13.22
SoftSBK Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £8208.7
- 3m 0f 0y
- 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
7/1
Form: 313348
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
13th Jan 2024 Soft 3m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Won 2m4f Down Royal maiden and better form in defeat in a couple of Cork novices' over today's trip; never landed a blow however on handicap debut at Navan last month in albeit much better race; down in class here so not one to rule out. |
7/1 |
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8th 8 |
9th Dec 2023 Soft 3m 1f 50y |
10st 12lb |
Won a Down Royal maiden hurdle in September and two fine runs in novice company since; well-held in a Grade 3 over 2m4f here last time and will have to improve upon that even dropped in class. |
18/1 |
|
5 |
19th Nov 2023 Soft To Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Very green when winning a good ground maiden hurdle at Down Royal in September; beaten in novice company twice since at Cork but looked more straightforward; place prospects here. |
9/2 |
11/2
Form: 39-152
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 72y |
11st 10lb |
Two-time hurdles winner is 0-6 over fences; unseated when 8-1 at Cheltenham in March; didn't get home in the Irish National in April; cheekpieces now tried; others make more appeal. |
16/1 |
|
3 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 72y |
11st 10lb |
Two-time hurdles winner is 0-6 over fences; unseated when 8-1 at Cheltenham in March; didn't get home in the Irish National in April; cheekpieces now tried; others make more appeal. |
16/1 |
|
14th 23 |
21st Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 3m 5f 37y |
10st 9lb |
2-6 over hurdles, rated 137; has reached the same mark over fences despite failing to win in five attempts; fair effort when third over 2m6f at Punchestown in February; among the leading fancies (8-1) for the Kim Muir, made a bad mistake at the 15th and unseated rider; renews rivalry with the first three home. |
25/1 |
10/1
Form: 21-1PP D
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 |
21st Feb 2026 Heavy 3m 2f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Dual hurdles winner won on handicap chase debut here in November (3m, soft) off 110; poor in two handicaps after, as well as in a novice contest here (2m5f, yielding) last time when 73l behind Nelson County. |
20/1 |
|
5th 4 |
14th Jan 2026 Yielding 2m 5f 150y |
11st 12lb |
Dual hurdles winner got off the mark chasing around here at the fifth attempt back from a break on handicap debut over 3m in November (soft); pulled up after a bad mistake at Cork 19 days later but appeared to have few excuses for his 28l seventh at Navan last time (3m, soft to heavy); capable of getting involved on his best day. |
12/1 |
|
1st 1 |
4th Nov 2025 Soft 3m 0f 82y |
11st 12lb |
2-10 over hurdles and rated 10lb higher in that sphere; tailed off in all four starts in beginners' chases including two here; likely best watched on return from 264 days off. |
12/1 |
15/2
Form: /1147P
Last run: 55 days
W: 11st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
13th Jan 2024 Soft 3m 0f 0y |
11st 8lb |
Two wins include 2m6f Downpatrick novice last summer but no impact as yet in handicaps, latest when reportedly never travelling at Navan; cheekpieces now tried but may want better ground. |
15/2 |
|
0 2 |
19th Nov 2023 Soft To Heavy 2m 6f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Seventh of 20 in Pertemps Series Qualifier at Cheltenham last month; that was his handicap debut and he's not obviously well treated but he's unexposed; it's notable he's the yard's first-string. |
7/2 |
|
7th 19 |
28th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 208y Class 2 |
10st 9lb |
Promising in bumpers in spring 2021 and returned from a long absence with two hurdle wins this summer (2m/2m6f); shade disappointing when only fourth of five at Killarney this month but remains unexposed; no surprise if he features on handicap debut. |
14/1 |
8/1
Form: 45131/ C
Last run: 1505 days
W: 11st 3lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 13 |
1st May 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 58y |
11st 9lb |
Useful level of form for Tony Mullins when winning a novice hurdle at Fairyhouse in 2019 after finishing an excellent second in the 30-runner Cesarewitch; back after four years and has shown that he retains some ability; new headgear tried today and an interesting runner |
16/1 |
|
10th 13 |
1st May 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 58y |
11st 9lb |
