14.12
SoftMatt Britton Irish EBF Maiden Hurdle
- Prize money: £7695.65
- 2m 0f 0y
- 25 runners
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Runners: 25 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
2/9 (Won)
- Win: £1.10
- Place: £1.02
Form: 12-2 BF
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1 |
26th Sep 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Classy performer for Willie Mullins; sent off favourite for the Supreme Novices' in 2024, which was when his limitations started to become apparent; some good runs, mixed with some dire ones, over fences; bought for 45,000gns in April; interesting to see if there's any spark left in him, and does run well fresh, but best watched on stable debut |
33/1 |
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9th 4 |
14th Jan 2026 Yielding 2m 1f 30y |
11st 3lb |
Dual winner over hurdles, including in Listed company as a novice; fine efforts on first two novice chase starts last season but twice pulled up afterwards; strong favourite on seasonal return in late October but below-form second to a clear winner in 2m Wexford conditions event; jumped poorly and generally below-par in a Navan handicap last month. |
10/1 |
10/1
- Place: £2.70
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 116y |
11st 0lb |
Maiden hurdle winner in 2024 has won three chases since and is rated 128 in that sphere; was second in a Bellewstown claimer in August when last over hurdles; a spin in the charity race at Punchestown can have him straight; valuable 5lb claimer a help. |
3/1 |
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20th 1 |
2nd May 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
12st 9lb |
Four-time winner, rated 128 over fences, flat debut, top yard, respected. |
11/2 |
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3rd 1 |
25th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 20y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Reversed previous C&D form with King Roly under an aggressive front-running ride from Sean Bowen here 17 days ago (good); that wasn't without the occasional scare over his fences but he's clearly capable of going well again off just 4lb higher. |
5/2 |
10/1
- Place: £5.50
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 18 |
2nd May 2026 Yielding 3m 7f 68y |
10st 6lb |
Maiden went close to landing breakthrough win at Leopardstown (3m1f, yielding) in December but hasn't backed that up, most recently never counting when modest enough fourth at Fairyhouse; remains opposable. |
16/1 |
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4th 8 |
6th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 120y |
11st 5lb |
Maiden went close to landing breakthrough win at Leopardstown (24.5f, yielding) in December off 3lb lower; unseated over 2m in a beginners' here, then finished a modest fourth over 3m6f at Cheltenham; 6lb lower here but needs to find extra to shed the maiden tag. |
11/1 |
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4th 14 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 5f 201y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Maiden; 0-8 in chases; runner-up in the Dublin National over 3m4f at Leopardstown last March and over 3m at the same track in December, both on yielding ground; 2m in cheekpieces did not work out last time; right back up in trip today but needs a big career best. |
22/1 |
12/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 10 |
4th Oct 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
10st 8lb |
Got off the mark over fences at Thurles last November; ran well at Wexford and Galway six days apart in July; was going well again when falling at Ballinrobe since; chance. |
7/1 |
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8 |
11th Sep 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 48y |
11st 2lb |
Won over this trip at Thurles last November (yielding) and running well in defeat of late, third to Ballybrittas at Wexford (2m) and only weakened late into fourth (Leave In Secret third) over 2m2f at Galway festival on similar ground; has her chance again. |
8/1 |
7/1
Form: 5
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
16/1
Form: -42500
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 27 |
29th Apr 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 3f 93y |
10st 3lb
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Second reserve; won at Cork last summer; lost his form in the autumn; not bad efforts lately but needs much more in this company. |
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3rd 27 |
29th Apr 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 3f 93y |
10st 3lb
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Second reserve; won at Cork last summer; lost his form in the autumn; not bad efforts lately but needs much more in this company. |
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4th 12 |
20th Mar 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Lost form after winning a 2m novice here (good) last May but respectable reappearance in 2m Leopardstown handicap early this month; tries a new trip here and not one to rule out. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 0-802
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7 |
13th Oct 2026 Good 2m 7f 95y |
11st 0lb |
1-20 over hurdles; joined John McConnell after a 20l fourth in a Bellewstown claiming hurdle in August; pulled up on stable/handicap chase debut at Downpatrick. |
25/1 |
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2 |
18th Sep 2026 Good 2m 7f 110y |
11st 12lb |
Second runner for yard; 1-20 over hurdles; heavy defeats in both chases and has joined John McConnell after a 20l fourth in a Bellewstown claiming hurdle last month; probably best watched on stable/handicap chase debut. |
16/1 |
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4th 10 |
26th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 110y |
10st 6lb |
A record of 1-19 over hurdles; best recent run was when fourth to Oh So Charming in a 2m2f Sligo claiming hurdle last time; ran well over 3m here last year and has to return to that form. |
6/1 |
33/1
Form: 255
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 12 |
13th Feb 2024 Heavy 1m 7f 132y |
10st 11lb |
made virtually all, didn't always jump with fluency, headed when mistake last, soon ridden, rallied when led again towards finish |
12/1 |
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7th 11 |
27th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Narrowly denied in a Downpatrick bumper in August; hasn't looked quite as effective over shorter trips on slower ground since; may be one for handicaps at this point. |
