14.15
SoftMr Binman Christmas Racing Festival 26th-29th December Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £4957.98
- 2m 0f 0y
- 17 runners
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Runners: 17 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £2.80
- Place: £1.10
Form: 3-9P22 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
27th Apr 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 5lb |
Had a fine first half of the season and after some wobbles he got back on track with a clear-cut victory at Cork (2m, yielding), albeit in an eventful race; 12lb rise spells danger in this warmer company. |
10/1 |
|
1st 5 |
10th Apr 2023 Yielding 2m 0f 160y |
10st 8lb |
Looks held on Gowran effort by Minx Tiara; evidence suggests he is too high in handicap at end of fine season. |
20/1 |
|
9 |
11th Mar 2023 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
10st 7lb |
Showed improved form earlier this season but that seems to have come to a halt lately and has 27l to make up on Union Park from their Thurles clash last time. |
16/1 |
10/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: 410006 C
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 18 |
8th Jun 2024 Good 2m 3f 100y |
10st 13lb |
midfield |
12/1 |
|
8th 14 |
18th May 2024 Soft 2m 1f 55y |
10st 13lb |
Dual winner was regressive last season, though not beaten far at Clonmel last time; has to return to his best. |
22/1 |
|
8th 14 |
18th May 2024 Soft 2m 1f 55y |
10st 13lb |
Dual winner was regressive last season, though not beaten far at Clonmel last time; has to return to his best. |
22/1 |
5/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: P-0763
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 9 |
21st Jul 2023 Yielding 2m 7f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Won a Thurles handicap chase over 2m6f in February; some decent runs in defeat since, though not at Tramore last time; tongue-tie tried. |
14/1 |
|
6th 3 |
3rd Jun 2023 Good 2m 5f 50y |
11st 11lb |
Gained first win under Rules at Thurles in February and fairly consistent over fences since; drying ground will suit and may have another race in her from this sort of mark. |
4/1 |
|
5th 3 |
25th May 2023 Good 2m 3f 160y |
11st 12lb |
towards rear early, in touch with leaders after 7th, ridden after 3 out, went third before 2 out, not fluent 2 out, soon weakened |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: 00098
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
13th Jul 2024 Good 2m 0f 195y |
11st 12lb |
Won at Killarney last October and some decent runs in defeat since; has to improve plenty from Sligo return, though. |
12/1 |
|
7th 5 |
11th Jun 2024 Good 2m 1f 182y |
11st 7lb |
Won a 2m1f Killarney handicap last October when returning from an even longer absence; later showed that she can cope with this higher mark; possibilities if bouncing back from some lesser efforts. |
6/1 |
|
6th 5 |
30th Jan 2024 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 5lb |
raced wide, in rear throughout, mistake and weakened 3 out, tailed off before 2 out |
8/1 |
6/1
Form: 234463
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 (2) |
2nd Apr 2026 Standard 2m 0f 102y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Four wins over jumps for previous yard; 0-7 (Flat/hurdles) for current stable but remains in form and has a fighting chance off current mark provided he takes well to the surface on belated AW debut. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 2 |
14th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 29y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Ex-Irish gelding who's looked high enough in the weights since returned to hurdles for his current yard; well held off a 3lb higher mark at Sedgefield last time and needs to improve on that, albeit he's been found a weak-looking race. |
3/1 |
|
4th 3 |
19th Feb 2026 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Ex-Irish; yet to win for new yard, but fair second of five at Lingfield when dropped back to 2m last time (heavy); should improve on back at 2m4f. |
13/2 |
20/1
Form: 0-080
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 16 |
22nd Sep 2023 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Gave her rider a hard time at Galway; unruly at start, raced keenly and hung badly before running out; not a big price then; could go well if more amenable. |
12/1 |
|
0 17 |
11th Sep 2023 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 55y |
10st 13lb |
unruly beforehand, ducked sharply left start, took keen hold, soon in touch with leaders, prominent before 3rd, went second 4th, led before 6th, hung left and jockey looked to be having difficulties when pulled up before 9th |
20/1 |
|
18 |
19th Jun 2023 Good 3m 0f 100y |
10st 13lb |
Second reserve; struggled since switching to handicaps and hard to recommend. |
10/1
Form: 307459 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 8lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 |
22nd Nov 2022 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 8lb |
C&D winner in March 2019, his only success over hurdles; also hard to win with over fences; long-priced third at Galway in September but has failed to build on that; cheekpieces added. |
10/1 |
|
9th 3 |
8th Nov 2022 Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 11lb |
led, soon clear, reduced lead before 3rd, pushed along after 3 out, ridden and headed 2 out, soon weakened |
9/1 |
|
5th 3 |
29th Oct 2022 Soft 3m 0f 0y |
11st 13lb |
prominent, raced in second on inner 2nd, joined leader 10th, ridden and outpaced after 2 out, weakening when tired jump last |
