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Good To YieldingMervyn Gray Construction Maiden Hurdle (Div II)
- Prize money: £6413.04
- 2m 0f 0y
- 16 runners
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Runners: 16 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
15/2 (Won)
- Win: £24.60
- Place: £4.50
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8 |
2nd May 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 104y |
10st 13lb |
Improver in Naas handicaps over the winter on testing ground, winning 2m4f novice contest and only caught late in 3m1f Leinster National off 132 (clear of remainder); didn't appear to stay 3m5f of Irish National latest but definite contender back in trip here if handling quicker conditions. |
14/1 |
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2nd 7 |
8th Mar 2026 Heavy 3m 0f 174y |
10st 6lb |
Hurdles winner didn't show much in opening chase runs, but there were signs of promise in his third of 11 on handicap chase debut here in January (2m4f, heavy); well backed in a Listed handicap here recently, landing the gamble by 0.5l (2m4f, heavy); up 7lb, but he made a number of jumping errors so there's scope for improvement; top chance if this trip doesn't cause any issues; the choice of Mark Walsh. |
5/1 |
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1st 4 |
22nd Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
11st 6lb |
1-4 over hurdles and rated 130 in that sphere; some promise in his chasing debut on seasonal return here (2m, soft) but tailed off next two times; stayed on to take third in the final strides over C&D last time (heavy); interesting that from the five McManus runners, he's the pick of Walsh. |
15/2 |
13/2
- Place: £1.70
Form: 53-
Last run: 431 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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10th 6 |
22nd Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 7f 35y |
11st 4lb |
in touch with leaders, not fluent 2nd |
12/1 |
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10th 6 |
22nd Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 7f 35y |
11st 4lb |
in touch with leaders, not fluent 2nd |
12/1 |
9/2
- Place: £1.90
Form: 3
Last run: 34 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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8 |
17th Jan 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 4f 40y |
11st 2lb |
One of four for trainer; two-time Flat winner and maiden hurdle winner; creditable efforts in his last three handicaps, a 2l runner-up at Navan (2m5f, heavy) before staying on for a modest fourth in a Listed contest at Navan when 3lb wrong (3m1f, soft to heavy); third at Limerick last time when he could offer no more close home (3m, soft to heavy); can go well again but Kennedy chooses another. |
12/1 |
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12 |
27th Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Won a Gowran maiden (2m, soft) in March; has failed to fire in four starts since, twice coming up short in handicaps; best efforts have come on soft ground; probably needs rain. |
10/1 |
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10th 21 |
2nd Aug 2025 Good 2m 6f 108y |
10st 11lb
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First reserve; French Flat winner; won a Gowran maiden hurdle in March (2m, soft); beaten 22l on handicap debut at Aintree in April and this trip seemed to stretch him in a rated novice at Clonmel; others preferred. |
10/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 5 |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 110y |
11st 4lb |
0-4 in chases and rated 111; good third off that mark in a handicap chase at Navan on latest; 0-5 over hurdles but ran well when third behind Ethical Diamond and Kainsbourg in a Punchestown maiden in February 2025; big chance if he repeats that. |
7/2 |
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3rd 6 |
21st Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 1f 0y |
11st 3lb |
One of two for trainer; poor in opening beginners' chases and just modest improvement for switch to a handicap last time when beaten 21l; trainer's/owner's best chance appears to be Park That. |
15/1 |
6/4
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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7th 8 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 140y |
11st 5lb |
Point-to-point and bumper winner; won first two starts over timber, a Cork mares' maiden hurdle (2m4f, yielding) and a Listed mares' hurdle here (2m3f, heavy); mid-field in Grade 2 mares' novice at Cheltenham on latest (2m1f, good); return to further should suit and gets weight from the boys; could challenge for a place. |
14/1 |
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10th 8 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
From a yard that's won two of the last five renewals of this; it was a useful maiden she won easily at Cork (2m4f, yielding) and she followed up in a 2m3f Listed event at Punchestown despite not being in love with the heavy ground (according to her trainer); the runner-up Switch From Diesel gave Bambino Fever something to think about in two bumpers last season, so that latest form heightens interest in this mare; the stable's winner 12 months ago was also dropping back in distance and returning from a similar break; very much one to bear in mind. |
12/1 |
