14.50
SoftRyanair Chase (Registered As The Festival Trophy) (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £211012.5
- 2m 4f 127y
- Class 1
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.50
- Place: £1.80
Form: 13-317 C
Last run: 80 days
W: 11st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 163
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 3m 2f 70y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
His remarkable haul of ten Grade 1 wins includes three at the Cheltenham Festival, and it was at that level that he won at Down Royal in November on his sole outing this season; however, he was a well-beaten third in the Ryanair last March and, now 12, today's task is likely to prove beyond him. |
25/1 |
|
2 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Winner of this race in 2022 and 2024, just touched off in 2023; eight chase wins also include a Ryanair Chase; ran just twice after last season's win here, unseating in King George and bit below-best but nonetheless creditable third in Ryanair in March; veteran vulnerable to younger rivals but has to be respected. |
9/4 |
|
2 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Winner of this race in 2022 and 2024, just touched off in 2023; eight chase wins also include a Ryanair Chase; ran just twice after last season's win here, unseating in King George and bit below-best but nonetheless creditable third in Ryanair in March; veteran vulnerable to younger rivals but has to be respected. |
9/4 |
4/5
- Place: £1.40
Form: 11P-31 C
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 174
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
11th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Won this last year (good to soft); refused to race on reappearance (his sole outing in cheekpieces); may well have won the Grade 1 King George at Kempton (3m, good) in December but for stumbling/unseating just after two out; ready Grade 2 win at Newbury (2m7f, heavy) in February; didn't run in last month's Gold Cup due to an unsatisfactory scope and there remains a question mark regarding the form of the stable, but he's a key player if at his best. |
5/2 |
|
4th 6 |
11th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Won this last year (good to soft); refused to race on reappearance (his sole outing in cheekpieces); may well have won the Grade 1 King George at Kempton (3m, good) in December but for stumbling/unseating just after two out; ready Grade 2 win at Newbury (2m7f, heavy) in February; didn't run in last month's Gold Cup due to an unsatisfactory scope and there remains a question mark regarding the form of the stable, but he's a key player if at his best. |
5/2 |
|
1st 2 |
10th Feb 2024 Soft 2m 7f 86y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
jumped left on occasions, raced in second, not fluent 3rd, not fluent 13th, pressed leader after 4 out, led 3 out, soon faced challenge, not fluent last, ridden and kept on well run-in |
4/6 |
25/1
- Place: £3.00
Form: 2-21P2 D BF
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 159
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
10yo who has become inconsistent and hasn't shone on his last two starts; however, he has a good record over regulation fences here and has the same mark as when winning the Old Roan (2m4f, good to soft) last October; prominent for a fair way in last season's Grand National; not written off. |
33/1 |
|
1 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 13y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Runner-up in this race last year and he ended a long losing sequence in the Old Roan at Aintree (2m4f, good to soft) on reappearance; however, he's less consistent than he once was and he was well held in the Peterborough Chase at Huntingdon last time; needs to bounce back from that. |
8/1 |
|
3 |
26th Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 200y Class 1 |
11st 3lb |
9yo who has won just one of his last 21 starts and struggled on his final two outings last season (albeit in Grand National on first occasion); however, he often runs very well, as when runner-up in this race last year (good) and in 2022 (good to soft), and there's every chance he'll be bang there. |
6/1 |
20/1
Form: -31252 D
Last run: 53 days
W: 11st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 155
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
19th Oct 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Three chase wins, including a 2m7f Grade 3 at Punchestown last October; often highly tried when with Mouse Morris; creditable third in the Kerry National on stable debut; fair chance with 5lb off again; trainer (responsible for last year's winner) also has Weveallbeencaught in the line-up. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
24th Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 7f 180y |
11st 6lb |
Three chase wins, including a 2m7f Grade 3 at Punchestown last October; often highly tried when with Mouse Morris; his new trainer knows what it takes to win this; possible each-way value. |
