17.45
GoodBelvedere House & Gardens Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (Div I)
- Prize money: £5386.96
- 3m 0f 100y
- 15 runners
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Runners: 15 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £8.30
- Place: £2.90
Form: 599-54
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
21st Aug 2024 Yielding 3m 1f 98y |
11st 6lb |
prominent, led narrowly before 2nd, flashed tail and kicked out before 4th, flashed tailed and joined before 6th, headed 9th, |
9/2 |
|
3rd 4 |
16th Aug 2024 Good 2m 5f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Improving gelding has won two of his last three starts; scored off 89 at Kilbeggan over 24.5f and added another handicap hurdle off 95 at Wexford last week over 3m, both on good to yielding; up another 6lb and could be more to come but drop back in trip a concern. |
5/1 |
10/1
- Place: £4.20
Form: 4744-8
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
9th Aug 2024 Good 2m 4f 100y |
11st 9lb |
Steadily progressing this term and deservedly off the mark after a couple of placed efforts when successful at Killarney last month; won with a fair bit in hand and a 9lb rise is fair. |
9/2 |
|
1st 10 |
18th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 2m 4f 85y |
11st 7lb |
midfield, headway and in touch with leaders before 3 out, ridden to lead approaching last, soon clear, easily |
8/1 |
|
3rd 11 |
4th Jul 2024 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Maiden had some reasonable form last year; much improved on second run back when finished with a flourish to be second over 3m at Kilbeggan and jockey booking takes the eye. |
11/2 |
4/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 840-43
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 |
10th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 80y |
10st 13lb |
Has generally struggled since winning at Galway (22.5f, good) last September; a bit better when a plugging-on third of 16 at Tramore (2m5f, gd-yld) on latest but was 16l behind the winner; longer trip here a plus. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 11 |
20th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Unplaced in four starts since a 20-1 Galway win last autumn; remote sixth in a 3m handicap at Cork last month on first run after a break. |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: F8-594
Last run: 2 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 11 |
31st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 20y |
10st 2lb |
Record of 0-32 under rules; best of three point runs last season when runner-up at Dromahane last month; made a bad mistake at the ninth when a remote sixth over fences at Limerick ten days ago. |
14/1 |
|
6th 14 |
21st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 160y |
10st 0lb |
Record of 0-31 under rules; best of three point runs of late when runner-up at Dromahane last month; talented claimer rode a winner for the yard last month so a market check is advised nonetheless. |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: 000/0-
Last run: 328 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 |
17th Jun 2024 Good 3m 0f 100y |
11st 4lb |
Showed little in four maiden hurdles last year; twice second in late-season points; possible that he has improved. |
8/1 |
|
13th 8 |
25th Jul 2023 Yielding 2m 1f 5y |
11st 4lb |
Nothing to recommend in three maiden hurdles over the winter; makes no appeal. |
66/1 |
16/1
Form: 000-40
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 13lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 15 |
29th Aug 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y |
10st 1lb |
Dual soft ground point-to-point winner is 0-15 over hurdles and yet to trouble the judge; not a bad effort at Roscommon when fifth but unseated following that in a Wexford chase and pulled up back there over hurdles last time. |
14/1 |
|
13 |
8th Aug 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y |
10st 5lb |
Dual soft ground point-to-point winner is 0-14 over hurdles and yet to trouble the judge; not a bad effort at Roscommon on penultimate but unseated in a chase here on latest; others preferred. |
12/1 |
|
15 |
23rd Jul 2025 Yielding To Soft 3m 1f 110y |
10st 2lb |
Dual point-to-point winner but 0-14 hurdling, respectable comeback run at Roscommon recently; surprising if she made an immediate impact chasing though. |
25/1 |
7/1
Form: 456-93
Last run: 19 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 |
18th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 2m 4f 85y |
12st 0lb |
held up in rear |
14/1 |
|
7th 1 |
17th Jun 2024 Good 3m 0f 100y |
12st 0lb |
Best form has been on soft or heavy ground, including last month's third at Wexford; bad mistake five out ruined his chance at Cork on penultimate start. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
29th May 2024 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
midfield, mistake 1st, good headway on outer and in touch with leaders after 3 out, went third 2 out, no impression inside final 110yds |
20/1 |
7/2
Form: 906-82
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 |
13th Apr 2025 Good 2m 6f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Is 0-15 over hurdles but has run well in defeat, including when a 6.5l fourth of 16 on latest over an inadequate 2m3f at Limerick (raised 2lb); stepping up to this trip will suit, good ground is fine and he holds leading claims. |