5/1 |
8/1
Form: 80902P D
Last run: 5 days
W: 10st 13lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 15 |
5th Oct 2024 Good 2m 2f 0y |
10st 2lb |
No win for over two years; 10lb lower now and some flickers of form early in the summer but others more likely. |
14/1 |
14/1
Form: 009-
Last run: 262 days
W: 12st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
2nd Jul 2024 Good To Firm 2m 1f 70y |
10st 13lb |
midfield early, not fluent 5th, not fluent and weakened 7th, dropped to rear when pulled up after 4 out |
8/1 |
|
7th 10 |
31st May 2024 Soft 1m 7f 110y |
10st 0lb |
Maiden under all codes whose best recent run came over C&D last month when plenty keen; tame Limerick run since raises questions and cheekpieces now tried; 11lb wrong here. |
16/1 |
50/1
Form: 000-0
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 4 |
22nd Jul 2025 Yielding 2m 6f 41y |
11st 5lb |
Won a 2m1f handicap for Sam Drinkwater at Sedgefield in October 2023; encouraging debut for this yard after long layoff at Clonmel in May (19.5f, good); stamina to prove for this trip; chance if he stays. |
11/2 |
6/1
Form: 655943 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 12 |
25th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Off the mark over fences on her penultimate start and creditable sixth back in this sphere when last seen; suspicion she'll need this though and probably needs a bit further; off 202 days. |
20/1 |
|
6th 12 |
25th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Off the mark over fences on her penultimate start and creditable sixth back in this sphere when last seen; suspicion she'll need this though and probably needs a bit further; off 202 days. |
20/1 |
12/1
Form: 040
Last run: 46 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 12 |
7th Aug 2025 Good 2m 1f 193y |
11st 1lb |
Bolted up when losing her maiden tag at the 18th attempt in a handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan last month; 11lb higher but that was a first start in 273 days so there's a chance she'll come on for the run; one to consider. |
5/1 |
|
1st 16 |
11th Jul 2025 Good 2m 2f 160y |
10st 4lb |
Long-standing maiden; extended hurdles record to 0-17 when last seen at Downpatrick last October; well-handicapped on some of her old form but a revival is needed. |
8/1 |
|
6th 7 |
11th Oct 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 65y |
10st 6lb |
One of three in the race for Noel Kelly; encouraging run over 2m when fourth at Perth last month but failed to back that up at Fairyhouse on Monday; cheekpieces replace blinkers. |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: 000-0P
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18th 15 |
10th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 80y |
10st 6lb |
Won a chase at Limerick in 2023 but 0-13 over hurdles and yet to trouble the judge; cheekpieces go on after a moderate run over fences at Clonmel on latest; 4lb lower in this sphere but others appeal more. |
14/1 |
14/1
Form: 09-000
Last run: 94 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 22 |
27th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
10st 8lb
|
Poor strike-rate and was behind Supreme Authority last time at Newcastle; returning to further won't hurt. |
10/1 |
|
8th 22 |
27th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
10st 8lb
|
Poor strike-rate and was behind Supreme Authority last time at Newcastle; returning to further won't hurt. |
10/1 |
|
6th 12 |
14th Dec 2024 Good 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
towards rear |
8/1 |
Form: 97-360
Last run: 142 days
W: 11st 11lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 9 |
10th Jul 2023 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
10st 8lb |
towards rear throughout, pushed along and no impression from 3 out |
25/1 |
|
7th 9 |
21st Jun 2023 Good 2m 4f 100y |
10st 13lb |
Has plenty of handicap experience; good run at Clonmel three starts ago when close-up in fourth in a contest in which dual subsequent winner Reflectionist was second; needs to improve on last week's Sligo run; blinkers now as well as tongue-tie worn before. |
20/1 |
|
7th 12 |
13th Jun 2023 Good 2m 4f 0y |
10st 13lb |
in touch with leaders, went third before 7th |
6/1 |
Form: -590S7
Last run: 37 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 15 |
1st Dec 2022 Yielding To Soft 1m 7f 199y |
10st 13lb |
Well held off this basement mark of late, hard to make a serious case for. |
25/1 |
|
16 |
22nd Nov 2022 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Needs to reverse Cork form with Veneziano Springs and Shean Glory; hard to make a case for her; second reserve. |
Form: 00-964 D
Last run: 40 days
W: 10st 13lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 19 |
31st Dec 2022 Soft 2m 0f 100y |
10st 13lb |
Sole win came at Galway over two years ago; has been finding it difficult to win off this mark lately. |
25/1 |
|
10th 14 |
1st Dec 2022 Yielding To Soft 1m 7f 199y |
10st 13lb |
Sole win came at Galway just over two years ago; recent form leaves her with a fair bit to find. |
16/1 |
|
17 |
22nd Nov 2022 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Sole win came at Galway just over two years ago; fair fourth at Tramore on latest; third reserve. |
Non-runners
Latest Model, Musical Melody, Fair Minded
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €19.30 |
| Straight Forecast | €18.23 |
| Tricast | €76.44 |
| Trifecta | €92.40 |
Selections
SPOTLIGHT:
O Mio BabbinoThe Irish Sun:
A Mere BagatelleRP Ratings (IRE):
Brandy HarbourPOSTDATA:
Veneziano Springs