18.05
SoftMcDonogh Capital Investments Handicap
- Prize money: £8776.86
- 1m 3f 180y
- 18 runners
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Runners: 18 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
10/1 (Won)
- Win: £11.40
- Place: £2.50
Form: -10501
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 10 (7) |
18th Oct 2026 Good 1m 3f 150y |
9st 2lb |
Hard to fault in her last four races (1m2f/1m4f) and beat all bar a sharp improver last time at Doncaster (good; fine on yielding); mark is edging north but has to be considered. |
14/1 |
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2nd 5 (8) |
11th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 3f 197y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Made up plenty of ground to lead close home at Galway festival (1m4f, yielding; same race she won the year before) on penultimate start but was herself pipped by a fast finisher; won starts either side, latest by a head off the same mark at Sligo (10.5f) four days later; this is a very different track but she has to be considered with her mark virtually unchanged. |
18/1 |
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1st 5 (1) |
5th Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 100y |
8st 10lb |
Won narrowly at Roscommon in June and went very close to repeating last year's success in a 1m4f Galway handicap; due to go up 3lb for finishing a neck second; holds an obvious chance, providing this does not come too soon; last year's second in this event came after the same four-day interval. |
9/4 |
14/1
- Place: £5.90
Form: 65-583 D
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 1 (10) |
13th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 4f 46y |
10st 2lb |
Four-time winner, latterly in 2023; continues to threaten now and again, as at Galway in August, but questionable whether he wants the ground this testing. |
12/1 |
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10th 9 (9) |
22nd Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 1m 3f 15y |
8st 11lb |
Four-time winner for Andrew Slattery with last win coming in 2023; went close at Galway in August (1m4f, yielding) when Thatwilldoso won; posted another decent effort at Roscommon last time when third, behind Clear Quartz and Granite Bay; can go well again. |
9/1 |
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3rd 1 (16) |
1st Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 1m 4f 17y |
10st 1lb |
The last of his four wins came in 2023; was just denied at Galway but was below that form at Chepstow five days later, both over this trip; 4lb higher but can run well if back to form. |
8/1 |
16/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 22176
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (2) |
28th Sep 2026 Good 1m 4f 194y |
9st 12lb |
Her last win came in this race last year off an 11lb lower mark; several good runs in varying ground conditions this year, notably at the Curragh and Galway; found Listed company too tough last time but should go well today. |
5/1 |
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10th 8 (3) |
8th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 4f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Has been running well in handicaps; third in outings at Gowran and the Curragh last month; major improvement needed to feature in this grade. |
16/1 |
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3rd 3 (8) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Both career wins came over 10.5f and 1m5f at Down Royal last season; running well in defeat this season but handicapper very slow to relent; needs to find a bit more off current mark. |
9/1 |
5/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: 72-275
Last run: 4 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (3) |
5th Oct 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Runner-up twice off this mark in August (around 7.5f); slowly away and never dangerous on his last two starts, including C&D latest; others appeal more. |
10/1 |
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9th 3 (13) |
24th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Second over C&D before resuming winning ways at Doncaster (7f, good) in June; runner-up three times since but never involved over 1m at York latest; back down in trip. |
14/1 |
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11th 4 (1) |
6th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 192y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Won at Doncaster (7f, good) in June and has gone close on three of his four starts since; met plenty of trouble when midfield here in July; should be fine back up to 1m and he's effective on soft ground; chance. |
6/1 |
14/1
Form: 0-5291 D
Last run: 36 days
W: 9st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (11) |
18th Oct 2026 Good 1m 3f 150y |
9st 10lb |
Won easily at Down Royal (1m5f, good) and nicely on top last week at Roscommon (1m4f, yielding to soft) when defying a 9lb rise; now has the same hike to deal with in what is a stronger race; however, he is riding on the crest of a wave. |
14/1 |
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1st 15 (9) |
28th Sep 2026 Good 1m 4f 194y |
9st 6lb |
First reserve; knows how to win and ran well over 1m4f at Galway before a midfield finish back at 1m; chance if getting a run. |
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8th 12 (1) |
15th Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 30y |
9st 5lb |
5-27 on turf; now just 1lb higher than when winning at Leopardstown last October (1m2f, heavy); best run of the season when fourth of 16 over 1m4f at Galway last month; trip-versatile, but probably best at around 1m2f. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 424874
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 2 (1) |
28th Sep 2026 Good 1m 4f 194y |
9st 13lb |
Looked a non stayer over 2m at Galway and then ran well to be beaten 5l last week at Listowel (1m4f, yielding) in a competitive handicap; has no ground preferences; shortlisted. |
7/1 |
