14.35
YieldingWishing Everyone A Safe & Happy Christmas Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £8353.98
- 1m 7f 205y
- 16 runners
Runners: 16 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
14/1 (Won)
- Win: £21.00
- Place: £3.60
Form: 110654 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
25th Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 5y |
11st 5lb |
Three-time course winner, twice over fences in 2023 and won over hurdles here in April; struggled in a better race than this over C&D latest; this easier and can't be dismissed given his liking for this venue. |
18/1 |
|
11 |
16th Jun 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 51y |
10st 0lb |
Kilbeggan specialist with a couple of handicap chase wins in 2023 (including this race) and landed 2m2f handicap hurdle in April; fair third off higher chase mark at Ballinrobe since; 3lb wrong here but respected given his record here. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 7 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 136y |
10st 10lb |
Gained his tenth success (and first for this stable) when taking a handicap hurdle over 2m2f at Kilbeggan a month ago; most recent chase run saw him finish second to Flash De Touzaine at Limerick on stable debut; good chance he can reverse that form and go close in the process. |
9/2 |
10/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: 74252P D
Last run: 29 days
W: 10st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
29th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 180y |
11st 12lb |
Winning hurdler; 0-8 over fences and rated 97; fell when holding every chance in a C&D handicap chase when last seen last August (good); has gone well fresh and not discounted. |
15/2 |
|
10 |
17th Aug 2025 Good 2m 6f 0y |
10st 3lb |
Went close at Limerick in April, has failed to build on that in four subsequent runs; tailed off at Killarney a month ago. |
16/1 |
8/1
- Place: £1.10
Form: 45-13 D
Last run: 160 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Campaigned mostly at about 2m but over this far he ran well for a 125-1 chance to be beaten about 10l in a big-field handicap at the Grand National meeting (under Daire McConville; finished ahead of Sir Galahad); this is not quite so demanding. |
12/1 |
|
12th 13 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
Campaigned mostly at about 2m and isn't crying out for this return to further; furthermore, he suffered a heavy defeat at the Cheltenham Festival most recently and this is another difficult task. |
66/1 |
|
21th 20 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
10st 6lb |
Front-runner; convincing Newbury win (2m) under Daire McConville in November before 11l third off this 10lb higher mark behind two well-handicapped rivals at Doncaster (2m, good to soft again) in December; off since; needs better. |
40/1 |
8/1
- Place: £3.20
Form: 24516- D
Last run: 262 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Won a maiden hurdle in Ireland back in March 2023; hasn't seen much action in the meantime and latest fourth at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) in this new headgear combination was a step back in the right direction; possible. |
11/2 |
|
6th 4 |
7th Mar 2025 Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Won over hurdles in Ireland; has been keeping fair company in his four runs for current yard but hasn't got going; could still come good again. |
14/1 |
|
5th 3 |
20th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Hurdle winner in Ireland; yet to show progress for new yard, latterly switched to fences (fell then well-held second); doesn't look obviously well treated back at handicap level. |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: 6050F- D
Last run: 302 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
18th Jul 2025 Good 2m 6f 180y |
11st 5lb |
Has hit the frame in both handicap hurdle outings in 2025, the latest when runner-up at Cork beaten 2l in April; mixed signals on the strength of that form but fit after respectable Flat outing last month and feasibly treated on old form. |
9/1 |
|
10 (8) |
7th Jun 2025 Good 1m 6f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Three-time hurdles winner and 2-12 on the Flat; has run well on every outing since joining this yard, including four Flat runs in the second half of last year; stayed on well when second over hurdles at Cork when last seen; will be doing best work late. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: /232-7
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 |
17th Dec 2023 Yielding 1m 7f 205y |
11st 4lb |
Dual flat winner including at the Curragh in October; 0-6 hurdling, out of depth in Grade 3 following month; first handicap hurdle. |
16/1 |
|
7th 5 |
10th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 190y |
10st 11lb |
took keen hold, soon prominent in chasing group, lost position 4th, towards rear when not fluent 2 out (usual 4 out), soon weakened |
16/1 |
|
1st 13 (8) |
12th Oct 2023 Yielding To Soft 1m 2f 0y |
9st 10lb |
in touch with leaders, went third under 4f out, led up the centre under 2f out, headed inside final furlong, rallied towards finish, led again post |
11/2 |
15/2
Form: 364728 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good 3m 1f 100y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Ex-Irish mare who has been a bit up and down for Dan Skelton but did run well at Leicecster last time (2m4f, good to soft) given one notable mistake that she made; won't mind returning to further and off this mark she's entitled to have a major say. |
6/4 |
|
3rd 3 |
6th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 4f 25y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
First three runs this season were solid, notably a win at Exeter (3m, good) in November followed by a close second over 2m4f at Cheltenham; disappointed at Hereford a week later, though, and pulled up on return from a two-month break 16 days ago, so now has something to prove; however, a bounce-back would not surprise. |
5/1 |
|
5 |
18th Feb 2026 2m 4f 11y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Won at Exeter (3m, good) in November on second stable start before close second of 15 to Party Vibes at Cheltenham (2m4f, good to soft) in December; her run at Hereford seven days later may have come too soon (3m1f, soft; ground shouldn't have been an issue); remains of interest for top yard. |
