18.10
Good To YieldingLodge At Ashford Castle Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £5130.43
- 2m 7f 67y
- 19 runners
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Runners: 19 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
Form: 3P1-41
Last run: 38 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 5 |
4th Aug 2026 Good 3m 1f 14y |
11st 9lb |
Won this race a year ago; didn't appear again until a solid fourth off this mark at Punchestown in June; should be involved if in the same form. |
3/1 |
Form: -2U121 C
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 7 |
20th Aug 2026 Good 2m 7f 100y |
11st 4lb |
Hurdle winner at Ballinrobe in 2025 got off the mark over fences over C&D last month in ready fashion (good to yielding); raised 8lb but was best of the rest when chasing home an easy winner at Roscommon last time (2m6f, soft); up 1lb more but should be thereabouts. |
5/1 |
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2nd 5 |
4th Aug 2026 Good 2m 5f 141y |
11st 8lb |
Hurdle winner at Ballinrobe in 2025 got off the mark over fences at Killarney (2m7f) last time in ready fashion; raised 8lb but should be a major player again. |
11/4 |
Form: 132112 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 4lb
13 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 3 |
28th Aug 2026 Good 3m 1f 0y |
11st 3lb |
Somehow, the veteran has found top form at the ripe age of 13, three wins over the summer include at Tramore and most recently over 3m2f at Kilbeggan a week ago, winning handily; up 7lb for latest but in the form of his life and has to enter calculations. |
11/2 |
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1st 10 |
21st Aug 2026 Good 3m 1f 180y |
10st 11lb |
Somehow, the veteran has found top form at the ripe age of 13; won at Downpatrick in June off 72 (3m, good) and held form well when placed twice at Wexford over 2m4f/3m1f; landed a third career success when an easy winner at Tramore last time (2m6f, good); up 6lb for that but has to be on the shortlist considering his form. |
5/1 |
Form: 31-663
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 18 |
2nd Aug 2026 Good 2m 6f 111y |
10st 3lb |
Point and 3m hurdles winner was around 20l off Le Grand Vert on handicap chase debut at Punchestown (3m1f); still early days for him in this discipline. |
14/1 |
Form: PP54-8
Last run: 97 days
W: 11st 3lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 15 |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 157y |
10st 7lb |
Point winner who was struggling over hurdles when returning from a long absence but has fared much better in two starts in handicap chases, beaten 10l into fourth over 3m2f at Down Royal 55 days ago; drop in trip sure to suit and chance. |
12/1 |
Form: 8-5922
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 5 |
7th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 55y |
11st 3lb |
The step up to this trip on good ground might have been the key to a much improved effort when he was runner-up in a Sligo handicap last month; headgear is left on here and could well be on the upgrade. |
9/2 |
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2nd 9 |
12th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 116y |
10st 13lb |
Best effort over hurdles came at Punchestown in May when a 7.25l fifth of 19 (2m, good to yielding); below that level at Tramore next time (2m, good); cheekpieces are added to the tongue tie now. |
10/1 |
Form: 5-1140 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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13th 7 |
21st Aug 2026 Good 3m 1f 180y |
11st 5lb |
Gained back-to-back wins in May, easily over fences at Limerick (2m7f, good, OR 77) and hurdles at Tramore (2m6f, good, OR 75); disappointed off his new mark in a 3m1f chase here 13 days ago when last of four and tailed off in the four-runner field; needs to bounce back. |
13/2 |
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4th 4 |
8th Aug 2026 Good 3m 1f 50y |
10st 8lb |
Was a comfortable winner over fences at Limerick and hurdles at Tramore on last two starts in May; is now 12lb higher in this sphere but has to be feared if coming here in similar form. |
5/2 |
Form: 14F7-4 BF
Last run: 118 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 8 |
16th May 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 1f 100y |
10st 4lb |
Won over C&D last August and not bad efforts afterwards (fell once); should strip fitter after his Down Royal return so can be a player. |
6/1 |
Form: P-3370 C
Last run: 4 days
W: 11st 0lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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14th 7 |
7th Sep 2026 Good 2m 6f 97y |
11st 5lb |
Completely out of form earler in the year; benefitted from a break with a couple of decent efforts over hurdles and fences at Kilbeggan but never involved over 3m2f at Sligo last time. |
20/1 |
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7th 11 |
19th Aug 2026 Good 3m 1f 168y |
10st 9lb |
Durable veteran has won twice at this venue; back in form at Kilbeggan recently after a dismal spell that saw him fail to complete in four consecutive races; eight-time winner remains capable when on song. |
14/1 |
Form: 9P9P83 C
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 7 |
28th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 100y |
11st 1lb |
