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Sligo
Fri 23rd Oct

Formscan By Tom Weekes - JOES TURN is a veteran chaser who reverts to hurdling but has recent winning form and can cope better with softening ground conditions than some of his rivals. Successful over hurdles last year, the selection won over fences at Killarney earlier this month and competes from a winnable hurdles’ rating today. Mikey Cohen stays well and has useful recent form but softening ground would be a concern. Dual course-and-distance Ilbedare has recent form but would also prefer good ground, along with Strong Contender, who is progressive.

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Boston Rajj (IRE) 8,ch g 12-1

Rajj (IRE)-Letitia Rea(Footstepsinthesand)

(5) cd1 (Barry Davis)
Rated 113

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE1717-10.50
UK100-1.00

18th Oct 26 Limerick(2m 3f 92yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding, Good in places) Rated 110 22/1 11-7 G P Brouder (5) 2nd of 14 runners, 4L behind Beckistine

24th Sep 26 Listowel(2m 4f Hcap Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places) Rated 110 66/1 10-11 G P Brouder (5) 5th of 15 runners, 9.5L behind Mart Lane

31st May 26 Kilbeggan(2m 4f 80yds Chase, Good to Yielding (good in places on hurdle track) (Chase track yielding after R5)) 50/1 11-5 P Cleary (7) 7th of 10 runners, 63.75L behind Apple s Of Bresil

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Boston Rajj (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Broken Ice (IRE)1
10th Jun 2025 Sligo(3m 1f 170yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places) Boston Rajj (IRE) 1st (11/2 11-13 Rated 105) Mr H C Swan 23.25L in front of Broken Ice (IRE) 6th (16/1 11-1 Rated 100) Mr F R Buckley (15 ran)
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Ilbdare (IRE)2
7th Oct 2025 Galway(2m 6f 60yds, Hcap Hurdle, Yielding) Boston Rajj (IRE) 5th (11/1 11-7 Rated 115) J W Kennedy 15.06L in front of Ilbdare (IRE) 8th (12/1 10-3 Rated 97) P T Enright (10 ran)
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10th Jun 2025 Sligo(3m 1f 170yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places) Boston Rajj (IRE) 1st (11/2 11-13 Rated 105) Mr H C Swan 26.75L in front of Ilbdare (IRE) 7th (15/8Fav 10-12 Rated 97) Mr A P Ryan (15 ran)
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Kevin's Pride (IRE) 7,b g 11-12

Mount Nelson (GB)-Aasleagh Lady(Presenting)

(9) (Claire Wylie & Tracey Wylie)
Rated 110

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE8210.23
UK303-3.00

14th Oct 26 Punchestown(2m 4f 45yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 114 40/1 10-10 A Harvey 12th of 13 runners, 86.26L behind Harpy Eagle

31st Aug 26 Downpatrick(2m 3f 100yds Chase, Good) 15/2 11-7 Eoghan Finegan (5) 6th of 7 runners, 42.75L behind Killeemore Lad

10th Jul 26 Kilbeggan(3m 1f 80yds Chase, Good to Yielding (Good, good to yielding in places after R1)) 10/3 11-12 J J Slevin 4th of 6 runners, 17.25L behind Charlie Luciano

Trainer Quotes

Quotes on Kevin's Pride (IRE)

It is great to win primarily because of the owners involved and they have been very patient with the horse and with me, as we had been disappointed with how he had done over hurdles up until now. He is my first horse for them and I told them he was a nice horse, so they were very good to trust me. You can see he is not a natural hurdler and jumps a lot better over a chase fence, so that's where he'll be going next, I'd say. . I had been disappointed with him since his bumper win but there is still a nice horse in him and he has much better use of himself over a chase fence. Today's distance (2m4f) is his minimum and he will come into his own over three miles-plus.
After Kevin's Pride (IRE) finished 1st at Cork on Sun, 12th Oct 2025 2m 4f Maiden Hurdle Good

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Ilbdare (IRE) 6,b g 11-4

Fascinating Rock (IRE)-Catchphrase(Dubawi)

ts+(25) cd2 (Peter Wall)
Rated 102

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE1925-5.12

28th Sep 26 Roscommon(3m 25yds Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle - Good to Yielding, good in places. Chase - Yielding, good to yielding in places) Rated 101 8/1 10-9 P T Enright 3rd of 11 runners, 1.25L and 0.75L behind Smallcraftwarning and Milan Forth

