13.40
YieldingMongey Communications Maiden Hurdle
- Prize money: £6526.55
- 2m 0f 0y
- 22 runners
Runners: 22 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Abandoned
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 12 |
2nd May 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 104y |
10st 8lb |
Three-time hurdles winner made winning chase debut in 2m5f Fairyhouse beginners' in October (yielding) but hasn't really progressed, albeit solid first handicap effort when third over 3m1f at same venue last month; 3m tends to stretch him so stamina concerns. |
20/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
6th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 120y |
11st 12lb |
One of his three hurdles wins came here, as did his only success over fences in a beginners' in October (2m5f, yielding); well beaten in a 2m5f novice here and a Grade 3 at Thurles and stamina to prove in first handicap chase. |
16/1 |
|
6th 1 |
5th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 110y |
10st 13lb |
Useful 135-rated hurdler; pulled up in a Grade 3 handicap at Aintree on final start last season; produced in good shape to beat subsequent Galway handicap winner Millforce at Fairyhouse in October on chasing debut; picked up an injury at the same venue on his second attempt. |
8/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: 278 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 2 |
14th Jul 2023 Good 2m 0f 190y |
11st 12lb |
RPR 103 in 2020 on Flat in Britain but 22s, struggled both (Irish) hurdles starts; latest better, yet poor race and took heavy fall late. |
33/1 |
|
1 |
21st Jun 2023 Good 2m 0f 150y |
11st 12lb |
Useful on the level but showed nothing on hurdle bow and he's been off 380 days; wears first-time tongue-tie. |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 66
Last run: 41 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 11 |
3rd May 2025 Yielding 3m 0f 104y |
10st 5lb |
held up in rear, not fluent 2nd, not fluent 3rd, headway 11th, mistake 13th |
4/1 |
|
4th 11 |
3rd May 2025 Yielding 3m 0f 104y |
10st 5lb |
held up in rear, not fluent 2nd, not fluent 3rd, headway 11th, mistake 13th |
4/1 |
|
33 |
21st Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 3m 5f 37y |
10st 1lb
|
Answered questions about stamina when winning over a near-3m trip at Navan a month ago; will add substance to his owner's challenge if making the cut; third reserve. |
Abandoned
Form: 09
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
2nd Feb 2024 Soft 2m 3f 66y Class 5 |
12st 7lb |
Irish hurdler who justified favouritism at Down Royal (2m1f, soft; drew clear run-in) last week, building on his promising reappearance effort (2m4f); has low mileage and looks likely to progress further; leading player even with 7lb penalty. |
8/11 |
|
1st 7 |
23rd Jan 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 33y |
11st 8lb |
in touch with leaders, not fluent 1st, not fluent 2nd, prominent behind clear leader after 2nd, headway after 3 out, ridden to lead from last, stayed on |
5/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 58
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 80y |
11st 0lb |
Basically a bridle horse who doesn't find much when let down, but plenty of strong form and couldn't knock his latest second to an improver at Punchestown where he pulled clear of the rest (2m4f, yielding); doubt he wants this far, but easy track will help and valuable 7lb claimed. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 8 |
29th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
10st 9lb |
Novice win came at Down Royal last season and pick of this season's handicap form when fourth in 2m4f Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham and held narrow lead when faller two out in 2m4f Tim Duggan Memorial at Limerick over Christmas; didn't stay 3m1f in Thyestes following month and has had time off since; could go well. |
13/2 |
|
5th 16 |
22nd Jan 2026 Heavy 3m 1f 0y |
10st 9lb |
Two good runs at Cheltenham this season, including fourth in the Paddy Power in November, and a creditable second at Limerick on his seasonal debut the previous month; in the lead but beginning to look vulnerable when falling two out in the Tim Duggan at Limerick on latest. |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 38U732 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 |
24th Nov 2024 Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Deeply frustrating horse but improved over banks in the spring, second to Stumptown over 3m; got tired late on at Cheltenham last weekend when losing a shoe; each-way chance. |
20/1 |
|
7th 7 |
24th Nov 2024 Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Deeply frustrating horse but improved over banks in the spring, second to Stumptown over 3m; got tired late on at Cheltenham last weekend when losing a shoe; each-way chance. |
20/1 |
|
7th 7 |
15th Nov 2024 Good 3m 5f 56y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Stayed on from off the pace for third over C&D (soft) last December and came second in cross-country chase on Bank course at Punchestown festival (3m, soft) on latest outing in May; 8lb out of weights today and would appeal more on slower ground but still considered each-way. |
11/2 |
Abandoned
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 20y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
9yo who is lightly raced for his age; he needs to produce more than he managed at Leopardstown and Downpatrick last month on his first two chase starts but he wears first-time headgear today and Gordon Elliott's horses are always well worth a second look at Perth; could have a big say. |
