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Formscan By Michael Graham - NAKASSAMA just failed by a head after a sustained duel with the winner in Ayr and could go one better. Jockey Oran McGill was on board then and definitely gets a tune out of Nakassama as last summer the pair won over flights in Hexham and were second in a qualified riders' maiden on the Flat in Galway. Western Model will enjoy this ground and would have to be given claims on some of his chase form last year. Hakensack unseated four out when leading in Limerick and is interesting at the lower end of the weights. Forever And A Day can go well on handicap debut as her runner-up berth in a Down Royal maiden hurdle has been franked.
National Defense (GB)-Kassama(Nayef)
ts2(99)
bf
(All Play & No Work Syndicate)
Rated 97
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 8 | 0 | 1 | -8.00 |
| UK | 4 | 1 | 1 | -1.62 |
6th Mar 26 Ayr(2m Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Rated 97 9/4Fav 11-6 Mr O McGill (5) 2nd of 7 runners, hd behind Platin Moon
23rd Oct 25 Clonmel(2m 4f 219yds Hcap Chase, Hurdle: Yielding. Chase: Good to Yielding) Rated 93 25/1 11-8 C Stone-Walsh 9th of 14 runners, 26.66L behind Kobalt St Georges
10th Oct 25 Downpatrick(2m 3f 100yds Chase, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places) Rated 93 20/1 11-12 S D Torrens 6th of 7 runners, 36.5L behind Seskin Flash
In the last 3 years Nakassama (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Hitthehayson (IRE) | 1 | |
| 5th May 2025 Down Royal(2m 1f 79yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good) Hitthehayson (IRE) 9th (40/1 10-11 Rated 83) D Robinson 3.78L in front of Nakassama (IRE) 15th (18/1 10-11 Rated 88) Niall Moore (19 ran) | ||
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National Defense (GB)-Panther Moon(Almutawakel)
cp3(31)
(Simon William Condon)
Rated 97
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 9 | 0 | 1 | -9.00 |
13th May 26 Punchestown(2m Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding) Rated 99 80/1 11-13 P J O Hanlon 13th of 19 runners, 39.38L behind Whispering Willow
1st Oct 25 Bellewstown(1m 4f 110yds Flat Maiden, Soft) 250/1 9-7 N Burns (7) 11th of 11 runners, 114.88L behind Lifting Sails
5th Aug 25 Roscommon(1m 7f 110yds Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle - Good to Yielding, good in places. Chase - Yielding, good to yielding in places) 50/1 10-13 Patrick Michael O Brien (5) pulled up(15 ran) in race won by Yosemite Gold
In the last 3 years San Franco (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Hunting Gold (IRE) | 1 | |
| 13th May 2026 Punchestown(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding) San Franco (IRE) 13th (80/1 11-13 Rated 99) P J O'Hanlon 21.50L in front of Hunting Gold (IRE) 17th (40/1 10-12 Rated 90) T Power Roche (19 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 5 | 0 | 2 | -5.00 |
27th May 26 Wexford(2m 4f Maiden Hurdle, Good to Yielding, good in places) Rated 98 12/1 10-11 S F O Keeffe 6th of 11 runners, 39.75L behind Karlynn
12th Apr 26 Down Royal(2m 3f 170yds Maiden Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places) 25/1 10-13 S F O Keeffe 2nd of 15 runners, 7.5L behind Miss Doyenne
8th Mar 26 Naas(2m 77yds Bumper, Soft to Heavy (Chase course heavy in places)) 125/1 10-11 Kevin Healy (7) 6th of 6 runners, 25.75L behind Kiltybo
Westerner (GB)-Scotias Glen(Old Vic)
(16)
(Espresso Martini Syndicate)
Rated 96
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 21 | 1 | 5 | -10.00 |
28th May 26 Limerick(2m 6f Hcap Hurdle, Yielding; changed to Soft after Race 2) Rated 98 12/1 11-12 S F O Keeffe 8th of 13 runners, 44.75L behind Laska Du Breuil
13th Nov 25 Punchestown(3m 70yds Hcap Chase, Heavy) Rated 95 11/2 11-3 E Staples (7) 5th of 14 runners, 22.25L behind A Great Buzz
11th Oct 25 Fairyhouse(3m 104yds Hcap Chase, Yielding, good to yielding in places) Rated 94 9/2 1 S F O Keeffe 2nd of 12 runners, 1.5L behind Clonbury Bridge
In the last 3 years Western Model (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Mount Shenshan (IRE) | 1 | |
