18.10
GoodM.D. O’Shea & Sons Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £8465.22
- 2m 4f 50y
- 15 runners
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Runners: 15 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £32.00
- Place: £8.00
Form: 3/62P- D
Last run: 257 days
W: 11st 4lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
10th Jun 2024 Good 2m 4f 110y |
11st 3lb |
Mostly disappointing for Dan Skelton but he was previously a five-time winner for Joseph O'Brien; second on his debut for this yard at Killarney last July; pulled up at Bellewstown the following month; back to form when springing a 28-1 surprise at Killarney last month, 6lb higher now. |
8/1 |
|
1st 7 |
13th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 50y |
11st 4lb |
midfield, headway and prominent when not fluent 3 out, ridden and challenging after 2 out, jumped slightly right last, ran on towards finish, led final strides |
8/1 |
|
1st 7 |
13th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 50y |
11st 4lb |
midfield, headway and prominent when not fluent 3 out, ridden and challenging after 2 out, jumped slightly right last, ran on towards finish, led final strides |
8/1 |
14/1
- Place: £6.80
Form: 16O40- D
Last run: 43 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
22nd May 2025 Good To Firm 3m 1f 110y |
11st 2lb |
Dual hurdles winner has hit the frame in three of his five chase starts; needed the run after an absence when well beaten in Tipperary beginners' two weeks ago, wanting a much stiffer test; should leave that run behind up in trip. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
22nd May 2025 Good To Firm 3m 1f 110y |
11st 2lb |
Dual hurdles winner has hit the frame in three of his five chase starts; needed the run after an absence when well beaten in Tipperary beginners' two weeks ago, wanting a much stiffer test; should leave that run behind up in trip. |
14/1 |
|
10th 2 |
8th May 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 130y |
11st 12lb |
Dual hurdles winner has hit the frame in three of his four chase starts at trips ranging from 2m4f-23.5f; likely pace angle but this trip looks far too short and he has a 232-day absence to overcome. |
18/1 |
20/1
- Place: £5.00
Form: 4F77P-
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 8 |
27th Sep 2024 Soft 1m 6f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Has won twice over hurdles, both in France on testing ground; shaped with promise on both Flat starts at Dundalk last November and December; not without a place chance if fit after a 137 day absence with conditions to suit. |
14/1 |
14/1
Form: 38350-
Last run: 42 days
W: 10st 6lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 15 |
5th Jul 2025 Good 2m 1f 40y |
10st 8lb |
Gained back-to-back wins at Wexford and Limerick during March/April; appears held by Raydamann on Punchestown form and by Bowensfire on running at Tramore. |
12/1 |
10/1
Form: 04810- D
Last run: 99 days
W: 10st 7lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 4 |
10th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y |
11st 9lb |
in rear |
25/1 |
|
13th 4 |
10th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y |
11st 9lb |
in rear |
25/1 |
|
16th 14 |
20th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 80y |
10st 12lb |
Bumper winner for Willie Mullins; sole win for Sam Curling came off 97 in a mares' handicap hurdle at Punchestown in January 2024; lacks a run on debut for new yard and stamina to prove; best watched. |
18/1 |
25/1
Form: 6300U- D
Last run: 44 days
W: 10st 12lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 |
28th Jan 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Three-time chase winner is 2-24 over timber, including a win here on heavy over 2m4f; rated 22lb higher over fences but has been out of sorts since winning a handicap chase at Kilbeggan in June; first time cheekpieces and tongue tie combination needs to spark a revival. |
20/1 |
|
10th 2 |
28th Jan 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Three-time chase winner is 2-24 over timber, including a win here on heavy over 2m4f; rated 22lb higher over fences but has been out of sorts since winning a handicap chase at Kilbeggan in June; first time cheekpieces and tongue tie combination needs to spark a revival. |
20/1 |
|
8th 2 |
19th Jan 2025 Good 2m 5f 186y |
11st 8lb |
Struggling for form over hurdles of late and has a tough task from her 24lb higher chase mark. |
20/1 |
25/1
Form: 4/PPP- D
Last run: 137 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
9th Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 66y |
11st 10lb |
led but pestered |
20/1 |
|
7th 2 |
13th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 50y |
11st 9lb |
Three wins over hurdles in 2021; has failed to complete the course in five of his last six appearances; can be ruled out. |
25/1 |
|
7th 2 |
13th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 50y |
11st 9lb |
Three wins over hurdles in 2021; has failed to complete the course in five of his last six appearances; can be ruled out. |
25/1 |
9/2
Form: 57256-
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 5lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 17 |
7th Dec 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 150y |
10st 1lb |
Two handicap wins over hurdles, including over 3m; confirmed stamina with creditable third in 3m2f Wexford handicap chase in August; found wanting in a mares' beginners' chase at Tramore; sprang a surprise when making all to beat a shorter-priced stablemate in a 2m4f handicap at Naas last month; up 10lb for that but still on a handy weight. |
9/1 |
|
13th 17 |
7th Dec 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 150y |
10st 1lb |
Two handicap wins over hurdles, including over 3m; confirmed stamina with creditable third in 3m2f Wexford handicap chase in August; found wanting in a mares' beginners' chase at Tramore; sprang a surprise when making all to beat a shorter-priced stablemate in a 2m4f handicap at Naas last month; up 10lb for that but still on a handy weight. |
