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Formscan By Michael Graham - SPELLACY'S CROSS was backed down to favouritism in a higher grade at Clonmel and was keeping on in fourth when he departed at the final flight. That was over a shorter trip, but he has form in staying assignments including when fifth in the Cork Grand National last November. Annie Button brings the best recent form to the contest having delivered over an extended 3m in Cork last Sunday. She had a tough enough race in winning by a head, but is clearly in good humour. Mickey Hulie wasn't at his best in seventh at Kilbeggan but previous placed efforts in Naas and Limerick give him a chance, while Orlando Spirit is one to note up in trip.

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07-8
Journey So Far (IRE) 6,ch g 11-12

Jet Away (GB)-Smiths Lady(Anshan)

hd4(97) (Kiva Cromwell)
Rated 96

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE900-9.00
P2P100

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

29th Nov 25 Fairyhouse(2m 5f 152yds Chase, Yielding to Soft, soft in places) 100/1 11-12 K E Buckley 12th of 15 runners, 68.31L behind Jimmy Du Seuil

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Journey So Far (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Annie Button (IRE)1
23rd Mar 2025 Limerick(2m 3f , Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle/Bumper: Yielding to Soft. Chase: Yielding) Journey So Far (IRE) 5th (50/1 11-12) K M Donoghue 29.75L in front of Annie Button (IRE) 9th (200/1 11-5) R A Doyle (17 ran)
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25pb
Coffeys Forge (IRE) 10,b g 11-9

Yeats (IRE)-Blue Berlais(Saint des Saints)

(24) (Sean Aherne)
Rated 93

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE2313-19.25
UK101-1.00
P2P610

19th Apr 26 Tramore(2m 4f 110yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft, yielding to soft in places (hurdle course). Yielding to soft (chase course). CHANGED TO YIELDING after Race 2) Rated 93 16/1 11-7 S F O Keeffe brought down(16 ran) in race won by Tedworth

10th Feb 26 Limerick(2m 5f Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Rated 96 9/1 11-3 Brian Barry (7) pulled up(14 ran) in race won by Survivors Sister

22nd Jan 26 Gowran Park(2m Hcap Hurdle, Heavy ) Rated 96 12/1 11-3 Brian Barry (7) 5th of 15 runners, 15.75L behind Marelly

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Coffeys Forge (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Max Time (IRE)1
26th Oct 2024 Galway(3m , Hcap Hurdle, Yielding to Soft) Coffeys Forge (IRE) 9th (25/1 11-7 Rated 95) Niall Moore 80.00L in front of Max Time (IRE) 16th (14/1 11-5 Rated 86) D J Gilligan (20 ran)
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Mickey Hulie (IRE)2
22nd Jan 2026 Gowran Park(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Heavy ) Coffeys Forge (IRE) 5th (12/1 11-3 Rated 96) Brian Barry 25.00L in front of Mickey Hulie (IRE) 11th (9/1 11-5 Rated 91) S W Flanagan (15 ran)
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8th Jan 2026 Clonmel(2m 3f 219yds, Hcap Hurdle, Heavy, soft to heavy in places) Coffeys Forge (IRE) 2nd (14/1 11-0 Rated 93) Brian Barry 18.00L in front of Mickey Hulie (IRE) 9th (6/1 11-7 Rated 93) S W Flanagan (14 ran)
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Mickey Hulie (IRE) 6,b g 11-7

Pour Moi (IRE)-Ma Garrett(Mahler)

(19) (Greenfingers Partnership)
Rated 91

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE903-9.00
P2P520

24th Apr 26 Kilbeggan(3m 154yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding, good in places) Rated 92 9/2 11-6 S W Flanagan 7th of 16 runners, 27.5L behind Mistyburn

12th Mar 26 Limerick(2m 6f 170yds Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Rated 93 85/40Fav 11-7 S W Flanagan 3rd of 15 runners, 2L and 17L behind One And Only and Dalmatic

4th Mar 26 Naas(2m 7f 180yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Rated 89 6/1 11-3 S W Flanagan 2nd of 12 runners, nk behind Let s Go Mans

