19.00
SoftSherry Fitzgerald Mayo Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £5130.43
- 2m 5f 94y
- 19 runners
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Runners: 19 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
Abandoned
Form: 87-062
Last run: 240 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 8 |
12th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 172y |
10st 13lb |
Maiden hurdle winner; good second here last August off this mark (20.5f, good); poor form in three points since and jumped poorly when pulled up on return to hurdling at Kilbeggan latest; blinkers reached for. |
25/1 |
|
3 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 154y |
11st 13lb |
Maiden hurdle winner here in 2024 (2m4f, good); good second at Sligo when last seen under rules' in August last year off 97 (2m5f, good) in final start for Adrian Murray; point-to-point form since then raises questions |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 893-21 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 154y |
11st 7lb |
Signed off last season with an improved display at Limerick; made an encouraging if belated return when second at Down Royal last month; had plenty to spare when winning at Limerick a fortnight later in a mares-only contest; up 7lb and this looks harder. |
15/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 60995
Last run: 109 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
16th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 85y |
12st 0lb |
Has improved for better ground; edging up the weights after placed efforts at Punchestown (3m, gd-yld), Listowel (20.5f, gd-yld) and on latest at Limerick (22.5f, good); nudged up another 2lb, but should be on the premises again. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
2nd Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 120y |
11st 12lb |
Well beaten on handicap debut here over 2m3f on soft to heavy ground but has finished runner-up in his two starts this season; beaten a short head at Punchestown (3m ,good to yielding) raised 3lb and was 2.25l behind Le Fanu at Listowel last time (2m5f, good to yielding); he's up 2lb more but his turn is coming. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 4 |
30th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 80y |
11st 10lb |
Best run came on second handicap start at Punchestown (good to yielding) last time when upped to 3m for the first time and beaten a short head off 3lb lower; the abandonment of the first-time tongue tie worn that day and the drop back in trip are both question marks now but good chance with a repeat of latest run. |
7/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 5P231- CD
Last run: 371 days
W: 11st 8lb
10 yo Mare
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
5th Jun 2026 Good 2m 6f 90y |
11st 4lb |
All three hurdle wins have come at Ballinrobe, the last one in 2025; however, was pulled-up there 10 days ago and hard to fancy on that run. |
33/1 |
|
16 |
26th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 28y |
10st 9lb |
3-25 with all three wins coming at this track, the most recent in April last year off this mark; should be approaching peak fitness after two recent runs and can't be discounted back at her favourite venue. |
20/1 |
|
13th 7 |
13th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 6lb |
In good form in 2024-2025; placed at Limerick and Gowran before adding a third hurdling win at Ballinrobe (2m6f, good), all three wins coming at that venue; returned from a 378-day absence with an okay run at Kilbeggan last time; could do better with that outing under his belt. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 90502P
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
12th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 6f 170y |
11st 6lb |
Comes into the reckoning now following a much-improved run in a 2m4f Fairyhouse handicap; good chance for trainer who has targeted this series effectively. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 19 |
21st Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 50y |
10st 3lb |
Lightly raced 5yo hasn't counted in two handicap efforts; hard to fancy, although has time on his side. |
80/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 531-2F BF
Last run: 305 days
W: 11st 5lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 13 |
12th Jul 2026 Good 3m 1f 121y |
10st 5lb |
One of three for trainer; got a first hurdles win at Kilbeggan in April last year off 9lb lower (3m1f, yielding); well beaten on return at Punchestown in May, but that was his first run in nine months, so entitled to come on for it. |
40/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 215-P0
Last run: 288 days
W: 11st 3lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
21st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 160y |
11st 1lb |
Dual hurdles winner; badly out of form last summer; back from absence when pulled up in Cork handicap hurdle; can only be watched on second chase start (pulled up only other try). |
20/1 |
|
4 |
10th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 80y |
11st 2lb |
Two-time winner was badly out of form last summer when last seen in action and has joined a new yard; can only be watched for now. |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 00050-
Last run: 549 days
W: 10st 10lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 13 |
15th Jun 2026 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 100y |
10st 9lb |
Entitled to need comeback run at Sligo after a long lay-off and ran just respectably when beaten 20l into fifth at Limerick 18 days ago; dropped 11lb in the weights since decent fifth at Roscommon in 2024 so could be well-treated but needs more up in trip. |
20/1 |
|
5th 12 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 200y |
10st 9lb |
Was entitled to need her comeback run at Sligo after a long absence; one fair run when fifth at Roscommon in 2024; otherwise little of note in her form. |
20/1 |
|
11th 14 |
12th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y |
10st 10lb |
Off the track since 31l defeat at Punchestown in October 2024; likely to need this run after such a long layoff. |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 9P-55P
Last run: 150 days
W: 10st 8lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16 |
12th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y |
10st 8lb |
Has looked limited when completing in maiden hurdles; pulled up at Limerick when last seen in November; hood and tongue tie on for handicap debut; unlikely. |
25/1 |
|
