Beasley Engineering Hunters Chase
Course: Listowel
Date: 1st Jun 2026
Distance: 2m7½f (2m7f150y)
Type: Chase
Going: Yielding
Class:
Prize: €6,479
Runners: 11
Going Detail: YIELDING, Yielding to soft in places on the Hurdle course
Weather: Rain
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Solitary Man
8yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Mr J M Halford(7)
Trainer: E Bolger
Bruree, Co Limerick
Owner: Shanahan/Mrs M V Magnier/Mrs Carthy/Mrs Bartlett
Breeding
Sire: Champs Elysees (GB)
Dam: Jenny Be Quick (IRE)
Damsire: Presenting (GB)
Breeder: Kevin Doyle
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Has a particular fondness for Killarney and won for the fifth time there three weeks ago, where he beat What Path by 1.5l over a slightly shorter trip; was just doing enough, so headgear back on; likes good ground.
Comment
Was just doing enough when he beat What Path at Killarney, headgear back on
Quotes
"Solitary Man gave us a pleasant surprise here, he handled the 2m1f better than we thought. His jumping was a big help. He's a hard horse to place but there is a better programme for him after Galway - Enda Bolger, trainer."
2024-07-19 - Killarney"Solitary Man had not been away with the weather so I put a few lads off him. But it worked out. His jumping has always been great, I was just worried about fitness. He might end up at Galway - Enda Bolger, trainer."
2024-05-12 - Killarney"Solitary Man had a good run at Ballinrobe last time and this was the plan after that. I'm really looking forward to him next year when he goes chasing - Enda Bolger, trainer."
2023-07-20 - KillarneyPrevious Owners
- Mrs Paul Shanahan & Mrs M V Magnier (until 2026-03-07)
- Mrs Paul Shanahan (until 2024-08-20)
Race History for Solitary Man
What Path
9yo b Gelding (FR)Connections
Jockey: Mr J Dunne(7)
Trainer: Ian O'Connor
Killarney, Co Kerry
Owner: John W Griffin
Breeding
Sire: Coastal Path (GB)
Dam: Quoi D'Autre (FR)
Damsire: Robin Des Champs (FR)
Breeder: Mrs M Pallot & Mr J C Pallot
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Useful 3m hurdler for Willie Mullins before fruitless spell over fences in Britain; seems to have been revitalised by point-to-points, winning three in the spring; in contention when slipping up in banks race at Punchestown; chased home Solitary Man at Killarney and 3lb better off here.
Comment
Revitalised by point-to-points; chased home Solitary Man at Killarney and 3lb better off
Stable Tour
"He ran well at Cork the other day on ground that wouldn't have been suitable. He'll be a better horse on better ground than that. 13-11-23"
Quotes
"What Path is a big horse for around here. He loved the trip and loved the ground. He will be better when he gets a fence in front of him - Paul Townend, rider"
2023-06-04 - Kilbeggan"What Path was lairy in front. He was entitled to win and was fresh today, he probably won snug enough at the death. He'll jump a fence - Paul Townend, rider."
2023-05-18 - TipperaryPrevious Trainers
- Keiran Burke (until 2026-04-28)
- Sophie Leech (until 2024-10-21)
- W P Mullins (until 2024-07-25)
Previous Owners
- John Griffin (until 2026-04-28)
- Miss M A Masterson (until 2024-07-25)
Race History for What Path
Asphalt Cowboy
8yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Mr P A King(3)
Trainer: S G Carey
Kilcullen, Co Kildare
Owner: Mary N Kilduff
Breeding
Sire: Getaway (GER)
Dam: Party Belle (GB)
Damsire: Silver Patriarch (IRE)
Breeder: Noel Gowen
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
All three hunter chase wins have come at Downpatrick, including a repeat of last year's victory in 3m5f contest just 10 days ago; trainer admits he's a different horse at that track, which renders him opposable here.
Comment
All three hunter chase wins have come at Downpatrick and opposable here
Race History for Asphalt Cowboy
Ambitious Fellow
10yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Mr G Devitt(7)
Trainer: Peter Fahey
MonasterevIn, Co. Kildare
Owner: W B D Partnership
Breeding
Sire: Fame And Glory (GB)
Dam: Native Beauty (IRE)
Damsire: King's Theatre (IRE)
Breeder: John Noonan
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Four wins over hurdles (rated 130), one of them here; maiden after 10 chase starts and has had jumping issues, but was second off 120 at Roscommon last summer; only beaten 7l in Champion Hunters Chase at Punchestown where he was a huge price.
