18.30
SoftPaul Byron Shoes Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £6265.49
- 2m 7f 130y
- 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
9/2 (Won)
- Win: £5.80
- Place: £2.30
Form: 739-31
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
17th Aug 2025 Good 2m 6f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Won two staying handicap chases on good ground in the first half of last season; ordinary form in recent months; addition of blinkerss failed to do the trick at Kilbeggan eight days ago; joint-favourite then, faded after making a lot of the running. |
8/1 |
|
1 |
9th Aug 2025 Good 3m 1f 100y |
11st 12lb |
Won two chases last year, including over C&D, but has failed to fire in three starts this year; drops in grade now, rider claims a handy 5lb and blinkers go on; could revive. |
6/1 |
|
5 |
23rd Jul 2025 Yielding To Soft 3m 1f 110y |
11st 4lb |
Won two handicap chases at about 3m during the second half of last year (including beating Hascoeur Clermont off 107 at Cork) but needs to improve a fair bit on both runs this term, fading quite tamely at Roscommon last time. |
13/2 |
5/1
- Place: £3.40
Form: 9P-091 CD
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 4lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 14 |
31st Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 30y |
10st 11lb |
Three-time winner over hurdles at around this trip, although not for over two years; recent Limerick clear third over this trip encouraging and 7lb claimer booking a positive. |
15/2 |
|
2nd 14 |
31st Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 30y |
10st 11lb |
Three-time winner over hurdles at around this trip, although not for over two years; recent Limerick clear third over this trip encouraging and 7lb claimer booking a positive. |
15/2 |
|
12 |
19th Oct 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y |
10st 10lb |
Three-time winner over hurdles at around this trip; over two years since his last success; fair form in handicaps during the summer; struggled in a claimer last time. |
12/1 |
7/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 0-5154 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
21st Jan 2024 Yielding 2m 4f 35y |
10st 12lb |
Useful staying handicap hurdler at a modest level; twice out of the money since winning over 2m7f at this venue in October; no appeal in this grade on only her second run over fences; unseated rider at the third at Killarney last August. |
100/1 |
|
6th 7 |
26th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 4f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Hurdles form improved as she stepped up in trip, winning a 2m7f handicap hurdle at Thurles in October; not so effective dropped back to this trip at the same venue last month; others preferred. |
8/1 |
|
6th 6 |
2nd Nov 2023 Soft 2m 4f 106y |
10st 13lb |
Won over 2m7f here a fortnight ago and stamina will be at a premium if the expected rain comes; 7lb higher mark. |
15/2 |
7/1
Form: U-3232
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 (8) |
12th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 182y |
11st 3lb |
Signed off last year with a poor run on the AW and was beaten 22l on his reappearance over hurdles; hasn't had many chances on the Flat but others appeal more. |
50/1 |
|
5th 7 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 50y |
11st 3lb |
0-20 over hurdles but has placed on several occasions, including at Thurles in November, when last seen over timber (2m, good to yielding); poor run at Dundalk in December; better ground suits and top claimer aboard. |
6/1 |
33/1
Form: 00896-
Last run: 140 days
W: 11st 5lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 12 |
2nd Oct 2023 Soft 3m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Not the horse he once was but coming down the handicap to a more competitive mark; stayed on decently to finish fourth in a Down Royal handicap last month; off the same mark here and could go well. |
10/1 |
|
4th 4 |
1st Sep 2023 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 11lb |
Once smart Flat horse hasn't won over hurdles in a long time although some promise on latest at Roscommon in re-fitted cheekpieces when nearest at finish over this trip; seems to be down to a competitive mark. |
8/1 |
|
5th 10 |
8th Aug 2023 Soft 2m 7f 130y |
11st 5lb |
towards rear of midfield, headway 3 out, stayed on from 2 out, nearest finish |
33/1 |
8/1
Form: 5211P-
Last run: 167 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 14 |
27th May 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Both wins have been at shorter trips but has run well over 3m; back down to career-low mark now on recent modest efforts. |
16/1 |
|
8th 20 |
10th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 80y |
10st 0lb |
Strike rate of 2-40 over hurdles shows he is hard to win with; no joy since 2022 and no signs of an imminent return to the winners' enclosure in recent starts. |
