Trainer with perfect Beverley record in 2025 sends one runner on Wednesday
11 months ago
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2 May 2026
Saturday 2nd May
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SBK Irish EBF Mares Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 4f 118y
- Going: Yielding
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- Runners
- 4
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Showers
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
C&D maiden winner but recent form leave her with lots to find
-48135
Age: 6
Weight: 11-7
OR: 115
Days: 51
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 26 | Lim Limerick | 23f Hy | NvHG3M | 10-9 | 5/7 | Zanoosh (20L) | 18/1 | 117 | 114 |
| 8 Feb 26 | Nav Navan | 20f Hy | NvHLM | 10-9 | 3/7 | Zanoosh (11L) | 13/2 | - | 116 |
| 12 Jan 26 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Sft/Hy | MdHM | 11-7 | 1/10 | Poetisa (5L) | 11/1 | - | 114 |
| 15 Dec 25 | Naa Naas | 16f Sft/Hy | MdHM | 11-7 | 8/19 | Oldschool Outlaw (17½L) | 40/1 | - | 108 |
| 18 Oct 25 | Lim Limerick | 16f Y | NHFM | 11-4 | 4/7 | Samba Train (26L) | 12/1 | - | 91 |
| 20 Mar 25 | Cor Cork | 16f Gd | NHFM | 11-4 | 1/10 | Jo's Secret (3¾L) | 40/1 | - | 110 |
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
D
5 x Distance Winner - Won 5 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 5 wins from 8 starts at this distance (63%)
Going Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts on this ground (67%)
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 5 wins from 17 in the last 14 days (29%)
Last year's winner; beaten 1l by Wodhooh at Cheltenham; cheekpieces now fitted
1-3212
Age: 7
Weight: 11-7
OR: 150
Days: 51
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 26 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f Gd | HG1M | 11-5 | 2/7 | Wodhooh (1L) | 2/1 | 150 | 151 |
| 18 Jan 26 | Thu Thurles | 21f Y | NvChG2M | 10-12 | 1/6 | Tareze (18L) | 1/7F | - | 147 |
| 27 Dec 25 | Lim Limerick | 22.5f Sft/Hy | NvChG2M | 10-12 | 2/7 | The Big Westerner (2¾L) | EvensF | - | 139 |
| 23 Nov 25 | Cor Cork | 21f Y | ChM | 11-7 | 3/7 | Kala Conti (15½L) | 2/7F | - | 129 |
| 3 May 25 | Pun Punchestown | 20.5f Y | HG1M | 11-7 | 1/6 | Gala Marceau (6½L) | EvensF | 149 | 151 |
| 11 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 20f GS | HG1M | 11-5 | 2/10 | Lossiemouth (7½L) | 5/1 | 151 | 144 |
Running well in graded company of late but meets two superior rivals here
-11232
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: 138
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 26 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Sft | NvHG1M | 11-5 | 2/11 | Zanoosh (1¾L) | 15/2 | 135 | 139 |
| 12 Mar 26 | Chl Cheltenham | 17f Gd | NvHG2M | 11-4 | 3/22 | White Noise (2½L) | 28/1 | 137 | 131 |
| 3 Feb 26 | Fai Fairyhouse | 18.5f Hy | NvHG3M | 11-0 | 2/6 | Oldschool Outlaw (9L) | 13/8 | 137 | 125 |
| 1 Jan 26 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Y | HM | 11-5 | 1/4 | Shesakindofmagic (5½L) | 1/16F | 137 | 132 |
| 20 Nov 25 | Thu Thurles | 22.5f Y/Sft | MdHM | 10-12 | 1/8 | Divaboriva (1½L) | 1/5F | 137 | 117 |
| 14 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 17f GS | 4yHG1 | 10-9 | 5/17 | Poniros (4L) | 100/1 | 118 | 133 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 4 wins from 5 starts at this distance (80%)
Beat Jade De Grugy 1l at Cheltenham, could be pushed even closer this time
12-111
Age: 6
Weight: 11-7
OR: 154
Days: 51
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 26 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f Gd | HG1M | 11-5 | 1/7 | Jade De Grugy (1L) | 5/6F | 154 | 153 |
| 29 Dec 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 20.5f Gd/Y | HG3M | 11-5 | 1/5 | Feet Of A Dancer (2¼L) | 8/15F | 154 | 153 |
| 22 Nov 25 | Asc Ascot | 19.5f GS | HG2 | 10-7 | 1/8 | Celtic Dino (2½L) | 6/5F | 154 | 145 |
| 3 Apr 25 | Ain Aintree | 20f GS | HG1 | 11-3 | 2/6 | Lossiemouth (2¾L) | 17/2 | 152 | 151 |
| 14 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f GS | 2HcH | 11-8 | 1/24 | Act Of Authority (4¼L) | 9/2 | 141 | 151 |
| 14 Dec 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f GS | 2HcHM | 11-4 | 1/12 | Joyeuse (1¾L) | 10/1 | 130 | 134 |
Verdict
A fascinating rematch between WODHOOH and Jade De Grugy, the former only marginally preferred
Wodhooh
Betting Forecast:
4/6 Wodhooh,
6/4 Jade De Grugy,
12/1 Place De La Nation,
100/1 Ill Raise A Glass
Relevant Tips
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