14.55
SoftBallymaloe Relish Beginners Chase
- Prize money: £8676.47
- 2m 5f 0y
- 6 runners
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Runners: 6 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.20
- Place: £1.80
Form: /0713-
Last run: 244 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
14th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 2f 70y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Has some good efforts at about 3m1f in his record but he was pulled up in last year's Gold Cup (25-1) and, after finishing a respectable third to Galopin Des Champs at Leopardstown after Christmas, he wasn't at his best in a Grade 2 here last time out; his form needs an upgrade and others look better equipped for the stamina test; has been tongue tied or worn cheekpieces in recent starts, no aids today. |
66/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
25th Jan 2025 Good 3m 1f 56y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
raced in third, not fluent 3rd, not fluent 15th, not fluent 5 out, weakened 2 out |
3/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
25th Jan 2025 Good 3m 1f 56y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
raced in third, not fluent 3rd, not fluent 15th, not fluent 5 out, weakened 2 out |
3/1 |
4/5
- Place: £1.50
Form: 3124-2 BF
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
11st 12lb |
His only three long-distance events resulted in an Irish National win in 2023, a storming success in this race in 2024 (soft) and a valiant second, from further off the pace, in repeat bid here in 2025 (good to soft); what a record that is, and 50-1 second in a 3m Grade 1 at Leopardstown on penultimate start gives every encouragement that all his ability remains; the return of cheekpieces (tried once in 2022) is interesting but, off 1lb higher than last year, he should be set for another prominent finish. |
7/1 |
|
5th 8 |
2nd Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 3m 0f 100y |
11st 10lb |
Won the 2023 Irish National and a brilliant winner of the 2024 Grand National; gave a terrific display to split his stablemates Nick Rockett and Grangeclare West at Aintree last season; tailed off in the John Durkan on reappearance; spirited display when keeping on for second in the Savills after being hampered at the last; adds substance to the stable's challenge. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 549-33
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
11st 0lb |
Winning hurdler is 0-11 in chases but has run creditably in defeat; best chase effort a 2.25l second in the 2023 Munster National off 132; struggled in the Thyestes and Leinster National since return from long layoff; this much easier but his best form is on soft-heavy. |
15/2 |
|
6 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
11st 0lb |
Winning hurdler is 0-11 in chases but has run creditably in defeat; best chase effort a 2.25l second in the 2023 Munster National off 132; struggled in the Thyestes and Leinster National since return from long layoff; this much easier but his best form is on soft-heavy. |
15/2 |
|
8th 7 |
9th Mar 2025 Soft 3m 0f 174y |
10st 12lb |
0-10 over fences but has run well in defeat, notably when second in the 2023 Munster National; last season's campaign ended prematurely after being brought down in the Troytown; set a tough task in the Thyestes on his comeback; should strip fitter. |
16/1 |
8/1
Form: 3/7F0-
Last run: 254 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 3 |
12th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 6f 170y |
11st 12lb |
One-time smart hurdler is yet to win over fences in 11 starts but some decent efforts, notably C&D second at Christmas off 1lb lower (soft-to-heavy); none too fluent and faded tamely over 3m latest; can't rule out back at this track and ground okay (cheekpieces back on for blinkers). |
8/1 |
|
6th 10 |
21st Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 7f 165y |
11st 1lb |
One-time smart hurdler is yet to win over fences in ten starts but some decent efforts; took third here in November (3m, heavy) and went one place better at Limerick when last seen over Christmas with first-time blinkers (retained); up 2lb but his mark is low compared to what it was over hurdles; in the mix. |
5/1 |
14/1
Form: 2444-6 D
Last run: 43 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 |
8/1
Form: 4P3-2F BF
Last run: 81 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
11th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 5f 19y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Only an 8yo but his rating has capitulated during the last two years and his recent form is nowhere near good enough for a test of this magnitude. |
100/1 |
|
10 |
11th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 5f 19y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Only an 8yo but his rating has capitulated during the last two years and his recent form is nowhere near good enough for a test of this magnitude. |
100/1 |
|
4 |
19th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 0f 54y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Grade 2 hurdle winner in 2020 and bits of form in better races than this in recent times; out of sorts in the autumn but he might well have pegged back Forest Chimes at Stratford (2m5f, heavy) last week with a better jump at the last; this stiffer test can suit; can go well. |
5/2 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €4.70 |
| Straight Forecast | €4.55 |
| Trifecta | €21.80 |
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