15.12
GoodBoyleSports Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race)
- Prize money: £53636.36
- 2m 6f 108y
- 20 runners
Runners: 20 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
6/1 (Won)
Form: 245-12 D BF
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 100y |
11st 12lb |
Dual-purpose two-time winning hurdler; won C&D maiden hurdle last May and added a Listed handicap hurdle at the Galway festival in August; well beaten off revised mark twice since; decent run on the Flat at Killarney 13 days ago, but more needed back over timber in new headgear combination. |
12/1 |
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5th 9 (3) |
12th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 182y |
11st 3lb |
No closer than 14l in three Flat maidens (for Michael Hourigan) and better known as a jumper, having won a Listed handicap hurdle at last year's Galway festival; could be dangerous off this low a mark. |
7/2 |
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8th 1 |
4th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 7f 170y |
11st 12lb |
Twice successful early in the season on joining this yard, notably valuable 2m7f Galway handicap (good); didn't feature in Pertemps Qualifier at Cheltenham in October and absent since; likes good ground so possibly best watched on return here. |
20/1 |
25/1
Form: 6PF9-7
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
25th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
A little in the doldrums before finishing second in a 2m6f Listed handicap hurdle at Galway in August and then ran well to be third in a chase at Sligo, though old jumping issues resurfaced late on; that part of his game will be tested around here in this big field and he might not stay the trip anyway. |
20/1 |
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1 |
1st Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 5f 27y |
11st 10lb |
Bounced back to form with a fine effort in a listed handicap hurdle at the Galway Festival in August; jumping has been an issue at times in this sphere and with a rating of 133, has a lot to find with Jesse Evans on the figures. |
15/2 |
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2nd 8 |
2nd Aug 2025 Good 2m 6f 108y |
11st 5lb |
Has been out of form since winning a beginners' chase at Punchestown (16.5f, gd-yld) last October, though has been highly tried at times; unproven over this far and has questions to answer right now. |
25/1 |
11/1
Form: 11226-
Last run: 93 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 133
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 149y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Third in a Listed handicap over 2m6f at Galway (good) last summer; didn't enjoy much luck on next two starts (still in the lead when falling two out at Haydock in February) but he was well held in a big-field 2m5f handicap at Cheltenham last month; the cheekpieces worn on that occasion are discarded; still not fully exposed, particularly at 3m. |
28/1 |
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17th 13 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
His four handicaps were over longer trips, notably when third at the Galway festival (extended 2m6f, good) last August; hampered and pulled up here in October, before falling in a narrow lead two out in 3m Pertemps qualifier at Haydock (20-1) last month; needs improvement and better luck but represents Willie Mullins and is far from fully exposed; first-time headgear too. |
18/1 |
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3 |
14th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
11st 13lb |
Kept on well for third in Listed handicap hurdle at the Galway festival (2m6f, good) in August; looked to be going okay when hampered soon after three out and pulled up sharply in a similar race to this at Cheltenham in October; off since; this soft-ground winner remains fairly unexposed for his top Irish stable. |
11/1 |
12/1
Form: 1/1/0- C
Last run: 364 days
W: 10st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
2nd Aug 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 160y |
11st 10lb |
Won this 2022 & 2023 and bids for third win on the back of a fine third of 20 in Connacht Hotel QR Handicap here on Monday, staying on well after not clear run; below best on flat here on Friday, questionable whether he'll turn out for a third time this week. |
6/1 |
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5th 3 (5) |
31st Jul 2026 Yielding 1m 6f 14y |
9st 9lb |
Six-time course winner bounced back to form with an excellent effort in the QR handicap here on Monday, beaten just 1.25l off 88; this trip possibly on the sharp side but loves it here and not discounted for place purposes. |
9/2 |
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3rd 15 (13) |
27th Jul 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 179y |
11st 6lb |
Course specialist, four of his five Flat wins and both hurdle wins here; highlight when a winning favourite in this race in 2023; scored at a more modest level at last year's meeting, despite almost falling when clipping heels in the dip; rash to ignore; good point-to-point rider claims 7lb. |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: 2670-3