4th Sep 26 Kilbeggan(3m 200yds Hcap Hurdle, Good - Yielding) Rated 101 16/1 10-10 E Staples (5) 3rd of 13 runners, 2.75L and nk behind Smallcraftwarning and Cooladdi

19th Aug 26 Sligo(3m 1f 168yds Hcap Hurdle, Good changed to Good, Good to Yielding in places after Race 5) Rated 102 8/1 11-1 T E O Connor (4) 8th of 11 runners, 15.38L behind Strong Contender

Trainer Quotes

Quotes on Ilbdare (IRE)

He likes it here, he won over the same distance at the May meeting last year, and was unlucky not to win here in October when he made a mistake at the last. For a Flat-bred horse, he stays very well. He had to come wide into the straight for the final time, but doesn't like being around horses anyway. There's no forcing him, you have to let him find his feet and wait on him to go. He needs a bit of time between races, so he'll get a little break and probably come here next month or in August. Easy side of good is fine for him, but he wouldn't like it any slower.
After Ilbdare (IRE) finished 1st at Sligo on Tue, 9th Jun 2026 3m 1f Hcap Hurdle Good

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Ilbdare (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Broken Ice (IRE)1
10th Jun 2025 Sligo(3m 1f 170yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places) Broken Ice (IRE) 6th (16/1 11-1 Rated 100) Mr F R Buckley 3.50L in front of Ilbdare (IRE) 7th (15/8Fav 10-12 Rated 97) Mr A P Ryan (15 ran)
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Johnny Cakes (FR)1
24th Feb 2025 Punchestown(2m 4f 23yds, Hcap Hurdle, Heavy (soft to heavy in places)) Johnny Cakes (FR) 1st (10/3 10-1 Rated 78) T Power Roche 30.50L in front of Ilbdare (IRE) 7th (18/1 11-1 Rated 92) P K Donovan (14 ran)
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Boston Rajj (IRE)2
7th Oct 2025 Galway(2m 6f 60yds, Hcap Hurdle, Yielding) Boston Rajj (IRE) 5th (11/1 11-7 Rated 115) J W Kennedy 15.06L in front of Ilbdare (IRE) 8th (12/1 10-3 Rated 97) P T Enright (10 ran)
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10th Jun 2025 Sligo(3m 1f 170yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places) Boston Rajj (IRE) 1st (11/2 11-13 Rated 105) Mr H C Swan 26.75L in front of Ilbdare (IRE) 7th (15/8Fav 10-12 Rated 97) Mr A P Ryan (15 ran)
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Strong Contender (IRE)1
19th Aug 2026 Sligo(3m 1f 168yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good changed to Good, Good to Yielding in places after Race 5) Strong Contender (IRE) 1st (4/1Fav 10-1 Rated 88) C D Smithers 15.38L in front of Ilbdare (IRE) 8th (8/1 11-1 Rated 102) T E O'Connor (11 ran)
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Mickey Cohen (IRE) 5,b g 11-4

U S Navy Flag (USA)-Beramana(Nayef)

(18) (Noel Meade Racing Ltd)
Rated 102

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE1415-10.75

5th Oct 26 Fairyhouse(3m Hcap Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places (Good after R3)) Rated 99 11/2 10-12 Mr Finn Tegetmeier (7) 2nd of 13 runners, 0.5L behind Smackwater Jack

18th Sep 26 Downpatrick(2m 7f 110yds Hcap Chase, Good) Rated 106 15/2 11-8 Donagh Meyler 6th of 15 runners, 22L behind Anodandawink

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 100 9/1 10-6 K C Sexton 5th of 14 runners, 4.25L behind Luck Between Us

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Mickey Cohen (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Broken Ice (IRE)1
5th Oct 2026 Fairyhouse(3m , Hcap Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places (Good after R3)) Mickey Cohen (IRE) 2nd (11/2 10-12 Rated 99) Mr Finn Tegetmeier 4.25L in front of Broken Ice (IRE) 3rd (6/1 10-10 Rated 97) P J Cody (13 ran)
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Broken Ice (IRE) 10,b g 11-0

Born To Sea (IRE)-Ice Box(Pivotal)

ts+(18) c1 (John C McConnell)
Rated 98 Won When Rated 102-99

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE45212-37.00
UK1012-4.50

5th Oct 26 Fairyhouse(3m Hcap Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places (Good after R3)) Rated 97 6/1 10-10 P J Cody (7) 3rd of 13 runners, 0.5L and 4.25L behind Smackwater Jack and Mickey Cohen

