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GoodBalloo Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £4957.98
- 2m 5f 165y
- 18 runners
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Runners: 18 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.00
- Place: £2.10
Form: P-6352 BF
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 6 |
19th Jul 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Won a 2m6f Downpatrick handicap hurdle in the summer of 2022; largely disappointing since, including when pulled up at Downpatrick over hurdles latest; in top hands but is impossible to recommend at present. |
16/1 |
|
1 |
15th Jul 2024 Good 2m 5f 185y |
11st 12lb |
C&D winner in 2022; has struggled to make a telling mark in the interim and under a drive a fair way from home when a modest third over fences latest; could probably do with sliding another few pound but not without a squeak either. |
9/1 |
14/1
- Place: £9.60
Form: 997-P6
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 0lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 |
1st Oct 2022 Good 2m 4f 0y |
11st 5lb |
prominent in chasing group, not fluent 8th, in touch with leaders when pushed along home turn, not fluent and ridden 2 out, weakening when hampered by faller and unseated rider last |
33/1 |
|
9 |
2nd Sep 2022 Good 3m 0f 100y |
11st 2lb |
Left all previous form behind when runner-up in a maiden hurdle at Downpatrick last month when switched to front-running; up 2lb but should be involved if she can build on that. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 10 |
7th Aug 2022 Good 2m 5f 165y |
11st 0lb |
led, pushed along and 3 lengths ahead after 2 out, ridden and hung left run-in, headed final strides |
14/1 |
9/2
- Place: £2.50
Form: 8P0-43
Last run: 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
30th Sep 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 5f 147y |
11st 4lb |
Only 3lb higher than when winning this on soft ground last year; good run over hurdles on her return to action in July and fair fifth in handicap chase of a similar standard to this last time. |
13/2 |
|
5th 12 |
23rd Aug 2024 Good 3m 1f 100y |
11st 1lb |
prominent on inner, disputing second 3 out, weakened approaching last |
10/1 |
|
6 |
6th Aug 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 7f 213y |
11st 11lb |
Won twice over fences last season (including here on heavy); fine comeback second in 2m4f Wexford ladies handicap hurdle last month off much lower hurdles mark augurs well. |
11/2 |
10/1
Form: 7-8063
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 12lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 9 |
29th Aug 2022 Good 2m 5f 160y |
11st 0lb |
in touch with leaders, pushed along after 2 out, disputing fourth last, ridden and went second run-in, no match for winner |
6/1 |
|
2nd 16 |
19th Aug 2022 Good 2m 3f 0y |
10st 11lb |
midfield, headway 2 out, pushed along and went fourth approaching last, ridden and kept on well run-in, went second towards finish |
14/1 |
|
4th 1 |
7th Aug 2022 Good 2m 5f 165y |
11st 12lb |
midfield, pushed along after 2 out, headway approaching last, kept on and went fourth run-in, not reach leaders |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 24/774 C
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 |
21st Oct 2022 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
10st 13lb |
prominent, pushed along and dropped to midfield 4th, reminder after 6th, ridden and weakened before 8th, behind when pulled up before 2 out |
25/1 |
|
12 |
29th Aug 2022 Good 2m 5f 160y |
10st 0lb |
Course winner and a couple of seconds, but that's hardly a surprise either, as he would find his way around here blindfolded at this stage; recent efforts not half bad all the same, but never looked a huge threat when fifth here 22 days ago, and at this stage of his career, will do well to find the extra bit required here. |
8/1 |
|
5th 11 |
7th Aug 2022 Good 2m 5f 165y |
11st 0lb |
prominent on inner, not fluent 4 out, ridden and weakened approaching last |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: 0F0-05
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Difficult times since back from absence last June but he's dropped a long way in the weights and there have been some signs of life; non-stayer over the extended 3m3f at Stratford recently (Carpe Diem runner-up) but he didn't run badly and better is expected. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 3m 3f 119y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Back with his former trainer on his last five starts; landed a four-timer for this yard in 2023; hasn't won since and has failed to complete on his last two starts; visor worn last time is left off; well handicapped if able to return to anywhere near his best form. |
5/1 |
|
2 |
25th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 194y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Needs to rebound quickly from a poor hurdle run 16 days ago but last month's second over fences at Market Rasen (2m3f, soft) was a pretty good effort and the forecast faster ground here ought to suit him better; big player if first-time visor has desired effect. |
9/2 |
12/1
Form: -80484
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 13lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 15 |
17th Jun 2024 Good 3m 0f 100y |
10st 13lb |
midfield, not fluent 1st, headway 5 out, weakened before 2 out |
10/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
9th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 2m 6f 169y |
11st 5lb |
jumped well, led narrowly, pushed along and headed before 2 out, ridden and kept on run-in, no match for first two |
50/1 |
|
4th 17 |
26th May 2023 Good 2m 3f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Respectable efforts over further in handicaps last year; off since October and might need the run but well worth watching. |
8/1 |
20/1
Form: 6-4F50
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 13lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 5 |
1st Aug 2023 Good 2m 4f 20y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Veteran who is yet to add to his handicap hurdle win in 2018 and has struggled to get competitive this year; now with new stable having previously been owner-trained. |