Useful level of form for Tony Mullins when winning a novice hurdle at Fairyhouse in 2019 after finishing an excellent second in the 30-runner Cesarewitch; back after four years and has shown that he retains some ability; new headgear tried today and an interesting runner |
16/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
1st Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 6f 45y |
10st 10lb |
in touch with leaders |
16/1 |
5/1
Form: 252
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 |
2nd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 3m 4f 61y |
11st 11lb |
Sole win from 21 runs came in a Listed novice handicap chase at Navan last March (2m5f, heavy) off this mark; badly out of form since and now makes stable debut with first-time cheekpieces replacing the blinkers worn the last day. |
22/1 |
|
8th 6 |
26th Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 6f 111y |
10st 7lb |
Won a Listed handicap chase at Navan in March (2m4f, heavy) off 7lb lower so can't be entirely dismissed, though he could have shaped a lot better after a break at Gowran (behind some of these). |
16/1 |
|
4 |
4th Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Showed his best form last season at Navan, notably when winning a Listed handicap in March; capable of a good showing if fit and ready; effective at this trip, stays further. |
13/2 |
13/2
Form: 33-552 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
30th Jan 2024 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 0y |
11st 2lb |
Two wins over hurdles, the most recent over 3m at Thurles nearly two years ago; seasonal best on return to his original trainer when second over 3m at this venue after Christmas; unplaced in a handicap of a higher standard at Fairyhouse last time; stablemate Bal De Rio is marginally better suited by the race conditions but lacks a recent run. |
3/1 |
|
7 |
13th Jan 2024 Soft 3m 0f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Two wins over hurdles include over this trip at Thurles nearly two years ago; seasonal-best on return to original trainer when second over this trip at Limerick over Christmas on heavy; 3lb rise for that so more needed. |
13/2 |
7/1
Form: /5215- D
Last run: 278 days
W: 11st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
17th Mar 2026 Soft 3m 1f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Triple hurdle winner is rated 120 in that discipline and has won over 3m; however, was tailed-off on chasing debut at Naas recently so will have to improve hugely on that. |
8/1 |
|
6th 6 |
8th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Rated 120 over hurdles; three-time winner over timber with his latest win coming at Navan in February last year (2m6f, soft to heavy); nothing from three subsequent runs, beaten 7.5l at this venue last month (2m7f, heavy); 12yo makes his chasing debut now and others preferred. |
12/1 |
|
4th 4 |
22nd Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 7f 20y |
11st 4lb |
Three hurdle wins have all been on soft/heavy, most recently runaway win over 2m6f at Navan a year ago off 114; seen just twice since off much higher mark, pulled up after never counting on seasonal return at same venue in November; entitled to come on for that and has his ground. |
10/1 |
11/2
Form: 114/33 CD
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 |
4th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 5f 45y |
10st 6lb |
Three-time chase winner; out of form; pulled up at Navan and Leopardstown on last two starts. |
33/1 |
|
11 |
2nd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 3m 4f 61y |
11st 7lb |
Three-time chase winner has not been at his best this season; pulled up at Navan 66-1 last time; new blinkers need to work a miracle. |
50/1 |
|
9 |
8th Feb 2026 Heavy 3m 0f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Has won four times at Fairyhouse; only other success gained over 3m4f at Leopardstown the season before last; soundly beaten in three outings during November/December; trainer probably has a better chance with Mighty Oak Lad. |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: 46F-0P C
Last run: 48 days
W: 10st 3lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 |
13th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 3f 123y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
2-26 over hurdles in Ireland; 125-1 and finished tailed off at Chepstow on stable debut; tongue-tie added. |
66/1 |
|
7th 1 |
13th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 3f 123y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
2-26 over hurdles in Ireland; 125-1 and finished tailed off at Chepstow on stable debut; tongue-tie added. |
66/1 |
|
15th 7 |
22nd Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
midfield, outpaced before 3 out |
66/1 |
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