15.40
GoodJohn Thomas McNamara Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £4876.03
- 2m 4f 80y
- 18 runners
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Runners: 18 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
16/1
Form: /8670-
Last run: 84 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
31st May 2025 Good 2m 4f 80y |
12st 0lb |
Hasn't backed up a maiden hurdle success in November 2023 in five runs since and tailed off at Gowran when last seen. |
16/1 |
|
1 |
31st May 2025 Good 2m 4f 80y |
12st 0lb |
Hasn't backed up a maiden hurdle success in November 2023 in five runs since and tailed off at Gowran when last seen. |
16/1 |
|
10th 6 |
8th Mar 2025 Soft 2m 0f 30y |
11st 4lb |
Maiden hurdle winner over 2m at Wexford last season; fair handicap form but needs to find extra; faded from two out when favourite for a 23-runner contest over 2m4f at Fairyhouse two weeks ago. |
7/1 |
6/1
Form: 8/726- BF
Last run: 58 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 8 |
6th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 45y |
10st 3lb |
Has been in good form at a lower level in both codes this winter; in front when falling at the last at Thurles (2m2f); beaten 10l over that trip last time and cheekpieces added. |
9/1 |
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4th 4 |
12th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 1f 185y |
11st 7lb |
Stays much further but handled drop back to 2m when landing Naas handicap hurdle in December (soft to heavy); second past the post at Thurles early last month, disqualified after his rider weighed in light; leading and appeared set to win when falling at the last at the same venue three weeks ago; raised 4lb; could be hard to beat. |
9/4 |
|
6 |
5th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 2f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Winning chaser; stays much farther but handled drop back to 2m when landing handicap hurdle at Naas (soft to heavy) on penultimate start; trip-versatile and relatively unexposed over fences; 8lb higher than when winning over 2m5f here in October.. could be in the mix. |
7/1 |
7/1
Form: 921P0- D
Last run: 50 days
W: 11st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
1st Jun 2026 Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
11st 12lb |
No closer than 20l in five defeats over fences and was pulled up back hurdling last time; testing ground was no excuse as he enjoys the mud. |
10/1 |
|
8 |
16th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 3f 60y |
11st 5lb |
C&D winner off 94 in December 2024; enjoys the mud; jumping issues evident in five poor chase attempts this season; needs to do better but a return to hurdling should help. |
20/1 |
|
8th 10 |
31st Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 128y |
10st 7lb |
One of his two hurdle wins came at this track; has been soundly beaten in four handicap chases lately and needs to do better. |
16/1 |
11/2
Form: 0232-2
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 |
5th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 6f 198y |
11st 7lb |
Four-time winner over hurdles/fences; bolted up in 3m Killarney chase last August (good); won 18.5f course chase in October; hit the front up the straight here on latest but gave way at the last; player back up in trip with Darragh O'Keeffe booked. |
14/1 |
|
4th 6 |
29th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 6f 126y |
11st 3lb |
Four-time winner over hurdles/fences; bolted up in 3m Killarney chase last August; recorded career-best when winning 2m3f chase here in October; attention turns back to hurdling after below-par effort chasing here on latest. |
4/1 |
20/1
Form: 3477-6
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
31st May 2025 Good 2m 4f 80y |
11st 8lb |
14-race maiden and didn't seem to see out this new trip strongly at Cork three weeks ago; questions to answer. |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: U343-7 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 11 |
17th Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 85y |
10st 8lb |
Sole win over hurdles came over C&D in 2023; some decent runs in defeat last year but has to bounce back from a poor Listowel effort. |
22/1 |
|
6 |
31st May 2025 Good 2m 4f 80y |
11st 7lb |
Sole win came over this sort of trip at Killarney in August 2023; running well in defeat from this sort of mark at the end of 2024 and may have needed this month's return at Tipperary; some rain would be in his favour. |
8/1 |
8/1
Form: P394-2
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 7 |
