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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
9th 1 (5) |
27th Apr 2026 Yielding 0m 5f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Marvelous veteran showed he retained all his ability when winning for the eleventh time in the Listed Gladness Stakes at the Curragh (7f, sft-hvy) a month ago; however, has come up short in the last three renewals of this race and 5f probably sharp enough for him these days. |
10/1 |
|
1st 3 (3) |
28th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Splendid veteran with eight Curragh wins to his name; thoroughly deserved his career highlight when beating a subsequent Classic winner in this race last year; has also produced many good displays in defeat here; showed plenty of zest with Dundalk second in December; eased when beaten on reappearance in the Irish Lincoln. |
25/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18th 3 (8) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Yielding 0m 6f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Finished last season in excellent form with C&D win in the Bold Lad off 91 and good second in Navan Listed; probably needed last month's Naas comeback run, more expected of here and rider's claim a positive. |
9/1 |
|
9th 2 (9) |
27th Apr 2026 Yielding 0m 5f 205y |
9st 13lb |
Finished last season in excellent form with a 50-1 win in the Bold Lad at the Curragh (6f, yielding) and a 1.75l second in a Listed race here (6f, yielding); off since October and has needed his comeback run in the past two seasons. |
9/2 |
|
4 (7) |
11th Oct 2025 Yielding To Soft 0m 5f 205y |
9st 7lb |
Grabbed his first handicap at odds of 50-1 at the Curragh a month ago, repelling Big Gossey (6f, yielding); no good thing to confirm those placings with the second who has a pull in the weights; furthermore, there are others to worry about. |
6/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
5 (11) |
11th Oct 2025 Yielding To Soft 0m 5f 205y |
9st 7lb |
Has become hard to win with since landing a Group 3 as a 3yo but it was a good run in a deep Ascot handicap last time (5f, good to soft) and returning to further should suit (second in this 12 months ago); solid chance. |
9/2 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €47.30 |
| Straight Forecast | €48.42 |
| Trifecta | €164.00 |
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