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Formscan By Michael Graham - BRECHIN CASTLE is returning from a long absence, but has a lot going for him. Ben Brookhouse trained him to win two bumpers in Britain including in Listed class at Cheltenham. He was last seen finishing runner-up in another Listed bumper at Ascot in December 2023, and has switched to Willie Mullins for his hurdling debut. Bulgaden Castle has been placed in his last three hurdle races and has earned a mark of 115. He kept on in second at Thurles and Punchestown which gives him a solid chance. Famous Figure is a bumper winner who could improve from an opening sixth over flights in Down Royal, while second-reserve Hey Now would be eyeing prize money if getting a run.

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112/
Brechin Castle (IRE) 8,b g 11-12

Shantou (USA)-Glorious Twelfth(Old Vic)

(803) bf (R S Brookhouse)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
UK3212.05
P2P110

22nd Dec 23 Ascot(1m 7f 152yds Bumper, Good to Soft-Good in places) 9/4Fav 11-6 J M Quinlan 2nd of 13 runners, 3.25L behind Let It Rain

19th Nov 23 Cheltenham(2m 87yds Bumper, Soft) 9/4Fav 11-2 J M Quinlan 1st of 12 runners, by 2.25L and 2.25L from Fire Flyer and Moon Chime

22nd Oct 23 Sedgefield(2m 178yds Bumper, Soft) 4/5Fav 10-9 Alice Stevens (7) 1st of 6 runners, by 14L and 2L from Vision De Maine and Easy To Follow

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32-2
Bulgaden Castle (IRE) 5,b g 11-12

Soldier Of Fortune (IRE)-Rainbow Star(Flemensfirth)

(14) (John P McManus)
Rated 115

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE403-4.00
P2P200

18th Feb 26 Punchestown(2m 157yds Maiden Hurdle, Soft, soft to heavy in places) Rated 116 10/3 11-4 S D Torrens 2nd of 16 runners, 3.75L behind Straight John

20th Dec 25 Thurles(2m 26yds Maiden Hurdle, Yielding CHANGED to yielding to soft after 4th race.) 20/1 11-12 S D Torrens 2nd of 13 runners, 1L behind Chichester Park

9th Nov 25 Naas(2m 2f 200yds Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle - Soft to Heavy. Chase - Soft, soft to heavy in places.) 50/1 11-12 S D Torrens 3rd of 11 runners, 2.75L and 15L behind Fruit De Mer and Newbrook Diamond

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20-5
Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE301-3.00
P2P110

26th Jan 26 Punchestown(2m Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) 18/1 11-12 P T Enright 5th of 14 runners, 34.5L behind Leader D allier

29th Nov 25 Fairyhouse(2m Bumper, Yielding to Soft, soft in places) 15/2 12-0 Mr J C Barry 10th of 11 runners, 79.25L behind Keep Him Company

21st Apr 25 Cork(2m 3f Bumper, Chase: Yielding. Hurdle/Bumper: yielding, yielding to soft in places) 14/1 11-7 Mr B Barry (7) 2nd of 14 runners, 2.5L behind Clay Pigeons

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Cloudio (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Zarushio (IRE)1
26th Jan 2026 Punchestown(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) Cloudio (IRE) 5th (18/1 11-12) P T Enright 52.00L in front of Zarushio (IRE) 13th (200/1 11-12) K M Donoghue (14 ran)
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4
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Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE311-1.20
UK200-2.00
P2P210

16th Feb 26 Carlisle(2m 1f Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) 33/1 11-0 J J Slevin 4th of 10 runners, 27L behind Johnny s Jury

20th Jan 26 Down Royal(2m 1f 33yds Maiden Hurdle, Yielding to Soft (hurdle), Yielding, Good to Yielding in places (chase) - hurdle track soft afterR1, chase course Yielding to Soft, Soft in places before R3) 22/1 11-12 J J Slevin 12th of 20 runners, 58.25L behind Green Hope

2nd Jan 26 Ayr(2m 4f 100yds Maiden Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) 3/1 11-6 Sam Ewing pulled up of 11 runners, in race won by Kings Champion

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Coco Masterpiece (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Famous Figure (IRE)1
20th Jan 2026 Down Royal(2m 1f 33yds, Maiden Hurdle, Yielding to Soft (hurdle), Yielding, Good to Yielding in places (chase) - hurdle track soft afterR1, chase course Yielding to Soft, Soft in places before R3) Famous Figure (IRE) 6th (11/1 11-12) D J Gilligan 29.50L in front of Coco Masterpiece (FR) 12th (22/1 11-12) J J Slevin (20 ran)
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5
3-7
Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE100-1.00
P2P100

21st Feb 26 Fairyhouse(2m 110yds Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) 100/1 11-6 D Robinson 7th of 7 runners, 74.25L behind Eagle s Quest

