16.05
Yielding To SoftBrian Dunlop Architects Kilkenny (C & G) Maiden
- Prize money: £6669.57
- 1m 1f 100y
- 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £35.80
- Place: £5.80
Form: 64
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (1) |
3rd Oct 2024 Soft 1m 4f 37y |
9st 10lb |
raced in second, challenging 3f out, weakened over 1f out |
8/1 |
|
6th 2 (1) |
13th Jul 2024 Good 1m 2f 40y |
9st 10lb |
Much improved on third maiden outing to score over just shy of this trip at Gowran last month, making all to beat a subsequent winner on good ground, seeing it out well; fair step up in grade here though. |
8/1 |
|
1st 8 (8) |
3rd Jun 2024 Yielding To Soft 1m 1f 100y |
9st 8lb |
led |
8/1 |
9/4
- Place: £1.30
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (7) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 110y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Only 1-10 for Dermot Weld but was highly tried on occasions; made most from wide draw in major handicaps on both starts for Richard Hughes, reeled in late on when third in the Chester Cup (2m2f, good) but backpedalling before the home straight at Royal Ascot (1m6f, good to firm); big shout if he reverts to the Chester performance. |
16/1 |
|
15th 13 (17) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 34y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Only 1-10 for Dermot Weld but was highly tried on occasions; made his debut for Richard Hughes in the Chester Cup (2m2f, good) and, having broken well from his wide draw, he put up a bold show from the front only to be reeled in late in the day; a 2lb nudge is easy to stomach and dropping back to 1m6f could work given the cruising speed he showed at Chester. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 7 (16) |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Sole win (ten starts) for Dermot Weld was a maiden in 2024; has tried Group/Listed races but his most competitive show last year came when fourth of 14 in 1m6f handicap at Glorious Goodwood, off 3lb higher than today; tried a hood on AW debut at Lingfield in February and has since changed stables (same owners); has a bit to prove and such a wide draw is unlikely to help. |
33/1 |
13/8
- Place: £1.10
Form: 26-34
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (5) |
6th Jun 2024 Good 1m 4f 0y |
9st 5lb |
slowly into stride, raced in last but in touch with leaders |
12/1 |
|
3rd 4 (4) |
3rd Jun 2024 Yielding To Soft 1m 1f 100y |
9st 8lb |
in touch with leaders, midfield over 7f out |
13/8 |
|
4th 5 (2) |
10th May 2024 Yielding 1m 2f 40y |
9st 6lb |
soon raced in second, led narrowly after 1f, faced challenge when ridden under 2f out, headed and weakened final 110yds |
11/4 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 |
25th Oct 2025 Good 2m 6f 151y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Disappointed on a filthy day at Hexham last time but probably best judged on eariler efforts on a sound surface; will need to raise game if he's to win this, though. |
6/1 |
|
3 |
3rd Oct 2025 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Launched handicap hurdle career with two wins this spring, the first over C&D on good ground; slightly disappointing when well-held third at Perth (3m, good) three months ago but further progress remains possible. |
11/4 |
|
3 |
3rd Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Launched handicap hurdle career with two wins this spring, the latter over C&D on good ground, and also ran well when clear third at Hexham (2m7f, good) 11 days ago; back in action just before latest 2lb rise takes effect and makes significant appeal. |
5/2 |
20/1
Form: 4
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
22nd Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 3f 180y |
11st 12lb |
Fair Flat maiden, tailed off only previous attempt hurdling back in September. |
50/1 |
|
10 |
22nd Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 3f 180y |
11st 12lb |
Fair Flat maiden, tailed off only previous attempt hurdling back in September. |
50/1 |
25/1
Form: 47
Last run: 40 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 22 (19) |
24th May 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 6f 0y |
8st 12lb |
Added a third Flat win at Navan last time (1m5f, good) in a big field by a neck; had Trubshaw 5.5l behind that day; up 5lb but should remain competitive; has never raced at this track. |
14/1 |
|
1st 8 (8) |
25th Apr 2026 Yielding 1m 5f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Won over 1m4f at Roscommon (good) last August and added a Wexford maiden hurdle (good) ten days later; should be better for last month's run when fifth over 1m6f here, 1 3/4l behind the reopposing Earthsong. |
8/1 |
100/1
Form: 00
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 10 (8) |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y |
8st 9lb |
Hacked up in an early-season 6f Naas event last year on soft-to-heavy, earning a 15lb hike in the ratings; lost form subsequently; was back on a reasonable mark for his reappearance in the same Naas contest this year, and took full advantage; has got away with a 4lb rise this time; form boosted by runner-up Exceeding at Leopardstown on Wednesday. |
