19.05
YieldingClose Brothers Mares Novice Hurdle (Listed Race)
- Prize money: £16673.91
- 2m 0f 94y
- 16 runners
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Runners: 16 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
14/1 (Won)
Form: 0-1121 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 179y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Odds-on when winning a Bangor novice chase in February; useful hurdler with Listed honours but looks on a tough mark for her first handicap. |
11/2 |
|
1 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 179y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Odds-on when winning a Bangor novice chase in February; useful hurdler with Listed honours but looks on a tough mark for her first handicap. |
11/2 |
6/1
Form: P-1 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 10 |
30th Apr 2025 Yielding 2m 3f 58y |
11st 5lb |
held up in rear, headway after 2 out |
3/1 |
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3rd 10 |
30th Apr 2025 Yielding 2m 3f 58y |
11st 5lb |
held up in rear, headway after 2 out, went third when not fluent last, weakened run-in |
3/1 |
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6 |
15th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 202y |
11st 5lb |
Maiden hurdle winner was second in Listed mares' novice at Punchestown (16.5f, yielding) in May; the third has since won a Grade 2; burst blood vessel when pulled up at Punchestown on return; fell at Leopardstown latest; talented but risky proposition. |
3/1 |
12/1
Form: -11137 D
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
11st 3lb |
Last year's Arkle runner-up is 4-8 over fences; won a Naas Grade 3 on her seasonal return in November; disappointed in a Grade 1 at Leopardstown a month later but back on song when chasing Dinoblue home in the Mares' Chase at Cheltenham; big player again here. |
9/4 |
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2nd 4 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Runner-up in the Arkle here (2m, good to soft) 12 months ago and returned from a break with a game win Grade 3 against males at Naas (2m, soft) in November; unproven at today's trip and well beaten in Grade 1 against males at Leopardstown (2m1f, yielding) in December, but was badly hampered at the second fence; has an each-way shout if seeing out the distance. |
7/1 |
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2nd 6 |
1st May 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 75y |
11st 5lb |
Progressive mare whose record of 3-4 since switched to chasing features wins in Cork Grade 2 and Exeter Listed event, both against her own sex; belied her 25-1 odds with excellent second in dramatic Arkle most recently, edging ahead and looking the likely winner on the run-in only to be collared by the fast-finishing winner close home; had Majborough behind on that occasion but she might be reliant on the Mullins runner to falter in the jumping department again. |
3/1 |
11/2
Form: 1141 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 8 |
4th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 5f 45y |
10st 0lb |
3-7 over hurdles but not the same level a chaser after eight attempts, okay run in 2m5f Cheltenham mares handicap in December, most recently chased home a ready 9l winner in similar Navan contest in February; 3lb wrong here so improvement needed. |
7/1 |
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2nd 1 |
28th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 90y |
11st 12lb |
3-7 over hurdles but not much to show for seven runs over fences; pulled up in a novice chase at Fairyhouse last time (2m5f, yielding); tongue tie is applied now but Sophia Rose looks like the stable's main hope. |
9/1 |
2/1
Form: 312
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
11st 7lb |
Won first five chase starts, including two Listed mares' chases and a Grade 1 at Fairyhouse in April last year; came unstuck upped to 3m in the Irish Gold Cup and no match for Dinoblue or Only By Night at Cheltenham latest; badly in at the weights here and looks up against it on these terms. |
11/2 |
|
4th 1 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Concedes weight all round and pulled up in the Irish Gold Cup last time, though was facing a very tough task against males on that first rules attempt at 3m; unbeaten over fences previously (2m4f-2m6f, various ground) including a Grade 1 win against males at Fairyhouse last April and a Listed stroll at Doncaster in December; races prominently; firmly in calculations. |
9/2 |
|
13 |
2nd Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 3m 0f 100y |
11st 3lb |
5-5 over fences, the highlight being her Grade 1 win against Firefox and other geldings at Fairyhouse (2m4f, soft to heavy) in April; reappeared with a ready Listed win at Clonmel and followed up at Doncaster; first time over 3m since a point win in 2022; not a forlorn hope. |
7/1 |
10/1
Form: 565212 D
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 13 |
29th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
10st 2lb |
