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Formscan By Tom Weekes - LIVE TO LAUGH showed good progression over fences last season and has recently converted that ability back over hurdles. Having scored twice last March, the selection’s chase-rating rose to 112 and while upped 14lb following an easy hurdles success at Punchestown, is nonetheless still rated lower than his chase mark and is ideally suited by conditions. Well Bud won a good-ground maiden last month and while he is open to further progression at this trip, lacks handicap experience. Warmer Days Ahead returned in fine form following a summer’s break and seems ground-versatile.
Shantou (USA)-Screaming Witness(Shernazar)
(38)
(Wise Guys Syndicate)
Rated 118
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 19 | 3 | 2 | 6.05 |
| UK | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1.00 |
3rd Oct 26 Gowran Park(3m 40yds Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle/Bumper: Good to yielding. Chase: Good to yielding, yielding in places) Rated 119 14/1 11-3 A Harvey 5th of 11 runners, 11.25L behind Smallcraftwarning
23rd Sep 26 Listowel(3m Hcap Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places) Rated 119 12/1 11-1 A Harvey 6th of 14 runners, 17L behind Millstream Lady
4th Sep 26 Kilbeggan(2m 26yds Hcap Hurdle, Good - Yielding) Rated 113 20/1 11-3 A Harvey 1st of 9 runners, by 0.5L and 2.25L from Hopeful Hero and Hopes Are High
In the last 3 years My Trump Card (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Moonovercloon (IRE) | 1 | |
| 3rd Oct 2026 Gowran Park(3m 40yds, Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle/Bumper: Good to yielding. Chase: Good to yielding, yielding in places) My Trump Card (IRE) 5th (14/1 11-3 Rated 119) A Harvey 19.88L in front of Moonovercloon (IRE) 8th (17/2 10-6 Rated 113) M J Kenneally (11 ran) | ||
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Getaway (GER)-May Dullea(King's Theatre)
cp3(9)
(Whacker's Clan Syndicate)
Rated 117
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 9 | 1 | 4 | -4.00 |
| P2P | 1 | 0 | 0 |
1st Nov 26 Cork(3m 60yds Hurdle, Good to Yielding) Rated 118 20/1 11-0 P T Enright 4th of 6 runners, 19.25L behind Roc Dino
11th Oct 26 Cork(3m 50yds Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places) Rated 118 6/1 11-10 P T Enright 2nd of 3 runners, 12L behind Minella Emperor
3rd Oct 26 Gowran Park(2m 4f Chase, Hurdle/Bumper: Good to yielding. Chase: Good to yielding, yielding in places) 13/2 11-12 P T Enright 5th of 8 runners, 45L behind Sir Allen
Quotes on Siege Of Carthage (IRE)
he is a fine big horse, he was always nice since he was younger but just has had a few problems. They have nursed him back and he had a lovely run in a bumper in Gowran the last day, where Aine Connolly gave him a beautiful ride and said he’d come on a lot from it. He had run in a point-to-point (in 2024) and had a lot of schooling done so we were hoping he’d run a good race. I’m not sure what they’ll do now as Josh is a seller but he’ll have no problem jumping fences too.
