18.50
Good To YieldingO’Driscoll’s Irish Whiskey Maiden Hurdle
- Prize money: £5386.96
- 2m 4f 90y
- 18 runners
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Runners: 18 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
3/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.40
- Place: £1.60
Form: 3420-2
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9 |
30th Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y |
11st 2lb |
Second runner for yard; hurdle and chase winner has lost his form since last autumn, though was hampered when pulled-up last time; needs a revival. |
16/1 |
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5 |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 157y |
11st 5lb |
Won over extended 2m5f at Leopardstown last year off 1lb lower, was set to back that up next time at Fairyhouse when unseating two out; not much to recommend in next three starts but fared a bit better over longer trip at Down Royal 33 days ago when fourth; dropped another 2lb and needs more. |
16/1 |
12/1
- Place: £6.70
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 13 (9) |
15th Jul 2026 Good 1m 6f 80y |
9st 2lb |
Three years since her sole Flat win (1m7f, soft) but only narrowly denied over 1m5f at Down Royal last month on similar ground; not as effective on fast ground six days later at the Curragh so ground concerns again here. |
14/1 |
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10th 22 (22) |
26th Jun 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y |
8st 7lb
|
Second reserve; dual-purpose; 1-25 on turf on the Flat; back to form with neck second of 14 at Down Royal (1m3f, soft) six days ago; her win came on soft so quicker conditions a concern for her here. |
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2nd 16 (7) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 1m 4f 207y |
9st 12lb
|
Second reserve; 1-43 under rules with the win coming in 2023; midfield finish on return at Navan. |
6/1
- Place: £1.50
Form: 58-324
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 |
4th Jul 2026 Good 3m 0f 116y |
11st 0lb |
Hurdles/chase winner ran his best race in some time when never-nearer fifth of 12 at Kilbeggan (24.5f, good to yielding) 19 days ago; fairly treated on the pick of his hurdles form; each-way contender. |
12/1 |
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5th 14 |
15th Jun 2026 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 100y |
10st 9lb |
Trip and ground are fine for this hurdle and chase winner but hard to fancy on 2026 form; pulled up in the Ulster National and over the banks at Punchestown; beaten 24l when completing in Limerick handicap chase latest; can only watch back over hurdles. |
22/1 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
8th Jun 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 100y |
11st 12lb |
A winner over hurdles and now goes chasing on the back of a 2l third in a 2m handicap at Ballinrobe; handles soft ground and he has a pointing background. |
10/1 |
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3rd 6 |
26th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 13y |
11st 9lb |
1-10 over hurdles but without a win since scoring in a Tipperary maiden (16.5f, soft) in October 2024; not a bad run at Cork on penultimate (2m4f, yielding) but didn't back it up at Punchestown latest; others look more solid. |
16/1 |
12/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
13th Jun 2026 Good 2m 3f 100y |
11st 9lb |
Point winner got off the mark under rules at Ayr (2m1f, heavy) in December when an easy winner over fences off 7lb lower; beaten when unseated at Hexham next time and could only manage sixth at Limerick in December (2m2f, soft to heavy); beaten 30l over hurdles latest; others more likely. |
12/1 |
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14th 5 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 88y |
11st 7lb |
Transferred from Liam Burke's yard to Gordon Elliott last year and first couple of handicap hurdle starts were okay; won heavy-ground chase at Ayr in December; rated 15lb lower back over hurdles here on first start since Christmas. |
7/1 |
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8 |
11th Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 8lb |
Point winner showed some promise in maidens for former yard; beaten 12l in a Navan handicap on debut for this stable but likely capable of better. |
6/1 |
10/1
Form: 5
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 11 |
5th Aug 2024 Good 2m 2f 100y |
11st 12lb |
Just one place from four point-to-point runs; definite ability in four maiden hurdle runs; best effort yet when beat 7L into fourth over 2m at Wexford last time out; trainer 4-33 in maiden hurdles; big chance. |
9/4 |
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4th 7 |
25th Jul 2024 Good 2m 0f 150y |
11st 4lb |
Modest point form but has shown ability under rules; might not appreciate the drop back in trip though. |
20/1 |
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5th 4 |
13th Jul 2024 Good 2m 4f 100y |
11st 12lb |
A fine run in a Downpatrick maiden hurdle but a lesser effort at Tipperary since; tongue-tie worn then is left off now. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: 3-6
