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Yielding To SoftAlbert Bartlett Triple Crown Series At Punchestown Festival 2026 Qualifier Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £7682.61
- 2m 4f 0y
- 18 runners
Runners: 18 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Sunny
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £22.20
- Place: £4.20
Form: -093P2
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 1 |
28th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 3f 81y |
11st 12lb |
Arrives here in top form after winning back to back handicap hurdles at Cork over 2m4f (Onefortheditch 1.5l behind in second) and 3m; has gone up a total of 14lb and this is tougher but can't discount in current form. |
11/1 |
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1st 1 |
5th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 15y |
11st 13lb |
Point-to-point and maiden hurdle winner notched up a first handicap win over 2m4f (yielding) here 17 days ago; raised 7lb and moves up in trip but should be competitive again, though wouldn't want the track to dry out (non-runner on account of gd-yld before). |
9/2 |
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1st 7 |
19th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Point and maiden hurdle winner; tailed off on chase bow at Cork in November; reverted to hurdling 12 days ago when staying on to finish second to Sky And Sand at Gowran (2m4f, heavy); player from 3lb higher. |
8/1 |
8/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: 322162 C
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 12lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 18 |
28th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 3f 81y |
10st 7lb |
3-26 over hurdles; runner up the last twice, off 5lb lower at Leopardstown and then off 3lb lower at Cork when 1.5l behind Onlymammycanloveme; weighted to turn that around but may be vulnerable to less exposed sorts. |
14/1 |
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2nd 16 |
19th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
10st 12lb |
Running consistently well over fences/hurdles this season; three seconds from four starts before a Limerick win; held her own when given a shot at a big prize at the DRF; runner-up at that venue on latest; in the mix again. |
8/1 |
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2nd 8 |
3rd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 2f 72y |
10st 10lb |
Running consistently well over fences and over hurdles this season; three seconds from four starts before a Limerick win; held her own when given a shot at a big prize here at the DRF; not far off Whimsy and Maxios Prime, and in front of Tequila Talkin' and Shoda. |
8/1 |
25/1
- Place: £7.10
Form: 5-0098 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 1lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 6 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 54y |
11st 12lb |
1-17 over timber and rated 109; always behind when beaten 77l on sole chase start at Leopardstown in March (21.5f, yielding); mid-field in Punchestown handicap hurdle latest; others make more appeal. |
28/1 |
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9th 16 |
28th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 3f 81y |
10st 8lb |
1-16 over hurdles; ran well when a close third at Cork off 1lb higher on penultimate (2m4f, yielding); needs to bounce back from disappointing Fairyhouse run latest; others look better treated. |
33/1 |
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12th 20 |
6th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 5f 110y |
10st 0lb |
Second runner for local yard; sole win came here over 2m4f (yld-sft) in January 2025; below par this season until producing a fine run to finish a close third at Cork (2m4f, yielding) in first-time cheekpieces (discarded); 3lb wrong here but rider's claim negates that; can't be discounted. |
11/1 |
33/1
- Place: £3.60
Form: 692-46
Last run: 44 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 |
26th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 13y |
11st 9lb |
1-10 over hurdles but without a win since scoring in a Tipperary maiden (16.5f, soft) in October 2024; not a bad run at Cork on penultimate (2m4f, yielding) but didn't back it up at Punchestown latest; others look more solid. |
16/1 |
|
7th 20 |
28th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 3f 81y |
10st 6lb |
1-9 over hurdles; attempted to make all when finishing behind a couple of these at Cork latest (2m4f, yielding); probably up against it in this company and might prefer softer ground than this. |
25/1 |
8/1
Form: 0-1114 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 20 |
19th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
10st 6lb |
In flying form this season, winning his first three starts, two over fences before hurdle win at Punchestown off 90; bad mistake two out when fourth in Listed chase at Naas on latest and the winner since finished second in the Leinster National; should go well from lower hurdle mark. |
8/1 |
|
4th 12 |
22nd Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
10st 1lb |
