13.50
Good To YieldingHappy Retirement To Noel Fanning Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £5900
- 3m 0f 110y
- 21 runners
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Runners: 21 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Sleet
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £19.00
- Place: £3.50
Form: 99P5U7
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
30th Sep 2026 Good 3m 1f 182y |
11st 5lb |
Record of 1-18 over hurdles; 0-3 chasing; returned to form when third in Roscommon handicap chase (3m1f, soft) on penultimate; pulled up last time over hurdles at Galway; player at his best but others preferred. |
10/1 |
|
5 |
7th Sep 2026 Good 2m 6f 97y |
11st 5lb |
Is 1-17 over hurdles and pulled-up the last twice; returned to form when third in a 3m2f handicap chase at Roscommon last month; interesting off a similar mark. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
4th Aug 2026 Good 3m 1f 14y |
11st 8lb |
Is 1-17 over hurdles but pulled-up the last twice; has to do much better than on his two previous chase runs. |
33/1 |
10/1
- Place: £2.70
Form: 832424 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 |
11th Sep 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 5f 208y |
11st 3lb |
Record of 4-26 over hurdles; posted a solid effort when last seen at Fairyhouse in April 2025 and is now 3lb lower; rain would boost prospects, but might need the run after a lengthy absence. |
16/1 |
9/1
- Place: £1.60
Form: 659-45
Last run: 46 days
W: 11st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 |
1st May 2025 Yielding 4m 1f 11y |
11st 12lb |
held up in rear |
14/1 |
10/1
- Place: £2.70
Form: 56266
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
1st Jan 2025 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 110y |
11st 7lb |
Didn't jump that well on handicap debut at Navan last time but finished well, just 2l behind Crossing The Bar; with improvement he can go close off the same mark. |
10/1 |
|
4th 3 |
1st Jan 2025 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 110y |
11st 7lb |
in touch with leaders |
10/1 |
|
6th 13 |
15th Dec 2024 Yielding To Soft 3m 1f 0y |
11st 3lb |
midfield on inner early, short of room when dropped to rear after 1st, not fluent 8th |
14/1 |
14/1
Form: 2P7-5U
Last run: 204 days
W: 11st 4lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 10 |
8th Aug 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Sole success came in a maiden hurdle in 2023; has run well in handicaps off higher marks than this; stayed on late for fifth over 2m6f (good) at Ballinrobe last time out in first-time cheekpieces (retained); dropped 2lb and could go well stepped back up to 3m. |
16/1 |
|
5th 8 |
22nd Jul 2025 Yielding 2m 6f 41y |
11st 2lb |
Sole win came in a Thurles maiden hurdle (2m5f, soft) in 2023; has gone close in handicaps but hasn't looked a winner in waiting recently; mark sliding but needs to revive. |
14/1 |
|
6 |
28th May 2025 Good To Firm 3m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Maiden hurdle winner at Thurles also ran well in 2m7f handicaps at Punchestown off 100 mark early last year (soft); lightly raced and well below best this past winter but entitled to come on from recent Cork comeback run and is down to a dangerous-looking mark. |
7/1 |
9/1
Form: 825-84 BF
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
8th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 40y |
11st 2lb |
Sole win came in heavy ground handicap hurdle last year; consistent in seven chase starts; arguably career best when beaten 11l into third by Vicar Street at Galway eight days ago; drop back in trip fine and he's going the right way; good claims. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
31st Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 111y |
11st 12lb |
Winning hurdler over 2m4f on heavy; pick of six attempts chasing when worn down late in a 2m7f Limerick handicap last Christmas (soft-to-heavy) and when chasing home a useful sort in a Wexford beginners' event four weeks ago; trainer saddled a smart novice winner here on Tuesday. |
7/2 |
50/1
Form: 0/PP-P
Last run: 237 days
W: 11st 6lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
1st Jan 2025 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 110y |
11st 6lb |
Pulled-up on all three starts since May 2022 and not easy to fancy after another absence. |
50/1 |
|
4 |
1st Jan 2025 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 110y |
11st 6lb |
Pulled-up on all three starts since May 2022 and not easy to fancy after another absence. |
50/1 |
|
1 |
9th May 2024 Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
12st 0lb |
prominent |
100/1 |
6/1
Form: -27131 D
Last run: 67 days
W: 11st 5lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 |
19th Oct 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y |
12st 2lb |
