Tipperary Race 1

Hotel Minella Beginners Chase

Prize Money: $21,217

GOLD DANCER (3) was fancied in a listed race last time however weakened out of it delivering first start for five months. Can strip fitter representing leading connections. Will take beating. HARSH (4) ran 1.75L second at Cork. That was a great performance and can do better again here. Keep safe. KARAFON (6) fell racing among G2 company in latest. Finds something easier and if producing a clear round rates a genuine threat to all. CEROC (2) holds each way claims following recent placed efforts.
  • Distance: 3337m
  • Track: Gd-Y
  • Weather: OCAST
  • Surface: Turf
  • Class: Chase
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1Gavin Cromwell
  • Aeros Luck (1) 6832x09805
  • Trainer: Gavin Cromwell (Meath)
  • Jockey: K M Donoghue
  • Weight: 75.5kg
  • Prize Money: $57,639
  • Win / Place: 6.25% / 37%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: MY DREAM BOAT (IRE)

Dam: SAPERE AUDE (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Broadway Flyer

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Rating

Stats
Career
16: 1-4-1
Track
1: 0-0-0
Season
3: 0-0-0
1st Up
3: 0-0-0
2nd Up
3: 0-0-0
3rd Up
3: 0-0-1
4th Up
3: 0-2-0
Metro
3: 0-0-0
Non-Metro
13: 1-4-1
Turf
16: 1-4-1
Good
5: 1-3-0
Soft
11: 0-1-1
Clockwise
8: 0-2-1
Anti-Clockwise
8: 1-2-0
Hurdle
12: 1-4-1
Steeple
2: 0-0-0
Jockey Stats
Horse
4: 1-1-1
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

3218m - 4023m

Comments
Resumes off a 34 day letup. Last run finished fifth of 8 starters at Wexford on April 4 over 3218m, 18 len behind Aspire Tower with 75.5kg at $7.50. Run before didn't finish the race at Leopardstown on March 3 over 3419m. Capable and looks an each way chance in this line-up.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
5th of 84/4/25Wexford3218mCHSE 5U-Sean Flanagan75.5kgY4:10.9046.2 km/h18.8L-$7.5032$19,080$406

1. Aspire Tower

2. Westport Cove

3. What's Up Darling

32 Day Freshen-Up
99th of 73/3/25Leopardstown3419mCHSE 5U-Conor Stone-Walsh74kgY4:13.6048.5 km/h0.0L-$3.00f29$29,490-

1. Golden Joy

2. Lisnagar Fortune

3. Black Bamboo

8th of 182/2/25Leopardstown3218mLR OPEN 4U-Conor Stone-Walsh65.5kgSoft4:02.6047.8 km/h20.8L-$2337$260,150-

1. McLaurey

2. Storm Heart

3. Irish Panther

37 Day Freshen-Up
9th of 1927/12/24Leopardstown3218mHDLE HCP 4U-Jack Kearney67.5kgY3:53.8049.6 km/h11.3L-$2327$52,030-

1. Enniskerry

2. Pinot Gris

3. Lieber Nicc

17th of 2430/11/24Fairyhouse4023mHDLE HCP 4U-Kieren Buckley75kgY4:56.8048.8 km/h57.0L-$12147$28,620-

1. Farmers Lodge

2. In For The Night

3. Tonaghneave Well

147 Day Spell
2nd of 146/7/24Bellewstown3419mHDLE HCP 4U-Jack Kearney68.5kgGood3:56.2052.1 km/h1.3L-$6.5038$86,720$17,528

1. Petrol Head

2. Aeros Luck

3. Redwood Queen

38 Day Freshen-Up
2Edward O'Grady
  • Ceroc (2) 020630333x
  • Trainer: Edward O'Grady (Tipperary)
  • Jockey: K C Sexton
  • Weight: 75.5kg
  • Prize Money: $47,406
  • Win / Place: 10% / 40%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: CHAMPS ELYSEES (GB)

Dam: SKERRIES (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Dr Fong

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Rating

Stats
Career
20: 2-1-5
Distance
1: 0-0-0
1st Up
4: 1-0-1
2nd Up
4: 1-1-0
3rd Up
3: 0-0-0
4th Up
3: 0-0-0
Non-Metro
20: 2-1-5
Turf
20: 2-1-5
Good
10: 0-0-3
Soft
9: 2-1-2
Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Clockwise
10: 2-0-2
Anti-Clockwise
10: 0-1-3
Hurdle
14: 2-1-1
Steeple
4: 0-0-3
Handicap Rating
113
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last campaign 3 of 7 starters at Tramore September 18 over 4626m, 8 len behind The Friday Man carrying 75.5kg at $4. Previously first up; 14 of 16 runners at Fairyhouse March 31 2024 over 4023m, in the wet; 56 len behind Lucky Lyreen with 71kg at $51. This looks a nice race to kick off.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
3rd of 718/9/24Tramore4626mCHSE 4U-D J Mullins75.5kgGood5:57.7046.6 km/h8.0L-$4.0012$19,080$1,827

