17.35
GoodFrank And Brian Fitzsimons Memorial Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £5607.44
- 2m 2f 185y
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
8/1
Form: 8158P- C
Last run: 208 days
W: 12st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
13th Oct 2026 Good To Firm 2m 3f 147y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Initially disappointing for this stable this year but exploited a much-reduced mark when making all to beat a next-time-out winner at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good to firm) in August; possibly went too hard when attempting to follow up next time; remains on a workable mark and one to consider. |
10/1 |
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6th 2 |
18th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Initially disappointing for new stable this year but exploited much-reduced mark when making all to beat a next-time-out winner by 8l here (2m2f, good to firm) last month; back up 8lb for that but remains well handicapped on old form. |
10/1 |
|
1st 4 |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 2f 110y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Galway festival winner in 2024 but hasn't matched that level since and has been well beaten on four of his five starts for this yard this year, latest when a 16l fourth to Mi Sueno over C&D last month; remains with plenty to find with that rival despite better terms. |
40/1 |
10/1
Form: 84/51/ C
Last run: 1076 days
W: 11st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
23rd May 2025 Good 2m 2f 185y |
11st 10lb |
With Gordon Elliott when the 2-5 winner of a 2m5f maiden hurdle here nearly three years ago and has been off since; changed hands for 22,000euros and would need to see some confidence behind him after so long on the sidelines; tries a tongue-tie. |
10/1 |
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2 |
23rd May 2025 Good 2m 2f 185y |
11st 10lb |
With Gordon Elliott when the 2-5 winner of a 2m5f maiden hurdle here nearly three years ago and has been off since; changed hands for 22,000euros and would need to see some confidence behind him after so long on the sidelines; tries a tongue-tie. |
10/1 |
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3 |
19th Aug 2022 Good 2m 3f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Relished the step up in trip when getting off the mark in good style at Downpatrick 68 days ago; needs to improve again but going the right way; chance. |
7/2 |
8/1
Form: 15FFP- C
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 (15) |
8th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 4f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Three-time hurdles winner, rated 110; has struggled in two Flat maidens this season. |
100/1 |
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8th 5 |
13th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 9lb |
Three-time hurdle winner stays 2m6f in that sphere and rated 110; beaten a long way on sole Flat start at Ballinrobe on return this year but can do better today. |
16/1 |
11/2
Form: 1246/4
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
17th Sep 2025 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Irish challenger is on a long losing run but she posted a good second of nine in 2m5f Downpatrick handicap hurdle 23 days ago; up 4lb but very much one to consider. |
11/4 |
|
4 |
25th Aug 2025 Good 2m 5f 180y |
11st 10lb |
AW/hurdle winner; remote second on her latest Flat run (1m4f) but she went close here in May over 2m3f and she's worth a go over this far. |
8/1 |
|
2 (2) |
8th Jul 2025 Good 1m 4f 0y |
10st 3lb |
Dual-purpose mare; without a win since August 2023; made the frame twice over hurdles in May; fair record on AW (1-13, placed six times), not as effective on turf though she has had few opportunities. |
9/1 |
100/30
Form: /8344-
Last run: 261 days
W: 11st 5lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
11th Sep 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 5f 208y |
11st 8lb |
Won over hurdles at Killarney (20.5f, good) in July when seeing off Jupiter Du Gite by a nose before creditable midfield finish in valuable Galway festival handicap; never a factor on the Flat 15 days ago; handicapper may be in control for now. |
12/1 |
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13th 12 (22) |
27th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Second runner for in-form yard; won over hurdles at Killarney last month and was beaten a short head in this race last year off 3lb lower; difficult task in hot handicap hurdle at Galway latest and not discounted returned to the Flat. |
13/2 |
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10th 16 |
1st Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 175y |
10st 13lb |
