17.30
GoodMcHale Mayo Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £15663.72
- 2m 6f 92y
- 18 runners
Runners: 18 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
16/1 (Won)
- Win: £36.60
- Place: £5.90
Form: 4/930-
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (10) |
18th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 68y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won his share in Ireland but has been on the downgrade for a while and has had three different trainers in the past nine months; however, he showed enough on the AW here last time to suggest he has each-way claims back up in trip and down another 2lb. |
12/1 |
|
6th 2 (4) |
30th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Losing run stretches back to May 2023 (hurdles); ended 2025 with some modest efforts for James Owen and fared little better when fifth of seven on his stable debut 11 weeks ago (2m, Polytrack); enough to prove. |
16/1 |
|
5th 2 (2) |
11th Feb 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
Five wins (Flat and hurdles) when trained in Ireland; mixed bag for James Owen when last seen; not on a bad mark if a change of scenery piques his interest. |
8/1 |
10/1
- Place: £2.50
Form: B6/7P-
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 |
5th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Former point winner and useful 132-rated hurdler, though pulled up in two of his last three races in that sphere; made an encouraging start over fences when making almost all to beat the error-prone favourite Genois at Listowel; will need to raise his game to win here. |
5/1 |
|
1st 7 |
20th Sep 2023 Good 2m 6f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Useful hurdler is rated 132 in that sphere but has been pulled-up on two of last four starts; has the ability to go well if his jumping holds up; has won a point' which can help. |
3/1 |
|
0 7 |
5th Aug 2023 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 108y |
11st 2lb |
Off the track for two years and gradually coming back to form; stayed on well to be runner-up in a competitive Ballinrobe handicap in May; should be spot on for this. |
8/1 |
33/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: P0600-
Last run: 32 days
W: 10st 3lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
27th May 2024 Good 2m 6f 131y |
10st 5lb |
midfield, towards rear halfway |
20/1 |
|
13 |
27th May 2024 Good 2m 6f 131y |
10st 5lb |
midfield, towards rear halfway |
20/1 |
11/2
- Place: £2.30
Form: 0322-1
Last run: 9 days
W: 10st 0lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
20th Aug 2023 Yielding 2m 5f 150y |
11st 7lb |
One of the better hurdlers in this field and returns to chasing on the back of a handicap win at Down Royal (2m6f) last week; last of four on chase debut at Perth prior to that but better expected this time. |
3/1 |
|
1st 1 |
13th Aug 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 5f 165y |
12st 0lb |
Second over C&D and at Kilbeggan in April before getting off the mark at Wexford the following month; her Ballinrobe fourth was in a competitive heat but below-par last twice including when tried over fences at Perth. |
9/2 |
|
4th 3 |
6th Jul 2023 Good 2m 4f 20y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
in touch with leaders |
9/2 |
13/2
Form: 2412-1
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
26th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 171y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Won over hurdles on stable debut in September and was third in valuable chase at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) in December; struggled in heavy-ground hurdle last month but he's better than that and now returns to fences on a good mark; might be the answer. |
9/2 |
|
8 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 5f 5y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
3m winner over fences in Ireland and made a winning debut for this yard over hurdles in September (2m5f, good to soft); his subsequent defeats, all over 3m and divided between hurdles and fences, suggest his current mark is on the high side. |
5/1 |
10/1
Form: 24574-
Last run: 33 days
W: 10st 4lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 5 |
31st May 2025 Good 2m 4f 80y |
11st 6lb |
Four-time winner, whose last win came over C&D in September 2023 off 118; lightly raced since, most recently after 159-day absence when no threat over inadequate 2m at Punchestown festival early this month; handicapper relenting and cheekpieces now tried but opposable. |
20/1 |
|
5 |
31st May 2025 Good 2m 4f 80y |
11st 6lb |