1. The Friday Man

2. Shajak

3. Ceroc

3rd of 146/9/24Kilbeggan4023mCHSE 4U-Mark McDonagh75.5kgY5:01.6048.0 km/h14.5L-$9.5015$19,080$1,827

1. Marv Michael

2. El Champo

3. Ceroc

3rd of 822/8/24Killarney4727mCHSE 4U-Philip Enright75.5kgGY6:07.0046.4 km/h4.8L-$9.0015$19,940$1,910

1. Nt Field Minnesota

2. Noble Birth

3. Ceroc

99th of 87/8/24Wexford3922mCHSE 4U-Philip Enright75.5kgGood5:07.7045.9 km/h99.0L-$8.0019$19,940-

1. Jazzy Matty

2. Clifftop

3. Watch The Weather

3rd of 1019/7/24Killarney4626mHDLE HCP 4U-D J Mullins66kgGood5:30.8050.3 km/h1.8L-$1513$38,150$3,653

1. Zeeband

2. Black Bamboo

3. Ceroc

6th of 136/7/24Bellewstown4928mHDLE HCP 4U-D J Mullins72kgGood5:52.8050.3 km/h22.5L-$1935$26,010$277

1. Como Park

2. Mister Beeton

3. Futurum Regem

35 Day Freshen-Up
3Willie Mullins
  • Gold Dancer (3) 3x1x74x0x0
  • Trainer: Willie Mullins (Muine Bheag, Co Carlow)
  • Jockey: P Townend
  • Weight: 75.5kg
  • Prize Money: $56,434
  • Win / Place: 16% / 33%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: DOCTOR DINO (FR)

Dam: STEEL DANCER (FR)

Dam's Sire: Kaldounevees

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Rating

Stats
Career
6: 1-0-1
Season
1: 0-0-0
1st Up
5: 1-0-1
2nd Up
1: 0-0-0
Metro
3: 1-0-1
Non-Metro
3: 0-0-0
Turf
6: 1-0-1
Soft
4: 0-0-1
Heavy
2: 1-0-0
Clockwise
3: 0-0-0
Anti-Clockwise
3: 1-0-1
Hurdle
4: 1-0-1
Steeple
1: 0-0-0
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

3218m - 3822m

Comments
Second-up today. Last start finished 12th of 16 starters at Fairyhouse in the LR on April 22 over 3218m, 21 len behind Lord Erskine carrying 70kg at $13. At only start last preparation didn't finish the race at Punchestown on November 23 over 3822m. Forgive first-up failure. Strips fitter and pay to follow up.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
12th of 1622/4/25Fairyhouse3218mLR OPEN 4U-D J Mullins70kgYS3:58.8048.5 km/h21.8L-$13150$194,220-

1. Lord Erskine

2. Helvic Dream

3. Serienmond

150 Day Spell
99th of 1223/11/24Punchestown3822mCHSE 4U-Michael O'Sullivan75.5kgSoft5:01.5045.6 km/h0.0L-$12237$22,550-

1. Ballyburn

2. Ocastle Des Mottes

3. Release The Beast

237 Day Spell
4th of 1131/3/24Fairyhouse4023mG2 NHDLE 4U-D J Mullins71kgHeavy5:30.3043.8 km/h16.8L-$1156$69,370$6,642

1. Captain Cody

2. Mossy Fen Park

3. Loughglynn

56 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 104/2/24Leopardstown3218mG1 NHDLE 5U-D J Mullins75.5kgSoft3:59.6048.4 km/h34.5L-$17270$260,150-

1. Ballyburn

2. Slade Steel

3. King Of Kingsfield

270 Day Spell
1st of 910/5/23Compiegne3600mHDLE CL3 CF -Gaetan Masure68kgHeavy4:56.2743.7 km/h2.5L-$3.50f193$86,180$39,642

1. Gold Dancer

2. Jeu D'enfant

3. Good Saulaie

193 Day Spell
3rd of 1329/10/22Compiegne3400mHDLE UNR CF -David Gallon68kgSoft4:05.5949.8 km/h13.5L-$6.00-$78,080$10,150

1. Joker D'airy

2. Joyeux Coco

3. Gold Dancer

4Gordon Elliott
  • Harsh (4) x094600042
  • Trainer: Gordon Elliott (Longwood, Co Meath)
  • Jockey: J Smith (a2.5)
  • Weight: 75.5kg
  • Prize Money: $103,417
  • Win / Place: 9.52% / 28%

5 yo Grey Gelding

Sire: DARK ANGEL (IRE)

Dam: ANDRY BRUSSELLES (GB)

Dam's Sire: Hurricane Run

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Rating

Stats
Career
21: 2-2-2
Distance
2: 0-0-1
Track
1: 0-0-0
Season
5: 0-1-0
1st Up
6: 0-0-1
2nd Up
5: 2-1-1
3rd Up
3: 0-0-0
4th Up
2: 0-0-0
Metro
6: 0-1-0
Non-Metro
15: 2-1-2
Turf
21: 2-2-2
Good
7: 1-0-0
Soft
11: 1-2-2
Heavy
3: 0-0-0
Clockwise
10: 2-2-1
Anti-Clockwise
11: 0-0-1
Hurdle
11: 2-0-1
Steeple
2: 0-1-0
Jockey Stats
Horse
1: 0-0-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

