15.37
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
3rd Oct 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 60y |
11st 9lb |
His last race over hurdles was winning this last year when staged at Tipperary, since when he's produced some notable performances on the Flat, including competitive shows in recent 1m4f Group 3s; as 12 months ago, when favourite, he looks the one to beat. |
3/1 |
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4th 5 (3) |
12th Sep 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Smart dual-purpose sort has won four races apiece over hurdles and on the level; was a close third to stablemate Ethical Diamond in the Group 3 Ballyroan Stakes over C&D last time, 1l behind Green Impact; can run well again but needs more to win. |
20/1 |
|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 |
26th Sep 2026 Good 2m 6f 0y |
11st 3lb |
Hurdle and chase winner for Willie Mullins; unconvincing in three runs for his current stable, no match for Bunting (Addragoole third) in a 3-runner 2m1f contest at Ballinrobe last time; big step up in trip here. |
10/1 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 |
4th Oct 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Close second in a mares chase at Tramore in May by some margin the high point of this year; pulled up after her saddle slipped at Roscommon last week; others appeal far more. |
33/1 |
|
3 |
28th Sep 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 5f 131y |
11st 6lb |
Bumper/hurdle winner, best form at Thurles; 0-7 over fences; has struggled since second at Tramore in May; first-time cheekpieces |
8/1 |
|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
23rd Sep 2026 Good 2m 7f 180y |
11st 7lb |
Won two of his first five races over fences; ran a fine race when 10l fourth in the 2m4f Plate at the Cheltenham Festival, form worthy of being upgraded as he was hampered on a couple of occasions; turned the tables on the Cheltenham runner-up Will The Wise when a staying-on fifth in the Galway Plate; made a couple of errors; could be a big player over this longer trip. |
6/1 |
|
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 |
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 |