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Sunday 5 April 2026

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Cawley Furniture Novice Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 14:07 | Winning time: 5m 18.80s

Green Hope^t⁴¹

Age: 5| Weight: 12-0| J: Danny Mullins| T: W R Crawford| OR: 122

25/1

Left hurdles debut form well behind and caused a big shock when winning a maiden at Down Royal (by 1¼ lengths from Star of The Week) in January, but failed to back that up by some margin at Ayr last time. Hasn't been done any favours by the handicapper, though, so needs to improve again to figure.

Form: 4U13

Maverick Mack¹²⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 12-0| J: James Smith⁽⁵⁾| T: G Elliott| OR: 122

28/1

Came on plenty for his sole outing in bumpers when winning maiden hurdle at Gowran (by 6½ lengths from Bergamasquo) in November, but found the test too much when a remote third in a novice at this course last time. Good value conditional booked on handicap debut.

Form: 2-813

Doctor Elvis^p1¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 11-11| J: Jack Kennedy| T: G Elliott| OR: 119

8/1

Has made the frame all 4 starts in this sphere, most recently finishing 8½ lengths second of 8 to Dani Donadoni in maiden at Limerick last month. Cheekpieces now applied on handicap debut.

Form: 3/6422

Some Song¹⁰⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-8| J: Darragh O'Keeffe| T: H De Bromhead| OR: 116

7/1

Was fortunate when winning a maiden hurdle at Down Royal (by 18 lengths from Juke Hill, held in third when left clear last) in October and ran no sort of race when attempting to defy a penalty in a novice last time. This looks a big ask on handicap debut.

Form: 1-1P

Tir Og¹⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-8| J: Calum Hogan⁽⁵⁾| T: E Seymour| OR: 116

28/1

Has enjoyed a fruitful campaign, registering a third win when beating Our Lucky Lady by 3¾ lengths in a novice at Naas in November. Has looked in the handicapper's grip since, though.

Form: 221503

Sticwiththeprocess^p,t1⁸⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 11-6| J: Mark Walsh| T: T M Walsh| OR: 114| BF| C

15/2

Twice placed in similar events over C&D prior to winning 16-runner 2m novice hurdle at this course on seasonal return. Not seen to best effect when last of 5 here last time and no surprise to see him bounce reverting to a large-field handicap.

Form: 832-135

Don Jefe⁶¹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-5| J: Michael Kenneally⁽⁵⁾| T: Gerard O'Leary| OR: 113| CD

12/1

Progressive form in maiden hurdles, looking suited by step up to 2½m when comprehensively winning a maiden at this course (by 6 lengths from Gunnery Sergeant) last time. This is tougher but still unexposed and excellent-value conditional keeps the ride.

Form: 051

Takenasred^h¹⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-4| J: S D Bowen| T: S R B Crawford| OR: 112

18/1

A maiden hurdler that has finished in the frame on 3 of his last 4 starts, 9 lengths fourth of 19 to Barley Lane at Down Royal on latest. Makes handicap debut but limit looks fairly established.

Form: 5-02384

Royal Soldier²⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-3| J: Donagh Meyler| T: Mrs G Callaghan| OR: 111

7/1

Left previous hurdling efforts well behind when winning 11-runner handicap at Gowran last time by 5½ lengths from Galavanting George. Up 8 lb but will benefit from this step back up in trip and looks open to further improvement.

Form: P-50541

Umpire's Call³²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-3| J: Keith Donoghue| T: J P Dempsey| OR: 111

8/1

Placed twice in maiden hurdles before taking form up another level when winning 11-runner handicap at Naas (by 1¾ lengths from Only For Our Man) last month. Further progress looks assured, with the attitude he displayed that day sure to continue to stand him in good stead

Form: P0331

Frankie's Freebie²⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: Harry Sexton⁽⁷⁾| T: A Sexton| OR: 110| BF

20/1

Point winner who has been consistent rather than progressive in maiden hurdles and arrives on the back of a disappointing effort at Limerick last time. Needs to improve now tackling a handicap.