3218m - 4649m

Comments
Recent form hard to fault. Last run finished second of 11 runners at Cork on April 20 over 3419m, 1.75 len behind Mirazur West carrying 75.5kg at $17. Run before finished fourth of 8 runners at Wexford on April 4 over 3218m, 15 len behind Aspire Tower carrying 73kg at $21. Continues to make headway. Well placed to go one better.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
2nd of 1120/4/25Cork3419mCHSE 5U-Danny Gilligan75.5kgY4:11.5048.9 km/h1.8L-$1716$26,880$5,434

1. Mirazur West

2. Harsh

3. Maidenstreetprince

4th of 84/4/25Wexford3218mCHSE 5U-Jefferson Smith73kgY4:10.9046.2 km/h15.8L-$2121$19,080$1,827

1. Aspire Tower

2. Westport Cove

3. What's Up Darling

17th of 2414/3/25Cheltenham4123mHCP HDLE 4U-Finn Brickley67.5kgGood Soft4:59.4249.6 km/h29.0L-$10119$136,120-

1. Wodhooh

2. Act Of Authority

3. Raglan Road

19th of 1923/2/25Naas4626mHDLE HCP 5U-Patrick Michael O'Brien67kgHeavy6:45.5041.1 km/h69.8L-$2114$38,150-

1. Will The Wise

2. Maxi Mac Gold

3. Lucky Lyreen

12th of 129/2/25Exeter4649mHCP HDLE 5U-Sean Bowen74kgGood Soft6:03.9746.0 km/h29.0L-$1942$62,730-

1. Catch Him Derry

2. Hititi

3. Jeriko Du Reponet

42 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 2029/12/24Leopardstown4023mLR OPEN 4U-Patrick Michael O'Brien61kgGY4:51.0149.8 km/h6.8L-$1929$183,590$1,845

1. Al Gasparo

2. Park Of Kings

3. Comfort Zone

5P J Gilligan
  • Itsalladream (5) x5x331400x
  • Trainer: P J Gilligan (Athenry, Co Galway)
  • Jockey: J G Gilligan (a2.5)
  • Weight: 75.5kg
  • Prize Money: $20,545
  • Win / Place: 11% / 33%

6 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: MY DREAM BOAT (IRE)

Dam: PERILOUSLY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Mr Greeley

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Rating

Stats
Career
9: 1-0-2
Distance
2: 1-0-1
1st Up
4: 0-0-1
2nd Up
1: 0-0-1
3rd Up
1: 1-0-0
4th Up
1: 0-0-0
Metro
1: 0-0-0
Non-Metro
8: 1-0-2
Turf
9: 1-0-2
Good
2: 0-0-1
Soft
6: 1-0-1
Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Clockwise
3: 1-0-1
Anti-Clockwise
3: 0-0-1
Hurdle
6: 1-0-2
Jockey Stats
Horse
5: 1-0-2
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

3218m

Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 13 of 19 runners at Leopardstown December 26 over 3218m, 24 len behind Shraheen with 70kg at $29. First up last campaign 3 of 16 starters at Roscommon August 6 over 3118m, 20 len behind Zariygann with 68.5kg at $26. Has placed when fresh but happy to watch this time.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
13th of 1926/12/24Leopardstown3218mNHDLE HCP 4U-Jack G Gilligan70kgY3:55.0949.3 km/h24.0L-$2960$34,690-

1. Shraheen

2. Cloonainra

3. Irish Panther

60 Day Freshen-Up
99th of 527/10/24Galway4123mNHDLE 4U-Jack G Gilligan72kgSoft5:32.2044.7 km/h0.0L-$8.5032$23,510-

1. My Great Mate

2. Prends Garde A Toi

3. Fenway Park

32 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 525/9/24Listowel3218mNHDLE 4U-Danny Gilligan73kgYS4:18.0244.9 km/h13.3L-$1716$30,890$2,989

1. Zariygann

2. Gaucher

3. Crack The Sky

1st of 209/9/24Galway3319mMHDLE 4U-Jack G Gilligan72kgY4:01.3049.5 km/h0.5L-$1316$22,550$14,151

1. Itsalladream

2. Oh So Charming

3. Apple's Of Bresil

3rd of 1424/8/24Killarney3319mMHDLE 4U-Jack G Gilligan68.5kgGood3:58.0050.2 km/h19.5L-$2918$19,470$1,744

1. Where's My Jet

2. Hashtag Pretender

3. Itsalladream

3rd of 166/8/24Roscommon3118mMHDLE 4U-Jack G Gilligan68.5kgYS3:57.4047.3 km/h20.8L-$26192$17,340$1,661

