13.10
HeavySeamus & Annie Hughes Memorial Maiden Hurdle (Div II)
- Prize money: £6530.97
- 2m 0f 0y
- 24 runners
Runners: 24 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £3.60
- Place: £1.30
Form: 3-42
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
11th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 100y |
11st 0lb |
Classy sort who is 2-7 over fences and ran as well as he was entitled to behind Energumene in a Grade 2 at Fairyhouse last month; his second to Impaire Et Passe in February was bordering on a career best and he's Kennedy's pick from three stablemates. |
4/1 |
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4th 6 |
6th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 3f 180y |
11st 4lb |
2-6 over fences; won the Navan Listed handicap in 2024, that Down Memory Lane won last year, off 143, which was his last success; excellent effort in the Grade 2 Red Mills at Gowran in February when a 1.25l second behind Impaire Et Passe; well beaten in the Martin Pipe latest but the return to chasing is a plus; a fair bit to find on the figures, however. |
8/1 |
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13th 4 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Well treated on best chase form, including second in Gowran Grade 2 when returned to that sphere last time, but he has never been able to show it over hurdles; his Cheltenham Festival record of P40, the fourth-place finish over fences, adds to the uncertainty. |
20/1 |
33/1
- Place: £11.10
Form: 7-00
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
5th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 180y |
12st 0lb |
Failed to prosper in top staying handicaps after winning the 2024 Troytown for Gordon Elliott; should show the benefit of a point-to-point run at Oldtown in February. |
10/1 |
5/4
- Place: £1.10
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 25 (29) |
29th Sep 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 170y |
8st 11lb |
midfield |
40/1 |
|
19th 9 (21) |
14th Sep 2024 Good 1m 5f 0y |
9st 0lb |
towards rear |
20/1 |
|
5th 5 (11) |
2nd Aug 2024 Yielding 1m 4f 0y |
9st 0lb |
midfield |
15/2 |
9/2
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (2) |
25th Apr 2026 Yielding 1m 6f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Useful dual-purpose sort, 3-34 on Flat (and second on ten occasions); his only two stakes race wins from 28 attempts have been in the 1m2f Naas event in which he was third of eight last month; suited by testing conditions, drying ground against him. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 2 (7) |
22nd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 1m 2f 125y |
9st 7lb |
Useful dual-purpose sort, 3-33 on Flat (and second on ten occasions), 2-9 over hurdles; has won the last two editions of this race, significantly his only two stakes race wins from 27 attempts; has finished in the first two in five of his six races at this venue; out of his depth in Group 2/3 races on his only other Flat starts in 2026. |
9/2 |
|
8th 5 (2) |
13th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 4f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Loves soft/heavy ground, dual 1m12f Naas Listed winner from three Flat wins; down the field in Galway Hurdle when last seen (ground too quick) and has had a short break since; ground now in his favour but faces stronger stayers at this trip. |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: 1/37 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 |
17th Dec 2023 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
travelled strongly, raced in second, led narrowly before 3 out, headed approaching last, kept on run-in, no match for winner |
6/4 |
|
2nd 19 |
10th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 0f 185y |
11st 12lb |
Promising third in a maiden hurdle at Naas in February before getting off the mark in a five-runner bumper at Limerick the following month; faded from two out into a remote fifth on seasonal debut at Gowran; rated 125, should be able to do better. |
7/1 |
|
5th 12 |
11th Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
prominent, soon raced in fourth, not fluent and lost ground 4 out, weakened from 2 out |
8/1 |
100/1
Form: 07
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 14 |
29th Apr 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 149y |
10st 2lb |
in touch with leaders |
10/1 |
|
15th 14 |
29th Apr 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 149y |
10st 2lb |
in touch with leaders, weakened from 2 out |
10/1 |
|
4th 13 |
22nd Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
10st 7lb |
raced in second |
14/1 |
150/1
Form: —
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 |
21st Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 3m 0f 130y |
10st 11lb |
prominent |
12/1 |
66/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
12th Jul 2024 Good 2m 3f 60y |
11st 4lb |
Was poor when last seen and isn't easy to fancy back off an absence. |
22/1 |
|
0 9 |
30th Aug 2023 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 37y |
11st 7lb |
led narrowly, headed but prominent before 3rd, hit 4 out |
33/1 |
|
14th 13 |
25th Jul 2023 Yielding 2m 1f 5y |
10st 8lb |
Ordinary maiden form and well beaten on his handicap debut in May; others preferred. |
33/1 |
150/1
Form: 0-70P
Last run: 8 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
2nd May 2023 Yielding 2m 5f 30y |
