16.23
Yielding To SoftGuinness Kerry National Handicap Chase (Grade 3)
- Prize money: £97520.66
- 2m 7f 180y
- 18 runners
Runners: 18 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
8/1 (Won)
Form: 74C4-1
Last run: 108 days
W: 11st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 139
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8 |
28th Apr 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 213y |
11st 10lb |
Smart staying handicapper at his best; won the Kerry National at Listowel last September and looked set for victory in the Thyestes at Gowran Park in January when unseating at the final fence; pulled up in the Bobbyjo at Fairyhouse, same outcome in the Grand National. |
25/1 |
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10 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
11st 3lb |
Career with Willie Mullins took a long time to catch fire but it's done so this season and he looked set for victory in the Thyestes at Gowran Park (3m1f, heavy) in January when unseating at the final fence; pulled up behind Grangeclare West last time but back catalogue includes a creditable sixth in the Scottish National and fourth in bet365 Cup at Sandown, so he stays long distances; his revised mark since the Thyestes would be the chief worry. |
33/1 |
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9 |
21st Feb 2026 Heavy 3m 2f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Got his first chase win at the 11th attempt at Punchestown in June before following up in the Kerry National at Listowel (3m, yielding); pulled up at Newbury but looked set for victory in the Theyestes (3m1f, heavy) last time when unseating at the final flight; firmly in the mix but Townend rides Grangeclare West. |
4/1 |
7/1
Form: 7130-8 D
Last run: 56 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 145
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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17th 2 |
29th Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 111y |
11st 12lb |
For one who stays much further he ran surprisingly well when splitting Senecia and Jess Evans in a 2m4f Grade 3 at Killarney last time, which was his first run over that sort of trip since 2023; he knows what these big-field handicaps are all about and could run well at lengthy odds with a 7lb claimer easing his burden. |
25/1 |
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2nd 7 |
11th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 100y |
11st 0lb |
Shares the highest official mark with Gentleman De Mee but he's a strong stayer who hasn't raced over this short a trip since 2023; finished ninth in the Grand National last time. |
13/2 |
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9th 15 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Career-best form in the autumn this season, including a win at Cheltenham (3m1f) and second to Panic Attack in the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury (3m2f); flopped when favourite in the Grade 3 won by Grangeclare West at Fairyhouse in February, admittedly after 12 weeks off but there's the additional worry of last year's Grand National in which he was 16-1 and raced very prominently but faded steadily from three out. |
50/1 |
20/1
Form: 55002- D
Last run: 144 days
W: 11st 6lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 144
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 2 |
18th Oct 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Won this race last year off a mark of 144; well-held second over hurdles at Clonmel last December before being given a break; returned with a hurdles run at Galway; pulled up in the Kerry National; one of four runners for Eric McNamara who also won this in 2024; only 2lb higher than 12 months ago, very capable 7lb-claiming amateur on board. |
10/1 |
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1 |
23rd Sep 2026 Good 2m 7f 180y |
11st 12lb |
Third in last year's renewal before winning the Munster National at Limerick off a mark of 144 last October; well-held second over hurdles at Clonmel last December before being given a break; should be sharper now as a result of a recent hurdles start at Galway; one of four runners for Eric McNamara who won this race three times between 2007 and 2012. |
16/1 |
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4th 4 |
7th Sep 2026 Good 2m 5f 129y |
11st 0lb |
11yo landed the Munster National at Limerick off a mark of 144 last October and likely to be targeted at that race again; well held second over hurdles when last seen at Clonmel in December and may need this run after a 279 day break. |
7/2 |
14/1
Form: 5-2323
Last run: 63 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
30th Sep 2026 Good 2m 5f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Dual hurdles winner got off the mark over fences at Kilbeggan (2m4f) and ran a similar race in defeat in Galway Grade 3 since; bitterly disappointing when pulled up at Wexford latest (favourite; clear of rivals on ratings); needs to bounce back in first-time tongue-tie. |
9/2 |
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1 |
28th Aug 2026 Good 2m 3f 100y |
11st 9lb |
Dual hurdle winner got off the mark over fences at Kilbeggan over 2m4f and ran a similar race in defeat in a Galway Grade 3 since; the cheekpieces worn then are replaced by blinkers; is clear of these rivals on ratings and should take beating. |
