20.40
SoftHop House 13 Handicap
- Prize money: £8289.26
- 1m 6f 14y
- 15 runners
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Runners: 15 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
(Won)
- Win: £30.40
- Place: £4.00
Form: 0-5411 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 6lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 |
3rd Sep 2026 Good 2m 3f 0y |
10st 10lb |
Took a step in the right direction when fourth at Sligo (2m2f, good); built on that when narrowly denied at Bellewstown (20.5f, gd-yld) on latest; nudged up 2lb but is 4lb below her last win and handles any ground; big chance. |
13/2 |
|
2nd 6 |
26th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 110y |
11st 7lb |
Five-time Flat winner has a record of 2-20 over hurdles, including a win over this trip; posted a decent run at Sligo last time over 2m2f and can be involved with the extra 2f to suit. |
5/1 |
16/1
- Place: £4.30
Form: -32125
Last run: 16 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (7) |
18th Aug 2026 Good 1m 4f 48y |
9st 9lb |
C&D winner last May off 11lb lower; hinted as though returning to form when an encouraging third at Killarney but then clipped heels and unseated at Galway; likes it here and could go very well. |
10/1 |
|
13 (15) |
31st Jul 2026 Yielding 1m 6f 14y |
9st 9lb |
In good form last summer, winning at Roscommon (1m4f, good) and second behind Steps In The Sand in this event; pleasing effort when third at Killarney on her second start of the season; one for the shortlist. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 5 (12) |
15th Jul 2026 Good 1m 6f 80y |
9st 9lb |
In good form last summer, winning at Roscommon (1m4f, good) and placed on four occasions; should be better for last month's return at Fairyhouse and yard in fine form of late. |
12/1 |
12/1
- Place: £3.20
Form: 356-24 BF
Last run: 48 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 (13) |
15th Jul 2026 Good 1m 6f 80y |
9st 9lb |
Winning hurdler is 0-13 on the Flat but several good placings at up to 2m including last month at Ballinrobe when chasing home a ready winner (won again since) over 1m5f; can go well. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 7 (9) |
22nd Jun 2026 Yielding 1m 5f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Winning hurdler; managed a couple of good runs in staying handicaps on the Flat last season; not far behind Sonic Invader when fourth at Listowel last time. |
7/1 |
|
4th 4 (1) |
31st May 2026 Good 2m 0f 40y |
9st 10lb |
Some good runs in defeat at up to 2m last season; moderate efforts over obstacles were punctuated by an okay fifth of 12 at Bellewstown (1m4f, soft) in April; tailed off at Downpatrick over hurdles last time; cheekpieces go on. |
12/1 |
10/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: 7263-2
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 9lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
20th Jan 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 33y |
11st 2lb |
Dual-purpose; 1-29 on Flat; 0-6 over hurdles; her sole Flat win came over three years ago, but she had fair form in 2025, including when second in a 1m5f handicap at this venue; well clear of the remainder when chasing home an easy winner at Tramore on New Year's Day. |
5/1 |
|
6 (5) |
22nd Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 1m 6f 55y |
9st 10lb |
Record of 1-27 with her win coming three years ago doesn't inspire hugely, but she has been running well in defeat recently; beaten a head at Down Royal in first-time cheekpieces off 62 in July (1m5f, good); creditable runs at Galway and Killarney following that (a neck behind Ehteyat at Killarney); interesting. |
8/1 |
|
5 (1) |
22nd Aug 2025 Good 1m 6f 80y |
9st 11lb |
No win since 2022 but went agonisingly close to ending the drought at Down Royal last month (1m5f, good) in first-time cheekpieces; merit in Galway fourth since so remains of interest. |
15/2 |
33/1
Form: 0/8696 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 10lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 3 (3) |
20th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 5f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Dual AW winner whose turf win came over 1m6f on heavy at Listowel last year; back from hurdling campaign last season and stablemate of top-weight may just need this. |
14/1 |
|
2 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 88y |
11st 12lb |
Three-time Flat winner has run well in defeat in maiden hurdles this year, including over C&D; below form in an Aintree handicap last time, but this isn't as competitive and he is one to consider. |
4/1 |
|
16th 10 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Three-time Flat winner; placed in three of four maiden hurdles at up to an extended 2m1f in Ireland this year but doesn't strike as being obviously well treated from an opening hurdle mark in the mid-120s. |
33/1 |
9/1
Form: 7-8691 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 11 (14) |
2nd Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 2lb |
Bounced back to form with a close third under a positive ride over 1m7f at Leopardstown in July; closely matched with Friary Road on that running; another good effort to secure second place when out of the handicap at Tramore last time; could go well. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 9 (3) |
15th Aug 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
8st 9lb |
Bounced back to form with a close third under a positive ride over 1m7f at Leopardstown last month; form of that race is questionable and she's 4lb out of the weights, but C&D winner last summer and her rider's claim helps; trainer returned to the winners' enclosure at Galway earlier this month. |
5/1 |
16/1
Form: /57-04
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 (2) |
15th Aug 2026 Yielding 1m 4f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Bounced back to form when gaining a first Flat win on his third run for this yard over C&D last month in first-time blinkers, successful by 10l; hefty 12lb hike for that but interesting if headgear continues to work; just second over hurdles here on Thursday. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 1 |
13th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Won a Kilbeggan handicap hurdle in 2024 for John McConnell; came back to form in first-time blinkers to easily win on the Flat here over 1m4f last time; has to be respected back hurdling assuming the blinkers have the desired effect again. |
13/8 |
|
