15.05
Good To YieldingGoffs Sportsman’s Challenge
- Prize money: £43716.81
- 0m 5f 205y
- 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
Form: 41 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 9 (7) |
27th Apr 2026 Yielding 0m 5f 0y |
9st 9lb |
One of two for yard; has won four times at 6f-7f and is 2-2 at this track; sole win last year came in a three-runner auction race at Fairyhouse (6f, good); subsequently placed in Listed and Group 3 company; had a few of these behind when a 3.5l third at Cork (6f, soft) on seasonal return; sharper now but has never won over 5f and Billy Lee prefers Bonus Time. |
11/2 |
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3rd 5 (3) |
4th Apr 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Four wins at 6f-7f with his best effort coming when unluckily denied by Art Power in a Group 3 (soft) at the Curragh last autumn; below form next time at Ascot but is rated 109 and this ground suits so can be a big player. |
9/4 |
9/2
- Place: £1.50
Form: 603124 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (7) |
23rd May 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
He's got back on track in a major way in 5f handicaps this spring, winning at Newmarket then impressively making all in a big field at York last week (both on good ground; effective on soft early in career); back up in grade this afternoon but this thriving 5yo could be capable of another bold bid. |
8/1 |
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1st 2 (18) |
14th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Snapped a lengthy losing sequence when making virtually all to win at Newmarket (5f, good) last month on his reappearance; he needs to back up that performance but did it comfortably last time and, following a 5lb rise, remains well treated on his historic exploits; a possible. |
12/1 |
10/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: 14 D BF
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 (3) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Yielding 0m 6f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Won this event on good ground last year, battling well to beat another British challenger, with Big Gossey a little unlucky in a close third; struggled in two Group 1s in the autumn, including the Ascot event won by Powerful Glory; out of the money, along with the shorter-priced Spycatcher, on seasonal debut at Doncaster in March; this is a deeper race than last year's. |
8/1 |
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6th 6 (12) |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 1 |
9st 10lb |
Hampered when fifth to Spycatcher in this race last year; gained ample compensation in Group 2 at the Curragh (6f, good; gamely) two months later; didn't give his running in two Group 1s in the autumn but this is easier and he has gone well when fresh in the past; high on the list. |
15/2 |
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4 (5) |
18th Oct 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Six wins from just 16 attempts and he landed the Group 2 Greenlands Stakes at the Curragh (6f, good) in May; however, he was only eighth in this race 12 months ago and finished last in the Sprint Cup at Haydock last month; unlikely to be good enough. |
50/1 |
20/1
Form: 400551
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (4) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 68y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Fair ex-Irish 6f winner; yet to hit top form in four runs for his current yard, tried in a visor when fourth of seven in 6f Southwell handicap 15 days ago; needs to step forward despite a falling mark. |
9/1 |
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4th 4 (4) |
30th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Well handicapped on last year's Irish best; has not made a big impact in three runs for Stephen Hanlon (single-figure price on each occasion) and cheekpieces didn't help over 7f three weeks ago; dropping down the weights and new headgear is tried but there are risks attached. |
8/1 |
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9th 1 (5) |
7th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
3-47 with his wins coming over 6f/7f on turf/Polytrack in Ireland; has made a low-key start for this yard and needs to improve for the fitting of cheekpieces. |
6/1 |
18/1
Form: 47651 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (5) |
23rd Oct 2024 Yielding 0m 5f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Won a rated race over 5f on heavy ground at the Curragh in April; next four handicap runs were undistinguished; showed definite signs of a return to form when third over 7f at Naas; close up in third behind Jon Riggens at the Curragh yesterday. |
9/2 |
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3rd 5 (2) |
22nd Oct 2024 Soft 0m 6f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Won a rated race over 5f on heavy ground here in April; next four handicap runs were undistinguished; showed definite signs of a return to form when third over 7f at Naas on latest. |
6/1 |
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3rd 13 (2) |
12th Oct 2024 Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
8st 11lb |
Won a rated race over 5f on heavy ground at the Curragh in April but has been well beaten since; best run in a while at Down Royal latest; handicapper relenting and was second over C&D from 6lb higher early in the year so don't completely rule out; rain would be welcome. |
28/1 |
14/1
Form: 25416
Last run: 54 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (15) |
14th Oct 2023 Soft 0m 5f 205y |
9st 2lb |
midfield |
13/2 |
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1st 2 (6) |
26th Sep 2023 Yielding To Soft 0m 6f 0y |
9st 8lb |
prominent, led going best over 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong |
6/1 |
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6th 10 (7) |
14th Sep 2023 Good To Yielding 0m 5f 205y |
9st 5lb |
ducked right start, bumped rival start, towards rear of midfield |
14/1 |
22/1
Form: 5801 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 5 (7) |
10th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Winner for Ger Lyons at two; last of nine in a C&D handicap on her stable debut last month; others preferred. |
