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Formscan By Mark Nunan - Henry de Bromhead’s team is in superb form and this looks a gilt-edged opportunity for the consistent NUIT (8) to get off the mark on her twelfth start. The Sea The Stars filly was raised 3lb to a mark of 96 after her latest fourth in a Group 3 at Fairyhouse, and this return to calmer waters gives her a huge chance. Catherine Magennis improved from her debut when second at Roscommon, but the winner of that maiden is rated 78 which leaves her with a mountain to climb. Black Heather was fancied when two places behind the latter at Roscomon. That was his first run in over a year and his bumper win came at this course. %0A%0A
| Flat Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
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| IRE | 2 | 0 | 1 | -2.00 |
30th Jun 26 Roscommon(1m 4f 17yds Flat Maiden, Good, good to yielding in places) 3/1 9-9 R Whearty 4th of 14 runners, 7.25L behind Ashikita
5th Jul 25 Bellewstown(2m 1f 40yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 120 11/1 10-9 Patrick Michael O Brien (7) pulled up of 16 runners, in race won by Bowensonfire
7th Jun 25 Punchestown(2m 100yds Hurdle, Good to Yielding) Rated 122 3/1 11-12 K E Buckley 5th of 5 runners, 11.75L behind Timeless Treaty
In the last 3 years Black Heather (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Catherine Magennis (IRE) | 1 | |
| 30th Jun 2026 Roscommon(1m 4f 17yds, Flat Maiden, Good, good to yielding in places) Catherine Magennis (IRE) 2nd (5/1 9-4) Dylan Browne McMonagle 4.75L in front of Black Heather (IRE) 4th (3/1 9-9) R Whearty (14 ran) | ||
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| Flat Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 3 | 0 | 0 | -3.00 |
14th Jul 26 Killarney(1m 6f 55yds Flat Maiden, Good) 12/1 11-5 Mr B T Stone (7) 4th of 12 runners, 10.5L behind Eagle Fang
9th Jul 26 Leopardstown(1m 7f Flat, Good, good to firm in places) 9/1 10-9 Mr B T Stone (7) 4th of 5 runners, 14.5L behind Murat
26th Jun 26 Curragh(1m 4f Flat, Good on straight course, good/firm, good in places on round course.) 8/1 12-3 4th of 13 runners, 6.5L behind San Andreas
Quotes on Catalani (IRE)
Catalani is a real favourite at home, and everyone loves him. His form has been fierce good this year, he hasn't been out of the first three whether it be a point-to-point or on the track bar one day in Thurles. Rob was delighted with him, he said it is as good as he has ever jumped and he loves that good ground. The ground was important to him. He has a real good appetite for the game, and we'll keep him on the go now during the summer.
After Catalani (IRE) finished 1st at Down Royal on Mon, 4th May 2026 2m 7f Chase Good
In the last 3 years Catalani (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Way Down South (IRE) | 1 | |
| 26th Jun 2026 Curragh(1m 4f , Flat, Good on straight course, good/firm, good in places on round course.) Catalani (IRE) 4th (8/1 12-3) 4.63L in front of Way Down South (IRE) 9th (25/1 12-3) (13 ran) | ||
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29th May 26 Tramore(2m Hcap Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places) Rated 105 9/1 10-6 Josh Williamson (5) 5th of 6 runners, 70L behind Splashing Out
15th May 26 Kilbeggan(1m 7f 153yds Maiden Hurdle, Good - Yielding (Good after R2)) 20/1 11-7 M J Kenneally (5) 1st of 14 runners, by 0.5L and 0.5L from Codger s Rock and Rosie s Wings
26th Mar 26 Clonmel(2m Maiden Hurdle, Soft, soft to heavy in places) 100/1 11-12 D E Mullins 13th of 16 runners, 80L behind Boedic
Quotes on Figero (IRE)
This time last year we said he was a right horse and he’d win a bumper. He got balloted out of a few bumpers and we decided to give him a break. We brought him back for the winter but he doesn’t like soft ground, he’s a summer horse. He ran disappointing in two bumpers and we put it down mainly to the ground. We thought he didn’t stay and I’d say that’s as far as he wants it, two miles. He’s a great jumper, loves it, and jumped brilliantly. I’d say the ground was the whole thing for him and he grew up a bit in the meantime as well. He won’t be running in the winter again. He’s a fighter as well. He’s a nice horse at home and we did fancy him to win a bumper, and he would have on good ground but time was running out and we saw this race. It’s for horses that weren’t placed after two runs so we said we’d crack on and go for it. We’ll maybe look for a novice now and I think he’ll win a mile-and-a-half maiden on the Flat. We’ll celebrate this first and then see what happens.