1st 3 (8) |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y |
10st 4lb |
Flat maiden; won a Kilbeggan handicap hurdle in 2024 when with John McConnell; down the field in two runs for this stable; seemed to be well fancied for a similar race to this at Roscommon on the first occasion; blinkered now after a poor hurdle run. |
13/2 |
25/1
Form: 013/0-
Last run: 534 days
W: 9st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 (3) |
10th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 0y |
8st 12lb |
Dual purpose 10yo whose Flat wins include 1m4f handicap here; comes here in good form after hurdle second at Ballinrobe last month off a fair mark. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
26th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 28y |
11st 9lb |
Dual purpose; course Flat winner hasn't won a handicap hurdle since 2022 and made an inauspicious start for this yard when failing to beat a rival on the Flat at Limerick; will strip fitter now but others preferred. |
16/1 |
|
16th 7 (19) |
25th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 1m 3f 190y |
9st 11lb |
Dual-purpose veteran has won eight races including four on turf on the Flat; not a bad run on final start for Ian O'Connor in a Cork handicap hurdle in November; off since and entitled to need this on first run for Charles Coakley. |
22/1 |
Form: 605-15
Last run: 39 days
W: 9st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 11 (5) |
7th Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Both Flat wins last season were gained on soft ground; tailed off at the Curragh in May; no impression over hurdles last time; not one of the stronger contenders. |
14/1 |
|
8th 8 |
14th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 165y |
11st 1lb |
Two-time Flat winner; 1-18 over hurdles but that win came in August 2023; remains 1lb above that sole success and ordinary effort on the level on return from break on latest; others appeal more. |
16/1 |
|
23th 27 (17) |
24th May 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 6f 0y |
8st 7lb |
Dual-purpose sort won twice on the level last season at Tipperary and Bellewstown over an extended 1m4f on softish ground; tailed off over hurdles at Fairyhouse when last seen and 3lb wrong. |
40/1 |
12/1
Form: 61-523
Last run: 39 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 16 (10) |
30th Aug 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 4f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Gained a second Flat win of her career at Tramore 15 days ago (1m4f, gd-yld); up 7lb but has won off 1lb higher before so this mark not beyond her but probably wouldn't want to see too much rain. |
9/2 |
|
1st 5 (6) |
15th Aug 2026 Yielding 1m 4f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Winner over this trip at three; won a hurdle and some good placed efforts on the Flat last year; comes here a fresh horse and ran respectably at Ballinrobe last month where met some interference. |
7/1 |
5/1
Form: 4-0991
Last run: 34 days
W: 10st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
9th Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 165y |
11st 13lb |
Dual-purpose 7yo who won C&D handicap hurdle last summer off 92; absent since November so may need this, but jockey/trainer going well and any market strength worth noting. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 10 |
2nd Nov 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
10st 6lb |
Dual-purpose; won off 5lb lower at Downpatrick in June (2m2f, yld-sft) and followed up on the Flat at Newcastle 13 days later; below par in three runs on the level since; career best needed off current mark on return to this sphere. |
7/2 |
14/1
Form: -78655
Last run: 2 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 12 (12) |
5th Sep 2025 Good 2m 2f 141y |
9st 4lb |
Won three good ground handicaps at up to 2m1f last year (including here); running okay in defeat this year without much respite from the handicapper until dropped 3lb after recent Killarney run; back to last winning mark so don't rule out. |
7/1 |
|
1 (11) |
22nd Aug 2025 Good 1m 6f 80y |
10st 0lb |
Won three good ground handicaps at up to 2m1f last year but yet to hit top form in this campaign, recent Galway run in this grade was ordinary (three of today's rivals ahead); needs a bit more respite from the handicapper. |
12/1 |
7/1
Form: 99231- D
Last run: 282 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
4th Sep 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 95y |
11st 12lb |
Flat and hurdles winner; not a bad effort when a 14.5l fourth of nine on chase debut at Wexford (2m3f, good, 3.5l behind Los Blanco); didn't quite see the trip out that day so not sure this longer trip will suit. |
15/2 |
|
4th 5 |
22nd Jul 2026 Good 2m 3f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Dual-purpose 5yo gained his third win on the Flat in 1m5f Navan handicap in April, okay run in better-class Curragh contest following month; hurdles win came in 2m1f maiden here last summer, soft ground was probably against him in subsequent handicaps; back on better ground here could go well if taking to chasing. |
11/2 |
33/1
Form: 950-
Last run: 271 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
28th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 100y |
11st 8lb |
Dual-purpose maiden has been placed twice over hurdles including over 2m here last month; was poor in first-time cheekpieces at Cork since but can do better with the headgear left off today. |
7/1 |
|
5th 16 |
3rd Aug 2026 Good 2m 2f 0y |
10st 9lb |
Dual-purpose maiden; extended hurdles record to 0-8 at Tramore 11 days ago but it wasn't a bad run in third; was still beaten over 7l, however, so needs more off the same mark here with cheekpieces added. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 3 |
23rd Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 150y |
11st 7lb |
Maiden's best run was when third in a Gowran handicap in October (2m4f, yielding); tailed off at Fairyhouse in December and pulled up on return at Limerick in April (2m4f, soft to heavy) |
25/1 |
12/1
Form: 808-23
Last run: 37 days
W: 8st 10lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 (11) |
22nd Jun 2026 Yielding 1m 1f 163y |
9st 4lb |
Placed twice in low-grade handicaps last season and fourth in a C&D handicap three starts back; no apparent chance in a maiden. |
66/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €446.30 |
| Straight Forecast | €405.35 |
| Tricast | €5701.83 |
| Trifecta | €1865.80 |
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