14.27
YieldingClose Brothers Rated Novice Hurdle
- Prize money: £7436.97
- 2m 4f 40y
- 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
9/2 (Won)
- Win: £7.40
- Place: £2.90
Form: 32P-31 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
4th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 15y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
raced in second |
5/1 |
|
4th 3 |
4th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 15y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
raced in second |
5/1 |
|
7 |
13th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 0f 149y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Useful in 2m-2m6f novice hurdles last term, recording RPRs of 140 on three occasions; has not taken to chasing at all well this season, soundly beaten three times, and was sold from Gordon Elliott for 50,000euros in February; may be revived by a change of scenery and the return to hurdling, but he's something of a risky proposition in his first handicap. |
20/1 |
7/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: 612 D
Last run: 152 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 3 |
10th Oct 2023 Yielding 2m 7f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Well below his best in two handicap hurdles in the spring but a bit better run in a Wexford novice in May; poor over fences last twice. |
25/1 |
|
0 3 |
1st Sep 2023 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Sole win came in 2m5f maiden here last year, showing better form in novice company afterwards; below best in the spring and tailed off on chasing debut in July; tongue tie tried now back hurdling but looks to have it to do on recent form. |
16/1 |
|
6th 5 |
4th Jul 2023 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 114y |
11st 5lb |
Far better than latest placings suggest but hard to know what to expect here on chasing debut from this 0-4 pointer and 1-7 hurdler; worth a market check all the same. |
16/1 |
25/1
- Place: £5.70
Form: 44-139
Last run: 129 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
4th Jul 2026 Good 3m 0f 116y |
11st 6lb |
Lightly raced since winning back-to-back 2m4f handicaps in 2023; encouraging comeback run at Kilbeggan but pulled up on latest at Punchestown; the jury is out. |
25/1 |
|
3 |
7th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 7f 116y |
11st 9lb |
Lightly raced since winning back-to-back 2m4f handicaps in 2023; after six months off, his Kilbeggan comeback was encouraging and he's on a good mark if he comes forward from that. |
10/1 |
|
4th 4 |
15th May 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 50y |
11st 6lb |
Won back-to-back 2m4f handicap hurdles on testing ground in early 2023; struggled in a light campaign in 2024-2025 and pulled up in sole run last season; hard to fancy. |
66/1 |
6/1
Form: 455-5
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
21st Jul 2023 Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
11st 12lb |
midfield, good headway and in touch with leaders 7th, not fluent 2 out |
5/2 |
|
1st 2 |
20th Jun 2023 Good 2m 3f 170y |
11st 12lb |
jumped well, in touch with leaders, went fourth after 3rd, pressed leaders 4 out, led going best after 2 out, clear when jumped slightly right last, pushed out, comfortably |
5/2 |
|
2nd 2 |
4th Jun 2023 Good 2m 3f 100y |
11st 12lb |
115-rated hurdler so ideally treated by race conditions and getting the hang of chasing; best effort so far when third in useful contest at Ballinrobe and that form has been franked. |
5/2 |
25/1
Form: 21-4U0
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
22nd Mar 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 7f 120y |
10st 8lb |
in rear |
14/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
1st Mar 2025 Heavy 2m 4f 90y |
10st 3lb |
towards rear, headway from 4 out, in touch with leaders on inner 3 out, went third 2 out, no impression when bad mistake last, kept on |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 4-7314 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 5 |
11th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Sligo maiden winner at this trip and returned from spell chasing when well held over hurdles at Tramore recently; tongue-tie now tried but of limited appeal. |
33/1 |
|
14th 5 |
11th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Sligo maiden winner at this trip and returned from spell chasing when well held over hurdles at Tramore recently; tongue-tie now tried but of limited appeal. |
33/1 |
25/1
Form: 3519R-
Last run: 220 days
W: 11st 5lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 (11) |
13th Oct 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 23y |
9st 0lb |
started quickly, led narrowly, prominent after 2f, lost position but in touch with leaders after 3f |
12/1 |
|
5th 8 (6) |
14th Sep 2024 Heavy 1m 7f 196y Class 2 |
8st 7lb |
