14.20
YieldingSpinal Injuries Ireland Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £15391.3
- 2m 0f 0y
- 20 runners
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Runners: 20 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
15/2 (Won)
- Win: £11.10
- Place: £2.20
Form: /73-62 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 5lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 134
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 2 (8) |
22nd Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 180y |
11st 7lb |
An 11yo who remains capable of running well on the Flat and he's been in good form over jumps, going close in the Grade 3 Grimes Hurdle at Tipperary before a respectable run in the Galway Hurdle; others are preferred but he can give his running. |
8/1 |
|
4 |
31st Jul 2025 Good 2m 0f 11y |
11st 7lb |
Grade 3 winner over fences, rated 150 in that sphere; won a handicap hurdle from a mark of 134 at Leopardstown last Christmas; now promoted to 145 after a fine second to Jesse Evans at Tipperary with Sunchart, Gaucher and Winter Fog among those behind. |
12/1 |
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2nd 7 |
3rd Jul 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Grade 3 winner over fences and best hurdle run when scoring off 134 at Leopardstown over Christmas; entitled to need this and it's a tough looking return to action. |
16/1 |
14/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: 431-21 D
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
14th Apr 2026 Yielding 1m 7f 131y |
11st 12lb |
Dual-purpose; the best of these over hurdles (rated 143); no impact on first three starts for this yard in hot handicap hurdles; well beaten on sole previous chase start at Cork when with Gavin Cromwell but this much easier; wouldn't want it too soft. |
11/8 |
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16th 7 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
11st 1lb |
Two wins apiece on the Flat and over hurdles during his time with Gavin Cromwell but well beaten in a big-field handicap on the Flat and over hurdles (behind a few of these at Dublin Racing Festival) since joining current yard; the refitting of blinkers needs to help spark a revival. |
25/1 |
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12th 4 |
1st Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Two wins apiece on the Flat and over hurdles; was poor on the Flat when last seen but has a shout if back to his best hurdle form; handles soft. |
20/1 |
33/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: 3-3125 D
Last run: 55 days
W: 10st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 9 |
1st Nov 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 190y |
10st 12lb |
Won a Wexford maiden hurdle in July 2024; ran well in a Leopardstown handicap hurdle in December off 2lb lower, his last start in this sphere; should be at peak fitness after two recent spins on the Flat; needs the forecast rain to miss. |
10/1 |
|
1st 9 |
1st Nov 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 190y |
10st 12lb |
Won a Wexford maiden hurdle in July 2024; ran well in a Leopardstown handicap hurdle in December off 2lb lower, his last start in this sphere; should be at peak fitness after two recent spins on the Flat; needs the forecast rain to miss. |
10/1 |
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5th 2 (10) |
9th Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 66y |
10st 2lb |
Beat smart dual-purpose performer Sunchart in Wexford maiden hurdle last year; finished remote fifth on Flat debut at Listowel last month; not sure to stay a trip this far on the level. |
20/1 |
11/2
- Place: £3.10
Form: 214216 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (9) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Represents top Irish jumps trainer Willie Mullins; won a Grade 3 hurdle at Tipperary last October and he's posted easy wins on the Dundalk AW on his last two starts (1m4f/10.6f); has a lofty mark to defy now back in a handicap but he may well prove capable in view of his impressive winter form. |
3/1 |
|
1st 4 (4) |
27th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 6lb |
Very smart hurdler, winning Tipperary Grade 3 in October; very keen when fourth on 2m AW debut in November; settled much better when forging clear to win 1m4f course handicap by 6l next time; must have strong credentials again. |
7/4 |
|
2 |
31st Jul 2025 Good 2m 0f 11y |
11st 11lb |
Grade 3 winner at Naas in March before fourth behind stablemate Irancy in Fairyhouse Grade 2; made a lot of the running before fading into fourth in a Listed handicap hurdle at the Punchestown festival; was trying to concede 9lb to the winner Jesse Evans when fourth in a Grade 3 event at Tipperary four weeks ago. |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: 36-110 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 |
1st Jun 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Won his bumper here and added a Punchestown maiden hurdle; he's been good and bad in six defeats over fences and current wellbeing is a bit of an issue ahead of this return to hurdling. |
10/1 |
|
9th 9 |
7th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
10st 12lb |
Won Listowel bumper and Punchestown maiden hurdle the season before last; best chase run yet when second at Tramore on New Year's Day; had an excuse when pulled up at Thurles last time; definite chance if restored to his best. |
6/1 |
50/1
Form: 09-079 D
Last run: 127 days
W: 10st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 14 |
30th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 75y |
11st 4lb |
Out of sorts for a long time before returning to form with a fine effort to finish fifth in the Topham; had decent 2m form early in his career |
25/1 |
|
5th 29 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
He won a Grade 3 novice chase in March 2023 but this 10yo has been nowhere near that level across the last two seasons. |
66/1 |
|
16th 6 |
2nd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 120y |
10st 10lb |
