12.50
Yielding To SoftMolson Coors Beverage Company Maiden Hurdle
- Prize money: £5130.43
- 2m 1f 33y
- 22 runners
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Runners: 22 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
33/1 (Won)
- Win: £126.00
- Place: £11.90
Form: U
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
5th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
12st 0lb |
Off the mark with shock 150-1 success in 2m1f Down Royal maiden in January (second and third both good winners since, rated 129 and 125 respectively); nowhere near that form following month however when third in 2m Ayr novice on soft; upped in trip for handicap debut and on a decent mark if taking that maiden win literally. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
23rd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Fourth in two points and held when unseating at last flight on hurdle debut in December, but sprung 125-1 shock in maiden hurdle at Down Royal (2m1f, yielding to soft) last month; leading claims if confirming that promise. |
11/10 |
|
1st 9 |
20th Jan 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 33y |
11st 4lb |
Fourth in both point-to-points, well held when unseating at the last on hurdles debut at Leopardstown over Christmas when a 100-1 shot; best watched. |
33/1 |
100/30
- Place: £1.70
Form: 4-5 BF
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
26th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Promising racecourse debut when fourth in valuable Fairyhouse bumper last season; underwhelming odds-on favourite at Thurles in December but ran far better when third at Down Royal when mistake two out proved costly; similar level of form when third again at Punchestown lto; drop in trip not sure to suit but a strong contender nonetheless. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 7 |
20th Jan 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 33y |
11st 4lb |
Shaped with promise on debut in Fairyhouse bumper last April but disappointing odds-on favourite on last month's return in Thurles maiden hurdle, fading tamely after being made plenty of use of; winner Zeus Power has won again since but lots of improvement needed to play a major role here. |
100/30 |
|
4th 2 |
20th Apr 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 6lb |
E175,000 3yo; third foal; half-brother to French 2m1f/2m2f hurdle/chase winner Bayaline; dam 2m5f-3m2f cross-country chase winner, half-sister to useful French hurdler/chaser up to 2m5f Bayokos; one of three for the owners. |
7/1 |
50/1
Form: 62-7
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 11 |
20th Jan 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 33y |
11st 4lb |
Remote second in 2m4f Carlisle novice for Stuart Crawford last April but never counted on last month's return at this track for new yard; hard to see him playing a major role. |
50/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
19th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 61y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
towards rear, awkward jump 4th |
20/1 |
7/1
Form: 8-71 D
Last run: 97 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 |
21st Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Useful form in three bumpers for Pat Fahy, winning at Punchestown last October (good-to-yielding); bought for 58,000GBP at Cheltenham following month; stepped up from hurdling/stable debut at Down Royal when the only horse to make a race of out with the odds-on Brechin Castle at Naas. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
4th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Useful form in three bumpers for Pat Fahy, winning at Punchestown in October (good-to-yielding); bought for 58,000GBP at Cheltenham following month; needs to step up from hurdling/stable debut at Down Royal. |
8/1 |
|
6th 4 |
20th Jan 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 33y |
11st 12lb |
Useful form in three bumpers for Pat Fahy, notably latest when scoring at Punchestown in October (good-to-yielding), showing tidy turn of foot; bought for 58,000GBP at Cheltenham following month and debuts for Gordon Elliott switched to hurdles (Jack Kennedy prefers Whinney Hill). |
7/1 |
7/2
Form: 1-36 D BF
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Form of his debut bumper win has worked out well but disappointing since; beaten favourite in a Cheltenham November bumper when third and weakened tamely at Leopardstown; hurdles didn't spark a return to form at Down Royal last time; big chance if back to form of bumper win, but that's a big if. |
15/2 |
|
7th 1 |
20th Jan 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 33y |
11st 12lb |
Impressed on goodish ground in winning his point and a Punchestown bumper (form has worked out well); beaten favourite both starts since, decent run at Cheltenham but weakened tamely at Leopardstown over Christmas; now switches to hurdles and has to be respected. |
7/2 |
|
1st 5 |
29th Apr 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 149y |
11st 10lb |
Dam was a hurdle/chase winner and is related to plenty of winners; cosy winner of a Belharbour point when in the care of and ridden by today's pilot Derek O'Connor; the runner-up that day was unlucky not to win since; has joined a top yard; lots to like. |
