14.30
SoftMonroe Maiden Hurdle
- Prize money: £4876.03
- 2m 0f 202y
- 17 runners
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Runners: 17 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
13/8 (Won)
- Win: £1.58
- Place: £1.10
Form: 2-
Last run: 453 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 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 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
11st 11lb |
The fact Townend picks him from the stable's eight runners is a very big positive; maiden hurdle winner placed in Grade 1 novice company at Aintree last term (2m4f, good); beaten favourite in opening two chase runs before making the breakthrough at Cork (2m1f, yielding) last time, when defeating Wingmen by 0.75l; big player with further improvement plausible. |
11/2 |
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1st 1 |
5th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 45y |
11st 12lb |
Classy hurdler won a Clonmel 2m1f maiden before a close third in an Aintree Grade 1 novice over 2m4f last season; was an unlucky loser on second chase start at Gowran last time behind a stablemate; down in trip and a big player. |
Evs |
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2nd 3 |
22nd Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
One of three for stable; highly tried after an easy Clonmel maiden hurdle win and emerged with much credit when third in the Grade 1 Mersey Novices' Hurdle at Aintree; only third when odds-on at Naas on chasing debut; finished 2l behind longer-priced stablemate King Alexander; Paul Townend keeps faith. |
2/1 |
20/1
- Place: £25.90
Form: P-P
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 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 |
4th Nov 2025 Soft 3m 0f 82y |
11st 12lb |
Three-time point-to-point winner (twice on heavy); 1-5 over hurdles; solid run on third chase start at Listowel in September (2m6f, gd-yld); rated 125 and a repeat of that last run may be enough to take this. |
4/1 |
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5th 6 |
4th Nov 2025 Soft 3m 0f 82y |
11st 12lb |
Three-time point-to-point winner (twice on heavy); 1-5 over hurdles; solid run on third chase start at Listowel in September (2m6f, gd-yld); rated 125 and a repeat of that last run may be enough to take this. |
4/1 |
33/1
- Place: £31.80
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 15 |
24th Apr 2025 Good 2m 2f 50y |
11st 3lb |
midfield |
6/1 |
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13th 15 |
24th Apr 2025 Good 2m 2f 50y |
11st 3lb |
never better than midfield, weakened before 3 out |
6/1 |
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1st 13 |
23rd Mar 2025 Good 2m 0f 50y |
10st 9lb |
midfield, headway and in touch with leaders before 3 out, ridden and pressed leader before 2 out, led before last, kept on well |
33/1 |
25/1
Form: PP-
Last run: 538 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
26th Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
10st 12lb |
Point-to-point winner; well-held in maiden hurdles and first two handicaps at Limerick (19.5f, good) and Cork (24.5f, good) when last seen in May; down 3lb but can only be watched for now. |
28/1 |
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15th 12 |
10th May 2025 Good 3m 0f 80y |
10st 13lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, towards rear, some headway into midfield 7th |
20/1 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 |
17th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 195y |
11st 12lb |
Took a step forward when stepped up in trip at Punchestown on his penultimate outing, finishing fifth of 21 (beaten 27l); not as good on quicker ground dropped to 2m at this venue since; not ruled out if the first-time cheekpieces have the desired effect back up in trip. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
17th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 195y |
11st 12lb |
midfield |
7/1 |
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8th 5 |
27th Mar 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
towards rear |
15/2 |
20/1
Form: 55
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Got off the mark over hurdles when winning over C&D (good to firm) last July off 1lb lower; hasn't been placed since but dangerous to dismiss. |
12/1 |
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7th 1 |
8th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 5f 180y |
12st 0lb |
Stayed well when winning over 2m6f at Stratford last summer, showing a liking for quick ground; weak Irish form; struggled at Clonmel last month after a break. |
16/1 |
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10th 7 |
2nd May 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
12st 3lb |
1-12 over hurdles, rated 100, poor run after break at Clonmel latest, others preferred. |
25/1 |
12/1
Form: 27-7
Last run: 50 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
17th Jan 2026 Soft To Heavy 3m 0f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Placed in a small-field bumper for Gordon Elliott on debut; has struggled in four starts since joining this stable, unseated at the second over hurdles at Fairyhouse last time; both a hood and tongue-tie are now applied for chasing debut and his pedigree gives hope he may do better in this sphere. |
22/1 |
|
6 |
12th Oct 2025 Good 2m 2f 140y |
11st 9lb |
Ran well on debut in a heavy ground Navan bumper but has regressed since; no signs of a revival when pulled up on handicap debut at Wexford in May; off since and can only watch. |
28/1 |
|
2 |
28th May 2025 Good To Firm 2m 1f 0y |
11st 11lb |
Second in a bumper on debut when with Gordon Elliott; career has not progressed; no handicap experience. |
16/1 |
100/1
Form: 08
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
26th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 7f 122y |
10st 10lb |
Made instant impact over fences at Navan off 84 (3m, soft to heavy) and ran off the same mark back over hurdles when following up with a 10l at this venue (3m, heavy); not beaten far in third under a fixed penalty at Naas; obvious chance of his marginally low chase mark. |
100/30 |
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3rd 5 |
4th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 7f 180y |
11st 5lb |
Made the breakthrough over fences at Navan off 84 (3m, soft to heavy) and ran off the same mark back over hurdles when following up at Clonmel last time by 10l (3m, heavy); carries a 7lb penalty now but most likely winner as long as this doesn't come too soon after a slog in the mud 6 days ago. |
