18.40
GoodConnacht Hotel (Q.R.) Handicap
- Prize money: £53636.36
- 2m 0f 179y
- 20 runners
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Runners: 20 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
25/1
Form: 1204-0
Last run: 41 days
W: 12st 2lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1 (2) |
28th Jul 2025 Good 2m 0f 179y |
12st 2lb |
Off the mark over hurdles at Ballinrobe in May on second start for this yard at Ballinrobe; useful five-time Flat winner for Andrew Balding; could make no impression when returning to Britain for the Copper Horse Handicap at Royal Ascot; no match for a Willie Mullins-trained favourite in a novice hurdle at Roscommon three weeks ago. |
25/1 |
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2nd 1 |
7th Jul 2025 Good 1m 7f 204y |
11st 8lb |
Off the mark over hurdles on second start for this yard at Ballinrobe (16.5f, good) in May; smart form on the Flat for Andrew Balding but came up short back on the level in a hot Royal Ascot handicap three weeks ago; top-rated here at 128; obvious chance on ground that will suit. |
15/8 |
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4 (19) |
17th Jun 2025 Good 1m 6f 34y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Progressive for Andrew Balding last year, winning two handicaps (1m4f/1m6f, AW/good); went over hurdles last month for his new yard and won a maiden at Ballinrobe three weeks ago; could go well now back on the Flat. |
16/1 |
7/1
Form: 97-227
Last run: 38 days
W: 12st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 8 (9) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 1m 6f 80y |
9st 7lb |
Gained first win since 2023 with good attitude shown at Ballinrobe (1m5f, good) 32 days ago, defeating Truth Be Told by a neck; raised 6lb and probably not guaranteed to back that up but did run well over C&D last year. |
10/1 |
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1st 3 (7) |
20th Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 179y |
9st 10lb |
No win since 2023; big chance off this mark on best runs over 1m6f/1m4f last season and though well beaten in both runs this term, they were over an inadequate trip; this distance much more suitable and Colin Keane takes over; interesting. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: 61-600 D
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18th 3 (17) |
31st Jul 2026 Yielding 1m 4f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Group 3 winner ran a huge race in the Cesarewitch at Newmarket (2m2f, gd-fm) last October, beaten just 1.25l into second; just 1lb higher here but hasn't really fired in three runs this term and this trip looks on the sharp side. |
33/1 |
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8th 1 (9) |
28th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Smart dual-purpose performer but on losing run since November 2024; excellent second in the Cesarewitch at Newmarket last October but well below best in three runs this term and this trip looks far too sharp; others appeal more. |
18/1 |
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7th 2 (4) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y |
9st 9lb |
No wins last season but strong form in defeat in big staying handicaps; fourth in the amateur handicap at Galway, fifth in the Irish Cesarewitch and signed off with a fine second in the Cesarewitch; recent run here was over an inadequate trip, more expected of here and seemingly McMonagle's pick. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 47-416
Last run: 54 days
W: 11st 13lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
7th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 7f 116y |
11st 4lb |
Classy stayer on the Flat but getting long in the tooth; infrequent runner over hurdles nowadays and was well behind when unseating late on at the festival here. |
16/1 |
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17 |
29th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 3f 58y |
11st 6lb |
Chester Cup winner in 2021, also a 2m Curragh Group 3 winner in 2023; seven Flat wins in all; at the veteran stage now; four seasons since his only hurdles success. |
20/1 |
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6th 5 (6) |
3rd Apr 2026 Soft 1m 6f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Veteran who got his seventh Flat win at Gowran last April (1m6f, yielding); hasn't counted in four handicaps since and finished last of the 20 runners at Naas when last seen in October; others preferred. |
25/1 |
12/1
Form: 41/03-
Last run: 267 days
W: 11st 13lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 (2) |
2nd Nov 2025 Heavy 2m 0f 71y |
9st 9lb |
Useful jumper has won twice on the Flat, the last being the 2023 Cesarewitch; didn't get the clearest passage when beaten 11l in this year's renewal; handles this ground and can run well. |
12/1 |
5/1
Form: /071-3
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 7 |
1st Aug 2026 Good 2m 6f 108y |
11st 3lb |
Came back to form in terrific style when winning the Connacht Hotel Flat Handicap over 2m on Monday here; hasn't run over hurdles since May 2025 but can be a big player with his confidence boosted. |
5/1 |
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1st 8 (20) |
27th Jul 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 179y |
11st 9lb |