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 6lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 13 |
1st Aug 2026 Good 2m 6f 108y |
10st 11lb |
Five wins between hurdles and fences up to 3m; decent runs in defeat over hurdles and fences last twice so one to consider. |
16/1 |
|
2nd 11 |
10th Jul 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y |
10st 7lb |
Mare won four times in 2024, including a pair of hurdles; winless since, but creditable efforts over fences last twice including fourth of 16 in Mayo National; trip and ground okay and has a chance at the weights. |
9/1 |
14/1
Form: 11707-
Last run: 91 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 (9) |
2nd Nov 2025 Heavy 2m 0f 71y |
9st 6lb |
Won a valuable mares' handicap hurdle in February and some good hurdle runs since in defeat; ran a cracker back in this sphere in a valuable Naas handicap last time but has a bit to find today. |
16/1 |
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8th 7 (9) |
2nd Nov 2025 Heavy 2m 0f 71y |
9st 6lb |
Won a valuable mares' handicap hurdle in February and some good hurdle runs since in defeat; ran a cracker back in this sphere in a valuable Naas handicap last time but has a bit to find today. |
16/1 |
18/1
Form: 633-10
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 12 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 180y |
11st 7lb |
Her three hurdle wins includes a Listed hurdle at this meeting last year; hasn't matched that form in five starts over fences yet but is capable of better and returning to this track may help. |
20/1 |
|
9 |
5th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 2f 22y |
11st 7lb |
Bumper winner; 128-rated hurdler, three wins including 2m1f Listed mares' event at Killarney last May; highly tried in chases so far; will find this assignment easier than when behind Jade De Grugy in 2m5f course Grade 2 in January; shortlisted. |
6/1 |
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4th 5 |
18th Jan 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 198y |
10st 12lb |
Bumper winner; 128-rated hurdler, three wins including a 2m1f Listed mares' event at Killarney last May; highly tried in chases so far, can win one but will need an easier opportunity than this. |
16/1 |
14/1
Form: 8151-5
Last run: 68 days
W: 10st 13lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
4th Sep 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 95y |
11st 4lb |
2-16 over fences but hasn't won since November 2024; excellent effort to finish a 5.5l third at Galway (18.5f, good) and filled the same position at Tramore (2m6f, good) latest when beaten 11.5l; frame claims again off the same mark. |
9/1 |
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3rd 3 |
16th Aug 2026 Good 2m 6f 0y |
12st 0lb |
Dual chase winner was second over hurdles at Killarney in May and ran a cracker back over fences at Galway last time; looks a big player down 2lb and in grade. |
5/2 |
|
3rd 11 |
2nd Aug 2026 Good 2m 2f 54y |
10st 0lb |
Disappointing in Mayo National at Ballinrobe and held by a couple of these on latest Wexford fifth; crack conditional being on board will help his chance, and is back down to a nice mark. |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: 2-1531 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 133
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
10th Jul 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Had a productive time last year, winning a hurdle and two chases; stays this trip well, but has been off since last August and this looks like a prep for Galway, where he has run well before. |
16/1 |
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1st 1 |
18th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 2m 6f 125y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Irish raider who won a small-field beginners' chase comfortably at Kilbeggan (3m1f, good) last month and was not disgraced in a valuable 2m6f handicap hurdle at the recent Galway festival; still unexposed over fences; commands respect. |
4/5 |
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9th 4 |
2nd Aug 2025 Good 2m 6f 108y |
11st 9lb |
In fine form over fences and hurdles; has won two of his last four starts, a conditions hurdle at Down Royal and a beginners' chase on latest at Kilbeggan; decent efforts in handicaps at Haydock and Kilbeggan sandwiched between those wins; needs a little bit more off current mark. |
12/1 |
Form: 218-43
Last run: 57 days
W: 10st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
17th Jan 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 4f 40y |
11st 2lb |
One of four for trainer; two-time Flat winner and maiden hurdle winner; creditable efforts in his last three handicaps, a 2l runner-up at Navan (2m5f, heavy) before staying on for a modest fourth in a Listed contest at Navan when 3lb wrong (3m1f, soft to heavy); third at Limerick last time when he could offer no more close home (3m, soft to heavy); can go well again but Kennedy chooses another. |
