15.40
GoodKillinan Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £5221.24
- 2m 0f 98y
- 19 runners
Runners: 19 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain and snow
Abandoned
Form: 4-09F
Last run: 91 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 1 |
21st Aug 2024 Yielding 2m 1f 93y |
12st 0lb |
Won over hurdles at Down Royal in May but not as good at Punchestown after off this mark; three solid Flat runs in defeat since; has a shout with cheekpieces tried. |
6/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 7307P2
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 9 |
26th May 2023 Good 2m 6f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Maiden whose best runs have been on decent ground, including second in Thurles ladies handicap in February; chase effort latest was disappointing but respected back hurdling with ground to suit although untried over this far; non-runner here yesterday (7.00). |
8/1 |
|
17 |
25th May 2023 Good 2m 3f 160y |
11st 12lb |
Half-brother to Noble Yeats; failed to feature in his first handicap chase at Kilbeggan; placed in four of his 14 starts over hurdles, so should be capable of better; first reserve. |
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8th 10 |
21st Apr 2023 Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
10st 12lb |
towards rear |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 060P38
Last run: 44 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 (1) |
28th Jul 2023 Yielding To Soft 1m 4f 175y |
10st 0lb |
towards rear, dropped to rear halfway |
16/1 |
|
11th 4 (1) |
12th Jul 2023 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Dual turf winner ran well on AW in France back in 2021; mostly over hurdles for this yard but has to improve a bit on recent Flat efforts; hood tried. |
11/1 |
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6th 7 (9) |
24th Jun 2023 Good To Yielding 1m 2f 75y |
8st 7lb |
took keen hold, midfield |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 667-31 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 12lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 |
9th Oct 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 8lb |
Veteran has bagged two of his four wins under rules at this track but was pulled up when last seen at Fairyhouse in December and is entitled to need this after 299-days off. |
16/1 |
|
11 |
14th Dec 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
10st 10lb |
Stayed on nicely for fourth at Tramore in May but entitled to need this after 197 days off; engaged at Cork Friday. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: -9U069 BF
Last run: 51 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 4 |
15th Nov 2024 Good 1m 7f 110y |
11st 10lb |
midfield, outpaced 5th, dropped to rear after 3 out |
15/2 |
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11th 4 |
15th Nov 2024 Good 1m 7f 110y |
11st 10lb |
midfield |
15/2 |
|
3rd 2 |
31st May 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 13lb |
In fine form last last summer, winning at Downpatrick (twice) and Bellewstown on good/soft; absent since November but runs well fresh; career-best needed off this mark. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 062575
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
27th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 0y |
10st 12lb |
Three-time winner over hurdles; totally out of form over fences, pulled up on last three starts; blinkers tried now; main positive is that he has often run well at this venue, placed four times from seven visits, including twice last summer. |
8/1 |
|
6 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
11st 6lb |
Three-time winner over hurdles, 0-17 chasing but C&D second last summer off 5lb higher; has failed to complete last three outings so very hard to be confident in. |
14/1 |
|
12 |
5th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 110y |
10st 10lb |
Three-time winner over hurdles, 0-16 over fences, placed seven times; confidence possibly dented after two failures to complete. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 66856
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 3 |
21st Apr 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 9lb |
1-11 over hurdles; has run well on soft ground in two of his last three starts; 3lb rise for 7l second on latest at Naas seems harsh; trip and ground fine though and he has place claims again. |
17/2 |
|
12th 3 |
21st Apr 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 9lb |
1-11 over hurdles; has run well on soft ground in two of his last three starts; 3lb rise for 7l second on latest at Naas seems harsh; trip and ground fine though and he has place claims again. |
17/2 |
|
2nd 8 |
9th Mar 2025 Soft 2m 0f 7y |
11st 6lb |
Sole win came over hurdles at Thurles in March 2023; last three runs have been over fences; second at Punchestown on penultimate start, but beaten 10l. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 800PP2
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
14th Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Career best to win at Roscommon last summer from 6lb lower before lesser run at this track; low-key Flat return at Limerick in June; needs more to win this. |
13/1 |
Abandoned
Form: -P6703 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 |
23rd Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 205y |
11st 13lb |
Won twice on good ground last year, at Punchestown and Wexford; a long way best in two 2025 outings, five months apart; may do better now. |
7/1 |
|
5 |
10th Oct 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 65y |
11st 4lb |
One of three for yard; has won three over timber but tailed off in his last couple of starts and needs the ground to dry out to see him at his best. |
15/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 80P00
Last run: 68 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 |
13th Jul 2023 Yielding 2m 5f 170y |
10st 13lb |
Has been regressive in handicaps and well beaten at Limerick plus over C&D latest; others much more likely. |
33/1 |
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11th 10 |
17th Jun 2023 Good 2m 5f 60y |
11st 5lb |
towards rear of midfield |
12/1 |
|
6th 14 |
26th May 2023 Good 2m 3f 0y |
11st 2lb |
midfield |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 400068
Last run: 68 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 11 |
26th May 2023 Good 2m 3f 0y |
11st 2lb |
Ran well for a long way in a Punchestown handicap hurdle in December but well beaten since; not a forlorn hope but others more likely. |
14/1 |
|
12 |
13th Mar 2023 Yielding 2m 0f 98y |
11st 4lb |
