17.20
Good To YieldingWest “Howaya” Maiden Hurdle
- Prize money: £5386.96
- 2m 1f 64y
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £2.63
- Place: £1.10
Form: 2224-2
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 4 |
30th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 100y |
10st 13lb |
3-14 over hurdles and rated 128; won a Clonmel beginners' chase on her penultimate start (15.5f, yld-sft); modest third in mares' listed hurdle at Killarney latest (2m1f, gd-yld); solid place chance on the figures but more needed to win. |
7/2 |
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3rd 9 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Flat winner has landed three hurdle races, the latest of which came at Gowran in October in a conditions event (2m1f, soft); proved her health when winning her chasing debut at Clonmel last month; a small bit to find on ratings but by no means dismissed. |
11/4 |
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1st 9 |
14th Apr 2026 Yielding 1m 7f 131y |
11st 5lb |
Chase debutante is rated 129 over hurdles; can race keenly at times but likes cut in the ground and her yard had a Grade 1 winner at Fairyhouse last week; lacks a recent run but is one of the more likely ones here. |
5/2 |
4/1
- Place: £1.20
Form: 0-21 D
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
25th Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 90y |
11st 6lb |
Closely related to winners including Top Of The Bill (useful 2m7f hurdle/3m chase) and Call Of The Wild (bumper/2m hurdle); quite smart level of form in bumpers in 2024, winning at Punchestown in June (good); good start over timber when clear second to a classy sort in 2m2f Ballinrobe maiden following month; long absent but goes well fresh and the one to beat. |
13/8 |
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2nd 2 |
23rd Jul 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 64y |
11st 12lb |
soon prominent, went second going okay after 2 out, nudged along before last, ridden and no extra run-in, no match for winner |
4/1 |
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1st 9 |
8th Jun 2024 Good 2m 0f 170y |
12st 0lb |
Too keen on Downpatrick debut last year but much improved in tongue-tie after year off on yard debut at Ballinrobe last month, staying on well into second behind an odds-on shot (yielding) under considerate handling; top amateur again on board and major contender. |
9/2 |
20/1
- Place: £4.50
Form: 43524-
Last run: 295 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
29th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 180y |
11st 12lb |
1-11 over hurdles and rated 100; tailed off in all three previous starts over fences and similar story last two starts in novice hurdles; lacks a recent run and others appeal more. |
10/1 |
9/2
Form: /3330/
Last run: 675 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
5th Aug 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 142y |
11st 12lb |
Bumper winner failed to get his head in front over hurdles (0-8, rated 117); lacks chasing experience and probably best watched on his first start over fences after a 248 day absence. |
15/2 |
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13th 11 |
30th Nov 2024 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
11st 1lb |
in touch with leaders |
7/1 |
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13th 11 |
30th Nov 2024 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
11st 1lb |
in touch with leaders |
7/1 |
14/1
Form: 19/9/ D
Last run: 459 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
26th Aug 2024 Good 2m 5f 180y |
11st 12lb |
Won his bumper here in early 2022; hasn't got close to that RPR since sent over hurdles but Wexford last time was a step in the right direction, finishing fourth of 14; however, he was beaten 16l and this 8yo looks to have limitations. |
14/1 |
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4th 3 |
9th Aug 2024 Good 2m 0f 160y |
11st 12lb |
Impressive Downpatrick bumper winner in March 2022; hasn't built on that since in three starts since; beaten 28l into fifth at Ballinrobe 27 days ago after 15 months off; entitled to come on for that but will need to. |
14/1 |
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5th 7 |
23rd Jul 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 64y |
11st 12lb |
Downpatrick bumper winner in March 2022; hasn't built on that, though was only 7-2 for a maiden hurdle last time and he reportedly finished lame. |
14/1 |
8/1
Form: 350-22
Last run: 52 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (1) |
12th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 182y |
11st 7lb |
Strong stayer with the form to feature off this mark but he has been very quiet in two runs over hurdles this year. |
10/1 |
|
14 |
5th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
10st 10lb |
Is just 1-27 over hurdles and was well beaten here last time after a break; can improve on that but plenty others preferred. |
40/1 |
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8th 1 |
19th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 45y |
11st 12lb |
Last three runs in 2025 were over shorter trips; best form has been at 2m6f, including when second at Killarney last August; each-way chance. |
13/2 |
25/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 |
18th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 1f 30y |
11st 3lb |
Decent record over hurdles, winning two and placing in two more out of eight runs; latest win came at Galway (2m1f, good) in July off 8lb lower when aided by a strong pace to help her settle; off since then before returning with a cracking run on the Flat at Leopardstown six days ago when running on well for second on good to yielding ground; key player. |