11st 3lb |
disputed lead early, led clearly after 1st, mistake 4th, headed after 6th, dropped to midfield when reminder and weakened after 4 out, soon dropped to last and pulled up |
22/1 |
|
12 |
21st Mar 2023 Heavy 2m 2f 112y |
11st 5lb |
Not disgraced in a Cork maiden hurdle in December nor at Punchestown in January last time; more needed but not dismissed. |
20/1 |
|
9th 21 |
15th Jan 2023 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 5lb |
prominent, led after 1st |
150/1 |
Form: 8-80
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
27 |
25th Feb 2023 Yielding 2m 4f 23y |
10st 13lb |
took keen hold, towards rear, in touch with leaders when not fluent 4th, ridden and held when fell 2 out |
|
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17 |
22nd Feb 2023 Yielding 2m 4f 100y |
11st 5lb |
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10th 23 |
15th Jan 2023 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
First reserve; hasn't shown enough in points or under Rules so far; plenty to find. |
50/1
Form: 0-8
Last run: 8 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 |
3rd Jul 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Promising third on November's return but lost his way since; now tried with cheekpieces and looks opposable. |
33/1 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 5 |
25th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 44y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
In front when falling four out at Wexford in July on second chase start and a final-fence blunder proved costly when second there in August last time; could do with cutting out the mistakes but the first-time cheekpieces may help in that regard; one of two for last year's winning Irish yard. |
14/1 |
|
8 |
6th Aug 2025 Good 2m 3f 130y |
11st 12lb |
Two hurdle wins for John McConnell at 2m4f; out of form last season; some promise when fourth on his stable/chasing debut at Kilbeggan, 3 1/2l behind today's rival Harsh; made a mistake at the last then; fell in the lead four out over C&D two weeks ago. |
6/1 |
|
9 |
23rd Jul 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 3f 100y |
11st 12lb |
Two-time hurdle winner for John McConnell at 2m4f; out of form last season but his stable/chasing debut at Kilbeggan last time was not devoid of promise when behind some decent rivals and he would have likely finished third but for a mistake at the last; that gives him something to build on. |
8/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 |
29th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 3f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Third in a point-to-point for Colin Motherway last season; no threat from three out in a 2m maiden hurdle at Punchestown. |
50/1 |
|
13th 1 |
15th Jan 2023 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
midfield |
33/1 |
200/1
Form: —
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Struggled last time at Haydock but headed there in a fine run of form and he's still on a competitive mark; couldn't dismiss with trip/ground preferable. |
8/1 |
|
2 |
9th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 198y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
held up in rear, bad mistake and fell 2nd |
7/4 |
|
1st 4 |
25th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 51y Class 3 |
10st 5lb |
held up in last |
7/2 |
50/1
Form: 9
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 6 |
3rd Oct 2024 Yielding 2m 3f 206y |
11st 7lb |
Flat winner in UK in 2021; has missed plenty of time since then; soundly beaten on handicap hurdle debut at Kilbeggan and outclassed on the Flat at Galway since; others preferred. |
18/1 |
200/1
Form: 0U00
Last run: 7 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
9th Sep 2025 Soft 2m 0f 75y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Tried chasing twice in Ireland and was an 11l second of 18 in a 2m handicap in one of those; only had three hurdle starts for Olly Murphy and the best was the opening one when second off 3lb lower at Worcester; has to be feared in a first-time tongue-tie. |
5/1 |
|
7th 5 |
29th Aug 2025 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Ex-Irish 8yo; ran poorly at Uttoxeter last month and is now 0-21 over hurdles but was clear second to a progressive rival on stable debut at Worcester (2m, good to soft) two starts ago and has good claims if judged on that. |
7/2 |
|
5 |
25th Jul 2025 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
0-22 under rules, but having been well supported he ran his best race so far when second of ten on stable debut at Worcester (2m, good to soft) last month (first and fourth have won since); up 5lb but still 1lb well in and shortlisted if building on that. |
4/1 |
150/1
Form: —
Last run: 7 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 12 |
18th Feb 2023 Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Tailed off in three runs in maiden hurdles so far; huge ask. |
200/1 |
|
7th 7 |
31st Jan 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Has finished towards the back in maidens at Naas and Punchestown, can be ruled out. |
66/1 |
|
10 |
24th Jan 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 33y |
11st 4lb |
No impact in two hurdle runs so far; tongue-strap left on; hard to make a case for. |
150/1 |
40/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
5th Aug 2025 Yielding 3m 1f 10y |
