13.15
SoftWTW Willis 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle
- Prize money: £4876.03
- 2m 0f 0y
- 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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18th 15 (11) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Best form is on the AW but was only 2l behind Mint Man over C&D on latest, his first try over 6f; could sneak into the money off the same mark with a repeat. |
16/1 |
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6th 13 (9) |
9th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y |
8st 10lb |
1m AW winner off 12lb lower has run poorly in all six starts on turf; back on the level after some moderate efforts over hurdles; unlikely. |
16/1 |
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7th 1 |
12th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 90y |
11st 7lb |
Flat winner was pulled-up on hurdles debut in testing ground last November, but a much better effort in a Downpatrick novice last time; penalised 8lb and still needs a fair bit more. |
16/1 |
14/1
Form: C58
Last run: 10 days
W: 11st 0lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 3 |
28th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 178y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Ex-Irish; limited on the Flat (0-9; peak RPR 69), and yet to convince over hurdles (0-5; pulled up at Ballinrobe in May); difficult to know what to expect on first start for this trainer following 6,000gns purchase. |
10/1 |
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16 |
26th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 13y |
10st 6lb |
Dual-purpose maiden; very modest form in both codes; can only be watched in first handicap hurdle with cheekpieces applied. |
25/1 |
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9th 10 (7) |
10th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
9st 10lb |
0-4 over hurdles and 0-8 on the Flat; well held over 1m2f here in November when tried in a visor. |
20/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 20 (5) |
27th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y |
8st 13lb |
Dual-purpose maiden; not beaten that far on last two Flat starts; ordinary form over hurdles the last twice; unproven over this far on the level; others more convincing. |
16/1 |
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5th 3 |
13th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Yet to trouble the judge in seven Flat runs; well beaten off 93 on his handicap hurdle debut at Kilbeggan last time (2m, good); others preferred. |
10/1 |
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8th 6 |
8th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Three runs down the field in juvenile maiden hurdles last season; has run to his level in Flat handicaps since; interesting mark and an attractive jockey booking so could well have a bit to offer here. |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: 88
Last run: 53 days
W: 11st 0lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
24th Aug 2026 Good 2m 2f 44y |
10st 7lb |
Won off 8lb lower at Cork in April (2m, yielding); back to form with solid 2.25l fourth of 14 here over 16.5f (good) on latest; has weakened late on both previous starts at this sort of trip so stamina a concern. |
6/1 |
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4th 6 |
10th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 109y |
11st 0lb |
Shock winner at Cork in April (2m, yielding); mid-field off revised mark at Limerick later that month, when testing ground may not have suited; unplaced favourite in a novice contest at Downpatrick; moderate run at this venue last month, jumped untidily at times. |
12/1 |
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5th 2 |
21st Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 89y |
11st 7lb |
Shock win when bolting up at 40-1 off 93 at Cork in April (2m, yielding); mid-field off revised mark at Limerick later that month, when testing ground may not have suited; unplaced favourite in a novice contest at Downpatrick last month. |
6/1 |
8/1
Form: 5
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
29th Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Modest on the Flat; well beaten on handicap debut over hurdles in May but had some useful juvenile form and wouldn't be without hope should this new headgear combination trigger a return to that level. |
40/1 |
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8th 4 |
22nd May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 2f 185y |
11st 10lb |
Modest Flat maiden but has run some fine races in defeat in juvenile hurdles against some smart rivals; not as good in a Grade 3 last time with cheekpieces on; this is easier so is one to consider. |
6/1 |
10/1
Form: 7U5
Last run: 10 days
W: 11st 0lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 (7) |
23rd Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Dual-purpose maiden has been poor on last two starts (bled at Fairyhouse first time); opposed with a visor added. |
25/1 |
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8th 2 (1) |
20th Jul 2026 Good 1m 1f 135y |
9st 10lb |
Close third at Limerick in June 2025 beginning to look like a flash in the pan; poor form over hurdles and on the Flat this year; tailed off at Fairyhouse latest (1m6f, good). |
16/1 |
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18th 17 (17) |
12th Jun 2026 Good 1m 6f 40y |
9st 1lb |
Some promising runs in defeat last season; okay run over hurdles at Bellewstown in April but his tailed off finish at Sligo last month is concerning. |
33/1 |
14/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 10 |
24th Jul 2026 Good 2m 2f 200y |
10st 13lb |
Modest Flat maiden but has shown a bit more hurdling, notably staying on fourth in 2m1f Bellewstown novice early this month (good), raced handier at Sligo latest but didn't seem to get home when fourth (4.5l off third-placed Bobby Kirova) in 2m2f maiden; more needed. |
6/1 |
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4th 8 |
12th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 90y |
10st 13lb |
Modest Flat maiden ran his best race over hurdles when fourth in a Bellewstown novice last time; has a chance if backing up that run. |
4/1 |
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4th 5 |
4th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 40y |
11st 0lb |
Has returned to form on the Flat recently, making the frame in handicaps at Fairyhouse and Down Royal; weak form in two juvenile hurdle runs last year. |
33/1 |
6/4
Form: F2O2
Last run: 10 days
W: 11st 0lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3 |
