14.30
YieldingClose Brothers Rated Novice Hurdle
- Prize money: £7695.65
- 2m 4f 55y
- 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.60
- Place: £2.30
Form: 45-164 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
29th Dec 2024 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 8lb |
prominent on inner early, dropped to midfield before 6th |
9/2 |
|
3 |
29th Dec 2024 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 8lb |
prominent on inner early, dropped to midfield before 6th |
9/2 |
|
1st 9 |
30th Nov 2024 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
11st 4lb |
midfield |
12/1 |
5/2
- Place: £1.60
Form: 3-1431 D
Last run: 56 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
31st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
11st 12lb |
Won a Gowran maiden hurdle and Fairyhouse novice in 2024; weakened over 22.5f on handicap hurdle debut at Ballinrobe on sole start in 2025; long layoff to overcome on chase debut but worth a market check. |
11/2 |
|
10th 9 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 6f 131y |
10st 7lb |
Off the mark at the fourth attempt over hurdles in a 2m4f maiden at Gowran (good) in October; solid second when last seen in a 2m4f Fairyhouse novice in November; off since but has gone well fresh before; interesting handicap debutant. |
10/1 |
|
10th 9 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 6f 131y |
10st 7lb |
Off the mark at the fourth attempt over hurdles in a 2m4f maiden at Gowran (good) in October; solid second when last seen in a 2m4f Fairyhouse novice in November; off since but has gone well fresh before; interesting handicap debutant. |
10/1 |
15/2
- Place: £2.10
Form: 32-631
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Irish 7yo whose broadly progressive form switched to chasing this season features a comfortable win at Roscommon (sole attempt over 3m1f; good) in the summer and good second in Thurles handicap (2m5f, yielding) last time; still reasonably unexposed and looks interesting back up in distance. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
18th Jan 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 198y |
11st 11lb |
Winning pointer and twice successful over hurdles for Pat Doyle; took third behind subsequent Galway Plate winner Western Fold on chasing debut before comfortably justifying favouritism next time at Roscommon (3m1f, good); made stable debut back from a break in a five-runner novice event at Fairyhouse last time when a distant fourth (2m5f, soft); shaped as though he would come on for the run that day. |
8/1 |
|
1 |
9th Jun 2025 Good 3m 1f 24y |
11st 12lb |
Winning pointer who won twice over hurdles, including a 3l defeat of Heroes Rise at Thurles in December; matched that RPR when third on recent chase debut; good chance. |
3/1 |
12/1
Form: 3-1103
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
11th Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Won consecutive handicap hurdles in 2024; hit and miss since and one of his best efforts was runner-up at Downpatrick in June; below that twice since and needs a repeat. |
14/1 |
|
8th 2 |
14th Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Out of form this year but his run at Downpatrick in June was a positive when a 1.25l second of nine (2m2f, yielding to soft); didn't build on that at Galway last time when well beaten (2m1f, good); different headgear combination tried but needs to bounce back. |
18/1 |
|
13th 10 |
2nd Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 175y |
10st 13lb |
Got back on track with a 1.25l second of 9 at Downpatrick (2m2f, yld-sft) last time out off 119; raised 1lb for that but rider's 5lb claim negates that; well beaten in this last year but claims if backing up that last run. |
10/1 |
9/1
Form: 433432
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
30th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 130y |
11st 7lb |
One of two for the yard; bumper/dual winning hurdler; hasn't been at her best since returning from a year off and one or two others appeal more. |
10/1 |
|
4 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 0lb |
One of two for trainer; bumper/dual winning hurdler; returned from almost a year off when well beaten on Flat in February; more promise in 10l fifth over hurdles at Navan (2m, soft); didn't build on that at Bellewstown last time. |
18/1 |
|
8th 1 |
18th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 1f 30y |
11st 12lb |
Bumper and dual winning hurdler; came back from almost a year off the track when well beaten in a 1m4f maiden at Dundalk in February; more promise in her 10l fifth of 12 at Navan last month (2m, soft); more needed with cheekpieces added to the tongue tie. |
10/1 |
4/1
Form: 21
Last run: 64 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
