16.18
YieldingPaud, Sarah & Mary Fitzmaurice Memorial Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £6338.84
- 2m 3f 100y
- 16 runners
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Runners: 16 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
9/1 (Won)
- Win: £10.10
- Place: £2.40
Form: 20-523 D
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 |
18th Oct 2026 Yielding 2m 3f 125y |
10st 0lb |
A win and five seconds from eight starts over fences; effectively up 6lb for his latest run at Listowel, where he was a well-backed favourite in his bid to follow up last year's win in 2m3f handicap; previously was still in contention when departing two out in race won by Miners Bridge at Killarney; markedly up in grade. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 10 |
25th Sep 2026 Good 2m 3f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Won this race last year off 5lb lower, just getting up late; has mostly run over hurdles since and some decent efforts; unlucky to unseat back over fences at Killarney last time and can be a big player. |
4/1 |
|
3 |
20th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 180y |
11st 8lb |
Consistent gelding; placed on all four starts off a lower mark over hurdles since a handicap chase win off 98 at Listowel in September (2m4f, good to yielding), form has worked out well; back over fences now on his first run since January; never runs a bad race. |
6/1 |
25/1
- Place: £1.10
Form: 331165 D
Last run: 5 days
W: 11st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 11 |
18th Oct 2026 Yielding 2m 3f 92y |
11st 4lb |
Better chaser (five wins, rated 123) than hurdler (three wins, rated 102); respected as a four-time course winner; most recent win was over fences at Wexford in May, has to bounce back from a poor run in a chase at Cork last Sunday. |
10/1 |
|
5th 5 |
7th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 160y |
11st 8lb |
A winner of eight races (three over timber) but has never won off this high a mark over hurdles; rated 21lb higher over fences but was soundly beaten off his lower hurdles' rating at Cork last time; held by Inthenickoftime on that form. |
20/1 |
4/1
- Place: £3.20
Form: -21541 C
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 |
5th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 6f 198y |
11st 7lb |
Four-time winner over hurdles/fences; bolted up in 3m Killarney chase last August (good); won 18.5f course chase in October; hit the front up the straight here on latest but gave way at the last; player back up in trip with Darragh O'Keeffe booked. |
14/1 |
|
4th 6 |
29th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 6f 126y |
11st 3lb |
Four-time winner over hurdles/fences; bolted up in 3m Killarney chase last August; recorded career-best when winning 2m3f chase here in October; attention turns back to hurdling after below-par effort chasing here on latest. |
4/1 |
14/1
- Place: £4.50
Form: /726-4
Last run: 118 days
W: 11st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 8 |
6th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 45y |
10st 3lb |
Has been in good form at a lower level in both codes this winter; in front when falling at the last at Thurles (2m2f); beaten 10l over that trip last time and cheekpieces added. |
9/1 |
|
4th 4 |
12th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 1f 185y |
11st 7lb |
Stays much further but handled drop back to 2m when landing Naas handicap hurdle in December (soft to heavy); second past the post at Thurles early last month, disqualified after his rider weighed in light; leading and appeared set to win when falling at the last at the same venue three weeks ago; raised 4lb; could be hard to beat. |
9/4 |
|
6 |
5th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 2f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Winning chaser; stays much farther but handled drop back to 2m when landing handicap hurdle at Naas (soft to heavy) on penultimate start; trip-versatile and relatively unexposed over fences; 8lb higher than when winning over 2m5f here in October.. could be in the mix. |
7/1 |
Form: 8-5371
Last run: 36 days
W: 10st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 12 |
26th Sep 2026 Good 2m 7f 180y |
11st 2lb |
Rated 6lb lower over fences despite two chase wins; second in a staying handicap hurdle at Killarney in July his best effort this year; looks the stable second string here. |
10/1 |
|
5th 13 |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 2m 6f 80y |
10st 6lb |
Had a couple of these behind when a close second in a C&D handicap in July; failed to see out his race at Galway since but certainly respected on that previous course form. |
12/1 |
15/2
Form: 33-023 D
Last run: 65 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 |
8th Aug 2026 Good 3m 1f 0y |
10st 12lb |