3rd Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Flat winner; 0-15 over hurdles but generally consistent; solid second in Galway Festival handicap hurdle (16.5f, good) on penultimate; another decent run when third back in a maiden hurdle at Bellewstown latest (20.5f, gd-yld); rain no issue and thereabouts. |
9/2 |
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3rd 1 |
26th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 110y |
11st 8lb |
Won a 1m4f Flat handicap last year; plenty of solid efforts over hurdles but ran out twice too; fine efforts last twice, notably when second in a 2m Galway handicap; not bred for this trip but a big player if staying; penalised 8lb. |
3/1 |
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2nd 19 |
27th Jul 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 130y |
11st 6lb |
13-race maiden over hurdles; easily held by a couple of these in maiden hurdles; unseated when still with a chance at Ballinrobe last week; Darragh O'Keeffe booked ,but needs to find a bit more to land this. |
14/1 |
3/1
Form: 3
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 6 |
30th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 90y |
10st 10lb |
Flat maiden has taken well to hurdles, winning a Fairyhouse maiden on debut and running some fine races in defeat since; has to find more to win but should be in the mix. |
7/1 |
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4th 8 |
6th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 7lb |
No great shakes in failing to win on the Flat but has won a maiden over hurdles and performed well in the face of some stiff tasks; however, this is another, and she's held by Majolique on Naas form. |
25/1 |
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3rd 4 |
22nd Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 1m 7f 110y |
10st 7lb |
Flat maiden (rated 70) got off the mark over timber at Fairyhouse in November (soft-to-heavy) and highly tried since, notably getting up for second behind clear winner Narciso Has in Grade 2 at Leopardstown; never really recovered from blunder three out in valuable mares' handicap at same venue early this month; place claims on ground she handles. |
11/2 |
6/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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14th 24 |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 100y |
11st 0lb |
Fell three out on hurdles debut at Fairyhouse in November; 125-1 and beaten 23l over this C&D later that month; off since and can only be watched for now in first-time hood unless the market speaks. |
28/1 |
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11 |
4th Nov 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 7lb |
Tenth foal; closely related to trainer's hurdle/chase winner Neveradullmoment, also half-sister to two other multiple winners for the stable, Teacher's Pet and Whatareyoudoingtome; dam hurdle winner; pedigree points to stamina rather than speed. |
6/1 |
8/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 3 |
19th Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 161y |
11st 4lb |
Modest Flat winner is 0-6 hurdling although improvement of late, finishing a decent fourth of 20 in 2m1f Galway handicap and chased home a ready winner in 7-runner 2m2f Downpatrick mares' maiden, both on good ground; place prospects again. |
9/2 |
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2nd 3 |
9th Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 165y |
11st 4lb |
Modest Flat winner is 0-5 hurdling although creditable effort on latest when decent fourth of 20 in 2m1f Galway handicap last month (good); place claims back in maiden company. |
15/2 |
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4th 20 |
27th Jul 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 130y |
11st 3lb |
Winner on the Flat and very lightly raced over hurdles by comparison; good run in a 1m handicap at Leopardstown in April, but little in her profile marks her out as a potential winner of this. |
33/1 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 9 |
8th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 190y |
10st 8lb |
Dual-purpose maiden; 0-4 over hurdles and rated 89; well beaten on Flat on last two starts; new tongue tie needs to have dramatic effect. |
25/1 |
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7th 12 (10) |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y |
8st 12lb |
No sign of winning potential on the Flat or over hurdles; never closer than eighth place. |
20/1 |
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11th 12 (3) |
18th Jun 2026 Yielding 1m 1f 0y |
8st 13lb |
Carried out early in a hurdle race last time; previously in rear in a C&D handicap at 50-1; transformation needed. |
33/1 |
14/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 13 |
14th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 80y |
11st 2lb |
4yo filly holds an experience edge; has placed in a couple of handicap hurdles and is rated 107; far from disgraced in decent mares' handicap hurdle at Galway last time out; big player getting lots of weight back in maiden company. |
100/30 |
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6th 16 |
29th Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 110y |
10st 5lb |
Only fifth when favourite last time but perhaps the ground was too soft having previously finished second in 2m1f/2m4f handicaps on quicker surfaces; after seven races there's scope for further improvement. |
20/1 |
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5th 11 |
8th Jun 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
10st 1lb |
4yo filly is 0-6 over hurdles but has races in her; runner up in mares' handicaps at Bellewstown (2m1f, yielding) and Wexford (2m4f, gd-yld) the last twice; nudged up another 3lb and not sure she wants testing ground; chance if the forecast rain misses. |
9/2 |
Form: 8
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 |
30th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Regressive over hurdles lately and well beaten sole chase start, so is not high on the list. |
33/1 |
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6th 15 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 50y |
10st 7lb |
Tailed off in last three starts; still early days but hard to fancy on evidence so far. |
14/1 |
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5th 5 |
5th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 116y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Tailed off on chase debut last time; hasn't had much racing and he was second in a Fairyhouse handicap hurdle in February (2m, heavy), albeit some 12l off the winner; all his form is in the mud, except when well beaten in a good-ground bumper. |
9/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €15.50 |
| Straight Forecast | €17.18 |
| Trifecta | €99.50 |