18.25
YieldingJohn Gilligan Memorial Nursery Handicap
- Prize money: £5607.44
- 0m 6f 21y
- 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
15/2
Form: 3455
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 12lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (10) |
29th Sep 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Consistent enough in defeat in maidens and nurseries but didn't seem to get home over 6f the last twice including behind Prarie Echoes at Sligo; may do better back to this trip. |
13/2 |
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6 (12) |
16th Aug 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 1lb |
Second runner for yard; fifth in first two nurseries over C&D and at Sligo on latest; handicapper slow to relent; more needed off this mark. |
9/1 |
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1 (13) |
6th Aug 2025 Yielding 0m 6f 21y |
9st 12lb |
Regressive RPRs in maidens and was 18-1 when fifth of eight on nursery debut at the Curragh (6f) where she raced too freely; no surprise to see some headgear now turned to. |
15/2 |
12/1
Form: 088
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 10lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (12) |
6th Aug 2025 Yielding 0m 6f 21y |
9st 10lb |
Beaten double-digit lengths in her first three races (6f-1m) and this initial mark isn't obviously lenient. |
12/1 |
|
8th 2 (8) |
17th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Some promise when mid-division at the Curragh but took a backward step at Bellewstown. |
25/1 |
|
3 (9) |
3rd Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 211y |
8st 13lb |
40,000gns yearling is sister to 6f (turf 2yo) and 7f (AW Listed) winner Headway (RPR 109), half-sister to four winners incl' Awe (7f-1m3f inc 2yo/HK; 96); dam 1m2f-1m3f winner (inc AW; 91); didn't really feature when midfield (beaten 11l) on Curragh debut in May; better for that experience, not sure this trip will suit though. |
10/1 |
2/1
Form: 563
Last run: 36 days
W: 9st 10lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 (3) |
30th Aug 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Off the mark at 11th attempt in 1m1f Ballinrobe maiden in May and much the best handicap effort since on latest (reduced mark) when staying on late to finish third (second has won since) of 17 over C&D 16 days ago; contender again off same mark. |
15/2 |
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3rd 5 (11) |
14th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Off the mark at 11th attempt in 1m1f Ballinrobe maiden in May but hasn't made much of an impact in handicaps; decent effort when fourth at Bellewstown over this trip but weakened into ninth in claimer at Killarney 30 days ago; could bounce back now given more of a chance by the handicapper. |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: 606
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 10lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 10 (10) |
23rd Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Ran her best race when staying-on sixth in a C&D fillies' maiden last year; poor since but some positives in her 5.5l seventh of 12 at Cork (5f, good) last time; down 3lb but others preferred. |
33/1 |
|
7th 7 (4) |
14th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Best run when staying-on sixth in Naas fillies' maiden over 5f last summer; has shown next to nothing in handicaps; transformation needed to feature here. |
33/1 |
|
13th 7 (5) |
11th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 0m 7f 205y |
9st 3lb |
Best run when staying-on sixth in Naas fillies' maiden over 5f last July but beaten out of sight in four handicaps since; upped in trip now. |
50/1 |
10/1
Form: 690
Last run: 66 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (8) |
17th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Some promise in a couple of his maiden starts and left a low-key handicap debut behind to win a Down Royal handicap over this trip last month; however, form knocked since and he'll need more from 10lb higher. |
17/2 |
6/1
Form: 645
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 6lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 16 (13) |
12th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 8lb |
Second on handicap debut last year at Sligo but not as good since; her regression continued with a poor run over C&D last time; not easy to fancy. |
33/1 |
|
11th 16 (4) |
5th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 0lb |
Second on handicap debut last year but nothing since; has come down 14lb after four unplaced efforts this term. |
25/1 |
|
10th 3 (2) |
29th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Best effort when runner-up in Sligo nursery (6f, good to yielding) last year off 64; soundly beaten all three starts at trips ranging from 5f-7f this term; has to improve but handicapper's grip is loosening. |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: 076
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 6lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (11) |
29th Sep 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Got no peace in front so did well to win a Sligo nursery over 6f but was below that form at Navan since; tongue-tie goes on and has to rebound back in trip. |
10/1 |
|
7th 6 (7) |
28th Aug 2025 Good 0m 5f 180y |
9st 5lb |
Only minor promise in maidens but big step forward when scoring from re-opposing Andosky on handicap debut at Sligo when making all; 6lb higher but respected for a yard that get their share of 2yo winners and also excel with sprinters. |
11/2 |
|
7 (7) |
6th Aug 2025 Yielding 0m 6f 21y |
9st 6lb |
Unable to get competitive in 5f/6f maidens and doesn't look on that generous a mark; still early days, however. |
14/1 |
8/1
Form: 605
