15.50
SoftBoyleSports Money Back On Every Race At Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £5607.44
- 2m 4f 0y
- 16 runners
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Runners: 16 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.80
- Place: £2.40
Form: 8-3U25 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
29th Jan 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 4f 198y |
11st 12lb |
Two wins over hurdles, including here; fair form in beginners', second in 17-runner contest over 2m4f at Gowran in November (heavy) and pair well clear when runner-up at Punchestown this month (22.5f, soft); big chance in a race of this standard. |
2/1 |
|
3rd 10 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 120y |
11st 12lb |
midfield |
16/1 |
|
3rd 10 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 120y |
11st 12lb |
midfield, headway and prominent 3 out, went third home turn, no impression approaching last |
16/1 |
25/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: P867-5
Last run: 12 days
W: 10st 5lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
15th Jun 2026 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 100y |
11st 11lb |
Showed a good attitude to gain third success over hurdles when holding off Morell River by a neck at Punchestown (23.5f, gd) eight days ago; not an obvious type to follow up but he was 13lb out of the handicap that day so is effectively just 2lb higher here; chance of following up. |
9/2 |
|
1st 13 |
7th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 7f 116y |
10st 0lb |
Won a division of this last year off 92 and he's higher here as a result of being 13lb wrong; well beaten in recent starts. |
33/1 |
8/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: 97053
Last run: 39 days
W: 10st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 9 |
2nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 55y |
10st 10lb |
Maiden hurdler with uneven form; definite player judged on runner-up finishes at Limerick and Punchestown this season; the form of the latter has worked out well as the third Live To Laugh has won twice since; ran below market expectations at Limerick three weeks ago but big player if he takes to fences. |
10/1 |
|
6th 4 |
12th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 6f 170y |
11st 9lb |
Maiden with uneven form. second here in November (3m, heavy); next run here not at the same level and then unseated at Thurles; confirmed a liking for a stamina test when second over 3m at Naas last week; can pick up a race at some stage. |
13/2 |
|
4 |
5th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 6f 195y |
11st 8lb |
Trip and ground will be fine as it was 3m on heavy when second of 12 at Limerick two runs back; his following run there wasn't up to the same level but has a big run in him. |
7/1 |
4/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: 009002
Last run: 31 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
3rd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 3m 0f 0y |
10st 10lb |
Got off the mark over hurdles when winning at Fairyhouse in November but was pulled-up at Gowran since; down 1lb and has to bounce back. |
7/1 |
|
15 |
22nd Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 7f 110y |
10st 12lb |
Point-to-point winner was rewarded for his consistency over hurdles when scoring decisively at Fairyhouse in November (24.5f, heavy); the second and third have won since; 8lb higher but has to be in the shake-up again. |
11/4 |
|
10 |
4th Nov 2025 Soft 3m 0f 0y |
10st 10lb |
Point-to-point winner was narrowly denied here in February (2m4f, heavy) off 6lb lower; solid runs in defeat the last twice at Galway over 22.5f; stamina to prove for this trip, big chance if he stays (positive signals in pedigree). |
6/1 |
40/1
Form: 6509P7
Last run: 44 days
W: 11st 12lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 |
12th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 1f 48y |
11st 6lb |
Got his head back in front over timber at Fairyhouse in April; struggled on the level since and yet to show enough in five starts over fences to suggest he can defy this mark. |
10/1 |
|
4 (18) |
30th Jul 2025 Good 2m 0f 110y |
10st 0lb |
Dual-purpose veteran won a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse in April on soft to heavy; last of 8 on first run since on the level at Tramore (2m, good); is 4lb lower than last Flat success but softer ground would be preferable. |
25/1 |
|
1 (8) |
8th Jul 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 7lb |
Best known as a hurdler, though he won the valuable Naas November on the Flat at Naas in 2022; still going strong, had this rider aboard when winning a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse in April |
8/1 |
15/2
Form: 476P52
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 |
14th Jul 2026 Good 2m 5f 185y |
11st 7lb |
In excellent form and has won two of her last three, both over C&D; is now 17lb higher than when winning easily here in May and this is stronger than the race she won last time but clearly loves this place and in the mix again. |
5/1 |
|
1st 17 |
13th Jun 2026 Good 2m 5f 180y |
12st 2lb |
Second reserve; off the mark over hurdles at the 20th attempt over C&D last month; couldn't follow up at Sligo off 10lb higher mark next time |
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6th 1 |
9th Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 162y |
12st 0lb |
Got off the mark over hurdles at the 20th attempt at Downpatrick over 2m6f last time; raised 10lb for that wide-margin score but a repeat of that effort can see her go close. |
4/1 |
80/1
Form: 99-970 D
Last run: 70 days
W: 10st 7lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18 |
7th Jun 2025 Good 3m 0f 157y |
10st 3lb |
Hasn't won a race since November 2023 although she is a three time winner hurdles; runs from 10lb lower mark than last win over hurdles for handicap chase debut but she has looked badly out of form for awhile. |
28/1 |
12/1
Form: 455605
Last run: 40 days
W: 10st 3lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15 |
8th Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 6f 97y |
10st 12lb |
Maiden went close to gaining a breakthrough win at Ballinrobe (22.5f, good) last month; up 2lb but handles softer ground and can go well again. |