Off the mark chasing on tenth attempt in 2m5f Clonmel mares' beginners last month (soft) but ultimately no match for a 10l winner nine days later in 2m5f Fairyhouse mares' handicap: front-runner should run her race but vulnerable. |
12/1 |
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2nd 3 |
4th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 5f 45y |
10st 10lb |
Off the mark chasing on tenth attempt in 2m5f Clonmel mares' beginners last month (soft): highly-tried on occasions, notably when second to Only By Night at Exeter last year and to Spindleberry at Clonmel in November; back in handicap company and can go well. |
11/2 |
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1st 4 |
26th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 4f 63y |
11st 7lb |
Campaigned in Graded company over last 18 months; produced some strong efforts, most notably when second to Only By Night at Exeter last year and to Spindleberry at Clonmel in November; two below-par efforts over fences since but appreciated step back up in trip with good run over hurdles last time at Punchestown; course winner over hurdles has the form to win this. |
9/4 |
33/1
Form: 5231P C
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
5th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 189y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
Better than ever for current yard, gaining two Listed wins on right-handed tracks (good to soft); jumped that way at times when held at left-handed Doncaster in hat-trick attempt; clear on ratings and the return to a clockwise course is ideal. |
1/3 |
|
1st 4 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good 2m 3f 210y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
All her improvement for Willie Mullins came over longer trips and she very nearly won last season's Killarney National over 3m2f; however, after two respectable Flat runs for this yard, she returned to jumps with a near miss over a similar trip to today's in Chepstow's always-competitive Silver Trophy Handicap Hurdle; clearly retains significant ability. |
5/2 |
|
1st 4 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good 2m 3f 210y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
All her improvement for Willie Mullins came over longer trips and she very nearly won last season's Killarney National over 3m2f; however, after two respectable Flat runs for this yard, she returned to jumps with a near miss over a similar trip to today's in Chepstow's always-competitive Silver Trophy Handicap Hurdle; clearly retains significant ability. |
5/2 |
16/1
Form: 12P
Last run: 142 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
2nd Jul 2024 Good To Firm 2m 3f 100y |
11st 9lb |
led, joined 9th, led clearly after 11th, faced challenges before 2 out, hung left and 1 length ahead when fell heavily last |
7/4 |
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1st 14 |
23rd May 2024 Good 2m 3f 160y |
11st 5lb |
soon disputed lead, not fluent 1st, led narrowly when jumped right 4th, headed before 8th, led again and went clear before 2 out, ridden and reduced lead run-in, always doing enough |
13/2 |
|
1st 14 |
23rd May 2024 Good 2m 3f 160y |
11st 5lb |
Listowel maiden winner who was second next time; not been up to Listed level the last twice but should have a future over fences. |
13/2 |
20/1
Form: 4-P1P D
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 18 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 44y Class 1 |
10st 7lb |
Hurdle winner on heavy but best form on good ground, when a wide-margin winner of a mares' novice handicap chase on the New course (about 2m4f) last April; well held back here in November and at Leopardstown on Boxing Day which leaves her with something to find. |
25/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
19th Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 50y |
11st 12lb |
Hurdle winner got off the mark over fences in a valuable mares' Grade 3 handicap at Cheltenham in April; was well below that level at Punchestown next time; however, has gone well fresh before so considered. |
6/1 |
33/1
Form: P-31P D
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good 2m 7f 129y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Maiden hurdle was her only win from 14 races for Willie Mullins; placed on five of nine attempts over fences, mostly running well last season but she flopped when favourite for a 3m4f handicap on final start, with first-fence mistake playing a part; fetched 25,000gns in April and has similar form to most of these, plus more chasing experience. |
5/1 |
|
4 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good 2m 7f 129y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Maiden hurdle was her only win from 14 races for Willie Mullins; placed on five of nine attempts over fences, mostly running well last season but she flopped when favourite for a 3m4f handicap on final start, with first-fence mistake playing a part; fetched 25,000gns in April and has similar form to most of these, plus more chasing experience. |
5/1 |
25/1
Form: 7P2S
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 8lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
