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Sunday 15 November 2026

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BAR 1 Betting 'Bet 10 Get 50' Tara Handicap Hurdle

4YO plus | 2m 5f | 16 Runners | Turf

Age: 9| Weight: 12-0| J: Jack Kennedy| T: G Elliott| OR: 132| CD

Smart chaser at his best who ran well from his much lower mark over hurdles when fourth in handicap here (2½m) in January. However, he ran poorly over fences when last seen, looking awkward and well beaten when falling 2 out in Grade 3 at Killarney in May.

Form: 74204-F

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I Love My Baie^p³⁴⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 11-5| J: J J Slevin| T: S R B Crawford| OR: 123

14/1

Was in good heart in spring last year but well below form final 2 starts, tried in cheekpieces (now discarded) when well held in listed handicap at this course (25f) in December. Has run well fresh in the past but others more persuasive this time round.

Form: 437/U07-

Matt Connor^p³⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-5| J: Eoin Staples⁽⁵⁾| T: J P Dempsey| OR: 123

18/1

Has won twice over hurdles (both on testing ground) since joining current yard last summer and also successful on the Flat in April. Hasn't been seen to best effect on a couple of occasions since, including back on the level last month, though would ideally want softer conditions.

Form: 1410-59

Royal Gladiator²²⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 11-5| J: Keith Donoghue| T: Ian Donoghue| OR: 123

13/2

Runner-up in bumper at this course on Rules debut and stepped forward from his first run over hurdles when winning a Cork maiden in March. Well held in Grade 2 novice at Fairyhouse next time, but he could yet do better for all that he has something to find from his opening mark.

Form: U4/2410-

Sequoiaspirit^t⁵⁰

Age: 9| Weight: 11-2| J: Alan O'Sullivan⁽⁵⁾| T: R Hackett| OR: 120| C

33/1

Capitalised on a reduced mark with a decisive success at Roscommon in June. However, produced a rare below-par effort on the Flat at this venue in September and finished down the field back hurdling at Listowel 7 weeks ago.

Form: 68P-100

Park Of Kings^p,t⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 11-1| J: Mark Walsh| T: P Nolan| OR: 119

16/1

Useful hurdler at best, but made little impact over fences last season and well held in 3 starts since reverting to hurdling. Mark has eased as a result, though he has questions to answer at present.

Form: 9U0-400

Mart Lane^t⁵²

Age: 5| Weight: 10-12| J: Mr F Maguire| T: B Connell| OR: 116

9/4

Has shown improved form fitted with tongue strap last 2 starts, relishing the step up to 2½m when getting off the mark in 15-runner handicap at Listowel 7 weeks ago. This extra 1f promises to suit and he can make his presence felt.

Form: 524-821

Champagne Venture^p²³⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 10-10| J: Josh Williamson⁽³⁾| T: D Broad| OR: 114| C

7/1

Has benefited from moving up to 2½m, placed on 2 occasions before scoring in ready fashion (fitted with cheekpieces) in maiden at this course in March. Will need to find more again as she goes handicapping.

Form: 78/5331-

Paddy's Milestone³⁴⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 10-10| J: Sam Ewing| T: S R B Crawford| OR: 114| CD

15/2

Goes well fresh, returning from a 6-month break when opening account in handicap at Down Royal in November 2024. Followed up in this same race last year, before finding the test too much when fifth of 14 here (25f, heavy) 20 days later. Commands respect after 11 months off.

Form: 4401/15-

Beyond Your Dreams^p,t1⁴²

Age: 5| Weight: 10-9| J: Aidan Kelly| T: P Roche| OR: 113

12/1

Fair juvenile hurdler for Joseph O'Brien and, fitted with blinkers, fared better than she had on first 2 starts for this yard when sixth of 13 in handicap at Punchestown (3m) in June. After a further 4 months off, ran respectably back in cheekpieces on the Flat 6 weeks ago. Tongue strap now added.

Form: 190/98-6

Burru⁸⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 10-5| J: Michael Kenneally⁽³⁾| T: Bernard Crowley| OR: 109

11/1

Having rejoined current yard, justified support following 6 months off when making all in handicap hurdle at Killarney in May. Hasn't been in the same form in 3 subsequent outings, though, back over fences the last twice.

Form: 8P-1046

Cool Native^p1,t¹²⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 10-5| J: Danny Gilligan| T: G Elliott| OR: 109

11/1

Winning pointer who was a promising third on hurdling debut at this course (2m) a year ago. Hasn't kicked on since, though was unsuited by a sharply-run race at Downpatrick when last seen in July. Worth another chance back up in distance on handicap debut with cheekpieces fitted.

Form: 21/3U4-3

Must Go Now^p¹⁶⁰

Age: 9| Weight: 10-5| J: Jordan Gainford| T: E Cawley| OR: 109

33/1

In first-time cheekpieces, ran better than for a while when third in a Cork handicap hurdle in March. However, he's gone backwards from that effort since, without the headgear when well held over fences last 2 starts.

Form: 8309-08

Better Times¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 10-2| J: Ms A M Connolly⁽⁷⁾| T: S G Carey| OR: 106

12/1

Much improved when making second handicap start a winning one at Downpatrick in March. Bounced back from a couple of lesser efforts when third of 14 at Cork 2 weeks ago, though didn't carry much win threat.

Form: U-47893

It's Bobsled Time⁵²

Age: 4| Weight: 10-1| J: Kevin Healy⁽⁷⁾| T: D Queally| OR: 106

16/1

Left first 2 efforts behind when 250/1 winner of an academy hurdle at Naas in December last year for Richard Morrissey. However, that remains a standout performance, well held in handicaps both outings for present stable.

Form: 91F0-40

You Make Me Smile²³

Age: 8| Weight: 10-0| J: Sean O'Keeffe| T: P A Fahy| OR: 103| D

9/1

Placed on her first 3 starts over hurdles this season and ran well on the Flat before getting back to winning ways in handicap hurdle at Sligo 23 days ago. Faces a tougher ask in this grade, though, racing from 1 lb out of the weights.

Form: 5-32371

Forecasts

Mart Lane (5/2), Champagne Venture (6/1), Paddy's Milestone (8/1), Sa Fureur (8/1), Royal Gladiator (8/1), You Make Me Smile (10/1), Beyond Your Dreams (10/1), Better Times (12/1), Cool Native (12/1), Burru (14/1), It's Bobsled Time (16/1), Park Of Kings (20/1), Must Go Now (25/1), Matt Connor (25/1), I Love My Baie (25/1), Sequoiaspirit (33/1)

PADDY'S MILESTONE scored with something in hand in this race last year and he is fancied to land the prize again given his good record fresh. He gets the vote ahead of Mart Lane, who took another step forward when opening his account at Listowel, while Cool Native remains capable of better as she goes handicapping.