14.25
YieldingDon’t Tell John M Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £6004.42
- 2m 0f 0y
- 23 runners
Runners: 23 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
(Won)
- Win: £26.90
- Place: £5.60
Form: -78070
Last run: 39 days
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 |
23rd Jan 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 33y |
11st 7lb |
Won at Cork last April off 7lb lower but has been below that level last twice and needs to return to her best. |
11/1 |
|
8th 29 |
28th Dec 2023 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
10st 12lb |
midfield |
|
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6th 8 |
10th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 0f 185y |
10st 12lb |
Big price when beating today's rival McGrath From Clune over C&D in April; showed that was not a fluke whn third over 2m4f here in May; absent since then. |
8/1 |
16/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: 960084
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
16th Jun 2026 Good 2m 2f 148y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Dual chase winner, latterly off lowly handicap mark in the autumn, but well beaten on both starts this spring (hurdle/chase) and faces tough task on these terms; hood removed from headgear collection. |
50/1 |
|
10th 7 |
11th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Ended last year in good form over fences but was pulled after a break at Hereford in March and it's over a year since he last ran over hurdles (0-12 in this discipline). |
16/1 |
|
4 |
25th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 8y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
C&D winner in November and ran well when second at Newcastle (2m, good to soft) 11 days later; looked the likeliest winner before unseating late at Taunton in December and now needs to bounce back from a disappointing run at Fontwell on Boxing Day (jumped right); tough mark but remains of interest with Sean Bowen booked. |
9/2 |
7/2
- Place: £2.00
Form: 022951 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 |
3rd Aug 2026 Good 2m 2f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Gained eighth career win (fifth over fences) at Wexford when last seen in May; has won around here before and looks to exploit 20lb lower hurdles' mark; can't be discounted for local yard. |
7/1 |
|
1st 8 |
7th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 3lb |
Seven-time winner over hurdles/fences; won twice at this venue last July; likely to show the benefit of a recent hurdles run at Limerick; noteworthy on account of his ability to handle the track; good chance with a top claimer aboard. |
6/1 |
9/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: P-6P42 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15 |
3rd Jul 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Won handicap chase here last summer; well backed for return but never recovered from bad error; workable mark but very best form has come on soft. |
9/1 |
|
11th 4 |
2nd Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Bumper/hurdle/chase winner who was runner-up in this 12 months ago and filled the same position over C&D when last seen in September; goes on all ground and good chance provided she's ready to rock after a lengthy break. |
7/1 |
|
11th 4 |
2nd Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Bumper/hurdle/chase winner who was runner-up in this 12 months ago and filled the same position over C&D when last seen in September; goes on all ground and good chance provided she's ready to rock after a lengthy break. |
7/1 |
66/1
Form: 0-8080
Last run: 47 days
W: 10st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| 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 |
17/2
Form: 621344 D BF
Last run: 39 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 11 |
28th Dec 2023 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 0y |
11st 5lb |
towards rear, fell 4th |
10/1 |
|
4th 12 |
16th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 4f 175y |
11st 4lb |
midfield |
13/2 |
14/1
Form: 8620F1 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 7lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 |
30th Jan 2024 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 0y |
10st 10lb |
Course 2m3f winner has won six times over hurdles in all, including four in claiming events; briefly left the yard last year and finish 8l second in a race of this type at Clonmel in September; finished second in this event 12 months ago. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 4 |
28th Sep 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 3f 181y |
11st 6lb |
Course winner has won six times over hurdles, including four in claiming events; moved to this yard after a second at Bellewstown last time; handles any ground and is weighted to go close. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 5 |
30th Aug 2023 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 90y |
11st 4lb |
in touch with leaders, went second before 3 out, challenging on inner before 2 out, not fluent last, kept on run-in, just held |
13/2 |
Form: 8294PU
Last run: 11 days
W: 10st 12lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 |
10th Jul 2023 Good To Yielding 1m 7f 110y |
11st 11lb |
led, ridden and headed after 2 out, weakened run-in |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: P5210P D
