12.40
YieldingIrish Daily Star Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £7831.86
- 2m 4f 0y
- 21 runners
Runners: 21 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
13/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.10
- Place: £1.60
Form: 9322-3
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
12th Jun 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 3 |
12st 1lb |
Made a successful stable debut over hurdles before a 2l third back chasing at Punchestown; 3m2f perhaps stretched her when 20-1 for the Kim Muir; in shallower waters here. |
4/1 |
11/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: 79-472
Last run: 33 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
3rd Aug 2025 Good 3m 0f 60y |
11st 6lb |
1-18 over hurdles (win was two seasons ago over 2m); best run last season when second in 3m Gowran handicap in testing conditions, also ran well in 3m2f beginners chase; poor display at Wexford in May when Duke Silver was second. |
25/1 |
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10th 2 |
17th May 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 11lb |
Only 1-17 over hurdles (win was two seasons ago in 2m novice here); standout run this past season when second in 3m Gowran handicap in testing conditions and also ran well in 3m2f beginners chase here; tame effort at Kilbeggan latest and now reverts to hurdles. |
10/1 |
|
10th 2 |
17th May 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 11lb |
Only 1-17 over hurdles (win was two seasons ago in 2m novice here); standout run this past season when second in 3m Gowran handicap in testing conditions and also ran well in 3m2f beginners chase here; tame effort at Kilbeggan latest and now reverts to hurdles. |
10/1 |
50/1
- Place: £15.30
Form: -26P57 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 9 |
10th Jun 2025 Good 3m 1f 170y |
11st 1lb |
Flat winner; 2-26 over hurdles; last win came for Nigel Slevin in a Down Royal handicap chase in April last year; yet to shine for this stable; not badly handicapped on his old form, needs a revival. |
20/1 |
|
9th 4 |
12th Apr 2025 Good 3m 0f 25y |
11st 7lb |
Two-time Flat winner is 2-25 over hurdles; last win came for Nigel Slevin in a Down Royal handicap chase last April; has been out of form since joining Cian Collins; well-handicapped on old form but he's hard to fancy on recent showings. |
20/1 |
|
9th 4 |
12th Apr 2025 Good 3m 0f 25y |
11st 7lb |
Two-time Flat winner is 2-25 over hurdles; last win came for Nigel Slevin in a Down Royal handicap chase last April; has been out of form since joining Cian Collins; well-handicapped on old form but he's hard to fancy on recent showings. |
20/1 |
16/1
- Place: £4.70
Form: 452-34
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
5th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 7f 159y |
10st 5lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, led, headed and pressed leader after 2nd |
6/1 |
|
4th 3 |
18th Feb 2024 Heavy 2m 6f 166y |
11st 13lb |
Placed in maiden hurdles last April/May; distant fourth behind a subsequent Grade 1 winner at Clonmel on his first run after a break; made a satisfactory start in handicaps when fourth in a 21-runner contest at Leopardstown; could feature now. |
8/1 |
|
4th 19 |
28th Dec 2023 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 7lb |
midfield |
16/1 |
12/1
Form: 05P/74 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 |
20th Jan 2026 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Two chase wins in 2021 included a Navan novice handicap on heavy; declining mark lately has failed to spark a revival in fortunes; pulled up in 3m Navan handicap last month. |
14/1 |
|
7th 2 |
26th Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 6f 111y |
12st 0lb |
Two chase win in 2021; never found his form last season and ran poorly over hurdles at Gowran on his return. |
25/1 |
|
10 |
3rd Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 40y |
10st 13lb |
Two-time chase winner in 2021 is winless from 14 over hurdles; out of form over fences this year and fell when last seen in a Punchestown festival handicap chase; others preferred. |
40/1 |
12/1
Form: 678-01 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 5 |
25th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 44y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
In front when falling four out at Wexford in July on second chase start and a final-fence blunder proved costly when second there in August last time; could do with cutting out the mistakes but the first-time cheekpieces may help in that regard; one of two for last year's winning Irish yard. |
14/1 |
|
8 |
6th Aug 2025 Good 2m 3f 130y |
11st 12lb |
Two hurdle wins for John McConnell at 2m4f; out of form last season; some promise when fourth on his stable/chasing debut at Kilbeggan, 3 1/2l behind today's rival Harsh; made a mistake at the last then; fell in the lead four out over C&D two weeks ago. |
6/1 |
16/1
Form: -0P453 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 136y |
10st 13lb |
Won a couple of Fairyhouse chases last year (2m5f/3m) and handles goodish ground; last month's hurdling fourth probably a prep for this; can race close to the pace. |
10/1 |
|
4th 4 |
18th Apr 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 5y |
12st 0lb |