Comment
Only beaten 7l in Champion Hunters Chase at Punchestown where he was a huge price
Stable Tour
"The ground was just far too soft for him at Wetherby and, with the benefit of hindsight, I probably shouldn't have run him. I've an eye on the big three mile handicap hurdle at Navan worth €100,000 next month if the ground isn't too soft. We're really looking forward to sending him over fences next season. 27-11-23"
"I thought he was impressive in winning his bumper at Fairyhouse. He was bought to be sold and we brought him to the sales after Fairyhouse but we weren't getting enough for him so we brought him home. In hindsight he should never have run over hurdles at Clonmel last month as it was a bit soon after being over at the sales. He didn't jump great that day but he jumps well at home and the plan is to get a run or two into him before the auction series final at Punchestown in the spring. 08-12-21"
Quotes
"Ambitious Fellow lost his form and there was an issue with him after he ran at Limerick last year, but he looks back to himself now. I was worried about the ground but it worked out great - Peter Fahey, trainer."
2023-08-05 - Galway"Ambitious Fellow has great form and he was unlucky [when brought down] at the Galway festival, with the rain also coming. He's a novice for this season in the UK because of the timing of his Punchestown win. He has plenty of experience and the trip of two miles and five furlongs at Cheltenham in November would suit him. Once the ground goes soft he'll get a break - Peter Fahey, trainer"
2022-09-24 - Listowel"Ambitious Fellow was bought to be sold but we brought him across to Doncaster and couldn't get anyone to buy him - Peter Fahey, trainer."
2022-04-27 - PunchestownPrevious Owners
- Straffan Racing Partnership (until 2025-04-21)
- OGB Partnership (until 2024-07-09)
Race History for Ambitious Fellow
Hunt Away
6yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Mr Andrew Burke-Ott(7)
Trainer: Miss M Harding
Castletownroche, Co Cork
Owner: Open The Boot Syndicate
Breeding
Sire: Sans Frontieres (IRE)
Dam: Lohort Castle (IRE)
Damsire: Presenting (GB)
Breeder: Mrs Caitriona Cronin Beame
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Useful point-to-point form including three wins; narrowly beaten in 3m maiden hunter chase at Cork, but this is way tougher.
Comment
Narrowly beaten in 3m maiden hunter chase at Cork, but this is way tougher.
Race History for Hunt Away
Bartlemy Boy
8yo b Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: Mr J C Barry
Trainer: Michael Barry
Fermoy, Co Cork
Owner: Michael Barry
Breeding
Sire: Pether's Moon (IRE)
Dam: Vicky Jane (GB)
Damsire: Kayf Tara (GB)
Breeder: R G & V J Makin
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Good record in point-to-points, winning five; having won his first hunter chase start at Killarney, was favourite when second in this last year; well held in a couple of hunter chases this year and departed early on at Killarney.
Comment
Favourite when second in this last year; well held in a couple of hunter chases this year
Race History for Bartlemy Boy
In Excelsis Deo
8yo b Gelding (FR)Connections
Jockey: Mr S J Kenny(7)
Trainer: E Bolger
Bruree, Co Limerick
Owner: E Bolger
Breeding
Sire: Saddex (GB)
Dam: Gratia Plena (FR)
Damsire: Solid Illusion (USA)
Breeder: Oliver De La Garoullaye
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Won a Grade 2 handicap over 2m4f a couple of years ago for Harry Fry before losing form; some good efforts in point-to-points, including recent win under this jockey; previously, was only around 7l off stablemate Solitary Man over 2m4f at Cork (disqualified, rider weighed in marginally light).
