16.05
GoodPaddy Power “Keep Your Elbows In” Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £5205.88
- 2m 4f 150y
- 25 runners
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Runners: 25 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
14/1 (Won)
- Win: £15.00
- Place: £3.00
Form: 45-9P3
Last run: 17 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 |
17th Apr 2023 Soft 2m 4f 120y |
12st 0lb |
Enjoyed a good autumn for Noel Kelly with wins at Punchestown and Sligo; good Ayr second in December when last seen and now reappears for new yard; trip/ground okay and market could prove best guide. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
22nd Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
held up in rear |
9/1 |
|
7th 8 |
3rd Dec 2022 Yielding 2m 4f 40y |
11st 0lb |
Beaten favourite in handicap hurdle hat-trick bid at Clonmel in October but ran with credit; suspicion is that the handicapper has caught up with him. |
11/2 |
13/2
- Place: £1.10
Form: 416-54
Last run: 133 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 80y |
11st 9lb |
Smart stayer over hurdles (dual Grade 2 winner); not done much chasing but returned to this discipline to win small-field contest at Clonmel and his Grade 3-fourth at Killarney was perfectly respectable; jumping will be tested here in first handicap; trainer going for four in a row in this. |
11/2 |
|
4th 4 |
11th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 100y |
11st 0lb |
Best known for his hurdling exploits but made it 2-4 over fences in winning a conditions chase at Clonmel last month (2m4f, soft); this is harder but he's clearly in good heart and likely to run well. |
5/1 |
|
1st 3 |
2nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Better known as a hurdler, with seven wins in that sphere up to 3m; was below form at Leopardstown last time in first-time cheekpieces; did win on chasing debut in 2023 but was pulled up on last start in this sphere in 2024; however, is seemingly the choice of Jack Kennedy so commands maximum respect. |
11/8 |
12/1
- Place: £3.40
Form: 0-P934 BF
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
15th May 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 50y |
11st 6lb |
Five-time winner under rules (three over hurdles); took second behind progressive rival on return from 87-day break at Punchestown in October (2m7f, good to yielding); another positive run when third over fences last time at Down Royal (3m, good to yielding); consistent sort but there may be better handicapped contenders. |
7/2 |
|
3 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 8lb |
2-9 over fences and was lots to like about his return from an 87-day break in a Punchestown handicap hurdle 18 days ago; the forecast rain is a concern but he's big player on return to chasing if it misses. |
7/1 |
|
3 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 8lb |
2-9 over fences and was lots to like about his return from an 87-day break in a Punchestown handicap hurdle 18 days ago; the forecast rain is a concern but he's big player on return to chasing if it misses. |
7/1 |
12/1
- Place: £5.30
Form: 0/03-6
Last run: 10 days
W: 10st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 22 |
11th Oct 2022 Good 2m 4f 150y |
10st 10lb |
prominent, ridden after 2 out, went fourth but no impression final 110yds |
12/1 |
|
6th 15 |
1st Oct 2022 Good 2m 4f 0y |
11st 5lb |
in touch with leaders, slightly hampered 1st, bit short of room when lost position after 3 out, soon pushed along when dropped to midfield, keeping on when not fluent and slightly hampered last, never on terms |
50/1 |
14/1
Form: -83504
Last run: 9 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
31st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
11st 2lb |
Two chase wins; went close at Listowel in September (2m6f, good to yielding); twice placed from three visits to this track; shaped quite well for this when fourth at Limerick ten days ago on first run after a break; made a lot of the running then, every chance with fitness advanced. |
13/2 |
|
4th 1 |
21st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 176y |
12st 0lb |
Two-time chase winner, including here (2m2f, good to yielding); went close off 1lb lower at Listowel in September (2m6f, good to yielding); lacks a recent run but goes well fresh; a drying track would enhance his chance. |
9/2 |
12/1
Form: 030733
Last run: 9 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
1st Jan 2023 Soft 2m 5f 170y |
11st 7lb |
in touch with leaders |
6/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
6th Dec 2022 Soft 2m 5f 100y |
12st 0lb |
Maiden was below form last time but was previously consistent in defeat over hurdles; has a squeak on chasing debut if jumping soundly. |
