Saturday 9 May 2026 Killarney

One of two for trainer; 1m4f winner in France on debut (soft); highly tried in 2m juvenile hurdles last season, finishing 11l behind top prospect Narciso Has in a Leopardstown Grade 2 (yielding) and then Grade 1 (heavy); didn't appear to give true running in Triumph; fell three out at Fairyhouse last time; big player dropped to this level.

AW winner for George Boughey in 2024; no positive Flat form since joining this yard; goes hurdling now.

Half-brother to small yard's recent 100-1 first-time-out hurdles winner Local Lingo and point/2m5f chase winner Hollywood Harmon; dam unraced half-sister to winners Bob Lingo (useful bumper and 2m-2m6f hurdle/chase) and Talk The Lingo (2m2f-3m hurdle/chase), out of half-sister to useful 2m-2m5f chase winner Dev.

Irish raider; shaped with a degree of promise when 28l fifth of 14 in a maiden hurdle at Killarney this month (2m1f, good to yielding; 16-1); should improve; one to consider.

Runner-up in both Curragh maiden starts for Andy Oliver at 1m2f/1m4f on yielding/yielding to soft; gelded since and now makes hurdling debut for champion trainer; player.

Triple-figure odds for both maidens and ran like it.

Has made the frame in two runs in maiden hurdles (soundly beaten both times) since a below-par Flat run at Navan; last season's Roscommon win was gained over 1m4f; later ran well over 1m6f at the Curragh, so no major stamina doubt.

Sent off at 80-1 on debut at Killarney earlier this month and ran accordingly; 4yo may need more time.

Flat winner for David O'Meara was tailed off when 50/1 on stable/hurdles debut at Killarney; hard to fancy.

95,000euros 3yo; pulled up in first point-to-point but took a 6l third next time; O'Keeffe is an interesting jockey booking.

Course bumper winner; rated 110 after three runs over hurdles, the best of which came on latest at Killarney when an 11l fourth; could go well.

One of three for trainer; progressive 3yo on Flat for William Haggas in 2024, winning twice over 1m2f on good to firm; hasn't reached those heights since, including in latest two starts for Owen Burrows; purchased for 16,000gns in October and goes hurdling now in new headgear.

Form of his debut bumper win has worked out well but disappointing since; beaten favourite in a Cheltenham November bumper when third and weakened tamely at Leopardstown; hurdles didn't spark a return to form at Down Royal last time; big chance if back to form of bumper win, but that's a big if.

One of three for trainer; winner of a Navan Flat handicap in 2024 (1m2f, good to yielding); placed in final three starts for Kevin Coleman on differing ground types before being purchased for 29,000gns; brings a Flat rating of 78 to this hurdles/stable debut.

Didn't jump with fluency when running no race in sole hurdles start at Punchestown in 2024 for Noel Meade; bagged a Flat win at Clonmel in September off 48 (1m2f, soft); moderate form in three Flat starts since.

One of three for trainer; won twice on the Flat for Charlie Johnston on good ground; rated 83 in that sphere; signed off British career with a tailed off finish at Hamilton in September; makes hurdling/stable debut now in a first-time tongue tie.

Three-time Flat winner for Marco Botti in Britain; purchased for 89,000gns in August; brings a Flat rating of 89 for his hurdling/stable debut; should be suited by this better ground and of obvious interest given trainer/rider combination.

Bumper winner in June 2023 added a Galway Flat maiden later that summer; lightly raced since but ran well on AW when runner-up on penultimate start; disappointed as favourite in sole hurdling start in 2023.

Winner of a French AW Flat race in 2024 before being purchaed for 41,000euros; well beaten in sole hurdles start in July (2m, good); 306-day layoff to overcome.

Added fourth Flat win in a Dundalk claimer in March; creditable efforts in three starts over hurdles; distant runner-up at Tramore last time (2m, soft); not totally discounted.

Regressed on the Flat in Britain (rated 70 now); unfancied when twice well held over hurdles a year ago.

Dam well beaten in bumpers, half-sister to winners Smitty Bacall (bumper and 2m4f-3m2f hurdle/chase), Palm Sur (bumper) and Sullivan's Brow (2m hurdle), out of close relative of smart 2m-2m6f hurdle/chase winner Blazing Tempo; best watched.

