Irish jockey in focus - Kevin Sexton has his first ever ride at Worcester on Wednesday
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23 May 2025
Friday 23rd May
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Frank And Brian Fitzsimons Memorial Handicap Hurdle Racecard
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- Distance: 2m 2f 185y
- Going: Good
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- Runners
- 10
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- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
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Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hit hard by the handicapper for bolting up in a 2m handicap at last year's Galway Festival
8158P-
Age: 8
Weight: 12-1
OR: 113
Days: 208
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct 24 | Gal Galway | 16f Sft | HcH | 10-13 tb | PU/14 | Rockbrook () | 14/1 | 115 | - |
| 12 Oct 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Gd | HcH | 11-7 tb | 8/13 | Dame Rapide (26L) | 11/1 | 115 | 95 |
| 26 Aug 24 | Dpt Downpatrick | 18f Gd | HcCh | 11-0 tb | 5/7 | Ricky Langford (8¼L) | 13/8F | 109 | 108 |
| 1 Aug 24 | Gal Galway | 12f Y | Hc | 9-10 tb | 4/18 | Hidden Land (7L) | 7/2F | 69 | 65 |
| 29 Jul 24 | Gal Galway | 16.5f Gd | HcH | 11-1 tb1 | 1/20 | Clonbury Bridge (10L) | 16/1 | 103 | 113 |
| 28 Jun 24 | Cur Curragh | 12f Gd | Hc | 9-9 t | 8/18 | Courageous Strike (15½L) | 12/1 | 69 | 51 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
With Gordon Elliott when the 2-5 winner of 2m5f maiden hurdle here nearly three years ago
84/51/
Age: 8
Weight: 11-10
OR: 108
Days: 1076
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 22 | Dpt Downpatrick | 21.5f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-4 | 1/7 | She Is A Contender (10L) | 2/5F | - | 117 |
| 15 May 22 | Kln Killarney | 17f Gd | MdH | 11-4 | 5/16 | Marvel De Cerisy (23L) | 5/1 | - | 102 |
| 29 Jan 22 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Gd/Y | MdH | 12-0 | 4/17 | Flame Bearer (18½L) | 11/2 | - | 115 |
| 28 Dec 21 | Leo Leopardstown | 20f Sft | 4yMdH | 11-9 | 8/17 | Howyabud (60L) | 100/30 | - | 70 |
| 27 Nov 21 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Gd | MdH | 12-0 | 2/12 | Grangee (5½L) | 12/1 | - | 115 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Below par last time after a heavy fall at Leopardstown where she held every chance
15FFP-
Age: 7
Weight: 11-8
OR: 106
Days: 33
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Sft/Hy | HcH | 11-3 | PU/20 | Drop The Anchor () | 17/2 | 107 | - |
| 3 Mar 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 20f Y | HcHM | 11-1 | F/18 | Maid On The Moon () | 9/2J | 103 | 109 |
| 1 Jan 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Y/Sft | HcH | 10-12 | F/20 | Must Go Now () | 8/1 | 103 | - |
| 12 Nov 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 23.5f Gd | HcH | 10-8 | 5/14 | Whatsavailable (8¼L) | 4/1 | 103 | 101 |
| 12 Oct 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 18.5f Gd | HcH | 11-7 | 1/14 | U Asking Me (5L) | 10/1 | 95 | 104 |