No success since 2023 and recent form generally poor; back from a short break with lots to prove. |
25/1 |
12/1
Form: 2631-5 D BF
Last run: 230 days
W: 11st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 1 (20) |
24th May 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 6f 0y |
10st 3lb |
Good form on the Flat when last seen, taking third at Listowel before winning at 4-11 in a Bellewstown conditions race; more impressive was his head victory back at Listowel in September (1m6f, good to yielding); however, top weight and stable have better candidates. |
14/1 |
|
2 |
26th Sep 2025 Yielding 1m 6f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Winner on Flat debut here in 2022 over a mile; best known for winning 2024 Fred Winter at Cheltenham (2m, heavy); poor in runs following that until a close third here back on Flat in June (1m5f, good) when Sorrentino finished in front by a neck; won amateur race at Bellewstown latest (1m4f, good); leading contender who likes it here. |
9/2 |
|
3 (2) |
3rd Jul 2025 Good 1m 4f 71y |
11st 0lb |
A 128-rated hurdler whose wins include last year's Fred Winter at Cheltenham; not so good this past season but solid run back on the Flat at Listowel (won 2yo maiden there) when making most in finishing close third in 1m6f amateur contest on good; easier task here and looks the one to beat. |
1/2 |
10/1
Form: 0686/8
Last run: 40 days
W: 10st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 100y |
11st 2lb |
Breakthrough win over hurdles on latest at Punchestown (19.5f, yielding); hit hard with an 11lb hike for that 11l victory and consistency has never been a strong suit, so is no banker to back that up. |
9/2 |
|
1st 25 |
29th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 3f 58y |
11st 1lb |
Winning chaser; weak record (0-18) as a hurdler makes it hard to be confident; not a big price when down the field at Gowran on latest. |
16/1 |
|
10th 7 |
25th Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 29y |
11st 0lb |
Maiden hurdler but immediate breakthrough over fences in 2m4f Gowran beginners in November (heavy) under a positive ride; similar tactics employed in 2m6f Fairyhouse rated novice 9 days ago but didn't get home when third; return to this trip should suit but others possibly better handicapped. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 68-320 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Another ex-Gavin Cromwell inmate who secured narrow win over fences at Punchestown (2m, good to yielding) in June; 0-5 for this yard but February's close second of five at Musselburgh (2m, good to soft) on penultimate start was a creditable effort; stable in fine form. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 14y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Hurdle/chase winner for Gavin Cromwell who has improved with each of his four runs for this yard, most recently close second of five at Musselburgh (2m, good to soft); that looked a warm little race and he's respected. |
6/1 |
33/1
Form: P00-06 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 3lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 6 |
27th Dec 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 3lb |
prominent |
33/1 |
|
10th 6 |
27th Dec 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 3lb |
prominent |
33/1 |
|
7 |
1st Dec 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 110y |
11st 1lb |
Won a big handicap hurdle over C&D at the 2022 Easter festival; out of form this year, including on Flat; owner appears to have a much better chance with So Scottish. |
20/1 |
33/1
Form: 2/155- D
Last run: 384 days
W: 10st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18th 12 |
30th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 7f 110y |
10st 8lb |
Won for the second time over hurdles when taking a 3m Galway handicap last August; however, is 8lb higher today in a stronger race and has to be at his best on return. |
28/1 |
|
6 |
3rd Aug 2025 Good 3m 0f 60y |
11st 11lb |
Won a 2m maiden hurdle at Ballinrobe in 2023 for Tom Gibney; needs to improve on this year's handicap form and he is not certain to get this trip as effectively as some of these rivals. |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: 5-7551 D
Last run: 41 days
W: 10st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 |
4th Jul 2025 Good 2m 3f 110y |
10st 6lb |
Novice chase winner at Tramore (2m, good to yielding); would have gone close if not hampered at Tipperary on handicap debut following that; returned to Tramore for another win last time over the same trip and ground; up 5lb now but the new trip may unlock more improvement after he has shown some signs of stamina in his runs. |
5/1 |
|
1 |
30th May 2025 Good 1m 7f 110y |
11st 12lb |
Four-time hurdles winner and off the mark over fences at second attempt in C&D novice last month when making all; likely would have gone closer but for being hampered when third in Tipperary handicap latest so potential remains off this mark. |
5/2 |
|
1 |
30th May 2025 Good 1m 7f 110y |
11st 12lb |
Four-time hurdles winner and off the mark over fences at second attempt in C&D novice last month when making all; likely would have gone closer but for being hampered when third in Tipperary handicap latest so potential remains off this mark. |
5/2 |
33/1
Form: 9/9-58 D
Last run: 41 days
W: 10st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 15 |
15th May 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 7f 153y |
11st 2lb |
First reserve; Punchestown maiden hurdle winner broke his three-year winless streak when successful on the Flat at Sligo 12 days ago (1m3f, yielding to soft); not certain to back it up. |
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1st 8 (5) |
3rd May 2026 Good 1m 2f 158y |
9st 7lb |
No success since a Punchestown maiden hurdle win (2m, heavy) three years ago; Downpatrick third in March was more encouraging but of limited appeal back on the Flat here. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: 74056- D
Last run: 237 days
W: 11st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
31st Jul 2025 Good 2m 0f 11y |
11st 0lb |
