17.42
YieldingDavid Heneghan Memorial Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £5607.44
- 2m 1f 89y
- 15 runners
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Runners: 15 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
5/1
Form: 5P1-26 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17 |
25th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Won a Bellewstown maiden hurdle in April for Noel Meade and some decent runs in defeat since; can be forgiven a poor Flat run on testing ground at Gowran five days ago but still needs more; 5lb out of the handicap. |
25/1 |
|
12 (18) |
20th Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 1m 1f 100y |
9st 9lb |
Bellewstown maiden hurdle winner in April and runner-up in a Kilbeggan handicap was his best run since; well beaten in Flat return in a claimer around here last month (1m, good); cheekpieces on now but others preferred. |
40/1 |
9/2
Form: 40/34-
Last run: 261 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
22nd Jul 2025 Yielding 2m 1f 89y |
11st 11lb |
Ex-Joseph O'Brien; Group 3-placed third (of six) behind Luxembourg in 2022 Royal Whip; placed once from nine starts over hurdles; potentially interesting on first run for Enda Bolger. |
9/2 |
|
2 (5) |
15th Nov 2024 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 11lb |
Dual-purpose maiden was third at Killarney over 1m3f on heavy before a respectable hurdle run at Cork; the blinkers worn then are replaced by cheekpieces today; has been disappointing overall but should have a big chance if showing his form on this surface. |
2/1 |
|
6th 2 (5) |
15th Nov 2024 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 11lb |
pressed leader, led after 2f |
2/1 |
25/1
Form: 000F-0
Last run: 68 days
W: 11st 10lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
30th Oct 2025 Good 1m 7f 150y |
12st 0lb |
C&D winner, has run well here on other occasions; hard to make a case for him on 2025 form; big price when unseated on latest. |
33/1 |
|
1 |
30th Oct 2025 Good 1m 7f 150y |
12st 0lb |
C&D winner, has run well here on other occasions; hard to make a case for him on 2025 form; big price when unseated on latest. |
33/1 |
25/1
Form: /7456/
Last run: 635 days
W: 11st 8lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
12th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 7f 6y |
11st 10lb |
Minor promise over fences in 2023; missed 2024 and shown nothing in four starts since for new yard on the Flat or over timber. |
100/1 |
|
1 |
5th Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 200y |
12st 0lb |
Flat winner won the last of two hurdle scores in 2021; poor on the Flat recently and pulled-up over hurdles since; not easy to fancy. |
50/1 |
|
4 |
22nd Jul 2025 Yielding 2m 1f 89y |
11st 8lb |
Four-time winner, two on Flat, two over hurdles; has had two Flat runs after a long absence; first run at Navan a lot better than more recent Bellewstown outing. |
25/1 |
8/1
Form: 069-89
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| 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 |
10/1
Form: 6-5786
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 11lb |
Decent runs in defeat over autumn/winter, finishing fourth here (3m1f, good to yielding) and third at Punchestown (3m, heavy); less than fluent jumping at Musselburgh when fifth in February (3m, good to soft); stayed on for a distant third at Clonmel last time (3m, heavy); not out of it and this better ground may help. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
26th Feb 2026 Heavy 3m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Unplaced at Musselburgh last time; place chance on his previous third to today's rival Milanaway over this trip at Punchestown; blinkered for the first time. |
10/1 |
|
5th 3 |
1st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Irish maiden who has shown positive signs since wearing cheekpieces, making the frame over 3m at Down Royal and Punchestown; may take another step forward in the retained headgear; interesting. |
4/1 |
14/1
Form: 5407-6
Last run: 56 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 14 |
22nd Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 50y |
10st 4lb |
Unplaced in 25 starts; weakening and fell at two out at Cork last time at 66-1; unlikely. |
66/1 |
5/1
Form: 9020-8
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 |
29th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 9lb |
Held his form well after winning a Down Royal handicap last August (2m1f, good to firm); back from a break he appeared to get outstayed by the front two over 2m3f at Cork; better expected here. |
2/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
10th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 50y |
11st 6lb |
Super consistent form in autumn; winner of a Down Royal handicap off 90 (2m2f, good to firm) before following that with three runner-up finishes at Listowel, Punchestown, and here at 2m-2m2f; has risen in handicap for not winning; tries this trip for first time; check market now back from a break. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 8 |
2nd Nov 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
10st 9lb |
In fine form; won off 10lb lower at Down Royal in August (17.5f, gd-fm) and solid efforts in defeat since at Listowel (2m2f, yielding) and Punchestown (2m, gd-yld); should be in the mix again. |
5/2 |
6/1
