12.20
SoftIrish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle
- Prize money: £7436.97
- 2m 3f 0y
- 23 runners
Runners: 23 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.00
- Place: £1.30
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 4 |
7th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 7f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Classy hurdler rated (154) some way superior to these, career highlight when winning 3m Grade 1 Liverpool Hurdle at Aintree just over a year ago; only fifth when attempting repeat win there last month but looks a class apart from these rivals if anyway fluent in his jumping (wasn't that on sole previous chase start back in December 2023); interesting jockey booking. |
8/11 |
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5th 4 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 149y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Well beaten at Punchestown last May and at Navan in February on sole start since; however, this race has brought out the best in him in the last two seasons, as he finished third in 2024 (good to soft) and first last year (good); could bounce back and play another leading role. |
6/1 |
11/4
- Place: £1.20
Form: 2221-4
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2 |
28th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Lost his way for Gordon Elliott and sold on for 22,000euros; the form of his first three races for this yard stacks up well (from 2m4f to 3m) and reportedly bled when below par last time; definite chance should the wheels stay on. |
15/2 |
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2 |
28th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Lost his way for Gordon Elliott and sold on for 22,000euros; the form of his first three races for this yard stacks up well (from 2m4f to 3m) and reportedly bled when below par last time; definite chance should the wheels stay on. |
15/2 |
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6th 3 |
7th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 45y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
in touch with leaders, hit 7th |
5/1 |
100/30
- Place: £1.40
Form: 10268-
Last run: 199 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 3 |
11th Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
towards rear, headway and went fourth after 3rd, went third after 4 out, weakened approaching last |
5/1 |
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2nd 3 |
14th May 2023 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 7lb |
held up in rear, not fluent 4th, not fluent 7th, headway before 3 out, keeping on when switched right and pushed along before 2 out, not fluent 2 out, ridden and went second but no chance with winner after last, kept on |
11/4 |
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2 |
9th Apr 2023 Soft 2m 4f 100y |
11st 5lb |
Easily won a Punchestown maiden in January; had excuses when beaten there since but showed improved form to beat stablemate Hauteriere in a Limerick Grade 3 over 2m6f last time; 3lb worse off with that rival today but should confirm the form. |
16/1 |
10/1
Form: 8-
Last run: 371 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 |
21st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 160y |
11st 0lb |
Longstanding maiden went close at Wexford last year off 9lb higher but pulled up last two outings; leap of faith required but handicapper is giving him a chance at least. |
33/1 |
|
7 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
11st 3lb |
Long standing maiden runner-up in this race last year off 95 (yielding); hasn't been shaping as though his turn is near in recent starts, pulled up at Down Royal over Christmas; handicapper giving him every chance though. |
12/1 |
13/2
Form: -2215F
Last run: 54 days
W: 11st 5lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 (11) |
19th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 30y |
10st 2lb |
Decent NH mare, winning a bumper and three times over hurdles at up to 3m; recent chase form not quite at same level but useful; previous two Flat runs include decent fourth in 1m7f Leopardstown amateur maiden last summer; would probably appreciate a stiffer test. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 12 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 70y |
11st 5lb |
Three-time hurdle winner with some excellent efforts in competitive handicaps; second behind Perceval Legallois at DRF last season off 133; ran to a good level on chase debut over C&D a year ago; failed to repeat that until last month's Cork second, confirming winning potential |
7/2 |
100/1
Form: 8
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 5 |
29th Nov 2022 Yielding 2m 5f 150y |
11st 10lb |
Well beaten on debut at Cork but much more encouraging at Naas last time; needs another sizeable step forward. |
22/1 |
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6th 14 |
12th Nov 2022 Soft 2m 3f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Tailed off when 66-1 for a maiden hurdle on debut last month. |
100/1 |
20/1
Form: 9
Last run: 172 days
W: 11st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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11 |
11th Jul 2025 Good 3m 1f 80y |
10st 11lb |
Stamina proven when winning 3m2f Killarney National (yielding) in May; possibly didn't handle the track on quicker ground when fourth in 3m Mayo National next time; has 10l to find with Drumgill on that run but this greater stamina test will suit him better. |