1. Zariygann

2. Garnacho

3. Itsalladream

192 Day Spell
6Willie Mullins
  • Karafon (6) 43x5x1470f
  • Trainer: Willie Mullins (Muine Bheag, Co Carlow)
  • Jockey: S F O'keeffe
  • Weight: 75.5kg
  • Prize Money: $46,860
  • Win / Place: 10% / 20%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: KARAKTAR (IRE)

Dam: LABARTOLI (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Intello

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Rating

Stats
Career
10: 1-0-1
Season
3: 0-0-0
1st Up
5: 1-0-0
2nd Up
2: 0-0-1
3rd Up
1: 0-0-0
4th Up
1: 0-0-0
Metro
6: 0-0-1
Non-Metro
4: 1-0-0
Turf
9: 1-0-1
Good
2: 0-0-0
Soft
7: 1-0-1
Synthetic
1: 0-0-0
Clockwise
4: 1-0-0
Anti-Clockwise
6: 0-0-1
Hurdle
5: 1-0-1
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

3218m - 4123m

Comments
Last run fell at Ayr in the G2 Scottish Champion Hurdle on April 12 over 3218m. The run before finished 21st of 24 starters at Cheltenham on March 14 over 4123m, 54 len behind Wodhooh with 71kg at $26. Capable of better showing than recent starts. Warrants thought.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
- of 1212/4/25Ayr3218mG2 HCP HDLE -J J Slevin70.5kgGood Soft3:51.7250.0 km/h99.0L-$2329$184,500-

1. Cracking Rhapsody

2. Kabral Du Mathan

3. Ooh Betty

21st of 2414/3/25Cheltenham4123mHCP HDLE 4U-Tiernan Power Roche71kgGood Soft4:59.4249.6 km/h54.8L-$2640$136,120-

1. Wodhooh

2. Act Of Authority

3. Raglan Road

40 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 102/2/25Leopardstown3218mG1 OPEN 5U-J J Slevin75.5kgSoft3:59.9048.3 km/h45.3L-$3437$260,150-

1. Kopek Des Bordes

2. Karniquet

3. Good And Clever

37 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 727/12/24Leopardstown3218mG1 OPEN 4U-Daryl Jacob75.5kgY3:50.9050.2 km/h16.3L-$1124$183,590$16,605

1. Romeo Coolio

2. Bleu De Vassy

3. Eastern Legend

1st of 183/12/24Clonmel3922mMHDLE 4U-P W Mullins71.5kgY5:02.8046.6 km/h2.3L-$2.75343$18,360$10,886

1. Karafon

2. Uhavemeinstitches

3. Karamoja

343 Day Spell
5th of 1226/12/23Leopardstown3218mG2 JHDLE 3-Daryl Jacob69.5kgY4:04.5047.4 km/h5.8L-$19105$78,040$1,661

1. Kala Conti

2. Kargese

3. Nurburgring

105 Day Spell
7Henry De Bromhead
  • Le Coq Hardi (7) x34x13125x
  • Trainer: Henry De Bromhead (Knockeen, Co Waterford)
  • Jockey: Rachael Blackmore
  • Weight: 75.5kg
  • Prize Money: $46,375
  • Win / Place: 25% / 75%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: YOUMZAIN (IRE)

Dam: DOLLAR D'ESTRUVAL (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Milan

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Rating

Stats
Career
8: 2-1-3
Distance
2: 0-1-0
1st Up
3: 1-0-2
2nd Up
2: 0-0-1
3rd Up
1: 1-0-0
4th Up
1: 0-1-0
Non-Metro
8: 2-1-3
Turf
8: 2-1-3
Good
5: 2-1-2
Soft
3: 0-0-1
Clockwise
6: 2-1-2
Anti-Clockwise
1: 0-0-0
Hurdle
5: 2-0-1
Jockey Stats
Horse
2: 1-1-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Comments
Resuming after eight months. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Listowel September 25 over 3218m, 16 len behind Zariygann with 75.5kg at $3.80. Previous preparation first-up posted a big 5.5 len win. Down Royal May 6 2024 over 3419m defeating Pahlavi with 71.5kg at $3.50. Expecting another strong performance today.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
5th of 525/9/24Listowel3218mNHDLE 4U-D J O'Keeffe75.5kgYS4:18.0244.9 km/h16.3L-$3.7557$30,890$664

1. Zariygann

2. Gaucher

3. Crack The Sky

57 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 830/7/24Galway3319mLR OPEN 4U-Rachael Blackmore74kgGood3:46.9052.7 km/h10.0L-$7.5022$60,700$12,269

1. Gale Mahler

2. Le Coq Hardi

3. Napper Tandy

1st of 68/7/24Roscommon3218mNHDLE 5U-Rachael Blackmore73.5kgGood3:40.8052.5 km/h2.8L-$2.38f28$25,180$16,328

1. Le Coq Hardi

2. If You Let Me

3. Valsorpresa

3rd of 710/6/24Roscommon4123mNHDLE 4U-Mike O'Connor72.5kgGood4:57.0750.0 km/h10.0L-$3.50f35$27,060$2,491

