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Sunday 8 February 2026

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Ryan's Cleaning Apple's Jade Mares Novice Hurdle (Listed)

Off time: 14:20 | Winning time: 5m 48.70s

Apples Jane¹⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 10-9| J: Jack Kennedy| T: G Elliott

12/1

Daughter of Apple's Jade has taken time to get up and running but got off the mark in maiden hurdle at Ayr (3/1) 10 days ago, travelling well before quickening clear from 2 out. Steps up to listed company and back up in trip but looks open to further improvement.

Form: 3/20751-

Ill Raise A Glass²⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 10-9| J: Darragh O'Keeffe| T: M P Fitzgerald

13/2

Won a 10-runner maiden hurdle at Punchestown (11/1) 27 days ago, left in front 2 out and kept going well though perhaps a fortunate winner, with the step up to 19f suiting. Has more on her plate faced with a significant step up to listed company.

Form: 071/481

Mi Lucky Cailin¹⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 10-9| J: Sean Flanagan| T: W J McLernon| OR: 109| D

22/1

Returned from a 5-month break last month and has improved with racing, belatedly getting off the mark in handicap hurdle at Thurles (15/2) 10 days ago where led home turn and was in command from 2 out. Could be vulnerable to less-exposed types.

Form: 8/37021

Poetisa²⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 10-9| J: Danny Mullins| T: W P Mullins| BF

9/2

Debut bumper winner at Cheltenham last April who was second of 10 behind Ill Raise A Glass in maiden hurdle at Punchestown (4/7) 27 days ago on hurdling debut after 9-month break, looked green/jumped left repeatedly but kept on. Can improve significantly for top yard.

Form: 1/2

Soldierstown²⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 10-9| J: J J Slevin| T: Peter Buchanan| OR: 116| D

18/1

Lightly raced mare who opened her account over hurdles at the fourth attempt. Won maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse (28/1) 24 days ago, belied long odds and stayed on to lead near finish as odds-on runner-up faltered. Should hold her own in better company.

Form: 14/2861

Zanoosh^t²²

Age: 6| Weight: 10-9| J: Brian Hayes| T: Colm Murphy| OR: 127| CD

8/13

Progressive type who has won her last two starts, most recently on handicap debut when successful from 13 rivals at this C&D (15/2) 22 days ago, showing willing attitude to lead final 50 yards. Steps up to Listed company but remains open to further improvement and can land the hat-trick.

Form: 1-47311

Sopelana^p,t¹³

Age: 4| Weight: 10-4| J: Jordan Gainford| T: C Collins| OR: 120

28/1

4-y-o showed improved form to record third career success in handicap hurdle at Punchestown 13 days ago, travelling smoothly and well suited by testing conditions in first-time cheekpieces (retained). Back in listed company where she's previously struggled to land a blow but steps up in trip now.

Form: 1415-81

Non-Runners

Catchabird⁴

Weight: 10-9| Age: 8

T: Sarah Connell J: Aidan Kelly

Changeyourstars⁴³

Weight: 10-9| Age: 6

T: James King J: Phillip Enright

Forecasts

Zanoosh (8/13), Poetisa (9/2), Ill Raise A Glass (13/2), Changeyourstars (10/1), Apples Jane (12/1), Soldierstown (18/1), Mi Lucky Cailin (22/1), Sopelana (28/1), Catchabird (50/1)

ZANOOSH has won her last two starts, most recently showing a willing attitude on handicap debut at this C&D 22 days ago and looks open to further improvement. She can land the hat-trick, while well-related Apples Jane quickened clear impressively when getting off the mark at Ayr and could have more to offer, along with Poetisa who looked badly in need of the experience on hurdle debut.