11.30
Good To YieldingMervyn Gray Construction Maiden Hurdle (Div I)
- Prize money: £6413.04
- 2m 0f 0y
- 19 runners
Runners: 19 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
3/1 (Won)
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3 |
4th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 7f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Point and maiden hurdle winner in 2024 hasn't really kicked on from that good start; however, wasn't beaten far at Navan last time over 2m4f and can run well if staying this trip; cheekpieces on. |
9/2 |
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4th 3 |
17th Jan 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 4f 40y |
11st 11lb |
Lost form last season after course 2m maiden win; failed to feature on seasonal debut at Limerick; needs a revival in form. |
10/1 |
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1 |
30th Mar 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 5f 185y |
11st 12lb |
One of two for yard; point-to-point and maiden hurdle winner; highly tried on latest in a Listed mares' hurdle at Navan (2m4f, soft to heavy) and came up short; return to a sounder surface and switch to handicap company offer hope of a revival; not discounted. |
17/2 |
9/4
Form: 85-4
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (24) |
29th Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Has kept good company over hurdles since his last Flat run almost a year ago; that was in the Group 2 Curragh Cup; this is more realistic but he has plenty of weight. |
16/1 |
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7th 2 |
2nd May 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 140y |
11st 12lb |
Has outrun his odds in graded company on a couple of occasions including this meeting last year when 3l behind Kargese; however, well held in Grade 2 at Fairyhouse last month and this is even tougher. |
50/1 |
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7th 2 |
2nd May 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 140y |
11st 12lb |
Has outrun his odds in graded company on a couple of occasions including this meeting last year when 3l behind Kargese; however, well held in Grade 2 at Fairyhouse last month and this is even tougher. |
50/1 |
18/1
Form: 36-
Last run: 287 days
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (2) |
21st Jul 2025 Yielding 1m 4f 184y |
9st 9lb |
Has posted a couple of decent runs over timber but recent showings in that sphere have been poor; now switches to the Flat; others appeal more. |
16/1 |
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7th 2 |
12th Apr 2025 Good 2m 1f 40y |
11st 4lb |
Maiden has run well in defeat several times over hurdles but has been poor on his last four starts and isn't easy to fancy on that form. |
20/1 |
50/1
Form: F
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
2nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Maiden over hurdles and fences is out of his depth in this company; handicaps will suit better in time. |
100/1 |
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6th 1 |
3rd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 120y |
11st 12lb |
A 107-rated hurdler whose chasing debut at Gowran four months ago suggests he is unlikely to feature. |
50/1 |
50/1
Form: 7
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (12) |
20th Oct 2025 Yielding 1m 3f 175y |
9st 11lb |
Gained sixth win of his career at Bellewstown on penultimate (12.5f, soft); beaten off revised mark off 77 latest but he'll relish testing conditions if the rain comes and he's gone well here before. |
7/1 |
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5th 2 (12) |
13th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 4f 46y |
9st 11lb |
C&D winner in May (good) and went in again at Bellewstown (1m4f, soft) 12 days ago when merely pushed out for a 5l verdict; the 8lb rise asks a question but should give it his best shot. |
5/1 |
|
1st 3 (4) |
1st Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 1m 4f 110y |
9st 13lb |
1m4f winner at Roscommon in May and respectable efforts the last twice, especially last time when 1m1f would have been sharp enough; rain welcomed. |
5/1 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 3 |
31st May 2025 Good 2m 7f 100y |
11st 11lb |
Hasn't troubled the judge in five maiden attempts over various trips, not entirely discredited on latest after being hampered at Killarney; room for improvement in jumping and doesn't appeal as one to make an immediate impact in handicaps though bred to stay. |
14/1 |
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13th 3 |
31st May 2025 Good 2m 7f 100y |
11st 11lb |
Hasn't troubled the judge in five maiden attempts over various trips, not entirely discredited on latest after being hampered at Killarney; room for improvement in jumping and doesn't appeal as one to make an immediate impact in handicaps though bred to stay. |
14/1 |
|
5th 5 |
12th May 2025 Good 2m 6f 100y |
10st 13lb |
