16.28
SoftCore Bullion Traders Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £7682.61
- 2m 5f 140y
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
(Won)
- Win: £3.25
- Place: £1.10
Form: 455158
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
10/1
- Place: £2.90
Form: 012447 CD
Last run: 7 days
W: 10st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
30th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 0y |
11st 8lb |
Won his beginners' chase here and ran right up to his best when beaten a neck over a tad shorter here last month; every chance off 3lb higher if in the same form. |
5/1 |
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2nd 13 |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 140y |
10st 11lb |
Won a C&D (soft) beginners' chase in November in fine style; 8l runner up on next start in a Thurles handicap chase off 1lb higher than he is here; may have needed latest after a 101 day break; could go well for local yard. |
10/1 |
7/2
- Place: £2.20
Form: 0-2164
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 5lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 12 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 136y |
10st 9lb |
Much less exposed as a chaser than many of these and did well last season; won over this trip at Punchestown and creditable efforts last twice; likely to be handy and coming back to this trip might well be a plus. |
8/1 |
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3rd 6 |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 140y |
11st 5lb |
Shed the maiden tag over fences at Punchestown (19.5f, yld-sft) in December off 6lb lower; not a bad run in listed novice handicap at Navan latest and this is much less demanding; seems best going right-handed so this track could suit; interesting. |
7/2 |
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4th 11 |
21st Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 7f 150y |
10st 8lb |
Runner-up on return to action in November at Thurles (2m6f, good to yielding); went one better in a big field at Punchestown (2m3f, yielding to soft) getting off the mark over fences at the fourth attempt; disappointed at Musselburgh last time (3m, good to soft); 6lb higher compared to his win here and others make more appeal. |
15/1 |
66/1
Form: F60P-0 D
Last run: 315 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 |
15th May 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 50y |
11st 0lb |
Two-time hurdles winner for Gordon Elliott in 2023; out of form for former yard, but there were definite signs of life pn stable debut when fourth of 12 over fences at Tramore, making a bad mistake at the fifth; that is something to build on back over timber now. |
9/1 |
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4th 10 |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 140y |
11st 2lb |
Two-time hurdles winner for Gordon Elliott is 0-7 over fences; in poor form when last seen in June 2025 and is now with a new yard; best watched for now. |
66/1 |
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3 |
8th Jun 2025 Good 2m 7f 116y |
11st 10lb |
Back over hurdles now after an unrewarding spell over fences; hard to make a case for him; trainer appears to have a better chance with Howdoyalikeherhome. |
25/1 |
16/1
Form: 485147 CD
Last run: 153 days
W: 11st 2lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
30th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 0y |
11st 9lb |
May have needed last month's run here after a break; runs this track well and won this 12 months ago off only 3lb lower; considered. |
6/1 |
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5th 9 |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 140y |
11st 2lb |
Five-time hurdles winner (including here) is 1-6 in chases, with that win also coming over this C&D (2m6f, gd-yld); clearly likes it here but lacks a run and remains 4lb above her last chase win. |
16/1 |
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4th 3 |
30th Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y |
11st 2lb |
Five hurdle wins, including here, plus one chase score; won at Tramore over this trip last time and is 5lb higher in a better race so needs a bit more. |
6/1 |
9/1
Form: 191-00 CD
Last run: 113 days
W: 11st 0lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 12 |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 140y |
11st 0lb |
Five wins under Rules, with four coming at this venue; has won the last two renewals of this race, on good and gd-yld, but handles softer conditions; below best when last seen in December but goes well fresh and return to his favourite track could spark a revival; dangerous to dismiss. |
9/1 |
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1st 6 |
13th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 5f 160y |
10st 12lb |
raced in third, lost third before 11th, went third again 13th |
5/1 |
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1st 6 |
13th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 5f 160y |
10st 12lb |
raced in third, lost third before 11th, went third again 13th |
5/1 |
25/1
Form: -8005P
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 11 |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 140y |
11st 1lb |
Has lost way since back to back wins in early 2025; pulled up and beaten 76l in last two chase starts; hard to fancy on recent showings. |
25/1 |
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5 |
