13.45
YieldingDornan Careers Novice Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £10260.87
- 2m 0f 0y
- 20 runners
Runners: 20 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
Form: 22-222 BF
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 1 |
24th Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 55y |
11st 7lb |
Won around Sligo last year and handicap winner over this trip at Leopardstown's Christmas meeting; also ran well when third at DRF; 2m6f was too far in the Galway Blazers, but fitter for that and this looks a good opportunity. |
13/8 |
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6th 1 |
31st Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 111y |
11st 13lb |
Won twice over fences in 2025, most recently off 9lb lower at Leopardstown in December (2m1f, yielding); has come up short in three starts since, weakening on latest when upped to 2m5f in the Topham at Aintree; stamina a query upped further in trip. |
14/1 |
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12th 11 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
Stamina to prove and he failed to threaten when ninth in the Grand Annual last month; however, Cheltenham may not be his track (also not at his best there last October) and he showed improved form to win a competitive handicap at Leopardstown (2m1f, yielding) in December; only seven and there have been hints that this sort of trip may suit; no surprise to see him go well. |
25/1 |
Form: /23-28
Last run: 90 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
30th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 75y |
11st 12lb |
Ran some fine races in defeat over hurdles last season including at this meeting; got off the mark in a Clonmel maiden last autumn and then took a Naas beginners' chase, easily beating Jacob's Ladder; just denied in the Grade 1 Racing Post Novice Chase at Christmas and put up a respectable effort in the Champion Chase last time; can be involved. |
5/1 |
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6th 5 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 199y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Very short on chasing experience, having raced just twice in this sphere, but by the same token looks open to any amount of further improvement despite being a 9yo (latecomer to this scene); close second, clear of remainder, in Grade 1 novice at Leopardstown (2m1f, yielding) when attempting to follow up his comfortable success in a Naas race that's worked out well; has shown good progress for current yard and looks interesting pitched into open company instead of bashing heads with similarly unexposed rivals in the Arkle. |
12/1 |
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1st 4 |
23rd Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 205y |
11st 12lb |
Placed in nine of his 11 races, including all three bumpers and his first three maiden hurdle starts; slotted into handicaps effectively last season; twice in the money at Leopardstown before set a tough task in the County Hurdle, stands out in this company on his Punchestown festival third behind the British-trained pair Ascending Lark and Wilful. |
4/9 |
Form: 32473
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 5lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (5) |
17th Jul 2026 Good 1m 5f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Consistent on AW at three, winning over 1m4f; had some good hurdling form, without winning, in 2024; just one run over flights last year; ran well in a charity race at the Curragh on Derby weekend; has to enter calculations in such a weak contest. |
5/1 |
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5th 6 |
26th Jun 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y |
12st 0lb
|
AW Flat winner was disappointing over hurdles when last seen over a year ago. |
20/1 |
Form: 3314P D
Last run: 60 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 |
2nd Aug 2026 Good 2m 2f 54y |
10st 0lb |
Course maiden hurdle winner was over-faced several times over fences after winning a Roscommon novice which fell apart last summer; has the beating of Blood Destiny on Listowel running two runs back, and little wrong with his 6l fourth to Lisleigh Lad on handicap debut at Wexford, where he didn't quite see it out over a furlong farther. |
12/1 |
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4th 6 |
3rd Jul 2026 Good 2m 3f 110y |
10st 8lb |
Highly tried and has cut little ice, including thrice at Grade 3 level, since winning a 2m novice at Roscommon last summer; appeared to run well behind much higher-rated rivals in conditions contest at Listowel last time, but marksman left him alone; capable of being competitive in first handicap. |
10/1 |
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5th 3 |
1st Jun 2026 Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Has won a maiden hurdle and a novice chase; has looked a bit outclassed in Grade 3s in his last three races and a similar scenario seems likely in this company (well behind Jesse Evans last time). |
50/1 |
Form: 134
Last run: 62 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
21st Aug 2026 Good 2m 2f 200y |
11st 12lb |
Two hurdle wins at 2m2f but has lost her way since Listowel novice chase win in September; others in better form. |
33/1 |
|
7th 8 |
2nd Aug 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 160y |
11st 4lb |
Two hurdle wins at 2m2f but has lost her way since Listowel novice chase win in September; others in better form. |
25/1 |
|
10th 5 |
14th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 165y |
11st 1lb |
Lost way since Listowel novice chase win in September; soundly beaten in Punchestown handicap hurdle on latest and just 2lb lower now; others arrive in better form. |
20/1 |
Form: 1262-4 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
