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SoftSign Up To GavinLynchRacing.com (Q.R.) Maiden Hurdle
- Prize money: £4876.03
- 1m 7f 169y
- 20 runners
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Runners: 20 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
Form: -82283
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 5 |
4th Oct 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Had been knocking on the door in maiden hurdles before running out a good winner from the front at Galway last month in first-time blinkers; track is likely to suit him well and will take beating if similar tactics are employed. |
5/2 |
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1st 4 |
7th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 160y |
11st 12lb |
Flat winner is 0-12 over hurdles but has finished runner up on five occasions, including in this last year; good second at Punchestown in June but was below par on latest in a Sligo novice; could go well if the new blinkers provide a spark. |
6/1 |
Form: 24P36-
Last run: 213 days
W: 11st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 1 (8) |
12th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 196y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Ex-French; campaigned mainly over hurdles by current yard but won over 1m4f at Gowran Park (soft) in April and produced a career best when running on well for second of 20 in amateurs' race at the Galway festival (2m1f, yielding) on latest outing; he didn't have the run of the race in the latter and is unexposed as a Flat stayer; could go very well again. |
5/1 |
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2nd 1 (7) |
27th Jul 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 179y |
12st 2lb |
Useful AW winner in France over 1m/1m1f; campaigned mainly over hurdles by current yard; won over 1m4f on soft at Gowran on penultimate start; big burden even with 7lb claimed. |
16/1 |
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11th 3 (10) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Useful AW winner in France over 1m/1m1f; campaigned mainly over hurdles by current yard, winning Limerick novice on heavy over Christmas; fine first effort on the Flat for current yard when winning 1m4f Gowran handicap under today's rider in April (soft) under a positive ride; 5lb higher here but remains of interest. |
15/2 |
Form: 10- C
Last run: 229 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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3rd 6 |
28th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 132y |
11st 12lb |
Bumper winner; mishaps first two runs over timber, unseating at the first at Thurles then falling with the race at his mercy at Cork; put in a clear round last time in a Grade 3 at Naas (16.5f, sft-hvy) and lowered the colours of Blake by a neck; should go well again if as effective on this quicker ground (bumper win on good). |
11/2 |
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1st 5 |
8th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 77y |
11st 1lb |
Out of an unraced half-sister to Champion Hurdle winner Binocular; overcame inexperience to win Thurles bumper a year ago (good) but flopped in Grade 2 Aintree bumper following month; unseated at the first on hurdling debut at Thurles in November and following month looked set to score (clear of subsequent Grade 2 winner Kazansky) when falling at the last in Cork maiden (soft-to-heavy); remains a potentially smart sort, could go well. |
5/1 |
Form: 4-1351
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 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 Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 7f 170y |
11st 8lb |
Won two bumpers on good ground last year; 0-6 hurdling but some good placings at up to 3m; tailed off in Pertemps Final at Cheltenham last time and yard look to have stronger contenders here. |
16/1 |
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23th 20 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 213y Class 1 |
10st 6lb |
Won two bumpers on good ground last year; 0-5 over hurdles but minor honours on last four occasions; 6-1, second of 13 to Champagne Chic when upped to 3m for Haydock qualifier (good to soft) on handicap debut last time, renewing his effort but not nearly as strongly as the winner on run-in; not that straightforward but there's time for him to get his act together and cheekpieces (worn in two of his bumpers, not the wins) return. |
14/1 |
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2nd 7 |
14th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
Two bumper wins came on good ground, but he has run well over hurdles on testing ground, including latest 2m6f Thurles novice second; steps up to 3m for his handicap debut; a very interesting contender for his much-respected trainer. |
11/2 |
Form: 0-812 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10 |
3rd Oct 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Bumper and maiden hurdle winner (rated 116); off since February; half-brother to chase winner. |
33/1 |
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4th 2 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 2f 101y |
11st 6lb |
