17.30
Yielding To SoftGreat National Ballykisteen Golf Hotel Handicap
- Prize money: £5743.36
- 1m 4f 110y
- 18 runners
Runners: 18 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
14/1 (Won)
- Win: £17.40
- Place: £6.20
Form: -42540
Last run: 90 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
19th 17 |
13th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 8lb |
Two wins on the Flat; modest hurdles form, well beaten in three Thurles outings last October/November; hard to fancy. |
16/1 |
|
10 |
30th Oct 2025 Good 1m 7f 150y |
11st 1lb |
Two Flat wins, modest hurdles form, held by several of these on C&D running two weeks ago; tongue-tie now. |
25/1 |
12/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: 6-0772 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18th 10 (17) |
13th Jun 2025 Good 1m 3f 200y |
9st 6lb |
Losing run since 2021 and shown nothing in the last 18 months; tailed off on last month's return. |
33/1 |
|
8 (5) |
21st May 2025 Good To Firm 2m 0f 100y |
9st 8lb |
Dual winner on turf in Britain in 2020 and 2021 but finished tailed off on last three Flat starts and likely to need this after 231 days off. |
25/1 |
9/2
- Place: £2.90
Form: 346531 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (8) |
6th Sep 2024 Good 1m 2f 145y |
10st 2lb |
soon prominent, pressed leader halfway |
7/2 |
14/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 765-57
Last run: 4 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 10 (7) |
11th Feb 2026 Standard 2m 0f 0y |
8st 9lb |
Sole win from 37 starts (15 over hurdles) came over C&D in December 2024 from 4lb lower; ran well in a Listowel handicap hurdle on stable debut but lesser efforts last two times, including at this venue last time when tenth (1m4f). |
16/1 |
|
7 |
30th Oct 2025 Good 1m 7f 150y |
11st 4lb |
AW winner, useful Dundalk form for Chris Timmons last winter; has strong claims in this grade following a fine second on seasonal/yard debut at Listowel. |
3/1 |
|
7 |
30th Oct 2025 Good 1m 7f 150y |
11st 4lb |
AW winner, useful Dundalk form for Chris Timmons last winter; has strong claims in this grade following a fine second on seasonal/yard debut at Listowel. |
3/1 |
8/1
Form: -08403
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 18 (15) |
25th Apr 2026 Yielding 1m 2f 40y |
9st 8lb |
Won a 1m4f handicap at Galway last year on soft ground but has form on good too; was well beaten on her Curragh return so needs much more. |
20/1 |
|
7th 13 (13) |
28th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 1m 4f 0y |
8st 13lb |
Won off 6lb lower at Galway (1m4f, soft) last September but struggled off revised mark twice since; off since October and has tended to need her seasonal returns in the past; others appeal more. |
12/1 |
|
17 (16) |
27th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 3f 180y |
8st 7lb |
C&D winner on penultimate start, her first success since 2022 when trained in France; 5lb out of the handicap; some help that a top apprentice takes off 3lb. |
10/1 |
13/2
Form: -00539
Last run: 46 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 1 (22) |
4th Oct 2023 Soft 1m 2f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Won 1m claimer at Gowran last month; found 7f inadequate last time; placed over a range of distances; has run well on soft on several occasions. |
10/1 |
|
5th 9 (6) |
18th Sep 2023 Yielding To Soft 0m 7f 0y |
8st 8lb |
in rear |
15/2 |
16/1
Form: 867424
Last run: 37 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (4) |
17th Nov 2023 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
9st 11lb |
prominent, soon disputing lead, raced in second after 4f, led again 2f out, headed 1f out, weakened inside final 110yds |
4/1 |
|
5th 16 (12) |
1st Nov 2023 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
9st 6lb
|
Second reserve; second to My Mate Mozzie in 1m4f turf maiden but well held since; AW debut. |
|
|
9th 1 (13) |
16th Oct 2023 Heavy 1m 1f 100y |
10st 1lb |
in touch with leaders on outer |
6/1 |
12/1
Form: 59099
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
13th Dec 2024 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 7lb |
1m6f Navan winner off modest mark nearing the end of the 2023 Flat season; unconvincing hurdles form this season. |
25/1 |
|
6 |
13th Dec 2024 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 7lb |
1m6f Navan winner off modest mark nearing the end of the 2023 Flat season; unconvincing hurdles form this season. |
25/1 |
|
2 |
7th Oct 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, in touch with leaders, bad mistake and lost ground when nearly lost jockey 4 out, soon dropped to rear, pulled up after 3 out |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: 099340 D
Last run: 31 days
W: 10st 1lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 5 (5) |
29th Aug 2024 Good 1m 6f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Came back to form to win her third race (second at Tramore) last time; 7lb rise for that looks stiff but has run well over C&D off a higher mark in the past so has to be considered. |
7/1 |
|
1st 8 (15) |
17th Aug 2024 Yielding 1m 4f 0y |
9st 8lb |
prominent, went second under 4f out, shaken up to lead under 2f out, ridden and kept on well final furlong |
11/2 |
|
5th 12 (7) |
19th Jul 2024 Good 1m 5f 0y |
9st 0lb |
prominent, dropped to midfield halfway, headway towards far side over 1f out, went fourth inside final furlong, no extra towards finish |
28/1 |
25/1
Form: 06200-
Last run: 312 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (10) |
13th Nov 2024 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 11lb |
