16.35
HeavyKnocklofty Maiden Hurdle
- Prize money: £5130.43
- 2m 2f 152y
- 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £2.00
- Place: £1.40
Form: 9075P4
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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13th 15 |
15th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 90y |
10st 8lb
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First reserve; sole win over fences came at Limerick (2m6f, yielding) in December 2024; ran well over hurdles off 2lb higher mark at Limerick on penultimate start; well held at Punchestown 124 days ago but badly hampered; chance after 124 days off. |
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10 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 2lb |
Won a novices' handicap chase at Limerick (22.5f, yld-sft) in December; raised 11lb and hasn't really threatened in four starts since; still only a 7yo and may have needed his last run so not dismissed, especially if money comes. |
20/1 |
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10 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 2lb |
Won a novices' handicap chase at Limerick (22.5f, yld-sft) in December; raised 11lb and hasn't really threatened in four starts since; still only a 7yo and may have needed his last run so not dismissed, especially if money comes. |
20/1 |
13/2
- Place: £1.70
Form: 5405
Last run: 82 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 11 |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 140y |
11st 1lb |
Has lost way since back to back wins in early 2025; pulled up and beaten 76l in last two chase starts; hard to fancy on recent showings. |
25/1 |
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5 |
22nd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 3m 0f 150y |
11st 2lb |
Better chaser than hurdler with 2m4f handicap wins last season at Punchestown and Gowran (soft); below best this term over both hurdles and fences, mildly more encouraging run in first-time cheekpieces at Gowran last time; headgear retained for return to fences but others preferred at this trip. |
9/1 |
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5th 5 |
7th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Better chaser than hurdler with two wins from eight chase starts; well beaten in four runs since handicap chase win here in February 2025; well-backed when well beaten on last hurdle start at Clonmel in January; cheekpieces. |
14/1 |
5/1
Form: P0-05P
Last run: 26 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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2 |
29th Aug 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 190y |
11st 10lb |
Sole win came over C&D in May off 89 (good); has generally run well since, most recently only caught late under a positive ride when third at Kilbeggan (second won next time); 2lb higher but every chance. |
9/2 |
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3rd 7 |
9th Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Held up to win a Wexford handicap hurdle by a neck off 89 in May (2m1f, good); similar tactics at that venue last twice, fifth of 14 and then a 15l fourth last time, where the winner got loose in the lead (just in front of Slea Head and Surviving Murmansk); can't discount. |
7/1 |
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3 |
24th Jul 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 150y |
11st 8lb |
Off the mark over C&D in May off 89 and okay run back here early in the month off this mark but clearly needs to improve to play a major role. |
13/2 |
14/1
Form: 605450
Last run: 180 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 17 |
26th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 28y |
10st 8lb |
First reserve; Sligo maiden hurdle winner in 2024; not a bad run on return from a break at Clonmel latest and handicapper giving her a chance, but stamina a query over this trip. |
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5th 4 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 116y |
11st 7lb |
Front-runner's sole win came in 2m2f Sligo mares' maiden in 2024 (good), good second in Limerick handicap over a year ago off 99; 0-10 chasing and well held back hurdling when last seen in October; ground to suit, don't rule out off this reduced mark. |
8/1 |
100/1
Form: P00
Last run: 65 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8 |
21st Aug 2024 Yielding 3m 1f 98y |
10st 10lb |
Opening two handicap efforts have been underwhelming; needs more respite from the handicapper. |
16/1 |
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7th 9 |
6th Jul 2024 Good 2m 4f 110y |
11st 4lb |
Beaten 38l on handicap debut at Ballinrobe last time and has to improve loads with blinkers worn then retained. |
22/1 |
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13th 3 |
28th May 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 74y |
11st 12lb |
More encouraging Clonmel maiden run latest; blinkers replace cheekpieces here and potential improver upped in trip for handicap debut. |
10/1 |
100/1
Form: 060
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 10 |
2nd Apr 2026 Soft 1m 7f 200y |
10st 12lb |
Won consecutive races over hurdles at this track last year, including over C&D; was poor in three chases and one hurdle start over the winter; has to return to best for a new yard. |
16/1 |
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8 |
30th Oct 2025 Good 2m 5f 80y |
11st 1lb |
Got her act together over hurdles towards the end of last season with two Clonmel wins on contrasting ground; up a total of 15lb for those wins (margin roughly one length in both); chased home an easy winner at Tipperary on her seasonal debut; can be a player off this mark if jumping adequately on chase debut. |
7/2 |
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8 |
30th Oct 2025 Good 2m 5f 80y |
11st 1lb |
Got her act together over hurdles towards the end of last season with two Clonmel wins on contrasting ground; up a total of 15lb for those wins (margin roughly one length in both); chased home an easy winner at Tipperary on her seasonal debut; can be a player off this mark if jumping adequately on chase debut. |
7/2 |
4/5
Form: 0-447 BF
Last run: 126 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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7th 1 |
18th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 2f 152y |
11st 12lb |
Beaten 9l when fourth in a maiden hurdle at Down Royal in November and filled the same spot at Punchestown on his penultimate start behind Predators Gold; tailed off when a 1-2 favourite at Naas since but may pick up the thread again now having been freshened up with four-month break. |
4/5 |
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7th 1 |
18th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 2f 152y |
11st 12lb |
Beaten 9l when fourth in a maiden hurdle at Down Royal in November and filled the same spot at Punchestown on his penultimate start behind Predators Gold; tailed off when a 1-2 favourite at Naas since but may pick up the thread again now having been freshened up with four-month break. |
4/5 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €4.90 |
| Straight Forecast | €5.79 |
| Trifecta | €27.20 |
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