15.50
YieldingRFL Steels Stakes (Listed Race)
- Prize money: £20521.74
- 0m 5f 205y
- 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Scattered showers
9/4 (Won)
Form: 316311 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (9) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Ex-Irish gelding whose good spell in 2024 featured a Group 3 win and who ran creditably a few times last year; seemed to need the run at Doncaster on stable/seasonal debut but has work to do to reverse placings with Aramram and Jasour. |
25/1 |
|
8th 11 (6) |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 1 |
9st 10lb |
Previously trained by Ger Lyons in Ireland; best efforts in 2025 when runner-up in Listed event and Group 3 at the Curragh (both 6f, good); changed hands for 250,000gns in the autumn; major player if cherry ripe on his first start for new connections and needs watching carefully in the market. |
4/1 |
|
5th 4 (8) |
28th Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 0m 6f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Enjoyed a purple patch at the backend of last season which included a win in this race; had been running well in defeat this season until failing to fire in the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock; may be able to get back on track in these calmer waters, especially with rain forecast. |
100/30 |
12/1
Form: 060872 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 3 (12) |
27th Apr 2026 Yielding 0m 5f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Five-time winner best with a bit of cut in the ground; sole win last season came in a Listed heat at this venue (6f, yielding); may have needed his comeback at Cork and likes it here, but would probably like to see some rain. |
25/1 |
|
6th 3 (9) |
4th Apr 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Just five runs last year but won a Listed race at Naas over this trip in October before a disappointing run in France, even allowing for a less than smooth passage; can run well if back to his best. |
8/1 |
|
5 (11) |
11th Oct 2025 Yielding To Soft 0m 5f 205y |
9st 7lb |
Has become hard to win with since landing a Group 3 as a 3yo but it was a good run in a deep Ascot handicap last time (5f, good to soft) and returning to further should suit (second in this 12 months ago); solid chance. |
9/2 |
11/4
Form: 614592 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (9) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Yielding 0m 6f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Splendid veteran showed he retained enthusiasm when winning the 7f Gladness Stakes in March, his ninth Curragh win on his 50th visit; found 5f too sharp at Naas last time; runs in this event for the fourth consecutive year, second at 25-1 in 2023, ninth in 2024, third behind James Delight at 33-1 last season; asking a lot now in a strong edition. |
12/1 |
|
9th 1 (5) |
27th Apr 2026 Yielding 0m 5f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Marvelous veteran showed he retained all his ability when winning for the eleventh time in the Listed Gladness Stakes at the Curragh (7f, sft-hvy) a month ago; however, has come up short in the last three renewals of this race and 5f probably sharp enough for him these days. |
10/1 |
|
1st 3 (3) |
28th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Splendid veteran with eight Curragh wins to his name; thoroughly deserved his career highlight when beating a subsequent Classic winner in this race last year; has also produced many good displays in defeat here; showed plenty of zest with Dundalk second in December; eased when beaten on reappearance in the Irish Lincoln. |
25/1 |
14/1
Form: 217346
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 (1) |
8th Nov 2024 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 2lb |
midfield, headway towards far side and in touch with leaders over 1f out, disputing second final 110yds, no extra towards finish |
7/1 |
|
5th 9 (1) |
8th Nov 2024 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 2lb |
midfield, headway towards far side and in touch with leaders over 1f out, disputing second final 110yds, no extra towards finish |
7/1 |
|
4th 9 (3) |
12th Oct 2024 Yielding 0m 5f 205y |
9st 2lb |
Consistent filly; won a 6f Curragh maiden in June; creditable efforts in defeat over 7f or a bit further in Listed contests at Galway, Cork and Tipperary; not one of the stronger contenders here. |
14/1 |
8/1
Form: 413003 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18th 3 (8) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Yielding 0m 6f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Finished last season in excellent form with C&D win in the Bold Lad off 91 and good second in Navan Listed; probably needed last month's Naas comeback run, more expected of here and rider's claim a positive. |
9/1 |
|
9th 2 (9) |
27th Apr 2026 Yielding 0m 5f 205y |
9st 13lb |
Finished last season in excellent form with a 50-1 win in the Bold Lad at the Curragh (6f, yielding) and a 1.75l second in a Listed race here (6f, yielding); off since October and has needed his comeback run in the past two seasons. |
9/2 |
7/2
Form: 304323 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (6) |
12th Oct 2024 Yielding 0m 5f 205y |
9st 7lb |
Just a Cork maiden win last year to his tally, but has performed with credit this season; excellent second in the 25-runner Bold Lad last month (splitting My Mate Alfie and Tango Flare); improved again when third behind My Mate Alfie and Big Gossey last time; has a 7lb turnaround with the year-younger winner. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 4 (8) |
29th Sep 2024 Yielding 0m 6f 0y |
9st 7lb |
midfield, headway 1f out, ran on well towards near side and went third towards finish |
10/1 |
|
2nd 6 (12) |
15th Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 8lb |
midfield |
9/1 |
12/1
Form: 928889 CD
Last run: 41 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (6) |
30th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Ex-Irish 7yo who had a much higher mark this time last year; well backed all day and on course when winning over C&D 12 days ago, and there's every chance he can defy a 3lb rise under Ashley Lewis, who has plenty of experience for his 3lb claim in this company. |
Evs |
|
1st 3 (4) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Useful in Ireland in his younger days but has come 22lb down the weights in the space of a year for this yard; capable of popping up at this lower level but others have stronger claims. |
12/1 |
|
8th 6 (9) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Smart in his prime; not the same force now but the pick of his 6f form on turf and AW in 2025 would give him a good shout; others are safer all the same. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: 076106 CD
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (5) |
12th Oct 2024 Yielding 0m 5f 205y |
9st 7lb |
Sprang 50-1 surprise when coming home strongly to land the Group 3 Ballyogan Stakes over C&D in August; in rear in the Curragh premier handicap won by My Mate Alfie; raced too keenly in a similar race to this at the Curragh a week ago. |
10/1 |
|
6th 1 (6) |
5th Oct 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 7lb |
dwelt start, midfield, headway and in touch with leaders 2f out, disputing third inside final furlong, weakened inside final 110yds |
11/2 |
|
24th 3 (2) |
15th Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 8lb |
towards rear |
12/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | €39.43 |
Selections
RP RATINGS (IRE):
Big Gossey