13.45
YieldingDornan Careers Novice Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £10260.87
- 2m 0f 0y
- 20 runners
Runners: 20 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
Form: 22-222 BF
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 1 |
24th Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 55y |
11st 7lb |
Won around Sligo last year and handicap winner over this trip at Leopardstown's Christmas meeting; also ran well when third at DRF; 2m6f was too far in the Galway Blazers, but fitter for that and this looks a good opportunity. |
13/8 |
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6th 1 |
31st Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 111y |
11st 13lb |
Won twice over fences in 2025, most recently off 9lb lower at Leopardstown in December (2m1f, yielding); has come up short in three starts since, weakening on latest when upped to 2m5f in the Topham at Aintree; stamina a query upped further in trip. |
14/1 |
Form: /23-28
Last run: 90 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
30th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 75y |
11st 12lb |
Ran some fine races in defeat over hurdles last season including at this meeting; got off the mark in a Clonmel maiden last autumn and then took a Naas beginners' chase, easily beating Jacob's Ladder; just denied in the Grade 1 Racing Post Novice Chase at Christmas and put up a respectable effort in the Champion Chase last time; can be involved. |
5/1 |
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6th 5 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 199y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Very short on chasing experience, having raced just twice in this sphere, but by the same token looks open to any amount of further improvement despite being a 9yo (latecomer to this scene); close second, clear of remainder, in Grade 1 novice at Leopardstown (2m1f, yielding) when attempting to follow up his comfortable success in a Naas race that's worked out well; has shown good progress for current yard and looks interesting pitched into open company instead of bashing heads with similarly unexposed rivals in the Arkle. |
12/1 |
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1st 4 |
23rd Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 205y |
11st 12lb |
Placed in nine of his 11 races, including all three bumpers and his first three maiden hurdle starts; slotted into handicaps effectively last season; twice in the money at Leopardstown before set a tough task in the County Hurdle, stands out in this company on his Punchestown festival third behind the British-trained pair Ascending Lark and Wilful. |
4/9 |
Form: 32473
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 5lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 10 (13) |
4th Sep 2026 Good 2m 2f 141y |
9st 4lb |
Consistent on AW at three, winning over 1m4f; had some good hurdling form, without winning, in 2024; just one run over hurdles last year; ran well in a charity race at the Curragh on Derby weekend; fair third over 1m5f at this venue seven weeks ago; could feature |
10/1 |
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3rd 1 (5) |
17th Jul 2026 Good 1m 5f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Consistent on AW at three, winning over 1m4f; had some good hurdling form, without winning, in 2024; just one run over flights last year; ran well in a charity race at the Curragh on Derby weekend; has to enter calculations in such a weak contest. |
5/1 |
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5th 6 |
26th Jun 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y |
12st 0lb
|
AW Flat winner was disappointing over hurdles when last seen over a year ago. |
20/1 |
Form: 3314P D
Last run: 60 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
30th Sep 2026 Good 2m 5f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Galway maiden hurdle winner was over-faced several times over fences after winning Roscommon novice which fell apart last summer; little wrong with his 6l fourth on handicap debut at Wexford; there with every chance at the last when weakened quickly on run-in behind Blood Destiny at Galway (favourite); has a bit to find here on ratings. |
12/1 |
|
7th 10 |
2nd Aug 2026 Good 2m 2f 54y |
10st 0lb |
Course maiden hurdle winner was over-faced several times over fences after winning a Roscommon novice which fell apart last summer; has the beating of Blood Destiny on Listowel running two runs back, and little wrong with his 6l fourth to Lisleigh Lad on handicap debut at Wexford, where he didn't quite see it out over a furlong farther. |
12/1 |
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4th 6 |
3rd Jul 2026 Good 2m 3f 110y |
10st 8lb |
Highly tried and has cut little ice, including thrice at Grade 3 level, since winning a 2m novice at Roscommon last summer; appeared to run well behind much higher-rated rivals in conditions contest at Listowel last time, but marksman left him alone; capable of being competitive in first handicap. |
10/1 |
Form: 134
Last run: 62 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 |
25th Sep 2026 Good 2m 3f 0y |
12st 0lb |
Two hurdle wins and got off the mark over fences at this meeting last year over this trip; hit and miss since but posted a solid hurdle run last time at Kilbeggan; a chance. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
21st Aug 2026 Good 2m 2f 200y |
11st 12lb |
Two hurdle wins at 2m2f but has lost her way since Listowel novice chase win in September; others in better form. |
33/1 |
|
7th 8 |
2nd Aug 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 160y |
11st 4lb |
Two hurdle wins at 2m2f but has lost her way since Listowel novice chase win in September; others in better form. |
25/1 |
Form: 1262-4 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
1st Mar 2025 Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
11st 7lb |