| 7th Jun 2025 Punchestown(3m 157yds, Hcap Chase, Good to Yielding) Western Model (IRE) 2nd (11/4Fav 10-2 Rated 93) P T Smithers Mount Shenshan (IRE) unseated rider (16/1 10-11 Rated 102) Anna McGuinness (18 ran) | ||
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Footstepsinthesand (GB)-Tu Eres Mi Amore(Sadler's Wells)
(20)
c1
(Zoom Buddies Syndicate)
Rated 92
Won When Rated 97
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 18 | 2 | 3 | -3.00 |
24th May 26 Curragh(1m 6f Flat Hcap, Good, good to yielding in places CHANGED to good after 4th race.) Rated 71 100/1 8-9 J A Powell 12th of 24 runners, 8.96L behind Westminster Moon
8th May 26 Ballinrobe(1m 4f 183yds Flat Hcap, Good to Yielding, Yielding in places) Rated 72 25/1 9-6 B M Coen 9th of 14 runners, 13.5L behind Satono Chevalier
24th Sep 25 Goodwood(1m 6f Flat Hcap, Good to Soft) Rated 72 28/1 8-6 Patrick McGettigan (7) 8th of 11 runners, 33.75L behind Dancingwithmyself
Quotes on Steps In The Sand (IRE)
He gave her a lovely straightforward ride and sort of got the run of the race. I'm delighted with her. Shane Foley rode her the last day and came out beforehand and gave him a really good briefing. It was a real warm day the last day in Down Royal, and she sort of boiled over, and she didn't really run her race. No, not at all (not ungenuine) - just at that sort of level, sometimes if everything doesn't go right for a horse it is hard for them. We'll try and pick something similar again from a mile and six to two miles, and the same grade if we can. Hopefully, she will go in in another one and she has the option over hurdles. She should be able to pick up one of those as well.
After Steps In The Sand (IRE) finished 1st at Bellewstown on Thu, 3rd Jul 2025 1m 6f Flat Hcap Good
In the last 3 years Steps In The Sand (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Andyourbirdcansing (IRE) | 1 | |
| 25th Apr 2025 Kilbeggan(2m 3f 100yds, Hcap Hurdle, Yielding) Steps In The Sand (IRE) 13th (28/1 11-6 Rated 102) E Walsh Andyourbirdcansing (IRE) unseated rider (11/1 11-2 Rated 98) S F O'Keeffe (15 ran) | ||
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Jukebox Jury (IRE)-Das Rheingold(Moscow Society)
cp+(17)
cd1
(ManAboutHorse Syndicate)
Rated 91
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 20 | 3 | 2 | -4.50 |
| UK | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.00 |
27th May 26 Wexford(3m Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding, good in places) Rated 91 6/1 11-0 Josh Williamson (5) 10th of 14 runners, 49.5L behind Lecale s Diamond
24th Apr 26 Kilbeggan(2m 3f 210yds Hcap Chase, Good to Yielding, good in places) Rated 106 15/2 11-9 C Stone-Walsh pulled up(14 ran) in race won by Tell Nobody Nothin
12th Apr 26 Down Royal(2m 6f Hcap Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places) Rated 91 17/2 10-7 C Stone-Walsh 2nd of 10 runners, 7L behind Only For Our Man
Quotes on Hitthehayson (IRE)
He's very hardy. He's a funny, quirky horse at home - some days he would run away with you, other days he wouldn't want to go. He seems to be in the form of his life at the moment anyway, thank God. We had to make plenty of use of him in Roscommon because we knew two and a-half (miles) was his minimum. Hopefully, when he gets up to three miles, he will be better again. He mightn't have to make his own running. They (ManAboutHorse Syndicate) are a new syndicate - half of them are in Spain, and some of them are in America, and then there's a few here. It is great for them and they will enjoy tonight. They enjoyed last Monday and I don't think they got home until 3am, they will be the same again!. We'll see how he is, there is a two and a-half in Wexford for him at the end of the month. It would be nice to go there for the lads who are all from Wexford and I do think he will be better left-handed. He takes a bit of riding going right-handed. We'll try him left-handed. I had him in the chase here today and there was no point running him against Small Town Hero. He will go chasing again, we might go for one more hurdle and then go chasing.
