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SoftLester Piggott Gladness Stakes (Listed Race)
- Prize money: £24380.17
- 0m 7f 0y
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
9/1 (Won)
- Win: £8.90
- Place: £1.90
Form: 1-3223 CD
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (3) |
19th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Entering legendary course specialist status after adding a tenth win at the venue in a Listed race last time (6f, good); prior to that he won a C&D Listed contest in March (soft to heavy) when seeing off East Hampton by 1.5l; got closest to subsequent Group 1 winner Comanche Brave when a 2l second in a 6f Group 2 here on penultimate (good); always a danger around here and should go well again. |
11/4 |
|
1st 1 (5) |
28th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Gallant grey veteran is an eight-time course winner and no signs of slowing down this season; won Listed race here in March (7f, sft-hvy) and another cracking run when runner up in the Group 2 Greenlands Stakes here in May (6f, good, Fregada 2.5l behind); goes on any ground, was fourth in this last year and another big run likely on the cards here. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 2 (9) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Yielding 0m 6f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Splendid veteran showed he retained enthusiasm when winning the 7f Gladness Stakes in March, his ninth Curragh win on his 50th visit; found 5f too sharp at Naas last time; runs in this event for the fourth consecutive year, second at 25-1 in 2023, ninth in 2024, third behind James Delight at 33-1 last season; asking a lot now in a strong edition. |
12/1 |
7/4
- Place: £1.40
Form: 02621- D
Last run: 174 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (2) |
5th Jul 2025 Good 1m 1f 209y Class 1 |
8st 13lb |
Has improved with racing; performed very well in French Classics the last twice, on latest occasion sneaking up the inside rail to justify favouritism in the Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly (upped to 10.5f; ground faster than the official good to soft); could well have even more to offer at this sort of distance; respected in his bid to become the third horse this decade to complete the French Derby and Eclipse double. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 10 (5) |
29th Mar 2025 Soft 0m 7f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Began and ended juvenile campaign with a win; twice second in Group 3 races at this venue, but failed to reach the money when favourite for the Coventry and the Gimcrack; just denied in a valuable sales race at Doncaster before redeeming himself in winning the Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere; handled soft ground then, and profited from hold-up ride. |
7/4 |
|
2nd 1 (6) |
12th Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 111y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
raced far side |
3/1 |
8/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: 1- CD
Last run: 217 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (7) |
17th Jun 2025 Good 0m 7f 213y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Has raced exclusively at the Curragh, most recently coming up well short in the Irish 2,000 Guineas behind two of today's rivals; progressive otherwise and comfortably bagged Listed honours the time before; may do better still but needs to prove he's Group 1 class and Henri Matisse is the stable's chief contender. |
40/1 |
|
6 (3) |
24th May 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Brother to last year's smart middle-distance filly Wingspan; dam Hydrangea top-class at up to 1m4f; snug winner of maiden here on debut (7f, good) last summer and acquitted himself well on seasonal return when third over same trip in Listed Gladness Stakes here in March; impressive winner of C&D Listed contest (good) 19 days ago; big player. |
11/2 |
|
6 (3) |
24th May 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Brother to last year's smart middle-distance filly Wingspan; dam Hydrangea top-class at up to 1m4f; snug winner of maiden here on debut (7f, good) last summer and acquitted himself well on seasonal return when third over same trip in Listed Gladness Stakes here in March; impressive winner of C&D Listed contest (good) 19 days ago; big player. |
11/2 |
12/1
Form: 0206-1 CD
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 1 (11) |
22nd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Won this race at a big price last year; will again be a surprise if he prevails; stable appears to have a better chance with Collecting Coin. |
20/1 |
|
5 (7) |
27th Sep 2025 Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Eight wins including once over C&D; some fine runs in defeat since winning at Naas on return this term; probably found the ground a bit quick at Leopardstown last time; is better here too but rain would help. |
8/1 |
|
6 (6) |
13th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 7f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Fine stalwart has won eight races, including seasonal return at Naas in March (7f, soft-to-heavy); below best of late but reduced mark now and soft ground so could improve on recent form. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 22236- D