16/1 |
200/1
Form: —
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 7 |
29th Jan 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 4f 198y |
11st 12lb |
Two wins over hurdles, including here; fair form in beginners', second in 17-runner contest over 2m4f at Gowran in November (heavy) and pair well clear when runner-up at Punchestown this month (22.5f, soft); big chance in a race of this standard. |
2/1 |
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3rd 10 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 120y |
11st 12lb |
midfield |
16/1 |
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3rd 10 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 120y |
11st 12lb |
midfield, headway and prominent 3 out, went third home turn, no impression approaching last |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: 8
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 21 |
12th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Beaten around 50l when eighth in a 25-runner Navan maiden won by the smart Caldwell Potter (Grade 1 winner at Leopardstown); fifth-placed Cato's Revenge has won a handicap; can improve. |
25/1 |
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8th 25 |
9th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 5lb |
midfield |
10/1 |
200/1
Form: 57-000
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 5 (10) |
1st Oct 2026 Yielding To Soft 1m 4f 77y |
9st 11lb |
Grand dual-purpose mare was second in a division of this last year, and went on to win readily (in a visor) on heavy at Galway; some good runs in defeat this year and headgear back on; notable jockey booking too. |
7/1 |
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7th 9 |
11th Sep 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 5f 208y |
10st 6lb |
Won three times under both codes last year (twice at Sligo); best hurdles run this year when a clear second in 2m3f Downpatrick mares' handicap in June (good); solid effort when third at Sligo (2m5f) on latest, but she's better over shorter than this. |
8/1 |
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3rd 7 |
6th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 168y |
10st 11lb |
Won here under both codes last year, including 2m2f mares' handicap hurdle off 81; best hurdle run this year when a clear second in 2m3f Downpatrick mares handicap in June (good), poor run on the Flat at Tramore since; unproven over this far. |
8/1 |
200/1
Form: 400
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
23rd Oct 2025 Good To Firm 2m 5f 55y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Pulled up in two handicap hurdles for Sam England last winter and made a low-key chasing debut in the spring; reverts to hurdling and sports first-time cheekpieces on debut for latest new stable. |
7/1 |
200/1
Form: 09
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5 |
1st Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 0y |
11st 10lb |
midfield |
4/1 |
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5 |
1st Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 0y |
11st 10lb |
midfield |
4/1 |
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5th 9 |
15th Mar 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 176y |
10st 8lb |
In good form in the autumn, winning Clonmel handicap chase (good) over this trip and following up in 2m Tipperary handicap hurdle; hat-trick foiled off 9lb higher mark in 2m Naas handicap chase when jumped right; bit to prove now but return to this trip and ground should suit. |
8/1 |
200/1
Form: 9756
Last run: 92 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 11 |
15th Jul 2024 Good 2m 1f 165y |
10st 12lb |
took keen hold, prominent |
25/1 |
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14 |
21st May 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 13lb |
No closer than 28l in his races to date and was 40-1 when pulled up at Taunton latest. |
100/1 |
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14 |
21st May 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 13lb |
No closer than 28l in his races to date and was 40-1 when pulled up at Taunton latest. |
100/1 |
100/1
Form: 080
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 4 |
7th Sep 2026 Good 2m 6f 111y |
11st 9lb |
Never looked at ease at Tramore last time but much better judged on his victory in a competitive 2m2f handicap chase here at the festival; likely to fare much better, although the trip is a small question |
7/1 |
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5th 1 |
13th Aug 2026 Good 1m 7f 120y |
11st 9lb |
Dual hurdles winner got off the mark over fences for the first time at the eighth attempt at the Galway festival (2m2f, good); 4lb penalty for that could prove pivotal and his overall form doesn't suggest that a follow-up is guaranteed; trainer won this race last year though. |
11/4 |
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1st 10 |
28th Jul 2026 Good 2m 2f 54y |
11st 7lb |
Two wins over hurdles for Gavin Cromwell; 0-7 over fences and has a tendency to jump left at times; ground conditions will suit but soundly beaten over hurdles on latest and others make more appeal. |
18/1 |
100/1
Form: 00
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 14 |
5th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 4f 140y |
11st 5lb |
First reserve; promise in point-to-points for Colin Bowe but three maiden hurdle runs this term disappointing. |
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16th 20 |
12th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Showed promise in point-to-points for Colin Bowe; looked a likely winner when fell two out at Tinahely in November 2022; has struggled in two maiden hurdle outings at Cork. |
100/1 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 15 |
9th Jun 2026 Good 3m 1f 170y |
10st 9lb |
Dual chase winner is 0-17 over hurdles but has posted some solid runs lately at Punchestown and Limerick; should be involved again. |
8/1 |
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4th 9 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 0y |
10st 10lb |
Back-to-back handicap chase winner at Clonmel in October; unable to take advantage of lower hurdles mark in four recent runs but fair third of 18 at Punchestown (3m, good) on latest; big player again despite inability to win over timber to date a concern. |
6/1 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 6 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Improved for the switch to chasing; survived a mistake four out on his way to winning at Sligo in October (2m5f, good to yielding); not as good next time when fifth from 5lb higher at Thurles; needed the run on return last year. |
