16.40
Good To SoftSun Racing Plate Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £84405
- 2m 4f 44y
- Class 1
- 23 runners
Runners: 23 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.10
- Place: £1.60
Form: 842-52 C
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
3-1 favourite when easily winning the 23-runner Plate at Cheltenham (2m4f, good to soft) last month in reapplied cheekpieces (retained); hit with a 10lb rise but that may not stop this 7yo, who could still have more to offer. |
4/1 |
|
1st 9 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 44y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Four chase wins for other yards, most recently in February 2024; 0-4 for this trainer but he achieved a lifetime best when close up on the New course (about 2m4f, good to soft) in December 2024, off this mark to an improver; has a strong record in other races here and looks to retain all his ability since back from an absence; regular cheekpieces refitted; rock-solid contender. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
2nd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Useful on his day, particularly in cheekpieces which were missing when he seemed to need the outing over Christmas on return from 12-month layoff; with the headgear again left off, the market may offer extra guidance. |
11/4 |
8/1
- Place: £2.90
Form: -22140 BF
Last run: 73 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 139
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
23rd Sep 2026 Good 2m 7f 180y |
11st 11lb |
Second in the Plate at Cheltenham (2m4f), with Downmexicoway back in fourth; beat fellow Irish challenger Ile Atlantique in the Topham at Aintree (2m5f); after a break, may have needed the run when fading on the long climb from the last in the Galway Plate. |
10/1 |
|
11th 5 |
29th Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 111y |
11st 7lb |
Course winner; off for 110 days but proven when fresh; last season ended on a high with his second to a handicap snip in the Plate at Cheltenham in March (2m4f) and then going one better when reversing those placings in the Topham at Aintree (2m5f); straightforward and a good jumper who should be well suited by the demands of this race; player. |
8/1 |
|
1st 10 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
Progressive over fences this season and took another step forward in a first-time tongue-tie (retained) when best of the rest behind easy winner Madara in the 23-runner Plate at last month's Cheltenham Festival (2m4f, good to soft); this lightly raced 7yo is open to further improvement; chance. |
8/1 |
50/1
- Place: £4.80
Form: 005670 C
Last run: 8 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 |
25th Sep 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Useful chaser when trained by John McConnell in Ireland but absent since last of 15 in competitive handicap hurdle in May; eased in grade for this stable debut but his usual headgear is missing; the market may guide. |
16/1 |
|
15th 9 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
10st 8lb |
Inconsistent chaser who's saved his best for Cheltenham in 2025 and 2026, including a win (his only handicap success) in January 2025 and third at the Festival this March; both were over an extended 2m4f and he's shown his form only once from seven attempts under rules over 3m+; not the percentage call. |
16/1 |
|
7th 9 |
15th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 203y Class 1 |
10st 10lb |
9lb higher when beaten 3.5l by Riskintheground 12 months ago; 0-10 in the meantime but the new visor worked well when a never-nearer third in the Plate at Cheltenham last month and clear claims if he can back that up. |
9/1 |
8/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: P01213
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 145
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
23rd Sep 2026 Good 2m 7f 180y |
11st 7lb |
Won two of his first five races over fences; ran a fine race when 10l fourth in the 2m4f Plate at the Cheltenham Festival, form worthy of being upgraded as he was hampered on a couple of occasions; turned the tables on the Cheltenham runner-up Will The Wise when a staying-on fifth in the Galway Plate; made a couple of errors; could be a big player over this longer trip. |
6/1 |
|
5th 9 |
29th Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 111y |
11st 2lb |
Absent for 141 days but returns with his yard in great form; only had five runs over fences, winning twice and better than ever when a 10l fourth in the 2m4f Plate at the Cheltenham Festival; that form can be upgraded as he was hampered on a couple of occasions and has a useful pull in the weights with runner-up Will The Wise; yet to tackle this far under rules but he won a 3m point; tempting. |
10/1 |
|
4th 6 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 44y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Irish point winner; has won two of his four chase starts (at 2m/2m1f on good to yielding and heavy) and had no realistic chance in a Grade 1 at Leopardstown last month, but he could have made a better impression with some of his jumping; this is a new test for him under rules but he should have the scope to do better back in a handicap; yard runs three. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 30-113 CD
Last run: 87 days
W: 10st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 134
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
18th Oct 2026 Yielding 2m 3f 125y |
