15.40
Yielding To SoftKillashee Hotel Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race)
- Prize money: £24380.17
- 2m 0f 149y
- 17 runners
Runners: 17 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £10.80
- Place: £2.30
Form: 11-111 D
Last run: 40 days
W: 10st 6lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 10 |
29th Apr 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 149y |
10st 6lb |
towards rear, headway from 3 out, went third last, ridden and ran on well to lead towards finish |
8/1 |
|
1st 10 |
29th Apr 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 149y |
10st 6lb |
towards rear, headway from 3 out, went third last, ridden and ran on well to lead towards finish |
8/1 |
|
1st 1 |
20th Mar 2025 Good 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Seems to handle any ground; 4-4 since joining new yard and switched to hurdles, beating two rivals at Exeter (2m) most recently; improving mare who commands major respect in this similar event. |
8/11 |
12/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: -184P1 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 45y |
11st 12lb |
Progressive 7yo won a competitive Ascot handicap in December (15.5f, good to soft) and was second in a valuable Windsor handicap next time (2m, soft); posted career-best effort in the County Hurdle last time, keeping on well to win by three lengths (2m1f, soft); has course form after filling the second spot in a festival handicap here last season; enters Grade 1 company now and will need a good fist of improvement again, but he's clearly thriving. |
11/1 |
|
1st 6 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Progressive 7yo who made it 5-11 over hurdles when making all in competitive handicap at Ascot (1m7f, good to soft) in December; backed that up when second of 14 in another valuable handicap at Windsor (2m, soft) in January; likeable but he will need more again. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
16th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Progressive 7yo who made it 5-11 over hurdles when making all in competitive handicap at Ascot (1m7f, good to soft) four weeks ago; had nearly 3l to spare over the runner-up Hot Fuss and he's respected up 7lb. |
15/2 |
12/1
- Place: £2.50
Form: -28330
Last run: 46 days
W: 10st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
30th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 75y |
11st 12lb |
Ran some fine races in defeat over hurdles last season including at this meeting; got off the mark in a Clonmel maiden last autumn and then took a Naas beginners' chase, easily beating Jacob's Ladder; just denied in the Grade 1 Racing Post Novice Chase at Christmas and put up a respectable effort in the Champion Chase last time; can be involved. |
5/1 |
|
6th 5 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 199y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Very short on chasing experience, having raced just twice in this sphere, but by the same token looks open to any amount of further improvement despite being a 9yo (latecomer to this scene); close second, clear of remainder, in Grade 1 novice at Leopardstown (2m1f, yielding) when attempting to follow up his comfortable success in a Naas race that's worked out well; has shown good progress for current yard and looks interesting pitched into open company instead of bashing heads with similarly unexposed rivals in the Arkle. |
12/1 |
|
1st 4 |
23rd Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 205y |
11st 12lb |
Placed in nine of his 11 races, including all three bumpers and his first three maiden hurdle starts; slotted into handicaps effectively last season; twice in the money at Leopardstown before set a tough task in the County Hurdle, stands out in this company on his Punchestown festival third behind the British-trained pair Ascending Lark and Wilful. |
4/9 |
12/1
- Place: £2.70
Form: 216414 CD
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 147
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (9) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Represents top Irish jumps trainer Willie Mullins; won a Grade 3 hurdle at Tipperary last October and he's posted easy wins on the Dundalk AW on his last two starts (1m4f/10.6f); has a lofty mark to defy now back in a handicap but he may well prove capable in view of his impressive winter form. |
3/1 |
|
1st 4 (4) |
27th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 6lb |
Very smart hurdler, winning Tipperary Grade 3 in October; very keen when fourth on 2m AW debut in November; settled much better when forging clear to win 1m4f course handicap by 6l next time; must have strong credentials again. |
7/4 |
|
2 |
31st Jul 2025 Good 2m 0f 11y |
11st 11lb |
Grade 3 winner at Naas in March before fourth behind stablemate Irancy in Fairyhouse Grade 2; made a lot of the running before fading into fourth in a Listed handicap hurdle at the Punchestown festival; was trying to concede 9lb to the winner Jesse Evans when fourth in a Grade 3 event at Tipperary four weeks ago. |
12/1 |
8/1
Form: 9-3252 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 10st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 (15) |
3rd May 2026 Yielding 1m 4f 30y |
9st 10lb |
Last year's Galway Hurdle runner-up, a long time since the last of his five Flat wins (enjoyed highlight in the Group 1 Tattersalls Gold Cup in 2021); slipping in the ratings and fit from hurdling. |
16/1 |
|
17th 5 |
4th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 0lb |
9yo was second to Lord Erskine in this last year and later first past the post in the Galway Hurdle (demoted for interference); back from winter break when midfield in County Hurdle last month (close up behind Karbau and Hello Neighbour), tiring from last; entitled to come on for that. |
