16.20
Good To FirmEaster Festival April 19th – 21st Handicap
- Prize money: £10727.27
- 1m 2f 100y
- 16 runners
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Runners: 16 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
Form: 1671-4 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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14th 2 (1) |
15th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 9lb |
C&D win came in a maiden in 2023; a couple of decent runs this term but reportedly stopped very quickly when down the field at Leopardstown latest; is 2lb below her last turf win but was well held by Iron Fist at the Curragh in May and others more convincing. |
16/1 |
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7th 1 (5) |
23rd Jul 2026 Good 1m 1f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Five-time winner up to 1m2.5f; last win came at the Curragh in 2025 off 2lb higher; has been a bit hit and miss since but has faced some stiff tasks too; beaten 6.5l in the Ulster Oaks last time off this mark; needs more. |
11/2 |
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2nd 2 (4) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 96y |
9st 12lb |
Five-time winner; went very close on her only run over C&D in 2024; won twice in the early stages of last season; yet to hit form this year. |
14/1 |
8/1
- Place: £1.30
Form: 5/100- D
Last run: 188 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (9) |
1st Aug 2025 Soft 1m 4f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Lightly raced maiden winner; only sixth in a French Listed race two runs ago, but on either side of that she went close on handicap debut at Cork (1m2f, soft) and met with serious interference when behind some of these at the Curragh (1m4f, good); on a competitive mark and might yet be capable of better. |
6/1 |
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5 (8) |
29th Jun 2025 Good 1m 4f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Won a 1m2f (good) fillies' maiden at Leopardstown last year under Colin Keane; went close on handicap debut and seasonal return at Cork in April (10.5f, soft, Keane on again) and 2lb higher here; held in Listed company latest and stamina a query at this trip. |
5/1 |
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2nd 5 (5) |
19th Apr 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 100y |
9st 6lb |
Won a 1m2f maiden last year but was then twice out of her depth in much stronger company; not ruled out on return for this top yard. |
8/1 |
16/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: 3914-7 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 8st 11lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 16 (8) |
29th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y |
8st 7lb |
Seven wins between turf and AW; won premier handicaps at Leopardstown and over C&D in 2025; went off the boil in Bahrain over the winter but best run since came at Dundalk last time; needs more from 1lb out of the handicap. |
14/1 |
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4th 8 (7) |
15th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 2lb |
Rock solid record of 4-6 on AW including two wins over C&D; is 2lb lower than when last winning here in 2024 and wasn't disgraced when beaten 4.25l in a premier handicap at Leopardstown last month; interesting back at this venue. |
16/1 |
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7th 5 (10) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Three-time winner including this race last season off 3lb higher; below best in two runs this term, including in race he won last year at the Curragh on his latest start; capable off this mark but needs to rediscover best. |
16/1 |
25/1
- Place: £6.60
Form: 6/278-
Last run: 295 days
W: 8st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 2 (16) |
29th Jul 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 110y |
10st 1lb |
Successful yard debut on seasonal return at the Curragh in March (1m4f, heavy) and has run well on both turf starts since over same trip; stamina unproven over this far. |
10/1 |
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4th 19 (2) |
3rd May 2026 Yielding 1m 4f 30y |
8st 7lb |
On the upgrade on first two 2026 turf runs; 5lb out of the handicap; more needed. |
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6th 10 (10) |
23rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
8st 12lb |
Off the mark over this trip at the Curragh on yard debut last month under a positive ride in testing conditions by a diminishing margin; good effort at Gowran from 7lb higher a fortnight ago when runner-up (well-backed); not certain to replicate that form on AW. |
5/1 |
Form: 4/507-
Last run: 280 days
W: 8st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
19th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Very capable on the Flat and he won his last start in this sphere when landing a Downpatrick maiden hurdle (2m3f, good) in April 2024; patchy form in nine starts on the Flat since and he refused to race on both outings when last seen in October; stable debut. |
14/1 |
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4 (2) |
19th Oct 2025 Yielding 1m 2f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Tardy starts have been a common theme this season but he took even more drastic action at the Curragh last time when refusing to race; generally poor efforts this year but he finished a close third behind subsequent Ascot Stakes winner Ascending at Cork in May (1m4f, good); risky proposition. |
25/1 |
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5 (14) |
4th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 0f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Tardy starts have been a recurring theme for this C&D winner (heavy); very slowly away again on latest at Down Royal (1m5f, yielding); can't afford to miss the break badly at this trip; capable but risky; cheekpieces left off. |
25/1 |
9/1
Form: 8106-9 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (4) |
11th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
10st 0lb |
