15.42
SoftCareys Castle Novice Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £6146.09
- 2m 7f 122y
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
9/2 (Won)
- Win: £5.60
- Place: £1.60
Form: 363F31
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 154y |
11st 8lb |
In great form at the moment over fences; followed up a wide-margin Thurles success (2m6f, soft) when beating Plain Or Battered by 2l at Clonmel next time (3m, soft); runs off 18lb lower hurdles mark; big player. |
5/1 |
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1st 4 |
26th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 7f 122y |
11st 7lb |
Fair form over hurdles without winning; won by a big margin at Thurles three weeks ago on his third start over fences; a 10lb rise may prove too much but could challenge for a share of the money. |
9/2 |
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1st 11 |
5th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 110y |
10st 10lb |
Consistent, placing in five of his last seven starts; third on chasing debut at Cork (2m4f, yielding to soft); hampered and fell at the first in race won by Toor Khov; good run over hurdles at a big price at Punchestown since then. |
7/1 |
7/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: -39363 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
16th May 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 1f 100y |
10st 1lb |
Course hurdle winner has been running well in defeat over hurdles and fences lately; could have a bit more to offer on his eighth chase run; a player. |
6/1 |
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2nd 11 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 154y |
11st 4lb |
In good form under both codes recently; 3lb outside the weights at Leopardstown but took the third spot (3m, soft); backed that up when runner-up in a Clonmel novice handicap chase last month (3m, soft); withdrawn due to unsuitable good ground at Down Royal last time, so conditions a question. |
13/1 |
100/30
- Place: £1.10
Form: -95113 C BF
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 7 |
26th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 7f 122y |
10st 10lb |
Made instant impact over fences at Navan off 84 (3m, soft to heavy) and ran off the same mark back over hurdles when following up with a 10l at this venue (3m, heavy); not beaten far in third under a fixed penalty at Naas; obvious chance of his marginally low chase mark. |
100/30 |
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3rd 5 |
4th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 7f 180y |
11st 5lb |
Made the breakthrough over fences at Navan off 84 (3m, soft to heavy) and ran off the same mark back over hurdles when following up at Clonmel last time by 10l (3m, heavy); carries a 7lb penalty now but most likely winner as long as this doesn't come too soon after a slog in the mud 6 days ago. |
2/1 |
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1st 14 |
26th Feb 2026 Heavy 3m 0f 0y |
10st 12lb |
Hurdles form is undeniably weak, and he failed to run to meet expectations as joint-favourite when fifth in a 2m4f handicap at this venue last month; however, he bolted up when tackling this trip on his chase debut at Navan nine day later; will be hard to beat if that improvement is sustained. |
15/8 |
14/1
Form: 37267P C
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 9lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 10 |
29th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 180y |
11st 5lb |
Hurdles winner is 0-10 over fences; beaten 12.5l off 92 in Wexford handicap chase on latest (25.5f, gd-yld); best form has come on soft and heavy ground; others appeal more. |
8/1 |
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3rd 6 |
16th May 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 1f 100y |
10st 9lb |
Is yet to win over fences but posted decent runs the last twice, both at Clonmel; wasn't so good over hurdles since but is still one to consider. |
15/2 |
8/1
Form: -446P8
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 21 |
2nd May 2026 Yielding 3m 7f 68y |
10st 0lb |
Off the mark at 19th attempt chasing last month when forcing tactics adopted in 3m2f Down Royal handicap, ready success on good ground; 7lb rise leaves him just 1lb out of the handicap which is negated by rider's claim; interesting if ground continues to dry out. |
12/1 |
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1st 8 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 3m 2f 50y |
11st 0lb |
Hurdle winner is yet to win over fences in 18 starts but ran a fine race at Clonmel last time over nearly 3m; stepping up in trip will be a help and can be involved off the same mark. |
7/1 |
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5th 2 |
26th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 7f 122y |
11st 10lb |
Still seeking a first chase win after 17 attempts, runner-up three times and has run creditably in the last two editions of the 3m6f Portertstown Chase at Fairyhouse; others seem more likely unless cheekpieces do the trick. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: -81628
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 |
26th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 7f 122y |
11st 12lb |
Won a Sligo maiden hurdle last October; not disgraced when sixth in a 24-runner Fairyhouse handicap on New Year's Day; beaten 4l in a beginners' chase at Thurles in January; dropped in class after a stiff task at Navan in his first handicap chase; not ruled out. |
