12.32
SoftHeadfort Arms Hotel Maiden Hurdle
- Prize money: £6526.55
- 2m 0f 0y
- 25 runners
Runners: 25 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
5/4 (Won)
- Win: £1.50
- Place: £1.02
Form: /163-2 D
Last run: 23 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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1st 1 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Grade 1 novice hurdle winner over 2m in Ireland and sold for 740,000euros at the Caldwell dispersal sale; record of 2-4 over fences for new connections features an excellent front-running performance in the novice handicap at the Cheltenham Festival (2m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago, galloping on strongly and leaving the impression he'll be as effective upped further in distance; respected with further progress plausible. |
4/1 |
|
1st 1 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Grade 1 novice hurdle winner over 2m in Ireland and sold for 740,000euros at the Caldwell dispersal sale; record of 2-4 over fences for new connections features an excellent front-running performance in the novice handicap at the Cheltenham Festival (2m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago, galloping on strongly and leaving the impression he'll be as effective upped further in distance; respected with further progress plausible. |
4/1 |
|
1st 3 |
13th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
prominent early, led 1st |
8/1 |
10/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: 4
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 24 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 9lb |
Fourth behind two of these in 3m Grade 1 novice event at Cheltenham last March; ran creditably all three starts this winter, notably 11l fourth of 24 off this mark to Panic Attack at Newbury (3m2f) in November when he stuck to his task very well having been left at the shambolic start; improvement is needed but that race gave encouragement for longer trips and his dam is half-sister to Cappa Bleu who was placed in this race in 2012 and 2013. |
22/1 |
|
5th 2 |
2nd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 120y |
11st 11lb |
Novice wins came at up to 2m4f but some good runs over further, including latest when fourth of 24 in 3m2f Coral Gold Cup at Newbury in November on handicap debut; has form on heavy; should go well. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 2 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 2m 3f 120y |
11st 7lb |
Won a Grade 3 novice at Cork last year and flew home when beaten just 1l in fourth behind Croke Park and Firefox in the Drinmore; ran well enough in defeat when fourth in Grade 1 novice at Cheltenham; not as good at Punchestown in April; can go well if ready to rock on seasonal reappearance but wouldn't want too much rain. |
11/4 |
3/1
- Place: £1.40
Form: 3/3-1 D
Last run: 193 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 19 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
10st 6lb |
Finished third behind shorter-priced stablemates in last two outings and is again facing stronger candidates from his own yard, before even considering the many other dangers; overall record of just 2-15 reflects that he hasn't progressed as well as expected; 2lb out of the handicap. |
40/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
5th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 2f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Only 1-9 over hurdles and vastly inferior to stablemate Salvator Mundi in that discipline; his second run over fences was better than the first, beaten about 12l at Fairyhouse (2m1f, yielding); would have a chance if the yard's apparent main hope did fluff his lines. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 1 |
14th Jan 2026 Yielding 2m 1f 30y |
11st 12lb |
One of three for trainer; bumper winner; 1-9 over hurdles and rated 133; in rear at this venue on chasing debut; got loose at the start and was withdrawn here on New Year's Day; stable has stronger candidates. |
14/1 |
8/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 |
3rd Oct 2024 Yielding 2m 3f 206y |
11st 4lb |
Shaped okay in first couple of winter maidens; after eight months off, 6-5 fav when beaten by 86-rated foe at Tramore. |
15/8 |
|
2nd 1 |
18th Sep 2024 Good 2m 5f 80y |
11st 12lb |
prominent, joined leader before 3rd, led before 2 out, headed but kept on well from last |
8/11 |
|
5th 4 |
29th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Point-to-point second has run just okay in maiden hurdles at Navan and Down Royal, 2m4f trip seemingly stretched him on latest; may ideally want better ground. |
13/2 |
33/1
Form: 36-567
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 |
25th Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 5f 200y |
10st 7lb |
2m4f Limerick handicap winner '23/24 season (heavy) had a relatively light campaign last term, well held in handicaps; reduced mark so of limited appeal. |
20/1 |
|
13th 14 |
20th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
10st 10lb |
towards rear throughout |
12/1 |
|
13th 14 |
20th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
10st 10lb |
towards rear |
12/1 |
11/2
Form: 22-
Last run: 412 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
22nd Aug 2025 Good 2m 2f 200y |
11st 12lb |
Three Flat wins came over a mile but stays well enough over hurdles; showed improved form on second start for this yard when winning a 2m2f Downpatrick novice; some of his rivals underperformed that day but can't be underestimated either. |
8/1 |
|
4 |
10th Aug 2025 Good 2m 1f 165y |
10st 13lb |
Dual-purpose performer for Henry De Bromhead, signing off for that yard when winning a 1m soft-ground claimer at Killarney with plenty in hand (in this new headgear combination); far too keen on yard debut in Galway Flat handicap and cheekpieces now replace blinkers for hurdles return (first in 15 months). |
13/2 |
|
11th 14 (13) |