After Siege Of Carthage (IRE) finished 1st at Limerick on Thu, 2nd Jul 2026 2m 4f Maiden Hurdle Good
Make Believe (GB)-Realt Eile(Dark Angel)
ts+bl+(6)
(I J Keeling)
Rated 112
Won When Rated 129
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 23 | 3 | 8 | -4.17 |
| UK | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3.50 |
4th Nov 26 Musselburgh(1m 7f 217yds Flat Hcap, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Rated 62 10/3 1 Jason Hart 1st of 11 runners, by 1.75L and 9L from Galahad Threepwood and Queen Roslyn
28th Oct 26 Dundalk(1m 4f Flat Hcap, Standard) Rated 62 28/1 9-6 J M Sheridan 8th of 13 runners, 6.75L behind Gallo Dell Cielo
1st Oct 26 Clonmel(2m 3f 145yds Hurdle, Good) Rated 113 9/1 11-2 B W Harvey 5th of 13 runners, 22L behind Tullyveery Lad
Quotes on Rich Belief (GB)
He’s only had four runs over hurdles since he won a good pot in Kelso. Every year he’d win on the Flat. He was never going down but he’d just improve a little bit to win. You could set your clock by him as he’d always win once a year. He’s getting a bit older and I’d said I’d chance it. I don’t like running in claimers but he’s at that age and going back to a handicap he’s going to be in no man’s land. He enjoyed that and when he’s enjoying things he can do it very easy. These races give those older horses a chance of going and doing something again. The fact that he had a couple of runs on the Flat, going back over hurdles then he’s just that bit sharper. He travelled a bit easier in the race. I’m delighted with him.
After Rich Belief (GB) finished 1st at Wexford on Wed, 27th May 2026 2m 1f Hurdle Good to Yielding
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 26 | 4 | 6 | -11.83 |
| UK | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5.12 |
1st Nov 26 Cork(2m 4f Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding) Rated 114 66/1 11-1 Ms E L Herbison (7) pulled up of 14 runners, in race won by Tir Og
2nd Oct 26 Gowran Park(2m 4f 40yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding (Good after R2)) Rated 116 125/1 11-2 Ms E L Herbison (7) 9th of 14 runners, 23.78L behind Nelson Muntz
9th Aug 25 Kilbeggan(3m 1f Hurdle, Good to Yielding) Rated 122 13/2 11-0 J C Gainford 4th of 4 runners, 24L behind Reverend Hubert
In the last 3 years The Friday Man (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Moonovercloon (IRE) | 1 | |
| 23rd May 2024 Limerick(2m 3f 160yds, Chase, Good, good to firm in places) Moonovercloon (IRE) 2nd (3/1 11-5) J Smith 13.50L in front of The Friday Man (GB) 5th (12/1 11-12) Donagh Meyler (11 ran) | ||
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Sea Moon (GB)-Fiery Flame(Luso)
(38)
(S Gillen & Midlands Partnership)
Rated 111
Won When Rated 114
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 38 | 3 | 8 | -24.25 |
| UK | 2 | 0 | 0 | -2.00 |
3rd Oct 26 Gowran Park(3m 40yds Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle/Bumper: Good to yielding. Chase: Good to yielding, yielding in places) Rated 113 17/2 10-6 M J Kenneally (5) 8th of 11 runners, 31.13L behind Smallcraftwarning
4th Sep 26 Kilbeggan(3m Chase, Good - Yielding) Rated 125 6/1 11-7 M J Kenneally (5) fell(4 ran) in race won by Begger
31st Jul 26 Galway(2m 6f 111yds Hcap Chase, Yielding to Soft Flat, good, good to yielding in places on Chase course) Rated 126 18/1 10-7 M J Kenneally (5) pulled up(20 ran) in race won by Kings Hill
In the last 3 years Moonovercloon (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| The Friday Man (GB) | 1 | |
| 23rd May 2024 Limerick(2m 3f 160yds, Chase, Good, good to firm in places) Moonovercloon (IRE) 2nd (3/1 11-5) J Smith 13.50L in front of The Friday Man (GB) 5th (12/1 11-12) Donagh Meyler (11 ran) | ||
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| My Trump Card (IRE) | 1 | |
| 3rd Oct 2026 Gowran Park(3m 40yds, Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle/Bumper: Good to yielding. Chase: Good to yielding, yielding in places) My Trump Card (IRE) 5th (14/1 11-3 Rated 119) A Harvey 19.88L in front of Moonovercloon (IRE) 8th (17/2 10-6 Rated 113) M J Kenneally (11 ran) | ||
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Kingston Hill (GB)-Andrea's Answer(Winged Love)
ts6(36)
c1
(Saorcha Fitzgerald)
Rated 110