In flying form this season, winning all three of his starts; took a Clonmel handicap (2m5f, good to yielding) chase in October and followed up back there next time (2m1f, soft); exploited lower hurdles mark at Punchestown last month (2m3f, heavy); this is harder but he's in good form. |
6/1 |
14/1
Form: 652210 D BF
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 |
11th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 50y |
11st 2lb |
6lb higher than for February's Fairyhouse win but hasn't been that far away at Cork in his last two races (2m4f/3m); does look handicapped about right but has each-way claims. |
5/1 |
|
6th 2 |
5th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 15y |
11st 8lb |
Bumper winner landed a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse in February (2m4f, heavy); raised 7lb and has struggled in two starts since, including when 6.5l behind Onlymammycanloveme here (2m4f) on latest; moves up in trip now; more needed off this mark. |
11/1 |
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6th 4 |
19th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 8lb |
Bumper winner got the breakthrough over hurdles at Fairyhouse (2m4f, heavy) last month off 109; sent off favourite at Gowran 11 days later when well beaten, disputing lead entering the straight but bad mistake two out before folding; not discounted. |
14/1 |
9/1
Form: 7-8544
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
30th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Essentially disappointing given the impression he made in winning a point; beaten 17l and 46l in two chases, last time finishing behind Better Times; may do better in a handicap but not crying out to be backed. |
6/1 |
|
10th 3 |
15th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 90y |
11st 12lb |
Wide-margin point winner who hasn't fulfilled that potential in seven starts, six of them over hurdles; fourth on chase debut at Tramore 25 days ago, arguably flattered; similar standard race here down in trip; likely to come good at some point for top connections, but becoming expensive to follow. |
7/2 |
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4th 2 |
20th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 160y |
11st 12lb |
Wide-margin point winner for Donnchadh Doyle two seasons ago; failed to deliver over hurdles; switch to chasing may help, and the bar is set low for this introduction. |
5/2 |
20/1
Form: 3-05P
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 |
19th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 6lb |
One of two for yard; distant third of 20 on yard debut at Tipperary (2m4f) and tailed off when odds-on for subsequent maiden hurdle at that venue; underwhelming next time at Clonmel before pulling up at Punchestown on handicap debut; plenty of questions to answer. |
20/1 |
33/1
Form: -8F300
Last run: 46 days
W: 10st 8lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 7 |
16th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 2lb |
Record of 1-24 is off-putting; returned to scene of her win when breaking a poor run of form at Tramore (2m1f, good to yielding), finishing third of 16; ran on well that day, but she needs to repeat it. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
20th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 80y |
12st 0lb |
Sole win in 23 hurdle starts came here in 2024; plenty of decent runs in defeat since including in Listed company; beaten 11l at Cork last time off 2lb higher; needs more. |
9/1 |
|
9th 19 |
19th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
10st 8lb |
Runner-up in Listed DRF mares' handicap last season but only one win from 22 starts; raced keenly when tailed off at the DRF on latest; can only be watched. |
33/1 |
6/1
Form: 559122 BF
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 |
19th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Came good at Punchestown on New Year's Eve in her first handicap; continued on the upgrade with second in valuable mares' handicap hurdle at the DRF; headed close home over fences at Leopardstown this month; big chance back over hurdles. |
6/1 |
25/1
Form: 3-F358
Last run: 61 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 11 |
19th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 2lb |
Every chance when falling at the last in Fairyhouse maiden hurdle in November; below best last two outings; betting will reveal expectations on his handicap debut. |
25/1 |
|
8th 8 |
17th Jan 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Every chance when falling at the last in a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse in November; looks held by Bon Viveur on Tramore running; moderate display over a longer trip at Limerick. |
50/1 |
|
11 |
4th Nov 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Best of four bumper runs yielded a second at Leopardstown last December; of some interest on return from 217 day break. |
6/1 |
14/1
Form: 1730-0 BF
Last run: 53 days
W: 11st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 8 |
19th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Naas winner early last year for former yard after a long absence (2m3f, heavy); backed into favourite when tailed off on stable debut at that venue in January; capable of a better showing than that. |