Gained first chase win over C&D (good) just 17 days ago, bolting up by 11l; on the face of it, a 6lb rise for that looks a shade lenient but it probably wasn't the strongest of races and this is tougher; likes it here but needs to improve again to follow up. |
5/2 |
|
1st 9 |
22nd Jul 2026 Good 3m 0f 155y |
10st 10lb |
Dual hurdle winner including once here, is 0-14 over fences but has been placed lots of times including third in this race last year; pulled-up over hurdles last time but a player if rebounding. |
12/1 |
|
4 |
30th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 100y |
11st 9lb |
Dual hurdles winner was poor at Wexford in April off 4lb higher (2m4f, good to yielding) but rebounded over fences back there last time when a distant second of 11 (3m2f, good to yielding); can't be ruled out but others are more appealing. |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: 56-183
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
26th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
11st 12lb |
Won off 4lb lower at Killarney in May, his last run on yielding ground; not as good the last twice on good ground but the return to an easier surface offers hope of an improved run. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
17th Aug 2025 Good 2m 6f 0y |
11st 3lb |
Mid-field over hurdles at Galway; better judged on his handicap chase win at Killarney on only his second attempt in a handicap chase; likely to confirm form with fourth-placed Ik's Man. |
5/1 |
|
8th 14 |
30th Jul 2025 Good 2m 6f 0y |
11st 8lb |
Scored from this mark over fences at Killarney in May and gave the impression a step back up in trip could be in his favour; this looks more competitive but not ruled out. |
12/1 |
13/2
Form: P-6P33 D BF
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Front runner; 2-8 over hurdles and returns to this discipline off a good mark having completed a hat-trick over fences three weeks ago off 4lb higher; has found his best form since joining this yard in January and this track should suit him well. |
10/1 |
|
1st 3 |
28th Jun 2026 Good 1m 7f 214y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
Front-running 7yo who brings impressive stats, being 3-5 since joining new yard, 3-4 since dropped to 2m and wearing cheekpieces, 2-2 since returned to chasing (Perth double) and 3-3 under Oakley Brown; should make another bold bid, despite taking a 9lb hike for latest win. |
13/8 |
|
1st 3 |
7th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Bounced back to form with hurdle win in first-time cheekpieces/refitted tongue-tie in March, his second start for Adrian Keatley, and made all over C&D (good to soft) when back over fences last month; obvious contender. |
9/4 |
16/1
Form: 77-265
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
31st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
10st 8lb |
Maiden hurdle winner over 2m4f on good; 0-7 as a chaser but has placed form over C&D; beaten favourite when a fair third here last month on stable debut; ran poorly when again the market leader at Killarney; may have lost confidence after a mistake at the first. |
5/1 |
|
10th 3 |
11th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 100y |
11st 4lb |
Maiden hurdle winner over 2m4f on good; 0-6 as a chaser but has placed form and might strip fitter for his recent stable debut at Kilbeggan (2m4f) where he faded late on. |
5/2 |
|
3rd 10 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 210y |
11st 3lb |
Maiden hurdle winner over 2m4f on good; best effort over fences when second in a 2m5f Roscommon beginners' event last June, form shown in a good light by the progressive winner Boston Rover; failed to build on that in two subsequent novice runs; weak form in two handicaps last autumn; makes debut for top stable after a break |
4/1 |
8/1
Form: 3452-4
Last run: 60 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
1st Oct 2026 Good 2m 6f 170y |
12st 0lb |
Record of 1-16 over hurdles; won at Galway (22.5f, yielding) last October; modest form this year but creditable effort when seventh of 20 at Galway (16.5f) latest and is a player tackling this longer trip. |
16/1 |
|
7th 6 |
7th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 160y |
11st 8lb |
Won a 22.5f novice handicap hurdle at this venue last year off 5lb higher; lost way since and this trip looks too sharp. |
14/1 |
18/1
Form: 5-5664 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 |
6th Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 180y |
10st 8lb |
Weak chase form over the past 12 months and holds a modest hurdles rating; beaten 15l in a Sligo claimer last time (2m2f, good); veteran faces a stiff task once again. |
20/1 |
|
7th 7 |
9th Jun 2026 Good 2m 2f 0y |
11st 2lb |
Weak chase form over the past 12 months; has a modest hurdles rating; veteran faces a stiff task in this company. |
25/1 |
|
9th 5 |
8th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
11st 6lb |
Second runner for yard; hurdle and chase winner has been regressive in both those spheres since last autumn; blinkers replace the visor worn last time; needs to turn a corner. |
