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Formscan By Stuart Howden - GIANT HAYSTACKS looks to be getting closer to a breakthrough success over fences. On his first outing since early February, he ran well enough from the front to finish a close-up fourth behind his own stable companion Driveonwill in a similar race to this at Downpatrick last Friday and he's entitled to improve. A Snow White Park went well on his debut over fences in a handicap chase over a trip just shy of two miles at Tramore last month and a repeat of that effort would see him go close. Mount Shenshan has loads of experience over fences and is another with a chance of sorts while good ground will help the chances of Huntsgrove, a maiden hurdle winner at Sligo this time last year.
Canford Cliffs (IRE)-Misty Lane(Ad Valorem)
(285)
(Hogans Pub Coolrain Syndicate)
Rated 97
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 23 | 1 | 4 | -16.00 |
17th Aug 25 Tramore(2m 6f Hcap Chase, Good) Rated 97 11/1 10-3 C M Quirke fell(11 ran) in race won by Tullyveery Lad
18th Jul 25 Killarney(2m 7f Hcap Chase, Yielding to soft, yielding in places) Rated 100 16/1 12-0 D E Mullins 13th of 15 runners, 81.5L behind Tippin And Tappin
1st Jul 25 Tipperary(2m 7f 35yds Hcap Chase, Yielding, Good in places) Rated 102 11/1 11-0 Anna McGuinness (4) pulled up(13 ran) in race won by Born Bright
Quotes on Big Island (IRE)
We didn’t have him when he won on the Flat here last year but it was good to know he handled the track. The bit of ease in the ground was a help to him and he’s a nice horse going forward.
After Big Island (IRE) finished 1st at Galway on Mon, 5th Sep 2022 2m Hcap Hurdle Yielding
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 3 | 0 | 0 | -3.00 |
| P2P | 2 | 0 | 0 |
15th May 26 Kilbeggan(1m 7f 153yds Maiden Hurdle, Good - Yielding (Good after R2)) 50/1 11-5 Brian Barry (7) 11th of 14 runners, 28.75L behind Figero
17th Apr 25 Clonmel(2m 3f 195yds Maiden Hurdle, Good to Yielding; changed to Good, Good to Yielding in places after Race 2) 40/1 10-11 J Aherne (7) 6th of 9 runners, 37L behind Fad Eadrainn
1st Apr 25 Limerick(3m Maiden Hurdle, Good, yielding in places) 40/1 11-12 D King fell of 14 runners, in race won by Promontory
Elusive Pimpernel (USA)-Varnay(Machiavellian)
ts8(7)
(Keep It Simple Syndicate)
Rated 95
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 16 | 1 | 2 | -7.50 |
| P2P | 1 | 0 | 0 |
22nd May 26 Downpatrick(2m 3f 100yds Chase, Good to Yielding) Rated 100 11/2 11-12 D J Gilligan 4th of 14 runners, 2.75L behind Driveonwill
5th Feb 26 Thurles(2m 2f Hcap Chase, Soft, soft to heavy in places) Rated 102 20/1 11-4 D J Gilligan 5th of 16 runners, 15L behind Quornofamonday
15th Jan 26 Fairyhouse(2m 55yds Chase, Soft) Rated 104 33/1 11-12 D J Gilligan 7th of 11 runners, 87.75L behind I Am Lorenzo
Quotes on Giant Haystacks (IRE)
We all had gloomy faces after being beaten in Clonmel the last day but it’s all worked out for the best. . He’s a nice horse and came recommended from Aubrey McMahon and Aidan Fitzgerald. . All the lads (Keep It Simple Syndicate) are from Clane and are a great bunch of lads and they will have great crack in Clane tonight!