24th Sep 26 Perth(2m 7f 207yds Hcap Hurdle, Good-Good to Soft in places) Rated 102 9/2 11-10 A Harvey (3) 2nd of 9 runners, 2.75L behind Wee Alki

21st Aug 26 Kilbeggan(3m 1f 180yds Hcap Chase, Good, good to yielding in places (Good to Yielding after R4)) Rated 93 11/2 11-9 A Harvey 5th of 14 runners, 15.75L behind Fr Gilligansvoyge

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Broken Ice (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Joe's Turn (IRE)1
21st Aug 2026 Kilbeggan(3m 1f 180yds, Hcap Chase, Good, good to yielding in places (Good to Yielding after R4)) Broken Ice (IRE) 5th (11/2 11-9 Rated 93) A Harvey 1.25L in front of Joe's Turn (IRE) 6th (9/1 10-9 Rated 86) A M King (14 ran)
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Ilbdare (IRE)1
10th Jun 2025 Sligo(3m 1f 170yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places) Broken Ice (IRE) 6th (16/1 11-1 Rated 100) Mr F R Buckley 3.50L in front of Ilbdare (IRE) 7th (15/8Fav 10-12 Rated 97) Mr A P Ryan (15 ran)
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Mickey Cohen (IRE)1
5th Oct 2026 Fairyhouse(3m , Hcap Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places (Good after R3)) Mickey Cohen (IRE) 2nd (11/2 10-12 Rated 99) Mr Finn Tegetmeier 4.25L in front of Broken Ice (IRE) 3rd (6/1 10-10 Rated 97) P J Cody (13 ran)
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Boston Rajj (IRE)1
10th Jun 2025 Sligo(3m 1f 170yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places) Boston Rajj (IRE) 1st (11/2 11-13 Rated 105) Mr H C Swan 23.25L in front of Broken Ice (IRE) 6th (16/1 11-1 Rated 100) Mr F R Buckley (15 ran)
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Fizzle Rock (IRE) 9,b f 10-10

Laverock (IRE)-Fizanni(Arzanni)

(17) c1 (Judith Long)
Rated 94

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE122215.00
UK201-2.00

6th Oct 26 Galway(2m 2f 54yds Hcap Chase, Yielding to Soft) Rated 95 50/1 11-6 C P Millar (5) fell(10 ran) in race won by Springboard

18th Sep 26 Downpatrick(2m 1f 165yds Chase, Good) 33/1 11-0 C P Millar (5) 9th of 12 runners, 39.69L behind Sea Of Doubt

4th Sep 26 Kilbeggan(2m 4f 95yds Chase, Good - Yielding) 125/1 11-0 C P Millar (5) unseated rider(9 ran) in race won by Fou De Toi

Trainer Quotes

Quotes on Fizzle Rock (IRE)

I was always travelling strongly, keeping the momentum going and keeping the bit high in her mouth, and she was tough and kept going well for me. She's a homebred mare so we'll keep her to breed from her. My grandfather had the breed and they're a tough family, a joy to have. I won a point-to-point on the dam. Carl did well on her because she's not simple to ride.
After Fizzle Rock (IRE) finished 1st at Sligo on Thu, 10th Aug 2023 2m 4f Maiden Hurdle Yielding

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Moorish Castle (IRE) 6,b g 10-10

Casamento (IRE)-The Green Lady(Westerner)

(21) (George Moore)
Rated 94

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE700-7.00

2nd Oct 26 Gowran Park(2m 4f 40yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding (Good after R2)) Rated 97 66/1 11-6 R J Condon (5) 17th of 20 runners, 37.38L behind At The Wings

4th Mar 26 Naas(2m 7f 180yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Rated 100 40/1 11-9 R J Condon (5) pulled up(12 ran) in race won by Let s Go Mans

3rd Feb 26 Fairyhouse(2m 4f 55yds Maiden Hurdle, Soft to Heavy, heavy in places) Rated 100 33/1 11-7 R J Condon (5) fell(14 ran) in race won by Don Jefe

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Moorish Castle (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Johnny Cakes (FR)1
4th Mar 2026 Naas(2m 7f 180yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Johnny Cakes (FR) 5th (10/1 10-13 Rated 88) T Power Roche Moorish Castle (IRE) pulled up (40/1 11-9 Rated 100) R J Condon (12 ran)
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Strong Contender (IRE) 5,gr f 10-10