midfield, brought down 6th |
7/2 |
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2nd 4 |
3rd Feb 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 3f 92y |
11st 12lb |
midfield early, rushed up and raced in second behind clear leader after 1st, pressed leader 2nd |
11/2 |
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2nd 4 |
3rd Feb 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 3f 92y |
11st 12lb |
midfield early, rushed up and raced in second behind clear leader after 1st, pressed leader 2nd |
11/2 |
Form: 48-7D11
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
11th Jul 2025 Good 2m 2f 160y |
11st 12lb |
Won three handicap hurdles last year at 2m-2m4f, including one here over 2m on good ground (later disqualified for banned substance); should strip fitter for first run back from a break at Listowel; not discounted. |
15/2 |
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6th 3 |
2nd Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Won handicaps at Kilbeggan, Tipperary and Leopardstown from 2m-2m4f last year, though was disqualified from the first due to a banned substance; 9lb higher on return but has won when fresh so has to be respected, especially if strong in the market. |
6/1 |
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6th 3 |
2nd Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Won handicaps at Kilbeggan, Tipperary and Leopardstown from 2m-2m4f last year, though was disqualified from the first due to a banned substance; 9lb higher on return but has won when fresh so has to be respected, especially if strong in the market. |
6/1 |
Form: 7352
Last run: 11 days
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
18th Sep 2026 Good 2m 1f 165y |
11st 4lb |
0-10 over hurdles and rated 105; well beaten on return from long layoff here (2m6f, good) last month but much more like it when a 3.75l second at Bellewstown 23 days ago; drop in trip should pose no problems; in the mix again. |
9/2 |
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2nd 5 |
26th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 110y |
11st 4lb |
Some decent runs in defeat over hurdles in 2024/25; well beaten on return from a 16-month absence at Downpatrick last time and has to improve plenty on that. |
15/2 |
|
5th 3 |
9th Aug 2026 Good 2m 5f 180y |
11st 4lb |
Runner-up in 2m Navan handicap in late 2024 (yielding-to-soft) the nearest he's got; fair fourth in 2m4f Down Royal novice handicap following year (good) but soon beaten following month in similar Fairyhouse contest; returns from 16 months' absence. |
7/1 |
Form: 40631P D
Last run: 91 days
W: 10st 12lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 1 (9) |
27th Sep 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 2f 0y |
12st 4lb |
Sole win over hurdles came at Tramore in 2024, best of five runs on the Flat came when second at same venue in 1m4f maiden in July, didn't count over 2m there latest; others look more likely on handicap debut. |
16/1 |
Form: 7-0918 D
Last run: 59 days
W: 10st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 15 |
17th Oct 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 188y |
10st 1lb |
A 250-1 Listowel maiden hurdle winner two years ago; added 2m Tramore handicap chase over the summer but two hurdle runs since a tad underwhelming, okay effort at Killarney latest; more needed. |
12/1 |
|
4th 8 |
4th Oct 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 0lb |
A 250-1 Listowel maiden hurdle winner two years ago; won a 2m Tramore handicap chase last month, despite jumping left; beaten 14 in fifth when favourite for a handicap hurdle at Listowel nine days ago; still the most appealing of Eoin McCarthy's three runners. |
7/1 |
|
5th 12 |
25th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 0lb |
A 250-1 C&D maiden hurdle winner two years ago; was gaining his first win since when landing 2m Tramore handicap chase last month, despite jumping left; reverts to hurdles here off 6lb lower than chase mark and one to consider. |
7/1 |
Form: 21 D
Last run: 59 days
W: 10st 12lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 4 |
15th Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 80y |
11st 1lb |
Won a 2m maiden hurdle at Wexford (soft) in October; no impact since in handicaps; best of recent efforts was a 5.25l sixth of 16 at Tipperary in July (2m, good to yielding); needs to bounce back after being tailed off at Wexford last time in a tongue-tie (discarded). |
16/1 |
|
7th 12 |
6th Aug 2025 Good 2m 4f 50y |
11st 2lb |
Won a soft ground 2m maiden hurdle at this track last autumn and best run since was fifth at Tipperary last month; up in trip today and has to rebound from a lesser Killarney run. |
14/1 |
Form: 4-331 D
Last run: 94 days
W: 10st 10lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (8) |
16th Aug 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Flat/hurdle winner; came from well off the pace to chase home a clear winner over C&D last month before solid enough effort at Sligo from a wide draw; more needed but considered in a weak race. |
100/30 |
|
1 (16) |
6th Aug 2025 Yielding 1m 5f 103y |
10st 0lb |
Flat/hurdle winner; came from well off the pace to be runner-up in a 2m Flat handicap at Tramore a month ago (good; fine on softer); all this year's runs have been quite positive. |
7/1 |
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2nd 5 (6) |
8th Jul 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Won over hurdles last September; losing run on the Flat since a heavy ground Bellewstown maiden in 2023 when trained by Ger Lyons; one length behind Bynx when third at Gowran in May, and finished behind Make Good (fourth) when seventh of ten at Listowel. |
5/1 |
Form: 950218
Last run: 39 days
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 |
14th Oct 2026 Good 2m 4f 45y |
12st 0lb |