12/1 |
9/2
Form: 63-2P1 D
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
8th Sep 2026 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Doubled his tally over fences for his new stable in 2m Uttoxeter handicap in July; pulled up in 2m2f handicap at Fontwell 11 days ago though and now reverts to hurdling; others appeal more. |
8/1 |
|
1 |
28th Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 165y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Ex-Irish 6yo; built upon encouraging stable debut (over hurdles) when winning at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last month and bettered that form when clear second to an improver at Stratford (2m3f, good to firm) a few days later; can cope if there's rain about; good chance. |
15/8 |
|
2nd 1 |
12th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 3f 98y Class 5 |
12st 6lb |
Scored over fences for Shark Hanlon in August 2025 but lost his way subsequently; back to his best on his second start for his current yard when winning at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last Tuesday; shouldered with a 7lb penalty but will be suited by the step up in trip and holds claims. |
11/8 |
20/1
Form: 2155P- CD
Last run: 274 days
W: 11st 5lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
17th Oct 2026 Yielding 2m 5f 70y |
11st 10lb |
Veteran on a long losing streak but still capable at his best, most recently placed in 2m1f Killarney handicap chase early this month; back hurdling off 7lb lower mark. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
4th Oct 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
10st 12lb |
Still capable at his best despite not having won for two years; got no further than the first obstacle on his last two starts; not dismissed. |
14/1 |
|
7 |
25th Sep 2026 Good 2m 3f 0y |
11st 6lb |
His last win came in this race in 2024 on testing ground; not that many runs since and was beaten 13l by stablemate Gaelic Des Chastys in this last year; a squeak if back to best. |
20/1 |
33/1
Form: -04656
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 5lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 9 |
13th Jun 2026 Good 2m 3f 100y |
11st 6lb |
In and out form this year; good second at Thurles (2m6f, soft) before tailed off at Wexford (2m4f, soft); continued wonderful Tramore course form when easily winning over 2m6f (good to yielding) in April, adding his fifth chase win (four at Tramore); beaten 31l off this mark back at favoured track last time. |
12/1 |
|
8th 5 |
30th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Veteran who enhanced his excellent record here with an 11l success over this trip last month, when the return to drier ground made a big difference; raised 8lb but he's historically well handicapped still. |
5/1 |
|
1st 3 |
20th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 160y |
11st 10lb |
Has run many of his best races at this track, three wins and three seconds from 14 visits; poor run at Wexford last month; the balance of this season's form has been respectable, and his liking for this circuit is a significant positive |
6/1 |
16/1
Form: 9-0924
Last run: 52 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15 |
26th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
10st 13lb |
Maiden is 0-3 over fences but has run well twice in defeat; runner up at Killarney in July (2m7f, yld-sft) and fourth at Roscommon latest (3m1f, yielding); this trip may be on the sharp side. |
16/1 |
|
4th 1 |
5th Aug 2025 Yielding 3m 1f 10y |
11st 12lb |
Took a big step in the right direction when a 4l second of 11 at Killarney (2m7f, yld-sft) last time; should stay this far and go well again off 2lb higher. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 4 |
18th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Went close over timber but struggled on chase debut last month and may need more time in this sphere. |
20/1 |
22/1
Form: 4P-053
Last run: 36 days
W: 10st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16 |
26th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
10st 13lb |
0-23 under Rules and 0-11 in chases; his most recent third at Killarney was a remote one and his best form is on good ground; others appeal more. |
22/1 |
|
8 |
21st Aug 2025 Good 2m 4f 180y |
11st 0lb |
Maiden after 22 races under rules; not a bad hurdle run last time; has a shout if back to his better chase form of last year. |
16/1 |
|
5th 13 |
4th Aug 2025 Good 2m 2f 100y |
10st 9lb |
Better over fences than over hurdles; best run came in a novice chase at this track last October; back from a break with a heavy defeat at Ballinrobe 13 days ago; might need another run or two to hit top gear. |
20/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €65.50 |
| Straight Forecast | €39.01 |
| Tricast | €325.51 |
| Trifecta | €633.50 |
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