14.45
YieldingRockshore Refreshingly Irish Handicap
- Prize money: £9752.07
- 1m 0f 98y
- 18 runners
Runners: 18 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
13/2 (Won)
- Win: £6.50
- Place: £1.80
Form: 483-63 D BF
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
16/1
- Place: £3.60
Form: 165-49 CD
Last run: 2 days
W: 9st 3lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (6) |
1st Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 0m 7f 205y |
10st 2lb |
9yo has won six races including one over C&D; shaped as though still retaining ability when runner up in higher grades than this at Galway and fourth at the Curragh; 2lb below last win and can go well. |
9/1 |
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10th 9 (5) |
9th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 0f 98y |
9st 1lb |
Four of his six wins have come at this venue, two over this trip; ran another sound race when splitting Genuine Article and Titanium at the festival; a bit below his best in two more recent runs; could feature back at his favourite track with a valuable 7lb off. |
11/2 |
|
3 (4) |
28th Aug 2025 Good 1m 0f 20y |
9st 13lb |
Four of his six wins have come at Galway and good second there last month; setting steady pace left him vulnerable at the Curragh on latest; rider's claim here a positive. |
9/1 |
20/1
- Place: £3.60
Form: -00090 D
Last run: 2 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 13 |
15th May 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 7f 153y |
11st 4lb |
Eight-time Flat winner (all turf wins on soft or worse); small signs of promise five hurdle runs; took third in a Musselburgh maiden hurdle in November (2m, good to soft) but last of 16 on handicap debut at Naas (2m, soft to heavy) when last seen in this sphere; recent Flat runs have been middling. |
13/1 |
|
10th 17 (20) |
3rd Apr 2026 Soft 1m 2f 0y |
8st 10lb |
Six-time winner on turf (including a premier handicap here over 1m in November off 10lb lower); sixth in Irish Lincoln on return when 1lb wrong; race possibly came too soon when below that level over same C&D six days ago. |
20/1 |
|
5th 5 (4) |
28th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 1m 0f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Six-time winner on turf (including a premier handicap over C&D off 8lb lower) ran a respectable race when sixth of 25 in the Irish Lincoln 13 days ago when 1lb wrong, beaten 8.5l; handles soft ground and these are calmer waters; in the mix. |
11/1 |
15/2
- Place: £2.60
Form: 211401 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (1) |
19th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Four wins last year, including this event; career best when landing a highly competitive fillies' handicap at Leopardstown in September; has run five times this season, only once showing her best form; two lesser displays since a creditable third placing at Gowran in April; 10lb higher than 12 months ago. |
7/1 |
|
6th 1 (7) |
12th Jun 2026 Yielding To Soft 0m 7f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Four wins last year, including over 1m at this track on soft in April; career-best when landing very competitive fillies' handicap at Leopardstown last September; stamina stretched here (9.5f) 11 days ago but beaten only 1l behind Rion Rubette when third over C&D on penultimate off current mark; contender. |
8/1 |
|
5th 1 (4) |
1st Jun 2026 Good 1m 1f 120y |
10st 0lb |
Four wins last year, including over 1m at this track on soft in April; career-best when landing a very competitive fillies' handicap at Leopardstown last September; not in the same form on first two starts this year; slowly away over 7f here last time, staying-on third was a decent effort in the circumstances. |
5/1 |
16/1
Form: -00620
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 3 (9) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Best run for this yard came at this venue last season (1m1f, soft); not as good in three subsequent outings and pulled up when last seen at Clonmel in September (blood at both nostrils); best watched on return. |
16/1 |
|
1 (10) |
11th Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 1m 1f 130y |
10st 0lb |
Won 7f maiden on soft ground for Harry Eustace at three; started 2024 season brightly before losing form; standout run this term when second at Leopardstown (1m1f, soft); well beaten on quicker ground at Ballinrobe before a solid fifth on soft at Galway. |
7/1 |
|
5th 7 (3) |
31st Jul 2025 Yielding 1m 0f 98y |
9st 7lb |
Won 7f maiden on soft ground for Harry Eustace at three; started 2024 season brightly before losing form; standout run this term when second at Leopardstown (1m1f, soft), well beaten on quicker ground since; wants rain. |
16/1 |
13/2
Form: 152-57 D BF
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (4) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 0y |
9st 4lb |
Won off 5lb lower at the Curragh last season (1m2f, yielding); not a bad run over that C&D on seasonal return but struggled upped to 1m4f there on latest; eased 1lb, cheekpieces go on and this shorter trip more suitable so not dismissed. |
14/1 |
|
7th 9 (13) |
28th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Won off 6lb lower here in October (1m2f, yielding); handles quicker ground and should come on for pleasing comeback run over 1m2f here (good) last month, but has to prove he stays this far. |
10/1 |
|
6th 12 (13) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 2f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Fifth behind Apercu in this event 12 months ago; C&D winner on penultimate start last season, beating subsequent improver Fiver Friday; final outing over 1m4f was too bad to be true. |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: 20-058 CD