12/1 |
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12 |
27th Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Won a Gowran maiden (2m, soft) in March; has failed to fire in four starts since, twice coming up short in handicaps; best efforts have come on soft ground; probably needs rain. |
10/1 |
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10th 21 |
2nd Aug 2025 Good 2m 6f 108y |
10st 11lb
|
First reserve; French Flat winner; won a Gowran maiden hurdle in March (2m, soft); beaten 22l on handicap debut at Aintree in April and this trip seemed to stretch him in a rated novice at Clonmel; others preferred. |
16/1
Form: 073-14 D
Last run: 55 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 |
31st Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 111y |
10st 9lb |
1-7 over fences; best run since his beginners' chase win at Down Royal (19.5f, good) last year came when a 3.75l third at Wexford in May (2m, gd-yld); disappointed in Summer Plate at Market Rasen latest; runner up in the QR handicap on the Flat here in 2024 so not totally discounted in new headgear combination. |
20/1 |
|
8th 8 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
Useful Flat and hurdles performer who has gone 0-5 over fences since a winning start in May 2025 and he'll need to run better than he did in a handicap chase at Ballinrobe last time; however, a case can be made off this mark on best form; versatile trip-wise from 2m to beyond 3m. |
9/1 |
14/1
Form: 27004-
Last run: 94 days
W: 11st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
21st Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 150y |
11st 6lb |
Dual-purpose sort is on a long losing run; in action on Flat and over hurdles since a good run over fences in the spring; blinkers added now; potentially interesting, though he needs to reverse Grand Annual form with Jasko Des Dames. |
6/1 |
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10 (5) |
16th Aug 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Dual-purpose sort is on a long losing run, well held in valuable 2m6f Galway handicap hurdle on latest; previous two Flat maiden runs were poor so seemingly fair bit to do off this opening mark but is unexposed in this sphere. |
13/2 |
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12th 9 |
2nd Aug 2025 Good 2m 6f 108y |
11st 5lb |
One of three for yard; generally out of form in 2025 in chases and on the Flat; narrowly denied in this race last year off this mark and this may have been a long-term target so would be no surprise to see a revival; interesting. |
14/1 |
15/2
Form: /105-4 BF
Last run: 63 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 19 |
2nd Aug 2025 Good 2m 6f 108y |
10st 12lb |
Bumper winner; highly tried to no avail after a maiden hurdle win at Punchestown in January; didn't jump fluently when last seen in a Listowel mares' hurdle in May; steps up in trip and makes handicap debut; respected given who trains her but others appeal more. |
15/2 |
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4th 3 |
31st May 2025 Good 2m 0f 100y |
10st 13lb |
Punchestown bumper winner on debut and winning return in a maiden hurdle back there in January this year; lost ground at the start in the Dawn Run at Cheltenham but was only a distant fifth in the Grade 1 Honeysuckle mares' novice hurdle at Fairyhouse last month; travelled well for a long way in that race and drop in trip here may help but gives weight to a rival with a higher rating (Royal Eagle). |
2/1 |
|
3 |
31st May 2025 Good 2m 0f 100y |
10st 13lb |
Punchestown bumper winner on debut and winning return in a maiden hurdle back there in January this year; lost ground at the start in the Dawn Run at Cheltenham but was only a distant fifth in the Grade 1 Honeysuckle mares' novice hurdle at Fairyhouse last month; travelled well for a long way in that race and drop in trip here may help but gives weight to a rival with a higher rating (Royal Eagle). |
2/1 |
13/2
Form: 2230-1
Last run: 48 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 |
10th Jul 2026 Good 3m 1f 80y |
11st 12lb |
Two-time winner over hurdles; rated 12lb lower over fences and deservedly so on the book; remains capable of much better. |
8/1 |
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9th 12 |
8th Jun 2026 Yielding To Soft 3m 1f 24y |
10st 4lb |
Two-time winning hurdler rated 10lb higher in that sphere but that is for a reason; heavy defeats in all five chase starts and best form on good ground so the forecast rain is a worry; others appeal more. |
18/1 |
|
8th 8 |
15th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 90y |
11st 5lb |
Useful hurdler, latest win came off 124 in handicap at Downpatrick in June; nothing of real note in five chase starts since, well beaten over 3m at Down Royal 195 days ago; needs a lot more after break, but hasn't been out of the first three in as many starts here. |
16/1 |
10/1
Form: /631-U C
Last run: 86 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 14 |
2nd Aug 2025 Good 2m 6f 108y |
11st 0lb |