13/8 |
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4th 3 |
30th Jul 2026 Good 2m 2f 54y |
11st 1lb |
Dual hurdle winner over shorter and has already had eight chase runs; beaten 12l by Shadow Paddy on return at Limerick but went one better at Kilbeggan since; cheekpieces added and needs more. |
100/30 |
10/1
Form: 1-U54U
Last run: 32 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
25th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Dual chase winner; ran well in handicaps during Galway Festival week and another respectable effort in the Kerry National, without suggesting he'll provide the answer to this. |
20/1 |
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5th 15 |
24th Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 7f 180y |
10st 13lb |
Won a 2m4f Punchestown novice handicap chase in May; made good headway in the Galway Plate before fading late; fourth over a shorter trip later in the week (Arctic Fly second then); previous jumping issues surfaced again at Killarney. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 4325-9 C
Last run: 56 days
W: 11st 3lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 141
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 |
7th Sep 2026 Good 2m 5f 129y |
11st 6lb |
Plenty of ability but consistency not his strong suit; gained a third win over hurdles at Clonmel (19.5f, good) in June but underwhelming efforts since over timber and in a Tramore chase; has to give weight away and stamina a query at this trip. |
10/1 |
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4th 3 |
14th Aug 2026 Good 2m 5f 180y |
11st 10lb |
3-14 over hurdles; has only managed one win over fences but has often run well in defeat; has the ability to figure here but has never won beyond 19.5f and he's got stamina questions to answer over this far a trip. |
9/4 |
20/1
Form: 4408-7
Last run: 54 days
W: 11st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 143
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 4 |
13th Oct 2026 Good 2m 7f 95y |
11st 0lb |
Useful sort at his best and has run well in defeat in Grade 1 company over hurdles and fences, as well as winning a valuable novice hurdle here at the 2023 festival; finally got off the mark over fences at Down Royal in April on his 11th attempt; absent since a tame effort at Killarney the following month. |
11/4 |
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3rd 1 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Useful sort at his best and has run well in defeat in Grade 1 company over hurdles and fences; finally got off the mark over fences at Down Royal last time over 2m4f; this trip will suit better; a big player. |
5/2 |
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1st 4 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 88y |
11st 12lb |
Promising novice chaser in 2023-2024 season and ran well in Graded hurdles in winter of 2024-2025; fairly moderate form this season but he shaped better than the bare result in the Kim Muir last time when making smooth headway turning in before his effort petered out (3m3f, good); tongue tie goes back on now and this is a good opportunity. |
13/8 |
10/1
Form: 552-1U
Last run: 56 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 141
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
18th Oct 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
11st 2lb |
Five wins between hurdles and fences; pleasing display when winning a 2m6f conditions chase at Tramore in August; kept ticking over with a good second on the Flat at Listowel; handicap form has included a second at three-figure odds in the 2025 Jack Richards at the Cheltenham Festival. |
13/2 |
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2nd 4 |
25th Sep 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Useful NH sort with five wins between hurdles and fences, winning in the latter sphere at Tramore last time; sole Flat run came when third in this race in 2024; can go well again. |
5/1 |
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1st 1 |
14th Aug 2026 Good 2m 5f 180y |
11st 10lb |
Talented chaser on his day who was placed at the Cheltenham Festival in 2025; won a beginners' at Kilbeggan last year but both runs in 2026 have not been his best; pulled up when last seen at Punchestown in May; needs a revival. |
9/2 |
33/1
Form: BUPP-0 D
Last run: 56 days
W: 11st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 138
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 6 |
7th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
Only 1-20 over fences, the win coming in the 3m Mayo National in 2024 (good ground); finished a fine second in the Galway Plate that summer but he's been underperforming for a while now and belatedly tries a tongue-tie. |
20/1 |
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8 |
2nd May 2026 Yielding 3m 7f 68y |
10st 13lb |
Sole win over fences came in 3m Mayo National in 2024 on good ground; good second in Galway Plate that summer but last year's form was poor; pulled up after never counting on return from long absence in Irish National; hard to be confident in although has ground to suit. |
20/1 |
14/1
Form: 51-110 D
Last run: 55 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 150
