15.05
Good To YieldingConnolly’s RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Hurdle Series Final
- Prize money: £38478.26
- 2m 3f 58y
- 17 runners
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Runners: 17 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
11/2 (Won)
Form: 31-233
Last run: 59 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 16 |
2nd Feb 2025 Yielding 2m 5f 107y |
10st 4lb |
Much improved on yard debut to win over hurdles at Punchestown festival in May; absent until November and some merit in three beginners' chases, latest over inadequate trip here at Christmas; likely improver now upped in trip for handicap debut. |
4/1 |
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1st 16 |
2nd Feb 2025 Yielding 2m 5f 107y |
10st 4lb |
Much improved on yard debut to win over hurdles at Punchestown festival in May; absent until November and some merit in three beginners' chases, latest over inadequate trip here at Christmas; likely improver now upped in trip for handicap debut. |
4/1 |
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6th 1 |
27th Dec 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 0y |
11st 12lb |
towards rear, headway from 2 out, kept on well run-in, not reach leaders |
14/1 |
7/2
Form: 812314 D
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 138
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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11th 27 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 8lb |
Faded into sixth at Punchestown (3m7f) last May on his only attempt at a marathon trip; worth another go, having rallied so well to win a major 3m handicap at Navan in November, but it's a little hard to ignore that clearly his best five ratings have been registered on soft or heavy going, as have all his four wins. |
66/1 |
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4th 4 |
21st Feb 2026 Heavy 3m 2f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Off the mark over fences at the third attempt off 130 at Naas last January (2m4f, soft); failed to make an impact at Cheltenham and faded from two out at Punchestown in a 3m7f handicap; produced in fine shape to win the Troytown on reappearance (3m, heavy); showed up well for a long way before fading from two out in the Theyestes last time (3m1f, heavy); can get involved |
8/1 |
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4th 4 |
22nd Jan 2026 Heavy 3m 1f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Got off the mark over fences at the third attempt off 130 at Naas last January (2m4f, soft); failed to make an impact in the Jack Richards at Cheltenham; faded from two out in Punchestown festival handicap over a near-4m trip; produced in fine shape to win the Troytown on reappearance, beating Yeah Man and earning a 9lb hike in the ratings; can remain competitive. |
13/2 |
10/1
Form: 516666
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 |
18th Jan 2026 Yielding 1m 7f 168y |
11st 6lb |
Bumper and maiden hurdle winner but out of form both over hurdles and fences last year; hard to recommend him at the moment. |
33/1 |
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4th 3 |
12th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 50y |
11st 10lb |
midfield, in touch with leaders 3rd, pushed along and lost position after 4 out, not fluent 2 out, went fourth approaching last, not fluent last, kept on, not reach leaders |
14/1 |
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4th 3 |
12th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 50y |
11st 10lb |
midfield, in touch with leaders 3rd, pushed along and lost position after 4 out, not fluent 2 out, went fourth approaching last, not fluent last, kept on, not reach leaders |
14/1 |
11/4
Form: 12-151 CD
Last run: 59 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 2f 72y |
11st 8lb |
146-rated chaser; decent strike rate of 3-6 over hurdles; won on testing ground at Tipperary (2m7f, sft-hvy) on penultimate but pulled up in Fairyhouse Grade 2 on latest (2m4f, yld-sft); acts on better ground but this trip may be on the sharp side; place shout. |
11/2 |
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4 |
6th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 3f 180y |
11st 3lb |
Got his career back on track on returning to hurdles at Thurles (2m7f, soft to heavy), but that was still beneath his peak form and Paul Townend deserts him for Storm Heart. |
12/1 |
|
1st 3 |
5th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 6f 198y |
11st 0lb |
Bumper and dual hurdle winner; ran well in defeat over fences last season and got off the mark on return in Wexford Listed contest (2m7f, good to yielding); has questions to answer after a trio of no-shows but is a definite player in this lineup back over timber. |
13/8 |
10/1
Form: 23551
Last run: 7 days
W: 10st 11lb
7 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 159y |
11st 7lb |
Useful mare; went a bit high in the ratings after winning at Downpatrick last June; now back on a mark only one pound higher and holds a big chance in this company on the strength of her third placing in a 24-runner contest at the Punchestown festival. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 17 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 45y |
11st 8lb |
Added a second hurdling win at Downpatrick last June off 2lb lower (2m3f, yielding to soft), but recent runs had gotten progressively worse until return to form of sorts at Bellewstown last month when an 8.5l third (2m1f, yielding). |
15/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
18th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 1f 30y |
11st 10lb |
