18.00
SoftMcGrath Limestone Works Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £10243.48
- 2m 0f 174y
- 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
Abandoned
Form: 5P1-2 D
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 125
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No Results Found |
Abandoned
Form: 242349 CD
Last run: 167 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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9th 1 |
28th Jul 2026 Good 2m 2f 54y |
11st 12lb |
1-13 and rated 117 over hurdles; below best in that sphere in 2026 and moderate run in Flat maiden at Killarney on latest; best watched on chase debut. |
20/1 |
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5th 2 (11) |
14th Jul 2026 Good 1m 6f 55y |
11st 12lb |
Recent efforts over hurdles a little underwhelming but earned a mark of 84 after three good runs in Flat maidens last year, including when third in this race; major player if able to run up to that form. |
7/2 |
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8th 3 |
14th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 165y |
11st 6lb |
Ballinrobe maiden hurdle winner last August; shaped with promise at big odds in hot handicap at Punchestown on penultimate and 4lb lower now but needs to bounce back from poor novice hurdle effort at Wexford 18 days ago. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 10P-73 CD BF
Last run: 319 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Colt
OR: 122
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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9 |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 2m 6f 80y |
10st 11lb |
Dual winner over hurdles; not beaten far when stepped up to this trip in a handicap hurdle here last month; worth another try but others make more appeal |
12/1 |
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6th 8 |
17th Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 180y |
11st 1lb |
Both hurdle wins have been at around 2m on soft ground; tame enough Listowel effort last month at similar trip, now takes a marked step up in distance and others look more likely. |
16/1 |
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6th 4 |
1st Jun 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Lightly raced since winning a Listed handicap here in September 2024; back from an absence, he was a much bigger price than Putapoundinthejar at Punchestown in April and duly finished well behind the Martin horse. |
5/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 322120 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 121
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3rd 16 |
25th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 3lb |
Killarney novice hurdle winner last October has run well in defeat at times since, notably Killarney third to Ragmans Corner, just okay Galway effort on latest; looks to have a bit to find. |
20/1 |
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8th 10 |
1st Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 175y |
11st 2lb |
Killarney novice hurdle winner last October has run well at times in defeat since, notably back at that track in May; poor behind Spy at Listowel since so questions. |
18/1 |
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8th 3 |
1st Jun 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 8lb |
Won a novice at Killarney in October (2m1f, yielding) and probably posted a similar effort when third in a handicap there last month; solid chance off an untouched mark. |
4/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 8/64P- D
Last run: 398 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 120
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3rd 2 |
28th Jun 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Useful as juvenile hurdler for Willie Mullins but didn't take to fences; three recent runs for Gordon Elliott haven't been great, but not ruled out. |
10/1 |
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6th 3 |
14th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 2f 185y |
11st 8lb |
Useful juvenile hurdler for Willie Mullins but didn't take to fences; beaten 20l in similar contest at Ballinrobe last month on second start for yard. |
12/1 |
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5th 4 |
26th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 13y |
11st 1lb |
Has struggled in three different categories (hurdle/Flat/chase) on her last three starts; needs to show signs of a revival before becoming a betting proposition again. |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 16-4 D BF
Last run: 159 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 119
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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11th 10 |
15th Jun 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Maiden hurdle winner at Naas last year (2m, heavy); held form on the Flat during the summer but has been below form in last four outings over hurdles and fences; others preferred. |
33/1 |
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5th 4 |
8th Jun 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 100y |
11st 2lb |
Flat and maiden hurdle winner for Michael O'Callaghan; hard to fancy on the back of two runs for this stable; beaten 56l when 150-1 in Ballinrobe beginners' chase latest. |
66/1 |
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9th 8 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 54y |
11st 12lb |
Dual-purpose; 1-17 over hurdles and rated 117; heavy defeat on debut for this yard in Punchestown handicap hurdle 24 days ago; unproven at this trip; best watched in first chase. |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 5F0-9P D
Last run: 92 days
W: 11st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 119
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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5th 1 |
13th Oct 2026 Good 2m 0f 46y |
11st 12lb |
Career highlights when winning back-to-back handicap hurdles at Gowran and this venue in November 2024; a long way below his best in a light 2025 campaign; no encouragement from two handicap runs in May. |
20/1 |
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9th 5 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 159y |
11st 5lb |
Career highlights when winning back-to-back handicap hurdles at Gowran and Punchestown in November 2024; a long way below his best in a light 2025 campaign that included two poor runs over fences; well held by Theflyingbee on Punchestown running. |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: -48000 D
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 119
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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10th 1 (7) |