12th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 90y |
11st 9lb |
Maiden hurdle winner for Wilie Mullins ran well in some handicaps, but was below form when last seen; needs his best on return for a new yard. |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: 7/1
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 15 |
4th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 40y |
11st 5lb |
Has suffered mishaps over fences lately, equipment failure at Tramore, hampered and unseated at Punchestown; second in this race in 2025; could be interesting in first-time blinkers; however, Fiver Friday appeals as the stable's main hope. |
16/1 |
|
9 |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 50y |
10st 10lb |
2-12 over hurdles and rated 8lb higher in that sphere; hasn't looked like exploiting lower chase mark in recent starts; valid excuse at Tramore latest (mistake at third, pulled up after stirrup broke); capable of better than that and can't discount, especially if the rain misses. |
14/1 |
|
3 |
29th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 110y |
11st 8lb |
Two-time hurdles winner is 0-5 in chases; out of form in 2026 but has yet to get his favoured good ground; could go well in first-time cheekpieces with conditions to suit. |
7/1 |
12/1
Form: 8-3164 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
33/1
Form: 4315- D
Last run: 213 days
W: 11st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 |
30th Nov 2024 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
11st 13lb |
midfield |
33/1 |
|
9th 1 |
30th Nov 2024 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
11st 13lb |
midfield |
33/1 |
|
5th 7 |
1st May 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 58y |
11st 12lb |
Point winner in November, beating a well-exposed sort; close fourth of nine in a Limerick bumper in December; remote third behind subsequent Cheltenham winner Jasmin De Vaux at Naas in January; made a fine start over hurdles with 2m4f maiden win at Cork; big jump in class now. |
25/1 |
33/1
Form: 401F-6
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
30th Nov 2024 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
11st 13lb |
always behind, pulled up after 4 out |
33/1 |
|
2 |
30th Nov 2024 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
11st 13lb |
always behind, pulled up after 4 out |
33/1 |
|
6th 3 |
16th Nov 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 50y |
11st 1lb |
Off the mark when showing improved form to beat a subsequent winner in 2m Punchestown maiden in February (heavy); place prospects when last-flight faller in 2m4f Perth handicap in April (soft) and has since left Willie Mullins; probably needs to improve to play a major role on yard debut. |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: P2-102
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
25th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 15y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Returned to form and rewarded heavy market support at Bangor (2m4f, good; tongue-tie refitted) last month, his fifth start for Dan Skelton; just a respectable sixth under penalty in the Red Rum at Aintree (2m, good to soft) nine days later and his mark is another 5lb higher here, but he remains very much of interest. |
11/4 |
|
6th 15 |
9th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 176y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
Well-backed, even-money favourite at Bangor (2m4f) last Tuesday, when reverting to good ground in a reapplied tongue-tie and returning to form with a convincing win; 9lb higher in a much hotter race today but not ruled out for his top yard on the back of that stylish success. |
9/1 |
|
1st 8 |
31st Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 72y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Maiden chaser and with an overall strike-rate of 2-32; he hasn't got anything going over fences for current yard but he's dropped sharply in the weights and getting back on good ground can only help; would be interesting if the market offered encouragement. |
5/2 |
28/1
Form: -51P30
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
3rd Mar 2024 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Form of 122 in points and the form of his 2022 point win worked out nicely; not so much the two 2023 efforts and he was tailed off when making his rules debut last week at 50-1; needs to leave that run behind. |
12/1 |
|
14th 6 |
21st Feb 2024 Heavy 2m 0f 148y |
11st 4lb |
Won on his point debut at Ballycrystal in 2022; remote second twice since; best watched on his track debut after almost a year off. |
16/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €31.40 |
| Straight Forecast | €23.60 |
| Trifecta | €139.90 |
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