1. Golden Temple

2. Going Live

3. Le Coq Hardi

35 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 196/5/24Down Royal3419mMHDLE 4U-Mike O'Connor71.5kgGood4:08.8049.5 km/h5.5L-$3.50f172$17,340$10,886

1. Le Coq Hardi

2. Pahlavi

3. Mordor

172 Day Spell
4th of 2216/11/23Punchestown3319mMHDLE 4U-D J O'Keeffe75.5kgSoft4:18.7046.2 km/h28.0L-$2628$21,680$2,076

1. It's For Me

2. Caldwell Potter

3. Ascending

8Charles Byrnes
  • Maidenstreetprince (8) 27644x6433
  • Trainer: Charles Byrnes (Limerick)
  • Jockey: P Byrnes
  • Weight: 75.5kg
  • Prize Money: $34,010
  • Win / Place: 5.26% / 36%

8 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: KINGSTON HILL (GB)

Dam: NAGAMBIE (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Duke Of Marmalade

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Rating

Stats
Career
19: 1-1-5
Distance
3: 0-0-2
Season
4: 0-0-2
1st Up
5: 0-0-0
2nd Up
4: 0-0-1
3rd Up
4: 1-1-2
4th Up
3: 0-0-2
Metro
2: 0-0-0
Non-Metro
17: 1-1-5
Turf
19: 1-1-5
Good
7: 0-0-1
Soft
10: 1-1-3
Heavy
2: 0-0-1
Clockwise
17: 1-1-5
Anti-Clockwise
2: 0-0-0
Hurdle
8: 1-0-2
Steeple
8: 0-1-2
Handicap Rating
127
Jockey Stats
Horse
16: 1-1-4
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

3218m - 4023m

Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Last start finished third of 11 starters at Cork on April 20 over 3419m, 6 len behind Mirazur West with 75.5kg at $21. Before that finished third of 8 runners at Clonmel on March 27 over 4023m, 13 len behind Lombron carrying 75.5kg at $9.50. Found best form now. Cannot be written off.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
3rd of 1120/4/25Cork3419mCHSE 5U-P Byrnes75.5kgY4:11.5048.9 km/h6.3L-$2124$26,880$2,574

1. Mirazur West

2. Harsh

3. Maidenstreetprince

3rd of 827/3/25Clonmel4023mCHSE 5U-P Byrnes75.5kgGY5:13.2046.2 km/h13.3L-$9.5024$19,080$1,827

1. Lombron

2. Western Fold

3. Maidenstreetprince

4th of 73/3/25Leopardstown3419mCHSE 5U-P Byrnes75.5kgY4:13.6048.5 km/h8.0L-$1025$29,490$2,574

1. Golden Joy

2. Lisnagar Fortune

3. Black Bamboo

6th of 156/2/25Thurles3218mCHSE 5U-P Byrnes75.5kgGood4:01.9047.9 km/h20.5L-$126185$20,640$203

1. Special Cadeau

2. Westport Cove

3. What's Up Darling

185 Day Spell
4th of 45/8/24Cork3721mHDLE 4U-P Byrnes71kgGY4:21.3051.3 km/h59.3L-$1712$28,540$2,823

1. Saint Sam

2. Tag Man

3. I A Connect

4th of 924/7/24Wexford3218mCHSE 4U-P Byrnes75.5kgY4:09.5046.4 km/h17.8L-$5.5037$19,080$1,827

1. Common Practice

2. Carnfunnock

3. Mister Wilson

37 Day Freshen-Up
9Ray Hackett
  • Nowwhatdoyouthink (9) x17x07x51x
  • Trainer: Ray Hackett (Nenagh, Co. Tipperary)
  • Jockey: L Quinlan (a1.5)
  • Weight: 75.5kg
  • Prize Money: $24,503
  • Win / Place: 30% / 40%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: MOUNT NELSON (GB)

Dam: OUT OF AFRICA (IRE)

Dam's Sire: King's Theatre

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Rating

Stats
Career
10: 3-1-0
Distance
1: 0-0-0
Season
2: 1-0-0
1st Up
6: 2-1-0
2nd Up
4: 1-0-0
Non-Metro
10: 3-1-0
Turf
10: 3-1-0
Good
2: 1-0-0
Soft
6: 1-1-0
Heavy
2: 1-0-0
Clockwise
6: 2-0-0
Anti-Clockwise
1: 0-0-0
Hurdle
4: 1-0-0
Jockey Stats
Horse
4: 1-0-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

3118m - 4727m

Comments
Resumes. Finished off last campaign winning by 0.5 len Thurles March 6 over 3118m defeating Joueuse Royale with 74kg at $9. Previously first up; 5 of 11 runners at Punchestown February 3 over 4727m, in the wet; 63 len behind Argento Boy carrying 74kg at $19. Can run a big race while fresh.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
1st of 146/3/25Thurles3118mMHDLE 5U-Liam Quinlan74kgGY3:53.2048.1 km/h0.5L-$9.0031$17,340$10,886