Head to Head

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

HorseNo. Of times
Coffeys Forge (IRE)2
22nd Jan 2026 Gowran Park(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Heavy ) Coffeys Forge (IRE) 5th (12/1 11-3 Rated 96) Brian Barry 25.00L in front of Mickey Hulie (IRE) 11th (9/1 11-5 Rated 91) S W Flanagan (15 ran)
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8th Jan 2026 Clonmel(2m 3f 219yds, Hcap Hurdle, Heavy, soft to heavy in places) Coffeys Forge (IRE) 2nd (14/1 11-0 Rated 93) Brian Barry 18.00L in front of Mickey Hulie (IRE) 9th (6/1 11-7 Rated 93) S W Flanagan (14 ran)
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The Cheeky Pup (GB) 5,ch g 11-5

Cracksman (GB)-Jal Mahal(Sepoy)

(286) (Bold Octopus Syndicate)
Rated 89

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE300-3.00

31st Jul 25 Galway(2m 4f 156yds Hurdle, Flat: Soft. Natinal Hunt: Good, good to yielding in places) 400/1 10-9 S W Flanagan 8th of 9 runners, 45.25L behind Strong Link

11th Jul 25 Cork(3m Maiden Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places) 150/1 10-12 A Leahy (7) 14th of 18 runners, 103.88L behind Empire Succes

14th May 25 Tipperary(2m 190yds Maiden Hurdle, Good to Yielding) 33/1 10-13 Donagh Meyler 12th of 15 runners, 69.75L behind Ballyearl

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1/69
Lissen To The Lady (IRE) 12,b m 11-3

Fame And Glory (GB)-Liss Rua(Bob Back)

(48) (Miss Joanna Walton)
Rated 87 Won When Rated 92-97-93-93-89-87

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE5101.00
UK336625.38

26th Mar 26 Clonmel(2m 2f 188yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft, soft to heavy in places) Rated 89 12/1 10-12 Miss J Walton (5) 9th of 16 runners, 18L behind Silent Guardian

4th Mar 26 Naas(2m Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Rated 90 50/1 11-0 Miss J Walton (5) 6th of 17 runners, 13.5L behind Rathbawn Soldier

11th Jan 24 Clonmel(2m 3f 217yds Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Rated 92 5/1 10-13 Miss J Walton (5) 1st of 10 runners, by 3.5L and 0.5L from Carlas Big Jim and Intersky Sunset

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Lissen To The Lady (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Ballinaboola Gold (IRE)2
26th Mar 2026 Clonmel(2m 2f 188yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft, soft to heavy in places) Lissen To The Lady (IRE) 9th (12/1 10-12 Rated 89) Miss J Walton .75L in front of Ballinaboola Gold (IRE) 10th (25/1 10-11 Rated 83) R Deegan (16 ran)
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4th Mar 2026 Naas(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Lissen To The Lady (IRE) 6th (50/1 11-0 Rated 90) Miss J Walton 21.28L in front of Ballinaboola Gold (IRE) 14th (25/1 11-0 Rated 85) D E Mullins (17 ran)
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Orlando Spirit (FR) 6,ch g 11-2

Nicaron (GER)-Claire Voie(Rieussec)

(27) (Going Global Syndicate)
Rated 86

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE702-7.00

16th Apr 26 Limerick(2m 3f 60yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft to heavy, heavy in places) Rated 88 5/1 10-11 M J Kenneally (5) 8th of 14 runners, 30.5L behind Opposite Ends

19th Mar 26 Cork(2m 1f 20yds Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places) Rated 88 15/2 11-4 J W Kennedy 3rd of 22 runners, nk and 16L behind Poets Oath and Gino Bella

19th Feb 26 Thurles(2m 109yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Rated 80 28/1 9-7 Ms J I Stokes (7) 2nd of 17 runners, nk behind Campbell Black

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Annie Button (IRE) 6,b f 11-1 (Incl 7lbs Penalty)

Sans Frontieres (IRE)-Be My Leader(Supreme Leader)

cp2(3) d1 (Jolly Boys Syndicate)
Rated 85 Won When Rated 78

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE911-2.50

10th May 26 Cork(3m 80yds Hcap Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places) Rated 78 11/2 10-6 D J Gilligan 1st of 21 runners, by hd and 4.5L from Only For Our Man and Empire Walk

31st Mar 26 Limerick(2m 5f 70yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Hurdles) Soft, Yielding to soft in places (Chase) ) Rated 79 7/2JFav 10-3 J C Gainford 6th of 14 runners, 28.75L behind Dolly Watkins

