14.55
SoftThurlesRaces.ie Maiden Hurdle
- Prize money: £5130.43
- 1m 7f 179y
- 20 runners
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Runners: 20 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
1/5 (Won)
- Win: £1.20
- Place: £1.02
Form: 152-F D BF
Last run: 34 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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7th 4 |
30th Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 11y |
11st 2lb |
Smart bumper form; fell with race at his mercy on hurdles debut at Leopardstown in December; survived a final flight blunder to win a maiden at Thurles; best of the Irish in the Supreme Novices', though no threat from the last; faded quite tamely in Grade 1 at Punchestown; retains a good reputation and has been a leading ante-post fancy. |
4/1 |
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4th 3 |
28th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 132y |
11st 12lb |
One of three for yard; smart bumper form; fell with race at his mercy on hurdles debut at Leopardstown in December; survived a final flight blunder to win a maiden at Thurles; didn't get home up the Cheltenham hill in the Supreme last time; this track should suit better; preferred by Kennedy and big chance if cutting out the jumping errors. |
15/8 |
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5th 3 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Appears to act on any ground; good fifth in the Champion Bumper at this meeting last year then might have won at Punchestown but for hanging badly left; sold for £410,000 at the David Maxwell dispersal in October; clumsy at the final flight in both attempts over hurdles, causing him to stumble and fall when looking the likely winner at Leopardstown but getting away with it and comfortably beating his rivals at Thurles (2m); not without his flaws but has a big engine and brings serious potential to this return to Cheltenham. |
7/1 |
50/1
- Place: £10.40
Form: P
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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11th 3 (3) |
20th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 5f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Dual AW winner whose turf win came over 1m6f on heavy at Listowel last year; back from hurdling campaign last season and stablemate of top-weight may just need this. |
14/1 |
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2 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 88y |
11st 12lb |
Three-time Flat winner has run well in defeat in maiden hurdles this year, including over C&D; below form in an Aintree handicap last time, but this isn't as competitive and he is one to consider. |
4/1 |
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16th 10 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Three-time Flat winner; placed in three of four maiden hurdles at up to an extended 2m1f in Ireland this year but doesn't strike as being obviously well treated from an opening hurdle mark in the mid-120s. |
33/1 |
10/1
Form: 24-4
Last run: 177 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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9th 5 |
19th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 148y |
11st 2lb |
Lightly raced for Henry de Bromhead but she signed off for that yard with a maiden win at Clonmel (2m3f, soft; sold on for £10,000); reluctant to race on yard debut at Galway last month, so caution advised. |
16/1 |
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16th 16 |
29th Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Lightly raced for Henry De Bromhead but she signed off for that yard with a maiden win (2m3f, soft; sold on for £10,000); could have more to offer for new yard but lacks a recent run and may prefer softer ground. |
5/1 |
25/1
Form: 6-95 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 7 |
2nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 3f 114y |
11st 12lb |
Sixth of 17 in valuable sales bumper at Fairyhouse last April; beaten favourite at Limerick on hurdles debut; not disgraced behind El Cairos at Thurles in January; fair fifth of 16 at Punchestown; considered in a contest lacking depth. |
5/1 |
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7th 7 |
29th Jan 2026 Soft 1m 7f 179y |
11st 4lb |
Sixth of 17 in valuable sales bumper at Fairyhouse last April; didn't build on that when midfield in strong Listowel festival bumper; sent off favourite when disappointing fifth at Limerick on hurdle bow (2m3f, soft to heavy); this demands more. |
25/1 |
20/1
Form: 6524
Last run: 65 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 6 |
29th Jan 2026 Soft 1m 7f 179y |
11st 4lb |
Glimmer of ability in point-to-points; good hurdling debut when 1.5l third at Limerick (2m3f, good to yielding); faded into fourth late on at Tramore (2m, soft); probably prefers better ground; place chance. |
20/1 |
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4 |
18th Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Mixed form in points without winning but showed some ability; not bad runs in two bumpers; hood and tongue-tie retained; possibilities. |
13/2 |
150/1
Form: P-07
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 7 |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 110y |
11st 4lb |
Didn't count on handicap debut at Punchestown in February when a 50-1 shot; hard to fancy unless market speaks. |
20/1 |
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10th 12 |
29th Jan 2026 Soft 1m 7f 179y |
11st 4lb |
Pulled up at Clonmel on debut; never a factor at Thurles and Tramore; will be one for handicaps. |
150/1 |
200/1
Form: 0-00
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 5 |
10th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 109y |
11st 7lb |
Won a handicap hurdle over a furlong further here last month, with Le Diablo back in third; last week's Cork run looked too bad to be true. |
6/1 |
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11th 12 |
3rd Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
10st 3lb |
Returned from Flat to get off the mark last month when well-supported in 2m2f Ballinrobe handicap hurdle, keen and taking wide course but seeing it out well from the last (Le Diablo third); 8lb rise but 5yo could still have more improvement in him. |
9/2 |
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1st 7 |
21st Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 89y |
10st 8lb |
Ended last Flat season with a respectable fifth on handicap debut in a 25-runner 1m2f Curragh race on heavy ground; fit from hurdling before beginning new Flat campaign with an encouraging fifth at Leopardstown; not as good at that venue last time, but may improve on previous hurdling form. |
9/2 |
150/1
Form: 0-0
Last run: 53 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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11th 17 |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 50y |
11st 12lb
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First reserve; beaten a long way in maidens; handicap debut not without promise beaten 10.5l at Wexford; step up in trip could suit. |
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9th 4 |
16th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 0y |
11st 9lb |
One of two for trainer; beat Grade 2 winner Kazansky in a Lisronagh point-to-point last year; however, form under rules to date has been underwhelming; may show something now in a handicap. |
13/1 |
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5th 2 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 2f 101y |
11st 12lb |
Ought to be interesting on account of having beaten Kazansky (now a Grade 2 novice hurdle winner and Grade 1 runner-up) in a maiden at Lisronagh last March; however, he has failed to show any significant promise in a bumper and two maiden hurdles. |
50/1 |
150/1
Form: 800
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 12 |
13th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Maiden has been consistent lately; place chance if replicating last month's Bellewstown third behind Bella Union who backed that up with a Down Royal win last week. |
7/1 |
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3rd 10 |
18th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 1f 30y |
11st 0lb |
Maiden has run solid races the last thrice but needs to find more from somewhere to make the breakthrough; can be keen. |
8/1 |
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5th 8 |
2nd Apr 2026 Soft 1m 7f 200y |
10st 13lb |
Beaten 6l at Naas over this trip on handicap debut but was keen over 2m3f here since while still running well; the drop back to 2m should suit and is on the shortlist. |
9/2 |
200/1
Form: —
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
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No Results Found |
150/1
Form: —
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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No Results Found |
125/1
Form: 07
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
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No Results Found |
25/1
Form: 04
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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No Results Found |
66/1
Form: 3
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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No Results Found |
5/1
Form: 723-2
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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No Results Found |
80/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
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Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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No Results Found |
200/1
Form: P
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
20/1
Form: 48
Last run: 33 days
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Mare
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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No Results Found |
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
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No Results Found |
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
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No Results Found |
Non-runners
Ballinaboola Gold, Thisaintthat, Smooth Talker
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €2.20 |
| Straight Forecast | €1.55 |
| Trifecta | €37.70 |