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17 March 2026
15:03 3:03 Down Royal
Diaduit Buachaill
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+2000
Lose
-50
This is a very interesting card for the level & I'm going to take a punt with Gary McGill's 5 year old Gelding DIADUIT BUACHAILL who makes his Handicap debut here in Northern Ireland. This Son of JOSHUA TREE's penultimate run here in County Down was quite interesting where this charge finished 6th keeping on which is positive enough but it's the horses that finished ahead of him that warrant a second glance, 5th place DAMEAUSCOTTLESTOWN has won since before finishing 2nd ¾ behind COUSIN KATE at the DRF last month, 4th place won next time out & 2nd place KALYPSO'CHANCE went on to a grade 3 contest @Navan so plenty of big improvers ahead of him. Jockey Dara McGill takes the reins for his father & sheds a very useful 7lbs & has a 28.57% place strike rate here @Down Royal the past 5 years. At 20/1 returning back to the north on quicker ground again could see this lad in the mix come the dying embers of this contest.
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14:28 2:28 Down Royal
Monroes Hollow
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+2000
Lose
-50
Peter Fahey's lightly raced 8 year old Gelding MONROES HOLLOW ran his best race to date here @Down Royal (17f Yielding) on Boxing Day finishing 9 lengths off the winner keeping on which is a very good crack of the whip considering this Son of BEAT HOLLOW was returning from a big 211 day layoff. The step up in trip & pipe opener 'could' see this lad get in & amongst the minor prize money at decent odds. Jockey Conor Stone-Walsh takes over piloting duty jocking off a conditional jockey & has a 41.49% place strike rate here in County Down the past 5 years. Trainer arrives here with a 50% place strike rate the past month. The Cheekpieces certainly looked to aid this lad last time & and are retained. Certainly not a forlorn each way hope.
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15 March 2026
17:30 5:30 Curragh
Captain Ciano
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1400
Lose
-50
Another packed Field here in the lucky last @the Curragh with my vote going to Tom McCourt's 4 year old Gelding CAPTAIN CIANO who looks to have some potential upside here. This Son of INVINCIBLE ARMY ran very well @Dundalk (11f) last month coming off a big 303 day sabbatical to finish 4½ lengths off a winner who won next time out aswell as 2nd place horse with 3rd placed horse finishing 2nd which is very positive BUT it's this charges penultimate run @Gowran Park (9f Heavy) running through the muck where I thought this lad was a little unfortunate when hindered 1 from home but still plucked away to finish 2nd & arrives here 3lbs lighter. Tom McCourt arrives here with a 50% place strike rate the past fortnight & jockey James Ryan remains in the plate. This testing ground is certainly a stamina sapper so I'm looking for a charge that has ran further (in the muck) & can come take advantage if the pace collapses. 14/1 looks a decent each way chance with 6 places to hit.
16:20 4:20 Curragh
Akecheta
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1200
Lose
-50
A nice and easy barnburner to try to dissect with us entering Chuck a dart territory but I'm pinning my hopes to Kevin Coleman's 6 year old Grey Mare AKECHETA who returns to handicap company here after racing in some competitive listed events. I felt This Daughter of SIOUX NATION was a little unlucky @Doncaster in November when not getting a clear run & now gets a drop back in trip. This Charge had the handy FORT VEGA beat here last year when finishing 2nd over this trip on testing ground & also has a 1¾ distance 4th in this company on her Résumé. This is Trainers only entry here today & arrives on a 66.67% place strike rate the past month & has a top Jock in the saddle in the shape of Colin Keane. With this heavy going we could see some pace burnout with midfield/closers creeping in. There is enough here for me to play each way but let's make no mistake this is difficult (for all entries) but we've a top pilot in the cockpit who certainly knows how to read a race & look for those pouncing positions.Good luck.
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13 March 2026
19:00 7:00 Dundalk
Notforalongtime
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+2800
Lose
-50
Laura Hourigan's 9 year old Gelding NOTFORALONGTIME Landed a very big 33/1 win for me here in November over this trip when coming off a 7 day break off a mark of 62, This Son of PACO BOY hasn't been awful racing over 7f since (3550) but this return to 8f & now just 1lb higher for that last win exactly 7 days removed has me very intrigued. Trainer has a fantastic record here @Dundalk (27.91% win strike rate past 5 years) aswell as trainer /Jockey combo 27.27% win strike rate (past year) & low drawn all fueling the fire. Im not quite sure if lightning can strike twice but at current 28/1 odds I'm happy to find out.
17:20 5:20 Cheltenham
Intellotto
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+6600
Lose
-50
After a Good discussion on the Discord Page (if you're not on there you're missing out on friendly daily golden nuggets of info) I'm going to tentatively nail my colours to the mast with Daisy Hitchins newly acquired 6 year old Gelding INTELLOTTO who should look to come on from his first run out 27 days ago after a break away. This Son of LOPE DE VEGA has some decent back form in Ireland for previous trainer Joseph O'Brien & has raced in deep deep waters with some big sharks; was only 9 lengths of KARGESE at the DRF in 2024 in Grade 1 company he then went on to beat one of today's rivals (Karl Des Tourelles) then went on to lock horns with SIR GINO. Trainer Arrives here with 3 wins (From 6) the past 30 days. Jockey Robbie David has a 60% Win strike rate the past month. We've seen some huge prices win & place so far this week. 66/1 odds for this charge dropping down in class.