Still winless after nine bumper starts and his hurdling debut last time when third (1.75l in front of Whet The Appetite); others preferred.

Good fist of improvement over moderate debut when fourth at Tramore last month at 50-1; needs to keep going the right way.

Consistent placed form in bumpers, and took second on hurdling debut at Ballinrobe last year (2m1f, good); a bit below that when last seen at Taunton in November; should run her race but likely to find a few too good.

Has it all to do on basis of opening three maiden hurdle runs.

Dual winning hurdler for Nicky Henderson and took fourth in Grade 1 company behind Lossiemouth at Aintree in 2025 (2m4f, good to soft); made a winning chase debut for this yard, and ran a valiant race when third in the Grand Annual at Cheltenham (2m, good); pulled up at Fairyhouse when last seen off top weight; top-rated of these reverting to hurdles; new headgear.

Progressive in handicaps last year; gained third win in 2m4f Clonmel mares' event in October; has been found wanting in conditions races since; may have needed recent Killarney run.

Off the mark at just the second attempt in 2m Fairyhouse maiden in February and not disgraced when fifth in 2m1f Listed event at Killarney two weeks ago; remains with potential now going handicapping.

One of two for trainer; bumper/dual winning hurdler; returned from almost a year off when well beaten on Flat in February; more promise in 10l fifth over hurdles at Navan (2m, soft); didn't build on that at Bellewstown last time.

Has failed to distinguish herself since the controversy generated by her rider's unseat at the last in this race; travelled powerfully into the straight then and was well in command; out of her depth in a Listed race at Killarney last time; previously only a moderate third at Tramore, but in front of Oh So Charming and Hasten Slowly, with War Correspondent pulled up.

Flat winner has landed three hurdle races, the latest of which came at Gowran in October in a conditions event (2m1f, soft); proved her health when winning her chasing debut at Clonmel last month; a small bit to find on ratings but by no means dismissed.

Back to life when seventh in the Martin Pipe (2m5f, soft) at Cheltenham after not getting the clearest run and built on that to win by 3.25l at Cork (2m3f, yielding) under a claimer; Townend takes over now and she looks like a mare on an upward curve having disappointed earlier in her career.

Took this in good style 12 months ago; lightly raced since but advanced his form after nine months off when second of ten in 2m1f handicap at Killarney 15 days ago; up 4lb here but this Irish challenger rates a player.

Bought for 40,000euros after winning a French hurdle race on very soft in October 2024; returned from a 519-day absence with a positive runner-up finish at Wexford (2m, soft) despite being unfancied in the market (11-1); could step forward now but has never raced on this better ground.

Mostly reliable in the first half of last season; enjoyed a fine spell during which she notched two wins and two seconds; may show the benefit of a recent outing at Killarney.

One of two for trainer; in decent form in the second half of last year, placing three times before gaining a C&D novice hurdle win (yielding); another positive effort when placed at Down Royal next time (2m1f, yielding) off 1lb lower; may come on for moderate return at Cork last time (2m3f, yielding).

Won a bumper and maiden hurdle over 2m for Willie Mullins in an interrupted career; form for current yard over hurdles and Flat suggests he needs to find a fair bit of improvement.

Won back-to-back handicaps at Cork (2m1f, good) and Tipperary (2m, good to yielding) in August/October; tailed off in a Punchestown novice handicap next time (2m1f, soft to heavy); not too bad at Cork last month when eighth of 19 (2m3f, yielding); could build on that and this ground is what he wants.

One of two for trainer; C&D maiden winner here last summer (good) and added a second hurdles win at Listowel (2m, good to yielding) next time when vanquishing Paul's Dream into a 3.25l second; form dropped off in three subsequent runs, including here; break needs to have done him good; remains 6lb above last winning mark.

Record of 1-9 on Flat with the win coming at Navan last June (1m6f, good) off 73; good hurdler and added a fourth win in that sphere at Killarney last time; not discounted.

Useful sort at his best and has run well in defeat in Grade 1 company over hurdles and fences; finally got off the mark over fences at Down Royal last time over 2m4f; this trip will suit better; a big player.