10/1 |
|
11th 10 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
Dual-purpose 9yo in fine form in Flat/hurdle codes last year, first past the post in the Galway Hurdle (demoted to second behind Ndaawi for interference); respectable efforts on Flat subsequently; first race for five months. |
16/1 |
6/1
Form: 024013 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 10st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 12 |
1st Nov 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 190y |
10st 10lb |
Has won a handicap hurdle (off 10lb lower) and a beginners' chase since joining this stable; modest efforts the last twice over hurdles since returning from a break; may need more respite from the handicapper. |
12/1 |
|
10th 12 |
1st Nov 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 190y |
10st 10lb |
Has won a handicap hurdle (off 10lb lower) and a beginners' chase since joining this stable; modest efforts the last twice over hurdles since returning from a break; may need more respite from the handicapper. |
12/1 |
|
7 |
15th Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 45y |
11st 4lb |
Winner of two of his five starts for his current yard; won on stable debut at Leopardstown and ran well when third behind Helvic Dream and Lord Erskine at Fairyhouse following that off current mark; lesser run over hurdles here before he won on chasing debut at Tramore; made seasonal return at Listowel last time when seventh of 12; chance. |
15/2 |
16/1
Form: 40-170 D
Last run: 48 days
W: 10st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 (6) |
12th Jul 2025 Good 1m 5f 188y Class 1 |
9st 0lb |
Twice ran well in defeat at Royal Ascot last month, finishing third in the Copper Horse Handicap (1m6f, good to firm) and second in the Queen Alexandra (2m5f, good to firm; albeit no match for the winner); could give a good account but needs others to underperform if he's to come out on top. |
6/1 |
|
3 (7) |
21st Jun 2025 Good To Firm 2m 5f 143y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Proven in this headgear; pays his way under both codes and, if able to reproduce his effort here on Tuesday when hitting the line well for third in the 1m6f Copper Horse Stakes (good to firm), then he won't be far away on these favourable terms; the grey areas are inconsistency and the extra 7f (he did run over 3m over jumps) but he's one of only a few with realistic ambitions of winning. |
11/2 |
|
3 (5) |
17th Jun 2025 Good 1m 6f 34y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
In rude health last summer, including when second off this mark in competitive handicap at York (2m, good to firm); won over hurdles in January but his form has been mixed since across both codes; below best back on Flat last time. |
20/1 |
10/1
Form: 2-2024 D
Last run: 73 days
W: 11st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 69y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Won by a neck at Haydock (2m, good to soft) last month under Megan Fox and is 4lb higher today; performed as well as could be expected in the face of a stiff task when third of four in Grade 2 at Cheltenham a week later and has each-way claims on this return to handicap company. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Took advantage of a handy mark in Haydock handicap last Saturday, bringing record over hurdles to 6-20; has the worst chance at the weights back up in class and seems unlikely to match his second-place finish, which was a realistic outcome at the time, in this race last year. |
66/1 |
11/2
Form: 31-570 D
Last run: 46 days
W: 10st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 1 (20) |
24th May 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 6f 0y |
10st 3lb |
Good form on the Flat when last seen, taking third at Listowel before winning at 4-11 in a Bellewstown conditions race; more impressive was his head victory back at Listowel in September (1m6f, good to yielding); however, top weight and stable have better candidates. |
14/1 |
|
2 |
26th Sep 2025 Yielding 1m 6f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Winner on Flat debut here in 2022 over a mile; best known for winning 2024 Fred Winter at Cheltenham (2m, heavy); poor in runs following that until a close third here back on Flat in June (1m5f, good) when Sorrentino finished in front by a neck; won amateur race at Bellewstown latest (1m4f, good); leading contender who likes it here. |
9/2 |
|
3 (2) |
3rd Jul 2025 Good 1m 4f 71y |
11st 0lb |
A 128-rated hurdler whose wins include last year's Fred Winter at Cheltenham; not so good this past season but solid run back on the Flat at Listowel (won 2yo maiden there) when making most in finishing close third in 1m6f amateur contest on good; easier task here and looks the one to beat. |
1/2 |
12/1
Form: 211191 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 51y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Took this in good style 12 months ago; lightly raced since but advanced his form after nine months off when second of ten in 2m1f handicap at Killarney 15 days ago; up 4lb here but this Irish challenger rates a player. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Five hurdle wins came on goodish ground at 2m-2m4; last success came when 10l in front at Kelso last May; not at his best at Stratford next time, nor on the Flat at Galway when last seen; has won after a break before. |
5/1 |
25/1
Form: -1P659 D
Last run: 51 days
W: 10st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
1st Jul 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 120y |
11st 12lb |