23rd Nov 25 Moig South P(3m Point To Point, Soft/Heavy) 3/1 11-11 J C Barry 3rd of 7 runners, 4.5L and 1.5L behind Mcelhattan and Boise Bluebird

May 2024 Tattersalls (Ireland) Price: €6,500

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71-6
Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE4104.00

20th Jan 26 Down Royal(2m 1f 33yds Maiden Hurdle, Yielding to Soft (hurdle), Yielding, Good to Yielding in places (chase) - hurdle track soft afterR1, chase course Yielding to Soft, Soft in places before R3) 11/1 11-12 D J Gilligan 6th of 20 runners, 28.75L behind Green Hope

15th Oct 25 Punchestown(2m 95yds Bumper, Good to Yielding) 7/1 11-3 Mr F Maguire 1st of 10 runners, by 2.5L and 0.75L from Hopeful Hero and Premier Rogue

12th Sep 25 Ballinrobe(2m 24yds Bumper, Soft) 8/1 10-10 Harry Sexton (7) 7th of 8 runners, 40L behind Governors Rock

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Famous Figure (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Coco Masterpiece (FR)1
20th Jan 2026 Down Royal(2m 1f 33yds, Maiden Hurdle, Yielding to Soft (hurdle), Yielding, Good to Yielding in places (chase) - hurdle track soft afterR1, chase course Yielding to Soft, Soft in places before R3) Famous Figure (IRE) 6th (11/1 11-12) D J Gilligan 29.50L in front of Coco Masterpiece (FR) 12th (22/1 11-12) J J Slevin (20 ran)
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7
00-
Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE200-2.00

26th Dec 25 Leopardstown(2m Maiden Hurdle, Yielding (good to yielding in places on chase course)) 200/1 11-2 J Smith (5) 12th of 21 runners, 38.75L behind Ballyfad

29th Nov 25 Fairyhouse(2m Maiden Hurdle, Yielding to Soft, soft in places) 80/1 11-12 P T Enright 15th of 24 runners, 93.75L behind Skylight Hustle

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-8-6
Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE813-5.50

5th Feb 26 Thurles(2m 34yds Maiden Hurdle, Soft, soft to heavy in places) 28/1 11-12 Donagh Meyler 6th of 17 runners, 35.75L behind Laurets D estruval

29th Dec 25 Leopardstown(2m Bumper, Good to Yielding (Hurdle); Yielding, Good to Yielding in places (Chase)) 18/1 11-7 Mr M J O Neill (7) 8th of 9 runners, 58.75L behind Keep Him Company

15th Dec 24 Navan(2m Bumper, Hurdle - Yielding to Soft Chase - Yielding, yielding to soft in places) 25/1 11-10 Mr M J O Neill 4th of 5 runners, 7.25L behind Kalypso chance

Quotes

Quotes on Jerry From Kerry (IRE)

It was a nice performance. It’s been a frustrating time lately and it’s nice to get that winner on the board. He could be a nice enough horse and there should be plenty of fun with him next season going over hurdles. I don’t think he’s a horse for the middle of the winter, so we’ll see how long the ground lasts. He has a good attitude and it’s great that he found and galloped the whole way to the line.
After Jerry From Kerry (IRE) finished 1st at Ballinrobe on Fri, 13th Sep 2024 2m Bumper Good

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Jerry From Kerry (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Northern Ruler (GB)1
5th Feb 2026 Thurles(2m 34yds, Maiden Hurdle, Soft, soft to heavy in places) Jerry From Kerry (IRE) 6th (28/1 11-12) Donagh Meyler 62.50L in front of Northern Ruler (GB) 17th (125/1 11-12) R A Doyle (17 ran)
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10
0-00
Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE200-2.00

22nd Feb 26 Naas(1m 7f 110yds Maiden Hurdle, Heavy (soft to heavy in places on chase course)) 200/1 11-5 C D Smithers (7) 12th of 21 runners, 71.75L behind Star Of The Week

5th Feb 26 Thurles(2m 34yds Maiden Hurdle, Soft, soft to heavy in places) 125/1 11-12 R A Doyle 17th of 17 runners, 98.25L behind Laurets D estruval

27th Oct 25 Galway(1m 3f 180yds Flat Hcap, Soft to Heavy CHANGED to Heavy after 3rd race) Rated 71 80/1 8-9 L F Roche 14th of 16 runners, 38.87L behind Slurricane

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Northern Ruler (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Jerry From Kerry (IRE)1
5th Feb 2026 Thurles(2m 34yds, Maiden Hurdle, Soft, soft to heavy in places) Jerry From Kerry (IRE) 6th (28/1 11-12) Donagh Meyler 62.50L in front of Northern Ruler (GB) 17th (125/1 11-12) R A Doyle (17 ran)
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11
5-8
Regno (IRE) 5,b g 11-12