4th Mar 26 Naas(2m 6f 20yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Rated 76 16/1 10-6 J C Gainford 2nd of 11 runners, 0.75L behind Walk In The Clouds

Trainer Quotes

Quotes on Annie Button (IRE)

she did it well and was good and gutsy from the back of the last. I have to give a big shout to Jordan Gainford who is his ride normally but he got a nasty fall (fracturing a vertebrae) in Punchestown. I’m very friendly with Jordan so he filled me in on how to ride this mare. That’s my first winner for Peter (Flood) who I ride work for when I get a chance, so I’m delighted for him.
After Annie Button (IRE) finished 1st at Cork on Sun, 10th May 2026 3m Hcap Hurdle Good

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Annie Button (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Journey So Far (IRE)1
23rd Mar 2025 Limerick(2m 3f , Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle/Bumper: Yielding to Soft. Chase: Yielding) Journey So Far (IRE) 5th (50/1 11-12) K M Donoghue 29.75L in front of Annie Button (IRE) 9th (200/1 11-5) R A Doyle (17 ran)
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765p
Written In My Soul (IRE) 6,b m 11-1

Pillar Coral (GB)-Tickity Bleue(Tikkanen)

(23) (Mrs Diane Flanagan)
Rated 85

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE700-7.00
P2P100

20th Apr 26 Tramore(2m 5f 160yds Chase, Good to Yielding) 80/1 11-5 J C Gainford pulled up of 12 runners, in race won by Ira Hayes

12th Apr 26 Down Royal(2m 4f 88yds Chase, Good, Good to Yielding in places) 25/1 11-5 J C Gainford 5th of 6 runners, 38.5L behind Sandor Clegane

17th Mar 26 Down Royal(2m 4f 86yds Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle/bumper track: Yielding, Good to Yielding in places, changed to Good to Yielding, Yielding in places after R1; Chase course: Good to Yielding) Rated 87 20/1 10-8 Harry Sexton (7) 6th of 18 runners, 16.5L behind Let Him B

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03p6
Oogum Boogum (IRE) 8,b g 11-0

Ocovango (GB)-Paradise Ally(Presenting)

cp+(11) (Tom Budds)
Rated 84

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE2004-20.00

2nd May 26 Punchestown(2m Flat, Yielding) 50/1 12-0  6th of 22 runners, 31.5L behind Touch The Moon

20th Apr 26 Tramore(2m 5f 160yds Hcap Chase, Good to Yielding) Rated 85 7/1 10-8 C P Millar (5) pulled up(12 ran) in race won by Lake Chad

10th Apr 26 Wexford(2m 3f 100yds Hcap Chase, Good to Yielding. Hurdle course changed to Yielding after Race 3.) Rated 84 16/1 10-7 C P Millar (5) 3rd of 16 runners, 3.25L and 3.25L behind Butty O Brien and Rockstown Girl

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Oogum Boogum (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Clandara (IRE)1
26th Oct 2025 Wexford(2m 4f , Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding, Yielding in places --- Changed to Yielding after Race 4) Oogum Boogum (IRE) 5th (4/1 11-2 Rated 86) S Fitzgerald 22.56L in front of Clandara (IRE) 9th (16/1 10-10 Rated 80) R Deegan (13 ran)
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Max Time (IRE)1
18th Sep 2024 Tramore(2m 5f 80yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places) Max Time (IRE) 5th (9/2 11-6 Rated 87) Shane Fitzgerald .63L in front of Oogum Boogum (IRE) 7th (12/1 11-2 Rated 90) Mr E T Mellerick (16 ran)
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06-8
Walking In Mayo (IRE) 6,b m 10-13

Walk In The Park (IRE)-Katiebyrne(St Jovite)

(107) (Alberta Capital Ltd)
Rated 83

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE600-6.00
P2P110

26th Jan 26 Punchestown(2m 7f Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) Rated 84 6/1 11-0 D J O Keeffe 8th of 13 runners, 31.28L behind Nettuno Italia

11th Dec 25 Punchestown(2m 7f 207yds Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle - Soft to Heavy. Chase - Heavy) Rated 85 10/1 11-0 D J O Keeffe 6th of 15 runners, 16.25L behind Milanaway

