16.45
Good To YieldingElphin Handicap
- Prize money: £4876.03
- 0m 7f 94y
- 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
15/2 (Won)
- Win: £6.90
- Place: £2.50
Form: 30-090
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (18) |
30th Sep 2026 Yielding To Soft 0m 7f 205y |
10st 1lb |
Beaten only 2l when twice fourth; not as good last time, but handles soft ground well and on a fair mark now. |
7/1 |
|
5th 3 (13) |
19th Sep 2026 Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Three-time winner has run some solid races in defeat this term, notably when a close fourth over C&D the last twice; handles easy ground and should be a player down 2lb. |
7/1 |
|
4th 2 (4) |
1st Sep 2026 Soft 1m 0f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Roscommon winner on soft a year ago off 59; hasn't won since although C&D fourth (Roderick second) in June was a good effort, coming from well back from a wide draw; ground to suit, should go well. |
7/1 |
9/1
- Place: £2.70
Form: 2-4850 CD
Last run: 92 days
W: 8st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 43
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 15 (11) |
30th Sep 2026 Yielding To Soft 0m 7f 205y |
8st 12lb |
C&D winner on heavy; winless for over two years, but will come on for AW run after layoff. |
8/1 |
|
4th 13 (9) |
18th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
8st 12lb |
All three wins have come on turf, but has placed form over 7f/1m here and top 'bug' rides; back from a break, though, and it usually takes a run to sharpen him. |
14/1 |
|
7th 13 (11) |
11th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 111y |
8st 11lb |
One of his three wins came over C&D and has often run well in defeat here, too; second to well-treated types at Galway and Dundalk in later months of last year; well supported into 10-3 when third to Kitty Bear at Gowran last month. |
5/1 |
14/1
- Place: £4.90
Form: 310-00
Last run: 73 days
W: 9st 13lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (3) |
28th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 26y |
9st 4lb |
Both wins have come over C&D on soft ground, including this race two years ago; could easily leave behind his last two efforts. |
8/1 |
|
6th 7 (11) |
8th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 7f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Both wins have come over this trip at Down Royal on soft, the latest in June; disappointing on faster ground at Bellewstown since but can do better back on easier ground. |
6/1 |
|
11th 1 (12) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 195y |
9st 13lb |
Generally consistent sort gained a second handicap win at Down Royal (7f, soft) two weeks ago off 58; in form but most of best turf form is on softer ground so probably needs rain. |
9/2 |
10/1
Form: 100000 CD
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 13lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18th 3 (15) |
15th Oct 2026 Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Has won twice this season and has been reliable in recent months, making the frame in his last five races; clear of the third when runner-up at Roscommon on Monday. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 12 (9) |
22nd Sep 2026 Yielding 0m 7f 15y |
9st 0lb |
Winner of two of his five starts this season, rising an aggregate 20lb from a basement mark; gave another bright display when third at Fairyhouse yesterday and definitely respected if reappearing here. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 10 (8) |
21st Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Winner of two of his four starts this season, rising an aggregate 20lb from a basement mark; gave another bright display when a close fourth at the Galway festival; another prominent racer and one with solid claims. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: -78040
Last run: 49 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 (8) |
14th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Beaten favourite when third in a Bellewstown claimer 13 days ago; probably has to improve. |
14/1 |
14/1
Form: 899
Last run: 37 days
W: 8st 11lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15 (6) |
20th Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 1m 0f 0y |
8st 8lb |
Well beaten in three maidens and not a lot better on handicap debut at Roscommon so has to find improvement. |
22/1 |
|
6th 15 (14) |
1st Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 0m 7f 94y |
8st 11lb |
Beaten a long way in three maidens but can surely do better in this grade; worth a market look. |
14/1 |
Form: 017674
Last run: 11 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 21 (6) |
2nd Nov 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
8st 7lb |
Four wins all at 7f, including here this time last year off a lowly 47; went up 7lb for Down Royal win in June and has struggled since, including when well-backed at Galway on Monday, doing best work at finish; 6lb wrong. |
20/1 |
|
17th 21 (6) |
2nd Nov 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
8st 7lb |
Four wins all at 7f, including here this time last year off a lowly 47; went up 7lb for Down Royal win in June and has struggled since, including when well-backed at Galway on Monday, doing best work at finish; 6lb wrong. |
20/1 |
|
17th 21 (6) |
2nd Nov 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
8st 7lb |
Four wins all at 7f, including here this time last year off a lowly 47; went up 7lb for Down Royal win in June and has struggled since, including when well-backed at Galway on Monday, doing best work at finish; 6lb wrong. |
20/1 |
22/1
Form: 76880-
Last run: 302 days
W: 9st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
20th 9 (17) |
