13.10
SoftHappy Christmas To All Our Patrons Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £4957.98
- 2m 0f 43y
- 16 runners
Runners: 16 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.80
- Place: £1.20
Form: 70-672
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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15 |
19th Feb 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 7f 115y |
10st 2lb |
Improving mare who has won two of her last three starts; would have scored more emphatically at Gowran but for idling on the run-in; looks capable of maintaining progress now that she goes up in trip. |
9/2 |
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1st 13 |
26th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 4f 85y |
10st 8lb |
Nicely progressive of late, following up Clonmel win in finishing good third over 2m3f at Limerick, having been left with plenty to do; likely still has more to offer at this trip and one for the shortlist. |
15/2 |
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3rd 4 |
29th Dec 2022 Soft To Heavy 2m 3f 0y |
11st 8lb |
in touch with leaders |
5/2 |
16/1
- Place: £5.60
Form: 706
Last run: 48 days
W: 11st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 6 |
6th Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 193y |
10st 12lb |
Three wins over hurdles; made the running when around 9l off Rich Belief at Wexford in June, and extra 7lb claimed now; backed that up when placed in Downpatrick handicap, but well beaten latest. |
11/1 |
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6th 9 |
2nd Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Three-time hurdles winner; endured a dismal spell of form in the first half of the year, when pulled up in three consecutive chase starts; signs of a recovery over hurdles recently. |
10/1 |
3/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: 000702
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
25th Apr 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 3f 100y |
11st 7lb |
made all, not fluent 4th |
5/1 |
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1st 3 |
25th Apr 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 3f 100y |
11st 7lb |
made all |
5/1 |
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3rd 2 |
21st Apr 2024 Soft 1m 7f 110y |
11st 5lb |
led, jumped slightly left 4 out, much reduced lead after 3 out |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 0-6660
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 |
26th Aug 2023 Good 2m 4f 50y |
11st 6lb |
Let down by jumping at Limerick last time but previous Tipperary third (over 3m) was a good effort; potential player if jumping better. |
7/1 |
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9th 8 |
27th Jul 2023 Soft 2m 6f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Not had many chances at staying trips and he finished third over 3m at Tipperary (good to yielding) three weeks ago; didn't look entirely straightforward in the closing stages but at least comes here in some form. |
10/1 |
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3rd 5 |
6th Jul 2023 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
11st 5lb |
towards rear of midfield |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: 79P08P
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
16/1
Form: 70-59
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
16th Jun 2026 Good 2m 2f 148y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Dual chase winner, latterly off lowly handicap mark in the autumn, but well beaten on both starts this spring (hurdle/chase) and faces tough task on these terms; hood removed from headgear collection. |
50/1 |
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10th 7 |
11th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Ended last year in good form over fences but was pulled after a break at Hereford in March and it's over a year since he last ran over hurdles (0-12 in this discipline). |
16/1 |
|
4 |
25th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 8y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
C&D winner in November and ran well when second at Newcastle (2m, good to soft) 11 days later; looked the likeliest winner before unseating late at Taunton in December and now needs to bounce back from a disappointing run at Fontwell on Boxing Day (jumped right); tough mark but remains of interest with Sean Bowen booked. |
9/2 |
25/1
Form: -91160
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 11lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18 |
8th Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 6f 97y |
10st 7lb |
Veteran has won this twice, including last year off 3lb higher; however, he has been pulled up on his last three starts so major revival required. |
25/1 |
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13 |
22nd Jul 2025 Yielding 2m 6f 41y |
10st 12lb |
Old boy won at Galway last September; pulled up back there in October and same story on return from a 199-day break at Sligo in May; on last winning mark but may be vulnerable to younger legs. |
25/1 |
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13 |
13th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 188y |
10st 0lb |
prominent |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: 708-4
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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13th 10 |
24th Aug 2026 Good 2m 6f 61y |
10st 13lb |
On long losing run but did run into third over C&D on his penultimate start; not at his best here two weeks ago, however, so needs to bounce back. |
16/1 |
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7th 8 |
10th Aug 2026 Good 2m 6f 113y |
11st 1lb |
