18.30
Good To YieldingConnolly’s Red Mills Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £6156.52
- 2m 7f 213y
- 16 runners
h.jpg)
Runners: 16 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
16/1
Form: 008-7P D
Last run: 57 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
17th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Ex-Irish 10yo who came good for Olly Murphy at third attempt, staying on to score from off the pace at Perth (3m2f, good to soft; first run after wind op) last month; should be fine on the faster ground here; shortlisted. |
7/2 |
|
6 |
17th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Ex-Irish 10yo who came good for Olly Murphy at third attempt, staying on to score from off the pace at Perth (3m2f, good to soft; first run after wind op) last month; should be fine on the faster ground here; shortlisted. |
7/2 |
|
1st 9 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 2f 127y Class 3 |
10st 8lb |
Four wins divided between hurdles and fences (2m4f-3m); made an encouraging stable debut when second at Market Rasen (2m4f) but Fakenham was thoroughly underwhelming and there are stamina doubts over this far; had a wind operation. |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: 700-18
Last run: 52 days
W: 11st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
12th Nov 2024 Good 2m 7f 110y |
11st 3lb |
Off the mark (first-time cheekpieces) in 2m6f Downpatrick handicap in May off 100 but well held since, latest in similar contest in August; withdrawn over C&D last month due to good ground so may not have his ground here either and yard also have a strong contender in Goodie Girl. |
16/1 |
|
8 |
12th Nov 2024 Good 2m 7f 110y |
11st 3lb |
Off the mark (first-time cheekpieces) in 2m6f Downpatrick handicap in May off 100 but well held since, latest in similar contest in August; withdrawn over C&D last month due to good ground so may not have his ground here either and yard also have a strong contender in Goodie Girl. |
16/1 |
9/2
Form: 7P5-22 D
Last run: 81 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
6th Aug 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 7f 213y |
11st 12lb |
Won 2m5f/3m handicap hurdles last year and in good form when last seen in May, runner-up in 3m Tipperary hurdle and Kilbeggan beginners chase; has form on soft so won't mind rain. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 3 |
17th May 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 90y |
11st 12lb |
Won 2m5f/3m handicap hurdles for this yard and nearly added another in this new headgear combination at Tipperary last week; there are chasers in the family. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
17th May 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 90y |
11st 12lb |
Won 2m5f/3m handicap hurdles for this yard and nearly added another in this new headgear combination at Tipperary last week; there are chasers in the family. |
4/1 |
14/1
Form: 73-13B D
Last run: 2 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 |
16th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 90y |
11st 12lb |
Placed in four of his six starts in points; fair handicap hurdle form (3m winner at Tipperary a year ago); made no show after an early mistake on chasing debut at this venue three weeks ago. |
20/1 |
|
8th 7 |
16th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 90y |
11st 12lb |
Placed in four of his six starts in points; fair handicap hurdle form (3m winner at Tipperary a year ago); made no show after an early mistake on chasing debut at this venue three weeks ago. |
20/1 |
|
11th 13 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 120y |
11st 12lb |
towards rear |
14/1 |
11/2
Form: 71P8-2 C
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 11lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
30th Sep 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 5f 147y |
11st 4lb |
Only 3lb higher than when winning this on soft ground last year; good run over hurdles on her return to action in July and fair fifth in handicap chase of a similar standard to this last time. |
13/2 |
|
5th 12 |
23rd Aug 2024 Good 3m 1f 100y |
11st 1lb |
prominent on inner, disputing second 3 out, weakened approaching last |
10/1 |
|
6 |
6th Aug 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 7f 213y |
11st 11lb |
Won twice over fences last season (including here on heavy); fine comeback second in 2m4f Wexford ladies handicap hurdle last month off much lower hurdles mark augurs well. |
11/2 |
8/1
Form: 120-04
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
20th Mar 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y |
11st 3lb |
Won over 2m1f at Clonmel on heavy last season and saw out 3m really well to win at Roscommon in August on softish ground, a career-best; ran well for long way on last month's comeback at Gowran before tiring; better for that and has form on good ground too. |
12/1 |
|
13 |
15th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 180y |
11st 3lb |
Won over 2m1f at Clonmel on heavy last season and saw out 3m really well to win at Roscommon in August on softish ground, a career-best; time off since but goes well fresh and handles soft; shortlisted. |
9/1 |
|
7 |
6th Aug 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 7f 213y |
11st 10lb |
Won over 2m1f at Clonmel on heavy ground in October and runner-up at Cork next time; hint at definite return to form at Sligo last month, not quite getting 3m2f trip; slight drop in distance to suit and so would likely softer ground. |
8/1 |
13/2
Form: 89-322 BF
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 |
15th Oct 2024 Good 2m 6f 166y |
11st 3lb |
Soft ground at Roscommon last time didn't suit, better judged on previous Ballinrobe win over today's trip on good ground; one to consider. |
10/1 |
|
5 |
30th Sep 2024 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 25y |
11st 10lb |
Winner over 2m6f last time and wasn't right when pulled up over C&D the time before; stays this far but prefers good ground. |
6/1 |
|
1st 11 |
13th Sep 2024 Good 2m 6f 11y |
11st 2lb |
towards rear |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: 8-9064
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
3rd Jul 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 90y |
11st 10lb |
Winner at Listowel last time over a similar trip; effectively only up 2lb for win when taking rider's claim into account; he was a winner of his sole start over fences when winning a handicap chase at Wexford last August; good chance. |
11/2 |
