13.25
Good To YieldingPat O’Hare Bookmakers Maiden Hurdle (Div I)
- Prize money: £5851.24
- 2m 0f 0y
- 19 runners
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Runners: 19 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.60
- Place: £1.20
Form: 2
Last run: 12 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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2nd 7 |
3rd Oct 2026 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 40y |
11st 0lb |
Had a lot of Flat racing, winning only twice but in good form this year; maiden hurdle winner and capable of better than he showed in his latest run over jumps when tailed off in a Ballinrobe handicap in May; some stamina doubts over this far. |
10/1 |
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4th 10 (3) |
16th Sep 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 174y |
8st 13lb |
Dual Flat winner in 2022 and added a maiden hurdle last year; nothing of note this year until staying-on third at Tramore (2m); moderate run over 1m4f next time before beaten a neck in Ulster Cesarewitch at Down Royal (18.5f, good) 12 days ago; the winner followed up at Musselburgh on Saturday; big player. |
7/2 |
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2nd 5 (10) |
4th Sep 2026 Good 2m 2f 141y |
9st 7lb |
Dual Flat winner in 2022 and added a maiden hurdle last year; nothing of note this year until signs of a return to form when a staying-on third over 2m at Tramore; confidence dented by a moderate run over 1m4f on Monday. |
14/1 |
10/1
- Place: £2.40
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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3rd 4 |
11th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Irish point winner who was placed in maiden hurdles for Paul Nolan; had pulled himself to the front when falling four out in a Ffos Las maiden in February; perhaps fences will settle him down and ability is much respected; handicap debut. |
13/8 |
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2 |
20th Feb 2026 Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Irish point winner (soft to heavy) who later made the frame in maiden hurdles for Paul Nolan; led early but faded into a remote fourth on yard debut at Ludlow last month (2m5f, good to soft); that race was won by a potential top-notcher and this 6yo should improve. |
7/2 |
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4th 6 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Won on Irish point debut in April 2024 and made the frame in three big-field Irish maiden hurdles (2m-2m4f) for Paul Nolan last spring, albeit his latest run was slightly disappointing; makes stable debut after 229-day break but has strong claims if fully tuned up. |
7/2 |
12/1
- Place: £3.90
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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2 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Won on stable debut at Fakenham (2m4f, good to soft) in January and bounced back from heavy-ground flop on handicap debut at Hereford when fourth at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good to soft) last month; shaped last time as though this shorter trip would help and trainer has a good record in this race. |
7/1 |
9/4
Form: 3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
4th Sep 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 95y |
11st 12lb |
One of two for yard; had Kool One 3.5l behind when beaten 11l into second of 11 on chase debut at Wexford 44 days ago, despite not jumping fluently at times; may have needed that and cheekpieces might sharpen up his jumping; preferred by O'Keefe. |
9/2 |
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2nd 6 |
22nd Jul 2026 Good 2m 3f 0y |
11st 12lb |
119-rated when winning 2m1f Down Royal maiden hurdle at Christmas (yielding); well held in valuable auction series final at Punchestown festival four months later and has had a break since; yard's runners usually expected to improve for the switch fences so greatly respected. |
9/2 |
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6th 2 |
29th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 3f 58y |
11st 12lb |
Consistent form before justifying favouritism in a Down Royal maiden in December; not as well suited by the race conditions as the other two on the same weight. |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: 5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 35y |
12st 0lb |
Is 1-8 in points and was poor last time; maiden over hurdles but his best run came at this track last year; others preferred. |
22/1 |
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7th 4 |
16th Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Best of his six runs over hurdles remains the fourth of 18 in a Down Royal maiden (2m1f, good); hasn't kicked on from that in a big way. |
7/1 |
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16th 12 |
28th Jul 2025 Good 2m 0f 130y |
11st 7lb |
Makes handicap debut after five maiden outings; form is not particularly convincing and his opening handicap mark seems a bit high. |
25/1 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 |
1st Oct 2026 Good 2m 3f 145y |
10st 10lb |
Not far off Rich Belief when third at Bellewstown, has plenty to find with Rocky's Howya, but has youth on his side and possibly represents a danger to the claiming-race specialist. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
26th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 110y |
11st 0lb |
