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SoftFestival 2025 Hospitality Selling Fast Novice Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £5607.44
- 2m 3f 122y
- 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
3/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.25
- Place: £1.10
Form: 5213 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 |
30th Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y |
11st 13lb |
Has won three times over hurdles in 2025 up to 3m, rising 16lb in the handicap; was poor at Roscommon last time but is capable of bouncing back so not dismissed. |
9/1 |
|
9th 2 |
30th Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y |
11st 13lb |
Has won three times over hurdles in 2025 up to 3m, rising 16lb in the handicap; was poor at Roscommon last time but is capable of bouncing back so not dismissed. |
9/1 |
|
1 |
29th Sep 2025 Yielding 3m 0f 25y |
11st 13lb |
Gained her third win of 2025 at her trainer's local track on latest (20.5f, good); the fourth Shadow Paddy boosted the form at Listowel; stays this far and may be able to defy a 7lb rise. |
100/30 |
4/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 0-60
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 7 |
9th Jun 2025 Good 2m 5f 150y |
11st 12lb |
0-5 and rated 109 over timber; fell early on when 33-1 for chase debut in a beginners' at Kilbeggan last week and best hurdles run came on soft ground; probably best watched. |
22/1 |
|
6 |
1st Jun 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
11st 12lb |
Lightly raced and his best run was when second off 105 in a soft-ground handicap hurdle in January; will need to improve plenty for fences to be winning this. |
14/1 |
|
6 |
1st Jun 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
11st 12lb |
Lightly raced and his best run was when second off 105 in a soft-ground handicap hurdle in January; will need to improve plenty for fences to be winning this. |
14/1 |
16/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: 6-8287
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 |
13th Apr 2025 Good 2m 6f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Is 0-15 over hurdles but has run well in defeat, including when a 6.5l fourth of 16 on latest over an inadequate 2m3f at Limerick (raised 2lb); stepping up to this trip will suit, good ground is fine and he holds leading claims. |
7/2 |
|
6th 7 |
13th Apr 2025 Good 2m 6f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Is 0-15 over hurdles but has run well in defeat, including when a 6.5l fourth of 16 on latest over an inadequate 2m3f at Limerick (raised 2lb); stepping up to this trip will suit, good ground is fine and he holds leading claims. |
7/2 |
|
4th 13 |
1st Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 0y |
11st 4lb |
towards rear, steady headway after 3 out |
12/1 |
15/2
Form: 9-5605
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 5lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 14 |
26th Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 40y |
10st 1lb |
Maiden has mostly run well this year; beaten just 2l when runner up at Tramore in May; beaten similar distances on last three starts and needs to find a bit more to get her head in front; cheekpieces replace blinkers worn last time. |
9/1 |
|
4th 13 |
7th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 180y |
10st 3lb |
0-21 but some reasons for hope in her runs this season; was a 2l second at Tramore in May (2m, good) and okay efforts at Cork (2m2f, good) when fifth of 23 and when third of ten over C&D last time (good); more needed to win but definite place possibilities. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 12 |
23rd Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 150y |
10st 5lb |
Things picked up when second at Tramore (2m, good) and even though she ran poorly at Sligo next time, her recent outing at Cork also held promise when fifth of 23 (2m2f, good); may get involved. |
9/1 |
16/1
Form: -0350P
Last run: 12 days
W: 10st 1lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16 |
16th Jun 2025 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 100y |
10st 3lb |
Has failed to complete four of her last five outings; highly risky in the circumstances. |
50/1 |
|
13 |
27th Mar 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 2f 152y |
10st 5lb |
0-12 over hurdles; best effort a 3.75l third at Wexford (2m1f, yielding to soft) in May 2024; failed to complete three of last four, unseating on latest when 28-1; more needed. |
28/1 |
|
16 |
13th Mar 2025 Yielding 2m 6f 150y |
10st 5lb |
brought down 6th |
20/1 |
6/1
Form: 45155P C
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
3rd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 3m 0f 0y |
11st 3lb |
Hit form over hurdles this season, winning three times since November, going up 20lb in the weights; was poor in a Grade 3 last time and has to rebound even dropping in grade. |
4/1 |
|
1st 6 |
4th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 7f 0y |
11st 3lb |
Won handicaps at Tramore (2m5f) and Thurles (2m6f) lately, with a poor run at the former track in between; has been raised 8lb but gets in with a 7lb penalty so should go close with a repeat performance. |
11/4 |
|
1st 10 |
29th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 6f 126y |
10st 6lb |
Chase winner gained first hurdle win when landing a late gamble at Tramore off 90 in November (2m5f, soft; form boosted); disappointed in follow-up bid but raced on the deepest ground by the rail which proved costly; worth another chance with Mikey Kenneally taking off a valuable 7lb. |
10/1 |
5/1
Form: 000
Last run: 157 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
14th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 150y |
11st 10lb |
Dual point winner but achieved little in seven runs over hurdles; goes chasing with a good bit to prove and headgear is tried. |
10/1 |
|
8th 8 |
10th Jun 2025 Good 3m 1f 170y |
11st 3lb |
Two wins in points early in his career; nothing in his hurdles form to suggest he can make his presence felt; pulled up at Cork last month. |
25/1 |
20/1
Form: 8/63/9
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
20th Mar 2025 Good 3m 0f 140y |
12st 3lb |
in touch with leaders |
20/1 |
|
8th 7 |
13th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 3f 122y |
11st 0lb |
Struggled on the Flat towards the end of his time in Britain and tailed off on belated return last month; bit to prove. |
20/1 |
|
8th 7 |
13th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 3f 122y |
11st 0lb |
Struggled on the Flat towards the end of his time in Britain and tailed off on belated return last month; bit to prove. |
20/1 |
14/1
Form: 853/07
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 5lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 |
13th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 3f 122y |
11st 5lb |
0-12; some good runs in defeat in 2023 but shown very little since returning from 628 days off in two maiden hurdle outings; fair mark back in handicap company if first-time cheekpieces help spark a revival. |
14/1 |
|
9th 5 |
13th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 3f 122y |
11st 5lb |
0-12; some good runs in defeat in 2023 but shown very little since returning from 628 days off in two maiden hurdle outings; fair mark back in handicap company if first-time cheekpieces help spark a revival. |
14/1 |
|
7th 5 |
10th Dec 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 122y |
11st 12lb |
0-11 over hurdles; placed three times, including a close third in a 2m Wexford handicap hurdle in March 2023; not seen again until down the field in a recent maiden at Tipperary |
50/1 |
8/1
Form: /2-553
Last run: 30 days
W: 10st 9lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
13th Jul 2025 Good 2m 3f 194y |
10st 13lb |
Still a maiden after 20 starts; encouraging run at Fairyhouse in December but failed to complete or tailed off in three runs since and opposable as a result, despite fair looking mark. |
50/1 |
|
12 |
17th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y |
10st 5lb |
Dual-purpose maiden is 0-10 over hurdles; ran okay at Fairyhouse (16.5f, yielding) in December off 88; hasn't repeated that in two runs since, including over this trip at Leopardstown on latest; others appeal more. |
20/1 |
|
12 |
17th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y |
10st 5lb |
Dual-purpose maiden is 0-10 over hurdles; ran okay at Fairyhouse (16.5f, yielding) in December off 88; hasn't repeated that in two runs since, including over this trip at Leopardstown on latest; others appeal more. |
20/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €18.20 |
| Straight Forecast | €18.04 |
| Tricast | €91.91 |
| Trifecta | €62.70 |
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