14.50
Good2025 Membership On Sale Soon Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £8208.7
- 2m 4f 0y
- 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.40
- Place: £2.40
Form: 12400-
Last run: 169 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
7th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 7f 0y |
11st 12lb |
125-rated hurdler was in good form 2024/25 season, winning twice and running well in 3m Pertemps Final at Cheltenham; well below that level in light campaign last season however and now tries fences. |
12/1 |
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14th 7 |
5th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Was in great form last season, running a cracker in the Pertemps Final at Cheltenham; however, he has been poor in two runs this term and could find this trip sharp. |
22/1 |
13/2
- Place: £1.80
Form: 280823
Last run: 12 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 13 |
4th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 40y |
11st 6lb |
Good form for Shane Nolan in 2024; missed 2025; better again early this year for this stable, backing up Down Royal win with decisive 2m2f Leopardstown success; was 2lb wrong in a strong handicap at Fairyhouse at Easter. |
14/1 |
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7th 19 |
4th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 0lb |
In good form last year for Shane Nolan and better again this year in cheekpieces, backing up Down Royal success with decisive 2m2f Leopardstown success last month under hold-up tactics; up an aggregate of 19lb so more needed from 2lb out of handicap but in such good form has to be respected. |
12/1 |
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1st 6 |
3rd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 2f 72y |
11st 2lb |
In good form last year for Shane Nolan, winning off 98 at Limerick and running well in defeat off revised mark subsequently; seemed well suited by good ground at that stage, but proved she handles soft when a stylish winner at Down Royal six weeks ago in first-time cheekpieces; reversed previous Cork form with Catchabird. |
8/1 |
4/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: -23011 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
17th Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 180y |
11st 12lb |
Three hurdle wins in second half of 2024 haven't been added to, including in a stint chasing; most recently creditable fourth in 2m5f Kilbeggan handicap in May; back hurdling and ideally wants softer ground. |
12/1 |
|
4th 2 |
15th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 90y |
11st 11lb |
Won maiden hurdle at this course in September 2024, went on to score at Grade 3 level; encouraging start to chasing career when second to Argento Boy at Punchestown in December; below that last time out when sixth here; down in trip and tried in cheekpieces on handicap chase debut off 3lb lower mark than over hurdles. |
14/1 |
|
6th 7 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 70y |
11st 12lb |
Won a Grade 3 novice hurdle (3m) at Cork in December 2024; made a bright start over fences when second to Argento Boy at Punchestown; fell five out in the race won by Solder In Milan at the same venue; kept ticking over with a hurdles run. |
11/2 |
8/1
Form: -22694
Last run: 12 days
W: 10st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 |
8th Jun 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Five-time Flat winner (including here) is 1-28 over hurdles; last two runs in this sphere poor but shaped well on the level at Killarney four weeks ago; just 1lb above sole hurdles win so place chance but hard to fancy for win purposes given his modest strike-rate. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 7 (1) |
12th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 182y |
11st 7lb |
Strong stayer with the form to feature off this mark but he has been very quiet in two runs over hurdles this year. |
10/1 |
|
14 |
5th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
10st 10lb |
Is just 1-27 over hurdles and was well beaten here last time after a break; can improve on that but plenty others preferred. |
40/1 |
8/1
Form: 23F27U D BF
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 10 |
15th Jun 2026 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 100y |
10st 13lb |
No win since scoring at Sligo (20.5f, good) in August 2023; rated 12lb higher over fences but failed to exploit lower hurdles mark on last four starts in 2025 and has now joined a new yard; lacks a run and best watched unless market speaks. |
16/1 |
|
7th 6 |
14th Oct 2025 Good 2m 7f 22y |
11st 11lb |
Hasn't really threatened over fences or over hurdles this year; beaten 12l when fourth at Listowel on latest; dropped another 2lb and blinkers now tried; others make more appeal. |
20/1 |
25/1
Form: 35-900 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 |
4th Jul 2026 Good 3m 0f 116y |
10st 12lb |
His three hurdle wins came at Fairyhouse on good ground at 2m4f-3m but nothing since late 2024; some cracking runs in defeat though, including when third off 108 at Cork (3m) in April; tailed off in this race last year. |
25/1 |
|
4th 3 |
30th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 100y |
11st 12lb |
His three hurdle wins came at Fairyhouse on good ground at 2m4f-3m but nothing since late 2024; some cracking runs in defeat though, including when third off this mark at Cork (3m, yielding); challenging for the lead when unseated at the third last at Wexford last time; down to an attractive mark. |
8/1 |
|
2 |
16th May 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