Jukebox Jury (IRE)-Some Catch(Shantou)

ts3(28) cd1 (M P Hogan)
Rated 94

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE10227.00

25th Sep 26 Listowel(2m 6f Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding) Rated 94 9/1 11-1 C D Smithers (7) 5th of 14 runners, 6.56L behind Fire Coral

7th Sep 26 Galway(2m 6f 97yds Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places (Soft after R5)) Rated 94 11/2 11-1 C D Smithers (7) 3rd of 19 runners, 4.5L and 8L behind Grace Faraday and Midleton Rare

19th Aug 26 Sligo(3m 1f 168yds Hcap Hurdle, Good changed to Good, Good to Yielding in places after Race 5) Rated 88 4/1Fav 10-1 C D Smithers (4) 1st of 11 runners, by 0.75L and 1.5L from Luck Between Us and Cornmarket

Trainer Quotes

Quotes on Strong Contender (IRE)

I'm delighted with her because we ran her back a little bit quick after Wexford, and the ground turned out to be a bit softer than ideal. She's only a slight mare, 15 '3, and the better ground at Wexford was more to her liking. It was a messy race, and she got squeezed on the home turn, but toughed it out well. She was well bought by Michael Hogan (owner) because she's by a good sire and is a half-sister to a Grade 1-placed horse. We'll give her three weeks now and find something else - we'll keep her to the country tracks for now.
After Strong Contender (IRE) finished 1st at Sligo on Wed, 19th Aug 2026 3m 1f Hcap Hurdle Good

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Strong Contender (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Ilbdare (IRE)1
19th Aug 2026 Sligo(3m 1f 168yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good changed to Good, Good to Yielding in places after Race 5) Strong Contender (IRE) 1st (4/1Fav 10-1 Rated 88) C D Smithers 15.38L in front of Ilbdare (IRE) 8th (8/1 11-1 Rated 102) T E O'Connor (11 ran)
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Johnny Cakes (FR) 7,ch g 10-3

It's Gino (GER)-Anita D'airy(Legolas)

cp+(233) (Frederick PardyThomas O'Hara, Peter Dawes & Crispin Wall)
Rated 87

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE2212-17.67

4th Mar 26 Naas(2m 7f 180yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Rated 88 10/1 10-13 T Power Roche (3) 5th of 12 runners, 7.75L behind Let s Go Mans

17th Jan 26 Navan(2m 4f 40yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Rated 88 13/2 10-5 T Power Roche (3) 5th of 10 runners, 40.75L behind One Big Boum

1st Jan 26 Fairyhouse(2m 4f Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle - Yielding. Chase - Yielding, good to yielding in places) Rated 85 16/1 10-2 S D Torrens 3rd of 24 runners, 0.5L and 2.25L behind Midleton Rare and Oneforgonzo

Trainer Quotes

Quotes on Johnny Cakes (FR)

He has a great bunch of owners. It’s a partnership that I put together between a few guys I know and met. It’s their first winner as a partnership. I thought he’d run well in Clonmel, but I’d say he got away with murder at home over Christmas. He races a bit lazy and we figured that out in Clonmel the last day and changed his training regime a little bit. I think it’s made a big difference. Tiernan is a free 5lb and it’s great to have him on side. I hope he feels the same and it’s good to be part of our team. The team of staff that I have at home at the moment are second to none, I have the most amazing bunch of people around me and I’m very fortunate. Tiernan is fortunate to have them around him too, and him and I are in a good place. The horses have been running very consistently for four years. We mightn’t have a good horse, but the horses are running very consistently. We are trying to build and find a better type of horse and get our level of quality up a little bit. It’s a slow burner and hard work, but I feel that we are getting there.
After Johnny Cakes (FR) finished 1st at Punchestown on Mon, 24th Feb 2025 2m 4f Hcap Hurdle Heavy

