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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Gained fourth hurdles success with 3.25l victory in Galway Hurdle (2m, good) off 129 23 days ago; still has a bit to find with Daddy Long Legs and Bowensonfire on ratings but claims if taking to new discipline. |
9/2 |
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1st 14 |
30th Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 11y |
10st 2lb |
Fair fifth in a valuable handicap hurdle at the Punchestown festival; a shade disappointing at Listowel in June before making amends at Bellewstown; may continue on the upgrade for Tony Martin who has won this race four times in the past 12 years. |
9/1 |
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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5th 6 |
21st Aug 2026 Good 3m 1f 180y |
11st 5lb |
Two wins over hurdles, maiden chaser; beaten 9l by Charlie Luciano in a C&D beginners' event on penultimate start; 7lb better off, could go close. |
100/30 |
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3rd 4 |
8th Aug 2026 Good 2m 3f 20y |
11st 12lb |
Well held behind William Tell and Nadia's Boy in a 2m beginners' here in June; no match for Charlie Luciano upped to 25.5f at Kilbeggan latest; this trip more suitable but he's 0-7 over fences now and needs to find more to get his head in front. |
4/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
31st Aug 2026 Good 2m 3f 100y |
12st 0lb |
Off the mark over fences in a C&D beginners' in May; unseated two out in a handicap chase back here next time when still in contention; never involved at the Galway festival when tailed off (2m2f, good); capable of better back here. |
15/2 |
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15th 16 |
28th Jul 2026 Good 2m 2f 54y |
11st 2lb |
One of three for yard; off the mark over fences in a Downpatrick beginners (19.5f, gd-yld) in May (Giant Haystacks 2.75l behind in fourth); unseated two out in handicap chase back there on latest when still in contention; can't discount off 2lb higher. |
14/1 |
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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18th 17 |
29th Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Dual point winner who was third in a hunter chase last time; doesn't have the obvious profile for this race but she showed useful form in 2023 when runner-up in a Leopardstown maiden and she needs checking in the betting on debut for Emmet Mullins. |
5/1 |
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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 |
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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10th 5 |
22nd Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 110y |
11st 6lb |
Down Royal handicap hurdle winner last year (2m2f, good) is 0-5 chasing, encouraging Thurles debut effort yet to be built on, unseating at the first over today's C&D last month; may yet improve but opposable for now. |
9/1 |
|
7 |
30th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Second runner for yard; hurdle winner made a decent chase debut last year but not as good after; well beaten on return but is capable of better. |
14/1 |
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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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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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14th 16 (10) |
12th Jun 2026 Yielding To Soft 1m 1f 100y |
8st 12lb |
Set tough asks on first six starts between hurdles and the Flat, never landed a blow as a result; off 552 days and hard to assess on h'cap bow. |
33/1 |
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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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15 |
16th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 85y |
10st 9lb |
Consistent and holding form well enough in handicaps; beaten around 6l off this mark the last twice, at Down Royal (2m4f, good) and Wexford (2m1f, gd-yld) when wearing first-time cheekpieces (retained); step back up to this trip should suit; in the mix again. |
5/1 |
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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 |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |