18.10
Yielding To SoftNFP Handicap
- Prize money: £6338.84
- 0m 5f 205y
- 16 runners
Runners: 16 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
14/1
Form: -21687 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 6 (5) |
15th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
8st 10lb |
Six-time course winner (four at this trip) and has gone close a few times this year, including last month when strong-finishing third (beaten 0.75l) to Kerdos over 5f, having had to be switched; big player now at his more favoured trip. |
11/2 |
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3rd 8 (8) |
12th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y |
8st 8lb |
Six-time course winner, including twice over C&D, but his last four wins here have come over 6f; however, he did go close off this mark over C&D in May and should get a strong pace to aim at; not out of this. |
7/1 |
14/1
Form: 0516-0 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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12 (9) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 7lb |
Three wins here; struck for the first time since 2024 when winning at Navan in June; may have benefitted from track position (only runner-up and himself raced far side), but in fairness, second won lately; missed an engagement here earlier this month and profile suggests layoff not ideal; 3lb wrong, but top 'bug' rides. |
8/1 |
9/2
Form: 401112 D BF
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 7 (8) |
15th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
8st 8lb |
Three-time Fairyhouse winner has been running well this season but yet to get his head in front, most recently faring best of those racing stands' side when chasing home a rapid improver at Naas last month; 0-5 on AW but close second over C&D in April when last seen here; definite player with rider's claim a positive. |
7/1 |
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2nd 1 (11) |
22nd Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 205y |
10st 1lb |
Three-time winner has been running well this season but yet to get his head in front; all his victories have come over 6f at Fairyhouse; another solid display at that venue two weeks ago when second in a seven-runner contest; jockey reported interference. |
11/2 |
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2nd 7 (3) |
8th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y |
8st 7lb |
Three-time winner has been running well this season but yet to get his head in front; all his victories have come over 6f at this venue; 3lb wrong here but he ran well in this race last season to finish a 2.5l second off 1lb higher; thereabouts. |
9/2 |
33/1
Form: -15190 D
Last run: 74 days
W: 9st 11lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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11th 13 (1) |
26th May 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y |
8st 7lb |
Seeking an 11th course success, having gained his tenth by a narrow margin over 6f here in April (fine at 5f); only 2lb higher and wouldn't read too much into a no-show at the Curragh last time. |
7/1 |
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20th 13 (2) |
4th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Admirably durable veteran stuck to his task well when recording his 12th AW win last month; 1-27 record on turf strikes a strong cautionary note; 0-6 at this venue in his 87-race career. |
10/1 |
9/2
Form: -15921 CD
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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11th 1 (8) |
1st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Won a 5f AW maiden in February last year and added two 6f turf wins after that, the latest off 1lb lower at the Curragh in August; form tailed off in three subsequent runs; makes seasonal return now with Colin Keane aboard. |
14/1 |
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10 (1) |
31st Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
9st 4lb |
Won a 5f maiden here in February and has added two 6f turf wins since, the latest off 3lb lower at the Curragh in August; easy ground may not have suited the last twice; could rebound on this surface with Chris Hayes back on board (won on her in July). |
18/1 |
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11th 10 (1) |
31st Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
9st 4lb |
Won a 5f maiden here in February and has added two 6f turf wins since, the latest off 3lb lower at the Curragh in August; easy ground may not have suited the last twice; could rebound on this surface with Chris Hayes back on board (won on her in July). |
18/1 |
11/1
Form: 0-3215 BF
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6 (14) |
23rd Jul 2025 Yielding To Soft 0m 5f 205y |
9st 7lb |
Last four starts at the Curragh; maiden over a bit further than this and ran creditably on handicap debut since; dropped 1lb but still needs a bit more. |
11/1 |
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5th 8 (8) |
28th Jun 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 13lb |
Improving with each run this season, hitting the frame in two maidens here before getting her head in front over the extended 6f here latest; form knocked since and she's not obviously well treated. |
10/1 |
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13 (17) |
