13.00
Soft To HeavyLadbrokes P.P. Hogan Memorial Cross Country Chase
- Prize money: £4876.03
- 3m 0f 193y
- 15 runners
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Runners: 15 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
11/2 (Won)
- Win: £3.25
- Place: £1.50
Form: 20-P69 C
Last run: 52 days
W: 11st 4lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 144
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 5f 56y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
Thorough stayer who came second in the 2023 Grand National; not very consistent nowadays but did very well to finish third behind Stumptown in this race last year (good to soft), having lost ground when nearly taking the wrong course in early stages, and returns here after a win on Bank course at Punchestown (3m1f, soft to heavy) last month. |
7/1 |
9/2
- Place: £2.80
Form: 3-U500 CD
Last run: 11 days
W: 12st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 150
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
24 |
5th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 9lb |
Entered this race last year as one of the top weights and having been in career-best form, including at 3m2f over these fences; he duly came up with easily his closest finish here in three Grand Nationals but was beaten 33l even so; this season has continued well below form. |
66/1 |
7/2
- Place: £2.10
Form: -20032 CD
Last run: 51 days
W: 12st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 142
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
11th May 2025 Good 3m 2f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Course specialist has won six chases in total, four of them here at 2m4f-2m7f on yielding to soft and good ground; runner up in this last season off 140 and same mark here; chance once a fall over the banks at Punchestown hasn't dented his confidence. |
12/1 |
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3 |
11th May 2025 Good 3m 2f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Course specialist has won six chases in total, four of them here at 2m4f-2m7f on yielding to soft and good ground; runner up in this last season off 140 and same mark here; chance once a fall over the banks at Punchestown hasn't dented his confidence. |
12/1 |
10/1
Form: -5P3P0 D
Last run: 52 days
W: 11st 4lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 144
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 12 |
2nd May 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 90y |
11st 7lb |
Very smart as a novice and some good runs in the Galway Plate and Munster National in 2024; generally ineffective in cross-country races since then however, reportedly burst blood vessels when fifth in this race last year, most recently (after two point-to-point wins) pulled up after never counting in 3m1f Fairyhouse hunter-chase at Easter; questions remain. |
9/2 |
|
3 |
5th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 180y |
12st 0lb |
High-class novice chaser in the 2022/23 season, when second in the National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham; ran well in the Galway Plate and Munster National in 2024; generally ineffective in cross-country races since then; back-to-back point wins in the autumn offer some hope; however, he was tailed off in the hunter chase at Cheltenham last month. |
9/1 |
|
11th 3 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 3m 2f 70y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Won a novice chase here in October 2022 and second in the NH Chase at this fixture that season; on a losing run of 14 under rules but contested plenty of strong handicaps in that time and back-to-back point wins in the autumn may give him some renewed belief; has soft-ground form but his trainer has always believed that good ground is ideal, so watch the weather; well held in a Galway Plate when tried in this equipment combination. |
12/1 |
9/1
Form: P-0P77
Last run: 52 days
W: 11st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 136
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 19 |
2nd May 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 90y |
11st 7lb |
Third reserve; second to Vanillier in P P Hogan Memorial over C&D in February and most recently a close third (beaten 1.25l) to Busselton in 4m1f La Touche here on Thursday; big player if turning out again. |
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3rd 13 |
30th Apr 2026 Yielding 4m 1f 11y |
11st 7lb |
Fourth behind Stumptown in the 2025 Glenfarclas Chase; went on to finish third in the Topham and fifth in this race; twice second over the shorter course here this season, behind Desertmore House in November and behind Vanillier in February; may rebound after below-par effort at Cheltenham. |
