16.40
YieldingMallow Commercials CVRT Test Centre Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £6004.42
- 3m 0f 80y
- 18 runners
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Runners: 18 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.00
- Place: £1.80
Form: 405U51 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
31st Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 70y |
11st 12lb |
Dual winner for Shane Crawley at around 3m; should strip fitter for her return from a mammoth absence at Navan 10 days ago; this trip may be on the sharp side though. |
16/1 |
|
7th 6 |
21st Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
10st 9lb |
Progressive in staying handicaps three seasons ago for Shane Crawley after showing modest form 2m early in her career; in a new stable after a mammoth absence; tongue-tie fitted. |
16/1 |
20/1
- Place: £4.60
Form: 217005 D
Last run: 38 days
W: 10st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 4 |
16th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 85y |
11st 10lb |
Veteran's five career wins include a handicap chase here in August 2024 (2m5f, yielding); that's the last time he won and pulled up on return from long layoff at Listowel 47 days ago. |
25/1 |
|
3 |
30th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 80y |
11st 12lb |
Five-time winner is best watched on return from such a long absence unless market speaks positively. |
25/1 |
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6th 5 |
27th Dec 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 3lb |
His last two wins have been over fences and was found wanting back over hurdles at Cork earlier this month; others appeal more. |
16/1 |
8/1
- Place: £1.40
Form: 06P421 C
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
20th Aug 2025 Good 3m 1f 118y |
11st 6lb |
Three wins at up to 2m6f but not for a while; Tipperary comeback run last month very promising but didn't back that up at Killarney; possibly vulnerable to stronger stayers here and ideally wants it softer. |
12/1 |
|
11th 13 |
17th Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 85y |
11st 1lb |
Made an error at the last when beaten roughly 2l behind Queenofthelodge at Tipperary a fortnight ago; 3lb rise is fine and entitled to come on for that first run in six months; two of his wins have come on heavy so warrants respect. |
8/1 |
|
15 |
3rd Jul 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 90y |
11st 4lb |
Return to form of sorts when 6.5l second at Limerick over Christmas last time (2m4f, yielding to soft); winner off a mark of 100 in 2023; appears to like softer conditions. |
18/1 |
8/1
- Place: £1.60
Form: F4421F
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
20th May 2023 Yielding 3m 1f 50y |
11st 9lb |
led, 4 lengths ahead 4 out |
9/1 |
|
4th 10 |
2nd May 2023 Yielding 2m 1f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Has improved over hurdles lately, winning a Clonmel handicap and bouncing back from a fall to run well at Cork last time; competes off an 8lb lower chase mark today gives him a solid chance in theory. |
7/2 |
|
4th 2 |
9th Apr 2023 Yielding 3m 0f 80y |
11st 11lb |
led, clear 2nd |
8/1 |
6/1
Form: 060222 BF
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 |
6th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 100y |
12st 0lb |
Placed over hurdles at a modest level in 2023; recent point winner for this rider at Knockanohill; a lot more on his plate here. |
10/1 |
|
12 |
18th May 2023 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
11st 8lb |
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5th 12 |
9th Apr 2023 Yielding 3m 0f 80y |
10st 11lb |
prominent in chasing group |
6/1 |
66/1
Form: U-600P
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
31st May 2023 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
13-race maiden was well beaten when last seen at Kilbeggan in April; mark declining but still opposable. |
25/1 |
|
9th 8 |
20th Apr 2023 Yielding 2m 7f 70y |
11st 2lb |
prominent |
12/1 |
|
6th 11 |
9th Apr 2023 Yielding 3m 0f 80y |
10st 13lb |
towards rear |
66/1 |
12/1
Form: 90-316
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 12 |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 140y |
11st 0lb |
Five wins under Rules, with four coming at this venue; has won the last two renewals of this race, on good and gd-yld, but handles softer conditions; below best when last seen in December but goes well fresh and return to his favourite track could spark a revival; dangerous to dismiss. |
9/1 |
|
1st 6 |
13th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 5f 160y |
10st 12lb |
