13.10
SoftTayto Group Maiden Hurdle
- Prize money: £5221.24
- 2m 0f 190y
- 19 runners
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Runners: 19 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
8/13 (Won)
- Win: £1.10
- Place: £1.10
Form: 1- D
Last run: 259 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1 |
29th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
11st 12lb |
Both chase wins have come at Navan, notably 2m5f Listed handicap in December off 144 (soft-to-heavy); Cheltenham run put a line through as badly hampered early on, but recent Grade 2 Fairyhouse effort was a lacklustre one; cheekpieces now reached for and joint top-weight has a bit to prove. |
10/1 |
|
5th 5 |
6th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 3f 180y |
11st 4lb |
Won his bumper here; both chase wins have come at Navan; won a 20.5f Listed handicap chase on testing ground there off 144 in December; disappointed when third-favourite for the Plate Handicap at Cheltenham; better than that and has a good chance at the weights; can't be discounted. |
6/1 |
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2 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 44y Class 1 |
11st 12lb |
His campaigns can be short and not always sweet but he's had some excuses since making a sparkling chase debut at Navan (2m1f, yielding) in late 2024, including when returning with some mucus in a nostril in the Galway Plate last July; right back on his game when confidently ridden to win at Navan (about 2m4f, soft to heavy) in December, despite suffering some interference, and his best days could still lie ahead. |
10/1 |
20/1
- Place: £3.70
Form: 0434
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 5 |
17th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 2lb |
Won back-to-back hurdle races in August/September on good ground; creditable fourth at this track in May (2m1f, good) but below that at Listowel last time; makes chasing debut, but has a lot to find with a few of these. |
12/1 |
|
7th 6 |
1st Jun 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 2lb |
Lost his way in the winter but refreshed from a break he was a pleasing fourth at Killarney, finishing upsides shorter-priced stablemate Wholelotofbusiness; in the mix. |
15/2 |
14/1
- Place: £4.10
Form: 5-65
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
12th Oct 2025 Good To Firm 2m 3f 98y Class 1 |
10st 12lb |
Very useful hurdler without being in the same league as some of today's opposition and she wasn't overly convincing in her jumping when comfortably held in two chases earlier this year; left former Irish yard for £28,000. |
20/1 |
|
4th 2 |
17th Mar 2025 Good 2m 3f 140y |
11st 9lb |
124-rated hurdler won two mares' events last season on soft, the second a Listed handicap at the DRF; last of three on recent chase debut in 2m Ayr handicap where jumping novicey; may need more time to make her mark chasing. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 2 |
24th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
novicey jumping, raced in third and in touch with leaders, outpaced after 4 out, weakened 2 out |
3/1 |
50/1
Form: 0-
Last run: 200 days
W: 11st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 |
18th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 2f 152y |
11st 12lb |
Beaten 9l when fourth in a maiden hurdle at Down Royal in November and filled the same spot at Punchestown on his penultimate start behind Predators Gold; tailed off when a 1-2 favourite at Naas since but may pick up the thread again now having been freshened up with four-month break. |
4/5 |
|
7th 1 |
18th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 2f 152y |
11st 12lb |
Beaten 9l when fourth in a maiden hurdle at Down Royal in November and filled the same spot at Punchestown on his penultimate start behind Predators Gold; tailed off when a 1-2 favourite at Naas since but may pick up the thread again now having been freshened up with four-month break. |
4/5 |
10/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 10 |
17th Mar 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y |
10st 13lb |
led |
18/1 |
|
1 |
22nd Feb 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
towards rear |
16/1 |
|
3rd 12 |
28th May 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 75y |
11st 4lb |
Promising debut at Down Royal was followed by another respectable effort at Leopardstown when third in a 16-runner contest, though beaten 26l behind the smart Jade De Grugy; again beaten a long way when fifth in a 2m3f maiden at Naas; capable of featuring in a race of this standard. |
7/2 |
25/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (2) |
7th Aug 2024 Yielding 1m 2f 110y |
9st 9lb |
midfield, outpaced over 1f out |
8/1 |
|
8th 2 (2) |
17th Jul 2024 Good 1m 0f 40y |
10st 2lb |
0-14 on Flat but placed eight times, including when second in a five-runner 1m3f maiden at this venue last September; absent since an unplaced run over hurdles last November; fair chance at these weights if ready after a break. |
13/2 |
66/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
1st Nov 2024 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 30y |
11st 11lb |
midfield, prominent on inner after 3 out |
16/1 |
33/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 |
11th Oct 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 5f 180y |
11st 4lb |
Best effort came when he was trained by Stuart Crawford when fourth over C&D in June, beaten 7l from 5lb higher; beaten out of sight in three starts for new yard; can only be watched for now. |
66/1 |
|
14 |
30th Sep 2024 Yielding To Soft 1m 7f 135y |
11st 0lb |
Best effort came when he was trained by Stuart Crawford at Downpatrick in June when fourth, beaten 7l off 90 over 2m6f; beaten out of sight first two starts for this yard; can only be watched for now. |
33/1 |
50/1
Form: 9-0
Last run: 165 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 13 |
5th Aug 2024 Good 2m 2f 100y |
11st 4lb |
Has shown promise in three of her four handicap hurdle starts; best effort yet when narrowly beaten over 2m2f at Ballinrobe last month off 97; 2lb higher now but could be more to come. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 9 |
23rd Jul 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 64y |
11st 3lb |