Most recent of his five wins was in a valuable 2m handicap at Naas in October 2024; ran poorly when well fancied for this race last year, others seem more dependable; one of three in the field for his owner, Derek O'Connor rides. |
14/1 |
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11th 8 (14) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 2m 3f 210y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Always behind in his two races this spring (1m2f/1m4f; ended pulled up last time) and last season was a mixed bag; however, his strong-finishing thirds last year in this race (off 1lb lower than today) and another big-field contest at Naas (2m) show that he needs a close look, particularly as some headgear (absent this season) is reinstated. |
18/1 |
15/2
Form: 417-
Last run: 320 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (5) |
28th Jul 2025 Good 2m 0f 179y |
11st 9lb |
Big improver in bumpers for previous yard in first half of 2024, the last of four wins gained in mares' Grade 3 at Punchestown; won 2m maiden at Tramore last August on second start for Gordon Elliott. 2-5 over hurdles since January; won a 2m6f Grade 3 mares' hurdle at Limerick, unplaced in two subsequent Grade 1 attempts. |
15/2 |
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6th 8 |
30th Apr 2025 Yielding 2m 7f 192y |
11st 3lb |
in rear, hit 6th |
8/1 |
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6th 8 |
30th Apr 2025 Yielding 2m 7f 192y |
11st 3lb |
in rear, hit 6th |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 3-0000
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 11 (1) |
19th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Ex-Polish and German, placed in 1m2f Group races in 2024; took a while to find his level in Irish handicaps but decisively landed a gamble in a 24-runner race at the Curragh (1m6f, good) in May; should stay this far but never threatened at Royal Ascot (2m4f, sole start on officially good to firm) next time and weakened right out of it at Galway (2m1f) on latest, which leaves him with something to prove again. |
18/1 |
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13th 7 (11) |
27th Jul 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 179y |
11st 10lb |
Ex-Polish and German, placed in 1m2f Group races in 2024; took a while to find his level in Irish handicaps; decisively landed a gamble in a 24-runner handicap at the Curragh (1m6f, good) in May; never threatened in the Ascot Stakes; this trip should be within his range; live each-way chance. |
12/1 |
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13th 13 (11) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 2m 3f 210y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Officially unraced on firmer than good; ex-Polish and German, placed in 1m2f Group races in 2024 before a 260,000euros sale; failed to fire last year (including one 2m1f race) but shaped nicely on second start this term and landed a gamble in clearcut fashion in 24-runner handicap at the Curragh (1m6f, good) on latest, challenging 2f out; he was ridden that day as if stamina is a strength and, despite his revised mark, is one to note. |
12/1 |
5/1
Form: 3284-2 BF
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 9 |
30th Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 11y |
10st 11lb |
Struggled in top company after a maiden win at Punchestown in February; one place behind Tounsivator when sixth in the amateur handicap on Monday. |
12/1 |
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6th 18 (12) |
27th Jul 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 179y |
11st 5lb |
Beaten favourite for this race last year, never looked likely to feature, 12th of 20; needs to step up on the form of two Curragh runs this season. |
8/1 |
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6th 6 (13) |
26th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 76y |
9st 2lb |
One of two for yard that has won two of the last four renewals; useful hurdler was well held on return to the Flat behind Poetic Sound here on latest (1m6f, yielding) but was runner up in this last year on good ground off 1lb higher; dangerous to discount. |
13/2 |
12/1
Form: 40-578
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 5lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 (8) |
28th Jul 2025 Good 2m 0f 179y |
11st 5lb |
Tramore maiden winner over 1m4f last August; three runs in Listed company this term have seen her fall well short of the standard required, failing to reproduce the form of her fourth of 16 over 1m4f at Naas last October; now down to 89 from a high of 95; first handicap, top ridere booked. |
12/1 |
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10 (4) |
1st Jul 2025 Good To Yielding 1m 4f 17y |
9st 6lb |
Tramore maiden winner over 1m4f last August but two runs in Listed company this term has seen her fall short; plenty to do. |
25/1 |
16/1
Form: 62/00-
Last run: 302 days
W: 11st 4lb
9 yo Horse
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 5 |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 2m 6f 80y |
11st 3lb |
Sligo maiden hurdle winner for Willie Mullins two years ago; three runs on the Flat for this stable have not revealed a huge amount; best watched. |
33/1 |
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6th 4 (1) |
