15.55
SoftKilkea Castle Hotel & Golf Resort Maiden Hurdle
- Prize money: £5851.24
- 2m 3f 30y
- 21 runners
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Runners: 21 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
16/1
Form: —
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1 |
16th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Has been well beaten on all four starts; finished 35l ninth of nine last time out; from a powerhouse yard so cannot be confidently ruled out. |
8/1 |
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1 |
16th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Has been well beaten on all four starts; finished 35l ninth of nine last time out; from a powerhouse yard so cannot be confidently ruled out. |
8/1 |
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9th 9 |
14th Apr 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 160y |
10st 8lb |
Second runner for yard; has shown virtually nothing in three maiden hurdles at 2m-2m3f on testing ground; in good hands but very difficult to fancy. |
11/1 |
10/1
Form: F
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 1 |
2nd Nov 2025 Yielding 3m 0f 100y |
11st 4lb |
Rated 137; won a Punchestown maiden (2m3f, soft) and a Navan novice (22.5f, soft) last spring; came up short in 3m Grade 1 novice when last seen at Punchestown in April; remains a stayer with potential and is the one to beat. |
8/11 |
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3rd 1 |
2nd Nov 2025 Yielding 3m 0f 100y |
11st 4lb |
Rated 137; won a Punchestown maiden (2m3f, soft) and a Navan novice (22.5f, soft) last spring; came up short in 3m Grade 1 novice when last seen at Punchestown in April; remains a stayer with potential and is the one to beat. |
8/11 |
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7th 2 |
30th Apr 2025 Yielding 2m 7f 192y |
11st 10lb |
prominent, mistake 6th |
7/1 |
7/1
Form: 2-5134 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 12lb
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 2 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Irish challenger who has been contesting valuable handicaps back home, bagging one in new cheekpieces at Leopardstown during the festive period (2m4f, good to yielding); back at this trip (had tried 3m), it wasn't a bad run at Punchestown this month when a tongue-tie was added; hard to discount. |
10/1 |
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9th 13 |
2nd May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 118y |
10st 6lb |
Bumper winner; off the mark at the eighth attempt over hurdles in a maiden here in November (2m6f, sft-hvy); followed up in a Listed handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (20.5f, gd-yld) in December; raised 7lb and pulled up in Listed handicap at the DRF on latest but 3m on heavy may have stretched him; could rebound dropped in trip; tongue tie added. |
25/1 |
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9 |
2nd Feb 2026 Heavy 3m 0f 19y |
10st 8lb |
Took eight attempts to get off the mark over hurdles; won 2m6f Punchestown maiden in November and backed that up, again under today's rider, when taking 2m5f handicap here last month in first-time cheekpieces, making much of running (Saint Le Fort third, Wendrock fifth); 7lb rise for that makes this a lot tougher and steps up in trip. |
8/1 |
6/5
Form: 32243- BF
Last run: 302 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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14th 19 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
10st 6lb |
Finished third behind shorter-priced stablemates in last two outings and is again facing stronger candidates from his own yard, before even considering the many other dangers; overall record of just 2-15 reflects that he hasn't progressed as well as expected; 2lb out of the handicap. |
40/1 |
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3rd 2 |
5th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 2f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Only 1-9 over hurdles and vastly inferior to stablemate Salvator Mundi in that discipline; his second run over fences was better than the first, beaten about 12l at Fairyhouse (2m1f, yielding); would have a chance if the yard's apparent main hope did fluff his lines. |
7/2 |
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3rd 1 |
14th Jan 2026 Yielding 2m 1f 30y |
11st 12lb |
One of three for trainer; bumper winner; 1-9 over hurdles and rated 133; in rear at this venue on chasing debut; got loose at the start and was withdrawn here on New Year's Day; stable has stronger candidates. |
14/1 |
200/1
Form: 05
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 6 |
17th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 195y |
11st 12lb |
Took a step forward when stepped up in trip at Punchestown on his penultimate outing, finishing fifth of 21 (beaten 27l); not as good on quicker ground dropped to 2m at this venue since; not ruled out if the first-time cheekpieces have the desired effect back up in trip. |
7/1 |
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2nd 6 |
17th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 195y |