15/2 |
|
8th 14 |
24th Nov 2022 Yielding 2m 0f 33y |
11st 8lb |
Yet to win but some solid handicap form this year in the context of this race; faded late but far from disgraced at Punchestown last time; drops in trip here but very interesting nonetheless, even if Bryan Cooper prefers his stablemate. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 2-54P8 C
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 6lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 12 |
14th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 3f 170y |
10st 6lb |
in touch with leaders early, midfield when not fluent and pushed along 5th, weakened and dropped to rear after 6th, tailed off before 3 out |
12/1 |
|
14th 12 |
14th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 3f 170y |
10st 6lb |
in touch with leaders early, midfield when not fluent and pushed along 5th, weakened and dropped to rear after 6th, tailed off before 3 out |
12/1 |
|
11th 28 |
4th Apr 2024 Soft To Heavy 2m 2f 180y |
10st 9lb
|
Third reserve; running okay in defeat of late but probably needs further these days. |
20/1
Form: -8PP05
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
2nd Jun 2023 Good 2m 7f 70y |
11st 8lb |
Losing run goes back to a Musselburgh bumper success in 2020; however, performed with credit in two races at Ayr at the start of the year and it was an encouraging return from a four-month break at Punchestown last week when fourth of 16; has struggled over this sort of trip previously though. |
4/1 |
|
4th 10 |
23rd May 2023 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 80y |
11st 2lb |
Bumper winner who is 0-16 over hurdles but did finish second at Ayr (2m, soft) in February; seems to prefer those softer conditions. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 9 |
1st Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
prominent, niggled along 2 out, ridden and chased winner approaching last, no extra run-in |
16/1 |
14/1
Form: /6-225
Last run: 50 days
W: 10st 11lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 11 |
30th Aug 2024 Yielding 3m 1f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Won off 4lb lower at Ballinrobe last September; found to have bled when beaten a long way on return at Killarney; a player if back to best. |
14/1 |
|
12th 11 |
19th Jul 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y |
10st 12lb |
Exposed 10yo mare who won a Ballinrobe handicap chase over this trip last September; 4lb higher now and she has been off the track since January; tough assignment on her return to action. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: 950890
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
2nd Oct 2025 Good 2m 2f 141y |
11st 6lb |
Winner of a Bellewstown handicap hurdle in 2023 off 89 (2m1f, good); solid 2l fourth at Tramore on chasing debut when running on well (2m, good); fell a long way from the finish at Wexford last time (2m3f, good); in the mix if that fall hasn't left mental scars. |
7/1 |
|
12 |
29th Aug 2025 Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
10st 3lb |
Only 1-18 over hurdles but made a pleasing chase debut when a 2l fourth at Tramore (1m7f handicap); was running on so should stay this far; may need good ground so watch the weather. |
8/1 |
|
4th 4 |
17th Aug 2025 Good 1m 7f 140y |
11st 1lb |
Nearly two years since sole success in a Bellewstown handicap hurdle; fair third at Sligo in May and a remote third at this venue later that month; saddle slipped at Roscommon; poor run at Wexford last month, and now makes chasing debut |
8/1 |
Form: P-942P
Last run: 36 days
W: 10st 10lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 11 |
30th May 2025 Good 2m 5f 145y |
10st 12lb |
Remains a maiden but has finished runner-up four times so capable of winning races and was only 3l away over C&D last June on her return from a similar break; respected with a good jockey booking. |
7/1 |
|
9th 11 |
30th May 2025 Good 2m 5f 145y |
10st 12lb |
Remains a maiden but has finished runner-up four times so capable of winning races and was only 3l away over C&D last June on her return from a similar break; respected with a good jockey booking. |
7/1 |
5/1
Form: 43312U
Last run: 10 days
W: 11st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
17th May 2026 Good To Firm 2m 6f 125y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Ex-Irish veteran who was safely held on first two starts for new stable this spring (both 3m, good); needs good boost from new cheekpieces here. |
10/1 |
|
5th 9 |
5th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 177y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Four-time winner over fences but a 12yo now and his stable debut was a quiet one. |
