17.42
SoftO’Driscolls Irish Whiskey Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £5130.43
- 2m 0f 80y
- 16 runners
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Runners: 16 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
20/1 (Won)
- Win: £17.10
- Place: £3.20
Form: 6602PP
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
20th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 80y |
11st 9lb |
Second in a Limerick maiden in December but was pulled-up in two handicaps since so has major questions to answer now. |
20/1 |
|
21 |
19th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
10st 4lb |
Couple of okay runs in maidens before tailed off over 2m4f on handicap debut at Cork; career-best when second of 15 in Limerick maiden in December (2m3f, soft to heavy); pulled up in Gowran handicap on latest; the jury is out. |
33/1 |
16/1
- Place: £2.50
Form: -00907 D
Last run: 44 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 12 (5) |
2nd Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Best form this year has been over hurdles at Tramore; only Flat win was in 2023, and he needs to improve on recent efforts; strong trainer/rider combination. |
12/1 |
9/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: 8F3009 CD
Last run: 32 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 |
13th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 9lb |
Sole win over hurdles came here in 2024; also ran well on the Flat here when second in a 1m4f maiden when 1.25l ahead of Dream On Baby; well below that level at Galway since so has to rebound. |
10/1 |
|
9th 12 (7) |
29th Jul 2026 Yielding 1m 4f 43y |
11st 7lb |
Poor strike rate hurdling (1-25) and pick of three recent runs on the Flat when staying on late into second in 1m4f Tramore maiden (found to have in blood in both nostrils); interesting but this is a stronger maiden. |
14/1 |
10/1
- Place: £2.70
Form: P-504P
Last run: 176 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
29th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 145y |
11st 8lb |
0-12; best runs have come at this venue but over shorter trips than this; could run into a place if her stamina holds out (not certain on breeding). |
12/1 |
|
12th 1 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 116y |
11st 12lb |
Maiden's best runs have tended to be at Tramore, including last month's fourth in 2m1f handicap off this mark, on returning from winter break; prominent racer should run her race but vulnerable. |
15/2 |
|
4th 6 |
20th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 80y |
11st 9lb |
Maiden has run well in defeat at this track in a maiden and handicap hurdle; poor when last seen (in cheekpieces) but has a chance if ready enough on return; ground-versatile. |
10/1 |
3/1
Form: 00U-53
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 |
31st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 20y |
11st 9lb |
Not beaten far on his last two starts, tongue-tie might help to produce some improvement; one of the more likely candidates. |
100/30 |
|
3rd 5 |
13th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 8lb |
Has returned from a 405-day absence with three handicap runs, improving with each one; 15-8 favourite at Tramore (2m1f, good to yielding) last time, arriving with every chance before weakening into fifth; this trip is worth a try. |
7/1 |
|
5th 8 |
20th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 80y |
11st 8lb |
Has posted decent runs in defeat the last twice over further, notably last time in a higher grade at Fairyhouse (2m4f); can be closely involved if as effective over this trip. |
3/1 |
14/1
Form: 00-005
Last run: 246 days
W: 10st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 14 |
9th Jun 2026 Good 2m 1f 157y |
10st 5lb |
Has shown promise in two starts since returning from a break; has an edge over Avandra on Wexford running, but that rival showed improved form when second at Tramore recently. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 12 |
16th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 0y |
10st 5lb |
Is 0-5 over hurdles but respectable runs in 2m1f Tramore contests the last twice since switching to handicaps; place chance; declared reserve for 5.50 at Clonmel on Thursday. |
11/2 |
14/1
Form: 727500
Last run: 121 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 50y |
11st 6lb |
Maiden who looked ready to strike when third at Cork (2m1f, good) last month but disappointed as well-backed favourite over same C&D next time; bounced back to some extent when beaten 6.5l at Tramore nine days ago over similar trip (Pure Logic 1.25l ahead); should remain competitive. |
15/2 |
|
5th 6 |
13th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 100y |
11st 7lb |
Maiden was a close third at Cork last month over 2m1f but was below that level since over the same C&D; has to rebound back up in trip. |
14/1 |
|
7th 4 |
3rd Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Maiden's best run came in C&D handicap last month when a staying on third of 23 (good); 2lb higher but can go well. |
11/2 |
33/1
Form: -07079 D
Last run: 90 days
W: 10st 1lb
11 yo Mare
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 16 |
20th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 80y |
10st 1lb |
Just 1-34 over hurdles and her regression continues so not much appeal until showing more spark. |
33/1 |
|
9th 18 |
20th Jan 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 33y |
