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Formscan By Mark Nunan - CAPTAINS SPEECH won a point-to-point at this time of year in 2024 and was then absent until last month when a well-supported second on hurdling debut over this trip at Cork. The El Salvador gelding had a 120-rated rival back in third and the fourth won last time. As long as the ground doesn’t dry out too much, he can take this for Henry de Bromhead. Le Moulin Rouge was placed here in the autumn and proved himself over this distance when second at Leopardstown over Christmas, where he finished in front of the selection’s Cork conqueror. Green Angel has run two solid races over hurdles and may improve for this sounder surface. %0A%0A%0A%0A

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p000
Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE300-3.00
P2P300

21st Mar 26 Navan(2m Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle/bumper track - Soft; Chase course - Soft to Heavy, Heavy in places) 250/1 11-5 Miss P Elvin (7) 13th of 23 runners, 70.56L behind Kilgame

5th Mar 26 Thurles(2m 140yds Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle/Bumper:: Soft to heavy. Chase: soft, soft to heavy in places) 100/1 11-8 Brian Barry (4) 11th of 18 runners, 68.03L behind Arslan

2nd Mar 26 Leopardstown(2m Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle - Soft to Heavy. Chase - Yielding) 250/1 11-12 T Power Roche 10th of 16 runners, 47L behind Playtime

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Calm Flight Ahead (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Sam's Favourite (IRE)1
2nd Mar 2026 Leopardstown(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle - Soft to Heavy. Chase - Yielding) Calm Flight Ahead (IRE) 10th (250/1 11-12) T Power Roche Sam's Favourite (IRE) refused (50/1 11-8) P T Smithers (16 ran)
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1/2
Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE101-1.00
P2P110

19th Mar 26 Cork(2m 4f Maiden Hurdle, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places) 2/1JFav 11-12 D J O Keeffe 2nd of 21 runners, 1.25L behind Royal Gladiator

14th Apr 24 Dromahane P(3m Point To Point, Soft/Heavy) 8/1 11-11 T P Roche 1st of 12 runners, by 5.5L and 6L from Giantsgrave and Orderoftheday

Jun 2023 Goffs Ireland Price: €20,000

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Captains Speech (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Sam's Favourite (IRE)1
19th Mar 2026 Cork(2m 4f , Maiden Hurdle, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places) Captains Speech (IRE) 2nd (2/1J Fav 11-12) D J O'Keeffe 90.00L in front of Sam's Favourite (IRE) 13th (200/1 11-12) S D Torrens (21 ran)
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0p-
Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE200-2.00

13th Dec 25 Fairyhouse(3m Maiden Hurdle, Soft, soft to heavy in places) 300/1 10-11 A Leahy (7) pulled up of 11 runners, in race won by Bally Free

28th Jul 25 Galway(2m 130yds Bumper, Good (NH), Yielding (Flat)) 125/1 11-3 Mr D Doyle (7) 18th of 19 runners, 96.25L behind Gomez Addams

Feb 2022 Goffs Ireland Price: Withdrawn

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0
Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE100-1.00

26th Feb 26 Clonmel(2m 3f 64yds Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) 150/1 11-1 J P Shinnick (3) 15th of 16 runners, 162L behind Kiely s Place

Jul 2024 Tattersalls (Ireland) Price: Lot Withdrawn

Feb 2022 Tattersalls (Ireland) Price: €8,500

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44-4
Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE100-1.00
UK100-1.00
P2P100

10th Feb 26 Ayr(2m 4f 100yds Maiden Hurdle, Soft) 7/1 11-9 J J Slevin 4th of 9 runners, 17.25L behind Apache Tribe

26th Dec 25 Down Royal(2m 1f 53yds Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle/bumper courses - Yielding, Good to Yielding in places; Chase track - Good to Yielding) 6/1 11-12 Sam Ewing 4th of 10 runners, 9L behind Los Blanco

19th Apr 25 Loughanmore P(3m Point To Point, Good/Yielding) 5/1 11-6 R Guiney (5) 4th of 11 runners, 6L behind

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Imarajan (IRE) 5,b g 11-12

Camelot (GB)-Imrana(Azamour)

ts4(176) (Ms G C Murphy)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE200-2.00

16th Oct 25 Curragh(1m 6f Flat Hcap, Straight - Yielding. Round - Yielding, good to yielding in places. (After R2 Yielding to Soft on straight and Yielding on round)) Rated 65 11/2 9-9 C D Hayes 3rd of 19 runners, 3.5L and 0.5L behind Trubshaw and Quiz Test

8th Apr 25 Navan(1m 6f Flat Hcap, Good) Rated 68 7/2 9-12 C D Hayes 7th of 11 runners, 4.19L behind The Truant

8th Mar 25 Gowran Park(2m 30yds Maiden Hurdle, Soft to Heavy (Hurdle), Soft (Chase)) 10/1 11-2 K E Buckley 5th of 20 runners, 22L behind Grimaud

