17.25
YieldingQuinnBet Novice Handicap Chase (Listed Race)
- Prize money: £51217.39
- 2m 4f 55y
- 22 runners
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Runners: 22 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
11/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.50
- Place: £1.50
Form: 34-321
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 141
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 2 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
11st 11lb |
The fact Townend picks him from the stable's eight runners is a very big positive; maiden hurdle winner placed in Grade 1 novice company at Aintree last term (2m4f, good); beaten favourite in opening two chase runs before making the breakthrough at Cork (2m1f, yielding) last time, when defeating Wingmen by 0.75l; big player with further improvement plausible. |
11/2 |
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1st 1 |
5th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 45y |
11st 12lb |
Classy hurdler won a Clonmel 2m1f maiden before a close third in an Aintree Grade 1 novice over 2m4f last season; was an unlucky loser on second chase start at Gowran last time behind a stablemate; down in trip and a big player. |
Evs |
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2nd 3 |
22nd Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
One of three for stable; highly tried after an easy Clonmel maiden hurdle win and emerged with much credit when third in the Grade 1 Mersey Novices' Hurdle at Aintree; only third when odds-on at Naas on chasing debut; finished 2l behind longer-priced stablemate King Alexander; Paul Townend keeps faith. |
2/1 |
14/1
- Place: £3.00
Form: 1-2311 D
Last run: 55 days
W: 11st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 15 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
11st 1lb |
British runner; hurdles winner is now rated 22lb higher over fences after back-to-back wins on soft ground over 2m4f at Sandown; decisive victor of five-runner contest in January and justified 4-6 odds last month when seeing off two rivals; this big field is new for him, but he's in fine form. |
14/1 |
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1st 2 |
7th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 15y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Things clicked when he went up in trip over C&D (soft) in January in a first-time tongue-tie (retained) on his third chase start, and he won in decisive fashion from one who scored next time; 8lb rise might not stop him. |
11/10 |
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1st 4 |
31st Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 15y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Has proved expensive to follow, aside from one win (over hurdles); however, campaigned mostly at 2m and may improve for this step back up in distance, combined with fitting of tongue-tie, in third chase attempt. |
3/1 |
13/1
- Place: £3.10
Form: /6-F41 D
Last run: 54 days
W: 11st 9lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 139
| 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
16/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: 30-2F2 BF
Last run: 54 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 138
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
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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 |
25/1
Form: -21425
Last run: 68 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 80y |
10st 9lb |
Didn't hang around long over hurdles and solid form in first season over fences; kept plugging away when fine fifth of 22 in deep novice handicap at Punchestown (2m4f, yielding) last month; hasn't raced beyond 2m4f but good chance if he stays (dam won hurdle over 2m4f). |
9/1 |
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5th 16 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
11st 0lb |
Has taken well to chasing this term, winning a 2m2f Clonmel beginners' (heavy) and good late headway for fourth behind Romeo Coolio in a Leopardstown Grade 1 (2m1f, yielding) over Christmas; good attitude when runner-up in a Down Royal novice chase in January (2m1f, yielding to soft); okay run when fifth in a Listed Naas handicap (2m4f, heavy) when last seen. |
25/1 |
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5th 1 |
22nd Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Fair form over hurdles and has taken well to chasing this term, winning a 2m2f Clonmel beginners' (heavy) and good late headway to take fourth behind Romeo Coolio over Christmas in a Leopardstown Grade 1 (2m1f, yielding); another positive effort when runner-up in a Down Royal rated novice contest, rallying well (2m1f, yielding to soft); increase in trip looks a positive. |
10/1 |
7/1
Form: 1-4333 D BF
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 134
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 10 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
11st 4lb |
Dual hurdle winner last season on good-to-yielding; safely held in quality beginners' chases; 3-1 favourite for handicap chase debut at Fairyhouse (2m1f, soft) last time when kept on for third, 11l behind the winner; step up in trip should help, as should this better ground; chance. |
7/1 |
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3rd 3 |
5th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 140y |
11st 8lb |
Both hurdle wins on good-to-yielding; safely held in decent beginners chases of late but Walsh's pick in first handicap. |
8/1 |
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1st 1 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
12st 0lb |
in touch with leaders, steady headway before 4 out, disputed lead 2 out, nudged along before last, kept on well |
2/1 |
25/1
Form: 5-1150 D
Last run: 50 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 142
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 3 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 80y |
11st 6lb |