1. Nowwhatdoyouthink

2. Joueuse Royale

3. Cappa Hill

31 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 113/2/25Punchestown4727mMHDLE 4U-Liam Quinlan74kgHeavy6:17.0145.1 km/h63.0L-$19129$20,810$443

1. Argento Boy

2. Flemensface

3. Prophet's Corner

129 Day Spell
7th of 1627/9/24Listowel3621mMHDLE 5U-Liam Quinlan74kgSoft4:43.8045.9 km/h57.3L-$9.5023$23,410-

1. Stormbreaker

2. Mr Escobar

3. Boston Beach

11th of 144/9/24Kilbeggan3218mMHDLE 4U-Liam Quinlan74kgGY3:52.1049.9 km/h78.0L-$5.00125$17,340-

1. Has Me Dreaming

2. Clonshire River

3. The Mediator

125 Day Spell
7th of 102/5/24Punchestown3319mFLAT 47-J Dunne73kgY4:01.5049.5 km/h93.3L-$2632$30,350-

1. Wingmen

2. Queensbury Boy

3. The Passing Wife

32 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 1031/3/24Cork3822mFLAT 5U-J Dunne73kgSH5:07.8044.7 km/h3.3L-$5.5064$18,210$11,430

1. Nowwhatdoyouthink

2. Getamotive

3. Churchroad Prince

64 Day Spell
10Enda Bolger
  • Pride Of Place (10) x06839x000
  • Trainer: Enda Bolger (Bruree, Co Limerick)
  • Jockey: C G O'dwyer (a2.5)
  • Weight: 75.5kg
  • Prize Money: $2,380
  • Win / Place: 0% / 11%
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6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: GETAWAY (GER)

Dam: GIVE ME A BREAK (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Scorpion

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Rating

Stats
Career
9: 0-0-1
Distance
1: 0-0-0
Season
3: 0-0-0
1st Up
3: 0-0-0
2nd Up
2: 0-0-0
3rd Up
2: 0-0-0
4th Up
1: 0-0-1
Non-Metro
9: 0-0-1
Turf
9: 0-0-1
Good
2: 0-0-0
Soft
7: 0-0-1
Clockwise
7: 0-0-0
Anti-Clockwise
2: 0-0-1
Hurdle
6: 0-0-1
Steeple
2: 0-0-0
Jockey Stats
Horse
1: 0-0-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

3218m - 3419m

Comments
Last run finished 14th of 19 runners at Punchestown on May 3 over 3218m, 44 len behind Dark Note with 76kg at $23. Race before ran last at Cork on April 20 over 3419m, 61 len behind Mirazur West with 73kg at $101. Hard to have on recent efforts.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
14th of 193/5/25Punchestown3218m4U-Ella Shanahan76kgY4:00.0048.3 km/h44.8L-$2313$170-

1. Dark Note

2. Presenting Max

3. Numidia

11th of 1120/4/25Cork3419mCHSE 5U-C G O'Dwyer73kgY4:11.5048.9 km/h61.8L-$10124$26,880-

1. Mirazur West

2. Harsh

3. Maidenstreetprince

99th of 1427/3/25Clonmel3319mCHSE 5U-Jody McGarvey75.5kgGY4:16.3046.6 km/h0.0L-$17424$19,080-

1. Flidais

2. Ballybrittas

3. On Lovers Walk

424 Day Spell
9th of 1428/1/24Naas3721mHDLE HCP 4U-Mark P Walsh67kgSoft5:06.3043.7 km/h13.3L-$3.25f16$32,080-

1. Millstream Lady

2. Miss Tempo

3. Quest With Speed

3rd of 1812/1/24Naas3822mHDLE HCP 4U-A P Kelly73kgSoft5:03.7045.3 km/h1.5L-$1133$22,550$2,159

1. American Money

2. Circus Act

3. Pride Of Place

33 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 1010/12/23Cork3419mHDLE HCP 3U-Mark P Walsh71kgSH4:53.6041.9 km/h13.5L-$1935$19,940-

1. Cafe Con Leche

2. Ricky Bobby

3. The Banger Doyle

35 Day Freshen-Up
11Ross O'Sullivan
  • Talk In The Park (11) 45x211x86x
  • Trainer: Ross O'Sullivan (Kilcullen, Co Kildare)
  • Jockey: D Meyler
  • Weight: 75.5kg
  • Prize Money: $62,984
  • Win / Place: 13% / 40%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: WALK IN THE PARK (IRE)

Dam: SHE'S OTTO (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Milan

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Rating

Stats
Career
15: 2-4-0
Distance
1: 0-0-0
1st Up
5: 0-3-0
2nd Up
4: 1-1-0
3rd Up
2: 1-0-0
4th Up
1: 0-0-0
Non-Metro
15: 2-4-0
Turf
15: 2-4-0
Good
4: 2-1-0
Soft
7: 0-1-0
Heavy
4: 0-2-0
Clockwise
11: 2-4-0
Anti-Clockwise
4: 0-0-0
Hurdle
12: 2-2-0
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