25th Nov 25 Tramore(2m 50yds Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle & Bumper - Soft, Heavy in places. Chase - Soft) 50/1 11-5 S D Torrens 11th of 14 runners, 30.5L behind Bon Viveur

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Walking In Mayo (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Rideau Canal (IRE)1
11th Dec 2025 Punchestown(2m 7f 207yds, Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle - Soft to Heavy. Chase - Heavy) Walking In Mayo (IRE) 6th (10/1 11-0 Rated 85) D J O'Keeffe 9.50L in front of Rideau Canal (IRE) 9th (9/1 10-1 Rated 72) C Stone-Walsh (15 ran)
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Spellacy's Cross (IRE) 7,b g 10-12

Doyen (IRE)-Kenzie(Presenting)

(29) bf (James M Barcoe & J F O'Neill)
Rated 82

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE2426-15.00
P2P200

14th Apr 26 Clonmel(2m 3f 185yds Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle/Bumper: yielding, yielding to soft in places. Chase: yielding to soft) Rated 84 3/1Fav 1 J C Gainford fell of 9 runners, in race won by Ned In The Park

12th Apr 26 Down Royal(2m 6f Hcap Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places) Rated 84 12/1 1 D King 6th of 10 runners, 20L behind Only For Our Man

26th Mar 26 Clonmel(2m 2f 188yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft, soft to heavy in places) Rated 84 3/1Fav 10-12 Donagh Meyler 5th of 15 runners, 14L behind Potters Pal

Trainer Quotes

Quotes on Spellacy's Cross (IRE)

He is very uncomplicated and has a great style of racing as he is very relaxed in himself. We're very lucky John O'Neill got involved in him and we're delighted with him. From an early age, he had been taught how to jump and he has plenty of scope. He is a brother to a good horse Rapid Escape, so is nicely bred. He really takes to fences but his hurdle mark also looks nice, so he can do both.
After Spellacy's Cross (IRE) finished 1st at Clonmel on Thu, 23rd Oct 2025 2m 4f Hcap Chase Yielding

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Spellacys Cross (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Max Time (IRE)1
21st May 2024 Punchestown(2m 4f 134yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding, yielding in places) Max Time (IRE) 11th (40/1 10-10 Rated 80) P Byrnes 11.00L in front of Spellacy's Cross (IRE) 13th (16/1 11-3 Rated 91) P T Smithers (16 ran)
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Urbs Intacta Manet (IRE) 5,b g 10-12

Lucky Speed (IRE)-Keen Blade(Turgeon)

cp1(31) (Havin'-A-Mare Syndicate)
Rated 82

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE500-5.00

12th Apr 26 Down Royal(2m 3f 170yds Hcap Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places) Rated 84 40/1 10-6 D G Whelan 6th of 11 runners, 49.31L behind Kalsman

2nd Mar 26 Leopardstown(2m Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle - Soft to Heavy. Chase - Yielding) 300/1 11-8 Jordan Canavan (4) 12th of 16 runners, 54.5L behind Playtime

29th Dec 25 Limerick(2m 3f Maiden Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) 150/1 11-12 B W Harvey pulled up of 15 runners, in race won by No Cure

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0808
True Harmony (IRE) 6,b g 10-11

Mahler (GB)-Molorita(Croco Rouge)

(45) (Mrs S Neville)
Rated 81

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE400-4.00
P2P210

29th Mar 26 Downpatrick(2m 5f 185yds Maiden Hurdle, Yielding to Soft, Soft in places) 150/1 11-1 P K Donovan (3) 8th of 13 runners, 57.38L behind Robertjames

17th Mar 26 Wexford(2m Maiden Hurdle, Soft, Soft to Heavy in places) 18/1 11-9 P K Donovan (3) 12th of 14 runners, 60.5L behind Zam Bobbler

26th Feb 26 Clonmel(2m 3f 64yds Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) 250/1 11-1 P K Donovan (3) 8th of 16 runners, 74.5L behind Kiely s Place

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Ballinaboola Gold (IRE) 5,b f 10-9

Jet Away (GB)-Balinaboola Lass(Brian Boru)

(23) (S Tobin)
Rated 79

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE900-9.00

20th Apr 26 Tramore(2m 5f Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding) Rated 81 10/1 10-9 D E Mullins 8th of 16 runners, 40.75L behind Lady Bluebird