Form: 9-9702 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
19th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 1f 165y |
11st 13lb |
Added his third hurdles win at Ballinrobe in July (2m1f, good) off 96; not at the same level in two runs following that off 4lb higher; dropped 1lb now, but his form is erratic. |
11/1 |
|
8th 11 |
5th Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
10st 4lb |
Is 3-30 over hurdles with his most recent win coming at Ballinrobe in July off a mark of 96 (2m1f, good); beaten a long way off a 4lb higher mark back at that track last time (2m, good); could bounce back here. |
12/1 |
|
9th 2 |
11th Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 169y |
12st 0lb |
3-28 over hurdles, two wins with Philip Rothwell and placed twice at this venue for that stable; has found his form again; built on Kilbeggan second when scoring for his locally-based trainer here last month; only 4lb higher, same 7lb claimer aboard |
11/2 |
10/1
Form: 8-3458
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 |
29th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 180y |
11st 12lb |
Promise without winning over hurdles and rated 96 in that sphere; weakened after the third last fence on sole chase outing at Downpatrick (2m2f) last September; has hinted this sort of trip might suit on occasion but much more needed. |
9/1 |
|
8th 10 |
10th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 50y |
10st 13lb |
Still a maiden after 11 starts (nine over hurdles); has shown his best form at Downpatrick; took third there in October, perhaps turned out too quickly at Fairyhouse a day later when beaten 29l; wouldn't be the biggest surprise to see him feature, but others preferred. |
15/1 |
|
12th 3 |
11th Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 11lb |
Maiden has shown his best form at Downpatrick, runner-up off 1lb lower there in August; questions now after ditching his rider at the first at Gowran last week; third in the 3.23 at Downpatrick Friday. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 05-647
Last run: 36 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
22nd Jul 2025 Yielding 2m 1f 89y |
10st 12lb |
Mild promise in maidens; remote seventh at Kilbeggan in her first handicap; cheekpieces on. |
20/1 |
|
2 |
16th Jun 2025 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 100y |
11st 13lb |
With the exception of a good run at Naas three starts ago, soundly beaten in maidens at up to 2m4f; stamina not assured and has plenty of weight for his first handicap; visored now |
12/1 |
8/1
Form: 2734P-
Last run: 208 days
W: 10st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16 |
26th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
10st 13lb |
0-23 under Rules and 0-11 in chases; his most recent third at Killarney was a remote one and his best form is on good ground; others appeal more. |
22/1 |
|
8 |
21st Aug 2025 Good 2m 4f 180y |
11st 0lb |
Maiden after 22 races under rules; not a bad hurdle run last time; has a shout if back to his better chase form of last year. |
16/1 |
|
5th 13 |
4th Aug 2025 Good 2m 2f 100y |
10st 9lb |
Better over fences than over hurdles; best run came in a novice chase at this track last October; back from a break with a heavy defeat at Ballinrobe 13 days ago; might need another run or two to hit top gear. |
20/1 |
10/1
Form: 8F35-P
Last run: 51 days
W: 10st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 |
8th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
11st 0lb |
Placed a few times over hurdles including at this course; poor on the Flat and over hurdles when last seen; needs best on chasing debut/return. |
14/1 |
|
11th 5 (9) |
9th Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 66y |
10st 2lb |
No wins from 13 in bumpers/hurdles but beaten only a head at Downpatrick in August; makes Flat debut; others appeal more on this occasion. |
20/1 |
|
6 |
19th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 1f 165y |
11st 2lb |
No wins from 12 but went mighty close over C&D (good) last time when denied by a head; his form is in and out, but a repeat of his last run will see him go close off 2lb higher; ground is a slight unknown. |
11/4 |
8/1
Form: 906-26
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
21st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 157y |
10st 13lb |
Maiden ran some good races in defeat last year, including when runner-up at Thurles (18.5f, yielding) when last seen in October under a forceful ride; the blinkers worn that day are disgarded; 182-day absence. |
5/1 |
|
10 |
30th Oct 2025 Good 2m 5f 80y |
10st 13lb |
Two respectable handicap hurdle runs in September; shaped quite well when around 9l third at Galway on his second handicap chase start; however, there were only six finishers and he will need to raise his game to win here. |
12/1 |
25/1
Form: 0-9P0
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 0lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15 |
22nd Jul 2025 Yielding 2m 1f 89y |
10st 0lb |
Initial handicap mark is a reflection of poor maiden form; hard to make a case for her. |
25/1 |
|
12 |
7th Jul 2025 Good 1m 7f 204y |
10st 11lb |
Tailed off on first two starts and pulled up at Kilbeggan on latest; oppose. |
66/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €43.60 |
| Straight Forecast | €52.39 |
| Tricast | €381.97 |
| Trifecta | €148.00 |
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