14.15
GoodLadbrokes Handicap Hurdle (Grade B)
- Prize money: £49579.83
- 2m 0f 0y
- 19 runners
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Runners: 19 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
25/1 (Won)
- Win: £20.50
- Place: £3.70
Form: 51-610
Last run: 56 days
W: 10st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 136y |
11st 7lb |
Capable handicap hurdler back in the day and has won over hurdles and fences here; couldn't cut it in novice company after chase debut win here in 2024 (after longer layoff); nice run on the Flat when last seen in August and, given his track record, this race may have been the plan for a while. |
10/1 |
|
5th 5 |
14th Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Five-time winner (four over hurdles and one chasing); last win was in a beginners' at Ballinrobe last year (2m1f, yielding); form dipped markedly in two runs at the end of that summer and he was never involved when pulled up in a novice handicap chase back from a 223-day absence at Wexford in April; questions to answer based on form but his hurdles rating puts him in the thick of things. |
9/2 |
14/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 222-55
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
18th Jul 2025 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Mostly hurdling this year and has faced some stiff competition but acquitted himself well at times; sole win over fences came in 2020 and pulled-up last chase start in January. |
14/1 |
|
7th 8 |
3rd Jul 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Won this in 2023 but hasn't looked the force of old this year and arrives on the back of a low-key effort. |
25/1 |
|
5th 1 |
6th Jun 2025 Good 2m 3f 203y |
11st 12lb |
Has plenty of back-class and didn't run at all badly in the County Hurdle at Cheltenham; however, it was off level weights when just ahead of My Gaffer last time and will need to run better to win this, even with Finn Brickley taking off 7lb. |
7/2 |
10/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: 1248-0 D
Last run: 57 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 (6) |
17th Jun 2025 Good 1m 6f 34y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
No threat on his last two Flat starts last August/September but was third of 16 in this 12 months ago (good to firm) when 1lb lower; ran well at the Cheltenham Festival in March; holds each-way claims once more. |
12/1 |
|
8th 3 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 176y Class 1 |
11st 13lb |
Sterling all-purpose type who hasn't won since late 2023 but has been involved in strong events on the Flat, including at Royal Ascot, over hurdles and fences since; ran as well as he ever has when a close fourth in the Grand Annual at Cheltenham (2m, good to soft) last month; solid claims in refitted cheekpieces. |
9/2 |
|
8th 3 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 176y Class 1 |
11st 13lb |
Sterling all-purpose type who hasn't won since late 2023 but has been involved in strong events on the Flat, including at Royal Ascot, over hurdles and fences since; ran as well as he ever has when a close fourth in the Grand Annual at Cheltenham (2m, good to soft) last month; solid claims in refitted cheekpieces. |
9/2 |
14/1
- Place: £4.20
Form: P7-911
Last run: 53 days
W: 10st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 11 |
23rd Sep 2022 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 8lb |
prominent, nudged along after 3 out, went third 2 out, ridden and wandered around approaching last, kept on run-in |
14/1 |
|
1st 7 |
1st Aug 2022 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 0y |
11st 0lb |
took keen hold, towards rear of midfield, midfield after 4th, headway on outer after 4 out, led 3 out, shaken up after 2 out, kept on strongly run-in, easily |
11/2 |
15/2
Form: 0-0511 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 10st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
15th Aug 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Dual-purpose but been struggling for form in both codes; well-beaten on the Flat at Galway last month; same story on last run over hurdles at Bellewstown; last win came in a Cheltenham handicap chase in 2022 off 135; thrown in off 117 on that form but impossible to fancy on recent exploits. |
16/1 |
|
16th 17 (13) |
29th Jul 2024 Soft 2m 0f 179y |
11st 0lb |
Five wins over jumps, much more effective over fences (rated 137) than hurdles (117); has run only three times on the Flat; this rider aboard when a 28-1 winner of a 1m4f maiden at the 2022 festival; soundly beaten behind Enniskerry at Listowel; in rear over hurdles on latest. |
33/1 |
|
14th 15 |
6th Jul 2024 Good 2m 1f 40y |
10st 10lb |
held up in midfield, soon weakened |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: /P80-5 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 10st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 16 |
5th Feb 2023 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
10st 1lb |
Losing streak goes back to win in a conditions event here in March 2020; fair fourth behind Nibiru at Down Royal in November; soundly beaten last twice, including here at Christmas. |