4/1 |
|
10th 13 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 5f 56y Class 2 |
10st 5lb |
Has made the frame at two Cheltenham Festivals, more recently when staying on from long way off the pace to take fourth behind Stumptown in this race in 2025 (good to soft); returns here after a pretty good second to Vanillier on Bank course at Punchestown (3m1f, soft to heavy) but, from out of the weights, is effectively 5lb higher than last year; sports first-time cheekpieces. |
14/1 |
22/1
Form: 001625 CD
Last run: 52 days
W: 11st 7lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 11 |
4th Feb 2026 Heavy 3m 0f 193y |
11st 4lb |
Has shown her best form over this cross-country course, winning the 2023 Ladies' Cup and fine third in last season's La Touche; none too fluent here in November when a remote fourth and tame effort back over the conventional fences on latest at Thurles; fair bit to find to play a major role. |
20/1 |
|
4 |
29th Aug 2025 Yielding 3m 1f 0y |
11st 9lb |
C&D winner last summer off 5lb lower and another good run on the banks course at Punchestown this May, finishing a close third; subsequent defeat in a French Listed chase is easily forgiven. |
8/1 |
18/1
Form: -67435
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 4lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 |
4th May 2026 Good 3m 5f 24y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Won three times from the front (once over C&D) last season and lost out only narrowly in refitted cheekpieces at Plumpton (3m1f, good) a fortnight ago but this veteran is nothing like the force of old, and might find this race to competitive. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 3m 1f 157y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Veteran chaser who landed his third win of the season, over C&D (soft) in February when getting the better of Lumi Plugin; found the Sussex National back here 13 days ago a tad too competitive but cannot be dismissed here back in the right grade. |
7/2 |
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7th 11 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 3m 4f 104y Class 2 |
10st 6lb |
Three wins in small fields this season (2m5f-3m5f, good/soft) and another good run when second of three at Sedgefield (3m2f, good) recently; however, there's a suspicion this 12yo will find today's race too competitive. |
20/1 |
12/1
Form: U/51U- CD
Last run: 275 days
W: 11st 11lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
28th Apr 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 90y |
11st 12lb |
Veteran pointer, two wins and 14 places from 35 starts; enjoyed a career highlight when beating Fountain House in this race two seasons ago; confirmed his liking for this challenge by finishing third in last year, 2l behind runner-up Turnupdevolume; out of sorts in points this season; pulled up on last three starts, including in a Lingstown banks race won by Fountain House. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
29th Apr 2025 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 90y |
11st 12lb |
prominent, soon led narrowly or disputed lead, led halfway, headed when not fluent last, lost second towards finish |
4/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
29th Apr 2025 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 90y |
11st 12lb |
prominent, soon led narrowly or disputed lead, led halfway |
4/1 |
16/1
Form: 1PPP-0 D
Last run: 78 days
W: 11st 11lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 138
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
12th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 5f 56y Class 2 |
10st 5lb |
Placed in the Plate here (2m4f, soft) two years ago and in Irish Grand National (3m5f, soft) a few weeks later but his form nosedived after Munster National success at Limerick (3m, soft) later in 2023; well beaten on last month's cross-country debut at Punchestown (race won by Vanillier) and arrives here with a lot to prove. |
33/1 |
|
9th 3 |
3rd Feb 2025 Soft To Heavy 3m 0f 193y |
11st 11lb |
Has lost his form since winning the Munster National at Limerick in October 2023; pulled up three times in a row subsequently and was beaten 55l on his return to action at Navan in November; switch to the banks needs to spark a revival. |
16/1 |
|
9th 3 |
3rd Feb 2025 Soft To Heavy 3m 0f 193y |
11st 11lb |
Has lost his form since winning the Munster National at Limerick in October 2023; pulled up three times in a row subsequently and was beaten 55l on his return to action at Navan in November; switch to the banks needs to spark a revival. |
16/1 |
