17.55
GoodIrish Stallion Farms EBF Northfields Handicap (Premier Handicap)
- Prize money: £76956.52
- 1m 2f 0y
- 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £10.40
- Place: £2.15
Form: 321-73 D
Last run: 47 days
W: 9st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 1 (22) |
14th Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 1m 2f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Last year's win in this race came off mark of 94; light campaign this term when tried over longer trips, not discredited in Group 3 at Leopardstown last time; return to this trip a positive but others preferred. |
20/1 |
16/1
- Place: £4.05
Form: 12-413 C BF
Last run: 56 days
W: 8st 7lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (7) |
20th Jul 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Three-time winner at this venue in handicaps at 7f-1m on good and soft ground; saw out 1m2f well when a 1.5l second over C&D in the Northfields premier handicap last season; just missed black type when fourth in a Listed at Navan (1m, good) on penultimate; rated 94 so unlikely winner but could challenge for a place. |
16/1 |
|
8th 2 (1) |
29th Jun 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Last year's winner off 76; Good runs here include second in a premier handicap last September (1m2f, good); easily won from a 5lb lower mark here in March (1m, soft); outran odds of 66-1 in a Navan Listed event when 3.25l fourth of 12 last time; likeable sort. |
14/1 |
|
4th 3 (11) |
7th Jun 2025 Good 1m 0f 30y |
9st 9lb |
Fourth in the Lincoln on return; produced career-best when easily winning Curragh handicap (1m, soft) next time off 90; made little impression in two handicap starts since, although had a troubled passage on latest; tall order in this company. |
25/1 |
4/1
- Place: £2.35
Form: 1/5641 C
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (8) |
1st Oct 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 7lb |
held up in rear, headway and went fourth over 1f out, ran on and went third towards finish, no match for first two |
11/2 |
|
3rd 3 (1) |
15th Sep 2024 Good 1m 2f 0y |
9st 9lb |
in touch with leaders on inner, midfield halfway, waiting for room over 2f out, ran on well inside final furlong, went third final strides |
4/1 |
|
1st 5 (6) |
31st Aug 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 2lb |
held up in rear, raced in last 2f out, keeping on but still plenty to do inside final furlong, pushed along and ran on well to lead post |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 00-830 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 8st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 (1) |
22nd Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 1m 3f 15y |
8st 13lb |
Last year's winner has dropped to 4lb below that winning mark following some poor runs in the interim; but has also run with credit, including when keeping on for a 4.25l fourth at Galway on his penultimate run; not ruled out back to the scene of his victory. |
10/1 |
|
6th 4 (2) |
13th Aug 2025 Good 1m 4f 100y |
9st 5lb |
Five-time winner; shaped quite well at the Curragh three runs back (1m2f); badly hampered at the same venue in race won by Fleetfoot; stayed on from off the pace in Galway event in which Fleetfoot was fourth; may get closer. |
12/1 |
|
13 (18) |
1st Aug 2025 Soft 1m 4f 0y |
9st 1lb |
Exposed five-time winner who was quite eyecatching at the Curragh two runs back (1m2f) and met with further trouble in Fleetfoot's race back there a month ago; has a tricky draw to contend with. |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: 3312-5 CD
Last run: 148 days
W: 9st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 (15) |
3rd May 2026 Yielding 1m 4f 30y |
9st 10lb |
Last year's Galway Hurdle runner-up, a long time since the last of his five Flat wins (enjoyed highlight in the Group 1 Tattersalls Gold Cup in 2021); slipping in the ratings and fit from hurdling. |
16/1 |
|
17th 5 |
4th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 0lb |
9yo was second to Lord Erskine in this last year and later first past the post in the Galway Hurdle (demoted for interference); back from winter break when midfield in County Hurdle last month (close up behind Karbau and Hello Neighbour), tiring from last; entitled to come on for that. |
10/1 |
|
11th 10 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
Dual-purpose 9yo in fine form in Flat/hurdle codes last year, first past the post in the Galway Hurdle (demoted to second behind Ndaawi for interference); respectable efforts on Flat subsequently; first race for five months. |
16/1 |
10/1
Form: -56664 CD
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (6) |