14/1 |
|
10th 6 |
25th Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 2f 150y |
11st 6lb |
C&D winner early last year after a long absence; fair third over 3m at Fairyhouse on his penultimate start last season; has changed stable and could go well given his ability to win when fresh. |
12/1 |
|
13th 17 |
30th Apr 2025 Yielding 2m 3f 58y |
11st 6lb |
Bolted up on yard debut on the back of an absence in January and bounced back from a lesser run when beaten roughly 2l at Fairyhouse earlier this month; both wins on heavy but versatile with regards to conditions and drop back in trip fine too. |
33/1 |
20/1
Form: 31-41P
Last run: 53 days
W: 11st 7lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 5 |
19th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Listowel festival winner in 2024; built on Naas fourth in December when scoring at Limerick (2m, heavy); always in rear when pulled up at Naas in January; veteran could feature if he bounces back. |
20/1 |
|
4 |
25th Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 2f 150y |
11st 8lb |
Listowel festival winner in 2024; after nearly 15 months off, stayed on well to make the frame over 2m here in mid-December; built on that with Limerick win, may feature again off 7lb higher. |
6/1 |
16/1
Form: 2478P
Last run: 53 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 13 |
19th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Went close in a good-ground Worcester bumper last summer on his only start for Jamie Snowden; first two runs over hurdles showed mild promise; tailed off at Limerick next time; pulled up on handicap debut at Naas; worth a market check. |
16/1 |
|
9 |
25th Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 2f 150y |
11st 3lb |
Went close in a good-ground Worcester bumper last summer on his only start for Jamie Snowden; first two runs over hurdle showed mild promise; met interference at Limerick and the run is best ignored; worth a market check |
10/1 |
|
4 |
21st Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 6f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Half-brother to five winners in France. dam little form, sister to useful dam of top-class staying chaser Royale Pagaille; went close to winning a bumper at Worcester for Jamie Snowden on debut; trip should suit for Irish/hurdling debut. |
5/1 |
9/1
Form: 3/4F16
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 9 |
19th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Showed promise for Joseph O'Brien; had plenty to spare when winning Limerick novice handicap (15.5f, heavy) off 106 last month; disappointing in Naas novice hurdle 15 days ago; tongue-tied back in handicap company. |
9/1 |
|
6th 6 |
4th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Showed promise for Joseph O'Brien; shaped respectably after a long layoff on debut for this yard at Fairyhouse (2m, soft) in December; on the retreat when falling two at the same venue on next start; had plenty to spare when winning a novice handicap at Limerick; could hold his own here. |
13/2 |
|
1st 1 |
10th Feb 2026 Heavy 1m 7f 150y |
11st 12lb |
Showed promise for Joseph O'Brien and shaped nicely enough after a huge layoff on debut for this yard at Fairyhouse (2m, soft) in December; on the retreat when falling two out back there latest (2m4f, yielding); could do better dropped in trip if that hasn't left a mark. |
6/1 |
25/1
Form: -12245 D
Last run: 144 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (9) |
12th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 182y |
11st 7lb |
Dual Flat winner who has a win apiece over hurdles and fences; well beaten over hurdles in March on his return from a break but ran some solid Flat races last year, including over C&D. |
10/1 |
|
4th 6 |
2nd May 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
12st 3lb |
Two-time Flat winner rated 71, won this last year, yard form a plus, should go well. |
12/1 |
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16th 3 |
19th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 8lb |
Dual Flat winner has a win apiece over hurdles and fences; last win was novice chase at Tipperary last July (19.5f, yielding); out of his depth in Tipperary Grade 3 before jumping issues evident in Wexford handicap chase; returns from a break back hurdling. |
25/1 |
16/1
Form: 464
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
33/1
Form: 96602P
Last run: 56 days
W: 10st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
20th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 80y |
11st 9lb |
Second in a Limerick maiden in December but was pulled-up in two handicaps since so has major questions to answer now. |
20/1 |
|
21 |
19th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
10st 4lb |
Couple of okay runs in maidens before tailed off over 2m4f on handicap debut at Cork; career-best when second of 15 in Limerick maiden in December (2m3f, soft to heavy); pulled up in Gowran handicap on latest; the jury is out. |
33/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €112.80 |
| Straight Forecast | €117.56 |
| Tricast | €2818.22 |
| Trifecta | €715.20 |
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