14.12
YieldingProficient Engineering Irish EBF Maiden Hurdle
- Prize money: £7695.65
- 2m 0f 0y
- 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
10/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.34
- Place: £1.20
Form: 21/3- D
Last run: 420 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5 |
9th Nov 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Went close in Listowel bumper on debut before Punchestown bumper success in 2022; respectable third at Navan on sole start last year but might not be fully wound up for this after another 420 days off. |
10/1 |
7/4
- Place: £1.10
Form: 22-22
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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12th 11 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
Stamina to prove and he failed to threaten when ninth in the Grand Annual last month; however, Cheltenham may not be his track (also not at his best there last October) and he showed improved form to win a competitive handicap at Leopardstown (2m1f, yielding) in December; only seven and there have been hints that this sort of trip may suit; no surprise to see him go well. |
25/1 |
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9th 7 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 199y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Switched to fences last August and he's been progressive, winning a competitive handicap at Leopardstown (2m1f, yielding) in December and solid third of 14 there (2m1f, soft) last month; today's likely return to better ground could be a plus and this 7yo remains open to further improvement; chance. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
2nd Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 1f 0y |
11st 7lb |
1-10 over hurdles; already a much better chaser; won 2m2f Sligo beginners' event in October; struggled at Cheltenham later that month; slotted into handicap company effectively with a C&D win at Christmas at a time when the stable was generally struggling for form; can continue to improve; Thyestes-winning rider takes the sting out of 10lb rise. |
8/1 |
6/1
- Place: £1.20
Form: 31P-3 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1 |
18th Apr 2026 Soft 3m 7f 176y Class 1 |
12st 0lb |
Off the mark over fences in good style at Cheltenham (extended 3m2f, good to soft) in December and that's the furthest he's been; worked his way into contention at the Festival there (3m1f Ultima) on latest outing until some bumping on the home turn and running out of steam; not disgraced there but 4m has to be something of a guess; cheekpieces are added. |
25/1 |
|
7th 5 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 1 |
11st 3lb |
Off the mark over fences at fifth attempt in good style here (3m2f, good to soft) in December, when back up in trip; well beaten in Grade 3 novice at Naas since but the heavy ground provides an excuse; a mark 8lb higher than for his course win may not be insurmountable for this unexposed 8yo. |
14/1 |
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5th 3 |
25th Jan 2026 Heavy 3m 0f 125y |
11st 0lb |
Fairly useful hurdler and stepped up a to another level on most recent of five attempts chasing when landing valuable 3m2f Cheltenham handicap (2lb wrong) last month, relishing the return to an extended trip (good-to-soft); out-and-out stayer who has winning form on heavy so has to be considered a major player. |
11/4 |
100/1
Form: 5866
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
17th Mar 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 86y |
11st 12lb |
0-7 over timber; not a bad run here over 2m1f (yielding) on latest and may have needed that after a break; stepping up in trip should suit and he's got an each-way chance. |
14/1 |
7/1
Form: 345
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 2 |
15th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 159y |
11st 5lb |
Thurles maiden win last term came on good ground; disappointing twice since on easier ground at Punchestown, latest when dropping away quickly after forcing much of pace early this month in handicap; bit to prove now. |
10/1 |
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5th 2 |
15th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 159y |
11st 5lb |
Thurles maiden win last term came on good ground; disappointing twice since on easier ground at Punchestown, latest when dropping away quickly after forcing much of pace early this month in handicap; bit to prove now. |
10/1 |
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15th 10 |
1st May 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 94y |
11st 7lb |
soon led, headed 3 out |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: 23-8
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
31st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
11st 13lb |
Dual hurdle winner up to 2m4f; best chase form last winter was on heavy ground; best hurdles form also on soft/heavy; new headgear combination. |
10/1 |
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13th 25 |
30th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 7f 110y |
10st 0lb |
Dual hurdle winner up to 2m4f; hit and miss over fences during the winter (poor last twice) and has to return to best back over hurdles; 2lb out of the handicap |
40/1 |
100/1
Form: -6P330
