15.12
Soft To HeavyGibney’s Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £5607.44
- 2m 5f 180y
- 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
16/1 (Won)
- Win: £12.80
- Place: £3.10
Form: 5/454- CD BF
Last run: 325 days
W: 12st 2lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 3 |
17th Mar 2026 Soft 3m 1f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Triple hurdle winner is rated 120 in that discipline and has won over 3m; however, was tailed-off on chasing debut at Naas recently so will have to improve hugely on that. |
8/1 |
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6th 6 |
8th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Rated 120 over hurdles; three-time winner over timber with his latest win coming at Navan in February last year (2m6f, soft to heavy); nothing from three subsequent runs, beaten 7.5l at this venue last month (2m7f, heavy); 12yo makes his chasing debut now and others preferred. |
12/1 |
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4th 4 |
22nd Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 7f 20y |
11st 4lb |
Three hurdle wins have all been on soft/heavy, most recently runaway win over 2m6f at Navan a year ago off 114; seen just twice since off much higher mark, pulled up after never counting on seasonal return at same venue in November; entitled to come on for that and has his ground. |
10/1 |
7/1
- Place: £1.50
Form: 079903
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 |
13th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Good ground winning chaser is 0-19 over hurdles; ran well off this mark at Clonmel (2m4f, heavy) in January when a 0.5l runner-up; brought down at the third at Tramore in a first-time tongue tie (discarded) last time; others preferred. |
14/1 |
|
5 |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 110y |
11st 7lb |
Won Downpatrick beginners' chase for Gordon Elliott last May; off-putting 0-18 record over hurdles, mistake at the last proving costly when runner-up at Clonmel (2m4f, heavy), made respiratory noise when pulled up at Limerick last time; tongue-tie now tried. |
12/1 |
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3 |
10th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 5f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Point-to-point winner; won beginners' chase for Gordon Elliott last May; off-putting 0-17 record over hurdles, mistake at the last proved costly when runner-up to The Little Yank at Clonmel (2m4f, heavy); found 2m inadequate when fifth at Gowran last time. |
10/1 |
7/2
- Place: £1.10
Form: 848622 BF
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 |
4th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 7f 180y |
11st 6lb |
Made the breakthrough under this rider at the 15th attempt at Punchestown in December (3m, heavy) when making all in first-time cheekpieces; up 5lb and beaten 16l at Punchestown last time (2m7f, heavy); capable of more. |
11/2 |
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5th 6 |
26th Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 7f 0y |
11st 8lb |
Made the breakthrough under this rider at the 15th attempt at Punchestown (3m, heavy) last time in first-time cheekpieces (retained), making all; up 5lb but decent chance of following up. |
15/4 |
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8th 6 |
10th Oct 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 5f 180y |
11st 4lb |
Back-to-back runner-up finishes at Punchestown at the end of last year/new year were the best of his handicap efforts; three runs since then have been disappointing, finished 24l behind at Wexford last time; can get involved at his best but risky. |
14/1 |
15/2
Form: 47U0-P
Last run: 44 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
9/2
Form: 3-126 BF
Last run: 92 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
16th May 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 1f 100y |
11st 5lb |
Won a 2m4f Kilbeggan handicap last time on similar ground; is up 6lb and has questions over this trip as he failed to see out 3m2f at Down Royal two starts back. |
4/1 |
|
1st 15 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 210y |
10st 13lb |
Now 0-10 over fences having been an unplaced favourite over a longer trip at Down Royal 12 days ago; this is probably closer to his optimum distance; first reserve. |
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6th 6 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 3m 2f 50y |
11st 11lb |
Winning hurdler is 0-9 over fences but has run well in defeat; took third here on St Stephen's Day (2m5f, good to yielding) and 11l behind in fourth last time (2m5f, yielding to soft); tries this trip for the first time; place chance. |
11/1 |
16/1
Form: 9-P23P
Last run: 39 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 |
8/1
Form: 60-6U7
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 12 |
16th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 3f 60y |
10st 13lb |
Went close behind a smart type here on debut in 2023 but has failed to back that up; pulled up in 21.5f course handicap 16 days ago; mark sliding but she's hard to fancy on recent showings. |
50/1 |
|
12 |
31st Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 70y |
10st 10lb |
Went close here on debut but has failed to back that up; beaten over 20l the last twice in handicaps here and at Clonmel; mark sliding but she's hard to fancy on recent showings. |
33/1 |
100/1
Form: P-00PP
Last run: 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
25/1
Form: 1P7-40
Last run: 170 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
1st Jul 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 155y |
11st 12lb |
Dual-purpose; 1-15 over hurdles and rated 99; not many positives to glean from two starts over fences; others preferred. |
25/1 |
|
7 |
23rd May 2025 Good 2m 2f 185y |
11st 3lb |
Hasn't taken to fences the last twice but those were after some underwhelming runs on the Flat and over hurdles; bit to prove right now. |
20/1 |
9/2
Form: /P-805
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 20 |
20th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 80y |
10st 5lb |
Showed a bit of promise in third maiden start at Fairyhouse (2m4f, soft) when a 7l fifth of 10; pulled up on handicap debut on latest at Navan; down 1lb but she may need more experience. |
25/1 |
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13th 20 |
20th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 80y |
10st 5lb |
Showed a bit of promise in third maiden start at Fairyhouse (2m4f, soft) when a 7l fifth of 10; pulled up on handicap debut on latest at Navan; down 1lb but she may need more experience. |
25/1 |
|
7 |
9th Feb 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 180y |
11st 2lb |
Had shown very little prior to finishing fifth of 10 in a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse last month; up in trip on handicap debut and workable opening mark here. |
9/2 |
11/2
Form: /0P17F
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 |
12th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 172y |
11st 9lb |
Course winner in October 2024 at 20.5f off 91; added a 3m Fairyhouse handicap hurdle (gd-yld) in April 2025 off 10lb higher; has held form pretty well off revised mark since and return to this venue and better ground both positives; player. |
6/1 |
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3rd 3 |
8th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 5f 180y |
11st 9lb |
Two-time winner at 2m4f-3m; has run well on two of last three starts, including a 6.5l second here (3m1f, sft-hvy) in December; should be staying on at the finish at this trip; place shout at least. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 11 |
22nd Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 7f 110y |
11st 0lb |
Dual hurdles winner, the latest at Fairyhouse (3m, good to yielding) last April off 101; back to that level when second at Navan last month (3m1f, soft to heavy); below best when fourth at Fairyhouse on New Year's Day; place claims. |
12/1 |
100/1
Form: 8-0U96
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
9th Feb 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 180y |
10st 5lb |
Has shown very little at huge prices in maiden hurdles since joining this yard and jumped poorly last time; handicap debut. |
100/1 |
|
11 |
9th Feb 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 180y |
10st 5lb |
midfield, not fluent and lost ground 1st |
100/1 |
|
6th 2 |
17th Jan 2025 Soft 3m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Well beaten in two completed maiden hurdles and handicaps will suit better. |
66/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €46.20 |
| Straight Forecast | €43.04 |
| Tricast | €135.01 |
| Trifecta | €188.00 |
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