11st 12lb |
midfield |
7/1 |
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8th 5 |
27th Mar 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
towards rear |
15/2 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5 |
7th Jun 2025 Good 2m 3f 55y |
11st 12lb |
Has shown nothing to suggest he can get involved here; made mistakes at Killarney when last seen. |
66/1 |
100/1
Form: 5
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 12lb
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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7 |
25th Jul 2025 Good 3m 0f 100y |
11st 4lb |
Long odds and no impact in three maidens and similar story when beaten 72l off 89 on handicap debut at Sligo after five months off latest; steps up in trip; hard to fancy. |
66/1 |
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7 |
13th Jul 2025 Good 2m 3f 194y |
11st 3lb |
Shown very little at huge prices in three runs so far and has been off 133 days ahead of his handicap debut here; pedigree suggests return to further may suit on handicap debut and worth a market check; wears first-time cheekpieces and tongue-tie. |
20/1 |
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11th 9 |
2nd Mar 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Huge odds and well-beaten in first two starts over timber on heavy and soft ground; may need more time. |
66/1 |
200/1
Form: 070457
Last run: 88 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 9 |
27th Aug 2025 Good 2m 4f 110y |
10st 6lb |
Nothing of note in bumpers and twice over hurdles. |
66/1 |
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3 |
17th Aug 2025 Good 2m 5f 80y |
11st 4lb |
Well beaten in nine bumpers, and pulled up on hurdles debut last winter; new headgear combination tried. |
50/1 |
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18 |
5th Jul 2025 Good 2m 1f 40y |
11st 7lb |
Second reserve; well beaten all eight bumper starts and can't be fancied |
200/1
Form: 05
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9 |
20th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 30y |
11st 12lb |
Huge prices and shown very little in two starts under rules so far. |
200/1 |
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5th 5 |
17th Jan 2025 Soft 3m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Showed some ability on sole point start but was beaten a long way in a Limerick maiden hurdle on rules debut; best watched for now. |
66/1 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6 |
1st Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 0y |
11st 9lb |
held up in rear, eased and pulled up before 4th |
25/1 |
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6 |
1st Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 0y |
11st 9lb |
held up in rear, eased and pulled up before 4th |
25/1 |
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9th 10 |
1st Mar 2025 Heavy 2m 6f 100y |
11st 12lb |
Soundly beaten in both maidens at Punchestown last month; can only be watched. |
100/1 |
12/1
Form: 65
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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14 |
15th Mar 2025 Good To Yielding 1m 7f 136y |
11st 12lb |
Point winner in December; respectable efforts in three maiden hurdles over longer distances; this represents a significant drop in class; leading contender. |
7/2 |
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11 |
20th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 30y |
11st 12lb |
Point winner; respectable efforts in two starts under rules, finishing 16l behind Fishery Lane at Fairyhouse latest; each-way squeak. |
12/1 |
200/1
Form: 055-
Last run: 595 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6 |
30th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 50y |
11st 0lb |
Has found form for this yard, notching up successive wins at Thurles (2m, gd-yld) and Cork (2m4f, sft-hvy) in November/December; has gone up a cumulative 14lb and has been off 174 days but can't be discounted. |
4/1 |
7/2
Form: 3
Last run: 100 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 7 |
26th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Downpatrick maiden hurdle winner in May 2025; ran just okay in two novice hurdles since; travelled well before finding little when sixth on handicap debut at Down Royal lto; step back in trip looks a good move on chase debut; wouldn't want the ground too soft. |
6/1 |
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6th 12 |
17th Mar 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 86y |
10st 13lb |
Point-to-point winner; off the mark at the third attempt in maiden hurdles at Downpatrick last May (2m3f, good) on his final run before a break; Well beaten in two outings in novice company in January; could be a different proposition on handicap debut. |
8/1 |
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3rd 7 |
20th Jan 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 33y |
11st 1lb |
Point-to-point winner; off the mark at the third attempt in maiden hurdles at Downpatrick last May (2m3f, good) on his final run before a break; made late progress on reappearance at Cork, ending up 6l behind third-placed Spinola Bay; might not be much between them now. |
