17.10
Yielding To SoftBluegrass Mare Prepare Hunters Chase
- Prize money: £5221.24
- 2m 3f 140y
- 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
5/4 (Won)
- Win: £1.60
- Place: £1.20
Form: 1
Last run: 80 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 |
10th Apr 2023 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
12st 0lb |
raced in second, pressed leader 8th, left in lead 2 out, pushed along when mistake last, soon headed, kept on, no match for winner |
11/10 |
|
1st 3 |
17th Mar 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 3f 140y |
12st 0lb |
raced in second, jumped left 4th, mistake 5th, made challenge after 3 out, led before 2 out, jumped slightly right last, ridden and kept on well run-in |
5/4 |
|
1st 8 |
27th Dec 2022 Soft To Heavy 2m 6f 120y |
12st 0lb |
chased clear leader, slightly hampered when left in lead 9th, pushed along and went clear before 2 out, ran on well |
9/4 |
13/2
- Place: £2.70
Form: 403-23
Last run: 301 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 |
15th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 200y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Well beaten at Haydock last time (behind Genois) in a race he won the previous season; now below par in his last three chases and belatedly tries cheekpieces at the age of 11. |
10/1 |
|
8th 8 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
Won this last year (good) and followed up at Market Rasen (2m5f, good) in June off a mark 1lb higher than today's; pulled up/tailed off over fences on next two starts but his recent outing over hurdles was fairly encouraging and he could build on that now back chasing. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
24th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Six-time chase winner who won last summer but twice disappointed since; he's 0-8 as a hurdler but ability needs respecting when there's no depth to this race. |
2/1 |
5/2
Form: 51P2-4
Last run: 54 days
W: 12st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
17th Apr 2023 Soft 2m 5f 150y |
11st 7lb |
Won a maiden hunters' chase Limerick two seasons ago and has amassed six wins in point-to-points including Castlelands Open last month (beating recent Cork hunters chase winner Dinny Lacey); had Sizing Diamond well behind when third in Down Royal hunters chase since; easier task here and the one to beat. |
Evs |
|
3rd 2 |
17th Mar 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 3f 140y |
12st 0lb |
soon led at steady pace, ridden and faced challenge after 3 out, headed before 2 out, ridden approaching last, no extra and lost second run-in |
5/2 |
|
4th 3 |
22nd Jan 2023 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 149y |
11st 11lb |
Multiple point winner, runner-up in point a week ago; last seen under Rules when beaten favourite in hunter chase at Cork last April, losing out to Down The Highway by 1l; respected. |
7/1 |
7/2
Form: 232-F3
Last run: 122 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
12th Nov 2024 Good 3m 0f 74y |
11st 9lb |
Eight wins and nine seconds from 24 starts in points; too good for Ask D'Man at Stowlin in May; made a competent return behind the useful Wonderwall (a winner again since) and beat the useful Born To The Sea at Tinahely last month; 1-14 record over racecourse fences is a concern, but race-fitness should be an asset. |
3/1 |
|
4 |
12th Nov 2024 Good 3m 0f 74y |
11st 9lb |
Eight wins and nine seconds from 24 starts in points; too good for Ask D'Man at Stowlin in May; made a competent return behind the useful Wonderwall (a winner again since) and beat the useful Born To The Sea at Tinahely last month; 1-14 record over racecourse fences is a concern, but race-fitness should be an asset. |
3/1 |
|
5th 16 |
7th Aug 2024 Good 3m 1f 70y |
11st 1lb |
Decent form in point-to-points but sole win under Rules came in a maiden hunter chase; beaten 16L into ninth in a handicap chase at Roscommon in June; wears usual cheekpieces but would be a surprise winner here. |
28/1 |
8/1
Form: 8
Last run: 59 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
1st May 2023 Good To Yielding 2m 7f 50y |
12st 0lb |
in touch with leaders |
7/2 |
|
4th 3 |
17th Apr 2023 Soft 2m 5f 150y |
11st 7lb |
Won a maiden point at Necarne in November but recent hunters chase form leaves him with plenty to find. |
14/1 |
|
8 |
2nd Apr 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 7f 100y |
12st 0lb |
towards rear, fell 6th |
12/1 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 |
17th Mar 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 3f 140y |
11st 7lb |
held up in midfield, pushed along and no impression before 3 out |
50/1 |
50/1
Form: 0-
Last run: 446 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
24th Nov 2023 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 110y |
11st 12lb |
Is 0-3 in points and tailed off in a hunter chase at Down Royal in March; huge price when a much-improved third at Tipperary in April; pulled up on recent seasonal/handicap debut at Down Royal; can be ruled out. |
66/1 |
|
0 4 |
10th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 100y |
11st 10lb |
in rear, weakened and detached after 3 out (usual 6 out), pulled up before 2 out (usual 5 out) |
20/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €7.70 |
| Straight Forecast | €9.12 |
| Trifecta | €23.90 |
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