4th Jun 2025 Good 0m 6f 63y |
9st 3lb |
Twice placed in maidens last season before an ambitious bid in a Listed race at Newmarket; has confirmed a fair standard of form in two 6f outings at this venue this season; third behind No Return (handicap winner since) and second to the well-fancied Bonus Time 12 days ago; should go close. |
3/1 |
14/1
Form: 380430 CD
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 16 (4) |
31st Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 94y |
9st 9lb
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First reserve; reached a mark of 94 when winning three times as 4yo; rating has steadily declined since then, although two runs this year not without some merit; blinkers reached for. |
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7th 6 (3) |
23rd Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Best form in 2022, winning three times in a July-to-September spell, and rising to a career-high mark of 94; frustrating in recent seasons; joined Peter Fahey late last year after a claiming-race third on AW; stumbled out of the stalls over 7f at Leopardstown earlier this month, left with too much to do; capable of better. |
11/1 |
12/1
Form: 42103 BF
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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12th 11 (8) |
30th Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 0m 6f 0y |
8st 13lb |
Maiden winner for Willie McCreery at Tipperary in May (5f, yld-sft); first two starts for current yard well below that level; mark sliding but hard to fancy on the back of those efforts. |
25/1 |
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4 (6) |
4th Aug 2025 Good 0m 5f 205y |
9st 4lb |
Easy Tipperary maiden winner on yielding/soft in May and decent effort when third in h'cap at Down Royal last month but disappointed over C&D on stable debut 12 days ago; probably needs rain and up against it on these terms. |
14/1 |
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9 (8) |
23rd Jul 2025 Yielding To Soft 0m 5f 205y |
9st 3lb
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Won 5f Tipperary maiden on soft; not as good in two handicaps since on good; this easier ground is a help and is one to consider on debut for a new yard. |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: 0-8275
Last run: 18 days
W: 8st 13lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 23 (13) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 3lb |
On long losing run but did shape well over extended 6f here (yielding) in June off 1lb lower; needs to bounce back from a moderate run over 7f at Naas last time. |
33/1 |
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10th 11 (15) |
3rd Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 5lb |
1-31 but has finished second seven times, including over 6f at the Curragh in June in 20-runner handicap; didn't feature from wide draw at Leopardstown, but back on track when beaten 3l into fifth at Navan last time; shouldn't rule out back up in trip. |
16/1 |
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5th 8 (4) |
11th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 180y |
9st 6lb |
Sole win from 31 starts came here nearly two years ago (5f, good) off today's mark; seasonal-best when good staying on second of 20 at the Curragh last month (6.5f, yielding), didn't count from wide draw at Leopardstown latest; McMonagle back aboard and can't rule out. |
11/2 |
16/1
Form: 004437 D
Last run: 6 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 1 (22) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Two AW wins this year during a busy campaign; sole turf win came here over 5f a year ago but below best in recent starts and remains 8lb above that last success. |
25/1 |
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5th 8 (8) |
3rd Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 205y |
9st 4lb |
Wins in his turn, albeit five of his six victories have been on AW; below par at Ayr last time, but solid runs in 6f turf handicaps earlier in the summer; this is start number 16 of the year. |
11/1 |
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7th 6 (1) |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
8st 12lb |
The bulk of his winning has been done on AW but he did win a 5f handicap at the Curragh last August; recent efforts need bettering but he would seem likely to give his running. |
5/1 |
8/1
Form: -12213 C
Last run: 18 days
W: 8st 10lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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18th 14 (14) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y |
8st 11lb |
Enjoyed a successful 2025, winning three sprint handicaps; yet to hit form this term; some sign of a revival in a 7f event at Fairyhouse ten days ago. |
14/1 |
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7th 7 (14) |
8th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Enjoyed a successful 2025, winning three sprint handicaps; yet to hit form this term, last of 18 over C&D a week ago in first-time blinkers (now replaced by cheekpieces). |
14/1 |
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18th 1 (19) |
1st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Enjoyed a successful 2025, winning three times; yet to hit form this term; back on her last winning mark; blinkered for the first time. |