Unplaced in two point-to-points and similar story in five maiden hurdles at 2m-2m4f on a variety of ground; has a tendency to jump to the left; rated just 95 and others look more likely. |
12/1 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 |
18th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 1 |
10st 6lb |
She's thrived this season and made it 3-5 for the yard (wins at 1m7f-2m1f on good to soft/heavy) when winning big-field mares' novice handicap at Kelso four weeks ago; from out of the handicap she's 12lb higher today back against males but it remains to be seen where her limitations lie. |
16/1 |
|
1st 2 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Two wins (1m7f/2m, good to soft/heavy) from her first three starts for this yard and perhaps her latest run at Newbury three weeks ago came too soon, just six days after she won at Fontwell; not discounted. |
12/1 |
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5th 2 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 69y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Ex-Irish mare who is 2-3 for new stable, most recently scoring in a canter at Fontwell (2m1f, heavy) last Sunday; open to further progress and looks well in under a 7lb penalty; commands respect. |
5/4 |
100/1
Form: 6
Last run: 61 days
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5 |
15th Jul 2025 Good 2m 2f 185y |
10st 13lb |
Dual-purpose maiden ran a solid race on the Flat at Down Royal last time; beaten 15l on handicap hurdle debut at Punchestown in January but could improve on that on this better ground. |
4/1 |
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4 (11) |
21st Jun 2025 Good 1m 4f 207y |
9st 11lb |
Well-backed on seasonal return but failed to fire at Fairyhouse 45 days ago (1m, good); is 1lb lower since being beaten a short head at Gowran last August (1m1f, good to firm); may come on from last run but needs more. |
9/1 |
|
10th 4 (7) |
7th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Dual-purpose sort; went closest on the Flat over 1m1.5f at this track last year; needs a repeat on return. |
10/1 |
66/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 16 |
21st Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 50y |
10st 9lb |
0-9 over hurdles but has been in the frame in four of last five starts; runner-up at Navan last time upped to 2m6f, not staying as truly as the winner; up another 2lb for not winning but should be thereabouts once again. |
5/1 |
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2nd 7 |
8th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 5f 180y |
10st 7lb |
0-9 over hurdles but has been in the frame in three of his last four starts; beaten 8.5l when runner up over 2m4f (sft-hvy) here last month; should be in the mix again off 1lb higher but has room to improve in the jumping department. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 9 |
17th Jan 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 4f 40y |
10st 10lb |
Decent chance based on his third placing at Fairyhouse over 2m4f in November and fourth over the same course and trip on New Year's Day; in between appeared not to stay 3m when unplaced favourite at Punchestown; |
3/1 |
200/1
Form: —
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 |
11th Jul 2025 Good 2m 2f 160y |
11st 6lb |
Going well since entering handicaps, finishing good third at Down Royal and outpaced from last by 4l winner at Wexford, having raced keenly; could have more to offer if settling better. |
5/1 |
Form: 30
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 12 |
27th Aug 2025 Good 2m 4f 110y |
11st 0lb |
Has made the frame on his last three starts; holds an outstanding chance based on Wexford second, since the winner Mephisto has completed a hat-trick with victories at Ballinrobe and Tramore; new headgear combination. |
11/4 |
|
12 |
8th Aug 2025 Good 2m 4f 100y |
10st 13lb |
Starting to find his level in handicaps and posted his best effort yet when a 5l fourth of 8 off this mark over 2m4f here just over two weeks ago; should go well again. |
5/1 |
|
9 |
24th Jul 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
10st 9lb |
Generally modest form over hurdles but shaped like this trip might suit when staying on for a remote third at Kilbeggan (18.5f, good) 13 days ago; not dismissed off 1lb lower. |
6/1 |
50/1
Form: 8
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
20th 24 (23) |
15th Mar 2026 Heavy 1m 0f 0y |
8st 10lb |
Without a win since 2023 and so signs of ending the drought on the Flat or over hurdles in 2025; beaten 5l on the AW last time out; others appeal more. |
12/1 |
|
7th 6 (9) |
13th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Dual-purpose; 1-17 on the Flat; 0-4 over hurdles; pulled up in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse when last seen; AW debut; hard to fancy. |
25/1 |
200/1
Form: 96
Last run: 6 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
7th Jun 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
