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Fri 8th May

Formscan By Gary Carson - Grade 1 winning hurdler BALLYADAM can add another feather to his cap by bagging a Flat win. The Fame And Glory gelding was last seen running a fine race to finish fourth in the BetMGM Cup at Cheltenham and still retains plenty of ability. He was third in a couple of all-weather maidens over the winter and can strike now on the level. The Joseph O’Brien-trained Diligo looks like the potential danger. This Wootton Bassett colt shaped nicely when fourth on his debut at Gowran Park last month and is entitled to improve from that. Trojan Fighter has run with promise in a couple of maidens already this year and is another that has to be on the shortlist.

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Ballyadam (IRE) 11,b g 10-7

Fame And Glory (GB)-Grass Tips(Bob Back)

ts+(58) (Cheveley Park Stud)

Last Three Runs
Flat StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE202-2.00

11th Mar 26 Cheltenham(2m 5f Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 152 40/1 11-6 Patrick Michael O Brien (5) 4th of 24 runners, 10.75L behind Jingko Blue

13th Feb 26 Dundalk(1m 4f Flat Maiden, Standard) 5/1 9-11 W J Lee 3rd of 10 runners, 0.5L and 1.5L behind Palmezzano and Ebony King

31st Dec 25 Punchestown(2m 3f 37yds Hurdle, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places (Hurdle); Yielding to Soft, Soft in places (Chase)) Rated 153 18/5 11-8 D J O Keeffe 6th of 8 runners, 16.38L behind El Fabiolo

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745
Battling Siki (IRE) 4,b g 10-7

Churchill (IRE)-Nan Yehi(Camelot)

(27) (Mark Fahey)
Rated 74

Last Three Runs
Flat StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE300-3.00

11th Apr 26 Bellewstown(1m 3f 90yds Flat Maiden, Soft) 50/1 9-9 D P McDonogh 5th of 15 runners, 4.5L behind Tim Toe

28th Jan 26 Dundalk(1m 2f 150yds Flat Maiden, Standard) 16/1 9-9 D P McDonogh 4th of 8 runners, 3.03L behind Nowshesdancing

13th Jan 26 Dundalk(1m 4f Flat Maiden, Standard) 20/1 9-2 J E Harnett (7) 7th of 9 runners, 14L behind Soaring Sun

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Battling Siki (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Must Meet Cecil (IRE)1
11th Apr 2026 Bellewstown(1m 3f 90yds, Flat Maiden, Soft) Battling Siki (IRE) 5th (50/1 9-9) D P McDonogh 5.53L in front of Must Meet Cecil (IRE) 8th (50/1 9-6) J Kearney (15 ran)
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Nothingbutadream (IRE)1
11th Apr 2026 Bellewstown(1m 3f 90yds, Flat Maiden, Soft) Battling Siki (IRE) 5th (50/1 9-9) D P McDonogh 42.16L in front of Nothingbutadream (IRE) 15th (50/1 8-13) M L Malone (15 ran)
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0-68
Must Meet Cecil (IRE) 8,b g 10-7

Mustameet (USA)-Jaya Bella(Tikkanen)

cp+(27) (T B Sheridan)

Last Three Runs
Flat StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE100-1.00

11th Apr 26 Bellewstown(1m 3f 90yds Flat Maiden, Soft) 50/1 9-6 J Kearney (3) 8th of 15 runners, 10.03L behind Tim Toe

17th Mar 26 Wexford(2m Hcap Hurdle, Soft, Soft to Heavy in places) Rated 101 13/2 9-9 Finn Brickley (7) 6th of 8 runners, 21.75L behind Dont Go Yet

17th Nov 25 Navan(2m 4f 50yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft, Soft to Heavy in places) Rated 103 16/1 10-13 C P Millar (5) 11th of 13 runners, 28.13L behind Themanintheboots

Trainer Quotes

Quotes on Must Meet Cecil (IRE)

That was grand, it's nice to get him back. He's been off a while with an injury and we've given him plenty of time. He did it well and think he'll come on from it, hopefully he'll improve a bit. That's his third claiming hurdle win and if we hang on to him, it would be great. Hopefully, he'll be okay tomorrow after this.
After Must Meet Cecil (IRE) finished 1st at Tramore on Mon, 14th Apr 2025 2m Hurdle Yielding

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Must Meet Cecil (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Battling Siki (IRE)1
11th Apr 2026 Bellewstown(1m 3f 90yds, Flat Maiden, Soft) Battling Siki (IRE) 5th (50/1 9-9) D P McDonogh 5.53L in front of Must Meet Cecil (IRE) 8th (50/1 9-6) J Kearney (15 ran)
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Nothingbutadream (IRE)1
11th Apr 2026 Bellewstown(1m 3f 90yds, Flat Maiden, Soft) Must Meet Cecil (IRE) 8th (50/1 9-6) J Kearney 36.63L in front of Nothingbutadream (IRE) 15th (50/1 8-13) M L Malone (15 ran)
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0
Nothingbutadream (IRE) 4,b g 10-7

Vadamos (FR)-Tommy Hilfilly(Dylan Thomas)

(27) (JMO Racing Syndicate)

Last Three Runs
Flat StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE100-1.00

11th Apr 26 Bellewstown(1m 3f 90yds Flat Maiden, Soft) 50/1 8-13 M L Malone (10) 15th of 15 runners, 46.66L behind Tim Toe