14th Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Went close over 3m at Leopardstown in March and again over 2m4f at Cork in May; below best at Listowel later that month; Roscommon fourth was quite promising after a break; only 2l off Gortmore Lady then; definite chance. |
9/2 |
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4th 4 |
29th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 53y |
11st 10lb |
Maiden went close to breaking his duck at Leopardstown in March (3m, yielding) and at Cork in May (2m4f, good); didn't back it up at Listowel later that month and off since; chance if fit after a break. |
7/1 |
|
7 |
31st May 2025 Good 2m 4f 80y |
11st 5lb |
11-race maiden; beaten roughly 1l at Cork (2m4f, good) three weeks ago and is up 2lb; not the strongest form and may not appreciate rain. |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: 9096-P
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
31st May 2025 Good 2m 4f 80y |
11st 5lb |
17-race maiden under rules and pulled up in a claimer 16 days ago; best form on good ground and hasn't shown enough over timber in the last 12 months. |
16/1 |
|
8 |
31st May 2025 Good 2m 4f 80y |
11st 5lb |
17-race maiden under rules and pulled up in a claimer 16 days ago; best form on good ground and hasn't shown enough over timber in the last 12 months. |
16/1 |
|
7 |
15th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 137y |
10st 8lb |
Placed in three of his 15 starts over hurdles and was third in 2m4f beginners' chase here last summer; remote sixth of 17 at Limerick last month; visored; market will reveal expectations. |
11/1 |
33/1
Form: 00687-
Last run: 235 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Maiden from 11 starts over hurdles; set a stiff task in claiming hurdle at Clonmel last time; this a more realistic opportunity; enjoys good ground. |
20/1 |
|
9th 4 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 116y |
11st 4lb |
Maiden over hurdles is rated only 85 so can't be fancied in this company. |
50/1 |
|
7th 13 |
19th Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 92y |
10st 8lb |
Fell two out in a claimer last time at Clonmel; his third placing in a handicap at Ballinrobe in August offers some hope; disappointing when favourite at the same venue on his next start. |
12/1 |
8/1
Form: 1/F54-
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 3lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
14th Jan 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
11st 2lb |
In fine form during the summer; notching up a hat-trick over hurdles and fences at Galway and Kilbeggan at 2m6f-3m1f; well beaten favourite in Cork National last time and now reverts to hurdles; best form on better ground. |
11/2 |
|
6th 8 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good To Yielding 3m 4f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Who won two handicap hurdles during the summer before comfortably exploiting a good mark back over fences at Kilbeggan (3m2f); should be in peak form again after a run at Galway last Sunday; might not want the ground too soft. |
5/1 |
|
6th 8 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good To Yielding 3m 4f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Who won two handicap hurdles during the summer before comfortably exploiting a good mark back over fences at Kilbeggan (3m2f); should be in peak form again after a run at Galway last Sunday; might not want the ground too soft. |
5/1 |
11/2
Form: P0PP-2
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
31st May 2025 Good 2m 4f 80y |
11st 0lb |
Still a maiden but major return to form when second of 15 at Tipperary 17 days ago; wasn't seen to best effect that day and he's a major player back up in trip, despite a 3lb rise. |
11/2 |
|
11 |
31st May 2025 Good 2m 4f 80y |
11st 0lb |
Still a maiden but major return to form when second of 15 at Tipperary 17 days ago; wasn't seen to best effect that day and he's a major player back up in trip, despite a 3lb rise. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 10 |
14th May 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 190y |
10st 11lb |
Promise in bumpers and maiden hurdles for Eoin McCarthy in 2021; struggled in three starts for Darren Collins after a long layoff; pulled up at Limerick on stable debut. |
25/1 |
100/1
Form: 00000-
Last run: 274 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
16th Jun 2025 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 100y |
10st 13lb |
Weak form in points before failing to make any impact on return to hurdling at Listowel. |
33/1 |
|
12 |
31st May 2025 Good 2m 4f 80y |
10st 13lb |
Poor rules form last year and shown nothing in two recent points. |