2nd Aug 2025 Soft 1m 3f 180y |
9st 8lb |
Dual-purpose performer for Henry De Bromhead, signing off for that yard when winning a 1m soft-ground claimer at Killarney with plenty in hand (in this new headgear combination); well handicapped on his best form. |
12/1 |
8/1
Form: 6-2
Last run: 205 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
24th Oct 2024 Good 2m 4f 156y |
11st 12lb |
Bred to make a chaser and he got off the mark in this sphere in a Cork novice (17.5f, good) latest, although his jumping needs to improve; sheer determination got him up to win but he won't get away with such mistakes on his handicap debut over fences. |
4/1 |
|
1st 1 |
13th Oct 2024 Good 2m 1f 140y |
11st 6lb |
Has run well in his three handicap hurdles, the last two in cheekpieces; as good as any of these in that discipline and bred to make a chaser. |
9/4 |
|
3rd 1 |
4th Oct 2024 Good 2m 4f 40y |
12st 0lb |
Promise in bumpers last year on decent ground; much more testing conditions in first three hurdle runs last season possibly did not suit; close up in third when favourite at Down Royal in his second handicap; likely contender over this longer trip. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 21 |
12th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Beaten around 50l when eighth in a 25-runner Navan maiden won by the smart Caldwell Potter (Grade 1 winner at Leopardstown); fifth-placed Cato's Revenge has won a handicap; can improve. |
25/1 |
|
8th 25 |
9th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 5lb |
midfield |
10/1 |
33/1
Form: /320-0
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
20th 11 |
26th Dec 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Fair form in bumpers but beaten a long way in first two hurdle starts. |
100/1 |
|
9th 14 |
9th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Promise in bumpers, including fair sixth on debut in 2022 Goffs Land Rover event; placed twice at Ayr early in the year; struggled over 2m4f here three weeks ago on hurdling debut. |
33/1 |
100/1
Form: 8
Last run: 193 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 |
30th May 2025 Good 2m 5f 180y |
11st 12lb |
Never better than mid-division in maiden hurdles, showing some promise at Fairyhouse (2m, heavy); stopped quickly and pulled up on handicap debut at Cork in April 2024 when last seen for Ross O'Sullivan; best watched after such an absence on chasing debut here. |
33/1 |
|
6 |
30th May 2025 Good 2m 5f 180y |
11st 12lb |
Never better than mid-division in maiden hurdles, showing some promise at Fairyhouse (2m, heavy); stopped quickly and pulled up on handicap debut at Cork in April 2024 when last seen for Ross O'Sullivan; best watched after such an absence on chasing debut here. |
33/1 |
|
4 |
1st Apr 2024 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 9lb |
prominent on inner, dropped to midfield halfway, weakened from 4 out, pulled up 3 out (jockey said gelding stopped quickly and pulled up) |
9/1 |
66/1
Form: —
Last run: 28 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 4 |
26th Dec 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Well beaten in a bumper and maiden hurdle; big outsider. |
200/1 |
|
11th 3 |
9th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Beat only one rival in a Down Royal bumper on debut, no apparent chance at this stage. |
66/1 |
|
1 |
26th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 5f 210y |
11st 12lb |
Beaten 40l in a Down Royal bumper on recent debut and can't be fancied on that form. |
66/1 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 14 |
14th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 165y |
10st 5lb |
Maiden was pulled up when last seen over hurdles in September 2024; similar story in three point-to-points earlier this year; new yard now and tongue tie goes on; watch. |
25/1 |
|
11 |
30th Sep 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 63y |
11st 4lb |
Went closest over 2m3f at Downpatrick in April; well below that form since (refused to race once) and cheekpieces need to work. |
28/1 |
|
12th 5 |
25th Jul 2024 Good 2m 0f 150y |
11st 7lb |
Was fourth in a Downpatrick handicap in April but has been below that level twice since; refused to start at Bellewstown recently; risky. |
22/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: 28 days
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: 9
Last run: 99 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
10th Jul 2026 Good 3m 0f 180y |
11st 3lb |
Her single win and all three places have come at Downpatrick; put in a pleasing effort when third there last month; however, overall form indicates she is not guaranteed to reproduce her best form elsewhere. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
13th Jun 2026 Good 2m 5f 180y |
11st 7lb |
Off the mark over C&D last July (good), back from a break off 81 and good placed runs back here twice and at Down Royal; off since below her best over an extended 3m here in October (good to yielding); player if ready. |
10/1 |
|
10th 9 |
31st Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 30y |
11st 4lb |
Off the mark over 2m6f at Downpatrick in July (good) and ran well in similar contest earlier this month when second; in between reportedly hung left throughout when decent C&D third, having been keen; place claims. |
8/1 |
33/1
Form: 5-70
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
23rd Sep 2025 Good 3m 2f 0y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
0-12 under all codes when based in Ireland and ran very poorly in a chase on last month's stable debut; reverts to hurdling with first-time visor fitted; will be suited by the trip/ground here but has more to prove than all his rivals. |
20/1 |
|
4 |
29th Aug 2025 Good 3m 1f 210y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
0-12 under all codes when based in Ireland; battled on well to snatch modest third of 15 at Wexford (3m1f, good) last month and is still unexposed over fences but others have more pressing claims here; blinkers removed for this stable debut. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