Form: 0-13224

Mi Lucky Cailin⁵⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 11-2| J: Sean Flanagan| T: W J McLernon| OR: 110| D

22/1

Won handicap at Thurles (by 6½ lengths from Gaelic des Chastys) in January and solid fourth of 7 to Zanoosh in listed hurdle (22/1) at Navan 56 days ago. Reverts to handicap company off career-high mark.

Form: 370214

Diamond Tipp^t¹⁶³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: Alex Harvey| T: J C McConnell| OR: 108

40/1

Surpassed bumper form at the first time of asking over hurdles when successful at Downpatrick in July. Development has stalled in handicap company since, though.

Form: 0-71338

Katie Daniels^p,t1⁶⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 10-13| J: Ben Harvey| T: C Collins| OR: 107| CD

33/1

Won C&D mares maiden in November, but has struggled in handicaps and a maiden chase since. Wears first-time cheekpieces and tongue tie.

Form: 431P57

Zam Bobbler¹⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 10-13| J: Shane O'Callaghan⁽⁵⁾| T: P J Rothwell| OR: 107

12/1

Improved upon previous hurdling efforts when winning 14-runner maiden at Wexford last time by 1¾ lengths from Mart Lane. More required now handicapping, but capable conditional takes off a useful 5 lb.

Form: 561

Lauro's Legend³⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 10-11| J: Jack Tudor| T: P A Fahy| OR: 105

66/1

Turned in best effort over hurdles when 3½ lengths third of 14 to Claude in maiden at Wexford in July. Made no impact in lesser race on handicap debut after 7 months off last time and is readily passed over in this company.

Form: P50-03P

Sky And Sand²⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 10-9| J: Danny Gilligan| T: R O'Sullivan| OR: 103| D

6/1

Attracted some support and showed improved form to get off the mark at Gowran last month. The runner-up that day has gone in since, so very much respected for all this represents a step up in grade.

Form: 70-7051

Jaynemax³⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 10-2| J: Sean O'Keeffe| T: Thomas Dowling| OR: 96

18/1

Progressed when 2¼ lengths second of 18 to Dee's Lady in novice handicap at Leopardstown in March but is likely to find this too competitive.

Form: 0-09452

Poet's Gale¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 10-1| J: Daniel King| T: A J Martin| OR: 95

28/1

Hasn't cut much ice in a trio of maiden hurdles, but is related to some above-average jumpers and is likely to prove capable of much better now handicapping. He's eligible for lesser handicaps than this, so he'll be one to take very seriously should the market speak in his favour.

Form: 58076

Sheer Raz³²

Age: 6| Weight: 10-0| J: Conor Stone-Walsh| T: G P Cromwell| OR: 94

7/1

Promising individual, who shaped encouragingly when 10¼ lengths fifth of 11 to Umpire's Call in handicap at Naas on return from a 14-month absence last time. He's very much one to have on side with that outing under his belt, especially with his yard - who won this race last year - in good form.

Form: 2000U-5

Non-Runners

Aurea Fortuna¹

Weight: 11-2| Age: 7

T: A J Martin J: Philip Byrnes

Minority Interest¹⁴

Weight: 10-1| Age: 6

T: P J Rothwell J: Simon Torrens

Forecasts

Sky And Sand (6/1), Sheer Raz (7/1), Some Song (7/1), Royal Soldier (7/1), Sticwiththeprocess (15/2), Doctor Elvis (8/1), Umpire's Call (8/1), Zam Bobbler (12/1), Aurea Fortuna (12/1), Don Jefe (12/1), Minority Interest (14/1), Jaynemax (18/1), Takenasred (18/1), Frankie's Freebie (20/1), Mi Lucky Cailin (22/1), Green Hope (25/1), Tir Og (28/1), Maverick Mack (28/1), Poet's Gale (28/1), Katie Daniels (33/1), Diamond Tipp (40/1), Lauro's Legend (66/1)

ROYAL SOLDIER was most impressive when readily landing a Gowran handicap last month and is marginally preferred to fellow unexposed sorts Sky And Sand and Sheer Raz in a highly competitive race. The wholly unexposed Poet’s Gale would be of interest if attracting market support.