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 1lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 17 (5) |
2nd Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 20y |
8st 7lb |
Well held over various trips this year; of limited appeal from 2lb out of handicap. |
20/1 |
|
13th 15 (5) |
25th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
8st 7lb |
Best run for previous yard came when fourth in a Down Royal nursery off 61 in September; struggled in five starts for new connections, including when beaten 22l at Naas earlier this month. |
33/1 |
|
12th 13 (11) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 1m 2f 194y |
9st 1lb |
Best run for previous yard came when fourth in Down Royal nursery off 61 in September; struggled in four starts for new connections, including when soundly beaten in claimer 57 days ago; visor applied. |
28/1 |
12/1
Form: 700
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 0lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 4 (3) |
2nd Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 211y |
9st 10lb |
Won 7f Dundalk nursery on AW debut last November when trained by Donnacha O'Brien; didn't quite see out the stiff mile when close fourth at Dundalk on yard debut; completely tailed off over 6f at the Curragh on latest; headgear combination is back on eased in grade. |
25/1 |
|
18th 15 (16) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 63y |
9st 1lb |
Won a 7f Dundalk nursery win on AW debut last November; confirmed a fair standard of form with two fourth placings later that month; formerly trained by Donnacha O'Brien; did not quite see out the 1m trip when making a satisfactory debut for Sean Hayes at Dundalk in March; one for the shortlist. |
6/1 |
|
4th 6 (3) |
13th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 1lb |
Modest form in turf maidens/nurseries; but made an immediate impact on AW debut over 7f last November; confirmed a fair standard of form with two fourth placings later that month; finished in front of Cosmic Motion in a claimer; has left Donnacha O'Brien to join Sean Hayes. |
9/2 |
11/2
Form: 7677
Last run: 36 days
W: 9st 0lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 (6) |
8th Oct 2025 Yielding 0m 5f 180y |
8st 11lb |
One of two for yard; has shown glimmers of potential, including on handicap debut at Sligo (6f, gd-yld) when not beaten far in fourth and 3lb lower now; 7f may have stretched her on latest; could rebound back at 6f. |
16/1 |
|
11th 12 (10) |
5th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 27y |
8st 13lb |
Only minor promise in maidens but gave the impression this sort of mark will be fine for her when fourth of 13 at Sligo (beaten roughly 2l); shaped like return to 7f will be in her favour and ought to go well. |
9/2 |
|
10 (9) |
6th Aug 2025 Yielding 0m 6f 21y |
9st 0lb |
Not that progressive in her qualifying runs (6f-extended 7f), latterly tried in cheekpieces; handicaps were always likely to offer better opportunities. |
11/2 |
25/1
Form: 708
Last run: 88 days
W: 8st 11lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (2) |
8th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 16y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Both wins have came on AW over 6f at Wolverhampton; raced too freely when a beaten favourite here (6f, good to firm) 11 days ago; steps back up in trip and needs to settle better to give herself a chance of getting home. |
4/1 |
|
5th 5 (4) |
27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Dual Wolverhampton winner earlier in the year, latterly off a 2lb higher mark, who found the race not panning out her way under a hold-up ride last time; having the vastly experience Taryn Langley take off 5lb won't hurt and she's one to consider. |
9/4 |
|
4th 2 (4) |
5th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Dual 6f AW winner this year; kept on for very respectable fourth in 0-70 contest over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago and is 1lb lower today; probably won't be far away. |
5/1 |
25/1
Form: 009
Last run: 66 days
W: 8st 10lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 13 (7) |
13th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Ex-Irish maiden who started off for new stable with two respectable runs; no match for easy winner when second in C&D selling handicap a week ago but has each-way claims again. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 11 (1) |
6th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
8st 3lb |
Failed to win in Ireland (5f-1m); bit of hope for his new yard at Yarmouth (1m2f) but that was a poor race, the winner aside (runner-up bombed since), and he has stamina to prove upped in trip again. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 10 (5) |
11th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 23y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Unplaced in ten starts over 5f-1m on turf/AW in Ireland; makes his stable debut after 132 days off having been picked up for 1,000gns in February; drops in class, but still needs more. |
14/1 |
33/1
Form: 000
Last run: 18 days
W: 8st 7lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 (5) |
6th Aug 2025 Yielding 0m 6f 21y |
8st 7lb |
Beaten in the region of 15l in 6f/7f maidens and blinkers now fitted on handicap debut; risky. |
33/1 |
|
5 (6) |
19th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Huge odds and no show in both starts; gelding is difficult to make a case for on form. |
66/1 |
|
10th 4 (7) |
9th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 20y |
9st 5lb |
Huge price when down the field in a 6f Curragh maiden won by subsequent Group 3 runner-up Flushing Meadows; unlikely to feature. |
25/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €37.40 |
| Straight Forecast | €28.08 |
| Tricast | €193.26 |
| Trifecta | €364.80 |