15.20
SoftBlackcastle Handicap
- Prize money: £5949.58
- 0m 5f 0y
- 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.20
- Place: £1.50
Form: 420341
Last run: 5 days
W: 10st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 17 (4) |
1st Aug 2026 Yielding To Soft 0m 7f 0y |
9st 9lb
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Second reserve; generally reliable sort knows how to win and has been in decent form this term, placing in five of his seven starts; more than capable off this mark but may need softer ground to get his head back in front. |
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3rd 13 (7) |
18th Jun 2026 Yielding 0m 7f 45y |
9st 9lb |
Has been running well in defeat this term, including a second of 23 over this trip at the Curragh in March; wasn't beaten far when seventh of 21 at Navan 11 days ago (5f); acts on good but best on soft/heavy. |
12/1 |
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7th 7 (6) |
7th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Has a decent record at this track, two wins and three seconds from nine visits; solid form this term except a moderate Curragh run over 7f; place chance now after last Sunday's third at Listowel; acts on good but best on soft or heavy. |
12/1 |
8/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: 63-095 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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12 (9) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 7lb |
Three wins here; struck for the first time since 2024 when winning at Navan in June; may have benefitted from track position (only runner-up and himself raced far side), but in fairness, second won lately; missed an engagement here earlier this month and profile suggests layoff not ideal; 3lb wrong, but top 'bug' rides. |
8/1 |
7/2
- Place: £2.10
Form: 309111 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 5 (4) |
16th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Nine-time winner, including twice over C&D; no joy yet this season, going closest on latest when staying on well into second late on behind 0.5l winner Mary Shoelaces over C&D last month on ground on the quick side for him; nice turn around in the weights with that rival, with rider now claiming. |
11/2 |
10/1
Form: -30058
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 (8) |
19th Oct 2022 Soft 0m 5f 0y |
9st 10lb |
prominent up the centre, went second over 2f out, ridden 1f out, no extra and lost two places inside final furlong |
10/1 |
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8th 11 (12) |
5th Oct 2022 Good To Yielding 0m 5f 164y |
8st 11lb |
in touch with leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never on terms |
15/2 |
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5th 4 (2) |
26th Sep 2022 Yielding To Soft 0m 5f 0y |
9st 1lb |
slightly awkward start, held up in behind leaders, pushed along on inner from under 2f out, ridden 1f out, kept on but no impression inside final 110yds |
7/1 |
7/1
Form: 162792 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (1) |
24th May 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Bolted up in 5f Naas handicap (soft) in October; didn't land a blow on seasonal return here over the same trip when ninth of 12; should come on for that but step up in trip isn't guaranteed to suit. |
10/1 |
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8th 2 (1) |
24th May 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Bolted up in 5f Naas handicap (soft) in October; didn't land a blow on seasonal return here over the same trip when ninth of 12; should come on for that but step up in trip isn't guaranteed to suit. |
10/1 |
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9th 2 (9) |
21st Apr 2024 Heavy 0m 5f 0y |
10st 0lb |
towards rear throughout |
9/2 |
20/1
Form: 218070 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4 (12) |
19th Feb 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
slowly into stride, took keen hold, held up in rear |
20/1 |
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10th 3 (8) |
25th Jan 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Sprung a 40-1 surprise at Wolverhampton in November (6f); unplaced in three runs since but he hasn't been beaten far on the last two occasions; not solid but he's capable on his good days. |
16/1 |
10/1
Form: 238821 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 16 (12) |
11th Jul 2026 Firm 0m 6f 150y |
8st 10lb
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Better record on AW when at his peak; very little merit in either AW or turf form in eight outings since last December, when he returned after a lengthy absence; second reserve. |
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10th 12 (13) |
10th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
8st 10lb |
Better record on AW when at his peak; very little merit in either AW or turf form in seven outings since last December, when he returned after a lengthy absence. |
25/1 |
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16th 13 (12) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 180y |
8st 12lb |
Very little form of note on both AW and turf since December return; hard to fancy. |
25/1 |
20/1
Form: 109-00
Last run: 29 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 4 (4) |
19th Apr 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y |
10st 2lb |
prominent |
11/2 |
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12th 4 (4) |
19th Apr 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y |
10st 2lb |
prominent |
11/2 |
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3rd 1 (3) |
2nd Apr 2025 Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
10st 2lb |
prominent, went second over 2f out, lost second inside final 110yds, just held third |
4/1 |
20/1
Form: 277006
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (16) |
23rd Sep 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 15y |
9st 12lb |
On a long losing run and his two runs this season have not indicated that a return to winning ways is imminent; positive rider booking but others appeal more. |
28/1 |
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2 (13) |
21st Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y |
10st 1lb |
All four wins have come over 7f and the veteran prefers softer ground than this; last win was in 2022; safe to rule out. |
80/1 |
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13 (1) |
13th Jun 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y |
8st 11lb |
Second runner for yard; all four wins have come over 7f, including at this track but the last was in 2022; this trip looks too sharp on debut for a new yard. |
33/1 |
11/2
Form: 0-2051 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 3 (5) |
26th Jun 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Very best turf form has come with a bit more cut in the ground than what is likely here and he didn't beat a rival on soft at Tipperary when last seen last month. |
12/1 |
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11th 3 (4) |
28th May 2024 Yielding 0m 5f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Won over C&D last August off 3lb higher; couldn't cope with higher marks and has dropped back down the weights; not a bad Navan run over 6f last time; squeak. |
9/1 |
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11th 3 (4) |
28th May 2024 Yielding 0m 5f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Won over C&D last August off 3lb higher; couldn't cope with higher marks and has dropped back down the weights; not a bad Navan run over 6f last time; squeak. |
9/1 |
20/1
Form: 400070 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 13 (1) |
12th Oct 2023 Yielding To Soft 0m 5f 0y |
9st 1lb |
towards rear |
12/1 |
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4th 2 (8) |
26th Sep 2023 Yielding To Soft 0m 6f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Mudlark hasn't won for nearly two years but was twice runner-up this season; has been freshened up since a disappointing Naas run and will revel in conditions; chance. |
15/2 |
8/1
Form: 054609 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 10st 2lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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12th 3 (15) |
11th Nov 2022 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
10st 2lb |
never better than mid-division |
20/1 |
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12th 3 (12) |
19th Oct 2022 Soft 0m 5f 0y |
10st 2lb |
towards rear of midfield, pushed along 2f out, soon dropped to rear, detached over 1f out |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: 155217 D
Last run: 101 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 6 (5) |
15th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
8st 10lb |
Six-time course winner (four at this trip) and has gone close a few times this year, including last month when strong-finishing third (beaten 0.75l) to Kerdos over 5f, having had to be switched; big player now at his more favoured trip. |
11/2 |
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3rd 8 (8) |
12th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y |
8st 8lb |
Six-time course winner, including twice over C&D, but his last four wins here have come over 6f; however, he did go close off this mark over C&D in May and should get a strong pace to aim at; not out of this. |
7/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €13.10 |
| Straight Forecast | €11.71 |
| Tricast | €59.71 |
| Trifecta | €70.40 |
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