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King Maxios (IRE) 5,b g 11-12

Maxios (GB)-Salute To Seville(Duke Of Marmalade)

ts1 (Sean G Leahy)

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f32-
Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE202-2.00
P2P100

28th Dec 25 Leopardstown(2m 4f 150yds Maiden Hurdle, Chase - Yielding Hurdle - Good To Yielding) 16/1 11-7 S W Flanagan 2nd of 15 runners, 4.25L behind Lazare De Star

27th Oct 25 Wexford(2m 100yds Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle & Bumper - Yielding....Chase - Good to Yielding) 13/2 10-13 S W Flanagan 3rd of 14 runners, 2.5L and 2.5L behind Sageborough and Luker s Tipple

30th Mar 25 Monksgrange P(3m Point To Point, Yielding/Soft) 6/1 11-11 J W Hendrick fell of 11 runners, 60L behind

9
p-
Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE100-1.00

8th Nov 25 Gowran Park(2m 20yds Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) 50/1 11-7 B Hayes pulled up of 16 runners, in race won by Chase The Moon

May 2024 Tattersalls (Ireland) Price: €17,500

Dec 2021 Goffs Ireland Price: Vendor (5000)

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Sam's Favourite (IRE) 5,b g 11-12

Affinisea (IRE)-Swift Lady(Flemensfirth)

(8) (P Meany)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE300-3.00

2nd Apr 26 Clonmel(2m 3f 114yds Maiden Hurdle, Soft) 200/1 11-12 S D Torrens carried out of 12 runners, in race won by Kaiser De Chanay

19th Mar 26 Cork(2m 4f Maiden Hurdle, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places) 200/1 11-12 S D Torrens 13th of 21 runners, 91.25L behind Royal Gladiator

2nd Mar 26 Leopardstown(2m Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle - Soft to Heavy. Chase - Yielding) 50/1 11-8 P T Smithers (4) refused of 16 runners, in race won by Playtime

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Sams Favourite (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Captains Speech (IRE)1
19th Mar 2026 Cork(2m 4f , Maiden Hurdle, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places) Captains Speech (IRE) 2nd (2/1J Fav 11-12) D J O'Keeffe 90.00L in front of Sam's Favourite (IRE) 13th (200/1 11-12) S D Torrens (21 ran)
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Calm Flight Ahead (IRE)1
2nd Mar 2026 Leopardstown(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle - Soft to Heavy. Chase - Yielding) Calm Flight Ahead (IRE) 10th (250/1 11-12) T Power Roche Sam's Favourite (IRE) refused (50/1 11-8) P T Smithers (16 ran)
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11
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Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE300-3.00

4th Aug 25 Cork(2m 2f 100yds Bumper, Good, Good to Yielding in places) 40/1 11-4 Mr Alan O Sullivan (7) 8th of 10 runners, 39.63L behind Passenger

3rd Jul 25 Tipperary(2m Bumper, Good to Yielding) 16/1 11-3 Mr Alan O Sullivan (7) 6th of 16 runners, 14.13L behind Ebony King

23rd Jan 25 Gowran Park(2m Bumper, Soft to Heavy) 8/1 11-7 Mr J L Gleeson (3) 5th of 6 runners, 23.25L behind Carrigmoorna Beech

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-225
Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE100-1.00
P2P300

8th Mar 26 Naas(2m 3f 10yds Maiden Hurdle, Soft to Heavy (Chase course heavy in places)) 33/1 11-12 K M Donoghue 5th of 14 runners, 14.88L behind Healys Pub

22nd Feb 26 Tinahely P(3m Point To Point, Soft, Soft/Heavy places) 4/6Fav 11-11 L P Shanahan (5) 2nd of 7 runners, 6L behind Kiwi De Cotte

18th Jan 26 Carrigarostig P(3m Point To Point, Soft/Heavy) 7/2Fav 11-11 L P Shanahan (5) 2nd of 11 runners, 2.5L behind Cool Consul

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0u0
Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE300-3.00

19th Mar 26 Cork(2m 1f 20yds Maiden Hurdle, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places) 300/1 11-7 P T Enright 10th of 14 runners, 42.5L behind Lynches Knock

4th Mar 26 Naas(2m Maiden Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) 250/1 11-2 R P Treacy unseated rider of 20 runners, in race won by Brechin Castle

7th Feb 26 Naas(2m 2f 101yds Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle - Soft to Heavy, heavy in places. Chase - Heavy, soft to heavy in places.) 125/1 11-0 R P Treacy 11th of 12 runners, 118.25L behind Jalon D oudairies

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Nebraska Brave (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Pilgrims Walk (IRE)1
19th Mar 2026 Cork(2m 1f 20yds, Maiden Hurdle, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places) Nebraska Brave (IRE) 10th (300/1 11-7) P T Enright 24.25L in front of Pilgrims Walk (IRE) 13th (50/1 11-4) T Power Roche (14 ran)
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Sales Details

