17.25
YieldingColm Quinn BMW Handicap Chase (Grade 3)
- Prize money: £51217.39
- 2m 4f 80y
- 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £8.00
- Place: £2.20
Form: 4-3161 D
Last run: 185 days
W: 10st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 10 |
29th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
10st 6lb |
Lightly raced but already a better chaser than hurdler, two wins coming over 2m4f at Wexford, most recently showing good attitude back in October on good-to-yielding; absent since but conditions to suit and likely more to offer. |
8/1 |
|
3 |
26th Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 130y |
11st 4lb |
One of two for trainer; built on a creditable third at Kilbeggan on chasing debut to win a beginners' over C&D in July (good); struggled upon entering handicap chase company back at Kilbeggan when upped in trip (3m2f, good to yielding); return to here may see him to best effect. |
9/2 |
|
3 |
22nd Aug 2025 Good 3m 1f 180y |
11st 9lb |
A 2m4f maiden hurdle winner who doubled his tally when off the mark over fences at the second attempt at Wexford (2m3f, good); probably on a competitive mark and he's unexposed over this sort of trip, one he should stay. |
7/2 |
13/2
- Place: £2.40
Form: 2-24F5
Last run: 97 days
W: 10st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 133
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 80y |
11st 0lb |
Basically a bridle horse who doesn't find much when let down, but plenty of strong form and couldn't knock his latest second to an improver at Punchestown where he pulled clear of the rest (2m4f, yielding); doubt he wants this far, but easy track will help and valuable 7lb claimed. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 8 |
29th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
10st 9lb |
Novice win came at Down Royal last season and pick of this season's handicap form when fourth in 2m4f Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham and held narrow lead when faller two out in 2m4f Tim Duggan Memorial at Limerick over Christmas; didn't stay 3m1f in Thyestes following month and has had time off since; could go well. |
13/2 |
|
5th 16 |
22nd Jan 2026 Heavy 3m 1f 0y |
10st 9lb |
Two good runs at Cheltenham this season, including fourth in the Paddy Power in November, and a creditable second at Limerick on his seasonal debut the previous month; in the lead but beginning to look vulnerable when falling two out in the Tim Duggan at Limerick on latest. |
20/1 |
12/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: 245312 D BF
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 13 |
29th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
10st 2lb |
Off the mark chasing on tenth attempt in 2m5f Clonmel mares' beginners last month (soft) but ultimately no match for a 10l winner nine days later in 2m5f Fairyhouse mares' handicap: front-runner should run her race but vulnerable. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
4th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 5f 45y |
10st 10lb |
Off the mark chasing on tenth attempt in 2m5f Clonmel mares' beginners last month (soft): highly-tried on occasions, notably when second to Only By Night at Exeter last year and to Spindleberry at Clonmel in November; back in handicap company and can go well. |
11/2 |
|
1st 4 |
26th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 4f 63y |
11st 7lb |
Campaigned in Graded company over last 18 months; produced some strong efforts, most notably when second to Only By Night at Exeter last year and to Spindleberry at Clonmel in November; two below-par efforts over fences since but appreciated step back up in trip with good run over hurdles last time at Punchestown; course winner over hurdles has the form to win this. |
9/4 |
8/1
Form: 2-UP01 D
Last run: 210 days
W: 10st 13lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
29th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
10st 13lb |
Chase wins have been at Wexford and Sligo on decent ground, latter occasion when beating Jesse Evans 3.5l at levels in October when last seen, albeit steady pace possibly suited; has run well fresh and has his ground here, so one to consider. |
8/1 |
|
3 |
1st Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 5f 27y |
11st 10lb |
Rated 132; has caught the eye in some valuable handicap chases but consistency is not his strong suit and he has unseated, pulled up and been beaten 28l on his last three starts; capable of running well but comes with risks attached. |
12/1 |
|
8 |
23rd Aug 2025 Good 2m 4f 180y |
11st 5lb |
Won on chase debut in a Wexford beginners' in 2023 (2m4f, yielding); best run in recent times was a 4.5l second at the Punchestown festival off his current mark (2m4f, yielding); he has been poor in three runs following that and Kennedy prefers Mars Harper. |
20/1 |
12/1
Form: 311222
Last run: 206 days
W: 11st 12lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 150
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
1st Jun 2026 Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
11st 2lb |
Five-time hurdle winner who is 1-9 over fences, though was runner-up in last summer's Galway Plate; all the sharper for his comeback run when beaten 4l in a 2m4f Grade 3 at Killarney three weeks ago and he's a player on these terms. |
5/2 |
|
3rd 3 |
11th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 100y |
11st 0lb |
Five-time hurdle winner who is 1-8 over fences, though was runner-up in last summer's Galway Plate; his below-par run in a Grade 3 handicap only 12 days ago (after a lengthy break) dampens enthusiasm. |
4/1 |
|
5th 2 |
29th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
11st 12lb |
Versatile 10yo won Grade 3 over hurdles last summer before finishing fine second in 2m6f Galway Plate off 148; absent since runner-up over hurdles at Tipperary in October, so may need this although ground in his favour. |
12/1 |
7/2
Form: 3-2314 D
Last run: 48 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
29th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
11st 2lb |
Lightly-raced novice landed odds in 2m4f Gowran beginners' in February and fine effort for one so inexperienced when fourth of 18 in 2m5f Jack Richards Novices' Handicap at Cheltenham on much better ground; more scope for improvement than most of these. |
7/2 |
|
4th 6 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Came up well short in the 2m5f handicap hurdle at this meeting last year but may fare better in this return visit as he's still unexposed over fences and has a solid record since switched to this sphere; comfortably justified favouritism at Gowran Park (2m3f) most recently, producing a career-best RPR; peaking at the right time. |
28/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
22nd Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