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17:00 5:00 Dundalk
Alfred Tennyson
Daily Racing
25 EWR4Deductions based on standard industry rates given the odds of each withdrawn horse at time of first withdrawal following your betNR
@+1800
Void
0
Denis Hogan's 4 year old Gelding ALFRED TENNYSON looks an interesting sort here as he is tried on the shortest trip on this surface for the first time. This Son of STARSPANGLEDBANNER looked to make all the running here on Penultimate (over 6f) fading 1 furlong out to finish 3 lengths off the winner. The handicapper loosens the noose shedding 3lbs off. Trainer Denis Hogan has a 32% place strike rate when sending his horses straight back into battle (less than 7 day turnaround) which looks a plus as does the draw in stall #1. I can see why the yard are going down this route & at 18/1 odds I'm happy to play along to see if this front running lad can make all the running.
14:00 2:00 Cheltenham
Helvic Dream
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+2800
Lose
-50
I was alerted to this by another fellow tipster & Good friend whilst talking about possible candidates for a big priced runner & this name popped up, I've let it sit & marinate for a few days & the more I look at other possibilities (of which there are many) I keep coming back to Noel Meade's 9 year old Gelding HELVIC DREAM with the words 'Plot job' circling constantly round my head. This Son of POWER hasn't been seen over hurdles since being demoted of 1st place in the Galway Hurdle for obstructing today's top weighted rival NDAAWI after this he was kept to runs on the level running well in a premier handicap @Leopardstown. I'd say he's pretty ground versatile with a 2nd in Listed handicap company last April on Yielding/Soft. Noel Meade has already picked up a winner this festival with his only other runner & in my humble opinion I think he's a great chance of making it 2/2 here at very good odds.
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12 March 2026
17:20 5:20 Cheltenham
Prends Garde A Toi
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1200
Lose
-50
I've followed Gordon Elliott's 7-year-old French gelding PRENDS GARDE A TOI for a few runs now and had him backed in the DRF, only to see him dismount after the 6th fence. His run 15 days later in the Grand National Trial at Punchestown over 27f, finishing 4th, had Sunday's 20-length Leinster National winner The Lovely Man 6 lengths behind him. The trainer has already said this charge is one of his best chances in the festival handicaps. The forecasted Thursday rain would further enhance this son of KAPGARDE'S chances. The lack of a Cheltenham run would concern me a little, but if we were to dismiss every charge who hasn't raced here yet, there wouldn't be much to choose from. Look, this charge has been sitting in my tracker for a while. The penny looks to have dropped at just the right time, and he gets a huge backing from his trainer, who certainly knows how to win this.
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16:40 4:40 Cheltenham
Minella Sixo
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+2500
Lose
-50
Gordan Elliott's 7 year old Gelding MINELLA SIXO looks a very interesting shout at 25/1. This Son of SHANTOU fits every 12 year trend which is great but my eye is drawn to his run in the pertemps qualifer @Naas 18 days ago where he was a bit unfortunate to not reel in today's Rival Melbourne Shamrock who beat him by a Neck. However this lad was giving his rival 8lbs that day where as today it's only 5lbs so we're 3lbs better off the same terms here. This Charge has Decent novice Graded form, has Cheltenham experience for a trainer that has won this 3 times in the past 8 years. 25/1 looks massive in a race where 7 of the last 12 winners were 10/1+ so with all that being said I'm happy to nail my colours to the mast here each way.
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16:14 4:14 Limerick
Smackwater Jack
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1800
Lose
-50
Away from the glitz & the glamour of Cheltenham we have this very low grade affair here @Limerick but this is still a bit tricky I mean it won't take much winning but still quite a few could pop up here one I'm taking a punt with is Denise Foster's 'second string' here in the shape of her 12 year old Gelding SMACKWATER JACK who on the surface doesn't look up to much (if you're just looking at the bare form) but didn't run too badly here over the tall timber Over the Christmas Season off a mark of 95 & had the top weight here 2 lengths behind & then followed up with a 4th @Navan (Soft/Heavy). This Son of FLEMENSFIRTH is now 15lbs lighter when last seen here thanks to the extra 5lb pull from Jockey Josh Williamson who arrives here off a good 2nd jn the BetMGM Cup yesterday & has a 35.29% place strike rate the past month & 40% place strike rate here the past 5 years. Trainer also boasts a 30.95% place strike rate here (Past 5 years). 5 places, Decent odds & with that big weight pull I'd say this isn't a total forlorn hope.