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1st 5 |
2nd Nov 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Point-to-point winner on testing ground; beaten 20l in a 2m Navan maiden hurdle on Rules' debut in December 2024; won a Down Royal bumper by 2.5l when last seen in March (good) and that race has thrown up winners; yard in flying form and should go well. |
5/2 |
10/1
Form: 28-
Last run: 221 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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3rd 2 |
1st Jun 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 11lb |
Failed to fire on the Flat last time but had previously returned to hurdles (dual winner) with a respectable fifth of 21 in a Listed handicap at Punchestown (2m, yielding); off the same mark here in a less demanding race. |
7/2 |
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7th 9 (2) |
17th May 2026 Good 1m 5f 16y Class 3 |
8st 13lb |
Just five Flat races, faring easily best when he won a handicap at Bellewstown (1m3f, soft) last month; returned to hurdling for a respectable show at Punchestown festival 19 days ago; his trainer's three runners at Chester last week were all well held, albeit with two in the Chester Cup, but this one should have more to offer in this sphere and goes on the shortlist. |
13/2 |
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5th 15 |
28th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 132y |
10st 1lb |
Dual-purpose; 2-8 over hurdles, his last win coming at this meeting last year off 7lb lower; no impact over timber since but won on the Flat at Bellewstown 17 days ago and Sean Bowen was on board for that win here last season; can't discount. |
14/1 |
18/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 9 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 54y |
11st 12lb |
2-7 over hurdles and rated 122 in that sphere; promise in two of three chase starts and rated 120 over fences; beaten 7l over 19.5f (good) at Down Royal latest when a mistake two out proved costly; ground fine here and shorter trip a plus; big player. |
15/8 |
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2nd 6 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 150y |
11st 12lb |
Second runner for yard; a 122-rated hurdler won twice over hurdles last year before losing his form badly; ran well enough behind a subsequent Punchestown winner at Cork on second chase start; can go well. |
6/1 |
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3rd 5 |
5th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 45y |
11st 12lb |
Dual hurdle winner but lost his form badly in that sphere last few runs; was poor on chasing debut at Thurles in February; not easy to fancy and a tongue-tie added. |
20/1 |
18/1
Form: 6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 4 |
22nd May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
11st 12lb |
Now a 12-race maiden; ran a few decent races when in the frame in handicaps this year; unseated at the fourth in C&D handicap two weeks ago; might find a couple too good in this company. |
25/1 |
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6 |
8th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
11st 1lb |
Maiden has run well enough in defeat over hurdles at times; beaten 31l on chasing debut at Thurles and needs to do a lot better. |
7/1 |
16/1
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 |
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9th 3 |
19th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 45y |
11st 5lb |
Made a successful handicap debut at Limerick in October (3m, soft) but pulled up at Navan next time following a 9lb rise; much better at Limerick before another below-par run at Punchestown; stays well; might benefit from the addition of cheekpieces. |
6/1 |
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1st 1 |
19th Oct 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y |
12st 4lb |
Was running a big race when falling at the last on sole point start; fourth placings in maidens at Down Royal and Tipperary represent fair form in this grade; strong trainer/rider combination. |
5/1 |
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6 |
14th May 2025 Good To Yielding 3m 1f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Was running a big race when falling at the last on sole point start; the best of three maiden hurdle runs was when beaten 17l last time after a break at Fairyhouse (2m4f); can come on from that and get closer over a trip that should suit. |
3/1 |
10/1
Form: P2S0-5
Last run: 206 days
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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3rd 1 |
6th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 100y |
11st 11lb |
Has won twice in points this season; most recent success was in the prestigious Gain Mares Final at Ballynoe for this rider; useful sort but well held by The Great Unknown on running at Ballycahane. |
7/1 |
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11 |
23rd Jul 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 3f 100y |
11st 5lb |
Her 150-1 second in a Leopardstown maiden hurdle at the Christmas festival in 2023 is beginning to look like an aberration following heavy defeats in five subsequent starts; tailed off when trying this trip for the first time at Punchestown recently (soft); switch to fences needs to light a fire. |
33/1 |