Four-time winner, whose last win came over C&D in September 2023 off 118; lightly raced since, most recently after 159-day absence when no threat over inadequate 2m at Punchestown festival early this month; handicapper relenting and cheekpieces now tried but opposable. |
20/1 |
|
14th 5 |
1st May 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 94y |
11st 9lb |
midfield |
33/1 |
66/1
Form: 0/3P-0
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 10lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 2 |
2nd Aug 2023 Soft 2m 6f 111y |
11st 12lb |
towards rear of midfield |
25/1 |
|
9th 17 (14) |
22nd Jun 2023 Good 1m 7f 0y |
11st 2lb |
midfield |
10/1 |
|
7th 6 |
29th May 2023 Good 2m 6f 92y |
10st 10lb |
Won a 2m Tipperary Grade 3 in October 2021 when with Willie Mullins; 125-1 when tailed off on his stable debut at Killarney following a break; needs to show more. |
66/1 |
4/1
Form: 4211-1
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 5lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
20th Jul 2023 Good 2m 4f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Listed bumper winner and twice successful from five starts over hurdles (2m maiden at Naas, 2m3f novice at Cork); reportedly showed signs of "heat stress" when an unplaced favourite on her handicap debut at Ballinrobe; meets Effernock Fizz on 20lb worse than handicap terms. |
10/1 |
|
8th 9 |
29th May 2023 Good 2m 6f 92y |
10st 5lb |
prominent, pressed leader 3rd, led after 3 out |
4/1 |
|
1st 3 |
6th May 2023 Good 2m 3f 0y |
11st 7lb |
raced in second, pushed along and switched right after 3 out, ridden and led after 2 out, kept on well |
7/4 |
25/1
Form: 1514-8
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 11 |
6th Aug 2025 Good 3m 1f 70y |
10st 3lb |
Useful staying handicap hurdler three seasons ago; struggled at this venue on comeback a fortnight ago; Sea Aster is probably the yard's number one hope here. |
12/1 |
|
7 |
23rd Jul 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 3f 100y |
11st 12lb |
Absent since a faller four out when leading on chase debut at Downpatrick over two years ago; has run well fresh but seems certain to be all the better for this comeback run; trainer also runs Masterboy Davis so the market can guide as to expectations. |
8/1 |
8/1
Form: /786-4 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 1lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
22nd Sep 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Experienced mare; won 2m7f handicap at Killarney last summer and ran well over 2m1f at the same venue in May when second in a Listed mares' contest; below her best last twice, not well treated by the race conditions; new headgear combination. |
7/1 |
|
4th 4 |
18th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 2m 4f 85y |
10st 7lb |
held up in rear, outpaced and lost ground after 4 out, detached 3 out |
9/2 |
|
10th 7 |
17th Jun 2024 Good 3m 0f 100y |
10st 11lb |
Won Killarney handicap over 2m7f last summer and fine run over much shorter trip at same venue last month when chasing home thriving rival in Listed mares' contest; got 3lb for that. |
15/2 |
14/1
Form: 1B1P0-
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 133
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
1st Jun 2026 Yielding 2m 7f 150y |
11st 7lb |
Four wins over hurdles (rated 130), one of them here; maiden after 10 chase starts and has had jumping issues, but was second off 120 at Roscommon last summer; only beaten 7l in Champion Hunters Chase at Punchestown where he was a huge price. |
6/1 |
|
5th 1 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 160y |
12st 0lb |
Four wins over hurdles; has never won a chase; point-to-point form nowhere near good enough. |
66/1 |
20/1
Form: 35FF-7 C
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
16th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 3f 60y |
11st 8lb |
Veteran improved his hurdles strike-rate to 5-60 with Clonmel victory on the 101st outing of his career in January off 93; generally unpredictable; pulled up on his three most recent attempts. |
66/1 |
|
3 |
12th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 6f 170y |
11st 10lb |
Improved his hurdling strike rate to 5-60 with Clonmel victory over Coffeys Forge on the 101st outing of his career; generally unpredictable in recent seasons; pulled up on his two most recent attempts. |
20/1 |
|
15 |
10th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 5f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Improved his hurdling strike rate to 5-60 with Clonmel victory over Coffeys Forge on the 101st outing of his career; generally unpredictable in recent seasons; pulled up at Thurles last Thursday; first reserve. |
9/2
Form: /1410- C