Three wins over hurdles including a Pertemps qualifier at Leopardstown last year; fine fourth in very competitive handicap hurdle at this course; unseated early on chase debut at Wexford; tailed off in Killarney handicap hurdle latest. |
16/1 |
|
4th 3 |
29th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y |
12st 6lb |
Useful hurdler stays 3m; was poor last time and might find this trip a bit sharp. |
22/1 |
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13th 1 |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 2m 6f 80y |
11st 12lb |
Three wins over hurdles including a Pertemps Qualifier at Leopardstown last year; fine fourth in a very competitive handicap hurdle at Punchestown; unseated early on his chase debut at Wexford last month; obvious claims on his return to hurdles. |
11/2 |
Form: 4-531 D
Last run: 39 days
W: 10st 8lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Won a 2m handicap in 2024 for Henry de Bromhead; back to form in November on first run for this yard and not discredited next time but, with tongue-tie fitted after wind surgery, she pulled up lame on chase debut in January and was well beaten when upped to an extended 2m3f three weeks ago; this trip is a big step into unknown territory. |
25/1 |
|
5th 4 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 123y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Won a handicap hurdle for Henry de Bromhead whom she left for £5,500; they were perfectly respectable runs over hurdles for this yard in the winter and her non-completion last time (after wind surgery) was over fences; couldn't dismiss. |
10/1 |
Form: 445/61 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 11 (12) |
18th Oct 2026 Good 1m 3f 150y |
9st 0lb |
Tenth win on the Flat when digging deep on soft to heavy at Bellewstown (1m4f) and doesn't need slow ground; however, she's in a lot deeper here with a 5lb rise to deal with. |
14/1 |
|
1st 1 (11) |
30th Sep 2026 Yielding To Soft 1m 4f 110y |
10st 4lb |
Won for the eighth time on turf when taking a 1m5f Ayr handicap last time and is also a C&D winner; raised 5lb for that but has won off a higher mark in the past and handles soft ground; player. |
4/1 |
|
1st 1 (10) |
18th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 5f 26y Class 5 |
10st 1lb |
Won two in a row in July (1m2f/11.4f) and she's run pretty well in big fields on her last two starts, most recently fourth of 18 at Cork (1m4f); every chance that this extra furlong will be within range and she's won on ground from good through to heavy; this Irish raider could be in the mix. |
8/1 |
Form: 443408
Last run: 11 days
W: 10st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 3 |
9th Jun 2026 Good 3m 1f 170y |
12st 0lb |
Won well over hurdles at Thurles in February and a fair chase debut next time at Fairyhouse, both on winter ground; however, has handled better ground in the past and run well here before too; chance. |
6/1 |
Form: 79-238
Last run: 41 days
W: 10st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 12 |
15th Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 87y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Close up when placed in two run-of-the-mill handicap hurdles this season (2m2f/2m) but he's 0-12 in this sphere now and his two Flat runs in September were disappointing; needs to raise his game. |
10/1 |
Form: 69F3-0
Last run: 219 days
W: 10st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (8) |
26th Apr 2025 Yielding 1m 5f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Sole turf win came over C&D two years ago, most recently 4l adrift of stablemate The Truant here earlier this month; balance of form is on better ground. |
14/1 |
Form: 8-4420
Last run: 33 days
W: 10st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
17th Oct 2026 Good 2m 6f 125y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Ex-Irish 7yo; dual point winner who has not been with Dan Skelton for long, and his maiden hurdle win at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) last month is split by two runner-up efforts over fences; turned over at 4-6 in a three-runner race last time but he looked stretched over 3m2f and he's still unexposed in this sphere; big player back in trip. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 3 |
28th Sep 2026 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
Won two points in Ireland; beaten 3l by Limerick Leader on yard debut at Bangor (3m, good) but he's now 13lb better off with the winner and has since won a maiden hurdle here, albeit narrowly; interesting on that Bangor form. |
10/11 |
|
1st 2 |
18th Sep 2026 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Fair maiden hurdler at 2m-2m4f and a dual Irish point winner who was in good form in that sphere in the spring; made a pleasing start for Dan Skelton when a 3l second to a subsequent winner in a handicap chase at Bangor (3m, good) two weeks ago; leading contender back in maiden company over hurdles. |
5/4 |
Form: 6-7036
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (10) |
8th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 7f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Two of his four wins have come at this track over an extended mile; two fine efforts at the festival here three days apart (hampered last time); ground is fine and looks a big player. |
3/1 |
|
5th 3 (6) |
1st Aug 2026 Yielding To Soft 0m 7f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Goes well at this venue and was only reeled in close to home over 8.5f here on Tuesday; runs off the same mark now and nicely drawn so can't discount dropped back in trip; obvious chance. |
100/30 |
Betting Forcast
7/1 Addragoole, 14/1 Irish Panther, 12/1 Banana Three, 20/1 Itsalladream, 20/1 Cloonainra, 4/1 Johnny Blue, 12/1 Shraheen, 5/1 Lygon Lad, 16/1 Kimy, 33/1 Kingdom Calling, 10/1 Miss Maxfort, 14/1 Dumb Love, 14/1 Duke Silver, 13/2 Love Me, 10/1 Arch Enemy, 20/1 Aines Lad, 12/1 Belgoprince, 20/1 Scott Lang, 20/1 Depalma, 25/1 San Aer
Selections
POSTDATA:
Johnny Blue