17.35
Good To YieldingDonovan Transport Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £5851.24
- 2m 0f 0y
- 16 runners
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Runners: 16 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
10/1
Form: 631-8 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 16 |
13th Oct 2026 Good 2m 7f 95y |
10st 0lb |
Won a 2m Thurles maiden last year on good; modest overall handicap form; needs to step up on recent 2m4f/2m6f form |
25/1 |
|
8th 2 |
2nd Oct 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 40y |
11st 10lb |
Won a 2m Thurles maiden hurdle last year on good; not as proven over longer trips including over 2m6f at Ballinrobe last month; respected though in a weak race. |
7/1 |
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10th 13 |
11th Sep 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 5f 208y |
10st 3lb |
Fair Flat maiden; won Thurles maiden hurdle for Ross O'Sullivan; has struggled in handicaps and mark has tumbled; was well-backed when sixth here (17.5f) in July and only okay fourth at Kilbeggan last week. |
16/1 |
16/1
Form: 158P-7 D
Last run: 41 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| 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 |
|
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 |
6/1
Form: 644-3
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
22nd Sep 2026 Good To Firm 3m 1f 100y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
Made it 4-5 over fences with 10l win in three-runner handicap at Stratford (extended 2m6f, good to firm) last month and beaten just a neck in a match at Perth (2m4f, good) a fortnight ago; bumped into an unexposed winner last time and there is every chance that he will again be bang there. |
2/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
7th Sep 2026 Good 2m 4f 20y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Progressive 6yo who comfortably beat two rivals at Stratford (2m6f, good to firm) last month and is now 4-5 over fences; went up another 4lb for that but will be fine over this shorter trip and makes obvious appeal. |
8/11 |
|
1st 1 |
20th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 6f 125y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Won his first three races over fences (2m4f to an extended 2m5f) and, in first-time cheekpieces, ran well enough at Cartmel (2m1f; Krak 15l behind) to believe he's still on a workable mark; hard to knock. |
11/10 |
20/1
Form: F0/07- D
Last run: 344 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
3rd Jul 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Flat winner in April 2024 but really lost his way when last seen; not ruled out given his strong record fresh; new yard; off 267 days. |
20/1 |
|
11th 1 (4) |
9th Oct 2024 Good 1m 2f 0y |
10st 1lb |
1m5f winner at Gowran in April off 1lb lower; however, well beaten back on the Flat 16 days ago (1m6f) after two runs over fences; others might be too quick at this trip even if returning to form. |
16/1 |
|
14th 8 (8) |
23rd Sep 2024 Good To Yielding 1m 6f 55y |
9st 13lb |
in touch with leaders |
25/1 |
25/1
Form: 22189-
Last run: 242 days
W: 11st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
26th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 110y |
11st 12lb |
Yet to get his head in front this summer but fine efforts in defeat in the Tribes at Galway and when beaten 1l over 2m1f at this venue behind the subsequent Galway hurdle winner; creeping up the weights and hasn't been shaping as though this longer trip is what he wants. |
9/2 |
|
4th 6 |
1st Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 175y |
11st 6lb |
Dual-purpose winner won his last hurdle race over C&D last October; ran a solid race from the front to be third to Putapoundinthejar at Bellewstown last time; 3lb better off and cheekpieces added; chance. |
15/2 |
|
3rd 10 |
4th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 40y |
11st 7lb |
Fifth behind Malbay Madness at Downpatrick last month; should be sharper for the run, his first since signing off a good spell of form with a narrow Galway win last autumn. |
12/1 |
6/1
Form: 15P-22 C
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 11lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
20th Sep 2026 Good 2m 1f 150y |
11st 0lb |
The last of three chase wins came in 2024; was placed twice on the Flat this summer before being second over fences at Killarney lately; poor at Galway since so has to rebound. |
16/1 |
|
10th 6 |
2nd Aug 2026 Good 2m 2f 54y |
10st 5lb |
Latest of three wins over fences was in 2024, but ran well on the flat a couple of times this summer and chasing second at Killarney was encouraging too; Danny Mullins on board for just the second time. |
15/2 |
|
2nd 3 |
17th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Much better chaser than hurdler, three wins include handicaps at Punchestown and Cork in 2024; long losing run since, but has shown himself in good heart on the Flat of late. |
7/1 |
20/1
Form: 42467-
Last run: 200 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 4 |
8th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Downpatrick maiden hurdle winner two years ago; coming down the handicap but well beaten in a pair of handicap hurdles at Ballinrobe; others preferred. |
25/1 |
|
6th 5 |
21st Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 89y |
11st 2lb |
Won a Downpatrick maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott in April 2024; Galway fifth (2m, good to yielding) last October was best effort since joining this yard; should be better for his run at this track in May. |
10/1 |
|
6th 15 |
26th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 13y |
10st 10lb |
Won a Downpatrick maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott in April 2024; no joy since but latest Galway fifth (2m, gd-yld) in October his best since joining this yard; dropped 3lb and sports a tongue-tie for return; could run into a place if fit. |
28/1 |
3/1
Form: 09/P1- D
Last run: 123 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
14th Jan 2026 Yielding 2m 5f 150y |
11st 11lb |
Progressive over hurdles last year, and form went to a new level when a well-backed runner-up on chase debut at Killarney (2m7f, yielding) in October, where he might have won but for a mistake; too keen and didn't get home at Cheltenham later that month; didn't jump so fluently back over hurdles at Cork and was already in trouble when hampered at two out; needs to bounce back. |
8/1 |
|
6th 10 |
25th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 44y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
