17.07
Soft To HeavyWestgrove Hotel Handicap
- Prize money: £7831.86
- 1m 0f 0y
- 22 runners
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Runners: 22 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Scattered showers
10/1 (Won)
- Win: £10.70
- Place: £2.40
Form: 0574-6
Last run: 71 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
19th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Very capable on the Flat and he won his last start in this sphere when landing a Downpatrick maiden hurdle (2m3f, good) in April 2024; patchy form in nine starts on the Flat since and he refused to race on both outings when last seen in October; stable debut. |
14/1 |
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4 (2) |
19th Oct 2025 Yielding 1m 2f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Tardy starts have been a common theme this season but he took even more drastic action at the Curragh last time when refusing to race; generally poor efforts this year but he finished a close third behind subsequent Ascot Stakes winner Ascending at Cork in May (1m4f, good); risky proposition. |
25/1 |
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5 (14) |
4th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 0f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Tardy starts have been a recurring theme for this C&D winner (heavy); very slowly away again on latest at Down Royal (1m5f, yielding); can't afford to miss the break badly at this trip; capable but risky; cheekpieces left off. |
25/1 |
12/1
- Place: £4.40
Form: 00848-
Last run: 145 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
30th Oct 2025 Good To Firm 2m 0f 190y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Dual Flat winner but 0-9 over hurdles, although fair run last time when 2l third at Sedgefield (2m1f, good to firm; tongue-tie back on); 4lb lower than when fourth in this race last season; each-way chance. |
7/1 |
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4th 5 |
30th Oct 2025 Good To Firm 2m 0f 190y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Dual Flat winner but 0-9 over hurdles, although fair run last time when 2l third at Sedgefield (2m1f, good to firm; tongue-tie back on); 4lb lower than when fourth in this race last season; each-way chance. |
7/1 |
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10 |
8th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 178y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Fair maiden hurdler who was very slowly away when only seventh in 1m4f Flat handicap at Catterick in August; tongue tied here; possibilities. |
14/1 |
25/1
- Place: £3.70
Form: 18000- D
Last run: 127 days
W: 8st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 (11) |
2nd Jun 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y |
8st 11lb |
Veteran is 2-33 on turf; mostly poor form last season and hasn't been great this term either; beaten 13l in a Tipperary claimer latest; mark falling rapidly but hard to fancy right now. |
40/1 |
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14 (11) |
2nd Jun 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y |
8st 11lb |
Veteran is 2-33 on turf; mostly poor form last season and hasn't been great this term either; beaten 13l in a Tipperary claimer latest; mark falling rapidly but hard to fancy right now. |
40/1 |
|
15 (2) |
27th May 2025 Good 1m 1f 0y |
9st 1lb |
The winner of two 1m handicaps but some time ago and has regressed; rated only 44. |
33/1 |
- Place: £4.40
Form: 75340-
Last run: 94 days
W: 10st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 5 (14) |
12th May 2025 Good 0m 7f 111y |
9st 13lb |
in rear |
10/1 |
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5 (14) |
12th May 2025 Good 0m 7f 111y |
9st 13lb |
in rear |
10/1 |
6/1
Form: 30720- C BF
Last run: 145 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 (7) |
19th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 90y |
9st 11lb |
Back to form for third career win when landing Gowran handicap over slightly shorter last month (soft) off career-low mark (beating strong-finishing stablemate Khormor Syd); wants it soft, may not confirm that form now. |
11/2 |
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1st 9 (1) |
9th Apr 2026 Soft 1m 1f 130y |
9st 7lb |
Second runner for yard; two-time winner but last win came at the Curragh (1m, soft to heavy) off 20lb higher in 2021; couple of decent runs on testing ground last year; well-backed into 7-1 for 26-runner Curragh handicap on return last month but never involved; drops in grade. |
7/1 |
12/1
Form: 80928-
Last run: 151 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (6) |
20th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Four-time winner, last turf success was in 2023; two AW wins since then; unplaced favourite at Dundalk on latest; has a bit to find with Alto Sax on previous Leopardstown running. |
9/1 |
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6th 2 (2) |
23rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Four-time winner, including on turf early in his career; won over C&D from current mark during a busy 2025 campaign; three runs on turf this year, a few lengths off Comfort Line when eighth of 20 at Leopardstown 11 days ago. |
10/1 |
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8th 2 (2) |
12th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Four-time winner, including twice on turf early in his career; won at Dundalk during a busy 2025 campaign; ran respectably on the first of two Curragh outings last month; others preferred |
20/1 |
16/1
Form: 63250-
Last run: 193 days
W: 8st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
20 (1) |