26th Mar 26 Clonmel(2m 2f 188yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft, soft to heavy in places) Rated 83 25/1 10-11 R Deegan 10th of 16 runners, 18.75L behind Silent Guardian

4th Mar 26 Naas(2m Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Rated 85 25/1 11-0 D E Mullins 14th of 17 runners, 34.78L behind Rathbawn Soldier

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Ballinaboola Gold (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Lissen To The Lady (IRE)2
26th Mar 2026 Clonmel(2m 2f 188yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft, soft to heavy in places) Lissen To The Lady (IRE) 9th (12/1 10-12 Rated 89) Miss J Walton .75L in front of Ballinaboola Gold (IRE) 10th (25/1 10-11 Rated 83) R Deegan (16 ran)
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4th Mar 2026 Naas(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Lissen To The Lady (IRE) 6th (50/1 11-0 Rated 90) Miss J Walton 21.28L in front of Ballinaboola Gold (IRE) 14th (25/1 11-0 Rated 85) D E Mullins (17 ran)
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Johnny M (IRE) 8,b g 10-9

Valirann (FR)-Dinos Luso(Luso)

ts1(623) (Sunshine Classic Syndicate)
Rated 79

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE902-9.00

28th Aug 24 Bellewstown(2m 1f 40yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 87 28/1 11-6 Sam Ewing 12th of 16 runners, 56.63L behind Chutzpal

12th Aug 24 Ballinrobe(2m 165yds Hcap Hurdle, Yielding to Soft) Rated 91 17/2 10-10 Sam Ewing 7th of 8 runners, 78.78L behind Drumgill

26th Jul 24 Kilbeggan(2m 2f 200yds Hcap Hurdle, Good - Yielding) Rated 93 8/1 11-12 Sam Ewing 10th of 13 runners, 41.88L behind Angelsworknovrtime

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Clandara (IRE) 8,b g 10-8

Valirann (FR)-Feale Dancer(Supreme Leader)

ts1(199) (Mrs Avril Doyle)
Rated 78

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE700-7.00

26th Oct 25 Wexford(2m 4f Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding, Yielding in places --- Changed to Yielding after Race 4) Rated 80 16/1 10-10 R Deegan 9th of 13 runners, 25.94L behind Cathryns Ruby

21st May 24 Punchestown(2m 4f 134yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding, yielding in places) Rated 87 13/2 11-1 C Stone-Walsh (5) 11th of 16 runners, 30.38L behind Noble Hilltop

24th Apr 24 Bellewstown(2m 4f 110yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding, Good in places) Rated 87 25/1 11-1 C Stone-Walsh (5) 6th of 16 runners, 10.75L behind Ma Hoey

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Clandara (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Queen Kulina (IRE)1
21st May 2024 Punchestown(2m 4f 134yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding, yielding in places) Queen Kulina (IRE) 2nd (7/1 11-1 Rated 82) J C Gainford 27.63L in front of Clandara (IRE) 11th (13/2 11-1 Rated 87) C Stone-Walsh (16 ran)
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Oogum Boogum (IRE)1
26th Oct 2025 Wexford(2m 4f , Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding, Yielding in places --- Changed to Yielding after Race 4) Oogum Boogum (IRE) 5th (4/1 11-2 Rated 86) S Fitzgerald 22.56L in front of Clandara (IRE) 9th (16/1 10-10 Rated 80) R Deegan (13 ran)
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Queen Kulina (IRE) 10,b m 10-8

Court Cave (IRE)-Go Bee(Golan)

cp2(176) (Maurice Sheehy)
Rated 78

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE1201-12.00
P2P300

18th Nov 25 Limerick(3m 100yds Hcap Hurdle, Heavy, soft in places) Rated 79 11/2 1 C M Hogan (7) 8th of 12 runners, 42.25L behind Hees Dynamite

25th Oct 25 Galway(3m Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle/bumper: Yielding, good to yielding in places. Chase: yielding, yielding to soft in places) Rated 79 8/1 10-7 R A Doyle 4th of 16 runners, 1.38L behind Grace Faraday

5th Oct 25 Killarney(2m 6f 180yds Hcap Hurdle, Yielding) Rated 79 18/1 10-7 R A Doyle 5th of 12 runners, 7.5L behind Inchidaly Copper