13:34 1:34 Limerick
Mullanour
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+2000
Lose
-50
Wille Martin's 7 year old Gelding MULLANOUR gets the nod here from me in this low level affair here @Limerick. This Son of HILLSTAR should/Could appreciate the little hike back in trip after chasing home a clear winner last time out running through the swamp @Clonmel (24f Heavy) but this lad was bang there 2 out before his engine cut out although he was 12 lengths clear of 3rd place. This charge finished 2nd (21f) ¼ keeping on when last seen here on testing ground off a mark of 90. Trainer has a 50% place strike rate here the past 5 years. Jockey Cian Cullinan remains in the plate & sheds a very useful 7lbs. I've seen much worse 18/1 shots so I'll toss a penny into the well here.
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11 March 2026
16:40 4:40 Cheltenham
Jasko Des Dames
Daily Racing
25 EWNOTETip made at odds of 17.00 on 09/03 at 22:210.10 deduction for Ryans Rocket@9.00 withdrawn at 13:110.00 deduction for Golden Joy @26.000 withdrawn at 13:11R4 Adjusted Odds = 1 + 16.00 x (1-0.1) = 15.40Best Odds Guaranteed SP 34.00 used instead of 15.40 BOG
@+3300
Win
140
For me course form here @Cheltenham has got to be high on the agenda & one that certainly ticks that box is Henry De Bromhead's French 7 year old Gelding JASKO DES DAMES who lets be honest failed to flatter last month @Leopardstown I'm not sure what happened as he's ran well off that kind of break & Ran ok on that ground but it happens. The big plus here is this Son of IT'S GINO's penultimate run here 7 lengths off Winner (& today's Rival) CALICO who has well & truly felt the handicappers wrath with an 11lb hike since that run remains on the same mark (136), This French lad ran here last year finishing 7 lengths behind JAZZY MATTY who too has been hit with a 8lb rise since that run. Top Jock in the plate (Darragh O'Keefe). If we can put a line through that 'Blip' last time out 16/1 looks very good 'Potential' each way value.
14:40 2:40 Cheltenham
Forty Coats
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+2000
Lose
-50
Henry De Bromhead's 7 year old Gelding FORTY COATS looks very interesting down the entering handicap company. This Son of DIAMOND BOY well & truly outran his gargantuan 150/1 odds here @Cheltenham last year keeping on in 4th behind THE NEW LION (159) THE YELLOW CLAY (155) & FINAL DEMAND (158) certainly no shame at all being behind that trio. This Lad looks very ground versatile, has good form at another gutbusting stamina sapping course (Navan) & finished 3rd @Thurles. This looks the target. Jockey Darragh O'Keefe has his pick of the 3 entered into this contest & stays loyal to this charge Cheekpieces Applied. Current 20/1 odds with 6 places on offer gives us a lot to like.
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10 March 2026
17:20 5:20 Cheltenham
Will Do
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+2500
Lose
-50
With 5 places on offer I'm happy to give a horse that seems to have been in & out of my thoughts since before last year's Irish Grand national that said horse is Gordon Elliott's 9 year old Gelding WILL DO who I was very sweet on going into that event which was coming off a very good 3rd here @Cheltenham behind HAITI COULEURS (who he then bumped into again at the national). He's been a bit on & off this term but he has course form, Trip 'Shouldnt' pose a problem, Would probably prefer a little more slush if I'm being totally honest (but it was Good/Soft here when he finished 3rd) but at 25/1 currently hitting the frame certainly wouldn't be a forlorn hope for a big yard that knows how to win here. Each way hopeful.
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16:40 4:40 Cheltenham
Zurich
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1100
Win
30
I like the look of Henry De Bromhead's 7 year old French Gelding ZURICH here. This Son of DOCTOR DINO is light weighted to go well here in a contest that favours light weight runners (6 of last 10 winners carried under 10-13) & French bred second season chasers which ticks the boxes aswell as the obvious win here in October & certainly wasn't outclassed in Graded Company @Doncaster. This charge is ground versatile. I do also like Gordon Elliotts charge Down Memory Lane but he's carrying the kitchen sink. Lots to Like here for this progressive French lad for a yard that is no stranger to Cheltenham Success.
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14:40 2:40 Cheltenham
Barbizon
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+2500
Lose
-50
Gordon Elliott's 4 year old Gelding BARBIZON has my vote here this Son of KING OF CHANGE won over this trip @Navan in November nicely winning by 4 lengths then ran into one too good the next two runs @Leopardstown with the latter being a huge step up in class. This charge enters the fray here In carrying a big chunk of weight but this is dissapated by talented 5lb Claimer Josh Williamson who arrives here with a 26.67% Win strike rate the past month. I'm happy to look past those grades runs @Leopardstown & have faith in that run @Navan, a very good test for that Cheltenham uphill finish. Current 25/1 odds with 6 places. Let's go.
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08 March 2026
16:02 4:02 Naas
Harvard Guy
Daily Racing
25 EWNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction
@+1100
Win
30
This is a bit of a juicy handicap with some big guns in here but I'm intrigued to see if Eddie & Patrick Harty's 8 year old Gelding HAVARD GUY gets on here. This Son of TELESCOPE took a big step forward 2 weeks ago here @Naas in only his 4th run over the tall timber plugging away in listed company. This charge arrives here now 2lbs lighter which is a plus as is the bottomless ground which has seem him to good effect over hurdles when winning back to back listed events @Navan. This lads chase mark of 126 looks workable & certainly has room for improvement. Trainers have a 50% place strike rate here in County Kildare the past 5 years with Jockey Daniel King arriving here with a 37.50% place strike rate. I genuinely think If Jockey Mark Walsh could make the weight he would be on this lad. It's competitive for sure but I'll take a chance.