40/1 |
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13th 5 (7) |
10th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Winner for Ger Lyons at two; last of nine in a C&D handicap on her stable debut last month; others preferred. |
40/1 |
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9th 8 (2) |
18th Dec 2024 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
8st 12lb |
Won Curragh nursery for Ger Lyons last year but nothing to take from three turf runs this year; AW debut for new yard and hard to be confident in on first start since June. |
20/1 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: 76 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17 (5) |
4th Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y |
10st 1lb |
Reserve; dual 1m winner on good and heavy ground; now high in the weights but his rider takes away 5lb and blinkers are tried. |
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8 (1) |
23rd Jul 2025 Yielding To Soft 0m 7f 0y |
8st 13lb |
Won his second race when scoring over 1m at Limerick but was disappointing off this mark at Killarney last week when raced keenly; needs to rebound. |
12/1 |
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12 (11) |
14th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 20y |
8st 9lb |
C&D winner last year; solid form at 1m this season and won impressively at Limerick (1m, good) on latest off 8lb lower; drawn wide but that shouldn't be an issue given his run style; career high mark but there could be more to come. |
11/2 |
22/1
Form: 9
Last run: 75 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 16 (7) |
18th Mar 2024 Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Soundly beaten in two maidens at two including C&D event won by City Of Troy. |
50/1 |
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9th 11 (11) |
14th Sep 2023 Good To Yielding 0m 5f 205y |
9st 5lb |
awkward start, towards rear |
22/1 |
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9th 13 (7) |
1st Jul 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Half-brother to two winners; dam 1m2f AW winner, sister to winners Coolnagree (Group-placed) and prolific scorer Holiday Magic; trainer had a smart early juvenile in Ribchestina, sold since to join Paddy Twomey. |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: 3238
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 (6) |
10th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 37y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
towards rear |
10/1 |
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2nd 7 (9) |
3rd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
midfield, headway on far side of group 2f out, hung left but ran on well inside final furlong, pressed leader final 110yds, kept on |
10/1 |
28/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 0lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 11 (13) |
20th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 2f 0y |
9st 6lb |
prominent, went third under 2f out, outpaced 1f out |
10/1 |
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2nd 1 (3) |
2nd Oct 2024 Soft 0m 7f 205y |
10st 0lb |
soon midfield, headway from over 1f out, ran on and went second inside final furlong, no match for winner |
9/4 |
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1st 8 (15) |
27th Aug 2024 Good To Yielding 0m 7f 211y |
9st 4lb |
in touch with leaders, headway from over 3f out, led and pushed along from 2f out, clear when ridden over 1f out, faced challenge inside final 110yds, pushed out |
8/1 |
50/1
Form: 20
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 |
5th Oct 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Lost his way since finishing second in a 1m handicap at Limerick in July; best watched here on his hurdles debut. |
40/1 |
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13th 3 (17) |
21st Sep 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 11lb |
raced wide, soon midfield, in touch with leaders over 3f out |
33/1 |
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17th 15 (3) |
17th Aug 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 0lb |
Nine-race maiden who has to bounce back from a low-key run at the Galway festival; hard to imagine he has the speed for this trip. |
12/1 |
66/1
Form: 33008
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (3) |
4th Sep 2024 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
midfield |
16/1 |
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4th 3 (5) |
7th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 215y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
pulled hard, prominent, squeezed out and lost position over 2f out, soon switched left and rallied, hung left over 1f out, weakened final 110yds |
16/1 |
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5th 5 (5) |
9th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 215y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Came nearest to a first win when going down narrowly on second start, over 5f on Dundalk AW; little to show for handicap runs over further, including for new yard over 1m at Leicester recently; has it to prove at present but the return to sprinting is a plus. |
16/1 |
66/1
Form: 89
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 0lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 (12) |
7th Oct 2024 Yielding To Soft 1m 3f 50y |
9st 2lb |
A winner off 59 at Gowran Park in June; went up 8lb for that and has struggled in two handicaps since; 2l behind Tanazadia in a rated race at Tramore on penultimate and 11lb better off with her here; poor latest but return to softer ground will suit and she could go well at a price. |
18/1 |
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8th 6 (5) |
23rd Sep 2024 Good To Yielding 1m 4f 0y |
9st 10lb |
ducked right start, in touch with leaders |
12/1 |
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5th 4 (5) |
17th Aug 2024 Yielding 1m 4f 0y |
9st 5lb |
in touch with leaders, dropped to midfield after 2f, keeping on when switched left over 1f out, ran on towards finish |
6/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €4.50 |
| Straight Forecast | €3.50 |
| Trifecta | €11.10 |
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