One of three for stable; 4-13 over hurdles and rated 136; a close third in a Sandown handicap hurdle in April (2m4f, good) on his final start last season; went close when stable's second string on chasing debut at Naas, with stablemate Funiculi Funicula 2l away in third; definite chance again despite Townend's vote of confidence in the other direction. |
100/30 |
14/1
Form: 246003 C
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 4lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 136y |
11st 10lb |
Bled in this last year; good form in first two starts for this yard at Killarney in the summer and creditable third of 17 in valuable 2m4f veterans' contest at Haydock last month; chance on that form. |
10/1 |
|
7th 12 |
29th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
10st 4lb |
Last win came at Killarney last summer but retains level of ability judged on recent Haydock veterans' handicap third (good), best run for some time; whether or not he can back that up against more progressive types is debatable. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 10 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Irish challenger who could be in the picture judged on his good form at Killarney last summer, and he's one to watch in the betting; however, he's been soundly beaten on his last three starts and has to get back on track. |
25/1 |
12/1
Form: 6-4733 C
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 10lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 148
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
1st Jun 2026 Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
11st 2lb |
Hasn't been at his best since winning last year's Grade 2 Red Mills at Gowran but a couple of subsequent runs read well, especially in the context of today's easier assignment; unlikely to be far away; any rain welcomed. |
4/1 |
|
8th 3 |
29th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
11st 10lb |
Grade 2 Red Mills Chase winner at Gowran last season hasn't recaptured that level of form this term, although third in same event was a solid run; last of three in 3m Grade 3 Cork conditions event on latest, back to probably his optimum trip here so considered. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
5th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 100y |
11st 8lb |
Grade 2 chase winner was poor at Tramore on New Year's Day but was much better when third to a stablemate at Gowran last time; has to give away plenty of weight but is still the one to beat with a top rider aboard; hasn't won over this trip but looks likely to stay. |
4/9 |
14/1
Form: 22-F1P
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 |
29th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
10st 11lb |
French hurdle winner; useful form in defeat over fences last season, off the mark when running away with 2m6f Thurles Listed mares' novice in February (soft-to-heavy); ran no sort of race in 3m5f Irish National latest, but not to be ruled out off a fair mark here. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
27th Feb 2025 Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
11st 3lb |
took keen hold, led, jumped slightly left throughout |
2/1 |
|
2nd 10 |
5th Feb 2025 Heavy 2m 5f 55y |
11st 3lb |
jumped left, didn't always jump with fluency, took keen hold, pulled way into lead after 4th, faced challenge towards near side approaching last, headed but kept on run-in, no match for winner |
11/2 |
10/1
Form: -P622P C
Last run: 39 days
W: 10st 0lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 14 |
29th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
10st 0lb |
Maiden hurdle winner here last season (2m4f, soft) is 0-5 chasing this term, standout run when only caught close home by a strong favourite in 2m4f Naas handicap in February (heavy), having hit the last; reportedly never travelled before pulled up over 3m at Navan last month, but claims if back to her Naas form. |
10/1 |
|
6 |
21st Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 7f 150y |
11st 7lb |
Punchestown maiden hurdle winner was a distant second in the third of her beginners' chase starts at Naas (2m4f, soft); improved for switch to handicaps in a Listed contest back there last time (2m4f, heavy) when making a mistake at the last and being headed in the final strides; up 6lb for that but should be thereabouts. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
22nd Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Punchestown maiden hurdle winner in January last year; saddle slipped when pulled up on seasonal return in a mares' beginners' at Cork; no real excuses when tailed off here next time over C&D; better effort when a distant second in a beginners' back here latest; may do better now in handicap chases. |
7/1 |
10/1
Form: 4-01P5 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 150
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
2 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 44y Class 1 |
11st 12lb |
His campaigns can be short and not always sweet but he's had some excuses since making a sparkling chase debut at Navan (2m1f, yielding) in late 2024, including when returning with some mucus in a nostril in the Galway Plate last July; right back on his game when confidently ridden to win at Navan (about 2m4f, soft to heavy) in December, despite suffering some interference, and his best days could still lie ahead. |
10/1 |
9/1
Form: -1U402 CD
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 148
| 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 |
16/1
Form: 30-970
Last run: 50 days
W: 10st 7lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 131
| 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 |
14/1
Form: 47F060 D
Last run: 48 days
W: 10st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
29th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
10st 6lb |
Hurdles winner is 0-7 chasing, decent run in very valuable 2m6f Leopardstown Handicap at the DRF (soft) but never counted following month in Jack Richards Novices' Handicap at Cheltenham; others look more reliable. |
14/1 |
|
15th 17 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
10st 7lb |
Has inconsistent form since switched to chasing and two non-completions were caused by bad mistakes; fared best of the eight runners from his yard in competitive handicap at the Dublin Racing Festival (2m5f) most recently but isn't certain to back up that effort. |
40/1 |
|
6th 13 |
1st Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 107y |
10st 7lb |
Dual hurdle winner was second in a Grade 3 in that sphere; soundly beaten on all completed chase starts including a 2m1f handicap here last time; others preferred. |
33/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €67.00 |
| Straight Forecast | €65.66 |
| Tricast | €387.33 |
| Trifecta | €374.40 |
Selections
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