11st 12lb |
Has a lot of weight, but his handicap form is very solid; pipped first-time-out last October but got Killarney handicap in stewards' room; good efforts in Britain subsequently, including 2m4f Cheltenham win and fifth in the Plate over that trip at the festival in March; fine second in Grade 2 Silver Trophy at Haydock when last seen in April. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 5 |
15th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 203y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Could have done without this race being transferred from Cheltenham as he won there in October (good ground) and stayed on well for fifth in last month's Plate; his run in between at Doncaster in a race that's worked out well was also admirable; every chance. |
7/2 |
|
5th 15 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 44y Class 1 |
10st 8lb |
Humdrum start to chase career but a better horse since back from a break, following a Killarney win with an uncomplicated display over C&D (good) in October; would have finished closer than his near-4l third at Doncaster (2m3f, good to soft) in December but for a mistake at the last and that form has worked out; now 9lb higher than the latest win but open to improvement. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 0-2050 D
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 1lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 141
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
4th Oct 2026 Good 1m 7f 214y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Point/hurdles winner; 0-13 as a chaser and has been campaigned mostly over further but best form, shown in notable 2m4f/3m handicaps, helps to set the standard in this field; sold out of Willie Mullins' yard for £66,000 since last run. |
5/2 |
|
9th 1 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 2f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Point and hurdle winner is yet to score over fences but has lots of fine efforts to his name; only beaten 13l in the competitive Topham Chase at Aintree last time; this is a bit easier so has to be on the shortlist even though is unproven over this far. |
5/2 |
|
7th 17 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 1 |
10st 8lb |
0-11 over fences and 14l behind Madara when sixth of 23 in the Plate at Cheltenham (2m4f, good to soft) last month; however, that was still a respectable run and the fact he represents Willie Mullins, who has won three of the last six runnings and saddles three today, means he's not discounted. |
25/1 |
9/2
Form: 0-4374
Last run: 49 days
W: 10st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 133
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 16 |
30th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 75y |
11st 4lb |
Beat the talented Storm Heart in a valuable DRF handicap hurdle in 2024; maiden over fences; seventh when well fancied for a Cheltenham handicap; suffered interference off the home turn, might have finished closer; addition of tongue-tie may help. |
7/1 |
|
7th 17 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 44y Class 1 |
10st 7lb |
Reached his peak over hurdles when winning a valuable race at Leopardstown (2m, soft) last February but finished last in the County Hurdle here next time; the type to make a chaser and, after a laboured effort on his handicap chase debut at Naas, he fared better in a Down Royal novice in January; needs to show his jumping can hold up under pressure but this trip should suit better than the 2m he's been running over and plenty of potential remains. |
9/2 |
|
4th 2 |
20th Jan 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 115y |
12st 0lb |
Very useful (133-rated) hurdler whose two wins last season included very valuable Leopardstown handicap; more of a slow-burner over fences this term, Fairyhouse beginners' third his best run; let down by jumping against more experienced rivals in handicap on latest when never landing a blow at Naas; back in novice grade and Mark Walsh remains loyal. |
11/4 |
40/1
Form: 230P-2
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 19 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 44y Class 1 |
10st 6lb |
Useful 2m form for Charlie Longsdon in autumn 2024, including on this course, but his season ended badly; off to a good start for new yard when runner-up at Haydock (2m4f, soft; first-time cheekpieces, retained) last month but there's not much common ground between that run and what will be needed today. |
40/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
14th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Made a winning return at Carlisle (2m) in October 2024 but his form nosedived later in the season, pulled up in the Topham at Aintree last spring on his final run for Charlie Longsdon; since changed hands for £20,000 and he needs to hit the ground running for his new yard after ten months off. |
25/1 |
40/1
Form: -44380 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 147
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
First run over the National fences; inconsistent this season and no match for stablemate Madara (who remains Harry Skelton's mount) when ninth of 23 in the Plate at Cheltenham last month; however, Aintree brought out the best in him last year and he's well handicapped on that form; one to consider. |
12/1 |
|