Placed in three of his last five chase starts, most recently when third behind Munster National hopeful Pride Of Place at Listowel; stays well and is likely to be competitive. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 12 |
27th Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 7f 180y |
10st 9lb |
Continues to run well now and again but he's 8lb higher than for his last handicap win over fences and looks vulnerable. |
12/1 |
|
2 |
5th Aug 2025 Yielding 3m 1f 10y |
11st 12lb |
Rebounded from fall at Punchestown with a 6.25l third at Killarney (behind Jeu De Pic); remains 8lb above last chase win and may be in the handicapper's grip right now but still has a place chance. |
11/2 |
20/1
Form: 8-0030 C
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 5lb
10 yo Mare
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 7 |
10th Jun 2025 Good 3m 1f 170y |
11st 5lb |
Over two years since the most recent of his five hurdle wins; good run three starts ago when third at Cork; poor since over fences at Downpatrick and hurdles at Cartmel. |
14/1 |
8/1
Form: -44476
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
5th Oct 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Second in big-field 2m4f handicap here last year; had a productive summer after being fitted with cheekpieces, pair of Downpatrick wins over 2m6f on goodish ground, and kept her form well after; again showed her dislike of jumping fences last time. |
12/1 |
|
7 |
11th Sep 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 7f 67y |
11st 7lb |
Both hurdle wins early this summer over 2m6f at Downpatrick, safely held over same C&D last month; let down by jumping when failed to complete on both previous attempts chasing last summer and tries again here. |
12/1 |
|
5th 8 |
9th Aug 2026 Good 2m 5f 180y |
11st 0lb |
Another that goes well here with pair of C&D wins this summer; beat Gangster Granny two runs back and now meets her on 7lb better terms (including claims); beaten 3l on latest visit. |
7/1 |
7/1
Form: 99-P23 BF
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 |
24th Apr 2025 Good 2m 2f 50y |
12st 0lb |
prominent, went second 2nd, not fluent 3rd, led before 6th, 4 lengths ahead 4 out, headed and stumbled 3 out, soon weakened |
14/1 |
|
10th 1 |
24th Apr 2025 Good 2m 2f 50y |
12st 0lb |
prominent, went second 2nd, not fluent 3rd, led before 6th, 4 lengths ahead 4 out, headed and stumbled 3 out, soon weakened |
14/1 |
|
5 |
9th Feb 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 180y |
11st 3lb |
Pulled up on handicap debut before going close in a pair of handicap hurdles at Punchestown before Christmas; however, pulled up in softer ground last time and conditions are a concern again. |
16/1 |
15/2
Form: 000-71 D
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 |
29th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 5f 146y |
10st 11lb |
1-10 over hurdles; puzzling effort last time (handicap) but had made a winning chase debut at Downpatrick (2m7f beginners'), beating Betty Dutton; considered with Eoin Staples claiming the 7lb. |
5/1 |
|
8th 10 |
6th Aug 2025 Good 3m 1f 70y |
10st 7lb |
A 95-rated hurdler; made a winning chase debut at Downpatrick; opening mark is 14lb above hurdles rating; however, she is probably on the upgrade and could feature. |
6/1 |
|
10 |
14th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 150y |
11st 5lb |
Win a Tipperary handicap hurdle off 93 last winter; modest efforts in three of her four subsequent runs and bit to prove on this chase debut. |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: 5P7F28
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 14 |
18th Sep 2026 Good 2m 7f 110y |
10st 5lb |
0-10 over hurdles; two chase starts, beaten 24l in a beginners' over C&D and pulled up in a handicap at Killarney (2m7f, gd-yld); down the field over hurdles at Down Royal on latest; visor replaces cheekpieces. |
40/1 |
|
10th 9 |
28th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 3m 0f 0y |
11st 6lb |
9yo maiden but has finished runner-up in three handicaps, two of them over C&D, in October 2024 and last year's edition of this race; chased home Midleton Rare at Bellewstown in April; poor form since, over fences last twice, but capable of bouncing back. |
14/1 |
|
7 |
17th Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y |
11st 6lb |
0-20 at the age of nine, but broke a poor run of form back from a break when runner-up over 3m at Bellewstown in April (yielding); pulled up next time and was beaten 24l on his chasing debut at Downpatrick in a beginners' last time; others make more appeal. |
10/1 |
66/1
Form: 455-00
Last run: 47 days
W: 10st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 |
17th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Placed in a point in 2022; weak form in three races over hurdles since October; unlikely to feature. |
50/1 |
|
8th 2 |
17th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Placed in a point in 2022; weak form in three races over hurdles since October; unlikely to feature. |
50/1 |
|
14 |