11/2 |
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2nd 10 (1) |
12th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
9st 4lb |
Flat strike rate of 1-29 is a worry; however, her hurdles form shows that she has plenty of ability; won a competitive mares' handicap hurdle at the Galway festival on her final 2025 outing; hooded for the first time. |
9/1 |
100/1
Form: 0-0
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 7 |
11th Jul 2025 Good 2m 2f 160y |
11st 2lb |
Seven-race maiden has yet to trouble the judge under Rules (0-4 over hurdles); well beaten on handicap chase debut latest; now makes handicap hurdle bow; others preferred. |
25/1 |
|
6 |
1st Jul 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 120y |
11st 7lb |
Six-race maiden under Rules is 0-2 in chases; showed a glimmer of ability when fifth in a beginners' at Tramore (2m6f, good) in May but was still beaten 23l; best watched dropped back in trip on handicap chase debut. |
33/1 |
|
8 |
30th May 2025 Good 2m 5f 180y |
11st 12lb |
Stiff task when remote last of five on last week's chasing debut in 2m4f Sligo beginners'; best watched. |
25/1 |
16/1
Form: 04-
Last run: 368 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 9 |
23rd Jul 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 64y |
11st 4lb |
Beaten 29l and 22l in two maiden hurdles before winning a point two months ago; could have some part to play. |
16/1 |
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4th 4 |
21st Jul 2023 Good To Yielding 2m 2f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Half-brother to winning hurdler Just Loose Change never sighted on hurdles debut at Killarney in May; best watched for now. |
16/1 |
|
10th 5 |
14th May 2023 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 0y |
11st 4lb |
in rear |
25/1 |
33/1
Form: 51/0 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
6th Sep 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
11st 12lb |
prominent |
11/2 |
|
4th 2 |
23rd Aug 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
prominent, pressed leader 2nd |
33/1 |
|
10th 3 |
23rd Jul 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 64y |
11st 12lb |
Bumper winner in 2022 who then went 0-5 on the AW; needed to show more on hurdling debut at Cork to be seriously considered here; hood returns with a tongue-tie added. |
33/1 |
66/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 |
13th Dec 2024 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Weak form maiden hurdle form during the summer; moderate third in a four-runner point at Rathcannon last month. |
20/1 |
|
14 |
13th Dec 2024 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Weak form maiden hurdle form during the summer; moderate third in a four-runner point at Rathcannon last month. |
20/1 |
|
8th 12 |
26th Aug 2024 Soft 2m 6f 90y |
10st 13lb |
Poor form so far and not an appetising proposition. |
66/1 |
25/1
Form: 7
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 4 (10) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 180y |
9st 12lb |
Two wins have come over further, including when last seen at Bellewstown in August; inadequate trip and long absent so may need this comeback run. |
20/1 |
|
1st 6 (4) |
26th Aug 2025 Yielding 0m 7f 195y |
9st 7lb |
Rain welcomed as his belated breakthrough win came on heavy ground over 7f in April; some good runs in defeat since, latest strong-finishing third over inadequate 6f at Naas early this month; could go well back up in trip from a good draw. |
11/2 |
|
9 (19) |
4th Aug 2025 Good 0m 5f 205y |
9st 5lb |
Rain welcomed as his belated breakthrough win came on heavy ground in April; that was over 7f and his good runs since have been over furher than this; might find some in here too quick. |
10/1 |
13/2
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 200y |
11st 12lb |
Five-time winner on the Flat in Britain; 0-11 hurdling for this yard, best effort yet when runner-up in a claimer at Clonmel in February; leading when slipped up going to three out at the same venue nine weeks ago; not ruled out. |
8/1 |
|
17 |
26th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 2f 188y |
11st 11lb
|
Five-time winner on the Flat in Britain; 0-10 hurdling for this yard, best effort yet when runner-up in a claimer here last month; down the field back in handicap company at Cork last week; reserve. |
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12th 4 |
19th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 20y |
11st 13lb |
Five-time winner on the Flat in Britain; 0-9 hurdling for this yard but best effort yet when runner-up in Clonmel claimer on latest, no match for the winner; hard to place trust in him back in a handicap. |
16/1 |
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 9 |
23rd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Won a point-to-point in November 2024 on eighth start in that sphere; he's achieved very little under rules but has travelled from Ireland to make his handicap debut, for which cheekpieces are applied; watch the betting. |
20/1 |
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9th 4 |
3rd Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Boulta point-to-point win (yielding) came at eighth attempt; no show in Down Royal hunters chase when last seen in March; best watched on reverting to hurdles. |
66/1 |
Non-runners
Arabian Diamond, Nemo, Aultown Keppols, Granda George
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €6.10 |
| Straight Forecast | €5.08 |
| Trifecta | €51.60 |
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