17.35
SoftCoast To Curragh On Saturday August 26th Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £5482.3
- 2m 1f 0y
- 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
9/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.30
- Place: £1.90
Form: 3-4PP4
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 |
4th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
raced in last early, slow jump 1st, headway and in touch with leaders before 3rd, went second before 5th |
5/1 |
|
7th 2 |
4th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
raced in last early, slow jump 1st, headway and in touch with leaders before 3rd, went second before 5th |
5/1 |
|
6th 5 |
14th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 3f 147y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Ex-Irish 9yo whose second-place finish at Exeter (2m2f, heavy) came in selling grade and who still has a poor strike-rate; far from certain to go one better returned to handicap level. |
12/1 |
22/1
- Place: £4.30
Form: 667-80
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
14th Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 12lb |
Two-time winner over hurdles with his last win coming over C&D in April off 98 (16.5f, yielding); has been running consistently since then without winning; 6.75l sixth of 10 at Wexford last time (2m1f, good to yielding); each-way chance but 2lb wrong. |
15/1 |
|
10 |
8th Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 180y |
10st 1lb |
Wide margin winner at Tramore in April and several good runs in defeat subsequently; behind several of today's rivals in those defeats; consistent sort should be thereabouts but may find one or two too good. |
13/2 |
|
7 |
17th Jul 2025 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Wide margin winner at Tramore in April and several good runs in defeat subsequently from this sort of mark; handles slower ground and he's one for the shortlist. |
8/1 |
16/1
- Place: £4.00
Form: 5PU-77 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 5lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 14 |
16th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Veteran added a fourth win when landing a C&D handicap in July (good) off this mark; third of 16 at Kilbeggan last time suggests he still retains some level of ability. |
22/1 |
|
3rd 16 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 50y |
10st 0lb |
Veteran added a fourth win when landing a Wexford handicap hurdle last summer (2m1f, good); creditable efforts over hurdles and fences over the winter but others preferred. |
15/1 |
28/1
Form: 00000- C
Last run: 101 days
W: 11st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 13 |
6th Oct 2024 Good 2m 1f 0y |
10st 6lb |
No further success since back-to-back victories for Cathal Byrnes in July 2021; weak form over fences in the spring; struggled on return to hurdling at Tramore in August. |
33/1 |
|
14th 15 |
16th Aug 2024 Good 2m 5f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Course winner is 2-24 over hurdles but no win since back to back victories in July 2021; yet to fire in six runs for Charles Coakley but one of his better efforts when beaten 10l in a handicap chase at Limerick last time; tongue tie and visor reached for again (pulled up last time he wore them); hard to fancy. |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: P/P-16
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 1lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 17 |
27th Jul 2023 Soft 2m 1f 0y |
11st 1lb |
led, not fluent 2nd |
8/1 |
|
6th 9 |
12th Jun 2023 Good 2m 0f 46y |
11st 8lb |
Quirky mare returned to original trainer after fruitless spell in Britain and, after 203 days off, made all (jumped right) in higher grade handicap at Listowel; up 7lb and trainer thinks gong this way around will suit her; backs up pretty quickly though. |
8/1 |
|
1st 11 |
5th Jun 2023 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Has tended to make things hard for herself by running too freely; now back with her original trainer for whom she finished second in a bumper at this venue at the 2020 festival; tongue-tie added to hood. |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: 4749-P D
Last run: 86 days
W: 11st 11lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 |
29th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 110y |
10st 6lb |
Veteran; five-time chase winner including three over C&D; last won here last August off 99 and 3lb lower now; recent efforts have been underwhelming, however, and blinkers are reached for. |
18/1 |
|
6th 10 (14) |
3rd May 2026 Good 1m 5f 190y |
9st 4lb |
Old boy has won 12 races in all under both codes, mostly from the front; C&D winner in 2024 and was placed over 1m4f last year, but he's pushing on now and tailed off over fences last time. |
20/1 |
|
10th 1 |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 1m 7f 110y |
12st 0lb |
Veteran pulled up on first start for this yard at Clonmel in December but has a fine record here (four wins, three over fences) and is just 1lb higher than when winning over C&D last August; ground versatile and can't discount. |
14/1 |
14/1
Form: 3-8048
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
26th Jul 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 2f 200y |
10st 9lb |