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Queen Kulina (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Clandara (IRE)1
21st May 2024 Punchestown(2m 4f 134yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding, yielding in places) Queen Kulina (IRE) 2nd (7/1 11-1 Rated 82) J C Gainford 27.63L in front of Clandara (IRE) 11th (13/2 11-1 Rated 87) C Stone-Walsh (16 ran)
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Max Time (IRE) 9,b g 10-2

Policy Maker (IRE)-Dancing Dynamo(Waky Nao)

ts9(104) (I Madden)
Rated 72 Won When Rated 80

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE3310-23.50

29th Jan 26 Thurles(2m 4f Hcap Hurdle, Heavy, soft to heavy in places) Rated 72 50/1 9-7 P Cleary (7) 10th of 16 runners, 27.13L behind Mi Lucky Cailin

11th Aug 25 Ballinrobe(2m 6f 218yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 72 20/1 1 C M Quirke 6th of 16 runners, 20.25L behind Mephisto

5th Aug 25 Roscommon(2m 5f 155yds Hcap Chase, Hurdle - Good to Yielding, good in places. Chase - Yielding, good to yielding in places) Rated 72 33/1 9-7 B P Kennedy (7) fell of 16 runners, in race won by It s Never Simple

Trainer Quotes

Quotes on Max Time (IRE)

We had to give him a few schools as it was his first run back and I knew he'd run well. I hate telling people to back my horses as when they run badly, you get this rubbish about 'he's no good, that horse'. A lot of fellas seemed to be in a hurry today; where did the money go - 33/1!? Who was gambling him? - it wasn't me.
After Max Time (IRE) finished 1st at Galway on Mon, 9th Sep 2024 2m 6f Hcap Hurdle Yielding

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Max Time (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Rideau Canal (IRE)1
16th Apr 2024 Naas(2m 3f 70yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft, Yielding to Soft in places) Rideau Canal (IRE) 4th (9/1 11-5 Rated 91) D J Gilligan 22.50L in front of Max Time (IRE) 12th (66/1 10-13 Rated 80) D King (17 ran)
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Coffeys Forge (IRE)1
26th Oct 2024 Galway(3m , Hcap Hurdle, Yielding to Soft) Coffeys Forge (IRE) 9th (25/1 11-7 Rated 95) Niall Moore 80.00L in front of Max Time (IRE) 16th (14/1 11-5 Rated 86) D J Gilligan (20 ran)
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Spellacy's Cross (IRE)1
21st May 2024 Punchestown(2m 4f 134yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding, yielding in places) Max Time (IRE) 11th (40/1 10-10 Rated 80) P Byrnes 11.00L in front of Spellacy's Cross (IRE) 13th (16/1 11-3 Rated 91) P T Smithers (16 ran)
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Oogum Boogum (IRE)1
18th Sep 2024 Tramore(2m 5f 80yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places) Max Time (IRE) 5th (9/2 11-6 Rated 87) Shane Fitzgerald .63L in front of Oogum Boogum (IRE) 7th (12/1 11-2 Rated 90) Mr E T Mellerick (16 ran)
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19
-51p
Rideau Canal (IRE) 11,b g 10-2

Robin Des Champs (FR)-Miss Vinnie(Vinnie Roe)

ts+cp7(62) (Jules Sigler)
Rated 72

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE2112-11.00
UK600-6.00

12th Mar 26 Limerick(2m 6f 170yds Hcap Chase, Heavy) Rated 79 20/1 10-7 S W Flanagan pulled up(16 ran) in race won by Nolans Rocco

19th Feb 26 Thurles(2m 5f 132yds Hcap Chase, Soft to Heavy) Rated 72 9/1 1 Miss G Benson (7) 1st of 16 runners, by 3.25L and 6.5L from Nolans Rocco and Mastermind

15th Jan 26 Fairyhouse(2m 4f Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Rated 72 28/1 9-7 P Cleary (7) 5th of 16 runners, 20L behind Kanog Bay

Trainer Quotes

Quotes on Rideau Canal (IRE)

