13.50
Yielding To SoftBluegrasshorsefeed.com Maiden Hurdle
- Prize money: £5221.24
- 2m 0f 190y
- 23 runners
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Runners: 23 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £20.20
- Place: £3.90
Form: 242435
Last run: 131 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
23rd Jul 2025 Yielding To Soft 3m 1f 110y |
10st 13lb |
Down Royal maiden hurdle winner in 2023 but is 0-13 chasing, well held here early in the month over 2m4f after a break; softer ground to suit. |
14/1 |
|
8 |
4th Jul 2025 Good 2m 3f 110y |
11st 2lb |
Down Royal maiden hurdle winner in 2023 but is 0-12 chasing and recent hurdles form none too encouraging. |
25/1 |
|
12th 5 |
5th May 2025 Good 2m 1f 79y |
11st 11lb |
pressed leader, lost position before 3 out |
25/1 |
14/1
- Place: £1.60
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
6th Jan 2024 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 11lb |
Flat winner in Britain; opened hurdles account at the sixth attempt, landing a C&D maiden in November; down the field in a valuable handicap at Fairyhouse last month; more relevant form in this context is his fourth placing in the Lartigue Hurdle at Listowel; also managed a fine third on the Flat in the Naas November Handicap; makes plenty of appeal in this grade. |
9/4 |
|
14th 10 |
3rd Dec 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 4lb |
took keen hold, prominent |
10/1 |
|
1st 2 |
5th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Flat winner when trained by the Johnstons in UK; has run well in defeat over hurdles for this yard, notably in the Lartigue Hurdle at Listowel; fine 3rd in the Naas November Handicap since; should go close back to hurdles. |
5/2 |
10/1
- Place: £1.50
Form: 66
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 11 |
3rd May 2025 Yielding 3m 0f 104y |
10st 5lb |
held up in rear, not fluent 2nd, not fluent 3rd, headway 11th, mistake 13th |
4/1 |
|
4th 11 |
3rd May 2025 Yielding 3m 0f 104y |
10st 5lb |
held up in rear, not fluent 2nd, not fluent 3rd, headway 11th, mistake 13th |
4/1 |
|
33 |
21st Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 3m 5f 37y |
10st 1lb
|
Answered questions about stamina when winning over a near-3m trip at Navan a month ago; will add substance to his owner's challenge if making the cut; third reserve. |
14/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
Useful Flat and hurdles performer who has gone 0-5 over fences since a winning start in May 2025 and he'll need to run better than he did in a handicap chase at Ballinrobe last time; however, a case can be made off this mark on best form; versatile trip-wise from 2m to beyond 3m. |
9/1 |
|
6th 16 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 80y |
10st 4lb |
Any horse in these colours worth a second look here, and one presumes this has been the plan; useful Flat and hurdles performer and won 2m6f hurdle on this card in 2024; held in novice company last year after winning on chase debut at Down Royal; third over inadequate 2m on handicap debut at Wexford; better for that run and ground and trip to suit, albeit he's up in grade a good bit. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
7th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Ground should be coming right for him now; probably needs further than this, and his lack of a recent run is a possible drawback. |
12/1 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: 48 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 11 |
8th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 3f 10y |
11st 1lb |
Sole win from 15 starts came at Punchestown in 2023 off 105; didn't run badly on seasonal return in a Listed handicap hurdle here (2m4f, heavy) but stopped quickly and pulled up at Navan next time (2m4f, soft to heavy); ran one of his best races last time when headed late on into second here (2m, heavy); return to this trip is no issue and place chance with a repeat. |
17/2 |
100/30
Form: 3 BF
Last run: 52 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
12th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 7f 176y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
All his form is on soft or heavy ground, including two handicap wins last April and the second of those was this race by a nose from Surrey Quest (always prominent); 5lb higher today but the chief worry is that he's been so horrendously out of form this season. |
11/1 |
|
5 |
12th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 7f 176y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
All his form is on soft or heavy ground, including two handicap wins last April and the second of those was this race by a nose from Surrey Quest (always prominent); 5lb higher today but the chief worry is that he's been so horrendously out of form this season. |
11/1 |
|
3 |
20th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 3f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Two wins last April including the Scottish National; totally out of form in first two starts this term; jinked and unseated rider at start of the Thyestes. |
16/1 |
11/2