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 5 | 1 | 2 | -0.67 |
| P2P | 2 | 0 | 0 |
5th Oct 26 Fairyhouse(2m 4f Maiden Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places (Good after R3)) 10/3 11-4 J W Kennedy 1st of 10 runners, by 2.5L and 4.25L from Its Time For A Run and Gunnery Sergeant
23rd Sep 26 Listowel(2m 4f Bumper, Good, good to yielding in places) 12/1 11-7 Mr J Dunne (7) 2nd of 11 runners, 7.5L behind New Grange
22nd Aug 26 Killarney(2m 100yds Maiden Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places) 66/1 11-4 G B Noonan 5th of 16 runners, 15.25L behind Minella Hollow
Califet (FR)-Mrs Flemming(Flemensfirth)
(28)
(Jimmy Whittle & Michael McEvoy & Good For A Laugh Syndicate & Exors of the Late Anthony Callan)
Rated 108
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 17 | 3 | 6 | -2.00 |
| P2P | 1 | 0 | 0 |
13th Oct 26 Punchestown(2m 7f 95yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 94 3/1Fav 9-7 E M O Sullivan (7) 1st of 18 runners, by 10L and 4.25L from Warmer Days Ahead and Pilgrims Walk
25th Sep 26 Listowel(2m Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding) Rated 94 18/1 11-1 E M O Sullivan (7) 3rd of 15 runners, 3.5L and 3L behind Marian Avenue and Loi Des Jeux
24th Apr 26 Kilbeggan(3m 154yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding, good in places) Rated 94 10/3Fav 11-1 E M O Sullivan (7) pulled up(16 ran) in race won by Mistyburn
Quotes on Live To Laugh (IRE)
He had run well in Navan the last day and he jumped unreal today. He travelled everywhere, we didn’t go a mad gallop and that allowed me to be up with the pace, which suited. Hopefully there might be another day in him now. This is always what I wanted to do, so I’ll keep the head down now. I ride mostly in point-to-points, work for Colin Bowe and school for various other trainers. I had my second point-to-point winner just last Sunday so it has been a good few days. Tom McParland is a legend of racing around here so to train a winner for him in Punchestown is brilliant. Hopefully Tuckmill will stay tipping away and Ronan will have a bit of fun on him until the ground gets too soft.
After Live To Laugh (IRE) finished 1st at Punchestown on Tue, 13th Oct 2026 2m 7f Hcap Hurdle Good
In the last 3 years Live To Laugh (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Warmer Days Ahead (FR) | 1 | |
| 13th Oct 2026 Punchestown(2m 7f 95yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good) Live To Laugh (IRE) 1st (3/1Fav 9-7 Rated 94) E M O'Sullivan 10.00L in front of Warmer Days Ahead (FR) 2nd (5/1 10-7 Rated 101) P T Enright (18 ran) | ||
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| Pilgrims Walk (IRE) | 1 | |
| 13th Oct 2026 Punchestown(2m 7f 95yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good) Live To Laugh (IRE) 1st (3/1Fav 9-7 Rated 94) E M O'Sullivan 14.25L in front of Pilgrims Walk (IRE) 3rd (9/1 9-9 Rated 98) Conor Clarke (18 ran) | ||
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Fame And Glory (GB)-Canto Creek(Beat All)
ts5hd+(43)
cd1
(Edward Cawley)
Rated 108
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 27 | 2 | 4 | -9.00 |
28th Sep 26 Roscommon(3m 25yds Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle - Good to Yielding, good in places. Chase - Yielding, good to yielding in places) Rated 109 22/1 11-3 E Walsh 8th of 11 runners, 48.28L behind Smallcraftwarning
5th Apr 26 Cork(3m 15yds Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, good to yielding in places) Rated 108 18/1 11-0 E Walsh 2nd of 16 runners, 3.25L behind Onlymammycanloveme
1st Jan 26 Fairyhouse(3m 2f Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle - Yielding. Chase - Yielding, good to yielding in places) Rated 105 33/1 11-5 C P Millar (5) 2nd of 17 runners, 6L behind A Year Older
Quotes on West Is Awake (IRE)
We thought all winter the horses were in good shape but not one of them fired. I rarely have a winner in the depths of winter but as soon as the spring comes the horses run better. I didn’t think he was going to win and coming off the last bend I thought we’d be lucky to be third. Phillip said every time he asked him he went on for him. I’m delighted to get his head in front and we’ll find something similar for him.
