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- Prize money: £6265.49
- 2m 4f 93y
- 15 runners
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Runners: 15 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £8.80
- Place: £2.60
Form: 706
Last run: 62 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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40 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 2lb
|
Reserve; far better known as a smart hurdler, runner-up at this meeting in 2023 and 2024, with latter race the 3m Grade 1; below form over jumps over the last year, however, and he looks poorly handicapped (particularly from 4lb wrong) judged on his results over fences. |
100/1 |
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11th 5 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
Third in the 2m4f Martin Pipe at this meeting in 2023; creditable fifth in last year's Grade 1 Stayers' here but he's not really sparked since, including over fences; 6lb lower now than his peak British mark; equipped with cheekpieces on latest outing (stiff task) and today. |
40/1 |
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6th 1 |
26th Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 6f 111y |
12st 2lb |
Interfered with early when tailed off on the Flat last time; didn't run too badly in the Galway Plate the time before when mistakes didn't help, but this smart hurdler has yet to reach the same heights over fences; respected but others appeal more. |
9/2 |
4/1
- Place: £3.20
Form: 095
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 12 |
5th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 140y |
11st 0lb |
Three-time hurdles winner rated 138 in that discipline; not too much to get excited about so far chasing, never counting last twice in handicaps over much further; down markedly in trip here off potentially favourable mark. |
16/1 |
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5th 11 |
8th Mar 2026 Heavy 3m 0f 174y |
10st 0lb |
Three-time hurdles winner has shown modest chase form to date. including in his first handicap chase last time when beaten 17.5l by Goraibhmaithagat here (2m4f, heavy) at 40-1; best watched for the moment. |
22/1 |
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7th 2 |
22nd Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Sustained improvement as a handicap hurdler in 2023/2024 season, winning first three starts in 2m4f Navan contests (soft to heavy); modest chase form in three runs to date; makes handicap chase debut (10lb lower mark than hurdles) now so may do better. |
16/1 |
5/1
- Place: £1.30
Form: 58-65
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 2 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 6f 93y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Only 1-10 over hurdles, the win coming over 2m5f at Newton Abbot in October (good to soft; 7lb lower); two further good runs afterwards before finishing tailed off the last time; a record of 7-8 in points bodes well for this switch to fences. |
7/2 |
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7th 5 |
27th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Multiple point winner who scored at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good to soft) on rules return in October and was placed on both subsequent outings (2m5f/3m); this drop back in trip may not be ideal but he ought to go well again. |
8/1 |
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1st 6 |
18th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 122y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Not seen under rules since pulled up in 3m Wexford handicap hurdle in May 2024 but won seven consecutive points from December to May and it will be interesting to see how he fares here. |
6/1 |
16/1
Form: 0658
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 8 |
25th Apr 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 3f 100y |
11st 7lb |
towards rear early, midfield when not fluent 6th |
9/1 |
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2nd 8 |
25th Apr 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 3f 100y |
11st 7lb |
towards rear |
9/1 |
8/1
Form: 885
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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15th 15 |
14th Jul 2023 Good 2m 4f 0y |
11st 2lb |
Lightly raced mare was never sighted on handicap debut at Kilbeggan in April, having shown some promise in maidens; remains a potential improver. |
16/1 |
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13th 14 |
21st Apr 2023 Yielding 2m 3f 50y |
11st 2lb |
towards rear |
14/1 |
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5th 12 |
28th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 4f 93y |
11st 5lb |
Has shown definite promise in two maiden outings though beaten a long way both times; has an edge over Neev's Dream on Naas running. |
8/1 |
5/1
Form: 47-4P4
Last run: 11 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 |
24th Mar 2026 Good 3m 1f 185y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Running well until blowing out on his final run in November but remains a maiden and he's debuting for a new yard after 131 days off. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 7-07F
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 110y |
11st 6lb |
Breakthrough win came here on New Year's Day (2m6f, soft) off 85 and ran well off 9lb higher at Punchestown later same month; both runs since leave her with a fair bit to find and cheekpieces now added to usual tongue-tie. |
10/1 |
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7th 9 |
31st Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 70y |
11st 3lb |
