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26 December 2025
Friday 26th December
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Defender Novice Hurdle (Grade 2) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 7f
- Going: Heavy
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- Runners
- 6
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Sunny
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Much improved to win a m'den hurdle by 16l and took runner-up spot latest; in the mix
8512
Age: 5
Weight: 11-3
OR: 126
Days: 33
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov 25 | Pun Punchestown | 17f Sft/Hy | NvHcH | 11-6 t | 2/9 | Kotkito Bello (1½L) | 5/1 | 120 | 124 |
| 20 Sep 25 | Nav Navan | 19f Y | MdH | 11-5 t | 1/16 | Itsaworkinmaniam (16L) | EvensF | - | 122 |
| 7 Jun 25 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-5 | 5/21 | Sysko (12½L) | 25/1 | - | 100 |
| 12 May 25 | Kln Killarney | 20f Y | MdH | 10-13 t1 | 8/15 | Rockonliam (21L) | 16/1 | - | 73 |
Benefitted from fall of leader to win at Cork; return to this type of trip should suit
U1
Age: 5
Weight: 11-3
OR: -
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Dec 25 | Cor Cork | 17f Sft/Hy | MdH | 11-12 | 1/19 | Splendid Fellow (1¾L) | 3/1 | - | 112 |
| 31 Oct 25 | Dro Down Royal | 22.5f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-12 | UR/7 | Some Song () | 9/1 | - | 115 |
Debut bumper winner scored on 2nd hurdles run upped in trip on softer conditions last time
1-41
Age: 4
Weight: 11-3
OR: -
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov 25 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Sft/Hy | 4yMdH | 11-7 | 1/24 | Barley Lane (1L) | 11/8F | - | 125 |
| 27 Oct 25 | Wex Wexford | 16.5f Y | 4yMdH | 11-7 | 4/14 | Sageborough (9L) | 2/1J | - | 117 |
| 24 Feb 25 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Hy | 4yNHF | 11-10 | 1/6 | The Wager (nk) | 4/1 | - | 111 |
M'den hurdle winner stepped forward with a clear 2nd in a Gr.3 last time; big player
12
Age: 5
Weight: 11-3
OR: -
Days: 40
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov 25 | Nav Navan | 20f Hy | NvHG3 | 11-0 | 2/7 | Kalypso'chance (1¼L) | 6/1 | - | 128 |
| 26 Oct 25 | Wex Wexford | 16.5f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-4 | 1/13 | Parnell Street (2L) | 11/2 | - | 122 |
Well backed to get off the mark last time when making all; entitled to improve; chance
2/8-1
Age: 5
Weight: 11-3
OR: 124
Days: 43
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov 25 | Pun Punchestown | 21f Hy | MdH | 11-12 | 1/5 | Vitorio Piel (1½L) | 4/6F | - | 122 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Y | 4yMdH | 11-7 | 8/23 | Kopek Des Bordes (21L) | 7/1 | - | 112 |
| 30 Apr 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Y | 4yNHF | 11-3 | 2/25 | Sermandzarak (1¼L) | 50/1 | - | 119 |
Tramore bumper and hurdle winner; didn't see out 24.5f trip last time after untidy jumps
431313
Age: 5
Weight: 10-10
OR: 119
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Dec 25 | Cor Cork | 24.5f Sft/Hy | NvHG3 | 10-7 | 3/5 | Good Girl Kathleen (9L) | 17/2 | - | 118 |
| 25 Nov 25 | Trm Tramore | 21f Sft | MdHM | 11-7 | 1/8 | Mahon Falls (8L) | 11/4 | - | 121 |
| 2 Nov 25 | Cor Cork | 20f Y | MdHM | 11-7 | 3/15 | Echoing Silence (10½L) | 11/1 | - | 109 |
| 9 Oct 25 | Trm Tramore | 16f Y | NHF | 11-2 | 1/8 | Le Roi Du Livet (nse) | 3/1 | - | 96 |
| 7 Aug 25 | Sli Sligo | 18.5f Gd | NHFM | 11-11 | 3/9 | Noble Name (14½L) | 5/2 | - | 90 |
| 7 Jul 25 | Ros Roscommon | 16f Gd | NHFM | 11-4 | 4/9 | Master Sydney (8¼L) | 100/30F | - | 94 |
Verdict
With the trip to suit and ground conditions holding no fears THE BIG CLUBMAN gets the nod following his runner-up finish last time
The Big Clubman
Betting Forecast:
9/4 The Big Clubman,
4/1 County Final,
Kazansky,
9/2 Santo Sospir,
11/2 Yeshil,
10/1 Barra Rua
Relevant Tips
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