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YieldingO’Driscolls Irish Whiskey Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 2)
- Prize money: £23086.96
- 2m 0f 0y
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
Form: 71 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 2lb
3 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7 |
1st Jul 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 120y |
11st 0lb |
Flat maiden winner was a smart juvenile hurdler last season, winning a Grade 3, but was below form in cheekpieces at Punchestown; beaten a long way in a Flat handicap at the Curragh since; however, has a chance if his jumping holds up on chasing bow. |
8/1 |
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5 (17) |
25th May 2025 Good 1m 6f 0y |
9st 6lb |
One of two runners for yard; won a 1m2f Navan maiden when last seen on the level last September; Grade 3 juvenile hurdle winner since though was below form at Punchestown last time; respected back in this sphere. |
9/1 |
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18th 5 (17) |
25th May 2025 Good 1m 6f 0y |
9st 6lb |
One of two runners for yard; won a 1m2f Navan maiden when last seen on the level last September; Grade 3 juvenile hurdle winner since though was below form at Punchestown last time; respected back in this sphere. |
9/1 |
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 13lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 2 |
2nd May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 118y |
11st 9lb |
Won Grade 1 Juvenile at the DRF last season; below best first three starts this season but better effort when a 7.5l third of 18 in Listed handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse latest (2m, yld-sft); same mark here but stamina to prove for this longer trip. |
8/1 |
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3rd 2 |
4th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Grade 1-winning juvenile hurdler last season; sustained an injury over the summer and has posted decent RPR's in three defeats since returning at Christmas, latest when 10th of 23 in County Hurdle after not clear run (only 1l behind Karbau); more needed but don't rule out. |
10/1 |
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10th 5 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
This useful Flat performer was a Grade 1-winning juvenile hurdler last season; sustained an injury over the summer but there's been enough in two comeback runs at Leopardstown this winter (seventh to Bowensonfire in handicap latest) to think he retains his ability; not discounted. |
14/1 |
Form: 4-1 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 10st 13lb
3 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 1 |
5th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Won a Listed handicap at Limerick over 2m on testing ground buty was poor behind a stablemate over 2m4f at Cheltenham; has to rebound. |
11/1 |
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23th 1 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
11st 12lb |
Campaigned only at about 2m; made a successful handicap debut in Limerick contest (soft to heavy; Listed) on last appearance, proving suited by the return to hurdles after two chase defeats; this 5yo looks open to further improvement and has possibilities provided he stays the new trip. |
20/1 |
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2nd 4 |
21st Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 0lb |
prominent |
11/4 |
Form: 114-F2 D
Last run: 201 days
W: 10st 13lb
3 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2 |
26th Jul 2026 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
Won twice in France but winless for Willie Mullins despite showing useful form on occasions over hurdles; left that yard for 64,000gns; ran no race on stable debut (second chase start) but did show more behind Sunray Shadow here 11 days ago, though that was his first run at 3m and he didn't appear to get home. |
12/1 |
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3rd 1 |
15th Jul 2026 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Showed useful form without winning over hurdles for Willie Mullins; left that yard for 64,000gns having finished fourth over fences at Ballinrobe in May but it was an inauspicious stable debut when tailed off in three-runner affair here (2m4f, good) 17 days ago; needs to leave that behind tackling 3m for the first time. |
8/1 |
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3rd 1 |
28th Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Showed fairly useful form over hurdles for Willie Mullins without managing to add to his French wins; beaten favourite switched to fences last time (sold for 64,000gns since) but may improve with that experience under his belt and is interesting on debut for Faye Bramley, who has done well with recruits from other yards (including ex-Closutton runners). |
7/2 |
Form: 25
Last run: 39 days
W: 10st 13lb
3 yo Colt
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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5th 5 |
17th Nov 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 0lb |
soon led, faced challenges from 4 out |
3/1 |
Form: 12-2 D BF
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 13lb
3 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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12 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 209y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