0-5 for Cormac Farrell but at least signed off with her best form effort at Thurles in March (2m4f, good to yielding); very interesting considering the dam enjoyed a galloping 2m4f-plus, and her new yard continues in fine form; hood added. |
6/4 |
|
7th 10 |
6th Mar 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 5lb |
towards rear |
50/1 |
|
7th 9 |
13th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Well held in two bumpers and Navan maiden hurdle in December; may need more time. |
100/1 |
5/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 14 |
10th Jun 2025 Good 3m 1f 170y |
10st 7lb |
Modest sort for Henry de Bromhead, big price when pulled up at Punchestown on stable debut on Saturday; seems safe to rule out. |
33/1 |
|
21 |
7th Jun 2025 Good 2m 7f 180y |
10st 11lb
|
First reserve; showed little in four starts for Henry de Bromhead including a handicap; major step up in trip for a new yard. |
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9th 8 |
14th May 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 190y |
10st 13lb |
From a leading stable but needs to produce dramatic improvement from three maiden runs during the winter; dam point winner, closely related to Grand National winner One For Arthur, so may need further than this. |
10/1 |
40/1
Form: 50-0
Last run: 4 days
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 18 |
27th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 7f 0y |
10st 12lb |
Minor promise in a Limerick bumper but shown very little since, latest on handicap debut at Naas early this month; cheekpieces now tried and upped in trip. |
20/1 |
|
18 |
27th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 7f 0y |
10st 12lb |
Minor promise in a Limerick bumper but shown very little since, latest on handicap debut at Naas early this month; cheekpieces now tried and upped in trip. |
20/1 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 4 |
7th Dec 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Beaten a fair way out before pulling up in a point 13 days ago and may need more time. |
100/1 |
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16th 4 |
7th Dec 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Beaten a fair way out before pulling up in a point 13 days ago and may need more time. |
100/1 |
200/1
Form: —
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18 |
27th Aug 2025 Good 2m 4f 110y |
10st 0lb |
Weak form over hurdles; down the field in a Flat handicap last time; second reserve. |
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17 (14) |
13th Aug 2025 Good 1m 1f 100y |
8st 10lb |
Maiden who struggled in three runs on the Flat last year (all here); in poor form over timber since. |
100/1 |
20/1
Form: 5
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
7th Dec 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Third in a point and rules bow wasn't without promise when fifth of seven in a Down Royal bumper last month; much more requried now. |
20/1 |
|
5 |
7th Dec 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Third in a point and rules bow wasn't without promise when fifth of seven in a Down Royal bumper last month; much more requried now. |
20/1 |
|
5th 2 |
2nd Nov 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 190y |
12st 0lb |
Desinvolte 4yo cost 12,000euros as a 3yo; half-brother to winners L Anamour (2m hurdle) and Marble Eyes (French 2m1f hurdle); dam pulled up both starts French hurdles, half-sister to Listed-placed 2m2f hurdle/chase winner Rochelaurel; well beaten third in Ballingarry point in May for Warren Ewing. |
12/1 |
7/4
Form: 5/
Last run: 615 days
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Has improved drastically for fences, finishing second to Kitzbuhel on debut before winning at Fairyhouse (2m6f, yielding) and in Grade 1 at Dublin Racing Festival (extended 2m5f, soft; beat Western Fold by just over 4l); impressed with his jumping and how he stuck to his task last time, attributes you need for this race, and he sets the standard on form; leading player. |
13/2 |
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1st 3 |
1st Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 107y |
11st 10lb |
Smart novice hurdler last season, winning twice but was found wanting on both ventures into this grade; however, already looks a better chaser, finishing runner-up to subsequent Grade 1-winning stablemate Kitzbuhel at Punchestown before winning a beginners' at Fairyhouse (2m6f); capable of a big run. |
13/2 |
|
1st 3 |
30th Apr 2025 Yielding 2m 3f 58y |
11st 12lb |
didn't jump with fluency, made virtually all, disputed lead, led 1st, hit 3rd, hit 4th, not fluent 5th, mistake 3 out, pushed along when good jump last, ridden and kept on well run-in, stayed on |
4/1 |
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| Payout | |
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| Straight Forecast | €47.71 |
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