7/2 |
|
6th 7 |
13th Apr 2025 Good 2m 6f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Is 0-15 over hurdles but has run well in defeat, including when a 6.5l fourth of 16 on latest over an inadequate 2m3f at Limerick (raised 2lb); stepping up to this trip will suit, good ground is fine and he holds leading claims. |
7/2 |
|
4th 13 |
1st Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 0y |
11st 4lb |
towards rear, steady headway after 3 out |
12/1 |
13/2
Form: P5-922 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 11st 0lb
13 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
25th Aug 2025 Good 2m 6f 61y |
10st 2lb |
Winner of nine of his 94 races; has veteran status and is on a long losing sequence; only positive is his decent record at this venue, where he has won three times. |
25/1 |
|
13 |
22nd Aug 2025 Good 3m 1f 180y |
10st 2lb |
Teenager is a nine-time winner but was poor when last seen and others make more appeal. |
40/1 |
|
14th 15 |
5th Nov 2024 Good 2m 7f 165y |
10st 13lb |
13yo veteran has won seven times over hurdles; mixing chasing and hurdling lately but hasn't looked like adding to his haul; however, he has won here before over shorter and he is 5lb below his last winning mark; not totally discounted but a revival is needed. |
33/1 |
16/1
Form: /3967-
Last run: 294 days
W: 10st 13lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 16 |
18th Aug 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 140y |
11st 0lb |
21-race maiden over hurdles; not a terrible effort over 2m6f at Downpatrick on his penultimate start; tailed off over 3m at Wexford latest; big drop in trip and difficult to fancy with blinkers now reached for. |
16/1 |
|
10th 13 |
9th Aug 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
20-race maiden and no signs of him getting his head in front so far this season; best form over shorter trips. |
16/1 |
|
6th 14 |
15th Jul 2024 Good 2m 5f 185y |
10st 13lb |
Has produced one of his better runs here, but overall profile could do with some spicing up and others likely to have more improvement. |
33/1 |
16/1
Form: 35568-
Last run: 67 days
W: 11st 13lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 2 |
17th Jun 2024 Good 3m 0f 100y |
11st 13lb |
Dual Flat winner has run well in defeat at times over hurdles, including at Gowran last autumn; below best in two runs after a winter break |
16/1 |
|
8th 3 |
11th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 11lb |
towards rear early, midfield when not fluent 4th, in touch with leaders after 3 out |
8/1 |
|
8th 3 |
11th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 11lb |
towards rear early, midfield when not fluent 4th, in touch with leaders after 3 out |
8/1 |
33/1
Form: 079P0-
Last run: 55 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 13 (4) |
28th Feb 2025 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
8st 10lb |
34-race maiden and modest performer under all codes; first start for yard and 5lb wrong. |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: 039P-0
Last run: 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
6th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 100y |
12st 0lb |
Point-to-point winner last May; in good hands but has been struggling in low-grade handicaps, up against it. |
33/1 |
|
19 |
30th Oct 2025 Good 2m 5f 80y |
10st 0lb
|
Point winner in May; no merit in his hurdles form or in three handicap chase attempts this season; third reserve, |
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19 |
30th Oct 2025 Good 2m 5f 80y |
10st 0lb
|
Point winner in May; no merit in his hurdles form or in three handicap chase attempts this season; third reserve, |
33/1
Form: 790-00
Last run: 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
17th Jun 2024 Good 3m 0f 100y |
11st 3lb |
Big price for all three handicap attempts; well held by Father Jed on Ballinrobe run. |
33/1 |
|
10th 9 |
28th May 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 74y |
11st 5lb |
Both handicap efforts underwhelming; longer trip will have to bring major improvement. |
20/1 |
|
10th 9 |
28th May 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 74y |
11st 5lb |
Both handicap efforts underwhelming; longer trip will have to bring major improvement. |
20/1 |
14/1
Form: 90/9P-
Last run: 304 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
17th Jun 2024 Good 3m 0f 100y |
11st 2lb |
Fit from a couple of point-to-point runs but makes little appeal on form over hurdles during her time with Brian McMahon and Charles Byrnes. |
14/1 |
|
0 18 |
18th Aug 2023 Good 2m 5f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Third reserve; tailed off in three maidens before joining Charles Byrnes and never counted on yard debut last month at Roscommon (2m); longer trip here could suit and worth a market check if getting a run. |
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9th 16 |
10th Jul 2023 Good To Yielding 1m 7f 110y |
10st 11lb |
midfield on inner, hit 3 out, soon weakened |
33/1 |
Non-runners
Mosaaheb, Jimlis Cave, Ranger Billy, Roscomroe
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €106.00 |
| Straight Forecast | €78.56 |
| Tricast | €546.54 |
| Trifecta | €657.80 |
Selections
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