14.10
SoftGolf Classics At Gowran Park Maiden Hurdle
- Prize money: £5851.24
- 2m 0f 30y
- 20 runners
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Runners: 20 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
13/8 (Won)
- Win: £1.62
- Place: £1.10
Form: 332
Last run: 51 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
17th Jan 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 4f 40y |
11st 2lb |
One of four for trainer; two-time Flat winner and maiden hurdle winner; creditable efforts in his last three handicaps, a 2l runner-up at Navan (2m5f, heavy) before staying on for a modest fourth in a Listed contest at Navan when 3lb wrong (3m1f, soft to heavy); third at Limerick last time when he could offer no more close home (3m, soft to heavy); can go well again but Kennedy chooses another. |
12/1 |
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12 |
27th Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Won a Gowran maiden (2m, soft) in March; has failed to fire in four starts since, twice coming up short in handicaps; best efforts have come on soft ground; probably needs rain. |
10/1 |
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10th 21 |
2nd Aug 2025 Good 2m 6f 108y |
10st 11lb
|
First reserve; French Flat winner; won a Gowran maiden hurdle in March (2m, soft); beaten 22l on handicap debut at Aintree in April and this trip seemed to stretch him in a rated novice at Clonmel; others preferred. |
3/1
- Place: £1.20
Form: 52
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
Second Tramore success when easily seeing off nine rivals in a 2m1f handicap (soft; first win was on good) on New Year's Day; the handicapper hasn't missed him but there may be more to come for his leading Irish stable. |
14/1 |
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25 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
10st 4lb |
Reserve; improved effort when coming 13l clear in 2m1f handicap at Tramore (soft; both wins there) on New Year's Day; much higher mark here but he's low mileage and could progress again. |
40/1 |
|
5 |
15th Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 45y |
11st 4lb |
Steadily improved in maiden hurdles to get off the mark emphatically at Tramore in August when winning by 9l as odds-on favourite (2m, good); ran disappointingly in a novice hurdle last time, albeit up against Davy Crockett, when finished last of five; capable of better on handicap debut. |
9/2 |
16/1
- Place: £5.90
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (2) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 180y |
11st 4lb |
Handicap hurdle winner on debut for this yard at Ballinrobe in May; made a pleasing Flat debut when a strong-finishing second to an odds-on shot in a 1m4f Bellewstown amateur riders' event early last month; finished in mid-field in a handicap hurdle at Galway. |
8/1 |
|
9th 1 |
27th Jul 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 130y |
11st 13lb |
Got off the mark on his first start for the stable in a first-time tongue-tie when landing a 2m handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe in May; emerged with plenty of credit when a good runner-up to a useful performer on the Flat at Bellewstown since; plenty of weight but should make his presence felt. |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: 6
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
2nd May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 118y |
10st 8lb |
Two-time winner, both at Fairyhouse; won a 2m (soft) novice handicap off 109 there in December; added a 21.5f handicap (yld-sft) off 122 last month, scoring by 5.5l; 9lb rise for that seems fair; should be competitive again but wouldn't want to see too much rain (well beaten in four previous starts on soft to heavy). |
17/2 |
|
1st 18 |
6th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 5f 110y |
10st 8lb |
Sole success came in 2m handicap here in December on soft; followed that up with a solid second over 20.5f (gd-yld) at Leopardstown and just 2lb higher here; struggled at 2m on testing ground the last twice, but interesting now back up in trip at the scene of his only win with Cobden taking over. |
16/1 |
|
6th 3 |
22nd Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 1m 7f 110y |
11st 5lb |
Form in maidens was nothing special but took advantage of opening mark of 109 to win his second handicap start at Fairyhouse (2m, soft); solid second when 11-8 favourite in a novice handicap at Leopardstown (2m4f, good to yielding); better than he showed at Navan last time when well beaten; appears to be the pick of the owner's two. |
6/1 |
7/1
Form: 4
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
3rd Sep 2026 Good 2m 3f 0y |
11st 8lb |
Maiden on the Flat but won a C&D maiden hurdle in July; ran respectably in a big-field Galway handicap since; needs more but shouldn't be far away off the same mark. |
8/1 |
|
9th 12 |
29th Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 0y |
11st 8lb |
