13.07
SoftIrish National Hunt Steeplechase Committee Beginners Chase
- Prize money: £5453.78
- 2m 5f 0y
- 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
9/4 (Won)
- Win: £2.00
- Place: £1.10
Form: 11/11- C
Last run: 296 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Five Grade 1 wins and runner-up in the 2024 Cheltenham Gold Cup; reappearance at Christmas came after 421 days off and this season's form is well short of his best, but second to Grangeclare West at Fairyhouse was a big step back in the right direction and he comfortably obliged at odds-on for latest outing; cheekpieces last three starts; well handicapped on his old form and could be on his way back. |
25/1 |
|
1st 3 |
17th Mar 2026 Yielding 3m 2f 50y |
11st 0lb |
Five Grade 1 wins; runner-up to Galopin Des Champs in the 2024 Gold Cup; defeated at odds-on here in November 2024; absent until pulled up early in the Savills at Christmas; respectable third at Gowran in the Galmoy Hurdle (heavy) in first-time cheekpieces; good effort behind Grangeclare West in the Bobbyjo; gets 7lb from Nick Rockett, race-fitness in his favour |
11/10 |
|
2nd 6 |
21st Feb 2026 Heavy 3m 2f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Five-time Grade 1 winner was a runner-up behind Galopin Des Champs in the 2024 Gold Cup; defeated at odds-on at Down Royal in November 2024 and didn't reappear for 421 days when pulled up early in the Savills over Christmas; more promise in his third at Gowran in the Galmoy Hurdle (heavy) in first-time cheekpieces, although 18l behind; back over fences now and this is a key test to see if the ability is still there. |
14/1 |
2/1
- Place: £1.40
Form: 15214- C
Last run: 202 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
30th Mar 2025 Good To Yielding 3m 4f 120y |
11st 12lb |
Very useful for Willie Mullins, notably when placed in 3m1f Grade 1 novice events at Cheltenham and Aintree the season before last; lost form last season and yet to hit form in three runs for current yard, latest when faller in 3m1f Leinter National; 14lb off career-high but remains opposable and one of two runners for the owners. |
12/1 |
|
2 |
9th Mar 2025 Soft 3m 0f 174y |
11st 10lb |
Very useful for Willie Mullins, notably when placed in 3m1f Grade 1 novice event at Cheltenham and Aintree the season before last; lost form last season, pulled up final two outings; tailed off on stable/seasonal debut at Clonmel and pulled up in Grade 3 at Tramore; down 12lb from career-high mark. |
20/1 |
|
5 |
1st Jan 2025 Soft 2m 6f 170y |
11st 0lb |
in touch with leaders, dropped to rear 5 out, slow jump 3 out, soon detached, pulled up 2 out |
33/1 |
16/1
- Place: £6.10
Form: 7231-
Last run: 211 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
10th Apr 2023 Soft 3m 5f 0y |
10st 7lb |
Has only won a 3m maiden hurdle in the mud; beaten four times over fences and, while the opposition has been respectable each time, he never posed much of a threat when raised in distance to the 3m6f of the National Hunt Chase; only a 6yo and this might be a year too early for him. |
14/1 |
|
4th 9 |
14th Mar 2023 Soft 3m 5f 201y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
3m win in the mud only hurdles run; placed against notable rivals this term in three beginners chases and stayed on well over 3m on last two occasions but 10l adrift of today's rival Mahler Mission latest (soft to heavy); very lightly raced, the best still to come from him, but he needs a jolt of improvement. |
16/1 |
|
2nd 8 |
21st Jan 2023 Soft To Heavy 3m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
prominent and disputing second early, lost position but in touch with leaders after 4th, pressed leaders before 10th, went third from 4 out, soon pushed along, ridden when went second but no chance with winner 2 out, kept on |
3/1 |
6/1
Form: /2110-
Last run: 242 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
1st Aug 2025 Good 2m 6f 111y |
11st 12lb |
0-13 over fences; not unfancied for the Aintree Grand National when last seen but was well beaten; his best form has come in softer conditions so he may prefer a drop of rain; one of the more likely contenders if ready to rock in first-time blinkers. |
7/1 |
8/1
Form: F21/4-
Last run: 360 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
28th May 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 34y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Kept on well to score here (2m1f, good) on Saturday, getting off the mark over fences at the 20th attempt; has 7lb penalty to shoulder today but the longer trip and likely slower ground will both be in his favour. |
9/4 |
|
1st 3 |
28th May 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 34y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Kept on well to score here (2m1f, good) on Saturday, getting off the mark over fences at the 20th attempt; has 7lb penalty to shoulder today but the longer trip and likely slower ground will both be in his favour. |