23rd Jul 2025 Yielding To Soft 3m 1f 110y |
11st 10lb |
Maiden's best run came when second in 3m2f Sligo handicap hurdle (good) last summer; back from 198-day absence when well held twice in recent handicap chases and needs to improve loads to feature although yard back in form so don't rule out. |
14/1 |
50/1
Form: 8
Last run: 28 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 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: 8
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 16 |
3rd Jul 2026 Good 2m 3f 110y |
10st 3lb |
16-race maiden over hurdles, albeit his sole placed effort came here over 2m1f last summer; didn't jump well when pulled up on only chase start. |
18/1 |
|
7th 12 |
30th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 50y |
10st 5lb |
0-16 over hurdles; 5.5l second at Wexford last August off 2lb higher a standout effort; modest form both starts this year; others look more convincing. |
25/1 |
100/1
Form: 60
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
17th Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y |
11st 6lb |
0-20 at the age of nine, but broke a poor run of form back from a break when runner-up over 3m at Bellewstown in April (yielding); pulled up next time and was beaten 24l on his chasing debut at Downpatrick in a beginners' last time; others make more appeal. |
10/1 |
|
5th 5 |
13th Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 150y |
11st 12lb |
0-19 at the age of nine; broke poor run of form back from a break when runner-up over 3m at Bellewstown in April (yielding); pulled up at Punchestown next time; tries chasing now but overall form reduces appeal; rated 94 over hurdles. |
16/1 |
|
4 |
13th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Remains a maiden at the age of nine (0-18); broke a poor run of form back from a break at Bellewstown (3m, yielding) last month when a 1.5l runner-up; that was one of his best runs and chance if backing it up. |
8/1 |
66/1
Form: 60
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
25th Aug 2025 Good 2m 5f 180y |
10st 12lb |
Hard to summon up too much enthusiasm on what he's shown so far and others are far more solid. |
33/1 |
|
3 |
8th Aug 2025 Good 2m 4f 100y |
11st 12lb |
Yet to display any signs of winning potential in seven starts over hurdles; others make more appeal. |
16/1 |
50/1
Form: 8
Last run: 152 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 11 (3) |
27th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 3f 180y |
9st 5lb |
Winner of five races in Germany; ordinary form since his arrival in Ireland; not disgraced in midfield behind Charlie Brow'n at Navan last week. |
25/1 |
|
14th 11 (3) |
27th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 3f 180y |
9st 5lb |
Winner of five races in Germany; ordinary form since his arrival in Ireland; not disgraced in midfield behind Charlie Brow'n at Navan last week. |
25/1 |
|
11th 13 (8) |
22nd Oct 2025 Soft 1m 6f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Showed nothing in three runs for new yard last season and off 339 days until dropping out tamely at Bellewstown early this month in this headgear combination; can only be watched. |
33/1 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: 7 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
22 |
1st Jan 2025 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 110y |
10st 2lb |
Unplaced all starts and needs to improve loads from stable debut last time. |
66/1 |
|
22 |
1st Jan 2025 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 110y |
10st 2lb |
Unplaced all starts and needs to improve loads from stable debut last time. |
66/1 |
|
15th 13 |
3rd Dec 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 91y |
11st 2lb |
always behind |
28/1 |
100/1
Form: 40
Last run: 29 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 |
23rd Oct 2025 Good To Firm 2m 5f 55y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Pulled up in two handicap hurdles for Sam England last winter and made a low-key chasing debut in the spring; reverts to hurdling and sports first-time cheekpieces on debut for latest new stable. |
7/1 |
200/1
Form: —
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
10th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 3f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Completely tailed off here in November and pulled up at Navan the following month. |
200/1 |
|
0 8 |
9th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Huge price when completely tailed off in a C&D maiden in which Gorgeous Tom was fourth. |
200/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 9 |
25th Jul 2024 Good 2m 0f 150y |
11st 4lb |
always behind |
50/1 |
|
13th 7 |
15th Jul 2024 Good 2m 1f 165y |
11st 4lb |
Hinted at ability in 1m4f Flat maidens for Tony Martin; pulled up on hurdling debut, though that Navan maiden was won by Caldwell Potter. |
50/1 |
|
0 17 |
9th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Hinted at ability in 1m4f Flat maidens for Tony Martin; sole handicap start over 1m6f at the Curragh was too bad to be true; change of stable. |
50/1 |
200/1
Form: U-P
Last run: 9 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 5 |
18th Sep 2024 Good 2m 5f 80y |
11st 5lb |
Has shown very little in maiden hurdles; pulled up at this venue on handicap debut. |
50/1 |
|
10 |
16th Aug 2024 Good 2m 0f 80y |
10st 5lb |
Has shown very little in maiden hurdles since joining this yard and needs improvement on handicap debut with blinkers fitted; down in trip. |
16/1 |
|
7th 8 |
12th Jul 2024 Good 2m 3f 60y |
10st 13lb |
Fourth here last month (2m) was a step in the right direction but poor Bellewstown run since raises doubts. |
20/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €6.10 |
| Straight Forecast | €4.65 |
| Trifecta | €13.10 |
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