Hunter chase winner at Tipperary last year has been soundly beaten over hurdles and fences lately and has lots to find in this company.

Bumper and maiden hurdle winner in 2024 hasn't really built on that promise; ran a fine race on second chase start at Punchestown in December but not as good since; bled when pulled-up last time at Fairyhouse so questions now.

Three hurdle wins and ran a fine race in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham, beaten only 8l; unluckily unseated at Punchestown last week; his best chase effort of three came at Gowran in February; gets weight from some of his rivals today and has a solid chance.

Maiden hurdle winner made a very pleasing start to her chasing career at Killarney (2m5f, gd-yld) when a 0.5l second of 12 on return from 283 days off under a positive ride; obvious chance if building on that.

Decent NH mare, winning a bumper and three times over hurdles at up to 3m; recent chase form not quite at same level but useful; previous two Flat runs include decent fourth in 1m7f Leopardstown amateur maiden last summer; would probably appreciate a stiffer test.

Reverts to hurdling after an unsuccessful spell over fences; likes good ground but it remains to be seen if she can recapture useful 2024 form.

Flat and hurdle winner is rated 120 in the latter sphere after showing consistent form last season; ran well enough on chase bow at Kilbeggan, albeit beaten 17l; can improve from that and be involved.

Hurdle winner last year but lost her form in that sphere; has run well at times over fences but pulled-up last two tries and not easy to fancy.

One of her five hurdle wins came here over 2m4f last year; ended her campaign with a win in a valuable mares' hurdle at Far Hills in USA and is rated 129 in that sphere; has won when fresh and is a big player if ready after the break.

Won a Sligo handicap hurdle last August but was poor twice after; a better effort on return but is rated 111 over hurdles and has a bit to find with some of these on chase debut.

Bumper winner in 2024 won twice over hurdles last summer but wasn't at her best on last two 2025 runs; however, she is a quality sort and can go well fresh so is respected on chase bow.

Was a point and bumper winner last year; seemed to get stuck in heavy ground at Punchestown on her second hurdle start in January; much better when winning at Down Royal last time over 2m4f; should go well on chase debut.

Failed to win in four point starts and looks way out of her depth on rules bow with cheekpieces on.

Maiden in all disciplines is rated just 83 over fences so has a mountain to climb in this company.

Her three hurdle wins includes a Listed hurdle at this meeting last year; hasn't matched that form in five starts over fences yet but is capable of better and returning to this track may help.

Prolific winner over hurdles (rated 144); did okay over fences last year and was fair third over 3m2f on his return to action at Killarney; stays 3m well, so this trip looks too short, plus he was disappointing when favourite for last year's Mayo National.

Point and hurdle winner is yet to score over fences but has lots of fine efforts to his name; only beaten 13l in the competitive Topham Chase at Aintree last time; this is a bit easier so has to be on the shortlist even though is unproven over this far.

Won a maiden hurdle here in 2023 and is 1-10 over fences; hasn't had much racing in the last two years but ran two fine races in valuable Cheltenham handicaps last winter; not as good after wind surgery in the Ultima handicap last time; player if at best.

Bumper and hurdle winner won a valuable chase at Punchestown last year over just short of 4m; not as good off higher marks since and unseated there last time; looks the yard's second-string on jockey bookings.

Won over fences at Tipperary and Listowel up to 3m last year; struggled off higher marks in softer ground after but could do better back on a sound surface.

134-rated hurdler; 1-8 in chases and rated 23lb lower in this sphere but hasn't yet been able to exploit that lower rating in four handicap chase runs for this yard; a bit better in the Killarney National (3m2f, gd-yld) on latest and this is easier; rain fine and can't discount if builds on that for local yard.

Dual hurdle winner is rated 128 in that sphere; hasn't been as good over fences in four starts but best effort came when fourth in a Clonmel novice last time; raced a bit awkwardly then; will need plenty more today.

A record of 1-29 over fences but has been placed lots of times including at Limerick and Wexford the last twice; needs to do more but shouldn't be far away off an unchanged mark.

Three wins over hurdles when trained in the UK and was Grade 3-placed; below that form in four chase starts for this yard and has to stage a revival.