15th Aug 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Won a maiden hurdle at Sligo for Willie Mullins in August 2024; failed to win on the Flat for that stable (no Flat win since 2022); ran respectably over 1m4f on stable debut here in a claimer; not disgraced in a valuable Galway Flat handicap last time (2m1f, yielding) when wearing this headgear for the first time; dropped 3lb for that. |
6/1 |
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12th 19 (8) |
27th Jul 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 179y |
11st 4lb |
Won a maiden hurdle at Sligo for Willie Mullins in August 2024; failed to win on the Flat for that stable (no Flat win since 2022); sixth in this last year for Mullins; ran respectably at Tramore on stable debut; however, that was in a claimer; tough task here. |
33/1 |
12/1
Form: 3-2521
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (5) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 1m 6f 80y |
9st 8lb |
Versatile mare who landed a C&D maiden a year ago; good form this year, ran a cracker when second to Deressa off 4lb lower at Ballinrobe in June; Galway Hurdle run can be ignored and holds each-way chance. |
10/1 |
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15th 17 |
30th Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 11y |
10st 0lb |
Three hurdle wins and six seconds, including a pleasing effort behind Murcia at Listowel in May; has run twice on the Flat since then, went close in a handicap at Ballinrobe, out of the money behind Tounsivator at Fairyhouse. |
20/1 |
14/1
Form: 02-044
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 (10) |
4th Sep 2026 Good 2m 2f 141y |
9st 7lb |
Dual Flat winner in 2022 and added a maiden hurdle last year; nothing of note this year until signs of a return to form when a staying-on third over 2m at Tramore; confidence dented by a moderate run over 1m4f on Monday. |
14/1 |
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10th 8 (8) |
31st Aug 2026 Good 1m 4f 17y |
9st 8lb |
Dual Flat winner in 2022 and added a maiden hurdle last year; nothing of note this year until signs of a return to form when a staying-on third over 2m at Tramore. |
14/1 |
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3rd 7 (5) |
15th Aug 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Dual Flat winner in 2022 and added a maiden hurdle last year; just okay Flat handicap runs this season before tailed off effort over hurdles at Ballinrobe; beaten 22l at Fairyhouse last time; others preferred. |
14/1 |
13/2
Form: /1742- C
Last run: 288 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 |
15th Jun 2026 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 100y |
11st 3lb |
Dual-purpose; no win over hurdles since Fairyhouse maiden success in February 2024 (2m, heavy); shaped ok when staying on for 16.5l fifth behind Jacovec Cavern on seasonal return but didn't back it up when 5-1 favourite at Ballinrobe (22.5f, good) latest; stamina to prove now up in trip. |
11/2 |
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12th 10 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 100y |
11st 1lb |
Sole success over hurdles a Fairyhouse maiden (2m, heavy) in February 2024; beaten a head off 3lb lower at the Galway Festival last August (2m1f, good); shaped like this trip might suit when remote third behind Jacovec Tavern at Punchestown (19.5f, yielding) in sole start since; could go well. |
5/1 |
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3rd 10 |
29th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 3f 58y |
11st 11lb |
Won over 1m6f on the Flat at the 2024 Galway festival; never landed a blow when 6-1 for the big amateur handicap at the same fixture last July; different proposition later that week, only just denied in a valuable 2m1f handicap hurdle; could be a big player if fit and ready. |
9/1 |
33/1
Form: 406-03
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (1) |
2nd Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 71y |
11st 0lb |
Two-time Flat winner when trained in France; has run a couple of decent races for this yard and one of his better efforts came when beaten just 2.5l by Lark In The Mornin when third in this last year; 10lb better off now and should strip fitter for his okay comeback run at Navan; chance. |
4/1 |
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5th 12 (8) |
30th Mar 2026 Heavy 1m 6f 0y |
8st 8lb |
Two wins when trained in Germany but yet to get his head in front on these shores; handicapper giving him a chance but soundly beaten on last two starts over hurdles and on the Flat and needs to leave those efforts well behind; best watched after break. |
25/1 |
|
10th 8 |
18th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 70y |
11st 2lb |
Dual Flat winner in Germany; out of depth in hot Flat handicaps at Galway Festival last twice; good effort on last start over timber at Fairyhouse in April (2m, sft-hvy); raised 4lb for that 2.25l third and might prefer softer ground. |
7/1 |
25/1
Form: 0595-1
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (5) |
4th Sep 2026 Good 1m 4f 194y |
9st 12lb |
Won over hurdles and on the Flat (12.5f) at Limerick last year; ran well over timber at Sligo last month, but poor effort back on the Flat at Naas leaves him with questions to answer. |
9/1 |
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16th 13 (18) |