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 139
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
1st Aug 2024 Good 2m 2f 54y |
11st 1lb |
Twice a winner over hurdles and won a Down Royal Flat maiden last year; made a really encouraging reappearance after 10 months off when just worn down up the hill in a beginners chase here on Tuesday; very interesting runner if he pulls out again. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
30th Jul 2024 Yielding 2m 2f 54y |
11st 12lb |
prominent, lost second before 4th, pushed along to lead after last, faced challenge and ridden home straight, headed final 110yds |
2/1 |
|
3rd 6 (8) |
24th Sep 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 165y |
9st 8lb |
prominent |
11/2 |
12/1
Form: 31163-
Last run: 230 days
W: 11st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 |
27th Aug 2025 Good 2m 4f 110y |
10st 8lb |
Prolific winner under both codes, last two hurdle wins were in claimers at Roscommon and Sligo last summer; fourth to Ahead Of The Posse when attempting repeat Roscommon win on latest but enjoys a big turn around in the weights with that rival here so has to be considered a major player. |
11/4 |
|
4th 6 |
7th Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 125y |
11st 4lb |
Comfortable winner of this race 12 months ago (on good ground) and ran okay in a handicap 22 days ago when returning from a lengthy break; likely to go well. |
4/1 |
14/1
Form: /5610-
Last run: 49 days
W: 10st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
14th Jul 2023 Good 3m 1f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Won his third hurdle race when taking a Thurles handicap in March over 3m; however, has been way below that level since and best watched on chasing debut. |
20/1 |
|
15th 8 |
29th May 2023 Good 2m 6f 92y |
10st 7lb |
Ran no race at Fairyhouse last time but he did it nicely at Thurles the time before (3m, soft) and has won on yielding ground; couldn't discount. |
14/1 |
|
16th 15 |
10th Apr 2023 Yielding 2m 5f 155y |
10st 9lb |
never better than mid-division, dropped to rear when pushed along and struggling after 8th, weakened and became detached 3 out, eased and tailed off before 2 out |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: /2164/
Last run: 604 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 11 |
21st May 2024 Good 2m 4f 134y |
11st 1lb |
Form since December return has been poor, pulled up the last twice; cheekpieces now tried but hard to fancy. |
20/1 |
|
8th 11 |
21st May 2024 Good 2m 4f 134y |
11st 1lb |
Form since December return has been poor, pulled up the last twice; cheekpieces now tried but hard to fancy. |
20/1 |
|
5 |
9th May 2024 Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
disputed lead early, soon prominent |
33/1 |
Form: /807-2
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
4th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 5f 45y |
11st 11lb |
Four chase wins include the valuable 2m4f Tim Duggan Memorial at Limerick at Christmas 2024; has run only four times since then; fortunate to win a 2m2f Thurles handicap chase in February, after the leader fell at the last; well beaten off revised mark at Limerick. |
10/1 |
|
4th 1 |
12th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 6f 170y |
11st 12lb |
Four chase wins include 2m4f Tim Duggan here at Christmas 2024 and first success since came last month in 2m2f Thurles handicap, fortunate after likely winner fell last; back up to a career-high mark now so has it to do. |
11/2 |
|
13 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 72y |
11st 2lb |
3-8 over fences; won last chase start in the Listed Tim Duggan handicap at Limerick (19.5f, soft) by 6l off 119 when 1lb wrong and 9lb higher now; was beaten when falling over hurdles at Fairyhouse when last seen in February; best form is on soft ground; needs rain. |
10/1 |
Form: PP-607
Last run: 11 days
W: 10st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
12th Jun 2023 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Irish raider; unplaced all seven hurdling starts, most recently when pulled up on handicap debut just eight days ago; makes chasing debut with a lot to prove but is still worth a glance in the betting; cheekpieces removed after one use. |
14/1 |
|
4 |
4th Jun 2023 Good 3m 0f 95y |
11st 7lb |
Beaten in the region of 30l in three maidens last month, so wasn't disgraced at all, and headgear on for handicap bow. |
16/1 |
|
18 |
30th May 2023 Good 2m 6f 13y |
11st 7lb |
|
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €1055.60 |
| Straight Forecast | €389.39 |
| Tricast | €3881.84 |
| Trifecta | €0.00 |
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