L | $1.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/10/2024 | 161 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Toomebridge P2p | 4828m | Good | O Mcgill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.8L | $1.00 |
| 99/9 | 27/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Good | B Dunleavy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Comes off a 41 day let-up. Last start didn't finish the race at Punchestown on February 4 over 3822m. Race to post a big 3.5 len win. Fairyhouse on January 15 over 4023m slow going defeating Pat's Legacy with 75.5kg at $2.90 in a hurdle. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: Ms L A Byrne
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form impressive for this race. Last outing won by a neck Thurles on February 19 over 3319m defeating Orlando Spirit carrying 71kg at $6.50 in a hurdle. Before that finished fourth of 11 runners at Thurles on January 18 over 4023m, 10 len behind Hillberry Hill with 73.5kg at $13. This journey looks ideal so stick with him.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/17 | 19/02/2026 | 32 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $21,160.00 | Thurles | 3319m | SH | L Byrne | 71kg | 4:38.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/11 | 18/01/2026 | 32 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $37,830.00 | Thurles | 4023m | Y | Ben Harvey | 73.5kg | 5:15.10 | - | 0 |
| 10.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/13 | 17/12/2025 | 53 | MHDLE 4U | $22,140.00 | Newbury | 3281m | Good Soft | Ben Harvey | 71.5kg | 4:05.23 | 10-4-3 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 25/10/2025 | 15 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $34,690.00 | Galway | 3319m | Y | Ben Harvey | 72.5kg | 4:01.50 | - | 0 |
| 33.8L | $23.00 |
| 3/11 | 10/10/2025 | - | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 3520m | Y | Jordan Gainford | 75.5kg | 4:32.00 | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Simon Torrens
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after six months pulled up at Navan on February 28 over 4023m. Previously second-up finished fourth of 7 runners at Bellewstown on April 12 over 3419m, 8 len behind Kaptain Bay with 71.5kg at $19. Unlikely to feature.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/7 | 28/02/2026 | 176 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,670.00 | Navan | 4023m | Heavy | Simon Torrens | 74.5kg | 5:43.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/11 | 05/09/2025 | 22 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GY | Kevin Sexton | 71.5kg | 3:47.60 | - | 0 |
| 18.3L | $9.00 |
| 4/11 | 14/08/2025 | 17 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Tramore | 3218m | Good | Donagh Meyler | 73kg | 3:46.20 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/20 | 28/07/2025 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $30,350.00 | Galway | 3319m | Good | Donagh Meyler | 73kg | 3:54.80 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/15 | 07/07/2025 | 36 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,670.00 | Roscommon | 3218m | Good | Donagh Meyler | 75kg | 3:55.80 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 01/06/2025 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | Good | Donagh Meyler | 74.5kg | 3:56.90 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/14 | 17/05/2025 | 35 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 3419m | Good | Donagh Meyler | 74.5kg | 4:20.60 | - | 0 |
| 5.8L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 12/04/2025 | 9 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Bellewstown | 3419m | Good | Keith Donoghue | 71.5kg | 4:17.80 | - | 0 |
| 8.8L | $19.00 |
| 11/18 | 03/04/2025 | 72 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Naas | 3218m | GY | C Smithers | 72kg | 4:02.80 | - | 0 |
| 23.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/15 | 21/01/2025 | 36 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | GY | Donagh Meyler | 71.5kg | 4:09.07 | - | 0 |
| 31.0L | $12.00 |
| 9/18 | 16/12/2024 | 23 | MHDLE 4 | $21,680.00 | Naas | 3922m | GY | Donagh Meyler | 73kg | 4:45.40 | - | 0 |