10st 5lb |
On losing run since Sligo maiden hurdle win in 2021; no signs of ending the barren spell in recent starts. |
14/1 |
28/1
Form: -43690
Last run: 184 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 11 (9) |
15th Aug 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
9st 1lb |
Maiden gelding by Frankel; has shown potential for a belated breakthrough in his three Flat runs this term, the latest when sixth over C&D (4-1 fav), where today's rider was banned for stopping riding late on (4.5l behind Lariat); others more appealing. |
10/1 |
|
6th 11 (4) |
7th Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
8st 13lb |
Maiden gelding by Frankel; started his career with the Gosdens; has shown potential for a belated breakthrough in his two most recent races; recovered from interference at the start to finish fourth over this trip at Down Royal in May; leading contender based on his second to solid yardstick Jurality over 1m5f at Navan; same good 7lb claimer aboard now. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 14 (15) |
7th Jun 2026 Good 1m 5f 0y |
8st 10lb |
Maiden produced one of his better efforts on latest when not far behind a couple of these rivals at Down Royal (2m, good); place shout if he backs that up, but overall profile suggests that's not guaranteed. |
9/1 |
9/2
Form: 326206 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
21st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 157y |
12st 0lb |
Hurdles and three-time chase winner; best form at Tramore; was demoted from first in Killarney chase last summer; never sighted in first three starts for this yard; blinkers go on now. |
16/1 |
|
11th 11 |
20th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 80y |
11st 2lb |
One hurdle and two chase wins at this venue; was demoted from first in a Killarney chase last autumn; has a chance if back to form after two poor chase efforts for this new yard. |
9/2 |
|
6th 9 |
6th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 45y |
10st 0lb |
Likes a sharp 2m and good ground; first past the post against useful rival at Killarney in October and better for recent comeback; 2lb wrong and ground may not be dry enough. |
20/1 |
5/1
Form: 63307P D
Last run: 53 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
16th Aug 2026 Good 1m 7f 140y |
11st 9lb |
Maiden hurdle winner last year who bounced back to form with second at Wexford (2m1f, good) in May; backed that up when beaten 6l into fifth at Listowel when out of the weights; below form when beaten favourite at Wexford lto; makes chase debut and appeals as the type with more to give. |
9/4 |
|
8th 4 |
3rd Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 55y |
11st 10lb |
Maiden winner whose standout effort in handicaps when C&D second in May; didn't land a blow in better-class Listowel contest on latest but respected back in grade here. |
11/2 |
|
5th 9 |
1st Jun 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Maiden winner who appeared to be going nowhere until a revived second of 14 at Wexford (2m1f, good to yielding); nudged up 2lb for that but a greater worry would be that this is a better race. |
8/1 |
33/1
Form: 7000
Last run: 146 days
W: 10st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 11 |
9th Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 165y |
10st 6lb |
Dual-purpose maiden has yet to make an impact in handicap hurdles, hanging badly right on home turn at Wexford last time; hard to be confident in, although Danny Mullins booking a positive. |
14/1 |
|
6th 10 |
23rd Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 150y |
10st 5lb |
0-7 over hurdles and not much encouragement to take from his recent outings. |
16/1 |
|
10th 13 |
3rd Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 55y |
10st 6lb |
Latest Kilbeggan run only mildly encouraging, lots more needed. |
25/1 |
25/1
Form: 0-7507 C
Last run: 248 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
14/1
Form: 0-4070
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
16th Aug 2026 Good 2m 6f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Maiden is rated only 77 over hurdles so can't be fancied in this company on chasing debut. |
100/1 |
|
10th 10 |
23rd Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 150y |
10st 12lb |
Only 2.5l away at Tramore (2m, good) but fared less well at Clonmel and Cork since; now 0-8 over hurdles and a visor is reached for. |
33/1 |
|
10th 18 |
10th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Only 2.5l away at Tramore two runs back but fared less well at Clonmel; now 0-16 and 3lb out of the weights. |
25/1 |
Form: 5809
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
Form: 0-876P
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 5lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 17 |
2nd Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 120y |
10st 5lb |
Winless from 11 starts (eight over hurdles); okay fifth of 12 in a moderate Wexford maiden hurdle (2m4f, good to yielding) in May; 19.5l behind at Listowel in May (2m5f, good to yielding). |
15/1 |
|
6th 14 |
30th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 80y |
10st 7lb |
Bounced back from two poor runs when an 8.75l fifth in a moderate Wexford maiden hurdle (2m4f, good to yielding) last time; more needed. |
14/1 |
Non-runners
Brave Soldier, Set The Tone, Miss Donna
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €228.60 |
| Straight Forecast | €134.67 |
| Tricast | €884.24 |