Three wins apiece over hurdles and fences; was a 7l runner-up at Navan in a 2m4f handicap hurdle in November but pulled-up at Leopardstown next time; a squeak if back to form. |
14/1 |
|
5 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Gained his third chase win in a Fairyhouse handicap (24.5f, yielding) three weeks ago; raised 5lb for that 1.5l victory so he'll need a career best to follow up off his new mark. |
11/2 |
Form: 701-36
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 |
23rd Jan 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 33y |
11st 7lb |
Won at Cork last April off 7lb lower but has been below that level last twice and needs to return to her best. |
11/1 |
|
8th 29 |
28th Dec 2023 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
10st 12lb |
midfield |
|
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6th 8 |
10th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 0f 185y |
10st 12lb |
Big price when beating today's rival McGrath From Clune over C&D in April; showed that was not a fluke whn third over 2m4f here in May; absent since then. |
8/1 |
Form: 00-226
Last run: 40 days
W: 10st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 13 |
5th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 140y |
10st 9lb |
Front-runner won Tramore novice on New Year's Day and followed up later in month under similar tactic in 2m Naas handicap (both 2m, soft); jumping let him down at Thurles following month over a bit further but don't rule out him bouncing back and this easy 2m to suit. |
10/1 |
|
7th 9 |
27th Mar 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
in rear, not fluent 5th, tailed off with one circuit to go |
33/1 |
|
8th 11 |
13th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 4f 69y |
11st 12lb |
Arrives on the back of two all-the-way hurdle wins including a career best at Tramore last time; needs to improve again on chase debut. |
7/1 |
50/1
Form: 185-P6
Last run: 118 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
21st Apr 2024 Soft 2m 5f 80y |
11st 1lb |
in touch with leaders early, mistake 1st, midfield 2nd, towards rear before 3rd |
40/1 |
|
12 |
21st Apr 2024 Soft 2m 5f 80y |
11st 1lb |
in touch with leaders early, mistake 1st, midfield 2nd, towards rear before 3rd |
40/1 |
|
6 |
4th Mar 2024 Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Best form is all at 2m on better ground, including Fairyhouse win last season off 102; plenty to find from C&D run at Christmas. |
33/1 |
12/1
Form: 599P0- D
Last run: 245 days
W: 11st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 |
28th Aug 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Had a spell in Ireland but back with his former yard he didn't pick up at all when beaten 19l at Stratford; doesn't look as good as he was; now tongue tied. |
7/1 |
|
6th 5 |
14th Jul 2024 Good 2m 2f 148y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Has returned to his former yard after a spell in Ireland; won his first two races over hurdles for this stable in January/February 2022; has dropped to a decent mark; any market move should be noted. |
3/1 |
|
4th 8 |
21st Jan 2024 Yielding 1m 7f 132y |
10st 9lb |
Dual winner over hurdles for the Skeltons; two good efforts on the Flat and not disgraced in a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Leopardstown; could have more to offer. |
14/1 |
8/1
Form: 62660-
Last run: 286 days
W: 11st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 (2) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 110y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Made most for two game wins in four-runner C&D races (good to firm) last summer, latterly in this race off 2lb higher than today; second to Baileys Khelstar over C&D on latest outing was in just a three-runner race but easily his best Flat effort this year, so he could be on his way back. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 1 (2) |
23rd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Comes into this off the back of winning a three-runner race over hurdles at Fontwell, but he is equally adept on the Flat with two wins in four-runner contests over C&D (good to firm) last summer, including this race off 1lb lower; respected. |
7/2 |
25/1
Form: -123P0
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
13th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 3lb |
Won a Downpatrick maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott in 2023; modest record overall; 1-17 over hurdles and 0-10 chasing; hard to make a case for on recent form. |
33/1 |
|
4 |
20th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 160y |
11st 6lb |
Won a Downpatrick maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott in 2023; modest record overall; 1-17 over hurdles, 0-9 in chases, hard to make a case for him on recent hurdles form. |
20/1 |
|
10th 16 |
5th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 15y |
10st 0lb |
Won a Downpatrick maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott in 2023 but on a barren run since; was on the retreat when carried out at Clonmel latest; pulled up on previous start; not easy to fancy on recent showings and 5lb wrong. |
40/1 |
25/1
Form: 20F7-5
Last run: 90 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
11th Aug 2024 Good 2m 5f 180y |
12st 2lb |
All three of her wins over hurdles have come here, including a wide margin win over 2m3f in June; up 10lb for that but comes here on the back of a 1m4f Flat handicap win at Galway; major contender. |
