14.05
Yielding To SoftMcSweeney Brothers Maiden Hurdle
- Prize money: £6095.04
- 2m 0f 0y
- 18 runners
Runners: 18 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £2.10
- Place: £1.20
Form: 7112- D
Last run: 156 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 8 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
100-1 and borderline tailed off in a Cork maiden hurdle in December 2024 but he subsequently turned into a quality bumper performer and has taken it up a notch since resuming career over hurdles, unbeaten in four including Navan Grade 3 (2m, soft to heavy) in November and when repeating forcing tactics in Naas Grade 1 (2m4f, soft; Sortudo second, Saint Baco behind) two months ago; won't find it easy to dominate this field but his gritty attitude was admirable last time and he likely won't go down without a fight. |
20/1 |
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2 |
26th Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 156y |
11st 10lb |
Good form in winning two of his three bumpers, posting an RPR of 121 on the second occasion; surpassed that figure in a maiden hurdle at Listowel (2m, yielding), hammering a subsequent winner in the process; has further to go here but looks a smart prospect. |
4/5 |
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1st 5 |
24th Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Dual bumper winner after a modest run on debut in a Cork maiden hurdle; off since a 12l second in a Fairyhouse bumper in April; easy ground fine; market should reveal expectations. |
6/1 |
7/2
- Place: £1.50
Form: /26432 BF
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 |
1st Jun 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 8lb |
Won a novice at Killarney in October (2m1f, yielding) and probably posted a similar effort when third in a handicap there last month; solid chance off an untouched mark. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
10st 11lb |
One of two for trainer; in decent form in the second half of last year, placing three times before gaining a C&D novice hurdle win (yielding); another positive effort when placed at Down Royal next time (2m1f, yielding) off 1lb lower; may come on for moderate return at Cork last time (2m3f, yielding). |
10/1 |
16/1
- Place: £2.70
Form: 325-
Last run: 272 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 10 |
18th Nov 2025 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Third on sole bumper run; the best of four maiden hurdle runs came when second over C&D last time and a repeat of that should see this consistent sort go close for a local yard that does well here. |
7/4 |
|
9 |
19th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 70y |
11st 12lb |
Has been consistent in defeat in a bumper and three maiden hurdles, the latest on comeback at Listowel; however, was beaten 22l then and has to improve a fair bit on that. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 15 |
24th Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Placed in a bumper at this meeting last year on debut (2m, soft) and again on hurdles debut at Cork a week later; off since 19l defeat at Limerick in December; may need this run after 272 days off. |
16/1 |
11/4
Form: 160-
Last run: 196 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 |
29th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 7f 190y |
11st 10lb |
Won 2m maiden here in January (soft-to-heavy) and excellent run following month when favourite in very competitive 19-runner 2m Leopardstown handicap, going clear with winner from last; took another step forward when third to a top-class novice in 2m4f Grade 2 Fairyhouse novice on latest (Generous Risk second) in first-time cheekpieces, despite slipped saddle; good chance he'll improve again at 3m and don't rule out. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
5th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 3lb |
Won 2m Punchestown maiden hurdle in good style in January (soft-to-heavy) and excellent run following month when favourite in very competitive 19-runner 2m Leopardstown handicap, going clear with winner from last; cheekpieces added and upped in trip on switching to novice company. |
7/1 |
|
25 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
Reserve; 13th at 33-1 in the Champion Bumper here last March; progressing well at 2m in the mud as a hurdler, easily winning a maiden at Punchestown and second of 19 when hot favourite for a top handicap at Leopardstown on latest run; the front two drew clear in the latter, after this one travelled best and launched a strong challenge; not crying out for this longer trip on that display but his stable has made many notable strikes. |
9/1 |
33/1
Form: 307
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 11 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 0y |
10st 10lb |
Pulled up in opening two handicap runs and well beaten last time at Clonmel; others preferred. |
40/1 |
|
10th 9 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 116y |
11st 0lb |
Pulled up on opening two handicap runs over further; drops in trip. |
25/1 |
100/30
Form: 2222
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 |
26th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 13y |
10st 0lb |
Runner-up in five of her seven hurdle starts; may score now after a solid display at Down Royal on her first run since November; suited by good ground. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 16 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 88y |
10st 11lb |
Third runner for yard; Flat maiden ran some fine races in defeat over hurdles last year but was below form last two starts; rated 106 so has a bit to find, but capable of a decent showing on return. |
18/1 |
20/1
Form: 64/6-5
Last run: 137 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
19th Oct 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 11lb |
Showed some potential in 3m maiden hurdles at Cork in April/May; found 2m too sharp at Listowel after a break; not without a chance back over a staying trip for handicap debut. |
10/1 |
|
8th 10 |
24th Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Has shown a bit of potential in 3m maiden hurdles at Cork on his last two starts; drops in trip; more needed to get off the mark here. |