5/1 |
14/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 1 |
14th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 216y |
12st 0lb |
Four-time Flat winner for Michael Bell, rated 78 at his peak; best form on good/good to firm and has been soundly beaten in three hurdle starts for this stable; potentially interesting if the ground is not too slow. |
5/2 |
|
7th 2 |
2nd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Four-time Flat winner for Michael bell achieved a rating of 78 in that sphere; best form on good/good to firm and has been soundly beaten in both hurdle starts for new stable; may be of more interest on better ground. |
20/1 |
|
5th 3 |
8th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Four-time Flat winner for Micheal Bell achieved a rating of 78 in that sphere; best form on good/good to firm and was soundly beaten on hurdles debut at Down Royal last month (2m1f, yld-sft); may need better ground. |
10/1 |
100/1
Form: 4700
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
8th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 5f 180y |
11st 1lb |
Some promise in bumpers; well beaten in four maiden hurdles; up in trip for handicap debut; chance is not obvious. |
16/1 |
|
12th 12 |
3rd Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Modest form in three maidens; looks more likely to need handicaps. |
66/1 |
25/1
Form: 25
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
30th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 100y |
11st 8lb |
Point-to-point winner got off the mark in a 2m6f novice handicap (good) at Down Royal last month with an easy 7l victory; good run off 7lb higher under today's rider when beaten a head at Cork (3m1f, good); up another 4lb and enters higher grade, but big player with cheekpieces added. |
100/30 |
|
2nd 1 |
10th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 80y |
12st 0lb |
Point winner off the mark in a 2m6f novice handicap (good) at Down Royal last month; 7lb rise for that 7l win looks fair and it is partly negated by rider's 7lb claim; should go well again. |
2/1 |
|
1st 7 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 2m 6f 0y |
10st 8lb |
Point winner was second in a bumper last year; best effort over hurdles came when second in a 2m3f Naas handicap last time; handles good ground and looks a major player if staying this trip. |
4/1 |
10/1
Form: 13/P
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 |
17th Mar 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 86y |
10st 8lb |
Won a point for this stable in 2022 and a Thurles bumper for Willie Mullins two seasons ago; back with his original trainer now; nothing like the force he was judged on four runs since January. |
14/1 |
|
15th 4 |
4th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Very lightly raced 9yo; won a point for this stable in 202 and a Thurles bumper for Willie Mullins two seasons ago; back with his original trainer now; not the force he was. |
16/1 |
|
4th 4 |
16th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Very lightly raced 9yo who has won a point and a bumper; one to watch in the betting but he's been pulled up/tailed off this year on his first two hurdle starts, following a long absence. |
25/1 |
150/1
Form: 000
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 14 |
20th Jan 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 33y |
11st 4lb |
Placed twice on the Flat for Andrew Balding but three maiden hurdle runs have offered nothing. |
150/1 |
|
3 (12) |
16th May 2025 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Chased home Notable Speech at Kempton last January but their paths have been very different subsequently; yet to make a major impact in handicaps and hopes pinned on the step up in trip having a positive effect. |
14/1 |
|
11th 3 (12) |
16th May 2025 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Chased home Notable Speech at Kempton last January but their paths have been very different subsequently; yet to make a major impact in handicaps and hopes pinned on the step up in trip having a positive effect. |
14/1 |
14/1
Form: -F23F6
Last run: 102 days
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 12 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 170y |
10st 13lb |
Dual-purpose maiden had been placed over hurdles for Gordon Elliott but has been poor in two starts for this yard (both here) and needs improvement on her best form anyway. |
20/1 |
|
8th 19 |
17th Mar 2026 Yielding 2m 1f 105y |
10st 11lb |
Placed three times in nine attempts hurdling for Gordon Elliott, all on decent ground; down the field over C&D on stable debut eight weeks ago. |
66/1 |
|
14th 20 |
20th Jan 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 33y |
10st 11lb |
Placed three times in nine attempts hurdling for Gordon Elliott, all on better ground; surprise to see her featuring on yard debut. |
14/1 |
66/1
Form: 90
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 (8) |
21st May 2026 Soft 2m 0f 45y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Two-time German winner who is 0-11 for his current trainer and the forecast soft ground may not be ideal; however, after being denied a clear run he kept on well for seventh of 20 at Navan (1m5f, good to yielding) last month, beaten about 5l, and this Irish raider could have a big say back up in trip. |