15:30 3:30 Naas
Hgranca De Thaix
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+750
Lose
-50
Barry Connell's French 9 year old Gelding HGRANCA DE THAIX reminded us what his is capable of over the Christmas period @Leopardstown with a decent 2nd place finish then followed this up with another 2nd place in January @Navan (20f Soft/Heavy) just 1 length behind the winner who then went on to win again by 8 lengths. This charge has been upped I'm weight again BUT takes a drop in class. This trip 'Should' not pose a problem nor the juice filled turf. Id Like a bigger price of course. Jockey Sean Flanagan was in the cockpit for those two aforementioned hurdle runs & has a 42.86% place strike rate whilst riding for this yard the past year. I'm happy enough to fly the French flag here.
15:00 3:00 Naas
Vallon Du Plessis
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+3300
Lose
-50
Tom Dreaper's 6 year old French Gelding VALLON DU PLESSIS left me thinking "What the Hell?!?" 28 days ago @Navan (22f Heavy) when pulling up, prior to this was a run that caught my eye @Punchestown (19f Soft/Heavy) where this son of KITKOU rallied well outrunning his Gargantuan 100/1 odds to finish within 2 lengths of the winner, This French Charge drops 1lb aswell as dropping down in trip now I'll be honest I'd be a bit more optimistic if this lad was dropped to 18f but we get 16f. Jockey Conor stone-Walsh remains in the plate. Look there are certainly risks & of course it's way too early to write this lad off just yet but at 33/1 I'm happy to have a very small poke each way to see if the shorter trip gets him closer.
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07 March 2026
16:18 4:18 Gowran Park
Mount Frisco
Daily Racing
25 EWNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction
@+1000
Win
25
John Ryan's 7 year old Gelding MOUNT FRISCO looks to continue his upward trend here again @Gowran Park as he takes a big step up in class this would worry me a little had this Son of KALANISI not hacked up by 20 lengths 9 days ago @Clonmel over hurdles gliding through the juice filled turf, this charges penultimate over the tall timber was a gutsy win here winning by 4¾ lengths. Jockey Daniel King remains in the plate (and rightly so) & has a 46.15% place strike rate here the past year. Trainer has a 50% place strike rate here the past year. This race has been targeted & any mount that can romp up Clonmel regardless of what class race has my respect. I'm quite surprised we're getting double figure odds but I'm in.
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15:43 3:43 Gowran Park
Onlymammycanloveme
Daily Racing
25 EWNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 12.00 used instead of 9.50 takenBOG
@+1100
Win
30
Seamus Neville 7 year old Gelding ONLYMAMMYCANLOVEME Is my tentative selection here today returning back to hurdles where he has a maiden victory here @Clonmel (19f Heavy) in his résumé (he's also finished 3rd here on heavy also) which is a plus here when tackling Gowran parks uphill slog of a finish aswell. This Son of VENDANGEUR bears the burden of top weight but dropping back in class & reverting back to hurdles is a positive in my opinion. Jockey JJ Slevin arrives here with 4 visits to the winners enclosure the past fortnight. I'm happy to take a punt here.
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06 March 2026
19:45 7:45 Dundalk
Punk Poet
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1100
Lose
-50
Eddie Lynam's 9 year old Gelding PUNK POET doesn't owe anybody a thing having won multiple times here @Dundalk, This Son of POWER was not his usual self when last seen in an apprentice handicap but now arrives here 5lbs lower but prior to this we had runs over 11 & 6 furlongs neither of which suit this Charge so the return back to his preferred 1 mile is certainly a big plus aswell as now being 2lbs lighter for his last win (here in September). We are drawn nicely in Stall #3 & gets a pilot in fone fettle currently in the shape of Declan McDonogh who arrives here with a 28.57% win & 71.43% place strike rates aswell as a 36.36% place strike rate here the past 5 years & knows how to get this lad across the line. Not much more to say, lots to like here at Double figure odds.
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05 March 2026
16:38 4:38 Thurles
Jupiter Du Gite
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1000
Lose
-50
Tom Hogan's 7 year old French Gelding JUPITER DU GITE went into my tracker 25 days ago @Navan (22f Heavy) with a promise to myself I'd back this charge if I could get double figure odds. This Son of CASTLE DU BERLAIS can consider himself a little unfortunate to not get closer in the aforementioned contest when making a big run from off the pace 2 from home only to be a little hindered before jumping the last like a bag of hammers & now finds himself 1lb lighter. 5lb Claimer Michael Kenneally remains in the plate which is certainly no bad thing arriving here with a 34.38% place strike rate. Should this French lad put in another good shift (minus the blunder) then I don't think you could write him off completely.