Jet Away (GB)-Wind And Reign(Scorpion)

(38) (Paul McKeon)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE200-2.00

25th Jan 26 Naas(2m 2f 150yds Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) 150/1 11-5 R A Berry (7) 8th of 16 runners, 46.81L behind Shuttle Diplomacy

28th Dec 25 Leopardstown(2m 34yds Bumper, Chase - Yielding Hurdle - Good To Yielding) 18/1 11-7 Mr J P O Rourke (7) 5th of 11 runners, 16.75L behind Bentraghhill

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4f5-
Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE300-3.00
P2P500

7th Jun 25 Punchestown(2m 100yds Maiden Hurdle, Good to Yielding) 22/1 11-7 T P Harney (5) 5th of 22 runners, 32L behind Joueur Masque

6th Apr 25 Fairyhouse(2m 4f Maiden Hurdle, Yielding, good to yielding in places (Good to Yielding after R3)) 25/1 11-5 P Hanlon (7) fell(16 ran) in race won by Butcher Hollow

17th Mar 25 Down Royal(2m 190yds Maiden Hurdle, Good) 125/1 10-11 Harry Sexton (7) 4th of 15 runners, 10.25L behind Glenashling

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90
Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE200-2.00

26th Jan 26 Punchestown(2m Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) 200/1 11-12 K M Donoghue 13th of 14 runners, 86.5L behind Leader D allier

15th Jan 26 Fairyhouse(2m Maiden Hurdle, Soft) 200/1 11-4 B W Harvey 9th of 16 runners, 107.75L behind Mighty Park

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Zarushio (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Cloudio (IRE)1
26th Jan 2026 Punchestown(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) Cloudio (IRE) 5th (18/1 11-12) P T Enright 52.00L in front of Zarushio (IRE) 13th (200/1 11-12) K M Donoghue (14 ran)
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14
79
Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE200-2.00

3rd Feb 26 Fairyhouse(2m Maiden Hurdle, Soft to Heavy, heavy in places) 150/1 11-2 J Smith (5) 9th of 15 runners, 48.25L behind Dunsy Rock

14th Jan 26 Fairyhouse(2m 2f 55yds Maiden Hurdle, Yielding (yielding to soft places on hurdle track, good to yielding places on chase course)) 150/1 11-2 J Smith (5) 7th of 12 runners, 43.25L behind Bambino Fever

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Annies Belle (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Musique Des Champs (IRE)1
3rd Feb 2026 Fairyhouse(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Soft to Heavy, heavy in places) Annie's Belle (IRE) 9th (150/1 11-2) J Smith 15.00L in front of Musique Des Champs (IRE) 10th (50/1 11-7) G B Noonan (15 ran)
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15
7-05
Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE400-4.00
UK101-1.00

10th Feb 26 Limerick(1m 7f 150yds Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) 80/1 11-7 G B Noonan 5th of 11 runners, 31.25L behind Saveforarainyday

3rd Feb 26 Fairyhouse(2m Maiden Hurdle, Soft to Heavy, heavy in places) 50/1 11-7 G B Noonan 10th of 15 runners, 63.25L behind Dunsy Rock

26th Dec 25 Limerick(2m Bumper, Hurdle - heavy. Chase - soft to heavy.) 17/2 11-6 Mr R W Barron (5) 7th of 14 runners, 18.5L behind Never Late

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Musique Des Champs (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Annie's Belle (IRE)1
3rd Feb 2026 Fairyhouse(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Soft to Heavy, heavy in places) Annie's Belle (IRE) 9th (150/1 11-2) J Smith 15.00L in front of Musique Des Champs (IRE) 10th (50/1 11-7) G B Noonan (15 ran)
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16
0
Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE100-1.00

15th Feb 26 Punchestown(2m 3f 104yds Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) 250/1 10-12 Cian Cullinan (7) 10th of 15 runners, 48.13L behind Ksar Fatal

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42-
Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
P2P200

22nd Nov 25 Boulta P(3m Point To Point, Yielding) 5/1 11-11 J L Scallan 2nd of 8 runners, 1.25L behind Maxios Des Champs

11th May 25 Bartlemy P(3m Point To Point, Good) 8/1 11-11 J W Hendrick 4th of 10 runners, 6.5L behind Recite A Poem

Jun 2024 Goffs Ireland Price: €4,000

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0
Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE100-1.00

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

Nov 2022 Tattersalls (Ireland) Price: €3,000

20
8-
Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE100-1.00

13th Nov 25 Punchestown(2m 2f 132yds Hurdle, Heavy) 14/1 10-9 S F O Keeffe 8th of 14 runners, 35.5L behind Highland Crystal

Nov 2023 Arqana Price: Withdrawn

RESERVES
21
5
Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE100-1.00

3rd Feb 26 Fairyhouse(2m Bumper, Soft to Heavy, heavy in places) 14/1 12-0 Mr J L Gleeson 5th of 7 runners, 56.5L behind Outofafrika

