13.40
YieldingAthleague Maiden Hurdle
- Prize money: £4876.03
- 1m 7f 135y
- 15 runners
Runners: 15 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
7/4 (Won)
- Win: £1.54
- Place: £1.10
Form: 353-3 BF
Last run: 63 days
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 (16) |
28th Sep 2026 Good 1m 4f 194y |
9st 9lb |
Rated 17lb inferior to Open Secret over hurdles; however, under a positive ride, he won narrowly over 1m4f at Tramore last month; just 4lb higher. |
6/1 |
|
1st 6 (4) |
15th Aug 2026 Yielding 1m 4f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Fairly useful hurdler last season, winning a Roscommon maiden; well held in handicaps, however; standout Flat run for Alan King when touched off in 1m6f Sandown handicap two years ago off 3lb higher; didn't appear to stay the extended 2m trip at Galway on his return to this discipline last time; opposable. |
7/1 |
|
5th 18 (5) |
29th Jul 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 110y |
9st 7lb |
Fairly useful hurdler last season, winning Roscommon maiden; well held in handicaps however, latest at same venue last month; standout flat run for Alan King when touched off in 1m6f Sandown handicap two years ago (Cock And Bull third); noteworthy jockey booking for flat return. |
7/1 |
11/2
- Place: £1.80
Form: 7F-932
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 4 (9) |
3rd May 2026 Good 1m 5f 190y |
9st 11lb |
Fair hurdler and ran well in a couple of maidens last summer; hasn't had much Flat racing and ordinary form on the level thus far; first time in headgear. |
12/1 |
|
9th 4 (2) |
27th Mar 2026 Standard 2m 0f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Unplaced in four Flat runs; has been running over hurdles recently and went very close in a Down Royal maiden hurdle in August (2m4f, good to firm); tailed off at Navan when last seen (2m, soft to heavy); makes AW debut now. |
15/1 |
6/1
- Place: £3.20
Form: 635S2
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
1st Oct 2026 Good 2m 6f 170y |
11st 6lb |
Won a maiden at Bellewstown in July (2m1f, good); after a blip at Galway, rebounded with solid runs at Down Royal and Kilbeggan; not quite at the same level at Navan last time; consistent enough to suggest he can go close. |
4/1 |
|
4th 5 |
19th Sep 2026 Good 1m 7f 165y |
11st 5lb |
Won at Bellewstown (2m1f, good) in July off 9lb lower; after a blip at Galway has rebounded with solid runs at Down Royal and Kilbeggan, beaten just 0.5l in the latter race 15 days ago; nudged up another 3lb but should go well again. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 7 |
4th Sep 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 26y |
11st 0lb |
Flat-bred likes good ground and had some good runs in defeat in bumpers; easily won Bellewstown maiden hurdle in July; had an excuse (scoped wrong) when bombed out as favourite for a Galway handicap; reassuring display when third over 2m1f at Down Royal a week ago, where he just ran out of steam late on having travelled well; easy two miles here should suit. |
100/30 |
8/1
Form: 4-
Last run: 212 days
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
4th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 3f 17y |
11st 2lb |
Solid runs in defeat in three maidens but was poor in a Leopardstown handicap last time; is capable of better and handles heavy ground so not ruled out with a hood added. |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: 40-
Last run: 153 days
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 |
28th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 1f 87y |
11st 4lb |
Has shown the odd glimmer in maiden hurdles and on the Flat but was never better than midfield when pulled up on handicap debut at Cork 25 days ago; eased 1lb cheekpieces are now added; others preferred. |
25/1 |
|
5 |
3rd Aug 2026 Good 2m 2f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Dual-purpose maiden yet to trouble the judge in either code; okay efforts in Flat maidens the last twice but not obviously well treated for handicap debut; tongue tie goes on; watch unless money comes. |
22/1 |
|
6th 4 (10) |
14th Jul 2026 Good 1m 6f 55y |
11st 12lb |
Has ability; not beaten far in a better contest at Leopardstown last month; each-way possibilities. |
16/1 |
7/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 11 |
29th Sep 2025 Yielding 1m 7f 135y |
11st 7lb |
Half-brother to winners Buttons And Bows (2m-2m4f hurdle/chase) and Outlier (2m hurdle); dam 11.7f-2m Flat (RPR 83) and 2m/2m4f hurdle winner; likely best watched on debut. |
7/1 |
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 12 |
6th Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 193y |
11st 0lb |
Poor form for Gordon Elliott and in two starts since returning to his breeder; has been wearing a hood, new headgear combination tried now. |
33/1 |
|
7 |
5th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 113y |
11st 3lb |