13/2 |
|
7th 10 (5) |
25th Apr 2026 Yielding 1m 5f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Twice successful in Germany, suited by 1m4f; struggled over hurdles during the winter; not without a chance on last year's best Flat form, namely a third placing over this trip at Down Royal. |
10/1 |
|
15th 5 |
20th Jan 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 33y |
11st 12lb |
Dual German Flat winner beaten a long way on both maiden hurdle runs; easily overlooked. |
66/1 |
100/1
Form: 55-
Last run: 584 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 |
22nd May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 2f 185y |
11st 2lb |
Ran above his previous efforts when beaten 13l at 150-1 in a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle last time; needs to show that wasn't a fluke on handicap debut. |
14/1 |
|
4th 5 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 110y |
11st 12lb |
Pulled up in all four points; moderate hurdle/bumper form; remote fifth over 2m6f at Downpatrick last month; unlikely to feature |
50/1 |
100/1
Form: P8
Last run: 6 days
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 |
26th Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 3f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Jumping was ragged when pulled up on sole start last year here (2m5f, good to yielding); tailed off in two runs this year; plenty to find. |
100/1 |
|
17th 18 |
20th Jan 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 33y |
10st 11lb |
Jumping was ragged when pulled up on her only start last year and comeback run at Fairyhouse last week leaves her with plenty to find. |
100/1 |
|
8th 7 |
14th Jan 2026 Yielding 2m 2f 55y |
11st 7lb |
Jumping was ragged when pulled up on her only start last year; has changed stable. |
100/1 |
150/1
Form: 0-0
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18th 19 |
20th Jan 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 33y |
10st 11lb |
Tailed off in bumpers at Punchestown and here at Christmas; easily passed over on hurdles debut. |
150/1 |
|
12th 11 |
30th Apr 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 132y |
11st 11lb |
Seventh foal; half-sister to two winners; dam unraced half-sister to high-class hurdle/chase winner Beware The Bear; thrown in at the deep end; first track ride for Erin Dunseath, who has ridden two point winners for the influential Ger Quinn stable. |
100/1 |
|
12th 11 |
30th Apr 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 132y |
11st 11lb |
always behind, lost touch 5f out |
100/1 |
11/4
Form: 139P-4 D
Last run: 77 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
8th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
One of six for yard; bumper winner at this venue (yielding); highly tried at times since but jumping has held him back, albeit wasn't beaten that far when fourth at Fairyhouse on penultimate; had an excuse (coughing) when pulled up latest; and might rebound in new headgear combination back at the scene of his bumper win. |
100/30 |
|
6 |
20th Jan 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 33y |
11st 12lb |
Navan bumper winner last season who made very promising hurdles debut in Leopardstown maiden before set very stiff tasks twice in Grade 1 contests; jumping let him down on seasonal return at Fairyhouse in November when reportedly hanging violently left throughout in first-time tongue-tie; Jack Kennedy sticks with him and big player if near his best. |
11/4 |
|
4th 7 |
4th Nov 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Bumper winner, beating Strong Link (now a useful hurdler) at Navan; ambitious novice campaign last season, contesting two Grade 1 events, after a good third in Leopardstown maiden won by Kopek Des Bordes; should have enough ability to win a maiden as long as there are no physical issues; wears a tongue-tie for the first time. |
7/4 |
50/1
Form: 00
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
33/1
Form: 405
Last run: 122 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 110y |
12st 0lb |
Some promise on last of three bumper runs last year when fifth of 16 at Navan (yielding); 150-1 and pulled up on hurdles debut at Down Royal; others preferred. |
20/1 |
|
10 |
20th Jan 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 33y |
11st 4lb |
Some promise on last of three bumper runs last year but enough to warrant close consideration here on hurdles debut. |
33/1 |
|
5th 5 |
20th Sep 2025 Yielding 1m 7f 165y |
11st 10lb |
Fourth of 10 on debut at Down Royal in May; Roscommon run last month was too bad to be true, reportedly made a noise; could go well if no recurrence. |
14/1 |
8/1
Form: 45
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
15/2
Form: 3
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
Form: 5
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 11lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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No Results Found |
Non-runners
Home By The Sea, Walkingmayotomilan, Dubhain
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €1103.90 |
| Straight Forecast | €559.75 |
| Trifecta | €617.10 |
Selections
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