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YieldingDonohue Marquees Novice Hurdle (Grade 2)
- Prize money: £19504.13
- 2m 0f 0y
- 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
9/2 (Won)
- Win: £6.00
- Place: £1.70
Form: 1/3-17 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
8th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 5f 180y |
11st 12lb |
Talented 2m novice last season; backed up a Grade 2 Fairyhouse win when beating three stablemates, including an off-colour Kopek Des Bordes, in a Grade 1 at Punchestown; a poor last of four behind Lossiemouth in the Morgiana and struggled again in Leopardstown event won by the mare; unknown quantity at this trip, half-brother Darasso had smart form up to 2m6f. |
7/1 |
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1st 2 |
29th Apr 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 149y |
11st 12lb |
Got off the mark over hurdles after a long absence when winning a maiden hurdle at this track in November; didn't handle the track or occasion well when 33l behind Kopek Des Bordes in the Supreme Novices' at Cheltenham; bounced back to win a Grade 2 at Fairyhouse since; needs a fair bit more. |
14/1 |
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1st 2 |
29th Apr 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 149y |
11st 12lb |
Got off the mark over hurdles after a long absence when winning a maiden hurdle at this track in November; didn't handle the track or occasion well when 33l behind Kopek Des Bordes in the Supreme Novices' at Cheltenham; bounced back to win a Grade 2 at Fairyhouse since; needs a fair bit more. |
14/1 |
5/4
- Place: £1.10
Form: 2-1524 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 146
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 |
6th Apr 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Ex-French; won well at Tramore on debut for Willie Mullins; subsequently beaten in Leopardstown Grade 1 contests won by Romeo Coolio and stablemate Kopek Des Bordes, running well on the latter occasion to take second place; fine effort when fourth in the Supreme Novices', in front of Friday's Grade 1-winning stablemate Salvator Mundi. |
5/4 |
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2nd 7 |
6th Apr 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Ex-French; won well at Tramore on debut for Willie Mullins; subsequently beaten in Leopardstown Grade 1 contests won by Romeo Coolio and stablemate Kopek Des Bordes, running well on the latter occasion to take second place; fine effort when fourth in the Supreme Novices', in front of Friday's Grade 1-winning stablemate Salvator Mundi. |
5/4 |
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4th 4 |
11th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Ex-French 5yo who won well at Tramore (2m, soft to heavy) on debut for Willie Mullins; subsequently beaten in Leopardstown Grade 1 contests won by Romeo Coolio and stablemate Kopek Des Bordes, running well last time but no match for the winner; fitting of hood needs to make a difference. |
40/1 |
14/1
- Place: £3.20
Form: 158 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 2f 72y |
11st 8lb |
Useful Flat performer, six wins, including two Listed and the Copper Horse Handicap at Royal Ascot, rated 108 at his peak; maiden hurdle winner 12 months ago, best effort when third behind subsequent Grade 1 winner Irancy in a 2m Grade 2 novice hurdle at Fairyhouse at Easter; struggled over a longer tip in a Punchestown Grade 1. |
15/8 |
|
1 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 2f 72y |
11st 8lb |
Useful Flat performer, six wins, including two Listed and the Copper Horse Handicap at Royal Ascot, rated 108 at his peak; maiden hurdle winner 12 months ago, best effort when third behind subsequent Grade 1 winner Irancy in a 2m Grade 2 novice hurdle at Fairyhouse at Easter; struggled over a longer tip in a Punchestown Grade 1. |
15/8 |
|
6th 1 |
2nd May 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 140y |
11st 12lb |
Useful Flat performer who got his act together over hurdles when third (beaten roughly 2l) in the Grade 2 novice hurdle at Fairyhouse last month, form that received a timely form boost on Tuesday with Grade 1 success for Irancy; quite possibly more to come at this trip (half-brother's best form at 2m4f) and not one to put a line through. |
33/1 |
6/1
Form: 421641 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 145
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (2) |
6th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y |
9st 9lb |
150-rated hurdler; has done well on AW, notching two emphatic wins at Dundalk before excellent second in 1m2f Newcastle handicap on Good Friday; never threatened in Royal Ascot's Wolferton Stakes; not in the same league as stablemate Ethical Diamond. |
