14.58
SoftCharles Hurst DS Handicap Hurdle (Grade B)
- Prize money: £19831.93
- 2m 0f 190y
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.30
- Place: £2.40
Form: 527-51 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 10st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (2) |
31st Jan 2025 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Ex-Irish veteran who scored here (2m) last month on second Flat start for new yard, taking AW record to 3-14; may remain competitive, having gone back up just 1lb. |
13/2 |
|
5th 3 (2) |
31st Jan 2025 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
in touch with leaders, outpaced over 2f out, switched right when rallying inside final 110yds, kept on |
13/2 |
|
1st 1 (1) |
20th Dec 2024 Standard 2m 0f 102y Class 4 |
10st 3lb |
Won a claimer at Dundalk (10.6f) in October and he stayed on well for fourth here (1m6f) on his stable debut the following month; has each-way claims on that form but this 9yo is not easy to predict and was well held back over hurdles last time; risks attached. |
14/1 |
10/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: -6112P BF
Last run: 42 days
W: 10st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 15 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 80y |
10st 5lb |
Mixes chasing with hurdling and has run well here over flights; won a couple of handicap chases in 2024 but held in four starts over the larger obstacles since, including on first start of the year at Wexford last month; second over hurdles since and has dropped below latest winning chase mark. |
9/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
11th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 50y |
11st 9lb |
Dual chase winner with three hurdle wins on the board; beaten 17l over fences on last month's return from a lengthy break but might strip fitter here and Kennedy is booked. |
10/1 |
|
6th 6 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
10st 11lb |
Won over fences last season, over C&D (good) and on soft at Punchestown (2m6f) off this mark; form earlier this season not so good, absent since never counting in Munster National in October; noteworthy jockey booking on return to action. |
12/1 |
5/1
- Place: £1.60
Form: 1133- C BF
Last run: 243 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 3 |
2nd Feb 2025 Yielding 2m 5f 107y |
11st 9lb |
Last summer's Galway Plate winner has posted better RPR's in defeat in finishing second in Grade 2 at Down Royal and here at Christmas when staying-on third in 3m Paddy Power Handicap; not sure he wants ground this soft but respected. |
7/1 |
|
13th 3 |
2nd Feb 2025 Yielding 2m 5f 107y |
11st 9lb |
Last summer's Galway Plate winner has posted better RPR's in defeat in finishing second in Grade 2 at Down Royal and here at Christmas when staying-on third in 3m Paddy Power Handicap; not sure he wants ground this soft but respected. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
27th Dec 2024 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 100y |
11st 9lb |
visibility reduced by fog, towards rear, hampered by faller 5th |
16/1 |
8/1
Form: 80-568 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 16 |
5th Feb 2023 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
10st 1lb |
Losing streak goes back to win in a conditions event here in March 2020; fair fourth behind Nibiru at Down Royal in November; soundly beaten last twice, including here at Christmas. |
33/1 |
|
7th 11 |
27th Dec 2022 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 7lb |
towards rear of midfield |
20/1 |
|
9th 14 |
4th Dec 2022 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
10st 9lb |
midfield |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: 0-1140 D
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 12lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 142
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 6 (16) |
1st Mar 2024 Standard 2m 0f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Nine career wins include two Galway Hurdles and the Apprentice Derby at the Curragh last June; down the field in a 1m4f handicap here in January and probably best watched. |
25/1 |
|
10th 5 (10) |
12th Jan 2024 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
9st 12lb |
midfield |
16/1 |
|
14th 21 (2) |
10th Sep 2023 Good 1m 2f 0y |
8st 7lb |
midfield |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 1170-8 D
Last run: 36 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
31st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 20y |
11st 9lb |
Over four years since he won back-to-back handicap hurdles for Brian Hamilton; lightly raced in recent seasons; bounced back to form on second start for Noel Kelly when second to Kalsman over 2m4f at Down Royal last month; notched another second behind the improving Bella Union over 2m1f at Down Royal on latest; may go one better now. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 6 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 88y |
11st 6lb |
Over four years since he won back-to-back handicap hurdles for Brian Hamilton; lightly raced in last couple of seasons and mark is much lower nowadays; bounced back to form on second start for Noel Kelly when second here over 2m4f; this shorter trip possibly not ideal, but obvious claims. |
5/1 |
8/1
Form: -223F6 D
Last run: 47 days
W: 10st 5lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 (3) |
7th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 99y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Still without a win on the Flat and he's been off since a below-par 11th over hurdles at Newbury in November; needs to take a big step forward after a break. |
