17.41
GoodWTW Willis Handicap Hurdle (Div I)
- Prize money: £5130.43
- 2m 6f 97y
- 23 runners
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Runners: 23 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
Form: 2P3F23
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 97
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No Results Found |
Form: P-2354
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 96
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Form: 15/042
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 95
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2nd 2 |
24th Aug 2026 Good 2m 6f 61y |
11st 9lb |
Was off the track for almost three years but a respectable fourth over C&D last month proved he still retained ability; would probably prefer softer ground, however. |
14/1 |
Form: 60-5D50
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 8lb
8 yo Filly
OR: 93
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12th 15 |
7th Aug 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 10lb |
First reserve; won a 2m1f maiden at Killarney in 2024; fairly lightly raced since but recent form not that encouraging; loads more needed. |
Form: P4PP-3
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 90
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3rd 8 |
4th Aug 2026 Good 3m 1f 14y |
11st 8lb |
Is 1-17 over hurdles but pulled-up the last twice; has to do much better than on his two previous chase runs. |
33/1 |
Form: -55347
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 5lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 90
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7th 10 |
19th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 148y |
10st 4lb |
Not the easiest to win with, as her 2-31 record over hurdles illustrates, but both wins have been over this C&D, including off this mark last summer; penultimate Wexford third was a good effort, 3m2f may have been too far last time; place claims back at optimum trip. |
8/1 |
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4th 8 |
10th Aug 2026 Good 3m 1f 194y |
10st 2lb |
Not the easiest to win with, as her 2-30 record over hurdles illustrates; both wins at Sligo over 20.5f, but did run a cracker in this last year when beaten 4.25l into second and she's 5lb lower now; yard in form and she shaped well at Wexford on latest; big chance. |
7/2 |
Form: PP-337
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 5lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 90
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7th 11 |
19th Aug 2026 Good 3m 1f 168y |
10st 9lb |
Durable veteran has won twice at this venue; back in form at Kilbeggan recently after a dismal spell that saw him fail to complete in four consecutive races; eight-time winner remains capable when on song. |
14/1 |
Form: 0-0040
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 88
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14th 6 |
24th Aug 2026 Good 2m 6f 61y |
11st 5lb |
Won at Listowel (23.5f, good) off 5lb lower in May last year; subsequently went close off revised mark at Punchestown (3m, gd-yld) and Galway (3m, yielding) and is now 5lb lower than when beaten 1l in the latter race; positive signs at Wexford latest and enters calculations now. |
10/1 |
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4th 4 |
23rd Jul 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Winner at Listowel (23.5f, gd) May last year and placed twice later in the year; three poor runs this term, however, and needs a bit of a revival. |
28/1 |
Form: 015-90
Last run: 53 days
W: 11st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 86
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11th 9 |
16th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 85y |
11st 2lb |
Point winner off the mark under rules at Fairyhouse in October off 6lb lower (2m, yielding); held off revised mark twice since, though may have needed latest; step up in trip needs to unlock further improvement. |
14/1 |
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9th 7 |
13th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 2lb |
Point winner; well beaten in a bumper and three maiden hurdle outings; left previous track form behind to win at 50-1 over 2m at Fairyhouse last October on handicap debut, with today's rival The Border Boy back in third; unplaced at Clonmel 12 days later and given a break; one for the shortlistt. |
13/2 |
Form: 87-7P9
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 85
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No Results Found |
Form: 0/3-21 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 12lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 83
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1st 16 |
24th Aug 2026 Good 2m 6f 61y |
10st 6lb |
Maiden has made a promising start for Harry Kelly; decent third at Clonmel followed by a close second at Tramore (20.5f, good) on latest; nudged up 3lb and stamina to prove at this distance but should go well again. |
4/1 |
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2nd 14 |
13th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 100y |
10st 6lb |
Third in a Clonmel handicap over this trip on debut for this yard last October; has a shout if she can repeat that after a break. |
13/2 |
Form: -PP370
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 11lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 82
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13th 10 |
24th Aug 2026 Good 2m 6f 61y |
10st 13lb |
On long losing run but did run into third over C&D on his penultimate start; not at his best here two weeks ago, however, so needs to bounce back. |
16/1 |
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7th 8 |
10th Aug 2026 Good 2m 6f 113y |
11st 1lb |
Hasn't won since October 2024; bounced back from non-completions on first two runs for this yard with an encouraging third over C&D (good) last month; should be in the mix with a repeat of that. |
8/1 |
Form: 000-97
Last run: 10 days
W: 10st 11lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 82
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7th 7 |
28th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 100y |
10st 11lb |
Has been regressive over hurdles since returning from an absence last December; has to improve plenty from Cork run last time. |
22/1 |
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9th 8 |
3rd Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
10st 13lb |
0-7 hurdling with John McConnell, absent since tailed off on heavy at Gowran in January; can only be watched on yard debut. |
25/1 |
Form: 1-4U74
Last run: 10 days
