15.48
Yielding To SoftIrish Racing Writers Association Ron McKnight Memorial Madrid Handicap
- Prize money: £21942.15
- 0m 7f 0y
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £8.00
- Place: £2.20
Form: 45714-
Last run: 128 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (6) |
19th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Won his maiden over 6f here in 2024 (yielding to soft) and bagged the Madrid handicap at Naas last season (7f, soft to heavy); best run since was when beaten a neck by Diego Velazquez in this race last year (good to yielding); beaten 1.5l behind Big Gossey in a C&D Listed race on return (soft to heavy); not at his best at Leopardstown last time; appears to give his best on softer ground. |
6/1 |
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5th 3 (3) |
11th Jun 2026 Soft 0m 7f 35y |
9st 9lb |
Sole win came in Madrid Handicap at Naas (7f, soft) last year; best subsequent run came when beaten a neck by Diego Velazquez in Group 2 at the Curragh over same trip; started this year positively when 1.5l second to Big Gossey in Listed Gladness 75 days ago, deserving extra credit for where he came from; at his best on soft and big run expected. |
5/1 |
12/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: 10326- D
Last run: 95 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
1st Nov 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 190y |
11st 4lb |
Maiden winner on the Flat last year (good) coped well with testing conditions on seasonal return when second at Naas but form petered off afterwards; back from a break however in good form to score on hurdles debut for new yard in Cork maiden last month on good ground, travelling well to win with a fair bit to spare (second beaten favourite since); should go well. |
7/2 |
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2nd 2 |
1st Nov 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 190y |
11st 4lb |
Maiden winner on the Flat last year (good) coped well with testing conditions on seasonal return when second at Naas but form petered off afterwards; back from a break however in good form to score on hurdles debut for new yard in Cork maiden last month on good ground, travelling well to win with a fair bit to spare (second beaten favourite since); should go well. |
7/2 |
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1st 8 |
12th Oct 2025 Good 1m 7f 110y |
11st 0lb |
Maiden winner last year ran well in defeat many times after up to 1m1f; could go well on hurdles bow; this yard also houses the horse who beat Bridezilla at Ballinrobe last time so market strength would be a pointer. |
5/1 |
16/1
- Place: £10.70
Form: 09139- D
Last run: 156 days
W: 8st 10lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 (13) |
30th Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 63y |
9st 7lb |
Improved from seasonal/yard debut when scoring over C&D last month; well beaten at Gowran since. |
7/1 |
|
9th 18 (9) |
12th Jun 2026 Yielding To Soft 1m 1f 100y |
10st 3lb |
First reserve; improved from return and stable debut when landing Roscommon handicap (yielding) cosily 25 days ago; 5lb rise fine and handles all ground so definite contender if getting a run. |
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1st 8 (2) |
18th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 63y |
9st 2lb |
Sole win for Ado McGuinness came in a 7f Down Royal nursery in September 2024; uneven form last year; needs to improve from stable debut at the Curragh in March. |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: 3137-
Last run: 302 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 1 (9) |
21st May 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Juvenile winner for Jim Bolger (Cork, 5f maiden, heavy); disappointing since joining this trainer (0-6), falling 20lb in the weights; slowly away and never involved at Thirsk (6f, good; 40-1) latest; hard to recommend now returning to 7f. |
25/1 |
|
14th 12 (12) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
Dropping down the weights and his latest Pontefract fifth was marginally more encouraging; more required back up in class though. |
33/1 |
|
5th 1 (7) |
7th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 3y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Thrown in on his form for Jim Bolger but he has finished down the field in four runs for new connections, weakening over 7f and 6f; the return of a tongue tie may help, as will the drop into a Class 6, so not discounted back at 5f for the owners who took this race 12 months ago. |
33/1 |
8/1
Form: 91227- BF
Last run: 173 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (9) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 195y |
9st 11lb |
Below best in handicaps on last two starts; solid form in claiming company (form figures of 3113); handles most ground and went close over C&D on her only previous visit in October; big player. |
5/1 |
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5th 4 (3) |
19th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Was gaining a fourth career victory when landing 7f Gowran claimer (good to yielding) last month; beaten favourite next time in Fairyhouse claimer; finished last of eight in 7f Gowran handicap last week but she's 3lb below her last winning mark, will appreciate the forecast rain and could bounce back under 7lb claimer. |
