16.15
Yielding To SoftKillinan Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £5130.43
- 2m 6f 88y
- 17 runners
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Runners: 17 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain and snow
Abandoned
Form: 0671FP
Last run: 12 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 13 |
13th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 6f 0y |
10st 1lb |
midfield early, not fluent and pushed along briefly 1st, in rear when reminder before 5th, midfield 6th |
14/1 |
|
13th 13 |
13th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 6f 0y |
10st 1lb |
midfield early, not fluent and pushed along briefly 1st, in rear when reminder before 5th, midfield 6th |
14/1 |
|
24 |
1st Jan 2025 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 110y |
10st 0lb |
Won over this trip at Listowel in 2023 but lost her form afterwards; has to do more even off a favourable mark |
33/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 0-084P
Last run: 72 days
W: 11st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
13th Feb 2024 Heavy 2m 6f 88y |
11st 13lb |
Not disgraced in a Limerick maiden hurdle in November; pulled up over fences at Tramore since after jumping poorly; cheekpieces tried in his first handicap hurdle; not a forlorn hope. |
12/1 |
|
0 9 |
28th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 5f 100y |
11st 12lb |
Remote second in a point; only mild encouragement from last week's remote fourth in a maiden hurdle at Limerick, 3 1/2l behind Rising Dust. |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 8-803
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
29th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 5f 185y |
11st 12lb |
Quirky sort who can sometimes be reluctant to race; got a deserved first win after a series of fine runs in defeat at Punchestown in January (2m6f, soft to heavy); beaten just a neck back there next time; bagged another win at Thurles earlier this month, rallying to get back up by a nose despite rider dropping his whip; up 7lb but in great form. |
9/4 |
|
1st 11 |
5th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 6f 198y |
11st 5lb |
Gained a deserved first win in 2m6f handicap at Punchestown (soft to heavy) following a series of fine runs in defeat; refused to race at Fairyhouse next time; was again reluctant to line up at Punchestown latest but ran a cracker to be beaten a neck; big player but comes with risks attached; new headgear. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
4th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 3f 17y |
10st 9lb |
Gained a deserved first win in a 2m6f handicap at this track following a series of fine runs in defeat; however, refused to race at Fairyhouse yesterday. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 0323P2
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 15 |
22nd May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 5f 180y |
10st 4lb |
Longstanding maiden has plenty of placed efforts to his name over fences and hurdles, including a C&D third in March from 2lb higher; below best in two starts since; place shout but hard to fancy for win purposes. |
20/1 |
|
15th 17 |
10th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 80y |
10st 5lb |
Long-standing maiden has plenty of placed efforts to his name over fences and hurdles; beaten 9.5l when third of 14 at Downpatrick on penultimate (2m6f, yld-sft); below best in Tramore handicap chase latest; place shout but hard to fancy for win purposes. |
10/1 |
|
7th 10 |
20th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 160y |
10st 10lb |
Consistent form last autumn, finishing placed five times in a row, two over hurdles; runner-up in his first three handicap chase starts, including over C&D; lost form for a while before a reassuring effort over hurdles at Downpatrick; a leading contender. |
11/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 509PP-
Last run: 348 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
25th Apr 2024 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 0y |
10st 11lb |
Not far behind Zarak The Brave in a juvenile maiden hurdle last season; failed to improve on that; returned from a year off to win at Thurles on first start for this stable; pulled a shoe and finished lame when favourite at Cork five weeks ago; every chance if fully recovered; trainer also runs Tranquil Sea. |
11/2 |
|
6th 5 |
25th Apr 2024 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 0y |
10st 11lb |
Not far behind Zarak The Brave in a juvenile maiden hurdle last season; failed to improve on that; returned from a year off to win at Thurles on first start for this stable; pulled a shoe and finished lame when favourite at Cork five weeks ago; every chance if fully recovered; trainer also runs Tranquil Sea. |
11/2 |
|
2 |
21st Mar 2024 Soft To Heavy 3m 0f 70y |
12st 1lb |
midfield on inner, in touch with leaders after 3rd, weakened and pulled up before 3 out |
3/1 |
Abandoned
Form: -00000 C
Last run: 98 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 |
10th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 80y |
10st 13lb |
Has generally struggled since winning at Galway (22.5f, good) last September; a bit better when a plugging-on third of 16 at Tramore (2m5f, gd-yld) on latest but was 16l behind the winner; longer trip here a plus. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 11 |
20th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Unplaced in four starts since a 20-1 Galway win last autumn; remote sixth in a 3m handicap at Cork last month on first run after a break. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: PU0099
Last run: 79 days
W: 11st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 15 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 200y |
10st 2lb |
Third at this venue in January 2025 seems to have been a flash in the pan; down the field here last December and absent since; now a 22-race maiden. |
20/1 |
|
17 |
25th Oct 2025 Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
10st 4lb |