10/1 |
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9 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 72y |
11st 4lb |
Won the Killarney National (3m2f, yielding) by a nose off 122 on latest, his first win over fences (Happy Jacky 13l back in third); raised 8lb for that and he may not be as effective going right-handed over fences; not totally discounted but others appeal more. |
6/1 |
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9 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 72y |
11st 4lb |
Won the Killarney National (3m2f, yielding) by a nose off 122 on latest, his first win over fences (Happy Jacky 13l back in third); raised 8lb for that and he may not be as effective going right-handed over fences; not totally discounted but others appeal more. |
6/1 |
16/1
Form: 0/040-
Last run: 197 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 16 |
3rd May 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 118y |
10st 1lb |
midfield |
40/1 |
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9th 16 |
3rd May 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 118y |
10st 1lb |
midfield |
40/1 |
40/1
Form: 4-0
Last run: 189 days
W: 11st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 1 |
21st Aug 2024 Yielding 2m 1f 93y |
12st 0lb |
Won over hurdles at Down Royal in May but not as good at Punchestown after off this mark; three solid Flat runs in defeat since; has a shout with cheekpieces tried. |
6/1 |
40/1
Form: 44
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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11th 10 |
29th May 2024 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Yet to be placed after 13 starts, the last seven for this stable; only beaten about 10l when fourth in Hexham seller (2m, good to soft) this month but others have much more persuasive form. |
16/1 |
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10th 14 |
21st May 2024 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders |
16/1 |
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10th 14 |
21st May 2024 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders |
16/1 |
8/1
Form: 0635-2
Last run: 159 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 5 |
13th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 3f 122y |
11st 5lb |
0-12; some good runs in defeat in 2023 but shown very little since returning from 628 days off in two maiden hurdle outings; fair mark back in handicap company if first-time cheekpieces help spark a revival. |
14/1 |
|
9th 5 |
13th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 3f 122y |
11st 5lb |
0-12; some good runs in defeat in 2023 but shown very little since returning from 628 days off in two maiden hurdle outings; fair mark back in handicap company if first-time cheekpieces help spark a revival. |
14/1 |
|
7th 5 |
10th Dec 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 122y |
11st 12lb |
0-11 over hurdles; placed three times, including a close third in a 2m Wexford handicap hurdle in March 2023; not seen again until down the field in a recent maiden at Tipperary |
50/1 |
25/1
Form: 7436U9
Last run: 4 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
1st Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 128y |
11st 0lb |
midfield, mistake and lost ground 2nd, pulled up 4th |
10/1 |
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7 |
1st Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 128y |
11st 0lb |
midfield, mistake and lost ground 2nd, pulled up 4th |
10/1 |
|
2 |
27th Feb 2025 Heavy 2m 7f 0y |
11st 11lb |
2-18 over fences, 1-19 over hurdles; hard to win with, but not far off his best when second off his lower hurdles mark at this venue two weeks ago; could go well again. |
11/2 |
33/1
Form: 0-
Last run: 245 days
W: 11st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
1st Jun 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 205y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Won over hurdles but out of form in that discipline before suffering another heavy defeat on chase debut (2m4f handicap, good); cheekpieces enlisted this time. |
14/1 |
|
6th 6 |
14th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Hasn't been at his best on last two starts over hurdles (on good ground last time) having won a Hereford novice handicap off 2lb lower in January (2m3f, good to soft, tongue-tie on for first time); bit to prove now chasing. |
10/1 |
|
6th 6 |
14th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Hasn't been at his best on last two starts over hurdles (on good ground last time) having won a Hereford novice handicap off 2lb lower in January (2m3f, good to soft, tongue-tie on for first time); bit to prove now chasing. |
10/1 |
100/1
Form: 840
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 11 |
12th Nov 2022 Soft 2m 3f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Modest form in points and similar story under Rules so far, tailed off at Limerick latest. |
100/1 |
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11th 5 |
23rd Oct 2022 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
never better than mid-division, well behind home straight, tailed off |
25/1 |
66/1
Form: —
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 11 |
11th Dec 2022 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 4lb |
never better than mid-division, beaten before 3 out (jockey said gelding made an abnormal respiratory noise) |
25/1 |
|
7th 15 |
26th Nov 2022 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