6th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 100y |
11st 11lb |
Has won twice in points this season; most recent success was in the prestigious Gain Mares Final at Ballynoe for this rider; useful sort but well held by The Great Unknown on running at Ballycahane. |
7/1 |
|
11 |
23rd Jul 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 3f 100y |
11st 5lb |
Her 150-1 second in a Leopardstown maiden hurdle at the Christmas festival in 2023 is beginning to look like an aberration following heavy defeats in five subsequent starts; tailed off when trying this trip for the first time at Punchestown recently (soft); switch to fences needs to light a fire. |
33/1 |
|
16 |
20th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 30y |
11st 5lb |
150-1 runner-up in a Leopardstown maiden hurdle last season but that piece of form is starting to look like an outlier having struggled since; new trip needs to spark a revival. |
12/1 |
8/1
Form: 3P11 D
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 13 |
23rd Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Maiden hurdle winner who followed up on handicap debut towards the end of last season; however, failed to complete in five of her six starts since and was tailed off on the other occasion. |
33/1 |
|
14th 13 |
23rd Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Maiden hurdle winner who followed up on handicap debut towards the end of last season; however, failed to complete in five of her six starts since and was tailed off on the other occasion. |
33/1 |
|
3 |
27th Dec 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 6f 120y |
10st 12lb |
Dual hurdles winner for Willie Mullins; pulled up on her final three starts over fences for the champion trainer; no show on first start for new yard over hurdles at Thurles last Saturday; readily passed over. |
50/1 |
12/1
Form: 0-1771 D
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
30th Sep 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 5f 147y |
11st 2lb |
Dual hurdles winner on heavy; hasn't really sparkled over fences yet and tame effort on second handicap start at Kilbeggan. |
10/1 |
|
6th 6 |
6th Sep 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 40y |
11st 1lb |
Rated 121 over hurdles after two 2m wins in heavy ground; five attempts chasing have yielded thirds both Tramore and Wexford over same trip but didn't convince over 2m6f at former venue last time; back in trip slightly for handicap debut. |
12/1 |
|
4th 7 |
18th Aug 2024 Good 2m 6f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Rated 121 over hurdles after two 2m wins in heavy ground; four attempts chasing have yielded thirds both here and at Wexford over same trip; marked step up in distance here and probably needs to improve for it. |
5/1 |
20/1
Form: 6-1P16 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
2nd May 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 94y |
11st 7lb |
Three-time winner for Gordon Elliott; sold for 170,000Eur at the Caldwell dispersal sale in February; failed to cut much ice on her stable debut in the mares novice hurdle at Cheltenham; others preferred. |
20/1 |
|
4 |
2nd May 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 94y |
11st 7lb |
Three-time winner for Gordon Elliott; sold for 170,000Eur at the Caldwell dispersal sale in February; failed to cut much ice on her stable debut in the mares novice hurdle at Cheltenham; others preferred. |
20/1 |
|
6th 9 |
14th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
took keen hold, held up in rear, not fluent 4 out |
25/1 |
66/1
Form: 1P9442 D
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 |
2nd Feb 2025 Soft 2m 2f 0y |
10st 11lb |
Accounted for Qualimita in a maiden hurdle at Navan in November; stepped up on that when landing a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Cork last month; 6lb is a manageable penalty; each-way chance. |
20/1 |
|
9th 9 |
2nd Feb 2025 Soft 2m 2f 0y |
10st 11lb |
Accounted for Qualimita in a maiden hurdle at Navan in November; stepped up on that when landing a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Cork last month; 6lb is a manageable penalty; each-way chance. |
20/1 |
|
1st 3 |
17th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y |
10st 9lb |
disputed lead early, soon prominent |
3/1 |
100/1
Form: 04F662
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 0lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
1st Jul 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 7f 35y |
11st 2lb |
Flat winner is a maiden over jumps; well beaten in beginners' chases and needs to do much better on h'cap debut. |
22/1 |
|
12 |
1st Jun 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
11st 5lb |
Flat winner who is 0-14 over hurdles and very opposable on recent chasing exploits. |
100/1 |
|
12 |
1st Jun 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
11st 5lb |
Flat winner who is 0-14 over hurdles and very opposable on recent chasing exploits. |
100/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | €24.76 |
| Tricast | €125.34 |
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