11/2 |
|
9 |
25th Aug 2025 Good 2m 6f 61y |
10st 6lb |
22-race maiden (0-12 in hurdle races); never in the first three; flashes of form, but hard to make a strong case for her. |
16/1 |
40/1
Form: 7-P0P0 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 10st 3lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 11 |
18th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y |
10st 9lb |
Just two runs over fences but his fourth at Wexford in May was promising before getting another hurdle win on the board at Limerick; lesser run since but 10lb lower chase mark to work with here. |
9/2 |
|
10th 5 |
3rd Jul 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 7f 120y |
11st 5lb |
Narrow winner Naas in April (3m, good to yielding); consistent runs following that and won again at Limerick last time (2m6f, good); up another 5lb but not discounted. |
13/2 |
|
13 |
29th May 2025 Good 2m 6f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Won for the third time at Naas in April off 81 (3m, gd-yld); decent run off revised mark at Cork without looking like winning; similar effort in handicap chase at Wexford latest; has won off this rating on testing ground so rain may enhance his chance. |
11/2 |
10/1
Form: -FP5P5
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
15th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 11lb |
Pulled up in three of his last four races; beaten 20l when second at Limerick on penultimate start; seems risky. |
20/1 |
|
2 |
18th Nov 2025 Heavy 2m 5f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Dual winner here in testing ground but lost his form badly in the spring; needs a revival on debut for a new yard. |
22/1 |
|
3 |
1st Jun 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Two-time winner over timber, both wins coming at Limerick on testing ground; pulled up on good ground at Sligo latest; needs lots of rain. |
20/1 |
66/1
Form: 6-48
Last run: 70 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
25th Aug 2025 Good 2m 6f 61y |
11st 10lb |
Flat winner for Noel Meade; given an initial hurdles rating of 106 when with Meade; now 10lb lower after showing dismal form in three runs for this stable; transformation needed with blinkers; market check advised. |
10/1 |
|
1 |
17th Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 85y |
11st 12lb |
Flat winner for Noel Meade; showed initial promise over hurdles but beaten a long way in two handicaps for this yard; cheekpieces need to spark a major upturn in form. |
50/1 |
|
14th 9 |
24th Apr 2025 Good 2m 2f 50y |
11st 6lb |
towards rear throughout |
22/1 |
18/1
Form: 878350
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
23rd Aug 2025 Good 2m 4f 50y |
11st 8lb |
Several decent runs in defeat in handicaps including fourth (beaten 10l) over C&D last time; down 1lb and cheekpieces on so should be involved. |
4/1 |
|
4th 9 |
17th Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 85y |
10st 12lb |
Third in a Clonmel maiden over 2m and a Limerick handicap over 2m5f; poor on two starts since latter run and has to bounce back. |
20/1 |
|
8th 1 |
31st May 2025 Good 2m 7f 100y |
11st 12lb |
Nine-race maiden produced his best handicap run on penultimate start at Limerick (2m6f, good) when third of 8 off 97; didn't back that up at Cork on latest so needs to step forward to play a major role here. |
12/1 |
3/1
Form: 6-8921 D
Last run: 69 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
1st Jun 2026 Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
11st 12lb |
No closer than 20l in five defeats over fences and was pulled up back hurdling last time; testing ground was no excuse as he enjoys the mud. |
10/1 |
|
8 |
16th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 3f 60y |
11st 5lb |
C&D winner off 94 in December 2024; enjoys the mud; jumping issues evident in five poor chase attempts this season; needs to do better but a return to hurdling should help. |
20/1 |
|
8th 10 |
31st Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 128y |
10st 7lb |
One of his two hurdle wins came at this track; has been soundly beaten in four handicap chases lately and needs to do better. |
16/1 |
80/1
Form: P56-UP
Last run: 9 days
W: 10st 8lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (6) |
4th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 4f 0y |
11st 3lb |
Inferior hurdler to some in here but running well in that scene when last sighted in the spring; has won twice on the Flat and the ground was heavy for one of those. |
20/1 |
|
4th 8 |
21st Apr 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
in touch with leaders, switched left after 3 out, headway before 2 out, went fourth approaching last, stayed on |
11/1 |
|
4th 8 |
21st Apr 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
in touch with leaders, switched left after 3 out, headway before 2 out, went fourth approaching last, stayed on |
11/1 |
22/1
Form: 920000
Last run: 40 days
W: 10st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 |
16th May 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Won his third hurdle race when scoring at Bellewstown over this trip last month; was pulled-up at Kilbeggan since so has questions to answer now. |
12/1 |
|
1 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 154y |
12st 2lb |
Three-time winner this season, the latest coming at Bellewstown last time off 6lb lower (3m, yielding); in and out form, so not certain to back up his win. |
10/1 |
|
1st 12 |
18th Apr 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 5y |
11st 5lb |
Second runner for yard; won a 2m4f Fairyhouse handicap in January off 3lb lower; best run since when beaten 9l in a Downpatrick handicap last time; unproven over this trip but a chance if staying. |
7/1 |
Form: 880545
Last run: 9 days
W: 10st 0lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
10th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 5f 0y |
10st 7lb |
Point winner; has been disappointing over hurdles, yet to finish in the first three from ten attempts; well beaten on return at Punchestown; |
14/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €65.20 |
| Straight Forecast | €91.49 |
| Tricast | €397.51 |
| Trifecta | €662.10 |
Selections
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