Has a record of 1-29 over hurdles and has been mostly below form this year so isn't easy to fancy. |
33/1 |
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8th 8 |
19th Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 161y |
11st 2lb |
Only one win from 27 starts over hurdles, at Ballinrobe last year off 13lb higher (2m6f, good); badly out of form in four outings this season, three of them at this venue. |
25/1 |
Form: PPP1U9 C
Last run: 11 days
W: 10st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 10 |
31st Aug 2026 Good 2m 3f 100y |
10st 13lb |
Ended sequence of three pulled-up efforts when off the mark over hurdles in first-time cheekpieces at Ballinrobe in July (2m6f, good, 50-1); 7lb higher for that on chasing bow at Tramore (2m6f, good) but unseated at the 11th. |
25/1 |
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8 |
14th Aug 2026 Good 2m 5f 180y |
11st 1lb |
Ended sequence of three pulled up efforts when off the mark over hurdles in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Ballinrobe on latest (2m6f, good) when a 50-1 shot; 7lb higher for chase debut; can't be discounted. |
17/2 |
Form: 067-PP C
Last run: 56 days
W: 10st 8lb
11 yo Mare
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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No Results Found |
Form: 858P-6
Last run: 38 days
W: 10st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 7 |
4th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 142y |
11st 12lb |
Nine race maiden over hurdles and rated just 78; pulled up at Fairyhouse when last seen in November and can only be watched on seasonal return and chase debut. |
50/1 |
|
19 |
4th Nov 2025 Soft 2m 4f 110y |
10st 9lb |
Third reserve; not a bad run at Gowran on penultimate (2m4f, yielding) but didn't back it up at Galway on latest (3m, yielding); more needed back in trip. |
Form: 0P2162 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 5lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 13 |
14th Aug 2026 Good 2m 5f 180y |
10st 5lb |
Winning hurdler beaten 21l in that sphere on latest; pulled up and beaten 28l in two previous chase starts, albeit those were over inadequate trips; rated 7lb lower over fences so not dismissed. |
12/1 |
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6th 10 |
7th Aug 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y |
10st 10lb |
Took a big step forward when second of 18 over an extended 2m6f at Limerick early last month (good); proved that was no fluke when winning over C&D last time (Gerrys Wish 2.25l behind in second); up 6lb but she's of obvious interest. |
4/1 |
Form: /80-PP
Last run: 56 days
W: 10st 4lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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12 |
17th Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y |
10st 7lb |
Never a factor in seven hurdle starts; narrow winner of a Ballysteen point-to-point in April; pulled up on handicap chase debut at Limerick, hanging left; an unlikely winner. |
28/1 |
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9 |
21st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 160y |
10st 8lb |
Never a factor in seven hurdle starts under rules; narrow winner of Ballysteen point-to-point last month; handicap chase debut. |
16/1 |
Form: 09F/2-
Last run: 470 days
W: 10st 0lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
3rd May 2025 Yielding 3m 0f 90y |
11st 12lb |
33-1 winner of this event in 2023 with Three By Two back in third; nothing to suggest he can cause a similar upset; last of nine finishers in Thursday's La Touche. |
66/1 |
|
8 |
3rd May 2025 Yielding 3m 0f 90y |
11st 12lb |
33-1 winner of this event in 2023 with Three By Two back in third; nothing to suggest he can cause a similar upset; last of nine finishers in Thursday's La Touche. |
66/1 |
Form: 77PP-7
Last run: 49 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 16 |
24th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 85y |
11st 2lb
|
Second reserve; modest maiden hurdler, pulled up last twice in handicaps early in the year; debuts over fences here for new yard. |
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12 |
12th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 6f 170y |
11st 2lb |
Weak form in maiden hurdles and has yet to show potential for handicap success; tongue-tie will need to make a big difference. |
33/1 |
Form: 421845
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 3lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 4 |
4th Aug 2026 Good 2m 5f 141y |
11st 8lb |
Chase winner at Tramore last year; won over hurdles at Kilbeggan in June and shrugged off a lesser run there next time to be a solid fourth chasing last time; a player up 1lb. |
5/1 |
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4th 6 |
24th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 85y |
11st 4lb |
Chase win came in 2m6f Tramore handicap last year, more recently has been hurdling, notably 3m1f handicap win here; held off 5lb higher in similar contest a fortnight ago but interesting back chasing here off 3lb lower mark. |
11/2 |
Form: -7P08F
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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16 |
14th Aug 2026 Good 2m 5f 180y |
10st 8lb |
Second reserve; on long losing run and hasn't looked like ending the barren spell in recent outings; others preferred. |
Betting Forcast
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