Kilbeggan maiden hurdle winner last year ran his best race since when fourth in a Ballinrobe handicap in May; however, was poor at Galway since and needs to get back to best stepped up in trip. |
12/1 |
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19th 4 |
27th Jul 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 130y |
11st 11lb |
Maiden hurdle winner; returned from a six month with a very eye-catching effort when a staying-on fourth to Can Happen at Ballinrobe in May; has the hallmarks of one laid out for this and has the services of a decent 7lb claimer; interesting. |
8/1 |
7/1
Form: 30/365
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (4) |
6th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Three-time Flat winner (1m1f-1m4f) in Ireland and was also placed over jumps; however, brought down early and pulled up in two maiden hurdles for current yard and a visor replaces usual cheekpieces. |
14/1 |
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2 |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Three-time Flat winner (1m1f-1m4f) who showed promise in maiden hurdles but his progress stalled in spring 2025, pulling up on handicap hurdle debut and finishing well beaten on his final start for Denis Hogan in May last year; brought down at the first on stable debut after an absence this April (20-1), but still sets the standard with a mark of 110. |
11/2 |
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6 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 16y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Three-time Flat winner who has also shown promise over hurdles; well beaten in this code last May and bought out of Denis Hogan's yard for £17,000 later that month; absent since but he's one of the likelier winners if at the top of his game on this comeback and stable debut; watch the betting. |
4/1 |
33/1
Form: 8
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 19 |
7th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 160y |
10st 9lb |
Best effort over hurdles came on penultimate at Kilbeggan but was still beaten over 7l into fourth of 13; didn't build on that run at Killarney last time; eased another 1lb and minor place chance on best form but needs more to win. |
12/1 |
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6th 8 |
16th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 85y |
11st 4lb |
Best effort yet on return from 131 days off at Kilbeggan (17.5f, gd-yld) when a 7.75l fourth of 13; should strip fitter now, eased 1lb and pedigree suggests that this trip might suit; not discounted. |
7/1 |
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4th 8 |
31st May 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 7f 150y |
11st 5lb |
Still in contention when unseating two out at Limerick in November; disappointing favourite at the same venue at Christmas; again quite well fancied when pulled up at Down Royal in January. |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
14th Oct 2026 Good 2m 5f 69y |
12st 0lb |
Won at Roscommon in August of last year (3m, good to yielding) before okay effort in similar contest a month later; back from a year off when in need of the run in Sligo beginners' two weeks ago; should strip fitter now; cheekpieces. |
10/1 |
|
4th 5 |
30th Sep 2026 Good 3m 1f 182y |
11st 12lb |
Won at Roscommon in August 2025 (3m, good to yielding) before okay effort in similar contest a month later; absent for a year however, so may need this. |
12/1 |
66/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 |
16th Aug 2026 Good 2m 6f 0y |
10st 12lb |
Point winner has only had six runs under rules; promising Kilbeggan chasing debut but not as good twice since; however, can do better again now entering handicaps. |
10/1 |
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5th 4 |
4th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 142y |
11st 12lb |
Winning pointer rated just 90 over hurdles but was an encouraging 6.5l third on his chase debut, keeping on over 2m4f (yielding) at Kilbeggan and earning an RPR of 117; weakened when upped to 25.5f back there latest and now drops markedly back in trip; this may be too sharp a test. |
6/1 |
25/1
Form: 27-77
Last run: 78 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
17th Jan 2026 Soft To Heavy 3m 0f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Placed in a small-field bumper for Gordon Elliott on debut; has struggled in four starts since joining this stable, unseated at the second over hurdles at Fairyhouse last time; both a hood and tongue-tie are now applied for chasing debut and his pedigree gives hope he may do better in this sphere. |
22/1 |
|
6 |
12th Oct 2025 Good 2m 2f 140y |
11st 9lb |
Ran well on debut in a heavy ground Navan bumper but has regressed since; no signs of a revival when pulled up on handicap debut at Wexford in May; off since and can only watch. |
28/1 |
|
2 |
28th May 2025 Good To Firm 2m 1f 0y |
11st 11lb |
Second in a bumper on debut when with Gordon Elliott; career has not progressed; no handicap experience. |
16/1 |
6/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
4th Oct 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 12lb |
In good form this summer, winning handicap hurdles at Downpatrick and over this C&D; worried out of it up the hill at Navan two weeks ago but likes it here and should go well. |
7/2 |
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2nd 6 |
19th Sep 2026 Good 1m 7f 165y |
11st 5lb |
Won back-to-back races at Down Royal and Downpatrick earlier this year but went up 20lb and was well held in the Tribes at Galway; moderate run on the Flat six days ago; may be on tough mark back over hurdles. |
