16.10
Soft To HeavyKevin McManus Bookmaker Champion (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race (Listed Race)
- Prize money: £18274.34
- 2m 0f 50y
- 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners
Type: NH Flat
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
4/6 (Won)
- Win: £1.70
- Place: £1.10
Form: 1 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 1 |
6th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 3f 180y |
11st 12lb |
High class novice last season who was second to The New Lion in the 2m5f Grade 1 at Cheltenham; later suffered a heavy fall at Punchestown; this campaign hasn't really got off the ground and departed too far out (three from home) in the 2m5f handicap at the Festival (Storm Heart third) to know how he would have fared, though was going well enough at the time; wouldn't be a surprise to see him get his career back on track. |
5/1 |
|
1 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
12st 0lb |
Four-timer as a novice last season culminated in 2m4f Grade 1 at Naas, which he followed with second over 2m5f at this meeting (gave The New Lion plenty to think about); took a heavy fall at Punchestown in May, beaten at 8-15 in November (fair second) and failed to shine in Grade 1 at Christmas (notwithstanding the near 3m trip) so he's on a recovery mission, but last season can't be forgotten yet; cheekpieces go on for this handicap debut. |
8/1 |
10/1
- Place: £4.70
Form: 4
Last run: 43 days
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (5) |
28th Jul 2025 Good 2m 0f 179y |
11st 9lb |
Big improver in bumpers for previous yard in first half of 2024, the last of four wins gained in mares' Grade 3 at Punchestown; won 2m maiden at Tramore last August on second start for Gordon Elliott. 2-5 over hurdles since January; won a 2m6f Grade 3 mares' hurdle at Limerick, unplaced in two subsequent Grade 1 attempts. |
15/2 |
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6th 8 |
30th Apr 2025 Yielding 2m 7f 192y |
11st 3lb |
in rear, hit 6th |
8/1 |
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6th 8 |
30th Apr 2025 Yielding 2m 7f 192y |
11st 3lb |
in rear, hit 6th |
8/1 |
14/1
- Place: £3.00
Form: 8
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (1) |
14th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y |
10st 7lb |
midfield, headway over 1f out, kept on and went fourth final strides, not reach leaders |
16/1 |
|
7th 2 |
11th May 2024 Good 2m 1f 65y |
11st 8lb |
Bumper winner on yielding ground a year ago whose best effort over hurdles came on latest (first-time tongue tie) when only headed on line in 2m Fairyhouse novice handicap last month; one to consider. |
9/2 |
7/2
Form: 32
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 |
12th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 90y |
11st 4lb |
Bumper and maiden hurdle winner was mostly chasing without winning last term; posted a decent hurdling return at Listowel and the third home that day since won a nice pot at Bellewstown; can go well. |
5/1 |
|
4th 8 |
1st Jun 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Won his bumper here and added a Punchestown maiden hurdle; he's been good and bad in six defeats over fences and current wellbeing is a bit of an issue ahead of this return to hurdling. |
10/1 |
|
9th 9 |
7th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
10st 12lb |
Won Listowel bumper and Punchestown maiden hurdle the season before last; best chase run yet when second at Tramore on New Year's Day; had an excuse when pulled up at Thurles last time; definite chance if restored to his best. |
6/1 |
16/1
Form: 84
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
27th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 57y |
11st 10lb |
Dual hurdle winner put up a fine run after a break on debut for this yard when runner-up at Clonmel; raised 3lb but might be able to progress enough to defy that; has run well in defeat here before. |
7/2 |
|
4 |
27th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 57y |
11st 10lb |
Dual hurdle winner put up a fine run after a break on debut for this yard when runner-up at Clonmel; raised 3lb but might be able to progress enough to defy that; has run well in defeat here before. |
7/2 |
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2nd 3 |
15th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 159y |
11st 4lb |
Handicap wins over this trip came at Leopardstown and Tramore over a year ago; looked in handicapper's grasp over the winter and returns from a short break for new yard here. |
10/1 |
6/1
Form: 6
Last run: 32 days
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 11 |
22nd Jul 2026 Good 2m 3f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Three wins in 2m4f handicap hurdles, including repeat victory in Clonmel contest in May; none too fluent on chase debut over C&D last month so plenty more needed. |
14/1 |
|
4th 3 |
30th Jun 2026 Good 2m 3f 110y |
11st 7lb |
Three wins in handicap hurdles, including repeat victory in Clonmel contest over this trip last month; some smart chasers further back in her pedigree, but she's entitled to improve for this first run over fences. |
14/1 |
|
1st 5 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 116y |
11st 11lb |
Won this race last year off an 8lb lower mark; soft ground was against her at Limerick last month when having her first run since second in a mares' handicap over C&D last October. |
10/1 |
14/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
31st Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 165y |
11st 4lb |
Had a couple of mishaps over fences and didn't run badly in first-time blinkers over hurdles at Bellewstown last month; could do better with that confidence booster under his belt and the headgear is retained. |
10/1 |
|
5th 15 |
4th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 40y |
11st 5lb |
Has suffered mishaps over fences lately, equipment failure at Tramore, hampered and unseated at Punchestown; second in this race in 2025; could be interesting in first-time blinkers; however, Fiver Friday appeals as the stable's main hope. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: 9
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
12th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 172y |
11st 12lb |
Three-time winner over hurdles, the latest at Clonmel last November off 3lb lower (3m, soft); pulled up on latest but has run well here before so could rebound; place shout. |
10/1 |
|
5 |
5th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 15y |
11st 2lb |
Won at Clonmel in November off 3lb lower; bounced back to form after three poor runs with a 5l third of 10 over C&D 17 days ago (1.5l behind Toor Khov); not guaranteed to back that effort up but place claims at least if he does. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
19th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 45y |
11st 1lb |
Useful staying type in this grade when on song; has posted three moderate efforts since winning over 3m at Clonmel in November. |
12/1 |
50/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 |
24th Aug 2026 Good 2m 6f 61y |
11st 5lb |
Back from a spell chasing with a solid effort at Downpatrick (2m6f, good), beaten just 1.25l into second of 10; nudged up 2lb, so remains 8lb above sole success, but yard red hot so should be on the premises again. |
11/2 |
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2nd 4 |
9th Aug 2026 Good 2m 5f 180y |
11st 6lb |
Consistent over hurdles last year, gaining sole win over extended 2m4f at Wexford; chasing this summer, second over farther here in in May and good run at Kilbeggan last time; cheekpieces return. |
6/1 |
|
5th 10 |
24th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 85y |
11st 0lb |
Sole hurdles win came in 2m5f Wexford handicap last summer, pick of six attempts chasing when second in 3m Downpatrick handicap in May (good); tame Wexford effort early this month but has to be respected on overall profile (cheekpieces worn recently now ditched). |
13/2 |
66/1
Form: 5
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 10 |
26th Jul 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 2f 200y |
11st 3lb |
Soundly beaten all five attempts hurdling, latest when never sighted on handicap debut at Cork in May. |
20/1 |
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13th 14 |
11th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 120y |
11st 5lb |
Beaten when falling late on in a maiden at Bellewstown; has no obvious form claims on handicap debut. |
33/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €12.70 |
| Straight Forecast | €25.89 |
| Trifecta | €95.80 |
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