raced in third, lost third before 11th, went third again 13th |
5/1 |
|
1st 6 |
13th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 5f 160y |
10st 12lb |
raced in third, lost third before 11th, went third again 13th |
5/1 |
50/1
Form: 409U0P D
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 |
15th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Stays 3m well and back on a very good mark these days; signs of a revival at Wexford last time and is ground-versatile. |
11/1 |
|
4th 7 |
15th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Stays 3m well and back on a very good mark these days; signs of a revival at Wexford last time and is ground-versatile. |
11/1 |
|
5th 8 |
25th Apr 2024 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 0y |
10st 9lb |
Won over this trip at Clonmel two seasons ago and backed that up with a 2m4f Down Royal; regressive over the past two seasons; jumped badly and pulled up at Leopardstown last time; rated 116 at his peak, down to 97, needs to show signs of revival. |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: 3235-5
Last run: 341 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 20 |
2nd Aug 2023 Soft 2m 6f 111y |
11st 1lb |
midfield, mistake 3rd |
10/1 |
|
1st 3 |
7th Jul 2023 Good 2m 4f 150y |
11st 12lb |
prominent, nudged along after 3 out, quickened to lead before 2 out, soon clear, ridden out and went further clear run-in |
12/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
11th Jun 2023 Good 2m 3f 130y |
11st 2lb |
pressed leader |
5/1 |
33/1
Form: -44066
Last run: 10 days
W: 10st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 6 |
27th Oct 2023 Soft 3m 1f 90y |
11st 4lb |
Won over C&D in August on good ground; poor run at Listowel next time but a fine run at Killarney since even though he finished lame; should be a player again. |
4/1 |
|
6th 2 |
1st Oct 2023 Yielding 2m 6f 180y |
11st 11lb |
Won over 3m1f on good ground at Sligo but well held when dropping back to 2m4f at Listowel. |
12/1 |
|
9th 15 |
18th Sep 2023 Good 2m 4f 0y |
11st 3lb |
Much improved when winning over 3m1f at Sligo and trainer's son negates 5lb hike but vulnerable back in trip. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: -05642
Last run: 10 days
W: 10st 9lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 13 |
15th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Placed in three handicaps at up to 2m7f in the autumn; not as good since and headgear now tried. |
16/1 |
|
10th 13 |
15th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Placed in three handicaps at up to 2m7f in the autumn; not as good since and headgear now tried. |
16/1 |
|
6th 11 |
4th Mar 2024 Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
10st 7lb |
Now 0-10 hurdling but three times runner-up including at Thurles and Tramore this term; didn't jump nearly as well in holding conditions at Clonmel latest so legitimate going concerns here. |
12/1 |
8/1
Form: 092611 C
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
30th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 0y |
11st 9lb |
May have needed last month's run here after a break; runs this track well and won this 12 months ago off only 3lb lower; considered. |
6/1 |
|
5th 9 |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 140y |
11st 2lb |
Five-time hurdles winner (including here) is 1-6 in chases, with that win also coming over this C&D (2m6f, gd-yld); clearly likes it here but lacks a run and remains 4lb above her last chase win. |
16/1 |
|
4th 3 |
30th Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y |
11st 2lb |
Five hurdle wins, including here, plus one chase score; won at Tramore over this trip last time and is 5lb higher in a better race so needs a bit more. |
6/1 |
16/1
Form: 669405 C
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 1lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
6th Sep 2024 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 100y |
11st 8lb |
Three wins include over this trip at Cork in May on testing ground off 1lb lower; veteran needs to improve on recent form but don't rule out. |
14/1 |
|
10th 11 |
25th Jul 2024 Good 2m 4f 100y |
10st 13lb |
All three wins under rules have come in handicap hurdles at Cork, the latest over 3m in March but shown little in two runs since (over fences latest); 2m4f on quicker ground might not be ideal for him these days. |
16/1 |
14/1
Form: 56F31 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
