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YieldingBalreask Bar, Restaurant & Guest Accommodation Handicap Hurdle (Div II)
- Prize money: £4876.03
- 2m 3f 0y
- 16 runners
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Runners: 16 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
9/2
Form: 205P2- BF
Last run: 161 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 9 |
2nd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 2f 72y |
11st 3lb |
No wins from 11 and fairly moderate hurdles form; took second in a Bellewstown handicap off 99 in his final start last season (2m5f, good); well beaten at Navan on seasonal return (2m3f, yielding); decent third in a Sligo beginners' chase in October but 20l behind at Clonmel in a handicap chase when last seen; back over hurdles now. |
17/2 |
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3rd 2 |
1st Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 5f 27y |
11st 12lb |
Maiden has run well enough at times in seven hurdle starts but last time at Navan was below form, though back from a break; was runner-up on chasing debut at Roscommon but then pulled-up at Killarney, both last year; needs best. |
7/2 |
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1 |
20th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
12st 0lb |
Back on track with a 3l second at Bellewstown in April (20.5f, good) when well backed; off since and likely to have different ground to contend with here down slightly in trip; interesting to see if his backers return. |
9/2 |
20/1
Form: 664
Last run: 26 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
17th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Maiden was just denied in a Gowran handicap last time when finishing 14l in front of Harty Cup, though that one has improved since; should run well off 4lb higher for a new yard. |
4/1 |
25/1
Form: 0F-098
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 13lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
30th Oct 2025 Good 1m 7f 150y |
12st 0lb |
C&D winner, has run well here on other occasions; hard to make a case for him on 2025 form; big price when unseated on latest. |
33/1 |
|
1 |
30th Oct 2025 Good 1m 7f 150y |
12st 0lb |
C&D winner, has run well here on other occasions; hard to make a case for him on 2025 form; big price when unseated on latest. |
33/1 |
16/1
Form: P3-1P0
Last run: 59 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
20th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Chase winner is 0-8 over hurdles and rated 6lb lower in this sphere; best form is on good ground so the forecast rain is a big concern; others preferred. |
16/1 |
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11th 3 |
23rd Jul 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
12st 0lb |
Confirmed the promise of a placed effort at Tramore when getting off the mark over fences at Limerick in May (2m2f, good); struggled from the front at Tipperary since after being raised 7lb; can't be discounted. |
9/1 |
6/1
Form: 7/84-3
Last run: 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
9th Oct 2025 Soft 2m 4f 80y |
11st 12lb |
Shaped nicely in last three handicap hurdle runs; bumped into a well handicapped rival at Navan last time when a 5.5l second (2m3f, yielding); good chance. |
5/2 |
|
5 |
20th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
11st 7lb |
0-8 over hurdles but has shaped nicely the last twice at Sligo (20.5f, good) and Clonmel (2m4f, good); chance if handles the forecast slower ground (dam won on yld-sft). |
6/1 |
|
6 |
20th Aug 2025 Good 2m 4f 107y |
11st 6lb |
Well beaten in two handicap starts over 2m1f after showing little in maidens; took a step in the right direction at Clonmel last October on his first try at this trip; absent since then; market may provide clues. |
11/2 |
16/1
Form: 2-5150
Last run: 58 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
3m Punchestown handicap hurdle winner off a similar mark in June but below that level since; little encouragement in two starts for new yard, pulling up on soft ground then well beaten (46l) at Stratford; has plenty to prove on current evidence. |
50/1 |
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9th 4 |
28th Mar 2026 Good 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Beat a big field at Punchestown (3m, good to yielding) last June but mostly well held afterwards and was sold for £1,200 in November; soft ground may well have been against her when pulled up at 125-1 on stable debut in January, but others have more pressing claims. |
25/1 |
|
9 |
18th Oct 2025 Good 2m 5f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Won at Punchestown in June (3m, gd-yld) off 5lb lower; well beaten off revised mark thrice since (and twice on the Flat); handicapper may be in charge for now. |
16/1 |
9/2
Form: 33-601
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 |
10th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 80y |
10st 13lb |
Has generally struggled since winning at Galway (22.5f, good) last September; a bit better when a plugging-on third of 16 at Tramore (2m5f, gd-yld) on latest but was 16l behind the winner; longer trip here a plus. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 11 |
20th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Unplaced in four starts since a 20-1 Galway win last autumn; remote sixth in a 3m handicap at Cork last month on first run after a break. |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: 09-408
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
20th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Without a win since June 2022; no sign of losing run ending in recent starts; new headgear combination needs to have a transformative effect. |
25/1 |
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7th 5 (4) |
4th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
10st 3lb |
Dual hurdler winner and better known in that sphere these days; while he's shown a bit of ability on the level down the years, that's been over much longer trips than this. |
16/1 |
|
9 |
25th Aug 2025 Good 2m 5f 180y |
10st 5lb |
Over three years since last successful when winning here; doesn't look in good enough form to end the drought. |