14:58 2:58 Thurles
Mighty Jeremy
Daily Racing
25 EWNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction
@+1800
Win
64
I'm willing to give Patrick Foley's 12 year old Veteran Gelding MIGHTY JEREMY a wee chance here, This Son of JEREMY is very lightly ridden for his age over the tall timber with this being only his fifth run in this discipline but to my untrained eye I didn't think his last two efforts were awful. On penultimate we had a ok run from off the pace finishing 3rd @punchestown (23f Heavy) despite losing a shoe half way round then finished 4th @Gowran Park (19f Heavy) in a deeper contest than this In a race that was pulled apart by the winner who has hacked up again since. The handicapper now negates 2lbs. Trainer arrives here with a 50% place strike rate the past fortnight. Jockey Simon Torrens has a 29.73% place strike rate here @Thurles & 30% place strike rate whilst riding for this yard the past year. It's a bit prickly but I'll take my chance.
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04 March 2026
17:22 5:22 Naas
Marine Ranger
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1600
Win
55
I'm going to take a gamble here on Pat Fahey's 6 year old Gelding MARINE RANGER here Who 'Could' improve now dropped in trip after slogging arond Fairyhouse over the extended 26f last time out. This Son of SOLDIER OF FORTUNE got a little closer on penultimate run on Softer ground again @Fairyhouse (20f) finishing 3rd keeping on. The Booking of Jockey Danny Mullins catches the eye. Look it's a 0-100 contest being run on juice filled turf, anything can happen but this lad is dropped 2lbs gets testing ground & showed he had a bit of stamina last time out . 16/1 seems a reasonable price.
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16:52 4:52 Naas
Tsavo Park
Daily Racing
25 EWR4Deductions based on standard industry rates given the odds of each withdrawn horse at time of first withdrawal following your betNR
@+1100
Void
0
Shark Hanlon's 7 year old Gelding TSAVO PARK showed a ton of heart 27 days ago @Thurles (18f Soft) when running from right off the pace to be within the prize money & probably would have had he not blundered over the last Fence. This Son of WALK IN THE PARK Returns back over hurdles & finished 3rd here before Christmas then followed up with a 4th @Down Royal (17f Soft) but following that chase run it would seem 19f could be the right shout. That last race over Fences had the 4th Winning twice since (Mount Frisco) & another looked to be winning before falling (River Vale). This lad looks like he can handle the slop & if he shows an inkling if what he showed last time out (minus the fall) then I'd say he has a punchers chance of hitting the frame.
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03 March 2026
14:55 2:55 Leopardstown
Catchabird
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1200
Win
35
Sarah Connell found herself in the winners enclosure yesterday & I feel that her 8 year old Mare CATCHABIRD might be going a little under the radar. This Daughter of GETAWAY has been pretty consistent without getting over the line recently & I'm happy to dismiss her run @Punchestown last month where despite finishing 3rd she was quite a ways back in a trip that looked to stretch her, if we go back to this Mares Penultimate @Down Royal despite being beaten 7 lengths by one of today's Rivals (MISSUS BEETON) I feel she was a little unlucky blundering 2 from home then got cut up meeting on revised terms could certainly see this charge get closer. Jockey Aiden Kelly Remains in the plate shedding 3lbs & has a 31.25% place strike rate when riding for this yard. I wouldn't be so keen if it were single figure odds but at (Current) 12's I'll have a punt each way.
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02 March 2026
16:55 4:55 Leopardstown
Gringo Daubrelle
Daily Racing
25 EWNOTETip made at odds of 8.50 on 01/03 at 22:300.30 deduction for Savante@3.25 withdrawn at 09:210.00 deduction for Onethreefivenotout @11.000 withdrawn at 09:31R4 Adjusted Odds = 1 + 7.50 x (1-0.3) = 6.25Best Odds Guaranteed SP 6.50 used instead of 6.25 BOG
@+550
Win
2
I don't think Gordon Elliott's French 10 Year old Gelding GRINGO D'AUBRELLE should be easily dismissed here. This Son of SADDLER MAKER is very well treated in this sphere & certainly has the stamina to mix it up here, A 7 length win @Navan (25f Soft/Heavy) helps confirm this & yes he was beaten by a long way out 22 days ago so where 2nd & 3rd placed rivals today & to be fair to third charge had he not ballooned over the last Fence he would have gotten closer those aforementioned horses are both upped 1lb whilst this French lad now gets the services of very talented 5lb claimer Michael Kenneally who was in the cockpit for that impressive win in December. Certainly no easy race but I'm happy enough to fly the French flag in this contest.
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16:25 4:25 Leopardstown
Ballybawn Belter
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1400
Lose
-50
Liz Doyle's 8 year old Mare BALLYBAWN BELTER still looks pretty well treated dispite feeling the wrath of the handicapper after a very impressive 11 length win @Limerick (19f Soft/Heavy) over the festive period & despite a 7lb hike I thought this Daughter of VALIRAAN ran well enough despite a huge step up in class at the DRF @leopardstown last month finishing 7th (of 23). This charge now drops 1lb & this time takes a big drop back into her winning class. Trainer has stated a little bit better ground would do this charge then world of good (despite that romp home through the sludge) & we're currently sitting at Yielding/Soft. Jockey Simon Torrens arrives here with a 40% place strike rate the past month & has been in the saddle for all of this Mares best body of work. Huge drop in trip & still relatively well in on the evidence of that Limerick run & at 14/1 current odds there is enough here for me to nail my colours to the mast.
