15.10
YieldingBalreask Bar, Restaurant & Guest Accommodation Handicap Hurdle (Div I)
- Prize money: £4876.03
- 2m 3f 0y
- 16 runners
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Runners: 16 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
14/1
Form: 3-0935
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 2 |
16th Oct 2025 Good 2m 6f 154y |
11st 8lb |
Some decent efforts in defeat in handicaps on good ground; well held on recent chasing debut and back hurdling. |
14/1 |
|
5th 10 |
1st Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 5f 27y |
11st 5lb |
Maiden after 10 hurdles starts; some good runs but not the last twice and has to do much better on chasing debut. |
20/1 |
15/2
Form: P584-P
Last run: 81 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 5 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 88y |
11st 7lb |
Transferred from Liam Burke's yard to Gordon Elliott last year and first couple of handicap hurdle starts were okay; won heavy-ground chase at Ayr in December; rated 15lb lower back over hurdles here on first start since Christmas. |
7/1 |
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8 |
11th Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 8lb |
Point winner showed some promise in maidens for former yard; beaten 12l in a Navan handicap on debut for this stable but likely capable of better. |
6/1 |
7/1
Form: 0-3404
Last run: 68 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 (8) |
12th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 182y |
11st 3lb |
Signed off last year with a poor run on the AW and was beaten 22l on his reappearance over hurdles; hasn't had many chances on the Flat but others appeal more. |
50/1 |
13/2
Form: 3-0B24
Last run: 46 days
W: 11st 9lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
1st Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 5f 27y |
11st 12lb |
Record of 1-21 over hurdles but some decent efforts in defeat recently; the best of three chase efforts came when a 10l third in a Bangor handicap last year; needs more. |
6/1 |
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4 |
20th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Has hit the frame the last twice in 3m handicaps at Roscommon (gd-yld) and Perth (good); handles soft but this trip may be on the sharp side; due to run 4.26 Downpatrick on Friday. |
13/2 |
20/1
Form: 453-09
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 200y |
11st 4lb |
Point-to-point winner; a staying-on third at Navan last September (2m3f, yielding) was her best run for Matt Daly; failed to build on that on her last two starts before a break; down the field at Clonmel last month; an intriguing amateur-ridden Closutton runner now. |
4/1 |
|
11th 7 |
20th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Point-to-point winner; her staying-on third at Navan last September (2m3f, yielding) was encouraging; failed to build on that on her last two starts before a break; needs to find extra now. |
12/1 |
|
6 |
18th Oct 2025 Good 2m 5f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Point-to-point winner; her staying on third at Navan (2m3f, yielding) off this mark suggested she was worth a go over further; beaten 16.5l in a maiden latest but not discounted back in handicap company. |
9/1 |
4/1
Form: 221PP-
Last run: 140 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 |
24th Apr 2026 Good 3m 6f 121y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Won a 3m4f handicap chase at Leopardstown in March of last year (yielding); this season hasn't gone so well but it wasn't too bad a run on his return to fences at Downpatrick last time (3m4f; yielding to soft) and unwise to put a line through him. |
10/1 |
|
6th 11 |
29th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 3m 4f 120y |
10st 6lb |
Good form last winter, notably winning a 3m4f handicap chase at Leopardstown; struggled in the spring in the Scottish National and in a valuable Punchestown handicap; should be better for a recent hurdles run. |
14/1 |
|
6th 3 |
4th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 7f 180y |
11st 6lb |
Rated 26lb higher over fences but pulled up in final two starts in that sphere last season; seasonal return over hurdles at Navan in September was disappointing when beaten 35l at 6-1 (2m3f, yielding); big chance if on a going day. |
11/1 |
14/1
Form: 3-45P4
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 |
21st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 160y |
11st 0lb |
Longstanding maiden went close at Wexford last year off 9lb higher but pulled up last two outings; leap of faith required but handicapper is giving him a chance at least. |
33/1 |
|
7 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
11st 3lb |
Long standing maiden runner-up in this race last year off 95 (yielding); hasn't been shaping as though his turn is near in recent starts, pulled up at Down Royal over Christmas; handicapper giving him every chance though. |
12/1 |
18/1
Form: 000B-0
Last run: 105 days
W: 10st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 13 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 0y |
10st 7lb |
Standout effort a 4.75l second of 20 at Punchestown last October off 80 (2m4f, good to yielding); pulled up on return at Down Royal but much-improved fourth of 21 at Cork (24.5f, good) this month when making good headway from rear; shortlisted. |
5/1 |
|
4th 14 |
10th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 80y |
10st 6lb |
Standout effort a 4.75l second of 20 off this mark at Punchestown last October (2m4f, gd-yld); pulled up on return from a 138-day break at Down Royal latest (3m, good); may have needed that and not discounted. |
14/1 |
|
17 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y |
10st 8lb |
Took a big step forward off reduced mark in first-time cheekpieces at Punchestown in October when second to a clear winner (2m4f, good to yielding); respectable enough effort on soft ground at Tramore last time when fifth (2m5f); trainer in better form now, so not discounted. |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: 974138 D
Last run: 37 days
W: 10st 11lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 0y |
