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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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 |
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2nd 10 |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Talented sort is a dual winner over hurdles including in Listed company as a novice; cracking efforts on first two novice chase starts last season including a second to Majborough; however, he has questions to answer after being pulled-up twice since, though his chasing experience will be an asset. |
9/4 |
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2nd 10 |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Talented sort is a dual winner over hurdles including in Listed company as a novice; cracking efforts on first two novice chase starts last season including a second to Majborough; however, he has questions to answer after being pulled-up twice since, though his chasing experience will be an asset. |
9/4 |
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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7th 7 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 210y |
11st 7lb |
Maiden hurdler; second in a Thurles beginners' event before making going one better in a handicap at the same venue (2m2f, yielding); failed to recover from a bad mistake two out at Limerick after Christmas. |
8/1 |
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9 |
30th Oct 2025 Good 2m 2f 66y |
11st 5lb |
In the frame in her two most recent handicap hurdle outings, fourth at Down Royal and second at Tramore; the latter form franked by the winner; one of the leading contenders and noteworthy a half-sister to Champion Chase winner Captain Guinness. |
100/30 |
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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4th 4 |
31st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
11st 12lb |
Placed in a couple of points; 1-16 over hurdles and rated 119 in that sphere; however, was pulled up in successive races at Galway and Killarney when last seen last August and while there's a good chance he'll make a chaser on breeding, he's tended to need his comeback runs in the past. |
10/1 |
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2 |
23rd Aug 2025 Good 2m 6f 80y |
11st 4lb |
Won over 2m6f at Down Royal off 110 in April and backed that up with some good runs in defeat; bounced back from a poor run at Punchestown to finish second of 15 at Bellewstown in July (24.5f, good); needs to again bounce back after being pulled up at Galway earlier this month (24.5f, soft); can't be totally ruled out. |
20/1 |
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4 |
3rd Aug 2025 Good 3m 0f 60y |
11st 12lb |
Won over 2m6f at Down Royal in April, backed that up with good runs in defeat at Killarney and Listowel; bounced back from a below-par Punchestown run when second at Bellewstown; stays well; Jack Kennedy aboard for the first time. |
10/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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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3rd 10 |
26th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 13y |
10st 0lb |
Has been running well on the Flat; fair hurdles record but 13lb out of the handicap here; tough task in the circumstances, though rider's 5lb allowance will help. |
12/1 |
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2nd 3 (13) |
3rd May 2026 Good 1m 5f 190y |
9st 13lb |
Locally-owned mare took a long time to come to hand but thrived under both codes last year, recording four wins including this race and a handicap hurdle here in October; promising run at Navan lately and headgear worn for latest Flat win is back on; crack apprentice on board too, so loads to like. |
100/30 |
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3rd 4 (4) |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft To Heavy 1m 5f 160y |
9st 12lb |
Won four races last year, two over hurdles and two on the Flat, including her last start in this sphere at Galway in October; late-season form also included a Bellewstown second, splitting two of these rivals Idomything and Bhean Sainbhre; needs to reverse the form of seasonal debut at Navan with Bhean Saibhre |
6/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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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3rd 3 |
22nd May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 2f 185y |
11st 12lb |
Won over C&D last July and came back to form when a comfortable winner of a Tramore claiming hurdle last time; needs to do more back in handicap company but yard is maintaining its good form so respected. |
7/2 |
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1st 8 |
20th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 80y |
10st 12lb |
Has been hit and miss in defeat over fences in last six months; won over hurdles at Downpatrick last summer off 100 but not as good off a higher mark; needs best. |
14/1 |
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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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 |
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3rd 11 |
13th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y |
10st 12lb |
Back-to-back h'cap chase winner in October on good to yielding; unable to take advantage of lower hurdles mark in three recent runs over hurdles; probably wouldn't have done better than fourth when faller at Clonmel last time; has his chance again but inability to win over timber to date is worrying. |
5/1 |
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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4th 4 |
21st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 160y |
11st 5lb |
Hurdles winner at Naas in December 2024; good effort on his fourth chase start at Down Royal in January (2m5f, yielding to soft) when third of 11 off this mark; tried 3m2f on latest but unseated rider when backpedalling; new headgear. |
12/1 |
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8 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 3m 2f 50y |
11st 6lb |
Hurdles winner at Naas last season; good effort on his fourth chase start at this track in January (2m5f, yielding to soft) when third of 11; tailed off at Thurles last time; tries this trip for the first time and the jury is out on whether this is what he needs. |
12/1 |
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7th 13 |
5th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 110y |
10st 9lb |
Won over hurdles at Naas last season; beginning to get the hang of things over fences, judged on Down Royal third in January; needs more improvement. |
10/1 |
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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No Results Found |
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 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €8.60 |
| Straight Forecast | €4.91 |
| Trifecta | €98.00 |