17.00
YieldingPat & Eddie Smith Memorial (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £6146.09
- 3m 0f 5y
- 15 runners
Runners: 15 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.00
- Place: £2.40
Form: 1PP704
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 7 |
16th May 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Won his third hurdle race when scoring at Bellewstown over this trip last month; was pulled-up at Kilbeggan since so has questions to answer now. |
12/1 |
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1 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 154y |
12st 2lb |
Three-time winner this season, the latest coming at Bellewstown last time off 6lb lower (3m, yielding); in and out form, so not certain to back up his win. |
10/1 |
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1st 12 |
18th Apr 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 5y |
11st 5lb |
Second runner for yard; won a 2m4f Fairyhouse handicap in January off 3lb lower; best run since when beaten 9l in a Downpatrick handicap last time; unproven over this trip but a chance if staying. |
7/1 |
28/1
- Place: £5.80
Form: 5240FP
Last run: 107 days
W: 11st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
13th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Remains a maiden at the age of nine (0-18); broke a poor run of form back from a break at Bellewstown (3m, yielding) last month when a 1.5l runner-up; that was one of his best runs and chance if backing it up. |
8/1 |
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2nd 15 |
18th Apr 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 5y |
11st 2lb |
Yet to win in 17 hurdle races but has twice been runner-up over this trip; fell and pulled-up the last twice so needs to return to best. |
28/1 |
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18th 4 |
31st Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 30y |
11st 11lb |
Maiden best runs have been when second over C&D, around this time last year and more recently in August off 97; recent Downpatrick effort (after a break) was okay so one to consider given his record here. |
10/1 |
28/1
- Place: £3.00
Form: 0PP5P0
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 16 |
18th Apr 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 5y |
11st 1lb |
Second runner for yard; won a 2m4f Wexford handicap last July but lost her way since over hurdles and fences; needs a return to best. |
28/1 |
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15th 18 |
17th Mar 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 86y |
10st 1lb |
Seems to have lost her way over hurdles since a Wexford win last July; hard to fancy after a recent failure over fences. |
25/1 |
|
10 |
5th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 110y |
10st 12lb |
Seems to have lost her way over hurdles since a Wexford win in July (2m4f, good); first chase now; heavy ground could be a problem. |
25/1 |
14/1
Form: 20162P D
Last run: 111 days
W: 12st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 136y |
10st 13lb |
Won a couple of Fairyhouse chases last year (2m5f/3m) and handles goodish ground; last month's hurdling fourth probably a prep for this; can race close to the pace. |
10/1 |
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4th 4 |
18th Apr 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 5y |
12st 0lb |
Three wins apiece over hurdles and fences; was a 7l runner-up at Navan in a 2m4f handicap hurdle in November but pulled-up at Leopardstown next time; a squeak if back to form. |
14/1 |
|
5 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Gained his third chase win in a Fairyhouse handicap (24.5f, yielding) three weeks ago; raised 5lb for that 1.5l victory so he'll need a career best to follow up off his new mark. |
11/2 |
8/1
Form: 629404 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 9 |
30th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 100y |
11st 2lb |
Won two 3m hurdles in 2024; some fine runs in defeat last year, but was poor on chase debut making her return at Limerick; some improvement back over hurdles at Bellewstown last time, but improvement required. |
14/1 |
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5th 11 |
18th Apr 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 5y |
11st 9lb |
Won twice over hurdles in 2024 over this trip; some fine runs in defeat last year but was poor on chase debut last time making her return; can do better back in this sphere. |
8/1 |
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4th 5 |
31st Mar 2026 Soft 2m 1f 200y |
10st 8lb |
Two hurdle wins in 2024 and some good efforts in defeat last year; makes her chase debut after a break and others make more appeal. |
8/1 |
7/1
Form: 8263P7
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 11lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 |
18th Apr 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 5y |
11st 11lb |
Three point wins; has shown some ability over hurdles and was only 9.5l behind in a Cork 3m handicap last time having been hampered; can do better and considered. |
7/1 |
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7th 11 |
5th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 15y |
10st 8lb |
Three-time point-to-point winner ran respectably in two of her three maiden hurdles but 33-1 and pulled up on handicap hurdle debut at Fairyhouse (3m2f, yielding) on New Year's Day; off since and 2lb drop not enough to tempt. |
25/1 |
16/1
Form: 005P7
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 |
18th Apr 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 5y |
11st 10lb |
Pulled-up on handicap debut at Leopardstown and was well beaten in a Navan maiden since; has to get back to his better earlier maiden runs; tongue-tie on. |
16/1 |