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5th 9 (14) |
21st Sep 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y |
8st 11lb |
Only 1-20 but has the form to feature off this mark and a likely non-stayer over 2m at Galway in July (after three months off); each-way claims if he's on his game. |
20/1 |
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17th 2 (16) |
29th Jul 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 110y |
10st 1lb |
Successful yard debut on seasonal return at the Curragh in March (1m4f, heavy) and has run well on both turf starts since over same trip; stamina unproven over this far. |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: 505214 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (5) |
30th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 13y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
A wide-margin 1m4f winner in July 2025 who sprung to life as a hurdler in her two runs last month, winning handicaps over just over 2m at Cork (made all) and Tramore; returns to Flat probably with a big shout. |
3/1 |
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1st 4 |
16th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 140y |
11st 11lb |
A wide-margin Flat winner here in 2025 got off the mark over hurdles on return at Cork last time, still showing greenness; a 13lb hike is plenty but has to be considered with more to come. |
3/1 |
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1st 11 |
3rd Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
10st 10lb |
Record of 1-22 on the Flat, winning good-ground 1m4f Tramore handicap last summer; four maiden hurdle runs have offered little but they were all on heavy ground so possibility of improvement on handicap debut here back on good ground. |
8/1 |
Form: 031-25
Last run: 2 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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11th 10 |
15th Jun 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Maiden hurdle winner at Naas last year (2m, heavy); held form on the Flat during the summer but has been below form in last four outings over hurdles and fences; others preferred. |
33/1 |
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5th 4 |
8th Jun 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 100y |
11st 2lb |
Flat and maiden hurdle winner for Michael O'Callaghan; hard to fancy on the back of two runs for this stable; beaten 56l when 150-1 in Ballinrobe beginners' chase latest. |
66/1 |
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9th 8 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 54y |
11st 12lb |
Dual-purpose; 1-17 over hurdles and rated 117; heavy defeat on debut for this yard in Punchestown handicap hurdle 24 days ago; unproven at this trip; best watched in first chase. |
16/1 |
5/1
Form: 80-093 CD
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 12lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
12th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 166y |
11st 7lb |
Not the most consistent on the Flat but useful on her day and three wins to her name, including over 1m4f at 2024 Galway festival; hurdling debut and has been off since November. |
12/1 |
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10th 5 (3) |
31st Oct 2025 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Similar mark off which she won over 1m4f at Galway over a year ago but struggling to recapture that level of form, with last two runs very disappointing; this only her second run on the AW. |
25/1 |
20/1
Form: 9-0200
Last run: 40 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
17th Oct 2026 Yielding 2m 5f 70y |
10st 7lb |
A revelation at Downpatrick between May and August this year with three wins over 2m6f, the latest when easily defying a mark of 106; form dipped since, including when fourth over the same C&D last month, but the runner-up Harpy Eagle advertised the form with a win at Punchestown on Wednesday; won here on the Flat in the past; player. |
10/1 |
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4th 6 |
18th Sep 2026 Good 2m 5f 110y |
11st 7lb |
A revelation around here between May and August this year with three C&D wins, the latest last month when easily defying a mark of 106; the form has been well advertised by the third who won since; never a factor in the Ulster Cesarewitch on the Flat a fortnight ago but big player back at her favoured track. |
7/1 |
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12th 13 (15) |
4th Sep 2026 Good 2m 2f 141y |
9st 2lb |
A revelation at Downpatrick this summer with three handicap wins over 2m6f; won twice on the Flat for Jessica Harrington; no stamina doubt; has to taken seriously. |
13/2 |
12/1
Form: 004601
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
22nd Aug 2025 Good 2m 2f 200y |
11st 12lb |
Three Flat wins came over a mile but stays well enough over hurdles; showed improved form on second start for this yard when winning a 2m2f Downpatrick novice; some of his rivals underperformed that day but can't be underestimated either. |
8/1 |
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4 |
10th Aug 2025 Good 2m 1f 165y |
10st 13lb |
Dual-purpose performer for Henry De Bromhead, signing off for that yard when winning a 1m soft-ground claimer at Killarney with plenty in hand (in this new headgear combination); far too keen on yard debut in Galway Flat handicap and cheekpieces now replace blinkers for hurdles return (first in 15 months). |
13/2 |
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11th 14 (13) |
2nd Aug 2025 Soft 1m 3f 180y |
9st 8lb |
Dual-purpose performer for Henry De Bromhead, signing off for that yard when winning a 1m soft-ground claimer at Killarney with plenty in hand (in this new headgear combination); well handicapped on his best form. |
12/1 |
10/1
Form: 06-2
Last run: 119 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
20th Sep 2026 Good 2m 1f 150y |
11st 7lb |
Hit form over the summer, winning a Downpatrick maiden hurdle, Sligo novice before making a winning chase bow in a Tramore novice; took a backwards step when poor in a Flat handicap; 9l fifth in 2m5f hurdle at Downpatrick on Friday. |
