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SoftCoast To Curragh On August, 26th Maiden Hurdle
- Prize money: £5221.24
- 1m 7f 58y
- 15 runners
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Runners: 15 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
9/1 (Won)
- Win: £13.80
- Place: £2.90
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8 (19) |
1st Aug 2025 Soft 1m 4f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Last season ended well with wins at Fairyhouse (1m6f), York (2m handicap) and a handicap hurdle at Tipperary; only eighth of 11 on his comeback run at Killarney but a mile was way too short for him; better expected, though others might be better treated. |
25/1 |
|
2 (7) |
14th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 20y |
10st 2lb |
Had an excellent campaign last season, winning his last three runs in a row (two on Flat one over hurdles); those Flat wins, including a heritage handicap at York, came at 1m6f and 2m; this will surely be too sharp a test on his return. |
12/1 |
|
1st 1 |
6th Oct 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 50y |
11st 12lb |
towards rear, good headway 4 out, prominent going easily after 3 out, not fluent 2 out, soon led, clear approaching last, ridden out towards finish |
100/30 |
14/1
- Place: £3.70
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
28th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 3m 0f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Talented 8yo was well held when 8-1 (same price as Rocky's Diamond) in Galway Plate; easy winner of 3m conditions hurdle at Cork previously and won 2m handicap at the Curragh on Derby weekend (now rated 95 on the level); only third of five when favourite for this last year, but has improved in the interim. |
3/1 |
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13th 12 |
29th Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 111y |
11st 1lb |
2-4 over fences, though not seen in this discipline since well held in a Grade 3 at this fixture two years ago; he returns in excellent form, in recent weeks winning on the Flat (2m) and over hurdles at Cork (3m); could have a big run in him. |
16/1 |
|
1st 3 |
10th Jul 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Smart dual-purpose type won a nice Flat prize over 2m a fortnight ago; came off worse in a couple of 3m clashes with Happy Jacky last year, but not by much, including when beaten a head in the corresponding race; relishes good ground. |
6/1 |
11/4
- Place: £1.10
Form: 72-
Last run: 353 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
4th Sep 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 95y |
11st 6lb |
Hurdles and bumper winner off the mark over fences when justifying favouritism in a beginners' at Roscommon (16.5f, soft) and the runner-up won next time out; stamina for this longer trip is a big query, however. |
7/2 |
|
1st 1 |
4th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 142y |
11st 12lb |
Placed in both chase starts last year; second behind Downmexicoway at Killarney and a 5l third behind Birdie Or Bust at Listowel; 9-2 for handicap chase bow at Punchestown on seasonal return when fell early; probably the one to beat if that hasn't dented his confidence. |
7/4 |
|
3 |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 50y |
11st 8lb |
1-9 over hurdles; promise in both chase starts; 8.5l second in Killarney beginners' (2m1f, gd-yld) and when 5l behind Birdie Or Bust in a novice at Listowel (17.5f, gd-yld) last September; worse off at weights with that rival and not seen since but can't discount on handicap chase debut in new headgear combination. |
9/2 |
6/1
Form: 336-64 BF
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 |
31st Aug 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Returned to form this spring, winning twice, and lost out only by a short head over about 2m6f (if additional yardage is included) at Market Rasen (also good) last month; may not want significant rain here, though. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 10 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Has returned from a break in good form, winning back-to-back Class 5 handicaps at about 2m4f on good ground (the first here); remains on a fair mark but this is a better race and a competitive one. |
12/1 |
|
1st 1 |
31st May 2026 Good 2m 4f 1y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Has turned a corner since returning from a break this spring and came good for current stable with front-running win at Market Rasen (2m4f, good) three weeks ago; that form looks modest but he ought to give another good account here. |
11/4 |
3/1
Form: 4/2
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
8th Mar 2025 Soft 2m 0f 30y |
12st 0lb |
disputed lead |
25/1 |
|
10th 3 |
8th Feb 2025 Soft 1m 7f 158y |
11st 7lb |
Handicap hurdle winner off 108 at Limerick (2m, heavy) in April; never in contention when a faller on chasing debut at that venue in December and never involved over hurdles at Clonmel latest; more needed. |
18/1 |
|
10th 3 |
8th Feb 2025 Soft 1m 7f 158y |
11st 7lb |
Handicap hurdle winner off 108 at Limerick (2m, heavy) in April; never in contention when a faller on chasing debut at that venue in December and never involved over hurdles at Clonmel latest; more needed. |
18/1 |
Form: 535-7
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
30th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
16-race maiden under rules; has been struggling on the Flat during the summer and made a belated return to hurdles when seventh of ten finishers at Perth (2m, soft) nine days ago; steps up in trip and has work to do. |
14/1 |
|
4 |
30th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
16-race maiden under rules; has been struggling on the Flat during the summer and made a belated return to hurdles when seventh of ten finishers at Perth (2m, soft) nine days ago; steps up in trip and has work to do. |
14/1 |
|
7th 8 |
21st Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Belatedly returns to hurdling (0-5); has been struggling at a very modest level on the Flat. |
20/1 |
14/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 12 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
11st 11lb |
Form has gone downhill since second of four finishers behind Fountain House in this race 12 months ago; saddle slipped when rider was unseated last time; previously last of six behind Hearts And Spades at Tyrella. |