22nd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 3m 0f 150y |
11st 2lb |
Better chaser than hurdler with 2m4f handicap wins last season at Punchestown and Gowran (soft); below best this term over both hurdles and fences, mildly more encouraging run in first-time cheekpieces at Gowran last time; headgear retained for return to fences but others preferred at this trip. |
9/1 |
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5th 5 |
7th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Better chaser than hurdler with two wins from eight chase starts; well beaten in four runs since handicap chase win here in February 2025; well-backed when well beaten on last hurdle start at Clonmel in January; cheekpieces. |
14/1 |
9/2
Form: -74213 CD
Last run: 192 days
W: 11st 10lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 15 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 100y |
10st 6lb |
5-35 under rules; three of those wins have come in chases, the latest last August at Tramore (2m6f, good); modest efforts in that sphere the last twice since return from break; no win over hurdles since August 2024 (off 9lb lower); others make more appeal. |
20/1 |
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5th 1 |
4th May 2026 Good 3m 2f 50y |
11st 12lb |
Record of 3-11 over fences and will enjoy the ground; has a recent comeback run under his belt too, and was second over just a bit shorter than this trip at Wexford last year. |
11/2 |
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8th 3 |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 140y |
11st 10lb |
Gained a third chase win here over C&D in August off 6lb lower; sole run since a 5l third in a handicap hurdle here in October; however, overall record fresh suggests he might need this after a break. |
9/2 |
13/2
Form: -53080
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 140y |
11st 12lb |
Point and two-time hurdles winner is 0-7 in chases; ran well when a close third at Navan in December and 1lb lower now but tailed off at Fairyhouse last time and needs to bounce back. |
13/2 |
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10th 6 |
4th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 5f 45y |
11st 6lb |
Point and dual hurdles winner; ordinary chase form; no threat in first-time cheekpieces in 3m4f National Trial at Punchestown; a little better at Leopardstown but needs to find extra; cheekpieces discarded, blinkers tried. |
14/1 |
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8th 16 |
2nd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 120y |
10st 0lb |
Point and dual hurdles winner; chase debut at Naas last season not without promise but hasn't built on that, most recently never sighted in first-time cheekpieces in 3m4f National Trial at Punchestown last month; 4lb wrong. |
16/1 |
28/1
Form: P/6U6-
Last run: 419 days
W: 11st 7lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 140y |
11st 7lb |
Both wins over hurdles at Fairyhouse in early 2022; no joy since and 0-7 over fences; off since February 2025 and likely best watched on first start for new yard. |
28/1 |
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6th 2 |
24th Feb 2025 Heavy 3m 0f 183y |
11st 11lb |
Two 2m4f Fairyhouse wins for Arthur Moore three seasons ago; no sign of his best in three runs for this yard. |
25/1 |
11/1
Form: 221U3- CD
Last run: 398 days
W: 11st 4lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 140y |
11st 4lb |
Won a beginners' chase over C&D (good) in August 2024; dual-purpose sort has failed to add to his tally since and he is best on good ground; fit from the Flat but needs the track to dry out. |
11/1 |
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16th 16 (20) |
12th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
8st 11lb |
Three-time Flat winner; had a run in a novice chase before competing from out of the handicap at Naas on return to the Flat; this is a more realistic task, but trainer may have a better chance with Cleopatra's Needle. |
20/1 |
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8th 12 (10) |
30th Mar 2026 Heavy 1m 6f 0y |
8st 7lb |
Three-time Flat winner; had a recent run in a novice chase but all of his best form in both codes is on good ground and he's 8lb wrong here; yard has stronger contender with Grann's Boy. |
18/1 |
10/1
Form: 113633 C
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 140y |
11st 4lb |
Course winner at 15.5f; seems best on heavy ground and scored twice in those conditions earlier this year, over hurdles at Clonmel (16.5f) and over fences at Gowran (19.5f); capable off this mark and rain would boost his claims. |
10/1 |
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3rd 4 |
2nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Won over fences at Gowran and hurdles here in February but was below form over fences at Limerick since; has a lot to find against some of these rivals; due to run in the 6.42 at Limerick on Tuesday. |
25/1 |
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3rd 4 |
31st Mar 2026 Soft 2m 1f 200y |
11st 4lb |
Won over hurdles at Clonmel and fences at Gowran last month but disappointed here over fences last time so has to rebound; claims if he does. |
5/2 |
Non-runners
Lisleigh Lad, General Clermont, Casey West, Petit King, Doyen Magic
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €20.00 |
| Straight Forecast | €23.13 |
| Tricast | €105.90 |
| Trifecta | €121.40 |
Selections
The Irish Sun:
Sammy Smart