24th Aug 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y |
8st 11lb |
Opposable as a 36-race maiden and on the back of some modest efforts. |
33/1 |
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9th 14 (10) |
15th Aug 2025 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
8st 11lb |
Still a maiden after 35 outings; fair fifth over C&D on latest but hard to fancy given his overall profile. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: 6788-9
Last run: 80 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (4) |
17th Jan 2025 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
8st 12lb |
Second of two wins came at Wolverhampton in April; not beaten far in a 1m2f handicap here last month but needs a bit more. |
14/1 |
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8th 7 (4) |
17th Jan 2025 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
8st 12lb |
prominent, challenging over 2f out, briefly led 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out |
14/1 |
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8th 7 (1) |
6th Jan 2025 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Just 2-35, though his latest win came off this mark over C&D in April; worth a second look, especially if there is support for him. |
4/1 |
5/1
Form: 30/50-
Last run: 150 days
W: 9st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17 (10) |
18th Apr 2023 Soft 1m 0f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Reserve; 0-12; competitive form over 7f on testing ground but he was too keen when a beaten favourite at the Curragh; may need shorter. |
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9th 13 (17) |
25th Mar 2023 Soft To Heavy 1m 0f 0y |
9st 1lb |
Placed over 7f at this venue in 2020 when trained by Kevin Coleman; missed 2022 and ran only twice last year; Not disgraced over 7f here on stable debut last October; has a bit to find with Tall Story on that running but worth a market check now. |
5/1 |
12/1
Form: /8950-
Last run: 158 days
W: 9st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 17 (1) |
17th Aug 2023 Good 1m 1f 0y |
8st 9lb |
Maiden after 12 starts has been soundly beaten on last three runs and doesn't make a lot of appeal. |
50/1 |
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11th 14 (16) |
26th Jul 2023 Soft 1m 0f 0y |
8st 12lb |
dwelt start, towards rear of midfield |
20/1 |
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10th 18 (9) |
15th Jul 2023 Good To Yielding 1m 2f 0y |
9st 1lb |
Maiden's staying-on fifth under Bowen at Listowel (1m) was promising and didn't see out 1m5f latest; could go okay over this trip. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: 40-56
Last run: 43 days
W: 8st 13lb
5 yo Horse
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16 (11) |
14th Apr 2023 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 5lb |
Second reserve; stuck in the mud latest but reasonable form over 7f/1m here prior to that; not sure to stay. |
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11th 16 (21) |
25th Mar 2023 Soft To Heavy 1m 0f 0y |
8st 13lb |
Signs of improvement at Dundalk but will need to find a lot more in first-time blinkers. |
20/1 |
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6th 7 (2) |
10th Feb 2023 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Not beaten far in two of his three starts in maidens at this venue; might come on for his latest run over 7f and the handicapper has taken a chance with an opening mark of 57. |
17/2 |
Form: 10200-
Last run: 136 days
W: 10st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (9) |
12th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 182y |
11st 7lb |
Dual Flat winner who has a win apiece over hurdles and fences; well beaten over hurdles in March on his return from a break but ran some solid Flat races last year, including over C&D. |
10/1 |
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4th 6 |
2nd May 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
12st 3lb |
Two-time Flat winner rated 71, won this last year, yard form a plus, should go well. |
12/1 |
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16th 3 |
19th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 8lb |
Dual Flat winner has a win apiece over hurdles and fences; last win was novice chase at Tipperary last July (19.5f, yielding); out of his depth in Tipperary Grade 3 before jumping issues evident in Wexford handicap chase; returns from a break back hurdling. |
25/1 |
14/1
Form: 92978- D
Last run: 122 days
W: 9st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 9 (6) |
22nd Aug 2023 Soft 1m 2f 64y |
9st 4lb |
raced in second, led 2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, kept on well, easily |
5/2 |
16/1
Form: 3/058-
Last run: 115 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 3 (1) |
25th Mar 2023 Soft To Heavy 1m 0f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Best run at two was on heavy ground at Tipperary; ran only three times last year; soundly beaten when tried over 1m4f on his handicap debut, chance is not obvious |
16/1 |
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8th 7 (17) |
30th Nov 2022 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Best run at two was on heavy ground at Tipperary; only two runs this year and now makes AW debut with a fair amount to prove. |
8/1 |
|
5th 7 (7) |
31st Oct 2022 Heavy 1m 3f 180y |
8st 13lb |
Ran no race when last seen in April but gelded since and his heavy-ground third in Tipperary maiden last back-end makes him interesting on handicap bow; up markedly in trip but dam won over 1m6f. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 06805-
Last run: 150 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