Won at Killarney last July off 12lb lower; respectable run in Cork National (3m4f, gd-yld) off 106 (3lb wrong) last November; pulled up back there three weeks later; out of depth in Killarney National on return from break latest; these are calmer waters and could rebound.

Course hurdle winner is 1-12 over fences but that came back in 2021; runner-up over fences at Limerick in March but was disappointing over hurdles at Cork since.

Won for the second time over fences when taking a Fairyhouse handicap over 2m5f last time despite jumping right late on; raised 5lb for that in a stronger contest so will have to do more from 1lb out of the handicap.

Stays a lot farther and needs good ground; some good runs in defeat around Cheltenham and when second to Perceval Legallois in 2024 Paddy Power at Leopardstown; second off much lower hurdles mark in November, but moderate form since; reckon this track will be plenty sharp for him.

Twelfth foal; half-brother to winners Master Dancer (1m-2m Flat inc 2yo, RPR 77; useful 2m and 2m5f hurdle) and A Song For You (7.5f/1m; 80); by a Leger winner and cost Eur8,000 as a 3yo; yard won this in 2022 so is worth a market check.

First foal; dam unraced half-sister to winners Batonnier (bumper/useful 2m4f hurdle) and Le Bazin (prolific French 2m1f-2m5f hurdle/chase); by a useful sire and cost Eur30,000 as a 3yo; likely to improve from this; tongue-tie.

Fifth foal; half-brother to winners Ellen Kelly (dual bumper) and Metalor (point); dam unraced half-sister to smart 10.5f-2m winner Litigant; decent pedigree but made only Eur2,000 as a 3yo; likely to improve from this.

Fifth foal; closely related to 5f 2yo/6f winner Pals Battalion (inc AW; RPR 93); dam French maiden from 6f-11.5f (73), half-sister to 10.6f/1m4f Listed winner Fire Fighting; Flat-bred was a Eur3,000 vendor buyback as a yearling; one to watch on debut.

E11,000 F, E15,500 Y; fourth foal; dam unraced sister to smart 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase winner Tumbling Dice, out of unraced half-sister to top-class chaser Remittance Man; pulled up in a point on testing ground in March

Brother to French 2m2f hurdle/chase winner Koliriska, half-brother to French 2m1f hurdle winner Kerkadova; dam well held only start over hurdles; by a top French sire and cost Eur52,000 as a 3yo; respected yard won this last year and the market can guide on debut.

Fifth foal; half-brother to French winners Lady Barbarella (2m2f-2m6f jump) and Erik Le Viking (2m2f chase); dam maiden hurdler (best run at 3m2f), half-sister to 2m7f hurdle winner Dream Deal; by a leading French sire and maximum respect from this yard especially if strong in the market.

Well beaten on debut at Leopardstown on heavy ground, albeit behind a smart winner; debut for a new yard and likely to do better.

French-bred posted a solid effort on debut at Leopardstown behind a subsequent Punchestown winner; that was in testing ground but if he handles this terrain as well should get involved with more to come.

Has a useful Flat pedigree but was beaten a long way in an Academy hurdle over Christmas and has to improve hugely; respected yard.

First foal; dam Group-placed 1m2f winner (RPR 96), sister to 1m2f Group 2 winner Vancouverite, half-sister to 9.5f Group 2 UAE Derby winner Khawlah (dam of Derby winner Masar), from the family of Sea The Stars and Galileo; sold by Godolphin unraced for 40,000Gns last autumn; fine Flat pedigree and a top rider aboard; worth a market check.

Fourth foal; half-brother to bumper winner Will Wilde; dam fourth over 1m1f/1m3f in France, sister to point winner On Se Calme, half-sister to smart French/US 7.5f-8.5f winner Yorktown; cost Eur27,000 as a yearling; decent pedigree and could run well on debut.

Did too much from the front when beaten 36l in a Punchestown bumper; has to settle better.

Third foal; dam unraced half-sister to winners incl' Minella Awards (smart 2m4f-3m1f hurdle/chase) and Montys Meadow (useful bumper/2m hurdle/2m4f chase); made Eur8,500 as a foal but only Eur5,000 as a 3yo; likely to improve from this debut run.