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Johnny Cakes (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Joe's Turn (IRE)2
25th Apr 2025 Kilbeggan(3m 70yds, Hcap Hurdle, Yielding) Joe's Turn (IRE) 1st (9/2 10-11 Rated 80) P T Enright 5.13L in front of Johnny Cakes (FR) 3rd (4/1Fav 10-11 Rated 85) T Power Roche (16 ran)
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29th Jan 2024 Punchestown(2m 4f , Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Joe's Turn (IRE) 7th (33/1 11-5 Rated 85) J J Slevin 68.75L in front of Johnny Cakes (FR) 11th (66/1 10-12 Rated 85) C Owens (14 ran)
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Spanish John (IRE)1
1st Jan 2026 Fairyhouse(2m 4f , Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle - Yielding. Chase - Yielding, good to yielding in places) Johnny Cakes (FR) 3rd (16/1 10-2 Rated 85) S D Torrens 41.00L in front of Spanish John (IRE) 12th (11/1 10-5 Rated 88) R A Doyle (24 ran)
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Ilbdare (IRE)1
24th Feb 2025 Punchestown(2m 4f 23yds, Hcap Hurdle, Heavy (soft to heavy in places)) Johnny Cakes (FR) 1st (10/3 10-1 Rated 78) T Power Roche 30.50L in front of Ilbdare (IRE) 7th (18/1 11-1 Rated 92) P K Donovan (14 ran)
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Moorish Castle (IRE)1
4th Mar 2026 Naas(2m 7f 180yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Johnny Cakes (FR) 5th (10/1 10-13 Rated 88) T Power Roche Moorish Castle (IRE) pulled up (40/1 11-9 Rated 100) R J Condon (12 ran)
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Joe's Turn (IRE) 10,b g 10-2

Jet Away (GB)-Mileshouge Queen(Pierre)

ts+(19) (Miss F M Carton)
Rated 86

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE2134-0.17
P2P220

4th Oct 26 Killarney(2m 7f 100yds Hcap Chase, Good, good to yielding in places CHANGED to Good to Yielding after 2nd race.) Rated 85 10/1 10-13 Donagh Meyler 1st of 15 runners, by shd and 0.75L from It s Time Again and Urbs Intacta Manet

21st Aug 26 Kilbeggan(3m 1f 180yds Hcap Chase, Good, good to yielding in places (Good to Yielding after R4)) Rated 86 9/1 10-9 A M King (7) 6th of 14 runners, 17L behind Fr Gilligansvoyge

12th Jul 26 Sligo(3m 1f 121yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 89 17/2 9-12 T E O Connor (7) 6th of 15 runners, 27.63L behind Wild Mandate

Trainer Quotes

Quotes on Joe's Turn (IRE)

He didn't get to run much this year as he was balloted out on occasions and, also, his wind isn't great, so we pick and choose where to run. He is a heavy-ground horse but his wind doesn't carry him on it, so we duck and dive looking for reasonable going. He likes a flat track, he jumps and stays all day. Donagh gave him a great ride. I've lost two races through enquiries already this year, so hopefully this won't be the third!
After Joe's Turn (IRE) finished 1st at Killarney on Sun, 4th Oct 2026 2m 7f Hcap Chase Good

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Joes Turn (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Broken Ice (IRE)1
21st Aug 2026 Kilbeggan(3m 1f 180yds, Hcap Chase, Good, good to yielding in places (Good to Yielding after R4)) Broken Ice (IRE) 5th (11/2 11-9 Rated 93) A Harvey 1.25L in front of Joe's Turn (IRE) 6th (9/1 10-9 Rated 86) A M King (14 ran)
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Johnny Cakes (FR)2
25th Apr 2025 Kilbeggan(3m 70yds, Hcap Hurdle, Yielding) Joe's Turn (IRE) 1st (9/2 10-11 Rated 80) P T Enright 5.13L in front of Johnny Cakes (FR) 3rd (4/1Fav 10-11 Rated 85) T Power Roche (16 ran)
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29th Jan 2024 Punchestown(2m 4f , Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Joe's Turn (IRE) 7th (33/1 11-5 Rated 85) J J Slevin 68.75L in front of Johnny Cakes (FR) 11th (66/1 10-12 Rated 85) C Owens (14 ran)
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Vroomvroomboo (IRE)1
14th May 2025 Tipperary(3m 1f , Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding) Joe's Turn (IRE) 2nd (11/2 11-0 Rated 86) P T Enright 63.63L in front of Vroomvroomboo (IRE) 14th (33/1 11-9 Rated 98) P K Donovan (16 ran)
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Spanish John (IRE) 8,ch g 10-2

