19.05
GoodMcHale F5 Range Veterans Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £10243.48
- 2m 3f 136y
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
16/1 (Won)
- Win: £34.80
- Place: £7.30
Form: 6P/3-5 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 4lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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11th 8 (8) |
14th Jul 2026 Good 1m 6f 55y |
11st 12lb |
Better chaser than hurdler, as he showed when winning a handicap chase off 120 at Ballinrobe in May; no impact in a 1m4f Tramore maiden since but this longer trip and more conventional track is more likely to suit; could go well. |
20/1 |
|
6th 5 (3) |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Six-time winner over jumps in Britain, best known for his 2023 win in the Old Roan Handicap Chase at Aintree; ordinary form in points and hunter chases for this stable before finding a new lease of life when winning a handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe in May; asking a lot here on belated Flat debut at the age of 11. |
8/1 |
|
1st 7 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 136y |
11st 4lb |
Smart performer in Britain back in the day; went point-to-pointing over the winter and held in hunter chases lately; unlikely. |
16/1 |
10/1
- Place: £4.00
Form: 60037- D
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 10lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
17th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Veteran's most recent win came in this race last year off 2lb lower; rediscovered form in the spring in 2m4f veterans' handicaps, finishing fine third at Haydock and good second (having hit last) at Ballinrobe; has to be considered. |
10/1 |
|
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 |
18/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: 89054-
Last run: 39 days
W: 10st 6lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 |
12th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 90y |
11st 4lb |
Six-time winner has won over fences here and has run well in defeat over hurdles here too; solid runs lately over hurdles and fences, so can be a player. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 14 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 136y |
10st 6lb |
Won a hurdle at Limerick (fair fourth in corresponding contest latest) before finishing fourth in this race last year; over three years since latest chase win and struggling in this discipline lately, despite declining mark. |
18/1 |
10/1
Form: 1343P/ C
Last run: 416 days
W: 11st 7lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 |
17th Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 180y |
11st 9lb |
Capable handicap hurdler back in the day (won here in 2022 over 2m4f); series of absences in recent years, most recently good run in the circumstances when hampered by loose horse in finishing fourth in 2m4f Ballinrobe handicap chase in May; first run over hurdles in three years (11lb lower here). |
12/1 |
|
4th 6 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 136y |
11st 7lb |
Capable handicap hurdler back in the day and has won over hurdles and fences here; couldn't cut it in novice company after chase debut win here in 2024 (after longer layoff); nice run on the Flat when last seen in August and, given his track record, this race may have been the plan for a while. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: U255-4 C
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 4lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 136y |
11st 4lb |
Won the big race on this card three years ago, but handicapper had him after that and well held in this last year; recent form in points/hunter chases doesn't look good enough, but has been dropped sharply in the ratings. |
12/1 |
|
4th 12 |
11th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 7f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Classy operator at his best for Gordon Elliott; good to see him win a recent point but that was hard work and others in here appeal more. |
12/1 |
7/1
Form: 3711-3 C BF
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 12lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
10th Jul 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Eight wins over hurdles and going for three in a row in this race, landing previous two renewals under this jockey; beat Reverend Hubert by a head last year; after eight months off, comeback third in Killarney chase was a good effort; quiet since but can't rule him out. |
8/1 |
|
11th 10 (12) |
26th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 76y |
8st 7lb |
Veteran has notched up nine wins over jumps but is 1-9 on the Flat and hasn't won in this sphere since 2024; however, he was a close third in this last season off 1lb higher on good ground so he's not dismissed; 1lb wrong. |
20/1 |
|
6th 1 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 136y |
11st 12lb |
Prolific winner over hurdles (rated 144); did okay over fences last year and was fair third over 3m2f on his return to action at Killarney; stays 3m well, so this trip looks too short, plus he was disappointing when favourite for last year's Mayo National. |
7/1 |
12/1
Form: 72140- D
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 3lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 136y |
11st 3lb |
Pair of Limerick wins last season and fair fourth to Supreme Jet at Wexford on latest chase start; well beaten in last year's renewal and best on testing ground. |
12/1 |
|
14th 19 |
28th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 3f 81y |
10st 6lb |
Three-time chase winner is 0-23 over hurdles; rated 12lb lower in this sphere but failed to exploit his lesser mark on last start over timber at Gowran; cheekpieces need to eke out more. |
33/1 |
|
4th 11 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
10st 4lb |
In good form this season, gaining second Limerick win last month, coming late under patient ride to win going away (2m4f) on preferred heavy ground; nudged up to near career-high mark now and quicker ground a slight concern. |
7/1 |
8/1
Form: 21643- D
Last run: 36 days
