18.38
GoodGeorge And Joan McCourt Memorial Beginners Chase
- Prize money: £5363.64
- 2m 5f 150y
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £5.00
- Place: £2.20
Form: 6423-2
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
19th Oct 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 2lb |
Progressive novice; built on Limerick second when winning a 2m5f Roscommon contest; stepped up again when scoring over a near-3m trip at Killarney; completed hat-trick on handicap debut in a 2m4f Gowran event at the beginning of the month; return to longer trip should play to his strength. |
5/1 |
|
1st 2 |
4th Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Has improved since sent chasing; built on Limerick second when winning a 2m5f Roscommon contest; stepped up again when scoring at Killarney six weeks ago; down in trip but has a fair chance of completing a hat-trick. |
5/2 |
|
1st 2 |
23rd Aug 2025 Good 2m 7f 80y |
11st 6lb |
Maiden over hurdles but got off the mark in a 2m5f Roscommon beginners' chase last time, second chase start; needs more in this company but is improving and can't be taken too lightly. |
6/1 |
16/1
- Place: £4.40
Form: 55177- D
Last run: 84 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
31st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
10st 8lb |
Maiden hurdle winner over 2m4f on good; 0-7 as a chaser but has placed form over C&D; beaten favourite when a fair third here last month on stable debut; ran poorly when again the market leader at Killarney; may have lost confidence after a mistake at the first. |
5/1 |
|
10th 3 |
11th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 100y |
11st 4lb |
Maiden hurdle winner over 2m4f on good; 0-6 as a chaser but has placed form and might strip fitter for his recent stable debut at Kilbeggan (2m4f) where he faded late on. |
5/2 |
|
3rd 10 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 210y |
11st 3lb |
Maiden hurdle winner over 2m4f on good; best effort over fences when second in a 2m5f Roscommon beginners' event last June, form shown in a good light by the progressive winner Boston Rover; failed to build on that in two subsequent novice runs; weak form in two handicaps last autumn; makes debut for top stable after a break |
4/1 |
- Place: £1.10
Form: 6672-8
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
16th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Dual hurdles winner for Gavin Cromwell; had been running some okay races over fences in her final runs for her former yard; back down to last winning mark now back over timber. |
13/1 |
|
2 |
5th Aug 2025 Yielding 2m 5f 155y |
12st 0lb |
0-7 over fences but has run ok in defeat; shaped nicely when third in a C&D beginners' on penultimate and that form has since been boosted by the fourth Born Bright; go well back in handicap company with the cheekpieces worn last time left off. |
7/1 |
|
15 |
1st Jul 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 155y |
11st 5lb |
Two-time winning hurdler rated 110 in that discipline; 0-6 over fences and rated 7lb lower; not a bad run in a beginners' at Roscommon last month and cheekpieces could eke out more; go well for last year's winning yard. |
17/2 |
6/1
Form: 160-7F D
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
16th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Dual hurdles winner was in good form over fences last summer, winning twice; has won after a break before, so she's in the mix on return. |
7/1 |
|
4th 7 |
23rd Aug 2025 Good 2m 7f 80y |
11st 3lb |
Dual hurdle winner has shown improved form chasing lately, winning handicaps at Tipperary and Market Rasen over approx 3m; needs to find more on these terms. |
8/1 |
|
4 |
19th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Under pressure a good way out but outstayed her rivals over 2m7f at Tipperary (yielding) on handicap debut over fences; that was on a par with the best of her hurdle form and she rates a likely contender. |
6/1 |
14/1
Form: 81F/5- D
Last run: 398 days
W: 11st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
23rd Jul 2025 Yielding To Soft 3m 1f 110y |
11st 4lb |
Maiden hurdle winner on soft (2m6f) two years ago; seen just three times since however, including subject of running and riding enquiry at Ballinrobe last year and most recently never nearer fifth of 14 in 2m6f Roscommon beginners last month; potential improver on handicap debut (now upped in trip) but high enough mark on evidence to-date. |
16/1 |
|
5th 4 |
9th Jun 2025 Good 2m 5f 150y |
11st 12lb |
Winning hurdler rated 109 in that sphere; minor promise in both chase starts including when catching the attention of the stewards at Ballinrobe when last seen in May 2024 (2m1f, yielding, found to be lame post-race); tongue-tie is added to hood and steps back up in trip; check market. |
14/1 |
|
5th 7 |
7th May 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 31y |
11st 12lb |
towards rear, steady headway after 4 out, stayed on |
22/1 |
11/2
Form: 2U433-
Last run: 57 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 |
19th May 2026 Good To Firm 2m 7f 129y Class 5 |
12st 2lb |
Led close home to win tactical hunter chase at Fakenham (3m, good) last month; found things happening too quickly and jumped badly right throughout when remote last of three at Warwick (2m, good) 18 days ago but moves back up in trip here and the switch to a right-handed track ought to suit. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
1st May 2026 Good 2m 0f 54y Class 5 |
12st 1lb |