20/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
3rd May 2025 Yielding 3m 0f 90y |
11st 12lb |
Three chase wins, including a 2m7f Grade 3 at this venue last October, beating Minella Indo; ran well for a long way before weakening in the Cross Country Handicap at Cheltenham; never threatened in the Topham. |
7/1 |
20/1
Form: 32/31F C BF
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 152
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 3m 0f 45y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Looked as good as ever when third in first-time blinkers in the Grade 2 Oaksey Chase at Sandown (extended 2m6f, good) in April when last seen; however, he's won just once since November 2022 and has something to find against today's opponents; reapplied cheekpieces replace the blinkers. |
7/1 |
|
4 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 3m 0f 45y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Looked as good as ever when third in first-time blinkers in the Grade 2 Oaksey Chase at Sandown (extended 2m6f, good) in April when last seen; however, he's won just once since November 2022 and has something to find against today's opponents; reapplied cheekpieces replace the blinkers. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
26th Apr 2025 Good 2m 6f 164y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
Best known for his exploits in the big 2m4f handicap chases at Cheltenham; however, even on his best form he has something to find in this field and he's been pulled up the last twice; first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces. |
40/1 |
9/1
Form: 2-3133 D
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 161
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
3rd Jun 2024 Good 2m 3f 0y |
11st 2lb |
in rear, detached from 3rd, pulled up with one circuit to go |
20/1 |
|
4th 3 |
13th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 100y |
11st 8lb |
in touch with leaders, pushed along briefly after 10th, struggling and weakened after 4 out |
20/1 |
|
4th 3 |
13th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 100y |
11st 8lb |
in touch with leaders, pushed along briefly after 10th, struggling and weakened after 4 out |
20/1 |
7/1
Form: 32F-P1 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 163
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
27th Dec 2024 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 100y |
11st 10lb |
visibility reduced by fog, slowly away, towards rear, fell 3rd |
40/1 |
|
3 |
27th Dec 2024 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 100y |
11st 10lb |
visibility reduced by fog, slowly away, towards rear, fell 3rd |
40/1 |
|
7th 5 |
16th Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 44y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Has a poor strike-rate since winning a Grade 1 novice chase in April 2021 and current mark reflects a decline in his form; absent since disappointing in a Galway festival race that looked a good opportunity for him (was best in at the weights); new headgear needs to make a difference. |
25/1 |
11/2
Form: 3-1112 D BF
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 167
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
30th Apr 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
11st 12lb |
in touch with leaders, chased clear leader 8th |
6/1 |
|
1 |
30th Apr 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
11st 12lb |
in touch with leaders, chased clear leader 8th |
6/1 |
|
3 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
Three Grade 1 wins in 2022; this 10yo isn't the same force nowadays but he took a step back in right direction when 13l third of six in the Grade 1 Ascot Chase (2m5f, good) latest; on a dangerous mark and not ruled out. |
7/1 |
33/1
Form: 1U-233
Last run: 53 days
W: 11st 10lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 167
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
25th Apr 2023 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
towards rear, headway and in touch with leaders 4 out, went third after 3 out, went second 2 out, ridden and led narrowly approaching last, faced challenge final 110yds, kept on but headed towards finish |
20/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
9th Apr 2023 Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
held up in behind leaders, some headway 6th, briefly went second 10th, pushed along after 2 out, ran on well and briefly went second run-in, lost second towards finish |
3/1 |
|
9th 2 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Formerly a high-class chaser (multiple Grade 1 winner) at about 2m on Irish soil but has shown signs of being on the wane this season and a step up to 2m4f failed to help last time; three runs in Britain have not gone well, including twice in the Champion Chase (beaten favourite in 2021, unseated rider in 2022); enough to prove on first Ryanair attempt. |
33/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £17.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £13.47 |
| Tricast | £132.03 |
| Trifecta | £241.70 |