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HeavyMichael Moore Volkswagon Portarlington And Athlone Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £5743.36
- 2m 4f 0y
- 17 runners
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Runners: 17 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Abandoned
Form: 98-9P9
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 13lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 12 |
2nd Jul 2024 Good To Firm 2m 6f 150y |
11st 0lb |
Maiden over hurdles was fourth at Clonmel but was then poor at Listowel last time and has to bounce back on chasing debut. |
20/1 |
|
12th 11 |
1st Jun 2024 Good 2m 4f 80y |
11st 7lb |
Much improved effort when a staying on fourth in a 2m3f handicap hurdle at Clonmel last month; on a competitive mark now and looks capable of a bold showing here. |
5/1 |
|
4th 15 |
16th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 0y |
11st 0lb |
midfield, headway when not fluent 2 out, ran on and went fourth towards finish, not reach leaders |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 2PP7-P D
Last run: 181 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
2nd May 2025 Good 3m 2f 70y Class 4 |
12st 4lb |
led, raced in second when headed 12th, lost second after 14th, weakening when hit 17th, soon pulled up |
33/1 |
|
2 |
2nd May 2025 Good 3m 2f 70y Class 4 |
12st 4lb |
led, raced in second when headed 12th, lost second after 14th, weakening when hit 17th, soon pulled up |
33/1 |
|
13th 6 |
14th Apr 2024 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 9lb |
jumped left on occasions, didn't always jump with fluency, prominent, pressed leader 4th, lost second when mistake 4 out, weakened before 3 out |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 3/P914 D
Last run: 2 days
W: 11st 13lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 |
15th Jun 2024 Good 2m 3f 100y |
11st 8lb |
Followed up a handicap hurdle win on New Year's Day with a first chase success at Clonmel in February but lesser form in two runs since; his mark might be on the high side at present. |
10/1 |
|
8th 3 |
25th Apr 2024 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, led, headed and weakened before 2 out |
5/1 |
Abandoned
Form: /0231-
Last run: 305 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
13th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 0y |
12st 2lb |
Very lightly raced 8yo; won 2m5f Limerick handicap in late 2022 (heavy) and touched off at Cork a year later on return; two December comeback runs after further absence leave him with plenty to find. |
12/1 |
|
10th 3 |
28th Dec 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 5f 0y |
12st 0lb |
midfield |
14/1 |
|
10th 3 |
28th Dec 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 5f 0y |
12st 0lb |
midfield |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 3557-0
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
22nd May 2025 Good To Firm 2m 6f 160y |
10st 11lb |
Modest 21-race maiden under rules; won point-to-point in January; ran okay in Wexford handicap chase last month; fell at the sixth when sent off joint-favourite at Tramore nine days later; not dismissed. |
8/1 |
|
13 |
22nd May 2025 Good To Firm 2m 6f 160y |
10st 11lb |
Modest 21-race maiden under rules; won point-to-point in January; ran okay in Wexford handicap chase last month; fell at the sixth when sent off joint-favourite at Tramore nine days later; not dismissed. |
8/1 |
|
6 |
13th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 1m 7f 110y |
10st 12lb |
Modest maiden over hurdles, placed off 89 over 2m5f last summer; point winner in January and ran okay on recent handicap chase debut over 2m3f at Wexford; this trip might be too sharp. |
6/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 1-3691 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
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 |
Abandoned
Form: 788-08
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 11lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
21st May 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Well held on chase debut last time but she was fifth of 18 in a 2m5f handicap hurdle here the time before and she retains some potential. |
8/1 |
|
6 |
21st May 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Well held on chase debut last time but she was fifth of 18 in a 2m5f handicap hurdle here the time before and she retains some potential. |
8/1 |
|
6th 13 |
28th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 5f 100y |
11st 5lb |
Appeared to be making gradual progress over hurdles, but now switched to chasing after fifth placing in an 18-runner Punchestown handicap; dam Jacksonlady was a smart chaser; early days for her could be a useful long-term prospect. |
5/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 08080- D
Last run: 192 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
24th Apr 2025 Good 2m 2f 50y |
11st 13lb |
towards rear, headway on outer from 2 out, ran on well from last, went third inside final 110yds |
15/2 |
|
3rd 1 |
24th Apr 2025 Good 2m 2f 50y |
11st 13lb |
towards rear, headway on outer from 2 out, ran on well from last, went third inside final 110yds |
15/2 |
|
2nd 10 |
6th Oct 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 50y |
10st 8lb |
slowly away, towards rear, soon detached, joined main group halfway, headway and went fourth 2 out, ran on well from last, went second post |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 92P1-5
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
21st Apr 2025 Yielding 2m 1f 25y |
11st 1lb |
Gained third win over fences here in January off 118 over 2m4f (yielding to soft); no impact upped in trip and class the last twice at Punchestown (3m3f) and Naas (3m1f); big drop in trip here may not be ideal. |
11/1 |
|
4th 6 |
21st Apr 2025 Yielding 2m 1f 25y |
11st 1lb |
towards rear, jumped right last, kept on |
11/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 7-70
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 11 |
8th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 5lb |
towards rear early, in touch with leaders 5th |
25/1 |
|
7th 11 |
8th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 5lb |