Hasn't won since October 2024; bounced back from non-completions on first two runs for this yard with an encouraging third over C&D (good) last month; should be in the mix with a repeat of that. |
8/1 |
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3rd 8 |
21st Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 41y |
10st 13lb |
Dual hurdles winner; badly out of form last summer; back from absence when pulled up in Cork handicap hurdle; suffered the same fate over fences at Limerick. |
33/1 |
20/1
Form: 7-B905
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 9lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 |
8th Dec 2022 Soft 2m 0f 43y |
11st 9lb |
Sole win came over three years ago; dropping in handicap but still not much appeal on the basis of her recent offerings. |
20/1 |
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5th 11 |
15th Nov 2022 Soft 2m 3f 165y |
11st 12lb |
It is over three years since her sole win and, even though she is falling down the handicap, makes little appeal with blinkers tried. |
40/1 |
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10th 1 |
20th Oct 2022 Good 2m 7f 0y |
11st 12lb |
midfield, pushed along before 2 out, ridden and no impression before last |
16/1 |
11/1
Form: 9/60
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (10) |
8th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 4f 115y |
10st 6lb |
Just one Flat win since 2021 but was only beaten a neck on soft by Tassarolo at Killarney last month; form knocked since and his better recent runs have come on softer ground than what's likely here. |
5/1 |
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2nd 16 (3) |
16th Jul 2025 Good 1m 3f 103y |
9st 8lb |
First reserve; five wins in all codes; has been running consistently in defeat on the Flat lately including at Limerick four days ago; needs more but easy ground might help. |
9/1
Form: 937800
Last run: 9 days
W: 12st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
31st Aug 2026 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Showed career-best form when winning quite comfortably over C&D (good) last month, his fifth success here; moves up in grade today but recent 4lb rise could have been worse, and he won't mind what the weather does. |
100/30 |
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1st 5 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
All five wins over fences have been at this track and latest was over C&D (good) in May; didn't shine here last time but that was a Class 2 handicap and he still looks on a workable mark; respected on this big drop back in grade. |
9/2 |
16/1
Form: 005F-
Last run: 238 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 |
3rd Aug 2026 Good 2m 2f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Gained eighth career win (fifth over fences) at Wexford when last seen in May; has won around here before and looks to exploit 20lb lower hurdles' mark; can't be discounted for local yard. |
7/1 |
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1st 8 |
7th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 3lb |
Seven-time winner over hurdles/fences; won twice at this venue last July; likely to show the benefit of a recent hurdles run at Limerick; noteworthy on account of his ability to handle the track; good chance with a top claimer aboard. |
6/1 |
14/1
Form: 3367-9
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 11lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 |
18th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 7f 0y |
10st 0lb |
pushed along briefly, briefly led, prominent soon after start, pressed leader from 8th, led narrowly 4 out, joined before 3 out |
6/1 |
8/1
Form: 44-009
Last run: 69 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 7 |
28th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 190y |
11st 1lb |
Back-to-back winner at Bellewstown (2m1f, yielding) and Down Royal (2m2f, good) in April/May; decent C&D effort on penultimate when a clear runner-up off this mark; pulled up here last time though, so hard to know what to expect now. |
10/1 |
|
10 |
3rd Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 55y |
11st 1lb |
Veteran finally made the breakthrough in 2m1f Bellewstown handicap in April and duly followed up at Down Royal off 5lb higher; solid C&D run since off further 8lb higher mark when chasing home a clear-cut winner; contender again. |
7/1 |
20/1
Form: 500-1P D
Last run: 179 days
W: 11st 7lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
8th Dec 2022 Soft 2m 0f 43y |
11st 7lb |
Was an easy winner at Down Royal in May (improved form reportedly due to better ground) but pulled up at Downpatrick next time; this ground a question on return. |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: 760-00
Last run: 146 days
W: 10st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 10 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
10st 3lb |
Decent performer at a modest enough level, three hurdle wins and twice successful over fences off lower marks this term in Limerick handicaps, most recently last month when patiently-ridden to lead two out for ready 11l win (2m4f, soft); up 9lb but remains 10lb lower than hurdles so remains very much of interest. |
9/2 |
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1st 8 |
31st Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 128y |
10st 10lb |
Three wins last year included a win over fences here over 2m6f; has to rebound from two poor runs since a second at Tramore on New Year's Day. |
14/1 |
Non-runners
Bella Union, Duffys Hodey
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €83.60 |
| Straight Forecast | €60.13 |
| Tricast | €244.19 |
| Trifecta | €890.70 |
Selections
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