After Giant Haystacks (IRE) finished 1st at Leopardstown on Sat, 28th Dec 2024 2m 4f Hcap Hurdle Good to Yielding
In the last 3 years Giant Haystacks (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Journey So Far (IRE) | 1 | |
| 5th Feb 2026 Thurles(2m 2f , Hcap Chase, Soft, soft to heavy in places) Giant Haystacks (IRE) 5th (20/1 11-4 Rated 102) D J Gilligan 14.75L in front of Journey So Far (IRE) 8th (10/1 11-10 Rated 108) K E Buckley (16 ran) | ||
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Kalanisi (IRE)-Grangeclare Pearl(Old Vic)
(190)
(John Patrick Ryan)
Rated 100
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 18 | 1 | 7 | -16.17 |
20th Nov 25 Thurles(2m 6f 110yds Hurdle, Hurdle/bumper; yielding, yielding to soft in places. Chase: yielding) Rated 104 40/1 11-10 D King 7th of 8 runners, 60.5L behind William Tell
26th Oct 25 Galway(2m 4f 156yds Hurdle, Hurdle/bumper: good to yielding. Chase: yielding, yielding to soft in places) Rated 107 80/1 11-10 D King 4th of 6 runners, 25.5L behind I ll Sort That
5th Oct 25 Killarney(2m 7f 100yds Chase, Yielding) 33/1 11-5 Harry Sexton (7) 5th of 6 runners, 82.5L behind Nastya
In the last 3 years Huntsgrove (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Mount Shenshan (IRE) | 1 | |
| 27th Jul 2023 Limerick(2m 3f , Bumper, Yielding to Soft, soft in places CHANGED to yielding to soft after 3rd race.) Huntsgrove (IRE) 3rd (5/1 11-9) Mr H C Swan 6.75L in front of Mount Shenshan (IRE) 6th (33/1 11-0) Mr S Cavanagh (11 ran) | ||
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Valirann (FR)-Another Pet(Un Desperado)
(16)
c1
(J R Robinson & Mrs E Keane)
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 14 | 1 | 2 | -6.00 |
| P2P | 1 | 0 | 0 |
13th May 26 Punchestown(2m Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding) Rated 96 20/1 11-3 Eoghan Finegan (7) 11th of 19 runners, 31.63L behind Whispering Willow
28th Aug 23 Downpatrick(2m 5f 160yds Hcap Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places) Rated 103 7/2JFav 11-8 R A Doyle 5th of 10 runners, 24L behind Paidi s Passion
18th Aug 23 Tramore(2m 5f Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Yielding for Races 1 & 2)) Rated 96 7/1 11-1 R A Doyle 1st of 11 runners, by 7L and 6.5L from I Am Spider Man and Pat Coyne
Quotes on Joshua Chamberlain (IRE)
The horses are running great. He is a horse that we've always liked and it just took him a while to come to hand. We always thought he'd do something like that, but he has just been frustrating. . He was fifth to Marine Nationale one day in bumper and was beaten by just over 10 lengths. You'd think you could go anywhere with him after that. He just took a long time to come right. He is from a funny family and I had a lot of them. They can show plenty at home but don't bring it to the track. They'd flatter you at home and frustrate you when they run. . I wasn't sure about the ground. He ran a nice race in Ballinrobe (on Monday). Ricky said he probably wanted further and said to go two-and-a-half with him or more. He came out of the race well at Ballinrobe and we had him in here, so we said we'd take our chance. He is owned by James Robinson and my wife Esther, but is for sale.
After Joshua Chamberlain (IRE) finished 1st at Tramore on Fri, 18th Aug 2023 2m 5f Hcap Hurdle Soft
Jet Away (GB)-Smiths Lady(Anshan)
hd5(16)
(John P McManus)
Rated 106
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 10 | 0 | 0 | -10.00 |
| P2P | 1 | 0 | 0 |
13th May 26 Punchestown(3m Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding) Rated 96 7/1 11-12 K M Donoghue 6th of 18 runners, 16.75L behind Oogum Boogum
5th Feb 26 Thurles(2m 2f Hcap Chase, Soft, soft to heavy in places) Rated 108 10/1 11-10 K E Buckley 8th of 16 runners, 29.75L behind Quornofamonday
13th Dec 25 Fairyhouse(2m 55yds Chase, Soft, soft to heavy in places) 400/1 11-12 K E Buckley 7th of 13 runners, 21.5L behind Jacob s Ladder
In the last 3 years Journey So Far (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Giant Haystacks (IRE) | 1 | |
| 5th Feb 2026 Thurles(2m 2f , Hcap Chase, Soft, soft to heavy in places) Giant Haystacks (IRE) 5th (20/1 11-4 Rated 102) D J Gilligan 14.75L in front of Journey So Far (IRE) 8th (10/1 11-10 Rated 108) K E Buckley (16 ran) | ||
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| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 12 | 0 | 3 | -12.00 |
10th May 26 Cork(2m 3f 50yds Hcap Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places) Rated 97 14/1 10-8 Josh Williamson (5) 8th of 15 runners, 23.75L behind Humble Brag
11th Oct 25 Fairyhouse(2m Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, good to yielding in places) Rated 97 9/1 11-6 J Smith (5) 12th of 16 runners, 28.56L behind Hickeys Hill
10th Oct 25 Downpatrick(2m 1f 65yds Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places) Rated 97 13/2 11-11 Sam Ewing 3rd of 9 runners, 2.5L and 2.25L behind Someone s Wish and Centaq
Walk In The Park (IRE)-Danali(Presenting)
(21)
bf
(Molly & Paul Willis & Margaret Mullins)
Rated 102
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 8 | 1 | 0 | 59.00 |
| P2P | 1 | 0 | 0 |
8th May 26 Downpatrick(2m 1f 165yds Hcap Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places) Rated 102 7/2Fav 11-4 Donagh Meyler 5th of 12 runners, 19.25L behind Sea Of Doubt
19th Apr 26 Tramore(1m 7f 110yds Hcap Chase, Soft, yielding to soft in places (hurdle course). Yielding to soft (chase course). CHANGED TO YIELDING after Race 2) Rated 102 12/1 10-11 D E Mullins 4th of 8 runners, 1.13L behind Kilbrin Rocco
21st Mar 26 Navan(2m Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle/bumper track - Soft; Chase course - Soft to Heavy, Heavy in places) Rated 103 11/1 10-9 D E Mullins 9th of 12 runners, 26.13L behind Catchabird
Quotes on A Snow White Park (IRE)
Mags (Mullins, trainer) was trying to box clever. We thought she’d win the maiden hurdle and she’s eligible for the Red Mills, which is a lot more prize-money, so we thought we’d sneak around here. She didn’t realise when I’m riding I don’t hold back if it’s there!. We liked her going for a point-to-point and John Gleeson thought he was running a nice race the day she fell at the second last. It surprised me how good she was there. To beat Last Kingdom like that, on ratings it puts it as a fair performance. She was great, one run in a point-to-point and her first run over hurdles here at speed on good ground. There is a lot to like about her and convincing Mags to hold on to her now is the next thing. A good jump at the last put me a few lengths clear and I got over to the rail. On such an inexperienced filly it was vital to have that. You can’t pick up the stick and go hard at those ones, it’s rhythm and gallop forward is what they need and she did it well. We could try and qualify her for the Red Mills final next year. It won’t be a maiden, it’ll be a novice that will need to get her into that. It was a good performance. We always liked her, a smart four-year-old, and she’s shown us that and more tonight.