Moderate maiden form for Gordon Elliott and tailed off on handicap/stable debut at Wexford; unlikely. |
33/1 |
|
11th 9 |
27th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Moderate maiden form and pulled up on handicap debut at Cork in November, his final start for Gordon Elliott; makes stable debut now. |
14/1 |
100/1
Form: 0-977
Last run: 10 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 10 |
7th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 55y |
10st 13lb |
Nothing obvious in three maiden hurdle runs last year; beaten out of sight after more than nine months off on her handicap debut at Kilbeggan last month; cheekpieces fitted here but very difficult to give a chance to. |
50/1 |
|
15th 7 |
10th Jul 2026 Good 2m 2f 160y |
11st 3lb |
Nothing obvious in three maiden hurdle runs last year to suggest an immediate impact in handicaps. |
25/1 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
28th Sep 2026 Good 1m 7f 135y |
11st 3lb |
Has been struggling in Flat maidens; a similar story at Sligo in her first handicap hurdle; seems safe to rule out. |
20/1 |
|
14th 14 (13) |
30th Jun 2026 Good 1m 4f 17y |
9st 4lb |
Very modest so far over hurdles (rated 86) and in two previous runs on the Flat; seems safe to rule out. |
100/1 |
25/1
Form: 4
Last run: 55 days
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
13th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 6lb |
60-rated maiden for Charlie Johnston; hurdling debut at Roscommon last August was respectable; two inferior displays after that |
16/1 |
|
10th 13 |
29th Sep 2025 Yielding 1m 7f 135y |
11st 7lb |
No great shakes on the Flat in Britain and posted a modest RPR when fourth over C&D in early August. |
25/1 |
|
10 |
5th Aug 2025 Yielding 1m 7f 110y |
11st 1lb |
Showed some ability in five Flat runs for Charlie Johnston at up to 1m4f, though it was modest form; gelded ahead of hurdling debut and now tongue tied. |
12/1 |
100/1
Form: 6-0
Last run: 55 days
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
18th Sep 2026 Good 2m 1f 165y |
11st 4lb |
Showed progression in handicap hurdles late last year, finishing off with 2l second at Limerick off 87 (2m, heavy); Flat return at Roscommon was poor; well beaten in Kilbeggan handicap in July; may prefer softer ground. |
9/1 |
|
7th 6 |
24th Jul 2026 Good 2m 2f 200y |
11st 4lb |
Showed progression in handicap hurdles late last year, finishing the year off with a 2l second at Limerick off 87 (2m, heavy); Flat return at Roscommon was not encouraging but may do better back over hurdles, although may prefer softer; new headgear tried. |
7/1 |
|
15th 1 (17) |
18th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 17y |
10st 2lb |
Unplaced in all eight Flat starts in Britain; progressed in handicap hurdles late last year, last seen when second at Limerick over Christmas. |
8/1 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
18th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 70y |
11st 7lb |
Modest Flat maiden was well beaten on hurdles debut at Roscommon and isn't easy to fancy. |
66/1 |
|
12th 10 |
29th Sep 2025 Yielding 1m 7f 135y |
11st 7lb |
Placed on the Flat but ended up 0-8 and down the field in two 1m handicaps for current yard; limited appeal on hurdling debut with a tongue-tie added. |
100/1 |
|
16 |
30th Aug 2025 Good 1m 4f 0y |
12st 0lb |
Is 0-8 on Flat; best of those came on AW in maidens at 7f/1m earlier this year; tongue-tied now. |
50/1 |
100/1
Form: 0-06
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15 |
17th Oct 2026 Yielding 2m 5f 70y |
10st 5lb |
Poor form in bumpers and maiden hurdles; needs to show massive improvement now upped in trip for handicap debut. |
25/1 |
|
19th 18 |
7th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 160y |
11st 5lb |
Has shown nothing to suggest she can win a maiden hurdle in three bumpers and three starts over timber. |
100/1 |
|
11th 12 |
21st Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 89y |
10st 11lb |
Big prices and has shown little in bumpers and over hurdles; new headgear combination. |
100/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 2m 6f 0y |
10st 4lb |
Some promise in bumpers; was badly hampered when well beaten on handicap hurdle debut last time at Clonmel; can do better and sounder surface can help. |
14/1 |
|
8th 7 |
26th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 2f 188y |
11st 3lb |
Two respectable bumper runs; two most recent of four hurdle outings offer no encouragement. |
16/1 |
|
11th 4 |
7th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 50y |
11st 12lb |
Posted a couple of okay efforts in bumpers but no sign of ability in two hurdle outings to date; Danny Mullins, who was aboard last time, is now on Lanzhou. |
100/1 |
4/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| 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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €7.00 |
| Straight Forecast | €7.32 |
| Trifecta | €48.50 |