12/1 |
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18th 15 (4) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y |
9st 1lb |
Two handicap hurdle wins to his name this season; no recent Flat form; hard to fancy against that background. |
33/1 |
33/1
Form: 9
Last run: 7 days
W: 11st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
12th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 116y |
11st 5lb |
Off the mark over C&D on seasonal return here in May (good); up 5lb in the ratings, while his 5lb claimer has also been replaced; nonetheless, he took a couple of bumps in the course of his win and may improve for that first run back too; big player. |
100/30 |
|
1st 9 |
12th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Decent effort on handicap and stable debut at Galway (22.5f, gd-yld) last September but didn't replicate it in two subsequent starts; goes without usual hood here and lacks a recent run; others preferred. |
10/1 |
|
12 |
25th Oct 2025 Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
10st 10lb |
One of three for yard; 0-6 and yet to trouble the judge; poor effort latest but he didn't run badly here over 22.5f (gd-yld) on his handicap debut on penultimate, making late gains and shaping like 3m might suit; may outrun odds if handles easier ground. |
20/1 |
25/1
Form: 4107
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 3 |
2nd Aug 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 60y |
11st 9lb |
Runner-up in 2m6f handicap at last year's festival before winning 2m2f maiden at Downpatrick (yielding); has struggled a bit since in handicaps and others look better handicapped right now. |
16/1 |
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5th 3 |
28th Jun 2026 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Won maiden hurdle at Downpatrick in September (2m2f, yielding); fair form in two handicaps since; interesting with cheekpieces now tried. |
10/1 |
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6th 3 |
30th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 80y |
11st 12lb |
Point and bumper winner added a hurdles win at Downpatrick in September (2m2f, yielding); creditable return to action at Punchestown earlier this month when seventh of 24 (2m, yielding), shaping as though he would improve; not ruled out. |
12/1 |
66/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
11th Aug 2025 Good 2m 6f 218y |
11st 8lb |
Out of the money at Kilbeggan on his first handicap; considerable improvement needed. |
16/1 |
|
1 |
25th Jul 2025 Good 2m 2f 200y |
11st 12lb |
The middle maiden effort was his best when beaten 17l here over 2m3f; likely best watched on handicap debut. |
12/1 |
100/1
Form: 00
Last run: 117 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18 |
27th Aug 2025 Good 2m 4f 110y |
10st 0lb |
Weak form over hurdles; down the field in a Flat handicap last time; second reserve. |
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17 (14) |
13th Aug 2025 Good 1m 1f 100y |
8st 10lb |
Maiden who struggled in three runs on the Flat last year (all here); in poor form over timber since. |
100/1 |
10/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 |
29th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 5f 185y |
11st 11lb |
Up 7lb following neck win at Naas last time on handicap debut in a first-time tongue tie (retained); needed every yard to get up that day but those involved at the finish have been placed subsequently; cheekpieces go on now; may improve again and big chance of following up. |
5/2 |
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1st 7 |
4th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 7f 180y |
11st 3lb |
Has beaten very few rivals in three maiden hurdle starts; kept on for the runner-up spot in a Punchestown point-to-point last time; may do better now in handicap company and first-time tongue tie on. |
9/2 |
|
7 |
1st Nov 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 190y |
11st 12lb |
Shown nothing in maidens at Naas and Cork; no appeal for now. |
66/1 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 15 (8) |
21st Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Won on debut in 2024; disappointing overall; form has gone further downhill this season. |
33/1 |
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11th 13 (11) |
12th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y |
9st 0lb |
1-11 on Flat after landing a 7f course maiden in April 2024; just 1.5l behind Minaun View in a Bellewstown claimer in July (1m, good) and better off at weights now; well beaten at Galway latest (7f, yielding). |
18/1 |
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10th 15 (3) |
1st Aug 2026 Yielding To Soft 0m 7f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Has failed to add to his Gowran maiden win in April 2024 (7f, good); not a bad effort when a close fourth behind Minaun View in a Bellewstown claimer latest (Gloriously Glam second); handicap form unconvincing; new headgear combination tried. |
25/1 |
66/1
Form: —
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
19th 5 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
towards rear, not fluent 5th |
66/1 |
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19th 5 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
towards rear, not fluent 5th |
66/1 |
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16th 3 |
6th Mar 2025 Good To Yielding 1m 7f 136y |
12st 0lb |
midfield |
20/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €41.70 |
| Straight Forecast | €30.80 |
| Trifecta | €423.30 |