| 32.5L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 41 day let-up. Last start finished second of 7 runners at Punchestown on February 4 over 3822m, 2 len behind Agameoftwohalves with 75.5kg at $4.20. Before that finished seventh of 25 starters at Naas on January 9 over 3218m, 26 len behind Future Prospect with 75.5kg at $101. Progressing well this campaign. Will prove hard to beat on that form.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 04/02/2026 | 26 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | SH | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | 5:04.90 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $4.20 |
| 7/25 | 09/01/2026 | 14 | MHDLE 4U | $28,370.00 | Naas | 3218m | Y | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | 3:58.40 | - | 0 |
| 26.5L | $101.00 |
| 9/22 | 26/12/2025 | 20 | MHDLE 5U | $28,490.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Shane Fitzgerald | 75.5kg | 3:56.40 | - | 0 |
| 30.3L | $126.00 |
| 9/26 | 06/12/2025 | 223 | MHDLE 5U | $22,790.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | Conor Stone-Walsh | 75.5kg | 4:19.50 | - | 0 |
| 50.5L | $81.00 |
| 2/9 | 27/04/2025 | - | P2P MDN H 5 | $0.00 | Fairyhouse P2p | 4828m | Y | S Cotter | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: James Smith
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Freshened for 30 days. Last outing finished fourth of 15 starters at Punchestown on February 15 over 3922m, in the wet; 18 len behind Ksar Fatal with 75.5kg at $9. Run before finished second of 15 starters at Fairyhouse on January 15 over 4023m, on slow going 3.5 len behind Needs Must carrying 75.5kg at $2.60. Expected to run well again if performs up to latest effort.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 15/02/2026 | 31 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Heavy | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | 5:22.60 | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/15 | 15/01/2026 | 20 | MHDLE 4U | $18,910.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Soft | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | 5:41.70 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $2.63 |
| 5/22 | 26/12/2025 | 39 | MHDLE 5U | $28,490.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Donagh Meyler | 75.5kg | 3:56.40 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $81.00 |
| 7/22 | 17/11/2025 | - | MHDLE 4U | $28,370.00 | Navan | 4023m | SH | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | 5:24.60 | - | 0 |
| 22.5L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Conor Stone-Walsh
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Freshened for 42 days. First-up after two months finished fifth of 12 runners at Fairyhouse on February 3 over 3218m, on rain affected going; 21 len behind Our Uncle Jack carrying 74.5kg at $19. Previously second-up finished seventh of 24 runners at Punchestown on November 22 over 3922m, 23 len behind Santo Sospir carrying 73kg at $12. Fitter for run. Improvement in store.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 03/02/2026 | 66 | HDLE HCP 4U | $22,990.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Heavy | Eoghan Finegan | 74.5kg | 4:24.20 | - | 0 |
| 21.3L | $19.00 |
| 9/24 | 29/11/2025 | 7 | MHDLE 4U | $22,700.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | YS | Sean Flanagan | 75.5kg | 4:05.30 | - | 0 |
| 67.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/24 | 22/11/2025 | 20 | MHDLE 4 | $22,700.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | SH | Sean Flanagan | 73kg | 5:12.60 | - | 0 |
| 23.5L | $12.00 |
| 4/14 | 02/11/2025 | - | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Cork | 3218m | Y | Keith Donoghue | 73kg | 3:54.70 | - | 0 |
| 14.3L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Mr S Connor
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form hard to fault. Last outing finished second in a small field at Ayr on February 23 over 3922m, slow track; 17 len behind Stride On carrying 74kg at $3.80. Run before finished third of 8 starters at Ayr on January 29 over 3218m, slow track; 12 len behind Stede Bonnet with 72kg at $7. Progressing well this campaign. Another bold showing likely.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 23/02/2026 | 25 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 3922m | Soft | J J Slevin | 74kg | 5:18.31 | - | 0 |