5/1 |
|
1st 19 (1) |
1st Aug 2024 Yielding 1m 4f 0y |
9st 11lb |
First reserve; twice a winner at around this trip and better hurdler; others preferred. |
20/1
Form: 1204-0
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 10 |
28th Dec 2023 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 10lb |
in touch with leaders |
20/1 |
|
10th 6 |
12th Dec 2023 Soft To Heavy 2m 3f 56y |
11st 10lb |
Won a heavy ground maiden hurdle at Limerick last Christmas; runner-up in a juvenile handicap here in January; mid-division but not disgraced in the Boodles at Cheltenham; tame effort on final start before a break but worth considering given the stable's form. |
6/1 |
|
4th 10 |
30th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 0f 63y |
10st 4lb |
Landed a heavy ground maiden hurdle at Limerick over Christmas; runner-up in a Punchestown juvenile handicap in January; mid-division but not disgraced in the Boodles at Cheltenham; has all the allowances here and another 7lb off on ground he appreciates; could go well. |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: /52P-7
Last run: 16 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 4 |
28th Dec 2023 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
12st 0lb |
led, headed and raced in second 3rd, briefly led 4th |
25/1 |
|
7th 2 |
12th Dec 2023 Soft To Heavy 2m 3f 56y |
12st 0lb |
Bumper winner, inconsistent over hurdles, though ran well to take second in a 22-runner maiden here last winter; pulled up in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham; lacks the benefit of a recent outing. |
25/1 |
|
22 |
17th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Ran creditably in maiden hurdle at Punchestown (2m4f, yielding; clear second) last month; however, rather exposed (now 0-9 in this sphere) and looks unlikely to go one better in this hot handicap. |
50/1 |
20/1
Form: 346-36
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 7 |
16th Dec 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Eighteen race maiden under Rules is 0-2 over fences; beaten a combined distance of 116l in two beginners chases at Downpatrick and Gowran on his last two starts; needs more on handicap chase debut. |
18/1 |
|
14th 7 |
16th Dec 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Eighteen race maiden under Rules is 0-2 over fences; beaten a combined distance of 116l in two beginners chases at Downpatrick and Gowran on his last two starts; needs more on handicap chase debut. |
18/1 |
|
10th 11 |
9th Nov 2024 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Placed twice over hurdles; struggled on chasing debut at Downpatrick; well held by Hardy Diamond; trainer appears to have a strong chance with Tell Nobody Nothin. |
33/1 |
8/1
Form: 1-861F D
Last run: 96 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
2nd May 2026 Yielding 3m 7f 68y |
10st 10lb |
Six-time chase winner (including here) but not since May 2024; missed 2025 entirely and hasn't convinced since January return over both hurdles and fences (dropped 6lbs). |
25/1 |
|
8th 3 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
11st 3lb |
Six-time chase winner (including here) but not since May 2024; missed 2025 entirely and hasn't convinced since January return over both hurdles and fences. |
25/1 |
16/1
Form: 891P86
Last run: 32 days
W: 12st 0lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
27th May 2024 Good 2m 6f 131y |
10st 5lb |
midfield, towards rear halfway |
20/1 |
|
13 |
27th May 2024 Good 2m 6f 131y |
10st 5lb |
midfield, towards rear halfway |
20/1 |
33/1
Form: 4-F000
Last run: 78 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 |
25th Apr 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Fairyhouse maiden hurdle winner two years ago; nothing of note in his form since 2022; trainer has a better chance with Bocelli's Voice. |
20/1 |
|
8th 7 |
25th Apr 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
prominent early, in touch with leaders when jumped slightly right 3rd, soon dropped to rear, detached before 5th |
20/1 |
|
4 |
15th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 0f 77y |
12st 0lb |
Fairyhouse maiden hurdle winner two years ago but badly out of form last year and makes little appeal. |
50/1 |
66/1
Form: 015-0P
Last run: 53 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 11 |
12th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 90y |
10st 6lb |
Was third over 2m at Ballinrobe but might have found 2m3f too far at Punchestown since; record of 2-23 over hurdles, so others preferred. |
12/1 |
|
7th 12 |
7th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 12y |
11st 0lb |
Best form is over 2m and previous attempts over around 2m4f haven't worked out; can go well fresh which he again demonstrated at Ballinrobe, but not sure to back that up. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 11 |
26th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 13y |
11st 1lb |
Is 6lb lower than when gaining second win over hurdles at Tipperary in July 2024; soundly beaten off 100 when last seen at Down Royal in December; 1lb lower now and has gone well fresh, so not dismissed in first-time cheekpieces. |
25/1 |
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| Straight Forecast | €29.67 |
| Tricast | €1597.54 |
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