After A Snow White Park (IRE) finished 1st at Ballinrobe on Tue, 27th May 2025 2m Hurdle Good
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 8 | 1 | 0 | -2.50 |
| P2P | 2 | 0 | 0 |
16th May 26 Wexford(3m Hcap Hurdle, Good - Yielding) Rated 98 6/1 10-10 M J Kenneally (5) 4th of 13 runners, 7.5L behind Teenage Kiss
4th Mar 26 Naas(2m Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Rated 98 15/2 11-10 Aidan Kelly (3) 16th of 17 runners, 77.78L behind Rathbawn Soldier
25th Nov 25 Tramore(2m 5f Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle & Bumper - Soft, Heavy in places. Chase - Soft) Rated 100 20/1 10-9 Mr J P Collins (7) 7th of 13 runners, 26.76L behind Pebble Bleu
Quotes on Are You Busy (IRE)
That was needed! She was nearly entitled to do that on her form and she is a grand little mare and is a good little jumper. I'm quiet enough with just six or seven horses to run and she will tip away on good ground during the summer.
After Are You Busy (IRE) finished 1st at Thurles on Thu, 6th Mar 2025 2m 4f Maiden Hurdle Good to Yielding
Shantou (USA)-Knockbounce View(Old Vic)
(13)
(Mrs Helen Mullins)
Rated 91
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 24 | 1 | 5 | -11.00 |
| P2P | 2 | 0 | 0 |
16th May 26 Wexford(3m 1f 100yds Hcap Chase, Good - Yielding) Rated 92 8/1 10-9 D E Mullins 3rd of 11 runners, 9L and 3.25L behind North Of Nashville and Ceroc
16th Apr 26 Limerick(2m 3f 60yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft to heavy, heavy in places) Rated 96 11/1 11-3 Mr C Mullins (7) 5th of 13 runners, 21.75L behind Cooltubrid Eva
2nd Apr 26 Clonmel(2m 7f 55yds Hcap Chase, Soft) Rated 92 6/1 10-8 D E Mullins 4th of 14 runners, 8.75L behind Roc My Haarth
Quotes on Mount Shenshan (IRE)
Charlie is a big fella so lucky to be riding at all due to his weight. When I got him to win his first bumper I thought that was my job done, as I thought he wouldn't be riding any further but he was bitten by the bug and keeps at it. Charlie likes hurling, plays indoor soccer and works hard at his weight. He gave that horse an exceptional ride as he took his time on her. She had a great run the last day when only beaten 14 lengths by Maughreen so we were hopeful coming back to a handicap, with the 7lb claim. She is well-bred, is out of a half-sister to Our Vic, is a very nice looking mare so I'm glad to get the winning bracket with her. The horses are going well and this mare could stretch to three miles.
After Mount Shenshan (IRE) finished 1st at Clonmel on Thu, 13th Feb 2025 2m 3f Hcap Hurdle Soft
In the last 3 years Mount Shenshan (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Huntsgrove (IRE) | 1 | |
| 27th Jul 2023 Limerick(2m 3f , Bumper, Yielding to Soft, soft in places CHANGED to yielding to soft after 3rd race.) Huntsgrove (IRE) 3rd (5/1 11-9) Mr H C Swan 6.75L in front of Mount Shenshan (IRE) 6th (33/1 11-0) Mr S Cavanagh (11 ran) | ||
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Blue Bresil (FR)-Quiet Diva(So You Think)
ts1(14) (Gearoid O'Loughlin)
| NH Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 6 | 0 | 0 | -6.00 |
15th May 26 Kilbeggan(2m 4f 90yds Chase, Good - Yielding (Good after R2)) 125/1 10-12 Mr C J Byrne (7) 11th of 14 runners, 49.5L behind Shellrunforbriggs
20th Apr 26 Tramore(2m 80yds Maiden Hurdle, Good to Yielding) 12/1 10-11 R A Doyle 5th of 11 runners, 20.75L behind Time Is A Thief
5th Apr 26 Cork(2m 3f Maiden Hurdle, Yielding, good to yielding in places) 100/1 11-4 Aidan Kelly (3) 12th of 14 runners, 72.75L behind Tountinna
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.
