16.45
GoodKnocknarea Opportunity Claiming Hurdle
- Prize money: £5386.96
- 2m 2f 91y
- 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
11/4 (Won)
- Win: £3.80
- Place: £1.50
Form: 476-51 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 10st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
8th Jul 2024 Good 2m 4f 125y |
10st 10lb |
Won claiming hurdles at Limerick and Sligo before being given a lot to do on the Flat (another claimer) last month; running well but this could be a better race than the ones he's been winning. |
5/1 |
|
4th 8 (13) |
12th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 3f 110y |
9st 0lb |
held up in rear, still plenty to do over 2f out, headway from under 2f out, keeping on when bit short of room over 1f out, went fourth final 110yds, not reach leaders |
4/1 |
7/1
- Place: £1.10
Form: 4295-3 C
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 |
14th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 165y |
11st 10lb |
Three-time winner; veteran last scored over 3m at Perth last August; signs of life on latest at Wexford but this trip may be a touch sharp. |
16/1 |
|
5th 2 |
27th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Most recent of three wins came in 3m Perth handicap hurdle last summer; tailed off on comeback run at Newcastle and never counted over the banks at Punchestown festival early this month; trip on the short side reverting to hurdles. |
12/1 |
10/1
- Place: £5.60
Form: 4P36-3 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 |
22nd Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 0y |
10st 11lb |
Won a 2m4f claimer at Bellewstown last August; signs of returning to form when fourth to Secrecies Of Stone in a handicap chase at Leopardstown last month; ran over an inadequate trip in a claiming hurdle at Tramore last Tuesday; third to So Des Flos in this last season. |
12/1 |
|
8th 6 |
22nd Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 0y |
10st 11lb |
Won a 2m4f claimer at Bellewstown last August; signs of returning to form when fourth to Secrecies Of Stone in a handicap chase at Leopardstown last month; ran over an inadequate trip in a claiming hurdle at Tramore last Tuesday; third to So Des Flos in this last season. |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: 8305-0
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 (18) |
22nd Oct 2025 Soft 1m 6f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Won a Fairyhouse maiden for Gordon Elliott back in February 2023 (2m, yielding); regressive last season and can only be watched on Flat return. |
33/1 |
|
4 |
27th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 57y |
11st 9lb |
Won a Fairyhouse maiden for Gordon Elliott back in February 2023 (2m, yielding); no joy since and hasn't looked a winner in waiting in three runs for this yard; mark sliding but needs more. |
10/1 |
|
4 |
27th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 57y |
11st 9lb |
Won a Fairyhouse maiden for Gordon Elliott back in February 2023 (2m, yielding); no joy since and hasn't looked a winner in waiting in three runs for this yard; mark sliding but needs more. |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: U14-30
Last run: 8 days
W: 11st 4lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 |
3rd Oct 2024 Yielding 2m 3f 206y |
10st 12lb |
Chase winner in March and couple of good runs in that sphere since but his recent hurdling efforts have been moderate and was well held in similar contest at Sligo in June. |
9/1 |
|
7th 13 |
19th Jul 2024 Good 2m 6f 180y |
10st 1lb |
Hurdle and chase winner; fair third over fences last time and stays this far; 12lb lower over hurdles but been a while since he's shown worthwhile form in this discipline. |
10/1 |
7/1
Form: 66U-62
Last run: 12 days
W: 10st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
26th Nov 2024 Heavy 2m 5f 100y |
11st 12lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, towards rear, raced in last and detached when pushed along after 8th, tailed off when pulled up after 10th |
9/1 |
|
1 |
26th Nov 2024 Heavy 2m 5f 100y |
11st 12lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, towards rear, raced in last and detached when pushed along after 8th, tailed off when pulled up after 10th |
9/1 |
|
4 |
11th Oct 2024 Good 2m 3f 100y |
11st 12lb |
Maiden has been a regular participant in claimers over hurdles this year, placing twice; fair run in a Perth handicap last month but modest run at Clonmel last week; needs to find more on his chasing debut. |
10/1 |
33/1
Form: 3P4-50