Progressive over hurdles this year (2m-2m4f) and form went to new level when runner-up on recent chase debut at Killarney (2m7f, yielding), where he might have won but for a bad mistake two out; the handicapper has reacted but this 6yo could have a big shout for his respected Irish trainer. |
7/1 |
|
3 |
3rd Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 40y |
11st 7lb |
Left form for previous yard behind when landing a touch on debut for this yard at Leopardstown (2m, yielding) in March; hiked up 17lb and came up short off his revised mark at Tipperary (2m, gd-yld); must improve for this longer trip. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 180-08 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
4th Oct 2026 Good 2m 4f 180y |
11st 12lb |
Three-time winner over hurdles and has a bit of chasing experience, but rated 99 in this sphere and won't be good enough here. |
25/1 |
|
6th 7 |
25th Sep 2026 Good 2m 2f 125y |
11st 6lb |
Last of three wins for Philip Rothwell came at Downpatrick last summer (2m3f); didn't land a blow but not entirely disgraced on yard debut in competitive handicap at Galway festival but good bit more likely required now. |
14/1 |
|
12th 14 |
27th Jul 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 130y |
11st 7lb |
Last of three wins for Philip Rothwell came at Downpatrick last summer (2m3f); Clonmel claiming second in May his best recent run; debuts for new yard here. |
33/1 |
12/1
Form: 4307-8
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 |
25th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Regressive over hurdles this year but more encouraging run a week ago at Downpatrick off career-low mark, only losing second late on over 2m2f behind a clear winner; same mark but more needed to play a major role. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
18th Sep 2026 Good 2m 1f 165y |
11st 6lb |
Regressive over hurdles this year, well beaten over C&D on latest; last win came over C&D in August 2025 off 8lb higher so is well treated if finding his best. |
14/1 |
|
6th 4 |
31st Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 165y |
11st 9lb |
Regressive over hurdles this year; 11l fifth of 14 at Tramore last time (2m1f, good to yielding) was one of his better efforts; others more likely. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: U81-44 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
14th Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 12lb |
Two-time winner over hurdles with his last win coming over C&D in April off 98 (16.5f, yielding); has been running consistently since then without winning; 6.75l sixth of 10 at Wexford last time (2m1f, good to yielding); each-way chance but 2lb wrong. |
15/1 |
|
10 |
8th Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 180y |
10st 1lb |
Wide margin winner at Tramore in April and several good runs in defeat subsequently; behind several of today's rivals in those defeats; consistent sort should be thereabouts but may find one or two too good. |
13/2 |
|
7 |
17th Jul 2025 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Wide margin winner at Tramore in April and several good runs in defeat subsequently from this sort of mark; handles slower ground and he's one for the shortlist. |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: 3069-8
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
27th Aug 2025 Good 2m 1f 40y |
11st 12lb |
Maiden took a step in the right direction (well-backed) when fourth in 2m2f Ballinrobe handicap last month (good), not helped by last-flight error; could still have more to offer. |
13/2 |
|
5 |
22nd Jul 2025 Yielding 2m 1f 89y |
11st 7lb |
Not beaten far in mid-field in handicap attempts over C&D and Tipperary; young horse with some potential for improvement. |
8/1 |
|
13 |
3rd Jul 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Some creditable efforts in defeat including his eighth on handicap debut in May but would need clear career best to land this. |
25/1 |
33/1
Form: 3U580-
Last run: 65 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 |
3rd Jul 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Promising third on November's return but lost his way since; now tried with cheekpieces and looks opposable. |
33/1 |
9/1
Form: 2102-0 C BF
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 4lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15 |
3rd Jul 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Won handicap chase here last summer; well backed for return but never recovered from bad error; workable mark but very best form has come on soft. |
9/1 |
|
11th 4 |
2nd Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Bumper/hurdle/chase winner who was runner-up in this 12 months ago and filled the same position over C&D when last seen in September; goes on all ground and good chance provided she's ready to rock after a lengthy break. |
7/1 |
|
11th 4 |
2nd Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Bumper/hurdle/chase winner who was runner-up in this 12 months ago and filled the same position over C&D when last seen in September; goes on all ground and good chance provided she's ready to rock after a lengthy break. |
7/1 |
25/1
Form: 21060- D
Last run: 123 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 4 |
15th Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 80y |
11st 1lb |
Won a 2m maiden hurdle at Wexford (soft) in October; no impact since in handicaps; best of recent efforts was a 5.25l sixth of 16 at Tipperary in July (2m, good to yielding); needs to bounce back after being tailed off at Wexford last time in a tongue-tie (discarded). |
16/1 |
|
7th 12 |
6th Aug 2025 Good 2m 4f 50y |
11st 2lb |
Won a soft ground 2m maiden hurdle at this track last autumn and best run since was fifth at Tipperary last month; up in trip today and has to rebound from a lesser Killarney run. |
14/1 |
Form: 8/734-
Last run: 201 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 10 |
4th Oct 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
10st 8lb |
Got off the mark over fences at Thurles last November; ran well at Wexford and Galway six days apart in July; was going well again when falling at Ballinrobe since; chance. |
7/1 |
|
8 |
11th Sep 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 48y |
11st 2lb |
Won over this trip at Thurles last November (yielding) and running well in defeat of late, third to Ballybrittas at Wexford (2m) and only weakened late into fourth (Leave In Secret third) over 2m2f at Galway festival on similar ground; has her chance again. |
8/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €44.50 |
| Straight Forecast | €34.04 |
| Tricast | €276.53 |
| Trifecta | €561.10 |
Selections
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