13th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 38y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Suffered early mishap three starts ago but placed on other four outings this season, most recently when second ay Exeter (3m, good) three weeks ago; ran poorly on only previous visit to Fakenham and would appeal more on ground slower than good but still features prominently in calculations. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 2 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 54y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Suffered early mishap on penultimate outing but placed on other three starts this season, most recently when clear second to dual subsequent winner at Leicester (2m6f, heavy) last month; might not be ideally suited by the much quicker ground here but still commands respect. |
15/8 |
20/1
Form: 413476 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 4lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 9 |
27th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 7f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Veteran's two of three wins have come at 3m but latest was over two years ago; recent comeback when attempting repeat win was poor so hard to be confident in although handicapper has given him a chance. |
14/1 |
|
9 |
27th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 7f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Veteran's two of three wins have come at 3m but latest was over two years ago; recent comeback when attempting repeat win was poor so hard to be confident in although handicapper has given him a chance. |
14/1 |
|
16 |
1st Jan 2025 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 110y |
10st 8lb |
Second runner for yard; won this race in 2023 off this mark; several solid runs in defeat last season; is capable of running well after a break. |
16/1 |
3/1
Form: 908841 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 12 |
8th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 3f 10y |
11st 0lb |
In top form this season; won a Fairyhouse handicap hurdle off 108 before following up in a Listed handicap chase there next time (3m6f, yielding to soft); looked in command when leader departed at final flight in Thyestes before being nabbed by Now Is The Hour (3m1f, heavy); holds a chase mark now of 136 so obvious chance off this hurdles rating. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 18 |
22nd Jan 2026 Heavy 3m 1f 0y |
10st 5lb |
Runner-up in two handicap chases at around 3m in the spring of 2024; below that level over fences in three chase starts last season; exploited a 14lb lower hurdle mark to win over 3m at Fairyhouse on seasonal debut; made sustained headway from well off the pace to touch off Will Do in the Porterstown at the same venue; 9lb higher, still on a handy weight. |
6/1 |
7/1
Form: 60052
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 7 |
25th Jan 2025 Soft 3m 2f 0y |
11st 8lb |
Maiden handles testing ground well; finished second at Limerick (24.5f, heavy) last March and was again placed at Wexford (3m1f, soft) in May; pulled up twice last month; feasibly treated but more needed. |
14/1 |
|
13th 7 |
25th Jan 2025 Soft 3m 2f 0y |
11st 8lb |
Maiden handles testing ground well; finished second at Limerick (24.5f, heavy) last March and was again placed at Wexford (3m1f, soft) in May; pulled up twice last month; feasibly treated but more needed. |
14/1 |
|
1 |
29th Dec 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 6f 120y |
12st 0lb |
Maiden handles testing ground well; second over 3m1f here in March and again placed over that trip at Wexford in May; marathon trip seemed too far when blinkered last time. |
13/2 |
20/1
Form: 6FFP37
Last run: 10 days
W: 10st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 11 |
23rd Sep 2023 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 0y |
10st 9lb |
Tailed off and two falls in his first three runs over fences; back hurdling for his last six starts, winning at Cork (3m1f, yielding) in the penultimate one off just 1lb lower; clearly on a decent mark if he could click in this discipline. |
20/1 |
|
14th 9 |
18th May 2023 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Fences became problematic but resumed reliability hurdling and not winning out of turn at Cork (Kingston Kid second); 6lb rise grand, though he might not want summer ground. |
6/1 |
|
1st 5 |
6th May 2023 Good 3m 0f 180y |
11st 10lb |
in touch with leaders, pushed along and headway on outer before 3 out, went second before 3 out, led 2 out, ridden approaching last, kept on well run-in |
13/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €133.20 |
| Straight Forecast | €105.52 |
| Tricast | €501.85 |
| Trifecta | €1157.60 |
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