10st 8lb |
Only one win from 21 starts over hurdles but was generally reliable last summer/autumn; 2m an inadequate test on return at Punchestown this month; better expected with the cobwebs blown away. |
20/1 |
|
12th 17 |
13th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 9lb |
Only one win from 20 starts over hurdles but was generally reliable last summer/autumn; has tended to show her best form over longer distances; win was over 2m3f, second on final start over an extended 2m6f. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 14 |
16th Oct 2025 Good 2m 6f 154y |
10st 8lb |
Won at Kilbeggan (2m3f, good to yielding) off 5lb lower in July and some respectable runs since; tries a new trip here. |
12/1 |
8/1
Form: 90/50-
Last run: 205 days
W: 10st 10lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
20th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
10st 10lb |
Two-time Flat winner is 0-9 over hurdles; handles soft ground, is fit from the Flat and didn't run too badly when fifth at Tipperary in November; not without a chance in a weak race. |
8/1 |
|
8th 7 (6) |
1st Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 1m 4f 17y |
9st 9lb |
Won twice last year up to 1m7f; however, has been soundly beaten on latest two Flat starts and others make more appeal. |
18/1 |
|
6th 7 (8) |
6th Aug 2025 Yielding 1m 2f 129y |
9st 1lb |
Dual winner last year was soundly beaten on sole Flat start (over C&D) this year back in May; has to get back to her best. |
22/1 |
17/2
Form: 872404
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
30th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 80y |
11st 8lb |
Progressive in the autumn; runner-up at Navan (2m3f, yielding) before gaining a first win in emphatic fashion at Cork (2m3f, good); good effort at Sligo next time when runner-up; reported to have mucus when pulled up on seasonal return at Cork last time; chance at her best. |
11/1 |
|
14 |
10th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 50y |
10st 10lb |
Progressive in the autumn; runner-up at Navan (2m3f, yielding) before gaining a first win in emphatic fashion over C&D (good); good effort at Sligo last time in October when filling the second spot (2m2f, good to yielding); interesting candidate if fit enough. |
7/1 |
25/1
Form: 9/0850 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16 |
4th Nov 2025 Soft 2m 4f 110y |
10st 4lb |
Bumper winner on good ground in July 2023; hasn't threatened this year since returning from a long layoff; well beaten again latest and best form on better ground than this. |
16/1 |
|
16 |
4th Nov 2025 Soft 2m 4f 110y |
10st 4lb |
Bumper winner on good ground in July 2023; hasn't threatened this year since returning from a long layoff; well beaten again latest and best form on better ground than this. |
16/1 |
|
16 |
4th Nov 2025 Soft 2m 4f 110y |
10st 4lb |
Bumper winner on good ground in July 2023; hasn't threatened this year since returning from a long layoff; well beaten again latest and best form on better ground than this. |
16/1 |
7/1
Form: 946109
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 11 |
30th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 0y |
10st 5lb |
Only 1-21 over hurdles, the win coming on good ground at Wexford last summer (similar mark); did finish well held on chase debut in November and also in his subsequent run back hurdling. |
20/1 |
|
14th 19 |
13th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Won 2m1f Cork handicap hurdle last summer on good ground; produced a couple of decent placed efforts after that, including third behind today's rival Hickey's Hill at Thurles; lacks a recent run but ground should suit; on a mark that gives him a fair chance. |
6/1 |
50/1
Form: 2367-0
Last run: 105 days
W: 10st 5lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16 |
4th Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 50y |
10st 0lb |
21-race maiden has generally middling form but strung two good performances together towards the backend of last year when a 1l third here (2m4f, yielding) and a 3l third at Fairyhouse (2m4f, yielding); well beaten in four starts this year but perhaps return to this track can bring out her best; previously worn tongue-tie now left off. |
10/1 |
|
14 |
20th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
10st 5lb |
Posted two solid efforts at Gowran (2m4f, yielding) and Fairyhouse (2m4f, yielding) at the backend of last year; 3m may have been too far on latest; lacks a run but has gone well fresh and could outrun likely odds. |
50/1 |
|
11th 18 |
7th Jun 2025 Good 2m 7f 180y |
10st 6lb |
Maiden was twice placed last winter over 2m4f but hasn't been as good since; needs to get back to that form up in trip. |
25/1 |
28/1
Form: 0006
Last run: 31 days
W: 10st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 19 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Tailed off in four maiden hurdles and not much better on handicap debut at Navan when last seen in September; unlikely. |
66/1 |
|
15 |
20th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
10st 4lb |
Heavy defeats at big prices in four maidens at 15.5f-20.5f on varying ground; cheekpieces go on for handicap debut; probably best watched. |
28/1 |
|
4 |
20th Aug 2025 Good 2m 4f 107y |
11st 0lb |
Three maiden runs amount to very little; opposable. |
25/1 |
10/1
Form: -06755
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 12 |
31st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 20y |
10st 0lb |
0-14 over hurdles, never closer than fifth in a race of any description; up against it after a break. |
25/1 |
|
12th 19 |
31st Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 30y |
10st 0lb |
Continues to struggle off this lowly mark, early faller last time at Clonmel; hard to make a case for. |
33/1 |
|
12th 19 |
31st Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 30y |
10st 0lb |
Continues to struggle off this lowly mark, early faller last time at Clonmel; hard to make a case for. |
33/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €198.20 |
| Straight Forecast | €136.71 |
| Tricast | €5821.86 |
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