18.10
Soft To HeavyLeinster Reinforcements & Brazil Piling (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race
- Prize money: £9752.07
- 2m 0f 0y
- 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners
Type: NH Flat
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
11/4 (Won)
- Win: £3.50
- Place: £1.50
Form: 1227 D
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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13th 19 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Finished mid-division in last season's Champion Bumper at the Cheltenham Festival but he was useful in that sphere and beat I'll Sort That by 12l when making all at Fairyhouse in April; off to the perfect start over hurdles when comfortably winning a Cork maiden (2m, yielding to soft; first-time hood) in November but found his old rival I'll Sort That too strong when second in a Naas Grade 1 (2m4f, soft) two months ago; likely to run well again. |
14/1 |
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1st 5 |
21st Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 11lb |
Bang there in two bumpers at Leopardstown (the latest a Grade 2) and he ran well to be seventh of 17 in the Champion Bumper, where he appeared to get outpaced when it mattered; has 4l to find with third-placed Shuttle Diplomacy but these conditions can be a great leveller; respected. |
11/4 |
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1st 5 |
21st Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 11lb |
Bang there in two bumpers at Leopardstown (the latest a Grade 2) and he ran well to be seventh of 17 in the Champion Bumper, where he appeared to get outpaced when it mattered; has 4l to find with third-placed Shuttle Diplomacy but these conditions can be a great leveller; respected. |
11/4 |
5/1
- Place: £1.20
Form: 711 CD
Last run: 57 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 8 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
100-1 and borderline tailed off in a Cork maiden hurdle in December 2024 but he subsequently turned into a quality bumper performer and has taken it up a notch since resuming career over hurdles, unbeaten in four including Navan Grade 3 (2m, soft to heavy) in November and when repeating forcing tactics in Naas Grade 1 (2m4f, soft; Sortudo second, Saint Baco behind) two months ago; won't find it easy to dominate this field but his gritty attitude was admirable last time and he likely won't go down without a fight. |
20/1 |
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2 |
26th Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 156y |
11st 10lb |
Good form in winning two of his three bumpers, posting an RPR of 121 on the second occasion; surpassed that figure in a maiden hurdle at Listowel (2m, yielding), hammering a subsequent winner in the process; has further to go here but looks a smart prospect. |
4/5 |
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1st 5 |
24th Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Dual bumper winner after a modest run on debut in a Cork maiden hurdle; off since a 12l second in a Fairyhouse bumper in April; easy ground fine; market should reveal expectations. |
6/1 |
25/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 3334-
Last run: 353 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
16th May 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Maiden showed plenty of promise in bumpers and has run some fine races over hurdles, the best of which when a close second over 2m7f at Cork; not as good over 2m4f last time but the step back up in trip can help on handicap debut; chance. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 110y |
11st 4lb |
Useful bumper form; rated 110 after four spins over hurdles, his best effort coming on latest at Cork (2m7f, yielding) when a neck second of 13; likely to make a bold bid dropped back in trip for his local yard. |
100/30 |
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2nd 5 |
6th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 7f 55y |
11st 12lb |
Had some very useful bumper form; distant second on hurdling debut (2m4f) in the autumn; bounced back from poor effort when fifth over 2m4f here last month, but was beaten 20l; should come on a bit for that run and this is easier. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 4-823
Last run: 53 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 |
2nd Nov 2025 Yielding 3m 0f 100y |
11st 0lb |
Definite promise last season in a Naas bumper (18.5f, sft-hvy) and when meeting traffic problems in a 2m3f Clonmel maiden hurdle (heavy); last run in April in a Fairyhouse bumper too bad to be true; lacks a recent run, stamina to prove and might prefer softer ground than this. |
20/1 |
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7th 4 |
2nd Nov 2025 Yielding 3m 0f 100y |
11st 0lb |
Definite promise last season in a Naas bumper (18.5f, sft-hvy) and when meeting traffic problems in a 2m3f Clonmel maiden hurdle (heavy); last run in April in a Fairyhouse bumper too bad to be true; lacks a recent run, stamina to prove and might prefer softer ground than this. |
20/1 |
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4th 8 |
21st Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Runner-up in a bumper at Naas (soft/heavy) and was close up in a Clonmel maiden hurdle despite not enjoying the best of runs at various stages; shouldn't be underestimated. |
16/1 |
2/1
Form: 119-3 D
Last run: 40 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 15 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Won Limerick Listed bumper two years ago and a cracking effort when third in the Champion Bumper (good to soft; Sortudo and No Drama This End behind) at last season's Cheltenham Festival; disappointed on first two starts over hurdles but he rediscovered his groove in a newly fitted tongue-tie when second to King Rasko Grey at Limerick (2m, soft to heavy) in December before beating 15 others to win at Naas (about 2m2f, heavy) last time; this forecast better ground should be fine and he's not one to dismiss lightly. |
20/1 |
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1st 11 |
25th Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 2f 150y |
11st 12lb |
Dual bumper winner and third in last year's Cheltenham bumper; two disappointing hurdle runs before a much better effort at when chasing home a Willie Mullins-trained horse at Limerick last time; the third horse had won a bumper for Mullins, and fourth-placed I Started A Joke was odds-on when winning at Punchestown subsequently. |
3/1 |
11/4
Form: 1 D
Last run: 114 days
W: 11st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 |
6th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 5f 110y |
11st 1lb |
Point-to-point, bumper and maiden hurdle winner; highly tried to no avail the last twice in a Grade 2 novice at Navan and in a Grade 1 novice at Naas (both 2m4f on soft and heavy); makes handicap debut now and preferred by Kennedy, but others appeal more. |
9/1 |
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3rd 3 |
15th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 95y |
11st 12lb |
Wide-margin point winner who got off the mark immediately under rules when winning a Leopardstown bumper last Christmas (yielding); likely didn't handle soft-heavy conditions when tailed off in a Fairyhouse bumper in April; can do better now. |
7/1 |
12/1
Form: 1
Last run: 141 days
W: 11st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 |
21st Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 11lb |
Sent to Carlisle for his rules debut (soft; 8-1) and responded well for pressure to win going away; that form isn't flashy but he was a late withdrawal from the Grade 2 at Aintree earlier this month, so may be capable of a lot better. |
12/1 |
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7th 3 |
21st Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 11lb |
Sent to Carlisle for his rules debut (soft; 8-1) and responded well for pressure to win going away; that form isn't flashy but he was a late withdrawal from the Grade 2 at Aintree earlier this month, so may be capable of a lot better. |
12/1 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
26th Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 11lb |
Tailed off in a strong Fairyhouse bumper on debut in April; she can get closer at this level; place chance. |
7/1 |
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8th 9 |
21st Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Closely related to French 15.5f winner Toto Demonmirail, half-sister to French 1m7f hurdle winner Out Of Risk; dam French 10.7f/11.5f winner, sister to a Listed chase winner; the only mare in this field and would need to see some market confidence. |
50/1 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 10 |
5th Aug 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 59y |
11st 12lb |
No sign of winning potential thus far and handicaps will offer better opportunities. |
100/1 |
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9th 8 |
14th Jul 2025 Good 2m 1f 165y |
11st 4lb |
Tailed off in a bumper and again on hurdling debut at Kilbeggan; easily passed over. |
66/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €14.80 |
| Straight Forecast | €12.59 |
| Trifecta | €144.40 |
Selections
SPOTLIGHT:
Shuttle DiplomacyPOSTDATA:
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Shuttle DiplomacyThe Irish Sun:
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