Gained first win since 2020 in a handicap hurdle at Wexford and shaped like he was worth another go at this sort of trip; recent strike-rate isn't encouraging but 6lb rise is fair and can't be ruled out. |
5/1 |
|
1st 11 |
29th May 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 0y |
11st 1lb |
towards rear, headway on outer into midfield 4 out, led before 2 out, ridden clear approaching last, ridden out and much reduced lead towards finish, all out |
22/1 |
|
13th 9 |
4th May 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
12st 0lb |
Losing run since 2020 and poor over hurdles this season. |
33/1 |
5/2
Form: 0/09/1 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 |
27th Jul 2023 Soft 2m 1f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Was a decent Flat horse for Jim Bolger in his younger days but has had several trainers since; defied a long absence to get off the mark over hurdles at Cork last time; 8lb higher today but there should be more to come and respected. |
5/2 |
|
1st 8 |
14th Jul 2023 Good 2m 0f 190y |
11st 8lb |
made all, not fluent 3rd, 3 lengths ahead and going easily when not fluent 2 out, pecked on landing last, kept on run-in, comfortably |
25/1 |
11/1
Form: P1-872 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
12th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 1f 48y |
11st 10lb |
Veteran 4-time chase winner; ran with credit over timber at Sligo in July but lacklustre efforts twice, including back over fences last month; still above highest winning mark and easy to look elsewhere. |
16/1 |
|
9 |
21st Aug 2025 Good 2m 1f 0y |
10st 8lb |
One of his four chase wins came over C&D; mixed form over hurdles and fences this season but has a shout if back to his best. |
9/1 |
|
11 |
3rd Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 160y |
10st 10lb |
Veteran six-time winner; Veteran is rated 10lb lower than over fences; second at Sligo last time gives him a slight edge over Pahlavi; this looks like a stronger race. |
14/1 |
Form: 600/0-
Last run: 434 days
W: 10st 11lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 16 |
7th Oct 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Only placing was achieved in a maiden hurdle at Thurles in 2021; has struggled in three outings this term after a layoff; transformation needed in first-time hood. |
33/1 |
|
14th 19 |
16th Sep 2023 Good To Yielding 1m 7f 120y |
10st 8lb |
First reserve; 25-race maiden and shown very little since 2021. |
10/1
Form: 13-765 C
Last run: 23 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 8 |
7th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 3lb |
Seven-time winner over hurdles/fences; won twice at this venue last July; likely to show the benefit of a recent hurdles run at Limerick; noteworthy on account of his ability to handle the track; good chance with a top claimer aboard. |
6/1 |
|
6th 5 |
16th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 100y |
10st 9lb |
Seven-time winner over hurdles/fences and hasn't been out of the first three in his last six starts around here; three wins over fences last year; disappointing favourite over hurdles at Cork but returns from a break racing from 14lb lower hurdles mark; should go well. |
3/1 |
|
7th 6 |
2nd Nov 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
10st 12lb |
Winner of seven races including three this year; those three wins have come in handicap chases, including a 3l victory at Limerick (2m3f, yld-sft) on latest off 109; rated 103 in this sphere and 2m is fine so can't be discounted on return to hurdling. |
4/1 |
20/1
Form: /70/5/
Last run: 614 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 3 |
27th Jul 2023 Soft 2m 1f 0y |
12st 0lb |
Maiden has shown some decent hurdle form but can only be watched after a long absence. |
20/1 |
28/1
Form: /8U-07
Last run: 53 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 7 |
27th Jul 2023 Soft 2m 1f 0y |
11st 7lb |
not fluent 1st, mistake 2nd |
28/1 |
|
1 |
14th Jul 2023 Good 2m 0f 190y |
12st 0lb |
Was in reasonable nick on Flat last year; things rather derailed and cannot be sure what to expect now; 2023 really poor. |
20/1 |
|
10th 3 (12) |
22nd Jun 2023 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 13lb |
dwelt start, towards rear, rapid headway to lead after 2f |
16/1 |
18/1
Form: 0/05-9
Last run: 70 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
23rd Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 219y |
11st 9lb |
Showed a little promise last year; pulled up in a maiden hurdle on his final start last year and suffered the same fate in a handicap chase at Sligo on his recent return. |
20/1 |
|
1 |
1st Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 5f 27y |
12st 0lb |
Decent runs on two of three chase starts last year; pulled-up over hurdles when last seen in December and will have to be at best on return. |
10/1 |
|
12 |
29th Dec 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 3f 0y |
11st 12lb |
0-5 over hurdles but ran surprisingly well in a Tipperary beginners' chase won by Pinkerton in April, beaten about 10l; must hold some sort of chance. |
7/1 |
Non-runners
Florey Spud, Gonetomillgrove, Leroy Leroy, Ellens Angel, Atlantic Wonder, Landue, Charlies Pride
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €63.60 |
| Straight Forecast | €44.01 |
| Tricast | €444.40 |
| Trifecta | €691.50 |
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