12:40 Gowran Park

Thursday 22 January 2026

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Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle

Off time: 12:43 | Winning time: 4m 54.10s

Champagne Jury^t²⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: Keith Donoghue| T: G P Cromwell| OR: 124

1/1

Won a bumper at Naas a year ago and followed up with a good second in a novice hurdle at Leopardstown. Finished third of 10 in a maiden hurdle at Down Royal (13/8) 27 days ago, getting back on track after 8 months off. Should be competitive at this level.

Form: P2120/3

Ifallgoeswell⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-8| J: Philip Byrnes| T: C Byrnes| OR: 117

2/1

Showed ability in bumpers and confirmed he's an improved performer in handicaps when second of 11 at Thurles (7/2) 4 days ago, leading until caught near finish. Shorter trip may suit his travelling style and help him finish races better.

Form: 3/47422

Eagle's Quest²⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-6| J: Danny Mullins| T: Ms M Mullins

4/1

Has shown modest form in bumpers and hurdles, placing third twice, before finishing sixth of 22 in maiden hurdle at Leopardstown (80/1) 27 days ago.

Form: 463/346

Fabhcun

Age: 5| Weight: 11-6| J: Jordan Gainford| T: G Elliott

22/1

€11,000 3-y-o. Falco gelding. Half-brother to a modest chase winner from a useful jumping family. Making racecourse debut for leading stable.

Form:

Lunar Majesty²⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 11-5| J: Ross Berry⁽⁷⁾| T: Colm Murphy

150/1

Twelfth of 15 in maiden hurdle at Leopardstown (150/1) on debut 25 days ago, tailed off. Steps down in trip but needs significant improvement.

Form: 0

All Night Revival⁶²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: Tiernan Power Roche⁽³⁾| T: P J Rothwell

12/1

Runner-up in a point and showed promise when second of 6 in bumper at Fairyhouse (11/1) 62 days ago, beaten only a neck after travelling well and leading over 1f out. Makes hurdle debut here for new connections and he demands respect.

Form: 22

Thewaybackhome¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: John Shinnick⁽³⁾| T: T O'Brien

125/1

From a family of hurdle winners but finished ninth of 13 in maiden hurdle at Clonmel (50/1) 14 days ago when well beaten. Probably one for later on.

Form: 8629

Non-Runners

Colin's Friend²⁷

Weight: 11-6| Age: 5

T: P Downey J: Patrick M O'Brien

Dunleer Crystal²⁷

Weight: 11-4| Age: 5

T: G Elliott J: Jack Kennedy

Forecasts

Champagne Jury (1/1), Ifallgoeswell (2/1), Dunleer Crystal (2/1), Eagle's Quest (4/1), All Night Revival (12/1), Fabhcun (22/1), Colin's Friend (25/1), Thewaybackhome (125/1), Lunar Majesty (150/1)

DUNLEER CRYSTAL showed significant improvement when second at Down Royal last month and can progress further with tidier jumping. Champagne Jury won a bumper last January and has been shaping well since returning from a long absence, while Ifallgoeswell is on an upward curve and can remain competitive.