13.50
SoftGAIN First Flier Stakes (Listed Race)
- Prize money: £20884.96
- 0m 5f 0y
- 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £2.20
- Place: £1.30
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 3 (7) |
25th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 5f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Beat Valiant Force on debut in Curragh Listed last year but is 0-6 since, albeit highly-tried; belated seasonal return when never landing a blow in Group 3 Renaissance Stakes (Curragh) last month and now tries AW for the first time. |
10/1 |
|
8th 6 (3) |
29th Sep 2024 Yielding 0m 6f 0y |
9st 5lb |
towards rear |
11/2 |
6/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 (11) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Yielding 0m 6f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Sole win on turf in the 2023 Norfolk Stakes; has won five conditions races at Dundalk since, the most recent over 5f in February; has struggled since then, most recently last Sunday at Naas; out of his depth here. |
50/1 |
|
9th 5 (5) |
17th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Sole win on turf in the 2023 Norfolk Stakes; has won five conditions races at Dundalk since, the most recent a 4.25l win over 5f in February; well beaten at Lingfield, Newcastle and when 7.5l behind Keke in a 6f handicap here last time; others arrive in better form. |
14/1 |
|
10th 1 (10) |
27th Apr 2026 Yielding 0m 5f 205y |
10st 1lb |
Sole win on turf in the 2023 Norfolk Stakes; has won five conditions races at Dundalk since, the most recent a 4.25l win over 5f in February; well beaten at Lingfield and Newcastle the last twice and others arrive in better form. |
10/1 |
6/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 (9) |
30th Apr 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Smart for Aidan O'Brien; won at the Breeders' Cup as a 2yo and ran creditably in the 2024 St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot on last appearance; now fully owned by Al Shaqab Racing; respected. |
9/2 |
|
8th 10 (9) |
30th Apr 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Smart for Aidan O'Brien; won at the Breeders' Cup as a 2yo and ran creditably in the 2024 St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot on last appearance; now fully owned by Al Shaqab Racing; respected. |
9/2 |
|
4th 8 (3) |
18th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 213y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Juvenile campaign ended with a success at the Breeders' Cup; only 1l behind Rosallion in French Group 1 the time before but was about 6l behind that rival in Irish 2,000 Guineas on reappearance and needs to have come on plenty for that run; yard also runs Henry Longfellow. |
25/1 |
20/1
Form: 4
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 0lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 10 (13) |
26th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Wasn't far behind three-time Group 1 winner Porta Fortuna twice last year when trained by Jessica Harrington; well below that level in three starts for new yard but is starting to look well-treated. |
40/1 |
|
7th 5 (3) |
5th Jul 2024 Good 0m 5f 3y |
9st 3lb |
Some fairly useful form in busy 2yo campaign for Jessica Harrington but both handicap efforts this year for current yard well below that level; cheekpieces back on here on return to maiden company. |
20/1 |
|
10th 2 (6) |
21st Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Ran creditably when fifth behind the top-class Porta Fortuna in a Group 3 at Naas early last season; became regressive with Jessica Harrington; in rear in Curragh race contested by She's Smart on first run for this stable |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: 3
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 0lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 13 (3) |
22nd Sep 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
8st 11lb |
Beaten less than a length over 5f here on debut in April; weakened tamely in two turf starts the following month and not seen since; first try at 6f. |
14/1 |
|
8th 9 (6) |
30th May 2023 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y |
8st 9lb |
Some debut promise at Dundalk but stiff task when last of 5 in Curragh Listed early this month; visor now fitted. |
20/1 |
|
5th 8 (3) |
1st May 2023 Soft 0m 5f 0y |
9st 0lb |
Showed plenty of speed on debut over this trip on AW but compromised her chance by hanging when in the lead; if learning from that can run respectably; is closely matched with Vanity Pays on that run. |
20/1 |
100/30
Form: 1 CD
Last run: 37 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (8) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Yielding 0m 6f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Group 1-winning juvenile over C&D; returned from aborted stud career last year and won a 5f Listed race at Naas (good) and a C&D Group 3 (6f, good); fine third in the Group 1 Flying Five before failing to run to expectations at the Breeders' Cup; well below best on soft on seasonal debut at Cork; better over 5f at Naas, but needs more to make an impact here. |
4/1 |
|
5th 2 (6) |
27th Apr 2026 Yielding 0m 5f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Top class 2yo returned from aborted stud career last year and won a C&D Listed race (good) and a Curragh Group 3 (6f, good); fine third in the Group 1 Flying Five before a below-par run at the Breeders' Cup; soft ground not ideal for seasonal reappearance and better expected now; chance. |
4/1 |
|
7th 1 (10) |
4th Apr 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Group 1 Phoenix Stakes winner returned from an aborted stud career to show hich-class form last year; won a Group 3 plus a Listed race and was third in the Group 1 Flying Five Stakes; goes well fresh and looks the one to beat with yard amongst the winners. |
11/8 |
5/2
Form: 1 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 9 (11) |
22nd Jun 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Comes from a speedy family and he ran out an impressive winner on his debut over 5f at Cork (soft to heavy); improved when edged out by Coventry fourth Givemethebeatboys (His Majesty close up in third) in 6f Curragh Group 3 (good) 26 days ago, travelling powerfully for a long way; the return to 5f looks the right move and he ought to be in the shake-up. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 5 (1) |
27th May 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Comes from a speedy family; was well fancied and ran out an impressive winner on debut over 5f trip at Cork; further improvement is likely and could take beating with better ground a plus. |
6/4 |
|
3 (1) |
1st May 2023 Soft 0m 5f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Comes from a speedy family; was well fancied and ran out an impressive winner on debut over this trip at Cork (sft/hy), beating Sturlasson 3.75l; is the one to beat on that form and further improvement is likely too. |
5/2 |
12/1
Form: 22
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 11 (10) |
14th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Did well for new yard last autumn, winning three times (5f, AW/good to soft), and he returned to form when second of six at Bath (5f, good) recently; however, he may prove vulnerable in this hotter contest. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 3 (2) |
4th May 2026 Firm 0m 5f 10y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
In good form in the second half of 2025, winning three 5f handicaps (Tapeta twice and good to soft); last month's return to action at Newmarket should have sharpened him up but ground this lively will be a first. |
12/1 |
|
5th 4 (8) |
14th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Below best in Ireland in the first half of 2025 but in good heart for this trainer in the autumn, winning three over 5f on AW and turf; has inevitably gone back up the weights but he ran an excellent second, despite some interference, when runner-up in the 3yo Dash at Epsom in 2024 off this mark and that was strong 5f form; respected. |
5/1 |
Non-runners
Bucanero Fuerte, Noche Magica, Vanity Pays
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €9.40 |
| Straight Forecast | €11.95 |
| Trifecta | €17.90 |
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