14/1
Form: 2
Last run: 193 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 15 |
29th Apr 2025 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 90y |
11st 7lb |
towards rear |
14/1 |
|
5th 15 |
29th Apr 2025 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 90y |
11st 7lb |
towards rear |
14/1 |
|
7th 10 |
6th Mar 2025 Good To Yielding 3m 1f 22y |
12st 0lb |
in touch with leaders, dropped to midfield 8th, outpaced when pecked on landing 3 out, lost touch 2 out |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: 59-740 D
Last run: 185 days
W: 11st 4lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 9 |
3rd Feb 2025 Soft To Heavy 3m 0f 193y |
11st 4lb |
Talented on his day but hasn't produced his best for some time; pulled up in his last two starts in point-to-points; can only be watched on his Cross Country debut. |
16/1 |
|
11th 9 |
3rd Feb 2025 Soft To Heavy 3m 0f 193y |
11st 4lb |
Talented on his day but hasn't produced his best for some time; pulled up in his last two starts in point-to-points; can only be watched on his Cross Country debut. |
16/1 |
|
10th 6 |
2nd Aug 2024 Good 2m 6f 111y |
11st 4lb |
midfield |
12/1 |
28/1
Form: -356P6 C
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 11lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
2nd May 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 90y |
11st 12lb |
Veteran gained his second win over fences, and fifth in all, in 2m4f handicap at Down Royal's Christmas meeting and most recently finished a good third in 3m4f Ulster National at Downpatrick; previous two runs over this course have been poor (pulled up in this last year). |
16/1 |
|
3rd 14 |
29th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 3m 4f 120y |
10st 3lb |
Veteran gained his second win over fences and fifth all in a handicap over an extended 2m4f at Down Royal's Christmas meeting; 12lb higher now and has finished down the field over hurdles on his last two runs. |
20/1 |
|
11th 12 |
22nd Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 1m 7f 110y |
10st 8lb |
Dual hurdles winner added his second chasing win at Down Royal on St Stephen's Day when taking advantage of lower mark (2m4f, good to yielding); ran well in a Fairyhouse handicap hurdle prior to his win, but his most recent run here over hurdles was underwhelming when he went clear with one other and both weakened. |
18/1 |
11/1
Form: 2FP2-F C
Last run: 267 days
W: 11st 4lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
30th Apr 2026 Yielding 4m 1f 11y |
11st 7lb |
Veteran six-time winner; a shadow of his former self in points and cross-country races, though not disgraced at 100-1 in a handicap chase at Galway last September. |
100/1 |
|
17 |
4th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 5f 45y |
10st 2lb |
Veteran six-time winner; a shadow of his former self in points and cross-country races, though not disgraced at 100-1 in a handicap chase at Galway last October. |
50/1 |
|
8th 5 |
4th Feb 2026 Heavy 3m 0f 193y |
11st 4lb |
Last of four chase wins came in 2m7f Killarney novice back in 2021; well held over the banks here in November and brought down on latest in Tinahely point-to-point; tailed off in this last year. |
100/1 |
50/1
Form: 6/0PP0
Last run: 9 days
W: 11st 4lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
3rd Feb 2025 Soft To Heavy 3m 0f 193y |
11st 4lb |
Has won twice over fences but has struggled since returning from a 587 day layoff; impossible to make a case for on his banks debut. |
50/1 |
|
13 |
3rd Feb 2025 Soft To Heavy 3m 0f 193y |
11st 4lb |
Has won twice over fences but has struggled since returning from a 587 day layoff; impossible to make a case for on his banks debut. |
50/1 |
|
11th 6 |
25th Jan 2025 Soft 3m 2f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Dual winner over fences at around 2m4f; well beaten in three starts this season, including when pulling up the last twice; doesn't look suited to this sort of stamina test. |
33/1 |
33/1
Form: P9P094
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
23rd Jul 2025 Yielding To Soft 3m 1f 110y |
10st 13lb |
Down Royal maiden hurdle winner in 2023 but is 0-13 chasing, well held here early in the month over 2m4f after a break; softer ground to suit. |
14/1 |
|
8 |
4th Jul 2025 Good 2m 3f 110y |
11st 2lb |
Down Royal maiden hurdle winner in 2023 but is 0-12 chasing and recent hurdles form none too encouraging. |
25/1 |
|
12th 5 |
5th May 2025 Good 2m 1f 79y |
11st 11lb |
pressed leader, lost position before 3 out |
25/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €19.00 |
| Straight Forecast | €17.27 |
| Trifecta | €61.80 |
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