After Hitthehayson (IRE) finished 1st at Downpatrick on Fri, 10th Oct 2025 2m 5f Hcap Hurdle Yielding
In the last 3 years Hitthehayson (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Nakassama (IRE) | 1 | |
| 5th May 2025 Down Royal(2m 1f 79yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good) Hitthehayson (IRE) 9th (40/1 10-11 Rated 83) D Robinson 3.78L in front of Nakassama (IRE) 15th (18/1 10-11 Rated 88) Niall Moore (19 ran) | ||
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Shantou (USA)-Knockbounce View(Old Vic)
hd+(15)
(Mrs Helen Mullins)
Rated 91
Won When Rated 97
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 25 | 1 | 5 | -12.00 |
| P2P | 2 | 0 | 0 |
29th May 26 Tramore(2m 5f 180yds Chase, Good, good to yielding in places) Rated 91 15/2 10-12 Cian Cullinan (7) 5th of 10 runners, 17.75L behind Journey So Far
16th May 26 Wexford(3m 1f 100yds Hcap Chase, Good - Yielding) Rated 92 8/1 10-9 D E Mullins 3rd of 11 runners, 9L and 3.25L behind North Of Nashville and Ceroc
16th Apr 26 Limerick(2m 3f 60yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft to heavy, heavy in places) Rated 96 11/1 11-3 Mr C Mullins (7) 5th of 13 runners, 21.75L behind Cooltubrid Eva
Quotes on Mount Shenshan (IRE)
Charlie is a big fella so lucky to be riding at all due to his weight. When I got him to win his first bumper I thought that was my job done, as I thought he wouldn't be riding any further but he was bitten by the bug and keeps at it. Charlie likes hurling, plays indoor soccer and works hard at his weight. He gave that horse an exceptional ride as he took his time on her. She had a great run the last day when only beaten 14 lengths by Maughreen so we were hopeful coming back to a handicap, with the 7lb claim. She is well-bred, is out of a half-sister to Our Vic, is a very nice looking mare so I'm glad to get the winning bracket with her. The horses are going well and this mare could stretch to three miles.
After Mount Shenshan (IRE) finished 1st at Clonmel on Thu, 13th Feb 2025 2m 3f Hcap Hurdle Soft
In the last 3 years Mount Shenshan (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Western Model (IRE) | 1 | |
| 7th Jun 2025 Punchestown(3m 157yds, Hcap Chase, Good to Yielding) Western Model (IRE) 2nd (11/4Fav 10-2 Rated 93) P T Smithers Mount Shenshan (IRE) unseated rider (16/1 10-11 Rated 102) Anna McGuinness (18 ran) | ||
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Affinisea (IRE)-Oscar Show(Oscar)
(31)
(Martin Bambrick & Jack Bambrick)
Rated 88
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 7 | 0 | 0 | -7.00 |
| P2P | 1 | 0 | 0 |
13th May 26 Punchestown(3m Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding) Rated 89 16/1 11-3 D J O Keeffe 7th of 18 runners, 25.06L behind Private Policy
26th Dec 25 Down Royal(2m 1f 53yds Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle/bumper courses - Yielding, Good to Yielding in places; Chase track - Good to Yielding) Rated 91 11/1 11-1 E M O Sullivan (4) 14th of 20 runners, 18.19L behind Boston Bobby
8th Nov 25 Gowran Park(2m 3f 180yds Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Rated 92 11/2 11-6 D J O Keeffe pulled up of 19 runners, in race won by May Call You Back
Court Cave (IRE)-Lucyintheskywith(Flemensfirth)
(18)
(We Win Racing Syndicate)
Rated 86
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 31 | 1 | 5 | -24.00 |
26th May 26 Ballinrobe(2m 6f 28yds Hcap Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places) Rated 89 18/1 10-8 S F O Keeffe 6th of 15 runners, 37L behind Jisco Du Brem
14th May 26 Clonmel(2m 3f 116yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding) Rated 90 11/1 11-0 Kevin Healy (7) 5th of 16 runners, 14.75L behind Hob s Angel
24th Oct 25 Sligo(2m 1f 112yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding, Yielding in places) Rated 93 11/1 11-1 M J Kenneally (7) 11th of 13 runners, 51.63L behind You Make Me Smile
Quotes on Andyourbirdcansing (IRE)
when things are going well it is great and I'm getting great support so hopefully I'll keep it going. She's tough, stuck at it very well and going to the last, I knew I'd saved a bit. She dug deep and stayed going really well to the line. John's horses don't know when to stop. He's given me plenty of support over the years and I'm very grateful for it.
