18.10
Yielding To SoftNFP Handicap
- Prize money: £6338.84
- 0m 5f 205y
- 16 runners
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Runners: 16 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
14/1
Form: -21687 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (5) |
26th May 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Six-time AW winner on a good mark and was close up behind Clonmacash on his last visit here, since when he's finished ninth at Naas; like others in here, this place is more his scene. |
13/2 |
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9th 4 (9) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 205y |
10st 0lb |
Six-time AW winner is 3-33 on turf; hasn't won on grass since a 6f success at Cork (good) in June 2023; went close at Dundalk on latest (6f) and has gone well over this C&D before; place shout. |
11/1 |
|
3rd 2 (2) |
1st Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Six-time winner here, including two of the last three runnings of this race; beaten under 2l behind Sporting Hero over C&D last month and demands respect off 2lb lower mark than when scoring last year. |
15/2 |
14/1
Form: 0516-0 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (14) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 63y |
10st 1lb |
Three-time course winner over 5f/6f on varying ground; most recent run this term was a step in the right direction (considerately-handled never nearer sixth) and could reverse form with a couple of these with top rider replacing inexperienced 10lb claimer; down to a career-low mark. |
8/1 |
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6th 1 (8) |
4th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y |
10st 5lb |
Three-time course winner over 5f/6f on varying ground; poor return to action in March over C&D on heavy; better over 7f last time for this 10lb claimer; trainer has a more obvious chance with Iff In Doubt. |
20/1 |
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7th 7 (3) |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 0m 7f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Three-time course winner over 5f/6f on varying ground; poor return to action over 6f here last month (heavy); tries 7f now and may improve over comeback run but definitely needs to. |
20/1 |
9/2
Form: 401112 D BF
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (11) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 6f 60y |
9st 12lb |
Clicked last summer with a Fairyhouse hat-trick over 6f on nice ground; touched off at Naas two starts back and couldn't get in the clear until too late when beaten just over 2l in premier handicap at the Curragh last weekend. |
7/2 |
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7th 20 (9) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Yielding 0m 6f 0y |
8st 9lb |
All three wins at Fairyhouse last season came at this trip on decent ground; back to form on favoured ground at Leopardstown early this month when beaten a short-head in three-way photo; 3lb rise takes him back to a career-high mark but capable 7lb claimer booked. |
16/1 |
|
2nd 6 (5) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 205y |
9st 11lb |
3-20 on turf, all three wins at Fairyhouse last season; almost sprang a 33-1 surprise on seasonal return at Dundalk (6f) last month; 7f too far at Leopardstown on latest; not beaten far off 3lb higher over C&D last July; in the mix. |
12/1 |
33/1
Form: -15190 D
Last run: 74 days
W: 9st 11lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 13 (1) |
26th May 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y |
8st 7lb |
Seeking an 11th course success, having gained his tenth by a narrow margin over 6f here in April (fine at 5f); only 2lb higher and wouldn't read too much into a no-show at the Curragh last time. |
7/1 |
|
20th 13 (2) |
4th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Admirably durable veteran stuck to his task well when recording his 12th AW win last month; 1-27 record on turf strikes a strong cautionary note; 0-6 at this venue in his 87-race career. |
10/1 |
9/2
Form: -15921 CD
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 (1) |
31st Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
9st 4lb |
Won a 5f maiden here in February and has added two 6f turf wins since, the latest off 3lb lower at the Curragh in August; easy ground may not have suited the last twice; could rebound on this surface with Chris Hayes back on board (won on her in July). |
18/1 |
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11th 10 (1) |
31st Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
9st 4lb |
Won a 5f maiden here in February and has added two 6f turf wins since, the latest off 3lb lower at the Curragh in August; easy ground may not have suited the last twice; could rebound on this surface with Chris Hayes back on board (won on her in July). |
18/1 |
|
10th 7 (6) |
16th Oct 2025 Yielding 0m 6f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Winner of three of her nine starts since January; struggled in a premier handicap here a month ago, along with several of these rivals; better judged on C&D win in August. |
