15.07
YieldingWilliam Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle (Div I)
- Prize money: £4876.03
- 2m 0f 11y
- 16 runners
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Runners: 16 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Form: 0688F6 CD
Last run: 31 days
W: 12st 0lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 8 (6) |
16th Jan 2026 Standard 2m 0f 0y |
9st 0lb |
Dual-purpose veteran; four-time Flat winner (once over C&D in 2018); hasn't been pulling up any trees over hurdles in recent times; made little impression over C&D four weeks ago; others preferred; cheekpieces. |
25/1 |
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6th 13 |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 100y |
11st 5lb |
Dual-purpose; 3-24 over hurdles, the last win coming off 3lb higher at Cork in November 2024; hasn't looked like taking advantage of sliding mark recently and fell on latest at Punchestown; needs a revival. |
22/1 |
Form: -4737P
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 12lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
8th Aug 2026 Good 3m 1f 0y |
10st 13lb |
In fine form over hurdles this year (won over 3m here in May) and very encouraging start to chasing career when beaten a neck behind Rue Taylor here on latest; nudged up 4lb but likely to be bang there again. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 8 |
30th Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Got off the mark over hurdles when winning a 3m handicap at this track last time; chasing debut today but did run well on sole point start, so has to be considered. |
6/1 |
Form: 033-22 BF
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Won off 14lb lower on last run over timber at Fairyhouse in December; last two runs in chases, unseating at Tramore and well beaten at Thurles; could rebound returned to this discipline. |
6/1 |
|
5th 2 |
29th Jan 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 4f 198y |
11st 12lb |
Showed much-improved form to get off the mark over hurdles at Fairyhouse last month (2m4f, soft); detcahed when unseating his rider on 2m chase debut at Tramore on New Year's Day; step up in trip should help; cheekpieces. |
3/1 |
Form: /3U6F-
Last run: 252 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 |
20th Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
10st 10lb |
Chasing three wins in a row following dual victories at Cork over 2m1f on good ground following the application of a hood; up 8lb more but should be on the premises. |
4/1 |
|
1st 5 |
3rd Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 3lb |
Point-to-point winner got off the mark hurdling at the 12th attempt when scoring over C&D last month, making much of running and finding plenty for pressure from last in a first-time hood; 7lb rise seems fair and another big run expected. |
13/2 |
|
1st 2 |
10th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 60y |
12st 0lb |
Point winner who is 0-11 over hurdles but, since returning from a break in March, she's performed well in three out of four handicaps; solid contender provided she takes to the new hood. |
5/1 |
Form: 006
Last run: 83 days
W: 11st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 (12) |
2nd Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Unbeaten for Aidan Melia; made it 4-4 in handicap hurdles since June when scoring twice at the Galway festival; has gone up an aggregate 39lb and now bids to avail of the 73 Flat rating obtained as a 3yo; has a solid Aga Khan pedigree, so the trip should be within his range; Derek O'Connor booked. |
7/2 |
|
1st 1 |
2nd Aug 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 160y |
12st 0lb |
Thriving since joining current yard, making it 3-3 when scoring in emphatic fashion over C&D on Monday, despite taking a keen hold; hit with a 13lb rise for that so up an aggregate of 29lb since joining the yard; Conor Smithers has ridden him on all three wins and maintains the partnership here; big player. |
11/2 |
|
1st 7 |
27th Jul 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 130y |
11st 11lb |
Paid immediate dividends on his first run for the stable when winning a Clonmel handicap hurdle in June and followed up in good style four days later at Sligo; up 16lb in total, but looks to have been prepared with this in mind and his rookie trainer is already showing himself to be a good operator. |
8/1 |
Form: 9068
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 14 |
28th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 1f 87y |
11st 0lb |
Sole win came off 9lb lower at Wexford (2m1f, gd-yld) back in May; not beaten that far in three starts since, including when a 7l fourth of 11 at Cork on latest; needs to find a bit more off current mark. |
8/1 |
|
4th 9 |
3rd Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
10st 8lb |
Flat winner won a 2m1f Wexford handicap hurdle in May (good-to-yielding) and okay runs twice since off 9lb higher; can be keen. |
20/1 |
|
5th 12 |
16th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Flat winner won a 2m1f Wexford handicap and a solid run off this mark there since; needs more up in grade, but shouldn't be far away. |
10/1 |
Form: 721877 CD
Last run: 7 days
W: 11st 5lb
11 yo Mare
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
24th Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 112y |
11st 7lb |
Five-time hurdles winner at 2m on decent ground, including on reverting back from chasing at Tipperary early this month, having been left in front two out (having looked likely winner); up 7lb but still some way off her career-high so obvious respect. |
5/1 |
Form: /2/P/0 D
Last run: 59 days
W: 11st 4lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 |
16th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 3f 60y |
10st 13lb |
Veteran's sole win came at Gowran in January 2022 for Conor O'Dwyer; signs of life this season, especially on latest when runner-up of 16 at Clonmel (2m3f, soft); each-way possibilities from the same mark. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 9 |
26th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 2f 188y |
10st 13lb |
Veteran's sole win came at Gowran in January 2022 for Conor O'Dwyer; signs of life when sixth of 20 at Down Royal in December; attracted market support at Thurles last month, never threatened; more like it when 8l fourth of 11 at Gowran last time. |
7/1 |
|
4th 11 |
7th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 50y |
10st 3lb |
Veteran's sole win came over C&D in January 2022 for Conor O'Dwyer; signs of life when sixth of 20 at Down Royal in December; attracted market support at Thurles recently, never threatened. |
10/1 |
Form: 340484
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 |