9th 5 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 44y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Has hurdle form at Cheltenham over a similar trip to today's but he races mostly on sharp tracks, albeit with soft ground against him in January when well back in his sole chase start here; never showed with a chance when upped to 3m at Kempton recently and he's no strong option to improve a 2-15 strike-rate over fences; yard runs two others with better claims. |
40/1 |
|
12th 1 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 1 |
12st 0lb |
Only 2-14 as a chaser but has been highly tried on occasions, as when not far away in a 2m4f Grade 1 at Aintree last April; another good run in a Grade 2 here last month (RPR right up there with his best) and soft ground was no good to him back in a handicap at Cheltenham; patient tactics are likely now sent further and could be interesting with Harry Atkins claiming 7lb, provided conditions don't soften. |
20/1 |
16/1
Form: 83-097
Last run: 55 days
W: 10st 9lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
29th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
10st 7lb |
Hurdle winner at 2m3f but rarely ventures beyond 2m1f now, good third in last season's Grand Annual at Cheltenham but didn't seem to get home in 2m4f Plate at same venue last month; stamina concerns remain at this trip. |
16/1 |
|
10th 14 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 44y Class 1 |
10st 9lb |
Hurdle winner at 2m3f; rarely ventures beyond 2m1f now and has something to prove in trying to repeat a very good third in the Grand Annual here (2m, good to soft; off 1lb lower) last March, having run three moderate races since, but there has been late support for him. |
16/1 |
|
7th 8 |
14th Jan 2026 Yielding 2m 1f 30y |
10st 9lb |
Three-time chase winner and third behind King Of Prs here a year ago; excellent third in the Grand Annual; down the field at Punchestown on final start last season; failed to feature on reappearance in C&D event won by Drumgill. |
16/1 |
33/1
Form: 196049 C
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 11lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 |
14th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 83y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Made up into smart chaser last term with success in Haydock's Silver Trophy (2m4f) in April; has continued in fine form with 3m Perth win and an excellent third of 13 in 3m Uttoxeter handicap this summer; can't be discounted but Harry Skelton sides with Il Est Francais. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 2 |
28th Jun 2026 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 2 |
11st 12lb |
Successful on this card two years ago; campaigned mostly over 2m4f/2m5f but saw out 3m well at Perth (good) most recently, adding to his Grade 2 handicap success in April and taking chase record to 9-30; better than ever and commands respect. |
9/2 |
|
1st 2 |
7th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Good ground is key to him, though good to soft is acceptable; after signs of a revival at the Cheltenham Festival he duly delivered in a competitive 2m4f handicap at Haydock, winning cosily despite narrow margin of victory; the 4lb rise seemed generous and when beaten at Uttoxeter he bumped into the talented Glengouly on a good day; all his best form is at shorter, so stamina would be the principal concern. |
100/30 |
16/1
Form: /133-F CD
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 139
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 2 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Unraced over hurdles since winning Cheltenham novice in 2024 but recent 2m7f/3m chase form has been very respectable and he's edging down the weights; swaps cheekpieces for first-time blinkers; could have a say. |
12/1 |
|
6th 6 |
28th Jun 2026 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
Steadily coming back to form since joining current stable, as a couple of third-place finishes this season attest; was a useful/progressive sort earlier in career and looks interesting off a reduced mark, assuming his resurgence is sustained. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
11th Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 3 |
12st 2lb |
Disappointing for new stable last season but appreciated the ease in grade when respectable third of six in quite valuable contest at Uttoxeter (3m, good) last month and won't mind what the weather does here; contender if able to build on that recent effort. |
13/2 |
14/1
Form: 0P-314 D BF
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 133
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
Well beaten in the Plate last month but Cheltenham may not be his track; comfortably made all in small field at Leicester (2m6f, good to soft) in January and led into the straight at Ascot (3m, good to soft) in February, only to weaken; also effective on soft; could be involved. |
9/1 |
|
13th 16 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 44y Class 1 |
10st 7lb |
Four hurdle wins; made just a so-so stab at chasing in late 2023 but he was footsure when making all at Leicester (about 2m6f, good to soft) in January and perhaps the 3m trip counted against him when trying to justify an 8lb rise at Ascot since; should have more to come over fences at some stage but this looks a tough call; yard also runs Peaky Boy. |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: 40-1U4
Last run: 37 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 154
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
29th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