100/1 |
20/1
Form: 9P0F-P
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 12 |
30th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 50y |
10st 5lb |
0-16 over hurdles; 5.5l second at Wexford last August off 2lb higher a standout effort; modest form both starts this year; others look more convincing. |
25/1 |
|
8th 11 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 170y |
10st 0lb |
Second runner for yard; maiden produced his best run when second in a 2m1f Wexford handicap last August; not a bad effort on comeback at Cork earlier this week; could run well upped in trip. |
7/1 |
10/1
Form: 8F69-6
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 15 |
22nd May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 5f 180y |
10st 4lb |
Longstanding maiden has plenty of placed efforts to his name over fences and hurdles, including a C&D third in March from 2lb higher; below best in two starts since; place shout but hard to fancy for win purposes. |
20/1 |
|
15th 17 |
10th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 80y |
10st 5lb |
Long-standing maiden has plenty of placed efforts to his name over fences and hurdles; beaten 9.5l when third of 14 at Downpatrick on penultimate (2m6f, yld-sft); below best in Tramore handicap chase latest; place shout but hard to fancy for win purposes. |
10/1 |
|
7th 10 |
20th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 160y |
10st 10lb |
Consistent form last autumn, finishing placed five times in a row, two over hurdles; runner-up in his first three handicap chase starts, including over C&D; lost form for a while before a reassuring effort over hurdles at Downpatrick; a leading contender. |
11/2 |
50/1
Form: 85458-
Last run: 75 days
W: 10st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
12th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y |
10st 12lb |
Flat winner is 0-26 over hurdles; off since heavy defeat in handicap chase at Thurles in October; has run well here on the Flat in the past but overall record fresh suggests he might need this after 194 days off. |
14/1 |
|
11 |
30th Oct 2025 Good 2m 5f 80y |
10st 12lb |
Two Flat wins from 56 starts, placed 16 times; 26-race maiden over hurdles, placed five times; fair run on the Flat last week; no chasing experience; overall record suggests he will find a few too good. |
12/1 |
|
11 |
30th Oct 2025 Good 2m 5f 80y |
10st 12lb |
Two Flat wins from 56 starts, placed 16 times; 26-race maiden over hurdles, placed five times; fair run on the Flat last week; no chasing experience; overall record suggests he will find a few too good. |
12/1 |
17/2
Form: 55943-
Last run: 37 days
W: 10st 8lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 |
11th Jul 2025 Good 3m 0f 180y |
10st 7lb |
Belatedly off the mark last month in 3m1f Roscommon handicap chase (good) in first-time tongue-tie, her first attempt at the trip; has to be of interest back hurdling at the same distance, though tongue-tie left off today. |
8/1 |
|
1st 10 |
9th Jun 2025 Good 3m 1f 24y |
10st 8lb |
0-21 under rules; hasn't offered much in her three previous chases but returns to this discipline after some pleasing runs over hurdles and the tongue-tie is new. |
10/1 |
|
17 |
31st May 2025 Good 2m 4f 80y |
10st 8lb |
0-20 under rules but signs she may be capable from this sort of mark in a couple of runs last month; may not want rain to arrive. |
17/2 |
50/1
Form: 0007-7
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 0lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
24th Jul 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 150y |
10st 0lb |
Opening three handicap runs have offered little, lots to find with Menas Miracle on recent C&D run. |
25/1 |
|
8th 13 |
4th Jul 2025 Good 2m 1f 55y |
10st 0lb |
Opening two handicap runs have offered little. |
33/1 |
|
18 |
31st May 2025 Good 2m 4f 80y |
10st 0lb |
Struggled in maiden hurdles and well held on handicap debut 17 days ago. |
50/1 |
Form: 0500-U
Last run: 8 days
W: 10st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
20 |
31st May 2025 Good 2m 4f 80y |
10st 13lb |
Second reserve; 0-8 and nothing to recommend him so far. |
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20 |
31st May 2025 Good 2m 4f 80y |
10st 13lb |
Second reserve; 0-8 and nothing to recommend him so far. |
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8 |
23rd May 2025 Good 2m 5f 180y |
11st 3lb |
Might be happier back on drier ground but hard to make a solid chase on his form so far. |
25/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €266.00 |
| Straight Forecast | €135.31 |
| Tricast | €827.12 |
| Trifecta | €895.30 |