17.40
GoodBulmers Berries Handicap Hurdle (Div I)
- Prize money: £5130.43
- 2m 0f 113y
- 16 runners
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Runners: 16 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
33/1 (Won)
- Win: £25.10
- Place: £5.00
Form: 0060-
Last run: 190 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 (12) |
2nd Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Unbeaten for Aidan Melia; made it 4-4 in handicap hurdles since June when scoring twice at the Galway festival; has gone up an aggregate 39lb and now bids to avail of the 73 Flat rating obtained as a 3yo; has a solid Aga Khan pedigree, so the trip should be within his range; Derek O'Connor booked. |
7/2 |
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1st 1 |
2nd Aug 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 160y |
12st 0lb |
Thriving since joining current yard, making it 3-3 when scoring in emphatic fashion over C&D on Monday, despite taking a keen hold; hit with a 13lb rise for that so up an aggregate of 29lb since joining the yard; Conor Smithers has ridden him on all three wins and maintains the partnership here; big player. |
11/2 |
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1st 7 |
27th Jul 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 130y |
11st 11lb |
Paid immediate dividends on his first run for the stable when winning a Clonmel handicap hurdle in June and followed up in good style four days later at Sligo; up 16lb in total, but looks to have been prepared with this in mind and his rookie trainer is already showing himself to be a good operator. |
8/1 |
8/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: 3514-6 CD
Last run: 22 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 |
14th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 80y |
11st 7lb |
Won this last year off 2lb lower; shaped okay at Clonmel on last start in this sphere in June; poor over fences at Wexford latest but may rebound returned to timber at a venue she likes. |
6/1 |
5/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: 2624P- BF
Last run: 42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
2nd Oct 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 80y |
10st 7lb |
Progressive handicapper scoring back-to-back wins at Cork over the summer (good) and solid run after aggregate 15lb rise when third at Killarney last time; more needed and softer ground may not be ideal but still respected. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 6 |
20th Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
10st 10lb |
Chasing three wins in a row following dual victories at Cork over 2m1f on good ground following the application of a hood; up 8lb more but should be on the premises. |
4/1 |
|
1st 5 |
3rd Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 3lb |
Point-to-point winner got off the mark hurdling at the 12th attempt when scoring over C&D last month, making much of running and finding plenty for pressure from last in a first-time hood; 7lb rise seems fair and another big run expected. |
13/2 |
13/2
- Place: £1.50
Form: 060-26
Last run: 5 days
W: 10st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 12 |
3rd Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
10st 8lb |
Maiden in all spheres after 22 starts, standout recent effort when second in 2m2f Limerick handicap chase; penultimate Clonmel handicap hurdle fourth has worked out well so certainly can't be ruled out. |
7/1 |
|
9th 12 |
30th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Maiden in all spheres after 21 starts; however, has been running well enough lately; second on chase debut at Limerick and two decent hurdle runs since; chance. |
8/1 |
|
4th 14 |
5th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 113y |
10st 8lb |
Ordinary form over hurdles; returned from a break with an excellent first run over fences at Limerick, finished second despite making a few slight errors; didn't maintain that improvement at Kilbeggan back over hurdles. |
13/2 |
14/1
Form: 0009-0
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 11 |
1st Oct 2026 Good 2m 0f 166y |
10st 8lb |
Beaten around 7l in fifth when favourite at Ballinrobe last time; won at the same venue in July off 7lb lower than now; Cork run in between was too bad to be true; capable of making his presence felt. |
11/2 |
|
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 |
14/1
Form: 256P8- D
Last run: 197 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
19th Sep 2026 Good 2m 3f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Handicap hurdle winner last year and consistent in defeat this summer before unseating early at Wexford after being hampered; blinkers left on here and likely to be thereabouts if getting a clear run. |
13/2 |
|
4 |
26th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 110y |
11st 8lb |
Just 1-19 over hurdles but has been consistent in defeat lately, at Clonmel and twice at Wexford; the blinkers are new and he can be involved again. |
5/1 |
|
4th 4 |
23rd Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 150y |
11st 7lb |
Won over C&D in May last year and second in a similar event next time off 99; decent C&D third last time (good) and should be in the mix again. |
5/1 |
12/1
Form: 4773-7 CD
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 0lb
13 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
22nd Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 110y |
10st 0lb |
Veteran bagged a fourth win in 2m1f handicap hurdle here last summer (good); recent hurdles form just okay so more needed on return to fences (hasn't won over fences in nearly 5 years). |
14/1 |
|
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 |
25/1
Form: 7090-0
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 10 |
5th Oct 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 10lb |
Yet make the frame; recent form at Sligo and Navan offers some encouragement; place chance if she can find a little improvement. |
10/1 |
|
5th 11 |
19th Sep 2026 Good 2m 3f 0y |
10st 11lb |
Maiden hasn't been disgraced in her last two starts when sixth at Sligo over 2m4f and 2m2f, both on good ground; minor place chance but more needed to get her head in front. |
14/1 |
14/1
Form: 0F06-8
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 |
5th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 113y |
11st 2lb |
Regressive Flat maiden didn't show much in her opening hurdle runs but has started to show small signs of life recently; 12l sixth in a Limerick mares' maiden hurdle (2m, soft) before being beaten 10.5l at Wexford on handicap debut; more needed in first-time tongue tie. |
