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Race Type
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Bluegrass High Performance Rated Novice Steeplechase
of €20,000.00 5-y-o plus 2m. 4f. 86yds. 4.13
2m. 4f. 86yds. Novice Chase 5-y-o plus 8 Declared
Bluegrass High Performance Rated Novice Steeplechase
of €20,000.00- Formscan
- Race Info
- Conditions
1st - €12,000.00 2nd - €4,000.00 3rd - €2,000.00 4th - €1,000.00 5th - €600.00 6th - €400.00 Overcast and breezy
Formscan By Michael Graham - Stuart Crawford's AYIKO is unexposed over fences and could have a bit more upside than others. His second place in a beginners' chase at Haydock in December was a creditable effort. Gordon Elliott's Slanagaibhgoleir won a beginners' chase over a similar trip at this venue over Christmas. The form of his third on handicap debut at Gowran Park last month received a boost when the winner followed up in a handicap hurdle at Clonmel. Elliott also saddles Lucky Lyreen who has Jack Kennedy's assistance. He is a double winner in Down Royal, but has been plying his trade over further for the past year. I Am Lorenzo has to give weight away, but will be eyeing a cheque.
A novice steeplechase for five years old and upwards which at entry are rated 130 or less
Weights - 10st 13lbs.
Penalties - Additional Weight - Horses that at entry have or are eligible for a published rating - for every 1lb above the rating of 115 1lb extra Horses that at entry do not have a published rating (Band A 116-120) 5lb extra Horses that at entry do not have a published rating (Band B 121-125) 10lb extra Horses that at entry do not have a published rating (Band C 126-130) 15lb extra After time of entry - for each steeplechase won 7lb extra




Court Cave (IRE)-Mooneys Valley(Dilshaan)
cp3(30)
c2
(Lyreen Syndicate)
Rated 126
In the last 3 years Lucky Lyreen (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Raglan Road (IRE) | 2 | |
| 29th Nov 2025 Fairyhouse(2m 5f 152yds, Chase, Yielding to Soft, soft in places) Raglan Road (IRE) 6th (50/1 11-12) S D Torrens 37.31L in front of Lucky Lyreen (IRE) 13th (66/1 11-12) Sam Ewing (15 ran) | ||
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| 24th Jan 2024 Fairyhouse(2m 3f 210yds, Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) Lucky Lyreen (IRE) 2nd (9/2 11-12) J W Kennedy 9.25L in front of Raglan Road (IRE) 5th (11/1 11-4 Rated 119) M P Walsh (14 ran) | ||
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| Slanagaibhgoleir (IRE) | 1 | |
| 7th Dec 2024 Navan(3m 1f 50yds, Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places (hurdle & bumper courses Soft after R2) -after R4 Hurdle/bumper tracks Soft, Soft to Heavy in places. Chase course Soft) Lucky Lyreen (IRE) 13th (50/1 11-4 Rated 133) K C Sexton Slanagaibhgoleir (IRE) pulled up (14/1 10-2 Rated 122) C Stone-Walsh (20 ran) | ||
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Beat Hollow (GB)-Shadow Dearg(Beneficial)
cp5(31)
cd1
(John P McManus)
Rated 125
In the last 3 years Slanagaibhgoleir (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Lucky Lyreen (IRE) | 1 | |
| 7th Dec 2024 Navan(3m 1f 50yds, Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places (hurdle & bumper courses Soft after R2) -after R4 Hurdle/bumper tracks Soft, Soft to Heavy in places. Chase course Soft) Lucky Lyreen (IRE) 13th (50/1 11-4 Rated 133) K C Sexton Slanagaibhgoleir (IRE) pulled up (14/1 10-2 Rated 122) C Stone-Walsh (20 ran) | ||
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Champs Elysees (GB)-Soraya Pearl(Shirocco)
ts9(29)
bf
(Simon Munir & Isaac Souede)
Rated 124


Soldier Of Fortune (IRE)-Akiliyna(Holy Roman Emperor)
(51)
(John P McManus)
Rated 124
In the last 3 years Raglan Road (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Lucky Lyreen (IRE) | 2 | |
| 29th Nov 2025 Fairyhouse(2m 5f 152yds, Chase, Yielding to Soft, soft in places) Raglan Road (IRE) 6th (50/1 11-12) S D Torrens 37.31L in front of Lucky Lyreen (IRE) 13th (66/1 11-12) Sam Ewing (15 ran) | ||
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| 24th Jan 2024 Fairyhouse(2m 3f 210yds, Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) Lucky Lyreen (IRE) 2nd (9/2 11-12) J W Kennedy 9.25L in front of Raglan Road (IRE) 5th (11/1 11-4 Rated 119) M P Walsh (14 ran) | ||
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Financial Reward (IRE)-Ashes Summer(Rock Of Gibraltar)
cp1(38)
(Pauline Conlon & BK Vets Partnership)
Rated 117




Previous Winners of this Race by Year
Previous Years
2025 Lightkeeper 7 11-4 D J Gilligan 3/1 (Gordon Elliott)
2024 St Denis's Well 6 11-3 J W Kennedy 13/2 (Ian Patrick Donoghue)
2023 The Greek 7 11-11 D F O'Regan 3/1 (Gordon Elliott)
2022 Stand Off 7 11-12 L P Dempsey 7/2 (Philip Fenton)
2021 Samurai Cracker 8 11-0 R Deegan 7/1 (Mrs Caroline McCaldin)
Previous Winners of this Race by Trainer (Since 1990)
Previous Winners of this Race by Jockey (Since 1990)
Previous Winners of this Race by Age
Previous Winners of this Race by Sire (Since 1990)
First Time - Cheekpiece Cloonainra» Full list of First Time Gear
Probable SP 11/4 Slanagaibhgoleir, 3/1 I Am Lorenzo, 10/3 Ayiko, 5/1 Lucky Lyreen, 13/2 Raglan Road, 11/1 Cloonainra, 25/1 Herja, 33/1 Desert Cave.
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.
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