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Yielding To SoftBillie And Bertie FitzGerald Memorial Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £6146.09
- 2m 1f 165y
- 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
18/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.80
- Place: £1.40
Form: 0-0000
Last run: 68 days
W: 10st 9lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
16th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Useful Flat sort on the continent got off the mark over hurdles last time at Downpatrick; got an 11lb hike for that, but goes well fresh and is still rated 90 on the Flat, so has to be respected. |
7/2 |
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1st 7 |
29th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 165y |
10st 9lb |
Three-time Flat winner in Germany, not nearly as effective a hurdler and never counted in two starts in handicap company; opposable in first-time tongue tie. |
18/1 |
7/2
- Place: £1.30
Form: -U0244 BF
Last run: 54 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 9 |
12th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 90y |
10st 11lb |
Hasn't added to his maiden hurdle success for Liam O'Brien, but some good runs in defeat lately, including at Limerick last time when the winner raced on a faster strip of ground; a player. |
15/2 |
|
2nd 5 |
2nd Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 110y |
11st 7lb |
Kilbeggan maiden hurdle winner for Liam O'Brien (good to yielding) in 2024; mixed signals from his form for Gordon Elliott; never in the hunt at Kilbeggan last time after an early mistake; better judged on previous Bellewstown second. |
8/1 |
|
12th 6 |
15th May 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 7f 153y |
11st 8lb |
C&D maiden hurdle winner for Liam O'Brien (good to yielding); nothing since for this yard but good runs in defeat; runner-up at Downpatrick before falling at the fourth at Down Royal next time; again took the runner-up spot at Bellewstown last time; rising in the weights, but in the mix again. |
11/2 |
16/1
- Place: £3.70
Form: 404808
Last run: 76 days
W: 11st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (8) |
11th Jul 2026 Firm 1m 4f 65y |
9st 11lb |
In the frame twice over hurdles at Kilbeggan and Downpatrick since Flat win at Sligo; up 4lb for that, same 7lb claimer aboard; chance has to be take seriously. |
5/1 |
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4th 12 |
14th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 165y |
10st 3lb |
1-18 over hurdles; went close to adding to that tally on latest at Kilbeggan when 0.75l behind Malbay Madness; 3lb better off now and rider also claims handy 3lb; could turn that around now and has gone well over this C&D before; place chance at least. |
13/2 |
|
2nd 15 |
15th May 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 7f 153y |
11st 2lb |
First reserve; Punchestown maiden hurdle winner broke his three-year winless streak when successful on the Flat at Sligo 12 days ago (1m3f, yielding to soft); not certain to back it up. |
8/1
Form: 604267
Last run: 31 days
W: 10st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 |
16th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 85y |
10st 4lb |
Got off the mark in a Kilbeggan handicap hurdle in May and a solid run in a Cartmel chase since; 5lb higher than for his win and is up in grade too, but can run well. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
28th Jun 2026 Good 2m 1f 61y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Irish raider who didn't fare too well in four attempts over fences previously, but got off the mark over hurdles at Kilbeggan (2m3f, good to yielding) last month at the 28th attempt under rules; not an obvious candidate to follow up, over fences. |
8/1 |
11/4
Form: 508064
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
13th Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 150y |
11st 12lb |
Some decent runs in defeat over hurdles recently before sent chasing over an extended 2m3f here last time when well beaten behind Saunton Surf, albeit keeping on; more needed. |
13/1 |
|
8th 2 |
22nd May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
11st 12lb |
Rated 99 over hurdles; promising fourth in Leopardstown novice handicap hurdle (2m3f, soft to heavy) in March before lesser effort at this venue; respectable fourth of 15 at Cork (2m3f, good) 12 days ago; 0-2 in points but bred to be a chaser; player. |
12/1 |
|
4th 7 |
10th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 50y |
11st 2lb |
Promising fourth in a novice handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (2m3f, soft to heavy) before a lesser effort at Downpatrick, when fifth of ten (2m2f, yielding to soft); others more likely. |
12/1 |
9/2
Form: 3-0026 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 3lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
16th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 0y |
11st 13lb |
Three-time hurdles winner returned to form when runner-up at Down Royal (2m1, soft, 7-2 fav') in final start for Gary McGill in January; unfancied and well beaten in two runs for new yard; may go well back in 0-100 company now. |
10/1 |
|
6th 4 |
29th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 165y |
11st 3lb |
Three-time hurdles winner returned to form when second of 11 finishers at Down Royal (2m1f, soft) in January off 3lb lower; weak in the market for Ayr run last time, weakening quickly to finish last of six finishers; in the mix at his best. |
9/2 |
|
6th 6 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Has won three times, including over C&D two years ago when trained by current handler, who has taken over once more after eight starts for Gary McGill; returned to form when second of 11 finishers at Down Royal (2m1f, soft) in January and this Irish-trained challenger should be in the firing line. |
7/2 |
18/1
Form: -4430U
Last run: 93 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 |
29th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 165y |
10st 13lb |
Maiden has posted some good runs in defeat up to 2m5f on goodish ground but opposable on balance of form |
18/1 |
|
10th 9 |
22nd Aug 2025 Good 2m 2f 200y |
11st 4lb |
Maiden has been consistent in defeat on last three starts; beaten 6l over 2m5f at Sligo last time and this shorter trip may suit better; one to consider. |
5/1 |
12/1
Form: 6-1P76
Last run: 38 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Filly
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
29th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Hurdle/chase winner; had lost her way but off a reduced mark she rediscovered some form when beaten about 6l into third at Downpatrick three weeks ago (2m2f, good); won't be far away if as good again. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
8th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 165y |
11st 9lb |
Out of sorts since winning at Down Royal last October; finished more than 10l behind A Snow White Park in a recent handicap chase at Tramore. |
8/1 |
11/1
Form: 862368
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
30th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 80y |
11st 1lb |
Won off 6lb lower at Bellewstown last April (20.5f, good); struggled on softer ground in opening two starts this year and good ground at Sligo brought just modest improvement when sent off 11-2 j-fav'; something to prove now. |
13/1 |
|
10th 5 |
12th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Won off 9lb lower at Bellewstown last April (20.5f, good); struggled on soft ground both starts this year but could improve for quicker conditions and ran well over C&D off 2lb lower last May; interesting. |
9/1 |
|
9th 8 |
29th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 165y |
10st 8lb |
1-13 over hurdles, the win coming at Bellewstown (2m5f, good) last year; heavy defeat at Naas latest but may have needed that; should come on for that but may be on a tough mark (11lb above win) and wants good ground. |
11/1 |
10/1
Form: 5459
Last run: 176 days
W: 10st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 |
14th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 165y |
11st 8lb |
AW winner whose five defeats over hurdles include a laboured handicap debut in March. |
10/1 |
|
10th 9 |
29th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 165y |
10st 8lb |
AW nursery winner in December; some minor promise in her opening two hurdle runs for this yard, but tailed off at Gowran last time; makes handicap debut now. |
10/1 |
|
9 |
4th Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 60y |
11st 0lb |
AW nursery winner in December but didn't really progress this year for Noel Meade; some minor promise in two hurdle runs for new yard but needs more to play a major role here. |
18/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €15.50 |
| Straight Forecast | €10.66 |
| Tricast | €109.90 |
| Trifecta | €177.60 |
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