12/1 |
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13th 7 (12) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 212y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Won a Grade 3 hurdle at Tipperary (good to yielding) last October and progressive form on AW since reverting to the Flat for this yard, posting two easy wins at Dundalk (1m4f/10.6f) before excellent second in 1m2f Newcastle handicap on Good Friday; not that far off on form but quickish ground would be an unknown (raced only on good or softer on turf). |
20/1 |
|
2nd 1 (9) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Represents top Irish jumps trainer Willie Mullins; won a Grade 3 hurdle at Tipperary last October and he's posted easy wins on the Dundalk AW on his last two starts (1m4f/10.6f); has a lofty mark to defy now back in a handicap but he may well prove capable in view of his impressive winter form. |
3/1 |
20/1
Form: 0-351 D
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
24th Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 55y |
11st 7lb |
Winner over hurdles and fences in these colours when with Willie Mullins; poor last of four in last year's renewal; yet to convince with his jumping (can go left), and again made a couple of errors when beaten 20l in Galway handicap on second start for yard. |
5/1 |
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6th 3 |
2nd Aug 2026 Good 2m 2f 54y |
10st 9lb |
Winner over hurdles and fences in these colours when with Willie Mullins; last three runs have been poor, including stable debut hurdling; hood back on but yet to convince with his jumping (can go left); handicap debut. |
20/1 |
|
6th 2 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 2f 72y |
11st 8lb |
Winning hurdler and chaser; rated 133 over timber; soundly beaten in chases at Galway and here when last seen last summer; has since left Willie Mullins; lacks a run and owners' retained rider JJ Slevin prefers Blizzard Of Oz. |
12/1 |
25/1
Form: 722123 D
Last run: 71 days
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
28th Aug 2026 Good 2m 3f 100y |
10st 12lb |
Bumper and hurdle winner ran respectably over fences here last time (2m); could well battle it out for a place but has plenty to find with Le Coq Hardi on ratings. |
8/1 |
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4th 1 |
22nd Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 110y |
11st 7lb |
Bumper and hurdle winner ran her best race over fences when second at Tramore in May over this trip; poor back over hurdles at Sligo last time and others have stronger claims. |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: 9/221
Last run: 101 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 134
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 |
29th Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 111y |
11st 2lb |
Absent for 141 days but returns with his yard in great form; only had five runs over fences, winning twice and better than ever when a 10l fourth in the 2m4f Plate at the Cheltenham Festival; that form can be upgraded as he was hampered on a couple of occasions and has a useful pull in the weights with runner-up Will The Wise; yet to tackle this far under rules but he won a 3m point; tempting. |
10/1 |
|
4th 6 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 44y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Irish point winner; has won two of his four chase starts (at 2m/2m1f on good to yielding and heavy) and had no realistic chance in a Grade 1 at Leopardstown last month, but he could have made a better impression with some of his jumping; this is a new test for him under rules but he should have the scope to do better back in a handicap; yard runs three. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
2nd Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 1f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Maiden hurdle winner last season but then lost his form; has done well in three starts over fences; won a Killarney beginners' last August, 8l second in a Tipperary Grade 3 in October; handled heavy ground when beating subsequent winner Drumgill in a handicap at Gowran in November; useful sort but hardly in the same league as his two rivals. |
20/1 |
12/1
Form: 13P5 D
Last run: 63 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
30th Sep 2022 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
in touch with leaders, headway on outer after 3 out, led and ridden from 2 out, kept on well run-in, always doing enough, finished lame (jockey said gelding finished lame) |
12/1 |
Non-runners
I Started A Joke, Ill Sort That, Swing Davis, Whinney Hill
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €15.30 |
| Straight Forecast | €10.18 |
| Trifecta | €78.60 |