0-8 on the Flat; an improving hurdler having won at Kilbeggan 19 days ago (2m2f, good) and brings potential into handicaps; unraced over this far. |
12/1 |
|
1st 6 |
10th Jul 2026 Good 2m 2f 160y |
11st 4lb |
Flat maiden ran his best race over hurdles when runner-up in a C&D maiden hurdle last time; headgear combination worn then is retained; can be involved again. |
5/1 |
33/1
Form: 300
Last run: 9 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 |
30th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 80y |
11st 0lb |
Creditable return from over a year off at Cork (2m3f, good) when a 9l fourth of 15, hampered and made a mistake late on; in the mix if backing it up. |
14/1 |
|
4th 2 |
10th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 50y |
11st 9lb |
Modest point form, but ran well in opening maiden hurdle here last year when third (2m1f, yielding to soft); couldn't get near that level in three subsequent runs; returns from over a year absence and best watched for handicap bow. |
33/1 |
16/1
Form: 336
Last run: 126 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 17 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 213y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Raced 11 times over hurdles and plenty of experience is never a bad thing in this race; however, he's won only three of those and finished tailed off behind Doctor Steinberg when 40-1 last time; tongue-tie enlisted. |
50/1 |
|
7th 8 |
2nd Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 6f 53y |
11st 10lb |
Won a 3m Wexford handicap (good) off a modest 98 last July; beaten off 12lb higher at Listowel before making spectacular progress to achieve a mark of 135 as a result of a pair of 3m wins at Cork; those were on good/yielding, and these conditions are not certain to suit; if he handles it, stamina will not be a issue. |
14/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 |
16th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 85y |
11st 4lb |
Best effort yet on return from 131 days off at Kilbeggan (17.5f, gd-yld) when a 7.75l fourth of 13; should strip fitter now, eased 1lb and pedigree suggests that this trip might suit; not discounted. |
7/1 |
|
4th 8 |
31st May 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 7f 150y |
11st 5lb |
Still in contention when unseating two out at Limerick in November; disappointing favourite at the same venue at Christmas; again quite well fancied when pulled up at Down Royal in January. |
8/1 |
|
7 |
20th Jan 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 33y |
11st 7lb |
Still in contention when unseating two out at Limerick in November but disappointing favourite there at Christmas, not looking to get home over 2m3f after travelling well to two out (Might Be The One second); drop back in trip here should suit and remains of interest. |
15/2 |
66/1
Form: 39
Last run: 28 days
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 |
|
13th 15 |
24th Apr 2025 Good 2m 2f 50y |
11st 3lb |
never better than midfield, weakened before 3 out |
6/1 |
|
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 |
50/1
Form: 90
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 |
26th Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 7f 0y |
11st 11lb |
Left maiden form behind when taking third of 20 at Punchestown on handicap debut (3m, good to yielding); lesser run last time when beaten 22l at Punchestown (2m4f, heavy); based on limited evidence, potentially prefers better ground. |
12/1 |
125/1
Form: —
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 14 |
22nd Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 3f 180y |
11st 12lb |
Well beaten all three maidens this term, easily discounted. |
100/1 |
|
15th 14 |
22nd Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 3f 180y |
11st 12lb |
Well beaten all three maidens this term, easily discounted. |
100/1 |
20/1
Form: 6F-
Last run: 338 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 12 |
18th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 1f 30y |
11st 4lb |
Frankel gelding was narrowly denied in a Punchestown handicap in November (2m, heavy); weakening when fell at the final flight at Down Royal in a novice hurdle when last seen in January (2m1f, soft); has the form to win a race of this nature. |
13/2 |
|
8 |
20th Jan 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 33y |
11st 1lb |
Frankel gelding is closely related to Group 1 Hong Kong Vase winner Jenko; 13-race maiden; narrowly denied off 103 in a 2m Punchestown handicap two months ago; winner Powerful won again at the same venue recently, having been unplaced behind Spinola Bay at Leopardstown |
100/30 |
66/1
Form: 00
Last run: 72 days
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 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Towards the rear in two bumper outings, down the field on hurdling debut at Gowran last month. |
50/1 |
|
13th 15 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Towards the rear in two bumper outings, down the field on hurdling debut at Gowran last month. |