22nd Feb 2025 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 1 |
9st 0lb |
raced in second |
50/1 |
|
8th 1 (10) |
11th Oct 2024 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Reliable mare but yet to make the breakthrough at Listed level (five attempts) and this second attempt at a Group race is even tougher. |
40/1 |
|
6th 6 (9) |
15th Sep 2024 Good 1m 2f 0y |
9st 4lb |
towards rear |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 1-4216 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 8st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 5 (20) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 2f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Four turf wins, including this race last year, beating Cloud Seeker by a short head; not far behind Iron Fist on seasonal debut at Cork; out of her comfort zone in a Listed race at Gowran last time; respected now on the same mark as 12 months ago. |
14/1 |
|
8th 3 (3) |
5th May 2026 Yielding 1m 1f 100y |
9st 5lb |
Four turf wins have come in handicaps, the latest in May last year at the Curragh off 92 (1m2f, good); beaten 3l off 92 on return at the Curragh 11 days ago; has come up short when tried in stakes company, including when down the field in this race last season; needs more. |
9/1 |
|
4th 3 (15) |
24th Apr 2026 Yielding 1m 2f 100y |
9st 9lb |
All five wins over this trip including this race last year (off 88) and Curragh premier handicap month later; out of depth in stakes company afterwards but one to consider back in handicap company. |
13/2 |
14/1
Form: 003204
Last run: 5 days
W: 8st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (6) |
3rd May 2026 Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Only two wins from 22 Flat starts, placed nine times; below best on seasonal debut in Curragh event won by today's rival Key Witness. |
16/1 |
|
15th 4 (7) |
3rd Apr 2026 Soft 1m 0f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Consistent handicapper last season; last win came at Galway festival over 1m on soft in July; good effort over C&D when short head second in Irish Cambridgeshire in August; acts on all ground; last two hurdle runs of limited significance and should be fitter than most after them. |
16/1 |
|
7th 3 (21) |
2nd Nov 2025 Heavy 1m 0f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Has a modest win record but usually runs well in defeat; won at Galway and fine runs since including in the Cambridgeshire here; 7f was maybe a bit too short last time but has to be considered back to 1m. |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: 002533 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (9) |
13th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 7f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Has progressed really well since joining this yard this term, recording back-to-back premier handicap wins at the Curragh and when hitting the line strongly here over 1m1f on quick ground; keen and never involved from a wide draw behind Dunum at Galway on latest; drop back to 7f may not suit. |
12/1 |
|
7 (12) |
29th Jul 2025 Yielding 1m 0f 123y |
9st 6lb |
Has progressed really well since joining this yard this term, recording back-to-back premier handicap wins of late, at the Curragh and when hitting the line strongly over 1m1f at Leopardstown 19 days ago; strong stayer at this trip so a truly-run race will suit and favourable ground conditions persist. |
5/1 |
|
1st 9 (7) |
10th Jul 2025 Good 1m 1f 0y |
9st 4lb |
Winner of a premier handicap at the Curragh last time (1m, good); had a number of today's rivals behind him on that occasion; consistent runs prior to his recent win; up 5lb and a number of those in behind him didn't get a clear run that day so he could be vulnerable. |
11/2 |
11/2
Form: -02481 D
Last run: 47 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (4) |
11th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
10st 0lb |
2024 Chesterfield Cup winner for Johnny Murtagh; failed to find his best form last season, including a spell in Britain; beaten favourite here behind the useful Genoah in two starts for this stable (handicap and a rated race); has run well enough in defeat both times, and is attractively treated on his old form. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 2 (3) |
30th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Made late gains after an awkward start when 2l behind Genoah on stable debut over 10.5f here latest; ran well sole try over this trip in the 2024 Cork Derby so could turn that form around; big chance. |
100/30 |
|
11 (2) |
11th Oct 2025 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