| 17.0L | $3.75 |
| 3/8 | 29/01/2026 | 31 | HDLE 4U | $19,790.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | J J Slevin | 72kg | 4:07.22 | 5-5-3 | 0 |
| 12.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/11 | 29/12/2025 | 37 | MHDLE 5U | $28,490.00 | Leopardstown | 4123m | GY | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | 5:11.90 | - | 0 |
| 14.3L | $26.00 |
| 1/7 | 22/11/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Kirkistown P2p | 4828m | Soft | S Connor | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished tenth of 19 runners at Navan on December 14 over 4023m, 15 len behind Quest With Speed carrying 71kg at $19. Second-up finished fifth of 8 runners at this track on January 20 over 3419m, 30 len behind Jony R with 71kg at $6. Needs to do more. Fitter again but looking elsewhere for the winner at this stage.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 20/01/2026 | 37 | NHDLE 5U | $27,430.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | YS | D J O'keeffe | 71kg | 4:30.00 | - | 0 |
| 30.5L | $6.00 |
| 10/19 | 14/12/2025 | 111 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Navan | 4023m | SH | Sam Ewing | 71kg | 5:34.70 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $19.00 |
| 2/6 | 25/08/2025 | 71 | MHDLE 4U | $19,140.00 | Downpatrick | 4425m | Good | Sam Ewing | 71.5kg | 5:24.90 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/11 | 15/06/2025 | 20 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Downpatrick | 4425m | YS | Jefferson Smith | 71kg | 5:36.70 | - | 0 |
| 8.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/15 | 26/05/2025 | 31 | MHDLE 5U | $19,620.00 | Ballinrobe | 4526m | Good | J J Slevin | 71.5kg | 5:30.10 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $23.00 |
| 6/13 | 25/04/2025 | 34 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $9,230.00 | Perth Uk | 3261m | Good Soft | J J Slevin | 71kg | 3:59.45 | 3-8-6 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $34.00 |
| 7/11 | 22/03/2025 | 42 | FLAT 45 | $17,340.00 | Navan | 3218m | Soft | Stephen Connor | 73kg | 4:01.50 | - | 0 |
| 30.0L | $23.00 |
| 4/6 | 08/02/2025 | 119 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Kirkistown P2p | 4828m | Good | S Connor | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.2L | $1.00 |
| 7/11 | 12/10/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Portrush P2p | 4828m | Good | D Lavery | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.6L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Philip Byrnes
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up finished fifth of 7 runners at Cork on January 3 over 3419m, 9 len behind Tatateo with 71kg at $6.50. Second run from a spell finished third of 8 runners at this track on January 20 over 3419m, 24 len behind Jony R carrying 70.5kg at $5.50. Go close. Must be a chance again.
Last Starts 56 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 | 20/01/2026 | 17 | NHDLE 5U | $27,430.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | YS | P Byrnes | 70.5kg | 4:30.00 | - | 0 |
| 24.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 03/01/2026 | 239 | NHDLE 5U | $27,430.00 | Cork | 3419m | YS | P Byrnes | 71kg | 4:24.10 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/5 | 09/05/2025 | 36 | HDLE MDN 4U | $17,160.00 | Downpatrick | 3822m | Good | P Byrnes | 71.5kg | 4:44.04 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.53 |
| 3/17 | 03/04/2025 | 42 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Naas | 3218m | GY | P Byrnes | 75.5kg | 4:05.20 | - | 0 |
| 12.8L | $6.50 |
| 6/21 | 20/02/2025 | 100 | MHDLE 4U | $22,520.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Soft | P Byrnes | 75.5kg | 5:18.50 | - | 0 |
