13.45
SoftIrish Stallion Farms EBF Academy Hurdle
- Prize money: £5363.64
- 2m 1f 30y
- 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
12/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 1 |
22nd Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 50y |
11st 7lb |
Half-brother to three winners inc Mind The Crack (11.6f/1m4f; RPR 97) and Mackenberg (bumper and 2m-2m5f hurdle/chase); dam placed in Germany, half-sister to French 2,000 Guineas/French Derby winner Brametot; runner-up on all three starts (soft-to-heavy), in Fairyhouse academy hurdle in November and in Naas bumpers came late to chase home a ready 9l winner and ridden handier when outpaced by a 3.5l winner Coole Cafe last month; considered but a couple of these may have more scope for improvement. |
6/1 |
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2nd 1 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 1m 7f 158y |
11st 10lb |
Half-brother to three winners inc Mind The Crack (11.6f/1m4f; RPR 97) and Mackenberg (bumper and 2m-2m5f hurdle/chase); dam placed in Germany, half-sister to French 2,000 Guineas/French Derby winner Brametot; runner-up on both starts, in Fairyhouse academy hurdle in November and came late to chase home a ready 9l winner in C&D bumper last month (soft), wandering around inside final furlong; should be thereabouts. |
9/4 |
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1 |
4th Nov 2025 Soft 2m 1f 30y |
11st 0lb |
E8,000 yearling; seventh foal; half-brother to three winners including nine-time jumps scorer Mackenberg; dam placed in Germany, half-sister to French 2,000 Guineas/French Derby winner Brametot |
12/1 |
8/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
7th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 161y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Fourth of 15 in a 3yo hurdle in Ireland (good to yielding) when with Emmet Mullins; tailed off on yard debut in a Taunton maiden but the ground was heavy and he was short in the betting at 4-1; interesting handicap debutant with his age allowance. |
4/1 |
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7th 9 |
12th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
Fourth in a pair of academy hurdles in Ireland for Emmet Mullins, better effort when beaten just under 7l at Leopardstown (2m2f, good to yielding) over Christmas; has since switched to Fergal O'Brien; likely to be on the premises. |
4/1 |
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2 |
4th Nov 2025 Soft 2m 1f 30y |
11st 0lb |
E5,000 yearling; half-brother to a French juvenile winner; dam French maiden; from a respected source; tongue-tie on for debut; market may provide clues. |
8/1 |
7/4
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3 |
4th Nov 2025 Soft 2m 1f 30y |
11st 0lb |
E50,000 foal; ninth foal; brother to Grade 1 mares' novice winner Brandy Love, half-brother to winners including Topofthecotswolds (seven races); dam 2m hurdle winner. |
7/4 |
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3 |
4th Nov 2025 Soft 2m 1f 30y |
11st 0lb |
E50,000 foal; ninth foal; brother to Grade 1 mares' novice winner Brandy Love, half-brother to winners including Topofthecotswolds (seven races); dam 2m hurdle winner. |
7/4 |
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3 |
4th Nov 2025 Soft 2m 1f 30y |
11st 0lb |
E50,000 foal; ninth foal; brother to Grade 1 mares' novice winner Brandy Love, half-brother to winners including Topofthecotswolds (seven races); dam 2m hurdle winner. |
7/4 |
3/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 (15) |
30th Jul 2026 Yielding 1m 0f 98y |
9st 7lb |
High draw is a concern; however, holds a strong chance based on Killarney maiden win in May and an emphatic recent hurdles success at Cork; form of Killarney win has been shown in a good light by runner-up Treasure Rose in winning twice and finishing fifth in a Listed race. |
11/2 |
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1st 2 |
10th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 60y |
11st 7lb |
Popped up at 20-1 on Flat debut in 1m maiden at Killarney (second won twice since); filled same position in all four hurdle outings previously, including C&D contest on yielding ground in April; beaten 22l on that occasion, but that has turned out to be strong form. |
7/4 |
14/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5 |
4th Nov 2025 Soft 2m 1f 30y |
11st 0lb |
First foal; dam point/2m6f hurdle winner, half-sister to 2m hurdle/chase winner Edlomond, from the family of useful dual-purpose winner Samakaan; plenty of winners in the pedigree and could go well. |
14/1 |
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5 |
4th Nov 2025 Soft 2m 1f 30y |
11st 0lb |
First foal; dam point/2m6f hurdle winner, half-sister to 2m hurdle/chase winner Edlomond, from the family of useful dual-purpose winner Samakaan; plenty of winners in the pedigree and could go well. |
14/1 |
|
5 |
4th Nov 2025 Soft 2m 1f 30y |
11st 0lb |
First foal; dam point/2m6f hurdle winner, half-sister to 2m hurdle/chase winner Edlomond, from the family of useful dual-purpose winner Samakaan; plenty of winners in the pedigree and could go well. |
14/1 |
14/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 12 |
31st Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 165y |
10st 0lb |
Showed some ability in a Limerick handicap hurdle in May but well beaten at Ballinrobe next time; others more likely. |
20/1 |
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10th 15 |
21st Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 41y |
10st 1lb |
Never a factor in four maiden hurdles; needs to step up considerably from his first handicap run at Limerick. |
16/1 |
14/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7 |
4th Nov 2025 Soft 2m 1f 30y |
11st 0lb |
E6,000 3yo; first foal; dam unraced sister to bumper/hurdle winner Missyspet, half-sister to smart bumper/hurdle/chase winner A Genie In Abottle. |
14/1 |
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7 |
4th Nov 2025 Soft 2m 1f 30y |
11st 0lb |
