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YieldingIrish Stallion Farms EBF Ahonoora Handicap (Premier Handicap)
- Prize money: £53636.36
- 0m 7f 0y
- 15 runners
Runners: 15 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
10/1
Form: /81622 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 10st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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11th 10 (8) |
8th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 70y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Winner in France and Ireland, but has beaten a total of one rival in four starts on the AW since joining this yard; down another 3lb, but hard to warm to unless the market suggests otherwise; stable also runs Echalar; non-runner 4.10 Chester Thursday. |
50/1 |
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15 (14) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 2 |
8st 8lb
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100/1 |
14/1
Form: -14244 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 1 (11) |
22nd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Won this race at a big price last year; will again be a surprise if he prevails; stable appears to have a better chance with Collecting Coin. |
20/1 |
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5 (7) |
27th Sep 2025 Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Eight wins including once over C&D; some fine runs in defeat since winning at Naas on return this term; probably found the ground a bit quick at Leopardstown last time; is better here too but rain would help. |
8/1 |
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6 (6) |
13th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 7f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Fine stalwart has won eight races, including seasonal return at Naas in March (7f, soft-to-heavy); below best of late but reduced mark now and soft ground so could improve on recent form. |
10/1 |
11/2
Form: 36-801 CD
Last run: 5 days
W: 9st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (12) |
13th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 7f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Great money-spinner for connections and especially effective at Galway, winning for the third time there when landing Colm Quinn Mile in July under well-judged front-running ride; fine effort under 7lb penalty five days later at same venue when third in Ahonoora Handicap back at 7f; second in this race two years ago off 101 so major respect although draw hasn't been kind. |
15/2 |
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3 (3) |
3rd Aug 2025 Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Loves it here, winning this race two years ago and back at his best when winning Colm Quinn BMW Mile on Tuesday under well-judged front-running ride; went close to completing this notable double in 2023 so has to be respected although mandatory 7lb penalty makes this a lot tougher; good draw. |
11/2 |
14/1
Form: 161038 D
Last run: 45 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (15) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 218y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Three fine efforts on AW to start the year but his run of good form came to a halt when well behind Blue Rc at Newcastle over Easter; acts on turf but has a much better strike-rate on AW; drawn widest. |
20/1 |
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12th 6 (1) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Finished a good third in this race 12 months ago when rated 2lb lower; arrives in good form, having beaten Popmaster at Lingfield (1m) before a good third at Kempton (7f) 16 days ago; chance if stall 1 proves no hindrance. |
10/1 |
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3rd 4 (3) |
18th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Beat very good yardstick in Popmaster for fourth AW win from just eight tries at Lingfield 19 days ago (1m; ridden by Jack Callan for the first time); up just 3lb, and no issue with this shorter trip, but he's never been to Kempton and trainer is just 1-14 here last five years. |
3/1 |
13/2
Form: 23-133 D
Last run: 5 days
W: 9st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (10) |
25th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 1m 0f 50y |
10st 3lb |
Last year's Irish Lincolnshire winner has lost way since a Galway premier handicap third last August; beaten 21l in both starts this season and remains 5lb above last winning mark; revival needed. |
18/1 |
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21th 15 (20) |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Won the Irish Lincolnshire (1m, soft) last March before finishing third in this (good to soft) and at the Galway festival (8.5f, yielding); a market check is advised but he's now been below par on each of his last four runs, having finished down the field in the Irish Lincolnshire on his reappearance. |
25/1 |
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15th 6 (13) |
15th Mar 2026 Heavy 1m 0f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Last year's winner, went very close in the William Hill Lincoln at Doncaster only 13 days later; also ran well in the first of two Galway festival starts; mid-division in the Balmoral Handicap before a poor run here at the end of the season; Ryan Moore booked; could repeat 2025 wins; only 6lb higher. |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: 7-0031 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 3 (15) |
24th May 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Five wins for Johnny Murtagh; signs of a return to form when fourth of 17 here on latest; now 10lb below his last winning mark; one for the short list. |