25/1 |
|
5th 5 |
22nd Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
12yo who has won four times over fences but there were more bad runs than good ones in Ireland last year; on workable mark in suitable conditions but he was tailed off when last seen in October and needs a major revival for new yard. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: /31-P6
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 9 |
11th Oct 2022 Good 2m 4f 150y |
11st 11lb |
midfield, headway and went second before 2 out, lost second and no extra approaching last, weakening when mistake last |
16/1 |
|
6th 6 |
17th Sep 2022 Good To Yielding 1m 7f 170y |
11st 10lb |
soon midfield, pushed along briefly on outer home turn, pushed along after 2 out, keeping on when ridden before last, no extra run-in |
9/1 |
Form: 8/P09-
Last run: 191 days
W: 10st 8lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16 |
5th Aug 2025 Yielding 3m 1f 10y |
10st 1lb |
A 25l defeat at Wexford last time out brought Rules' record to 0-23; difficult to make a solid case for on form. |
40/1 |
|
16 |
4th Jul 2025 Good 2m 3f 110y |
10st 2lb |
Longstanding maiden under both codes, remains opposable off this meagre mark. |
50/1 |
33/1
Form: 40-900
Last run: 52 days
W: 10st 13lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 14 |
30th May 2023 Good 2m 6f 13y |
10st 13lb |
Making some headway when falling three out at Thurles and was always behind at Punchestown following early interference; now 0-18 and probably placed at best. |
14/1 |
|
14th 15 |
23rd May 2023 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 80y |
10st 13lb |
Making some headway when falling three out at Thurles but difficult to know how she would have fared; the blinkers are also left off and she's now 0-17. |
33/1 |
|
21 |
6th May 2023 Good 3m 0f 180y |
11st 2lb |
Third reserve; 17-race maiden and poor form this past season; hard to fancy. |
25/1
Form: 9700-0
Last run: 84 days
W: 10st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
29th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 50y |
11st 6lb |
Won two handicap hurdles during this month in 2023, both on good to yielding ground; however, since returning from a long absence he's not shown anything like that level of form. |
25/1 |
|
8 |
29th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 50y |
11st 6lb |
Won two handicap hurdles during this month in 2023, both on good to yielding ground; however, since returning from a long absence he's not shown anything like that level of form. |
25/1 |
|
7 |
20th Apr 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Won back-to-back handicap hurdles in May 2023; hasn't been in the same form since returning from an absence; 25-1 when falling mid-race last time. |
33/1 |
16/1
Form: 8-279P
Last run: 100 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
18th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 32y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Veteran who has won three of his last five starts and was as good as ever when scoring on the step up to 3m at Wincanton (good) last month; up 4lb but he should have more to offer over staying trips and he's an interesting contender. |
6/1 |
|
1st 2 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 150y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
In career-best form this season, winning here (2m4f, good) and at Taunton (2m3f, heavy); well beaten on latest outing, though, and remains on tough mark for first 3m attempt under rules. |
16/1 |
|
9th 3 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 118y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
In-form 10yo who has won two of his last three; raised another 4lb since scoring under a good 7lb claimer at Taunton (2m3f, heavy) this month, though, and may find younger rivals better handicapped here. |
7/1 |
9/2
Form: 0/P860
Last run: 53 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
27th Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 45y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Pulled up in both starts since opening his chase account in Hereford contest; still seeking first success above Class 5; cheekpieces added. |
14/1 |
|
4 |
15th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 7f 136y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Perhaps found out by the 3m6f trip at Exeter and heavy ground wasn't ideal when best efforts have been on good to soft or good; again reservations on that score here, but he was running well prior to last time. |
10/1 |
|
8 |
20th Feb 2026 Heavy 3m 6f 153y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
