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11 December 2025
Thursday 11th December
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 7f 12y
- Going: Heavy
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- Runners
- 11
- Type
- Chase Turf
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Light rain
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
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 18 in the last 14 days (0%)
One of four for Willie Mullins, ran in three Grade 1s after course maiden hurdle win
P1075-
Age: 6
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 225
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 25 | Pun Punchestown | 24f Y | NvHG1 | 11-10 p1 | 5/8 | Jasmin De Vaux (11½L) | 12/1 | 131 | 133 |
| 4 Apr 25 | Ain Aintree | 24.5f Gd | NvHG1 | 11-8 | 7/13 | Julius Des Pictons (22L) | 17/2 | 137 | 118 |
| 14 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f GS | NvHG1 | 11-7 | 14/20 | Jasmin De Vaux (100L) | 14/1 | 137 | 58 |
| 3 Feb 25 | Pun Punchestown | 23.5f Hy | MdH | 11-12 | 1/11 | Flemensface (15L) | 4/7F | - | 134 |
| 29 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 20f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-12 | PU/10 | The Enabler () | 8/13F | - | - |
| 24 Nov 24 | Pun Punchestown | 21.5f Sft | MdH | 11-12 | 2/12 | The Big Westerner (1L) | 11/10F | - | 128 |
Consistent sort over hurdles, needs to improve considerably from his chase debut at Cork
2210-6
Age: 5
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 18
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov 25 | Cor Cork | 21f Y | Ch | 11-12 p | 6/15 | Nowwhatdoyouthink (34L) | 11/2 | - | 92 |
| 22 Apr 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 23f Y/Sft | NvHcHL | 11-4 p | 10/18 | Custom Taylor (21L) | 12/1 | 122 | 104 |
| 22 Mar 25 | Nav Navan | 20f Sft | MdH | 11-12 p | 1/7 | Smooth Scotch (1¾L) | 13/8F | 117 | 123 |
| 8 Feb 25 | Naa Naas | 18.5f Sft | MdH | 11-9 p | 2/15 | Lovely Hurling (4L) | 9/4J | 117 | 125 |
| 17 Jan 25 | Cor Cork | 24f Y/Sft | MdH | 11-12 | 2/11 | The Story So Far (1½L) | 6/5 | - | 120 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Lim Limerick | 16f Y/Sft | 4yMdH | 10-10 | 3/18 | Laafi (6¼L) | 13/8F | - | 118 |
Of similar ability to Argento Boy over hurdles, Paul Townend's choice may influence market
14230-
Age: 6
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 232
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr 25 | Per Perth | 24f GS | NvHL | 11-2 | 10/14 | Kiss Will (27L) | 17/2 | 138 | 112 |
| 6 Apr 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Y | NvHG2 | 11-3 | 3/8 | Mr Percy (1¾L) | 9/2 | 127 | 135 |
| 13 Feb 25 | Clo Clonmel | 24f Sft | NvHG3 | 11-0 ht1 | 2/3 | Ballybow (½L) | Evs | 129 | 120 |
| 18 Jan 25 | Nav Navan | 16f Sft | NvH | 11-9 | 4/5 | James's Gate (8¾L) | 2/1F | - | 127 |
| 30 Nov 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Y | MdH | 11-12 | 1/25 | Special Cadeau (1¼L) | 3/1 | - | 122 |
| 15 May 24 | Tip Tipperary | 16f Gd/Y | NHF | 12-0 | 1/12 | Aruntothequeen (½L) | 7/4F | - | 113 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 29 in the last 14 days (0%)
Course maiden hurdle winner, fair chasing debut when fourth behind a potential star
/153-4
Age: 5
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 25
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov 25 | Nav Navan | 20.5f Hy | Ch | 11-12 | 4/12 | Final Demand (29L) | 17/2 | - | 115 |
| 22 Mar 25 | Nav Navan | 22.5f Sft | NvH | 11-4 | 3/6 | Cardcounter (3L) | 2/1F | 133 | 130 |
