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YieldingO’Hare’s Bar Maiden Hurdle
- Prize money: £4876.03
- 2m 1f 89y
- 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
7/2
Form: 644-30
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1 |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 4 |
12st 7lb |
Completed a hat-trick when winning at Kelso (extended 2m5f) ten days ago, making it 2-2 over fences, with all victories coming on good ground (handles soft); had a hard enough race there and shoulders a penalty here, so the booking of 5lb claimer William Shanahan looks a positive and another bold showing can be expected if this run doesn't come too soon. |
4/6 |
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1st 1 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 133y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Comes into this in good form having won a novice hurdle over 2m4f on good ground at Newcastle in April and on chase debut at Southwell 13 days ago; still feasibly treated; contender. |
9/4 |
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1st 3 |
11th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Dual Flat winner in Denmark and now a dual winner over hurdles after narrowly taking a small-field novice at Newcastle last month (2m4f, good); could be on a fair mark for this chasing debut but he'll need to take to fences. |
5/2 |
14/1
Form: 0-3
Last run: 50 days
W: 11st 4lb
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 10 |
29th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 53y |
11st 4lb |
Standout effort a third in a 2m Listowel maiden (good) but was still beaten 14.5l; tailed off on handicap debut at Galway latest when a 66-1 shot; now visored. |
33/1 |
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7 |
8th Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 6f 97y |
11st 5lb |
Handicap debutant; modest form in maidens and best watched upped in trip unless the market suggests otherwise. |
28/1 |
7/1
Form: 324-34
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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11 |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Last-gasp Downpatrick maiden hurdle winner last August (2m6f, good), but yet to offer anything for his newest connections. |
150/1 |
|
3 |
31st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 6f 0y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Won maiden at Downpatrick (2m6f, good) last August; tough task in Listed novice in October on final run for Stuart Crawford, before sold for £26,000 and tailing off when 150-1 for stable/handicap debut at Wetherby (3m, good to soft) two weeks ago; may have needed that run but a dramatic turnaround is needed. |
50/1 |
|
10th 7 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Bumper runner-up who won maiden hurdle at Downpatrick (2m6f, good) last August; has shown promise on yielding to soft; tough task in Listed novice in October when fifth of six on final run for Stuart Crawford; subsequently sold for £26,000; improvement necessary on stable/handicap debut. |
33/1 |
8/1
Form: 984-5
Last run: 74 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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1 |
3rd Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 40y |
11st 12lb |
Won a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan in August (2m3f, gd-yld); respectable run on handicap debut at Galway (16.5f, good), doing best work at the finish; this trip more suitable but may not appreciate the forecast rain. |
7/1 |
|
1 |
8th Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 160y |
11st 12lb |
Built on an improved display at Ballinrobe when winning a 2m3f maiden at Kilbeggan a month ago; opening mark appears stiff, but further progress is quite feasible. |
7/1 |
12/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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13 |
16th May 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
10st 9lb |
Hints of ability in maiden hurdles last year for Ross O'Sullivan; pulled-up in a h'cap on debut for this yard; blinkers return after the cheekpieces last time. |
25/1 |
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7 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 50y |
11st 7lb |
Some promise in maidens but beaten 30l on handicap debut here (3m1f, good to yielding) when last seen; cheekpieces now added. |
33/1 |
25/1
Form: 6
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4th 5 |
6th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 151y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Off the mark at the ninth attempt over hurdles when justifying favouritism in a handicap here (2m2f, good) last month; this is tougher off 5lb higher but he seems versatile trip-wise and he still has potential; respected for in-form yard. |
11/4 |
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1st 2 |
20th Apr 2026 Good 2m 2f 25y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Placed in five of his eight runs over hurdles without looking particularly progressive; in good heart though and looks sure to win a race such as this; place claims at least. |
7/2 |
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2nd 6 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 189y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Placed several times, including off a mark of 101 in Musselburgh handicap (2m4f) most recently; just an ordinary maiden and faces a stiffer task on these terms. |
13/2 |
14/1
Form: 250
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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8th 2 |