20/1 |
33/1
Form: 700U-
Last run: 242 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 |
21st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 160y |
11st 0lb |
Took a while to find his feet but best effort yet when second of 15 at Down Royal's Christmas meeting (20.5f, good to yielding), keeping on well in closing stages; finished in front of Royal Time that day; big player after a break from 4lb higher. |
4/1 |
|
18 |
3rd Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 80y |
10st 2lb |
Didn't show much in maidens and unseated after first on handicap debut at Down Royal in January; made late headway on his return to action at Navan (2m3f, yielding) last month when a distant fourth; can improve on that, but will need to. |
13/1 |
13/2
Form: 879663
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 |
12th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 172y |
10st 9lb |
From top yard and knocking on the door last autumn; beaten a neck at Perth in September (3m, good) and a head at Galway in October when last seen (3m, yielding); just 2lb higher now and big chance if fit after a 199 day break. |
100/30 |
|
2nd 7 |
25th Oct 2025 Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Has run well on two of last three starts; beaten just a neck at Perth (3m, good) on latest; has struggled in two previous runs on softer than good so probably needs the track to dry out. |
7/2 |
|
6 |
25th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Third of 14 on handicap debut at Wexford (2m4f, good; new cheekpieces) and drying ground would help her as it was yielding when below par at Navan; not ruled out. |
5/1 |
66/1
Form: -0P909
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (4) |
14th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Not as good as Star Artist over hurdles; been offering more on the Flat, appreciating the step up to this trip when having Star Artist behind in Constitution Hill's Kempton race last time; handicaps will likely be her time to shine after this. |
5/2 |
|
3rd 8 (3) |
25th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
Modest maiden hurdler; fared best of the rest behind easy winner at Wolverhampton (8.5f) last week on Flat debut, shaping as if this longer trip will suit; needs big improvement on form, however. |
66/1 |
|
2nd 4 (4) |
16th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Regressive, ex-Irish hurdler who's struggled in four runs for her new yard, who also saddle Laravie; will do very well to get involved. |
33/1 |
3/1
Form: 00071
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
20th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
10st 12lb |
Left previous form behind when winning at Ballinrobe last month (22.5f, good); not sure this shorter trip will suit on the evidence of that run and unraced on slower than good. |
3/1 |
|
12 |
25th Aug 2025 Good 2m 6f 61y |
10st 2lb |
Showed next to nothing in three maiden outings, all at Kilbeggan; only mild promise from a midfield run on handicap debut at this venue; looks well held by third-placed Anysignofhim. |
14/1 |
|
15 |
11th Aug 2025 Good 2m 6f 218y |
10st 3lb |
Has shown next to nothing in three maiden outings, all at Kilbeggan; tongue-tie and cheekpieces tried now and steps up in trip. |
25/1 |
40/1
Form: 86P-00
Last run: 110 days
W: 10st 12lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 18 |
13th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 7lb |
Placed twice over hurdles two seasons ago; moderate form over fences until much improved when second at Wexford in March on her stable debut; was well backed then, and recovered losses when even-money favourite at Tramor last month; excellent chance off a similarly low hurdles mark; stable in form. |
7/4 |
|
1st 9 |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 1m 7f 110y |
10st 3lb |
Produced her best handicap run to date on stable debut in a Wexford chase (19.5f, soft) on latest when attracting market support; 3lb higher now but this shorter trip should suit on that evidence; chance. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 16 |
17th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 100y |
10st 1lb |
No wins in 18, with seven of those defeats over fences; doesn't look a winner waiting to happen; new yard. |
6/1 |
8/1
Form: 9-982P
Last run: 43 days
W: 10st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
2nd Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 35y |
10st 10lb |
Maiden was second at Wexford in July but was then pulled-up there and well beaten at Navan so questions now. |
22/1 |
|
15 |
20th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
10st 9lb |
Maiden's standout effort came when a 3.75l second on his penultimate start at Wexford (2m4f, good); failed to back that up on latest when pulled up; risks attached. |
8/1 |
20/1
Form: -0P850
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16 |
20th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
10st 1lb |
Generally out of form over fences and hurdles in 2025; best efforts have come on good-good to yielding; cheekpieces now reached for. |
20/1 |
|
14 |
25th Aug 2025 Good 2m 6f 61y |
10st 2lb |
Weak form over fences in recent months; managed a few fair runs over hurdles last year, but at a very modest level. |
12/1 |
|
12 |
15th Aug 2025 Good 2m 5f 180y |
10st 2lb |
0-13 under rules and winless in three chasing starts; little to recommend him based on the form shown in those. |
22/1 |
Form: 500P70
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 12 |
10th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 50y |
11st 0lb |
Good form last autumn, highlighted by Navan win over 2m3f (yielding) off 90; totally out of sorts in two races last month; second reserve for 5.35 at Downpatrick on Friday |
33/1 |
|
2 |
20th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 0y |
11st 13lb |
Won over 2m3f at Navan last September and decent efforts in defeat at Listowel and Punchestown before a break; recent Clonmel run looked too bad to be true even though the 2m trip was inadequate. |
10/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €94.30 |
| Straight Forecast | €54.18 |
| Tricast | €1063.01 |
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