11st 2lb |
Produced his best run yet over C&D (good) in June when a 5l third of 14 (a few of these behind); jockey reported he never travelled when pulled up at Tipperary latest; needs to bounce back but forecast rain is a concern. |
12/1 |
|
13 |
1st Jul 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 7f 35y |
10st 3lb |
Lightly-raced maiden but it was a fine Roscommon run on chasing debut after a break; could go close with improvement from that. |
4/1 |
66/1
Form: —
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (6) |
8th Jul 2025 Good 1m 4f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Was gaining a 12th win (five in claimers) on the Flat when taking Ballinrobe handicap last month in some style under today's rider; two days later folded quite tamely once headed over shorter trip at Naas, that race may have come too soon; veteran respected. |
5/2 |
|
4 (12) |
25th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 84y |
9st 8lb |
11 time winner on the Flat; some good runs for Rebecca Menzies, highlighted by a selling handicap hurdle win last December and two placed efforts over 1m4f at Catterick in April; his stable debut 12 days ago at Limerick was okay when seventh of 12 (1m3f, good); declared to run in 7.50 Ballinrobe on Monday. |
11/1 |
|
1st 11 (16) |
23rd Jun 2025 Good 1m 5f 9y |
9st 7lb |
11 time winner on the Flat; some good runs for Rebecca Menzies, highlighted by a selling handicap hurdle win last December and two placed efforts over 1m4f at Catterick in April; his stable debut 12 days ago at Limerick was okay when seventh of 12 (1m3f, good). |
16/1 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 |
2nd May 2023 Yielding 2m 0f 139y |
11st 4lb |
Long prices and ran accordingly in both maidens over the winter; eligible for a mark after this. |
50/1 |
|
20th 6 |
15th Jan 2023 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
50-1 and never involved when tailed off on debut last month; needs to leave that behind. |
100/1 |
|
13th 4 |
20th Dec 2022 Yielding To Soft 2m 2f 183y |
11st 7lb |
Soldier Of Fortune newcomer has an interesting mix of speed and stamina in his pedigree; one of four (plus a reserve) for his owner in this event. |
25/1 |
150/1
Form: —
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
21st Mar 2023 Heavy 2m 2f 112y |
11st 12lb |
Poor form in a trio of maiden hurdles; blinkers tried here but makes no real appeal. |
100/1 |
|
13th 20 |
19th Feb 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Beaten a total of 254L in a pair of maiden hurdles and no conceivable chance. |
150/1 |
|
21th 19 |
15th Jan 2023 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
midfield |
150/1 |
150/1
Form: 0-P
Last run: 241 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
12th Jun 2023 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Irish raider; unplaced all seven hurdling starts, most recently when pulled up on handicap debut just eight days ago; makes chasing debut with a lot to prove but is still worth a glance in the betting; cheekpieces removed after one use. |
14/1 |
|
4 |
4th Jun 2023 Good 3m 0f 95y |
11st 7lb |
Beaten in the region of 30l in three maidens last month, so wasn't disgraced at all, and headgear on for handicap bow. |
16/1 |
|
18 |
30th May 2023 Good 2m 6f 13y |
11st 7lb |
|
Form: 1-22 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 |
31st Jul 2025 Good 2m 2f 54y |
10st 8lb |
Maiden hurdle winner for Henry de Bromhead and in-foal mare steadily improving for this yard, winning Tipperary mares beginners chase and most recently second to a clear winner in 2m5f Killarney mares hurdle; looks out of her depth here though. |
33/1 |
|
6 |
17th Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 85y |
10st 7lb |
Maiden hurdle winner for Henry de Bromhead and won over fences last time for this yard; has a shout on these terms if back to some of her better hurdle form. |
6/1 |
|
2 |
1st Jul 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 155y |
11st 7lb |
One of two for yard; bumper and hurdles winner on yielding and soft to heavy; much improved on second chase start when going close in a beginners' at Tramore (15.5f, gd-yld) in late May; this longer trip worth a go on the evidence of that run; chance. |
11/1 |
Form: 065
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 16y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Needs to improve on his third-place finishes (modest/remote) this term but would be interesting if the ground is good; won off current mark at Market Rasen (2m3f) the last time he raced on such going. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 2 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 72y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Won a four-runner chase at Market Rasen (2m3f, good) in March; two lesser runs have come on either side of wind surgery and there are some doubts about him on soft ground. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 1 |
2nd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Pulled up at Perth in April when last seen out, but he ran creditably on his three completed starts last term, winning four-runner chase at Market Rasen (2m3f, good) in March; has since had wind surgery; return to shorter not sure to suit. |
12/1 |
Non-runners
Belle The Lioness, Ostend
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €178.50 |
| Straight Forecast | €118.55 |
| Trifecta | €952.90 |