14/1 |
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4th 3 (7) |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 0m 7f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Five wins for Johnny Murtagh but huge odds in three handicap runs for new stable and didn't run well enough to suggest he's well handicapped. |
100/1 |
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16th 15 (17) |
3rd Apr 2026 Soft 1m 0f 0y |
8st 12lb |
Five wins for Johnny Murtagh, including handicap on Irish Derby day over C&D in July 2023 off 4lb higher; not shown enough in two starts for new outfit to suggest he's well handicapped anymore. |
33/1 |
8/1
Form: 632212 D BF
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 (16) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Yielding 0m 6f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Better than ever last summer, winning at Cork and career-best when second in Scurry Handicap here over extended 6f; bit keen and not quite at same level in Listed at Galway festival when last seen; may just need this comeback run. |
20/1 |
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7 (7) |
3rd Aug 2025 Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Holding his form well this season, winning over this trip at Cork and was finishing second for the third time when beaten 1/2l by Go Athletico in Scurry Handicap at the Curragh on latest; still-improving 5yo up to a career-high but one to consider from a good draw. |
8/1 |
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3 (14) |
19th Jul 2025 Good 0m 6f 63y |
9st 2lb |
Useful 2023 form; down the field in Irish Cambridgeshire on only 2024 start; dependable this term, placed in three successive races before a well-deserved 7f Cork success, achieved at the main expense of Heavenly Power, with Moltophino fourth; first time below 7f now, may find a few of these too quick for him |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: 261129
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 (4) |
15th Mar 2026 Heavy 0m 6f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Fine campaign last season included wins at Naas (6f, gd-yld) and Leopardstown (7.5f, good); excellent run off this mark in 1m premier handicap here (good) in June; below best when last seen at Galway in August; handles softer ground and could go well if he's fit. |
12/1 |
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8 (13) |
3rd Aug 2025 Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Has done really well since joining current trainer this year, winning at Naas and Leopardstown (beating Fort Vega) and good second in Curragh premier handicap; fast ground may not have suited last time; cheekpieces now tried and rider's claim a positive. |
12/1 |
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9th 2 (4) |
10th Jul 2025 Good 1m 1f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Winner of two recent starts at 6f/7.5f; 0.75l second behind Slieve Binnian at the Curragh last time (1m, good); didn't get a clear run that day and ran on late; raised 3lb but he looks a big player. |
6/1 |
12/1
Form: 22-530
Last run: 45 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (2) |
19th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Sole win came on debut at Dundalk in 2024; 0-13 since but ran well in top handicaps last season, including fifth in Irish Lincoln, third in Victoria Cup at Ascot and second in Ahonoora at Galway; C&D run last month was a solid run and dropped 2lb since. |
11/4 |
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4th 2 (1) |
3rd May 2026 Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Sole win came on debut at Dundalk in March 2024; 0-12 since but ran well in top handicaps last season, including fifth in Irish Lincoln, third in Victoria Cup at Ascot and second in Ahonoora at Galway; flopped when fancied (5-1) on return in race won by Key Witness; not ruled out. |
7/1 |
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18th 3 (18) |
3rd Apr 2026 Soft 1m 0f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Sole win came on debut at Dundalk in March 2024; 0-11 since but some cracking runs in top handicaps last season, including fifth in Irish Lincoln, third in Victoria Cup at Ascot and second in Ahonoora at Galway; finished off last season with below-par run over 6f but step back up to 1m promises to suit; acts on all ground; a big pot should come his way at some point. |
8/1 |
7/1
Form: -90001 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 16 (12) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Yielding 0m 6f 0y |
8st 12lb |
Rated 108 in his prime so has dropped a long way, but won Scurry Handicap (beating Fort Vega and Back Down Under) here last summer and last month's Naas third (three of today's rivals behind) was a good effort; can't rule out. |
12/1 |
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3rd 10 (5) |
27th Apr 2026 Yielding 0m 5f 205y |
8st 12lb |
Bounced back to form from out of the blue to win the Scurry at the Curragh last July; has generally struggled since and well beaten in both starts this season at the Curragh; needs a revival. |
28/1 |
|
10th 5 (3) |
28th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 0m 5f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Two-time course winner including a Group 3 in 2023 and the Scurry handicap last year off 2lb higher; well beaten on seasonal return here (6f, heavy) behind Dmaniac; should strip fitter now but probably best over a bit further these days. |
25/1 |
9/2
Form: -59582 D
Last run: 3 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 9 (11) |