50/1 |
|
13th 13 |
8th Mar 2025 Soft 2m 0f 30y |
11st 12lb |
Champion amateur Patrick Mullins aboard when disappointing on debut at Cork in July and fared no better at Leopardstown on St Stephen's Day; hurdles bow. |
66/1 |
150/1
Form: —
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
10th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
took keen hold, led |
9/2 |
|
6th 2 |
10th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
took keen hold, led |
9/2 |
|
1st 10 |
17th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 195y |
11st 12lb |
Tailed off on his first two outings but produced a better effort when fourth of 16 at Thurles last month just in front of Mega Speculator; pedigree suggests this trip will help and one for the shortlist. |
13/2 |
28/1
Form: 8
Last run: 7 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 7 |
16th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 140y |
11st 7lb |
Maiden under both codes has been running well enough in defeat lately but he has run poorly both starts at this course so questions in that respect. |
12/1 |
|
5th 3 |
23rd Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 150y |
11st 10lb |
0-5 over hurdles and his two runs in handicaps when last seen in this sphere in April/May were not encouraging; some positives in his Flat form this year, but his 27l defeat at Tramore last time was not one of them. |
33/1 |
|
9th 5 (5) |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Maiden has finished in the first three in five of his nine Flat starts; not beaten that far in a Naas handicap latest (1m3f, good) when a shade keen early; eased 1lb and now wears a hood and tongue tie; could go well if settling better. |
9/1 |
150/1
Form: 6S8
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 14 |
31st Aug 2026 Good 2m 3f 100y |
10st 5lb |
0-16 under all codes; tried fences for the first time at Tramore last time and unseated at the fourth; others preferred. |
15/1 |
|
8 |
16th Aug 2026 Good 1m 7f 140y |
10st 5lb |
Has been struggling in handicaps but ran one of his better races 13 days ago when keeping on to finish fifth at Cork (2m1f, good); needs fences to spark improvement. |
14/1 |
|
5th 15 |
3rd Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
10st 6lb |
Nothing as yet in handicaps, absent since January. |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
19th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 148y |
11st 3lb |
Had run well several times in defeat before finally off the mark 11 days ago in 2m4f Wexford handicap, appreciating good ground to win going away in beating a strong favourite (pair clear); 5lb rise looks quite lenient, so major player if ground remains in his favour. |
4/1 |
|
1st 4 |
8th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 50y |
11st 7lb |
0-12 over hurdles but has run well in defeat, including when runner up in a 2m1f (good) maiden hurdle here; went close off 3lb higher at Galway in October; wide trip when midfield over C&D (good) on latest; not discounted off 2lb lower. |
15/2 |
|
6th 3 |
23rd Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Some decent efforts placed twice in maidens and went close off 1lb higher when second at Galway (2m1f, y) in October; below form on soft since and fared no better on more suitable ground at Limerick 21 days ago after a break in first-time cheekpieces; needs to come on for that up in trip. |
10/1 |
66/1
Form: —
Last run: 6 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 |
28th May 2025 Good To Firm 2m 1f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Showed nothing in maidens; dropped away and tailed off after making a lot of the running on handicap debut at Sligo. |
25/1 |
|
14 |
28th May 2025 Good To Firm 2m 1f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Showed nothing in maidens; dropped away and tailed off after making a lot of the running on handicap debut at Sligo. |
25/1 |
|
14th 15 |
13th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y |
10st 4lb |
Long odds and didn't show a whole lot in maidens; may find his level now handicapping off basement mark; worth a market check. |
40/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16 |
7th Jul 2025 Good 3m 0f 149y |
10st 0lb |
Huge odds when down the field in his three maidens at up to 2m4f; headgear added on handicap debut; risky. |
20/1 |
|
9th 8 |
13th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y |
11st 4lb |
midfield, no impression from 3 out |
50/1 |
|
9th 8 |
13th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y |
11st 4lb |
midfield, no impression from 3 out |
50/1 |
7/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 |
10th May 2025 Good 2m 1f 65y |
11st 7lb |
prominent |
5/1 |
|
6th 10 |
10th May 2025 Good 2m 1f 65y |
11st 7lb |
prominent |
5/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €2.00 |
| Straight Forecast | €2.92 |
| Trifecta | €23.70 |
Selections
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