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15:55 3:55 Leopardstown
Better Times
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1400
Lose
-50
A nice big field here with plenty to like obviously a few made the shortlist but I'm liking Stephen Carey's 6 year old Gelding BETTER TIMES just a little bit more, The current 14/1 odds on offer certainly help. This Son of HILLSTAR looks quite interesting as he enters Handicap company for the first time with his 5 maiden runs giving us positions of 44055 with last time outs run @Thurles (20f Soft/Heavy)giving us a few positives to clutch to with this charge making some headway around the 18f point but faded so this trip could help. A big plus is the addition of Jockey Michael Kenneally who strips 5lbs off this charges back with this lad arriving with some impressive stats: 34.38% place strike rate (past 30 days) 38.46% place strike rate (5 year course form) 66.67% Win strike rate when riding for this trainer the past year. Trainer Stephen Carey has a decent strike rate (albeit from a small sample size) with his Handicap Debutantes (1W 1P from 4 runs). 5 places on offer, I'm in.
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28 February 2026
14:25 2:25 Navan
Chosen Diamond
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+850
Lose
-50
Edward Cawley's 10 year old Gelding CHOSEN DIAMOND hasn't been at the races recently but a return back here @Navan where he has hit the frame twice could bring about some improvement. This son WELL CHOSEN Is not just 1lb higher for a Win @Fairyhouse last year. Conditional jockey is locked off for the much more experienced Philip Donovan who sheds 3lbs & arrives here in fine fettle. Hitting the frame here wouldn't be out of the question.
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27 February 2026
17:30 5:30 Dundalk
Musical Act
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1600
Lose
-50
There are obvious shorter priced candidates in this affair but at first glances here I think Ciaran Murphy's 5 year old Gelding MUSICAL ACT has atleast a punchers chance given his best run for this yard since switching from across the pond. This Son of DARK ANGEL won over this trip @Kempton for his Previous employers & also has very respectable 5th 2¼ when racing in Grade 3 Company @Keeneland in the states in his Résumé. We step up in trip which this lad looked like he wanted & we get a 1lb shed & a very capable jockey in the Shape of Shane Foley in the cockpit who has a 28.99% place strike rate here @Dundalk the past 5 years. 16/1 odds is very good potential each way value.
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26 February 2026
14:34 2:34 Clonmel
La Tene
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+2500
Lose
-50
At current 25/1 odds I'm happy to take a punt on John Ryan's 8 year Old Mare LA TENE who shouldn't be judged too harshly after a 728 day layoff resulting in a poor run 39 days ago @Thurles but prior to that we have snippets of promise we had a 4th place finish again @Thurles over 16f (Soft) & 5th place here @Clonmel running through the Slop again over 16f so this return back to this shorter distance looks a positive. Being a Daughter of POUR MOI id expect this charge (she's already shown a little) to not be overly fussed about the juice filled turf. Jockey Brian Barry opened his account earlier this month & sheds a very useful 7lbs off this already potentially well weighted Mare. There are so decent looking prospects in here but I'd be more than happy enough to hit the frame.
13:59 1:59 Clonmel
Courtbrack Boy
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+450
Win
225
I'll take a chance here with Terence O'Brien's 6 year old Gelding COURTBRACK BOY who granted was 23 lengths behind here 49 days ago but that winner went on to win again by 10 lengths so it certainly looked like This Son of POUR MOI ran into a very good one. This charge is Dropped 1lb for that run but I thought this lad showed alot of guile running up the hill here through the sludge which certainly counts for a lot here. The Trainer/Jockey Combo here certainly looks interesting with a 21.74% win strike rate here @Clonmel the past 5 years. Trainer has a 30.23% place strike rate here the past 5 years aswell. Jockey John Shinnick dhedscya very useful 3lbs. It's not a huge price but I certainly think this charge is capable of being in the mix.
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22 February 2026
15:00 3:00 Naas
Piccolo Player
Daily Racing
25 EWNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction
@+1400
Win
45
I'm struggling between this & Whimsy & I'm convinced which ever I tip up that the other will win I'm going to go with the slightly bigger price in John Ryan's 5 year old Gelding PICCOLO PLAYER Who arrives here Featherlight & more importantly with sludge in the ground which is where this charge has shown his better efforts including a maiden win over this trip @Limerick beating a charge who won next time round rated 110. Top Conditional Jockey Michael Kenneally arrives here in Fine fettle with a 24.14% Win strike rate the past fortnight & sheds a very useful 5lbs bringing this lad right down the weights. It's certainly a deep race but it could go anyway but i wouldn't be shocked either if we saw this lad rubbing shoulders with the main contenders in the dying embers of this contest.
