15.15
Yielding To SoftBRC McMahon Reinforcements Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £5900
- 2m 1f 145y
- 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
Form: 3-2155 C
Last run: 28 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
10th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 5f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Looked set to win a chase at Cork last time, only to unseat at the last; a possible contender, though his overall 3-43 record makes it hard to be confident; beaten around 7l in fourth at this venue last October on his most recent hurdles start |
4/1 |
Form: 4-P620
Last run: 39 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
22nd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 3m 0f 150y |
11st 3lb |
Dual hurdles winner whose chase win came in 2m2f handicap here last season (yielding-to-soft); not at that level of form so far this term, reportedly coughing when very disappointing in attempting repeat win here at Christmas; cheekpieces now tried and upped in trip. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 1 |
26th Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 6f 111y |
12st 0lb |
Two wins in Britain in October 2022; off the mark over fences at Limerick last Christmas; was entitled to need the run over hurdles here in July, likely to be sharper now; stablemate Hees Dynamite is more appealing. |
12/1 |
Form: 3F1P67 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 12st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 (11) |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y |
9st 3lb |
114-race veteran, winner of 11 races; best known as a four-time course jumps winner; also C&D winner; most recent success came over fences here last October; well below best on his last three visits, years may be catching up, but premature to write off. |
6/1 |
|
7th 10 |
29th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 110y |
10st 6lb |
Veteran; five-time chase winner including three over C&D; last won here last August off 99 and 3lb lower now; recent efforts have been underwhelming, however, and blinkers are reached for. |
18/1 |
|
6th 10 (14) |
3rd May 2026 Good 1m 5f 190y |
9st 4lb |
Old boy has won 12 races in all under both codes, mostly from the front; C&D winner in 2024 and was placed over 1m4f last year, but he's pushing on now and tailed off over fences last time. |
20/1 |
Form: 642734
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16 |
26th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
10st 13lb |
0-23 under Rules and 0-11 in chases; his most recent third at Killarney was a remote one and his best form is on good ground; others appeal more. |
22/1 |
|
8 |
21st Aug 2025 Good 2m 4f 180y |
11st 0lb |
Maiden after 22 races under rules; not a bad hurdle run last time; has a shout if back to his better chase form of last year. |
16/1 |
|
5th 13 |
4th Aug 2025 Good 2m 2f 100y |
10st 9lb |
Better over fences than over hurdles; best run came in a novice chase at this track last October; back from a break with a heavy defeat at Ballinrobe 13 days ago; might need another run or two to hit top gear. |
20/1 |
Form: 11-323 D BF
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
4th Oct 2025 Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
10st 12lb |
Three wins over hurdles; placed in six consecutive attempts over fences between May 2024 and March 2025; fine second in Listed novice handicap chase at Navan in March; had a possible excuse (skin scrapes) when beaten favourite at Kilbeggan in June; trip-versatile. |
10/1 |
Form: 403-59 C
Last run: 219 days
W: 11st 12lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 100y |
11st 7lb |
Veteran won on heavy ground at Limerick in 2023 (2m) off 3lb lower; out of form when last seen at Punchestown in January; goes well fresh but would prefer softer ground. |
33/1 |
|
8th 7 |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 100y |
11st 7lb |
Veteran won on heavy ground at Limerick in 2023 (2m) off 3lb lower; out of form when last seen at Punchestown in January; goes well fresh but would prefer softer ground. |
33/1 |
Form: 591556 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
15th Aug 2025 Good 2m 5f 180y |
11st 2lb |
Sole chase win came at this track in September off 93 (2m, good); recent chase runs do not provide huge encouragement and both her wins have come at shorter than this; in saying that, the handicapper is giving her a chance. |
11/1 |
|
6th 8 |
23rd Jul 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Hurdles winner at this track in 2022 and also won a 2m Tramore handicap chase last season (good) off 3lb higher; beaten 21l here earlier this month in a race won by Crowsatedappletart (2m3f, good); needs to bounce back to form but handicapper giving her a chance. |
18/1 |
|
17 |
4th Jul 2025 Good 2m 3f 110y |
11st 6lb |
First reserve; hurdles winner here and also won 2m Tramore handicap chase last season (good) off 93; no more than okay form of late but declining mark so could be of interest soon. |
Form: 7-5515 D BF
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
6th Aug 2025 Good 2m 3f 130y |
11st 5lb |
Generally reliable sort since fifth to Finnians Row at Gowran last autumn, winning twice; went up 6lb for 2m4f Limerick success in April; in theory, has a slight edge over A Nod To Getaway on Tipperary running early last month. |
11/2 |
|
4 |
1st Jul 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 7f 35y |
11st 5lb |
Won at Limerick over 2m4f three months ago, her second chase win; up 7lb but this trip could suit and has to be respected. |
6/1 |
|
1st 6 |
1st Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 128y |
11st 1lb |
midfield, some headway 5th, in touch with leaders 6th, went second after 3 out, challenging before 2 out, clear with one other approaching last, ridden and ran on well to lead towards finish |
7/2 |
Form: 0334-6
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
29th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 5f 185y |
11st 12lb |
Quirky sort who can sometimes be reluctant to race; got a deserved first win after a series of fine runs in defeat at Punchestown in January (2m6f, soft to heavy); beaten just a neck back there next time; bagged another win at Thurles earlier this month, rallying to get back up by a nose despite rider dropping his whip; up 7lb but in great form. |
9/4 |
|
1st 11 |
5th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 6f 198y |
11st 5lb |
Gained a deserved first win in 2m6f handicap at Punchestown (soft to heavy) following a series of fine runs in defeat; refused to race at Fairyhouse next time; was again reluctant to line up at Punchestown latest but ran a cracker to be beaten a neck; big player but comes with risks attached; new headgear. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
4th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 3f 17y |
10st 9lb |
Gained a deserved first win in a 2m6f handicap at this track following a series of fine runs in defeat; however, refused to race at Fairyhouse yesterday. |
12/1 |
Form: 00879-
Last run: 266 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 12 |
5th Feb 2025 Heavy 2m 5f 55y |
10st 0lb |
prominent, bumped and led from 1st |
6/1 |
|
8th 12 |
5th Feb 2025 Heavy 2m 5f 55y |
10st 0lb |
prominent, bumped and led from 1st, headed from 4 out, not fluent and weakened 3 out |
6/1 |
Betting Forcast
7/2 Cahirdown Boy, 12/1 Dream In The Park, 20/1 Itsalonglongroad, 6/1 Sea Road Fill, 11/4 Cheerful Chap, 10/1 Johngus, 10/1 Must Be Dreaming, 4/1 Birdsandthebees, 20/1 Lough Nigara, 33/1 Thelonglad
Selections
TOPSPEED:
Cahirdown BoyThe Irish Sun:
Sea Road FillSPOTLIGHT:
Cheerful ChapRP RATINGS (IRE):
Must Be DreamingPOSTDATA:
Cahirdown Boy