2/1 |
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1st 14 |
26th Feb 2026 Heavy 3m 0f 0y |
10st 12lb |
Hurdles form is undeniably weak, and he failed to run to meet expectations as joint-favourite when fifth in a 2m4f handicap at this venue last month; however, he bolted up when tackling this trip on his chase debut at Navan nine day later; will be hard to beat if that improvement is sustained. |
15/8 |
66/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 2 |
3rd Feb 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 44y |
11st 12lb |
Was 33-1 and tailed off on debut at Clonmel two weeks ago; may need more time. |
100/1 |
|
16th 2 |
3rd Feb 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 44y |
11st 12lb |
Was 33-1 and tailed off on debut at Clonmel two weeks ago; may need more time. |
100/1 |
|
9th 6 |
15th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 202y |
11st 12lb |
always behind |
66/1 |
100/1
Form: 00
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 |
17th Jan 2025 Soft 3m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Point winner in 2023 was well beaten in a bumper and maiden hurdle on return; best watched for now. |
50/1 |
|
8th 6 |
17th Jan 2025 Soft 3m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Point winner in 2023 was well beaten in a bumper and maiden hurdle on return; best watched for now. |
50/1 |
|
10th 14 |
15th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 202y |
11st 12lb |
always behind |
100/1 |
66/1
Form: 00
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 6 |
16th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Now 0-9 hurdling, last five defeats in handicaps; down 5lb from initial opening mark but needs to improve a good bit to play a major role. |
10/1 |
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9th 4 |
16th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 50y |
11st 10lb |
Now 0-8 hurdling, last four defeats in handicaps; down 3lb from opening mark but needs to improve a good bit to play a major role. |
12/1 |
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7th 7 |
17th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 11lb |
Raced a bit fresh when beaten 11l by Harty Cup at Clonmel last time on first run for 343 days; is 10lb better off with that rival and should strip fitter now so can be a player. |
5/1 |
66/1
Form: 28U0
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 17 |
27th Feb 2025 Heavy 3m 0f 0y |
10st 9lb
|
towards rear, not fluent 1st |
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4th 5 |
28th Jan 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Long odds and failed to make an impact in three maiden hurdles; showed ability in a Tramore bumper on debut but he's probably more of a handicapping prospect; others preferred. |
25/1 |
|
4th 5 |
28th Jan 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Long odds and failed to make an impact in three maiden hurdles; showed ability in a Tramore bumper on debut but he's probably more of a handicapping prospect; others preferred. |
25/1 |
14/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
20th Mar 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, soon pushed along in rear, reminders after 3rd, struggling with one circuit to go |
22/1 |
50/1
Form: 86
Last run: 50 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 |
8th Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 6f 97y |
10st 13lb |
Maiden ran well a couple of times in May-June but disappointing efforts the last twice; best form is on good ground; others appeal more. |
20/1 |
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8th 7 |
8th Aug 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Maiden ran well when a 1.75l runner up at Limerick (2m6f, good) in May and again when third at Kilbeggan (3m, good) in June; has to bounce back from a poor effort at the latter venue on latest though. |
16/1 |
11/8
Form: 2-2220
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
9th 7 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 199y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Switched to fences last August and he's been progressive, winning a competitive handicap at Leopardstown (2m1f, yielding) in December and solid third of 14 there (2m1f, soft) last month; today's likely return to better ground could be a plus and this 7yo remains open to further improvement; chance. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
2nd Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 1f 0y |
11st 7lb |
1-10 over hurdles; already a much better chaser; won 2m2f Sligo beginners' event in October; struggled at Cheltenham later that month; slotted into handicap company effectively with a C&D win at Christmas at a time when the stable was generally struggling for form; can continue to improve; Thyestes-winning rider takes the sting out of 10lb rise. |
8/1 |
100/1
Form: 780
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
4th Jul 2025 Good 2m 1f 55y |
10st 9lb |
Hasn't troubled the judge in handicaps but bit more encouraging at Limerick on latest although didn't seem to quite stay 2m3f; drop back in trip to suit and not one to rule out. |
10/1 |
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5th 14 |
29th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 50y |
10st 10lb |
0-6 over hurdles and yet to trouble the judge; held by Tir Og on Sligo run latest; dropped 3lb but needs much more. |
28/1 |
|
5th 14 |
29th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 50y |
10st 10lb |
0-6 over hurdles and yet to trouble the judge; held by Tir Og on Sligo run latest; dropped 3lb but needs much more. |
28/1 |
25/1
Form: 32/P
Last run: 131 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 13 |
3rd Jul 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 90y |
11st 4lb |
Hit the crossbar in Clonmel maiden hurdle on penultimate run but didn't manage to build on that at Sligo since; needs improvement for the step up in trip. |
16/1 |
|
9 |
10th Jun 2025 Good 2m 1f 157y |
11st 12lb |
Promise in bumpers in 2021; ran a fine race at Clonmel (2m, gd-yld) on latest in March when beaten just 0.5l into second of 18 at 50-1 (form since boosted); place chance, though the forecast rain may not be ideal. |
4/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €54.90 |
| Straight Forecast | €121.86 |
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