Trainer with perfect Beverley record in 2025 sends one runner on Wednesday
9 months ago
THURLES
18 January 2026
Sunday 18th January
W.T. O'Grady & E.J. O'Grady Memorial Irish EBF Novice Hurdle Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 6f
- Going: Yielding
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- Runners
- 6
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 2 wins from 54 in the last 14 days (4%)
Made almost all to win a 2m5f maiden at Tramore, Jack Kennedy on Sept Etoiles
426-71
Age: 6
Weight: 11-5
OR: -
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 26 | Trm Tramore | 21.5f Sft | MdH | 11-4 p1 | 1/8 | Pookie Holler (19L) | 3/1 | - | 119 |
| 11 Dec 25 | Pun Punchestown | 19f Hy | MdH | 11-12 | 7/18 | Zanoosh (43L) | 9/1 | - | 84 |
| 26 Jan 25 | Naa Naas | 18.5f Sft/Hy | NHF | 11-7 | 6/12 | Champagne Jury (52L) | 9/2 | - | 65 |
| 27 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 20f Y | NHF | 12-0 | 2/9 | Karate Kid (1¼L) | 7/1 | - | 103 |
| 12 Nov 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Gd | NHF | 11-11 | 4/7 | Full Confession (4L) | 5/1 | - | 99 |
Point and maiden hurdle winner, respectable run in a novice contest at Newbury last month
13
Age: 6
Weight: 11-5
OR: -
Days: 32
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 25 | Nby Newbury | 20.5f GS | 3NvH | 11-6 | 3/8 | Kripticjim (2½L) | 9/2 | - | 120 |
| 4 Oct 25 | Gow Gowran Park | 20f Y | MdH | 11-12 | 1/12 | Jackmoon (16L) | 9/4 | - | 121 |
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 15 wins from 44 in the last 14 days (34%)
Untidy jumping at times at Punchestown, won quite snugly, can prosper over staying trips
427-1
Age: 6
Weight: 11-5
OR: -
Days: 38
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 25 | Pun Punchestown | 16f Hy | MdH | 11-12 | 1/8 | Blue Velvet (1½L) | 8/11F | - | 119 |
| 2 May 25 | Pun Punchestown | 19f Y | NHF | 12-0 | 7/22 | Soldier In Milan (14L) | 33/1 | - | 109 |
| 18 Feb 25 | Mar Market Rasen | 16.5f GS | 5MdNHF | 11-7 | 2/7 | Un Sens A La Vie (3½L) | 4/1 | - | 101 |
| 5 Dec 24 | Mar Market Rasen | 16.5f GS | 5MdNHF | 11-2 | 4/8 | Silver Hill (6L) | 7/4F | - | 95 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Got up late for a C&D win last month, this opposition is likely to prove more challenging
-34541
Age: 6
Weight: 11-5
OR: 112
Days: 29
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dec 25 | Thu Thurles | 22.5f Y/Sft | NvH | 10-6 | 1/9 | He Can't Dance (½L) | 6/1 | 104 | 110 |
| 23 Nov 25 | Cor Cork | 24f Y/Sft | HcH | 11-4 | 4/15 | West Cork Wildway (18½L) | 11/1 | 105 | 90 |
| 26 Oct 25 | Wex Wexford | 16.5f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-4 | 5/13 | The Big Clubman (17L) | 22/1 | 106 | 103 |
| 6 Oct 25 | Tip Tipperary | 19.5f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-4 | 4/10 | Watchful Protector (12½L) | 15/2 | - | 103 |
| 5 Sep 25 | Klb Kilbeggan | 19.5f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-0 | 3/15 | Minella Supreme (11½L) | 28/1 | - | 98 |
| 1 Jan 25 | Trm Tramore | 21.5f Hy | MdH | 11-4 | 6/10 | Machismo (133L) | 28/1 | - | - |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 2 wins from 54 in the last 14 days (4%)
Stuck to his task well when scoring at Down Royal, staying type, can raise his game
41
Age: 5
Weight: 11-5
OR: 124
Days: 23
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 25 | Dro Down Royal | 20f Y | MdH | 11-4 | 1/18 | Court Compliance (1¼L) | 11/2 | - | 121 |
| 1 Nov 25 | Dro Down Royal | 17f Y | MdH | 11-12 | 4/15 | Jony R (13½L) | 15/2 | - | 93 |
Looks capable of losing his maiden status before too long, winners make more appeal here
351P43
Age: 7
Weight: 11-0
OR: -
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Dec 25 | Lim Limerick | 21.5f Sft/Hy | MdH | 11-5 | 3/13 | You Proof (6¼L) | 11/1 | - | 124 |
| 2 Dec 25 | Clo Clonmel | 19.5f Hy | MdH | 11-5 | 4/18 | Parnell Street (6L) | 22/1 | - | 120 |
| 20 Nov 25 | Thu Thurles | 16f Y/Sft | MdH | 11-5 | PU/16 | Mullaghgloss () | 5/1 | - | - |
| 12 Oct 25 | Cor Cork | 19f Gd | NHF | 11-7 | 1/7 | Jack Owen Jack (2L) | 11/4 | - | 119 |
| 23 Aug 25 | Kln Killarney | 16.5f Gd | NHF | 11-7 p | 5/7 | Galileo Sand (27L) | 14/1 | - | 90 |
| 3 Aug 25 | Gal Galway | 16f Gd/Y | NHF | 11-7 p1 | 3/7 | Murat (7¾L) | 28/1 | - | 111 |
Verdict
The momentum of the campaign seems to be shifting in favour of Willie Mullins. ESPRESSO MILAN may get the better of Sept Etoiles
Espresso Milan
Betting Forecast:
7/4 Espresso Milan,
15/8 Sept Etoiles,
5/1 Daydream Nation,
13/2 American Jukebox,
8/1 Minella Emperor,
16/1 Long Branch
Relevant Tips
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