16.00
GoodMaster Chefs Classic Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £5607.44
- 2m 0f 70y
- 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.50
- Place: £1.70
Form: 4575
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 11lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 |
26th Sep 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y |
10st 10lb |
Won twice last season, incuding heavy-ground win over nearly 2m3f; good fifth in valuable Tribes Handicap Hurdle at Galway, staying on over 2m1f, and worth another try at this trip. |
10/1 |
|
5th 5 |
1st Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 175y |
11st 6lb |
Dual-purpose winner was well beaten at Punchestown on his last hurdle run but ran a decent race on the Flat at Tramore since; needs to find more. |
22/1 |
|
4th 4 (10) |
7th Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Dual-purpose performer; has won three of his last five races, two over hurdles and on the Flat at Gowran before finishing in mid-division in a handicap hurdle at the Punchestown festival; best Flat form at around 1m2f. |
9/2 |
25/1
- Place: £4.90
Form: 0785
Last run: 65 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 |
4th Oct 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Performed as well as could have been expected in three Flat maidens in June; disappointing back over hurdles at Cork in July; beaten only a neck on handicap hurdle debut at Limerick last October (2m, yielding); could recpature that form with tongue-tie fitted. |
8/1 |
|
17th 11 |
10th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 60y |
11st 3lb |
Performed as well as could have been expected in three Flat maidens last month and was beaten only a neck on handicap hurdle debut at Limerick in October (2m, yielding); 6lb higher than that day but he's one of the better options. |
4/1 |
4/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: 443-46
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
17th Oct 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 188y |
11st 9lb |
Progressive in four runs over C&D last winter, notably runaway win on heavy; solid run after a break here in March and reappeared at Listowel last month, running a bit in snatches, staying on late; that should have him spot on for this and has to be respected. |
11/2 |
|
6th 4 |
24th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Progressive in four runs at Limerick last winter, having earlier finished sixth in this race on his Irish debut; seems significant that Eric McNamara has kept him fresh for this meeting which he is targeting with a lot of runners; definite chance. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 1 |
22nd Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 50y |
11st 12lb |
In fine form for local yard; won off 13lb lower over C&D (heavy) in November; career best off 103 when a 1.75l runner-up in a C&D Listed handicap hurdle in December, although form not working out so well; nudged up another 3lb but clearly loves it here and he's a huge player in this modest grade. |
13/8 |
12/1
Form: 96P3-0 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 |
17th Oct 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 188y |
11st 3lb |
Bumper winner in 2024; 0-11 hurdling and has to improve on recent efforts; encouraging jockey booking. |
16/1 |
8/1
Form: 305138
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 |
25th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Regressive over hurdles this year but more encouraging run a week ago at Downpatrick off career-low mark, only losing second late on over 2m2f behind a clear winner; same mark but more needed to play a major role. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
18th Sep 2026 Good 2m 1f 165y |
11st 6lb |
Regressive over hurdles this year, well beaten over C&D on latest; last win came over C&D in August 2025 off 8lb higher so is well treated if finding his best. |
14/1 |
|
6th 4 |
31st Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 165y |
11st 9lb |
Regressive over hurdles this year; 11l fifth of 14 at Tramore last time (2m1f, good to yielding) was one of his better efforts; others more likely. |
14/1 |
100/30
Form: F53324 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
11th Sep 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 48y |
11st 8lb |
Winning hurdler and some good efforts over fences before getting off the mark in 2m Wexford handicap in July (beating Chosen Shant); unable to confirm form with that rival in 2m4f contest at same venue a month later, not seeming to stay; drop back in trip should suit here. |
15/2 |
|
4th 1 |
28th Aug 2026 Good 2m 3f 100y |
11st 12lb |
Winning hurdler and some good efforts over fences before getting off the mark here last month over 2m, defying top-weight when asserting from last for comfortable 1.75l win over Chosen Shant (who hit the last); 5lb worse off with that rival here but can confirm the form over this longer trip. |
3/1 |
|
1st 1 |
22nd Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 110y |