24th May 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Improved throughout last season, landing a competitive handicap at Galway over 7f and a Group 3 event at Tipperary before another good effort when fourth in a 1m Group 2 at Longchamp; beaten by stablemate Celestial Orbit in a 7f Group 3 here last month; held by City Of Memphis on running a fortnight ago. |
10/1 |
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5th 1 (2) |
10th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Improved throughout the campaign last season, landing a competitive handicap at Galway over 7f and following up in Group 3 company at Tipperary before another good effort when fourth in Group 2 at Longchamp; beaten 6l into seventh at the Curragh on return; much better at the same venue six days later when a long-priced second in a 1m Group 3 event. |
4/1 |
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2nd 2 (9) |
3rd Apr 2026 Soft 1m 0f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Improved throughout campaign last season, landing competitive handicap at Galway over 7f and following up in Group 3 company at Tipperary before another good effort when fourth in Group 2 at Longchamp; beaten 6l into seventh on return at this track six days ago; should improve for that and step up in trip too; enjoys soft ground and fitness edge; player. |
14/1 |
14/1
Form: -71874 D
Last run: 58 days
W: 9st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (6) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
9yo who capitalised on some leniency from the handicapper to win at Musselburgh (7f, good) three weeks ago; goes well there but he's a C&D winner too and he should be in the thick of things again from just 2lb higher. |
6/1 |
|
1st 3 (1) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
9yo who hasn't been at the top of his game on either start this season but wasn't beaten far when sixth of ten over C&D three weeks ago and he's down to a tempting mark; won over C&D last April; possible contender. |
7/1 |
10/1
Form: 112212 D BF
Last run: 42 days
W: 8st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (20) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
All wins at 7f/1m but he was placed twice over 5f in Bahrain during the winter; met trouble when second favourite at Chester (extended 7f) on his return to Britain 17 days ago; harder to pin down than some of these and certainly not discounted. |
12/1 |
|
7th 5 (1) |
6th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 127y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
All wins have been over 7f and 1m so it arguably bodes well for his prospects here that he's performed well over sprint trips in Bahrain this year; very good second in this race (good ground) last year from an outside stall and this front-runner has fared a lot better with the draw this time; top of the list. |
11/2 |
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1st 6 (2) |
25th Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 3y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Front-runner who has won three times this year and latest was over C&D in June; couldn't hang in there at Galway (sixth of 15) last time but that was a respectable effort from a tough draw and he still looks on a workable mark; dangerous dropped back in grade. |
13/2 |
33/1
Form: 568-09 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 8st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (11) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Both wins came as a juvenile for Charlie Hills at 5f/7f on different ground types; has plunged in the ratings and took third (0.5l behind Exceeding) at Leopardstown (7f, yielding to soft) in April; unplaced favourite at Gowran next time, but took the runner-up spot at Roscommon (7.5f, good to yielding); in the mix. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 15 (9) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 94y |
9st 5lb |
Both wins came as a juvenile for Charlie Hills at 5f/7f on different ground types; has plunged in the ratings and profited from a drop in grade when third at Leopardstown on his penultimate start; unplaced favourite at Gowran last time. |
7/1 |
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5th 1 (2) |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft To Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
10st 3lb |
Both wins came as a juvenile for Charlie Hills at 5f/7f on different ground types; has plunged in the ratings and profited from a drop to this grade when third at Leopardstown last week; likely contender with Reese Holohan's useful 7lb a help in easing his burden. |
4/1 |
20/1
Form: 622103 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 8st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (2) |
27th Sep 2025 Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
9st 4lb |
Was 3.25l behind Glen To Glen over 6f on seasonal debut before winning a C&D handicap; not bad runs at Ascot and Naas after but was below form on soft at Galway; the various headgear is left off today and is a player. |
9/2 |
|
15 (11) |
3rd Aug 2025 Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
8st 10lb |
Off the mark over this trip at the Curragh in May, okay run since at Ascot, most recently last of three in Naas conditions event when having to force it; blinkers now replace cheekpieces; others preferred although rider's claim a positive. |
20/1 |
|
3 (1) |
5th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Useful maiden form (including second to Storm Piece at Gowran) before off the mark on handicap debut over this trip at the Curragh in May (good) off 86; midfield in near-side group in Britannia Stakes at Ascot latest; more needed. |
13/2 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €31.10 |
| Straight Forecast | €24.53 |
| Tricast | €76.93 |
| Trifecta | €128.20 |
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