13.20
SoftVisit mybettingsites.com Ireland Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div I)
- Prize money: £4901.4
- 2m 4f 28y
- Class 4
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
9/4 (Won)
- Win: £2.00
- Place: £1.20
Form: 3/62/
Last run: 735 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4 |
24th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Didn't jump well on chase debut at Windsor in November but better in that department when runner-up at Wincanton (3m1f, soft) last month, when clear with an improving winner; this lightly raced 9yo is entitled to respect. |
9/2 |
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2nd 8 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Lightly raced 9yo; let down by his jumping on chase debut and again not at his best returned to hurdling a month ago (3m; in a first-time hood that's now discarded); now has a bit to prove. |
16/1 |
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7th 4 |
10th Feb 2025 Good 2m 3f 66y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
The form of his near-miss in a soft-ground 2m4f novice at Leicester in December 2022 is strong and he returned from an absence to win a 2m4f maiden at Hexham (soft) two months ago with the minimum of fuss; brings plenty of potential into handicaps. |
11/4 |
4/1
- Place: £1.30
Form: 2-4
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 5 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Won a C&D handicap on good to soft when back from a break in February; excuses for lesser run last time (heat stress); could bounce back. |
11/2 |
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3rd 1 |
23rd Feb 2026 Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Lightly raced 8yo who showed improved form on his third chase start to win at Carlisle (3m, good to soft) recently; also effective on soft/heavy; accounted for 13 rivals last time and he's a strong candidate up 6lb. |
2/1 |
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1st 1 |
3rd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Flopped at Hexham in December on second chase start and something to prove on the back of that; however, this lightly raced bumper and two-time maiden hurdle runner-up wasn't devoid of promise when sixth on his chase/handicap debut at Kelso (2m7f, soft) in November and is not written off. |
11/1 |
33/1
- Place: £17.30
Form: 06
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9 |
25th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 28y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Lightly raced 7yo who was a fair third at Bangor (2m3f, heavy) last month on his third handicap start, but needs a bigger performance today. |
9/1 |
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3rd 7 |
26th Feb 2025 Heavy 2m 3f 123y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
in touch with leaders, headway after 6th, went second after 3 out (usual 4 out), lost second before last, soon weakened |
16/1 |
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4th 4 |
5th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 3f 9y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
midfield on outer |
14/1 |
6/1
Form: 34V-5
Last run: 46 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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8th 5 |
19th May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Came good with hard-fought success on his reappearance at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) in November and has improved on that in two Ayr outings since, upped to around this trip and winning on soft last time; up 8lb which demands another career best but he has to be respected in current form. |
8/1 |
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1st 8 |
6th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Came good with hard-fought success on seasonal debut at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) in November, his seventh start over hurdles, and bettered that performance when clear second to a handicap blot here (2m3f, soft) the following month; no surprise if he plays another major role. |
7/1 |
7/2
Form: 523-7F BF
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3rd 9 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
0-8 over hurdles; sound run from the front when third to a pair of dead-heaters over C&D last time (good); one with a chance. |
11/2 |
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3rd 7 |
6th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Exposed; fair fourth at Ayr in November (3m, soft) and may have needed the race after a break when well beaten at Newcastle last time (2m4f, good to soft). |
16/1 |
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10th 7 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Fell on chase debut at Hexham (2m4f; 3-1) in October; failed to stay 3m (ran respectably) back over hurdles at Ayr the following month; off since but 8lb lower than when first introduced to handicapping 14 months ago; stablemate of Snow Dragon. |
10/1 |
11/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 11lb
7 yo Mare
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2nd 9 |
19th May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Runner-up twice at Market Rasen last season, but failed to finish on her other three starts; no easy task from 9lb out of the handicap. |
16/1 |
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10 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Lightly raced 9yo who arrives in good form, runner-up to Scottish King in 3m Musselburgh handicap last month; this point winner needs considering despite being 2lb out of the handicap. |
7/1 |
6/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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5th 3 |
2nd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 96y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Won in January on first two chase starts (2m4f/2m3f, good to soft/soft) and bounced back from a lesser run when second here (2m5f, good to soft) 12 days ago in a first-time tongue-tie (retained); won a 3m point in 2024 and there's every chance he'll stay this far under rules; high on the list. |
7/2 |
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2nd 8 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 133y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Won in January on first two chase starts (2m4f/2m3f, good to soft/soft), shaping each time as though he had more left in the tank; soundly beaten at Newcastle (2m, good to soft) since but that maybe shouldn't be taken as a sign that his current mark is beyond him; cheekpieces go on. |
8/1 |
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5th 4 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 75y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Progressed well over hurdles; didn't appear to be doing a lot in front when just holding on to make it 2-2 over fences at Catterick (2m3f, soft; second run in cheekpieces); has another 6lb to contend with but very much heading the right way. |
5/1 |
33/1
Form: 05
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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12 |
18th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 30y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
In new cheekpieces when second to a thriving rival at Carlisle (3m, good) and won't be far away if as good again. |
10/1 |
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2nd 9 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Back from layoff with three disappointing runs this season and now 0-4 over fences; needs combination of drier ground and first-time cheekpieces to make a big difference. |
20/1 |
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5th 5 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 0f 45y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Lightly raced 8yo who finished runner-up in four points; however, pulled up over fences on last two starts and a major turnaround is necessary. |
14/1 |
50/1
Form: PP-8
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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9th 7 |
11th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Hasn't shown a great deal in three runs over hurdles and looks more one for handicaps. |
50/1 |
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9th 7 |
11th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Hasn't shown a great deal in three runs over hurdles and looks more one for handicaps. |
50/1 |
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8th 7 |
8th Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
prominent, reminder and lost ground before 4th, soon pushed along and struggling in rear |
100/1 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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5th 1 |
10th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Well beaten on his two completed starts over hurdles; would be a surprise winner. |
66/1 |
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5th 1 |
10th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Well beaten on his two completed starts over hurdles; would be a surprise winner. |
66/1 |
|
10 |
20th Mar 2025 Good 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
held up in rear, outpaced and reminders 4th |
33/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £5.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £4.38 |
| Trifecta | £281.80 |