19.40
SoftArthur Guinness Handicap
- Prize money: £8289.26
- 1m 0f 98y
- 16 runners
Runners: 16 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
13/2
Form: 0-6821 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 0lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 6 (6) |
1st Jun 2026 Good 1m 1f 120y |
9st 3lb |
Went up an aggregate 21lb for three handicap wins last season; seemed to be improving when second at Limerick in April, beaten only a nose; Curragh run eight days ago (17th of 19) was too bad to be true; 7-2 chance then, interesting to see if the market is prepared to overlook that showing. |
13/2 |
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17th 2 (5) |
24th May 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
10st 1lb |
Went up an aggregate 21lb for three handicap wins last season; continuing to improve, judged on Limerick second last month, beaten only a nose; has picked up another 2lb for that but still worth considering. |
7/2 |
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2nd 14 (12) |
25th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 1m 0f 50y |
9st 3lb |
Went up a cumulative 21lb for three handicap wins last season; beaten 7.25l when third of 16 at Gowran on latest and dropped 1lb; has placed C&D form but may need a bit more help from the handicapper. |
9/1 |
20/1
Form: 74-806
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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15th 11 (16) |
24th Apr 2026 Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
9st 2lb |
No success in 17 starts, most at Dundalk; first turf run since last August and of limited appeal. |
25/1 |
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11th 7 (7) |
10th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
9st 5lb |
No success in 16 starts, 12 of those at this venue; fair fourth in a 1m fillies' maiden here in January; hard to fancy on the balance of form. |
20/1 |
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9th 9 (4) |
20th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
9st 4lb |
Winless from 15 starts, 11 of those at this venue; ran well in a weak 1m fillies' maiden here last month when fourth; ran as expected when 100-1 in a claimer last time; others preferred. |
25/1 |
12/1
Form: 5-9603
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 13lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 9 (7) |
23rd Jan 2026 Standard 2m 0f 102y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Ex-Irish maiden; down the field in a couple of 1m3f events for new stable; new trip needs to make a difference. |
25/1 |
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14th 13 (11) |
19th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Better for the new cheekpieces when C&D third at Dundalk in July but both turf runs since underwhelming (1m4f too far latest); return to this trip to suit so don't rule out. |
14/1 |
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6th 3 (7) |
16th Aug 2025 Yielding 1m 4f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Better for the new cheekpieces when third at Dundalk (7f) but finished tailed off at Galway (1m) and doubts remain on turf; stamina issues to address as well. |
20/1 |
10/1
Form: -06425 BF
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (1) |
1st Aug 2025 Soft 1m 0f 98y |
9st 13lb |
Narrowly denied on handicap debut at Fairyhouse (7f, yielding) in May; raised 3lb and not beaten far when losing action late on at Tipperary last time (7.5f, gd-fm); this stiffer stamina test not certain to suit. |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: 0-5722
Last run: 89 days
W: 9st 13lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (4) |
15th Apr 2026 Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Enjoyed a terrific spell last October, notching three wins and two places during a hectic spell; maintained his rate of improvement when beating 24 rivals in the Irish Lincoln on return; not as effective over an extended 1m2f in a Listed race at Naas; back to form quickly to take second in a 1m2f premier handicap at the Curragh; this is probably closer to his optimum trip. |
14/1 |
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2nd 5 (16) |
3rd Apr 2026 Soft 1m 2f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Enjoyed a terrific spell last October, notching three wins and two places during a hectic spell; maintained his rate of improvement when beating 24 rivals here in the Irish Lincoln on return; fine run came to an end in 10.5f Listed at Naas and he's probably better over shorter. |
13/2 |
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5th 1 (6) |
22nd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 1m 2f 125y |
9st 7lb |
Enjoyed a terrific spell last October, notching three wins and two places during a hectic spell; maintained his rate of improvement (from a handicap low of 62 to his present 98) when beating 24 rivals in last Sunday's Irish Lincoln; suited by the ground and the only runner with race-fitness; has to be taken seriously, although others have stronger claims at these weights. |