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
2nd Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 120y |
10st 4lb |
Runner-up in a 3m handicap at Wexford last summer (good); struggled after that, but her 9l fourth of 15 at Sligo (2m5f, good) last time was more promising; place chance if building on that. |
11/1 |
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4th 14 |
9th Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 162y |
10st 7lb |
Runner-up in a 3m handicap at Wexford last summer but hasn't been at that level since; has to improve from Downpatrick return. |
22/1 |
100/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 3 |
23rd Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 205y |
12st 3lb |
Was well supported at this venue in February on his second handicap hurdle attempt; jumped poorly then and was pulled up; has changed stable, and probably best watched now. |
12/1 |
|
6 |
13th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 0y |
11st 13lb |
Easy enough to back on handicap debut at Limerick over Christmas, tame enough effort; much more needed. |
16/1 |
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11th 9 |
28th Dec 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 5f 0y |
11st 9lb |
in touch with leaders |
25/1 |
16/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 6 |
6th Mar 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 176y |
11st 12lb |
raced in second |
6/1 |
|
6 |
20th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 6f 211y |
11st 3lb |
Left his previous maiden hurdle form behind when runner-up at Fairyhouse last month (beaten roughly 1l) and the third went close at Clonmel since; handicapper has revised his mark and may need further progress to win on handicap debut but longer trip may suit. |
7/1 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 9 |
2nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 55y |
10st 10lb |
Maiden hurdler with uneven form; definite player judged on runner-up finishes at Limerick and Punchestown this season; the form of the latter has worked out well as the third Live To Laugh has won twice since; ran below market expectations at Limerick three weeks ago but big player if he takes to fences. |
10/1 |
|
6th 4 |
12th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 6f 170y |
11st 9lb |
Maiden with uneven form. second here in November (3m, heavy); next run here not at the same level and then unseated at Thurles; confirmed a liking for a stamina test when second over 3m at Naas last week; can pick up a race at some stage. |
13/2 |
|
4 |
5th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 6f 195y |
11st 8lb |
Trip and ground will be fine as it was 3m on heavy when second of 12 at Limerick two runs back; his following run there wasn't up to the same level but has a big run in him. |
7/1 |
100/1
Form: 08
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 |
9th Nov 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Tailed off at huge odds in both runs so far. |
100/1 |
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11th 14 |
9th Nov 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Tailed off at huge odds in both runs so far. |
100/1 |
|
8th 4 |
12th Oct 2024 Good 2m 4f 110y |
10st 13lb |
prominent, soon went second, pecked on landing 4 out |
66/1 |
10/1
Form: 370255
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16 |
9th Nov 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Runner-up in a maiden hurdle here last month over further but not as good twice since and probably needs step back up in trip. |
10/1 |
|
12th 16 |
9th Nov 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Runner-up in a maiden hurdle here last month over further but not as good twice since and probably needs step back up in trip. |
10/1 |
|
5th 5 |
27th Oct 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 11y |
11st 7lb |
midfield, lost fourth after 3 out, soon weakened |
10/1 |
100/1
Form: 07
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 9 |
29th Nov 2024 Good 1m 7f 189y |
11st 2lb |
Sent off huge prices for a trio of maiden hurdles and, while she showed limited ability on her second start over 2m4f at Cork, she's hard to fancy on her handicap debut; first-time hood. |
40/1 |
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13th 9 |
29th Nov 2024 Good 1m 7f 189y |
11st 2lb |
Sent off huge prices for a trio of maiden hurdles and, while she showed limited ability on her second start over 2m4f at Cork, she's hard to fancy on her handicap debut; first-time hood. |
40/1 |
50/1
Form: 4/908P
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
22nd Nov 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 110y |
11st 5lb |
Promise in a Cork bumper in 2022 but shown nothing since; unseated about halfway at Gowran two weeks ago. |
16/1 |
|
11th 12 |
22nd Nov 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 110y |
11st 5lb |
Promise in a Cork bumper in 2022 but shown nothing since; unseated about halfway at Gowran two weeks ago. |
16/1 |
|
15 |
9th Nov 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Promise in a Cork bumper in 2022 but shown nothing since and pulled up at Wexford last week. |
50/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €9.40 |
| Straight Forecast | €7.91 |
| Trifecta | €19.50 |