9/2 |
|
5th 2 |
29th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 3f 100y |
11st 12lb |
Consistent if frustrating in maiden hurdles before winning a 2m4f rated event at Fairyhouse early last year (soft); a latecomer in chasing; faded late in the Leopardstown event in which the much shorter-priced Strutter flopped. |
11/2 |
|
4th 2 |
3rd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 120y |
11st 12lb |
Consistent in maiden hurdles before winning a 2m4f rated event at Fairyhouse early last year (soft); disappointed on handicap debut at Gowran; made no impact over 3m at Fairyhouse on his belated seasonal debut; latecomer to chasing now at the age of nine; can run well fresh. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 |
30th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 5f 0y |
11st 12lb |
towards rear |
33/1 |
|
6th 4 |
26th Mar 2023 Soft To Heavy 2m 3f 0y |
11st 12lb |
didn't jump with fluency, held up in midfield, awkward jump 1st, towards rear halfway, pushed along and became detached from 3 out |
50/1 |
Abandoned
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (5) |
1st Jun 2023 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y |
9st 13lb |
towards rear of midfield |
14/1 |
|
13th 2 (16) |
22nd Apr 2023 Yielding To Soft 1m 5f 0y |
9st 13lb |
held up in rear, some headway when switched right 3f out, pushed along 2f out, soon no extra |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
18th Jan 2025 Soft 3m 0f 0y |
11st 5lb |
towards rear, headway on inner from 4 out, went third 3 out, went second after 2 out, went clear with winner approaching last, no extra run-in |
8/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
18th Jan 2025 Soft 3m 0f 0y |
11st 5lb |
towards rear, headway on inner from 4 out, went third 3 out, went second after 2 out, went clear with winner approaching last, no extra run-in |
8/1 |
|
9 |
27th Oct 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 6f 111y |
11st 2lb |
midfield, towards rear when carried left 5th, detached when pulled up after 8th |
6/1 |
Abandoned
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 12 |
10th Jul 2023 Good To Yielding 1m 7f 110y |
11st 4lb |
in touch with leaders, weakened 3 out |
100/1 |
|
13th 15 (5) |
22nd Apr 2023 Yielding 1m 3f 55y |
8st 12lb |
prominent |
33/1 |
|
8 |
17th Mar 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 190y |
11st 4lb |
in touch with leaders, prominent 3rd |
100/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 1-67 D
Last run: 44 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
31st Mar 2024 Heavy 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Still lightly raced for his age but pulled up on all three starts for Henry Oliver this season, the last twice in handicap chases; sports first-time cheekpieces here; big leap of faith required to support him. |
14/1 |
|
0 8 |
27th Jan 2024 Heavy 3m 2f 13y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Bumper winner in 2022; showed some promise over hurdles on his penultimate run for Henry de Bromhead but he's been pulled up in both runs for this yard, including on his chase debut at Wetherby (3m, soft); has lots to prove and can only be watched. |
25/1 |
|
0 4 |
29th Nov 2023 Soft 3m 0f 45y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
towards rear |
9/1 |
Abandoned
Form: U
Last run: 6 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 11 |
12th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 3f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Jumped badly in the early stages on debut at Leopardstown last Sunday and unseated at fifth; cheekpieces tried now |
66/1 |
|
8 |
5th Mar 2023 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
didn't jump with fluency, raced in last, detached when drifted right and unseated rider just before 5th |
66/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 34
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
11th Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Won consecutive handicap hurdles in 2024; hit and miss since and one of his best efforts was runner-up at Downpatrick in June; below that twice since and needs a repeat. |
14/1 |
|
8th 2 |
14th Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Out of form this year but his run at Downpatrick in June was a positive when a 1.25l second of nine (2m2f, yielding to soft); didn't build on that at Galway last time when well beaten (2m1f, good); different headgear combination tried but needs to bounce back. |
18/1 |
|
13th 10 |
2nd Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 175y |
10st 13lb |
Got back on track with a 1.25l second of 9 at Downpatrick (2m2f, yld-sft) last time out off 119; raised 1lb for that but rider's 5lb claim negates that; well beaten in this last year but claims if backing up that last run. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 4
Last run: 75 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 100y |
11st 3lb |
Dual-purpose; 2-14 over hurdles, the latest win coming off 5lb lower at Gowran (2m4f, soft) in October; not a bad run when fading in the closing stages at Punchestown latest (23.5f, yielding) after a break; sharper now, this shorter trip a plus and has run well here on the Flat; in the mix. |
11/1 |
|
8th 22 |
30th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 7f 110y |
10st 3lb |
Three-time Flat winner won his second hurdle race at Gowran over 2m4f last October but was pulled-up at this track next time; poor on the Flat latest; others make more appeal |
33/1 |
|
