14.25
Yielding To SoftQuinnBet Hurdle
- Prize money: £8289.26
- 2m 2f 72y
- 6 runners
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Runners: 6 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
5/4 (Won)
- Win: £2.63
- Place: £1.40
Form: 243-22 D BF
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 148
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 |
2nd Mar 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 2f 72y |
11st 2lb |
Four-time winner over hurdles has bounced back to form this season; has finished runner up in Grade 2s the last twice at Gowran and Navan on soft to heavy ground; the drying track here is not in his favour and this trip may be a shade sharp too, albeit he can't be discounted in this company. |
5/4 |
|
2nd 6 |
9th Feb 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 180y |
11st 3lb |
prominent, disputing second 8th, went clear with winner approaching last, no impression final 110yds |
7/4 |
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2nd 6 |
9th Feb 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 180y |
11st 3lb |
prominent, disputing second 8th, went clear with winner approaching last, no impression final 110yds |
7/4 |
17/2
- Place: £2.70
Form: 47/615 C
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 143
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
30th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 7f 110y |
11st 10lb |
Has been chasing since pulled up in this race last year; 66-1 chance then; an unenviable task again; first-time cheekpieces. |
66/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 88y |
11st 12lb |
No wins since December 2024 and three chase efforts to date have not been super encouraging; beaten 23l in a Thurles handicap last time (2m5f, yielding); nonetheless, he's the second highest rated of the field here and possibilities if putting his best foot forward. |
9/4 |
13/2
Form: 2F-139 C
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 142
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
1st Jul 2025 Good To Firm 2m 0f 213y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Smart hurdler in his prime and a dual chase winner for Henry de Bromhead this spring (2m, yielding/good); held every chance before last-flight mishap in French hurdle race on recent stable debut and commands respect on this return to fences. |
3/1 |
|
1st 1 |
17th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Dual Grade 2 hurdles winner in his pomp back in 2020/21; missed two full seasons before returning in October 2023 and hasn't looked the same horse, though he has won twice this season, including decent C&D beginners' chase last month (yielding); okay handicap debut run in competitive Punchestown contest since, this looks much easier despite the weight concession. |
4/7 |
|
1st 1 |
17th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Dual Grade 2 hurdles winner in his pomp back in 2020/21; missed two full seasons before returning in October 2023 and hasn't looked the same horse, though he has won twice this season, including decent C&D beginners' chase last month (yielding); okay handicap debut run in competitive Punchestown contest since, this looks much easier despite the weight concession. |
4/7 |
25/1
Form: -33200 C
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 2lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 |
28th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 132y |
10st 7lb |
Admirable dual-purpose veteran is a winner of 14 races; 6-34 over hurdles but time may be catching up with him based on the evidence of his last two runs and was well beaten in this in 2024 off 2lb lower. |
40/1 |
|
10th 7 |
4th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 11lb |
Fine dual-purpose performer won this last year (beating Helvic Dream) off 9lb lower; won twice on Flat afterwards, back from a break when well held back over hurdles at DRF in February; 13yo probably needs a career-best over hurdles to follow up here. |
16/1 |
|
11th 6 |
1st Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Fine dual-purpose performer is a credit to himself and his stable; won this two years ago but disappointing last year; however, was in good form over the summer and has a chance again. |
14/1 |
2/1
Form: 6/43-F BF
Last run: 138 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 153
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 5f 56y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
Gained all three chase wins in small-field novice events last April-June; not beaten far when ninth of 28 in valuable Leopardstown handicap won by Favori De Champdou over Christmas (3m, yielding; wore usual cheekpieces) and seemed to be running well when falling at third-last fence in the Thyestes at Gowran (3m1f, heavy; blinkered) in January; has stamina to prove on cross-country debut but not ruled out; cheekpieces back on today. |
25/1 |
|
9 |
22nd Jan 2026 Heavy 3m 1f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Smart hurdler in his early days; all three chase wins recorded in small-field events between April and June last year; failed to prosper in Grade 3 events before livelier displays at Cheltenham and when fifth behind Answer To Kayf in the Troytown; no impact in the Grade 1 Drinmore at Fairhouse; no threat from the last when ninth in the Paddy Power. |
33/1 |
|
1 |
25th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 2 |
11st 10lb |
Hit the ground running over fences with three wins in small fields (2m4f-2m7f) but now on a recovery mission after three blips, admittedly at Grade 3 level; would be a strong contender on these terms if back on song. |
5/1 |
16/1
Form: 1F3-00
Last run: 156 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
5th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 140y |
11st 2lb |
Maiden hurdle winner for Willie Mullins; off the mark chasing in 2m1f Down Royal novice in January but found wanting on handicap debut behind Jigoro at Gowran on heavy, never landing a blow; opposable. |
12/1 |
|
8th 7 |
7th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 2lb |
Maiden hurdle winner for Willie Mullins; found wanting in valuable handicaps last season; began to get to grips with chasing when close third behind Moudan in 2m2f Limerick rated novice event at Christmas; built on that when an emphatic winner of a similar event at Down Royal; fair chance in his first handicap. |
8/1 |
|
1st 5 |
20th Jan 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 115y |
11st 4lb |
Maiden hurdle winner for Willie Mullins (2m, heavy); found wanting in valuable handicaps and took a step forward on latest of three attempts chasing when close third in 2m2f Limerick rated novice at Christmas; progressive and J J Slevin's choice. |
13/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €10.30 |
| Straight Forecast | €12.07 |
| Trifecta | €31.60 |
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