| 5 Jan 25 | Naa Naas | 20f Sft | NvHG1 | 11-12 | 5/8 | The Yellow Clay (41L) | 17/2 | - | 104 |
| 23 Nov 24 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Sft | 4yMdH | 11-7 | 1/14 | Sermandzarak (½L) | 3/1 | - | 130 |
| 19 Apr 24 | Bal Ballinrobe | 16f Sft | 4yNHF | 11-5 | 1/10 | Swingin Safari (½L) | 9/4F | - | 109 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 25 in the last 14 days (0%)
Useful three-time hurdles winner, early faller at Galway on first run after a long layoff
3779/F
Age: 8
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 47
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct 25 | Gal Galway | 22f Y | HcH | 11-3 | F/15 | Sportinthepark () | 20/1 | 134 | - |
| 2 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 23.5f Y | HcHL | 11-8 p | 9/25 | Maxxum (14½L) | 28/1 | 140 | 128 |
| 31 Mar 24 | Cor Cork | 19f Sft/Hy | HcHL | 11-1 p | 7/9 | Lucky Zebo (6L) | 11/4F | 140 | 138 |
| 13 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 21f Sft | HcHG3 | 11-5 p1 | 7/21 | Langer Dan (13½L) | 33/1 | 145 | 139 |
| 11 Feb 24 | Nav Navan | 21f Hy | HG2 | 11-3 | 3/8 | Hiddenvalley Lake (4L) | 6/1 | 141 | 140 |
| 6 Jan 24 | Cor Cork | 20f Sft/Hy | HcH | 11-5 | 1/8 | Rebel Early (hd) | 9/2 | 135 | 145 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (0%)
Made little impact on first start over fences, trainer has three stronger candidates
31PP-7
Age: 6
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov 25 | Thu Thurles | 22f Y | Ch | 11-12 | 7/11 | Eagle Fang (16L) | 7/1 | - | 128 |
| 22 Apr 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 23f Y/Sft | NvHcHL | 11-7 | PU/18 | Custom Taylor () | 15/2 | 125 | - |
| 14 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f GS | NvHG1 | 11-7 | PU/20 | Jasmin De Vaux () | 50/1 | 129 | - |
| 16 Jan 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Sft | MdH | 11-4 | 1/9 | Grimaud (4½L) | 10/11F | - | 122 |
| 14 Dec 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 23.5f Y | MdH | 11-4 | 3/14 | Inn At The Park (10L) | EvensF | - | 106 |
| 3 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 19f Sft | NHF | 12-0 | 10/19 | Don'tstopthemusic (51L) | 15/8F | - | 65 |
Struggled in decent company over hurdles in the second half of last season, up against it
370P0-
Age: 6
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 251
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Apr 25 | Ain Aintree | 16.5f Gd | 2HcH | 10-8 | 11/17 | She's A Saint (30L) | 40/1 | 132 | 110 |
| 22 Feb 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Sft | HcH | 11-2 | PU/16 | Barry Lyndon () | 16/1 | 130 | - |
| 29 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 20f Gd/Y | HcHL | 10-3 | 11/20 | Al Gasparo (17½L) | 22/1 | 131 | 118 |
| 16 Nov 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 21f Gd | 3HcH | 11-9 | 7/10 | Hamsiyann (19L) | 22/1 | 136 | 125 |
| 25 Oct 24 | Sli Sligo | 18f Y | H | 11-4 | 3/3 | Solness (14L) | 2/1 | 133 | 129 |
| 9 Sep 24 | Gal Galway | 21.5f Y | H | 10-13 | 2/3 | The Wallpark (4L) | 9/4 | 133 | 136 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 6 wins from 24 in the last 14 days (25%)
Course maiden hurdle winner, down the field in the Albert Bartlett, should make a chaser
/P310-
Age: 6
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 272
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f GS | NvHG1 | 11-7 | 11/20 | Jasmin De Vaux (71L) | 50/1 | - | 84 |