9/2 |
14/1
Form: 22030/ D
Last run: 639 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
10th Aug 2024 Good 2m 4f 38y |
11st 2lb |
Three time hurdling winner remains a maiden after three chase starts; beaten a head in a Tipperary novice chase last time (2m3f, good to yielding); not obviously well treated off 120 for handicap chase debut but at least comes into the race in good form; trainer does well here (22-194). |
9/4 |
11/2
Form: 584212 D
Last run: 63 days
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (8) |
16th Aug 2024 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
awkward start and dwelt start, in rear |
7/4 |
|
1st 2 (7) |
7th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 3f 104y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
raced slightly wide early, in touch with leaders, prominent after 2f, led going best 3f out, soon went clear, pushed along over 1f out, ridden briefly and went further clear inside final furlong, eased final 110yds |
13/8 |
|
4th 1 (8) |
23rd Jul 2024 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Dual hurdle and a chase winner; hasn't had a lot of Flat racing and was well backed when just missing out in a 1m3f classified race at Yarmouth last week on stable debut; blinkers replace cheekpieces; once placed on the AW in Ireland. |
2/1 |
20/1
Form: 656-64 D
Last run: 77 days
W: 10st 11lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 14 (14) |
7th Aug 2024 Yielding 1m 5f 98y |
8st 12lb |
towards rear |
14/1 |
|
9th 10 |
5th Aug 2024 Good 2m 1f 0y |
10st 12lb |
in touch with leaders on inner, midfield after 4th |
10/1 |
|
8 |
2nd Jul 2024 Good To Firm 2m 1f 70y |
10st 0lb |
Decent mare over hurdles, though only one win; chase winner in her young days in France; ordinary handicap chase form last season; last month's 2l third at Clonmel was encouraging. |
5/1 |
14/1
Form: 437633 C
Last run: 52 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 1 |
31st Jul 2024 Good 2m 0f 110y |
11st 12lb |
soon led |
16/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
4th Jul 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
10st 8lb |
In-foal mare; won Killarney mares' Listed contest in May, relegating Shecouldbeanything to third; backed that up by beating Senecia at Listowel; can be fancied to uphold form with those two rivals on these terms and could go close. |
4/1 |
|
1st 6 |
3rd Jun 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
made all, 4 lengths ahead after 3 out, reduced lead 2 out, ridden and kept on well run-in |
13/2 |
12/1
Form: 1PP-96 D
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 6 |
17th Dec 2023 Yielding 1m 7f 205y |
11st 7lb |
Useful hurdler for Peter Flood last season, highlight being Leopardstown novice handicap win off 114; pulled up in big handicaps on final two starts and two underwhelming chase efforts this term; blinkers now fitted for hurdles return. |
12/1 |
|
6th 9 |
16th Nov 2023 Soft 1m 7f 131y |
11st 5lb |
in touch with leaders, lost position and towards rear 4th, keeping on when hampered by faller 2 out |
9/2 |
|
9th 11 |
7th Oct 2023 Soft 2m 0f 110y |
11st 5lb |
Useful hurdler for Peter Flood last season, the highlight provided by 33-1 Leopardstown novice handicap win; pulled-up in big handicaps on final two starts last term; change of stable. |
16/1 |
12/1
Form: 0-51F3 D
Last run: 79 days
W: 11st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 15 |
3rd May 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
12st 0lb
|
Three-time Flat winner; out of form over hurdles this season; others more likely. |
50/1 |
|
15th 15 |
3rd May 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
12st 0lb
|
Three-time Flat winner; out of form over hurdles this season; others more likely. |
50/1 |
|
3 |
10th Apr 2025 Good 2m 5f 60y |
11st 6lb |
Both hurdle wins came over 2m, the latest at Downpatrick in the summer of 2023; regressive since and tried at a range of trips; fell early at Gowran in February; much to prove. |
20/1 |
14/1
Form: 0U/PU-
Last run: 392 days
W: 11st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 9 |
17th Dec 2023 Yielding 1m 7f 205y |
11st 1lb |
Twice successful over hurdles though not for some time (staying-on third when unseated in this race two years ago) and absent since well held on Dundalk polytrack over a year ago during short spell with Emmet Mullins. |
14/1 |
|
7 (7) |
16th May 2023 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 182y |
9st 13lb |
|
13/2
Form: 3F6-44 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
2nd Oct 2025 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Dual hurdle and three-time chase winner when based in Ireland; makes stable debut from a workable mark and will find this easier than Punchestown festival hurdle he contested in April but has fitness to prove and would appeal much more on soft/heavy ground. |
7/1 |
|
11th 4 |
30th Apr 2025 Yielding 2m 3f 58y |
11st 12lb |
Encouraging return at Galway in October but disappointing over both hurdles and fences since; best form on softer ground than what is likely. |
25/1 |
|
11th 4 |
30th Apr 2025 Yielding 2m 3f 58y |
11st 12lb |
Encouraging return at Galway in October but disappointing over both hurdles and fences since; best form on softer ground than what is likely. |
25/1 |
16/1
Form: 48-977
Last run: 29 days
W: 10st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 14 (8) |
19th Jan 2024 Standard 2m 0f 0y |
8st 13lb |
Ran okay in a couple of turf handicaps in the summer; not a bad run in a Navan handicap hurdle in November before never looking interested in a similar Thurles contest; not the first time that has happened and is clearly quirky; has the ability to get involved though. |
12/1 |
|
0 15 |
17th Dec 2023 Yielding 1m 7f 205y |
10st 8lb |
Ballinrobe maiden winner has largely struggled in handicaps although may have needed last month's Navan comeback run; ideally wants a bit further and others preferred. |
16/1 |
|
7th 17 |
18th Nov 2023 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
10st 9lb |
Starting to look flattered by his wide margin maiden hurdle success at Ballinrobe in May 2022; tailed off last two starts and needs further than this. |
100/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €182.20 |
| Straight Forecast | €136.77 |
| Tricast | €418.37 |
| Trifecta | €1102.10 |
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