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Monday 15 December 2025

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John Thomas McNamara Series (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 14:51 | Winning time: 4m 19.1s

En Or⁵⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 12-6| J: Mr J Costello⁽⁴⁾| T: A J Martin| OR: 112

7/1

Showed useful form when 2nd of 17 in a maiden hurdle at Limerick last December and finished 10th of 16 in a Flat handicap at Leopardstown (33/1) 57 days ago, racing off the pace and making little impression. Returns to hurdles where previous form was promising, tongue strap removed.

Form: 4P57/92-

Free Flow¹⁶⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 12-4| J: Mr R James| T: R O'Sullivan| OR: 110| D

16/1

Won a maiden hurdle at Thurles (10/3) 275 days ago but finished 12th of 16 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (12/1) 165 days ago, appearing too high in the weights. Mark may still be on the stiff side based on overall profile.

Form: 631-80

Money Heist^p⁴⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 12-3| J: Mr D McGill| T: Gary McGill| OR: 109| CD

4/1

Fair performer with course and distance win who shaped better than result suggests when 7th of 12 in handicap chase (11/1) 45 days ago, not persevered with after trouble. First run for new trainer. Could be more competitive back over hurdles.

Form: 63452-7

Club Manager^p²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 12-2| J: Mr L P Shanahan⁽²⁾| T: R O'Sullivan| OR: 108| D

8/1

Has shown fair form in handicap hurdles including two seconds in autumn, but finished eighth of 13 in a 20f handicap hurdle at Navan (7/1) 28 days ago. Without a win in 15 races, has potential to bounce back to better form over this shorter trip.

Form: 452728

King Kali⁴⁴⁶

Age: 9| Weight: 12-1| J: Mr D Doyle| T: S Byrne| OR: 107

12/1

Placed second in handicap hurdle over 19f at this course, then won 1 of 15 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (8/1) 446 days ago when ridden closer to pace and asserting in final 100 yards. The lengthy absence is a concern but has shown ability at this course.

Form: 862/031-

Party President^h²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 12-1| J: Mr F P Murphy⁽⁴⁾| T: A Mullins| OR: 107| CD

15/2

Won twice over hurdles in spring including over C&D, but finished last of 11 in handicap hurdle at Navan (11/1) 28 days ago when never threatening. Hood back on could help on return to a successful track.

Form: 011-280

River Vale^t⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 11-10| J: Mr L Burke-Ott| T: M Winters| OR: 102| BF

13/2

Won chase at Thurles (7/1) 46 days ago before well-beaten 10th of 24 in handicap hurdle at Cork (9/2 favourite) 8 days ago, finding run of good form coming to a halt. Back down in trip which could suit better.

Form: 6-44130

Titanium^v¹⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-10| J: Mr Alan O'Sullivan| T: Ciaran Murphy| OR: 102

13/2

Won a big-field handicap at Curragh (12/1) with visor. Finished 3rd in maiden hurdle at Musselburgh (18/5). Has previous handicap hurdle experience. Could be well treated based on Flat success.

Form: 570-3

Walk Away Harry²¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 11-10| J: Mr R Sugrue⁽²⁾| T: Ian O'Connor| OR: 102

28/1

Struggled in recent handicaps, finishing 10th of 12 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (6/1) 214 days ago with a lacklustre display despite wearing headgear. Returns without tongue strap and cheekpieces, dropping back to 16f.

Form: 98049-0

Hesgonethatway³⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 11-8| J: Miss P Elvin| T: P J Rothwell| OR: 100

18/1

Gradually improved in three maiden hurdles, sixth of 16 at Gowran Park (300/1) 37 days ago showing more promise. Makes handicap debut and could have more to offer.

Form: 006

Patty O'Farrell^t¹⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 11-8| J: Mr B T Stone| T: P Maher| OR: 100| D

22/1

Ran well when second at this C&D 256 days ago and pulled up in 15-runner chase at Thurles (33/1) 18 days ago after 5-month break. Better over hurdles than fences.

Form: 02-513P

Tsavo Park^t⁶⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 11-6| J: Ms K M Ryan⁽⁴⁾| T: J J Hanlon| OR: 98

12/1

Showed modest form in maiden hurdles including when third of 6 at Thurles (9/4) 60 days ago, weakening late. Back down significantly in trip for this.

Form: 5750-53

Bryson^h¹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-5| J: Mr S Connor| T: W R Crawford| OR: 97

22/1

Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving Stuart Crawford when brought down in handicap hurdle at Navan (16f, soft, 33/1) on Sunday.

Form: 480B

Marelly^p³²

Age: 8| Weight: 11-4| J: Mr B J Walsh| T: P J Rothwell| OR: 96| D

12/1

Poor form except when fifth at Galway in October, then fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (11/2) 32 days ago. Difficult to fancy after 19 runs without a win.

Form: 4-P0505

Taketwotoone²⁵⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: Mr Turlough O'connor⁽²⁾| T: T O'Connor| OR: 96

66/1

Showed modest ability in early hurdle runs but poor when eighth of 9 in maiden hurdle at Limerick (100/1) 258 days ago, racing off pace and well held. Making handicap debut.

Form: 9/54308-

Ballyredinkingston¹³

Age: 5| Weight: 10-8| J: Mr J M Halford| T: J P Ryan| OR: 86

20/1

Has shown little over hurdles but previous bumper form suggests potential. Tenth of 18 in maiden hurdle at Clonmel (125/1) 13 days ago, weakening after taking keen hold. May improve on handicap debut back down in trip.

Form: 340940

Non-Runners

Sheriffhill¹³

Weight: 11-1| Age: 7

T: Miss D O'Shea J: Mr E T Mellerick

Forecasts

Money Heist (4/1), River Vale (13/2), Titanium (13/2), En Or (7/1), Party President (15/2), Club Manager (8/1), Sheriffhill (10/1), Tsavo Park (12/1), King Kali (12/1), Marelly (12/1), Free Flow (16/1), Hesgonethatway (18/1), Ballyredinkingston (20/1), Bryson (22/1), Patty O'Farrell (22/1), Walk Away Harry (28/1), Taketwotoone (66/1)

TITANIUM displayed smart form when landing a big-field handicap at the Curragh and could be well treated on handicap hurdle debut. Sheriffhill is returning to form and the first-time tongue strap plus drop in trip should suit. En Or showed useful form when runner-up in a maiden hurdle last December and may appreciate returning to obstacles.