14.30
Yielding To SoftJack Duggan Memorial Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £12804.35
- 3m 0f 40y
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
Form: 2010P- D
Last run: 154 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4 |
2nd May 2026 Yielding 3m 7f 68y |
11st 0lb |
Much improved since going handicapping, just denied at Down Royal before decisive 3m5f success in Ulster National at Downpatrick in late March, winning going away; didn't count just eight days later when tough ask in 3m5f Irish National but don't rule out back in grade here and handles this quicker ground. |
9/1 |
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1st 6 |
29th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 3m 4f 120y |
11st 3lb |
2-4 over hurdles; modest form in beginners' chases; much improved when a neck second over 3m at Down Royal on second handicap start, underlining the stamina shown when winning two points and a 3m hurdle; however, he failed to build on that in the Grand National Trial at Punchestown. |
10/1 |
Form: -P8331
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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1st 1 |
11th Sep 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 5f 208y |
11st 12lb |
Likeable type was dual-winning hurdler in 2024 (including C&D) and two chase wins last year; good third over hurdles at Killarney on penultimate (2m7f) in first-time cheekpieces; closely matched with Theflyingbee (second) and Camlin Park (fourth) when third at Downpatrick (2m6f) last month; in the mix. |
7/1 |
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3rd 1 |
9th Aug 2026 Good 2m 5f 180y |
11st 12lb |
Likeable type was dual winning hurdler in 2024 and two chase wins last year; good third over hurdles at Killarney (2m7f) when tried in cheekpieces and has good record at this time of year. |
13/2 |
Form: 0P354-
Last run: 156 days
W: 11st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4th 20 |
30th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 7f 110y |
10st 4lb |
Is useful on his day as when beating some decent sorts in a Fairyhouse conditions hurdle in November; best run since when beaten 10l in a 2m5f Fairyhouse handicap last time; this trip is a query. |
28/1 |
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5th 13 |
6th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 5f 110y |
10st 9lb |
Beat some useful sorts when scoring in a rated hurdle here in November (20.4f, sft-hvy) but struggled in handicaps on next two starts and his third here on latest in February was a remote one; just 1lb lower now; others have more pressing claims. |
16/1 |
Form: 1208/3
Last run: 141 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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16th 6 (15) |
19th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Thorough Flat stayer who reappeared this spring with a career best on Flat to win at Navan (1m6f, heavy) and a creditable third in 3m hurdle race; good ground looked okay for him last season but a muted display at Royal Ascot nine weeks ago perhaps confirmed that anything firmer is not ideal; either way, another career best is needed today. |
40/1 |
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15th 6 (12) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 2m 3f 210y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Brought from Ireland last year for Glorious Goodwood (2m4f, soft; second off 6lb lower than today) and the Cesarewitch (2m2f, good to firm; 14th); reappeared this spring with a career best on Flat to win at Navan (1m6f, heavy) and a creditable third in 3m hurdle race, but another career high is needed. |
20/1 |
Form: 1-23P6 C
Last run: 56 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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6th 3 |
8th Aug 2026 Good 3m 1f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Both wins for this yard have come on rain softened ground at around 2m4f; had been in decent form over timber before pulling up at Killarney last time (2m7f, good, jockey reported never travelled); may need softer ground. |
10/1 |
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4 |
17th Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 180y |
11st 5lb |
In fine form, winning over 2m4f at Punchestown festival and good efforts off much higher marks since, chasing home an 8l winner over this trip at Ballinrobe and not quite getting home over 3m1f when third at Kilbeggan last month; trip/ground okay and should go well again. |
11/2 |
Form: -06816
Last run: 10 days
W: 11st 3lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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6th 5 |
23rd Sep 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Went the wrong way for Gordon Elliott and wasn't doing a lot for current yard until springing a surprise at Kilbeggan (2m, good to yielding), where he came home strongly from off the pace; 6lb higher but may have turned a corner; should stay this far. |
14/1 |
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1st 6 |
4th Sep 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 26y |
11st 3lb |
