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SoftRace Displays Rated Novice Hurdle
- Prize money: £7801.65
- 2m 0f 0y
- 5 runners
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Runners: 5 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.00
- Place: £1.50
Form: 4/43-1 D
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
18th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 6lb |
towards rear but in touch with leaders, smooth headway to lead approaching last, sprawled on landing last, briefly headed run-in, rallied and led again towards finish, comfortably |
7/2 |
3/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: 204-1
Last run: 46 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
5th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 110y |
10st 13lb |
Achieved a peak rating of 135 over hurdles; midfield when beaten 20l on chase debut at Fairyhouse; little impression when beaten almost 30l in fourth at Leopardstown; much improved when beating two shorter-priced stablemates at Gowran; not guaranteed to confirm the form of that race with subsequent winner Soldier In Milan. |
3/1 |
|
1st 2 |
22nd Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Achieved a peak rating of 135 over hurdles; midfield when beaten 20l on chase debut at Fairyhouse; little impression when beaten almost 30l in fourth at Leopardstown; possibly flattered by 132 official rating; stable appears to have two stronger candidates. |
8/1 |
|
18th 19 |
1st May 2025 Yielding 2m 7f 110y |
11st 1lb |
Represents Team Mullins but hasn't built on an encouraging start over hurdles and he didn't get home over 3m at Ayr (novice handicap), which wasn't a total surprise given his pedigree. |
16/1 |
11/2
Form: 212 BF
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
4th Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Started last season with a second placing behind Fleur In The Park in a maiden hurdle at Wexford; easy winner at Tipperary on his next start and showed decent form when raised in class; ended the campaign with a creditable fourth placing in the Martin Pipe; has the makings of a useful chaser. |
9/2 |
|
4th 9 |
14th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Last two efforts (2m; latest under Mike O'Connor) suggest he'll relish this step back up in distance; solid form in two attempts over 2m4f, winning Tipperary maiden (soft) then good second in Leopardstown handicap (good to yielding); interesting, with a resumption of progress on the cards. |
8/1 |
|
2 |
20th Feb 2025 Soft 1m 7f 211y |
11st 9lb |
Second in a point-to-point; won a 2m4f maiden hurdle at Tipperary by 9l on second racecourse start; creditable second in a 2m4f Leopardstown handicap after Christmas; 2m trip looked a bit sharp when he finished third at Navan, roughly 3l behind C'Est Ta Chance; similar concern here. |
5/1 |
2/1
Form: 31-11 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
11st 8lb |
One of eight for trainer; dual bumper and maiden hurdle winner in 2024; runner-up on chase debut at this venue (2m7f, heavy) before falling four out back here next time; failed to justify 5-6 favouritism at Naas (2m4f, soft to heavy) last time when a 0.5l second behind Spread Boss Ted; now enters handicap chase company. |
16/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
8th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
One of three for trainer; rated 134 over hurdles; completed a hat-trick (two bumpers/maiden hurdle) in 2024; finished second/third in Graded races over 3m/2m4f; good effort on chasing debut at Punchestown (2m7f, heavy) to take the runner-up spot despite market weakness; fell at four out back at that venue last time; Townend sticks with him and this looks easier than his previous starts. |
4/6 |
4/1
Form: 1 D
Last run: 70 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
31st Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 190y |
11st 6lb |
Good bit of experience for a 5yo, including Galway Hurdle third and on last month's return from a break when scoring for third time over timber with career-best in valuable 2m Listowel handicap under a positive ride; likely major threat to same owner's The Yellow Clay with possible race-fitness edge and getting 8lb. |
15/8 |
|
3 |
31st Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 190y |
11st 6lb |
Good bit of experience for a 5yo, including Galway Hurdle third and on last month's return from a break when scoring for third time over timber with career-best in valuable 2m Listowel handicap under a positive ride; likely major threat to same owner's The Yellow Clay with possible race-fitness edge and getting 8lb. |
15/8 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €16.50 |
| Straight Forecast | €16.30 |
| Trifecta | €40.10 |
Selections
RP RATINGS (IRE):
TaponthegoSPOTLIGHT:
Ballygunner CastlePOSTDATA:
C'Est Ta ChanceTOPSPEED:
TaponthegoThe Irish Sun:
Ballygunner Castle