Dual hurdle winner has been below form in that sphere on recent starts; needs to get back to his best on belated chasing debut. |
12/1 |
|
7th 2 |
28th May 2025 Good To Firm 2m 1f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Two hurdle wins include 2m5f rated hurdle at Fairyhouse last season (good); safely held in handicaps of late (well-backed favourite at Killarney last time when hampered) but don't rule out. |
8/1 |
|
7th 2 |
28th May 2025 Good To Firm 2m 1f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Two hurdle wins include 2m5f rated hurdle at Fairyhouse last season (good); safely held in handicaps of late (well-backed favourite at Killarney last time when hampered) but don't rule out. |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: 15-6P0 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
5th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 180y |
12st 0lb |
Three bumper wins, once for this yard, twice for Willie Mullins; three wins over jumps for Mullins before losing his way; has prospered in points this term for his original trainer, winning three from four, the exception a Dromahane third when he made a few mistakes; no disgrace in losing out to Panda Boy at Naas; harder to overlook Gowran defeat |
5/2 |
|
2nd 2 |
7th Mar 2026 Heavy 3m 1f 0y |
12st 0lb |
Three bumper wins, once for this yard, twice for Willie Mullins; three wins over jumps for Mullins before losing his way; has prospered in points this term for his original trainer, winning three from four, the exception a Dromahane third when he made a few mistakes; no disgrace in losing out to the Cheltenham-bound Panda Boy at Naas; can uphold form with Ryehill. |
11/8 |
20/1
Form: -4115F CD
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 159y |
11st 5lb |
Career highlights when winning back-to-back handicap hurdles at Gowran and Punchestown in November 2024; a long way below his best in a light 2025 campaign that included two poor runs over fences; well held by Theflyingbee on Punchestown running. |
25/1 |
|
15th 16 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 45y |
11st 8lb |
C&D win in November 2024 (soft) was a second hurdling success; didn't set the world alight in subsequent runs including when well beaten at the festival here last season; reverts to hurdles after two poor chase runs this term; needs to bounce back to form. |
33/1 |
100/1
Form: 0347P0 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
11th Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Won consecutive handicap hurdles in 2024; hit and miss since and one of his best efforts was runner-up at Downpatrick in June; below that twice since and needs a repeat. |
14/1 |
|
8th 2 |
14th Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Out of form this year but his run at Downpatrick in June was a positive when a 1.25l second of nine (2m2f, yielding to soft); didn't build on that at Galway last time when well beaten (2m1f, good); different headgear combination tried but needs to bounce back. |
18/1 |
|
13th 10 |
2nd Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 175y |
10st 13lb |
Got back on track with a 1.25l second of 9 at Downpatrick (2m2f, yld-sft) last time out off 119; raised 1lb for that but rider's 5lb claim negates that; well beaten in this last year but claims if backing up that last run. |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: P85324 C
Last run: 7 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 14 |
29th Apr 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 149y |
10st 2lb |
in touch with leaders |
10/1 |
|
15th 14 |
29th Apr 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 149y |
10st 2lb |
in touch with leaders, weakened from 2 out |
10/1 |
|
4th 13 |
22nd Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
10st 7lb |
raced in second |
14/1 |
40/1
Form: 68310 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 10st 3lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 12 (7) |
18th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 17y |
8st 10lb |
Won over hurdles and on the Flat at Limerick last year; well exposed in this discipline; money for him over C&D last week when showed a bit more than of late, beaten around 6l; up in grade here. |
10/1 |
|
7th 9 (16) |
11th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 46y |
9st 9lb |
Won off 8lb higher at Limerick last year (12.5f, good); yet to hit form this season and behind a few of these when last of 20 at Navan latest; revival needed. |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: P-1F40 D
Last run: 80 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 3 |
2nd May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 118y |
11st 6lb |
Ground versatile sort is 4-15 over hurdles; back to form in fine style when landing the Lanzarote at Kempton in January (2m5f, good) off 136; hiked up 8lb and came up short in the BetMGM Cup at Cheltenham, though did meet trouble in running; dropped 1lb but may need more help from the handicapper. |
14/1 |
|
8th 11 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
11st 3lb |
Bagged two big 2m handicaps (here and at Newbury) in the mud during his 2023-24 campaign; had a spell in the wilderness but dropped back down the weights prior to scoring with major authority in the 2m5f Lanzarote at Kempton (good; 22-1) two months ago; back up 8lb but also firmly back on the radar. |
9/1 |
|
17th 4 |
29th Apr 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 149y |
11st 5lb |
in touch with leaders |
8/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €78.20 |
| Straight Forecast | €62.26 |
| Tricast | €503.83 |
| Trifecta | €914.40 |
Selections
RP RATINGS (IRE):
WilfulSPOTLIGHT:
Lark In The MorninPOSTDATA:
GaucherThe Irish Sun:
Hunters YarnTOPSPEED:
Wilful