Bumper and maiden hurdle winner before regressing for Gordon Elliott, and new yard hasn't arrested that decline; after a break, never involved over this trip at Galway and well held over longer trips last twice. |
20/1 |
Form: 4/84-0
Last run: 131 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4th 10 (3) |
16th Sep 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 174y |
8st 13lb |
Dual Flat winner in 2022 and added a maiden hurdle last year; nothing of note this year until staying-on third at Tramore (2m); moderate run over 1m4f next time before beaten a neck in Ulster Cesarewitch at Down Royal (18.5f, good) 12 days ago; the winner followed up at Musselburgh on Saturday; big player. |
7/2 |
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2nd 5 (10) |
4th Sep 2026 Good 2m 2f 141y |
9st 7lb |
Dual Flat winner in 2022 and added a maiden hurdle last year; nothing of note this year until signs of a return to form when a staying-on third over 2m at Tramore; confidence dented by a moderate run over 1m4f on Monday. |
14/1 |
Form: 47-0PF
Last run: 29 days
W: 10st 11lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3 |
4th Sep 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Has run some huge races in defeat over fences, but has been out of form for some time and no signs of a revival in two runs for this yard; needs to rediscover best. |
6/1 |
Form: 36-172
Last run: 29 days
W: 10st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2nd 11 |
4th Sep 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 95y |
10st 5lb |
Off the mark over fences at Wexford in May (2m, gd-yld); came up short off revised mark at Galway (2m2f, good) but wasn't disgraced; return to softer ground no problem and still only a 5yo, so not ruled out. |
8/1 |
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7th 4 |
28th Jul 2026 Good 2m 2f 54y |
11st 11lb |
One of three for stable; flat and hurdles winner off the mark over fences off 6lb lower at Wexford (2m, gd-yld) when last seen in May; this longer trip should be fine and yard made hay at this meeting last season; can't discount. |
15/2 |
Form: 14-34P D
Last run: 7 days
W: 10st 8lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 110
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2 |
26th Sep 2026 Good 2m 7f 180y |
11st 12lb |
Won three races last year, two of them over fences; put in a satisfactory display over hurdles at Wexford in May, on first outing after a break; kept on for fourth off her slightly higher chase mark at Roscommon last time; stays well. |
16/1 |
Form: 3121R-
Last run: 188 days
W: 10st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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1 |
29th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 5f 185y |
11st 12lb |
Quirky sort who can sometimes be reluctant to race; got a deserved first win after a series of fine runs in defeat at Punchestown in January (2m6f, soft to heavy); beaten just a neck back there next time; bagged another win at Thurles earlier this month, rallying to get back up by a nose despite rider dropping his whip; up 7lb but in great form. |
9/4 |
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1st 11 |
5th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 6f 198y |
11st 5lb |
Gained a deserved first win in 2m6f handicap at Punchestown (soft to heavy) following a series of fine runs in defeat; refused to race at Fairyhouse next time; was again reluctant to line up at Punchestown latest but ran a cracker to be beaten a neck; big player but comes with risks attached; new headgear. |
3/1 |
Form: 4U-478
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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8th 9 |
11th Sep 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 5f 208y |
11st 1lb |
Now 4lb higher than when winning at Downpatrick (2m6f, yielding to soft) in March; not seen to best effect in two starts chasing; could fare better back hurdling. |
20/1 |
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7th 1 |
30th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 0y |
11st 12lb |
5lb lower when winning a handicap hurdle in March; enjoys good ground and ran well for a long way on recent chase debut at Kilbeggan (2m3f, yielding); this trip likely suits him better and has possibilities in the new headgear. |
6/1 |
Form: 051341 D
Last run: 5 days
W: 10st 3lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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1st 11 |
28th Sep 2026 Good 3m 0f 25y |
10st 7lb |
On a decent run at the moment; had Ilbdere and Adaliz close behind him when winning a 3m1f handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan early this month and reverted to flights when a solid fourth in a 3m handicap at Listowel a week ago; back out quickly once again and not hard to see him involved at the death once again. |
5/1 |
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4th 14 |
23rd Sep 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Readily repelled Cooladdi on his return to hurdling at Kilbeggan (3m1f, good to yielding) but 9lb higher now as he's 5lb out of the handicap; beaten nearly 20l back over fences last time. |
12/1 |
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