| 27 Jan 25 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Hy | MdH | 11-12 | 1/5 | Sermandzarak (2¼L) | 11/10F | - | 130 |
| 29 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 20f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-12 | 3/10 | The Enabler (2L) | 14/1 | - | 126 |
| 10 Dec 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-12 | PU/14 | You Oughta Know () | EvensF | - | - |
| 2 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Y | NHF | 12-0 | 10/10 | Wingmen (158L) | 5/2F | - | - |
| 9 Mar 24 | Gow Gowran Park | 18f Hy | NHF | 12-0 | 1/9 | Good N' Kind (2¼L) | 11/8F | - | 128 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Four wins in points, course hurdles winner, fell on chase debut at Listowel;
170-F2
Age: 8
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Nov 25 | Clo Clonmel | 24f Sft | HcH | 10-11 | 2/9 | Jeriko De Baune (¾L) | 5/1 | 118 | 125 |
| 25 Sep 25 | Lis Listowel | 22f Gd/Y | Ch | 11-9 | F/8 | Mossy Fen Park () | 25/1 | - | - |
| 20 Apr 25 | Cor Cork | 24.5f Sft | HcH | 11-6 | 15/20 | Nelson County (49L) | 9/1 | 119 | 77 |
| 1 Mar 25 | Nav Navan | 20f Hy | HcH | 11-4 | 7/15 | Dunboyne (30L) | 11/2 | 119 | 101 |
| 20 Feb 25 | Pun Punchestown | 23f Sft | NvHcH | 11-4 | 1/9 | Duffys Hodey (8L) | 5/2J | 112 | 121 |
| 3 Feb 25 | Pun Punchestown | 23.5f Hy | MdH | 11-5 | 3/11 | Argento Boy (16L) | 11/2 | - | 111 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Both wins over hurdles were in early-2023, unseated at the second on belated chase debut
2706-U
Age: 8
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 25
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov 25 | Nav Navan | 20.5f Hy | Ch | 11-12 | UR/12 | Final Demand () | 50/1 | - | - |
| 3 May 25 | Pun Punchestown | 20.5f Y | HcHL | 10-3 | 6/16 | Hey Sunshine (7¼L) | 14/1 | 134 | 133 |
| 4 Apr 25 | Ain Aintree | 20f GS | HcHG3 | 11-8 | 16/20 | Wellington Arch (36L) | 28/1 | 139 | 119 |
| 9 Mar 25 | Naa Naas | 19.5f Sft | HcH | 11-12 | 7/16 | Jump Allen (13L) | 10/1 | 135 | 130 |
| 27 May 24 | Bal Ballinrobe | 22.5f Gd | HcH | 11-12 | 2/15 | Baltic Bird (1¾L) | 11/2 | 133 | 135 |
| 4 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 20.5f Sft | HcHL | 11-0 | 4/23 | Chapeau De Soleil (1¼L) | 28/1 | 132 | 134 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 12 wins from 26 in the last 14 days (46%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 20 wins from 71 in the last 14 days (28%)
Second to a 141-rated hurdler at Thurles, the age-allowance gives him a fighting chance
151-2
Age: 4
Weight: 11-4
OR: -
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov 25 | Thu Thurles | 22f Y | Ch | 11-3 | 2/11 | Eagle Fang (¾L) | 5/2F | - | 134 |
| 13 Mar 25 | Lim Limerick | 16f Y | 4yH | 11-7 | 1/12 | Its Bilbo (hd) | 9/2 | - | 123 |
| 8 Feb 25 | Naa Naas | 15.5f Sft | 4yH | 11-7 | 5/7 | Bacchanalian (10½L) | 6/1 | - | 120 |
| 14 Sep 24 | Aut Auteuil | 18f VSft | 3yH | 10-8 | 1/10 | Trefle Volant (2½L) | 13/2 | - | 90 |
| 9 Aug 24 | Cla Clairefontaine | 12f GS | 3y | 9-2 | 5/13 | Prince Des Villes (8¼L) | 14/1 | - | - |
Verdict
Willie Mullins has won the last two editions of this race with smart types. BALLYGUNNER CASTLE is the most appealing of his quartet
Ballygunner Castle
Betting Forecast:
5/2 Ballygunner Castle,
9/4 Kurasso Blue,
9/2 Butch Cassidy,
6/1 Argento Boy,
7/1 Port Joulain,
14/1 Da Capo Glory,
16/1 Fishery Lane,
20/1 Autoportrait,
Kings Hill,
Prophet's Corner,
Western Walk
Relevant Tips
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