Formscan By Mark Nunan - Bottom-weight CHESTERBAYLAD has good claims after showing much-improved form on his second run back from a break. The well-related five-year-old raced close to the pace when second in a big field at Punchestown and may now be poised to strike. A maiden winner at Roscommon last summer, Laurie Blue was having her first run of the year when less than two lengths behind the selection in fourth at Punchestown and commands respect. I Feel Fine wasn't beaten far when sent off favourite at Limerick over Christmas. Although disappointing on his latest start, the Califet gelding may be capable of improvement on better ground.

Affinisea (IRE)-Rath Donna(Heron Island)
(43)
(I'm Going To No Home Syndicate)
Rated 100
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 6 | 1 | 1 | -3.62 |
18th Apr 26 Bellewstown(2m 1f 30yds Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, Good to Yielding in places) Rated 103 11/1 11-5 S W Flanagan 9th of 12 runners, 25.51L behind Take Stock
17th Mar 26 Down Royal(2m 4f 86yds Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle/bumper track: Yielding, Good to Yielding in places, changed to Good to Yielding, Yielding in places after R1; Chase course: Good to Yielding) Rated 105 18/1 10-4 Kevin Healy (7) 10th of 19 runners, 35.56L behind Pat s Legacy
17th Jan 26 Navan(2m 4f 40yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Rated 106 10/1 11-7 E Staples (5) pulled up(10 ran) in race won by One Big Boum
Quotes on High Notions (IRE)
Shane was very good on her, it wasn’t easy the way the race was ran, so it was great for him. It was great for the lads, that’s the second horse they’ve had — they were unlucky as the first mare was killed in Tramore. She wouldn’t show much at home and we weren’t expecting her to run so well at Ballinrobe. She’s improving, so it’s great. She’s not big but she’s tough. We’ll see what mark she gets and go from there, make a little plan. I wouldn’t say she would be a middle of winter filly. She’s kind of surprised us up to now so we’ll let her keep going for a little bit anyway.
After High Notions (IRE) finished 1st at Fairyhouse on Sat, 11th Oct 2025 2m 4f Maiden Hurdle Yielding

Sumbal (IRE)-Fingal Girl(Thewayyouare)
(16)
(No Rush Man Syndicate)
Rated 100
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 8 | 0 | 3 | -8.00 |
15th May 26 Kilbeggan(1m 7f 153yds Hcap Hurdle, Good - Yielding (Good after R2)) Rated 102 9/1 11-4 Donagh Meyler 9th of 14 runners, 23.25L behind Malbay Madness
2nd Mar 26 Leopardstown(2m 2f 72yds Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle - Soft to Heavy. Chase - Yielding) Rated 104 14/1 11-7 Donagh Meyler 14th of 18 runners, 31.5L behind Dee s Lady
5th Feb 26 Thurles(2m 34yds Maiden Hurdle, Soft, soft to heavy in places) 22/1 11-4 S W Flanagan 11th of 17 runners, 66.5L behind Laurets D estruval

Bathyrhon (GER)-Diablesse Royale(Saint des Saints)
(17)
bf
(Brendan T O'Sullivan)
Rated 99
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 8 | 1 | 0 | 26.00 |
14th May 26 Clonmel(2m 3f 116yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding) Rated 100 3/1Fav 11-2 D E Mullins 7th of 10 runners, 11.75L behind Colleen Danu
14th Apr 26 Clonmel(2m 216yds Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle/Bumper: yielding, yielding to soft in places. Chase: yielding to soft) Rated 91 33/1 11-5 J J Slevin 1st of 16 runners, by 6L and 0.75L from Katzoff and Space Warrior
2nd Oct 25 Clonmel(2m 4f 35yds Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle: good to yielding. CHANGED after 2nd race to yielding . Chase: good to yielding. ) Rated 94 33/1 11-10 D King pulled up of 16 runners, in race won by Hope She Flies

Fascinating Rock (IRE)-So Secret(Barathea)
(214)
(Country Ways Syndicate)
Rated 98
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2.00 |
29th Oct 25 Dundalk(1m Flat, Standard) Rated 63 16/1 9-3 R C Colgan 10th of 14 runners, 16.57L behind Fleetfootsoldier
2nd Oct 25 Bellewstown(1m 4f 77yds Flat Hcap, Soft) Rated 58 11/10Fav 10-1 C T Keane 6th of 10 runners, 11.5L behind Spanish John
29th Sep 25 Down Royal(1m 3f 10yds Flat Hcap, Yielding, Good to Yielding in places) Rated 58 4/1 1 C T Keane 3rd of 14 runners, 0.5L and 0.5L behind Faro Island and Searcog