11st 10lb |
Two chase wins including 2m6f handicap here in November (off 142) and at least as good form when staying-on fourth over same trip at the DRF; no match for stablemate Maxxum over 2m4f at Clonmel on latest; Jack Kennedy's pick. |
9/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
2nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Won for the second time over fences when taking a Punchestown handicap on return last November; fourth in a valuable Leopardstown handicap since but was below form at Cheltenham last time; seems to be the yard's second string on riding arrangements but still respected. |
11/8 |
|
14th 1 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 44y Class 1 |
12st 0lb |
Nearer last than first in the novice handicap chase (extended 2m4f) at the Cheltenham Festival last March but he's a better horse now, having won at Punchestown (about 2m5f, soft to heavy) in November and been close up in a big field at Leopardstown under similar conditions last month; even more needed and he might prefer slower ground than is likely today; yard runs two. |
25/1 |
25/1
Form: 1-0396 C
Last run: 74 days
W: 10st 7lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 133
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 18 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 44y Class 1 |
10st 7lb |
Hurdle winner on heavy but best form on good ground, when a wide-margin winner of a mares' novice handicap chase on the New course (about 2m4f) last April; well held back here in November and at Leopardstown on Boxing Day which leaves her with something to find. |
25/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
19th Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 50y |
11st 12lb |
Hurdle winner got off the mark over fences in a valuable mares' Grade 3 handicap at Cheltenham in April; was well below that level at Punchestown next time; however, has gone well fresh before so considered. |
6/1 |
40/1
Form: /1P-7P D
Last run: 52 days
W: 11st 8lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 148
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 4 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 44y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
Talented but delicate 12yo who has run just ten times over the years; conditions suit but he's been soundly beaten and pulled up in his two starts for new yard; will do very well to add to trainer's three wins in the race. |
40/1 |
|
2 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 13y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
Low-mileage 12yo; had a record of 3-3 for Willie Mullins and 2-5 for Henry de Bromhead, but he was tailed off on stable debut at Cheltenham (22-1) on New Year's Day and needs to have come on a ton in the 16 days since. |
14/1 |
14/1
Form: 0-1231
Last run: 53 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 149
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 176y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Useful over hurdles and even better over fences; found a bit more improvement when coming from behind to beat Be Aware 1l in three-runner Grade 2 novice at Windsor (2m, soft; handles good) in January; well beaten next time in 2m4f handicap at the Cheltenham Festival, lack of stamina probably a factor; this drop back in trip looks a plus and he wears cheekpieces for the first time (has won when hooded); not ruled out. |
12/1 |
|
17th 3 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 44y Class 1 |
11st 9lb |
Three hurdle wins at up to 2m1f last season but he was the last to finish in the Martin Pipe here (about 2m4f) last March; has proved his worth in small-field chases since, winning two from four starts, over 2m3f (good) and 2m (soft); he can raise his game further but a strongly run race on a track with a steep uphill finish raises a question. |
14/1 |
|
1st 4 |
16th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 0f 37y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Won a handicap at Ascot (2m3f, good) in November on chase debut and has continued in good form in Grade 2 chases on next two starts (2m4f/2m3f, good to soft/soft), shaping as though this drop back in trip is well worth a go; could have a big part to play. |
11/4 |
10/1
Form: 324-01 D
Last run: 94 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 152
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 |
14th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 83y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Smart chaser who scored at Navan (2m4f) last December but his form nosedived after for Gordon Elliott, tried in cheekpieces when pulled up at Punchestown (2m4f) in April; starts out for a new yard here with something to prove. |
20/1 |
|
1 |
29th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
11st 12lb |
Both chase wins have come at Navan, notably 2m5f Listed handicap in December off 144 (soft-to-heavy); Cheltenham run put a line through as badly hampered early on, but recent Grade 2 Fairyhouse effort was a lacklustre one; cheekpieces now reached for and joint top-weight has a bit to prove. |
10/1 |
|
5th 5 |
6th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 3f 180y |
11st 4lb |
Won his bumper here; both chase wins have come at Navan; won a 20.5f Listed handicap chase on testing ground there off 144 in December; disappointed when third-favourite for the Plate Handicap at Cheltenham; better than that and has a good chance at the weights; can't be discounted. |
6/1 |
Form: 74F-21 C