10/1 |
11/1
Form: 0-3215 BF
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (14) |
23rd Jul 2025 Yielding To Soft 0m 5f 205y |
9st 7lb |
Last four starts at the Curragh; maiden over a bit further than this and ran creditably on handicap debut since; dropped 1lb but still needs a bit more. |
11/1 |
|
5th 8 (8) |
28th Jun 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 13lb |
Improving with each run this season, hitting the frame in two maidens here before getting her head in front over the extended 6f here latest; form knocked since and she's not obviously well treated. |
10/1 |
|
13 (17) |
4th Jun 2025 Good 0m 6f 63y |
9st 3lb |
Twice placed in maidens last season before an ambitious bid in a Listed race at Newmarket; has confirmed a fair standard of form in two 6f outings at this venue this season; third behind No Return (handicap winner since) and second to the well-fancied Bonus Time 12 days ago; should go close. |
3/1 |
14/1
Form: 380430 CD
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 15 (7) |
21st Oct 2025 Soft 0m 6f 0y |
8st 13lb |
Two of four wins have come here; recent C&D run behind Smoke Them Out leaves him with a fair bit to find but previous Fairyhouse run was solid and can't be ruled out; cheekpieces belatedly tried. |
12/1 |
|
6th 6 (6) |
4th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 6f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Plenty of good runs in defeat this year and produced another at Fairyhouse 12 days ago (6f); has become hard to win with but daren't dismiss. |
8/1 |
|
4th 7 (15) |
22nd Sep 2025 Yielding 0m 6f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Plenty of good runs in defeat this year and produced another at Laytown recently; has become hard to win with but considered each-way. |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: 42103 BF
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 11 (8) |
30th Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 0m 6f 0y |
8st 13lb |
Maiden winner for Willie McCreery at Tipperary in May (5f, yld-sft); first two starts for current yard well below that level; mark sliding but hard to fancy on the back of those efforts. |
25/1 |
|
4 (6) |
4th Aug 2025 Good 0m 5f 205y |
9st 4lb |
Easy Tipperary maiden winner on yielding/soft in May and decent effort when third in h'cap at Down Royal last month but disappointed over C&D on stable debut 12 days ago; probably needs rain and up against it on these terms. |
14/1 |
|
9 (8) |
23rd Jul 2025 Yielding To Soft 0m 5f 205y |
9st 3lb
|
Won 5f Tipperary maiden on soft; not as good in two handicaps since on good; this easier ground is a help and is one to consider on debut for a new yard. |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: 0-8275
Last run: 18 days
W: 8st 13lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18 (18) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 63y |
9st 2lb |
Only one win from 29 starts; went close on occasions last year (5f-7f), far too keen on seasonal return at Roscommon last month; champion jockey stays loyal so more expected of. |
12/1 |
|
15th 12 (16) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 94y |
9st 5lb |
Only one win from 28 starts; placed in three of her nine races last year, and lost out by only a nose in an 18-runner contest at Fairyhouse in September; fair chance if she can run to that level on her first outing since a satisfactory Dundalk run in November. |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: 004437 D
Last run: 6 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (7) |
26th May 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Behind Buddy Batt and Lethimfly here in March but later posted a career-best RPR when winning over 6f back here in April and can be forgiven his subsequent defeat at Chester; hard to leave out of calculations. |
7/1 |
|
9th 4 (1) |
8th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 17y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Fully exposed 5yo but he recorded the best RPR of his 50-race career when winning at Dundalk last month (6f); while effective on turf, he looks high enough in the weights now returning to grass; well drawn but others appeal more for win purposes. |
14/1 |
8/1
Form: -12213 C
Last run: 18 days
W: 8st 10lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (7) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 63y |
9st 13lb |
Enjoyed a successful 2025, winning three times, including over C&D; both runs this term have been here, more encouraging effort latest when not quite staying 7f trip; just 2lb above winning C&D mark last summer. |
10/1 |
|
4th 2 (8) |
4th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
10st 1lb |
Enjoyed a successful 2025, winning three times and placing on a further five occasions from nine runs; should be sharper for a recent run over 6f at this venue; better ground a plus. |
10/1 |
|