11st 11lb |
His three hurdle wins have come at Fairyhouse up to this trip; has run some cracking races in defeat including third off this mark at Cork last time; a player with a repeat. |
6/1 |
8/1
Form: 07-140 BF
Last run: 74 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
Useful Flat and hurdles performer who has gone 0-5 over fences since a winning start in May 2025 and he'll need to run better than he did in a handicap chase at Ballinrobe last time; however, a case can be made off this mark on best form; versatile trip-wise from 2m to beyond 3m. |
9/1 |
|
6th 16 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 80y |
10st 4lb |
Any horse in these colours worth a second look here, and one presumes this has been the plan; useful Flat and hurdles performer and won 2m6f hurdle on this card in 2024; held in novice company last year after winning on chase debut at Down Royal; third over inadequate 2m on handicap debut at Wexford; better for that run and ground and trip to suit, albeit he's up in grade a good bit. |
8/1 |
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3rd 5 |
7th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Ground should be coming right for him now; probably needs further than this, and his lack of a recent run is a possible drawback. |
12/1 |
4/1
Form: 46-501 C
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 12 |
2nd May 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 104y |
10st 8lb |
Three-time hurdles winner made winning chase debut in 2m5f Fairyhouse beginners' in October (yielding) but hasn't really progressed, albeit solid first handicap effort when third over 3m1f at same venue last month; 3m tends to stretch him so stamina concerns. |
20/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
6th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 120y |
11st 12lb |
One of his three hurdles wins came here, as did his only success over fences in a beginners' in October (2m5f, yielding); well beaten in a 2m5f novice here and a Grade 3 at Thurles and stamina to prove in first handicap chase. |
16/1 |
|
6th 1 |
5th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 110y |
10st 13lb |
Useful 135-rated hurdler; pulled up in a Grade 3 handicap at Aintree on final start last season; produced in good shape to beat subsequent Galway handicap winner Millforce at Fairyhouse in October on chasing debut; picked up an injury at the same venue on his second attempt. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 077-17 D BF
Last run: 37 days
W: 10st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
18th Oct 2025 Good 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Won over hurdles for Gordon Elliott; lost his way for his next yard and struggles continued on debut for this one. |
50/1 |
|
7 |
27th Sep 2025 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Won over hurdles for Gordon Elliott in Ireland last summer but in poor form over hurdles and on the Flat for Tracy Leeson this year; makes debut for latest new stable with huge amount to prove; blinkers removed. |
33/1 |
|
8 (10) |
25th Aug 2025 Good 1m 2f 190y Class 6 |
10st 8lb |
Has been poor under both codes since his sole success over hurdles in Ireland a year ago; blinkers will need to have a dramatic effect. |
66/1 |
4/1
Form: 50-061 C
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
27th May 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Three-time hurdles winner; failed to adapt to chasing in six starts last season, including in novice handicaps on his last three outings; best hurdles form at 2m-2m4f, though ran with credit when fourth in a strong 3m handicap at Aintree last year. |
10/1 |
|
14th 23 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
10st 7lb
|
First reserve; three-time hurdles winner has been beaten a long way in five chase starts this season, including in novice handicaps the last twice; unseated at the fourth at Wexford last time; 10lb lower mark in this sphere and has won on good ground, so there are positives if returning to form. |
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3 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
11st 10lb |
Three-time hurdles winner; beaten a long way in three beginners' chases this term, most recently never counted on handicap debut in Naas Listed contest in February; hurdles form on better ground so these improved conditions could see improvement (10lb lower than over hurdles). |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: 6222P- BF
Last run: 318 days
W: 10st 11lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
1st Jun 2026 Yielding 2m 7f 150y |
11st 7lb |
Useful soft-ground staying handicapper for Barry Connell back in the day; yet to win a point but only 2l off What Path in banks' contest in February; well held over the banks at Punchestown last month. |
20/1 |
|
6th 11 |
2nd May 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 90y |
11st 7lb |
Won 3m Navan handicap chase on heavy ground in 2022 for Barry Connell, his sole win; some okay runs in point-to-points for new yard this season, but seems an unlikely one. |
33/1 |
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11th 8 |
16th Oct 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y |
10st 11lb |
Mixed hurdles and fences last year on return after a long absence; a close second in the Cork National but was then pulled-up in the Porterstown Chase; should improve for this. |
25/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €44.20 |
| Straight Forecast | €36.81 |
| Tricast | €151.45 |
| Trifecta | €346.50 |
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