8/1 |
|
8th 5 (3) |
12th Jun 2026 Yielding To Soft 0m 7f 0y |
9st 0lb |
Solid fourth behind three of today's rivals over C&D in April; was gaining a fourth career victory when landing C&D claimer (good to yielding) last month; beaten favourite in Fairyhouse claimer on latest; fair mark returning to handicaps; respected. |
9/1 |
11/2
Form: 06643-
Last run: 162 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (5) |
14th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Sprung a 50-1 surprise in a handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) in January, for his only win from 21 races, but right out of form since. |
25/1 |
|
9th 7 (10) |
7th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 215y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Sprung a 50-1 surprise in a 0-60 handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) in January, but subsequent efforts suggest it may have been a flash in the pan; hard to recommend despite the drop in class. |
13/2 |
7/1
Form: 92301-
Last run: 153 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (6) |
14th Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 1m 2f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Emerged from a short break for second career win when made plenty of use of in Roscommon conditions event over this trip 13 days ago, clear of remainder in just holding off a strong favourite on soft ground; 10lb rise looks a bit harsh but will appreciate the ground. |
16/1 |
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6 (5) |
1st Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 1m 2f 63y |
9st 8lb |
Hasn't added to Gowran maiden win of last year, decent efforts twice in conditions events at same venue in June; below best in Curragh handicap latest but can't be ruled out in an open race. |
7/1 |
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4 (8) |
29th Jun 2025 Good 1m 1f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Meets Shiota and Mississippi River on better terms after they finished in front of him at Naas in April; best runs have come at Gowran including when winning a maiden there last October (1m, soft to heavy); returned to that venue last time when a shade disappointing after finishing third of four; appears to be stable second-string. |
9/1 |
7/2
Form: 631- D
Last run: 144 days
W: 9st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 19 (6) |
19th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 211y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
In his third yard since leaving Aidan O'Brien last autumn; third run for current trainer when upped to 1m2f and tongue tied first time at Windsor (good to firm) last month, starting 50-1 in a six-runner race but leading 1f out and narrowly holding off two challengers; back up just 1lb but this is another new trip and it's a vastly more competitive race. |
66/1 |
|
1st 3 (6) |
25th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Not particularly solid on his 7f/1m form for a few yards since leaving Ballydoyle; chance largely depends on the effects of new trip and first-time tongue-tie. |
14/1 |
|
28th 8 (20) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Successful in autumn handicap on final start for Aidan O'Brien; far from solid on his form for three different yards since, most recently posting a duck egg in the Spring Cup on debut for this one; best watched. |
50/1 |
13/2
Form: 01252-
Last run: 142 days
W: 9st 12lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (6) |
1st Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 0m 7f 94y |
9st 13lb |
Sligo maiden winner on soft last year and was later runner-up in a Newmarket listed race, both over 6f; by far the best of three runs this term when second in a 6f Naas conditions last time; the blinkers worn then are retained but this trip is a question. |
7/1 |
|
3 (5) |
4th Aug 2025 Good 0m 5f 205y |
9st 4lb |
Sligo maiden winner and ended last year with excellent runner-up effort in Listed event at Newmarket; not in the same form in two handicap starts this term; blinkers on now and needs to bounce back. |
6/1 |
10/1
Form: 531-
Last run: 167 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (5) |
30th Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 1m 2f 90y |
9st 5lb |
Rated only 80 when outrunning odds of 300-1 as a pacemaker for his successful stablemate Zahrann in a Group 3 at the Curragh last time; unwise to take that form at face value given the balance of his achievements and Ben Coen prefers Reyenzi. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 5 (1) |
16th Aug 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Won a 1m Killarney maiden on heavy last year; very poor form this year; supporting role for Zahrann here. |
200/1 |
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8 (10) |
29th Jun 2025 Good 1m 1f 0y |
8st 12lb |
Won a 1m Killarney maiden on heavy last year; hasn't beaten a rival in two starts at Naas this term over varying trips and ground; hard to see him winning this. |
28/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €54.40 |
| Straight Forecast | €60.95 |
| Tricast | €1159.42 |
| Trifecta | €1566.00 |
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