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 11lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
22nd Aug 2025 Good 3m 1f 180y |
11st 7lb |
Maiden posted a decent effort when was beaten 8l over C&D last time; down 2lb and can be involved. |
5/1 |
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8 |
9th Aug 2025 Good 3m 1f 100y |
10st 4lb |
Maiden has yet to really make an impact in handicap chases; fifth and fourth the last twice but beaten 18l and 28l respectively; down another 2lb but might need a little bit more respite from the handicapper. |
14/1 |
33/1
Form: 79
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Big-field Fairyhouse handicap hurdle winner on New Year's Day 2025 off 1lb higher (3m1f, yielding to soft); well beaten in final starts for Liam Cusack, but his fourth at Punchestown on stable debut was a positive (2m7f, heavy); 100-30 favourite at Downpatrick last time but was never travelling; questions to answer now. |
13/1 |
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8 |
29th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 5f 185y |
10st 9lb |
Big-field Fairyhouse handicap hurdle winner on New Year's Day 2025 off 1lb higher (3m1f, yielding to soft); well beaten in final starts for Liam Cusack; positives to take from his 10.5l fourth at Punchestown on stable debut in this headgear; in the mix if building on that. |
8/1 |
20/1
Form: 7/5/
Last run: 682 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 |
13th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Good ground winning chaser is 0-19 over hurdles; ran well off this mark at Clonmel (2m4f, heavy) in January when a 0.5l runner-up; brought down at the third at Tramore in a first-time tongue tie (discarded) last time; others preferred. |
14/1 |
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5 |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 110y |
11st 7lb |
Won Downpatrick beginners' chase for Gordon Elliott last May; off-putting 0-18 record over hurdles, mistake at the last proving costly when runner-up at Clonmel (2m4f, heavy), made respiratory noise when pulled up at Limerick last time; tongue-tie now tried. |
12/1 |
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3 |
10th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 5f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Point-to-point winner; won beginners' chase for Gordon Elliott last May; off-putting 0-17 record over hurdles, mistake at the last proved costly when runner-up to The Little Yank at Clonmel (2m4f, heavy); found 2m inadequate when fifth at Gowran last time. |
10/1 |
4/1
Form: 2/31F- BF
Last run: 271 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
5th Jul 2025 Good 3m 0f 116y |
11st 0lb |
Point winner showed some promise in maidens; beaten 20l on h'cap debut at Listowel on return and has to improve plenty from that. |
16/1 |
|
9 |
31st May 2025 Good 2m 4f 80y |
11st 2lb |
Point-to-point winner who landed a Navan bumper in 2023; 0-6 hurdling but useful level of form in maidens over various trips; still looks a work in progress and could have more to offer entering handicap company; yard had a double at Ballinrobe during the week. |
7/1 |
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9th 9 |
31st May 2025 Good 2m 4f 80y |
11st 2lb |
Point-to-point winner who landed a Navan bumper in 2023; 0-6 hurdling but useful level of form in maidens over various trips; still looks a work in progress and could have more to offer entering handicap company; yard had a double at Ballinrobe during the week. |
7/1 |
66/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 11lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
5th Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 110y |
11st 4lb |
Failed to figure in four point-to-points; no impact in maiden hurdles; finished in mid-field at Limerick in her first handicap; considerable improvement needed. |
16/1 |
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10th 10 |
5th Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 110y |
11st 4lb |
Failed to figure in four point-to-points; no impact in maiden hurdles; finished in mid-field at Limerick in her first handicap; considerable improvement needed. |
16/1 |
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9th 13 |
19th Oct 2024 Good 2m 5f 0y |
11st 5lb |
midfield, mistake 2nd |
22/1 |
5/1
Form: 5/PP-3 BF
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 4 |
4th Jul 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 90y |
11st 4lb |
Three wins in points and bit unlucky when close third in modest Downpatrick maiden last month; extra furlong a help. |
5/1 |
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3rd 6 |
16th Jun 2024 Yielding 2m 2f 185y |
11st 12lb |
Ex-Paul Nicholls; won two point-to-points last month and not hard to see him running well on his return to the track. |
10/1 |
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0 2 |
6th Nov 2023 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Won an Irish point but it's been a very underwhelming start under rules for his top yard and hopes pinned on the longer trip and/or tongue-tie making a difference. |