12 |
18th Nov 2025 Heavy 2m 2f 150y |
11st 5lb |
Poor form in bumpers and has made no impact in small-field maiden hurdles at Galway. |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: P-0668
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18th 15 |
10th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 80y |
10st 6lb |
Won a chase at Limerick in 2023 but 0-13 over hurdles and yet to trouble the judge; cheekpieces go on after a moderate run over fences at Clonmel on latest; 4lb lower in this sphere but others appeal more. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: -0332P
Last run: 92 days
W: 10st 6lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 13 |
22nd May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 5f 180y |
10st 5lb |
Showed next to nothing in maidens; placed on her first three handicaps before pulled up at Fairyhouse; found less than what looked likely when seventh of 16 at Tramore (2m5f) last month. |
14/1 |
|
7th 16 |
20th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 0y |
10st 5lb |
Showed next to nothing in maidens; found the right level in handicaps; placed on her first three starts; second over 3m at Punchestown seemed very encouraging, but she failed to do herself justice when joint-favourite at Fairyhouse in January. |
13/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 4/07P3
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 3lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
21st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 160y |
10st 0lb |
Took a step forward over hurdles when third at Clonmel in March (2m3f, soft); well below that over fences at Tramore next time; headway into midfield when falling two out in Kilbeggan hurdle latest. |
20/1 |
|
16 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 154y |
10st 1lb |
Took a step forward in a 2m3f handicap hurdle at Clonmel (soft) on latest, outpaced and rallying for a 7l third; way below that level over fences at Tramore last time (2m, yielding). |
16/1 |
|
9th 10 |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 1m 7f 110y |
10st 2lb |
One of three for yard; took a step forward in a 2m3f handicap hurdle at Clonmel (soft) on latest, outpaced and rallying for a 7l third; drop back to this trip for her chase debut is not an obvious move on that evidence. |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: /83-0P
Last run: 106 days
W: 10st 2lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 16 |
25th Oct 2025 Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
10st 4lb |
0-11 and hasn't really shown enough yet to suggest he can win over hurdles; slightly better effort in a handicap chase when last seen in January; best watched on return. |
28/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 796477
Last run: 112 days
W: 10st 1lb
13 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 16 |
6th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 204y |
10st 0lb |
Veteran bagged a fourth win at Wexford last summer off this mark (2m1f, good); not disgraced in three runs this year, but more needed to win. |
16/1 |
|
7th 16 |
5th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 113y |
10st 0lb |
Veteran added a fourth win at Wexford in July (2m1f, good) off this mark; creditable efforts last twice but more needed to win. |
12/1 |
|
7th 14 |
16th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Veteran added a fourth win when landing a C&D handicap in July (good) off this mark; third of 16 at Kilbeggan last time suggests he still retains some level of ability. |
22/1 |
Abandoned
Form: -700PP
Last run: 111 days
W: 10st 1lb
12 yo Mare
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 19 |
8th Jun 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 5f 150y |
10st 7lb
|
Reserve; regressive mare; 80-1 when tailed off in a Limerick handicap 18 days ago. |
Abandoned
Form: 0P9F60
Last run: 78 days
W: 10st 1lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 15 |
16th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 85y |
10st 0lb |
Won off 8lb higher at Galway in September 2024 but has shown virtually nothing since; tailed off at Sligo on latest and impossible to fancy on recent form. |
50/1 |
|
13th 16 |
9th Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 162y |
10st 2lb |
Sole win came in a 2m6f handicap at Galway in 2024; basically regressive since and can't make a case for on recent form. |
66/1 |
|
16 |
21st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 157y |
10st 0lb |
Galway win in September 2024 was a flash in the pan; unplaced in 33 of his 34 starts; pulled up in 3m handicap hurdle at Punchestown last week. |
66/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 8747
Last run: 66 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 12 |
26th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 13y |
10st 13lb |
Flat winner is 0-5 over hurdles and was well beaten in sole previous handicap off 3lb higher at Limerick on penultimate; best form has come on heavy ground; others preferred. |
25/1 |
|
6th 1 |
12th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 166y |
11st 12lb |
Six-time Flat winner in Britain; not shown much yet hurdling and has to concede weight. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: /0P/0P
Last run: 58 days
W: 10st 3lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
Abandoned
Form: 07U700
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 10lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 13 |
2nd Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 120y |
10st 9lb |
Ran her best race in her fourth handicap start at Punchestown in May (3m, good) when runner-up, well clear of the remainder; up 3lb but not at the same level when fifth at Wexford next time (3m, good to yielding); chance based on her Punchestown run. |
13/1 |
|
5th 10 |
27th May 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
10st 10lb |
Maiden took a nice step forward over this trip at Punchestown a fortnight ago, well clear of the remainder when outstayed by all-the-way winner Oogum Boogum (good); 3lb better off with that rival now so has her chance. |
13/2 |
Verdict
A competitive handicap and many with chances, including the progressive Dolly Watkins, Made In The Woods who might try to force the pace here and Yoursimplythebest who is a big player if her latest effort can be forgiven. Preference though is for Eric McNamara’s ILLTAKEHIMMYSELF, who has few miles on the clock and can improve on his handicap debut fifth at Limerick. [Adrian Wall]
Selections
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