3rd Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 55y |
11st 3lb |
Long-standing maiden over hurdles but numerous placings, including good second in 2m3f Punchestown lady riders' contest last month; has his chance again, encouraging jockey booking. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 17 |
7th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 12y |
10st 1lb |
Plenty of placed efforts but is a long-standing maiden over hurdles; fair Flat run last month; only 11-2 at Clonmel on Friday, but was soundly beaten. |
16/1 |
|
8th 16 |
5th Jun 2026 Good 2m 3f 61y |
10st 5lb |
Yet to win over hurdles though placed lots of times; best on a sound surface so won't want too much rain; could run well. |
14/1 |
Form: 20-5PB
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 10 |
10th Jul 2026 Good 2m 2f 160y |
10st 13lb |
Long-priced winner on yielding ground at Down Royal in December; may have needed Bellewstown run in April; fair effort at 33-1 at Sligo a month ago, not far behind third-placed Granlahan despite not getting the best of runs. |
14/1 |
|
6th 10 |
9th Jun 2026 Good 2m 1f 157y |
10st 11lb |
Long-priced winner at Down Royal in December; may have needed Bellewstown run in April; trainer probably has a better chance with recent Tramore second Avandra. |
10/1 |
|
12th 12 |
18th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 1f 30y |
10st 12lb |
Got off the mark at Down Royal in December over this trip; raised 6lb and absent since so needs to be at his best but still has to be respected. |
6/1 |
Form: 0080U3
Last run: 49 days
W: 10st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18 |
6th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
10st 5lb |
Placed in all three completed starts in 2m handicaps, including when no match for easy winner at Naas (Deise Crystal fourth) last month; hood tried on that occasion is now left off; look yard's main hope and should be thereabouts again. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 12 |
8th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 77y |
10st 5lb |
First sign of promise when third at Tramore in October and backed that up with good third of 18 at Punchestown on New Year's Eve (yielding); first attempt on heavy ground but player if he handles it and hood now tried. |
11/2 |
Form: PP9-PR
Last run: 42 days
W: 10st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 12 |
7th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 55y |
10st 9lb |
Has done most of his winning on the Flat in Britain, and has found a new lease of life over hurdles at his local track last month, following up a good second in a 2m1f handicap hurdle in early July by getting up on the line to land a similar handicap over the same trip three weeks later; up 6lb for those two efforts is far from excessive and he can be thereabouts once more with the step up in trip unlikely to be an issue. |
4/1 |
|
1st 13 |
23rd Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 150y |
10st 1lb |
Five-time Flat winner is 0-15 over hurdles but he took second over C&D (good, 20-1) earlier this month; chance if he builds on that but his overall form suggests he might not. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 14 |
3rd Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 55y |
10st 0lb |
Flat winner is now 0-14 over hurdles, well held over C&D on penultimate, badly hampered at Tramore since. |
25/1 |
Form: 7-8676
Last run: 56 days
W: 10st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 13 |
10th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 109y |
10st 2lb |
Won back-to-back handicap hurdles at Thurles (2m) and Cork (2m4f) late last year; 2026 form is less persuasive, though the form of his Sligo fourth was boosted significantly by the winner Timurshah in winning twice at the Galway festival. |
10/1 |
|
7th 14 |
10th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 60y |
11st 1lb |
Back-to-back handicap winner late last year and still on a competitive mark judged on last month's fourth of 16 at Sligo (2m1f, good); each-way claims. |
10/1 |
|
4th 9 |
9th Jun 2026 Good 2m 1f 157y |
11st 1lb |
Back-to-back winner last November/December at Thurles (2m, good to yielding) and Cork (2m4f, soft to heavy); pulled up early at Tramore ten days ago in a race in which Avandra produced a much-improved performance to take second; may bounce back. |
8/1 |
Form: 80096-
Last run: 335 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 |
28th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 100y |
10st 11lb |
Has been regressive over hurdles since returning from an absence last December; has to improve plenty from Cork run last time. |
22/1 |
|
9th 8 |
3rd Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
10st 13lb |
0-7 hurdling with John McConnell, absent since tailed off on heavy at Gowran in January; can only be watched on yard debut. |
25/1 |
Form: 87/90-
Last run: 310 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
20th Jan 2026 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Twice beaten favourite in handicap hurdles in December before rectifying matters in a 2m3f contest at Limerick's Christmas meeting; sent straight into handicap company over fences at Punchestown nine days ago; recovered from a bad mistake at the 11th and had the race in safe keeping between the last two; bolted up, big chance despite a 15lb rise. |
13/8 |
Form: -52165 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 3lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
16th Aug 2026 Good 1m 7f 140y |
11st 6lb |
Veteran who is 12-115 under all codes; five-time course winner, four times over jumps; dual C&D winner, latest 12 months ago off 7lb higher; much below best last two vists here but dangerous to completely write off in a winnable race at a venue he loves. |
9/1 |
|
6th 8 (11) |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y |
9st 3lb |
114-race veteran, winner of 11 races; best known as a four-time course jumps winner; also C&D winner; most recent success came over fences here last October; well below best on his last three visits, years may be catching up, but premature to write off. |
6/1 |
|
7th 10 |
29th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 110y |
10st 6lb |
Veteran; five-time chase winner including three over C&D; last won here last August off 99 and 3lb lower now; recent efforts have been underwhelming, however, and blinkers are reached for. |
18/1 |
Betting Forcast
25/1 Jake Peter, 14/1 Teenage Kiss, 5/2 Cowper Hall, 4/1 Gino Bella, 16/1 Timurshah, 20/1 Kilt, 16/1 Romella, 40/1 Uncle Gerhard, 11/1 Hidalgo Des Mottes, 6/1 Boston Bobby, 6/1 King Bob, 80/1 Esticky End, 9/1 Theanniversary Man, Scarlet Purse, Diamond Dollar, Itsalonglongroad