Dual purpose winner won for the second time over hurdles when narrowly taking a 2m4f Killarney handicap last time; needs more down in trip off 7lb higher. |
12/1 |
5/1
Form: 44209-
Last run: 148 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
17th Oct 2026 Good 2m 6f 125y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Ex-Irish 7yo; dual point winner who has not been with Dan Skelton for long, and his maiden hurdle win at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) last month is split by two runner-up efforts over fences; turned over at 4-6 in a three-runner race last time but he looked stretched over 3m2f and he's still unexposed in this sphere; big player back in trip. |
9/4 |
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2nd 3 |
28th Sep 2026 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
Won two points in Ireland; beaten 3l by Limerick Leader on yard debut at Bangor (3m, good) but he's now 13lb better off with the winner and has since won a maiden hurdle here, albeit narrowly; interesting on that Bangor form. |
10/11 |
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1st 2 |
18th Sep 2026 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Fair maiden hurdler at 2m-2m4f and a dual Irish point winner who was in good form in that sphere in the spring; made a pleasing start for Dan Skelton when a 3l second to a subsequent winner in a handicap chase at Bangor (3m, good) two weeks ago; leading contender back in maiden company over hurdles. |
5/4 |
20/1
Form: 40P4P-
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
1st Jul 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 155y |
11st 12lb |
Dual-purpose; 1-15 over hurdles and rated 99; not many positives to glean from two starts over fences; others preferred. |
25/1 |
|
7 |
23rd May 2025 Good 2m 2f 185y |
11st 3lb |
Hasn't taken to fences the last twice but those were after some underwhelming runs on the Flat and over hurdles; bit to prove right now. |
20/1 |
7/2
Form: P064-1
Last run: 6 days
W: 10st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
29th Aug 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 190y |
11st 10lb |
Sole win came over C&D in May off 89 (good); has generally run well since, most recently only caught late under a positive ride when third at Kilbeggan (second won next time); 2lb higher but every chance. |
9/2 |
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3rd 7 |
9th Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Held up to win a Wexford handicap hurdle by a neck off 89 in May (2m1f, good); similar tactics at that venue last twice, fifth of 14 and then a 15l fourth last time, where the winner got loose in the lead (just in front of Slea Head and Surviving Murmansk); can't discount. |
7/1 |
|
3 |
24th Jul 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 150y |
11st 8lb |
Off the mark over C&D in May off 89 and okay run back here early in the month off this mark but clearly needs to improve to play a major role. |
13/2 |
33/1
Form: 00U09- C
Last run: 54 days
W: 10st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
20th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Without a win since June 2022; no sign of losing run ending in recent starts; new headgear combination needs to have a transformative effect. |
25/1 |
|
7th 5 (4) |
4th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
10st 3lb |
Dual hurdler winner and better known in that sphere these days; while he's shown a bit of ability on the level down the years, that's been over much longer trips than this. |
16/1 |
|
9 |
25th Aug 2025 Good 2m 5f 180y |
10st 5lb |
Over three years since last successful when winning here; doesn't look in good enough form to end the drought. |
20/1 |
14/1
Form: 07667-
Last run: 175 days
W: 10st 0lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 |
1st Oct 2026 Good 2m 3f 145y |
10st 7lb |
Runner-up over 2m1f at Wexford in May and has kept a fair level of form with one blip; second in a novice handicap on this card last year; each-way chance. |
8/1 |
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5th 11 |
19th Sep 2026 Good 2m 3f 0y |
10st 12lb |
Runner-up over 2m1f at Wexford in May and has kept up a mostly consistent level of form stepping up to this trip; might find one or two too good again but has each-way possibilities. |
12/1 |
|
4th 16 |
3rd Sep 2026 Good 2m 3f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Maiden made a promising seasonal reappearance at Wexford but hasn't built on that; beaten 13l when fourth at Downpatrick and then pulled up over C&D latest; has gone well here before but others more convincing. |
16/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €20.30 |
| Straight Forecast | €18.89 |
| Tricast | €81.23 |
| Trifecta | €82.30 |
Selections
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