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7th 6 |
21st Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Best of three maiden hurdle runs was a 27l fifth at Punchestown in January (2m, soft to heavy); pulled up on handicap debut at Leopardstown 18 days ago (3m, soft); others more appealing. |
15/1 |
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7 |
3rd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 3m 0f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Well beaten at big prices in three maiden hurdles but the handicapper hasn't taken any chances with his mark; has to do much better even dropping to handicaps but worth a market check. |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: P1504P
Last run: 44 days
W: 11st 13lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 |
18th Apr 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 5y |
11st 13lb |
Won his third race over hurdles when scoring at Ballinrobe last September off 4lb lower; some decent runs since but was pulled-up at Thurles last time; a squeak if bouncing back. |
14/1 |
|
6 |
5th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 6f 198y |
11st 9lb |
Course handicap hurdle winner in 2021; bolted up on yard debut at Ballinrobe in September (2m6f, soft) before solid fifth at Listowel; below best at Cheltenham next time; ran well for a long way here (24.5f, yielding) over fences in December. |
10/1 |
|
5th 13 |
24th Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 0y |
10st 10lb |
Won a 3m2f Limerick handicap chase in May for the late Edward O'Grady; pulled up on next two outings (coughing on the first occasion); return to hurdling did the trick when he scored readily on recent stable debut at Ballinrobe; can remain competitive off 7lb higher, with the same talented 7lb claimer up. |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: 0-573P
Last run: 44 days
W: 12st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 |
26th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 13y |
11st 7lb |
Has run well in defeat at times in maiden hurdles but struggled badly in first two handicaps at 2m7f-3m; big drop in trip here on first start for new yard; watch. |
18/1 |
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10th 2 |
18th Apr 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 5y |
12st 2lb |
Some fine maiden hurdle runs in defeat including third at Punchestown over 2m3f two starts back; questions after pulled-up on handicap debut at Thurles since; cheekpieces tried. |
12/1 |
|
3 |
5th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 6f 198y |
11st 10lb |
Creditable third in Gowran maiden last March (2m, soft); didn't progress on next three starts; kept on late to take third in Punchestown maiden last month (2m3f, soft to heavy); player up in trip on handicap debut. |
6/1 |
9/2
Form: 970803
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
22nd May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 5f 180y |
11st 12lb |
Two Flat wins; gained first hurdles win when springing 33-1 surprise over C&D (good) a fortnight ago (prominent throughout); entitled to go well from 5lb higher mark; shortlisted. |
7/2 |
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1st 16 |
8th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 5f 180y |
11st 6lb
|
Two Flat wins; best hurdles run when third over C&D on penultimate start; eased when chance had gone and tailed off in 3m Bellewstown event; first reserve. |
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11th 14 |
18th Apr 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 5y |
11st 2lb |
Dual Flat winner ran her best race over hurdles when third over 2m6f at Downpatrick last time; should go close up 1lb if staying this extra 2f. |
9/2 |
12/1
Form: 2-7064
Last run: 20 days
W: 12st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 3 |
18th Apr 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 5y |
12st 2lb |
Much higher-rated chaser with two wins; sole win over hurdles came in 2022 but was second in a 2m4f Fairyhouse handicap last year; stays this trip and one to consider. |
12/1 |
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4th 8 |
29th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 3m 4f 120y |
10st 12lb |
Won three times for Gavin Cromwell; signed off last season with second in 20-runner handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (2m4f, soft to heavy); two runs for this stable have been over hurdles; first time with a tongue-tie. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 012-PP D
Last run: 6 days
W: 11st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 8 |
30th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Not the easiest to predict but he bounded clear over nearly 3m at Downpatrick 22 days ago to earn this 7lb higher mark; good ground is the key to him. |
5/1 |
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1st 4 |
8th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 7f 150y |
11st 9lb |
Dual hurdle winner has run well in defeat here and was running well on second chase start at Tipperary last year when making a bad mistake at the last; not easy to fancy on last two runs. |
25/1 |
|
6 |
18th Apr 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 5y |
11st 11lb |
Won twice over hurdles in 2024, showing useful form; however, has been pulled-up over fences in both runs since but is likely to do better back to this sphere . |
16/1 |
11/1
Form: 8885
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
16/1
Form: 500
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
Form: 744
Last run: 32 days
W: 10st 12lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €192.00 |
| Straight Forecast | €97.07 |
| Tricast | €670.73 |
| Trifecta | €809.10 |
Selections
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