Comment
Only around 7l off stablemate Solitary Man over 2m4f at Cork and won point since
Stable Tour
"He took us by surprise with how he won on his chasing debut at Hereford and then got found out against more experienced horses after a hike in the handicap. His last run was over two miles and I think that's where he'll start his campaign. I hope there's more to come. 04-10-23"
Quotes
"I'm relieved to finally get his head in front. In Excelsis Deo has been running well and stayed consistent without having the luck in running. Johnny [Burke] has given him a lovely ride, nursing him into it and we thought at the bottom of the hill this was the closest he'd been all season so we just hoped he'd come up the hill as he had done on a few runs previously. We'll see what happens from here but enjoy this first. We've been in various spots in this winner's enclosure so it's good to have finally won - Harry Fry, trainer."
2024-04-17 - CheltenhamPrevious Trainers
- Harry Fry (until 2025-06-03)
- Daniela Mele (until 2022-11-21)
Previous Owners
- John P McManus (until 2026-04-01)
- M L Bloodstock Ltd (until 2022-11-21)
Race History for In Excelsis Deo
Big Interest
7yo br Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Mr D Doyle(7)
Trainer: D M Christie
Derrylin, Co Fermanagh
Owner: R Nicholas
Breeding
Sire: Soldier Of Fortune (IRE)
Dam: Rainbow Gale (IRE)
Damsire: Rashar (USA)
Breeder: Andrew Pierce
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Looked a smart prospect when beating Its On The Line at Down Royal in December 2024; disappointing overall since then, except for an 18l Fairyhouse win last year; 66-1 at Punchestown festival, still prominent when exiting a mile out; well held in a point a week later.
Comment
66-1 at Punchestown festival, exiteda mile out; well held in a point a week later.
Race History for Big Interest
Five Star Getaway
12yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Mr J J Berry(7)
Trainer: John Paul Berry
Tomhaggard, Wexford
Owner: D P Berry
Breeding
Sire: Getaway (GER)
Dam: Hapeney (IRE)
Damsire: Saddlers' Hall (IRE)
Breeder: A V Bloodstock
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Old boy was smart handicapper in Britain back in the day; took advantage of his rivals' mishaps when winning at Fairyhouse; beaten a long way in the Champion Hunter Chase at Punchestown.
Comment
Took advantage of his rivals' mishaps when winning at Fairyhouse; beaten a long way latest
Quotes
"I was a bit worried about the ground but Five Star Getaway is a horse we've liked from last season. They don't always go and do what you hope but we think he's a very nice horse. We're looking forward to him going in to next season as well. There's a nice race at Punchestown for him, there's another at Sandown on Bet365 Gold Cup day and there's one for him at Ayr so there are plenty of options - Christian Williams, trainer."
2021-04-03 - Haydock"We've always thought a lot of Five Star Getaway. This is a qualifier for the (Challenger Series) final at Haydock next month and his owners Carl and Mark are based in Liverpool, so I think we'd likely go straight there with him - Christian Williams, trainer."
2021-03-13 - SandownPrevious Trainers
- Christian Williams (until 2026-03-31)
Previous Owners
- M Scott (until 2026-03-31)
- Carl Hinchy And Mark Scott (until 2024-10-21)
Race History for Five Star Getaway
Heartbreak Weather
6yo ch Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Mr T Walsh(7)
Trainer: Miss Tara Lee Cogan
Athy, Co Kildare
Owner: R Ennis
Breeding
Sire: Rajj (IRE)
Dam: Glamour Muse (IRE)
Damsire: Authorized (IRE)
Breeder: Ms Tara Browne
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Couple of falls either side of point win in March; keeping on in second on rules debut when exiting two out in 2m4f hunter chase at Punchestown.
Comment
Keeping on in second when exiting two out in 2m4f hunter chase at Punchestown
Previous Owners
- R Ennis (until 2026-05-27)
Race History for Heartbreak Weather
Call The Tune
12yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Mr J Ahern(7)
Trainer: G Ahern
Leamlara, Co. Cork
Owner: G Ahern
Breeding
Sire: Gold Well (GB)
Dam: Galshan (IRE)
Damsire: Anshan (GB)
Breeder: Ms Cora Cronin
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Useful soft-ground staying handicapper for Barry Connell back in the day; yet to win a point but only 2l off What Path in banks' contest in February; well held over the banks at Punchestown last month.
Comment
Second to What Path in banks' point in February; well held over the banks at Punchestown
Previous Trainers
- Barry Connell (until 2026-04-28)
Previous Owners
- Barry Connell (until 2026-04-28)
Race History for Call The Tune
