20.20
Yielding To SoftBert House Stud Handicap
- Prize money: £7801.65
- 0m 7f 0y
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
6/1
Form: 7568-0 D
Last run: 48 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (11) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Both wins came as a juvenile for Charlie Hills at 5f/7f on different ground types; has plunged in the ratings and took third (0.5l behind Exceeding) at Leopardstown (7f, yielding to soft) in April; unplaced favourite at Gowran next time, but took the runner-up spot at Roscommon (7.5f, good to yielding); in the mix. |
11/2 |
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2nd 15 (9) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 94y |
9st 5lb |
Both wins came as a juvenile for Charlie Hills at 5f/7f on different ground types; has plunged in the ratings and profited from a drop in grade when third at Leopardstown on his penultimate start; unplaced favourite at Gowran last time. |
7/1 |
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5th 1 (2) |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft To Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
10st 3lb |
Both wins came as a juvenile for Charlie Hills at 5f/7f on different ground types; has plunged in the ratings and profited from a drop to this grade when third at Leopardstown last week; likely contender with Reese Holohan's useful 7lb a help in easing his burden. |
4/1 |
5/1
Form: -00274 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (23) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 63y |
10st 2lb |
Only one win from 20 starts; runner-up five times; encouraging C&D comeback fourth last month puts her in the mix although has a bit to find with Hugo's Girl on that run. |
15/2 |
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4th 3 (18) |
4th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y |
10st 4lb |
Only one win from 19 starts; runner-up five times; stable is enjoying a good spell, and Siobhan Rutledge's 3lb claim is an asset. |
12/1 |
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8th 6 (12) |
13th Oct 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 111y |
9st 11lb |
Up and down form this season; runner up over C&D (good) on penultimate then beaten 6l at Fairyhouse (7f, yielding) on latest; remains 1lb above last win but in the mix if on a going day; handles soft. |
12/1 |
7/2
Form: 0483-6 BF
Last run: 60 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (6) |
3rd May 2026 Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Only two wins from 22 Flat starts, placed nine times; below best on seasonal debut in Curragh event won by today's rival Key Witness. |
16/1 |
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15th 4 (7) |
3rd Apr 2026 Soft 1m 0f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Consistent handicapper last season; last win came at Galway festival over 1m on soft in July; good effort over C&D when short head second in Irish Cambridgeshire in August; acts on all ground; last two hurdle runs of limited significance and should be fitter than most after them. |
16/1 |
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7th 3 (21) |
2nd Nov 2025 Heavy 1m 0f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Has a modest win record but usually runs well in defeat; won at Galway and fine runs since including in the Cambridgeshire here; 7f was maybe a bit too short last time but has to be considered back to 1m. |
14/1 |
8/1
Form: 0-2135
Last run: 48 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (11) |
4th Jun 2026 Yielding 0m 7f 20y |
9st 5lb |
Has recorded his only two wins over 1m at this venue; ground was heavy when he scored off this mark last October, his 2024 win was on good going; his record of finishing second ten times strikes a note of caution; below best in three 2026 appearances. |
12/1 |
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8th 7 (8) |
17th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Just 2-22 but has taken the runner-up spot nine times; won on heavy at Leopardstown in October off 5lb lower; decent enough return at Cork (7f, soft) when a 6l sixth; Vega's Muse appears to be stable number one. |
14/1 |
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6th 10 (4) |
3rd May 2026 Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Last run was on the ice at St Moritz; only two wins have been at Leopardstown over 1m; Collecting Coin is more likely to feature for the stable. |
14/1 |
9/1
Form: 21-455
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (6) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y |
10st 1lb |
Three wins have been over shorter trips, including here last summer (1m1f, good); only caught late over this trip on AW over the winter so has to be considered on turf return. |
10/1 |
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8th 4 (2) |
30th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Course winner at 1m was reeled in close to home in a C&D handicap three weeks ago; well held by Genoah and Take Heart on previous start over 10.5f; could get closer at this distance with rider taking off 10lb. |
9/2 |
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16 (3) |
13th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 7f 0y |
8st 7lb |