33/1 |
|
7th 11 |
27th Dec 2022 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 7lb |
towards rear of midfield |
20/1 |
|
9th 14 |
4th Dec 2022 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
10st 9lb |
midfield |
20/1 |
16/1
Form: -22431 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 10st 6lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
11st 0lb |
Admirable mare will be having her 108th start under rules; 1-21 over fences but has run well at this venue on multiple occasions; lost form since shock win in a 2m listed handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse in March 2024; hard to fancy on recent showings but can't fully dismiss. |
10/1 |
|
6th 5 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
11st 0lb |
Admirable mare will be having her 108th start under rules; 1-21 over fences but has run well at this venue on multiple occasions; lost form since shock win in a 2m listed handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse in March 2024; hard to fancy on recent showings but can't fully dismiss. |
10/1 |
|
5 |
15th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 8lb |
Admirable front-runner but recent form far from encouraging, 3m beyond her last time; return to 2m to suit but hard to see her lasting it out. |
25/1 |
18/1
Form: 410-12 D BF
Last run: 35 days
W: 10st 3lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
4th Nov 2022 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 190y |
10st 10lb |
Won a mares' handicap hurdle at Galway festival and had been fairly consistent in defeat since, prior to finishing tailed off in Listed class last time; no doubt that she's better than that effort but she's probably vulnerable to less exposed sorts. |
6/1 |
|
5th 4 |
30th Sep 2022 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 7lb |
prominent in chasing group, ridden and weakened gradually after 4 out |
7/2 |
|
8th 17 |
23rd Sep 2022 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 3lb |
towards rear, still plenty to do 2 out, ridden and ran on well from last, never on terms |
18/1 |
14/1
Form: 234-FF D BF
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 136
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
31st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
11st 5lb |
Useful sort for Gordon Elliott early in his career, finished a remote third behind Jonbon and El Fabiolo in a Grade 1 contest at Aintree in 2023; mostly campaigned in points for the last two years, below his best in four outings in that sphere since January. |
20/1 |
|
7 |
29th Jun 2025 Soft 2m 5f 34y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Irish raider who returned to racing under rules with two underwhelming runs in hunter chases (3m5f/3m) this spring; drops back in trip for this handicap; needs a good boost from the new cheekpieces. |
25/1 |
|
6th 4 |
2nd Jun 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 11lb |
Useful over hurdles and fences at his best for Gordon Elliott; in decent form in open points last season but weakened over 3m5f in a hunter chase at Downpatrick last time; this trip suit better; not ignored. |
6/1 |
9/1
Form: 5902-0 D
Last run: 57 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 139
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 5 |
23rd Sep 2022 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 8lb |
midfield, headway and in touch with leaders 3 out, pushed along before 2 out, ridden and no impression approaching last |
9/1 |
|
10th 10 |
28th Jul 2022 Good 2m 0f 11y |
11st 8lb |
in touch with leaders, ridden after 2 out, no impression approaching last |
10/1 |
Form: 0-7114 D
Last run: 54 days
W: 10st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
23rd May 2025 Good 2m 3f 100y |
11st 12lb |
9yo who has had a lot of racing and steered clear of fences since finishing fourth of seven at Clonmel two years ago; however, was running well before finishing second in a claiming hurdle last time and he's now with John McConnell. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
23rd May 2025 Good 2m 3f 100y |
11st 12lb |
9yo who has had a lot of racing and steered clear of fences since finishing fourth of seven at Clonmel two years ago; however, was running well before finishing second in a claiming hurdle last time and he's now with John McConnell. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
14th Apr 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 160y |
10st 10lb |
Second runner for yard; dual-purpose; 3-26 over hurdles and rated 98; in good form on the AW in recent weeks and ran well on his only previous visit to this track; goes on any ground, notable jockey booking and not without a chance. |
5/1 |
16/1
Form: 01-4B7 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 11lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 142
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
8th Aug 2024 Good 2m 1f 185y |
12st 0lb |
High-class performer at his best over hurdles and fences but has been absent since well beaten in the Martin Pipe Hurdle at Cheltenham last year; hard to know how much ability he retains but a player if running close to his mark |