Won off 5lb higher at Glorious Goodwood (1m2f, good) last July for Johnny Murtagh but failed to hit the same heights subsequently for that yard and he's struggled to get competitive on his two runs for this stable. |
33/1 |
16/1
Form: 56-848 CD
Last run: 112 days
W: 10st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18th 3 (13) |
14th Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 1m 2f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Hasn't won since Group 3 C&D win over two years ago; pick of four runs this term when unlucky in running fifth (beaten only 1.5l) here over 1m4f; hood didn't work at Galway latest and now left off. |
25/1 |
|
2 (12) |
1st Aug 2025 Soft 1m 4f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Former Group 3 winner who isn't handicapped out of contention and he didn't get the breaks when fifth to Fleetfoot at the Curragh most recently; could be dangerous in the new hood. |
10/1 |
|
3 (15) |
29th Jun 2025 Good 1m 4f 0y |
9st 10lb |
One of two for yard; enjoyed a purple-patch in 2023 when winning three in a row (including a Listed race over C&D); lost way subsequently but signs of life when beaten just 3.25l here last month (1m2f, good); promising rider takes off 7lb; likes quick ground; could go well. |
11/1 |
12/1
Form: /1217-
Last run: 362 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 (11) |
13th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 4f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Progressive handicapper this year, winning premier handicap over C&D in June and won at Gowran last month over same trip; well-backed but didn't seem to stay (keen) in 1m6f Ebor on latest when cheekpieces tried (now left off); upped in grade here and needs to improve. |
25/1 |
|
14th 21 (15) |
23rd Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 5f 188y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Unraced on firmer than good; narrow win at the Curragh in June and he's continued the good work with his never-nearer fourth of 18 at the Galway festival and a more decisive win at Gowran Park ten days ago; they were all over about 1m4f (unraced beyond that on Flat) but 1m6f makes appeal and first-time cheekpieces might sharpen him up, including in the early stages; better is needed under his penalty but he's one to consider. |
33/1 |
|
1st 2 (3) |
13th Aug 2025 Good 1m 4f 100y |
9st 12lb |
Had been jumping before returning to the Flat with a narrow 1m4f win at the Curragh in June; gave a solid display off revised mark when fourth of 18 over the same trip in a valuable Galway festival event. |
7/2 |
12/1
Form: 52213 BF
Last run: 48 days
W: 8st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (3) |
2nd Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 1m 4f 77y |
10st 2lb |
Career-best success at Leopardstown (1m2f, good) on return but beaten favourite at the Curragh when ninth of 19 and failed to beat a rival back at Leopardstown since; off 84 days and any market support worth noting returning to this trip. |
11/4 |
|
12th 3 (2) |
10th Jul 2025 Good 1m 1f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Tipperary maiden winner last year; returned from a break to win easily at this track in April (1m2f, good); raised 8lb and didn't back it up last time at the Curragh; he is still of interest returned to the scene of his win. |
10/1 |
|
9th 6 (12) |
24th May 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Tipperary maiden winner a year ago and went close on handicap debut at the Galway festival; form dipped subsequently but returned with a facile Leopardstown success on first run since a gelding procedure and an 8lb rise is fair; may come on for that run and has to be high on the shortlist. |
5/1 |
7/1
Form: 3-5312 CD BF
Last run: 37 days
W: 9st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (3) |
17th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 12lb |
C&D winner in 2023 three turf wins; light campaign this year but encouraging signs over C&D on latest when creditable fourth (1.5l off Star Harbour) in August; little bit to find with that rival, who has since gone close. |
11/4 |
|
4 (3) |
15th Aug 2025 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 9lb |
Won this in 2023 and scored on turf last year; has to improve on recent runs but is now 3lb lower than for that last score so has to be considered from a good draw. |
9/1 |
|
1 (6) |
17th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 1m 1f 0y |
10st 3lb |
Latest of four career wins came in this race last year off 1lb higher; two Curragh runs this term some way below best so needs to bounce back. |
12/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €160.10 |
| Straight Forecast | €115.47 |
| Tricast | €615.44 |
| Trifecta | €871.80 |
Selections
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