8th 1 (7) |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Had a year to remember in 2025, winning three times and placing on a further five occasions from nine runs; neck runner up over C&D in August before going one better under this rider later that month; disappointed as favourite on AW when last seen; brings strong, generally consistent form but softer conditions pose a question. |
6/1 |
14/1
Form: 6-986
Last run: 40 days
W: 8st 10lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 (2) |
31st Jan 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Finished strongly and got up in the final strides over C&D at the start of the month, her first win at the 13th attempt; ruined her chance by hanging left back here since; a first-time hood is reached for after that. |
7/1 |
|
7th 9 (3) |
29th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Nine-race maiden; has shown some promise for her new stable but she will need to raise her game now tongue tied for the first time; stepping back up to 7f may help too. |
10/1 |
|
7th 9 (3) |
29th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Nine-race maiden; has shown some promise for her new stable but she will need to raise her game now tongue tied for the first time; stepping back up to 7f may help too. |
10/1 |
33/1
Form: -07300
Last run: 34 days
W: 8st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (8) |
1st Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 4lb |
Six-time course winner, most effective at this trip; generally below his best since winning here last September; mild encouragement from his most recent run, but needs to reverse form with Comfort Line, Kitty Bear and Punk Poet; dropping in the ratings, now 9lb below last winning mark. |
13/2 |
|
6th 9 (1) |
20th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Six-time course winner, most effective at 1m; has been a long way below his best since winning here last September; well held by Desery Of The Sea and Alex Belardo based on a clash a fortnight ago. |
14/1 |
|
8th 9 (3) |
6th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Six-time C&D winner, most recently in September when making virtually all off 57; now 2lb below that but long way below his best here last month; the jury is out. |
20/1 |
22/1
Form: 101-80 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 8st 8lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16 (19) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 63y |
9st 3lb |
Three 6f wins came at Navan (twice) and last summer at Naas off 1lb higher; entitled to come on from C&D comeback run in April. |
14/1 |
|
9th 12 (10) |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Three 6f wins with the latest coming at Naas last July off 60 (Carrigans Grove in second) (yielding); has run well over this C&D in October, finished a 6l fifth here (soft to heavy) before a 5.25l third later in the month (6f, heavy); 7f was perhaps too far when last seen here in November; may improve for the run. |
7/1 |
|
8th 17 (16) |
2nd Nov 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
8st 11lb |
Three 6f wins include at Naas in July off 60; running well in defeat since, most recently decent third of 17 here last month; bit to find with second-placed Mercurial however. |
12/1 |
9/1
Form: -60433 BF
Last run: 10 days
W: 8st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (4) |
19th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
8st 12lb |
Model of consistency on turf last summer, when his form included two Curragh placings over 6f; subsequently won over today's trip on Dundalk AW; recent Curragh comeback run should have brought him on so worth considering. |
8/1 |
|
10th 2 (4) |
4th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y |
10st 5lb |
Model of consistency on turf last summer, when his form included two third placings over C&D; transferred that form to 7f at Dundalk, picking up a well-deserved win; could feature now if reappearing in peak condition. |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 5000-3 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 8st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 (4) |
27th Oct 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Mixed bag this season, best efforts at Roscommon, most recently just denied second by Nibras Rainbow earlier this month (soft) under today's rider; place claims. |
8/1 |
|
11 (4) |
27th Oct 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Mixed bag this season, best efforts at Roscommon, most recently just denied second by Nibras Rainbow earlier this month (soft) under today's rider; place claims. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 11 (6) |
13th Oct 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 111y |
9st 4lb |
His mark has bottomed out and no closer than tenth in his last four races; now hooded. |
20/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €223.30 |
| Straight Forecast | €128.81 |
| Tricast | €1027.28 |
| Trifecta | €964.30 |
Selections
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