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Formscan By Stuart Howden - A wide-open rated novice hurdle with plenty of quality on offer, but the vote goes to BUTCH COOLIDGE (4). The son of Walk In The Park, out of the high-class Solerina, was a determined winner at Tramore at the end of May before failing to build on that effort when making too much use of himself on his latest start. If that run is forgiven, he looks capable of bouncing back. Playtime brings strong and consistent form into the race, while Gordon Elliott's Lemme Caution is improving with experience. Willie Mullins' Surfin Usa also merits respect after relishing the step up in trip last time.
Sea The Moon (GER)-Partygorl(Sternkoenig)
(10)
(West Of The Shannon Syndicate)
Rated 118
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 9 | 1 | 3 | -6.25 |
4th Jul 26 Bellewstown(2m 1f 40yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 119 12/1 11-4 J W Kennedy 7th of 16 runners, 7L behind Putapoundinthejar
6th Jun 26 Punchestown(2m 100yds Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places (Good to Yielding after R2)) Rated 119 11/1 11-7 J Smith (5) 2nd of 5 runners, 4.25L behind Switch From Diesel
29th May 26 Tramore(2m Hcap Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places) Rated 120 4/1 11-7 J Smith (5) 3rd of 6 runners, 8L and 1.25L behind Splashing Out and Eastmore
Tunis (POL)-Albain Champenoise(Lavirco)
cp1(48)
(Gigginstown House Stud)
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 6 | 1 | 3 | -3.25 |
| P2P | 1 | 1 | 0 |
27th May 26 Wexford(3m Hurdle, Good to Yielding, good in places) 11/4 11-0 Josh Williamson (5) 3rd of 4 runners, nk and 20L behind Kiltealy Park and Dani Donadoni
13th May 26 Punchestown(3m Maiden Hurdle, Good to Yielding) 7/4Fav 11-12 Sam Ewing 1st of 7 runners, by 1.5L and 11L from The Rebel Fox and Vienna Storm
5th Apr 26 Cork(2m 3f Bumper, Yielding, good to yielding in places) 17/2 11-7 P Cleary (7) 6th of 16 runners, 34.28L behind Barnahash Prince
Jukebox Jury (IRE)-Ocean Breeze(Presenting)
(30)
cd1
(Luke McMahon)
Rated 109
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3.50 |
14th Jun 26 Downpatrick(2m 5f 180yds Maiden Hurdle, Good) 11/2 10-11 C G O Dwyer 1st of 12 runners, by 2L and nk from Acheron and Sound Judgement
17th Mar 26 Down Royal(2m 1f 105yds Bumper, Hurdle/bumper track: Yielding, Good to Yielding in places, changed to Good to Yielding, Yielding in places after R1; Chase course: Good to Yielding) 5/2Fav 11-11 Mr P W Mullins 7th of 13 runners, 30.5L behind Lizzie Twigg
8th Aug 24 Sligo(2m 2f 86yds Bumper, Soft, Yielding to Soft in places changed to Soft after Race 2.) 4/5Fav 11-8 Mr P W Mullins 2nd of 13 runners, 20L behind Love At Sea
Walk In The Park (IRE)-Solerina(Toulon)
hd3(30)
d1
(John P Bowe)
Rated 102
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2.00 |
14th Jun 26 Downpatrick(2m 1f 165yds Hurdle, Good) Rated 102 9/2 10-13 P T Smithers (7) 7th of 10 runners, 5L behind Blue Moon Boy
30th May 26 Tramore(2m 5f 175yds Maiden Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places (Good to Yielding after R4)) Rated 93 7/1 11-12 B Hayes 1st of 13 runners, by 1.75L and 2.75L from Tolka Row and Thiscouldbetheone
18th Nov 25 Limerick(2m 2f 150yds Maiden Hurdle, Heavy, soft in places) 9/2 11-7 Niall Moore (5) 8th of 14 runners, 32.75L behind West Of Bally
Quotes on Butch Coolidge (IRE)
He’s a year older now and it (improvement) goes with that family,. said Kelly. A hood was a big help to him as well, he just lost his race at the start a few days last year. I’m delighted for the lads, the horse was working really well at home and we would have been disappointed going home if he didn’t go close. You never know with racehorses, I had a horse that we liked a lot in Listowel today and it just didn’t happen for him. He’s a nice horse, jumps well and jumps a fence well. We’re starting the season on the right note. He won it with a nice bit in hand. We entered him in it thinking it might be a worse race but it wasn’t the worst race in the world for an ‘unplaced maiden’. I’m delighted and very grateful to the lads for sending on these horses.
After Butch Coolidge (IRE) finished 1st at Tramore on Sat, 30th May 2026 2m 5f Maiden Hurdle Good
Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)-Jeanne Girl(Rip Van Winkle)
cp+(31)
cd1
(James Murdoch)
Rated 98
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 11 | 2 | 2 | 24.00 |
13th Jun 26 Downpatrick(2m 5f 180yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 96 17/2 11-7 Mr L P Shanahan (7) 2nd of 13 runners, 4.25L behind Joya Del Mar
22nd May 26 Downpatrick(2m 5f 180yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding) Rated 97 11/1 11-12 K C Sexton 5th of 15 runners, 19.75L behind Joya Del Mar
8th May 26 Downpatrick(2m 5f 180yds Hcap Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places) Rated 92 33/1 11-6 S W Flanagan 1st of 15 runners, by 1.25L and shd from Annarubyrose and Artic Chief
Quotes on Gangster Granny (IRE)
my horses maybe just weren't good enough and you just have to ride the tide. I have good owners though, and James (Murdock) is wildly loyal and a good friend. He bought Gangsta Granny off Mrs (Jessica) Harrington in an online sale and she told me that she has ability, and that a change of yard would probably help. I was very disappointed with her at Bellewstown the last day on tacky ground when she hung badly and she was beaten after only two miles. She loves it around here though and Sean gave her a fantastic ride. We'll see what the handicapper gives her and you'd have to come back here, maybe in two weeks' time. That will give her herself a lot of confidence and hopefully she can follow up again.
After Gangster Granny (IRE) finished 1st at Downpatrick on Fri, 8th May 2026 2m 5f Hcap Hurdle Good
Pillar Coral (GB)-Tickity Bleue(Tikkanen)
bl1(8)
(Mrs Diane Flanagan)
Rated 80
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 9 | 0 | 0 | -9.00 |
| P2P | 1 | 0 | 0 |
6th Jul 26 Roscommon(2m 7f 180yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 82 50/1 10-10 B W Harvey pulled up of 16 runners, in race won by Western Model
13th May 26 Punchestown(3m Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding) Rated 85 25/1 10-8 Eoghan Finegan (7) pulled up of 18 runners, in race won by Oogum Boogum
20th Apr 26 Tramore(2m 5f 160yds Chase, Good to Yielding) 80/1 11-5 J C Gainford pulled up of 12 runners, in race won by Ira Hayes
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.