Won first two chases in the autumn, including a Grade 3 at Cork; jumping left him down in novice handicap at Cheltenham; faded in the straight when behind He's Gorgeous at Punchestown and question mark over his stamina for this trip. |
16/1 |
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7th 1 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
11st 12lb |
Three-time winning hurdler in 2024; immediate winner over fences at Galway (2m2f, yielding) before following up in a Cork Grade 3 novice (2m4f, good to yielding) next time, with You Oughta Know 2.75l behind in second; poor effort in Grade 1 company in November at Fairyhouse; never on terms after a bad mistake at the fifth at Cheltenham when last seen; tough task conceding weight all round. |
25/1 |
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11th 5 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Returns from a layoff, having shown all of his chase form in the autumn, winning twice (including 2m4f Grade 3) prior to a form-dip in Fairyhouse Grade 1; needs to resume progress but has big-field handicap experience, namely a good effort over hurdles at the 2025 Dublin Racing Festival; cheekpieces added. |
20/1 |
12/1
Form: -3225F
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 139
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 4 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
11st 9lb |
One of eight for trainer; dual winning hurdler is yet to win from five starts over fences, but he looked like the one who would get closest to easy Irish Grand National (3m5f, yielding to soft) winner Soldier In Milan before taking a heavy fall three out; interesting if that hasn't left a mark, but concerning that Townend abandons ship. |
12/1 |
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5th 8 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 1lb |
Low-mileage 6yo whose hurdles form comprised 2m/3m wins (including Listed) either side of a comprehensive defeat in the Turners at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival; faces a more realistic task in a handicap back here and three placed efforts over fences, the latest a good one at Punchestown, set him up nicely for a crack at this prize. |
14/1 |
22/1
Form: -23133 BF
Last run: 45 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 17 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
10st 13lb |
Useful hurdler won his chasing debut at Fairyhouse (2m, soft) in January, staying on well; soundly beaten over 2m1f here next time (heavy); gave 5lb to Raglan Road when 7l behind that rival at Down Royal last time (2m5f, good to yielding); more needed. |
22/1 |
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3rd 1 |
17th Mar 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 86y |
12st 0lb |
Useful hurdler won on his chasing debut at Fairyhouse (16.5f, soft) in January, staying on well; soundly beaten upped to 2m4f in stronger race at Punchestown latest, weakening late on; could rebound in these calmer waters. |
100/30 |
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1st 3 |
15th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 0f 55y |
11st 12lb |
Has put up several solid efforts in defeat over hurdles, with the best at Leopardstown during Christmas 2024 when beaten a head over 2m4f; failed to see out 3m at Fairyhouse on latest; drop in trip may help on chase bow. |
6/1 |
16/1
Form: -23292 C
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 138
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 8 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
11st 8lb |
One of two for trainer; yet to win over fences after five starts, but some positive efforts behind quality opposition, including when 0.75l behind Funiculi Funicula at Cork last time (2m1f, yielding) under this rider; place chance. |
16/1 |
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2nd 7 |
5th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 45y |
11st 12lb |
Has won a point, two bumpers and a maiden hurdle plus placed in two Grade 1 novice hurdles last year; solid in defeat in his first three chase runs but below that form in a classy Cheltenham handicap last time; looks the better of the Elliott pair and a big player even down in trip. |
11/10 |
25/1
Form: 0-1214 D BF
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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11th 22 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
10st 8lb |
British runner is a three-time hurdles winner who has taken well to fences this season; built on positive chase debut when scoring from the front at Sandown (2m4f, soft) in March; not given an easy lead at Newton Abbott and jumping lacked fluency when last of the four runners (2m5f, good); easy lead could be difficult to find once again in this big field. |
25/1 |
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4th 1 |
14th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Three-time hurdle winner who has taken well to fences this season, building on an encouraging second on chase debut when scoring from the front at Sandown (2m4f, soft) in March, jumping soundly throughout; this represents a different challenge but the 5lb rise is unlikely to halt his progress and another bold bid is on the cards. |
6/4 |
16/1
Form: 4-2331 D
Last run: 62 days
W: 10st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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12th 21 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
10st 8lb |
Maiden hurdle winner built on previous chasing promise with a 2l win at Kelso in February (2m5f, good to soft) in a four-runner field; this is a different challenge altogether and needs to improve again in first-time cheekpieces. |
16/1 |
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1st 3 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 133y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
Ayr maiden hurdle winner (2m4f; made much of running) last winter; shaped well over the extended 2m7f here on his first two starts this season and he wasn't disgraced over 3m at Down Royal last time; this drop in distance should suit him and he could be ready to strike. |