7/2 |
|
1st 8 (1) |
22nd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 0m 5f 205y |
9st 10lb |
Hacked up in this race last year on soft-to-heavy, earning a 15lb hike in the ratings; lost form subsequently; back on a reasonable mark (4lb higher than 12 months ago); worth considering. |
9/1 |
|
13th 13 (4) |
21st Oct 2025 Soft 0m 6f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Won over this trip at Naas early in the season on soft-to-heavy; seen just twice since, latest when (supported) slowly away and keen when never featuring at Fairyhouse last month; ground in his favour here and could step up on those efforts. |
12/1 |
100/1
Form: 08-0
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
19th Jul 2026 Good 2m 2f 110y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Has a modest strike rate of 1-31 under rules; positive start for this yard when third over hurdles last month but not great since, last week on his return to fences. |
14/1 |
|
4th 4 |
12th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 3f 98y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Has a modest strike rate of 1-30 under rules; not disgraced in two runs over hurdles for this yard and has another go over fences after failing to take to this discipline previously; others preferred. |
16/1 |
|
6th 7 |
5th Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Had modest strike-rate when based in Ireland but belied 40-1 odds when very respectable third on recent stable debut at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good) and has possibilities if able to build on that performance. |
8/1 |
8/1
Form: 8
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (1) |
11th Jul 2026 Good 1m 2f 40y |
9st 11lb |
Solid strike rate on the AW (4-8) but remains a maiden on turf after seven starts; however, ran an excellent race to finish a 4l second of 12 in this headgear at the Curragh last time (1m2f, gd-fm); enters calculations off the same mark here. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 7 (4) |
27th Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y |
9st 11lb |
All four wins on AW; weak turf record (0-6) is a concern; booking of the very experienced Siobhan Rutledge is the main positive; new headgear combination. |
10/1 |
100/1
Form: 9
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
24th Jul 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 150y |
11st 7lb |
Of little account on the Flat and hurdles form ordinary; tongue-tie now tried; opposable. |
20/1 |
|
8 (5) |
8th Jul 2025 Good 1m 4f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Weak Flat form; last four runs have been over hurdles; little apparent chance unless the addition of cheekpieces makes a big difference. |
25/1 |
|
6 |
28th May 2025 Good To Firm 2m 1f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Showed promise when seventh behind subsequent Cheltenham Festival winner Puturhandstogether at Cork last December; two less encouraging displays since then. |
14/1 |
66/1
Form: 09
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 14 (8) |
15th Jul 2026 Good 1m 3f 103y |
8st 10lb |
Best effort when second over 1m4f on fast ground for David Marnane in 2024; moderate hurdles form and faded tamely in straight (hung left) on Flat return at Leopardstown last month; hard to fancy. |
25/1 |
|
10th 13 (13) |
18th Jun 2026 Yielding 1m 1f 0y |
8st 12lb |
Best effort when second over 1m4f on fast ground for David Marnane in 2024; unplaced in six runs over hurdles since his last Flat start. |
25/1 |
|
9th 13 |
5th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 113y |
10st 7lb |
Second over 1m4f on fast ground for David Marnane; improved effort over hurdles upon encountering good ground at Down Royal (2m2f) last month when a 12l sixth; more needed in first-time cheekpieces. |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: 09
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 1 (2) |
20th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 90y |
10st 1lb |
Poor form in maidens and no progress on handicap debut when last seen; new trip may help but off 284 days and others preferred; wears first-time cheekpieces. |
10/1 |
|
13th 1 (2) |
20th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 90y |
10st 1lb |
Poor form in maidens and no progress on handicap debut when last seen; new trip may help but off 284 days and others preferred; wears first-time cheekpieces. |
10/1 |
6/1
Form: 57
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 12 (14) |
3rd Jun 2024 Yielding To Soft 1m 1f 100y |
9st 8lb |
midfield on outer |
6/1 |
16/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 9 (13) |
12th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Tailed off on debut at Gowran last week and hard to make a case for. |
100/1 |
|
14th 13 (9) |
3rd Jun 2024 Yielding To Soft 1m 1f 100y |
9st 8lb |
steadied start, took keen hold, held up in rear |
16/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €126.80 |
| Straight Forecast | €99.85 |
| Trifecta | €345.90 |