Last run: 49 days
W: 9st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (10) |
14th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 30y |
10st 1lb |
Four wins to his name, including a C&D maiden success in 2021; last win was in 2023; fair form last year; no encouragement from this term's four starts |
25/1 |
|
14th 11 (16) |
11th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 111y |
9st 9lb |
Dual-purpose; four Flat wins but last of those came in 2023; not a terrible effort on latest and now 2lb below his last success but the draw gods have not been kind here. |
28/1 |
|
11th 15 (19) |
25th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 1m 0f 50y |
9st 2lb |
No win since October 2023; promise on first two starts for this yard last October but two runs this season have not been good (very slowly away latest); others arrive in better form. |
25/1 |
10/1
Form: 4020-6 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (7) |
31st Jul 2025 Yielding 1m 0f 98y |
9st 8lb |
AW maiden winner and ran a cracker in the Irish 2,000 Guineas in 2023 but hasn't repeated that form since; encouraging enough comeback run (after 258-days off) at the Curragh a month ago, staying on late after not clear run; down to an enticing mark and could go well. |
10/1 |
|
2 (9) |
27th Jun 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y |
10st 1lb |
AW maiden winner and ran a cracker in the Irish 2,000 Guineas in 2023 but hasn't repeated that form since although solid run in Naas Listed last year; reappears for new yard off much reduced mark (23lb below career-high) and interesting to see if new yard can exploit it. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: -14301 D
Last run: 63 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 10 (11) |
30th Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
8st 12lb |
Scored at Fairyhouse (1m2f, yielding) in May off 66; handicapper took a dim view and raised him 13lb; has struggled off his revised mark in three starts since and assessor slow to relent; may be on a tough mark. |
25/1 |
|
13th 4 (8) |
21st Aug 2025 Good 1m 1f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Twice out of the money since a 33-1 success for this rider at Fairyhouse in May; held by No More Porter on running at the Curragh 12 days ago. |
25/1 |
|
6 (4) |
9th Aug 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 3lb |
AW winner in February and much improved on second start for current yard when 33-1 winner of 1m2f Fairyhouse handicap in May (yielding) under today's rider; well held by Imposing Supreme on Galway run. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 1056-6 D
Last run: 124 days
W: 9st 13lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 1 (2) |
26th Jun 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Dual-purpose; two-time Flat winner in 2024 off 2lb lower at Roscommon over 10.5f (good) and off 3lb lower 7.5f (heavy); in process of running a big race on return from break when unseating in maiden hurdle at Tramore in April; could go well. |
14/1 |
|
2 |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Dual Flat winner (good/heavy) in 2024 is rated 82 in that sphere although ran nowhere near that figure in Dundalk claimer when last seen in October; previously runner-up in 2m2f Downpatrick maiden hurdle so entitled to respect on that run. |
13/2 |
10/1
Form: 14148- CD
Last run: 270 days
W: 9st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (6) |
27th Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y |
10st 7lb |
Record of 6-37 on turf; best form at Galway, the scene of three of his wins; in contrast, he has a weak Curragh record, unplaced in eight visits; pleasing second at Leopardstown recently on seasonal debut; a reproduction would put him in the mix. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 3 (4) |
11th Jun 2026 Soft 1m 1f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Record of 6-36 on turf with three of those at his beloved Galway; rounded off last year with midfield finish at that venue from a tough draw; handles the mud but usually needs the comeback run. |
16/1 |
|
4 (18) |
27th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 3f 180y |
9st 11lb |
6-39 with three of those coming at this venue; returned to form when beating Granite Bay over this trip at Roscommon; another solid run when third at Listowel. |
7/1 |
20/1
Form: 3-0886 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (13) |
14th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 30y |
9st 13lb |
All three wins have been gained at the Curragh; eight of his 17 places have also come at that venue, including a fine second there on his latest start; not guaranteed to produce his best form, though he managed a second placing here in 2023 on his only visit. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 15 (11) |
26th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 3lb |
All three wins have been here including one over C&D; was third on return over C&D but was poor at Leopardstown since so has questions to answer now. |
18/1 |
|
13th 13 (15) |
4th Jun 2026 Yielding 1m 1f 0y |
9st 1lb |
All three Curragh wins have been over shorter; has run okay on occasions over this sort of trip but opposable on balance of form and draw not great. |
20/1 |
12/1
Form: 4-2620 C
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (15) |
