17.10
YieldingGalwaybayhotel.com & TheGalmont.com Novice Hurdle
- Prize money: £10964.6
- 2m 0f 130y
- 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
2/1 (Won)
- Win: £2.40
- Place: £1.30
Form: 1 D
Last run: 63 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
13th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 213y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Second in last year's Supreme Novices' (2m) before 2m Grade 1 wins at Aintree and Punchestown; while he takes a big step up in trip today, his dam Annie Power was second in this race and last term's promise isn't forgotten; however, he's been extremely lacklustre in 2m Grade 1s the last twice. |
16/1 |
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6th 4 |
29th Dec 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Sole defeat last season when second in the Supreme Novices' at Cheltenham, made amends with Grade 1 wins at Aintree and Punchestown; never going well on his reappearance in the Fighting Fifth; likely second-best of Mullins squad. |
12/1 |
5/1
- Place: £1.30
Form: 19-21 D
Last run: 59 days
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 (6) |
12th Jul 2025 Good 1m 5f 188y Class 1 |
9st 0lb |
Twice ran well in defeat at Royal Ascot last month, finishing third in the Copper Horse Handicap (1m6f, good to firm) and second in the Queen Alexandra (2m5f, good to firm; albeit no match for the winner); could give a good account but needs others to underperform if he's to come out on top. |
6/1 |
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3 (7) |
21st Jun 2025 Good To Firm 2m 5f 143y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Proven in this headgear; pays his way under both codes and, if able to reproduce his effort here on Tuesday when hitting the line well for third in the 1m6f Copper Horse Stakes (good to firm), then he won't be far away on these favourable terms; the grey areas are inconsistency and the extra 7f (he did run over 3m over jumps) but he's one of only a few with realistic ambitions of winning. |
11/2 |
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3 (5) |
17th Jun 2025 Good 1m 6f 34y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
In rude health last summer, including when second off this mark in competitive handicap at York (2m, good to firm); won over hurdles in January but his form has been mixed since across both codes; below best back on Flat last time. |
20/1 |
25/1
- Place: £9.60
Form: 23
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
22nd Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 110y |
11st 9lb |
Two of his three hurdle wins came at this track; some solid runs in defeat in beginners' chases but seemed to do too much in front when well beaten in a C&D handicap last time; can do better with more restraint. |
4/1 |
|
5th 4 |
30th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Two of his three hurdle wins have come at this track; solid in defeat on his last three chase runs, including over C&D; has the credentials to run well now entering handicaps. |
15/2 |
|
2nd 6 |
29th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 110y |
11st 12lb |
Three-time hurdle winner with a mark of 113; placed in both completed starts over fences, last time running as well as he was entitled to at Wexford; in the mix. |
100/30 |
12/1
Form: 5-3321 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| 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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
12/1
Form: 1-32 D BF
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
16th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 100y |
10st 9lb |
Won Ballinrobe maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott on debut in April 2023 but not seen since down the field in Galway handicap 901 days ago; first run for new yard; best watched. |
14/1 |
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12th 13 |
28th Oct 2023 Soft 2m 5f 200y |
10st 0lb |
Ballinrobe debut maiden winner in April and has run respectably since without showing major progression, latest Downpatrick novice fourth to a stablemate possibly his best effort; opposable on second handicap attempt (1lb wrong). |
16/1 |
9/4
Form: 2P-2 BF
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
12th Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Free-goer who often makes the running and ultimately paid for giving chase to an improving winner when behind Garde Des Champs here a month ago; ran better behind the same winner the time before when he finished ahead of the Russell/Scudamore runner; a soft lead would help matters. |
7/2 |
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4th 5 |
7th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
10st 7lb |