Put a poor run of form behind him when winning a handicap at Killarney in May; let down by his jumping in a Grade 3 at Tipperary four weeks ago. |
20/1 |
|
8th 6 |
3rd Jul 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Put a poor run of form behind him when dropped in grade to handicap company at Killarney, recording personal best; much tougher task now switching to Grade 3 company and would need another career best. |
8/1 |
|
1st 1 |
11th May 2025 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Had made eyecatching headway before falling at the DRF and bounced back from his nothing run in the Imperial Cup with a respectable effort in the Scottish Champion Hurdle; that was a better race than this and, if coping with the ground (all his form is with some give underfoot), he should be a major player. |
5/1 |
5/1
Form: 060-
Last run: 287 days
W: 11st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 (21) |
23rd Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 5f 188y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
A bit tricky to settle and he was hooded for first time in a Flat race in 18-runner handicap at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) nine weeks ago, coming with a relentless run from mid-division to lead final 1f and score with great authority; has an 8lb higher mark today and a longer trip, but he made up a lot of late ground to take fourth in the 2m1f County Hurdle at Cheltenham in March and the best of him on the Flat is probably still to come. |
11/2 |
|
1st 18 (7) |
20th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 3f 211y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Tricky to settle but fourth in this race last year (good to firm) off 2lb lower and the same this March in the County Hurdle at Cheltenham; ran respectably in his latest hurdle race too and this is his first time hooded in a Flat race; considered. |
4/1 |
|
7th 1 |
12th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 1 |
11st 12lb |
Easily won maiden hurdle at Punchestown (2m, heavy) in February and highly creditable fourth in the County Hurdle at Cheltenham (2m1f, good to soft) last month; effective on good ground on the Flat; could have more to offer in this code and he's a major player up 1lb for last time. |
11/4 |
33/1
Form: 0UURP0 D
Last run: 6 days
W: 10st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 9 |
25th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Has won four times over hurdles but chasing didn't go well a year ago and has mostly struggled back over hurdles. |
33/1 |
|
7th 9 |
17th Mar 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
10st 11lb |
Four-time winner over hurdles but very much out of form this winter after unhappy spell over fences in early autumn; hard to support at present. |
40/1 |
12/1
Form: 442-42
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 12 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 199y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
0-6 since winning on chase debut last February; below par at Fairyhouse in November last time but the yielding to soft ground provides an excuse; good runs at Roscommon (2m, good to yielding) and Ascot (2m1f, good) previously in the autumn and he goes well fresh; has an each-way shout. |
25/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 2m 0f 172y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
Already a better chaser than hurdler and it was a commendable effort at the weights when runner-up in a Grade 3 novice at Roscommon a month ago (2m, good to yielding); has scope for further progress and in-form Irish stable always respected on British forays. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 4 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 2m 0f 172y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
Already a better chaser than hurdler and it was a commendable effort at the weights when runner-up in a Grade 3 novice at Roscommon a month ago (2m, good to yielding); has scope for further progress and in-form Irish stable always respected on British forays. |
11/2 |
25/1
Form: 32/1-7
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 141
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 3 |
8th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 3f 10y |
11st 11lb |
French Flat and hurdles winner; showed little in 2024 runs for this yard; returned from 421-day absence at Fairyhouse last month when tailed off; can only be watched. |
80/1 |
|
5th 1 |
21st Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 50y |
11st 12lb |
Won on the Flat and over hurdles in France but has been off the track since a heavy defeat on his handicap debut at Leopardstown in December 2024; watch unless the market speaks. |
33/1 |
|
18th 1 |
27th Dec 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
towards rear, not fluent 4 out |
25/1 |
12/1
Form: 6/1-U4 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
27th Dec 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 6lb |
midfield, pulled up quickly after 5 out |
12/1 |
|
2 |
27th Dec 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 6lb |
midfield, pulled up quickly after 5 out |
12/1 |
|
4th 2 |
1st Dec 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 110y |
11st 4lb |
Smart hurdles form in the early part of 2022, highlighted by Imperial Cup victory; sixth behind State Man in County Hurdle six days later; off for ten month after Cork win last year; 1m5f maiden winner at Ballinrobe in July; in rear in two Flat handicaps at Leopardstown in the autumn; hard to be confident. |
20/1 |
10/1
Form: 001-81 D
Last run: 38 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
20th 20 |
25th Feb 2024 Soft To Heavy 1m 7f 144y |
11st 5lb |
Half-sister to 2m1f hurdle winner Ben Thomson; dam unraced half-sister to winners, including the talented Monksland; odds-on winner of a five-runner mares' maiden point at Ballindenisk last month; wears hood and tongue-tie. |
16/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €68.60 |
| Straight Forecast | €60.17 |
| Tricast | €341.70 |
| Trifecta | €969.30 |
Selections
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