Last run: 139 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (3) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 113y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Group 3 winner at Tipperary (7.5f, yielding) at the end of last summer; matched that form when second in 1m Group 3 at the Curragh (soft/heavy) but needs to bounce back from a lesser effort at the Curragh last time. |
7/1 |
|
11th 9 (11) |
24th May 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Improved throughout last season, landing a competitive handicap at Galway over 7f and a Group 3 event at Tipperary before another good effort when fourth in a 1m Group 2 at Longchamp; beaten by stablemate Celestial Orbit in a 7f Group 3 here last month; held by City Of Memphis on running a fortnight ago. |
10/1 |
|
5th 1 (2) |
10th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Improved throughout the campaign last season, landing a competitive handicap at Galway over 7f and following up in Group 3 company at Tipperary before another good effort when fourth in Group 2 at Longchamp; beaten 6l into seventh at the Curragh on return; much better at the same venue six days later when a long-priced second in a 1m Group 3 event. |
4/1 |
10/1
Form: 41017- C
Last run: 160 days
W: 9st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (6) |
29th Jul 2025 Yielding 1m 0f 123y |
10st 0lb |
Winner of seven of his 25 races; gained most recent of five stakes wins on his favoured soft ground at Tipperary last October; has had a break since respectable seasonal return in the Gladness Stakes in March; stakes performer dropping back into handicap so has to be respected but wants softer ground. |
8/1 |
|
6th 3 (6) |
29th Mar 2025 Soft 0m 7f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Winner of seven of his 24 races; gained the most recent of five stakes wins on his favoured soft ground at Tipperary last October; 1-9 record at this venue is a negative; unplaced in this event two years ago. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 03530- D
Last run: 161 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (4) |
29th Apr 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 50y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
held up in rear, some headway and in touch with leaders over 3f out, weakened from 2f out |
9/1 |
|
6th 6 (4) |
29th Apr 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 50y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
held up in rear, some headway and in touch with leaders over 3f out, weakened from 2f out |
9/1 |
7/1
Form: 12350- C
Last run: 161 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (3) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Seven-time winner including Listed and Group 3 races here over 1m on good ground; not a bad effort in first handicap start since 2023 at the Curragh last time (denied a clear run) and eased 1lb for that; goes well here and firmly enters calculations upped in trip. |
12/1 |
|
7th 1 (4) |
28th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Ground versatile; seven-time winner (including at Group 3 and Listed level); running respectably in stakes company this term and is 2-2 in handicaps, though hasn't run in one since winning off 1lb higher at Naas in 2023; course winner interesting with rider taking off 5lb. |
11/1 |
|
6th 3 (1) |
10th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Confirmed his liking for this venue when winning a Listed race here last season (Mutasarref a neck behind), his second C&D win; improving for each outing this season and should run his race but a rating of 99 leaves him with a fair amount to find with a few of these rivals. |
16/1 |
11/4
Form: 15155- CD
Last run: 174 days
W: 10st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (11) |
27th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Won a Group 2 in Ireland in July 2024; not added to that success since but he has run well in two of his three starts this time round, latterly finishing third of eight in a Group 3 at Epsom (7f, good to soft); drops in trip for his AW debut. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 6 (6) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 3y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Group 2 winner at the Curragh (7f, good) in July 2024 and runner-up in two 7f Group races last autumn (very soft/good); not at his best on his two runs this season but each-way claims if back on song today. |
9/1 |
|
5th 9 (3) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 212y Class 1 |
9st 10lb |
7f specialist, a Group 2 winner in July 2024; below best when finding Myal just too strong in conditions event at Thirsk (7f, good; 15-8 favourite) on return; may build on that but he's 4lb worse off with that rival here. |
13/2 |
Non-runners
Fleur De Chine, Tinas Indian
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €30.80 |
| Straight Forecast | €28.97 |
| Trifecta | €210.60 |
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