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Nothingbutadream (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Must Meet Cecil (IRE)1
11th Apr 2026 Bellewstown(1m 3f 90yds, Flat Maiden, Soft) Must Meet Cecil (IRE) 8th (50/1 9-6) J Kearney 36.63L in front of Nothingbutadream (IRE) 15th (50/1 8-13) M L Malone (15 ran)
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Battling Siki (IRE)1
11th Apr 2026 Bellewstown(1m 3f 90yds, Flat Maiden, Soft) Battling Siki (IRE) 5th (50/1 9-9) D P McDonogh 42.16L in front of Nothingbutadream (IRE) 15th (50/1 8-13) M L Malone (15 ran)
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Goodie Girl (IRE) 8,b m 10-2

Brian Boru (GB)-Two Wings(Indian Lodge)

(160) (Tarahill Partnership)

Last Three Runs

29th Nov 25 Fairyhouse(2m 4f 110yds Hcap Hurdle, Yielding to Soft, soft in places) Rated 112 28/1 10-3 Patrick M O Brien (5) fell(20 ran) in race won by Billy Lee Swagger

23rd May 25 Downpatrick(2m 2f 185yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 106 4/1 11-1 Patrick Michael O Brien (7) 1st of 10 runners, by 0.5L and 1.25L from Arcland and Rockview Consort

20th Apr 25 Fairyhouse(2m 4f Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Rated 107 17/2 11-3 Patrick Michael O Brien (7) pulled up(20 ran) in race won by Drop The Anchor

Trainer Quotes

Quotes on Goodie Girl (IRE)

Paddy comes into us a couple of mornings a week - good lad, he works hard and is trying his best to get going at it like a lot of young fellas. He rides well and is improving all the time. Hopefully, he is going to go places. I'd say so (ground was the issue the last day) and she was on the back of two heavy falls. She was going to win one day in Leopardstown. We had her over with Robert Power during the week jumping poles and that stood to her. Try all these things and see if we can get things better. She won her over the same trip two years ago and just outstayed them up the hill. She does stay well.
After Goodie Girl (IRE) finished 1st at Downpatrick on Fri, 23rd May 2025 2m 2f Hcap Hurdle Good

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6
Chairmanforlife (FR) 3,ch g 9-5

Galiway (GB)-Fille Du Septembre(Choisir)

(23) (C Acheson)

Last Three Runs
Flat StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE100-1.00

15th Apr 26 Leopardstown(1m 2f Flat Maiden, Yielding (Yielding to Soft after R1)) 28/1 9-8 N M Crosse 6th of 11 runners, 14.75L behind Asakir

Aug 2024 Arqana Price: €80,000

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4
Diligo (IRE) 3,b c 9-5

Wootton Bassett (GB)-Daldiyna(Dansili)

cp1(29) (Al Shaqab Racing & AMO Racing Limited)

Last Three Runs
Flat StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE100-1.00

9th Apr 26 Gowran Park(1m 1f 130yds Flat Maiden, Soft) 4/1 9-8 D P McDonogh 4th of 8 runners, 2.63L behind Rebel Ascendant

Oct 2024 Tattersalls (UK) Price: £200,000

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4-6
Oust (GB) 3,b c 9-5

Palace Pier (GB)-Ghalyah(Frankel)

(14) (Mrs R J Halley)

Last Three Runs
Flat StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE200-2.00

24th Apr 26 Cork(1m Flat Maiden, Good to yielding, yielding in places) 40/1 9-8 J A Heffernan 6th of 8 runners, 10.5L behind Tashakour

3rd Dec 25 Dundalk(7f Flat, Standard) 10/1 9-8 J A Heffernan 4th of 7 runners, 8L behind Greek Mythology

Oct 2024 Goffs Ireland Price: €40,000

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07
Sir Trancealot (IRE) 3,b g 9-5

Camelot (GB)-Love Magic(Dansili)

(15) (Miss P F O'Kelly)

Last Three Runs
Flat StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE200-2.00

23rd Apr 26 Dundalk(1m 4f Flat Maiden, Standard) 28/1 9-8 J A Heffernan 7th of 7 runners, 12.75L behind Bay Of Stars

28th Mar 26 Curragh(1m 2f Flat Maiden, Soft - Heavy) 33/1 9-8 J A Powell 10th of 10 runners, 32L behind Shaihaan

Oct 2024 Goffs Ireland Price: Vendor (50000)

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45
Trojan Fighter (GB) 3,ch c 9-5

Ulysses (IRE)-Ice Sprite(Zoffany)

(14) (Robert J W Moran)

Last Three Runs
Flat StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE200-2.00

24th Apr 26 Cork(1m 2f 100yds Flat Maiden, Good to yielding, yielding in places) 5/2 9-5 W J Lee 5th of 16 runners, 7.16L behind Enceladus

30th Mar 26 Navan(1m 2f Flat Maiden, Heavy) 11/2 9-8 W J Lee 4th of 13 runners, 4.38L behind Sir Benji

Nov 2023 Tattersalls (UK) Price: £67,000

Previous Winners of this Race by Year

2025 Carmers 3 9-5 D W O'Connor 10/1 (P Twomey) (Drawn 8)

Previous Winners of this Race by Trainer (Since 1990)

Wins
Trainer
Winning Horses
1
P Twomey
2025 - Carmers(10/1)

Previous Winners of this Race by Jockey (Since 1990)

Wins
Jockey
Winning Horses
1
D W O'Connor
2025 - Carmers(10/1)

Previous Winners of this Race by Age

Wins
Age
Winning Horses
1
3yo
2025 - Carmers(10/1)

Previous Winners of this Race by Sire (Since 1990)

Wins
Sire
Winning Horses
1
Wootton Bassett (GB)
2025 - Carmers(10/1)

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