Formscan By Mark Nunan - Barry Connell has always viewed APPLE'S OF BRESIL as a chasing prospect and the eight-year-old finally gets a chance to show what he can do over the larger obstacles. A bumper and maiden hurdle winner, the Blue Bresil gelding only raced once last year and clearly hasn't been the easiest to keep right. However, he has a decent record when fresh. Recent Cork Derby winner Londonofficecallin has won ten races in all across both codes and it will be interesting to see how he fares. A dual winner over hurdles, Something Noble receives plenty of weight from his elders.

Blue Bresil (FR)-Take A Chance(Take Risks)
ts7(370)
(Tim O'Driscoll & Barry Connell)
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 9 | 2 | 4 | -3.83 |
26th May 25 Ballinrobe(2m 6f 131yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 120 10/1 10-7 S W Flanagan 10th of 16 runners, 12.25L behind Digby
30th Nov 24 Fairyhouse(2m 4f 55yds Hurdle, Yielding, good to yielding in places) Rated 119 11/4 11-7 S W Flanagan 2nd of 12 runners, 8L behind Big Chou
5th Oct 24 Gowran Park(2m 4f 40yds Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle/Bumper: Good, good to yielding in places. Chase: Good. CHANGED on the chase course to good, good to firm in places after 4th race.) 4/6Fav 11-12 M J M O Sullivan 1st of 12 runners, by 6.5L and 10L from Mollys Kingdom and Coumeenoole
Quotes on Apple's Of Bresil (FR)
It is the first time he has got a galloping track and conventional obstacles. We ran twice him in Galway and he made the same mistake at the second-last both times; it is a trappy fence and that was two miles but he will be a stayer in time. He is a galloper and it is great to get that done. We'll have a look at the Monksfield Novice at Navan next month, if the ground is suitable and not gone heavy. He will only come into himself as a chaser next year and winning a bumper had been a complete bonus. I'm delighted with today as when you have a horse who is showing you a lot at home, you hate making excuses for them.
After Apple's Of Bresil (FR) finished 1st at Gowran Park on Sat, 5th Oct 2024 2m 4f Maiden Hurdle Good
In the last 3 years Apples Of Bresil (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Londonofficecallin (IRE) | 1 | |
| 26th May 2025 Ballinrobe(2m 6f 131yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good) Londonofficecallin (IRE) 3rd (15/2 10-0 Rated 111) D King 10.25L in front of Apple's Of Bresil (FR) 10th (10/1 10-7 Rated 120) S W Flanagan (16 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 14 | 1 | 6 | -7.50 |
| UK | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1.00 |
7th Oct 25 Galway(2m 6f 60yds Hcap Hurdle, Yielding) Rated 115 11/1 11-7 J W Kennedy 5th of 10 runners, 7.06L behind Paul Collins
25th Sep 25 Perth(2m 7f 207yds Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 120 9/2 9-9 Benjamin Macey (7) 4th of 4 runners, 4.25L behind Chasing Fire
19th Sep 25 Downpatrick(2m 5f 110yds Hurdle, Yielding) Rated 117 11/2 11-11 Danny Gilligan 3rd of 6 runners, 7L and 24L behind Sporting Glance and Penny Perfect

Yorgunnabelucky (USA)-Spangle Island(Heron Island)
(30)
(Lyreen Syndicate)
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 7 | 1 | 2 | -3.00 |
| P2P | 2 | 1 | 0 |
1st May 26 Punchestown(2m 45yds Hcap Hurdle, Yielding) Rated 116 14/1 11-8 D King 6th of 24 runners, 10.94L behind Avalo
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 117 17/2 11-9 D King 8th of 19 runners, 13.31L behind Pat s Legacy
2nd Mar 26 Leopardstown(2m Hurdle, Hurdle - Soft to Heavy. Chase - Yielding) Rated 117 6/1 11-8 K M Donoghue 3rd of 6 runners, 6.5L and 1.25L behind Vitorio Piel and Grey Jude
Quotes on Chichester Park (GB)
We went back for a bumper to Down Royal the last day, but he obviously wasn't a bumper horse,. He looked to be running a good second that day but fizzled out. In fairness while he finished last of four then, it wasn't a bad run as he was beaten no distance. Previously he had come home well over hurdles at Listowel and maybe hurdles in front of him is what he wants. While he isn't in the top drawer, he is a nice horse and will go for a rated novice next. The owners (Lyreen Syndicate) are good loyal owners of mine for years so I'm delighted for them.
After Chichester Park (GB) finished 1st at Thurles on Sat, 20th Dec 2025 2m Maiden Hurdle Yielding

| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 18 | 1 | 6 | -13.50 |
| P2P | 4 | 0 | 0 |
23rd Aug 25 Killarney(2m 6f 80yds Hcap Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places) Rated 120 16/1 11-4 J W Kennedy pulled up of 12 runners, in race won by Millstream Lady
3rd Aug 25 Galway(3m 60yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft, Yielding in places (NH); Soft, Soft to Heavy in places (Flat)) Rated 120 20/1 11-12 J W Kennedy pulled up of 18 runners, in race won by Ballystone
5th Jul 25 Bellewstown(3m 116yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 117 10/1 11-9 D J Gilligan 2nd of 15 runners, 3L behind Our Soldier
In the last 3 years Howdoyalikeherhome (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Londonofficecallin (IRE) | 1 | |
| 8th Jun 2025 Punchestown(2m 7f 116yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding) Londonofficecallin (IRE) 1st (9/2 11-7 Rated 115) K E Buckley 23.41L in front of Howdoyalikeherhome (IRE) 8th (14/1 11-2 Rated 117) P Cleary (17 ran) | ||
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El Salvador (IRE)-Aegean Memories(Haafhd)
hd8(219)
(The 119 Partnership)
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 7 | 2 | 3 | -1.50 |
| UK | 3 | 1 | 0 | -1.47 |
24th Oct 25 Cheltenham(2m 87yds Hurdle, Good to Soft) Rated 115 33/1 11-2 A Harvey 10th of 12 runners, 33.31L behind Fortune De Mer
17th Sep 25 Kelso(2m 4f 189yds Hurdle, Good) Rated 115 8/15Fav 11-4 A Harvey (3) 1st of 5 runners, by hd and 10L from Jentobello and Magic Gloves
27th Aug 25 Bellewstown(2m 4f 110yds Maiden Hurdle, Good) 1/1Fav 11-5 A Harvey (3) 1st of 8 runners, by 5.5L and 5.5L from The Man s Room and Jury Belle
Quotes on Jackson Lamb (IRE)
There should be more meetings at Bellewstown and Downpatrick! We save on diesel coming here!. He's a very frustrating sort of a horse - you can see there he has plenty of ability, but has his own mind about everything. Ger Fox does a very good job riding him at home and has him nice and switched off. He probably jumped better when they were going quicker than when they were going slower. He steadied into the last, he's okay when he is in tight. He's not one you trust implicitly but has loads of ability. You'd hope so (reach a higher level) - I wouldn't be surprised if he went to England for a little novice hurdle to teach him a little bit more and maybe scare them off a bit!. Then he is going to have to step up, but that was a good pot and when we spotted it, we said we would have a crack at it. Of course, the man on board can't do anything wrong. He has been getting other rides as well which is important, and it is going to be even more important in a couple of days when he loses the claim. The two lads (Alex and Ben Harvey) are excellent riders, it is just there is so much competition over here and that's the problem. Other guys are looking at him to use him as well, so it is great.
After Jackson Lamb (IRE) finished 1st at Bellewstown on Wed, 27th Aug 2025 2m 4f Maiden Hurdle Good

Alhebayeb (IRE)-Elevator Action(Lord Shanakill)
ts+(28)
(In Bounds Syndicate)
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 27 | 4 | 5 | -5.00 |
| UK | 2 | 0 | 0 | -2.00 |
3rd May 26 Cork(1m 4f 30yds Flat Hcap, Straight: Soft, soft to heavy in places. Round: Soft to heavy) Rated 83 40/1 8-11 R Whearty 1st of 15 runners, by 0.5L and 0.75L from Immutable and Perry Mason
15th Nov 25 Cheltenham(2m 7f 208yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft-Heavy in places) Rated 125 25/1 10-7 D King pulled up of 8 runners, in race won by Kikijo
19th Oct 25 Leopardstown(1m 4f Flat Hcap, Heavy) Rated 84 12/1 9-4 R Whearty 15th of 16 runners, 35.93L behind Blake
Quotes on Londonofficecallin (IRE)
That’s his ninth win and he hasn’t jumped a fence yet!. When you’re in front like that there is always the risk of idling, so you have to keep the pressure on. He’s in the hands of the handicapper now. He’s a great fun horse and there are loads of options, but he might go for the 2m6f handicap hurdle on the Saturday at Galway.
After Londonofficecallin (IRE) finished 1st at Fairyhouse on Wed, 9th Jul 2025 1m 6f Flat Good
In the last 3 years Londonofficecallin (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Apple's Of Bresil (FR) | 1 | |
| 26th May 2025 Ballinrobe(2m 6f 131yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good) Londonofficecallin (IRE) 3rd (15/2 10-0 Rated 111) D King 10.25L in front of Apple's Of Bresil (FR) 10th (10/1 10-7 Rated 120) S W Flanagan (16 ran) | ||
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| Howdoyalikeherhome (IRE) | 1 | |
| 8th Jun 2025 Punchestown(2m 7f 116yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding) Londonofficecallin (IRE) 1st (9/2 11-7 Rated 115) K E Buckley 23.41L in front of Howdoyalikeherhome (IRE) 8th (14/1 11-2 Rated 117) P Cleary (17 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 10 | 0 | 0 | -10.00 |
| P2P | 1 | 0 | 0 |
22nd May 26 Downpatrick(2m 7f 150yds Chase, Good to Yielding) 12/1 11-9 Mr O McGill (5) 7th of 7 runners, 52.25L behind Everest The Brave
29th Mar 26 Downpatrick(2m 7f 150yds Chase, Yielding to Soft, Soft in places) 40/1 11-7 Mr L P Shanahan (7) pulled up of 9 runners, in race won by Cause For Comment
21st Mar 26 Kirkistown P(3m Point To Point, Yielding, Soft in places) 5/1 12-2 D McGill 5th of 6 runners, 5.5L behind Mackieshill

