14.40
SoftMCG Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race)
- Prize money: £51304.35
- 2m 0f 0y
- 15 runners
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Runners: 15 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £10.40
- Place: £3.20
Form: 631 D
Last run: 46 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 |
1st Jun 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Lightly raced since winning a Listed handicap here in September 2024; back from an absence, he was a much bigger price than Putapoundinthejar at Punchestown in April and duly finished well behind the Martin horse. |
5/1 |
|
17th 18 |
28th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 132y |
10st 0lb |
No joy since winning a listed handicap hurdle at Listowel in September 2024 off 6lb lower; 1lb wrong here and lacks a recent run; rider's claim a plus but others make more appeal. |
22/1 |
25/1
- Place: £4.40
Form: 617-33 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 13lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 |
28th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 132y |
10st 7lb |
Admirable dual-purpose veteran is a winner of 14 races; 6-34 over hurdles but time may be catching up with him based on the evidence of his last two runs and was well beaten in this in 2024 off 2lb lower. |
40/1 |
|
10th 7 |
4th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 11lb |
Fine dual-purpose performer won this last year (beating Helvic Dream) off 9lb lower; won twice on Flat afterwards, back from a break when well held back over hurdles at DRF in February; 13yo probably needs a career-best over hurdles to follow up here. |
16/1 |
|
11th 6 |
1st Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Fine dual-purpose performer is a credit to himself and his stable; won this two years ago but disappointing last year; however, was in good form over the summer and has a chance again. |
14/1 |
12/1
- Place: £3.00
Form: 55149- D
Last run: 181 days
W: 10st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| 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 |
16/1
Form: 40-214 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 10st 5lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
7th Dec 2024 Good To Yielding 3m 1f 50y |
10st 11lb |
Dual bumper winner; off the mark over hurdles in a 2m3f event at Kilbeggan in August; creditable handicap debut at Listowel over inadequate 2m when staying on well into fourth in competitive event; stayed 2m6f effectively at Galway, Paul Townend deserts her to partner Paggane. |
10/1 |
|
12 |
7th Dec 2024 Good To Yielding 3m 1f 50y |
10st 11lb |
Dual bumper winner; off the mark over hurdles in a 2m3f event at Kilbeggan in August; creditable handicap debut at Listowel over inadequate 2m when staying on well into fourth in competitive event; stayed 2m6f effectively at Galway, Paul Townend deserts her to partner Paggane. |
10/1 |
|
1st 6 |
26th Oct 2024 Good 2m 5f 200y |
10st 10lb |
in touch with leaders, prominent before 2 out |
7/2 |
4/1
Form: 167-21 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 138
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16 (20) |
12th Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 7y |
8st 10lb |
Last year's Royal Bond winner returned to the Flat to get third win in this sphere at Tramore in August (1m4f, good to yielding); midfield finish in the Irish Cesarewitch last time; one of two for trainer, but Sorrentino looks the pick of them. |
18/1 |
|
30 (20) |
28th Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 170y |
8st 10lb |
One of seven for yard; won the Royal Bond at Fairyhouse last December; returned to the Flat with a 0.75l win at Tramore (12.5f, gd-yld) last month; 7lb higher here and this is a much tougher race but this 6yo can't be discounted. |
9/1 |
|
3 (10) |
16th Aug 2025 Yielding 1m 4f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Twice a winner over mid-distances in France before joining Willie Mullins and very capable hurdler (rated 139), winning Grade 2 novice, and most recently good fourth of 19 in Galway Hurdle; potentially thrown in here on Flat return. |
Evs |
13/2
Form: 123262 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 |
26th Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 6f 111y |
10st 2lb |
Ran well over hurdles in July but well behind last time at Navan, that after a pull-up over fences; only 4-41 overall and opposable in a race of this nature. |
25/1 |
|
5 |
20th Sep 2025 Yielding 1m 7f 165y |
11st 5lb |
Two disappointing runs over fences since placed in a handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan in July; probably vulnerable to younger and less exposed rivals. |
16/1 |
|
2 |
17th Aug 2025 Good 2m 6f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Not at his best since second to the high-class Saint Roi at Galway last season; was promoted to 133 as a result of that display; now 15lb lower, showed signs of a return to form when third over hurdles at Kilbeggan last month; slightly disappointing at Galway this year but is dropped in grade now and is a course winner. |
9/2 |
25/1
Form: 8-2P93 D BF
Last run: 43 days
W: 10st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (9) |
12th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 182y |
11st 7lb |
Dual Flat winner who has a win apiece over hurdles and fences; well beaten over hurdles in March on his return from a break but ran some solid Flat races last year, including over C&D. |
10/1 |
|
4th 6 |
2nd May 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
12st 3lb |
Two-time Flat winner rated 71, won this last year, yard form a plus, should go well. |
12/1 |
|
16th 3 |
19th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 8lb |
Dual Flat winner has a win apiece over hurdles and fences; last win was novice chase at Tipperary last July (19.5f, yielding); out of his depth in Tipperary Grade 3 before jumping issues evident in Wexford handicap chase; returns from a break back hurdling. |
25/1 |
20/1
Form: F11155 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 80y |
11st 0lb |
Three times a hurdles winner here and excellent second to well-treated winner in last year's renewal; lost form after but regained it in November when winning Listed handicap at Fairyhouse; below-par since then; back from a break and, given his track record, has to be respected. |
