16.05
SoftDonnellys Of Barna Rated Race
- Prize money: £8208.7
- 1m 0f 98y
- 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Scattered showers
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.50
- Place: £1.20
Form: 0-0014 CD
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (9) |
15th Aug 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
10st 1lb |
Six-time winner is 6lb above his last winning mark at Roscommon in September (1m4f, soft); good second on seasonal return at Leopardstown in June (1m1f, soft) but below his best at the Curragh and Galway (2m1f, yielding) since then; slowly away and stumbled in that latest outing, which was a first try at a 2m+ trip; best form on softer. |
6/1 |
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14th 16 (10) |
27th Jul 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 179y |
11st 5lb |
Best form at this venue, the scene of three of his six wins; pleasing second at Leopardstown on seasonal debut; failed to improve his weak Curragh record (now unplaced on nine visits) a month ago; highly effective over the extended mile here, this trip may stretch his stamina. |
50/1 |
|
8th 2 (6) |
27th Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y |
10st 7lb |
Record of 6-37 on turf; best form at Galway, the scene of three of his wins; in contrast, he has a weak Curragh record, unplaced in eight visits; pleasing second at Leopardstown recently on seasonal debut; a reproduction would put him in the mix. |
5/1 |
3/1
- Place: £1.40
Form: 823111 CD
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 (13) |
29th Jul 2025 Yielding 1m 0f 123y |
8st 11lb |
Reeled off a hat-trick last summer at around 1m and better again when second in C&D conditions event in September; two poor runs this term however so hard to be confident in and wants easier ground. |
20/1 |
11/2
- Place: £1.70
Form: 15-654 CD
Last run: 37 days
W: 9st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (6) |
1st Aug 2026 Yielding To Soft 0m 7f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Goes well at this venue and was only reeled in close to home over 8.5f here on Tuesday; runs off the same mark now and nicely drawn so can't discount dropped back in trip; obvious chance. |
100/30 |
|
2nd 5 (6) |
28th Jul 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 123y |
10st 0lb |
Two-time C&D winner on heavy off higher marks; went close again over C&D in October, again on heavy; caught the eye when short of room and not beaten far at Killarney on latest (1m, good); softer conditions would be preferable but he's got plenty of decent form on this sort of ground and his yard targets this meeting; chance. |
12/1 |
8/1
Form: -00320 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 15 (13) |
29th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y |
8st 7lb |
Is just 2-25 but ran a cracker in this race last year, just getting chinned after forcing the pace; hasn't repeated that level in four runs this year but is off a dangerous mark if getting back to best; 1lb out of the handicap. |
25/1 |
|
14th 15 (10) |
2nd Aug 2026 Yielding To Soft 0m 7f 0y |
8st 13lb |
Won over 1m here last year, in lower grade; well beaten behind Orandi and co here on Tuesday and hard to fancy. |
18/1 |
|
12th 13 (20) |
28th Jul 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 123y |
8st 12lb |
Only two wins from 22 Flat starts; however, he won a C&D handicap 12 months ago, and has been placed nine times; below best on seasonal debut at the Curragh in April; more like it when fifth at the same venue in May; drawn high. |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: 400060 CD
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 (2) |
16th Jul 2025 Good 1m 0f 40y |
9st 6lb |
Seasoned handicapper has deteriorated considerably this year, never counting in a Ballinrobe claimer on latest; very hard to be confident in. |
14/1 |
|
6th 6 (7) |
4th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 195y |
9st 6lb |
Has struggled in eight starts since winning a 1m1f Listowel handicap last autumn; rated 85 after that success, now 15lb lower but even so can be given a chance at these weights; good 7lb claimer aboard. |
4/1 |
9/1
Form: /0-775 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 (12) |
12th Oct 2024 Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Dual winner on a sound surface when trained by Donnacha O'Brien; consistent enough in defeat since joining this yard, although tends to leave it too late before getting involved; drop back to 7f probably not ideal but handicapper's grip is softening. |
10/1 |
|
7th 1 (9) |
1st Oct 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y |
10st 0lb |
midfield, headway 1f out, kept on, not reach leaders |
13/2 |
|
4th 1 (5) |
24th Sep 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Won twice when with Donnacha O'Brien and was beaten a head in a C&D maiden for him; has met trouble in running more than once for this yard, including on latest at Galway (behind Monasterboice); may need more help from the handicapper but conditions should suit and he can't be discounted. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 28-042
Last run: 118 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