| 23 Nov 23 | Thu Thurles | 20.5f Y/Sft | HcH | 11-0 | 6/15 | Ragin Cajun (19L) | 11/1 | 98 | 80 |
Under 7l away on her belated return to hurdling over C&D two weeks ago
1246/4
Age: 6
Weight: 11-8
OR: 106
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 May 25 | Dpt Downpatrick | 18f Gd | HcHM | 11-7 | 4/11 | Queenofthelodge (6¾L) | 5/1 | 107 | 109 |
| 26 Apr 25 | Nav Navan | 13f Sft | Hc | 9-10 | 12/18 | Elle Dorado Rock (13L) | 22/1 | 66 | 58 |
| 10 Jan 25 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 12f St | Hc | 8-12 | 6/11 | Brosna Town (6¼L) | 8/1 | 67 | 59 |
| 20 Dec 24 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 16f St | Hc | 8-13 | 5/14 | Inchiquin Maid (8¾L) | 11/2 | 68 | 65 |
| 11 Dec 24 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 12f St | Cl | 9-2 | 4/13 | Chicago Storm (5¼L) | 6/1 | 68 | 67 |
| 27 Nov 24 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 12f St | Hc | 9-5 | 3/11 | Pepper Noir (3L) | 20/1 | 69 | 70 |
Has threatened off this mark in the past and joining Gavin Cromwell heightens interest
/8344-
Age: 9
Weight: 11-5
OR: 103
Days: 261
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oct 24 | Bel Bellewstown | 12f Y | Hc | 8-13 p | 8/11 | Preparations (15L) | 12/1 | 47 | 31 |
| 4 Sep 24 | Klb Kilbeggan | 19f Y | NvHcH | 11-2 p | 4/6 | Churchwarden (9½L) | 100/30 | 104 | 95 |
| 23 Aug 24 | Klb Kilbeggan | 18.5f Gd/Y | HcH | 11-9 | 4/14 | Good World (2L) | 8/1 | 103 | 104 |
| 26 Jul 24 | Klb Kilbeggan | 19f Gd/Y | HcH | 11-9 | 3/12 | Jumping Susie (4½L) | 16/1 | 102 | 104 |
| 12 Jul 24 | Klb Kilbeggan | 19.5f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-12 | 8/14 | Smiling Bess (22L) | 33/1 | - | 96 |
| 5 May 23 | Dpt Downpatrick | 19f Y | MdH | 11-7 p | F/13 | Ossifer Hops () | 10/1 | 107 | - |
Off since Christmas but he's still lightly raced and not yet exposed
44209-
Age: 6
Weight: 11-3
OR: 101
Days: 148
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Y | NvHcH | 9-13 | 9/19 | Shraheen (10L) | 16/1 | 101 | 94 |
| 23 Nov 24 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Sft | HcH | 10-3 | 11/19 | Binge Worthy (29L) | 9/1 | 102 | 77 |
| 28 Oct 24 | Wex Wexford | 16.5f Sft | MdH | 11-7 | 2/11 | One Big Boum (½L) | 11/4 | 97 | 106 |
| 8 Oct 24 | Gal Galway | 19f Gd | HcH | 10-9 | 4/6 | Wee Charlie (10½L) | 12/1 | 97 | 94 |
| 17 May 24 | Klb Kilbeggan | 19f Gd/Y | MdH | 10-13 | 4/12 | Win Some Lose Some (3L) | 9/4F | - | 100 |
| 23 Apr 24 | Tip Tipperary | 20f Y | MdH | 10-13 | 8/19 | Nas Na Riogh (19L) | 80/1 | - | 96 |
AW and hurdle winner but struggling for form this year; chasing the last twice
40P4P-
Age: 7
Weight: 11-3
OR: 101
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr 25 | Klb Kilbeggan | 22.5f Y | Ch | 11-7 t | PU/13 | Happy Jacky () | 66/1 | - | - |
| 13 Apr 25 | Dro Down Royal | 20f Gd | Ch | 11-12 t | 4/5 | Pied Piper (34L) | 33/1 | - | 105 |
| 28 Mar 25 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 10.5f St | Hc | 9-9 tb1 | 9/13 | Flier (7¾L) | 14/1 | 58 | 49 |
| 7 Mar 25 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 16f St | Hc | 10-4 tp1 | 13/13 | Grappa Nonino (48L) | 12/1 | 63 | 16 |