After West Is Awake (IRE) finished 1st at Naas on Thu, 31st Mar 2022 2m 3f Hcap Hurdle Good to Yielding
Lauro (GER)-Rathleek(Kayf Tara)
ts+bl3(52)
d2
(Mr Noel Flanagan)
Rated 107
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 16 | 3 | 2 | 10.50 |
19th Sep 26 Navan(2m 5f Hcap Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places - changed to Good before R4) Rated 107 6/1 11-7 Anna McGuinness (4) pulled up(15 ran) in race won by Can Happen
28th Aug 26 Down Royal(3m Hcap Hurdle, Good, Good to Firm in places) Rated 99 8/1 11-13 C Stone-Walsh 1st of 15 runners, by 2.75L and 0.5L from Technology and Fire Coral
4th Aug 26 Roscommon(2m 7f 210yds Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle - Yielding to Soft, soft in places. Chase - Soft, yielding to soft in places) Rated 99 7/2Fav 11-1 D King 4th of 15 runners, 17.75L behind She ll Be Kept
Quotes on Knocknagoran Lady (IRE)
She stays well and jumps well, but I wasn't happy the two hurdles were taken out because she's a great jumper,. It was a disadvantage to her. She was going well and Conor just tipped her on. She ran well in Roscommon the last day and got kind of caught back and they just quickened on her. I wouldn't blame the ground; it was just a tighter track and they went a bit steady and got first run on her. We were happy with the run and there wasn't a bother on her after the race. She has come good. We tweaked her wind and she won two - it was just a small procedure. I had her entered in a chase but she wasn't getting in in Wexford, so we would love to send her over fences straight away. She's a great jumper and we have her schooling over fences once a week. We are looking forward to that.
After Knocknagoran Lady (IRE) finished 1st at Down Royal on Fri, 28th Aug 2026 3m Hcap Hurdle Good
Waldpark (GER)-Ashkelon(Peintre Celebre)
ts+vs3(28)
(Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited)
Rated 102
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 17 | 2 | 5 | 1.00 |
13th Oct 26 Punchestown(2m 7f 95yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 101 5/1 10-7 P T Enright 2nd of 18 runners, 10L behind Live To Laugh
3rd Sep 26 Kilbeggan(2m 3f Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding, Yielding in places) Rated 95 11/1 10-11 P T Enright 1st of 14 runners, by 1.5L and 6L from Blue Reed and Bobby Kirova
12th Apr 26 Down Royal(3m 2f 50yds Hcap Chase, Good, Good to Yielding in places) Rated 95 12/1 11-9 P T Enright pulled up of 15 runners, in race won by Mastermind
Quotes on Warmer Days Ahead (FR)
He's a lazy gent. I thought with the heavy rain that came it wouldn't help him,. I thought he wanted better ground but he handled that well so I'm not so sure I was right. Phillip said he wouldn't handle heavy ground. The blinkers helped him as he was very sleepy in his races. Even when he hit the front today Phillip had to keep after him, he wouldn't do a whole pile. It's a good way to be. He holds condition, he does the same work as any other horse at home but at the same him he carries weight. He stands in the stable, eats everything and jog around the gallop at home. You'd say he wasn't put the effort in but hopefully that will all change after getting his head in front. I know the race cut up but I thought he had come on a good bit and he kept going. We'll go for another handicap and he can jump a fence as well.