|
1st 15 |
31st May 2025 Good 2m 4f 80y |
10st 7lb |
Won sole start over fences at Wexford last August (2m4f); 0-8 hurdling, latest run at Fairyhouse had excuse when badly hampered two out; others preferred. |
16/1 |
|
1st 15 |
31st May 2025 Good 2m 4f 80y |
10st 7lb |
Won sole start over fences at Wexford last August (2m4f); 0-8 hurdling, latest run at Fairyhouse had excuse when badly hampered two out; others preferred. |
16/1 |
14/1
Form: 5P-457
Last run: 52 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 |
25th Mar 2025 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
took keen hold, midfield, headway after 4th, weakened after 3 out |
10/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
6th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
in touch with leaders |
8/1 |
|
2 |
1st Jan 2025 Good 2m 4f 1y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
led, not fluent 4th, headed when not fluent 3 out |
6/1 |
8/1
Form: P-2P21
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
1st Jul 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 7f 35y |
10st 13lb |
Dual hurdle winner last year was pulled-up on sole chase start; needs to do much better after a break but can't be dismissed. |
22/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
20th Sep 2024 Good 2m 5f 110y |
11st 8lb |
raced in second, disputing second after 3 out, lost second when pushed along after 2 out, ridden after last, went second again but no chance with winner run-in, kept on |
2/1 |
14/1
Form: 5211-P
Last run: 56 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
21st Dec 2024 Good 2m 4f 176y |
10st 0lb |
Dual hurdle winner who showed she may be just as good over fences when third here last month on chase debut; 3lb wrong though and against stronger opposition here. |
8/1 |
|
10 |
21st Dec 2024 Good 2m 4f 176y |
10st 0lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, held up in rear, pushed along briefly after 4th, reminders after 5th |
8/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
28th Nov 2024 Good 2m 6f 79y |
11st 0lb |
Won a pair of handicap hurdles last autumn; no trace of that form since returning this year from an eight-month break; hard to fancy on her chasing debut on current evidence. |
25/1 |
14/1
Form: 4P-0PP CD
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 5lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
16th Jun 2025 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 100y |
11st 3lb |
Three hurdle wins all at around 3m, latest in September 2023; seems regressive now; down the field in Listowel race in which Tackletommywoowoo was second. |
25/1 |
|
10th 8 |
31st May 2025 Good 2m 7f 100y |
11st 6lb |
Three hurdle wins all at around 3m, latest in September 2023 off 100; regressive last year and first run since November. |
12/1 |
|
10th 8 |
31st May 2025 Good 2m 7f 100y |
11st 6lb |
Three hurdle wins all at around 3m, latest in September 2023 off 100; regressive last year and first run since November. |
12/1 |
10/1
Form: 5-PP93 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 |
6th Aug 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 7f 213y |
11st 2lb |
Won over 3m at Punchestown in early 2023; ended poor run of form over same trip at Wexford last month when only denied second late on; visor replaces blinkers here and considered. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
25th Jul 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 8lb |
Won over this trip at Punchestown in 2023; twice pulled-up over fences this season and beaten 33l over hurdles at Kilbeggan last time. |
28/1 |
|
9th 6 |
12th Jul 2024 Good 3m 0f 180y |
11st 10lb |
Pulled up twice over fences lately and was out of form when last seen over hurdles, so has plenty to prove. |
28/1 |
25/1
Form: P5-5P6
Last run: 35 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
23rd May 2025 Good 2m 7f 150y |
12st 0lb |
Point winner at Loughanmore in April after four consecutive placed efforts; improved on previous racecourse form when runner-up in the confined Bishopscourt Cup at Punchestown; only four finishers, winner Fountain House is much superior to a typical Bishopscourt runner. |
13/8 |
|
5 |
23rd May 2025 Good 2m 7f 150y |
12st 0lb |
Point winner at Loughanmore in April after four consecutive placed efforts; improved on previous racecourse form when runner-up in the confined Bishopscourt Cup at Punchestown; only four finishers, winner Fountain House is much superior to a typical Bishopscourt runner. |
13/8 |
|
2nd 11 |
2nd May 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
11st 11lb |
prominent |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: 009
Last run: 65 days
W: 10st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
30th May 2025 Good 3m 3f 119y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Looked all about stamina when landing a Tipperary novice hunter latest (almost 3m, good to yielding; some fence omissions), supplementing a previous point gain; would be an unusually young winner of this, but lines up less jaded than many having only been on the go since April. |
5/2 |
|
11 |
30th May 2025 Good 3m 3f 119y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Looked all about stamina when landing a Tipperary novice hunter latest (almost 3m, good to yielding; some fence omissions), supplementing a previous point gain; would be an unusually young winner of this, but lines up less jaded than many having only been on the go since April. |
5/2 |
|
1st 10 |
8th May 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 7f 110y |
11st 9lb |
Low-rated handicap hurdler; has taken to point-to-pointing well in two runs last month; second to a Colin Bowe-trained favourite at Dromahane before winning a 13-runner event at Ballyknock. |
10/1 |
Form: 24-747
Last run: 30 days
W: 10st 12lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 14 |
21st Dec 2024 Good 3m 1f 22y |
10st 7lb |
16-race maiden; not beaten far behind Malinas Glory here last month but more needed. |
16/1 |
|
14 |
21st Dec 2024 Good 3m 1f 22y |
10st 7lb |
16-race maiden; not beaten far behind Malinas Glory here last month but more needed. |
16/1 |
|
6th 7 |
28th Nov 2024 Good 2m 6f 79y |
10st 1lb |
Stays well; runner-up in a Sligo handicap hurdle and a 2m7f maiden hurdle here last autumn; not much to recommend of late, including in a Galway handicap chase last time. |
25/1 |
Non-runners
Riggs, Il Silenzio, Kincade
Selections
RP RATINGS (IRE):
DinolandThe Irish Sun:
Hypersonic MissileTOPSPEED:
Mustameet SecretSPOTLIGHT:
MenindeePOSTDATA:
Dinoland