16th Sep 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 174y |
10st 0lb |
Was bidding for a fourth Galway festival win when third in a handicap hurdle at Ballybrit when last seen; was an excellent third in QR handicap there on the Monday, staying on well after not clear run; no trip concerns and will relish it if the rain comes. |
15/2 |
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3rd 4 |
2nd Aug 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 160y |
11st 10lb |
Won this 2022 & 2023 and bids for third win on the back of a fine third of 20 in Connacht Hotel QR Handicap here on Monday, staying on well after not clear run; below best on flat here on Friday, questionable whether he'll turn out for a third time this week. |
6/1 |
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5th 3 (5) |
31st Jul 2026 Yielding 1m 6f 14y |
9st 9lb |
Six-time course winner bounced back to form with an excellent effort in the QR handicap here on Monday, beaten just 1.25l off 88; this trip possibly on the sharp side but loves it here and not discounted for place purposes. |
9/2 |
Abandoned
Form: F-6P25
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 118
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5th 11 |
8th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 3f 10y |
11st 1lb |
Sole win from 15 starts came at Punchestown in 2023 off 105; didn't run badly on seasonal return in a Listed handicap hurdle here (2m4f, heavy) but stopped quickly and pulled up at Navan next time (2m4f, soft to heavy); ran one of his best races last time when headed late on into second here (2m, heavy); return to this trip is no issue and place chance with a repeat. |
17/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 070-21 D
Last run: 210 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 118
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Distance / Class |
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11th 3 |
2nd Aug 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 60y |
11st 9lb |
Runner-up in 2m6f handicap at last year's festival before winning 2m2f maiden at Downpatrick (yielding); has struggled a bit since in handicaps and others look better handicapped right now. |
16/1 |
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5th 3 |
28th Jun 2026 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Won maiden hurdle at Downpatrick in September (2m2f, yielding); fair form in two handicaps since; interesting with cheekpieces now tried. |
10/1 |
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6th 3 |
30th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 80y |
11st 12lb |
Point and bumper winner added a hurdles win at Downpatrick in September (2m2f, yielding); creditable return to action at Punchestown earlier this month when seventh of 24 (2m, yielding), shaping as though he would improve; not ruled out. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 32591S BF
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 116
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Distance / Class |
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Verdict | Starting price |
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4th 14 |
26th Sep 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Three hurdling wins, two of them over this trip and was second at last year's November meeting in Cheltenham; also ran well when third over 2m2f here at last year's festival; returns from chasing and has a decent record when fresh. |
16/1 |
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5th 1 |
21st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 176y |
11st 12lb |
Added a third hurdles win at Naas in February (2m, heavy); slipped up early at Wexford next time; seventh of ten completed finishers for his chase debut at Kilbeggan last time (2m7f, good to yielding); a bit to find on hurdles ratings against these. |
12/1 |
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7th 4 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 70y |
11st 12lb |
Course winner over hurdles (2m4f good) last summer; gained his third hurdles win in February; mishap at Wexford last time, when slipping up early. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 581742 C
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 120
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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22 |
29th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 3f 58y |
11st 4lb |
Has had a busy time since sent hurdling last August; three wins include two over 2m at this venue, including in a handicap with this rider aboard; form has been uneven; bounced back from a dismal Fairyhouse run when second at Navan, again for this rider. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 169356 D
Last run: 41 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 106
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4th 5 |
31st Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 165y |
10st 10lb |
Winning hurdler and unexposed over fences; showed some small improvement when third in a Roscommon handicap chase four weeks ago; more needed but far from impossible. |
6/1 |
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3rd 5 |
4th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 142y |
11st 12lb |
Is 1-10 over hurdles and rated 104; two runs over fences; beaten 23l in a handicap chase over this C&D in January off 105; remote third behind progressive Shadow Paddy at Killarney latest; needs to improve plenty on those efforts to take this. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: /P-54P CD
Last run: 278 days
W: 10st 6lb
11 yo Mare
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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4 |
13th Jul 2025 Good 2m 1f 90y |
11st 8lb |
Two-time winner over hurdles, including at Listed level, back in 2022; hasn't shown anything in three starts since return from a mammoth layoff; passed over. |
28/1 |
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7 |
9th Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 35y |
10st 9lb |
Two-time winner over timber, including at Listed level, back in 2022; hasn't shown enough in two starts since return from mammoth layoff; others appeal more. |
33/1 |
Verdict
It was a good effort to take second at Wexford by French hurdle winner BECASSE given it came after a 519-day absence and that could set him up nicely for this. High Court Cave was a maiden hurdle winner when last seen in September but this trip could be on the short side. Sopelana has a Jekyll and Hyde-type profile but can go well and Give Him A Chance is another of interest. [Denis Harney]
Selections
SPOTLIGHT:
BecassePOSTDATA:
SopelanaRP RATINGS (IRE):
High Court CaveThe Irish Sun:
Catch The BeastTOPSPEED:
Teed Up