Zoffany (IRE)-Satwa Ruby(Verglas)
ts+(22)
(Noel Meade Racing Ltd)
Rated 117
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 8 | 1 | 4 | -5.25 |
9th May 26 Killarney(2m 4f 180yds Chase, Good to Yielding, Good in places) 15/2 11-7 Donagh Meyler 4th of 10 runners, 9L behind Miss Doyenne
24th Apr 26 Kilbeggan(2m 6f 70yds Chase, Good to Yielding, good in places) 18/1 11-5 Donagh Meyler 2nd of 12 runners, 17L behind Supersundae
1st Apr 26 Dundalk(1m 4f Flat Hcap, Standard) Rated 71 12/1 9-5 Emily Grifferty (10) 11th of 13 runners, 11.57L behind Sir Callisto
Quotes on Billie Frechette (IRE)
She travelled really well. I always thought she was capable of being better than she was, so I suppose that is a little bit more like it. She has been consistent, she had one bad run in Navan, but other than that she is running consistently. She stays further and she jumps, she has won twice on the level. Hopefully, she will win again. Billy was always travelling well and it was easy for her then because he was always travelling so well. She got into a great rhythm and he said she travelled into it really easily.
After Billie Frechette (IRE) finished 1st at Down Royal on Sat, 21st Jun 2025 1m 4f Flat Hcap Good

Balko (FR)-Princess Lir(Presenting)
ts+hd+(217)
(Hooves And Heels Syndicate)
Rated 114
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 9 | 1 | 3 | -7.33 |
| UK | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1.00 |
26th Oct 25 Wexford(2m 3f 130yds Chase, Good to Yielding, Yielding in places --- Changed to Yielding after Race 4) 10/1 11-5 J C Gainford 7th of 10 runners, 40L behind Uhavemeinstitches
11th Oct 25 Fairyhouse(2m 110yds Chase, Yielding, good to yielding in places) 14/1 11-5 M P O Connor 6th of 8 runners, 17L behind Relieved Of Duties
27th Aug 25 Bellewstown(2m 1f 40yds Hurdle, Good) Rated 116 5/2 11-3 D J O Keeffe 2nd of 5 runners, 13L behind Adela Icon
Quotes on Jane Eire (IRE)
She is a lovely mare who is progressing well and Peter Molony found her for Sarah (his wife) and the syndicate, so I'm delighted for them. She was good, did it really well and Darragh was brilliant on her. She jumped great bar the third-last and it was all good. She has been in quite a while so I might give her a break now and look towards the spring, when there are so many nice races. I'm a dreamer and you never know about going to Cheltenham but we'll see what everyone wants to do, as she was impressive there. She travels so that can get you a long way in a good race and we have her for fun.
After Jane Eire (IRE) finished 1st at Cork on Sun, 3rd Nov 2024 2m Maiden Hurdle Good

| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 4 | 2 | 0 | 73.00 |
18th Apr 26 Bellewstown(2m 1f 30yds Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, Good to Yielding in places) Rated 118 7/1 11-5 Eoghan Finegan (7) 10th of 12 runners, 77.51L behind Take Stock
22nd Mar 26 Limerick(2m 50yds Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle/bumper: Soft to Heavy, heavy in places. Chase: soft, soft to heavy in places) Rated 112 25/1 11-8 Eoghan Finegan 1st of 13 runners, by 1L and 1.5L from Malikanna and Lenjoleur De Palma
13th Oct 25 Roscommon(1m 4f 46yds Flat Hcap, Soft, heavy in places) Rated 57 11/1 9-7 Dylan Browne McMonagle 8th of 16 runners, 23.25L behind Nancee Spain
Quotes on Something Noble (IRE)
I'm delighted with him and we were noticing in his work recently that while he isn't the quickest horse, if you hold him up, he has a bit of a gear. I told Eoghan to ride his own race, he knew they would go quick and I told him to take our beating if it didn't work out. He gave him a lovely confident ride for a 7lb claimer. Our horses are in good form, we liked the way he was going at home and while I didn't want to put pressure on anybody, we were just getting started today. He'll go over fences soon as he can utilise his four-year-old allowance and is a lovely big type. He is a Flat horse really but just doesn't look like one, and has now won two hurdle races.
After Something Noble (IRE) finished 1st at Limerick on Sun, 22nd Mar 2026 2m Hcap Hurdle Soft to Heavy
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