15/2 |
11/1
Form: 568
Last run: 56 days
W: 9st 13lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (7) |
4th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Showed promise in four handicap starts around 1m on turf in Ireland for Johnny Murtagh last year; new connections went to 58,000euros to acquire him in November and are quick to step him up in trip (also AW debut); market confidence could prove significant. |
100/30 |
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2 (13) |
4th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 0f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Beaten in three handicaps but two of those efforts can be upgraded, including Galway last time where he had to challenge wide (1m, soft); in the mix. |
6/1 |
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3 (5) |
9th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 0f 98y |
10st 0lb |
Ran well in the circumstances on handicap debut over C&D, coming from some way back and meeting trouble; ended up third, 2 1/4l behind William F Browne; no excuses when fourth of eight at Bellewstown. |
7/1 |
11/2
Form: 077322 BF
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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12th 5 (1) |
17th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Added second turf win when keeping on well to comfortably land a 1m Leopardstown handicap on seasonal return (1m, good to yielding); follow-up attempt under a 7lb penalty perhaps came too quickly on softer ground; up 10lb compared to her win but not discounted. |
9/1 |
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7th 1 (4) |
15th Apr 2026 Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
10st 4lb |
Added second turf win when keeping on well to comfortably land a 1m course handicap three days ago (1m, good to yielding); carries 7lb penalty now but big contender if this doesn't come too soon. |
5/1 |
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1st 7 (4) |
12th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Couple of near misses here last year before off the mark over this trip at Killarney in August (good); decent run at Bellewstown afterwards (8lb higher) on softer ground; one to consider. |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: 26-508
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 12lb
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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9 (2) |
1st Aug 2025 Soft 1m 0f 98y |
9st 12lb |
Fine efforts in defeat in 7f maidens last Autumn; not beaten far in valuable sales race at Naas in October; form has dipped this year and behind a couple of these on handicap debut at Dundalk last time; cheekpieces tried. |
25/1 |
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2 (1) |
12th Jul 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Placed in two maidens last year over 7f at Leopardstown and Down Royal; out of sorts in her two runs this year when beaten by 20l in both of them; makes handicap/AW debut now in a first-time tongue-tie. |
12/1 |
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12th 13 (17) |
6th May 2025 Good 1m 2f 90y |
9st 3lb |
Placed in 7f good-ground maidens at Leopardstown and Down Royal last year; disappointed when behind Adrienne on her reappearance but that was her first time on soft ground; better expected. |
7/1 |
7/1
Form: 070-11
Last run: 100 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 (5) |
1st Aug 2025 Soft 1m 0f 98y |
9st 10lb |
Modest form in maidens last year but has won both starts in handicaps this year on testing ground at Naas (5f) and Gowran (7f); raised 5lb, moves up in trip and grade and may need softer conditions. |
7/1 |
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1st 1 (5) |
23rd Apr 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
9st 12lb |
disputed lead, led narrowly and ridden 2f out, kept on, always doing enough |
11/4 |
10/1
Form: 005414
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9 (3) |
24th Aug 2025 Good 1m 2f 110y |
9st 2lb |
Leopardstown winner for previous yard off 7lb lower; claimer takes off 4lb here and he didn't get much luck on stable debut at Galway, still finishing fifth of 16; respected. |
5/1 |
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12 (16) |
1st Aug 2025 Soft 1m 0f 98y |
9st 10lb |
Got off the mark at the fifth attempt in handicaps at Leopardstown (1m1f, good) in June; beaten 11l off 7lb higher mark at Roscommon (10.5f, yielding) latest and has since left Kevin Coleman; might prefer quicker conditions. |
10/1 |
50/1
Form: 06-7
Last run: 97 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 13 (7) |
31st May 2026 Good 2m 0f 40y |
8st 11lb |
Overall form not encouraging; didn't back up okay Bellewstown fourth at Gowran when well beaten; tries this new trip and pedigree doesn't provide too much hope. |
33/1 |
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10th 3 (14) |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft To Heavy 1m 5f 160y |