21st Aug 2025 Good 1m 1f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Inconsistent this year; 1-17 record is a negative; on the plus side, he has tended to show his best form at this venue, runner-up here on three occasions. |
12/1 |
|
4 (2) |
9th Aug 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Inconsistent this year; 1-16 record is a negative; held by Imposing Supreme on Galway run; has tended to show his best form at Leopardstown. |
12/1 |
|
13th 4 (13) |
31st Jul 2025 Yielding 1m 0f 98y |
9st 9lb |
Won over 7f here last summer for Jack Davison off 73 and good run six days later over today's C&D; two good runs this term in Leopardstown handicaps but too keen on latest in premier handicap at same venue; slow-starter at times. |
12/1 |
Form: 433-06
Last run: 60 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
10th Jul 2026 Good 2m 2f 160y |
11st 12lb |
Two Flat wins in Germany early in his career, and Listed-placed; can be rated a possible future hurdles winner based on Punchestown fifth last month on handicap debut; slight reservation now on account of a suspicion that he might prefer a longer trip. |
3/1 |
|
5th 16 |
7th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 12y |
10st 8lb |
Fair performer on the Flat (rated 68) and his latest two runs in that sphere have been fine; experienced rider on board for handicap debut . |
15/2 |
12/1
Form: 50-065 D
Last run: 5 days
W: 9st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 (8) |
13th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 20y |
9st 6lb |
Wonderfully durable handicapper with 11 wins to his name, the latest being on his favoured soft ground at Roscommon in September; returned to form at that track two starts back, where he handled good ground, and fine run at Limerick (yielding) last month when narrowly beaten by an in-form 3yo; easier ground would be ideal, but still the one to beat. |
7/4 |
|
2nd 8 (5) |
10th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Confirmed a liking for the Roscommon track with last month's second; last September, that venue was the scene of the most recent of his 11 career wins; retains ability. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 8 (15) |
11th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 111y |
9st 10lb |
Veteran loves it here; has won eleven times, including three over C&D, most recently off this mark last September; poor both runs this season, however, and not well drawn here. |
22/1 |
8/1
Form: 110911 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (2) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 173y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Won four times last term but he hasn't added to that haul since scoring at Windsor (1m, good to firm) around a year ago; did go close under Laura Pearson at Redcar (6f) off this mark in May, however, and wasn't beaten far when sixth in Newmarket handicap (7f) last time; sole previous attempt in this headgear was inconclusive (didn't stay 1m2f). |
7/1 |
|
6th 5 (9) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Said to have run flat last time; tended to respond well to switches/removal of headgear in the past (back to cheekpieces from blinkers tonight) and won't mind coming back up from sprint trips, but Pontefract will need forgiving. |
14/1 |
|
9th 5 (7) |
2nd Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Multiple 7f-8.5f winner who fared better than seemed likely when dropped to 6f at Redcar (good to firm; half-length second) last week; fighting chance off same mark. |
7/2 |
16/1
Form: 21-050 CD
Last run: 2 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (9) |
28th Aug 2025 Good 1m 0f 20y |
9st 9lb |
Won a weak Galway maiden last summer but 0-5 in handicaps since, twice well beaten at this year's Galway festival when cheekpieces tried (nor discarded); hard to fancy. |
14/1 |
|
17th 16 (15) |
31st Jul 2025 Yielding 1m 0f 98y |
9st 3lb |
Won a weak C&D maiden at last year's meeting and absent until well held in Leopardstown handicap in June; better effort 15 days later in first-time tongue-tie at Down Royal when staying on late after not clear run but didn't count here on Tuesday in first-time cheekpieces. |
16/1 |
|
13 (16) |
29th Jul 2025 Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Won a maiden over the extended 1m at this meeting last year but has been below that level in two handicap starts this term; cheekpieces need to have a reviving effect. |
20/1 |
Form: 18-007 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 9 (15) |
15th Aug 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Navan winner last summer (1m) but form this year so far poor, stone last on both recent outings; hard to be confident in and wide draw a negative. |
20/1 |
|
18th 20 (4) |
31st Jul 2025 Yielding 1m 0f 98y |
9st 2lb |
Second reserve; Navan winner last summer but towards rear on all three runs this term; handicapper relenting but remains opposable. |
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4 (8) |
17th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 1m 1f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Three wins at shorter trips, including 1m Navan success last summer off 80; two runs over same trip in May leave him with lots to find although senior rider now takes over from inexperienced claimer. |
20/1 |
Non-runners
Goal Exceeded, Expound, Comfort Line
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €94.10 |
| Straight Forecast | €76.53 |
| Tricast | €788.63 |
| Trifecta | €1142.30 |
Selections
RP RATINGS (IRE):
TitaniumThe Irish Sun:
Artful ApproachSPOTLIGHT:
Quar ShamarTOPSPEED:
Comfort LinePOSTDATA:
Titanium