After Andyourbirdcansing (IRE) finished 1st at Sligo on Tue, 11th Jun 2024 2m 1f Maiden Hurdle Good
In the last 3 years Andyourbirdcansing (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Steps In The Sand (IRE) | 1 | |
| 25th Apr 2025 Kilbeggan(2m 3f 100yds, Hcap Hurdle, Yielding) Steps In The Sand (IRE) 13th (28/1 11-6 Rated 102) E Walsh Andyourbirdcansing (IRE) unseated rider (11/1 11-2 Rated 98) S F O'Keeffe (15 ran) | ||
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Hunting Horn (IRE)-Isle of Ailsa(Golden Horn)
cp1(31)
(Seven Counties Syndicate)
Rated 88
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 4 | 0 | 0 | -4.00 |
13th May 26 Punchestown(2m Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding) Rated 90 40/1 10-12 T Power Roche 17th of 19 runners, 60.88L behind Whispering Willow
31st Mar 26 Limerick(2m Maiden Hurdle, Soft (Hurdles) Soft, Yielding to soft in places (Chase) ) 80/1 11-2 D Robinson 7th of 11 runners, 24.13L behind Shirzan
28th Feb 26 Navan(2m Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) 66/1 10-9 D Robinson 8th of 10 runners, 60L behind Galileo Dame
In the last 3 years Hunting Gold (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| San Franco (IRE) | 1 | |
| 13th May 2026 Punchestown(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding) San Franco (IRE) 13th (80/1 11-13 Rated 99) P J O'Hanlon 21.50L in front of Hunting Gold (IRE) 17th (40/1 10-12 Rated 90) T Power Roche (19 ran) | ||
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Court Cave (IRE)-Flamingo's Girl(Old Vic)
ts3(16)
(Mrs Peter Casey & Mrs Paula Casey)
Rated 80
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 9 | 0 | 0 | -9.00 |
28th May 26 Limerick(2m 3f 200yds Hcap Hurdle, Yielding; changed to Soft after Race 2) Rated 81 40/1 10-3 A Balfe (7) 4th of 15 runners, 19.25L behind Qaasid
12th May 26 Sligo(2m 1f 166yds Hcap Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places) Rated 82 40/1 10-4 A Balfe (7) 9th of 15 runners, 38L behind Bowgate Street
9th May 25 Downpatrick(2m 5f 180yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 88 40/1 10-13 Gavin Brouder (3) pulled up(11 ran) in race won by Our Zebo
No Risk At All (FR)-Quoette De Touzaine(Ragmar)
ts1(29)
(Frank Reynolds)
Rated 80
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 2 | 0 | 0 | -2.00 |
15th May 26 Kilbeggan(1m 7f 153yds Maiden Hurdle, Good - Yielding (Good after R2)) 80/1 11-9 P K Donovan (3) 12th of 14 runners, 34.25L behind Figero
22nd Feb 26 Naas(1m 7f 110yds Maiden Hurdle, Heavy (soft to heavy in places on chase course)) 300/1 11-12 K C Sexton 20th of 21 runners, 141.81L behind Star Of The Week
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Arctic Cosmos (USA)-The Lastonetogo(Dr Massini)
(22)
(G Kieran Strain)
Rated 79
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 8 | 0 | 1 | -8.00 |
22nd May 26 Downpatrick(2m 5f 180yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding) Rated 80 6/1 10-4 C P Millar (5) 7th of 15 runners, 22.63L behind Joya Del Mar