Court Cave (IRE)-Just Smart(Anshan)
ts8(18)
d1
(Mrs Diane Flanagan)
Rated 95
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 11 | 1 | 0 | -6.00 |
| P2P | 1 | 0 | 0 |
13th May 26 Punchestown(2m Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding) Rated 94 25/1 11-8 K M Donoghue 4th of 19 runners, 6.88L behind Whispering Willow
30th Oct 25 Thurles(2m 2f 66yds Chase, Good to Yielding, Good in places) Rated 95 14/1 11-5 J C Gainford pulled up of 11 runners, in race won by Kotkito Bello
29th Sep 25 Roscommon(2m 147yds Novice Chase, Good to Yielding (good in places on hurdle track and yielding in places on chase)) 300/1 10-8 J C Gainford 6th of 6 runners, 67L behind Westport Cove
Quotes on Laurie Blue (IRE)
.We bought her three years ago and paid plenty of money for her after she was second in a point-to-point,.
After Laurie Blue (IRE) finished 1st at Roscommon on Tue, 5th Aug 2025 1m 7f Maiden Hurdle Good to Yielding
In the last 3 years Laurie Blue (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Chesterbaylad (IRE) | 1 | |
| 13th May 2026 Punchestown(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding) Chesterbaylad (IRE) 2nd (20/1 10-2 Rated 74) Gavin Brouder 1.38L in front of Laurie Blue (IRE) 4th (25/1 11-8 Rated 94) K M Donoghue (19 ran) | ||
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Soldier Of Fortune (IRE)-Boro Bee(Bob Back)
(470)
(Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited)
Rated 95
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 11 | 0 | 2 | -11.00 |
15th Feb 25 Gowran Park(2m 4f Chase, Soft) 150/1 11-12 P T Enright 7th of 11 runners, 47.25L behind Harry Des Ongrais
26th Dec 24 Down Royal(2m 4f 130yds Chase, Good to Yielding, Yielding in places) 150/1 11-12 P T Enright 6th of 9 runners, 15.88L behind Global Export
16th Dec 24 Naas(2m 4f 29yds Chase, Hurdle - Good to Yielding Chase - Yielding, good to yielding) 250/1 11-12 P T Enright 10th of 12 runners, 87.75L behind Lecky Watson

Agent Secret (IRE)-Fleur De Maspie(Le Triton)
(16)
(James Derwin)
Rated 94
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 5 | 0 | 0 | -5.00 |
15th May 26 Kilbeggan(1m 7f 153yds Maiden Hurdle, Good - Yielding (Good after R2)) 7/1 11-12 B Hayes 7th of 14 runners, 16L behind Figero
18th Apr 26 Bellewstown(2m 1f 30yds Bumper, Yielding, Good to Yielding in places) 40/1 11-5 Mr E P O Brien (5) 6th of 15 runners, 23.5L behind Gillane
12th Mar 26 Limerick(2m 200yds Bumper, Heavy) 28/1 11-5 Mr E P O Brien (5) 5th of 7 runners, 31.75L behind Bois D angos

Califet (FR)-Carlita Moriviere(Balko)
(131)
(I Feel Fine Partnership)
Rated 91
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 7 | 0 | 0 | -7.00 |
20th Jan 26 Down Royal(2m 1f 33yds Hcap Hurdle, Yielding to Soft (hurdle), Yielding, Good to Yielding in places (chase) - hurdle track soft afterR1, chase course Yielding to Soft, Soft in places before R3) Rated 92 11/2 11-7 D King pulled up(16 ran) in race won by Verbal Sparring
29th Dec 25 Limerick(2m 3f Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Rated 92 9/4Fav 11-7 D King 6th of 13 runners, 13.09L behind Diamond Dollar
18th Nov 25 Limerick(2m Hcap Hurdle, Heavy, soft in places) Rated 92 12/1 11-2 L A McKenna (5) unseated rider(14 ran) in race won by Lenjoleur De Palma
In the last 3 years I Feel Fine (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Chesterbaylad (IRE) | 1 | |
| 30th Oct 2025 Thurles(1m 7f 150yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding, Good in places) I Feel Fine (GB) 8th (18/1 11-10 Rated 95) D King Chesterbaylad (IRE) pulled up (25/1 10-6 Rated 83) L A McKenna (18 ran) | ||
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Jimmy Two Times (FR)-Walkada(Walk In The Park)
cp1(18)
(Nathan Rouse)
Rated 92
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 4 | 0 | 0 | -4.00 |
13th May 26 Punchestown(2m Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding) Rated 94 50/1 11-3 E Walsh 9th of 18 runners, 22.75L behind Spanish Maid
18th Apr 26 Bellewstown(2m 1f 30yds Maiden Hurdle, Yielding, Good to Yielding in places) 100/1 10-13 E Walsh 9th of 16 runners, 35.5L behind Ole Ole
19th Mar 26 Cork(2m 1f 20yds Maiden Hurdle, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places) 250/1 11-4 P K Donovan (3) 6th of 14 runners, 29.25L behind Lynches Knock