First wins for three years when striking last month in a Paxford restricted (2m4f) and Fakenham maiden hunter chase (3m, led last stride), both on good; prospects would improve if curbing the habit of jumping right evident on both of those occasions. |
11/4 |
|
1st 3 |
13th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 38y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Showed some fair form under rules when based in Ireland and comfortably won minor point at Paxford (2m4f, good) for new stable a week ago; not sure to be suited by this move back up in trip but still commands respect; sports refitted tongue-tie and first-time cheekpieces. |
Evs |
9/1
Form: 08773-
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 |
9th Jun 2025 Good 2m 5f 150y |
11st 12lb |
Maiden is rated 105 after three starts over fences; best chase effort at Kilbeggan when beaten 3l off 104 (2m4f, yielding); good second in charity race at Punchestown early last month; still early days and this longer trip will suit on the evidence that last effort; place shout. |
9/1 |
20/1
Form: 54/5-F
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 11 |
27th Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 56y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Ex-Irish 7yo who is 2-3 for new stable, the wins in Class 5 handicaps at Lingfield (2m3f) and Leicester (2m4f) in December; now 7lb higher and upped in grade but may well improve further; helps to give Ben Pauling a robust hand. |
15/2 |
|
10 |
16th Sep 2025 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Well held before final-flight fall on handicap debut at Kilbeggan in May and signed off in Ireland with 36l defeat on chase debut in June; that said, it will be interesting to see what Ben Pauling can do with him. |
5/1 |
25/1
Form: 1830-6
Last run: 10 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
3rd Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 160y |
11st 1lb |
Maiden hurdle winner last October; has tended to struggle since; down the field at 40-1 over C&D on Wednesday; this is a weaker race, still hard to fancy; changed headgear combination. |
25/1 |
|
12 |
30th Jul 2025 Good 2m 0f 110y |
10st 3lb |
Maiden hurdle winner in October but has really struggled for form since and no signs of a revival in a handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan 19 days ago; wears first-time tongue-tie. |
40/1 |
6/1
Form: 1622-9
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
11th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 100y |
11st 2lb |
Winning pointer and hurdler; never dangerous from off the pace at Kilbeggan last time and he was behind Iamagetaway. |
14/1 |
|
4th 8 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 210y |
11st 5lb |
Winning pointer and hurdler; runner-up on first two attempts chasing, in beginners' at Thurles (2m5f) and Clonmel (2m1f) last season; has failed to build on those promising efforts, stablemate Duffys Hodey is more appealing currently. |
12/1 |
22/1
Form: 6028-F
Last run: 8 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 7 |
9th Jun 2025 Good 2m 5f 150y |
11st 12lb |
0-5 and rated 109 over timber; fell early on when 33-1 for chase debut in a beginners' at Kilbeggan last week and best hurdles run came on soft ground; probably best watched. |
22/1 |
|
6 |
1st Jun 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
11st 12lb |
Lightly raced and his best run was when second off 105 in a soft-ground handicap hurdle in January; will need to improve plenty for fences to be winning this. |
14/1 |
|
6 |
1st Jun 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
11st 12lb |
Lightly raced and his best run was when second off 105 in a soft-ground handicap hurdle in January; will need to improve plenty for fences to be winning this. |
14/1 |
33/1
Form: 68/0-9 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
1st Aug 2025 Good 2m 6f 111y |
11st 12lb |
Rated 100 over hurdles; sent off at big prices in two chase starts when never involved; same story likely. |
150/1 |
|
7 |
1st Jul 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 155y |
11st 12lb |
Two-time hurdles winner rated 100 in that arena; never involved when beaten 52l on chase debut at Roscommon last month; best form on soft and can only be watched for now. |
16/1 |
12/1
Form: 34/5-U BF
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 |
2nd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 2f 72y |
11st 12lb |
Placed four times over hurdles but had been out of form (largely over fences) until a close third at 66-1 over 2m here on St Stephen's Day (yielding) on handicap hurdle debut; up 3lb for that but chance if he can back it up; slight question mark on this ground. |
5/1 |
|
4 |
6th Aug 2025 Good 2m 3f 130y |
11st 8lb |
Placed four times over hurdles; chase form is unconvincing; new headgear combination following an unplaced maiden hurdle run at this venue. |
16/1 |
14/1
Form: 7652-6 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
23rd Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 219y |
11st 2lb |
Got his head back in front over timber last month but struggled in a couple of chase starts earlier this season; 7lb lower chase mark to work with at least. |
7/2 |
|
1st 8 |
26th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 2f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Downpatrick maiden hurdle winner last summer (2m6f, good); not at the same level in four runs this year, finished 9l behind at Sligo most recently; needs to come back to form but top lady rider aboard. |
16/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €86.90 |
| Straight Forecast | €55.55 |
| Trifecta | €381.40 |
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