15.20
SoftKenny Developments Maiden Hurdle
- Prize money: £6669.57
- 2m 0f 160y
- 20 runners
Runners: 20 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
18/1 (Won)
- Win: £13.80
- Place: £3.20
Form: 33
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
1st Jun 2026 Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Has won a maiden hurdle and a novice chase; has looked a bit outclassed in Grade 3s in his last three races and a similar scenario seems likely in this company (well behind Jesse Evans last time). |
50/1 |
|
5th 8 |
11th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 100y |
10st 11lb |
Has won a maiden hurdle and a novice chase; outclassed in a Grade 3 last time and similar scenario likely here. |
66/1 |
|
5 |
15th Oct 2025 Good 2m 7f 39y |
11st 0lb |
Highly tried since a Roscommon success in June, not in the same league as some of these. |
50/1 |
33/1
- Place: £5.60
Form: 5-88
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 9 |
27th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 0y |
10st 6lb |
Sole win over hurdles came in a Clonmel handicap last June off 111; has slumped in the ratings and failed to exploit her reduced mark (97) when fifth at Clonmel 13 days ago; however, he is closely matched with Redwood Queen on running in a claimer at Tramore last month. |
11/4 |
|
5th 10 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 116y |
11st 1lb |
Sole win over hurdles came in a C&D handicap last June off 111; has slumped in the ratings; potentially interesting despite having failed to feature in claiming races in his two 2026 starts; runs off 99, with a good claimer taking off 5lb into the bargain. |
9/2 |
|
4th 10 |
20th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 80y |
10st 8lb |
Sole win over hurdles came in a 2m4f Clonmel handicap last June off 111; some fair efforts in defeat since; fourth in a Clonmel claimer in February; has a squeak if back to best. |
12/1 |
100/30
- Place: £1.10
Form: /33-14
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
31st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
11st 12lb |
Won a Gowran maiden hurdle and Fairyhouse novice in 2024; weakened over 22.5f on handicap hurdle debut at Ballinrobe on sole start in 2025; long layoff to overcome on chase debut but worth a market check. |
11/2 |
|
10th 9 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 6f 131y |
10st 7lb |
Off the mark at the fourth attempt over hurdles in a 2m4f maiden at Gowran (good) in October; solid second when last seen in a 2m4f Fairyhouse novice in November; off since but has gone well fresh before; interesting handicap debutant. |
10/1 |
|
10th 9 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 6f 131y |
10st 7lb |
Off the mark at the fourth attempt over hurdles in a 2m4f maiden at Gowran (good) in October; solid second when last seen in a 2m4f Fairyhouse novice in November; off since but has gone well fresh before; interesting handicap debutant. |
10/1 |
9/2
Form: 274-33 D
Last run: 5 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (7) |
31st May 2026 Good 1m 5f 80y |
11st 5lb |
Good dual-purpose performer and did well in amateur-rider contests in the autumn, winning over 2m at Clonmel and placed twice over 1m4f at the Curragh; fair bit to find with a couple of these; first ride for jockey. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 7 (8) |
21st Oct 2025 Soft 1m 4f 0y |
12st 0lb |
Bumper and hurdles winner; won a Flat handicap over 2m at Clonmel on his penultimate start; faces an unenviable task at these weights. |
20/1 |
10/1
Form: 3334
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
26th Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 130y |
11st 12lb |
Failed to complete both point starts; off the mark in a Ballinrobe maiden hurdle in August before winning again at Galway the following month in a handicap off 105; didn't run badly at Gowran (2m, soft) when last seen, headed in final 110 yards into third; makes chase debut now. |
8/1 |
4/1
Form: 322- BF
Last run: 143 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 |
26th Nov 2024 Heavy 2m 0f 50y |
11st 12lb |
midfield, in touch with leaders halfway |
15/2 |
|
4th 9 |
26th Nov 2024 Heavy 2m 0f 50y |
11st 12lb |
midfield, in touch with leaders halfway |
15/2 |
|
2nd 7 |
28th Oct 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 100y |
12st 0lb |
led, faced challenge 4f out, headed and no extra from under 2f out |
13/8 |
9/4
Form: 1-4
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
2nd May 2026 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
0-10 over hurdles and continues to drop in the weights; doesn't look ready to take advantage. |
8/1 |
|
9th 5 |
15th Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Unable to land a telling blow when fourth at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last month and now 0-8 over hurdles but has shown some significant promise and may benefit from today's step up in trip; a possible. |
10/1 |
100/1
Form: 09
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 |
30th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 100y |
11st 4lb |
Point/maiden hurdle/beginners' chase winner; more fluent jumping in the final stages at Limerick (2m6f, soft) would have seen him go closer than the 2.25l losing margin; tapped for toe at Cork (2m3f, good) last time back in trip when third; return to this distance is a positive; in the mix. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
10th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 50y |
11st 2lb |
Point/maiden hurdle/beginners' chase winner; some more fluent leaps at the final two flights at Limerick (2m6f, soft) last time would have seen him go closer; up 1lb and this trip is probably his minimum, but in the mix. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 8 |
16th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 100y |
10st 5lb |
Won course maiden hurdle in 2024; got off the mark over fences in Cork beginners' in January in first-time headgear combination; still in with a shout when unseating rider six out in handicap chase here 16 days ago; conditions suitable; chance. |
13/2 |
150/1
Form: 7
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 18 |
9th Sep 2024 Soft 2m 0f 160y |
11st 5lb |
Pulled up in sole point-to-point; 150-1 for hurdling debut and beaten 78l; tongue tie worn that day is retained; looks an unlikely winner. |