| 9 Feb 25 | Nav Navan | 22f Sft/Hy | HcH | 11-6 t | PU/12 | Waittillitellyou () | 22/1 | 104 | - |
| 17 Jan 25 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 12f St | Hc | 9-9 t | 6/10 | Dromore Glory (14½L) | 5/1 | 65 | 47 |
Narrow Wexford winner last week; up 5lb with Tiernan Power Roche again claiming his 5lb
P064-1
Age: 6
Weight: 10-10
OR: 94
Days: 6
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 May 25 | Wex Wexford | 17f Gd | HcH | 10-12 p | 1/14 | A Nod To Getaway (nk) | 6/1 | 89 | 96 |
| 10 Apr 25 | Lim Limerick | 16f Gd | HcH | 11-4 p | 4/12 | Midnight Eagle (4½L) | 25/1 | 90 | 93 |
| 27 Mar 25 | Clo Clonmel | 18.5f Gd | HcH | 11-1 | 6/13 | Volez Vous (13½L) | 12/1 | 91 | 83 |
| 27 Feb 25 | Clo Clonmel | 19f Hy | NvHcH | 10-11 p | 13/15 | Moudan (62L) | 50/1 | 95 | 39 |
| 1 Jan 25 | Trm Tramore | 17f Hy | HcH | 10-1 | PU/9 | Rockbrook () | 33/1 | 95 | - |
| 8 Dec 24 | Cor Cork | 20f Sft | NvHcH | 11-3 p1 | 21/22 | One And Only (129L) | 20/1 | 98 | - |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Last win was nearly three years ago and hasn't offered much in his three starts this year
00U09-
Age: 8
Weight: 10-8
OR: 92
Days: 54
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar 25 | Dpt Downpatrick | 22f Gd | HcH | 11-6 tp | 9/14 | Seskin Flash (29L) | 22/1 | 95 | 75 |
| 2 Mar 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Y | HcH | 10-9 tp | 10/17 | Darcy's Friend (29L) | 40/1 | 99 | 78 |
| 21 Jan 25 | Dro Down Royal | 17f Gd/Y | HcH | 11-7 tp | UR/16 | Prince Quattro () | 50/1 | 99 | - |
| 12 Oct 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Gd | HcH | 10-8 tp | 12/13 | Dame Rapide (58L) | 28/1 | 102 | 50 |
| 18 Sep 24 | Trm Tramore | 16.5f Gd | HcH | 10-10 tp | 11/13 | First Dare (31L) | 28/1 | 105 | 78 |
| 27 Aug 24 | Bel Bellewstown | 17.5f Gd/Y | Hc | 10-8 t | 9/13 | Walking On Glass (12½L) | 40/1 | 74 | 67 |
0-7 and off since November, but lightly raced and has hinted at winning potential
07667-
Age: 6
Weight: 10-0
OR: 83
Days: 175
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov 24 | Thu Thurles | 20f Gd | HcH | 10-5 t1 | 7/15 | Down Around (17L) | 20/1 | 84 | 72 |
| 21 Nov 24 | Thu Thurles | 20f Gd | HcH | 10-2 | 6/9 | Warm In Gorey (9¾L) | 14/1 | 85 | 81 |
| 5 Nov 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20.5f Gd | HcH | 11-4 | 6/14 | Delias Pet (7¾L) | 66/1 | 85 | 82 |
| 10 Oct 24 | Trm Tramore | 16f Y | MdH | 11-5 | 7/11 | The Blaggard (57L) | 125/1 | - | 38 |
| 30 Sep 24 | Ros Roscommon | 20.5f Y | MdHM | 10-13 | 11/16 | Mexican Moonshine (33L) | 300/1 | - | 71 |
| 6 Aug 24 | Ros Roscommon | 20f Y/Sft | MdH | 11-5 | 11/15 | Vaureal (90L) | 200/1 | - | 13 |
Verdict
Gavin Cromwell's new recruit ARCLAND is worth chancing as he has threatened off this sort of mark in the past.
Arcland
Betting Forecast:
7/2 Splendid Choice,
100/30 Arcland,
5/1 Depalma,
11/2 Rockview Consort,
8/1 Son Of Hypnos,
Goodie Girl,
10/1 Roaring Potter,
14/1 Demanding Gerry,
20/1 Wrecking Ball Paul,
33/1 Peckham Springs
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