Couple of good runs this past turf season when placed at both Navan and touched off at Leopardstown (1m1f, good); tame Curragh effort when last seen in August however; AW debut and could go well if taking to the surface. |
11/2 |
|
8th 3 (10) |
13th Nov 2024 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 11lb |
Couple of good runs this past turf season when placed at both Navan and touched off at Leopardstown (1m1f, good); tame Curragh effort when last seen in August however; AW debut and could go well if taking to the surface. |
11/2 |
|
10th 19 (1) |
24th Aug 2024 Good 1m 2f 0y |
8st 11lb |
Started the season well with a third placing over 1m2f at Navan; next two races were at 1m4f and she failed to produce her best form; went very close over 1m1f at Leopardstown last time; extra furlong should suit, strong contender |
7/1 |
25/1
Form: -90079
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 |
12th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 110y |
10st 5lb |
Dual-purpose maiden; 0-15 on the Flat and 0-7 over hurdles; pulled up on last start in this sphere and beaten 54l in a 1m4f Flat maiden at Fairyhouse when last seen in June 2024; hard to fancy. |
20/1 |
|
5th 9 |
12th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 110y |
10st 5lb |
Dual-purpose maiden; 0-15 on the Flat and 0-7 over hurdles; pulled up on last start in this sphere and beaten 54l in a 1m4f Flat maiden at Fairyhouse when last seen in June 2024; hard to fancy. |
20/1 |
|
11th 7 |
3rd Feb 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 44y |
12st 0lb |
Modest maiden in all spheres and has work to do after an absence. |
66/1 |
14/1
Form: /1/00- C
Last run: 307 days
W: 9st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 15 |
3rd May 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
12st 0lb
|
Three-time Flat winner; out of form over hurdles this season; others more likely. |
50/1 |
|
15th 15 |
3rd May 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
12st 0lb
|
Three-time Flat winner; out of form over hurdles this season; others more likely. |
50/1 |
|
3 |
10th Apr 2025 Good 2m 5f 60y |
11st 6lb |
Both hurdle wins came over 2m, the latest at Downpatrick in the summer of 2023; regressive since and tried at a range of trips; fell early at Gowran in February; much to prove. |
20/1 |
25/1
Form: /257-0
Last run: 107 days
W: 9st 6lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 (8) |
5th Oct 2023 Soft 1m 4f 108y |
9st 11lb |
Last of her four wins for Adrian Keatley was in July 2020; not much encouragement from two runs this season. |
16/1 |
|
13th 12 (10) |
3rd Sep 2023 Yielding To Soft 1m 4f 110y |
9st 6lb |
towards rear of midfield |
25/1 |
|
18th 2 (9) |
19th May 2023 Yielding 1m 4f 0y |
10st 1lb |
Knocking on three years since her last success and was last seen 12 months ago finishing tailed off over fences; kicks off for a new yard with lots to prove. |
50/1 |
10/1
Form: 0750-8
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (4) |
20th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 0f 0y |
10st 0lb |
in touch with leaders, dropped to midfield 3f out, outpaced under 2f out |
11/2 |
|
1st 7 (6) |
24th Sep 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Four-time winner; last victory came on penultimate start at the Curragh off 80 (1m, good); no impact off revised rating back there on latest start (2.25l behind Narmar); remains 3lb above his last winning mark and others have more pressing claims. |
13/2 |
|
15th 23 (22) |
31st Aug 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y |
8st 7lb |
prominent |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: 0/4-06
Last run: 3 days
W: 8st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 14 (17) |
22nd Dec 2023 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
8st 12lb |
Maiden placed twice here earlier in his career; well held on turf this year and back from a break. |
25/1 |
16/1
Form: 8/32-0 D
Last run: 4 days
W: 8st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
23rd Feb 2024 Soft 2m 0f 178y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
led, headed before 2 out |
16/1 |
16/1
Form: 0-4389
Last run: 58 days
W: 8st 8lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 |
18th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 1f 30y |
11st 3lb |
Decent record over hurdles, winning two and placing in two more out of eight runs; latest win came at Galway (2m1f, good) in July off 8lb lower when aided by a strong pace to help her settle; off since then before returning with a cracking run on the Flat at Leopardstown six days ago when running on well for second on good to yielding ground; key player. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 10 (1) |
12th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
9st 4lb |
Flat strike rate of 1-29 is a worry; however, her hurdles form shows that she has plenty of ability; won a competitive mares' handicap hurdle at the Galway festival on her final 2025 outing; hooded for the first time. |
9/1 |
10/1
Form: 9/705
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 9 |
24th Apr 2025 Good 2m 2f 50y |
11st 6lb |
in rear, reminder after 1st |
12/1 |
|
13th 9 |
24th Apr 2025 Good 2m 2f 50y |
11st 6lb |
held up in rear, tailed off |
12/1 |
|
12th 15 |
2nd Mar 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 11lb |
Bumper winner; second of 16 at Cork (18.5f, good to yielding) off 93 on handicap debut in August for Denis Cullen; poor in two subsequent hurdle runs over further and no impact on debut for this yard at Dundalk last month; cheekpieces now tried and this ground will suit; check the market. |
28/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €237.60 |
| Straight Forecast | €193.39 |
| Tricast | €1761.75 |
| Trifecta | €366.70 |
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