|
16 |
20th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 30y |
11st 5lb |
150-1 runner-up in a Leopardstown maiden hurdle last season but that piece of form is starting to look like an outlier having struggled since; new trip needs to spark a revival. |
12/1 |
33/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 4 |
21st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 157y |
11st 9lb |
Good ground hurdles winner shaped with mild promise on chase debut in Thurles beginners' (18.5f, good to yielding) in October; pulled up and tailed off next two starts on heavy; of interest if the ground has good in the description. |
16/1 |
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3 |
30th Oct 2025 Good 2m 2f 66y |
11st 12lb |
Handicap hurdle win at Down Royal in May was achieved off a modest mark (85); others preferred. |
14/1 |
|
4th 3 |
30th Oct 2025 Good 2m 2f 66y |
11st 12lb |
Handicap hurdle win at Down Royal in May was achieved off a modest mark (85); others preferred. |
14/1 |
25/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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12th 5 |
31st Dec 2024 Yielding 2m 2f 79y |
11st 11lb |
Sent off at 250-1 and made little impact on debut at Navan earlier this month; others preferred. |
100/1 |
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12th 5 |
31st Dec 2024 Yielding 2m 2f 79y |
11st 11lb |
Sent off at 250-1 and made little impact on debut at Navan earlier this month; others preferred. |
100/1 |
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12th 15 |
7th Dec 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Marcel filly; dam unraced half-sister to 1m4f winner Time Travel, out of French 6f 2yo winning half-sister to 5f 2yo Group 3 winner Raphane; unlikely to be involved on debut. |
25/1 |
200/1
Form: 0-
Last run: 481 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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13th 13 |
7th Dec 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Tailed off when 125-1 for a maiden hurdle in 2023 and shown little on the Flat since. |
200/1 |
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13th 13 |
7th Dec 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Tailed off when 125-1 for a maiden hurdle in 2023 and shown little on the Flat since. |
200/1 |
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9th 12 (11) |
6th Sep 2024 Good 2m 2f 141y |
8st 10lb |
Modest form including when remote fourth of five in decent 2m1f contest at Killarney; hard to fancy on handicap debut. |
50/1 |
66/1
Form: —
Last run: 34 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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4th 12 |
16th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 0y |
10st 9lb |
One of two for trainer; maiden has been consistent in handicaps; runner-up at Tramore off this mark in November (2m5f, soft); below that when a beaten favourite at Down Royal next time (2m4f, yielding), finishing a distant third; another good effort when fourth back there last time; maybe the cheekpieces can get a bit more from him. |
11/2 |
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4th 10 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 170y |
10st 3lb |
Maiden has been consistent in handicaps over the last year; not his best run when a beaten favourite over a bit further here last time but can go closer if improving from that. |
3/1 |
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3rd 15 |
17th Mar 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 86y |
10st 11lb |
Had been running respectably in handicaps and found just one too good at Tramore (2m5f, soft) when last seen in November; up 2lb for that but could go well if ready after his break. |
5/1 |
28/1
Form: 00
Last run: 7 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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10th 2 |
12th Apr 2025 Good 3m 0f 25y |
12st 0lb |
Second runner for yard; three time Flat winner in France; produced best effort yet in this sphere when a staying on 1.25l second of 19 at Down Royal (2m4f, good) last month; up 4lb for that but it's still relatively early days and there could be more to come at this longer trip; considered. |
3/1 |
|
10th 2 |
12th Apr 2025 Good 3m 0f 25y |
12st 0lb |
Second runner for yard; three time Flat winner in France; produced best effort yet in this sphere when a staying on 1.25l second of 19 at Down Royal (2m4f, good) last month; up 4lb for that but it's still relatively early days and there could be more to come at this longer trip; considered. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 21 |
17th Mar 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y |
11st 13lb |
held up in last |
50/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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15th 6 |
27th Aug 2025 Good 2m 1f 40y |
11st 5lb |
Was well backed when showed improvement to win over 2m3f at Kilbeggan in April (good-to-yielding) and backed it up with clear second at Down Royal; up a total of 9lb and back from a break; respected. |
11/2 |
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2nd 11 |
5th May 2025 Good 2m 1f 79y |
11st 3lb |
midfield |
3/1 |
|
2nd 11 |
5th May 2025 Good 2m 1f 79y |
11st 3lb |
midfield |
3/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €88.90 |
| Straight Forecast | €75.49 |
| Trifecta | €739.10 |