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Wednesday 23 September 2026

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Brandon Hotel Handicap Hurdle (0-100)

Off time: 15:07 | Winning time: 4m 12.50s

Aboras Mahler¹²⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: Calum Hogan⁽⁵⁾| T: E McNamara| OR: 98

16/1

Left previous efforts behind when runner-up in maiden hurdle at Downpatrick (19f) in May on first outing for Stephan Carlin. Improved again when second on handicap bow at the same course, form boosted since. Interesting starting off for another new yard.

Form: 800P-22

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Blue Reed^p,t²⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: Kevin Healy⁽⁷⁾| T: C Collins| OR: 98| BF| D

8/1

Finally off the mark in handicap at Kilbeggan (19f) in May and placed on his last 3 starts, though didn't find as much as looked likely when second in 14-runner contest at the same course 20 days ago.

Form: 127232

Potters Pal^h,t¹⁶⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 11-11| J: Daniel King| T: T Cooper| OR: 97| D

20/1

With hood added, progressed again when opening account in handicap at Clonmel (19f) in March. Failed to repeat that effort when pulled up at Limerick next time, but he's worth a market check on return from 5 months off.

Form: 00651P-

Warm In Gorey^b⁴⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 11-10| J: Ross Sugrue⁽⁷⁾| T: P J Rothwell| OR: 96| D

14/1

Placed at Wexford and Downpatrick on first 2 starts this season and soon left behind a lesser effort when sixth of 8 in claiming hurdle at Sligo in August, facing a stiff task at the weights. Back down to his last winning mark returned to handicap company.

Form: PP-3366

Glin Road Boy¹⁰⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 11-9| J: Philip Byrnes| T: C Byrnes| OR: 95

7/4

Little impact in a bumper/maiden hurdles for Eugene O'Sullivan but caught the eye on handicap/stable debut when runner-up at Sligo (2¼m) in June, left with a lot to do. The winner is now useful (Granlahan in third) and he's one to note, especially if market vibes are strong.

Form: 000P9-2

Installment^h1⁵⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 11-9| J: Philip Donovan| T: W J Lanigan| OR: 95

125/1

After 11 months off, showed his first form when staying on for fourth in 13-runner maiden at Tramore (2¾m) in May. Has run poorly both starts since, though, tailed off at Roscommon last month. Hood applied for handicap debut.

Form: 0/67-4P0

Kazbek^b⁷³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-8| J: Sam Ewing| T: Peter Fahey| OR: 94

28/1

Remains a maiden but made the frame 3 times last season. However, pulled up on chasing debut to end the campaign and same result back over hurdles in handicap at Sligo (3¼m) in July. Others more persuasive back down in trip.

Form: 33P4P-P

Masego²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 11-7| J: Josh Williamson⁽³⁾| T: J C McConnell| OR: 95| BF

28/1

Made the frame in juvenile hurdle at this course (2m) 12 months ago and has done well in handicaps on the Flat this year, successful at Leopardstown (13f) in May on final run for Ms Margaret Mullins. Ran poorly on handicap hurdle debut at Bellewstown last month, but he had been well backed.

Form: 754-0

Chemdawg^b,t²⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 11-6| J: Phillip Enright| T: O McKiernan| OR: 92| D

9/1

Gained a first hurdles success in handicap at Kilbeggan (19f) in April and has continued in good heart since, doubling her tally in mares event at the same course 20 days ago. Had the run of the race last time but she could be in the mix.

Form: P21-251

Deep Warrior¹⁵⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 11-6| J: Keith Donoghue| T: G P Cromwell| OR: 94

100/1

Looks to have been brought along gradually in a trio of maidens so far, seventh of 11 at Tramore (2m) when last seen in April. Well bred and he remains capable of better as he goes up in trip for handicap debut.