23rd Aug 2026 Good 1m 3f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Won over hurdles and on the Flat (12.5f) at Limerick last year; ran well over timber at Sligo on his penultimate start in a claimer but heavy defeat back on the Flat at Tramore (2m) on latest; well handicapped but needs to rebound back in trip. |
22/1 |
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7th 1 (7) |
15th Aug 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
10st 4lb |
Was in better form last year when winning at Limerick over hurdles and on the Flat (1m5f, good, rated 73); largely struggled in both codes since, although ran to his mark at Killarney last month when sixth (1m4f, good); took second in a Sligo claiming hurdle last time when well treated; others make more appeal. |
7/1 |
16/1
Form: 8164/0
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (6) |
15th Aug 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
10st 3lb |
Dual hurdles winner has scored twice on the Flat, including over C&D; latest win was in the valuable amateur riders' handicap at the Galway festival last year (2m1f, yielding) off 5lb lower; disappointed on seasonal return in that race last time; must take a big step forward from that first run, but he has tended to do so in past seasons. |
5/1 |
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19th 11 (2) |
27th Jul 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 179y |
11st 8lb |
Won this readily last year; struggled off 10lb higher in the Irish Cesarewitch; ended the season with a fair sixth in a big 2m handicap at Naas; strong contender despite veteran status; Dara McGill's 7lb claim an asset, as was Alan O'Sullivan's last year. |
8/1 |
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7 (23) |
12th Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 7y |
9st 2lb |
One of two for trainer; dual-hurdles winner got his second Flat win at Galway in July when an easy winner of an amateur contest (2m1f, yielding); struggled off 10lb higher in the Irish Cesarewitch last time and drops 2lb now. |
18/1 |
25/1
Form: 705/60 C
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (2) |
27th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 3f 180y |
9st 6lb |
Good record at this venue, one win and two seconds from three visits; it could pay to overlook his most recent runs, worth considering. |
12/1 |
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7 (2) |
27th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 3f 180y |
9st 6lb |
Good record at this venue, one win and two seconds from three visits; it could pay to overlook his most recent runs, worth considering. |
12/1 |
|
19 (4) |
12th Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 7y |
8st 7lb |
Bumper winner who got his sole Flat win at the Galway festival two years ago; fine run back at Galway this year when second of 20 (2m1f, yielding); not a bad run at Killarney following that when behind Ragmans Corner and Pinot Gris but was well beaten behind a lot of these in the Irish Cesarewitch last time; needs more. |
33/1 |
16/1
Form: 50-313 BF
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (6) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 180y |
11st 7lb |
Better known as a smart four-time hurdles winner; good recent form when fourth in the Galway Hurdle off a mark of 132, roughly the same ability as Samui; also a capable Flat performer but his 81 rating makes him 23lb inferior to Samui in this sphere. |
9/2 |
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4th 13 |
30th Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 11y |
10st 5lb |
Opened his account off a modest mark of 94 in a C&D handicap hurdle in October 2024; has now obtained a rating of 132 after recording his fourth handicap success at Killarney in May; seldom runs a bad race and was placed twice at last year's festival, third in the big amateur handicap and second in a handicap hurdle. |
10/1 |
50/1
Form: 1-9988
Last run: 39 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 10 |
2nd Aug 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 160y |
11st 0lb |
In terrific form of late, winning 2m3f Market Rasen handicap hurdle in May (good) and returned from a short break when strong-finishing neck second (clear of remainder) of 19 in 2m1f flat handicap here on Wednesday; clearly handles the track, should go well. |
4/1 |
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2nd 20 (13) |
29th Jul 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 110y |
9st 7lb |
Three flat wins for various trainers in Britain and off the mark over hurdles for current trainer in 2m3f Market Rasen maiden in late May (good); had earlier not looked a straightforward ride on occasions; has had a break since. |
14/1 |
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1st 4 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Has some useful Flat form and kept on steadily from a long way off the pace to take third on hurdle debut at Wetherby (2m, soft) in November; subsequent Grade 2 defeat is easily overlooked but he has become a very awkward ride, often refusing to settle and/or hanging; comes with risk. |
2/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €138.30 |
| Straight Forecast | €90.25 |
| Tricast | €2080.93 |
| Trifecta | €3935.90 |
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