10th 4 (4) |
11th Feb 2026 Standard 2m 0f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Three-time Flat winner added his second hurdles win with a hard-fought victory at Gowran (2m4f) in October; makes AW debut now after being pulled up over hurdles at Punchestown when last seen; 4lb above last Flat winning mark but not ruled out. |
6/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 17 |
19th Jun 2023 Good 3m 0f 100y |
11st 13lb |
First reserve; 10-time Flat winner but shown nothing in three runs over hurdles; handicap debut. |
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11th 1 |
15th May 2023 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Ten wins from 50 starts on the level; some promise in his hurdle bow at Ballinrobe on debut for this yard but tailed off back at that venue earlier this month; looks up against it. |
12/1 |
|
10th 4 |
2nd May 2023 Yielding 2m 0f 139y |
11st 12lb |
Ten-time Flat winner for Rod Milman in Britain; tame hurdles debut over C&D last month however and probably best watched for now. |
40/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 14-4P4 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
19th May 2023 Good 2m 2f 165y |
11st 12lb |
Bumper winner in 2021 has run some cracking races in defeat in six hurdle tries, including when second here in April; below that level at Tramore since at 2m when 4-7fav; needs to return to previous best. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 2 |
17th Apr 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Useful bumper performer has stepped up a level in performance on latest two maiden hurdle runs, finishing second at Navan (2m, heavy) and chased home a warm favourite over 2m6f at Downpatrick on soft; clearly trip-versatile but this sharp 2m possibly not ideal; major player all the same. |
5/4 |
|
2nd 1 |
2nd Apr 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 5f 160y |
11st 12lb |
disputed lead, prominent from 2nd, went second 7th, led approaching last, soon pushed along, ridden and headed final 110yds, kept on, no match for winner |
9/4 |
Abandoned
Form: 90-056 BF
Last run: 72 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 159y |
11st 5lb |
Career highlights when winning back-to-back handicap hurdles at Gowran and Punchestown in November 2024; a long way below his best in a light 2025 campaign that included two poor runs over fences; well held by Theflyingbee on Punchestown running. |
25/1 |
|
15th 16 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 45y |
11st 8lb |
C&D win in November 2024 (soft) was a second hurdling success; didn't set the world alight in subsequent runs including when well beaten at the festival here last season; reverts to hurdles after two poor chase runs this term; needs to bounce back to form. |
33/1 |
Abandoned
Form: /08-54
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
1st Mar 2025 Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
10st 8lb |
towards rear, reminders after 3rd |
25/1 |
|
14th 2 |
12th May 2023 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Tailed off when last seen but showed promise in maiden hurdles earlier last season; workable mark and one to consider. |
7/1 |
|
15th 15 |
20th Mar 2023 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Came on from his return over 2m4f here when fourth over 2m at Fairyhouse a fortnight ago, with O'Halloran's Castle 2l away in sixth; a bit more required now. |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: 9 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 11lb |
A six-time winner under rules (three over fences) with her last win coming in a Limerick mares' chase in May when odds-on (2m4f, good); recent form well below best, including C&D handicap last month; tongue-tie added here and hard to see her featuring. |
66/1 |
|
6th 11 (5) |
13th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 4f 46y |
9st 2lb |
Dual AW winner; a long time since she ran on the Flat but has developed into a useful chaser and she'll handle the conditions. |
16/1 |
|
2 |
22nd May 2025 Good To Firm 2m 3f 176y |
11st 2lb |
Has been running in some hot contests including the Grade 2 mares' chase at Cheltenham when sent off at 100-1; her penultimate run at Cork when finishing third in a handicap chase was pleasing; this is more her level and she is a live contender. |
9/4 |
Abandoned
Form: 07
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 13 |
3rd Jun 2023 Good 2m 5f 120y |
11st 5lb |
Tailed off in three starts at big odds so far. |
100/1 |
|
7th 12 |
19th May 2023 Good 2m 2f 165y |
10st 11lb |
Beaten a long way in two bumpers and can't be fancied. |
100/1 |
|
15 |
5th May 2023 Good To Yielding 2m 2f 165y |
10st 11lb |
Reserve; down the field in two bumpers and best watched for now. |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
9th Aug 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Shown very little so far and no signs of a revival in two handicap starts for her new yard. |
40/1 |
|
18 |
4th Jul 2024 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Handicap debut sixth at Ballinrobe last July wasn't bad; well held on stable debut on her return in May. |
20/1 |
Verdict
The maiden hurdle won by High Definition at Leopardstown over Christmas has been a key piece of form this season and the big priced fourth that day, SIGN FROM ABOVE, ought to go well with improvement expected. Fameaftertheglory should be in the mix again and Find A Fortune wasn’t beaten far in a decent point that has worked out well. [Phill Anderson]
Selections
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