6th Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 193y |
11st 2lb |
Flat winner is 0-11 hurdling but runner-up no less than five times (all at 2m), including seasonal return at Punchestown in June; Roscommon run since was below par but overall profile gives him claims. |
11/2 |
|
5th 1 |
6th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 204y |
11st 12lb |
His sole Flat win came at this track in 2024 and is now rated 71 in that sphere; lots of good efforts in 10 maiden hurdle runs including on comeback at Punchestown last time; penalised 8lb makes it difficult for him but should run well. |
5/1 |
13/2
Form: -54696
Last run: 42 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 1 (1) |
1st Sep 2026 Soft 1m 0f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Best run for this yard when runner-up over 1m1f in a Leopardstown handicap last summer (soft); lost form after that; three runs this term well below best. |
16/1 |
|
13th 1 (2) |
27th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 20y |
10st 0lb |
Best run for this yard when runner-up over 1m1f in a Leopardstown handicap last summer (soft); lost form after that and two runs this term well below best, visored last time in a claimer; drops in grade but remains opposable. |
10/1 |
|
5th 6 (4) |
12th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Best run for this yard was when runner-up over 1m1f in a Leopardstown handicap last summer (soft); lost form after that and was well beaten on his seasonal return last month at Leopardstown; visor goes on and has been given a chance at the weightings but you'd like to see more positive recent form. |
10/1 |
100/1
Form: 0-8
Last run: 38 days
W: 8st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 |
31st Aug 2026 Good 2m 5f 180y |
11st 12lb |
Dual 1m AW winner for former yard and went close on yard debut at Dundalk in November; modest form in five attempts hurdling, most recently when beaten 47l in a 2m2f conditions hurdle here three weeks ago; tough task giving weight to all. |
15/1 |
|
5th 7 |
9th Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 165y |
10st 13lb |
Dual 1m AW winner for former yard and went close on yard debut at Dundalk in November; modest enough form in four attempts hurdling, most recently poor Flat effort at Galway last month; seemingly lots to find. |
16/1 |
|
15th 13 (8) |
1st Aug 2026 Yielding To Soft 1m 3f 180y |
9st 7lb |
Two-time 1m AW winner for former yard; went close on debut for this stable on last Flat start at Dundalk (10.5f); no impact over hurdles last thrice and 0-7 record on turf on the Flat doesn't inspire confidence; drawn wide. |
20/1 |
14/1
Form: 8145-
Last run: 334 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (1) |
29th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Won 3yo maiden at the Curragh in 2023 but he hasn't run on the Flat for nearly two years and an ordinary strike-rate over hurdles in the meantime suggests he'll struggle off his current mark back at this game. |
25/1 |
|
7th 4 |
19th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
1-19 over hurdles, the win gained from the front at Sedgefield (2m4f, good) in April; below that form when fifth of six in recent 2m Uttoxeter handicap, though, and others in this field have much more potential. |
20/1 |
|
5th 3 |
26th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Only win in 18 runs over hurdles was in a maiden on penultimate start in April, that after finishing a well-held third in a 2m4f handicap; latest run at Punchestown three months ago is forgiven (tried a visor) but he's unconvincing against some of these. |
9/2 |
20/1
Form: 900006
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 7 (12) |
4th Dec 2024 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 11lb |
towards rear throughout |
14/1 |
|
12th 7 (12) |
4th Dec 2024 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Two wins in 2022 on AW in Britain; out of form for this yard this year though recent run here in first-time blinkers a bit more encouraging; more needed but remains unproven at this trip. |
14/1 |
|
5th 5 (14) |
27th Nov 2024 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
10st 1lb |
Two wins in 2022 on AW in Britain; out of form for this yard this year; has slumped in the ratings, needs first-time blinkers to work in order to bring a revival. |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: 368-90 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 8 (13) |
29th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Won in France but not that competitive in eight runs since arriving in Ireland; best watched for now. |
33/1 |
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14th 8 (13) |
29th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Won in France but not that competitive in eight runs since arriving in Ireland; best watched for now. |
33/1 |
|
10th 2 (4) |
14th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 12lb |
French winner who has yet to show much in seven Irish starts; not easily warmed to at the minute. |
20/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €17.30 |
| Straight Forecast | €14.13 |
| Trifecta | €56.50 |
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