11/2 |
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5 |
30th Oct 2025 Good 2m 5f 80y |
11st 13lb |
0-12 over hurdles; has improved for the switch to chasing; just denied over an extended 2m3f at Wexford on first attempt; survived a mistake four out on his way to beating the favourite Due Course by 1 3/4l in a 2m5f contest at Sligo; only 3lb worse off with the runner-up who suffered some interference. |
6/1 |
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5 |
30th Oct 2025 Good 2m 5f 80y |
11st 13lb |
0-12 over hurdles; has improved for the switch to chasing; just denied over an extended 2m3f at Wexford on first attempt; survived a mistake four out on his way to beating the favourite Due Course by 1 3/4l in a 2m5f contest at Sligo; only 3lb worse off with the runner-up who suffered some interference. |
6/1 |
200/1
Form: 00
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 3 |
18th Oct 2026 Good 2m 5f 28y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Won over hurdles in Ireland; now 0-10 over fences after three defeats for Christian Williams, with the best effort the first when third at Bangor in September (3m, good); has a bit to find. |
14/1 |
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5th 4 |
18th Sep 2026 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
1-11 over hurdles in Ireland; 0-8 over fences but made a promising start for this stable when a staying-on third at Bangor (3m, good) two weeks ago; this step back up in trip could help and he's one to consider. |
5/1 |
200/1
Form: 00
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 2 |
29th Nov 2024 Good 1m 7f 189y |
11st 10lb |
Went up 9lb for winning a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Killarney in August; soundly beaten in three starts since and she should find this trip on the sharp side. |
12/1 |
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7th 2 |
29th Nov 2024 Good 1m 7f 189y |
11st 10lb |
Went up 9lb for winning a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Killarney in August; soundly beaten in three starts since and she should find this trip on the sharp side. |
12/1 |
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2 |
25th Oct 2024 Yielding 2m 1f 176y |
11st 8lb |
Went up 9lb for winning a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Killarney in August; soundly beaten twice since and may well require a little more leeway from the assessor. |
20/1 |
200/1
Form: 070
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 5 |
19th Sep 2026 Good 2m 3f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Handicap hurdle winner last year and consistent in defeat this summer before unseating early at Wexford after being hampered; blinkers left on here and likely to be thereabouts if getting a clear run. |
13/2 |
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4 |
26th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 110y |
11st 8lb |
Just 1-19 over hurdles but has been consistent in defeat lately, at Clonmel and twice at Wexford; the blinkers are new and he can be involved again. |
5/1 |
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4th 4 |
23rd Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 150y |
11st 7lb |
Won over C&D in May last year and second in a similar event next time off 99; decent C&D third last time (good) and should be in the mix again. |
5/1 |
200/1
Form: 600
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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21 |
19th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 20y |
10st 3lb |
Second runner for yard; improved from moderate seasonal return at Limerick when 20l seventh at Clonmel (16.5f) in December but pulled up at that venue the following month; looks second string for stable. |
20/1 |
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9 |
18th Nov 2025 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
10st 6lb |
Regressive maiden had an excuse when pulled-up at Cork when last seen; still needs improvement on return. |
20/1 |
50/1
Form: 09
Last run: 10 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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15th 19 |
27th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Ex-Irish maiden; still lightly raced and worth trying over this far after keeping on for third at Newcastle (2m4f); possible. |
11/1 |
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15th 19 |
27th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Ex-Irish maiden; still lightly raced and worth trying over this far after keeping on for third at Newcastle (2m4f); possible. |
11/1 |
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3rd 10 |
14th Dec 2024 Good 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
in touch with leaders |
16/1 |
66/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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13 |
18th Nov 2025 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
10st 1lb |
Maiden was too keen when well beaten at Clonmel last time but overall form needs improving upon. |
22/1 |
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9th 13 |
23rd Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 205y |
10st 11lb |
Placed only once from 14 starts over hurdles; soundly beaten in fifth at Downpatrick on latest, though that was one of his better displays. |
20/1 |
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14 |
19th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 1f 165y |
10st 3lb |
Winless from 18 starts, only making the podium once; tailed off on the Flat at Tramore in July and same story over hurdles at Wexford last time; new headgear combination employed now. |
33/1 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: 239 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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15th 15 |
8th Jun 2024 Good 2m 3f 100y |
11st 0lb |
prominent |
14/1 |
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7th 11 |
16th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 0y |
11st 2lb |
prominent, went second halfway, challenging after 3 out, weakened before 2 out |
25/1 |
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7th 11 |
16th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 0y |
11st 2lb |
prominent, went second halfway |
25/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €8.60 |
| Straight Forecast | €4.91 |
| Trifecta | €98.00 |