midfield |
100/1 |
|
10th 10 |
30th Oct 2022 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
always towards rear |
66/1 |
25/1
Form: 2763
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 100y |
11st 7lb |
Gained a fifth win over hurdles at Cartmel last June but has lost his way since; heavy defeats the last twice at Naas and Aintree; is at least back down to last winning mark, but needs a revival. |
22/1 |
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20th 15 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Irish challenger who has done his winning at about 2m, mostly at Cartmel where he remains unbeaten; far from consistent and can be opposed in this highly competitive scenario back up in distance. |
66/1 |
33/1
Form: 7
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
22nd Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
0-16 over fences; went close off much reduced mark at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) in February and has claims here if judged on that form but didn't fire at Hexham last month. |
5/1 |
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6 |
22nd Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
0-16 over fences; went close off much reduced mark at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) in February and has claims here if judged on that form but didn't fire at Hexham last month. |
5/1 |
|
7th 6 |
13th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
18-race maiden; sound efforts in cheekpieces last twice, finishing third at Catterick (1m7f, good) and runner-up at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft); interesting. |
7/2 |
20/1
Form: 77-
Last run: 245 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 21 |
2nd May 2026 Yielding 3m 7f 68y |
10st 0lb |
Off the mark at 19th attempt chasing last month when forcing tactics adopted in 3m2f Down Royal handicap, ready success on good ground; 7lb rise leaves him just 1lb out of the handicap which is negated by rider's claim; interesting if ground continues to dry out. |
12/1 |
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1st 8 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 3m 2f 50y |
11st 0lb |
Hurdle winner is yet to win over fences in 18 starts but ran a fine race at Clonmel last time over nearly 3m; stepping up in trip will be a help and can be involved off the same mark. |
7/1 |
|
5th 2 |
26th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 7f 122y |
11st 10lb |
Still seeking a first chase win after 17 attempts, runner-up three times and has run creditably in the last two editions of the 3m6f Portertstown Chase at Fairyhouse; others seem more likely unless cheekpieces do the trick. |
8/1 |
66/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 11 |
31st May 2023 Good 2m 1f 100y |
11st 2lb |
Fair run on heavy ground at Clonmel in March in his first handicap; has failed to build on that; cheekpieces on now. |
14/1 |
|
20 |
26th May 2023 Good 2m 3f 0y |
11st 2lb |
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9th 6 |
21st Apr 2023 Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Reportedly hung left when not running at all badly in a Clonmel handicap last month, not so good since at Navan; marked step up in trip here. |
16/1 |
100/1
Form: 08
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
23rd Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 219y |
10st 8lb |
Winning hurdler at Ballinrobe early last season; pulled-up on sole chase start in 2023; in rear in a handicap chase at Sligo early this month on his first 2025 outing. |
20/1 |
|
8th 9 |
1st Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 3m 1f 182y |
10st 8lb |
Hurdle winner was pulled-up on sole chase start in 2023; returns from an absence and others preferred. |
20/1 |
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16th 16 |
10th Dec 2024 Yielding 2m 7f 182y |
10st 13lb |
Won his first race at Ballinrobe back in May (2m6f, good-to-yielding) and good Limerick effort after a break before excuses (scoped wrong) at Fairyhouse last month; would have a chance on his best form and ground in his favour. |
14/1 |
66/1
Form: —
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
21th 15 |
12th Nov 2022 Soft 2m 3f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Third in a point in March; didn't show much when a tailed off 40-1 shot in a maiden hurdle at Gowran last month. |
66/1 |
|
10th 7 |
1st Oct 2022 Good 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
prominent, pushed along and weakening when bad mistake 2 out, soon lost ground quickly |
25/1 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
6th Dec 2022 Soft 2m 0f 50y |
11st 12lb |
Massive price when finishing at the back in maiden hurdles at Naas and Cork last month. |
100/1 |
|
20th 12 |
20th Nov 2022 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Well beaten on his hurdles debut at Naas last week and holds less than obvious claims. |
150/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
23th 7 |
12th Nov 2022 Soft 2m 3f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Shantou gelding; cost 20,000Euros as a foal; half-brother to point winners Bob Along Mahler and Amrons Sage; dam unraced half-sister to smart 2m7f-3m hurdle/chase winner Beware The Bear and useful 2m hurdle winner Oscar Nominee; stoutly bred and probably best watched on debut. |
33/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €8.30 |
| Straight Forecast | €6.54 |
| Trifecta | €22.00 |
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