Long standing maiden but he is capable of running well off this mark if in the mood; however, he's been off since a below par run in April and might just need this run after a 197 day break. |
25/1 |
|
10th 15 |
11th Apr 2025 Good 2m 5f 110y |
10st 6lb |
Has shown enough to win a race but still a maiden; went closest to scoring when 3rd at Limerick last time; handles better ground so a chance with a repeat. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: P00863
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 |
26th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 6f 0y |
10st 6lb |
Maiden hasn't troubled the judge in three runs since return from a 527 day layoff; jumping often an issue, though she was hampered when unseating latest; others appeal more. |
40/1 |
|
13 |
19th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 1f 165y |
10st 6lb |
Yet to make much of an impact under rules with lack of fluency in jumping a consistent issue; tailed off in two starts following 527-day break, although slight improvement last time; others bring more pressing claims. |
25/1 |
|
6th 15 |
8th Aug 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y |
10st 12lb
|
First reserve; Yet to make much of an impact under Rules and jumping has been an issue; tailed off after 527-day layoff over 16.5f here on latest; others have more pressing claims. |
Abandoned
Form: 9-4090
Last run: 153 days
W: 11st 5lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 12 |
13th Feb 2024 Heavy 2m 6f 88y |
11st 5lb |
Maiden hurdle winner in 2021 on better ground and most of her better form is on goodish ground; best watched on her first run since September. |
25/1 |
|
10th 5 |
8th Sep 2023 Good 3m 0f 100y |
11st 8lb |
in touch with leaders |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: P0900
Last run: 60 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
14th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 5f 180y |
11st 1lb |
Point-to-point winner for Sam Curling as 5yo; poor hurdles form and makes chase debut having being off for over a year. |
20/1 |
|
12 |
14th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 5f 180y |
11st 1lb |
Point-to-point winner for Sam Curling as 5yo; poor hurdles form and makes chase debut having being off for over a year. |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 864-06 D
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 3lb
10 yo Mare
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 |
18th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 7f 0y |
10st 0lb |
pushed along briefly, briefly led, prominent soon after start, pressed leader from 8th, led narrowly 4 out, joined before 3 out |
6/1 |
Abandoned
Form: /3P0/0
Last run: 58 days
W: 11st 3lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 19 |
13th Feb 2024 Heavy 2m 6f 88y |
11st 3lb |
Lightly-raced 9yo whose form doesn't amount to much; made a couple of errors when down the field at Punchestown on stable debut after a long absence; due to run in the 3.15 at Navan on Sunday; third reserve. |
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|
13 |
11th Feb 2024 Heavy 2m 6f 0y |
10st 10lb |
in touch with leaders, fell 1st |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 99PP89
Last run: 70 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 12 |
7th Aug 2024 Good 2m 0f 160y |
10st 13lb |
midfield |
33/1 |
|
9th 16 |
13th Jul 2024 Good 2m 3f 110y |
10st 2lb |
Modest mare but only beaten 6l in Tramore handicap in May; well held in three starts since. |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 705948
Last run: 10 days
W: 10st 13lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 18 |
16th Oct 2025 Good 2m 6f 154y |
10st 0lb |
Longstanding maiden and no signs of breaking her duck in recent runs. |
25/1 |
|
7th 18 |
27th Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 0y |
10st 3lb |
Longstanding maiden and no signs of breaking her duck in recent runs. |
40/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 358950
Last run: 58 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 7 |
16th Aug 2024 Good 2m 5f 180y |
11st 6lb |
Winning start over hurdles in May but hasn't backed that up in three starts since; showed ability over fences last year so respected from 5lb lower chase mark. |
15/2 |
|
5th 9 |
23rd Jul 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Got off the mark when winning over C&D but hasn't been at the same level twice since; dropped 1lb but it might not be enough to win again. |
12/1 |
|
7th 1 |
4th Jul 2024 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
11st 13lb |
Got 7lb for breakthrough win over 2m6f at Ballinrobe; well held off this mark at Sligo (3m1f). |
8/1 |
Form: -69000
Last run: 44 days
W: 11st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
12th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y |
10st 12lb |
Flat winner is 0-26 over hurdles; off since heavy defeat in handicap chase at Thurles in October; has run well here on the Flat in the past but overall record fresh suggests he might need this after 194 days off. |
14/1 |
|
11 |
30th Oct 2025 Good 2m 5f 80y |
10st 12lb |
Two Flat wins from 56 starts, placed 16 times; 26-race maiden over hurdles, placed five times; fair run on the Flat last week; no chasing experience; overall record suggests he will find a few too good. |
12/1 |
|
11 |
30th Oct 2025 Good 2m 5f 80y |
10st 12lb |
Two Flat wins from 56 starts, placed 16 times; 26-race maiden over hurdles, placed five times; fair run on the Flat last week; no chasing experience; overall record suggests he will find a few too good. |
12/1 |
Form: 000006
Last run: 44 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| 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 |
Verdict
About as weak a handicap hurdle as you will find. The standout is LOUGH NIGARA(nap) who should be good enough if he can repeat his Punchestown run last month. Toor Moon has not looked the most genuine at times but looks the most likely alternative. [Justin O’Hanlon]
Selections
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