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21 February 2026
16:20 4:20 Fairyhouse
Mighty Oak Lad
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+900
Lose
-50
Kevin Thornton's 8 year old Gelding MIGHTY OAK LAD is my pick for this tricky chase affair. This Son of DOYEN can be forgiven for pulling up @Navan Earlier this month after a 368 day sabbatical but prior to that this charge had been pretty much doing everything but win boasting a chase record of 6 runs 4 places (66.67% place strike rate) & some decent back form around here with an 11 length win on Juice filled turf over hurdles & 2nd place chase keeping on through the muck just 1¼ length of the winner last year off a mark of 104 (now 103). Trainer has a 35.00% place strike rate here the past 5 years. Should this be ready to fire now you couldn't dismiss his chances.
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14:38 2:38 Fairyhouse
Jinxs Link
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+5000
Lose
-50
This is tough and I like a lot of these who won impressively but they are all hiked up in weight. Michael Rice's 10 year old Gelding JINXS LINK would be one if all goes well could possibly sneak a place. This Son of DYLAN THOMAS was sent over fences for the first time 354 days ago finishing last of 8 but I'm keen to see how this lad does now returning over Hurdles finishing 4th here @Fairyhouse (16f Soft) keeping on & was just 1½ lengths behind DUKE OF LEGGAGH who went on to record back to back wins the latter beating Gabby's cross & American money by 8 lengths. Jockey JJ Slevin is back in the cockpit & knows how to get a tune out of this lad winning twice on him. This charge is dropped 3lbs & only 2lbs heavier for his last win. It's a deep race & hopefully the likely contenders are in the handicappers grasp. Small each way.
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20 February 2026
17:45 5:45 Dundalk
Pink Oxalis
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1400
Lose
-50
Very generous odds for Stephen Thorpe's 5 year old Mare PINK OXALIS who has come along leaps & bounds since winning here back in March 2025 off a mark of 64. This Daughter of CARAVAGGIO went on to win a decent class 3 event @The Curragh then really upset the applecart when winning a premier handicap @Leopardstown off a mark of 85 & when last seen here @Dundalk In November was just 1¾ off the winner & just a neck off one of today's Rivals CAROLINA JETSTREAM who went on to win last month. This Charge takes a big drop in trip & sheds 1lb. Experienced Jockey Gary Carroll gets the leg to for very talented trainer who's record here in such a short amount of time is very impressive (46.03% place strike rate - past 5 years). If this Mare is tuned up at the first time of asking after I break I wouldnt want to be on the wrong side of this. Big odds, I'll take my chance.
16:43 4:40 Dundalk
Heart Of Eternity
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+4000
Lose
-50
Denis Hogan's 4 year old Filly HEART OF ETERNITY has me intrigued, Now on the surface this nag looks untouchable at the present moment (and rightly so) but digging into this charges bloodline reveals quite a few positive figures. Delving dipper into this Daughter of PINATUBO it shows a respectable 21% win strike rate on both this surface & distance we also get a 22% win strike rate when cheekpieces are applied these go back on today, this progeny also has a very respectable 29.41% Win & 47.06% place strike rates here @Dundalk & this charge now tackles her 2nd handicap race 10lbs lighter. This yard are firing at the moment & jockey Joey Sheridan is also in fine fettle 53.85% place strike rate his experience will be a plus as he replaces conditional jockeys. Look possibly a swing & miss but 10lb is no small drop in weight. I'm happy to end up with egg on my face. Small each Way.
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19 February 2026
16:23 4:23 Thurles
Duke Otto
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+2200
Lose
-50
I briefly looked at this race last night whilst tired and even then the price of 22/1 seemed a little high (in my humble opinion) & now looking at it with Fresh eyes I'm still of the same opinion with regards to Paul Flynn's 8 year old Gelding DUKE OTTO who picked up his last Victory well out of Handicap @Wexford last March & for that alone I think he's worth a second glance. We can add a further meat to the bones with a victory here @Thurles over this trip/Going. Today's contest represents a decent drop in class & gets one of the more experienced riders in this All Women contest in the shape of Caragh Monaghan who sheds 4 very useful pounds. Trainer has a 36.36% place strike rate here the past 5 years. At 22/1 I'll take an each way punt.
14:43 2:42 Thurles
Just For Yuse
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1400
Lose
-50
Decent current 14/1 odds on offer here for Paul Stafford's 8 year old Gelding JUST FOR YUSE who showed lots of guile 39 days ago @Punchestown when dropping down the field only to rally late on to thread his way through the pack in a race that had been pulled apart by a 22 length winner. This Son of DANDY MAN drops in class & sheds 2lbs aswell as getting the services of a more experienced jockey in Harry Swan who has a very impressive 42.86% place strike rate here @Thurles the past 5 years & 40.88% place strike rate the past year. Will need to take a step forward but I couldn't totally dismiss a chance at getting into the minor money.