9/2 |
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5th 2 |
18th Sep 2026 Good 2m 5f 110y |
12st 0lb |
Finally got head in front after 19 attempts when landing course maiden (2m2f) in July and has since followed it up with a novice hurdle and chase victory; tailed off on the Flat at Killarney on latest; first try at this trip but could go well. |
4/1 |
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10th 11 (7) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 1m 6f 80y |
8st 9lb |
Finally got head in front after 19 attempts when landing Downpatrick maiden hurdle last month and has since followed it up with a novice hurdle and chase victory; needs to prove as effective on the Flat but didn't run badly in 1m3f maiden in April on ground softer than ideal; could be on a decent mark. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 239/9-
Last run: 439 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
19th Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 50y |
10st 11lb |
Flat and dual hurdle winner got off the mark over fences at Clonmel in February and was a solid second in a Tramore novice last time; has a chance but questions about his attitude after refusing to race at Cork last time. |
11/1 |
12/1
Form: 7323
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 6 |
24th Sep 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Steady improvement in 2m maidens, notably at Kilbeggan, twice placed before scoring by 14l there early this month, making all; up in trip here for handicap debut with ground remaining in his favour so respected. |
15/2 |
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1st 4 |
3rd Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Improving for each run over hurdles; beaten 14l when runner up over C&D (good) early last month; only 2l behind the winner when third over C&D (good) on latest; in the mix again but needs the forecast rain to miss. |
7/2 |
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3rd 6 |
21st Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Touched off in a Down Royal Flat maiden last year (1m3f, good); made a mistake at two out when a 6.5l fourth at Ballinrobe last month (2m2f, good); runner-up over C&D last time when hampered by a faller at the last but it likely would merely have reduced the 14l winning margin; needs to progress. |
11/2 |
16/1
Form: 0-0295 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 12lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 (5) |
17th Jul 2026 Good 1m 5f 0y |
8st 12lb |
The last of her three wins came at Ballinrobe off 14lb higher nearly two years ago; has been regressive in the last year and needs to do more, even off a falling mark |
9/1 |
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4th 6 (4) |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Three-time turf winner but hasn't got her head in front since scoring off 12lb higher at Ballinrobe (1m5f, soft) in July 2024; three runs this term poor but acts on good ground and was second in this last season off 12lb higher; could revive. |
20/1 |
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7th 8 (1) |
22nd Jun 2026 Yielding 1m 5f 0y |
8st 7lb |
3-27 on turf on the Flat; last win came over C&D (soft) in July 2024 off 11lb higher; hasn't really shaped like a winner in waiting in two runs this season; her last run at Roscommon wasn't too bad but more needed to get her head back in front and she's 1lb wrong. |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: 000195 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 6 (15) |
4th Sep 2026 Good 1m 2f 145y |
9st 12lb |
AW winner in Britain (1m) and added Limerick claimer last summer for previous yard; 0-7 for current yard, plenty keen when last seen on the AW in February; tongue-tie added now. |
16/1 |
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6th 9 (2) |
20th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
9st 2lb |
AW winner in Britain (1m) and added Limerick claimer last summer for previous yard; 0-6 for current yard, slow to break and keen when last seen in November; down to a nice mark but record fresh isn't great. |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: /2278-
Last run: 352 days
W: 9st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
4th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 142y |
11st 12lb |
By far the most talented of these over hurdles (rated 140) and he jumped accurately before tiring on his chase debut at Kilbeggan over 2m4f; nowhere near as good dropped back to 2m (good) at Wexford on latest and questions to answer now. |
100/30 |
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5th 1 |
30th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Smart five-time winner over hurdles and ran well in two useful handicaps in May; 3-1, jumped well out in front before tiring on chase debut over 2m4f at Kilbeggan; could be hard to beat over this trip. |
5/2 |
20/1
Form: 712-00
Last run: 36 days
W: 9st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
31st Aug 2026 Good 2m 5f 180y |
11st 12lb |
Won off 5lb lower here in May (2m3f, good to yielding); bounced back from two below-par efforts to finish a 3.75l third at Sligo last time (2m5f, good); return to this venue and application of a tongue tie may get a bit more from him. |
13/2 |
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2nd 3 |
6th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 168y |
11st 8lb |
Gained his second win over hurdles when landing 2m3f Downpatrick handicap in May; withdrawn twice on good ground before allowed to take his chance at Galway last week but never counted on similar ground when midfield over 2m; back up in trip here, any easing in the ground would help his chances. |
15/2 |
Non-runners
Razdan, Victoria Kesia, Si Senior
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €353.00 |
| Straight Forecast | €261.81 |
| Tricast | €2858.13 |
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