Not the first time she's failed favourite backers in handicap company last time but an excuse did come to light; has the ability to be competitive and a tongue-tie may help. |
9/2 |
200/1
Form: 057
Last run: 90 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 5 |
23rd Jan 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 100y |
11st 5lb |
An 88-rated hurdler; failed to complete his first two starts over fences; completely out of his depth in a strong novice chase at Naas 11 days ago. |
25/1 |
|
5th 5 |
12th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 2lb |
88-rated hurdler has failed to complete on both starts over fences; completely out of his depth. |
200/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
19th Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Only once within fewer than 20l of the winner when completing, and checked out quickly once headed on last month's stable debut. |
100/1 |
|
12 |
16th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Modest form over hurdles and in a chase for Philip Kirby; needs to take a big step forward on this stable debut. |
50/1 |
|
10th 14 |
16th Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 218y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Lightly raced 6yo who is one to watch in the betting but pulled up on both starts for this stable and a major turnaround is necessary. |
50/1 |
66/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
21st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 160y |
11st 5lb |
Hurdles winner at Naas in December 2024; good effort on his fourth chase start at Down Royal in January (2m5f, yielding to soft) when third of 11 off this mark; tried 3m2f on latest but unseated rider when backpedalling; new headgear. |
12/1 |
|
8 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 3m 2f 50y |
11st 6lb |
Hurdles winner at Naas last season; good effort on his fourth chase start at this track in January (2m5f, yielding to soft) when third of 11; tailed off at Thurles last time; tries this trip for the first time and the jury is out on whether this is what he needs. |
12/1 |
16/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
17th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 100y |
11st 2lb |
Is 0-9 over hurdles but now goes chasing with a pointing background and this could be more his game; still risky. |
25/1 |
66/1
Form: —
Last run: 6 days
W: 11st 5lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 9 (1) |
24th Jul 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 1lb |
Mare is now 0-25 although penultimate Roscommon third would put her right in the mix; cheekpieces belatedly tried. |
8/1 |
|
9th 7 |
13th Jul 2024 Good 2m 0f 195y |
11st 6lb |
in rear |
5/1 |
|
3rd 11 (1) |
2nd Jul 2024 Good 0m 7f 96y |
9st 3lb |
led, headed but prominent after 1f, challenging over 1f out, kept on but lost second towards finish |
8/1 |
150/1
Form: 90
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 5lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
24 |
26th Dec 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 0lb |
No sign of winning potential after three starts; jumping was untidy at Down Royal. |
200/1 |
|
15th 18 |
11th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 190y |
11st 5lb |
Soundly beaten in a bumper and a maiden hurdle last month; makes little appeal. |
150/1 |
|
11th 16 |
22nd Oct 2023 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Did not show much first time out in a Tipperary bumper; from a family has served this yard well. |
50/1 |
250/1
Form: 0-00
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Won handicap hurdle at Down Royal last March but inconsistent and has not made a serious impact with cheekpieces enlisted for his two runs for new yard; balance of form suggests he has work to do. |
16/1 |
|
6 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Won handicap hurdle at Down Royal last March but inconsistent and has not made a serious impact with cheekpieces enlisted for his two runs for new yard; balance of form suggests he has work to do. |
16/1 |
|
4th 2 |
26th Mar 2025 Good 2m 4f 194y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won handicap hurdle at Down Royal last March but inconsistent and beaten 20l when fourth of five finishers on this month's stable debut at Leicester (2m4f, good to soft); that made it 0-5 over fences; others preferred. |
10/1 |
200/1
Form: 07-0
Last run: 172 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 |
21st Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Irish raider; reverts to hurdling after running reasonably well in a recent Downpatrick chase (2m7f, good) but has a modest strike-rate (1-23) and is very inconsistent; refitted visor replaces cheekpieces. |
10/1 |
|
5th 10 |
13th Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 150y |
10st 10lb |
Sole hurdles win came at this track in October 2024 off 4lb higher; was well beaten back over fences here last time and has to do much better. |
11/1 |
150/1
Form: 00
Last run: 166 days
W: 11st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
27th Oct 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 8lb |
Good form over this trip at Down Royal last season, winner in March, second the following month; running well until falling two out in a Galway chase on his return from a break. |
10/1 |
|
5 |
8th Oct 2024 Good 2m 2f 54y |
11st 1lb |
in touch with leaders, prominent after 3 out, 2 lengths down going okay when fell 2 out |
15/2 |
|
7th 8 |
26th Apr 2024 Yielding 2m 7f 55y |
11st 8lb |
in touch with leaders, dropped to midfield 3rd, headway on outer approaching last, weakened run-in |
5/1 |
100/1
Form: 2-F48
Last run: 4 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
19th 8 |
11th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 190y |
11st 12lb |
always behind, mistake 2nd |
100/1 |
|
8th 8 |
7th Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Has form figures of 2F4 in hunter chases this year; likely vulnerable to sharper types dropped to 2m for hurdling debut. |
66/1 |
|
4th 3 |
2nd Jun 2023 Good 3m 3f 119y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
held up in rear, mistake 3rd, dropped to last before 10th, not fluent 14th, not fluent 15th |
8/1 |
Non-runners
Glentaisie, Shining Flame, Timmy Tuesday
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €27.90 |
| Straight Forecast | €18.12 |
| Trifecta | €63.90 |
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