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HeavyBAR 1 Betting “Download Our App For Cheltenham Rewards” Beginners Chase
- Prize money: £6658.26
- 2m 4f 0y
- 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.34
- Place: £1.60
Form: 4/6-F4 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 5 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
11st 9lb |
One of eight for trainer; bumper and dual winning hurdler had no chance when a faller on chasing debut at Navan in January (3m, soft to heavy) and was a moderate fourth of seven here next time (2m7f, heavy); much better when seeing off better-fancied stablemate Ballygunner Castle at Naas by 0.5l last time (2m4f, soft to heavy); in the mix on handicap chase debut. |
13/1 |
|
1st 4 |
8th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
One of three for trainer; rated 143 over hurdles; dual hurdles winner was beaten 8l in 2024 Albert Bartlett; ran just once last season when 12l behind in a Fairyhouse Grade 2; looked beaten when falling on chasing debut at Navan (3m, soft to heavy); beaten 19l at Punchestown (2m7f, heavy) last time (11l in front of Supersundae). |
6/1 |
|
7 |
17th Jan 2026 Soft To Heavy 3m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Fourth in a strong edition of the Albert Bartlett in 2024; failed to make an impression in a Grade 2 hurdle at Fairyhouse on his only start last season; interesting chase prospect if he can recapture top form this season. |
13/2 |
4/6
- Place: £1.10
Form: 230-2F
Last run: 67 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
11st 8lb |
One of eight for trainer; dual bumper and maiden hurdle winner in 2024; runner-up on chase debut at this venue (2m7f, heavy) before falling four out back here next time; failed to justify 5-6 favouritism at Naas (2m4f, soft to heavy) last time when a 0.5l second behind Spread Boss Ted; now enters handicap chase company. |
16/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
8th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
One of three for trainer; rated 134 over hurdles; completed a hat-trick (two bumpers/maiden hurdle) in 2024; finished second/third in Graded races over 3m/2m4f; good effort on chasing debut at Punchestown (2m7f, heavy) to take the runner-up spot despite market weakness; fell at four out back at that venue last time; Townend sticks with him and this looks easier than his previous starts. |
4/6 |
10/1
Form: 12PP-5
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
16th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Maiden hurdle winner was runner-up in a Grade 1 novice last year before losing his form in that sphere; got off the mark on third chase start when an easy winner at Kilbeggan last time over 2m6f; penalised 6lb for that but should still be difficult to beat even dropping in trip. |
6/4 |
|
1st 8 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 70y |
11st 12lb |
Rated 142 over hurdles; seventh in the 2024 Supreme Novices' Hurdle; 8l second behind The Yellow Clay in a Grade 1 novice hurdle at Naas in January 2025 (2m4f, soft); pulled up in two following hurdle starts at Grade 1 level; form of his two chase starts bears little relation to his best hurdles form. |
100/30 |
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3rd 5 |
8th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
One of three for trainer; rated 142 over hurdles; seventh in the 2024 Supreme Novices' Hurdle; 8l second behind The Yellow Clay in a Grade 1 novice hurdle at this venue in January 2025 (2m4f, soft); pulled up in two following hurdle starts at Grade 1 level; beaten 30l on chase/seasonal debut at Punchestown last month; needs to come back to his best and Townend ignores. |
10/1 |
11/2
Form: 20-315 C
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
8th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Rated 125 over hurdles; winner of a bumper here in early 2025 (2m3f, soft to heavy); didn't have to improve much from Down Royal return when taking a Gowran maiden hurdle in January (2m, heavy); didn't appear to get home on chasing debut when faded into fifth back at Gowran (19.5f, heavy); may do better over shorter. |
11/2 |
|
1st 1 |
22nd Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Bumper winner in the mud; gave Honesty Policy a contest when runner-up on hurdles debut at Leopardstown in March; good comeback third at Down Royal, headed by runner-up Dunleer Crystal late on; claims. |
5/2 |
|
11th 7 |
30th Apr 2025 Yielding 2m 3f 58y |
11st 7lb |
midfield, not fluent 5th |
7/2 |
16/1
Form: S/217/
Last run: 703 days
W: 11st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 |
7th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Winner of a Down Royal maiden hurdle in March 2024; reported coughing after a poor run the following month; off for almost two years before chasing debut at Naas two months ago, jumped untidily and never in contention. |
25/1 |
|
5th 3 |
8th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Rated 125 over hurdles; fell and unseated in his point runs; winner of a Down Royal maiden hurdle in March 2024; coughed following a very poor effort in a novice contest here in April 2024; unseen since then and can only be watched after such a long absence. |
16/1 |
12/1
Form: /10-P4
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 12lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
17th Mar 2026 Soft 3m 1f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Triple hurdle winner is rated 120 in that discipline and has won over 3m; however, was tailed-off on chasing debut at Naas recently so will have to improve hugely on that. |
8/1 |
|
6th 6 |
8th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Rated 120 over hurdles; three-time winner over timber with his latest win coming at Navan in February last year (2m6f, soft to heavy); nothing from three subsequent runs, beaten 7.5l at this venue last month (2m7f, heavy); 12yo makes his chasing debut now and others preferred. |
12/1 |
|
4th 4 |
22nd Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 7f 20y |
11st 4lb |
Three hurdle wins have all been on soft/heavy, most recently runaway win over 2m6f at Navan a year ago off 114; seen just twice since off much higher mark, pulled up after never counting on seasonal return at same venue in November; entitled to come on for that and has his ground. |
10/1 |
100/1
Form: 86
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €8.00 |
| Straight Forecast | €7.07 |
| Trifecta | €18.70 |
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