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 14 |
11th Jun 2024 Good 2m 2f 91y |
10st 6lb |
Hurdle/chase winner but not in great form right now and these terms are tough enough. |
33/1 |
|
13th 16 |
28th May 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 75y |
10st 9lb |
Dual hurdle winner has run well enough in this sphere last two starts here, 2m6f looked to stretch him three weeks ago; back in trip with place claims. |
10/1 |
|
13th 16 |
28th May 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 75y |
10st 9lb |
Dual hurdle winner has run well enough in this sphere last two starts here, 2m6f looked to stretch him three weeks ago; back in trip with place claims. |
10/1 |
25/1
Form: 0/496-
Last run: 288 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 |
11th Jun 2024 Good 2m 2f 91y |
11st 0lb |
Flat/hurdle winner but hard to trust after pulling up in his last two points. |
25/1 |
|
6th 2 |
28th Aug 2023 Good 2m 1f 165y |
12st 1lb |
Decent on the Flat at up to 1m and won a Listed novice hurdle at Galway last year; starts off in handicap chases from a mark 6lb lower than his hurdles rating although the bare form of his two spins over fences earlier this month would suggest the handicapper could have been kinder. |
11/2 |
12/1
Form: 861-69
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 3lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 19 |
20th Mar 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y |
10st 9lb |
Won Limerick maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott last season (heavy) but remains unconvincing in handicaps; others preferred. |
25/1 |
|
7th 2 |
21st Jan 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 33y |
11st 12lb |
Won a maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott last April; not beaten far on her stable debut in a Navan handicap hurdle last month; suspected to be in season after being beaten out of sight at Tramore since; others preferred. |
16/1 |
|
7th 2 |
21st Jan 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 33y |
11st 12lb |
Won a maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott last April; not beaten far on her stable debut in a Navan handicap hurdle last month; suspected to be in season after being beaten out of sight at Tramore since; others preferred. |
16/1 |
4/1
Form: 210-8F
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 |
23rd Jul 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 64y |
11st 5lb |
didn't always jump with fluency |
20/1 |
|
9 |
11th Jun 2024 Good 2m 2f 91y |
11st 0lb |
Dual hurdle winner with the form to have a big say on these terms and he was in contention when falling in Kendancer's claimer at Limerick 12 days ago; notoriously headstrong and always comes with an element of risk. |
4/1 |
|
6 |
30th May 2024 Good To Firm 2m 0f 100y |
11st 0lb |
took keen hold, prominent behind clear leader, went second before 2nd, clear with one other before 3rd, led narrowly when fell 2 out |
8/1 |
6/1
Form: 29720- C
Last run: 40 days
W: 10st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (8) |
16th Aug 2024 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
awkward start and dwelt start, in rear |
7/4 |
|
1st 2 (7) |
7th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 3f 104y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
raced slightly wide early, in touch with leaders, prominent after 2f, led going best 3f out, soon went clear, pushed along over 1f out, ridden briefly and went further clear inside final furlong, eased final 110yds |
13/8 |
|
4th 1 (8) |
23rd Jul 2024 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Dual hurdle and a chase winner; hasn't had a lot of Flat racing and was well backed when just missing out in a 1m3f classified race at Yarmouth last week on stable debut; blinkers replace cheekpieces; once placed on the AW in Ireland. |
2/1 |
33/1
Form: /5434-
Last run: 288 days
W: 10st 6lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
11th Jun 2024 Good 2m 2f 91y |
10st 6lb |
A 10yo who is a 21-race maiden and also beaten in seven points; unlikely to be the answer. |
33/1 |
|
4th 5 |
28th Aug 2023 Soft 2m 5f 34y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Maiden after 22 starts; looked likely to win over C&D last month but found little when the chips were down and finished third to Jelski; clearly good enough to win off this mark but doubts will remain until he does it. |
6/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €22.30 |
| Straight Forecast | €20.30 |
| Trifecta | €118.20 |
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