Dual winning hurdler, with the latest win coming at Downpatrick last June off 3lb lower (2m3f, yielding to soft); good second at Navan in September (2m, soft to heavy) but performances have become progressively worse since and beaten 30l at Naas last time (2m3f, heavy). |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: 0-3231 D
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17 |
2nd May 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 104y |
10st 5lb |
Made winning return in 2m5f Cork handicap in November (yielding) and given winter off until not looking to stay 3m6f in National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham in March; interesting contender back in trip here with ground to suit. |
14/1 |
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5th 11 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 5f 201y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
Bids for a hat-trick after scoring over an extended 2m6f at Limerick (good) in May and moving nearly 7l clear on the run-in over 2m5f at Cork (yielding) in November; the latter is easily his best form but his chase career began with a strong finish over an extended 3m1f last March, which sparks interest for this test. |
15/2 |
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3 |
22nd May 2025 Good To Firm 2m 6f 160y |
11st 12lb |
Winner of maiden hurdle at Navan (2m4f, heavy); some creditable handicap efforts in that sphere; 120-rated hurdler was an eyecatching second on chase debut at Wexford (25.5f, good to yielding) on latest; considered. |
11/4 |
16/1
Form: -75222
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 8lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 26 |
29th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 3f 58y |
11st 1lb |
Bumper winner; took a long time to open her hurdles account, winning in good style at Thurles in January on her 17th attempt; not a bad run in a Navan conditions race before putting a blot on her record when pulled up in Fairyhouse race won by Katie Daniels; first reserve. |
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13 |
5th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 2lb |
Bumper winner is 1-18 over hurdles with the victory coming off a mark of 100 in decisive fashion at Thurles (2m4f, heavy) in January; ran a nice race when fourth in a Listed novice at Navan last time (2m4f, heavy); don't rule out. |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: 522216
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Another ex-Gavin Cromwell inmate who secured narrow win over fences at Punchestown (2m, good to yielding) in June; 0-5 for this yard but February's close second of five at Musselburgh (2m, good to soft) on penultimate start was a creditable effort; stable in fine form. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 14y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Hurdle/chase winner for Gavin Cromwell who has improved with each of his four runs for this yard, most recently close second of five at Musselburgh (2m, good to soft); that looked a warm little race and he's respected. |
6/1 |
12/1
Form: U31525
Last run: 39 days
W: 10st 11lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
19th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 1f 165y |
11st 12lb |
Has won a point, maiden hurdle and beginners' chase but lost her form over fences for Gordon Elliott last autumn; no better on debut for this yard but could do better returned to hurdles today. |
9/1 |
|
2 |
14th Jul 2025 Good 2m 3f 100y |
11st 11lb |
Consistent hurdler was a chase debut winner for Gordon Elliott at Tramore last summer (2m, yielding) but well held in novices and handicaps afterwards; debuts for new yard here. |
15/2 |
10/1
Form: 194363
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
1st Jul 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 120y |
11st 12lb |
Dual hurdle winner has been below form in that sphere on recent starts; needs to get back to his best on belated chasing debut. |
12/1 |
|
7th 2 |
28th May 2025 Good To Firm 2m 1f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Two hurdle wins include 2m5f rated hurdle at Fairyhouse last season (good); safely held in handicaps of late (well-backed favourite at Killarney last time when hampered) but don't rule out. |
8/1 |
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7th 2 |
28th May 2025 Good To Firm 2m 1f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Two hurdle wins include 2m5f rated hurdle at Fairyhouse last season (good); safely held in handicaps of late (well-backed favourite at Killarney last time when hampered) but don't rule out. |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: 197400
Last run: 127 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
11th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 50y |
11st 3lb |
Dual chase winner who is rated lower over hurdles; won this last year and he returns on the back of a narrow win at Clonmel (2m7f); has to enter the equation. |
6/1 |
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1st 6 |
14th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 7f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Two-time chase (including here) and hurdling winner has failed to exploit his lower hurdles mark on his last three starts; likes it here but remains 5lb above his last hurdles win and stamina to prove for this trip. |
18/1 |
|
6 |
15th Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 45y |
11st 4lb |
Dual-hurdles and chase winner is rated 8lb lower over timber; very comfortable winner of a handicap chase at Kilbeggan in August (2m4f, good to yielding) but unable to follow up back over hurdles off lower mark at Killarney; set a tall task in a Grade 3 chase at Tipperary last time; not out of it at his best but seems to be better over fences. |
