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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3rd 15 (2) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 6f 60y |
8st 13lb
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First reserve; five-time winner loves the mud and solid placed form over 6f/7f early in the season; has had a break since unplaced run at the Curragh. |
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13th 16 (1) |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 0m 7f 0y |
9st 1lb |
Useful sprinter who is suited by soft conditions; third in opening two 6f runs this season here (heavy) and at Naas (soft); upped in trip when runner-up over C&D last time; was 4.75l behind winner Red Charlie that day but now 14lb swing at the weights, although he had race-fitness on his side that day. |
8/1 |
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2nd 7 (15) |
28th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Useful sprinter in this grade; suited by testing conditions; worth a shot at 7f after two good runs at 6f in the last fortnight; third here with Merisi Diamond back in sixth; same place at Naas with Eichan San among those behind, not guaranteed to uphold that form. |
8/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (14) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 63y |
10st 1lb |
Three-time course winner over 5f/6f on varying ground; most recent run this term was a step in the right direction (considerately-handled never nearer sixth) and could reverse form with a couple of these with top rider replacing inexperienced 10lb claimer; down to a career-low mark. |
8/1 |
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6th 1 (8) |
4th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y |
10st 5lb |
Three-time course winner over 5f/6f on varying ground; poor return to action in March over C&D on heavy; better over 7f last time for this 10lb claimer; trainer has a more obvious chance with Iff In Doubt. |
20/1 |
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7th 7 (3) |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 0m 7f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Three-time course winner over 5f/6f on varying ground; poor return to action over 6f here last month (heavy); tries 7f now and may improve over comeback run but definitely needs to. |
20/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (4) |
26th May 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Better known for his turf exploits and he's 1-8 on the AW; others preferred after finishing down the field at Navan after a break. |
20/1 |
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6th 4 (9) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Eight-time winner on turf including once over C&D; sole success last season in Tipperary rated race (5f, good) when he had Eclairage 1.25l behind in third and weighted to uphold that form; runner up in this last year on seasonal return off 3lb higher; can't discount. |
14/1 |
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9th 7 (9) |
11th Oct 2025 Yielding To Soft 0m 5f 0y |
9st 4lb |
Multiple winner but has lost his way since doing well in the height of summer and trainer now turns to cheekpieces. |
14/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
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13th 9 (13) |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft To Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Very weak form (turf/AW) since last July; sole turf win was in a 5f maiden in 2022; not an obvious contender. |
33/1 |
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17th 11 (21) |
12th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Very weak form (turf/AW) since last July; sole turf win was in a 5f maiden in 2022; not an obvious contender. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (5) |
26th May 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Six-time AW winner on a good mark and was close up behind Clonmacash on his last visit here, since when he's finished ninth at Naas; like others in here, this place is more his scene. |
13/2 |
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9th 4 (9) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 205y |
10st 0lb |
Six-time AW winner is 3-33 on turf; hasn't won on grass since a 6f success at Cork (good) in June 2023; went close at Dundalk on latest (6f) and has gone well over this C&D before; place shout. |
11/1 |
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3rd 2 (2) |
1st Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Six-time winner here, including two of the last three runnings of this race; beaten under 2l behind Sporting Hero over C&D last month and demands respect off 2lb lower mark than when scoring last year. |
15/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €13.10 |
| Straight Forecast | €11.71 |
| Tricast | €59.71 |
| Trifecta | €70.40 |
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