Form: 3U
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y |
10st 8lb |
Sole success came off 2lb higher at Punchestown in June 2024; has lost way since a fine second over C&D (gd-yld) in January; return to this venue needs to spark a revival. |
25/1 |
|
14 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y |
10st 8lb |
Sole success came off 2lb higher at Punchestown in June 2024; has lost way since a fine second over C&D (gd-yld) in January; return to this venue needs to spark a revival. |
25/1 |
|
10th 1 |
10th Oct 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 5f 180y |
12st 0lb |
0-7 over hurdles but has one win from 14 starts chasing and he has been concentrating his efforts in that department since 2023; best of his efforts this year was a 0.5l second at Down Royal in January (3m, good to yielding); runs since have been underwhelming. |
14/1 |
100/1
Form: 6
Last run: 132 days
W: 10st 1lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 11 |
27th Aug 2023 Good 1m 2f 110y |
11st 9lb |
Modest on the Flat and in two runs over hurdles; makes no appeal here. |
100/1 |
|
10th 14 |
23rd May 2023 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 80y |
10st 2lb |
Poor on the Flat and over hurdles, so passed over. |
100/1 |
|
8th 20 |
17th Mar 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 190y |
10st 1lb |
midfield |
100/1 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 18 |
12th Dec 2023 Soft To Heavy 2m 7f 194y |
10st 13lb |
Downpatrick handicap debut over the summer (tongue tie/cheekpieces) mildly encouraging but two efforts since don't inspire confidence. |
20/1 |
|
10th 15 |
10th Nov 2023 Soft 3m 0f 30y |
11st 0lb |
towards rear of midfield early, towards rear before 3 out, no impression when hampered by faller 3 out |
14/1 |
100/1
Form: P00
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 9 |
24th Nov 2023 Soft To Heavy 2m 7f 110y |
11st 2lb |
in touch with leaders, dropped to midfield after 10th, weakening when not fluent 4 out, dropped to rear after 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out |
12/1 |
|
4th 1 |
17th Jun 2023 Good 2m 7f 110y |
11st 12lb |
in rear, ridden and detached with one circuit to go |
33/1 |
14/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
13th Jun 2023 Good 3m 1f 96y |
11st 4lb |
in touch with leaders, pushed along and lost position after 5 out, pulled up quickly before 4 out |
16/1 |
|
4th 6 |
13th May 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 63y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
in touch with leaders, hampered 1st, soon recovered |
14/1 |
|
7th 14 |
1st May 2023 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 180y |
11st 4lb |
midfield |
25/1 |
Form: —
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 8 |
28th Sep 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 176y |
11st 4lb |
Little sign of ability and passed over today. |
100/1 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 11lb |
A six-time winner under rules (three over fences) with her last win coming in a Limerick mares' chase in May when odds-on (2m4f, good); recent form well below best, including C&D handicap last month; tongue-tie added here and hard to see her featuring. |
66/1 |
|
6th 11 (5) |
13th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 4f 46y |
9st 2lb |
Dual AW winner; a long time since she ran on the Flat but has developed into a useful chaser and she'll handle the conditions. |
16/1 |
|
2 |
22nd May 2025 Good To Firm 2m 3f 176y |
11st 2lb |
Has been running in some hot contests including the Grade 2 mares' chase at Cheltenham when sent off at 100-1; her penultimate run at Cork when finishing third in a handicap chase was pleasing; this is more her level and she is a live contender. |
9/4 |
12/1
Form: 20-3U8
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
8th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 4f 198y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
0-8 under rules but comes here after winning open point at Friars Haugh (2m4f, good to soft) by 12l on last month's reappearance outing and is evidently in very good nick; no surprise if he features. |
100/30 |
|
4th 2 |
10th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 205y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Dual winning pointer over 2m4f, the latest an easy success at Alnwick (good to soft) 15 days ago; this will demand more but he can't be dismissed after that latest performance. |
11/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
17th Mar 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 190y |
11st 4lb |
midfield, pushed along after 5th |
33/1 |
50/1
Form: 90
Last run: 48 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
17th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 100y |
10st 0lb |
Lightly raced 8yo returned from over a year's absence when tailed off at Naas in November and after further breaks well beaten twice more over hurdles; 1lb wrong here on chase debut and hard to see him making an impact. |
16/1 |
|
13 |
17th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 100y |
10st 0lb |
