14.05
Yielding To SoftCawley Furniture Novice Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £10243.48
- 2m 4f 0y
- 20 runners
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Runners: 20 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
20/1 (Won)
- Win: £58.10
- Place: £8.40
Form: 431P57 CD
Last run: 60 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
20 |
29th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 3f 58y |
11st 6lb |
Faded from two out in 2m7f at this venue in February; much improved in a first-time tongue-tie when a 33-1 winner of a 20-runner handicap at Fairyhouse; definite chance off 7lb higher. |
8/1 |
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1st 15 |
5th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Won C&D maiden in November on heavy but hasn't gone from that, most recently weakening two out in 2m7f Punchestown handicap in February; return to this trip should suit and tongue-tie added. |
20/1 |
7/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: 32-135 C BF
Last run: 80 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
28th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 3f 81y |
10st 12lb |
Justified short odds to win a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle in November (2m, sft-hvy); placed in both handicap hurdle starts since, over this C&D (sft-hvy) and back at Fairyhouse (2m4f, yld-sft); new blinkers could eke out more; player. |
17/2 |
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2nd 6 |
5th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Favourite when touched off in this race last year (off 105) and reappeared to land 2m maiden here in November on similarly testing ground; beaten favourite both starts since, latest when dropping out tamely before last in C&D rated novice in January; tongue-tie now added to cheekpieces worn the last twice. |
7/1 |
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5th 4 |
15th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 8lb |
Went close in a handicap hurdle over C&D on his final stat last season; justified odds-on favouritism in a 2m maiden here in November on return; beaten 10l when favourite over a trip a little shorter than this in a handicap at Punchestown later that month. |
5/2 |
14/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: 000U-5
Last run: 32 days
W: 10st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 |
31st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 20y |
11st 9lb |
Not beaten far on his last two starts, tongue-tie might help to produce some improvement; one of the more likely candidates. |
100/30 |
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3rd 5 |
13th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 8lb |
Has returned from a 405-day absence with three handicap runs, improving with each one; 15-8 favourite at Tramore (2m1f, good to yielding) last time, arriving with every chance before weakening into fifth; this trip is worth a try. |
7/1 |
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5th 8 |
20th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 80y |
11st 8lb |
Has posted decent runs in defeat the last twice over further, notably last time in a higher grade at Fairyhouse (2m4f); can be closely involved if as effective over this trip. |
3/1 |
14/1
- Place: £3.40
Form: 561
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 16 |
5th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Lightly raced 3yo was having only third start when landing ordinary 2m Wexford maiden last month, coming home strongly to beat a joint-favourite (pair clear); longer trip should suit but this a stiff task. |
14/1 |
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1st 12 |
17th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Like a few of these, he's shown some ability without remotely threatening to win; probably remains best watched. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: U13
Last run: 41 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
5th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
12st 0lb |
Off the mark with shock 150-1 success in 2m1f Down Royal maiden in January (second and third both good winners since, rated 129 and 125 respectively); nowhere near that form following month however when third in 2m Ayr novice on soft; upped in trip for handicap debut and on a decent mark if taking that maiden win literally. |
10/1 |
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3rd 1 |
23rd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Fourth in two points and held when unseating at last flight on hurdle debut in December, but sprung 125-1 shock in maiden hurdle at Down Royal (2m1f, yielding to soft) last month; leading claims if confirming that promise. |
11/10 |
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1st 9 |
20th Jan 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 33y |
11st 4lb |
Fourth in both point-to-points, well held when unseating at the last on hurdles debut at Leopardstown over Christmas when a 100-1 shot; best watched. |
33/1 |
14/1
Form: 1P
Last run: 106 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 4 |
5th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 8lb |
Won Ballysteen point-to-point (yielding) for Pierce Power and fortunate winner when left in the lead at the last on hurdles debut at Down Royal (2m6f) in October; softer ground possibly against him when pulled up in Thurles rated novice in December and back from a break here. |
14/1 |
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1st 5 |
31st Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 110y |
11st 12lb |
Mahler gelding cost 10,000euros as a foal and 42,000euros as a 3yo; second foal; dam unraced sister to bumper and 2m hurdle/2m4f chase winner My Gaffer, half-sister to bumper/2m-2m2f hurdle winner Supreme Present; Ballysteen point-to-point winner for Pierce Michael Power in April (yielding); yard in fine form so has to be greatly respected. |
5/2 |
12/1
Form: 0-7051 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 10st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 18 |
5th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
10st 9lb |
Off the mark on second handicap attempt, coming home well to assert from last over this trip at Gowran last month (heavy); 7lb rise but could go well. |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: 221503
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 6 |
30th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 80y |
11st 7lb |
Progressed really well in the early part of last season, rising 30lb in the ratings, stemming from three wins and two seconds; probably too high in the ratings now; unsuited by race conditions at Killarney when tailed off last time; others more likely. |
18/1 |
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7th 1 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Progressed really well in the early part of last season, rising 30lb in ratings; form has levelled off since and was beaten 24l at Fairyhouse last time; others preferred. |
33/1 |
14/1
Form: -09452
Last run: 34 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 |
18th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 1f 30y |
10st 11lb |
Maiden was second in a Leopardstown handicap last month but was poor at Fairyhouse since and has to rebound. |
12/1 |
|
9th 19 |
5th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Maiden's best effort yet on latest when up with pace throughout in finishing second of 18 in 2m3f Leopardstown novice handicap last month (soft-to-heavy); not sure this slightly longer trip will suit. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: -02384