150/1 |
|
7th 12 |
26th Aug 2024 Good 2m 1f 165y |
11st 5lb |
First foal out of bumper/hurdle/chase winner Elusive Ivy; pulled up at Tyrella in March on only point start; tongue-tie on for racecourse debut. |
33/1 |
20/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 2 |
26th Sep 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Twice a beaten favourite when placed in point-to-points in the spring; jumping was a bit ragged on hurdling debut at Galway, beaten around 30l in tenth. |
20/1 |
|
10th 16 |
9th Sep 2024 Soft 2m 0f 160y |
11st 5lb |
Modest form when placed in a couple of point-to-points; makes hurdling debut for in-form yard; worth a market check. |
20/1 |
12/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 12 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 110y |
11st 4lb |
Two respectable Flat runs last month; 0-11 over hurdles; comes into the reckoning following an improved display that saw him finish fifth of 21 in a stronger race than this at Fairyhouse. |
7/2 |
|
5th 19 |
6th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 8lb |
Two respectable Flat runs last month but 0-10 over hurdles and has come up shy in less competitive races than this. |
33/1 |
16/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 3lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 13 |
2nd May 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 45y |
10st 12lb |
Improved from her introduction at Galway when 10l second at Killarney last October; owner appears to have two stronger candidates |
20/1 |
|
5th 13 |
2nd May 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 45y |
10st 12lb |
Improved from her introduction at Galway when 10l second at Killarney last October; owner appears to have two stronger candidates |
20/1 |
|
2nd 10 |
6th Oct 2024 Good 2m 1f 0y |
10st 12lb |
Dam useful bumper/hurdles winner, half-sister to the talented Regal Encore; in good hands but needs to jump better than on introduction at Galway last month. |
10/1 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 3lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (6) |
6th Aug 2025 Yielding 1m 5f 103y |
9st 0lb |
17-race maiden who has tried hurdling; beaten 11l over 1m3f back on the Flat last month; none too convincing. |
40/1 |
|
7th 8 (10) |
12th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 1m 3f 70y |
9st 1lb |
Flat maiden has been well beaten in maiden hurdles last three starts; has to show improvement back on the Flat. |
18/1 |
|
11th 13 |
13th May 2025 Good 2m 1f 180y |
10st 11lb |
midfield |
33/1 |
20/1
Form: 74
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
31st Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 110y |
11st 12lb |
Plenty of experience, second in ordinary 2m Tramore maiden a year ago his best effort for Philip Rothwell; never sighted on yard debut in Downpatrick handicap in July, likely to find this tough back in better maiden company. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
31st Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 110y |
11st 12lb |
Plenty of experience, second in ordinary 2m Tramore maiden a year ago his best effort for Philip Rothwell; never sighted on yard debut in Downpatrick handicap in July, likely to find this tough back in better maiden company. |
14/1 |
|
9th 1 |
14th Jul 2025 Good 2m 1f 165y |
12st 0lb |
On second start over hurdles caught late in Tramore maiden (yielding) in October; not as effective twice since, latest when fair fifth in 2m4f Cork handicap in March in first-time cheekpieces (now left off); has since left Philip Rothwell and debuts for new yard. |
14/1 |
66/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
18th Nov 2025 Heavy 2m 5f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Maiden ran well enough at Wexford last time but needs more off 1lb lower; claiming rider stays aboard. |
16/1 |
66/1
Form: U
Last run: 123 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 6 |
19th Oct 2024 Good 2m 5f 0y |
11st 12lb |
midfield |
100/1 |
|
12th 15 |
27th Sep 2024 Soft 2m 2f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Runner-up in one of his four point starts; hard to recommend on what he's shown under rules since. |
33/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
21st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 157y |
10st 13lb |
Maiden ran some good races in defeat last year, including when runner-up at Thurles (18.5f, yielding) when last seen in October under a forceful ride; the blinkers worn that day are disgarded; 182-day absence. |
5/1 |
|
10 |
30th Oct 2025 Good 2m 5f 80y |
10st 13lb |
Two respectable handicap hurdle runs in September; shaped quite well when around 9l third at Galway on his second handicap chase start; however, there were only six finishers and he will need to raise his game to win here. |
12/1 |
40/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
27th Sep 2024 Soft 2m 2f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Showed very little when a tailed off 100-1 shot at Galway earlier this month. |
200/1 |
|
18th 4 |
9th Sep 2024 Soft 2m 0f 160y |
11st 12lb |
Gatewood gelding out of an unraced Definite Article dam; yard not known for winning maiden hurdles; doesn't make much appeal on paper on hurdling debut and is best watched. |
40/1 |
100/1
Form: 80
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 12 |
4th Oct 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Four-time flat winner is 0-3 over hurdles; well-beaten at triple figure odds in a trio of maidens; blinkers replaced the hood for his handicap debut; potential improver and worth a market check. |
22/1 |
|
19th 8 |
9th Sep 2024 Soft 2m 0f 160y |
11st 12lb |
Flat recruit; won four times on the level (best RPR 79) but beaten a long way in both hurdle runs to date at 100-1; will be of more interest when tackling handicaps. |
100/1 |
|
11th 3 |
23rd Aug 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
slowly away, in rear |
50/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
9th Sep 2024 Soft 2m 0f 160y |
11st 10lb |
Idaho debutant; fifth foal; dam unraced sister to 2m3f-3m2f hurdle/chase winner Take Your Time, out of 2m4f-3m1f hurdle/chase winner; best watched on hurdling bow for yard that is 7/120 in maiden hurdles. |
33/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €232.70 |
| Straight Forecast | €109.12 |
| Trifecta | €1072.90 |
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