20/1 |
|
9th 15 |
13th Jul 2023 Yielding 2m 5f 170y |
10st 13lb |
Veteran has been pulled-up over hurdles and fences lately and not easy to make a case for. |
50/1 |
|
17 |
17th Jun 2023 Good 2m 5f 60y |
11st 3lb |
Veteran was second over fences here last summer; has failed to complete last four outings; second reserve. |
13/2
Form: 0P89-4 C BF
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 1lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 |
7th Aug 2022 Good 2m 5f 165y |
11st 1lb |
towards rear of midfield, mistake 5th, headway before 2 out, pushed along and no impression approaching last (vet reported mare to be blowing hard post race) |
13/2 |
|
21 |
1st Aug 2022 Good To Yielding 2m 2f 180y |
11st 1lb |
First reserve; better chaser, returning from winter's break when well-backed favourite at Kilbeggan last month, tiring run-in after looking a real threat two out; interesting reverting to hurdles now although this trip on the short side. |
12/1
Form: 647
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 |
25th May 2025 Good To Firm 2m 4f 189y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Departed early here 18 days ago; has become hard to predict and would prefer further ideally; there's also the major hindrance of being 10lb out of the weights. |
20/1 |
|
5th 7 |
25th May 2025 Good To Firm 2m 4f 189y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Departed early here 18 days ago; has become hard to predict and would prefer further ideally; there's also the major hindrance of being 10lb out of the weights. |
20/1 |
|
6 |
7th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Won a 2m7f handicap hurdle at Hexham off a pound lower last June (soft); mixed form since, but fair sixth in a mares' novice handicap here last time (2m5f, good; Our Girl Sal fifth). |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 0090-0
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
5th May 2023 Good To Yielding 2m 7f 110y |
10st 3lb |
towards rear, ridden and headway into midfield 5 out, weakening when mistake 4 out |
14/1 |
|
9 |
10th Mar 2023 Good 3m 0f 70y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
|
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|
24 |
20th Dec 2022 Yielding To Soft 1m 7f 201y |
11st 3lb |
towards rear of midfield |
33/1 |
25/1
Form: 0/67F-
Last run: 294 days
W: 10st 13lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 13 |
16th Dec 2023 Heavy 2m 7f 52y |
10st 0lb |
led, headed and raced in second before 3rd, disputed lead 4 out |
100/1 |
|
4th 13 |
7th Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 7f 165y |
11st 2lb |
Out of his depth in a novice chase last time but tailed off in a handicap hurdle before then and this 12yo is now a 24-race maiden; on the plus side, he did finish third in this 12 months ago. |
40/1 |
14/1
Form: 577/70
Last run: 70 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
7th Aug 2022 Good 2m 5f 165y |
11st 12lb |
in rear, not fluent 1st, detached from 4 out, pulled up approaching last |
14/1 |
7/1
Form: 816529 C
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 |
21st Feb 2024 Heavy 3m 0f 200y |
11st 12lb |
In fine form over hurdles last May, winning twice and reaching a career-high mark off 111; weak hurdles form in recent months; best run this term over fences at Down Royal on latest. |
20/1 |
|
4th 11 |
23rd Jan 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 100y |
11st 0lb |
In fine form over hurdles last May, winning twice (including at this venue) and reaching a career-high mark off 111; poor hurdles form in recent months and beaten 15l in seventh in a handicap chase here after Christmas; 25lb lower than current hurdles mark. |
7/1 |
25/1
Form: /0/9/U
Last run: 12 days
W: 10st 13lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 |
7th Aug 2022 Good 2m 5f 165y |
10st 13lb |
towards rear, some headway towards rear of midfield when fell 4 out |
25/1 |
Form: 0-1B9P CD
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
15th Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 150y |
10st 13lb |
C&D winner and was in good form towards the back end of last year; however, pulled up a fair way out at Wexford last month and possibly best watched for now. |
20/1 |
|
8 |
18th May 2024 Soft 3m 1f 50y |
10st 9lb |
Running well over hurdles when last seen in the autumn and his chase win came off 3lb higher, albeit in 2022; possible. |
14/1 |
|
8 |
18th May 2024 Soft 3m 1f 50y |
10st 9lb |
Running well over hurdles when last seen in the autumn and his chase win came off 3lb higher, albeit in 2022; possible. |
14/1 |
Form: 006-P5
Last run: 75 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 8 |
23rd Sep 2022 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 3lb |
towards rear of midfield, jumped slightly left 1st, minor headway on inner 3 out, midfield when ridden after 3 out, weakening when not fluent 2 out |
16/1 |
|
8th 5 |
11th Aug 2022 Good 2m 4f 110y |
11st 8lb |
midfield, headway and in touch with leaders after 3 out, ridden after 2 out, no impression approaching last |
16/1 |
|
17 |
7th Aug 2022 Good 2m 5f 165y |
11st 5lb |
Second reserve; mild promise for small yard but three runs in the spring for this yard were underwhelming; opposable. |
Form: 9/6P8/
Last run: 702 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 12 |
22nd Nov 2022 Soft 3m 0f 100y |
10st 13lb |
Sole win came over 3m on summer ground three years ago; missed almost two years and not much since returning for new yard this autumn, albeit not disgraced when seventh of 20 (just behind Costalita) at Galway last time. |
14/1 |
|
7th 18 |
29th Oct 2022 Soft 3m 0f 0y |
10st 13lb |
midfield, headway 3 out, ridden after 2 out, weakened approaching last |
66/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
7th Oct 2022 Yielding 2m 5f 110y |
10st 13lb |
soon midfield, pushed along when mistake 3 out, minor headway but no impression after 2 out, went poor third approaching last |
25/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €105.50 |
| Straight Forecast | €82.12 |
| Tricast | €272.46 |
| Trifecta | €316.60 |