11st 13lb |
Winning hurdler and although 0-8 chasing finished second in this race two years ago and went close on a few occasions last year; going okay when unseating three from home when back chasing at Thurles when last seen in November; may need this but goes well here so worth consideration. |
15/2 |
17/2
Form: -69306
Last run: 4 days
W: 10st 1lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 |
18th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 70y |
10st 1lb |
Flat winner extended record over hurdles to 0-17 at Punchestown four days ago but wasn't disgraced; went close in lower grade at Tramore in August off 1lb lower; each-way claims with a reproduction of that. |
17/2 |
|
6th 17 |
14th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 46y |
10st 0lb |
Three-time Flat winner, 0-16 over hurdles; good run at Tramore on penultimate start; down the field at Roscommon; others preferred |
20/1 |
10/1
Form: -48160 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 11 |
14th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 165y |
10st 5lb |
Roscommon maiden hurdle winner last August; soundly beaten in handicaps since and poor efforts on the AW in 2026; failed to beat a rival in 1m Dundalk claimer latest; others make more appeal. |
28/1 |
|
10th 2 (7) |
26th May 2026 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
10st 2lb |
107-rated hurdler won a maiden in that sphere last summer; ordinary enough Flat form and doubt dropping back from last two runs over 1m4f will be the answer. |
25/1 |
|
13th 5 (4) |
1st Apr 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Maiden hurdle winner last year has run well enough in four Flat starts including on AW when trained in Britain; fair bit to find with Sir Callisto on recent C&D run, although that was seasonal debut so could improve; hood now re-fitted. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: UP49-9 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 |
1st Oct 2026 Good 2m 0f 166y |
12st 2lb |
Failed to cope in staying handicap chases last season after a 2m Navan handicap hurdle win; trainer also runs Vaureal who is a superior chaser and has run more recently. |
12/1 |
|
9th 10 |
29th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 3m 4f 120y |
10st 11lb |
Mixed form this season, best efforts over hurdles at Navan, winning 2m handicap and second to a progressive horse over 2m4f last time; two less encouraging runs over fences, well beaten in sixth in the 3m6f Porterstown Chase and pulled up at Leopardstown when found to have blood at both nostrils; trainer won this last year. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 4 |
28th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Six-time winner split evenly between hurdles and fences; began season with two poor runs over hurdles but returned to form when making all to land a gamble in a 2m handicap hurdle here in November (heavy); well beaten in sixth in the 3m6f Poterstown Chase and pulled up at Leopardstown when last seen when found to have blood at both nostrils; chance at his best |
13/2 |
7/1
Form: P0003-
Last run: 180 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (1) |
2nd Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 71y |
11st 0lb |
Two-time Flat winner when trained in France; has run a couple of decent races for this yard and one of his better efforts came when beaten just 2.5l by Lark In The Mornin when third in this last year; 10lb better off now and should strip fitter for his okay comeback run at Navan; chance. |
4/1 |
|
5th 12 (8) |
30th Mar 2026 Heavy 1m 6f 0y |
8st 8lb |
Two wins when trained in Germany but yet to get his head in front on these shores; handicapper giving him a chance but soundly beaten on last two starts over hurdles and on the Flat and needs to leave those efforts well behind; best watched after break. |
25/1 |
|
10th 8 |
18th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 70y |
11st 2lb |
Dual Flat winner in Germany; out of depth in hot Flat handicaps at Galway Festival last twice; good effort on last start over timber at Fairyhouse in April (2m, sft-hvy); raised 4lb for that 2.25l third and might prefer softer ground. |
7/1 |
22/1
Form: U-4369
Last run: 65 days
W: 11st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18th 11 |
7th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 160y |
11st 0lb |
Long-standing dual-purpose maiden; 0-8 over hurdles and handicap form has been poor; dropped another 3lb after a 32l defeat at Cork on latest but still hard to fancy. |
20/1 |
|
9th 11 (9) |
15th Aug 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
9st 1lb |
Maiden gelding by Frankel; has shown potential for a belated breakthrough in his three Flat runs this term, the latest when sixth over C&D (4-1 fav), where today's rider was banned for stopping riding late on (4.5l behind Lariat); others more appealing. |
10/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €115.70 |
| Straight Forecast | €109.38 |
| Tricast | €497.26 |
| Trifecta | €901.40 |
Selections
The Irish Sun:
Matt Connor