| 38.8L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/11/2024 | 9 | FLAT 47 | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Good | J G Murphy | 73kg | 4:01.30 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/11/2024 | 21 | W2 | $0.00 | Damma House P2p | 4828m | Good | J G Murphy | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/10/2024 | 182 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Loughrea P2p | 4828m | Y | J G Murphy | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $1.00 |
| 99/13 | 14/04/2024 | 133 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Heavy | J G Murphy | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/10 | 03/12/2023 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Soft | J G Murphy | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Kevin Healy
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Not raced for 59 days. First-up after three months pulled up at Navan on January 17 over 4023m. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len Fairyhouse on October 11 over 4023m defeating Susie Lenglen with 69.5kg at $2.40 in a hurdle. Prepared to risk this time.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/10 | 17/01/2026 | 78 | HDLE HCP 4U | $21,750.00 | Navan | 4023m | SH | Eoin Staples | 73kg | 5:36.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
| 8/9 | 31/10/2025 | 20 | G3 OPEN M 4U | $56,370.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | GY | Sean Flanagan | 68kg | 4:07.03 | - | 0 |
| 64.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/10 | 11/10/2025 | 29 | MHDLE M 4U | $21,680.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Y | Shane O'callaghan | 69.5kg | 4:57.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $2.38 |
| 3/14 | 12/09/2025 | - | MHDLE M 5U | $26,010.00 | Ballinrobe | 3621m | Soft | Sean Flanagan | 69.5kg | 4:47.40 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $29.00 |

Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Last run finished 15th of 20 starters at Naas on March 4 over 3218m, 49 len behind Brechin Castle carrying 75.5kg at $21. Run before made ground from midfield; finished fourth of 10 runners at Carlisle on February 16 over 3419m, on slow going 27 len behind Johnny's Jury carrying 70kg at $34. Hard to fault on his best jumps form.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/20 | 04/03/2026 | 16 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Naas | 3218m | SH | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | 4:07.80 | - | 0 |
| 49.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/10 | 16/02/2026 | 27 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Soft | J J Slevin | 70kg | 4:22.03 | 6-3-4 | 0 |
| 27.0L | $34.00 |
| 12/20 | 20/01/2026 | 18 | MHDLE 5U | $18,910.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | YS | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | 4:27.40 | - | 0 |
| 58.3L | $23.00 |
| 0/11 | 02/01/2026 | 641 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | Sam Ewing | 72.5kg | 5:08.14 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/7 | 01/04/2024 | 48 | FLAT 4U | $34,690.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SH | P W Mullins | 75kg | 4:07.40 | - | 0 |
| 10.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/11 | 13/02/2024 | 666 | FLAT 5U | $18,210.00 | Thurles | 3118m | SH | C Mullins | 76kg | 4:09.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.80 |
| 2/3 | 18/04/2022 | 30 | W2 | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Y | B G Crawford | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |
| 1/12 | 19/03/2022 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Nenagh P2p | 4828m | Y | B G Crawford | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Paddy Cleary
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes off a 42 day letup. Last start finished fifth in a small field at Fairyhouse in the G3 Solerina Mares Novice Hurdle on February 3 over 3721m, on heavy track; 45 len behind Oldschool Outlaw with 68kg at $301. The start before that; ran last at Naas in the G3 Limestone Lad Hurdle on January 25 over 3218m, on heavy track; 101 len behind Glen Kiln carrying 68kg at $251. Big task ahead.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 03/02/2026 | 9 | G3 OPEN M 4U | $55,190.00 | Fairyhouse | 3721m | Heavy | Paddy Cleary | 68kg | 5:08.50 | - | 0 |