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 1lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 141
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
14th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Back from a break to land veterans' event at Warwick (2m4f) in February and ended last term with a good fourth of 17 in strong veterans' handicap at Haydock (2m4f) in April; has an excellent record fresh, so he's one to be interested in with his yard firmly among the winners. |
4/1 |
|
4th 2 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 2 |
11st 12lb |
Brought down at the first fence in the Plate at Cheltenham last month; made most of the running when winning easily at Warwick (2m4f, heavy) in February and, although now 8lb higher, he was rated higher over hurdles earlier in his career; versatile ground-wise; one to note. |
15/2 |
|
8 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 44y Class 1 |
11st 1lb |
Fell in the Ultima last March but he has often run creditably over fences here and handles most surfaces; however, he's on his highest-ever chase mark following a Warwick win (about 2m4f, heavy) last month and now looks up against it. |
25/1 |
14/1
Form: 231-15 D
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 18 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 1 |
10st 7lb |
Held by Madara and Will The Wise but running well when falling at final fence in the Plate at Cheltenham (2m4f, good to soft) last month; two wins during a progressive 2025 (2m4f/2m6f, soft/good to soft); each-way shout. |
16/1 |
|
10 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 44y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Has a useful jumps strike-rate and a Newbury chase win (about 2m6f, good to soft) in November showed he was still improving; a 9lb rise appeared beyond him on the New course since but he travelled strongly for a long way and may yet show he hasn't exhausted the handicapping options. |
14/1 |
|
5th 4 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 3lb |
Tends to finish strongly from off the pace and posted another personal best when winning at Newbury (2m6f, good to soft) at the end of November; a 9lb rise means he'll need another leap forward but he keeps progressing and it's certainly possible. |
7/2 |
40/1
Form: P-F03P D
Last run: 31 days
W: 10st 5lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
20 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 44y Class 1 |
10st 5lb |
Well treated on the pick of his Cheltenham form at about this trip, as when just touched off by Moon d'Orange last January, but he was pulled up last time out and these very competitive races tend to be beyond him. |
40/1 |
|
6 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Has rather mixed record over last couple of years but gave good account when keeping-on third in valuable Cheltenham handicap (2m4f, good) on New Year's Day and will be suited by the slower ground here. |
9/2 |
|
1 |
30th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Not much went to plan on his final two starts last season but he enhanced his very good record when fresh with a good win at Chepstow (2m3f, good) last October and bettered that performance when very close second in valuable Cheltenham race (2m4f, soft) in January; major player. |
7/2 |
100/1
Form: 719P27 D
Last run: 4 days
W: 10st 4lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
28th Mar 2026 Good 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Scored over hurdles and fences for Eric McNamara in Ireland last summer; well beaten on both runs for his current yard recently, though he faced a very stiff task in the Plate at Cheltenham last time; back hurdling now with something to prove. |
8/1 |
|
21 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 44y Class 1 |
10st 4lb |
Four chase wins at up to about 2m4f on a range of surfaces but out of sorts since the latest of them, at Killarney in August, including for new yard on Friday; often wears cheekpieces, first-time blinkers now. |
100/1 |
|
7th 6 |
6th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 48y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Won a 2m1f handicap chase at Killarney last August but three heavy defeats since, with latest second remote in a claiming hurdle; first run for Syd Hosie. |
25/1 |
66/1
Form: 11-P34
Last run: 36 days
W: 10st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
4th Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Respectable efforts on both previous course visits, including a close fourth in this in 2024; weighted to strike, but must prove that the effects of the cheekpieces aren't on the wane after a sub-par latest effort. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
23rd May 2026 Good 2m 1f 77y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Won twice over fences at around this trip last spring; not so good since but is 1lb lower than his last winning mark so cannot be ruled out. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 2 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 54y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Won twice last spring at about this trip but essentially underwhelming since, albeit in better races than this; the drop in class should be welcomed. |
10/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £71.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £35.44 |
| Tricast | £720.62 |
| Trifecta | £1268.90 |
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