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 8lb
10 yo Mare
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
20th May 2023 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 11lb |
midfield |
18/1 |
|
9th 11 |
10th Apr 2023 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 8lb |
midfield, not fluent 4th |
20/1 |
|
7 |
11th Mar 2023 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Course winner over 2m in 2020; notched her 4th win (all over 2m) at Limerick in November but has to rebound from a poor run at Punchestown since. |
16/1 |
16/1
Form: 56526- BF
Last run: 422 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
28th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 190y |
11st 1lb |
Now 0-16 hurdling but one of his best efforts came on latest (after nearly four months' break) when only losing second to Cool Summer over this trip at Ballinrobe 18 days ago (good); one for the shortlist. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 10 |
10th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 109y |
11st 1lb |
A couple of encouraging efforts last season after returning from a long absence, notably when fifth of 24 at Cork (2m4f, soft to heavy); soundly beaten when filling the same place at Kilbeggan in April. |
8/1 |
|
5th 11 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 50y |
11st 3lb |
A couple of encouraging efforts since returning from a long absence, notably when fifth of 24 at Cork (2m4f, soft to heavy); another positive effort when a 7.75l fifth at Limerick latest (2m, soft to heavy); should give a good account once again. |
15/2 |
100/30
Form: 7P2-11
Last run: 50 days
W: 11st 3lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
11th May 2025 Good 3m 2f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Course specialist has won six chases in total, four of them here at 2m4f-2m7f on yielding to soft and good ground; runner up in this last season off 140 and same mark here; chance once a fall over the banks at Punchestown hasn't dented his confidence. |
12/1 |
|
3 |
11th May 2025 Good 3m 2f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Course specialist has won six chases in total, four of them here at 2m4f-2m7f on yielding to soft and good ground; runner up in this last season off 140 and same mark here; chance once a fall over the banks at Punchestown hasn't dented his confidence. |
12/1 |
25/1
Form: 3700
Last run: 85 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 10 |
14th Jun 2024 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Still not convinced he's too accommodatingly handicapped despite a further 1lb drop, but last month's Uttoxeter third (2m, soft) represented a good step up on his British debut effort, and all other place finishes (in Ireland) were gained over right-handers about as sharp as this track. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
26th May 2024 Soft 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
0-10 over hurdles when trained in Ireland and, following a break, was safely held on recent stable debut at Warwick (2m, good); that run might have done him good but others have more pressing claims here; hood refitted; suited by good and soft ground. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
26th May 2024 Soft 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
0-10 over hurdles when trained in Ireland and, following a break, was safely held on recent stable debut at Warwick (2m, good); that run might have done him good but others have more pressing claims here; hood refitted; suited by good and soft ground. |
10/1 |
25/1
Form: 566906
Last run: 99 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 9 |
6th Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 193y |
11st 3lb |
Sole win in 35 starts over hurdles came first time out last year when he won C&D handicap by 10 lengths; lost form towards the end of last season; not a bad run here in June when mid-field behind subsequent dual Galway winner Timurshah. |
16/1 |
|
9th 5 |
9th Jun 2026 Good 2m 1f 157y |
11st 5lb |
Locally-trained gelding won here early last season; overall record is unconvincing and getting on in years; down the field here four weeks ago. |
14/1 |
9/1
Form: 5-6456
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
15th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Good bumper horse but yet to match that hurdling; fitter for return and Donoghue booked; pulled up on previous try over 3m here. |
18/1 |
|
6 |
15th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Good bumper horse but yet to match that hurdling; fitter for return and Donoghue booked; pulled up on previous try over 3m here. |
18/1 |
|
14th 12 |
24th Apr 2024 Yielding 2m 1f 0y |
11st 5lb |
in rear |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: 444660 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
26th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 1f 157y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Had a charmed spell for new yard earlier, five wins including one over C&D (good; also acts on soft); has run up to form only once in his last four starts though, following a revival at Fakenham last month with a tailed-off run at Windsor, and is still 6lb higher than the latest win. |
100/30 |
|
5 |