22nd May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
11st 12lb |
Rated 99 over hurdles; promising fourth in Leopardstown novice handicap hurdle (2m3f, soft to heavy) in March before lesser effort at this venue; respectable fourth of 15 at Cork (2m3f, good) 12 days ago; 0-2 in points but bred to be a chaser; player. |
12/1 |
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4th 7 |
10th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 50y |
11st 2lb |
Promising fourth in a novice handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (2m3f, soft to heavy) before a lesser effort at Downpatrick, when fifth of ten (2m2f, yielding to soft); others more likely. |
12/1 |
33/1
Form: 9-7
Last run: 36 days
W: 10st 11lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 1 |
8th Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 160y |
11st 11lb |
Huge odds and soundly beaten all three starts, two in bumpers and one in a maiden hurdle; top rider booked but hard to fancy on form. |
66/1 |
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10 |
22nd Jul 2025 Yielding 2m 1f 89y |
10st 11lb |
Second bumper run was a step in the right direction; a lot more needed on hurdling debut. |
33/1 |
8/1
Form: 06-2
Last run: 42 days
W: 10st 11lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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11th 14 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 159y |
10st 13lb |
Fair form in six attempts in maiden hurdles, pick being close third in Killarney mares maiden last October (yielding); didn't appear to stay 2m4f on handicap debut later that month; definite player if forward enough on reurn to action. |
9/1 |
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6th 11 |
30th Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Has run well in defeat at times in maiden hurdles, notably at Killarney last time over 2m1f; needs to do more up in trip but that is possible. |
14/1 |
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6th 11 |
30th Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Has run well in defeat at times in maiden hurdles, notably at Killarney last time over 2m1f; needs to do more up in trip but that is possible. |
14/1 |
8/1
Form: 3
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2 |
21st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 176y |
11st 6lb |
Modest point-to-point form from three starts; narrow winner of a Sligo maiden hurdle in August and ran respectably on chasing debut at Killarney in October; unseen since tailed off here later that month; in the mix if at her best. |
15/2 |
|
10 |
19th Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 50y |
10st 12lb |
Narrow winner of a Sligo maiden hurdle in August and ran respectably on chasing debut at Killarney last time; however, this is much tougher company and a place looks the best she can do. |
18/1 |
|
6 |
21st Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 2f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Some promise in points for Derek O'Connor; ran a bit green when third on hurdling debut at Roscommon; failed to improve at Ballinrobe before coming good with a narrow success at Sligo last month; may want further ideally but not without a chance. |
9/2 |
10/1
Form: 584
Last run: 11 days
W: 10st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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7th 7 |
19th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 1f 165y |
11st 0lb |
The best of four maiden hurdle runs when beaten 16l at Cork in July; was poor at Ballinrobe since but is fairly handicapped on that earlier run so a chance if back to that level. |
100/30 |
12/1
Form: 4
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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6 |
30th Oct 2025 Good 1m 7f 150y |
11st 6lb |
Fourth in two of her three maiden hurdle starts; every chance she can make her presence felt now for her top stable on handicap debut. |
7/1 |
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6 |
30th Oct 2025 Good 1m 7f 150y |
11st 6lb |
Fourth in two of her three maiden hurdle starts; every chance she can make her presence felt now for her top stable on handicap debut. |
7/1 |
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9th 15 |
19th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 1f 165y |
10st 9lb |
Looks the best of trainer's two runners with the pick of his three maiden hurdle runs coming at Ballinrobe on his penultimate start when a 8.5l fourth (good); will need to improve to win. |
12/1 |
Form: 87O7
Last run: 9 days
W: 10st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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9th 8 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 200y |
10st 12lb |
Could feature in this grade if recapturing the solid form she showed last August; however, plenty to prove on account of failures to complete on final start last year and on return last month. |
14/1 |
|
14 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y |
10st 12lb |
Placed in three successive races in August at 2m2f-22.5f; unseen since being pulled up at Listowel in September (2m6f, good to yielding) when wearing a first-time tongue tie, which is now left off; others preferred. |
33/1 |
|
19 |
27th Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 0y |
10st 13lb |
First reserve; placed in three successive races in August at 2m2f-22.5f; probably didn't stay 3m1f at Kilbeggan on latest; drops back in trip now and tongue tie goes on; not out of this. |
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