1st Mar 2025 Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
11st 7lb |
midfield, brought down 6th |
7/2 |
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2nd 4 |
3rd Feb 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 3f 92y |
11st 12lb |
midfield early, rushed up and raced in second behind clear leader after 1st, pressed leader 2nd |
11/2 |
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2nd 4 |
3rd Feb 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 3f 92y |
11st 12lb |
midfield early, rushed up and raced in second behind clear leader after 1st, pressed leader 2nd |
11/2 |
Form: 48-7D11
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
11th Jul 2025 Good 2m 2f 160y |
11st 12lb |
Won three handicap hurdles last year at 2m-2m4f, including one here over 2m on good ground (later disqualified for banned substance); should strip fitter for first run back from a break at Listowel; not discounted. |
15/2 |
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6th 3 |
2nd Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Won handicaps at Kilbeggan, Tipperary and Leopardstown from 2m-2m4f last year, though was disqualified from the first due to a banned substance; 9lb higher on return but has won when fresh so has to be respected, especially if strong in the market. |
6/1 |
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6th 3 |
2nd Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Won handicaps at Kilbeggan, Tipperary and Leopardstown from 2m-2m4f last year, though was disqualified from the first due to a banned substance; 9lb higher on return but has won when fresh so has to be respected, especially if strong in the market. |
6/1 |
Form: 7352
Last run: 11 days
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
26th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 110y |
11st 4lb |
Some decent runs in defeat over hurdles in 2024/25; well beaten on return from a 16-month absence at Downpatrick last time and has to improve plenty on that. |
15/2 |
|
5th 3 |
9th Aug 2026 Good 2m 5f 180y |
11st 4lb |
Runner-up in 2m Navan handicap in late 2024 (yielding-to-soft) the nearest he's got; fair fourth in 2m4f Down Royal novice handicap following year (good) but soon beaten following month in similar Fairyhouse contest; returns from 16 months' absence. |
7/1 |
Form: 40631P D
Last run: 91 days
W: 10st 12lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 |
13th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 9lb |
Sole win over hurdles came here in 2024; also ran well on the Flat here when second in a 1m4f maiden when 1.25l ahead of Dream On Baby; well below that level at Galway since so has to rebound. |
10/1 |
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9th 12 (7) |
29th Jul 2026 Yielding 1m 4f 43y |
11st 7lb |
Poor strike rate hurdling (1-25) and pick of three recent runs on the Flat when staying on late into second in 1m4f Tramore maiden (found to have in blood in both nostrils); interesting but this is a stronger maiden. |
14/1 |
Form: 7-0918 D
Last run: 59 days
W: 10st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
16th Aug 2026 Good 1m 7f 140y |
10st 13lb |
250-1 maiden hurdle winner two years ago; couple of decent runs in handicaps last year but form largely inconsistent; beaten 15l into fourth at Killarney (2m1f, good) 31 days ago over hurdles, staying on reasonably well from rear; beaten 21l over C&D in May; on a nice mark but needs to put best foot forward. |
8/1 |
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4th 14 |
16th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
10st 3lb |
Winless, but some good runs, since taking a Listowel maiden hurdle in 2024; well beaten chasing last twice, but can't be ruled out back in this discipline with an in-form rider aboard; third runner for yard; watch market. |
14/1 |
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10th 11 |
30th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Shock Listowel maiden hurdle winner in 2024; hit and miss since, plus was well beaten on chase debut last time at Tramore, but can do better. |
12/1 |
Form: 21 D
Last run: 59 days
W: 10st 12lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 4 |
15th Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 80y |
11st 1lb |
Won a 2m maiden hurdle at Wexford (soft) in October; no impact since in handicaps; best of recent efforts was a 5.25l sixth of 16 at Tipperary in July (2m, good to yielding); needs to bounce back after being tailed off at Wexford last time in a tongue-tie (discarded). |
16/1 |
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7th 12 |
6th Aug 2025 Good 2m 4f 50y |
11st 2lb |
Won a soft ground 2m maiden hurdle at this track last autumn and best run since was fifth at Tipperary last month; up in trip today and has to rebound from a lesser Killarney run. |
14/1 |
Form: 4-331 D
Last run: 94 days
W: 10st 10lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (8) |
16th Aug 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Flat/hurdle winner; came from well off the pace to chase home a clear winner over C&D last month before solid enough effort at Sligo from a wide draw; more needed but considered in a weak race. |
100/30 |
|
1 (16) |
6th Aug 2025 Yielding 1m 5f 103y |
10st 0lb |
Flat/hurdle winner; came from well off the pace to be runner-up in a 2m Flat handicap at Tramore a month ago (good; fine on softer); all this year's runs have been quite positive. |
7/1 |
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2nd 5 (6) |
8th Jul 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Won over hurdles last September; losing run on the Flat since a heavy ground Bellewstown maiden in 2023 when trained by Ger Lyons; one length behind Bynx when third at Gowran in May, and finished behind Make Good (fourth) when seventh of ten at Listowel. |
5/1 |
Form: 950218
