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Thursday 12 March 2026

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William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle (0-100)

Off time: 13:34 | Winning time: 6m 49.80s

Westernersunrise^t¹⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 12-0| J: Philip Donovan⁽³⁾| T: J Fahey| OR: 100

10/1

Has returned in good heart, finishing fourth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.2f, heavy) 19 days ago, and she'll appreciate this slight drop in grade.

Form: 41/03F4

One And Only⁵⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 11-13| J: Phillip Enright| T: O McKiernan| OR: 99| BF

12/1

Enjoyed fine campaign over hurdles last season culminating with a second at this track and while it's been a mixed bag over fences this term, the return to hurdling should suit. Could be worth chancing.

Form: F2/0P3P

The Little Yank^b³⁰

Age: 11| Weight: 11-10| J: John Aherne⁽⁷⁾| T: J P Ryan| OR: 96

66/1

Veteran has been pulled up on both starts since winning at Clonmel in January.

Form: 5681PP

Roc My Haarth²⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 11-9| J: Liam Quinlan| T: R Hackett| OR: 95

10/3

Maiden bounced back to his best when second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (22.7f, heavy) 25 days ago and with the third having won since over fences, he has to enter calculations.

Form: 0/720U2

Mickey Hulie⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 11-7| J: Sean Flanagan| T: D H Kelly| OR: 93

85/40

Lightly-raced maiden showed much improved form when going close at Naas (23.8f, soft) 8 days ago, only bettered by one less exposed than himself. Further progress cannot be ruled out.

Form: 780902

My Friend The Wind^p⁴⁵

Age: 11| Weight: 11-6| J: Calum Hogan⁽⁵⁾| T: E McNamara| OR: 92

40/1

Pulled up on previous 2 starts over hurdles, latterly at Punchestown in January following 4 months off.

Form: 75139P

Sock It To Me¹⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-6| J: Tiernan Power Roche⁽³⁾| T: P J Rothwell| OR: 92

13/2

Low-mileage 5-y-o stepped up on previous efforts when second of 16 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.2f, heavy, 14/1) 19 days ago, seemingly more suited by positive tactics. Fifth a winner since and he looks sure to be in the mix.

Form: 990502

Dalmatic^b⁵⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-3| J: Gary Noonan| T: W J O'Doherty| OR: 89| C

22/1

Course winner in December but not in same form when thirteenth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (22f, heavy, 12/1) 59 days ago. Wouldn't be a sure thing to bounce back, either.

Form: 8/06410

Without Exception^p³⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 11-3| J: Simon Torrens| T: P J Rothwell| OR: 89| BF

20/1

Better than the result when third at this course in December and similar story (still in contention home turn) when pulled up last time. Slightly longer trip should be in his favour and he cannot be discounted.

Form: P1/203P

Walkmethroughit^t1²²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: Abbie Murphy⁽⁷⁾| T: J Motherway| OR: 88

50/1

Better than the beaten distance on handicap bow but no surprise to see first-time tongue strap fitted having reportedly made a noise when pulled up at Punchestown last time.

Form: 09877P

Mullanour¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 11-0| J: Cian Cullinan⁽⁷⁾| T: W J Martin| OR: 86

17/2

Maiden turned in his best effort of the season when second of 15 in 3m handicap hurdle at Clonmel (heavy, 14/1) 14 days ago and looks on a handy mark now.

Form: P97P02

Shanroe Nelson¹⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 10-10| J: Ben Harvey| T: K Thornton| OR: 82

15/2

Improved for switch to positive tactics when third at Fairyhouse but was reported to be coughing post-race following chase debut there last time.

Form: 09063P

Ballingurteen⁴²

Age: 6| Weight: 10-8| J: Michael Kenneally⁽⁵⁾| T: T O'Brien| OR: 80

12/1

Runner-up sole start in points. Disappointed over trip expected to suit on latest start in maiden, though showed a bit prior to that, and she could well be more competitive now switched to handicaps.

Form: 2/609P

La Tene¹⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 10-5| J: Harry Sexton⁽⁷⁾| T: J P Ryan| OR: 77

100/1

Well beaten both starts since returning from long absence, latest on handicap bow at Clonmel 2 weeks ago. Does at least benefit from a step up in trip.

Form: 054/07

Fortunate Outcome¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 10-0| J: Daniel King| T: B McMahon| OR: 72

28/1

Has run creditably in a couple of handicaps this season, though remains with stamina to prove, even at this slightly shorter trip (pulled up over 3m last time)

Form: PP648P

Non-Runners

Gaelic Des Chastys⁴²

Weight: 11-8| Age: 10

T: E McNamara J: Patrick M O'Brien

Ardera Gun⁷⁰

Weight: 11-3| Age: 6

T: E Doyle J: Paddy Cody

Le Fanu³⁰

Weight: 10-13| Age: 10

T: Brendan Walsh J: R Deegan

Mister Persistence¹⁰

Weight: 10-5| Age: 6

T: S O O'Brien J: Reserve 1

Forecasts

Mickey Hulie (85/40), Roc My Haarth (10/3), Gaelic Des Chastys (5/1), Sock It To Me (13/2), Shanroe Nelson (15/2), Mullanour (17/2), Westernersunrise (10/1), One And Only (12/1), Ballingurteen (12/1), Le Fanu (12/1), Without Exception (20/1), Dalmatic (22/1), Ardera Gun (25/1), Fortunate Outcome (28/1), My Friend The Wind (40/1), Walkmethroughit (50/1), The Little Yank (66/1), La Tene (100/1)

Plenty in with a chance but ONE AND ONLY could be the answer if rediscovering the form he showed last season. Mullanour looks on a handy mark having bounced back to form last time, while Mickey Hulie may progress again.