Lightly raced 8yo returned from over a year's absence when tailed off at Naas in November and after further breaks well beaten twice more over hurdles; 1lb wrong here on chase debut and hard to see him making an impact. |
16/1 |
|
10th 11 |
10th May 2025 Good 3m 0f 80y |
10st 13lb |
towards rear |
20/1 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 12 |
10th Jul 2023 Good To Yielding 1m 7f 110y |
11st 4lb |
in touch with leaders, weakened 3 out |
100/1 |
|
13th 15 (5) |
22nd Apr 2023 Yielding 1m 3f 55y |
8st 12lb |
prominent |
33/1 |
|
8 |
17th Mar 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 190y |
11st 4lb |
in touch with leaders, prominent 3rd |
100/1 |
9/4
Form: 7-0022
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
5th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 180y |
12st 0lb |
Failed to prosper in top staying handicaps after winning the 2024 Troytown for Gordon Elliott; should show the benefit of a point-to-point run at Oldtown in February. |
10/1 |
100/1
Form: 000
Last run: 85 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 |
17th Mar 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 190y |
11st 4lb |
towards rear, awkward jump 4th |
100/1 |
|
12th 13 |
22nd Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
midfield |
33/1 |
|
14th 15 |
3rd Dec 2022 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
never better than mid-division, dropped to rear when jumped slightly right and weakened 3 out |
200/1 |
10/1
Form: 50
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 9 |
16th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 3f 70y |
11st 9lb |
In good hands but has finished well behind in all five handicaps and the blinkers would appear a cry for help. |
16/1 |
|
14th 9 |
16th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 3f 70y |
11st 9lb |
In good hands but has finished well behind in all five handicaps and the blinkers would appear a cry for help. |
16/1 |
|
2 |
5th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 0f 52y |
11st 12lb |
Yet to feature in handicap company, latest over C&D in November; handicapper relenting (down 9lb from opening mark) and tongue tie now tried. |
10/1 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 4 (9) |
31st Mar 2023 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 13lb |
Seven-race maiden for Philip Makin, never better than fourth; not an obvious contender on Irish debut. |
20/1 |
|
19 |
17th Mar 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 190y |
10st 8lb |
56-rated Flat maiden for Philip Makin, never better than fourth; not a strong contender on hurdling debut. |
50/1 |
|
6th 8 (3) |
30th Aug 2022 Good 0m 7f 173y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
took keen hold, led but pestered, led overall after 2f, increased tempo over 3f out, pushed along and reduced lead over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, lost third final 110yds, weakened quickly towards finish |
13/2 |
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 20y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
9yo who is lightly raced for his age; he needs to produce more than he managed at Leopardstown and Downpatrick last month on his first two chase starts but he wears first-time headgear today and Gordon Elliott's horses are always well worth a second look at Perth; could have a big say. |
9/2 |
|
5th 2 |
29th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 3f 100y |
11st 12lb |
Consistent if frustrating in maiden hurdles before winning a 2m4f rated event at Fairyhouse early last year (soft); a latecomer in chasing; faded late in the Leopardstown event in which the much shorter-priced Strutter flopped. |
11/2 |
|
4th 2 |
3rd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 120y |
11st 12lb |
Consistent in maiden hurdles before winning a 2m4f rated event at Fairyhouse early last year (soft); disappointed on handicap debut at Gowran; made no impact over 3m at Fairyhouse on his belated seasonal debut; latecomer to chasing now at the age of nine; can run well fresh. |
12/1 |
Form: 0-6
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 |
19th May 2026 Good To Firm 2m 7f 129y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Won two 3m points last year but this year's pointing form is not as inspiring as his recent form-figures might suggest, and others in this line-up look stronger. |
25/1 |
|
4th 10 |
26th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Unable to threaten on his four starts in Ireland and he's held by stablemate Bleu D'Enfer judged on their clash at Navan last month; however, he's shown ability and this race is easier than the ones he's been contesting; could give a good account. |
12/1 |
|
17th 10 |
9th Apr 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Two midfield finishes in maidens last month and will be eligible for a mark after this. |
33/1 |
Non-runners
Free Parking, Thunderhill, Find A Fortune, O'Hallorans Castle
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €134.40 |
| Straight Forecast | €65.00 |
| Trifecta | €539.00 |
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