9th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Has come down in the world a long way since 7f Listed win for Ger Lyons in 2022; started the season with an encouraging third in 1m2f Fairyhouse contest in June but both runs since not at the same level, not seeming to stay 1m last time; drops back in trip. |
14/1 |
|
8th 8 (3) |
1st Sep 2026 Soft 1m 0f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Has come down in the world a long way since 7f Listed win for Ger Lyons in 2022; started the season with an encouraging third in 1m2f Fairyhouse contest in June but later in month didn't build on that at Leopardstown; back from a break and drops in trip (has won on soft-to-heavy). |
12/1 |
|
7th 7 (16) |
18th Jun 2026 Yielding 1m 1f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Has come down in the world a long way since a 7f Listed win for Ger Lyons in 2022; rated 102 at his peak; was running off a career-low 53 when starting the season with an encouraging third in a 1m2f event at Fairyhouse 13 days ago; good chance if building on that. |
9/1 |
33/1
Form: 090-00
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 44
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 13 (12) |
1st Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 0m 7f 94y |
9st 0lb |
Three AW wins but just 1-34 on turf; twice well beaten lately and isn't easy to fancy. |
33/1 |
14/1
Form: 0-86
Last run: 47 days
W: 9st 12lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (14) |
23rd Sep 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 15y |
9st 10lb |
Modest form so far in a trio of maidens and no signs of improvement on handicap debut at Roscommon three weeks ago; dropped 4lb but probably best watched for now. |
25/1 |
|
10th 8 (5) |
1st Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 0m 7f 94y |
9st 12lb |
A hint of ability on debut last year but was poor in two starts this year; can surely do better now in handicaps; worth a market check. |
14/1 |
|
2 (3) |
16th Jul 2025 Good 1m 0f 40y |
9st 8lb |
Finished in mid-division in a 27-runner Curragh maiden on only start at two; comeback run at Naas nowhere near that level; will be of more interest in handicaps. |
25/1 |
14/1
Form: 760-00
Last run: 94 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (6) |
11th Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 1m 1f 130y |
9st 8lb |
Wide margin winner at Down Royal last year off 62 (7f, good); some okay runs following that but well beaten in last four starts and needs to return to her best. |
18/1 |
|
11th 3 (4) |
1st Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 0m 7f 94y |
10st 0lb |
Wide margin winner at Down Royal last year and some decent runs in defeat since; however, well beaten last three starts and needs a return to best after a break. |
14/1 |
|
14 (10) |
30th May 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Won the 3yo handicap on this card last year off 62; 1lb lower now and should strip fitter for her comeback run at the Curragh when sporting blinkers (removed); draw not perfect but dangerous to dismiss (course form figures at 7f read 221); considered. |
20/1 |
6/1
Form: 241920
Last run: 51 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (5) |
19th Nov 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Has done plenty of racing since winning over this trip at Down Royal in May; sequence of creditable displays over C&D, the two most recent behind the in-form Nikki Swango; goes well for Emily Grifferty who got off the mark here earlier this month. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 7 (9) |
29th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
9st 4lb |
Has done plenty of racing since winning over this trip at Down Royal in May; put in an encouraging display when second for this rider over C&D 12 days ago; fair chance now with a reproduction; twice runner-up from eight AW attempts. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 7 (9) |
29th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
9st 4lb |
Has done plenty of racing since winning over this trip at Down Royal in May; put in an encouraging display when second for this rider over C&D 12 days ago; fair chance now with a reproduction; twice runner-up from eight AW attempts. |
5/1 |
7/1
Form: 720-00 CD
Last run: 46 days
W: 9st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 12 (9) |
13th Oct 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 111y |
9st 3lb |
Has form under these conditions but it's well over a year since he produced an effort of note. |
25/1 |
|
8 (13) |
23rd Sep 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 15y |
9st 9lb |
Won twice last season for his former yard on soft-heavy so was disappointing he didn't show more back on his favoured ground latest; dropped 5lb for that effort; new blinkers need to revive. |
33/1 |
|
13th 7 (3) |
1st Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 0m 7f 94y |
9st 13lb |
Back-to-back wins in 2024 including over C&D on soft; well beaten both 2025 starts but is now 3lb below last winning mark and the rain has come so can't be ruled out. |
7/1 |
22/1
Form: 840-00
Last run: 61 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 (4) |
26th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
8st 13lb |
Is 0-10; ran okay in a 1m handicap here last week but these terms are tough and she's back to sprinting. |
33/1 |
|
8th 14 (10) |
19th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
8st 11lb |
Nothing as yet in handicaps, soft ground may not have suited latest; much reduced mark but still hard to be confident in. |
14/1 |
|
14th 12 (7) |
1st Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 0m 7f 94y |
9st 2lb |
Soundly beaten on all handicap starts; is down another 3lb and in trip but others make more appeal. |
22/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €55.60 |
| Straight Forecast | €56.26 |
| Tricast | €671.76 |
| Trifecta | €778.60 |
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