9/4 |
10/1
Form: -431P2 C
Last run: 41 days
W: 10st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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13th 19 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
10st 12lb |
One of two for trainer; point/hurdle/bumper winner was a beaten favourite in two beginners' chases before making immediate impact on handicap chase debut at Leopardstown (3m1f, yielding) off 118; never travelling when pulled up next time at Naas (2m4f, heavy); back on track when run down late on at Navan (3m, soft to heavy); up 4lb for that effort but in the mix. |
10/1 |
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2nd 5 |
21st Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 7f 150y |
11st 7lb |
Point/hurdle/bumper winner was beaten favourite in two beginners' chases before making immediate impact on handicap chase debut at Leopardstown (3m1f, yielding); raised 6lb for that but was never travelling in a Naas Listed event last time (2m4f, heavy); needs to bounce back. |
15/1 |
Form: -0059U C
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 1 |
27th May 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Three-time hurdles winner; failed to adapt to chasing in six starts last season, including in novice handicaps on his last three outings; best hurdles form at 2m-2m4f, though ran with credit when fourth in a strong 3m handicap at Aintree last year. |
10/1 |
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14th 23 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
10st 7lb
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First reserve; three-time hurdles winner has been beaten a long way in five chase starts this season, including in novice handicaps the last twice; unseated at the fourth at Wexford last time; 10lb lower mark in this sphere and has won on good ground, so there are positives if returning to form. |
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3 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
11st 10lb |
Three-time hurdles winner; beaten a long way in three beginners' chases this term, most recently never counted on handicap debut in Naas Listed contest in February; hurdles form on better ground so these improved conditions could see improvement (10lb lower than over hurdles). |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: 10-713 C
Last run: 62 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
11st 10lb |
One of eight for trainer; point and bumper winner two seasons ago and won his maiden hurdle here early last year (2m4f, heavy); much improved display, compared to poor opening chase start here, when successful at Fairyhouse in January (2m1f, yielding), beating a better-fancied stablemate; had the run of things when third of five in a Navan Grade 3 novice last time. |
12/1 |
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3rd 5 |
28th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Point and bumper winner two seasons ago; won a Punchestown maiden hurdle (2m3f, heavy) early last year before being tailed off in the Albert Bartlett; lack of stamina probably a significant factor in a poor chasing at Punchestown (2m7f, heavy); much more like it when making all and jumping well to beat a shorter-priced stablemate over 2m1f at Fairyhouse. |
2/1 |
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1st 5 |
14th Jan 2026 Yielding 2m 1f 30y |
11st 12lb |
One of three for trainer; cost 300,000GBP after winning a point; followed up in a Gowran bumper (2m2f, heavy); took a Punchestown maiden hurdle on third attempt over timber (2m3f, heavy); made an inauspicious start to chasing career at Punchestown last month when tailed off (2m7f, heavy); surely better than that and Townend rides. |
7/1 |
22/1
Form: FP20P2 C
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 139
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
11st 9lb |
One of eight for trainer; made all to win 2m4f Wexford novice chase last summer but hit and miss since, best effort when a 2.75l runner-up behind Ol Man Dingle in a Cork Grade 3 novice in November; bounced back from two poor runs in big-field handicaps when second of four runners in a Limerick Grade 3 novice last time; big fields may not be his thing. |
22/1 |
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2nd 1 |
22nd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 3m 0f 150y |
11st 0lb |
Made all to win 2m4f Wexford novice' last summer but has been hit and miss since, best effort when runner-up in a Cork Grade 3 novice; poor runs in very competitive Leopardstown handicaps last twice but drop in class makes her a leading player. |
11/8 |
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7 |
1st Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 107y |
11st 1lb |
Made all to win a Wexford beginners' in August but has been hit and miss since; runner-up in a Cork Grade 3 but was poor in the Paddy Power over 3m here last time; has to rebound. |
22/1 |
16/1
Form: -1U848 D
Last run: 89 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
11st 7lb |
Second in last season's Jack Richards Handicap Chase at Cheltenham (2m5f, good to soft, 125-1); won a Kilbeggan beginners' chase in June, 2.25l in front of You Oughta Know; left two disappointing efforts behind when a creditable fourth of seven at Cheltenham in October (3m1f, good); back chasing after moderate hurdles run last time and Kennedy rides for the first time. |
16/1 |
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8th 2 |
1st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Rallied well when 125-1 second in a 2m4f handicap chase at last year's Cheltenham Festival; he's since won a beginners chase in Ireland and ran respectably at Cheltenham last time on his second attempt at about 3m; needs to build on that in today's first hurdle race since August 2024. |
12/1 |
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2 |