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 150y |
11st 12lb |
Maiden over hurdles but some decent runs including here in March; however, was poor in a Fairyhouse handicap last time; a fair bit to find on chase bow. |
20/1 |
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10th 8 |
5th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Fair level of form without yet winning, placed in Down Royal maiden and Ayr novice; two most recent runs below that level however and beginning to look exposed. |
16/1 |
|
4th 14 |
17th Mar 2026 Yielding 2m 1f 105y |
11st 4lb |
Best effort when second here in November; third at Ayr the following month; held by Barley Lane on evidence of Naas clash. |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: 0-3224 BF
Last run: 24 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 12 |
5th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 2lb |
Won a point-to-point on good ground last May; coped with much softer ground on first three maiden hurdle runs when placed behind some decent types; recent Limerick run was poor though, forcing it as usual but dropping out tamely; others preferred on handicap debut. |
16/1 |
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4th 2 |
12th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 3m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Won a point on good ground last May; placed on all three maiden hurdle outings, twice runner-up but beaten 14l over 3m at Cork and failed to confirm the form of that race with third-placed Fillyoureye when beaten 16l over 2m7f at Thurles; stablemate Likealightswitch was a short-priced maiden hurdle winner at Gowran last Saturday. |
15/8 |
15/2
Form: 3/6422
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
10th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 80y |
11st 12lb |
Progressive in maiden hurdles on winter ground, notably finishing runner-up at Naas and Limerick over 2m3f; progress stalled on handicap debut at Fairyhouse when tailed off in first-time cheekpieces (retained); place chance if bouncing back. |
5/1 |
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12th 3 |
5th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 11lb |
Still a maiden but progressing in each run, notably runner-up latest two in 2m3f maidens, at Naas and when chasing home a ready 8.5l winner at Limerick last month; cheekpieces now added for handicap debut. |
15/2 |
|
2nd 2 |
22nd Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 3f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Promise in maiden hurdle debut in November 2023 when third; has improved in each of three runs since returning from a mammoth absence; upped in trip when a 2.5l runner-up at Naas last time (2m3f, soft to heavy), keeping on well; key player. |
9/4 |
16/1
Form: 813
Last run: 127 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 100y |
11st 4lb |
Won a Gowran maiden hurdle (2m, heavy) in November; struggled upped in trip in a Fairyhouse novice later that month; unseated early on handicap debut back there in April; a bit to prove for now. |
20/1 |
|
2 |
5th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
12st 0lb |
Seemed to relish testing ground when scoring readily on hurdles debut in a Gowran maiden (2m, heavy) in November but later in month faded tamely in C&D novice; back from a break with stamina concerns. |
16/1 |
|
8th 5 |
15th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 95y |
11st 3lb |
Fifth foal, dam unraced sister to chase winner Tullintain; E40,000 purchase after finishing a short head second in a maiden point in April; that may not have been a strong contest but has to be taken seriously. |
3/1 |
12/1
Form: 051 CD
Last run: 61 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
9/1
Form: 50541
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
12/1
Form: P0331
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
14/1
Form: 370214 D
Last run: 56 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Filly
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 26 |
29th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 3f 58y |
11st 1lb |
Bumper winner; took a long time to open her hurdles account, winning in good style at Thurles in January on her 17th attempt; not a bad run in a Navan conditions race before putting a blot on her record when pulled up in Fairyhouse race won by Katie Daniels; first reserve. |
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13 |
5th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 2lb |
Bumper winner is 1-18 over hurdles with the victory coming off a mark of 100 in decisive fashion at Thurles (2m4f, heavy) in January; ran a nice race when fourth in a Listed novice at Navan last time (2m4f, heavy); don't rule out. |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: -71338
Last run: 163 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 |
1st Jun 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 11lb |
Won good-ground 2m2f maiden at Downpatrick last July and some okay runs at same track after; pulled up on testing ground on first run of the year at Fairyhouse and has since left John McConnell. |
8/1 |
|
14 |
5th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Won comfortably on hurdles debut at Downpatrick (2m2f, good) last summer and some okay runs in handicaps afterwards; absent since October and probably wants better ground. |
25/1 |
|
12 |
24th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 87y Class 3 |
10st 7lb |
0-6 in bumpers; won comfortably on hurdle debut at Downpatrick (2m2f, good) in July and has finished third in two small-field handicaps there since (2m6f/2m1f); needs improvement here but is not yet fully exposed. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: 50-03P
Last run: 34 days
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17 |
5th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
10st 11lb |
Maiden's best run came when placed in good-ground Wexford maiden last summer; testing ground wouldn't have suited on last month's comeback run and may need more drying to be considered. |
20/1 |
|
4 |
2nd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 2f 72y |
11st 11lb |
0-7, but best effort by far came at Wexford when last seen in July (2m1f, good), losing second in the dying strides; may need this and may want better ground. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 10 |
24th Jul 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 150y |
11st 4lb |
0-6 under Rules and hard to fancy on the back of three maiden hurdle runs at 2m3f-2m4f; drops in trip but others preferred. |
28/1 |
25/1
Form: 58076
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
24th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Not beaten far in a Galway bumper on debut; unconvincing hurdles form so far (including well held on completed start in handicaps) but Sean Bowen enlisted by an Irish yard no stranger to Perth success over the years, although not so much in recent times; betting interesting. |
6/1 |
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10th 22 |
6th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 1lb |
Not beaten far in a Galway bumper on debut but hasn't kicked from that; wouldn't be the obvious answer on handicap debut. |
50/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €811.50 |
| Straight Forecast | €278.01 |
| Tricast | €2006.02 |
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