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Formscan By Michael Graham - A mistake at the last did BORN DE CERES (8) no favours when runner-up at Limerick, however, he is progressing with racing and receives a nice bit of weight from most of his rivals on handicap debut. The long-absent Belle The Tigress would be threatening if fully wound up for her return to action. She was last seen finishing in mid-division of a valuable mares' handicap hurdle at the Galway Festival of 2025. Inver Bay is in rude health after victories at Roscommon (over hurdles and on the Flat) and has to be respected up in class. Shirzan, who has been placed in her last two races, is another to consider, while Allo Al Khawaneej hasn't been running badly in claimers.
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 4 | 0 | 0 | -4.00 |
| UK | 9 | 1 | 3 | -6.00 |
30th May 26 Listowel(2m 4f 80yds Hcap Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places CHANGED to good to yielding after 2nd race) Rated 118 28/1 11-12 K C Sexton pulled up of 13 runners, in race won by Rockonliam
8th May 26 Chester(2m 2f 140yds Flat Hcap, Good (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 88 17/2 9-12 Oisin Murphy 16th of 17 runners, 23.06L behind Shrimp Shady
10th Apr 26 Aintree(2m 103yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Rated 123 28/1 11-2 C Stone-Walsh 20th of 21 runners, 31.03L behind Laafi
Time Test (GB)-Vassaria(Rock Of Gibraltar)
(25)
(Lance Bloodstock Limited)
Rated 114
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 4 | 0 | 2 | -4.00 |
| UK | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1.00 |
15th Oct 26 Perth(2m 47yds Maiden Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 116 13/2 11-4 B Hughes 4th of 9 runners, 5.56L behind Kershaw
28th Sep 26 Down Royal(1m 4f 194yds Flat Hcap, Good to Yielding, Yielding in places) Rated 79 50/1 9-4 Danny O Leary (10) 2nd of 14 runners, 4.5L behind Pillar Of Hope
7th Aug 26 Wexford(2m 180yds Maiden Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places) 10/3 11-5 T E O Connor (7) 2nd of 14 runners, 2.5L behind Rosenborg
Jukebox Jury (IRE)-Ballycorrigan(Flemensfirth)
(467)
(Ms Michelle Doyle & Sean Barton)
Rated 112
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 6 | 1 | 2 | -4.27 |
30th Jul 25 Galway(2m 110yds Hcap Hurdle, NH - Good. Flat - Yielding) Rated 114 4/1 10-12 D J O Keeffe 8th of 16 runners, 6.06L behind Cleopatra s Needle
7th Jun 25 Punchestown(2m 100yds Hurdle, Good to Yielding) Rated 116 6/4Fav 11-5 M P O Connor 3rd of 5 runners, 0.75L and 1.5L behind Timeless Treaty and Sticktotheplan
15th May 25 Clonmel(2m 159yds Maiden Hurdle, Good CHANGED to good, good to firm in places after 3rd race) Rated 116 8/11Fav 10-13 D J O Keeffe 1st of 11 runners, by 4.75L and 6L from Arctic Flame and Small Bucks
Quotes on Belle The Tigress (IRE)
It has been a brilliant day and I'm delighted for Michelle (Doyle) and Sean (Barton) who own her. She was really good, jumped the few hurdles really well and I thought Darragh gave her a super ride. She is still a bit of a baby to be honest, and will improve plenty for that. We'll keep her going, good ground definitely helps her and I'd say she will stay a trip in time. She is a lovely scopey mare.
After Belle The Tigress (IRE) finished 1st at Clonmel on Thu, 15th May 2025 2m Maiden Hurdle Good
Champs Elysees (GB)-Millerina(Milan)
hd+(34)
(Over The Shough CP Syndicate)
Rated 109
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 11 | 1 | 0 | 2.00 |
6th Oct 26 Galway(2m 130yds Maiden Hurdle, Yielding to Soft) 33/1 11-12 B W Harvey 9th of 20 runners, 34.25L behind Direct Approach
19th Sep 26 Navan(1m 7f 165yds Maiden Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places - changed to Good before R4) 22/1 11-12 K M Donoghue 13th of 16 runners, 45.75L behind Dallas Star
6th Jul 26 Roscommon(1m 7f 204yds Maiden Hurdle, Good) 9/1 11-12 K M Donoghue fell of 14 runners, in race won by Like An Ocean
In the last 3 years Carrig Padraig (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Born De Ceres (FR) | 1 | |
| 6th Oct 2026 Galway(2m 130yds, Maiden Hurdle, Yielding to Soft) Born De Ceres (FR) 5th (150/1 11-11) D J Gilligan 13.25L in front of Carrig Padraig (IRE) 9th (33/1 11-12) B W Harvey (20 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 6 | 1 | 2 | -2.50 |
8th Oct 26 Thurles(2m 132yds Flat Maiden, Good to yielding, yielding in places CHANGED to Yielding after 2nd race CHANGED AGAIN to Yielding to soft after 6th race.) 11/4 9-4 Jessica O Gorman (7) 3rd of 9 runners, 3.5L and 6.5L behind Sunny South West and Teofil
20th Sep 26 Listowel(2m 2f 100yds Hcap Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places) Rated 107 9/2 10-4 Cian Cullinan (7) 2nd of 18 runners, shd behind Fraher Field
3rd Sep 26 Kilbeggan(2m 3f Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding, Yielding in places) Rated 107 6/1 11-1 Cian Cullinan (7) 6th of 16 runners, 5.38L behind Chemdawg
Quotes on Shirzan (IRE)
Her homework had been very good and we've been happy with her previous runs. It all came together today. Her bumper run is working out very well, and that was on ground which we didn't think she was a fan of. Even today, we didn't think she'd love that ground but she is progressing well. She has a nice turn of foot and the plan today was to run along the rail and to wait for gaps to appear. She went straight into the gap and appeared to have plenty in the tank at the end. It was nice to get it and I wish they were all that easy!. We'll see what rating she gets now and hopefully there'll be nice handicaps to be won with her. She can run through the summer.