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 5f 56y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
Gained all three chase wins in small-field novice events last April-June; not beaten far when ninth of 28 in valuable Leopardstown handicap won by Favori De Champdou over Christmas (3m, yielding; wore usual cheekpieces) and seemed to be running well when falling at third-last fence in the Thyestes at Gowran (3m1f, heavy; blinkered) in January; has stamina to prove on cross-country debut but not ruled out; cheekpieces back on today. |
25/1 |
|
9 |
22nd Jan 2026 Heavy 3m 1f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Smart hurdler in his early days; all three chase wins recorded in small-field events between April and June last year; failed to prosper in Grade 3 events before livelier displays at Cheltenham and when fifth behind Answer To Kayf in the Troytown; no impact in the Grade 1 Drinmore at Fairhouse; no threat from the last when ninth in the Paddy Power. |
33/1 |
|
1 |
25th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 2 |
11st 10lb |
Hit the ground running over fences with three wins in small fields (2m4f-2m7f) but now on a recovery mission after three blips, admittedly at Grade 3 level; would be a strong contender on these terms if back on song. |
5/1 |
16/1
Form: 23140-
Last run: 146 days
W: 11st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 149
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
5th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
11st 8lb |
Better known as a chaser but has shown smart hurdles form in the past; would have a squeak if back in top form off a lower hurdle mark. |
14/1 |
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9th 4 |
2nd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 120y |
11st 6lb |
Two wins include this race last year off 2lb lower; standout run this term when second in Grade 3 Punchestown contest (2m7f), tame effort last time (albeit stiff task) in Grade 2 at Thurles; not one to rule out back in handicap company. |
15/2 |
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4th 5 |
18th Jan 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 66y |
11st 3lb |
Useful sort; best form at Punchestown, including when second to the talented Heart Wood three starts ago; 2-16 record over fences is not a great return bearing in mind his 147 rating; inferior to the four Mullins-trained runners on official figures |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: P/200- C
Last run: 270 days
W: 11st 11lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 149
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
24th Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 7f 180y |
11st 11lb |
Eight-time winner who compiled winning sequences for Gordon Elliott in 2022 and 2023; second to Good Time Jonny in 2023 Pertemps Final; also finished second in this race in 2023; absent since stable debut in a hurdle race last December. |
16/1 |
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17th 1 |
28th Dec 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 7f 80y |
11st 12lb |
Eight-time winner (including four over hurdles) who compiled good winning sequences for Gordon Elliott in 2022 and 2023; second to Good Time Jonny in 2023 Pertemps Final; also finished second in 2023 in Kerry National; took runner-up spot again in Mayo National; now with Barry Connell. |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: 5337-3 C
Last run: 56 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
She'll find it hard to beat a peak-form Panic Attack and she was pulled up in the Irish National 16 days ago; however, she was running well in January, in a Grade 2 mares' chase at Fairyhouse (2m6f, yielding) and the Thyestes Handicap at Gowran Park (3m1f, heavy; albeit no match for the first two); no surprise if she bounces back with a good performance today. |
9/2 |
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3rd 14 |
22nd Jan 2026 Heavy 3m 1f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Had a good season as a novice last term, four wins included 2m4f Grade 3 Tipperary novice and finished third to Dinoblue at Cheltenham; reappeared with a fine third in the Galway Plate in July; pulled up in Kerry National when reported with atrial fibrillation and signs of being in season; jumped untidily when predictably no match for Dinoblue at Fairyhouse. |
25/1 |
|
9 |
24th Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 7f 180y |
11st 2lb |
Four-time winner over fences, including a 2m4f Grade 3 novice success at Tipperary last October; distant third behind Dinoblue at Cheltenham; remote seventh in the Irish Grand National; put in a fine effort when third at 33-1 in the Galway Plate; Jordan Gainford retains the ride; capable of another big run |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: 32-133
Last run: 87 days
W: 11st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 138
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
17th Oct 2026 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Five chase wins at up to 2m5f; very mixed since the last of those and disappointed on first run back with Emma Lavelle a month ago. |
14/1 |
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6th 4 |