Course bumper winner (16.5f, soft) got off the mark in this sphere in a 2m4f Fairyhouse maiden in April (form hasn't worked out); unseated on chase debut on latest at Tipperary in May; this looks a tough task on handicap debut. |
10/1 |
|
4 |
8th May 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 7f 110y |
11st 12lb |
Bolted up on sole point-to-point start; bumper winner; consistent hurdler who got off the mark in Fairyhouse maiden (2m4f, yielding) last month; could develop into a fine chaser. |
14/1 |
14/1
Form: 3120-3 BF
Last run: 89 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 136
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
10th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 5f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Joint top-rated in here at 126 but this two-time winner has not gone with any enthusiasm recently and has pulled up on his last three starts; big drop in grade here and blinkers go on; risky proposition. |
3/1 |
|
10 |
2nd Feb 2026 Heavy 3m 0f 19y |
10st 8lb |
Hurdle wins at 2m4f but career-best came over this trip when second in Grade 3 Aintree handicap in April (good); briefly tried chasing this term and pulled up on latest two hurdling attempts in testing conditions; hard to be confident in. |
50/1 |
10/1
Form: 1U65-2 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 136
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
28th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 3m 0f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Talented 8yo was well held when 8-1 (same price as Rocky's Diamond) in Galway Plate; easy winner of 3m conditions hurdle at Cork previously and won 2m handicap at the Curragh on Derby weekend (now rated 95 on the level); only third of five when favourite for this last year, but has improved in the interim. |
3/1 |
|
13th 12 |
29th Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 111y |
11st 1lb |
2-4 over fences, though not seen in this discipline since well held in a Grade 3 at this fixture two years ago; he returns in excellent form, in recent weeks winning on the Flat (2m) and over hurdles at Cork (3m); could have a big run in him. |
16/1 |
|
1st 3 |
10th Jul 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Smart dual-purpose type won a nice Flat prize over 2m a fortnight ago; came off worse in a couple of 3m clashes with Happy Jacky last year, but not by much, including when beaten a head in the corresponding race; relishes good ground. |
6/1 |
22/1
Form: 1333-7
Last run: 55 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 |
30th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 75y |
11st 7lb |
Recent novice win was gained at 2m4f at Clonmel; however, worth bearing in mind that he also boasts useful form over this course and trip. |
8/1 |
|
1st 1 |
14th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Solid efforts in first three chase starts at Punchestown twice (16.5f, heavy) and last time when a close second at Fairyhouse (2m, soft); the third, fourth and fifth have won over hurdles and fences since; freshened up and big chance upped in trip (has placed form at 19.5f). |
100/30 |
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2nd 1 |
15th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 0f 55y |
11st 12lb |
Gowran maiden hurdle win for Tom Mullins was gained over 2m; fair third in 2m3f valuable conditions race at Punchestown festival; third at same venue on chase/stable debut in November; runner-up there last month (form franked); sets a good standard. |
5/2 |
18/1
Form: 110-04
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 (3) |
4th Sep 2026 Good 2m 2f 141y |
9st 5lb |
In excellent form over jumps before pulled up (made mistakes) on second Galway attempt; 1-19 record on the Flat is a negative. |
8/1 |
|
7 |
2nd Aug 2026 Good 2m 6f 111y |
11st 9lb |
Has hit form with a chase win over 2m4f at Kilbeggan nine days ago and a belting run over hurdles (2m6f) here on Wednesday; every chance. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 9 |
29th Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Dual hurdle winner who got off the mark as a chaser five days ago in a 2m4f handicap at Kilbeggan; that was a narrow verdict and he's 5lb higher this afternoon, but he's clearly in good nick. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 13255- D
Last run: 93 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
13th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 9lb |
A 132-rated hurdler has run well in defeat on the Flat several times including when third over 1m4f here on return last month; however, was poor over hurdles at Galway since and has to rebound; the hood worn then is left off. |
6/1 |
|
12th 5 |
1st Aug 2026 Good 2m 6f 108y |
11st 6lb |
Last win came in a Listed hurdle in November at Kempton over 2m5f; some good runs after but was below form at Cheltenham; a decent Flat run last time at Tramore; considered. |
15/2 |
Non-runners
Ambitious Fellow, Ad Caelum
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | €235.95 |
| Tricast | €1829.31 |
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