14/1 |
|
5 |
23rd May 2025 Good 2m 7f 150y |
12st 0lb |
Point winner at Loughanmore in April after four consecutive placed efforts; improved on previous racecourse form when runner-up in the confined Bishopscourt Cup at Punchestown; only four finishers, winner Fountain House is much superior to a typical Bishopscourt runner. |
13/8 |
|
5 |
23rd May 2025 Good 2m 7f 150y |
12st 0lb |
Point winner at Loughanmore in April after four consecutive placed efforts; improved on previous racecourse form when runner-up in the confined Bishopscourt Cup at Punchestown; only four finishers, winner Fountain House is much superior to a typical Bishopscourt runner. |
13/8 |
7/1
Form: 65
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 11lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
3rd Oct 2024 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
2m3f hurdle winner when trained by Henry de Bromhead, for whom she fell on her two starts over fences; changed hands for £7,000 in July and will need some improvement to defy this mark on her debut for this trainer. |
16/1 |
|
14 |
24th Jul 2024 Good 2m 3f 100y |
11st 5lb |
Winning hurdler at an ordinary level; still in touch when falling on her recent chase debut; Rachael Blackmore isn't aboard this time. |
16/1 |
|
16 |
2nd Jul 2024 Good To Firm 2m 3f 100y |
11st 5lb |
Showed promise when third at Punchestown last October in her first handicap hurdle; returned from a winter break with a convincing win (off a modest 94) in a 2m3f handicap at Clonmel in May; sent straight over fences now after disappointing Downpatrick run. |
6/1 |
16/1
Form: 75
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 2f 110y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Reverts to hurdles after an unsuccessful spell over fences; sole win came in this sphere nearly two years ago, albeit having been lightly campaigned since; now 3lb below that winning mark and the return to hurdles may see him in a better light. |
14/1 |
|
6th 3 |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 214y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
1-11 over hurdles and 0-4 as a chaser; runner-up in his first chase last November but hasn't kicked on and was well behind Alshadhian at Southwell last time. |
20/1 |
|
6th 3 |
9th Jun 2026 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Kept on well for second on chase debut at Hereford (2m, good) in November but was pulled up on next outing and made low-key reappearance when third of five (probably only fourth best on merit) at Worcester (2m, good) last month; needs to up his game here. |
12/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 12 |
8th Aug 2023 Soft 1m 7f 58y |
11st 4lb |
Tenth foal; half-brother to 5 winners inc My Name Is Bond (French/HK 5f-7.5f inc 2yo Group 3; RPR 111), Chaplin (6f 2yo; 91) and Ruthie Babe (5f 2yo; 67); cost 32,500gns at a breeze-up sale as a 2yo; by a dual-purpose sire from a speedy damline; late-starter probably best watched. |
33/1 |
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 11lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 |
2nd Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Only beat four rivals at Bellewstown (2m1f, good) and never threatened to defy the 5lb rise at Downpatrick; still commands some level of respect. |
6/1 |
|
7th 8 |
2nd Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Only beat four rivals at Bellewstown (2m1f, good) and never threatened to defy the 5lb rise at Downpatrick; still commands some level of respect. |
6/1 |
|
5th 5 |
9th May 2025 Good 2m 1f 165y |
11st 2lb |
Has had jumping issues but put them to one side when getting off the mark nicely at Bellewstown last time; up 5lb but can go well with a repeat. |
4/1 |
40/1
Form: 8
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 18 |
28th Aug 2023 Yielding 2m 2f 0y |
11st 12lb |
towards rear |
|
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6th 8 |
14th Aug 2023 Yielding 2m 0f 143y |
11st 4lb |
prominent in chasing group, slightly hampered 3 out, no impression from 2 out |
100/1 |
|
12th 9 |
8th Aug 2023 Soft 1m 7f 58y |
11st 4lb |
Well beaten in a bumper on rules debut and others preferred. |
40/1 |
50/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 10 (14) |
22nd Nov 2023 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
8st 13lb |
Down now to a basement mark but little sign of late that he can play a hand here, although he didn't run badly here two weeks ago. |
14/1 |
|
9th 11 (7) |
8th Nov 2023 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
8st 12lb |
Has struggled for form since leaving David Evans in 2021; mildly encouraging performance on the first of two Listowel festival runs; behind Navorosse at the Curragh last week. |
25/1 |
|
13th 13 (23) |
31st Oct 2023 Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
8st 12lb |
prominent |
25/1 |
11/1
Form: 54-3C4
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 |
31st Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 165y |
11st 9lb |
Regressive over hurdles this year; 11l fifth of 14 at Tramore last time (2m1f, good to yielding) was one of his better efforts; others more likely. |
14/1 |
|
5th 5 |
16th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 140y |
11st 11lb |
Has been badly regressive over hurdles this year and was withdrawn on the Flat recently after being unruly before the start; not easy to fancy. |
33/1 |
|
3 (1) |
7th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 100y |
11st 7lb |
Regressive over hurdles lately and this Flat maiden hasn't run in this sphere for over three years; the cheekpieces are new. |
25/1 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
18th Feb 2024 Heavy 2m 3f 166y |
11st 12lb |
Showed nothing in two starts for Gillian Callaghan; imposible to fancy here. |
200/1 |
|
9th 6 |
2nd Oct 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
12st 0lb |
took keen hold, led, headed and prominent after 2f, dropped to midfield when pushed along 6f out, weakened and dropped to last when reminders over 4f out, tailed off |
100/1 |
|
0 14 |
8th Aug 2023 Soft 1m 7f 58y |
11st 4lb |
Second foal; dam unraced from an undistinguished family; sire can get smart NH winners; best watched. |
50/1 |
Non-runners
Lady Leanora, Daghdha, Boston Bobby, Jacks Fancy
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €76.40 |
| Straight Forecast | €137.14 |
| Trifecta | €190.60 |
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