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SoftFinbarr Galvin CUPRA Handicap Hurdle (Div II)
- Prize money: £5482.3
- 2m 3f 0y
- 17 runners
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Runners: 17 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
16/1 (Won)
Form: 31-369
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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13th 6 |
15th Oct 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y |
11st 7lb |
raced wide, midfield, jumped slightly left 1st, towards rear when pushed along and struggling after 4 out |
22/1 |
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5th 17 |
5th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 2lb |
Won a Wexford handicap hurdle in June 2022; fine effort at the same venue in May after almost a year off; unplaced on his next two starts; came good again at this venue three weeks ago, staying on well to win a 2m3f contest; may feature again off 6lb higher, though ground might be too testing this time |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 008
Last run: 64 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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12th 15 |
15th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 0y |
10st 1lb |
Placed for only the second time in a 15-race career when third at Limerick; well exposed at this stage, others preferred. |
12/1 |
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11 |
26th Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
10st 11lb |
Has failed to build on promise of handicap debut in October 2023; pulled up when last seen at Clonmel in March; cheekpieces now tried; others preferred. |
25/1 |
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9 |
27th Mar 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 2f 152y |
10st 12lb |
0-10 over hurdles; best effort on handicap debut at Cork in October 2023; 5lb lower here but hasn't matched that in six runs since; beaten 38l here on latest over 2m3f; more needed. |
13/2 |
14/1
Form: 51-075
Last run: 125 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
17th Jan 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 4f 40y |
11st 12lb |
Most recent of three hurdle wins was in May 2024; off since later that year; may need this against that background. |
12/1 |
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2 (16) |
2nd Sep 2024 Soft To Heavy 1m 4f 17y |
10st 1lb |
Dual-purpose; 1-7 on the Flat; won over hurdles at Ballinrobe in May; below par on last Flat run at Fairyhouse; his flat win came off 64 at Down Royal (1m5f, good) and is 15lb higher here; handles testing ground but may need some respite from the handicapper. |
25/1 |
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6th 9 |
4th Aug 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 160y |
11st 9lb |
Consistency rewarded with a defeat of 15 rivals over 2m at Ballinrobe in May but after looking threatening to a point he faded into a remote fourth at Sligo (2m1f, good to yielding); remains on the same career-high mark. |
25/1 |
28/1
Form: -0780P
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 16 |
17th Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 180y |
10st 8lb |
First reserve; three hurdle wins have been at Limerick but also won 2m5f handicap chase here last summer; absent since pulled up over fences at Limerick's Christmas meeting so may need this. |
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1 |
18th Nov 2025 Heavy 3m 0f 100y |
12st 0lb |
Has been running over fences, exploiting an initially favourable mark (84); handed an 11lb rise for Killarney win in August, when he beat subsequent Listowel winner Pride Of Place; faded after a mistake at the last at Listowel; won again at Galway, scoring by 5l to earn promotion to 104; sound prospects now off just 5lb higher than winning 2m5f event here 12 months ago. |
5/1 |
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1st 15 |
26th Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 6f 111y |
10st 11lb |
Hit by an 11lb rise for Killarney win in August, when he beat subsequent Listowel winner Pride Of Place; faded into after a mistake at the last at Listowel, not beaten far in fifth, so should not be ruled out. |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: /1-07P
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
16th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 85y |
11st 7lb |
Two wins last season included one here over 2m7f (yielding) off 4lb lower; has also won a chase here and is 2-3 at this venue; should be sharper for latest run after break over an inadequate trip, but probably not much wriggle room off this mark. |
20/1 |
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8th 12 |
2nd Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 110y |
10st 10lb |
In good form before a winter break; useful sort, but has a definite preference for longer trips; four-time winner in points, most recent of five tracks wins was gained over 2m7f. |
12/1 |
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3rd 14 |
2nd Nov 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
10st 11lb |
Gained second win of the year in a 2m7f handicap hurdle Killarney early last month; another solid display when third over 2m5f at Limerick last time. |
13/2 |
7/1
Form: /300-5
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
29th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Consistent gelding over fences and hurdles, better as a chaser; placed on all three starts over hurdles since a handicap chase win at the Listowel festival; touched off at Limerick last time; up 3lb but still 12lb below his chase mark; strong contender. |
6/1 |
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5 |
18th Nov 2025 Heavy 2m 5f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Has been generally consistent in the last 18 months since joining this yard; won over fences at Listowel and a good 2nd over C&D since so goes on the shortlist. |
11/4 |
4/1
Form: -90805
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 15 |
11th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 120y |
11st 3lb |
towards rear, headway into midfield halfway, went second after 4 out, led 3 out, ridden and faced challenge last, briefly headed run-in, rallied and led again towards finish |
14/1 |
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1st 15 |
11th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 120y |
11st 3lb |