16/1 |
|
7th 3 |
22nd Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Stuck on a losing run but has to warrant a second look after his recent second over C&D. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: U24P7- D
Last run: 191 days
W: 10st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 20 |
9th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Good efforts in defeat behind Java Point (3m, good to soft) and Unexposed Party (2m6f, good to soft) this year and ran well for a long way before fading at last month's Cheltenham Festival (3m2f); could have an each-way shout at big odds now back down in trip; reapplied cheekpieces replace hood. |
40/1 |
|
8th 19 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 3m 2f 70y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
125-1 for this last year but was still travelling within himself when falling three out; returns on the back of a positive performance at Haydock when just ahead of Shearer; hood returns; he's no forlorn hope by any means. |
50/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
14th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 6f 54y Class 3 |
12st 1lb |
Ran well when fifth in this race a year ago (good to soft) and has some notable form since, including fourth of 16 in amateur riders' handicap at Cheltenham (3m1f, heavy) in November and third in recent Ludlow hunter chase (3m, good to soft); can make his presence felt. |
7/1 |
10/1
Form: 2-2212 C
Last run: 32 days
W: 10st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
4th Aug 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 2f 54y |
10st 0lb |
C&D winner in October; latest win came at Naas in January over 2m; holding his form reasonably well since and didn't run badly lto when beaten 11.5l into sixth by Galway Plate winner Pinkerton; likes soft ground. |
11/1 |
|
6th 17 |
2nd May 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 55y |
10st 1lb |
Has enjoyed a good season in handicaps at around this trip, winning at Wexford, Galway and Naas; has found things too demanding since Naas success in January, but now back on a mark that gives him a fair chance. |
16/1 |
|
6th 17 |
2nd May 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 55y |
10st 1lb |
Has enjoyed a good season in handicaps at around this trip, winning at Wexford, Galway and Naas; has found things too demanding since Naas success in January, but now back on a mark that gives him a fair chance. |
16/1 |
11/2
Form: 0-1455 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
18th Sep 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 13lb |
Dual hurdle winner ran well in a Wexford beginners in July but has been below form in handicaps on last two starts (struck into last time); looks yard second-string today. |
10/1 |
|
9 |
22nd Aug 2024 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 3lb |
raced in fourth behind clear leaders, weakened quickly and pulled up after 3rd |
12/1 |
|
5th 2 |
26th Jul 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 195y |
11st 8lb |
Dual hurdles winner in 2022; two of three recent chase runs were here including faller in strong beginners; better form when fourth in Wexford beginners over this trip latest; handicap chase debut off 4lb higher than hurdles mark seems tough but unexposed. |
5/1 |
16/1
Form: -8P310 CD
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 |
22nd Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 91y Class 2 |
10st 8lb |
Has an all-or-nothing profile, mostly disappointing since winning at Perth (2m4f, good) in September; on the plus side, he should encounter ideal conditions here and can now run off a 3lb lower mark. |
10/1 |
|
4 |
25th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 189y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
Has dropped below the mark off which he won at Perth last September and this Northern Irish challenger is one to watch in the betting, but his form has been mixed since that win and he tailed off at Ayr last time. |
33/1 |
|
13th 5 |
27th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Scored at Perth (2m4f, good) in September but lost his way a bit over hurdles afterwards and fell when switched back to chasing for latest run in December; comes here with a bit to prove. |
16/1 |
16/1
Form: 1-4B70 C
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
8th Aug 2024 Good 2m 1f 185y |
12st 0lb |
High-class performer at his best over hurdles and fences but has been absent since well beaten in the Martin Pipe Hurdle at Cheltenham last year; hard to know how much ability he retains but a player if running close to his mark |
7/2 |
|
5 |
29th Apr 2023 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 30y |
11st 4lb |
Big run behind HMS Seahorse at Navan in January; tailed off in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham last time but he has a better record at this venue (four wins from six starts) and he's on a good mark. |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: FF4PP- CD
Last run: 237 days
W: 10st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 2 |
19th Dec 2022 Frozen 2m 7f 100y |
12st 2lb |
prominent, led 1st, pecked on landing and headed 2nd, disputed lead after 7th |
20/1 |
Non-runners
Felix Desjy, Wingin A Prayer
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €40.90 |
| Straight Forecast | €59.33 |
| Tricast | €208.87 |
| Trifecta | €375.00 |
Selections
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