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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
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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 |
|
1st 2 |
10th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 60y |
12st 0lb |
Point winner who is 0-11 over hurdles but, since returning from a break in March, she's performed well in three out of four handicaps; solid contender provided she takes to the new hood. |
5/1 |
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 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 |
|
11th 12 |
3rd Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
10st 3lb |
Returned from Flat to get off the mark last month when well-supported in 2m2f Ballinrobe handicap hurdle, keen and taking wide course but seeing it out well from the last (Le Diablo third); 8lb rise but 5yo could still have more improvement in him. |
9/2 |
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1st 7 |
21st Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 89y |
10st 8lb |
Ended last Flat season with a respectable fifth on handicap debut in a 25-runner 1m2f Curragh race on heavy ground; fit from hurdling before beginning new Flat campaign with an encouraging fifth at Leopardstown; not as good at that venue last time, but may improve on previous hurdling form. |
9/2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
3rd 6 |
3rd Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 55y |
11st 7lb |
Off the mark over C&D in May last year (good) and second in similar event subsequently off 99; recent Clonmel comeback run should have brought him on and one for the shortlist. |
13/2 |
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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 13 |
6th Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 193y |
10st 13lb |
Has been getting better with each handicap run this term, and only beaten 8l over 2m4f here last time (third won since, Go To Town fourth) when O'Keeffe rode her for the first time; travelled into it well that day and this trip might suit better. |
9/1 |
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
11 |
5th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 113y |
11st 2lb |
Has shown his best form here; won a C&D maiden hurdle (good to yielding) in 2024; ran respectably here (2m3f, soft) in March when an 8l second of 15; tailed off in two subsequent runs; fourth of nine at Limerick was a bit more encouraging when 2m4f was too far. |
6/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €294.20 |
| Straight Forecast | €198.28 |
| Tricast | €987.23 |
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