After Shirzan (IRE) finished 1st at Limerick on Tue, 31st Mar 2026 2m Maiden Hurdle Soft
Hillstar (GB)-Wouldnt Doubt Ya(Oscar)
ts+(27)
c1
(Denis Hickey)
Rated 109
Won When Rated 113
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 19 | 2 | 1 | -9.00 |
13th Oct 26 Punchestown(2m 46yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 110 14/1 11-5 Mr J J Berry (7) 5th of 11 runners, 12.31L behind Build A Bridge
14th May 26 Clonmel(2m 159yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding) Rated 113 40/1 11-5 S F O Keeffe 9th of 11 runners, 33.31L behind Chanceawetmorning
1st May 26 Punchestown(2m 45yds Hcap Hurdle, Yielding) Rated 116 100/1 11-8 S F O Keeffe 15th of 24 runners, 52.19L behind Avalo
Quotes on Sonny May (IRE)
He was very good. He’s a seven-year-old and has a bit of age now and is stronger. It’s great to win with a homebred and I’ve only two horses in training. I ride him most days. . He had a few problems and only ran twice last year and ran badly but we’ve ironed out a few problems.
After Sonny May (IRE) finished 1st at Punchestown on Sun, 24th Nov 2024 2m Hcap Hurdle Soft
Nathaniel (IRE)-Indian Love Bird(Efisio)
vs1(39)
d1
(Hitch And Tow Syndicate)
Rated 107
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 10 | 1 | 3 | -5.00 |
1st Oct 26 Clonmel(2m 3f 145yds Hurdle, Good) Rated 108 3/1 10-10 P Byrnes 2nd of 13 runners, 1.5L behind Tullyveery Lad
26th Aug 26 Bellewstown(2m 4f 110yds Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places) Rated 108 14/1 11-0 P Byrnes 3rd of 13 runners, 8L and 1.25L behind Rocky s Howya and Rich Belief
27th Jul 26 Galway(2m 130yds Hcap Hurdle, NH - Good Flat - Yielding) Rated 109 16/1 11-4 T J Kelly (7) 19th of 20 runners, 40.56L behind Timurshah
Quotes on Allo Al Khawaneej (GB)
We were happy with his run the last day and thought he had an each-way chance. He picked up an injury and that’s why he wasn’t out last year. He’s handicapped on the Flat and can be a dual-purpose horse for the summer. The syndicate are from all over the place — Clifden, Navan, Portlaoise and Clare.
After Allo Al Khawaneej (GB) finished 1st at Kilbeggan on Thu, 24th Apr 2025 1m 7f Maiden Hurdle Good
For Fun (FR)-Born For Glory(Spanish Moon)
(23)
(Natalie Gilligan)
Rated 104
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 4 | 0 | 1 | -4.00 |
17th Oct 26 Limerick(2m 3f 50yds Maiden Hurdle, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places changed after Race 1 to Good to Yielding, Yielding in places) 16/1 11-11 D King 2nd of 18 runners, 0.75L behind Jennyfromtheblock
6th Oct 26 Galway(2m 130yds Maiden Hurdle, Yielding to Soft) 150/1 11-11 D J Gilligan 5th of 20 runners, 21L behind Direct Approach
23rd Sep 26 Listowel(2m Maiden Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places) 300/1 11-10 D J Gilligan 7th of 16 runners, 50.75L behind Love Me Tender
In the last 3 years Born De Ceres (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Carrig Padraig (IRE) | 1 | |
| 6th Oct 2026 Galway(2m 130yds, Maiden Hurdle, Yielding to Soft) Born De Ceres (FR) 5th (150/1 11-11) D J Gilligan 13.25L in front of Carrig Padraig (IRE) 9th (33/1 11-12) B W Harvey (20 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 8 | 1 | 0 | 43.00 |
12th Oct 26 Roscommon(1m 4f 46yds Flat Hcap, Soft, yielding to soft in places) Rated 45 11/2 9-2 R C Colgan 1st of 16 runners, by 1.75L and 0.5L from Rio Doce and Acanto
28th Sep 26 Roscommon(1m 7f 135yds Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle - Good to Yielding, good in places. Chase - Yielding, good to yielding in places) Rated 94 50/1 11-11 S D Torrens 1st of 16 runners, by 2.25L and 4.25L from Nukie s Artic and Cool Summer
3rd Sep 26 Kilbeggan(2m Maiden Hurdle, Good to Yielding, Yielding in places) 20/1 10-11 S D Torrens 9th of 14 runners, 33.75L behind Combs
Quotes on Inver Bay (IRE)
We were hopeful coming here, she won her little handicap hurdle here and she handles the ground. She loves Roscommon obviously and she did it nicely. I’d say she had a little turn of foot over the others. She won it well and I’m delighted for the owners, they are good friends of mine. Alannah and the lads in the yard have done a mighty job with her.
After Inver Bay (IRE) finished 1st at Roscommon on Mon, 12th Oct 2026 1m 4f Flat Hcap Soft
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.