9/1 |
|
1st 2 |
10th Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y |
11st 6lb |
made all |
8/1 |
20/1
Form: 00770- D
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Ex-Irish 10yo; started off for new stable with two low-key hurdle runs this spring but went close when dropped in grade and returned to fences at Warwick (2m, good) three weeks ago; still looks well handicapped after recent 2lb nudge; good chance. |
15/8 |
|
3rd 1 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Ex-Irish 10yo; started off for new stable with two low-key hurdle runs this spring but went close when dropped in grade and returned to fences at Warwick (2m, good) three weeks ago; still looks well handicapped after recent 2lb nudge; good chance. |
15/8 |
|
2nd 1 |
5th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 54y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Placed a few times over hurdles/fences in Ireland last year; well beaten in March on stable debut but shaped quite well in competitive handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (2m1f, good) last month and is eased in grade for this return to chasing; might be the answer. |
11/4 |
12/1
Form: 0353F- C
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 (8) |
7th Jun 2025 Good 1m 6f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Three-time hurdles winner and 2-12 on the Flat; has run well on every outing since joining this yard, including four Flat runs in the second half of last year; stayed on well when second over hurdles at Cork when last seen; will be doing best work late. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 11 |
20th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
10st 12lb |
towards rear, headway towards near side after 3 out, went third approaching last, ran on and went second towards finish, no match for winner |
8/1 |
|
2nd 11 |
20th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
10st 12lb |
towards rear, headway towards near side after 3 out, went third approaching last, ran on and went second towards finish, no match for winner |
8/1 |
100/30
Form: 13350-
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 14 |
1st May 2025 Yielding 2m 7f 110y |
11st 3lb |
Course winner who returns in tip-top shape after excellent efforts at Cheltenham and Aintree, latterly emerging from well off the pace to be a close fourth over 3m (good); firmly enters the reckoning. |
8/1 |
|
10th 14 |
1st May 2025 Yielding 2m 7f 110y |
11st 3lb |
Course winner who returns in tip-top shape after excellent efforts at Cheltenham and Aintree, latterly emerging from well off the pace to be a close fourth over 3m (good); firmly enters the reckoning. |
8/1 |
|
4th 14 |
5th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 149y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Record of 3-18 over hurdles, the most recent win in October; ended 2024 with good seconds in 2m4f Listed handicaps at Naas and Leopardstown (both good to yielding) and another creditable effort when fifth of 24 in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham, rallying having been outpaced; didn't seem to quite stay 3m on his only attempt but that was on soft ground at Leopardstown and he should see it out better under these conditions; likely to be in the mix. |
9/1 |
14/1
Form: 10/0P-
Last run: 156 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17 |
3rd May 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 118y |
10st 1lb |
prominent |
12/1 |
|
17 |
3rd May 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 118y |
10st 1lb |
prominent |
12/1 |
5/1
Form: 3134-
Last run: 211 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 72y |
11st 12lb |
2-5 over fences; won a valuable novice handicap chase at Punchestown (2m4f, yielding) last month; hiked up 9lb for that and steps up in trip (won here over 2m7f over hurdles); won't mind if the forecast rain arrives but might be vulnerable off this revised mark. |
6/1 |
|
1 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 72y |
11st 12lb |
2-5 over fences; won a valuable novice handicap chase at Punchestown (2m4f, yielding) last month; hiked up 9lb for that and steps up in trip (won here over 2m7f over hurdles); won't mind if the forecast rain arrives but might be vulnerable off this revised mark. |
6/1 |
|
1st 14 |
2nd May 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
10st 12lb |
towards rear, good headway on outer and in touch with leaders 5 out, challenging after 4 out, ridden after 2 out, led after last, ridden out towards finish, just held on |
6/1 |
10/1
Form: 13530-
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 1 |
1st May 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 94y |
11st 12lb |
midfield, not fluent 2nd, not fluent 3rd |
4/1 |
|
12th 1 |
1st May 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 94y |
11st 12lb |
midfield, not fluent 2nd, not fluent 3rd |
4/1 |
|
1st 3 |
12th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 1 |
11st 1lb |
Made it 2-4 over fences (2m2f/2m, good/soft) with easy win in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) at Naas in January; weakened up the hill when 16l seventh in the 2m4f Jack Richards at the Cheltenham Festival and this 6yo retains potential for his good Irish yard now back down in trip. |
8/1 |
13/2
Form: 26121-
Last run: 43 days
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
24th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
in touch with leaders |
8/1 |
|
2 |
24th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
in touch with leaders |
8/1 |
|
6 |
7th Mar 2025 Soft 2m 4f 25y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Maiden hurdle winner for former yard; no closer than 12l in four runs over fences and was a remote second in the latest at Southwell (2m4f); others appeal more on her yard debut. |
10/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €1202.50 |
| Straight Forecast | €518.71 |
| Tricast | €11916.78 |
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