11/1 |
40/1
Form: 2P2392
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 |
19th May 2026 Good To Firm 2m 7f 129y Class 5 |
12st 2lb |
Led close home to win tactical hunter chase at Fakenham (3m, good) last month; found things happening too quickly and jumped badly right throughout when remote last of three at Warwick (2m, good) 18 days ago but moves back up in trip here and the switch to a right-handed track ought to suit. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
1st May 2026 Good 2m 0f 54y Class 5 |
12st 1lb |
First wins for three years when striking last month in a Paxford restricted (2m4f) and Fakenham maiden hunter chase (3m, led last stride), both on good; prospects would improve if curbing the habit of jumping right evident on both of those occasions. |
11/4 |
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1st 3 |
13th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 38y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Showed some fair form under rules when based in Ireland and comfortably won minor point at Paxford (2m4f, good) for new stable a week ago; not sure to be suited by this move back up in trip but still commands respect; sports refitted tongue-tie and first-time cheekpieces. |
Evs |
25/1
Form: 676352
Last run: 7 days
W: 10st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 80y |
11st 0lb |
Three times a hurdles winner here and excellent second to well-treated winner in last year's renewal; lost form after but regained it in November when winning Listed handicap at Fairyhouse; below-par since then; back from a break and, given his track record, has to be respected. |
14/1 |
|
2 |
7th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 8lb |
Better form over shorter distances after being pulled up in the 3m4f Munster National; placed over C&D and Punchestown (2m5f, soft to heavy) before winning a competitive handicap chase at Fairyhouse (2m1f, yielding to soft) in November; set tough tasks on last three starts, this looks more realistic. |
14/1 |
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5th 4 |
22nd Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Has done well over shorter distances since pulled up in the 3m4f Munster National; placed at Gowran (2m, heavy) and Punchestown (2m5f, soft to heavy) before winning a listed handicap chase at Fairyhouse (2m1f, yielding to soft); tailed off in a Fairyhouse Grade 3 last month and beaten 15l in a Leopardstown handicap (2m1f, soft) last time; likely to find these to be too talented. |
14/1 |
66/1
Form: 406F65
Last run: 7 days
W: 10st 6lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
23rd Jul 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Poor on last two runs, albeit in decent company; has to return to her earlier promise when she was placed in maiden company. |
25/1 |
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6th 6 |
2nd Jun 2024 Good 3m 1f 32y |
10st 10lb |
raced in last, soon nudged along, outpaced and detached after 9th, weakened after 2 out, tailed off |
25/1 |
20/1
Form: 4
Last run: 7 days
W: 10st 8lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
5th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 65y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Encouraging efforts in Ireland but she's sliding down the weights for good reason; heavy ground perhaps not ideal last time but has enough to prove. |
25/1 |
|
6 |
5th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 65y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Encouraging efforts in Ireland but she's sliding down the weights for good reason; heavy ground perhaps not ideal last time but has enough to prove. |
25/1 |
|
6 |
21st Jan 2025 Heavy 2m 4f 110y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Showed ability in Ireland but she was a well-beaten eighth in her first two handicaps and was soundly beaten when falling at the final flight last time; needs to raise her game in a first-time tongue-tie. |
25/1 |
100/1
Form: F8003U
Last run: 7 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 12 |
13th Sep 2024 Good 2m 7f 77y |
10st 12lb |
always behind, jumped left on occasions |
33/1 |
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11th 13 |
23rd Aug 2024 Good 3m 1f 100y |
11st 0lb |
towards rear |
20/1 |
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6th 3 |
12th Aug 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 208y |
11st 6lb |
0-11 over hurdles and hasn't shown enough on his last couple of starts; difficult to make a case for on recent form; declared to run in a handicap chase at Kilbeggan on Saturday. |
25/1 |
25/1
Form: 023547
Last run: 199 days
W: 10st 6lb
6 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
8th Jun 2025 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Got up on the line at Kelso (3m2f) last month on second start for new stable, opening her rules account; may remain competitive, having gone back up just 2lb. |
9/2 |
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1st 4 |
7th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Irish point winner in March (3m, yielding) when with Peter Fahey; creditable 3l fifth off this mark in a mares' novice handicap hurdle on stable debut here last time (2m5f, good); this looks harder, but a possible. |
4/1 |
|
4 |
7th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Irish point winner in March (3m, yielding) when with Peter Fahey; creditable 3l fifth off this mark in a mares' novice handicap hurdle on stable debut here last time (2m5f, good); this looks harder, but a possible. |
4/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | €26.97 |
| Tricast | €121.03 |
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