Vendangeur (IRE)-Black Belt(Big Bad Bob)

ts+(23) (Ballinaboley Plant Hire Syndicate)
Rated 86 Won When Rated 86

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE21142.00

30th Sep 26 Bellewstown(1m 4f 110yds Flat Hcap, Soft to Heavy, Heavy in places) Rated 62 16/1 9-4 S A Wallace (2) 6th of 12 runners, 9.88L behind Arch Enemy

7th Jul 26 Tramore(2m Flat Hcap, Good, good to yielding in places) Rated 65 28/1 9-7 W J Lee 6th of 11 runners, 14.25L behind Voice Of Reason

14th Jun 26 Downpatrick(2m 1f 165yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 87 11/1 10-10 R J Condon (5) 8th of 14 runners, 31.31L behind Georginas Jet

Trainer Quotes

Quotes on Spanish John (IRE)

He was at his ease all through the race and enjoyed it, plenty of room you see, and the ground was a big help to him. He got it (ground) in Clonmel, but two miles probably too far on that ground, but a mile and a-half on soft (suits). Third in Roscommon, but he had been running well. Nearly all the times he has been trying and staying on. It was just to get it together, get the win.
After Spanish John (IRE) finished 1st at Bellewstown on Thu, 2nd Oct 2025 1m 4f Flat Hcap Soft

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Spanish John (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Johnny Cakes (FR)1
1st Jan 2026 Fairyhouse(2m 4f , Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle - Yielding. Chase - Yielding, good to yielding in places) Johnny Cakes (FR) 3rd (16/1 10-2 Rated 85) S D Torrens 41.00L in front of Spanish John (IRE) 12th (11/1 10-5 Rated 88) R A Doyle (24 ran)
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Vroomvroomboo (IRE) 8,ch m 10-0

Dylan Thomas (IRE)-Playing Around(Act One)

ts+(14) (Greg Woods)
Rated 80

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE1903-19.00

9th Oct 26 Downpatrick(2m 5f 180yds Hcap Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places) Rated 82 10/1 10-5 C D Smithers (7) 6th of 14 runners, 9.5L behind Youknowme

1st Oct 26 Clonmel(2m 6f 170yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 83 28/1 10-11 K C Sexton 6th of 15 runners, 11.28L behind Private Policy

21st Jul 26 Ballinrobe(2m 6f 41yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 86 14/1 10-8 C D Smithers (7) 12th of 15 runners, 51L behind Not So Serious

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Vroomvroomboo (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Joe's Turn (IRE)1
14th May 2025 Tipperary(3m 1f , Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding) Joe's Turn (IRE) 2nd (11/2 11-0 Rated 86) P T Enright 63.63L in front of Vroomvroomboo (IRE) 14th (33/1 11-9 Rated 98) P K Donovan (16 ran)
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Previous Winners of this Race by Trainer (Since 1990)

Wins
Trainer
Winning Horses
1
Donncha Duggan
2024 - Doitforjane Sid(17/2)
1
John J Cullen
2025 - Cornmarket(11/2)
1
Noel C Kelly
2022 - Gaius(4/1)
1
Padraig Roche
2023 - Drumcliff(6/1)

Previous Winners of this Race by Jockey (Since 1990)

Wins
Jockey
Winning Horses
1
A M King
2025 - Cornmarket(11/2)
1
J P Shinnick
2024 - Doitforjane Sid(17/2)
1
Miss A B O'Connor
2023 - Drumcliff(6/1)
1
P Byrnes
2022 - Gaius(4/1)

Previous Winners of this Race by Age

Wins
Age
Winning Horses
2
6yo
2025 - Cornmarket(11/2), 2022 - Gaius(4/1)
1
12yo
2023 - Drumcliff(6/1)
1
8yo
2024 - Doitforjane Sid(17/2)

Previous Winners of this Race by Sire (Since 1990)

Wins
Sire
Winning Horses
1
Elzaam (AUS)
2025 - Cornmarket(11/2)
1
Leroidesanimaux (BRZ)
2022 - Gaius(4/1)
1
Mainsail (GB)
2024 - Doitforjane Sid(17/2)
1
Presenting (GB)
2023 - Drumcliff(6/1)

Long Handicap Vroomvroomboo 9-10.

Probable SP 7/2 Joe's Turn, 4/1 Boston Rajj, 5/1 Mickey Cohen, 6/1 Broken Ice, 7/1 Strong Contender, Ilbdare, 12/1 Kevin's Pride, Johnny Cakes, 20/1 Vroomvroomboo, 33/1 Fizzle Rock, Moorish Castle, Spanish John.

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.