14/1 |
|
8th 9 |
16th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 0y |
11st 2lb |
Regressive Flat maiden didn't show much in her opening hurdle runs but a 12l sixth at Limerick last time, when 125-1 was more promising; handicap debutante. |
9/1 |
|
6th 2 |
31st Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 2lb |
A regressive Flat maiden has been well beaten both completed hurdle starts; best to look elsewhere. |
28/1 |
6/1
Form: 80P-74 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 |
3rd Sep 2026 Good 2m 3f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Has won two of her last four, over 2m2f (good) at Downpatrick and on penultimate at Tramore (16.5f, good); may be on a tough mark now and has stamina to prove for this trip. |
14/1 |
|
8th 6 |
28th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 1f 87y |
11st 9lb |
Has won two of her last three starts; scored over 2m2f (good) at Downpatrick in July and went in again at Tramore (16.5f, good) two weeks ago despite not jumping fluently at times; should go well again off 5lb higher. |
9/2 |
|
1st 4 |
14th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 80y |
11st 9lb |
Gained a second career win on penultimate at Downpatrick (2m2f, good); hiked up 8lb and soundly beaten in much deeper race at Galway; this is easier but has never won off this high a mark. |
16/1 |
12/1
Form: 5039-
Last run: 213 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
6th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 204y |
11st 0lb |
Best effort came in her third maiden at Tramore when 2.75l behind the quality Cousin Kate; two subsequent handicap runs have been way below that level; the blinkers are new. |
33/1 |
|
11th 9 |
5th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 113y |
11st 3lb |
Good effort in third maiden at Tramore when finishing within 2.75l of subsequent Listed hurdle winner Cousin Kate; ran disappointingly on handicap debut at Fairyhouse (2m5f, soft to heavy); maybe better ground can bring out her best. |
12/1 |
|
11 |
4th Nov 2025 Soft 2m 4f 110y |
11st 5lb |
Best effort to date on latest in a Tramore maiden hurdle (2m, yielding); opening mark looks fair on that evidence but stamina to prove upped in trip; still worth checking in the market for yard that won this in 2022. |
8/1 |
22/1
Form: 700-
Last run: 161 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 7 |
19th Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 161y |
11st 3lb |
Won twice in Britain early in his career; was off for a long time; weak Irish form on the Flat and over hurdles since his return; in rear on the Flat at Gowran last week; mid-division at Cork on his most recent hurdles start; new headgear combination |
20/1 |
|
13th 5 (16) |
12th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 100y |
9st 12lb |
Won twice in Britain early in his career; was off for a long time; weak Irish form on the Flat and over hurdles since his return. |
33/1 |
|
11th 10 |
10th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 60y |
11st 4lb |
Won twice in Britain as a 2yo; had a mammoth absence prior to kicking off for current yard and has struggled to get anything going. |
33/1 |
14/1
Form: /359-8
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
2nd Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 120y |
11st 11lb |
Three-time winning hurdler in 2023, showing a liking for a test of stamina in testing conditions; now 7lb below his last winning mark but not much encouragement in his two Clonmel outings for his new stable. |
40/1 |
|
13th 3 |
5th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 113y |
11st 13lb |
Three-time winning hurdler in 2023, showing a liking for a test of stamina in testing conditions; now 5lb below last winning mark but not much encouragement in his stable debut here last month (2m4f, good to yielding). |
14/1 |
|
8th 7 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 116y |
11st 3lb |
Three-time hurdles winner in 2023, showing a liking for a test of stamina in testing conditions; now 3kb below his last winning mark; Bbest run for Sam Curling last season was over fences; may find the ground too lively; first outing for this stable. |
14/1 |
50/1
Form: 0F7P-P
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 5lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (2) |
1st Sep 2026 Soft 1m 0f 0y |
9st 1lb |
Low-rated hurdler; has shown no sign of winning potential on the Flat. |
66/1 |
|
6th 7 (7) |
15th Aug 2026 Yielding 1m 4f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Poor form under both codes; no chance here. |
200/1 |
|
6th 7 (1) |
7th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y |
9st 4lb |
Poor hurdler and 200-1 when tailed off in a 1m4f maiden most recently; no appeal. |
200/1 |
13/1
Form: 36P6P-
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 8 |
6th Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 193y |
11st 3lb |
Maiden has been placed just once in 14 starts over hurdles, when third on winter ground at Navan in December; beaten 18l when fifth at Kilbeggan. |
14/1 |
|
5th 8 |
24th Jul 2026 Good 2m 2f 200y |
10st 6lb |
0-13 and has failed to complete three of his last four runs; pulled up over C&D in April and unseated at the second at Clonmel last time; others more likely. |
9/1 |
|
8 |
5th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 113y |
11st 4lb |
0-12 over hurdles; ran well on testing ground at Navan in December but has failed to complete two of last three starts; others preferred. |
13/1 |
6/1
Form: 0200-4 CD
Last run: 8 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
1st Oct 2026 Good 2m 3f 145y |
10st 10lb |
Course maiden hurdle winner in 2024; form deteriorated after a C&D second in March; hard to fancy after three non-completions. |
66/1 |
|
10 |
24th Jul 2026 Good 2m 2f 200y |
10st 1lb |
Has shown his best form at Clonmel but was pulled up there last month (2m1f, good); on the retreat when falling at the last at Ballinrobe last time (2m2f, good); blinkers go on now but recent form just moderate and this comes quick enough after his fall. |
15/2 |
|
6 |
21st Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 89y |
10st 8lb |
Has shown his best form at Clonmel, but was pulled up at that venue on his most recent start; previous fourth at Limerick was no more than satisfactory. |
12/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €294.20 |
| Straight Forecast | €198.28 |
| Tricast | €987.23 |
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