5/1 |
16/1
Form: P8-4P
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
16th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 70y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Nine-race maiden who had a poor record for Clare Ellam last year (four runs); makes debut for latest new stable (same owner) after 254-day absence; big leap of faith required to support him. |
25/1 |
|
1 |
29th Aug 2025 Good 2m 3f 29y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Not fully exposed after only seven starts but was pulled up on consecutive appearances for this new stable in February (2m4f/2m7f) and returns from 196-day break with lots to prove. |
50/1 |
|
1 |
14th Feb 2025 Good 2m 7f 95y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Ex-Irish maiden who was pulled up when 66-1 for stable/handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) on Saturday; tries a new trip here. |
50/1 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: 44 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 43y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
0-18 under rules but he was an easy winner of an Irish point in May; well held back over regulation fences at Uttoxeter (3m, good) last month but he took a strong hold and ran well to a point in that race; could benefit from this drop back in trip and it wouldn't be a surprise if he was in the mix. |
2/1 |
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4th 8 |
13th Jun 2026 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Has struggled under rules in Ireland; hard to know what to make of facile win in Irish point (3m, good) last month after ten-month absence; market will be best guide on stable debut. |
10/1 |
|
8 |
21st Jul 2025 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Shaped with promise before penultimate-fence fall at Tipperary (2m3f, yielding) at start of this month, his second start over fences, but was tailed off over 3m1f here on Saturday; others have more pressing claims. |
12/1 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 1 (6) |
20th Aug 2024 Yielding 1m 4f 46y |
10st 0lb |
always behind, detached when reminders before halfway, weakened over 4f out, tailed off when eased from over 2f out |
25/1 |
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11 |
26th Jul 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 2f 200y |
10st 10lb |
Eight-race maiden; showed ability on the Flat for hasn't shown enough in a trio of efforts over hurdles to warrant support here. |
16/1 |
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6th 16 |
15th Jul 2024 Good 2m 1f 165y |
11st 0lb
|
Reserve; some promise on the Flat but may do well to win a maiden judged on initial efforts. |
25/1
Form: 7
Last run: 33 days
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 13 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 0y |
10st 7lb |
Standout effort a 4.75l second of 20 at Punchestown last October off 80 (2m4f, good to yielding); pulled up on return at Down Royal but much-improved fourth of 21 at Cork (24.5f, good) this month when making good headway from rear; shortlisted. |
5/1 |
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4th 14 |
10th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 80y |
10st 6lb |
Standout effort a 4.75l second of 20 off this mark at Punchestown last October (2m4f, gd-yld); pulled up on return from a 138-day break at Down Royal latest (3m, good); may have needed that and not discounted. |
14/1 |
|
17 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y |
10st 8lb |
Took a big step forward off reduced mark in first-time cheekpieces at Punchestown in October when second to a clear winner (2m4f, good to yielding); respectable enough effort on soft ground at Tramore last time when fifth (2m5f); trainer in better form now, so not discounted. |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: 80-
Last run: 65 days
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 |
3rd Mar 2024 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 3lb |
Third foal; half-brother to bumper winner Lionnar; dam unraced sister to winners Level Neverending (useful bumper/2m3f hurdle) and Kalopsia (bumper/1m4f Flat/2m hurdle), half-sister to useful bumper/2m-2m4f hurdle winner Lunar Display; well-bred newcomer and no surprise if he proved difficult to beat here. |
100/30 |
100/1
Form: 0060-
Last run: 200 days
W: 10st 11lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
23rd Aug 2024 Good 3m 1f 0y |
10st 11lb |
midfield, mistake 4th |
100/1 |
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17 |
6th Aug 2024 Good To Yielding 1m 7f 100y |
10st 11lb |
First reserve; nothing so far in four attempts hurdling. |
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17 |
4th Jul 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 90y |
10st 11lb |
disputed lead early, prominent after 5th, weakened quickly 8th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out |
100/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €73.60 |
| Straight Forecast | €53.13 |
| Trifecta | €377.50 |
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