towards rear, headway into midfield halfway, went second after 4 out, led 3 out, ridden and faced challenge last, briefly headed run-in, rallied and led again towards finish |
14/1 |
22/1
Form: 56P-60
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 9 |
9th Jun 2026 Good 2m 2f 0y |
10st 8lb |
Fit from a point-to-point campaign; some ability in bumpers in 2022; weak hurdles form. |
33/1 |
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8th 14 |
15th Oct 2023 Soft 2m 3f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Showed some ability in bumpers last year but hasn't built upon that over hurdles; a decent effort on yard debut at Galway but was tailed-off at Gowran since. |
22/1 |
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11th 8 |
30th Sep 2023 Heavy 2m 4f 50y |
11st 8lb |
Hasn't built on the promise he showed in bumpers in early 2022; no improvement in handicaps but it was a step back in the right direction at Galway 19 days ago when beaten 8l on his yard debut; might have finished closer without a mistake at the last and entitled to come on for that first run of the campaign; could go well. |
7/1 |
12/1
Form: 5-5066
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 5lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 18 |
16th Oct 2025 Good 2m 6f 154y |
10st 0lb |
Longstanding maiden and no signs of breaking her duck in recent runs. |
25/1 |
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7th 18 |
27th Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 0y |
10st 3lb |
Longstanding maiden and no signs of breaking her duck in recent runs. |
40/1 |
25/1
Form: 00-50
Last run: 93 days
W: 11st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
33/1
Form: 0990/8
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 16 |
5th Nov 2024 Good 2m 7f 165y |
10st 13lb |
0-9 over hurdles and hasn't looked the most natural of jumpers at times; beaten 22l when midfield over 22.5f at Galway on latest; steps up in trip but was well beaten behind Cruisin Susan at this distance at Wexford; needs more. |
22/1 |
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13th 16 |
5th Nov 2024 Good 2m 7f 165y |
10st 13lb |
0-9 over hurdles and hasn't looked the most natural of jumpers at times; beaten 22l when midfield over 22.5f at Galway on latest; steps up in trip but was well beaten behind Cruisin Susan at this distance at Wexford; needs more. |
22/1 |
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8th 18 |
9th Sep 2024 Soft 2m 6f 97y |
10st 13lb |
25-1 when tailed off at Wexford on his return from a break and has yet to make the frame; opposable. |
33/1 |
33/1
Form: P9-700
Last run: 86 days
W: 10st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 16 |
7th Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 4f 110y |
11st 0lb |
in touch with leaders early, dropped to midfield 5th, weakened after 6th, in rear when pulled up before 3 out |
50/1 |
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12th 18 |
15th Oct 2023 Soft 2m 3f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Record of 1-16 over hurdles and has been regressive this year; others preferred. |
33/1 |
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11th 16 |
21st Jul 2023 Good To Yielding 2m 2f 0y |
11st 1lb |
disputed lead |
14/1 |
5/1
Form: 00702
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
19th Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 28y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Two wins at Hexham (3m, good to soft) last year and on a handy mark on that form; soft ground may not have suited here last time but he's now been well below par on his last two starts and has to get back on track. |
12/1 |
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4th 3 |
19th Feb 2026 3m 2f 59y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Won twice over 3m at Hexham last year (good); pulled up when returning from a short break at Catterick last time; conditions perhaps not ideal and a bit to prove. |
9/1 |
25/1
Form: P6P-5P
Last run: 100 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 9 |
18th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y |
11st 0lb |
A 27-race maiden who was tailed off behind Tippin And Tappin (runs in first division) on most recent chase start and no signs of a revival when well held over timber last week. |
33/1 |
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16 |
11th Jul 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Rated 80 after 19 hurdle starts and can't be fancied in a maiden. |
50/1 |
|
12 |
22nd May 2025 Good To Firm 2m 6f 160y |
11st 0lb |
Record of 0-25 under rules but is a better chaser; backed from 50-1 into 10-1 before the off when fifth in 3m1f Tipperary maiden hurdle eight days ago; had three runner-up finishes in handicap chases last summer; each-way contender. |
12/1 |
22/1
Form: 0-050P
Last run: 48 days
W: 11st 1lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 11 |
7th Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 7f 165y |
11st 2lb |
Excuses in her first two handicaps but no obvious ones when tailed off at Cork and now goes in a visor. |
33/1 |
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15th 16 |
15th Oct 2023 Soft 2m 3f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Just a hint of ability in maiden hurdles; badly hampered on handicap debut and had mucus in her lungs when pulled-up last time; can't be dismissed. |
22/1 |
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0 11 |
28th Aug 2023 Yielding 2m 6f 14y |
11st 4lb |
Fifth of 16 in a Kilbeggan maiden (2m2f) and got badly hampered on her handicap debut (2m6f); remains unexposed. |
100/1 |
22/1
Form: /05-9P
Last run: 80 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| 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 |
16/1
Form: 900-0
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 5 |
11th Jan 2024 Heavy 2m 4f 216y |
12st 0lb |
Weak hurdles form; makes little appeal based on a recent last of three finishers behind wide-margin winner Sampoet in a maiden point at Dromahane. |
33/1 |
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0 5 |
21st Oct 2023 Heavy 2m 5f 0y |
11st 12lb |
midfield, prominent halfway |
50/1 |
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17th 11 |
15th Oct 2023 Soft 2m 3f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Best of four maiden hurdle runs came at Listowel last time when beaten 28l; should be more competitive now in handicaps; market may help. |
16/1 |
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