Walk In The Park 5yo cost 13,000euros as a 3yo, is closely related to 2m3f hurdle winner The Street and half-brother to 2m chase winner Don Occhetti; Galway bumper winner (yielding) made all in Thurles maiden hurdle in November; fair effort on latest in Limerick Listed Handicap at Christmas, never dangerous fourth on testing ground; others likely have more scope for improvement. |
5/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 13 (6) |
30th Sep 2026 Yielding To Soft 1m 4f 110y |
8st 11lb |
Three-time Flat winner (including here) up to 1m but stays well over hurdles, winning over 2m6f at Downpatrick last month; not one to rule out. |
18/1 |
Form: -8U417 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 12 |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 100y |
11st 5lb |
Useful in bumpers, scoring at tenth attempt at Kilbeggan in August, beating Red Oak by 1.25l; ran to a similar level on hurdles debut at Thurles; returned from break on stable debut to be beaten 8.5l into third by Mr Master Mac at Downpatrick 15 days ago, lack of a recent run telling after going for home early; will improve and drop in trip should suit; each-way chance in first-time hood. |
10/1 |
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3rd 2 |
22nd May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 2f 185y |
11st 5lb |
Finally rewarded on tenth bumper start with Kilbeggan win in August on good to yielding; saddle slipped when midfield on hurdles debut; unseated rider at the first at Thurles in November; first run for new yard after 183 days off. |
7/1 |
Form: 7
Last run: 62 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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15th 5 |
30th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 100y |
11st 12lb |
No sign of winning potential in a bumper and two maiden hurdles; unlikely. |
100/1 |
Form: 7
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 8 |
23rd Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y |
11st 2lb |
Good second in Naas maiden hurdle in December; looked on a workable mark the last twice at Cork (3m, gd) and Ballinrobe (2m6f, gd) when third and fourth; drop in trip likely to suit and can figure. |
9/2 |
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4th 11 |
26th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 28y |
11st 3lb |
Best run in maidens an 8l second of 16 at Naas in December (2m3f, sft-hvy); handled quicker ground when a 4.75l third in second handicap start at Cork (24.5f, good) 16 days ago; this shorter trip will suit on the evidence of that run; in the mix. |
6/1 |
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3rd 2 |
10th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 80y |
11st 11lb |
Best maiden effort an 8l third at Naas (2m3f, sft-hvy) when shaped as though further would suit; pulled up on handicap debut at Thurles (2m7f, soft) in November; capable of better but good ground a query. |
11/1 |
Form: 60
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 8 |
26th Sep 2026 Good 2m 7f 180y |
11st 5lb |
In good form over the summer and gained reward for consistency when landing a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Killarney in July; made his chase debut off his hurdles mark when a creditable fourth in a 2m5f handicap at the same venue last month; should come forward for that and play a significant hand here. |
6/1 |
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4th 1 |
20th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 180y |
11st 12lb |
Consistency over hurdles this season was rewarded here last time when gaining a first win (2m5f, good) off 7lb lower; must carry joint top weight on chasing debut but he's in good form. |
11/4 |
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1st 1 |
16th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 85y |
12st 0lb |
Has improved for better ground; edging up the weights after placed efforts at Punchestown (3m, gd-yld), Listowel (20.5f, gd-yld) and on latest at Limerick (22.5f, good); nudged up another 2lb, but should be on the premises again. |
3/1 |
Form: 38
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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12th 2 |
4th Oct 2026 Good 2m 6f 180y |
11st 11lb |
Two poor runs in handicap hurdles five months apart, big price on both occasions; hard to fancy despite a reduced mark, 9lb lower than when since first assessed, |
20/1 |
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13th 9 |
4th Aug 2026 Good 2m 7f 210y |
11st 4lb |
Not a bad run when third on debut at Tipperary last October, though beaten in excess of 20l; down the field in two subsequent maiden outings and tailed off in a handicap at Thurles in March; good ground should see him perform to better effect. |
12/1 |
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10th 7 |
5th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 6f 198y |
11st 8lb |
Not a bad run when third on debut at Tipperary; two lesser efforts since, although set a very stiff task behind Skylight Hustle at Fairyhouse in November; market will reveal expectations on handicap debut. |
20/1 |
Form: 3863
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 11 |
14th Oct 2026 Good 2m 4f 45y |
10st 8lb |
Second runner for yard; third in winter-ground handicap over 2m5f and won 2m2f novice rated race on good at Cork in May; well beaten at Wexford later that month; pulled up at Killarney in July. |
33/1 |
|
14 |