Gained first win at Tramore on New Year's Day (21.5f, soft) off 8lb lower; beaten 10.5l off revised mark at Punchestown and pulled up on latest at Clonmel; needs to get back on track. |
16/1 |
33/1
Form: 0-80
Last run: 13 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 |
14/1
Form: 95-P60
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3 |
13th Jul 2023 Yielding 2m 5f 170y |
11st 11lb |
Best effort came when third in a Perth novice handicap over 3m but was disappointing back at that track since; has a squeak if bouncing back. |
13/2 |
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6th 2 |
24th Jun 2023 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
0-5 over hurdles but bettered her low-key handicap debut (2m1f) when close third of six over C&D (good) last month; remains very unexposed over this sort of trip and might be seen to better effect if today's race is run at a stronger pace. |
15/8 |
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3rd 1 |
17th May 2023 Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
held up in last |
3/1 |
33/1
Form: 0670
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8 |
5th Nov 2024 Good 2m 5f 28y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Ex-Irish maiden who has struggled on all three hurdling starts (2m-2m7f) for Andrew Crook this year; has too much to prove on this chasing debut. |
33/1 |
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8 |
5th Nov 2024 Good 2m 5f 28y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Ex-Irish maiden who has struggled on all three hurdling starts (2m-2m7f) for Andrew Crook this year; has too much to prove on this chasing debut. |
33/1 |
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9th 7 |
15th Oct 2024 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
towards rear |
50/1 |
12/1
Form: 85704
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 9 |
30th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 3lb |
in rear, headway halfway, prominent after 3 out, briefly disputed lead before 2 out, no extra and weakened from last |
16/1 |
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10 |
18th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 7f 49y |
11st 0lb |
towards rear of midfield |
25/1 |
|
11th 5 |
28th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 4f 93y |
11st 12lb |
Limerick fourth was his best effort yet, needs to find a bit extra in order to feature now. |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: 0-007
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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13th 8 |
28th Aug 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 40y |
11st 3lb |
Unplaced joint-favourite for a division of this race last year during her time with Tom Gibney; pulled up at Wexford (Grizabella fourth) on her first run for Harry Kelly. |
10/1 |
|
6 |
7th Aug 2024 Good 2m 0f 160y |
11st 6lb |
Ran some decent races without really threatening the judge for Tom Gibney; good effort when beaten 5.75L off 89 at Wexford over 2m in March 2023 and 3lb lower now; back from almost a year off; could go well if fit on first run for new yard; wears usual tongue tie. |
10/1 |
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5th 7 |
30th Aug 2023 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 37y |
11st 7lb |
towards rear of midfield, mistake 4 out, headway 3 out, no impression after 2 out |
9/1 |
33/1
Form: 0688
Last run: 48 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 10 |
21st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 176y |
10st 0lb |
Two hurdle wins arrived in 2024 on heavy ground; beaten 27l over fences at Clonmel (2m7f, soft) in April, but he was only 2l down when falling at the second last hurdle here (2m4f, soft to heavy) later that month; 3lb wrong. |
10/1 |
|
16 |
16th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 3f 60y |
10st 11lb |
Dual-winning hurdler has largely struggled this term and was pushed along vigorously over fences on latest at Clonmel; Jack Kennedy has been booked though, so he's worth a market check. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 005
Last run: 27 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 |
8th Aug 2025 Good 2m 4f 100y |
11st 5lb |
On a winless run since September 2023; finished 2024 out of form; new headgear combination needs to revive on first run for 307 days. |
20/1 |
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9th 9 |
5th Oct 2024 Good 2m 2f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Won a Navan handicap hurdle last year for Tony Mullins; needs to bounce back from a poor run in a Killarney handicap hurdle in August; has run terribly in three starts over fences. |
33/1 |
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15th 8 |
24th Aug 2024 Good 2m 4f 50y |
11st 10lb |
towards rear throughout, detached from 4 out, eased approaching last |
12/1 |
7/2
Form: 8-4P
Last run: 38 days
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 |
21st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 160y |
11st 0lb |
Longstanding maiden went close at Wexford last year off 9lb higher but pulled up last two outings; leap of faith required but handicapper is giving him a chance at least. |
33/1 |
|
7 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
11st 3lb |
Long standing maiden runner-up in this race last year off 95 (yielding); hasn't been shaping as though his turn is near in recent starts, pulled up at Down Royal over Christmas; handicapper giving him every chance though. |
12/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €96.00 |
| Straight Forecast | €63.56 |
| Trifecta | €517.30 |
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