Australia (GB)-Minnie Haha(Style Vendome)
cp1(20)
(Schemers & Dreamers Syndicate)
Rated 83
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 7 | 0 | 1 | -7.00 |
11th May 26 Roscommon(1m 4f 46yds Flat Hcap, Good) Rated 62 14/1 9-6 R Donaghue-Leahy 11th of 14 runners, 11.56L behind Doctor Grace
25th Apr 26 Navan(1m 2f 40yds Flat Hcap, Good to Yielding, Good in places) Rated 63 33/1 9-2 P McGettigan (5) 10th of 23 runners, 10.82L behind Obscenity
4th Nov 25 Fairyhouse(2m 4f 110yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Rated 84 9/1 10-11 D King pulled up of 13 runners, in race won by Good World
In the last 3 years El Regalo (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Chesterbaylad (IRE) | 1 | |
| 11th Oct 2025 Fairyhouse(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, good to yielding in places) El Regalo (IRE) 6th (50/1 10-12 Rated 85) D King 6.75L in front of Chesterbaylad (IRE) 8th (40/1 10-10 Rated 86) Gavin Brouder (16 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 14 | 0 | 1 | -14.00 |
21st May 26 Limerick(2m 1f 157yds Hcap Chase, Good to yielding CHANGED to good after 4th race) Rated 82 22/1 10-12 S Fitzgerald 2nd of 14 runners, 2.5L behind Mic Drop
16th Oct 25 Thurles(1m 7f 172yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding, Good in places) Rated 84 40/1 10-13 S Fitzgerald 14th of 18 runners, 30.34L behind Katakana
5th Oct 25 Killarney(2m 1f Hcap Hurdle, Yielding) Rated 86 28/1 11-0 S Fitzgerald 6th of 13 runners, 20.75L behind Rock Ya Boy Ya

| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 5 | 0 | 0 | -5.00 |
20th Apr 26 Tramore(2m 80yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding) Rated 84 50/1 10-12 D E Mullins 14th of 16 runners, 66.28L behind Just For One
25th Nov 25 Tramore(2m 50yds Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle & Bumper - Soft, Heavy in places. Chase - Soft) 250/1 11-5 A Leahy (7) 12th of 14 runners, 34.75L behind Bon Viveur
3rd Oct 25 Gowran Park(2m 80yds Maiden Hurdle, Soft) 200/1 11-5 A Leahy (7) 10th of 12 runners, 47.5L behind Ma Jacks Hill

Ribchester (IRE)-Sea The Sun(Sea The Stars)
(18)
(Brian A Heaslip)
Rated 76
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 14 | 0 | 1 | -14.00 |
13th May 26 Punchestown(2m Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding) Rated 74 20/1 10-2 Gavin Brouder 2nd of 19 runners, 5.5L behind Whispering Willow
4th May 26 Down Royal(2m 1f 88yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 75 15/2 9-10 Harry Sexton (7) 17th of 20 runners, 65.25L behind Bella Union
22nd Jan 26 Gowran Park(2m Hcap Hurdle, Heavy ) Rated 77 12/1 9-12 S R Markey (7) 12th of 15 runners, 54.75L behind Marelly
In the last 3 years Chesterbaylad (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Laurie Blue (IRE) | 1 | |
| 13th May 2026 Punchestown(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding) Chesterbaylad (IRE) 2nd (20/1 10-2 Rated 74) Gavin Brouder 1.38L in front of Laurie Blue (IRE) 4th (25/1 11-8 Rated 94) K M Donoghue (19 ran) | ||
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| El Regalo (IRE) | 1 | |
| 11th Oct 2025 Fairyhouse(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, good to yielding in places) El Regalo (IRE) 6th (50/1 10-12 Rated 85) D King 6.75L in front of Chesterbaylad (IRE) 8th (40/1 10-10 Rated 86) Gavin Brouder (16 ran) | ||
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| I Feel Fine (GB) | 1 | |
| 30th Oct 2025 Thurles(1m 7f 150yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding, Good in places) I Feel Fine (GB) 8th (18/1 11-10 Rated 95) D King Chesterbaylad (IRE) pulled up (25/1 10-6 Rated 83) L A McKenna (18 ran) | ||
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