15.28
SoftW.B. Gavin & Co. Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £10907.56
- 2m 6f 0y
- 18 runners
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Runners: 18 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
40/1 (Won)
- Win: £30.10
- Place: £4.00
Form: -44700
Last run: 35 days
W: 10st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
30th Jan 2024 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 0y |
11st 2lb |
Two wins over hurdles, the most recent over 3m at Thurles nearly two years ago; seasonal best on return to his original trainer when second over 3m at this venue after Christmas; unplaced in a handicap of a higher standard at Fairyhouse last time; stablemate Bal De Rio is marginally better suited by the race conditions but lacks a recent run. |
3/1 |
|
7 |
13th Jan 2024 Soft 3m 0f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Two wins over hurdles include over this trip at Thurles nearly two years ago; seasonal-best on return to original trainer when second over this trip at Limerick over Christmas on heavy; 3lb rise for that so more needed. |
13/2 |
7/1
- Place: £1.30
Form: 0-6111
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 12 |
29th Oct 2022 Soft 2m 6f 0y |
11st 4lb |
in touch with leaders, close up after 3 out, pushed along on outer when disputing second after 2 out, ridden and kept on but held after last, no match for winner |
7/1 |
|
1st 11 |
30th Sep 2022 Good 2m 4f 0y |
10st 8lb |
towards rear, midfield after 6th, headway before 3 out, joined leaders going easily home turn, soon pushed along, ridden when outpaced after 2 out, kept on well after last, led towards finish, won going away |
3/1 |
5/1
- Place: £1.50
Form: 6270-2
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
21st Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
10st 5lb |
Unable to justify prominence in the betting when well beaten at Kelso (2m5f, good) this month and remains without a win since 2021; others have much more appealing profiles. |
20/1 |
|
12 |
24th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
10st 5lb |
Soundly beaten over 3m here this month and remains without a win since Irish maiden success in 2021; continues to slide down the weights and may benefit from this drop back in trip but still makes only limited appeal. |
20/1 |
9/2
- Place: £1.30
Form: /217-1 C
Last run: 91 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
1st Aug 2024 Good 2m 2f 54y |
11st 1lb |
Twice a winner over hurdles and won a Down Royal Flat maiden last year; made a really encouraging reappearance after 10 months off when just worn down up the hill in a beginners chase here on Tuesday; very interesting runner if he pulls out again. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
30th Jul 2024 Yielding 2m 2f 54y |
11st 12lb |
prominent, lost second before 4th, pushed along to lead after last, faced challenge and ridden home straight, headed final 110yds |
2/1 |
|
3rd 6 (8) |
24th Sep 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 165y |
9st 8lb |
prominent |
11/2 |
20/1
Form: 0/0P5-
Last run: 293 days
W: 11st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 1 |
9th Mar 2025 Soft 3m 0f 174y |
11st 12lb |
Took advantage of lower hurdles mark to win a Listed 2m4f handicap at this venue last season; out of form since but should not be ruled out since all five career wins have been gained at this venue, including this event two years ago. |
12/1 |
|
5 |
18th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Took advantage of lower hurdles mark to win Listed handicap at Naas (2m4f, soft) last season; 11yo has been out of form since and is still 7lb higher; all five career wins have been gained at Naas. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: 08550-
Last run: 184 days
W: 11st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
14th May 2023 Good To Yielding 2m 7f 0y |
11st 10lb |
in touch with leaders |
18/1 |
|
8th 14 |
29th Apr 2023 Good To Yielding 3m 7f 0y |
10st 1lb |
Beaten only a neck over 2m4f at Wexford; not certain to cope with rise in class; trip could be a problem judged on past efforts over 3m. |
9/1 |
12/1
Form: 4/213- BF
Last run: 271 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
12th Nov 2022 Soft 2m 4f 0y |
10st 9lb |
|
|
|
7th 7 |
29th Oct 2022 Soft 2m 6f 0y |
11st 7lb |
towards rear, mistake 6th, headway when not fluent 2 out, soon ridden and switched left, keeping on when not fluent last, not reach leaders |
12/1 |
11/1
Form: 3215
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
17th Aug 2025 Good 2m 6f 0y |
10st 3lb |
Won twice over hurdles; no sign of similar form over fences; fell here in May, tailed off at Downpatrick last month, pulled up at Wexford last time. |
25/1 |
|
12 |
6th Aug 2025 Good 3m 1f 70y |
10st 0lb |
Won twice over hurdles; no sign of similar form over fences; tailed off at Downpatrick last month; trainer has a better chance with Prince Zaltar. |
16/1 |
|
4 |
14th Jul 2025 Good 2m 3f 100y |
11st 6lb |
Dual hurdles winner but regressive last season; two chase efforts don't make him an obvious contender now on handicap debut unless first-time tongue-tie brings improvement. |
10/1 |
25/1
Form: 00F0-7
Last run: 151 days
W: 11st 9lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 11 |
12th Nov 2022 Soft 2m 4f 0y |
10st 9lb |
Just one win since 2017, a handicap hurdle success at Navan two seasons ago; doesn't look well treated on anything he's done since and best form has come on heavy. |
33/1 |
|
9th 4 |
29th Oct 2022 Soft 2m 6f 0y |
11st 9lb |
prominent early, in touch with leaders halfway, dropped to midfield when pushed along before 2 out, not fluent 2 out, no impression when bit short of room on inner home turn, kept on |