2024 Chesterfield Cup winner for Johnny Murtagh; failed to find his best form last season, including a spell in Britain; beaten favourite here behind the useful Genoah in two starts for this stable (handicap and a rated race); has run well enough in defeat both times, and is attractively treated on his old form. |
3/1 |
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3rd 2 (3) |
30th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Made late gains after an awkward start when 2l behind Genoah on stable debut over 10.5f here latest; ran well sole try over this trip in the 2024 Cork Derby so could turn that form around; big chance. |
100/30 |
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11 (2) |
11th Oct 2025 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
Won off 5lb higher at Glorious Goodwood (1m2f, good) last July for Johnny Murtagh but failed to hit the same heights subsequently for that yard and he's struggled to get competitive on his two runs for this stable. |
33/1 |
18/1
Form: /0983- C
Last run: 294 days
W: 8st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 (2) |
24th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Well backed on his stable debut at Nottingham in October (8.3f, heavy) but blew the start and finished tailed off; again slowly away when third over 1m2f back at Nottingham six days later; pulled up on hurdle debut 45 days ago; risky. |
10/1 |
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3rd 4 (4) |
29th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 2f 50y Class 6 |
11st 6lb |
He's struggled to get competitive for three different yards this year, despite tumbling in the weights; having only his second go for Ryan Potter today and finished 44l adrift six days ago when co-favourite here (1m, heavy) on first attempt for him, albeit after a slow start; not often seen over this far; it will be interesting to see if his backers return. |
9/2 |
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3rd 4 (4) |
29th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 2f 50y Class 6 |
11st 6lb |
He's struggled to get competitive for three different yards this year, despite tumbling in the weights; having only his second go for Ryan Potter today and finished 44l adrift six days ago when co-favourite here (1m, heavy) on first attempt for him, albeit after a slow start; not often seen over this far; it will be interesting to see if his backers return. |
9/2 |
5/1
Form: 1900-2
Last run: 27 days
W: 8st 10lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 100y |
11st 8lb |
Dual-purpose filly; dominant maiden hurdle win at Galway last month; came up well short on handicap hurdle debut in the Lartigue at Listowel on latest; needs to bounce back from that. |
7/1 |
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4 |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 100y |
11st 8lb |
Dual-purpose filly; dominant maiden hurdle win at Galway last month; came up well short on handicap hurdle debut in the Lartigue at Listowel on latest; needs to bounce back from that. |
7/1 |
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12 |
25th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Second runner for yard; Flat winner is rated 77 in that sphere; got off the mark over hurdles on third start when winning by 11l at Galway last time; there should be more to come and she can go well. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: 215-76 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 10st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 14 |
29th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y |
12st 0lb |
Seven turf wins including over C&D; fine AW 2nd last time; rated 86 on turf and can go close. |
4/1 |
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2nd 4 (3) |
15th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 9lb |
Seven-time turf winner ran a nice race to finish second at Gowran earlier this week (12.5f, gd-fm): rated 4lb higher on this surface and while he's 0-17 on the AW, he's gone close on plenty of occasions off much higher marks; chance, once this doesn't come too soon. |
15/2 |
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2nd 7 (10) |
12th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 100y |
9st 0lb |
On a long losing run since his last win in September 2024; has had two of his last three starts in Britain; unplaced at Ripon last time, fine effort when second at Carlisle (1m3f, good to firm) behind subsequent Royal Ascot winner Opportunity; closely matched with Navy Waters on running at the Curragh in June. |
8/1 |
9/1
Form: 33523- D
Last run: 174 days
W: 10st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 11 (1) |
19th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Ex-Polish and German, placed in 1m2f Group races in 2024; took a while to find his level in Irish handicaps but decisively landed a gamble in a 24-runner race at the Curragh (1m6f, good) in May; should stay this far but never threatened at Royal Ascot (2m4f, sole start on officially good to firm) next time and weakened right out of it at Galway (2m1f) on latest, which leaves him with something to prove again. |
18/1 |
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13th 7 (11) |
27th Jul 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 179y |
11st 10lb |
Ex-Polish and German, placed in 1m2f Group races in 2024; took a while to find his level in Irish handicaps; decisively landed a gamble in a 24-runner handicap at the Curragh (1m6f, good) in May; never threatened in the Ascot Stakes; this trip should be within his range; live each-way chance. |
12/1 |
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13th 13 (11) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 2m 3f 210y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Officially unraced on firmer than good; ex-Polish and German, placed in 1m2f Group races in 2024 before a 260,000euros sale; failed to fire last year (including one 2m1f race) but shaped nicely on second start this term and landed a gamble in clearcut fashion in 24-runner handicap at the Curragh (1m6f, good) on latest, challenging 2f out; he was ridden that day as if stamina is a strength and, despite his revised mark, is one to note. |