Back to form to record first win win for the yard when scoring here over 1m1f last month, making most under 10lb claimer on good ground; 8lb rise for that but still races from 3lb out of handicap here. |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: 060-00 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 5 (7) |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft To Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Best known as a three-time Curragh winner; five wins in all, none since April 2024; weak form last season; well supported at Navan (6f) on seasonal/stable debut but was always behind and finished last; signs of a return to form here on latest but held by Miss Americana and Hell Let Loose. |
10/1 |
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7th 4 (13) |
9th Apr 2026 Soft 0m 7f 180y |
9st 12lb |
Three-time Curragh winner; five wins in all, none since April 2024; weak form last season; heavily punted at Navan (6f) on return/stable debut 10 days ago but was always behind and finished last. |
9/1 |
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15th 3 (1) |
30th Mar 2026 Heavy 0m 5f 180y |
9st 13lb |
Three-time Curragh winner; five wins in all, none since April 2024; weak form last season; has changed stable. |
20/1 |
14/1
Form: 40031- D
Last run: 262 days
W: 8st 13lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 6 (11) |
3rd Apr 2026 Soft 1m 0f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Very progressive in handicaps last season, two of his three wins coming here over 7f on ground with an ease; latest came in September when beating subsequent winner Tokenomics by 0.75l; may have hit his ceiling judged on return effort in Irish Lincoln (finished 14th) but could easily step forward for that. |
18/1 |
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16th 10 (26) |
15th Mar 2026 Heavy 1m 0f 0y |
9st 0lb |
Has recorded two of his three wins at this venue; career-best when scoring over 7f on final start last season; that was preceded by a creditable third of 15 over C&D in the Irish Cambridgeshire. |
10/1 |
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11 (4) |
27th Sep 2025 Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
8st 11lb |
Won over C&D on soft last November and doubled up on return this year at Naas on debut for this yard; ran a cracker from 6lb out of the handicap in the Cambridgeshire last time, getting a good ride in front; chance if backing that up. |
7/1 |
12/1
Form: -32016
Last run: 9 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17 (5) |
4th Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y |
10st 1lb |
Reserve; dual 1m winner on good and heavy ground; now high in the weights but his rider takes away 5lb and blinkers are tried. |
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8 (1) |
23rd Jul 2025 Yielding To Soft 0m 7f 0y |
8st 13lb |
Won his second race when scoring over 1m at Limerick but was disappointing off this mark at Killarney last week when raced keenly; needs to rebound. |
12/1 |
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12 (11) |
14th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 20y |
8st 9lb |
C&D winner last year; solid form at 1m this season and won impressively at Limerick (1m, good) on latest off 8lb lower; drawn wide but that shouldn't be an issue given his run style; career high mark but there could be more to come. |
11/2 |
14/1
Form: 99-737 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 8st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 8 (9) |
13th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 7lb |
Five-time winner is 3-20 on the AW but all wins over 6f-1m; behind a couple of these here (1m) two weeks ago; first try at this sort of trip; others preferred. |
16/1 |
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11th 9 (2) |
30th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Five-time winner is 3-19 on the AW including a win over C&D off 4lb lower; beaten a neck over C&D on latest last month; raised 3lb and needs more to win stepped up in grade. |
11/2 |
5/1
Form: 090002 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 12lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (13) |
28th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 25y |
10st 1lb |
Likeable veteran whose last four wins have come over 7f; not a bad run at Gowran latest and on dangerous mark but probably vulnerable to younger legs at this trip. |
10/1 |
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4th 1 (15) |
5th May 2026 Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Grand veteran probably best at 6f/7f and quiet so far this term. |
25/1 |
11/1
Form: 960474 CD
Last run: 26 days
W: 8st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 5 (2) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Strike-rate of 3-51; improved upon poor recent efforts when encountering good ground at Killarney (1m), finishing a close third after not getting a clear run; up 2lb but remains on a nice mark if backing up his last run. |
15/2 |
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3rd 10 (6) |
12th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 31y |
9st 8lb |
Strike-rate of 3-50; couldn't draw on any positives from his four runs this year but getting back on drier ground should help matters. |
33/1 |
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10th 2 (14) |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft To Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Only three wins from 49 outings; placed seven times but has failed to make the frame in six starts since a Listowel festival fourth last September; hard to fancy. |
20/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €71.40 |
| Straight Forecast | €78.05 |
| Tricast | €257.61 |
| Trifecta | €603.00 |
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