Three 1m5f/1m4f handicap wins when making most last year; easily her most competitive show this term when never-nearer second at Killarney (extended 1m6f, yielding to soft) last time; that's the furthest she's been on the Flat and gives hope for this longer trip; acts on heavy; one to consider. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 4 (13) |
23rd Aug 2024 Good 1m 6f 80y |
9st 2lb |
midfield early, towards rear when pushed along briefly before halfway |
10/1 |
13/2
Form: 2P3P-1 D
Last run: 48 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
6th Mar 2023 Yielding 2m 1f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Cork maiden hurdle winner last autumn rated 119 in that discipline, reportedly coughing when a disappointing favourite in Fairyhouse novice last time when tried hooded; half-sister to 152-rated chaser Run Wild Fred could have more to offer now tackling fences. |
9/2 |
|
8th 5 |
3rd Dec 2022 Yielding 2m 4f 40y |
11st 8lb |
Out of her depth in a mares' Grade 1 here in April but got back on track with a maiden hurdle success at Cork in October; should have more to come and ground is fine; hood on. |
13/2 |
4/1
Form: 8-1 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
17th Mar 2025 Good 2m 3f 140y |
11st 11lb |
Hurdles winner is 0-7 chasing, having failed to complete on three of those; still not a fluent jumper although penultimate Fairyhouse effort was a solid one; hard to be confident in. |
9/2 |
|
8th 1 |
11th Jan 2025 2m 5f 203y |
12st 0lb |
held up in rear |
16/1 |
|
8th 1 |
11th Jan 2025 2m 5f 203y |
12st 0lb |
held up in rear |
16/1 |
16/1
Form: 1237P-
Last run: 230 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
25th Jan 2023 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Useful bumper winner who had some decent form over hurdles; was pulled up on his final two starts over obstacles; offered something to work on when a well-beaten sixth on chasing debut at Down Royal; will act on soft/heavy ground; needs to improve on debut to figure here. |
16/1 |
|
6th 8 |
26th Dec 2022 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
in touch with leaders, prominent on inner 2 out (usual 3 out), soon ridden and outpaced, weakening when switched right omitted 2 out |
18/1 |
7/2
Form: 3-1
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
But disappointing in four runs over hurdles since a spell chasing; has dropped to a good mark as a result and better run last time; down in grade; could go well. |
5/1 |
|
4th 3 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 91y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
Easily made all in this last year when 5lb higher and he's one to watch in the betting; however, he's struggled for form over fences/hurdles since winning a novice chase at Kelso in December. |
11/1 |
|
7th 3 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 123y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
Won this last year before following up at Ayr and is well handicapped on all that; however, this season's wins have been over fences and it's been a struggle back hurdling the last twice. |
5/1 |
20/1
Form: -13355
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (9) |
20th Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 179y |
9st 13lb |
Admirable veteran gained a fourth turf win on the Flat at Sligo in May (1m6f, yld-sft); has come up short off revised mark since but has C&D form figures of 124 and the win came off 6lb higher than he is here; could go well. |
8/1 |
|
4th 2 (2) |
2nd Jul 2026 Good 1m 6f 109y |
10st 0lb |
Dual-purpose veteran; winner of nine races across both codes; bolted up at Sligo in May (1m6f, yld-sft) off 6lb lower; struggled the last twice however, and previous runs here have not been his best. |
11/1 |
|
12th 2 (3) |
7th Jun 2026 Good 1m 5f 0y |
10st 1lb |
Veteran gained the ninth win of his career when bolting up at Sligo on penultimate (1m6f, yld-sft); raised 8lb and couldn't follow up at Listowel (2m, good); drop back in trip a plus and has run well here before; place shout. |
12/1 |
66/1
Form: 6133-0 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
24th Apr 2025 Good 2m 2f 50y |
11st 13lb |
towards rear, headway on outer from 2 out, ran on well from last, went third inside final 110yds |
15/2 |
|
3rd 1 |
24th Apr 2025 Good 2m 2f 50y |
11st 13lb |
towards rear, headway on outer from 2 out, ran on well from last, went third inside final 110yds |
15/2 |
|
2nd 10 |
6th Oct 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 50y |
10st 8lb |
slowly away, towards rear, soon detached, joined main group halfway, headway and went fourth 2 out, ran on well from last, went second post |
10/1 |
Non-runners
Spirit Of Legend, Desert Friend, The Niffler
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €50.70 |
| Straight Forecast | €120.13 |
| Trifecta | €210.80 |
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