towards rear early, in touch with leaders 5th |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 0855
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
17th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 161y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Longstanding maiden but in good nick for his new stable, fifth of 13 in 2m Ludlow novice in November; no forlorn hope after a break. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 11 |
14th Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 5lb |
Is 0-16 over hurdles but some good runs in defeat recently; finished 3l behind the winner at Clonmel in June (2m1f, good to yielding); likely didn't handle the softer conditions at Killarney following that but posted another good effort in a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan last time when a 2.25l third of seven (2m, good to yielding); cheekpieces go on now; he is not discounted and is due to be raised 4lb in future. |
10/1 |
|
5 |
9th Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
The most experienced of the field is 0-17 but has run well in defeat, including a 3l second in a Clonmel handicap hurdle off 96 in June (2m1f, good to yielding); well beaten in a handicap hurdle here last time (2m1f, yielding to soft); could do better back on good ground. |
13/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 0-881F D
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 11 |
17th Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 85y |
10st 8lb |
Sole win over hurdles came over C&D in 2023; some decent runs in defeat last year but has to bounce back from a poor Listowel effort. |
22/1 |
|
6 |
31st May 2025 Good 2m 4f 80y |
11st 7lb |
Sole win came over this sort of trip at Killarney in August 2023; running well in defeat from this sort of mark at the end of 2024 and may have needed this month's return at Tipperary; some rain would be in his favour. |
8/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 0-0800
Last run: 58 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
17th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 100y |
10st 0lb |
Lightly raced 8yo returned from over a year's absence when tailed off at Naas in November and after further breaks well beaten twice more over hurdles; 1lb wrong here on chase debut and hard to see him making an impact. |
16/1 |
|
13 |
17th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 100y |
10st 0lb |
Lightly raced 8yo returned from over a year's absence when tailed off at Naas in November and after further breaks well beaten twice more over hurdles; 1lb wrong here on chase debut and hard to see him making an impact. |
16/1 |
|
10th 11 |
10th May 2025 Good 3m 0f 80y |
10st 13lb |
towards rear |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: F09-39 BF
Last run: 148 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
3rd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 19y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Experienced chaser; won at Sedgefield on Boxing Day (2m, good to soft) and placed all three starts since, last time finishing runner-up at Sedgefield (2m3f, good to soft); contender. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 6 |
4th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 65y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Running consistently well since August, winning here (2m, good to soft) on Boxing Day and finishing a close second of five over this C&D (good to soft) ten days ago; has the same mark as last time and holds solid claims. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 5 |
25th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 65y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Currently in a consistent vein of form; opened his chase account in Sedgefield contest (2m, good to soft) on Boxing Day, beating Dixie Cowboy and taking record here to 3321; ran creditably at Catterick (2m3f) since; solid claims. |
5/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 779531
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
12th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Won two handicaps in Ireland; building some momentum for his new yard and probably needs further than the 2m2f he ran over at Exeter last time (stays 3m); needs considering. |
20/1 |
|
5th 2 |
12th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Won two handicaps in Ireland; building some momentum for his new yard and probably needs further than the 2m2f he ran over at Exeter last time (stays 3m); needs considering. |
20/1 |
|
4th 1 |
6th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 2f 111y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Runner-up at Leicester (2m4f, good) last month on second stable start and again ran well when fourth at Ludlow (3m, good to soft) seven days later; won on soft ground in Ireland; could have a part to play. |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 0099-
Last run: 341 days
W: 10st 13lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
24th Mar 2024 Heavy 2m 0f 50y |
10st 4lb |
held up in rear |
12/1 |
|
6th 13 |
10th Mar 2024 Soft 1m 7f 116y |
11st 1lb |
A shock winner of a C&D handicap in December off 6lb lower but was below that form back here since; has a chance if bouncing back. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: P-7930
Last run: 37 days
W: 10st 8lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 14 |
7th Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 4f 110y |
11st 0lb |
prominent, weakened before 4 out, not fluent 3 out, soon dropped to rear and pulled up |
16/1 |
|
10th 18 |
22nd Sep 2023 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Drop in trip seemed to suit her last time when third at Bangor; pulled-up in this race last year; this distance may not be ideal judged on a couple of runs over staying distances during the summer. |
8/1 |
Verdict
This looks competitive but ARTHOR has come down to a good mark and he may show more back in handicap company this time. The intermediate trip on testing ground is sure to suit Kings Halo who probably needed his return and Vintage Gold was still involved when coming down last time. [Phill Anderson]