Feb 2023 Goffs Ireland Price: Not Sold

RESERVES
15
44-6
Tinto De Verano (IRE) 6,b g 11-12

Order Of St George (IRE)-Little Mitch(Westerner)

ts4hd4(64) (R C A Latta)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE300-3.00

5th Feb 26 Thurles(2m 34yds Bumper, Soft, soft to heavy in places) 10/1 12-0 Mr J W Hendrick 6th of 12 runners, 32.75L behind Leonard Vallis

28th Dec 25 Leopardstown(2m 34yds Bumper, Chase - Yielding Hurdle - Good To Yielding) 15/2 11-7 Mr Alan O Sullivan (7) 4th of 11 runners, 10.75L behind Bentraghhill

27th Oct 25 Wexford(2m 100yds Bumper, Hurdle & Bumper - Yielding....Chase - Good to Yielding) 25/1 11-9 Mr J H Williamson (5) 4th of 7 runners, 11.81L behind Minella Jury

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/211
Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
P2P420

29th Mar 26 Liscarroll P(3m Point To Point, Soft) 6/4JFavF 12-2 B Lawless 1st of 4 runners, by 9L and 35L from Black Dakota and Primitic

21st Feb 26 Ballygogue House P(3m Point To Point, Soft) 1/2Fav 11-11 S D Greene (5) 1st of 5 runners, by 15L and from Vicomte Le Brave and

8th Feb 26 Punchestown P(3m Point To Point, Soft/Heavy) 4/1 12-2 B Lawless 2nd of 8 runners, 12L behind Cause For Comment

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08
Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE200-2.00

31st Mar 26 Limerick(2m Maiden Hurdle, Soft (Hurdles) Soft, Yielding to soft in places (Chase) ) 250/1 11-7 D Robinson 8th of 11 runners, 22.31L behind Beauvallon

19th Mar 26 Cork(2m 1f 20yds Maiden Hurdle, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places) 50/1 11-4 T Power Roche (3) 13th of 14 runners, 66.75L behind Lynches Knock

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Pilgrims Walk (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Nebraska Brave (IRE)1
19th Mar 2026 Cork(2m 1f 20yds, Maiden Hurdle, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places) Nebraska Brave (IRE) 10th (300/1 11-7) P T Enright 24.25L in front of Pilgrims Walk (IRE) 13th (50/1 11-4) T Power Roche (14 ran)
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First Time - Over Hurdles King Maxios, Tinto De Verano, Seekthisfairland, Sir Topham Hatt, Silly Mongoose. Hood Nebraska Brave, Rattledelatch. Tonguestrap King Maxios» Full list of First Time Gear

Symbols Explained

WS Wind Surgery ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie bo2 Blinkers one cowl e2 Ear Plugs p2 Pacifier pc2 Pacifier with cowls ps2 Pacifier one cowl sr2 Shadow Roll co2 Cheekpiece one side sb2 Sheepskin Browband cc2 Cornell Collar xb2 Crossed Nose Band 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.

Trainer/Jockey In Form last 21 days

Trainer/Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
Robert Tyner/P T Enright
1
5
20

For Trainer/Jockeys in this race

Trainers In Form last 21 days

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
Henry De Bromhead
5
50
10

P J Rothwell
3
138
2

Robert Tyner
1
6
16

Ross O'Sullivan
1
18
5

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
K M Donoghue
3
30
10

R A Doyle
2
18
11

S D Torrens
2
22
9

P T Enright
2
25
8

J P Shinnick
1
10
10

For Jockeys in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Wexford

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
Henry De Bromhead
45
215
21

Paul Nolan
27
190
14

P J Rothwell
14
216
6

John Joseph Hanlon
13
206
6

Robert Tyner
10
85
12

Eoin Doyle
9
160
6

Anthony Mullins
7
30
23

Ross O'Sullivan
7
55
13

Sean Thomas Doyle
4
49
8

Yvonne Latta
4
16
25

Patrick T Foley
2
15
13

S R B Crawford
2
31
6

John Queally
1
13
8

Leonard Paul Flynn
0
2
0

For Trainers in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Wexford

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
P T Enright
26
358
7

D E Mullins
20
212
9

R A Doyle
15
103
15

K M Donoghue
14
115
12

S D Torrens
13
132
10

R Deegan
8
74
11

D Robinson
8
52
15

M P O'Connor
7
71
10

A Harvey
4
23
17

J P Shinnick
3
43
7

E Staples
2
15
13

P J Cody
1
9
11

Miss P Elvin
0
5
0

A Leahy
0
1
0

For Jockeys in this race

Course Form for Wexford

Horse
Wins
Runs
Le Moulin Rouge (FR)
0
1
Tinto De Verano (IRE)
0
1