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4-
Hey Now (GB) 5,b g 11-12

Yorgunnabelucky (USA)-Distracted(Publisher)

(79) (John P McManus)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE100-1.00

15th Dec 25 Naas(2m Bumper, Soft to Heavy (Hurdle); Heavy, Soft to Heavy in places (Chase)) 10/1 11-12 Mr D O Connor 4th of 15 runners, 4.81L behind Tiktok Casey

Jun 2024 Tattersalls (Ireland) Price: €12,000

Dec 2021 Goffs Ireland Price: €5,500

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Sales Details

Nov 2022 Tattersalls (Ireland) Price: €9,000

First Time - Over Hurdles Tutu Twist, Brechin Castle, Jimmy Jim Paddy, Thepoetslodge, Asthelightdeclines, Cocofred, Hey Now. Tonguestrap Cloudio» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 4/6 Brechin Castle, 9/4 Bulgaden Castle, 8/1 Tutu Twist, 12/1 Asthelightdeclines, Famous Figure, 16/1 Speedy Box, 20/1 Coco Masterpiece, 25/1 Cloudio, 33/1 Jerry From Kerry, Brave Josee, 66/1 Musique Des Champs, Jimmy Jim Paddy, 100/1 It Will Do Rightly, Annie's Belle, Regno, Nebraska Brave, Elbow Lane, Northern Ruler, 200/1 Others.

Previous Years
2025 Zoffman 6 11-12 Donagh Meyler 7/2 (Noel Meade)
2024 Gorgeous Tom 6 11-12 D J O'Keeffe 11/10Fav (Henry De Bromhead)
2023 By Your Side 4 11-2 M J M O'Sullivan 6/4 (Gordon Elliott)
2022 Celestial Horizon 4 11-7 M P Walsh 11/8Fav (Joseph Patrick O'Brien)

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
%
W P Mullins/P Townend
16
28
57

Emmet Mullins/Donagh Meyler
3
10
30

Gordon Elliott/J W Kennedy
2
28
7

Henry De Bromhead/D J O'Keeffe
2
19
10

S R B Crawford/J J Slevin
1
7
14

C A Murphy/B Hayes
1
2
50

For Trainer/Jockeys in this race

Trainers In Form last 21 days

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
W P Mullins
24
65
36

Gordon Elliott
10
80
12

Henry De Bromhead
4
60
6

Emmet Mullins
4
15
26

P J Rothwell
4
82
4

Declan Queally
2
8
25

C A Murphy
2
8
25

S R B Crawford
2
11
18

Gavin Patrick Cromwell
2
68
2

Andrew McNamara
1
4
25

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
P Townend
16
28
57

Donagh Meyler
5
21
23

J J Slevin
4
25
16

K M Donoghue
3
26
11

J W Kennedy
2
29
6

R A Doyle
2
13
15

D J O'Keeffe
2
32
6

B Hayes
2
19
10

For Jockeys in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Naas

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
W P Mullins
96
275
35

Gordon Elliott
73
609
12

Henry De Bromhead
60
387
16

Gavin Patrick Cromwell
26
227
11

Oliver McKiernan
16
185
9

Declan Queally
10
37
27

P J Rothwell
7
136
5

C A Murphy
6
39
15

S R B Crawford
5
72
7

Ross O'Sullivan
4
90
4

Emmet Mullins
3
25
12

Shane Crawley
3
19
16

Eoin Christopher McCarthy
0
27
0

Tom Dreaper
0
5
0

Ms Claire O'Connell
0
18
0

Leonard Paul Flynn
0
2
0

Andrew McNamara
0
31
0

Ms Helen P Markham
0
11
0

M D O'Callaghan
0
5
0

For Trainers in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Naas

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
P Townend
88
280
31

J W Kennedy
24
188
13

K M Donoghue
18
194
9

Donagh Meyler
12
120
10

P T Enright
12
290
4

S F O'Keeffe
9
154
6

B Hayes
8
141
6

J J Slevin
8
136
6

D J O'Keeffe
7
141
5

C Stone-Walsh
4
29
14

R A Doyle
4
80
5

R P Treacy
3
40
8

Cian Cullinan
2
20
10

M P O'Connor
2
40
5

M J Kenneally
1
15
7

D Robinson
0
23
0

G B Noonan
0
11
0

C D Smithers
0
21
0

Conor Clarke
0
5
0

J Smith
0
13
0

For Jockeys in this race

Course Form for Naas

Horse
Wins
Runs
Bulgaden Castle (IRE)
0
1
Northern Ruler (GB)
0
1
Regno (IRE)
0
1
Nebraska Brave (IRE)
0
1
Hey Now (GB)
0
1