25/1 |
16/1
Form: 300-8U D
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
30th Oct 2025 Good 2m 5f 80y |
10st 11lb |
Flat/hurdles winner; unplaced in five consecutive handicap chase outings since July; failed to make an impact in a Flat handicap last week. |
16/1 |
|
13 |
30th Oct 2025 Good 2m 5f 80y |
10st 11lb |
Flat/hurdles winner; unplaced in five consecutive handicap chase outings since July; failed to make an impact in a Flat handicap last week. |
16/1 |
|
14th 20 (24) |
22nd Oct 2025 Soft 1m 6f 0y |
9st 0lb |
Two hurdle wins and sole Flat win came in 1m6f Bellewstown handicap last summer (good); recent chase form not encouraging. |
20/1 |
6/1
Form: -85611 D
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 |
30th Apr 2026 Yielding 4m 1f 11y |
11st 12lb |
Close second to Busselton here last year on cross-country debut; looked in fine shape when beating The Goffer and subsequent Cheltenham winner Final Orders over 3m here in November; pulled up over hurdles the following month; dropped away from the 23rd of 31 obstacles at Cheltenham; obvious chance if on song again. |
11/4 |
|
8th 9 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 5f 56y Class 2 |
10st 5lb |
Untested on this track but close second in La Touche Cup on cross-country debut at Punchestown (4m1f, good to yielding) last May and looked in very good nick when beating The Goffer and Final Orders to win over 3m on that Bank course (soft to heavy) in November; pulled up over hurdles the following month and 3lb out of the weights today but still considered. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
1st May 2025 Yielding 4m 1f 11y |
11st 7lb |
prominent, left in third 12th, went second after 2 out, led narrowly when not fluent last, headed run-in, kept on |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: 2112-4
Last run: 38 days
W: 10st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 |
15th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Stays 3m well and back on a very good mark these days; signs of a revival at Wexford last time and is ground-versatile. |
11/1 |
|
4th 7 |
15th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Stays 3m well and back on a very good mark these days; signs of a revival at Wexford last time and is ground-versatile. |
11/1 |
|
5th 8 |
25th Apr 2024 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 0y |
10st 9lb |
Won over this trip at Clonmel two seasons ago and backed that up with a 2m4f Down Royal; regressive over the past two seasons; jumped badly and pulled up at Leopardstown last time; rated 116 at his peak, down to 97, needs to show signs of revival. |
14/1 |
18/1
Form: 278F-8
Last run: 151 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 |
10th Jun 2024 Good 2m 4f 110y |
11st 5lb |
Gained third win over hurdles when taking 2m Gowran handicap in testing conditions in January under today's rider; last two runs have stretched his stamina; going may be a bit lively for him. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: 9474F-
Last run: 182 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 3 |
20th Sep 2023 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 2 |
10st 9lb |
in touch with leaders on outer, went second after 8th |
33/1 |
|
0 4 |
22nd Jul 2023 Soft 2m 6f 31y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
in rear, fell 1st |
33/1 |
|
4 |
29th May 2023 Good 3m 1f 83y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
in rear |
25/1 |
8/1
Form: 132P-0
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 3lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 14 |
26th Apr 2024 Yielding 3m 4f 165y |
10st 4lb |
midfield |
20/1 |
|
9th 14 |
26th Apr 2024 Yielding 3m 4f 165y |
10st 4lb |
midfield |
20/1 |
|
7th 4 |
11th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 5f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Rolled back the years to win over fences at Navan in February but didn't stay 4m2f last time in the Uttoxeter Midlands National; races off his last winning hurdle mark, so not ruled out. |
14/1 |
11/1
Form: 5/791-
Last run: 265 days
W: 11st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
31st Dec 2023 Heavy 2m 7f 173y |
11st 4lb |
Staying hurdles winner is 0-6 chasing and tailed off at Cork last month; no obvious claims but yard back among the winners during the week. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: 4110P-
Last run: 227 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
29th Oct 2022 Soft 2m 6f 0y |
11st 7lb |
towards rear, weakened and became detached before 2 out, soon pulled up |
25/1 |
40/1
Form: 25/57- D
Last run: 414 days
W: 10st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 6 |
16th Nov 2023 Soft 3m 0f 157y |
11st 5lb |
towards rear, not fluent 10th, soon detached, pulled up 4 out |
16/1 |
|
6th 5 |
1st Oct 2023 Yielding 2m 7f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Dual hurdles winner and good second to smart type at this track but that was all three years ago; it's been a struggle since including when beaten 30l on handicap chase debut at Wexford last time; fitter for that at least. |
12/1 |
|
6th 4 |
1st Sep 2023 Good 3m 1f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Dual hurdle winner has been well held in three chase starts and needs to show much more on handicap debut; cheekpieces added. |
16/1 |
Non-runners
The Big Galloper, William Of Wykeham
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €235.60 |
| Straight Forecast | €105.22 |
| Tricast | €330.48 |
| Trifecta | €884.30 |
Selections
RP Ratings (IRE):
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Desertmore HousePOSTDATA:
CoventryTOPSPEED:
Damalisque