4l winner under Freddie Mitchell at Hereford (extended 3m1f) in January on latest outing but 8lb higher today, including 3lb out of the handicap; also not proven on worse than good to soft (had two attempts on soft) and this sort of trip is something new to him. |
9/1 |
10/1
Form: 04-145
Last run: 72 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
1st Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 5f 27y |
11st 12lb |
Record of 1-21 over hurdles but some decent efforts in defeat recently; the best of three chase efforts came when a 10l third in a Bangor handicap last year; needs more. |
6/1 |
|
4 |
20th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Has hit the frame the last twice in 3m handicaps at Roscommon (gd-yld) and Perth (good); handles soft but this trip may be on the sharp side; due to run 4.26 Downpatrick on Friday. |
13/2 |
25/1
Form: 850/F-
Last run: 388 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 |
25th May 2023 Good 2m 3f 160y |
11st 11lb |
soon midfield, not fluent 5th, in touch with leaders when not fluent 4 out, ridden after 3 out, kept on but no impression after 2 out |
25/1 |
|
10th 11 |
21st Apr 2023 Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
10st 12lb |
towards rear, mistake 3rd |
16/1 |
|
11th 10 |
27th Oct 2022 Soft 2m 3f 92y |
11st 4lb |
towards rear, some headway 4 out, weakened before 2 out |
25/1 |
20/1
Form: -97568
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 (8) |
12th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 182y |
11st 3lb |
Signed off last year with a poor run on the AW and was beaten 22l on his reappearance over hurdles; hasn't had many chances on the Flat but others appeal more. |
50/1 |
25/1
Form: 97-P0U
Last run: 9 days
W: 11st 8lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
4th Nov 2022 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 30y |
11st 7lb |
midfield, hampered by faller 1st, slightly hampered 3rd, pushed along and weakened after 4 out, dropped to rear when pulled up before 2 out |
33/1 |
|
12 |
11th Oct 2022 Good 2m 4f 150y |
11st 8lb |
Maiden; some promise towards the end of last year; no encouragement from her 2022 form. |
25/1 |
|
5 |
2nd Oct 2022 Good 2m 6f 180y |
11st 7lb |
in touch with leaders on outer, towards rear 3rd, bad mistake and unseated rider 5th |
8/1 |
6/1
Form: 9-22F1 D
Last run: 70 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
20th Jun 2023 Good 3m 1f 70y |
10st 13lb |
towards rear, pushed along briefly after 11th, pushed along when dropped to last and weakened after 12th, pulled up before 4 out |
9/1 |
|
4 |
16th Jan 2023 Heavy 3m 0f 100y |
11st 7lb |
towards rear of midfield early, midfield after 5th, headway 4 out, in touch with leaders when not fluent 3 out, soon ridden and no extra, weakened after 2 out, pulled up before last |
4/1 |
|
3rd 14 |
31st Dec 2022 Soft 2m 7f 40y |
10st 13lb |
midfield, mistake 1st, in touch with leaders 11th, pressed leaders when pushed along after 3 out, challenging when not fluent 2 out, soon ridden, lost second approaching last, kept on but no extra run-in, no match for first two |
3/1 |
25/1
Form: 0-000P
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 14 |
31st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 20y |
10st 0lb |
Has never reached the first three; looked as if he might not be a lost cause judged on Bellewstown sixth; however, ran poorly at Limerick on Thursday |
14/1 |
|
15th 18 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 200y |
10st 1lb |
Has never reached the first three; however, might not be a lost cause judged on Bellewstown sixth, not beaten far on first run after a break. |
14/1 |
|
6th 16 |
18th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 1f 30y |
10st 2lb |
Well beaten in two runs back after a long absence and not easy to fancy. |
25/1 |
Form: 8/150- D
Last run: 407 days
W: 10st 9lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
19 |
17th Mar 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
10st 13lb |
towards rear, pushed along in rear after 4th |
50/1 |
|
8 |
24th Jan 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Sole win came in a handicap hurdle at Downpatrick in May 2021; well below form in four runs this term and no signs of a revival at Punchestown last month; huge ask on chase debut. |
33/1 |
|
17th 21 |
31st Dec 2022 Soft 2m 0f 100y |
10st 13lb |
Sole win came over 2m5f last year; hasn't repeated that form since and was tailed-off last time. |
28/1 |
Non-runners
Rebellious Gale, Elusive Star, Fizzlestick, Follow The Crowd
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €52.10 |
| Straight Forecast | €18.19 |
| Tricast | €133.49 |
| Trifecta | €696.40 |
Selections
RP Ratings (IRE):
Gaius