Last run: 39 days
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
29th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y |
12st 6lb |
Useful hurdler stays 3m; was poor last time and might find this trip a bit sharp. |
22/1 |
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13th 1 |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 2m 6f 80y |
11st 12lb |
Three wins over hurdles including a Pertemps Qualifier at Leopardstown last year; fine fourth in a very competitive handicap hurdle at Punchestown; unseated early on his chase debut at Wexford last month; obvious claims on his return to hurdles. |
11/2 |
|
4 |
3rd Jul 2026 Good 2m 3f 110y |
11st 12lb |
Very useful staying hurdler, winning 2m4f handicap here and 3m contests at Listowel and Leopardstown last term; career-best when last seen finishing third of 24 in 3m Listed handicap at Punchestown festival in April; closely related to yard's good chaser San Salvador, so good chance he'll take to chasing; trip on the short side, but has won around here before so greatly respected. |
5/2 |
Form: 4-531 D
Last run: 39 days
W: 10st 8lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Won a 2m handicap in 2024 for Henry de Bromhead; back to form in November on first run for this yard and not discredited next time but, with tongue-tie fitted after wind surgery, she pulled up lame on chase debut in January and was well beaten when upped to an extended 2m3f three weeks ago; this trip is a big step into unknown territory. |
25/1 |
|
5th 4 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 123y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Won a handicap hurdle for Henry de Bromhead whom she left for £5,500; they were perfectly respectable runs over hurdles for this yard in the winter and her non-completion last time (after wind surgery) was over fences; couldn't dismiss. |
10/1 |
Form: 445/61 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (20) |
30th Aug 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 4f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Seven-time turf winner won twice in July and ran a decent race on latest off this mark when a 3.75l fifth of 16 at Galway; has won off higher ratings in the past so not dismissed with in-form claimer taking off 5lb. |
15/2 |
|
5th 18 (6) |
1st Aug 2026 Yielding To Soft 1m 3f 180y |
9st 4lb |
Seven-time turf winner on a hat-trick after back to back wins at Navan (1m2f, good) and Killarney (11.5f, good); has gone up 11lb for those wins but she has won off higher marks in the past; however, was unplaced in the 5.40 here on Thursday. |
5/1 |
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12th 1 (7) |
30th Jul 2026 Yielding 1m 4f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Ground-versatile sort has hit form lately, winning over 1m2f at Navan and carrying a 7lb penalty at Killarney over just short of this trip; up another 4lb but has run well in defeat at this track and looks a player. |
4/1 |
Form: 443408
Last run: 11 days
W: 10st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 3 |
9th Jun 2026 Good 3m 1f 170y |
12st 0lb |
Won well over hurdles at Thurles in February and a fair chase debut next time at Fairyhouse, both on winter ground; however, has handled better ground in the past and run well here before too; chance. |
6/1 |
Form: 79-238
Last run: 41 days
W: 10st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 12 |
15th Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 87y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Close up when placed in two run-of-the-mill handicap hurdles this season (2m2f/2m) but he's 0-12 in this sphere now and his two Flat runs in September were disappointing; needs to raise his game. |
10/1 |
Form: 69F3-0
Last run: 219 days
W: 10st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (8) |
26th Apr 2025 Yielding 1m 5f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Sole turf win came over C&D two years ago, most recently 4l adrift of stablemate The Truant here earlier this month; balance of form is on better ground. |
14/1 |
Form: 8-4420
Last run: 33 days
W: 10st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
6th Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 9lb |
Best run over hurdles when second in a maiden over 2m here last October; hasn't matched that form since and was poor in cheekpieces at Kilbeggan last time; needs best on chasing debut. |
12/1 |
|
8th 2 |
11th Jul 2025 Good 2m 2f 160y |
12st 0lb |
Runner-up in a Wexford maiden and respectable handicap debut at Leopardstown over Christmas; possibly needed the comeback run in May so remains of interest and cheekpieces now tried although may want easier ground. |
8/1 |
Form: 6-7036
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (6) |
1st Aug 2026 Yielding To Soft 0m 7f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Goes well at this venue and was only reeled in close to home over 8.5f here on Tuesday; runs off the same mark now and nicely drawn so can't discount dropped back in trip; obvious chance. |
100/30 |
|
2nd 5 (6) |
28th Jul 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 123y |
10st 0lb |
Two-time C&D winner on heavy off higher marks; went close again over C&D in October, again on heavy; caught the eye when short of room and not beaten far at Killarney on latest (1m, good); softer conditions would be preferable but he's got plenty of decent form on this sort of ground and his yard targets this meeting; chance. |
12/1 |
Betting Forcast
7/1 Addragoole, 14/1 Irish Panther, 12/1 Banana Three, 20/1 Itsalladream, 20/1 Cloonainra, 4/1 Johnny Blue, 12/1 Shraheen, 5/1 Lygon Lad, 16/1 Kimy, 33/1 Kingdom Calling, 10/1 Miss Maxfort, 14/1 Dumb Love, 14/1 Duke Silver, 13/2 Love Me, 10/1 Arch Enemy, 20/1 Aines Lad, 12/1 Belgoprince, 20/1 Scott Lang, 20/1 Depalma, 25/1 San Aer
Selections
POSTDATA:
Johnny Blue