After Figero (IRE) finished 1st at Kilbeggan on Fri, 15th May 2026 1m 7f Maiden Hurdle Good
Highland Reel (IRE)-Belanoiva(Motivator)
(17)
(Mates Rates Syndicate)
3rd Jul 26 Wexford(2m 195yds Bumper, Good) 11/4 11-7 Mr D Doyle (7) 1st of 11 runners, by 1.25L and 1.5L from Cotswold Blue and False Dawn
29th May 26 Tramore(2m Bumper, Good, good to yielding in places) 1/1Fav 12-0 Miss J Townend 3rd of 11 runners, 1L and 1.5L behind One Day In May and Maptite Chipie
30th Apr 26 Punchestown(2m 90yds Bumper, Yielding (X-country Good to Yielding, yielding in places)) 66/1 11-0 Mr D Doyle (7) 7th of 10 runners, 6.25L behind Adaboy Mushy
| Flat Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1.00 |
8th Jun 26 Roscommon(3m 1f 24yds Hcap Chase, Hurdle/Bumper - Yielding to Soft, soft in places. Chase - Soft) Rated 124 15/2 10-10 Gavin Brouder 2nd of 15 runners, 4.25L behind Hermino Aa
4th Apr 26 Fairyhouse(2m 5f 45yds Hcap Chase, Yielding to Soft, soft in places) Rated 124 9/2Fav 11-10 Miss J Townend 3rd of 17 runners, hd and 10L behind The Gradual Slope and Vaureal
12th Mar 26 Limerick(2m 1f 185yds Hcap Chase, Heavy) Rated 117 7/1 11-7 Jack Gilligan (5) 1st of 8 runners, by 5.5L and 2.75L from Doyen Magic and Supreme Jet
Quotes on Kings Hill (IRE)
He is a good horse, but didn't get the rub of the green for a while and he had surgery on a kissing spine. Since he started jumping fences, he is a different horse and he is entitled to win today's race with his run in the Supreme (Novices Hurdle of 2024). He will be better on better ground and his time of year is coming, so we'll place him as we go by. I would have loved him to go to Cheltenham, but one of his owners preferred to stay home with him and, with the slow year we've had, the horses are only coming back to form now. We're better off to get a winner here. Jack is at home with us three days a week, is now with Oliver McKiernan and other local trainers, but it is hard for these guys who are attached to small yards.
After Kings Hill (IRE) finished 1st at Limerick on Thu, 12th Mar 2026 2m 1f Hcap Chase Heavy
| Flat Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 2 | 0 | 0 | -2.00 |
7th Jul 26 Tramore(1m 4f Flat Maiden, Good, good to yielding in places) 14/1 9-9 W J Lee 5th of 10 runners, 8L behind El Galvino
26th Jun 26 Curragh(1m 4f Flat, Good on straight course, good/firm, good in places on round course.) 25/1 12-3 9th of 13 runners, 11.13L behind San Andreas
30th May 26 Listowel(2m 7f 100yds Hcap Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places CHANGED to good to yielding after 2nd race) Rated 100 13/2 10-13 C M Hogan (5) 5th of 10 runners, 42.5L behind Embrace The Day
Quotes on Way Down South (IRE)
He won his maiden hurdle this time last year and we thought he’d progress from that, but he went backwards. . He just enjoys fences. He ran poorly in Limerick, and it was a gamble bringing him back so fast, but the cheekpieces helped, tongue-tie helped, the ground helped and dropping him back two furlongs helped. . He jumped well. Dan knows him and it does take a jockey to know him. I’m delighted and some of the owners (WDS Syndicate) are here as well.