9st 13lb |
Maiden has another run under her belt since finishing behind Bhean Saibhre at Navan on seasonal debut; needs to improve from her Bellewstown fourth. |
10/1 |
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4th 11 (5) |
11th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 1m 3f 90y |
9st 3lb |
Second runner for yard; didn't show a lot in maidens; soundly beaten on handicap debut at Galway last August; better effort on return at Navan (1m4f) when staying on from rear to take sixth of 12; place chance if she gets away on terms. |
20/1 |
40/1
Form: 1-0690 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 |
12th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 166y |
11st 6lb |
Won over 7f/1m at two for Ger Lyons; nearly won Galway handicap off 65 last summer; hurdling debut. |
25/1 |
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17th 13 (20) |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Lost his way last season after going close in a 1m handicap at Galway in August (yielding) off 4lb higher; perhaps the break and the added tongue tie will aid a return to form. |
25/1 |
18/1
Form: 004
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 (5) |
30th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Regressive, ex-Irish maiden who's been expensive to follow on the AW this spring; below par back in headgear (left off tonight) on his return to turf ten days ago. |
8/1 |
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6th 10 (8) |
20th May 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 3y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
0-12 but he has shown winning potential since joining Ross Burdon, including a second of nine at Kempton in March; each-way shout now back on turf with cheekpieces returning. |
12/1 |
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4th 6 (7) |
29th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Left poorly placed when longer trip was revisited 32 days ago and looks best judged on good second at Kempton the time before (1m) on just his second start for this yard; each-way claims. |
6/1 |
16/1
Form: 07818-
Last run: 240 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 5 (3) |
1st Jun 2026 Good 1m 1f 120y |
9st 3lb |
Tramore 1m4f winner last August and finished the season well with placed efforts in big fields on heavy ground at the Curragh; Sligo second early last month was on very soft ground; prominent all the way before fading into fourth over 1m2f on good ground at Leopardstown last time. |
7/1 |
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4th 2 (11) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Tramore 1m4f winner last August and finished the season well with placed efforts in big fields on heavy ground at the Curragh; recent Sligo second was on very soft ground; would probably benefit from an ease. |
8/1 |
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2nd 5 (6) |
3rd May 2026 Good 1m 2f 158y |
9st 5lb |
Versatile as regards trip; 1m4f winner last year and finished the season well with placed efforts in big fields at the Curragh, latterly over 1m; too keen on last month's return; would prefer it softer. |
11/1 |
Form: 280412
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 (4) |
16th Oct 2025 Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Sole win from 17 starts came at Roscommon in July over a similar trip; several good runs since but poor the last twice and has to rebound. |
20/1 |
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12th 8 (12) |
4th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 6f 0y |
9st 7lb |
11lb higher than for sole win at Roscommon in July (extended 7f) and 4lb higher than for the second at Cork (7f, soft); on a tough mark and probably wants further these days. |
10/1 |
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17th 13 (15) |
22nd Sep 2025 Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Won off 12lb lower at Roscommon in July (7.5f, yielding); solid second of 21 off 60 at Cork (7f, soft) 12 days ago and raised 5lb for that; place chance again. |
7/1 |
Form: 509612 BF
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
26th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 13y |
11st 7lb |
Flat winner (7f) on good ground at Limerick last summer; has been error-prone over hurdles; best effort when winning at Galway last October; fit from a recent Flat outing at this venue; not suited by the race conditions. |
14/1 |
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5th 3 (12) |
8th May 2026 Yielding To Soft 1m 1f 133y |
10st 1lb |
Limerick win last summer came over 7f (good); similar level of form hurdling (won Galway maiden), jumping has let him down of late; unproven over this far. |
20/1 |
Non-runners
Great Mover, Casheldale Lass, Medieval Night, Summer Island, Ohmali
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €265.80 |
| Straight Forecast | €222.46 |
| Tricast | €2532.83 |
| Trifecta | €2575.40 |
Selections
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