4/1 |
200/1
Form: —
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 150y |
11st 7lb |
prominent, chased clear leader 2nd |
50/1 |
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3 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 150y |
11st 7lb |
prominent, chased clear leader 2nd |
50/1 |
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12th 4 |
17th Mar 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Three-figure odds for her first two maiden hurdle outings and has run accordingly. |
100/1 |
66/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2 |
3rd Mar 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Huge price when never involved and pulled up two at Punchestown, tongue-tie on now. |
100/1 |
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15 |
20th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 30y |
11st 5lb |
Second foal cost 1,500euros; dam unraced half-sister to winners Mymatechris (useful 1m3f-2m), Harangue (2m4f-2m7f hurdle) and Doitforjane Sid (2m7f-3m1f hurdle), out of French/US winner around 1m2f; best watched. |
66/1 |
12/1
Form: 2S0-50
Last run: 75 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 1 |
6th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 100y |
11st 11lb |
Has won twice in points this season; most recent success was in the prestigious Gain Mares Final at Ballynoe for this rider; useful sort but well held by The Great Unknown on running at Ballycahane. |
7/1 |
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11 |
23rd Jul 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 3f 100y |
11st 5lb |
Her 150-1 second in a Leopardstown maiden hurdle at the Christmas festival in 2023 is beginning to look like an aberration following heavy defeats in five subsequent starts; tailed off when trying this trip for the first time at Punchestown recently (soft); switch to fences needs to light a fire. |
33/1 |
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16 |
20th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 30y |
11st 5lb |
150-1 runner-up in a Leopardstown maiden hurdle last season but that piece of form is starting to look like an outlier having struggled since; new trip needs to spark a revival. |
12/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
3rd Mar 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 7lb |
in rear |
66/1 |
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17 |
20th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 30y |
11st 5lb |
Order Of St George mare; dam unraced half-sister to useful 1m2f Flat and 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner Top Strategy; jockey bookings suggest the yard have stronger claims with their other runners. |
33/1 |
40/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
5th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 15y |
10st 4lb |
Glimmers of ability in maidens but yet to really fire since tackling handicaps; pulled up and beaten 22l on last two starts; step up to 3m needs to bring about improvement (dam half-sister to 3m2f winner). |
18/1 |
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6th 10 |
3rd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 2f 72y |
10st 6lb |
Showed some promise in maidens; hard to make a case for her after three handicap runs; reportedly failed to handle heavy ground at Fairyhouse four weeks ago. |
25/1 |
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6 |
3rd Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 55y |
11st 4lb |
Signs of ability in three maidens but opening two handicap efforts off this mark leave her with a good bit to find. |
16/1 |
200/1
Form: —
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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12 |
27th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 0y |
10st 8lb |
Standout run in handicaps came when second in 2m6f Ballinrobe contest last summer (good); absent since August and debuts for new yard off what appears an inadequate trip. |
16/1 |
200/1
Form: 9
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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12th 14 |
30th Mar 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 5f 185y |
10st 0lb |
Precious little to take from three maiden runs and can only be watched on handicap debut from 5lb out of handicap; cheekpieces tried. |
25/1 |
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11th 18 |
17th Mar 2025 Good 2m 0f 190y |
10st 8lb |
Huge odds and well-beaten in all three starts over hurdles on soft and heavy ground; better ground may help but he is hard to fancy on all known form. |
100/1 |
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12th 1 |
1st Mar 2025 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
led, not fluent and headed 2nd, weakened before 3 out |
50/1 |
5/1
Form: 147
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 |
15th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Both hurdles wins when trained by Willie Mullins; has shown little in four starts for current yard and hard to be at all confident. |
25/1 |