12/1 |
22/1
Form: 48008- CD
Last run: 167 days
W: 9st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18th 3 (13) |
14th Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 1m 2f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Hasn't won since Group 3 C&D win over two years ago; pick of four runs this term when unlucky in running fifth (beaten only 1.5l) here over 1m4f; hood didn't work at Galway latest and now left off. |
25/1 |
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2 (12) |
1st Aug 2025 Soft 1m 4f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Former Group 3 winner who isn't handicapped out of contention and he didn't get the breaks when fifth to Fleetfoot at the Curragh most recently; could be dangerous in the new hood. |
10/1 |
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3 (15) |
29th Jun 2025 Good 1m 4f 0y |
9st 10lb |
One of two for yard; enjoyed a purple-patch in 2023 when winning three in a row (including a Listed race over C&D); lost way subsequently but signs of life when beaten just 3.25l here last month (1m2f, good); promising rider takes off 7lb; likes quick ground; could go well. |
11/1 |
14/1
Form: 19073-
Last run: 190 days
W: 9st 1lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (1) |
31st Oct 2025 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Best form has been at 1m2f but it was a Listed race in which she struggled when trying this far for the first time at Naas 19 days ago; others might be better treated anyway; tongue-tie joins regular cheekpieces. |
16/1 |
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1st 2 (1) |
31st Oct 2025 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Best form has been at 1m2f but it was a Listed race in which she struggled when trying this far for the first time at Naas 19 days ago; others might be better treated anyway; tongue-tie joins regular cheekpieces. |
16/1 |
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11th 5 (16) |
12th Oct 2025 Yielding 1m 4f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Four wins including 1m2f Sligo fillies handicap in August; never sighted in Gowran Group 3 since and remains unproven over this far. |
20/1 |
14/1
Form: 2314-0
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 (8) |
12th Oct 2025 Yielding 1m 2f 125y |
9st 10lb |
Twice a winner last season; mixed bag this term, standout effort when coming from way back to finish third to Kashel Spring (Its All Peachy second) at Punchestown last month; six days later didn't count on heavy ground at Listowel (1m); has to be considered back on better ground, with this longer trip likely to suit. |
13/2 |
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2 (10) |
22nd Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 1m 0f 80y |
9st 13lb |
Dependable last season in contrast to her profile this year; shaped as if she was becoming competitive again when fifth of 15 at Leopardstown last month; did not give her apprentice rider much help at Punchestown last week, ran on well late, |
6/1 |
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3rd 2 (9) |
16th Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 1m 1f 58y |
9st 13lb |
A very dependable performer last season in marked contrast to her profile this year; however, she has come down 16lb from a career high of 92; shaped as if she was becoming competitive again when fifth of 15 at Leopardstown last month |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 25145- D
Last run: 134 days
W: 9st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 5 (10) |
4th Jun 2026 Yielding 1m 1f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Seven Flat wins include over C&D, and more recently on the AW in December; trip inadequate on seasonal return here in April and has since been pulled up over hurdles; champion jockey booked but veteran appears vulnerable. |
14/1 |
|
10 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Seven-time Flat winner won a Leopardstown maiden hurdle in March 2023 (2m, good to yielding) but generally moderate form over hurdles since then; the same can be said of his recent outing on the level at Leopardstown last month. |
18/1 |
12/1
Form: 33712- D
Last run: 154 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
31st Aug 2026 Good 2m 5f 180y |
11st 12lb |
Won off 5lb lower here in May (2m3f, good to yielding); bounced back from two below-par efforts to finish a 3.75l third at Sligo last time (2m5f, good); return to this venue and application of a tongue tie may get a bit more from him. |
13/2 |
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2nd 3 |
6th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 168y |
11st 8lb |
Gained his second win over hurdles when landing 2m3f Downpatrick handicap in May; withdrawn twice on good ground before allowed to take his chance at Galway last week but never counted on similar ground when midfield over 2m; back up in trip here, any easing in the ground would help his chances. |
15/2 |
18/1
Form: 14191-
Last run: 173 days
W: 8st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 17 (7) |
25th Apr 2026 Yielding 1m 2f 40y |
9st 9lb |
Won three handicaps at Galway in 2024; no win last year but some solid efforts up to 1m4f; is fit from hurdling over the winter and can run well. |
11/1 |
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9th 16 |
26th Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Three-time winner on the Flat at Galway; hood went on for hurdling debut at Cork when tailed off; big improvement needed. |
50/1 |
|
12 (12) |
27th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 0f 73y |
8st 13lb |
Her three wins have all come over C&D, including this race last year off 70 (heavy); timely return to form at the Curragh last month when 1m2f proved just beyond her; down to a handy mark and major chance of a repeat win in the race. |
8/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €23.70 |
| Straight Forecast | €16.98 |
| Tricast | €104.30 |
| Trifecta | €196.90 |
Selections
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