W: 10st 9lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
30th Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y |
11st 12lb |
A winner over hurdles and fences at Punchestown up to 3m; some good runs in defeat in the spring before a lesser Ballinrobe effort; unlucky to unseat early last time; can be a player. |
9/1 |
|
1 |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 157y |
11st 12lb |
Both career wins came at this track, including off 5lb lower over fences in December over 2m4f; couple of good placed efforts this year, most notably when beaten 4l into third at Tramore in April (Aclass in second); let down by jumping when well-held over shorter trip at Ballinrobe 12 days ago; could figure back up in trip with 5lb claimer taking over. |
14/1 |
|
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 |
8/1
Form: 11P/7- D
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 7lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 136y |
11st 7lb |
Only had 10 starts, four of them over fences; after a year off, was 20l behind Supreme Jet at Wexford; capable type, though, and chase mark is 7lb lower than hurdles perch, so not dismissed. |
8/1 |
|
7th 8 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
10st 9lb |
Lightly raced 10yo won Fairyhouse beginners chase in early 2024 and later same year back-to-back wins in handicap hurdles at Fairyhouse and Punchestown; absent since pulled up in 2m6f Fairyhouse handicap hurdle a year ago; unexposed on only fourth chase start, good fourth on only previous handicap run (off 130); interesting but may need this. |
10/1 |
|
1 |
21st Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 165y |
11st 12lb |
Lightly raced for his age; ready winner over 2m4f here in November and followed up over 2m3f at Punchestown; up another 10lb here but goes well fresh and could have more to offer. |
9/2 |
16/1
Form: 505PP-
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 9lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 136y |
11st 9lb |
Long time winless; showed a spark over hurdles in October; mark was 144 after he finished second to Solness in late 2023; no worthwhile chase form since and handicapper has now relented; still, big revival needed under Cobden. |
16/1 |
|
4 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
10st 13lb |
Better chaser, although last win came over 2m1f at Listowel festival in 2023 (off 132); encouraging hurdles return at Galway in October but hasn't built on that in three starts since; back chasing here off considerably higher mark so claims not obvious but yard going well. |
20/1 |
|
3 |
29th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 6f 126y |
11st 10lb |
Better chaser; generally well below best last season; encouraging run at Galway on return despite slipped saddle; led most of the way when weakening at Navan; remote fifth at Tramore; 1-1 at the track; well treated relative to chase mark. |
12/1 |
9/2
Form: 24431- D
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 8lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 136y |
11st 8lb |
Ran consistently well when sent over fences last term, culminating in a ready win in a similar contest at Wexford where reapplied cheekpieces seemingly had a positive impact; four of these were behind him there, but he's 8lb higher now and wouldn't it to dry out too much. |
9/2 |
|
1st 14 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
10st 0lb |
Better hurdler but has performed respectably in beginners' chases this season, runner-up at Cork (2m, yielding) and led most of the way when fourth at Down Royal (2m4f yielding); solid first handicap effort at Limerick last month, having travelled well into the race; could go well. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
12th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 1f 185y |
11st 12lb |
Better hurdler but has performed respectably in beginners' chases this winter; runner-up at Cork (2m, yielding) and led most of the way when fourth at Down Royal last month (2m4f yielding); has also finished fourth in 2m events, including a Naas race won by the talented Irish Panther; stable had a winner at Naas on Sunday. |
13/2 |
10/1
Form: 162P4- D
Last run: 37 days
W: 10st 13lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 136y |
10st 13lb |
Won a couple of Fairyhouse chases last year (2m5f/3m) and handles goodish ground; last month's hurdling fourth probably a prep for this; can race close to the pace. |
10/1 |
|
4th 4 |
18th Apr 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 5y |
12st 0lb |
Three wins apiece over hurdles and fences; was a 7l runner-up at Navan in a 2m4f handicap hurdle in November but pulled-up at Leopardstown next time; a squeak if back to form. |
14/1 |
|
5 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Gained his third chase win in a Fairyhouse handicap (24.5f, yielding) three weeks ago; raised 5lb for that 1.5l victory so he'll need a career best to follow up off his new mark. |
11/2 |
13/2
Form: 07133-
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 13lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 136y |
10st 13lb |
Had some good form last spring and same again this time around; hurdles winner in March, third to Supreme Jet at Wexford and good third of 20 to exciting stablemate in 2m handicap at Punchestown festival; doesn't win often, though. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 19 |
30th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 75y |
10st 3lb |
Dual chase winner who got off the mark over hurdles at Wexford in March; fair third back over fences at the same venue last time; held by several of these on running in a DRF handicap. |
40/1 |
|
3rd 16 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
10st 0lb |
Dual chase winner who got off the mark over hurdles here last month in decisive fashion, going clear on the run-in over 2m (soft); second in this race last year (Krabat third) off 7lb higher so obvious claims (1lb wrong). |
11/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €350.50 |
| Straight Forecast | €298.42 |
| Tricast | €2924.67 |
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