Form Snapshot: Winner of five hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to good - yielding. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Wellington Arch when 20th of 22 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Aintree over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month.
4 18:07 Killarney (IRE) 11 May 2026
Killarney Oaks Hotel Handicap Hurdle (4YO plus)
2m 4f 50y Good to yielding-good in places
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Form Snapshot: Winner of six hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to yielding. Pulled up having jumped the last when 40-1 here over 2m 1f (good) in a hurdle race won by Sainte Lucie earlier this month on her latest outing.
Form Snapshot: Winner of three hurdle races and two chases from 2m 3f to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to yielding. Finished 17l behind Supreme Jet when sixth of 15 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Wexford over 2m 3f (yielding) last month.
Form Snapshot: Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 2f and 2m 6f on good and yielding - soft ground. Well beaten at 4-1 behind Long Branch when sixth of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Thurles over 2m 6f (yielding - soft) in December last year.
Form Snapshot: Winner of three hurdle races, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 2m 7f on ground varying from good to yielding. A winner at 16-1 in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m 7f (yielding) on his latest outing last month, beating Ballyglass Beauty by 1 1/4l.
Form Snapshot: A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on heavy ground. Fell at the last when 7-1 at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (yielding - soft) in a hurdle race won by Katie Daniels last month on his latest outing.
Form Snapshot: Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m 4f on good and soft - heavy ground. Finished 7l behind Onlymammycanloveme when sixth of 16 at 7-2fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 3m (yielding) last month.
Form Snapshot: He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m 3f to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Fell at the 6th when 5-1 at Wexford over 2m 4f (good - yielding) in a chase won by Nouvotic in October last year on his latest NH outing.
Form Snapshot: A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on good ground. Beaten 16l behind Sainte Lucie at 28-1 when 9th of 19 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 2m 3f (yielding) last month.
Form Snapshot: Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on soft and yielding ground. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Mojoe when 16th of 17 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m 3f (soft - heavy) in March. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
Form Snapshot: Winner of two hurdle races and four chases from 2m to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 6l behind Real Steel when fourth of 12 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 chase in the Group 3 BoyleSports JT McNamara Munster National Handicap Chase at Limerick over 3m (good) in October '24.
Form Snapshot: A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 5f on good ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Tassarolo when sixth of 7 at 18-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Thurles over 2m 4f (good - yielding) in October last year.
Form Snapshot: Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 5f and 3m on good and soft - heavy ground. Finished 14l behind Ndaawi when fourth of 7 at 150-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 2m (yielding) last month.
Form Snapshot: A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on good ground. Pulled up at the last when 7-1 at Cork over 2m 4f (yielding) in a hurdle race won by Cafe Con Leche in November last year on his latest outing. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Liam Kenny in Ireland.
Form Snapshot: A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Finished 8l behind Catchabird when fourth of 12 at 3-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m (soft) in March.
Verdict
WILLIAM TELL progressed nicely last year, building on a promising Rules debut second to register wins over hurdles at Cork and Thurles. The ground might have gone against him when he was last seen and the forecast conditions can see him in a better light here. Duty Bound won at this venue last summer and may have benefited from his latest run on the Flat at Navan, while Maxios Prime has been consistent and merits respect off a light weight. Therellbguddaysyet also warrants a betting check after returning with a creditable fourth at Cork last month.
Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Yielding | 10 | My Gaffer | 7 | 10 7 | 110 | 097145 | 21 days | J P Ryan (83 miles) | Danny Mullins | 7/ 2 | 4:56.90 | |
| 2024 | Yielding | 15 | Uhtred | 9 | 11 4 | 118 | 963-62P | 257 days | G Elliott (215 miles) | Sam Ewing | 28/ 1 | 5:22.80 | |
| 2023 | Good | 16 | Prince Zaltar | 6 | 10 4 | 108 | PP2412 | 28 days | P J Rothwell (217 miles) | P J O'Hanlon | 9/ 2 | 4:53.00 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5, 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 11, DNF | 12 |
| 2023 | 9, 1 | 1 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 2m 4f 50y | 4:41.70 |