took keen hold, towards rear, mistake 3rd, fell heavily 4 out |
16/1 |
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12 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 209y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
French debut winner; has some useful form in defeat since, notably his fourth in a Leopardstown Grade 1 (2m, soft) in February, but he needs to bounce back from a poor run in the Triumph at Cheltenham and Paul Townend sides with Murcia. |
16/1 |
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11th 13 |
14th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Ex-French; turned over at 1-4 on yard debut in December (Grade 3) before two supporting roles when hooded (also tongue tied latest) in better races at Leopardstown won by Hello Neighbour; 18-1, held up last in only a partially successful attempt to settle him on latest outing but he ran on into fourth of eight in that steadily run Grade 1, his best form; better may be possible in different circumstances, such as a more strongly run race here. |
40/1 |
Form: 1
Last run: 96 days
W: 10st 6lb
3 yo Filly
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4th 14 |
14th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
10st 9lb |
Dam half-sister to high-class hurdler Quevega; won in September on her only start in France; stuck to her task admirably at the finish when placed behind Hello Neighbour at Leopardstown in both her races for new connections, short-headed in a Grade 2 on first occasion and one and a half lengths down in a steadily run Grade 1 last time; seemingly the pick (Townend rides) of the Mullins multitude and a greater stamina test here should suit. |
12/1 |
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3rd 7 |
1st Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 7lb |
midfield, headway and in touch with leaders 2 out, disputed lead when not fluent last, kept on but lost second towards finish |
100/30 |
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3rd 7 |
1st Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 7lb |
midfield, headway and in touch with leaders 2 out, disputed lead approaching last, kept on but lost second towards finish |
100/30 |
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 6lb
3 yo Filly
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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1st 9 |
28th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 1f 87y |
11st 6lb |
Won off 4lb lower at Wexford in May (2m1f, gd-yld); has struggled off revised mark since and was beaten 13l on latest when fourth at Galway (16.5f, good); needs to find a bit more to score off this mark. |
12/1 |
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4th 11 |
2nd Aug 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 160y |
10st 11lb |
Three Flat wins for Jessica Harrington and off the mark hurdling at eighth attempt in 2m1f Wexford handicap in May; runs since however have been modest, never counting on the flat here on Friday. |
25/1 |
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13th 10 (4) |
31st Jul 2026 Yielding 1m 4f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Won over hurdles at Wexford in May; below best in that sphere twice since and was well beaten in this race last year; 4lb lower now but others appeal more. |
50/1 |
Form: 3-331
Last run: 201 days
W: 10st 6lb
3 yo Filly
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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17th 8 |
30th Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 11y |
10st 11lb |
Grade 1 juvenile winner at Aintree (2m1f, gd-sft) in April 2025; best run last season when fourth at Leopardstown in February; struggled in valuable handicaps at three festivals, with soft ground probably to blame; regained the winning thread in mares' race at Listowel in May; beaten favourite for a similar race at Killarney; Paul Townend's choice, has to be taken seriously. |
8/1 |
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2nd 2 |
16th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 85y |
11st 5lb |
Grade 1 winner at Aintree (2m1f, gd-sft) in April 2025; regained the winning thread in mares' race at Listowel (16.5f, good) on latest (Grainne A Chroi 6.25l behind); the one to beat on ratings, but has never run beyond 2m1f so she has stamina to prove (mixed messages in pedigree). |
5/4 |
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1st 2 |
30th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 100y |
11st 7lb |
Top-rated here at 138; won Grade 1 at Aintree in April 2025, her last start on ground with good in the description; below best in hot handicaps this year but better expected now back on a sounder surface; giving weight away to most of her rivals but the one to beat. |
13/8 |
Form: 1162 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 6lb
3 yo Filly
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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6th 8 (4) |
23rd Feb 2024 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Sister to the trainer's useful and versatile seven-time winner Prairie Dancer; stable has made an excellent start to 2024 at this venue; merits respect. |
5/1 |
Betting Forcast
7/2 Naturally Nimble, 9/2 Hello Neighbour, 12/1 Its Bilbo, 20/1 Sony Bill, 25/1 Star Runner, 15/8 Willy De Houelle, 20/1 Lady Vega Allen, 14/1 Mo Ghille Mar, 7/1 Murcia, 10/1 Prairie Angel
Selections
RP RATINGS (IRE):
Willy De HouelleThe Irish Sun:
MurciaTOPSPEED:
Prairie AngelSPOTLIGHT:
Naturally NimblePOSTDATA:
Willy De Houelle