| 45.0L | $301.00 |
| 7/7 | 25/01/2026 | 10 | G3 OPEN 5U | $70,930.00 | Naas | 3218m | Heavy | Paddy Cleary | 68kg | 4:08.70 | - | 0 |
| 101.5L | $251.00 |
| 7/16 | 15/01/2026 | 503 | MHDLE 5U | $18,910.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | Paddy Cleary | 69kg | 4:10.00 | - | 0 |
| 84.8L | $67.00 |
| 4/11 | 30/08/2024 | 208 | FLAT M 4U | $19,080.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | Good | A P Ryan | 71.5kg | 3:55.60 | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $17.00 |
| 12/13 | 04/02/2024 | 49 | G2 FLAT M 47 | $173,430.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Soft | A P Ryan | 73.5kg | 4:04.80 | - | 0 |
| 45.5L | $51.00 |
| 5/6 | 17/12/2023 | 45 | LR FLAT 47 | $43,360.00 | Navan | 3218m | Soft | Raymond William Barron | 71.5kg | 4:11.70 | - | 0 |
| 18.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/11 | 02/11/2023 | 207 | FLAT SELL 4U | $26,010.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Soft | F D Brickley | 68kg | 4:07.20 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $26.00 |
| 12/18 | 09/04/2023 | - | 45 | $162,600.00 | Fairyhouse | 3219m | Y | Elliot Ohgren | 67kg | 4:13.10 | - | 0 |
| 20.6L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Harry Sexton
Weight: 65kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 30 days. Last start finished third of 14 starters at Punchestown on February 15 over 3218m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Jump Allen carrying 76kg at $15. Before that finished sixth of 23 starters at Leopardstown on December 28 over 4123m, 3.5 len behind The Nagger Reidy with 61kg at $26. Will be thereabouts on his return to jumping.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 15/02/2026 | 49 | 4U | $170.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Heavy | Jack Singh | 76kg | 4:25.80 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $15.00 |
| 6/23 | 28/12/2025 | 14 | HDLE HCP 4U | $35,130.00 | Leopardstown | 4123m | GY | Harry Sexton | 61kg | 5:12.30 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 |
| 12/19 | 14/12/2025 | 31 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Navan | 4023m | SH | Danny Gilligan | 65.5kg | 5:34.70 | - | 0 |
| 19.3L | $10.00 |
| 10/21 | 13/11/2025 | 30 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,910.00 | Punchestown | 4123m | Heavy | Jordan Gainford | 76kg | 5:35.10 | - | 0 |
| 22.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/14 | 14/10/2025 | 24 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | GY | Jordan Gainford | 75.5kg | 5:07.10 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/16 | 20/09/2025 | 46 | MHDLE 4U | $23,310.00 | Navan | 3822m | Y | Jordan Gainford | 75.5kg | 4:41.40 | - | 0 |
| 24.3L | $29.00 |
| 99/15 | 05/08/2025 | 66 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Roscommon | 4123m | GY | Daniel King | 75.5kg | 5:00.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $126.00 |
| 7/7 | 31/05/2025 | 15 | MHDLE 5U | $19,620.00 | Tramore | 3218m | GY | E Walsh | 71.5kg | 3:59.30 | - | 0 |
| 71.5L | $51.00 |
| 9/16 | 16/05/2025 | 68 | MHDLE 45 | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | Good | Jordan Gainford | 71.5kg | 4:39.70 | - | 0 |
| 50.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/9 | 09/03/2025 | 36 | P2P MDN 5U | $0.00 | Castlelands P2p | 4828m | Soft | J G Murphy | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/9 | 01/02/2025 | 287 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Dungarvan P2p | 4828m | Soft | J G Murphy | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Shane O'Callaghan
Weight: 65kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after three months. Finished off last preparation 4 of 16 starters at Naas December 15 over 3822m, 11 len behind Shellrunforbriggs with 74kg at $5.50. First up last campaign 5 of 12 starters at Wexford October 26 over 4023m, 27 len behind Gin Tonic with 69.5kg at $17. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 92 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 15/12/2025 | 18 | MHDLE 4U | $22,790.00 | Naas | 3822m | SH | Tiernan Roche | 74kg | 5:18.80 | - | 0 |