He had promised a lot, but that was a very long time coming. He was a bit non-committal about everything, so I jumped him over banks and ditches hoping to ignite his enthusiasm, which I think it did. I wasn't expecting this but he was very good, and I'm delighted for his owner Jules Sigler who also won with Westandtogether at Navan recently. He’s a great supporter and if it weren’t for him, I might be working at the checkout in SuperValu!. Georgie gave him a gorgeous ride and when I was doing my Gordon Elliott gig, she won the Ladies Derby in the Curragh, so she has sort-of ridden for me! She is well able to ride and did exactly what was needed to be done today.
After Rideau Canal (IRE) finished 1st at Thurles on Thu, 19th Feb 2026 2m 5f Hcap Chase Soft to Heavy

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Rideau Canal (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Max Time (IRE)1
16th Apr 2024 Naas(2m 3f 70yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft, Yielding to Soft in places) Rideau Canal (IRE) 4th (9/1 11-5 Rated 91) D J Gilligan 22.50L in front of Max Time (IRE) 12th (66/1 10-13 Rated 80) D King (17 ran)
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Walking In Mayo (IRE)1
11th Dec 2025 Punchestown(2m 7f 207yds, Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle - Soft to Heavy. Chase - Heavy) Walking In Mayo (IRE) 6th (10/1 11-0 Rated 85) D J O'Keeffe 9.50L in front of Rideau Canal (IRE) 9th (9/1 10-1 Rated 72) C Stone-Walsh (15 ran)
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RESERVES
20
000p
Thatsmyroadie (IRE) 6,b g 10-10

Elusive Pimpernel (USA)-Gibbstown(Bob Back)

hd4(19) (Coolquay Club Syndicate)
Rated 80

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE500-5.00

24th Apr 26 Kilbeggan(2m 3f 50yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding, good in places) Rated 84 66/1 10-12 P J O Hanlon pulled up of 15 runners, in race won by Chemdawg

5th Apr 26 Fairyhouse(2m 100yds Maiden Hurdle, Yielding to Soft, soft in places) 250/1 11-12 P J O Hanlon 15th of 25 runners, 83.63L behind Colcannon

17th Mar 26 Down Royal(2m 1f 105yds Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle/bumper track: Yielding, Good to Yielding in places, changed to Good to Yielding, Yielding in places after R1; Chase course: Good to Yielding) 500/1 11-4 P J O Hanlon 17th of 19 runners, 117.25L behind Barley Lane

Previous Winners of this Race by Trainer (Since 1990)

Wins
Trainer
Winning Horses
1
E McNamara
2025 - Bitofajokelike(11/4Fav)
1
Henry De Bromhead
2022 - Whacker Clan(7/4Fav)
1
Ms M Flynn
2024 - Toor Khov(7/1)
1
W P Mullins
2023 - What Path(11/8Fav)

Previous Winners of this Race by Jockey (Since 1990)

Wins
Jockey
Winning Horses
1
J Coen
2025 - Bitofajokelike(11/4Fav)
1
L Quinlan
2024 - Toor Khov(7/1)
1
P Townend
2023 - What Path(11/8Fav)
1
Rachael Blackmore
2022 - Whacker Clan(7/4Fav)

Previous Winners of this Race by Age

Wins
Age
Winning Horses
3
6yo
2024 - Toor Khov(7/1), 2023 - What Path(11/8Fav), 2022 - Whacker Clan(7/4Fav)
1
5yo
2025 - Bitofajokelike(11/4Fav)

Previous Winners of this Race by Sire (Since 1990)

Wins
Sire
Winning Horses
1
Coastal Path (GB)
2023 - What Path(11/8Fav)
1
Malinas (GER)
2025 - Bitofajokelike(11/4Fav)
1
Sholokhov (IRE)
2024 - Toor Khov(7/1)
1
Westerner (GB)
2022 - Whacker Clan(7/4Fav)

First Time - In a Hdl Handicap The Cheeky Pup, True Harmony. Cheekpiece Urbs Intacta Manet. Tonguestrap Johnny M, Clandara» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 4/1 Annie Button, 6/1 Spellacy's Cross, Journey So Far, 13/2 Coffeys Forge, 8/1 Mickey Hulie, 12/1 Lissen To The Lady, Rideau Canal, Orlando Spirit, 16/1 Walking In Mayo, Queen Kulina, Ballinaboola Gold, 20/1 Clandara, 25/1 Johnny M, True Harmony, Oogum Boogum, Written In My Soul, The Cheeky Pup, 33/1 Others.

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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