14/1 |
14/1
Form: 6-986
Last run: 40 days
W: 8st 10lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 6 (5) |
1st Jul 2026 Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Bought cheaply by current connections (was trained by Jack Jones) and made the frame when starting out for them over C&D 18 days ago (off a break; wore hood and tongue-tie together for the first time; headgear retained here); this is tougher. |
20/1 |
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4th 2 (6) |
13th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Got up late to win a 7f AW handicap for Jack Jones in January; only 1lb higher today and her new trainer is quick to fit a tongue-tie. |
14/1 |
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8th 10 (2) |
31st Jan 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Finished strongly and got up in the final strides over C&D at the start of the month, her first win at the 13th attempt; ruined her chance by hanging left back here since; a first-time hood is reached for after that. |
7/1 |
33/1
Form: -07300
Last run: 34 days
W: 8st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 6 (8) |
1st Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 4lb |
Six-time course winner, most effective at this trip; generally below his best since winning here last September; mild encouragement from his most recent run, but needs to reverse form with Comfort Line, Kitty Bear and Punk Poet; dropping in the ratings, now 9lb below last winning mark. |
13/2 |
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6th 9 (1) |
20th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Six-time course winner, most effective at 1m; has been a long way below his best since winning here last September; well held by Desery Of The Sea and Alex Belardo based on a clash a fortnight ago. |
14/1 |
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8th 9 (3) |
6th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Six-time C&D winner, most recently in September when making virtually all off 57; now 2lb below that but long way below his best here last month; the jury is out. |
20/1 |
22/1
Form: 101-80 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 8st 8lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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11th 9 (16) |
29th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Fourth in this last season off 3lb higher and just failed to reward strong market support when denied by a short head over C&D latest; nudged up 4lb but won't mind a drop of rain and she is a leading contender. |
5/1 |
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2nd 24 (31) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Narrowly denied off 4lb lower at Cork on penultimate (6f, gd-fm) when coming from the back; weakened behind Mint Man here on latest when ridden more positively; cheekpieces go on now. |
28/1 |
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11th 15 (2) |
9th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y |
8st 7lb |
Three-time winner over 6f on yielding and good ground; just fair efforts in her opening three runs this term before going down by a neck at Cork last time (6f, good to firm) under today's rider; she's 1lb wrong despite a 4lb rise for the last day, but has won from a higher mark in the past. |
7/1 |
9/1
Form: -60433 BF
Last run: 10 days
W: 8st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 4 (7) |
7th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y |
9st 8lb |
AW winner has yet to score on turf but plenty of good runs in defeat including when ahead of a couple of these in a Limerick rated race on penultimate; ground not ideal at Galway latest; place chance back on sounder surface. |
12/1 |
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9th 16 (6) |
28th Jul 2026 Good To Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
9st 7lb |
First reserve; only win from 17 starts came on AW; placed seven times, including a pleasing return to form when second in a 7f handicap at Leopardstown on his penultimate start; flattered by proximity to the smart Dancing Saxon last time. |
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4th 5 (5) |
11th Jul 2026 Firm 0m 6f 150y |
9st 10lb |
Only one win from 16 starts; placed seven times, including a pleasing return to form when second in a 7f handicap at Leopardstown last month; good prospects of reaching the money again. |
5/1 |
14/1
Form: 5000-3 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 8st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 13 (6) |
31st Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 94y |
9st 1lb |
9yo was last successful in 2023, but was third in pair of easy-ground C&D handicaps last year and can run well fresh, so has a place shout. |
16/1 |
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14th 10 (14) |
5th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Last win was in 2023; prominent racer ran well first time out last year when third over 7.5f at Roscommon; also third over same C&D in October. |
18/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €223.30 |
| Straight Forecast | €128.81 |
| Tricast | €1027.28 |
| Trifecta | €964.30 |
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