14/1 |
|
2 |
7th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 8lb |
Better form over shorter distances after being pulled up in the 3m4f Munster National; placed over C&D and Punchestown (2m5f, soft to heavy) before winning a competitive handicap chase at Fairyhouse (2m1f, yielding to soft) in November; set tough tasks on last three starts, this looks more realistic. |
14/1 |
|
5th 4 |
22nd Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Has done well over shorter distances since pulled up in the 3m4f Munster National; placed at Gowran (2m, heavy) and Punchestown (2m5f, soft to heavy) before winning a listed handicap chase at Fairyhouse (2m1f, yielding to soft); tailed off in a Fairyhouse Grade 3 last month and beaten 15l in a Leopardstown handicap (2m1f, soft) last time; likely to find these to be too talented. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 1-U276 D
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
10st 9lb |
Won a bumper and maiden hurdle over 2m for Willie Mullins in an interrupted career; form for current yard over hurdles and Flat suggests he needs to find a fair bit of improvement. |
20/1 |
|
20th 21 |
30th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 7f 110y |
10st 3lb |
Won a bumper and maiden hurdle over 2m for Willie Mullins in an interrupted career; mixed form on the Flat and over hurdles for this yard; has to do much better raised markedly in trip. |
50/1 |
10/1
Form: /71-07 CD
Last run: 56 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 |
2nd Nov 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 190y |
11st 10lb |
Won valuable 2m Listowel handicap last season off 125 but well held in same contest this season when a strong favourite; Flat run since not without promise but others possibly better handicapped right now. |
16/1 |
|
8th 4 |
2nd Nov 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 190y |
11st 10lb |
Won valuable 2m Listowel handicap last season off 125 but well held in same contest this season when a strong favourite; Flat run since not without promise but others possibly better handicapped right now. |
16/1 |
|
8th 18 (17) |
13th Oct 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 23y |
8st 7lb |
Dual-purpose; stayed on well over 14.5f on latest Flat start at Killarney off 79; is 2lb wrong at the weights here but talented claimer takes off 5lb; won a maiden hurdle on his sole previous start at this track; wide draw to contend with but he's unexposed in this sphere and he could run a big race. |
11/1 |
25/1
Form: 310P-6 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 9 |
25th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Has won four times over hurdles but chasing didn't go well a year ago and has mostly struggled back over hurdles. |
33/1 |
|
7th 9 |
17th Mar 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
10st 11lb |
Four-time winner over hurdles but very much out of form this winter after unhappy spell over fences in early autumn; hard to support at present. |
40/1 |
16/1
Form: 5850-0 D
Last run: 57 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 133
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
29th Dec 2024 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 3lb |
midfield early, prominent behind clear leaders after 2nd |
9/1 |
|
4 |
29th Dec 2024 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 3lb |
midfield early, prominent behind clear leaders after 2nd |
9/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
24th Nov 2024 Yielding 2m 2f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Won a Grade 3 at Fairyhouse on return last year and some decent efforts in defeat since; however, below form the last thrice (an excuse in Galway Hurdle) and has to bounce back. |
5/1 |
8/1
Form: 060-43 D
Last run: 58 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 10 |
29th Jul 2025 Good 2m 2f 54y |
11st 5lb |
Dual-purpose mare won over hurdles at this meeting in 2022 and took her fifth race in that sphere at Listowel in May; beaten 6l on chasing debut at Tipperary since and will have to improve plenty from that. |
13/2 |
|
12 |
1st Jul 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 155y |
11st 7lb |
Dual-purpose chasing debutante is 5-21 over timber and rated 130; modest run on the Flat at Ballinrobe last week; not an obvious candidate for chasing on breeding but she will be well-schooled and can't be discounted. |
4/1 |
16/1
Form: 01F3-0 D
Last run: 57 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 136
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
5th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 140y |
11st 2lb |
Maiden hurdle winner for Willie Mullins; off the mark chasing in 2m1f Down Royal novice in January but found wanting on handicap debut behind Jigoro at Gowran on heavy, never landing a blow; opposable. |
12/1 |
|
8th 7 |
7th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 2lb |
Maiden hurdle winner for Willie Mullins; found wanting in valuable handicaps last season; began to get to grips with chasing when close third behind Moudan in 2m2f Limerick rated novice event at Christmas; built on that when an emphatic winner of a similar event at Down Royal; fair chance in his first handicap. |
8/1 |
|
1st 5 |
20th Jan 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 115y |
11st 4lb |
Maiden hurdle winner for Willie Mullins (2m, heavy); found wanting in valuable handicaps and took a step forward on latest of three attempts chasing when close third in 2m2f Limerick rated novice at Christmas; progressive and J J Slevin's choice. |
13/2 |
9/1
Form: 2/221- D
Last run: 410 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
27th Sep 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 0lb |
in touch with leaders, not fluent and pulled up quickly 4th, looked to go wrong |
9/1 |
|
7th 2 (12) |
20th Aug 2024 Yielding 1m 4f 46y |
10st 3lb |
Tipperary bumper winner and won Ballinrobe maiden hurdle last summer after a couple of seconds; interesting now switched to Flat after a year's absence; likes decent ground but may not get it here. |
7/1 |
Non-runners
Mighty Tom, Set Point, Nibiru
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €155.30 |
| Straight Forecast | €129.32 |
| Tricast | €1079.42 |
| Trifecta | €1014.00 |
Selections
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