66/1 |
15/2
Form: 5-0U13 D BF
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 |
12th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 172y |
10st 10lb |
C&D winner; last scored in September 2023 but back to form with a 1.25l second at Clonmel on latest; raised 3lb for that but is still 10lb below his last success; C&D form figures read 41343; leading claims. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 13 |
14th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 7f 0y |
10st 4lb |
One of two for yard; last of three wins came at Listowel in 2023; fourth on both starts for this stable at this venue over 3m but beaten 31l (on heavy) and 52l (on yielding); on a dangerous mark now, however, and cheekpieces might provide a spark. |
16/1 |
|
4th 5 |
19th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 45y |
11st 7lb |
Three wins all at 3m, most recently at Listowel festival in 2023; back down to competitive mark on evidence of clear second over same trip at Limerick in October; following month in contention when brought down two out at this venue; well beaten fourth on yard debut at Clonmel. |
6/1 |
6/1
Form: 5F-051 CD
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 |
15th Nov 2024 Good 2m 7f 149y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
took keen hold, led |
20/1 |
|
7th 2 |
15th Nov 2024 Good 2m 7f 149y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
took keen hold, led, pushed along briefly after 4th, hit 8th |
20/1 |
|
4 |
31st Oct 2024 Good 2m 7f 149y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Triple 3m hurdle winner, the latest at Perth (good) in September, when 10lb lower; held over fences in both subsequent starts and likely to be playing for a place at best back over hurdles. |
14/1 |
9/1
Form: 67-216 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 |
26th Aug 2023 Good 1m 4f 0y |
12st 4lb |
Six-time hurdle winner at a modest level; unlikely to match some of these on the Flat. |
25/1 |
|
9th 2 |
8th Aug 2023 Soft 2m 7f 130y |
12st 0lb |
led, hit 3rd, joined 10th, lost position 3 out, switched left 2 out, weakened approaching last |
9/1 |
|
6th 2 |
9th Jul 2023 Good 3m 1f 88y |
11st 13lb |
prominent |
5/1 |
66/1
Form: 6P-PU0
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 15 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 200y |
10st 2lb |
Third at this venue in January 2025 seems to have been a flash in the pan; down the field here last December and absent since; now a 22-race maiden. |
20/1 |
|
17 |
25th Oct 2025 Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
10st 4lb |
Long standing maiden but he is capable of running well off this mark if in the mood; however, he's been off since a below par run in April and might just need this run after a 197 day break. |
25/1 |
|
10th 15 |
11th Apr 2025 Good 2m 5f 110y |
10st 6lb |
Has shown enough to win a race but still a maiden; went closest to scoring when 3rd at Limerick last time; handles better ground so a chance with a repeat. |
10/1 |
33/1
Form: 8P-P07 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 5lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 16 |
12th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 3f 24y |
10st 8lb |
Grade 1 winning hurdler in America back in the day but poor form in Ireland and makes no appeal. |
50/1 |
|
10th 13 |
1st Sep 2023 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Former Grade 1 hurdle winner in USA but nowhere near that level back to these shores and back hurdling after being pulled up over fences last time. |
33/1 |
50/1
Form: 3PP9F-
Last run: 103 days
W: 11st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 1 |
27th Sep 2023 Yielding 3m 1f 182y |
12st 0lb |
soon led on inner, led narrowly when fell 4 out |
14/1 |
|
7th 6 |
15th Sep 2023 Good 2m 7f 110y |
11st 8lb |
raced lazily at times, prominent early, dropped to midfield when pushed along briefly 4th, in rear before 9th |
25/1 |
14/1
Form: /5609-
Last run: 224 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 9 |
8th Aug 2023 Soft 2m 7f 130y |
11st 6lb |
in rear, mistake 1st, struggling 11th, lost touch 4 out, pulled up before 2 out |
14/1 |
|
9th 2 |
27th Dec 2022 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
12st 0lb |
Of major note on bumper form, notably second to high-class James's Gate in February (third ran well Wednesday); not translated that form to hurdling yet and just over two weeks since he was down the field at Cork; shrewd local yard. |
10/1 |
|
11th 15 |
11th Dec 2022 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 185y |
11st 12lb |
midfield, outpaced and pushed along 4 out, soon beaten |
12/1 |
Non-runners
Dancing Jeremy, Broken Bond, Sovereign Duke, Knocknagappagh, Townhill Penny, Jeriko De Baune
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €77.60 |
| Straight Forecast | €69.57 |
| Tricast | €535.86 |
| Trifecta | €464.40 |
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