27th 30 (1) |
17th Oct 2024 Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
8st 12lb |
Low-grade handicapper is now 0-41 after latest no show on first try over hurdles at Gowran; easy to look elsewhere. |
50/1 |
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13th 10 |
4th Oct 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Low-grade Flat handicapper, 0-40 record is off-putting though placed ten times; no hurdling experience. |
20/1 |
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7th 12 (10) |
17th Sep 2024 Good 1m 1f 39y |
8st 12lb |
Is 0-39 but has hit the frame on multiple occasions; poor effort at Leopardstown last month but went close off 47 at Fairyhouse (7f, good) on his penultimate start; 2lb wrong but 7lb claimer negates that and he could bounce back; place claims. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: 3008-9 D
Last run: 57 days
W: 9st 7lb
8 yo Horse
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 18 (20) |
29th May 2024 Soft 1m 4f 110y |
8st 12lb |
Group 3 winner in France (heavy); those days are long gone and he's become inconsistent; lacks a recent run. |
40/1 |
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12th 15 (5) |
18th Oct 2023 Yielding 1m 6f 0y |
8st 13lb |
Group 3 winner in France (heavy); those days are long gone but his latest fourth at Bellewstown (1m4f; behind Enquire Within) was a solid effort. |
14/1 |
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4th 18 (16) |
28th Sep 2023 Soft 1m 4f 15y |
9st 1lb
|
midfield |
14/1
Form: 52000- D
Last run: 182 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (17) |
11th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 111y |
9st 12lb |
Four-time winner was very much out of form at Dundalk over the winter; has had a break. |
18/1 |
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11th 8 (14) |
6th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Three-time course winner who was just denied over C&D off 60 last July; nothing like the same standard of form since then; never a factor behind Beat The Devil last month. |
25/1 |
11/2
Form: 9-0322 BF
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 (4) |
27th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 12lb |
Three course wins at 7f/1m and is now 2lb below his last winning mark from January last year; knocking on the door here recently, placing in four of his last five runs (three over C&D); took third in a higher grade last week; leading chance. |
9/4 |
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3rd 11 (3) |
20th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
8st 13lb |
Three course wins at 7f/1m and is now 2lb below his last winning mark from January last year; consistent runs since the turn of the year, placing in three of his four runs; left with plenty to do last time before running on to take a distant second behind Aingeal Dorcha; decent chance off same mark and kind draw, but this is a higher level. |
11/2 |
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2nd 9 (10) |
13th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 11lb |
Three-time course winner at 7f/1m; consistent lately; last two runs at this trip suggest he can be competitive here; took him a while to get an opening when running on into fourth behind Aingeal Dorcha last time; definite chance of turning the tables. |
5/1 |
14/1
Form: 007-96
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
19th 5 (23) |
12th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Inconsistent on turf last season; capable in this grade when on song but out of form at Dundalk during the winter campaign. |
25/1 |
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12th 8 (2) |
6th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Has won twice at this venue; very hard to fancy on the evidence of recent form; others preferred. |
25/1 |
Form: 0657-
Last run: 120 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 9 (6) |
26th Jun 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y |
8st 12lb |
Unplaced in all 11 starts and only beat one home in a 7f handicap on all-weather last time; hard to fancy on first try at this trip. |
40/1 |
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13th 12 (11) |
20th Dec 2023 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
9st 0lb |
Modest 10-race maiden hasn't shown enough to be fancied; safe to overlook. |
33/1 |
Form: 500-09
Last run: 9 days
W: 8st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18th 12 (11) |
30th Jun 2023 Good 1m 4f 0y |
9st 6lb |
midfield, lost ground after 4f |
100/1 |
|
6 |
21st Jun 2023 Good 2m 0f 150y |
11st 4lb |
Outpaced before finishing tailed off at Ballinrobe last month (The Last Mardi second); hard to fancy on that evidence. |
20/1 |
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9th 11 |
30th May 2023 Good 2m 0f 40y |
11st 4lb |
Ten-race maiden on the Flat despite competing at a modest level; limited appeal. |
100/1 |
Form: 74235- D
Last run: 154 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (4) |
15th Oct 2023 Heavy 1m 2f 110y |
10st 2lb |
midfield |
8/1 |
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3rd 7 (11) |
21st Sep 2023 Yielding To Soft 1m 1f 0y |
9st 8lb |
prominent, went second over 2f out |
15/2 |
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3rd 5 (12) |
7th Sep 2023 Good 1m 1f 136y |
9st 7lb |
prominent, went third under 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong |
12/1 |
Non-runners
Try Hard, Srowland Jack, Eloquent Arthur
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €378.70 |
| Straight Forecast | €223.32 |
| Tricast | €3019.77 |
| Trifecta | €6364.90 |
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