10/1 |
5/1
Form: 545515 D BF
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 15 |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 140y |
10st 6lb |
First reserve; won over hurdles at Punchestown (2m7f, heavy) in January; below best twice since, including on chase debut at Clonmel on latest; needs more off this mark. |
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8th 6 |
26th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 7f 122y |
11st 1lb |
Fair handicap hurdle form; won readily at Punchestown in January, having disappointed several times when well supported; unplaced favourite last time; no chasing experience. |
5/1 |
12/1
Form: 90903P
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 3m 2f 50y |
10st 10lb |
Good effort on stable debut for this yard at Thurles in February over hurdles (2m7f, soft) when third of 17; pulled up next time at Clonmel (3m, heavy); made chasing debut back at that venue last time in first-time cheekpieces (retained) when ninth of 14 (3m, soft); more needed. |
15/1 |
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9th 10 |
26th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 7f 122y |
10st 0lb |
0-8 over hurdles, no chasing experience; pulled up here four weeks in a handicap hurdle won by Brown Boots; that came after a good effort at Thurles; first time with cheekpieces. |
12/1 |
25/1
Form: P46UP0
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 0lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 10 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 0y |
10st 12lb |
Still a maiden after 42 starts but solid effort over hurdles at Sligo (2m4f, good) on penultimate when staying on dourly to take second (Island McCoo back in fourth); ran no race here over fences last week; hard to trust. |
6/1 |
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10th 10 |
21st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 160y |
10st 8lb |
Still a maiden after 41 starts but solid effort over hurdles at Sligo (2m4f, good) nine days ago when staying on dourly to take second; each-way claims if she can back that up. |
8/1 |
20/1
Form: 0UP875
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 15 |
29th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 145y |
10st 3lb |
Impressive handicap chase win at Limerick on latest (22.5f, good); now looks to exploit 12lb lower hurdles mark but hasn't won in this sphere since September 2023; in form, though, and can't discount. |
3/1 |
16/1
Form: 04545U
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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12th 5 |
26th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 7f 122y |
11st 5lb |
Point-to-point winner for Ellmarie Holden; showed promise in maiden hurdles and again on handicap debut at Cork last August; was making no impression when unseating rider four out in a 2m4f hurdle on stable debut at Fairyhouse last month. |
16/1 |
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5 |
21st Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 50y |
11st 7lb |
Point-to-point winner showed promise in maidens and again on handicap debut at Cork; 15l fifth at Tramore (2m5f, good) was below that when last seen in October; has never raced on worse than good to yielding and makes stable debut after 190 days off. |
25/1 |
10/1
Form: 316P29 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 5lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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13th 9 |
26th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 7f 122y |
10st 5lb |
Punchestown handicap hurdle win in December (3m, heavy) is her sole success in 30 runs; not the most consistent mare but she stays well and has a definite chance on her best form. |
10/1 |
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9th 2 |
4th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 6f 20y |
11st 8lb |
Punchestown win in December (3m, heavy) is her sole success in 29 runs under rules; put a blot on her record at Gowran in January; much more like it when second at Thurles (2m7f, soft) last month; shortlisted. |
5/2 |
14/1
Form: 3P2557 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
30th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 100y |
11st 9lb |
Dual hurdles winner was poor at Wexford in April off 4lb higher (2m4f, good to yielding) but rebounded over fences back there last time when a distant second of 11 (3m2f, good to yielding); can't be ruled out but others are more appealing. |
10/1 |
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2nd 4 |
16th May 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 1f 100y |
11st 5lb |
Is yet to win over fences but has posted plenty of good runs including here; however, he was poor over hurdles last time (also here) and has to rebound. |
12/1 |
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6th 2 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 11lb |
Has won twice over hurdles, including here over 3m, but losing run mounting and was pulled up in a Clonmel novices' handicap chase on latest; others arrive in better form. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: 000P78
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €18.90 |
| Straight Forecast | €26.37 |
| Tricast | €65.38 |
| Trifecta | €56.40 |
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