E6,000 3yo; first foal; dam unraced sister to bumper/hurdle winner Missyspet, half-sister to smart bumper/hurdle/chase winner A Genie In Abottle. |
14/1 |
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7 |
4th Nov 2025 Soft 2m 1f 30y |
11st 0lb |
E6,000 3yo; first foal; dam unraced sister to bumper/hurdle winner Missyspet, half-sister to smart bumper/hurdle/chase winner A Genie In Abottle. |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 9 |
13th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Beaten over 20l in both academy hurdles and similar story at Naas on bumper debut; much more needed. |
10/1 |
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8 |
4th Nov 2025 Soft 2m 1f 30y |
11st 0lb |
Fourth foal; half-brother to 2m hurdle winner Always Enchanting; dam 2m hurdle winner. |
12/1 |
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8 |
4th Nov 2025 Soft 2m 1f 30y |
11st 0lb |
Fourth foal; half-brother to 2m hurdle winner Always Enchanting; dam 2m hurdle winner. |
12/1 |
33/1
Form: —
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
24th Aug 2026 Good 2m 2f 44y |
10st 4lb |
Gained breakthrough win in decisive fashion at Wexford last month (2m4f, good); raised 6lb and came up short in follow-up bid over the same C&D; this is a stronger race so work to do off the same mark. |
7/2 |
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2nd 6 |
8th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 50y |
11st 1lb |
Off the mark in decisive fashion over C&D 16 days ago; a 6lb rise for that 5.5l win seems lenient and he may be hard to stop if turning up here in a similar mood. |
15/8 |
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1st 13 |
23rd Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y |
10st 5lb |
Improved upped in trip for handicap debut when beaten 11.5l into fourth at Downpatrick (extended 2m5f, y) in March; step backwards in first-time cheekpieces 21 days ago; dropped 2lb and drops in trip. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
4th Nov 2025 Soft 2m 1f 30y |
11st 0lb |
E7,000 yearling; sixth foal; half-brother to three Flat winners; dam Italian 1m2f winner. |
20/1 |
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11 |
4th Nov 2025 Soft 2m 1f 30y |
11st 0lb |
E7,000 yearling; sixth foal; half-brother to three Flat winners; dam Italian 1m2f winner. |
20/1 |
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11 |
4th Nov 2025 Soft 2m 1f 30y |
11st 0lb |
E7,000 yearling; sixth foal; half-brother to three Flat winners; dam Italian 1m2f winner. |
20/1 |
12/1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
4th Nov 2025 Soft 2m 1f 30y |
10st 7lb |
E20,000 foal; second foal; dam bumper/hurdle winner, half-sister to useful winners Martello Sky (bumper/hurdle) and Brief Ambition (bumper/hurdle/chase), out of bumper winner; one of the more interesting runners |
12/1 |
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12 |
4th Nov 2025 Soft 2m 1f 30y |
10st 7lb |
E20,000 foal; second foal; dam bumper/hurdle winner, half-sister to useful winners Martello Sky (bumper/hurdle) and Brief Ambition (bumper/hurdle/chase), out of bumper winner; one of the more interesting runners |
12/1 |
50/1
Form: P
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 14 |
14th Aug 2026 Good 2m 5f 0y |
11st 3lb |
Three moderate efforts over hurdles reflected in lowly rating; upped in trip and cheekpieces tried. |
16/1 |
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6th 16 |
3rd Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Pulled up here on debut and heavy defeats at big prices in both starts since over hurdles; not easy to make a case for on form. |
66/1 |
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11th 13 |
24th Jul 2026 Good 2m 2f 200y |
10st 6lb |
Huge odds and ran accordingly in 3yo hurdles last autumn at Cork and Fairyhouse; best watched on return unless market speaks. |
20/1 |
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
25th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 216y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Improving 4yo whose record is 3-4; bought for £360,000 after sole Irish hurdles start; ran well in Grade 2 for sole defeat; easily justified favouritism at Taunton (2m, good) last time; major player. |
5/1 |
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1st 7 |
9th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Bought for £360,000 after scoring over hurdles at Fairyhouse in November; has created a very good impression for his new yard, following up in Newbury novice (2m) before finishing third of ten in Grade 2 at Cheltenham in January; the one to beat back after a break here. |
4/6 |
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3rd 6 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Sufficiently impressive in an Irish academy hurdle (soft/heavy) to make £360,000 at the sales; received 20lb off the long odds-on favourite when flooring him at Newbury (2m, good) but that was a notable scalp he took and he's in against his own age group this time; Paul Nicholls considers him one of his brightest young talents; clearly very promising. |
2/1 |
Form: 8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
28th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 4f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Had to fancy based on the evidence of two runs in 3yo hurdles last year and heavy defeat in a Roscommon bumper 24 days ago. |
33/1 |
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13th 14 |
4th Aug 2026 Good 1m 7f 110y |
11st 10lb |
Well beaten in two outings in academy hurdles last year; should be more mature now and has changed stable; best watched in this clash with several rivals who have posted solid form in bumpers. |
25/1 |
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17 |
4th Nov 2025 Soft 2m 1f 30y |
11st 0lb |
Appears held by Infinity Success and Tipu Sultan on running at Cork; third reserve. |
Non-runners
Tipu Sultan, Infinity Succes, Ribadora
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €83.10 |
| Straight Forecast | €80.32 |
| Trifecta | €535.10 |