8th May 26 Downpatrick(2m 5f 180yds Hcap Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places) Rated 78 50/1 10-1 M J Kenneally (5) 3rd of 15 runners, 1.25L and shd behind Gangster Granny and Annarubyrose
12th Apr 26 Down Royal(3m Hcap Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places) Rated 80 25/1 10-8 Donagh Meyler 13th of 19 runners, 121.5L behind Duce Bigalow
Diamond Boy (FR)-Gilt Benefit(Beneficial)
(23)
(Mrs J E Rothwell & Tipp Of Clare Syndicate & L Behan)
Rated 79
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 11 | 0 | 2 | -11.00 |
| P2P | 6 | 0 | 0 |
21st May 26 Limerick(2m 6f 160yds Hcap Chase, Good to yielding CHANGED to good after 4th race) Rated 79 5/1 10-2 Josh Williamson (5) unseated rider(11 ran) in race won by Zolpharine
29th Jan 26 Thurles(2m 4f Hcap Hurdle, Heavy, soft to heavy in places) Rated 80 9/2 10-8 D J O Keeffe 9th of 16 runners, 26.38L behind Mi Lucky Cailin
11th Jan 26 Punchestown(2m 3f 115yds Hcap Chase, Soft; changed to Soft to Heavy after Race 3) Rated 80 2/1Fav 10-7 M J Kenneally (4) 6th of 11 runners, 34.5L behind Diamond Dollar
Elusive Pimpernel (USA)-Gibbstown(Bob Back)
hd5(31)
(Coolquay Club Syndicate)
Rated 77
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 6 | 0 | 0 | -6.00 |
13th May 26 Punchestown(3m Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding) Rated 80 50/1 10-10 P J O Hanlon 12th of 18 runners, 64.81L behind Oogum Boogum
24th Apr 26 Kilbeggan(2m 3f 50yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding, good in places) Rated 84 66/1 10-12 P J O Hanlon pulled up of 15 runners, in race won by Chemdawg
5th Apr 26 Fairyhouse(2m 100yds Maiden Hurdle, Yielding to Soft, soft in places) 250/1 11-12 P J O Hanlon 15th of 25 runners, 83.63L behind Colcannon
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 11 | 0 | 1 | -11.00 |
| P2P | 14 | 1 | 0 |
8th Jun 26 Roscommon(2m 5f 150yds Hcap Chase, Hurdle/Bumper - Yielding to Soft, soft in places. Chase - Soft) Rated 74 28/1 1 Mr M J Walsh (7) 8th of 16 runners, 37.75L behind Kilkee Bay
4th May 26 Dawstown P(3m Point To Point, Yielding) 6/1 11-6 Mark J Walsh (5) 1st of 11 runners, by 1L and 4L from Ballintemple King and Branch Manager
25th Apr 26 Ballysteen P(3m Point To Point, Yielding) 6/1 11-6 Mark J Walsh (5) 4th of 11 runners, 6.63L behind Military Saint
Winged Love (IRE)-Bubbly Lass(Hubbly Bubbly)
(20)
(Adrian McGuinness)
Rated 72
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 16 | 0 | 1 | -16.00 |
| P2P | 26 | 2 | 0 |
24th May 26 Tattersalls P(3m Point To Point, Good/Yielding) 10/1 11-11 Ms A D Lane (5) 4th of 9 runners, 34.5L behind City Slippers
9th May 26 Necarne P(3m Point To Point, Good/Yielding) 5/1 11-11 Ms A D Lane (5) 6th of 7 runners, 58L behind Hearts And Spades
12th Apr 26 Tattersalls P(3m Point To Point, Yielding/Soft) 10/1 11-11 Ms A D Lane (5) 7th of 13 runners, 19.75L behind Dora D or
Symbols Explained
ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run
The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.
