15.15
SoftFranco Hughes Bookmakers Novice Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £5643.48
- 2m 3f 70y
- 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £2.90
- Place: £1.10
Form: 9-6635
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 |
15th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 90y |
10st 10lb |
Sole win in 19 starts came in Naas handicap hurdle in April 2024; 0-12 over fences but placed five times and produced another solid effort when 0.5l second to James The Brave at Wexford 35 days ago; nudged up 2lb. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
10st 9lb |
Winning hurdler; 0-11 chasing but rated 3lb superior in this discipline after runner-up finishes at Punchestown (2m4f, yielding to soft) and Naas (2m4f, heavy); recent 2m1f Navan handicap fourth wasn't a bad effort, this more his trip so one to consider. |
8/1 |
|
4th 7 |
21st Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 1f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Winning hurdler; 0-10 chasing but rated 4lb superior in this discipline after runner-up finishes at Punchestown (2m4f, yielding to soft) and Naas (2m4f, heavy); finished 16l behind in a Naas Listed contest when sporting first-time cheekpieces (left off now), in a race won by another McManus runner ridden by Mark Walsh; similarly Walsh rides Park That here. |
5/1 |
7/1
- Place: £1.60
Form: -4029B
Last run: 126 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
6th Aug 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 44y |
11st 12lb |
Now 0-14 over hurdles but several solid runs in handicaps over this trip; well below best back in maiden company at Sligo last time but on best form holds every chance here in a weak enough maiden. |
15/8 |
|
5th 3 |
11th Jun 2024 Good 2m 1f 182y |
11st 12lb |
Several solid runs in handicaps but didn't seem to stay 2m6f when disappointing at Tramore last time; has a chance if bouncing back |
3/1 |
|
4th 1 |
1st Jun 2024 Soft 2m 5f 175y |
12st 0lb |
midfield |
5/1 |
14/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: -80886
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
11th Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Won consecutive handicap hurdles in 2024; hit and miss since and one of his best efforts was runner-up at Downpatrick in June; below that twice since and needs a repeat. |
14/1 |
|
8th 2 |
14th Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Out of form this year but his run at Downpatrick in June was a positive when a 1.25l second of nine (2m2f, yielding to soft); didn't build on that at Galway last time when well beaten (2m1f, good); different headgear combination tried but needs to bounce back. |
18/1 |
|
13th 10 |
2nd Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 175y |
10st 13lb |
Got back on track with a 1.25l second of 9 at Downpatrick (2m2f, yld-sft) last time out off 119; raised 1lb for that but rider's 5lb claim negates that; well beaten in this last year but claims if backing up that last run. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 5PP178 D
Last run: 188 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
31st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
11st 2lb |
Two chase wins; went close at Listowel in September (2m6f, good to yielding); twice placed from three visits to this track; shaped quite well for this when fourth at Limerick ten days ago on first run after a break; made a lot of the running then, every chance with fitness advanced. |
13/2 |
|
4th 1 |
21st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 176y |
12st 0lb |
Two-time chase winner, including here (2m2f, good to yielding); went close off 1lb lower at Listowel in September (2m6f, good to yielding); lacks a recent run but goes well fresh; a drying track would enhance his chance. |
9/2 |
8/1
Form: P7F448
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
26th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
11st 12lb |
Won off 4lb lower at Killarney in May, his last run on yielding ground; not as good the last twice on good ground but the return to an easier surface offers hope of an improved run. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
17th Aug 2025 Good 2m 6f 0y |
11st 3lb |
Mid-field over hurdles at Galway; better judged on his handicap chase win at Killarney on only his second attempt in a handicap chase; likely to confirm form with fourth-placed Ik's Man. |
5/1 |
|
8th 14 |
30th Jul 2025 Good 2m 6f 0y |
11st 8lb |
Scored from this mark over fences at Killarney in May and gave the impression a step back up in trip could be in his favour; this looks more competitive but not ruled out. |
12/1 |
5/1
Form: -07515 CD
Last run: 101 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 4 |
29th Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 48y |
11st 11lb |
Won a weak maiden hurdle at Naas last December for Ciaran Murphy; poor run when last seen in 2m7f Killarney handicap hurdle; has changed stable again; best watched. |
18/1 |
|
11th 4 |
29th Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 48y |
11st 11lb |
Won a weak maiden hurdle at Naas last December for Ciaran Murphy; poor run when last seen in 2m7f Killarney handicap hurdle; has changed stable again; best watched. |
18/1 |
10/1
Form: 004304
Last run: 92 days
W: 10st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15 |
4th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 5f 45y |
10st 5lb |
Five-time winner; both his chase wins have come at Thurles on good ground; last two runs have been respectable but looks held by Harbour Highway and Lisleigh Lad on Leopardstown running; rider Phidelma Elvin won this in 2023. |
20/1 |
|
5th 7 |
3rd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 120y |
11st 9lb |
Five-time winner; both his chase wins have come at Thurles on good ground; two below-par displays at that venue before signs of a return to form when fourth over 2m2f there on latest. |
12/1 |
|
10th 12 |
18th Jan 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 198y |
10st 7lb |
Five-time winner under Rules, with both his chase wins coming at this track on good ground in a 2m2f beginners' and in this race last year; just 2lb higher since his win last year but beaten fairly comprehensively in three summer starts and pulled up around here last month (2m5f, yielding); comes into the race in lesser form than last year. |
20/1 |
14/1
Form: 36710P BF
Last run: 173 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
29th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 145y |
11st 3lb |
No win since 2023 but step in the right direction when a keeping on 4.75l third at Clonmel (19.5f, gd-yld) 15 days ago; effectively 7lb lower here with rider's claim; stays this far and in the mix with a repeat of that last effort. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 11 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 116y |
10st 7lb |
Bumper and hurdles winner; last win came two years ago; has shown next to nothing since then; 50-1 when towards the rear at Cork on Sunday |
33/1 |
|
12th 16 |
10th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 50y |
10st 7lb
|
First reserve; bumper and hurdles winner but last win came two years ago; precious little shown in recent times. |
14/1
Form: P458
Last run: 12 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 11 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 3m 2f 50y |
10st 0lb |
Point winner returned from a long absence with two poor hurdle runs; however, was much better on chasing debut at Clonmel and could get closer off the same mark if staying this trip. |
12/1 |
|
5th 10 |
2nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 55y |
10st 9lb |
Pulled up at Fairyhouse in February on first run in 644 days; pulled up again at Cork two weeks ago; point-to-point winner needs to improve on chase bow. |
40/1 |
12/1
Form: 37547U
Last run: 30 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €14.80 |
| Straight Forecast | €13.32 |
| Tricast | €64.62 |
| Trifecta | €57.90 |
Selections
SPOTLIGHT:
Three In A RowThe Irish Sun:
Gabriel RangerTOPSPEED:
DowntherefordancinRP RATINGS (IRE):
General ClermontPOSTDATA:
Three In A Row