Showed ability once in a Tramore bumper but was poor in maiden hurdles and has looked a weak finisher in both handicaps on much softer ground; quicker conditions here may suit. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: P0-880
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 |
8th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
10st 0lb |
Maiden under all codes but did run well enough over hurdles on debut for this yard last time; needs to build on that from 5lb out of the handicap. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 16 |
14th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 216y |
10st 0lb |
0-18 over hurdles, placed once; unplaced in eight runs over fences |
14/1 |
|
18 |
30th Oct 2025 Good 2m 5f 80y |
10st 0lb |
0-18 over hurdles, placed once; unplaced in eight runs over fences, 5lb out of the handicap here; second reserve. |
Abandoned
Form: 6P98FP
Last run: 51 days
W: 11st 1lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
25th May 2025 Good To Firm 2m 2f 25y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
2-42 when trained in Ireland; respectable fourth under Ben Smith at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) in February was easily the best of her four races for new yard; 7lb lower today but she probably can't be relied upon. |
10/1 |
|
6 |
25th May 2025 Good To Firm 2m 2f 25y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
2-42 when trained in Ireland; respectable fourth under Ben Smith at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) in February was easily the best of her four races for new yard; 7lb lower today but she probably can't be relied upon. |
10/1 |
|
7th 9 |
23rd Mar 2025 Good 2m 1f 0y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
held up in last |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: -008P0
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 10 |
16th Oct 2025 Good 1m 7f 172y |
11st 0lb |
Off the mark in a Gowran handicap hurdle in October last year (2m, good); has been disappointing in four runs since, evenly spread between Flat and hurdles; reported to have burst a blood vessel at Cork in August when pulled up; remains 4lb above last winning mark. |
22/1 |
|
13 |
4th Aug 2025 Good 2m 1f 20y |
10st 13lb |
Handicap hurdle winner at a modest level at Gowran last October; only 4lb higher now and no fitness doubts having had two runs in Flat maidens this summer. |
8/1 |
|
5 (4) |
8th Jul 2025 Good 1m 4f 0y |
9st 4lb |
Handicap hurdle winner at a modest level last October; no show on rare Flat outing in good-class Leopardstown amateur maiden last month; of limited appeal. |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: P38P00
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 13lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 |
2nd Jun 2023 Good 2m 7f 70y |
11st 5lb |
15-race maiden; arrives in poor form and was tailed off at Limerick last week; stamina to prove at this trip; wears first-time tongue-tie. |
50/1 |
|
11th 16 |
26th May 2023 Good 2m 3f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Her third at Thurles in March was remote and she's finished tailed off in her two runs since; others preferred |
33/1 |
|
17 |
23rd May 2023 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 80y |
10st 13lb |
First reserve; her third at Thurles in March was remote and she's finished tailed off in her two runs since. |
Abandoned
Form: 7-00P0
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (1) |
17th Aug 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 80y |
9st 3lb |
prominent early, soon dropped to midfield |
16/1 |
|
13th 12 (4) |
7th Aug 2024 Yielding 1m 5f 98y |
9st 3lb |
prominent, disputing second halfway |
12/1 |
|
6th 14 (8) |
17th Jun 2024 Good 1m 6f 0y |
9st 0lb |
Having first run for this yard when winning a 1m5f handicap at Sligo (yielding to soft) in May but this looks a better race and he's struggled under both codes since; tongue-tie added. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 904F10 C BF
Last run: 4 days
W: 11st 4lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 15 |
14th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 216y |
10st 0lb |
Veteran showed that he retains some ability when fourth in a 2m3f handicap here last month; however, that was his first time to make the frame since a Naas second in December 2024. |
10/1 |
|
4th 16 |
26th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 2f 188y |
10st 0lb |
Veteran has won twice over fences at Thurles; however, he has failed to make the frame in 15 consecutive starts since a Naas second in December 2024. |
33/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 9/0559
Last run: 126 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
30th Oct 2025 Good 1m 7f 150y |
10st 8lb |
Three-time Flat winner; two decent handicap hurdle runs in April (third at Limerick, second at Tramore) imply a definite chance; however, she has been off since a below-par Tipperary run in May. |
10/1 |
|
13 |
30th Oct 2025 Good 1m 7f 150y |
10st 8lb |
Three-time Flat winner; two decent handicap hurdle runs in April (third at Limerick, second at Tramore) imply a definite chance; however, she has been off since a below-par Tipperary run in May. |
10/1 |
|
7th 12 |
14th May 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 190y |
10st 9lb |
Three-time Flat winner; now more mature than when obtaining initial hurdles experience early in her career; beaten 10l when second at Tramore a month ago but one of the more appealing runners. |
9/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 99800-
Last run: 528 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
21st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 157y |
12st 0lb |
Hurdles and three-time chase winner; best form at Tramore; was demoted from first in Killarney chase last summer; never sighted in first three starts for this yard; blinkers go on now. |
16/1 |
|
11th 11 |
20th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 80y |
11st 2lb |
One hurdle and two chase wins at this venue; was demoted from first in a Killarney chase last autumn; has a chance if back to form after two poor chase efforts for this new yard. |
9/2 |
|
6th 9 |
6th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 45y |
10st 0lb |
Likes a sharp 2m and good ground; first past the post against useful rival at Killarney in October and better for recent comeback; 2lb wrong and ground may not be dry enough. |
20/1 |
Verdict
On 2lb better terms DYLAN LOMBARDY is taken to reverse a narrow C&D defeat by Port Rashid last month. Pidoyne is another to consider, while Gwan Tadhg is a potential improver now on better ground. [Alan Hewison]
Selections
RP Ratings (IRE):
Warm In GoreyPOSTDATA:
PidoyneSPOTLIGHT:
Dylan LombardyThe Irish Sun:
Warm In Gorey