7/2 |
|
5 |
29th Apr 2023 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 30y |
11st 4lb |
Big run behind HMS Seahorse at Navan in January; tailed off in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham last time but he has a better record at this venue (four wins from six starts) and he's on a good mark. |
20/1 |
10/1
Form: 00-114 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 12lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 143
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 6 (16) |
1st Mar 2024 Standard 2m 0f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Nine career wins include two Galway Hurdles and the Apprentice Derby at the Curragh last June; down the field in a 1m4f handicap here in January and probably best watched. |
25/1 |
|
10th 5 (10) |
12th Jan 2024 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
9st 12lb |
midfield |
16/1 |
|
14th 21 (2) |
10th Sep 2023 Good 1m 2f 0y |
8st 7lb |
midfield |
14/1 |
17/2
Form: 6P4-72 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 10st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
1st Mar 2023 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
12st 6lb |
Smart chaser when trained by Jessica Harrington in Ireland and well suited by good ground; unseated rider at fifth fence on last month's stable/hunter chase debut and his current ability remains tricky to gauge but he still features prominently in calculations. |
4/1 |
|
4 |
30th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 4f 194y Class 5 |
12st 6lb |
Proved above average over fences for Jessica Harrington, having bagged Grade 3 honours (over 2m) last term, and he ran well in Killarney handicap (2m4f) on most recent chase start; absent since a hurdles defeat in September and now makes debut for Alan King; major contender on ratings. |
5/1 |
|
14th 8 |
23rd Sep 2022 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 13lb |
always towards rear, pushed along after 3 out, soon no impression, eased approaching last |
17/2 |
15/2
Form: 51P-04 D
Last run: 57 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 6 |
27th Dec 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 3lb |
prominent |
33/1 |
|
10th 6 |
27th Dec 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 3lb |
prominent |
33/1 |
|
7 |
1st Dec 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 110y |
11st 1lb |
Won a big handicap hurdle over C&D at the 2022 Easter festival; out of form this year, including on Flat; owner appears to have a much better chance with So Scottish. |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: 1022B- D
Last run: 150 days
W: 10st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 7 |
28th Dec 2023 Soft To Heavy 2m 3f 100y |
11st 1lb |
midfield, towards rear when fell 4 out |
7/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
11th Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
10st 12lb |
midfield, not fluent 1st, headway and in touch with leaders 3rd, went third 4 out, outpaced before 2 out, jumped right last, kept on, no match for first two |
2/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
28th Oct 2023 Soft 2m 2f 54y |
11st 5lb |
prominent, pressed leader halfway |
7/2 |
14/1
Form: 21-0 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 (4) |
22nd Dec 2023 Standard 2m 0f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Hasn't won on the Flat since a 1m4f success on turf back in 2021; ran okay over 1m4f here a fortnight ago on all-weather debut and well worth another go at this trip. |
12/1 |
|
4th 6 (2) |
8th Dec 2023 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
8st 7lb |
Useful handicapper on turf in 2021 when he also won over hurdles; unable to make much impact under either code this year and now makes AW debut. |
12/1 |
15/2
Form: 2-25F1 D
Last run: 59 days
W: 10st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 |
11th Jun 2024 Good 2m 2f 91y |
11st 0lb |
Flat/hurdle winner but hard to trust after pulling up in his last two points. |
25/1 |
|
6th 2 |
28th Aug 2023 Good 2m 1f 165y |
12st 1lb |
Decent on the Flat at up to 1m and won a Listed novice hurdle at Galway last year; starts off in handicap chases from a mark 6lb lower than his hurdles rating although the bare form of his two spins over fences earlier this month would suggest the handicapper could have been kinder. |
11/2 |
20/1
Form: -45F75 CD
Last run: 6 days
W: 10st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 |
9th Aug 2024 Good 2m 0f 160y |
11st 9lb |
Latest win at Bellewstown in July 2023 when landing lucrative handicap hurdle; barely beaten a rival in five starts since and continues to slide in the weights; not an obvious contender and needs revival. |
33/1 |
|
13th 2 |
18th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 2m 1f 0y |
11st 12lb |
led, faced challenge halfway, headed after 3 out, weakened from 2 out |
20/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €269.80 |
| Straight Forecast | €168.22 |
| Tricast | €949.69 |
| Trifecta | €838.50 |
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