15.25
SoftRFL Steels Stakes (Listed Race)
- Prize money: £20884.96
- 0m 5f 205y
- 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £6.20
- Place: £2.60
Form: -85334 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 (6) |
14th Oct 2023 Soft 0m 5f 205y |
9st 2lb |
prominent, led after 1f, ridden and went clear inside final furlong, kept on well |
12/1 |
|
4th 5 (2) |
7th Oct 2023 Soft 0m 6f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Runner-up in this race last year (when rated 100) and similar level of form on latest when third (Aussie Girl second) in Naas Listed in July on preferred soft ground; can't rule out but yard look to have a stronger contender in Aussie Girl. |
9/1 |
14/1
- Place: £3.60
Form: 645525
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (14) |
24th Jul 2024 Good 0m 5f 205y |
9st 7lb |
raced near side and led group |
4/1 |
|
1st 6 (1) |
30th Jun 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 2lb |
made virtually all, soon alone against far rail, ridden and kept on well from over 1f out |
12/1 |
|
1st 3 (3) |
18th May 2024 Good To Yielding 0m 5f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Second off 84 at Down Royal in September and filled same position in Naas Listed contest the following month; down the field in stakes races this term; visor. |
12/1 |
7/4
Form: 963124 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (3) |
19th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Entering legendary course specialist status after adding a tenth win at the venue in a Listed race last time (6f, good); prior to that he won a C&D Listed contest in March (soft to heavy) when seeing off East Hampton by 1.5l; got closest to subsequent Group 1 winner Comanche Brave when a 2l second in a 6f Group 2 here on penultimate (good); always a danger around here and should go well again. |
11/4 |
|
1st 1 (5) |
28th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Gallant grey veteran is an eight-time course winner and no signs of slowing down this season; won Listed race here in March (7f, sft-hvy) and another cracking run when runner up in the Group 2 Greenlands Stakes here in May (6f, good, Fregada 2.5l behind); goes on any ground, was fourth in this last year and another big run likely on the cards here. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 2 (9) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Yielding 0m 6f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Splendid veteran showed he retained enthusiasm when winning the 7f Gladness Stakes in March, his ninth Curragh win on his 50th visit; found 5f too sharp at Naas last time; runs in this event for the fourth consecutive year, second at 25-1 in 2023, ninth in 2024, third behind James Delight at 33-1 last season; asking a lot now in a strong edition. |
12/1 |
11/2
Form: 038400 D
Last run: 69 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 2 (8) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Long time since he won on turf and isn't as good now but remains consistent; returns from three months off but he can go well fresh; down to a career-low mark but he'd have preferred plenty of rain. |
14/1 |
|
6th 1 (4) |
12th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Ran well in a 0-90 at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in December and was only beaten around 2l when fifth of seven there nine days ago; now 5lb below his last winning mark but this isn't guaranteed to be run to suit his hold-up style. |
4/1 |
|
5th 1 (3) |
3rd Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Conditions suit and he ran well for third in a stronger race over C&D in late December; not so good at Newcastle two weeks ago but he's still a key player dropped into a Class 4. |
3/1 |
6/1
Form: 2-1147 D
Last run: 63 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
19th 3 (8) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 63y |
9st 13lb |
Beat course specialist Big Gossey when winning the Bold Lad Handicap here last September; no luck in running in two handicaps this term; won a Fairyhouse conditions race for the third time in four years before a fine second to Big Gossey in a Listed race here last time, a whisker in front of Bodhi Bear. |
9/1 |
|
2nd 3 (8) |
28th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Beat Big Gossey by 0.5l when winning the Bold Lad Handicap here last September but was in receipt of 10lbs; slow start to this season but back on song in Fairyhouse median auction race latest, winning it for the third time; unlucky in running when down the field in this last season; will like this ground. |
13/2 |
|
1st 2 (1) |
5th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Won the first two renewals of this race in 2023 and 2024 and was runner up behind the talented King Cuan last year; won the Bold Lad (6f, yielding) last September and was then runner up in listed company at Naas; below best in two handicap starts this term but could bounce back. |
7/1 |
40/1
Form: 7-3297
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (5) |
14th Oct 2023 Soft 0m 5f 205y |
9st 7lb |
dwelt start, took keen hold, in touch with leaders |
40/1 |
|
7th 17 (7) |
23rd Sep 2023 Soft 0m 5f 0y |
8st 7lb |
towards rear |
16/1 |
|
9th 13 (4) |
26th May 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 9lb |
Just 1-18 but in good form and was only beaten a neck over C&D last month; suspicion he wants softer ground than what he will get here though. |
10/1 |
2/1
Form: 414851 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
23th 20 (15) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Back on song when convincing winner of a 6f Listed event at Naas (yielding) last October; unable to get involved in two runs at that level in 2026 but he was badly checked back at Naas in April and in better form than the 5l defeat suggests; however, he has more to prove back on this track with good to firm ground quicker than ideal; regular cheekpieces are discarded. |
66/1 |
|
11th 3 (12) |
27th Apr 2026 Yielding 0m 5f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Five-time winner best with a bit of cut in the ground; sole win last season came in a Listed heat at this venue (6f, yielding); may have needed his comeback at Cork and likes it here, but would probably like to see some rain. |
25/1 |
|
6th 3 (9) |
4th Apr 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Just five runs last year but won a Listed race at Naas over this trip in October before a disappointing run in France, even allowing for a less than smooth passage; can run well if back to his best. |
8/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €47.30 |
| Straight Forecast | €48.42 |
| Trifecta | €164.00 |
Selections
POSTDATA:
Big Gossey