| 11.8L | $5.50 |
| 6/17 | 27/11/2025 | 19 | MHDLE 4 | $18,910.00 | Thurles | 3218m | GY | D Robinson | 69.5kg | 4:01.50 | - | 0 |
| 55.8L | $41.00 |
| 9/18 | 08/11/2025 | 13 | MHDLE 4 | $22,700.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | D Robinson | 73kg | 4:16.80 | - | 0 |
| 37.0L | $81.00 |
| 5/12 | 26/10/2025 | 189 | MHDLE 4 | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 4023m | GY | Kieren Buckley | 69.5kg | 5:32.00 | - | 0 |
| 27.5L | $17.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/04/2025 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Quakerstown P2p | 4828m | Y | S Cotter | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Alix Balfe
Weight: 64kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Fresh up after three months pulled up at Thurles on March 5 over 4325m. Previously second-up finished tenth of 14 runners at Limerick on April 10 over 3922m, 27 len behind Good Girl Kathleen with 71.5kg at $81. Not likely to threaten without a big turnaround in form.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/15 | 05/03/2026 | 75 | STPLE HCP 5U | $20,680.00 | Thurles | 4325m | Soft | P M O'brien | 66.5kg | 6:03.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/12/2025 | 46 | LR OPEN M 4U | $56,970.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Y | P M O'brien | 68.5kg | 4:06.20 | - | 0 |
| 28.5L | $151.00 |
| 0/13 | 04/11/2025 | 19 | HDLE HCP 4U | $21,750.00 | Fairyhouse | 4828m | SH | P M O'brien | 67.5kg | 6:46.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $29.00 |
| 0/18 | 16/10/2025 | 50 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $19,180.00 | Thurles | 4526m | GY | P M O'brien | 73kg | 5:40.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $19.00 |
| 11/13 | 27/08/2025 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $43,360.00 | Bellewstown | 4123m | Good | Sean O'keeffe | 63.5kg | 4:56.40 | - | 0 |
| 69.5L | $23.00 |
| 6/14 | 06/08/2025 | 13 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Wexford | 4023m | Good | P M O'brien | 68kg | 5:05.50 | - | 0 |
| 26.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 24/07/2025 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Wexford | 4023m | Good | C O O'brien | 68kg | 5:06.90 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $9.00 |
| 3/5 | 29/06/2025 | 19 | OPEN HDLE 4U | $30,850.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | P M O'brien | 65.5kg | 4:49.47 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 18.0L | $26.00 |
| 9/15 | 10/06/2025 | 25 | FLAT M 4U | $21,680.00 | Sligo | 3721m | Good | P M O'brien | 71.5kg | 4:29.10 | - | 0 |
| 23.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/11 | 16/05/2025 | 26 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | Good | P M O'brien | 69kg | 3:47.90 | - | 0 |
| 7.3L | $8.50 |
| 9/22 | 20/04/2025 | 10 | MHDLE 5U | $26,010.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SH | P J O'hanlon | 72kg | 4:11.70 | - | 0 |
| 26.3L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Mike O'Connor
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 13th of 18 starters at Leopardstown on March 2 over 3721m, 31 len behind Dee's Lady carrying 70.5kg at $26. Start before finished eighth of 17 runners at Thurles on February 19 over 3319m, 12 len behind Campbell Black with 69kg at $26. Unlikely to feature.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/18 | 02/03/2026 | 11 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Leopardstown | 3721m | SH | Kieren Buckley | 70.5kg | 4:52.60 | - | 0 |
| 31.3L | $26.00 |
| 8/17 | 19/02/2026 | 41 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $21,160.00 | Thurles | 3319m | SH | Georgie Benson | 69kg | 4:38.70 | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $26.00 |
| 10/25 | 09/01/2026 | 14 | MHDLE 4U | $28,370.00 | Naas | 3218m | Y | Jordan Gainford | 75.5kg | 3:58.40 | - | 0 |
| 33.3L | $301.00 |
| 15/18 | 26/12/2025 | 29 | MHDLE 4U | $28,490.00 | Down Royal | 4023m | Y | Ivan Ryan | 68.5kg | 4:57.00 | - | 0 |
| 80.8L | $126.00 |
| 9/17 | 27/11/2025 | - | MHDLE 4 | $18,910.00 | Thurles | 3218m | GY | Kieren Buckley | 69.5kg | 4:01.50 | - | 0 |
| 64.0L | $51.00 |