4828m

Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last campaign 6 of 15 starters at Punchestown November 24 over 4828m, slow track; 6 len behind Franciscan Rock with 67.5kg at $13. First up last campaign 8 of 11 starters at Gowran Park October 5 over 4828m, 28 len behind Rocky's Diamond with 66kg at $4. Among the chances fresh.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
6th of 1524/11/24Punchestown4828mHDLE HCP 4U-T P Harney67.5kgSoft6:13.5046.5 km/h6.8L-$1350$38,150$406

1. Franciscan Rock

2. Karl Des Tourelles

3. Desertmore House

50 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 115/10/24Gowran Park4828mHDLE HCP 4U-T P Harney66kgGood5:54.7049.0 km/h28.3L-$4.00f66$40,000-

1. Rocky's Diamond

2. Happy Jacky

3. Rosalys

66 Day Spell
1st of 2031/7/24Galway4526mHDLE HCP 4U-D J O'Keeffe72kgGood5:22.7050.5 km/h6.0L-$8.0045$29,480$18,506

1. Talk In The Park

2. Sea Music

3. Costanuci

45 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 1316/6/24Downpatrick4425mMHDLE 4U-T P Harney70kgGood5:23.8049.2 km/h2.8L-$2.38f20$20,810$13,063

1. Talk In The Park

2. Charlie's Dilemma

3. Ollie La Ba Ba

2nd of 1427/5/24Ballinrobe4526mMHDLE 5U-D J O'Keeffe71.5kgGood5:44.5047.3 km/h2.3L-$4.0093$17,340$3,506

1. Churchroad Prince

2. Talk In The Park

3. Find A Fortune

93 Day Spell
5th of 1124/2/24Fairyhouse4123mHDLE HCP 5U-D J O'Keeffe64kgHeavy5:39.2043.8 km/h57.0L-$4.2035$36,030$775

1. Shadow Rider

2. Kashi

3. Whatcouldhavebeen

35 Day Freshen-Up
12Henry De Bromhead
  • Wonleg (12) 5x13x0
  • Trainer: Henry De Bromhead (Knockeen, Co Waterford)
  • Jockey: D J O'keeffe
  • Weight: 75.5kg
  • Prize Money: $15,166
  • Win / Place: 25% / 50%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE)

Dam: BROOKLYNN (IRE)

Dam's Sire: King's Theatre

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Rating

Stats
Career
4: 1-0-1
Season
1: 0-0-0
1st Up
3: 1-0-0
2nd Up
1: 0-0-1
Non-Metro
4: 1-0-1
Turf
4: 1-0-1
Good
2: 0-0-1
Soft
2: 1-0-0
Clockwise
2: 1-0-0
Anti-Clockwise
1: 0-0-1
Hurdle
3: 1-0-1
Jockey Stats
Horse
2: 1-0-1
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

3218m

Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after five months finished 12th of 14 starters at Fairyhouse on April 21 over 3218m, 16 len behind Last Kingdom with 74.5kg at $12. Previously second-up finished third in a small field at Naas on November 10 over 3218m, 25 len behind Pinot Gris with 72.5kg at $5. Tested at this stage of campaign.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
12th of 1421/4/25Fairyhouse3218mNHDLE HCP 4U-Rachael Blackmore74.5kgSH4:20.8044.4 km/h16.3L-$12162$34,690-

1. Last Kingdom

2. Stuntman Steve

3. Weston

162 Day Spell
3rd of 410/11/24Naas3218mNHDLE 4-D J O'Keeffe72.5kgGY3:50.8050.2 km/h25.0L-$5.0041$37,780$3,736

1. Pinot Gris

2. Palamon

3. Wonleg

41 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 1630/9/24Roscommon3118mMHDLE 4-D J O'Keeffe73kgY3:48.0049.2 km/h1.8L-$8.50134$18,210$11,430

1. Wonleg

2. Saint Le Fort

3. In The Trenches

134 Day Spell
5th of 1419/5/24Ballindenisk P2p4828mP2P MDN 4-P A King60kgGood-29.5L-$1.00-$0-

1. Red Acres Georgie

2. Moyganny Phil

3. Ted The Thief

13P J Rothwell
  • Woodstream Lad (13) 36x12x180x
  • Trainer: P J Rothwell (Tinahely, Co Wicklow)
  • Jockey: D Robinson
  • Weight: 75.5kg
  • Prize Money: $39,221
  • Win / Place: 10% / 26%

8 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE)

