19.48
GoodKEPAK Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £12804.35
- 2m 4f 40y
- 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.50
- Place: £1.30
Form: 573425 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 11st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 180y |
10st 0lb |
Rewarded for some consistent efforts when getting up close home for a game success at Kilbeggan two weeks ago; sound jumper and stays well so might not be far away. |
6/1 |
|
1st 6 |
8th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 40y |
11st 2lb |
No win over fences since 2023 but is in good heart; beaten a neck at Kilbeggan (20.5, good) last month and beaten 15l into fifth in Galway Blazers eight days ago, may have made a better go of it but for being caught in a pocket between the final two fences; his third start in just over two weeks but chance if he doesn't feel the effects of that. |
5/1 |
|
5th 19 |
31st Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 111y |
10st 6lb |
Hasn't won over fences since 2023 but comes into this in good form; beaten just a neck in a Kilbeggan handicap chase (20.5f, good) on latest; raised 1lb for that and this is tougher but has run well on both previous visits to this venue so not totally discounted. |
13/2 |
5/1
- Place: £2.70
Form: 2054-5 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
8th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 40y |
11st 12lb |
Consistent handicap chaser who had some good runs in top handicaps last season, such as fifth in the Grand Annual and fourth in Red Rum; returned from 99 days off with fifth at Killarney 22 days ago, weakening after being tight for room in the straight; should prove sharper for that and player if so; question whether step up in trip will suit but won his beginners chase over this distance two years ago. |
5/1 |
|
5th 2 |
17th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Two chase wins came in 2024 but some good runs in competitive handicaps last season, notably Grand Annual fifth and decent fourth in Red Rum at Aintree; down in grade with conditions to suit, so big player. |
9/2 |
|
4th 6 |
9th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 176y Class 1 |
11st 3lb |
Returned to form back on better ground when fifth, beaten just over 10l, in the Grand Annual at Cheltenham (2m, good); he led jumping two out at the Festival and this less demanding track could be right up his street. |
12/1 |
3/1
- Place: £1.30
Form: 726-23 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
8th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 40y |
11st 2lb |
Sole win came in heavy ground handicap hurdle last year; consistent in seven chase starts; arguably career best when beaten 11l into third by Vicar Street at Galway eight days ago; drop back in trip fine and he's going the right way; good claims. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
31st Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 111y |
11st 12lb |
Winning hurdler over 2m4f on heavy; pick of six attempts chasing when worn down late in a 2m7f Limerick handicap last Christmas (soft-to-heavy) and when chasing home a useful sort in a Wexford beginners' event four weeks ago; trainer saddled a smart novice winner here on Tuesday. |
7/2 |
13/2
Form: 3923-5 C
Last run: 85 days
W: 10st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 |
8th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 40y |
10st 12lb |
Five-time winner, 2-10 over fences; ran to form when last seen in this sphere in November, beaten 5l into third at Down Royal (3m, good); returned from lay-off with satisfactory run over hurdles 85 days ago; versatile trip-wise and enjoys good ground; could be in the mix. |
13/2 |
|
5th 3 |
15th May 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 50y |
11st 6lb |
Five-time winner under rules (three over hurdles); took second behind progressive rival on return from 87-day break at Punchestown in October (2m7f, good to yielding); another positive run when third over fences last time at Down Royal (3m, good to yielding); consistent sort but there may be better handicapped contenders. |
7/2 |
9/1
Form: 55-318 D
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
28th Aug 2026 Good 2m 3f 100y |
11st 9lb |
Hurdle winner got off the mark over fences at Punchestown in June but was disappointing in a handicap here next time; better at Kilbeggan since but is rated 10lb below Le Coq Hardi so has work to do. |
4/1 |
|
5th 2 |
8th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 40y |
11st 6lb |
Good debut over fences in May, third to two subsequent winners at Limerick; off the mark at second time of asking with Punchestown success in June, beating Jolie Jewel by 0.75l; struggled on handicap chase debut last time, however, and needs to bounce back. |
9/1 |
15/2
Form: 5U50-0 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
16th Aug 2026 Good 2m 6f 0y |
12st 0lb |
Five-time hurdle winner won a Galway beginners' chase last year but hasn't been as good since; however, there was more encouragement at Kilbeggan last time and he drops in class today so isn't dismissed. |
4/1 |
|
6th 4 |
8th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 40y |
11st 5lb |
Five-time hurdle winner, 1-5 over fences with sole win coming at Galway a year ago; been struggling since; showed up reasonably well before fading markedly at Galway eight days ago so this step back in trip could suit; needs more, though. |
15/2 |
|
13th 5 |
31st Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 111y |
10st 13lb |
Prolific over hurdles (5-11) but is just 1-5 over fences; that win came over C&D (good) in a beginners' at this meeting last year (Donnie Devito third); lost way afterwards but given a break and should be sharper for a spin on the Flat at Bellewstown 29 days ago; not discounted in first-time blinkers. |
22/1 |
10/1
Form: 54-36B
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 2lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 13 |
4th Sep 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 95y |
10st 0lb |
4-39 over fences; shaped okay at Ballinrobe in May but lost form since and was beaten 23l over C&D on latest; 1lb wrong and others hold more pressing claims. |
20/1 |
|
7th 8 |
8th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 40y |
10st 2lb |
Six-time winner, 4-38 over fences; chase mark has tumbled but good third at Ballinrobe (2m4f, good) in veterans race in May and decent run over hurdles at Sligo over inadequate trip; brought down at first at Kilbeggan last time; yard won this last two years. |
10/1 |
13/2
Form: U691-U
Last run: 8 days
W: 11st 5lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 |
23rd Sep 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Useful five-time winner for Peter Fahey who changed hands for 25,000euros last November; two chase runs since, unseating early and tailed off; something to prove, including her stamina, but she won over hurdles in the reapplied visor last October; interesting to see what the market makes of her. |
12/1 |
|
8th 3 |
8th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 40y |
11st 5lb |
Useful five-time winner for Peter Fahey; changed hands for E25,000 in November but unseated at the first on stable debut at Galway eight days ago; tongue-tie and cheekpieces left off now; enjoys nice ground and definite claims. |
13/2 |
|
13 |
31st Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 111y |
10st 9lb |
Signed off for Peter Fahey with an emphatic win over hurdles at Punchestown (16.5f, gd-yld) in October; bought for E25,000 in November and this course winner is worth a market check on debut for shrewd yard with a tongue tie and cheekpieces applied. |
9/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €41.80 |
| Straight Forecast | €37.21 |
| Tricast | €126.78 |
| Trifecta | €126.80 |
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