9/4 |
|
4 |
24th May 2025 Good 2m 1f 61y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
0-19 over fences; went close here (2m5f, heavy) last summer and is now 5lb below that mark but his recent efforts have been disappointing and he might find 2m1f on good ground an inadequate stamina test. |
5/1 |
11/2
Form: 12444- D BF
Last run: 202 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 |
24th Jul 2024 Good 2m 3f 100y |
11st 12lb |
Fourth in a handicap hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival of 2022 but has lost his way over hurdles and fences; opposable right now. |
25/1 |
|
15th 6 |
4th Jul 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 90y |
11st 6lb |
Formerly useful but regressive over both types of obstacle last year; mild promise latest when 20l fourth at Listowel but held by Ballywilliam Boy on that form. |
16/1 |
|
4th 2 |
1st Jun 2024 Good 2m 4f 80y |
11st 9lb |
Has become bitterly disappointing given that only two years ago he finished fourth to Banbridge in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham; lengthy breaks have become a feature in his profile and, now a 9yo, it won't be easy to turn things around. |
33/1 |
10/1
Form: 1/0U-5
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 2 |
23rd Sep 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Grade 2 hurdle winner over 3m in 2021 but few runs since then; winless over fences last season and beaten when fell back over hurdles last time; others preferred. |
25/1 |
|
0 6 |
12th Aug 2023 Good 3m 1f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Dual hurdle winner, including a Grade 2 at Gowran in 2021 on testing ground; has been mostly over fences since but not as effective as yet; difficult to assess coming back from an absence and is probably best watched. |
10/1 |
|
6th 6 |
26th Nov 2022 Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
towards rear, headway into midfield 5 out, not fluent 4 out |
9/1 |
33/1
Form: 35-790
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
26th Nov 2022 Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
in touch with leaders, not fluent 3rd, lost position with one circuit to go |
12/1 |
|
8th 1 |
15th Nov 2022 Soft 2m 5f 0y |
11st 12lb |
always towards rear, mistake and reminder 5th, tailed off 3 out |
33/1 |
|
10th 2 |
30th Oct 2022 Soft 2m 6f 0y |
11st 12lb |
always towards rear, tailed off |
12/1 |
100/1
Form: 9P00-5 BF
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
17th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 6f 41y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Last campaign was very hit and miss but included two wins over about 2m4f on heavy going and he seems to be working his way back to form this season; not proven beyond 2m5f but he's too well handicapped to be ignored. |
20/1 |
|
10 |
17th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 6f 41y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Last campaign was very hit and miss but included two wins over about 2m4f on heavy going and he seems to be working his way back to form this season; not proven beyond 2m5f but he's too well handicapped to be ignored. |
20/1 |
33/1
Form: 51U125
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 12 |
21st May 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 150y |
10st 8lb |
Two-time chase winner hasn't got his head in front since November 2023; hasn't looked like ending the dry spell in two starts for this stable; beaten 54l at Killarney latest; cheekpieces tried. |
33/1 |
|
9th 7 |
11th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 100y |
11st 2lb |
Four wins, split evenly between chasing and hurdles; losing run stretches back to November 2023 and debut for this yard was forgettable, as were his final runs for previous one. |
66/1 |
50/1
Form: F25-45
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 |
20th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
towards rear of midfield |
4/1 |
|
4th 11 |
26th Dec 2022 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 5lb |
towards rear but in touch with leaders, midfield when pushed along after 4 out, headway to challenge from 3 out, soon ridden, switched right omitted 2 out, kept on well but held after last |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: P314-3
Last run: 185 days
W: 11st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 |
27th Dec 2022 Soft To Heavy 2m 1f 160y |
10st 13lb |
chased clear leader, ridden and weakened from 3 out |
5/1 |
|
5th 8 |
3rd Dec 2022 Yielding 2m 5f 40y |
11st 4lb |
Was a heavy ground hurdles winner in France last year; 33/1 and didn't get past the first fence on chasing debut over C&D last time; seems yard's second-string. |
33/1 |
|
12 |
15th Nov 2022 Soft 2m 5f 0y |
11st 3lb |
soon midfield, fell 1st |
20/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €5.10 |
| Straight Forecast | €4.42 |
| Trifecta | €73.20 |
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