20/1 |
|
5th 11 |
10th May 2025 Good 3m 0f 80y |
11st 12lb |
in touch with leaders |
25/1 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
12th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 6f 170y |
11st 2lb |
Weak form in maiden hurdles and has yet to show potential for handicap success; tongue-tie will need to make a big difference. |
33/1 |
|
7th 11 |
5th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 6f 195y |
11st 4lb |
Poor pointer; no surprise that he couldn't get competitive in maidens and now tackles his first handicap over a longer trip; lots of guesswork involved to make a case. |
33/1 |
9/1
Form: 92-
Last run: 182 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
29th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 145y |
11st 4lb |
Placed in a bumper for Nicky Henderson; best effort yet for this yard an 11l fifth of 15 at Clonmel (19.5f, gd-yld) latest; this trip might suit on that evidence and O'Keefe up now; interesting. |
11/1 |
|
5th 4 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 116y |
11st 7lb |
Runner-up in good-ground Hereford bumper for Nicky Henderson last year and pick of hurdles form when okay effort in Down Royal maiden on yielding; backed into favouritism on yard debut at same venue on latest in 2m1f handicap but didn't jump well and never figured. |
15/2 |
|
11th 8 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 88y |
11st 6lb |
Was E90,000 store and runner-up in Hereford bumper for Nicky Henderson (beaten 2l by winner who is now a 118-rated hurdler); was picked up for £18,000 by Noel Kelly and had creditable run in C&D maiden; tailed off on handicap debut in December and has changed yards again since. |
14/1 |
40/1
Form: 00-
Last run: 145 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 |
27th May 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Maiden has been mixing hurdling and chasing, well-backed on a few occasions, including recent comeback at Downpatrick when tried tongue-tied, only tiring from the last when fair fourth (2m6f hurdle, good); tries a new trip. |
6/1 |
|
4th 10 |
8th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 5f 180y |
11st 0lb |
Unplaced favourite over fences at Cork in January on his latest start; that followed a good Tramore run on his chasing debut; may improve with a tongue-tie fitted. |
6/1 |
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 100y |
11st 12lb |
Tailed-off on hurdling debut at Listowel but more encouraging at Punchestown since; this is a drop in class so should get closer. |
12/1 |
|
5th 4 |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 100y |
11st 12lb |
Tailed-off on hurdling debut at Listowel but more encouraging at Punchestown since; this is a drop in class so should get closer. |
12/1 |
66/1
Form: 7
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 6 |
26th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 13y |
11st 4lb |
Tailed off in three maiden hurdles last year; hard to make a case for. |
100/1 |
|
9 |
4th Nov 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Tailed off in maiden hurdle outings at Ballinrobe and Listowel, no apparent chance on that evidence. |
66/1 |
66/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 14 |
24th Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Rates an unlikely winner on hurdling debut on the evidence of his three point-to-point runs. |
66/1 |
10/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 |
14th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 3f 185y |
10st 13lb |
Pulled up in a chase last time; handicap hurdle form is unconvincing, pulled up twice and not in the first eight in two completed starts. |
16/1 |
|
17 |
17th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 100y |
12st 0lb |
First reserve; mixed fortunes in his four handicaps over hurdles, beaten 11l and 14l on the good days; makes chase debut here. |
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4 |
3rd Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Third runner for yard and the market can be revealing; was beaten 11l on second handicap start last time at Punchestown over nearly 2m4f; needs more dropped 2lb and in trip. |
12/1 |
50/1
Form: /9/65-
Last run: 478 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 4 |
24th Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Beaten a cumulative distance of 96l in maiden hurdles at Killarney and over this C&D; will qualify for handicaps after this. |
50/1 |
|
5th 5 |
3rd Jun 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
towards rear, headway from 3 out, kept on well from 2 out, never near to challenge |
50/1 |
125/1
Form: 800
Last run: 50 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
24th Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 11y |
11st 4lb |
Huge odds and well held in three bumpers and a couple of maiden hurdles. |
50/1 |
|
4 |
11th Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
12st 0lb |
Huge odds and never figured in two bumpers and two maiden hurdles; impossible to fancy. |
50/1 |
|
17th 6 |
24th Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Never landed a blow in two bumpers and a maiden hurdle at Roscommon on latest; hard to fancy. |
125/1 |
15/2
Form: 7 BF
Last run: 53 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 |
5th Nov 2022 Good To Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Virtually friendless in the market when tailed-off fifth of eight on debut at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) last month; best watched. |
66/1 |
|
5th 5 |
13th Oct 2022 Good To Soft 2m 1f 33y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
in rear, headway on outer 5f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out |
66/1 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
24th Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
7yo Alkaadhem gelding; dam unraced half-sister to winners Jack The Hat (2m4f/2m5f hurdle/chase) and Master Massini (2m4f hurdle/2m6f chase); hooded for belated debut; watch. |
50/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €9.90 |
| Straight Forecast | €10.52 |
| Trifecta | €89.50 |
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