2nd Oct 2025 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Four class 5 wins shared between hurdles and fences since joining James Owen, hacking up in a Newton Abbot chase latest (3m2f, good to soft); a fifth race in 25 days, a step back up in class and most significantly an additional 20lb hike all ask different questions this time. |
Evs |
|
1st 2 |
19th Sep 2025 Soft 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Revitalised 8yo who started off for James Owen with two hurdle wins in refitted visor this month (2m5f/2m4f) and barely came off the bridle when scoring by 12l over fences at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) on Tuesday; has further to go here but has good chance to extend winning spree under 7lb penalty. |
8/15 |
16/1
Form: P53
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
6th Jan 2024 Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Ran with credit on chase debut at Gowran and built on that when third in a beginners' at Clonmel last month; form is working out with the second and fifth both winning subsequently; should go well back up in trip. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
7th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 0f 180y |
11st 12lb |
102-rated maiden hurdler ran okay to a point on last month's chasing debut at Gowran but lot more likely needed to feature here. |
16/1 |
|
4th 3 |
11th Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
raced in second 1st, pressed leader 2nd, outpaced and lost second 3 out, no extra from 2 out |
20/1 |
33/1
Form: UF1700 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 12st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 14 (10) |
8th Mar 2024 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
8st 12lb |
C&D winner but the losing run is mounting up and no signs of a revival at this venue of late; plenty to prove. |
33/1 |
33/1
Form: -P5P40
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18th 9 |
10th Apr 2023 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 11lb |
prominent, soon raced in second |
33/1 |
|
11th 17 |
26th Feb 2023 Yielding 1m 7f 109y |
10st 5lb |
Winner for the Byrnes stable; had lost his way somewhat before a respectable effort on his stable debut at Limerick in December; more needed here. |
33/1 |
|
4th 5 |
27th Dec 2022 Soft To Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
11st 7lb |
raced in second, ridden after 2 out, soon no chance with winner, lost second when blundered last, soon no extra |
20/1 |
33/1
Form: 8-4509
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 1 |
29th Jan 2024 Soft 1m 7f 195y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
midfield |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: 017
Last run: 256 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 12 |
29th Apr 2023 Good To Yielding 1m 7f 0y |
12st 3lb |
Won 2m3f maiden hurdle last summer; struggled twice since; needs to come on for recent return. |
33/1 |
|
20th 10 |
10th Apr 2023 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 10lb |
midfield |
16/1 |
|
7th 6 |
28th Jul 2022 Good 2m 4f 156y |
11st 4lb |
midfield, not fluent 4 out, jumped left 3 out, soon ridden and no impression |
25/1 |
25/1
Form: 711400 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 12st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
23rd May 2025 Good 2m 3f 100y |
11st 12lb |
9yo who has had a lot of racing and steered clear of fences since finishing fourth of seven at Clonmel two years ago; however, was running well before finishing second in a claiming hurdle last time and he's now with John McConnell. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
23rd May 2025 Good 2m 3f 100y |
11st 12lb |
9yo who has had a lot of racing and steered clear of fences since finishing fourth of seven at Clonmel two years ago; however, was running well before finishing second in a claiming hurdle last time and he's now with John McConnell. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
14th Apr 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 160y |
10st 10lb |
Second runner for yard; dual-purpose; 3-26 over hurdles and rated 98; in good form on the AW in recent weeks and ran well on his only previous visit to this track; goes on any ground, notable jockey booking and not without a chance. |
5/1 |
8/1
Form: 6-1622
Last run: 252 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 |
1st Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 68y Class 2 |
11st 10lb |
in rear |
20/1 |
|
8th 2 |
1st Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 68y Class 2 |
11st 10lb |
in rear |
20/1 |
|
1 |
28th Dec 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 3f 100y |
11st 12lb |
Outran his 80-1 odds when third at Navan three weeks ago (2m4f, soft) but looks to have little margin for error off this mark. |
12/1 |
Form: 70-000
Last run: 111 days
W: 10st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
18th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 1f 30y |
10st 7lb |
Poor in two chases and a hurdle since returning from an absence of over two years and not easy to fancy on that form. |
18/1 |
|
18th 19 |
10th Oct 2023 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 0lb |
in rear |
6/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €405.70 |
| Straight Forecast | €194.91 |
| Tricast | €1028.91 |
| Trifecta | €0.00 |
Selections
RP Ratings (IRE):
Bal De RioTOPSPEED:
Light ParadeThe Irish Sun:
It'sallabouteveSPOTLIGHT:
Johnny CigarPOSTDATA:
Bal De Rio