13:33 1:32 Thurles
Dancing Jeremy
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+2000
Win
600
James Fahey's 11 Year old Veteren Gelding DANCING JEREMY is a capable charge who can be forgiven for having an Off day when coming off a 309 day break in deep waters over the Christmas Period @Limerick in a race he had won prior by 6 lengths. This Son of JEREMY drops 4lbs for that returning run, This old boy also has back form here @Thurles romping home by 8½ lengths & another win by 7½ lengths (over hurdles) all in and around this trip so when he's fired up he can certainly get it done. Jockey Phillip Donovan was in the cockpit for this lads last win & sheds a useful 3lbs. If it's a going day I don't think you could totally write off this old boy just yet with decent each odds on offer.
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18 February 2026
16:15 4:15 Punchestown
Fortunate Outcome
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+2000
Lose
-50
Brian McMahon's 6 year old Mare FORTUNATE OUTCOME was popped into my Tracker in January after a decent enough run here @Punchestown & looked good in the follow up @Thurles & was bang there at the 20f point but faded so this drop back in trip aswell as an extra 2lbs from Talented Jockey Josh Williamson all looks positive. Trainer has a 35% place strike rate here the past 5 years. 20/1 looks too big a price in my humble opinion. I'm all in.
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16 February 2026
15:20 3:20 Fairyhouse
Baldurs Gate
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+900
Void
0
Denise Marie O'Shea's 11 year old Gelding BALDURS GATE is my only pick of the day. This Son of STOWAWAY has a 100% place strike rate here @Fairyhouse over this trip hitting the frame twice from two attempts off a mark of 109 & has. 43.75% place strike rate in this sphere with all his better efforts coming off juice filled turf. This old boy runs here off a mark of 102 with the return to this stamina slog looking to be a better fit. Jockey Sean Flanagan returns to the saddle & was in the cockpit when placing here. This charge does have a 13 length win (@Punchestown 25f Soft) on his resume & is starting to creep down the handicap. Good luck.
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15 February 2026
14:30 2:30 Punchestown
Koori Star
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+750
Lose
-50
So Difficult ive come back to this race 3 times & it's still not any easier but each time I have come back Peter Fahey's 8 year old Gelding KOORI STAR keeps jumping out at me as. Potential improver over the tall timber. This Son of ALKAAHADEM didn't set the world on fire as was expected in this sphere after a very good 2nd in listed company behind Gringo Dubrelle over hurdles in December (off a mark of 124) on Heavy ground. This charge was then sent out over fences in what would seem inadequate trips so this return back to further looks better suited & perhaps was trainers target all along. Jockey Mark Walsh Is a very notable Booking arriving here with a 39.13% Win strike rate & 38.58% place strike rate here @Punchestown the past year. Look this is a complete minefield here I could sit and make a case for so many but I'll give a chance to this nicely weighted relatively unexposed chaser. Good luck.
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14 February 2026
14:30 2:30 Gowran Park
Grimaud
Daily Racing
25 EWNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction
@+750
Win
225
This is a big step down in class for Gordon Elliott's French 6 year old Gelding GRIMAUD who looked to be plugging away @Navan 28 days again before falling at the last the winner ZANOOSH win impressively next time round. This Son of ZOFFANY has been impressive since November hitting the frame twice in some decent contests all on testing ground & also has a win in maiden company here @Gowran Park. Jockey Josh Williamson sheds a very useful 5lbs adding to the 1lb dropped by the handicapper. A big Drop in class, Top Yard, Mudlark & experience here in County Kilkenny. I'm happy enough.
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13 February 2026
18:00 6:00 Dundalk
Mullacash Buzz
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1400
Lose
-50
Thomas Dowling's 8 year old Gelding MULLACASH BUZZ is my pick in this competitive affair. This Son of WAR COMMAND returned from a 141 day sabbatical 21 days ago here @Dundalk over a trip that wouldn't have suited anyways but prior to that was a 3rd place finish on the beach @Laytown. 7f is this lads bread & butter with all his best form over this trip with a overall 43.48% place strike rate. Jockey Sadabh Tormey sheds a huge 10lbs off this already well treated lad who was already 5lbs lighter for his last win. Trainer Thomas Dowling has a 21.05% place strike rate here the past 5 years. Drawn in Stall #2 & currently trading at 14/1 odds & returning to his optimum trip. There is alot to like here & 'should' that pipe opener have done the trick then he would atleast have a punchers chance.
16:28 4:28 Dundalk
Jered Maddox
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1000
Lose
-50
What's the old saying? "Fool me once..." But I'm happy to give David Marnane's 10 year old Gelding JERED MADDOX One final Hurrah (I said that last time didn't I!). Now this Son of LAWMAN hasn't been good enough recently & it could just be that old father time is catching up But there is pretty much one constant with this charges previous best form - Jockey Luke McAteer who has a 38.46% Win strike rate with this old boy (aswell as a 33.10% Place strike rate the past year for this yard) & we only have to go back 3 runs when he was last in the cockpit winning deeper races than this & looking back through his old form I can't see that he has raced in this lower rung of race. Trainer has a decent record here @Dundalk (36.23% past 5 years). Another 5lbs dropped, Experienced Jockey back in the plate, I'm happy enough with that.
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