After Way Down South (IRE) finished 1st at Cork on Sat, 3rd Jan 2026 2m 4f Chase Yielding to Soft
In the last 3 years Way Down South (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Catalani (IRE) | 1 | |
| 26th Jun 2026 Curragh(1m 4f , Flat, Good on straight course, good/firm, good in places on round course.) Catalani (IRE) 4th (8/1 12-3) 4.63L in front of Way Down South (IRE) 9th (25/1 12-3) (13 ran) | ||
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Saxon Warrior (JPN)-Affirmative(Pivotal)
cp1(20)
(Robert J W Moran)
| Flat Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 2 | 0 | 1 | -2.00 |
30th Jun 26 Roscommon(1m 4f 17yds Flat Maiden, Good, good to yielding in places) 5/1 9-4 Dylan Browne McMonagle 2nd of 14 runners, 2.5L behind Ashikita
9th Apr 26 Gowran Park(1m 1f 130yds Flat Maiden, Soft) 8/1 9-4 G F Carroll 7th of 17 runners, 15.78L behind Purple Moon
In the last 3 years Catherine Magennis (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Black Heather (IRE) | 1 | |
| 30th Jun 2026 Roscommon(1m 4f 17yds, Flat Maiden, Good, good to yielding in places) Catherine Magennis (IRE) 2nd (5/1 9-4) Dylan Browne McMonagle 4.75L in front of Black Heather (IRE) 4th (3/1 9-9) R Whearty (14 ran) | ||
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Sea The Stars (IRE)-Holy Amaretta(Holy Roman Emperor)
ts3(12)
(Nuit Partners)
Rated 96
| Flat Statistics | Runs | Wins | Places | €Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRE | 9 | 0 | 5 | -9.00 |
| UK | 2 | 0 | 0 | -2.00 |
8th Jul 26 Fairyhouse(1m 5f 200yds Flat, Good, good to firm in places) Rated 93 14/1 9-9 C T Keane 4th of 9 runners, 7.75L behind Floresta
5th May 26 Gowran Park(1m 6f Flat, Good to Yielding) Rated 93 33/1 9-2 R P Whelan 4th of 10 runners, 4.75L behind Moody
17th Dec 25 Dundalk(1m 4f Flat Maiden, Standard) Rated 93 6/4 9-3 W J Lee 2nd of 10 runners, 3.75L behind Square Necker
30th Jun 26 Wexford(2m 3f 110yds Chase, Good, Good to Yielding in places) 12/1 11-7 K M Donoghue 3rd of 8 runners, 1L and 20L behind Lady Bluebird and Future Prospect
30th May 26 Tramore(1m 7f 130yds Chase, Good, good to yielding in places (Good to Yielding after R4)) 10/1 11-7 K M Donoghue 3rd of 6 runners, 0.5L and 2.25L behind Emily Love and Beauforts Storm
31st Oct 25 Down Royal(2m 190yds Hurdle, Hurdle & bumper tracks - Good to Yielding, Yielding in places; Chase course - Good to Yielding, Good in places) Rated 119 40/1 10-10 C Stone-Walsh 7th of 9 runners, 22L behind Full Of Life
Quotes on Pampar Lady (IRE)
she was placed as a four-year-old but is six now, and it took until now to win. It has been frustrating for the syndicate but nice that she has won. She is a speedy little mare who doesn’t find very much off the bridle although is settling a lot better this season. She is learning how to race better and Keith gave her a chance to settle. It was a covid-named syndicate and most are from Meath and Louth but the Cork members are here today.
After Pampar Lady (IRE) finished 1st at Cork on Mon, 4th Aug 2025 2m 1f Hcap Hurdle Good
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.