17th Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 180y |
10st 11lb |
Winner of a 2m2f Cork novice event on good ground in May, not so good in Wexford conditions event later same month; seemingly has a bit to do back in handicap company off this sort of mark. |
16/1 |
Form: 4
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9 |
17th Mar 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 86y |
11st 3lb |
Looked in need of further when keeping on for fifth over 2m at Fairyhouse; worth a market check to assess his chance relative to stablemate Good Option. |
10/1 |
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5th 1 |
3rd Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
12st 0lb |
Promise in his first two maiden hurdle runs but was poor at Fairyhouse last time; still one to consider on handicap debut and the market could clarify matters as one of three for his yard. |
12/1 |
Form: 45-737
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
20th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 160y |
11st 12lb |
0-7 over hurdles, rated 92; last of nine on chase debut at Clonmel last week; can be ruled out. |
50/1 |
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9th 5 |
14th Apr 2026 Yielding 1m 7f 131y |
11st 12lb |
0-7 over hurdles and rated 92; needs to improve massively for the switch to chasing; hard to fancy on all known form. |
66/1 |
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10th 14 |
2nd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 2f 72y |
10st 12lb |
Some promise in maiden hurdle runs at Thurles on yielding to soft ground; way below that level at Limerick on handicap bow over Christmas (2m3f, soft to heavy); ground possibly an excuse that day and similar conditions likely; tongue tie goes on. |
16/1 |
Form: S50
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 88y |
11st 12lb |
Pulled up in a Limerick handicap hurdle (2m, heavy) and well beaten in a Clonmel claimer last time; unlikely to score on chasing debut. |
40/1 |
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7th 4 |
26th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 76y |
10st 12lb |
Didn't show much in novice/maiden hurdles; pulled up on handicap debut at Limerick this month (15.5f, heavy); best watched. |
20/1 |
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7 |
10th Feb 2026 Heavy 1m 7f 150y |
10st 8lb |
Handicap debutant hasn't shown much in four starts in a novice and three maiden hurdles; best watched unless the market speaks. |
14/1 |
Form: 555 BF
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 9 |
5th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 140y |
11st 12lb |
Has shown signs of ability in bumper and maiden hurdles; best effort when fifth in a Listowel festival bumper; failed to run to expectations when favourite for a weak maiden hurdle at Limerick in October; possibly one for handicaps after this. |
16/1 |
|
9 |
18th Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 0y |
11st 11lb |
The best of two bumper runs was at Listowel last time when beaten just under 6l; has a fair chance if repeating that form over hurdles in a weak maiden. |
11/4 |
Form: 00
Last run: 4 days
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
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Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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No Results Found |
Form: 360U00
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 11lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10 |
28th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 100y |
10st 13lb |
Hasn't built on her bumper third on debut last year; was struggling when slipped-up on handicap debutreturn at Tramore last time; blinkers need to have an effect. |
25/1 |
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10 |
13th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 100y |
11st 2lb |
Third in a Cork bumper on debut last year but hasn't built on that over hurdles; is still worth a market check on handicap debut after a break with a tongue-tie added. |
16/1 |
Form: 27-6U0
Last run: 12 days
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 4 |
12th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 167y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
13-race maiden; beaten at short odds on recent debut for James Owen at Fakenham (2m, good), but that was still a respectable effort after a break; likely to be in the mix again and worth considering. |
4/1 |
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2nd 2 |
31st May 2026 Good 2m 0f 3y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
0-8 in bumpers and 0-4 over hurdles when based in Ireland but belied 200-1 odds when very respectable sixth of 19 in good-quality Naas maiden (2m, soft to heavy) on latest outing in December; should be okay on the much quicker ground here and new stable tends to do well with new recruits. |
10/11 |
Form: —
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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6 |
18th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 70y |
11st 7lb |
Fifth foal; dam achieved little in points/maiden hurdles, sister to smart 2m4f-3m1f hurdle/chase winner Alfa Beat; newcomer is best watched on debut. |
33/1 |
Betting Forcast
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