After Warmer Days Ahead (FR) finished 1st at Roscommon on Mon, 30th Sep 2024 2m 4f Hcap Hurdle Soft
In the last 3 years Warmer Days Ahead (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Live To Laugh (IRE) | 1 | |
| 13th Oct 2026 Punchestown(2m 7f 95yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good) Live To Laugh (IRE) 1st (3/1Fav 9-7 Rated 94) E M O'Sullivan 10.00L in front of Warmer Days Ahead (FR) 2nd (5/1 10-7 Rated 101) P T Enright (18 ran) | ||
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| Pilgrims Walk (IRE) | 1 | |
| 13th Oct 2026 Punchestown(2m 7f 95yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good) Warmer Days Ahead (FR) 2nd (5/1 10-7 Rated 101) P T Enright 4.25L in front of Pilgrims Walk (IRE) 3rd (9/1 9-9 Rated 98) Conor Clarke (18 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
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| IRE | 5 | 0 | 2 | -5.00 |
23rd Oct 26 Sligo(3m 1f 164yds Maiden Hurdle, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places changed after Race 5 to Yielding to Soft) Rated 100 10/3 11-4 D J Gilligan 2nd of 5 runners, nose behind Rememberwhat
9th Oct 26 Downpatrick(2m 5f 180yds Maiden Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places) 7/2 11-4 J W Kennedy 2nd of 6 runners, 1.25L behind Little Ginger
20th Sep 26 Listowel(2m 6f Maiden Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places) 125/1 11-12 D J Gilligan 5th of 16 runners, 24.25L behind Run Ted Run
Elusive Pimpernel (USA)-Country Life(Presenting)
(68)
(Jonathan Campbell, Aly Dower & Ciaran P Byrne)
Rated 97
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 3 | 0 | 0 | -3.00 |
| P2P | 3 | 1 | 0 |
3rd Sep 26 Kilbeggan(2m Maiden Hurdle, Good to Yielding, Yielding in places) 150/1 11-1 S O Callaghan (3) 8th of 11 runners, 55L behind First Ascent
6th Jun 26 Punchestown(2m 100yds Maiden Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places (Good to Yielding after R2)) 40/1 11-5 Brian Barry (7) 17th of 24 runners, 57L behind Lizzie Twigg
15th May 26 Kilbeggan(2m 2f 75yds Maiden Hurdle, Good - Yielding (Good after R2)) 11/1 11-4 D Robinson 6th of 16 runners, 14.75L behind Look Sport
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
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| IRE | 7 | 0 | 3 | -7.00 |
13th Oct 26 Punchestown(2m 7f 95yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 98 9/1 9-9 Conor Clarke (7) 3rd of 18 runners, 10L and 4.25L behind Live To Laugh and Warmer Days Ahead
11th Sep 26 Ballinrobe(2m 5f 208yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding, Good in places (hurdle course), Yielding, Good to Yielding in places (chase course)) Rated 97 4/1 9-11 S O Callaghan (3) 4th of 14 runners, 2.5L behind Luck Between Us
10th Aug 26 Ballinrobe(2m 6f 113yds Hcap Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places) Rated 96 8/1 11-1 Ross Sugrue (7) 3rd of 16 runners, 0.5L and 1.5L behind Nothing Hectic and Poetic Focus
In the last 3 years Pilgrims Walk (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Warmer Days Ahead (FR) | 1 | |
| 13th Oct 2026 Punchestown(2m 7f 95yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good) Warmer Days Ahead (FR) 2nd (5/1 10-7 Rated 101) P T Enright 4.25L in front of Pilgrims Walk (IRE) 3rd (9/1 9-9 Rated 98) Conor Clarke (18 ran) | ||
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| Live To Laugh (IRE) | 1 | |
| 13th Oct 2026 Punchestown(2m 7f 95yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good) Live To Laugh (IRE) 1st (3/1Fav 9-7 Rated 94) E M O'Sullivan 14.25L in front of Pilgrims Walk (IRE) 3rd (9/1 9-9 Rated 98) Conor Clarke (18 ran) | ||
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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.