15th Sep 2026 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Five chase wins at up to 2m5f, the latest off a 10lb higher mark at Newton Abbot in May 2025 (2m5f, good); mixed form since, including on six runs for Mickey Bowen; now back with Emma Lavelle; needs to bounce back. |
5/1 |
|
6th 2 |
28th Jun 2026 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Won six races (five over fences) for Emma Lavelle; yet to fire in five starts for current yard; first-time blinkers need to work for him to rediscover his old form. |
6/1 |
12/1
Form: 482-51 C
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 138
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
4th Jul 2026 Good 3m 0f 116y |
11st 8lb |
Seven-time winner, including four over fences; made all to win Wexford handicap chase last August; runner-up in the 4m1f La Touche Cup after a break at Punchestown in May; struggled off this sort of mark when last seen hurdling. |
12/1 |
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2nd 1 |
30th Apr 2026 Yielding 4m 1f 11y |
12st 3lb |
Seven-time winner, including four over fences; ran a fine race over the orthodox fences when second in a 3m7f handicap at last season's festival; made all to win a Wexford handicap last August before pulling up in the Kerry National; remote seventh behind Desertmore House here in November. |
25/1 |
|
10th 8 |
14th Oct 2025 Good 2m 7f 22y |
11st 9lb |
Seven-time winner including three over timber; made all to win a Wexford handicap chase easily in August before pulling up in the Kerry National; now bids to exploit 20lb lower hurdles mark and has won here over fences; chance. |
15/2 |
5/1
Form: 4-U221
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 15 |
23rd Sep 2026 Good 2m 7f 180y |
11st 0lb |
Made all to win 2m4f Wexford novice chase early last season; uneven form since then, best effort when a 2 3/4l runner-up to Ol Man Dingle in a Cork Grade 3 novice last November; second of four runners in a Limerick Grade 3 novice in April; has struggled in big-field handicaps and was 100-1 when pulled up in the Galway Plate. |
40/1 |
|
6 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
11st 9lb |
One of eight for trainer; made all to win 2m4f Wexford novice chase last summer but hit and miss since, best effort when a 2.75l runner-up behind Ol Man Dingle in a Cork Grade 3 novice in November; bounced back from two poor runs in big-field handicaps when second of four runners in a Limerick Grade 3 novice last time; big fields may not be his thing. |
22/1 |
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2nd 1 |
22nd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 3m 0f 150y |
11st 0lb |
Made all to win 2m4f Wexford novice' last summer but has been hit and miss since, best effort when runner-up in a Cork Grade 3 novice; poor runs in very competitive Leopardstown handicaps last twice but drop in class makes her a leading player. |
11/8 |
16/1
Form: 1PP-12 BF
Last run: 52 days
W: 10st 12lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 136
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
19th Oct 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Last season's novice chase campaign was cut short after two failures to complete; returned in good shape to win at Tipperary and backed that up with a second placing behind Aspurofthemoment at Galway; pulled up in Kerry National, Paul Townend aboard now; stamina doubt remains. |
10/1 |
|
17 |
24th Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 7f 180y |
10st 12lb |
Last season's novice chase campaign was cut short after two failures to complete; returned in good shape to win at Tipperary and backed that up with a second placing at Galway; those races were over shorter distances; a question mark about her ability to stay effectively. |
16/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
3rd Aug 2025 Good 2m 2f 54y |
11st 6lb |
Smart hurdler won over fences at Killarney last summer; pulled up twice after, reportedly making a noise on the second occasion; made a winning return at Tipperary early last month with Aeros Luck back in fifth; holds a leading chance |
4/1 |
10/1
Form: 44F0-4 C
Last run: 54 days
W: 10st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 136
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18 |
24th Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 7f 180y |
10st 12lb |
Three Flat wins this year, the latest over 1m5f at Ballinrobe in July; jumping was untidy at times on return to chasing at Galway; down the field in the Cheltenham Festival novice handicap in which Anyway finished second; plenty to prove. |
10/1 |
|
4th 1 |
1st Aug 2025 Good 2m 6f 111y |
11st 12lb |
Dual-purpose performer is 8-28 in all codes, two of his wins coming over fences in novice chases; has been plying his trade on the Flat recently with good success, including two wins; fell at Leopardstown and tailed off at Cheltenham in his last two chase starts so he has something to prove now returned to this discipline. |
13/1 |
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1 (11) |
21st Jul 2025 Yielding 1m 4f 184y |
10st 0lb |
Seven wins under all rules with last one coming in a Killarney conditions race in May; even better form when beaten only 4l in the Ascot Stakes h'cap last time; this trip is fine too and is a big player. |
7/2 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | €155.81 |
| Tricast | €2679.91 |
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