Free-goer who often makes the running; well beaten when last of three on debut for Neil Mulholland in April but last month's third of seven behind Newtown Rambler over C&D (good to soft) was more encouraging, and he may yet have more to offer for his new stable. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
13th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Won a novice handicap chase at Taunton (2m, good) for Joe Tickle in January and fair third over same C&D next time; changed yards last month having had a wind op, and was a well-beaten third of three at Chepstow on stable debut (2m, good); hung right there so this track should suit better. |
13/2 |
10/1
Form: 5147-3 D
Last run: 62 days
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
14th Jan 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
10st 6lb |
Dual hurdles winner with his last win coming in December 2023; reverts to hurdles, having been chasing in recent times with little success; finished a 13.5l fifth at Punchestown in June (2m3f, good to yielding) off 116 when last seen in this sphere; others preferred. |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: 73U-44 D BF
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 (18) |
22nd Oct 2025 Soft 1m 6f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Won a Fairyhouse maiden for Gordon Elliott back in February 2023 (2m, yielding); regressive last season and can only be watched on Flat return. |
33/1 |
|
4 |
27th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 57y |
11st 9lb |
Won a Fairyhouse maiden for Gordon Elliott back in February 2023 (2m, yielding); no joy since and hasn't looked a winner in waiting in three runs for this yard; mark sliding but needs more. |
10/1 |
|
4 |
27th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 57y |
11st 9lb |
Won a Fairyhouse maiden for Gordon Elliott back in February 2023 (2m, yielding); no joy since and hasn't looked a winner in waiting in three runs for this yard; mark sliding but needs more. |
10/1 |
50/1
Form: 76-
Last run: 113 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 |
16th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 85y |
10st 4lb |
Got off the mark in a Kilbeggan handicap hurdle in May and a solid run in a Cartmel chase since; 5lb higher than for his win and is up in grade too, but can run well. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
28th Jun 2026 Good 2m 1f 61y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Irish raider who didn't fare too well in four attempts over fences previously, but got off the mark over hurdles at Kilbeggan (2m3f, good to yielding) last month at the 28th attempt under rules; not an obvious candidate to follow up, over fences. |
8/1 |
66/1
Form: 8
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
2nd Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Maiden (0-19); runner-up at Kelso (3m, good) last October but out of form since; in rear throughout over 2m4f at Hexham (beaten 27l) latest; it isn't easy to build a compelling case for his chance. |
25/1 |
|
7th 2 |
6th Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
0-18 under rules; just failed at Kelso (3m, good; beaten a neck) last October, but has had issues since, twice pulling up at Newcastle (bled from the nose on both occasions), and beaten 83l at Perth (3m) over three weeks ago; best watched. |
20/1 |
|
5th 6 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Ex-Irish pointer; good second in a Kelso novice handicap chase (2m7f, good) last autumn but has pulled up on his two outings since (reportedly bled latest); something to prove. |
14/1 |
100/1
Form: 60
Last run: 10 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
20th 12 |
12th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Not much to recommend on the Flat and over hurdles; tailed off at Punchestown last week; makes no appeal. |
66/1 |
|
17th 7 |
31st Dec 2023 Heavy 2m 0f 159y |
11st 8lb |
No threat in three maiden hurdle outings in July; has shown little in two subsequent Flat runs; hard to make a case for him. |
25/1 |
|
10th 3 (5) |
6th Sep 2023 Good 1m 5f 180y |
9st 9lb |
upset in stalls, took keen hold, midfield |
33/1 |
50/1
Form: 07
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 3 (7) |
22nd Aug 2023 Soft 1m 2f 64y |
9st 8lb |
dwelt start, towards rear throughout |
66/1 |
|
12th 11 |
31st Jul 2023 Yielding 2m 0f 130y |
11st 0lb |
Not beaten far after being hampered in a Killarney bumper 11 days ago; much more needed here though. |
50/1 |
|
7th 5 |
20th Jul 2023 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Tailed off on recent Tipperary debut, can only be watched now. |
33/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €7.10 |
| Straight Forecast | €6.86 |
| Trifecta | €173.60 |
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