1st Jan 2025 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 110y |
10st 10lb |
Some promise earlier in his career but beaten a long way in two handicaps lately and not easy to fancy. |
66/1 |
16/1
Form: 3247-P CD
Last run: 231 days
W: 10st 8lb
13 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 9 |
27th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 7f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Veteran's two of three wins have come at 3m but latest was over two years ago; recent comeback when attempting repeat win was poor so hard to be confident in although handicapper has given him a chance. |
14/1 |
|
9 |
27th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 7f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Veteran's two of three wins have come at 3m but latest was over two years ago; recent comeback when attempting repeat win was poor so hard to be confident in although handicapper has given him a chance. |
14/1 |
|
16 |
1st Jan 2025 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 110y |
10st 8lb |
Second runner for yard; won this race in 2023 off this mark; several solid runs in defeat last season; is capable of running well after a break. |
16/1 |
22/1
Form: 805P-9
Last run: 29 days
W: 10st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 16 |
3rd Jul 2026 Good 2m 3f 110y |
10st 3lb |
16-race maiden over hurdles, albeit his sole placed effort came here over 2m1f last summer; didn't jump well when pulled up on only chase start. |
18/1 |
|
7th 12 |
30th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 50y |
10st 5lb |
0-16 over hurdles; 5.5l second at Wexford last August off 2lb higher a standout effort; modest form both starts this year; others look more convincing. |
25/1 |
28/1
Form: 7P-00
Last run: 40 days
W: 10st 4lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 8 |
31st May 2025 Good 2m 6f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Dual point-to-point winner hadn't shown much until runner-up over 24.5f at Kilbeggan last month, forcing pace and only collared close home on yielding; 4lb rise but rider's claim negates that; definite player. |
15/2 |
|
1st 8 |
31st May 2025 Good 2m 6f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Dual point-to-point winner hadn't shown much until runner-up over 24.5f at Kilbeggan last month, forcing pace and only collared close home on yielding; 4lb rise but rider's claim negates that; definite player. |
15/2 |
40/1
Form: 00-000
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
20 |
1st Jan 2025 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 110y |
10st 3lb |
Beaten a long way in four maidens and on handicap debut last time; needs a transformation in cheekpieces. |
40/1 |
|
20 |
1st Jan 2025 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 110y |
10st 3lb |
midfield, not fluent 1st, jumped slightly left and not fluent 3rd, lost position when reminders after 4th, dropped to rear when pulled up before 5th |
40/1 |
|
18th 17 |
8th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 1lb |
towards rear, jumped left 5th, pushed along briefly after 6th |
33/1 |
66/1
Form: 5-79P0
Last run: 29 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
22 |
1st Jan 2025 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 110y |
10st 2lb |
Unplaced all starts and needs to improve loads from stable debut last time. |
66/1 |
|
22 |
1st Jan 2025 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 110y |
10st 2lb |
Unplaced all starts and needs to improve loads from stable debut last time. |
66/1 |
|
15th 13 |
3rd Dec 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 91y |
11st 2lb |
always behind |
28/1 |
40/1
Form: F-98P
Last run: 206 days
W: 10st 0lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
7th Jul 2025 Good 3m 0f 149y |
10st 5lb |
Limited hurdler who ran no race on chase debut at Tramore (2m6f handicap); easy to look elsewhere. |
20/1 |
|
11 |
31st May 2025 Good 2m 6f 0y |
10st 9lb |
0-2 in point-to-points; never threatened in seven starts under rules, for all latest remote fifth at Cork was an okay run; chase debut. |
18/1 |
33/1
Form: P-0780 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 0lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 13 |
13th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 6f 0y |
10st 1lb |
midfield early, not fluent and pushed along briefly 1st, in rear when reminder before 5th, midfield 6th |
14/1 |
|
13th 13 |
13th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 6f 0y |
10st 1lb |
midfield early, not fluent and pushed along briefly 1st, in rear when reminder before 5th, midfield 6th |
14/1 |
|
24 |
1st Jan 2025 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 110y |
10st 0lb |
Won over this trip at Listowel in 2023 but lost her form afterwards; has to do more even off a favourable mark |
33/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €290.00 |
| Straight Forecast | €205.56 |
| Tricast | €815.30 |
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