Dam: ALFA BELLE (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Gamut

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Rating

Stats
Career
19: 2-1-2
Distance
1: 1-0-0
Track
1: 0-0-0
1st Up
6: 2-0-2
2nd Up
5: 0-1-0
3rd Up
3: 0-0-0
4th Up
2: 0-0-0
Metro
1: 0-1-0
Non-Metro
18: 2-0-2
Turf
19: 2-1-2
Good
9: 0-0-1
Soft
10: 2-1-1
Clockwise
15: 2-0-2
Anti-Clockwise
4: 0-1-0
Hurdle
14: 2-1-1
Steeple
1: 0-0-0
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign 10 of 16 runners at this track July 2 over 3922m, 95 len behind Theonewedreamof carrying 75.5kg at $12. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len Clonmel May 16 over 3218m defeating Karacole with 64.5kg at $5.50. Needs more time. Rates a place hope only on run before a spell.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
10th of 162/7/24Tipperary3922mCHSE 4U-J P O'Sullivan75.5kgGY5:11.8045.3 km/h95.5L-$1229$19,940-

1. Theonewedreamof

2. Winding River

3. Our Bobby

8th of 123/6/24Listowel3218mHDLE HCP 4U-P J O'Hanlon63kgGY3:57.2048.8 km/h17.5L-$1118$38,150-

1. Minx Tiara

2. Senecia

3. War Correspondent

1st of 1316/5/24Clonmel3218mHDLE HCP 4U-P Elvin64.5kgY4:11.0546.1 km/h1.5L-$5.50142$26,880$16,873

1. Woodstream Lad

2. Karacole

3. War Correspondent

142 Day Spell
2nd of 2326/12/23Leopardstown3218mNHDLE HCP 4U-C Owens61kgY3:57.3048.8 km/h1.3L-$2126$34,690$7,011

1. Ataboycharlie

2. Woodstream Lad

3. Park Of Kings

1st of 1730/11/23Thurles3319mHDLE HCP 4U-P Elvin68.5kgY4:12.0047.4 km/h7.5L-$7.50109$17,340$10,886

1. Woodstream Lad

2. Herculaneum

3. Be My Hero

109 Day Spell
6th of 1313/8/23Downpatrick3520mHDLE HCP 4U-M P O'Connor71kgGY4:08.0051.1 km/h8.5L-$7.0035$17,340$185

1. Gwan Tadhg

2. Fassbender

3. Crafty Gael

35 Day Freshen-Up
14Sam Curling
  • Belle The Lioness (14) 0x327x5x0x
  • Trainer: Sam Curling (Cashel, Co. Tipperary)
  • Jockey: P T Enright
  • Weight: 72kg
  • Prize Money: $51,088
  • Win / Place: 20% / 60%

8 yo Chestnut Mare

Sire: SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE)

Dam: BELLE OF THE MOOR (IRE)

Dam's Sire: King's Theatre

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Rating

Stats
Career
10: 2-3-1
Distance
1: 0-0-0
Season
1: 0-0-0
1st Up
5: 1-1-1
2nd Up
2: 0-2-0
3rd Up
2: 1-0-0
4th Up
1: 0-0-0
Metro
2: 0-0-0
Non-Metro
8: 2-3-1
Turf
10: 2-3-1
Soft
7: 2-2-0
Heavy
3: 0-1-1
Clockwise
8: 2-3-1
Anti-Clockwise
2: 0-0-0
Hurdle
9: 1-3-1
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

3419m

Comments
Resuming after a break; having raced just once last preparation didn't finish the race at Tramore on January 1 over 3419m. When resuming last campaign finished fifth of 7 runners at Ballinrobe on April 19 2024 over 3520m, slow track; 24 len behind Cheerful Chap with 71kg at $3.80. Confidence may have taken a hit.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
99th of 91/1/25Tramore3419mHDLE HCP 4U-Rachael Blackmore75kgHeavy4:33.0945.1 km/h0.0L-$5.00257$34,690-

1. Rockbrook

2. Diamond Nora

3. Aclass

257 Day Spell
5th of 719/4/24Ballinrobe3520mHDLE HCP 4U-Rachael Blackmore71kgSoft4:40.0045.3 km/h24.3L-$3.7575$28,620$609

1. Cheerful Chap

2. Kings Hill

3. Zoffanien

75 Day Spell
7th of 194/2/24Leopardstown3621mLR HDLE HCP -D J O'Keeffe67kgSoft4:34.5047.5 km/h20.3L-$2134$173,430-

1. Brucio

2. Minx Tiara

3. Feet Of A Dancer

34 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 91/1/24Tramore3419mHDLE HCP 4U-D J O'Keeffe75kgHeavy4:37.1044.4 km/h3.5L-$5.0045$34,690$7,011

1. Bynx

2. Belle The Lioness

3. Little Mixup

45 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 517/11/23Wexford4023mHDLE M 4U-Rachael Blackmore70.5kgHeavy5:47.7041.7 km/h15.3L-$4.33246$21,830$2,159

1. Double Pink

2. Good As Hell

3. Belle The Lioness

246 Day Spell
19th of 2116/3/23Cheltenham3382mG2 NHDLE M 4-D J O'Keeffe72kgSoft4:06.7049.4 km/h40.2L-$4153$187,840-

1. You Wear It Well

2. Magical Zoe

3. Halka Du Tabert

53 Day Freshen-Up
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