25th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Surprising that he appeared a non-stayer over 3m in last month's Kerry National as he looked all about stamina last season over 2m4f, including when a 125-1 second to Caldwell Potter in a handicap here in March; that's strong form and he's entitled to another chance at this trip. |
11/4 |
25/1
Form: -22686
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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11 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
11st 2lb |
Unsuccessful in three chase runs in first half of the season, including when well beaten on handicap debut at Musselburgh (2m5f, good to soft, 9-4 favourite); reverted to hurdles with a poor effort in the Morebattle after wind surgery but better effort when sixth at Aintree last time (2m4f, good to soft); returns to chasing now. |
25/1 |
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6th 11 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Returned to hurdles (from fences) with a below-par effort last time in the 2m Morebattle at Kelso, where he had won a 2m2f Grade 2 novice event 12 months earlier; bit to prove in another warm handicap. |
28/1 |
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8th 3 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 2 |
11st 12lb |
Finished held over fences at Musselburgh on New Year's Day on his handicap debut, but didn't run badly and has had wind surgery since; won the Grade 2 Premier Novices' Hurdle on this cards 12 months ago (2m2f, good to soft) and is not ruled out now back in this sphere. |
10/1 |
15/1
Form: 4-6714
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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12 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
11st 2lb |
One of eight for trainer; Grade 1-placed over hurdles and off the mark over fences at the third attempt when successful at Thurles in March (2m2f, soft), making all for 12l win; creditable fourth in a 2m1f Fairyhouse handicap last time; step up in trip should suit. |
15/1 |
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4th 6 |
5th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 140y |
11st 7lb |
Placed in Grade 1 mares novice' on this card last year and off the mark over fences on latest of three attempts, making all for unextended win over 2m2f at Thurles last month (soft), jumping much better; still learning and could improve to play a role here; Townend's choice. |
9/2 |
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1st 5 |
5th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 2f 22y |
11st 7lb |
Second runner for yard; maiden hurdle winner has run creditably in graded contests, including third in Fairyhouse Grade 1 mares' novice last April (2m4f, soft to heavy); very disappointing in two chase starts this season, tailed off last when sent off odds-on at Naas on latest but Townend stays loyal. |
13/8 |
17/2
Form: -11631 D
Last run: 62 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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13 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
11st 2lb |
British runner; commenced chase career with good-ground wins at Hereford and Lingfield; below par in two subsequent starts but bounced back to form with a 4.25l win at Newbury last time (2m4f, good to soft) and a few of those in behind have won since; up 7lb now but ground and distance look like his optimum. |
17/2 |
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1st 3 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Commenced chase career with a couple of good-ground wins; below par in two starts since but the combination of 3m and soft surface perhaps contributed to latest defeat; drop back in trip looks a plus. |
11/2 |
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3rd 3 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Disappointing favourite, having lacked fluency, at Kempton (2m4f) on Boxing Day when bidding to take chase record to 3-3; however, this Henderson runner can't be written off; bred to stay this new trip. |
9/4 |
13/1
Form: 1P4621
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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14 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
11st 2lb |
One of eight for trainer; maiden hurdle winner built on a good runner-up finish at Gowran on his third chase start to win a four-runner Wexford beginners' chase (3m1f, soft) at his leisure last time; that form probably doesn't amount to much, but he's not ruled out now entering handicaps. |
13/1 |
|
1st 4 |
17th Mar 2026 Soft 3m 1f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Won a Downpatrick maiden hurdle over 2m3f last summer; the best of three chase runs came last time when a 3l runner-up at Gowran over the same trip; similar ground today and is the one to beat if staying this trip. |
4/5 |
14/1
Form: P-7671 D
Last run: 45 days
W: 10st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
10st 13lb |
Hurdles winner was soundly beaten in opening three chase runs; well backed when winning a Down Royal rated novice chase last time (2m5f, good to yielding); likely capable of more. |
14/1 |
|
1st 5 |
17th Mar 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 86y |
11st 8lb |
1-10 over hurdles and rated 131; soundly beaten in three chase starts, including off 126 in a novices' handicap at Naas on latest; needs to improve plenty on that to figure here. |
7/1 |
|
7th 2 |
25th Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 29y |
11st 8lb |
Winning hurdler (here) whose standout effort in that sphere was a fine third behind Wodhooh in the 2025 Martin Pipe; no show in midfield in both beginners chases in November but can't be ruled out making an immediate impact in handicaps off 5lb lower chase mark. |
9/1 |
Non-runners
Da Capo Glory, The Busy Fool
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €70.80 |
| Straight Forecast | €46.88 |
| Tricast | €584.01 |
| Trifecta | €1809.80 |
Selections
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