Form: 807-

Pixie Hill⁷⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: Donagh Meyler| T: Daniel O'leary| OR: 88

100/1

Hasn't made much impact in 3 maidens but offered a bit more encouragement when sixth of 20 at Cork (17f) in July. Open to improvement now handicapping, though bred to stay even further down the line.

Form: P-096

Springboard¹²⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 11-1| J: Cian Quirke| T: M J McDonagh| OR: 87| BF

33/1

Stepped up markedly on his comeback run earlier in the year when staying on strongly to win handicap at Limerick (2m) in April. Tailed off making chasing debut at the same course next time, but he could yet do better reverted to hurdling after 4 months off.

Form: 637/41-9

Clonbury Court¹⁷¹

Age: 4| Weight: 10-11| J: Jordan Gainford| T: J P Dempsey| OR: 85

80/1

Little to shout about in 4 maiden hurdles earlier this year, though seemed unsuited by being kept to 2m at Fairyhouse in April. Needs to leave those efforts well behind, but this step up in trip promises to suit on his handicap bow.

Form: 0P00-

Crypto Crash^p,t²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 10-11| J: Danny Mullins| T: D Budds| OR: 83

17/2

With tongue strap added, recorded a first success under both codes when winning 15-runner handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (17f) last month by 2¾ lengths from Lunar Landscape. Task is now to build on latest effort.

Form: 0P-69F1

Lunar Landscape²⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 10-9| J: Alex Harvey| T: Thomas Coyle| OR: 81

7/1

Fair maiden on the Flat who has made the frame in handicap hurdles the last twice, held only late on when 2¾ lengths second of 15 to Crypto Crash at Bellewstown (17f) on latest outing. Merits consideration given his ability on the level.

Form: 00-6042

Granlahan²³

Age: 4| Weight: 10-6| J: Darragh O'Keeffe| T: A McGuinness| OR: 80

7/2

Remains a maiden but has been proving consistent, making the frame for the third start in a row when runner-up at Downpatrick (2¼m) 23 days ago. Can give another good account, though this step back up in trip might not be ideal.

Form: U36242

Mr Erwitt⁵⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 10-0| J: Michael Kenneally⁽⁵⁾| T: V T O'Brien| OR: 72

50/1

Pulled up on first 3 starts in handicaps and, with cheekpieces added, fared no better back in maiden company when weakening quickly at Galway (2¾m) 8 weeks ago. Headgear and tongue strap now left off.

Form: 49PP-PP

Room For One More²⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 11-5| J: Brian Hayes| T: W P Mullins| OR: 91

28/1

Well-bred type who was much improved when second of 15 in mares maiden hurdle at Tramore (21f) last month. However, raced too freely sent handicapping when well beaten at Wexford (17f) since. RESERVE.

Form: 6-9027

Non-Runners

Champagne Dawn⁵¹

Weight: 11-12| Age: 9

T: T J O'Mara J: Alan O'Sullivan

Paul Collins¹⁶

Weight: 12-0| Age: 6

T: B McMahon J: Reserve 2

Sidiriya⁴⁴

Weight: 10-3| Age: 7

T: P J Rothwell J: Reserve 3

Forecasts

Glin Road Boy (7/4), Granlahan (7/2), Sidiriya (13/2), Lunar Landscape (7/1), Blue Reed (8/1), Crypto Crash (17/2), Chemdawg (9/1), Paul Collins (12/1), Warm In Gorey (14/1), Aboras Mahler (16/1), Potters Pal (20/1), Champagne Dawn (25/1), Room For One More (28/1), Masego (28/1), Kazbek (28/1), Springboard (33/1), Mr Erwitt (50/1), Clonbury Court (80/1), Deep Warrior (100/1), Pixie Hill (100/1), Installment (125/1)

ABORAS MAHLER has proved a different proposition in 2 starts this season, edged out only near the finish making handicap debut at Downpatrick, and he could still have more to offer now switched to Eric McNamara. He is the pick ahead of Lunar Landscape, who has been getting the hang of things over hurdles, with Glin Road Boy also of plenty of interest.