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 82
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4th 12 |
28th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 100y |
10st 13lb |
Got off the mark in a 2m4f Tramore handicap in April; was below that form at Killarney last month but would have a shout if back to his best. |
12/1 |
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8 |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 50y |
10st 13lb |
Sole win came at Tramore (20.5f, yielding) in April off 5lb lower, pulling well clear with second; ran fine at Clonmel off revised mark; unseated back at Tramore when under pressure and beaten 19l, but didn't enjoy a clean run; contender. |
8/1 |
Form: -95250
Last run: 46 days
W: 10st 9lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 80
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11th 11 |
23rd Jul 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y |
10st 9lb |
Steadily improving and good run when 1.5l second to Love Like This at Kilbeggan (3m, gd) last month; failed to back that up at Roscommon last time but strong claims if bouncing back in first-time cheekpieces. |
5/1 |
Form: -72240
Last run: 10 days
W: 10st 9lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 80
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13th 16 |
28th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 3m 0f 0y |
10st 8lb |
Maiden been in good form this summer, second over 2m6f at Limerick and when touched off over this trip at Roscommon last month. |
8/1 |
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4th 11 |
10th Aug 2026 Good 2m 6f 113y |
10st 10lb |
Maiden has been knocking on the door in recent starts; beaten 1l at Limerick (2m6f, soft) and a neck on latest at Roscommon (3m, good); nudged up 3lb, but this could be her day. |
9/2 |
Form: -64F10
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 8lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 79
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11th 14 |
24th Aug 2026 Good 2m 6f 61y |
10st 8lb |
Off the mark over hurdles at Wexford on latest (3m, good), showing a willing attitude to score by a neck; 4lb rise for that seems fair but not sure this drop back in trip will suit. |
100/30 |
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1st 13 |
23rd Jul 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y |
10st 3lb |
Winless from 14 starts over hurdles but her best placing came over C&D last summer when second off 7lb higher; some promise in her 9l fourth at Sligo on penultimate; on the retreat when a faller at two out at Limerick last time but a positive effort all the same; chance. |
4/1 |
Form: P0-008
Last run: 10 days
W: 10st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 76
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8th 12 |
28th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 190y |
10st 8lb |
Useful on the Flat for Joseph O'Brien; modest hurdles form apart from a shock win at Ballinrobe in May 2024; two runs this year poor. |
33/1 |
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10th 9 |
10th Jul 2026 Good 2m 2f 160y |
11st 1lb |
Useful on the Flat for Joseph O'Brien; modest hurdles form apart from a shock win at Ballinrobe in May 2024; tailed off at Wexford in May after a winter break. |
33/1 |
Form: 8795-0
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 73
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10th 13 |
19th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 148y |
10st 4lb |
Cheaply acquired from Britain, very poor form; Gordon Elliott may find the key to him; market may provide a hint as to what is expected. |
6/1 |
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5th 3 |
26th Mar 2026 Good 3m 2f 0y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
No improvement for the switch to handicaps and he's been tailed off at 80-1 on both attempts in this sphere (2m4f/2m3f, good to soft/soft). |
14/1 |
Form: 876-07
Last run: 10 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 73
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7th 19 |
28th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 3m 0f 0y |
10st 3lb |
Lightly-raced 5yo is a half-brother to Group 2 winner Tullius; was a bit keen but kept at it when 6l sixth over C&D in October; tailed off on return, but will be fitter for it. |
16/1 |
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10th 16 |
10th Jul 2026 Good 3m 0f 180y |
10st 4lb |
Signs of improvement in two handicap outings last October, notably when a staying-on sixth over a similar trip to this at Down Royal; half-brother to five Flat winners, including multiple Pattern scorer Tullius; should be more mature than when last seen; each-way prospect if fit. |
10/1 |
Form: 7U7/P/
Last run: 618 days
W: 11st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 86
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14 |
28th Dec 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 5f 0y |
11st 7lb |
towards rear, not fluent and reminders 3rd, detached 4th |
33/1 |
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14 |
28th Dec 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 5f 0y |
11st 7lb |
towards rear, not fluent and reminders 3rd, detached 4th |
33/1 |
Form: /0000-
Last run: 386 days
W: 10st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 75
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12th 11 |
17th Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 140y |
10st 5lb |
Has failed to reach the first ten in four maiden hurdle outings; major improvement needed in his first handicap. |
25/1 |
Form: U8125U D
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 90
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4 |
20th Aug 2026 Good 2m 7f 100y |
11st 9lb |
Made the breakthrough when winning a Roscommon handicap chase off 90 in June (2m6f, yielding to soft); chased home Cullenwaine over C&D next time when 15l behind; tailed off back at Roscommon last time (3m1f) when didn't appear to stay the trip on soft ground. |
10/1 |
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5th 3 |
4th Aug 2026 Good 3m 1f 14y |
11st 12lb |
Won over fences over 2m5f here but was then beaten 15l into second over 2m7f last time; should be involved from the same mark. |
5/1 |
Betting Forcast
6/1 Clone Cross, 8/1 Deise Crystal, 8/1 Joshua Chamberlain, 33/1 Fair Damsel, 12/1 John Storey, 14/1 Ladiam, 20/1 The Little Yank, 20/1 Barryroe Madam, 25/1 Hickeys Hill, 14/1 Coup dEssay, 5/1 Princess Felicia, 16/1 Ranger Billy, 25/1 Scarlet Purse, 12/1 Tedworth, 20/1 Katies Casper, 14/1 Moonshine Girl, 12/1 Phildante, 33/1 Montys Way, 25/1 El Arco, 12/1 Gypsy Poet, Trackman Tommy, Lucky This Time, Kilkee Bay