October 11 / 16.45 Punchestown

16.45

Yielding

Make Your Best Bet At BetVictor (Q.R.) Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £6004.42
  • 2m 7f 60y
  • 10 runners
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Make Your Best Bet At BetVictor (Q.R.) Handicap Chase

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.60
  • Place: £3.00

Form: P37-17

Last run: 60 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in 2m4f Kilbeggan maiden hurdle over the summer; poor effort in handicap chase there following month however and remains opposable in this discipline.
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10th

3

3rd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 120y

16:55 Leopardstown

Hardwired

12st 0lb

J: Mr L P Shanahan

T: T M Walsh

Has recorded three of his five wins at Punchestown, the most recent was last June; ran well at a big price there in January on his second run after a break.

8/1

9

16th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 51y

19:48 Kilbeggan

Hardwired

10st 0lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: T M Walsh

Was gaining fourth win over fences when coping with better ground over 2m4f at Punchestown eight days ago, recording a third win at the track in what was a messy race; not certain to back that up but 4lb rise gives him every chance (2lb out of handicap but rider claims 3lb) and has won over hurdles around here.

11/2

9

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 55y

14:00 Punchestown

Hardwired

10st 0lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: T M Walsh

Three chase wins have come on soft/heavy ground; out of form since last win in March 2024; showed no sign of a return to form when beaten 27L at Down Royal last time; dropped 3lb but hard to fancy.

11/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 7-P41F BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdles winner including 2m6f Navan contest last month in first-time visor; looked set to follow up 11 days later in 3m2f Sligo handicap chase when crumpled on landing at the last; up 5lb but remains well treated over fences.
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6th

15

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 6f 195y

16:02 Thurles

He Fitz In

10st 7lb

J: Dylan O’Connor

T: D E Fitzgerald

Three-time winner but stuck on a losing run and hasn't shaped like a winner waiting to happen returned to hurdles the last twice.

25/1

6th

9

24th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 1f 80y

17:30 Sligo

He Fitz In

10st 6lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: D E Fitzgerald

The last of his two hurdle wins came just over two years ago off 5lb higher; close third over fences here two starts ago but below that level since; has to rebound back hurdling.

11/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 517P6- C

Last run: 207 days

W: 12st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Battled well to win off a 4lb lower mark here over 2m4f in January (heavy) but safely held all three starts afterwards; back from seven month's absence and just may need this.
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5th

9

23rd Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 120y

15:28 Limerick

Soloman Lane

10st 9lb

J: Ross Berry

T: Martin Hassett

Came on from his return with a 66-1 third at Fairyhouse in January and posted a career best when beaten just half a length at Gowran last month; may have won that without a mistake at the last and a 3lb rise is fair.

6/1

Form: -21673

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Capable hurdler, winning over 2m4f at Down Royal in June and only beaten 1l by He Fitz In at Navan last month; nicely in with that rival here but still to prove himself over fences after just two attempts.
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10

(7)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 144y

18:45 Clonmel

Movie King

10st 7lb

J: Mr A Coonan

T: A J Martin

AW winner in 2022, scored over hurdles in 2023; ran well on his penultimate chase start.

10/1

3

22nd Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 180y

18:55 Kilbeggan

Movie King

11st 6lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: A J Martin

Flat and hurdle winner ran a cracker on return over 2m4f here, his fourth chase start; can improve from that and is a major player if staying this trip, though he is Flat-bred so there's a doubt.

5/2

3rd

7

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 5y

20:15 Kilbeggan

Movie King

11st 5lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: A J Martin

Out of form when last seen at Dundalk in January; has gone well here before over hurdles but hasn't run in a chase since October 2023; has placed when fresh before so check the market.

8/1

Form: 842P22

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Modest but in fine form this year with a breakthrough win at Tramore and four-times runner-up including last twice at Listowel and when clear with winner over 2m7f at Killarney; should again be thereabouts although this the limit of his stamina.
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8th

12

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

19:18 Limerick

Likable Chancer

10st 1lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Daniel John Howard

Winless in 31 attempts hurdling; 3-35 over fences, with two of those at Tramore; flopped when well fancied for course handicap hurdle in February; fair fifth over fences at Tramore last month.

16/1

5th

13

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 160y

19:12 Tramore

Likable Chancer

10st 4lb

J: Daniel King

T: Daniel John Howard

3-34 over fences, with two of those successes coming at this track, including when 33-1 chance in this race in 2023; creditable third in a 2m7f handicap chase here on New Year's Day; flopped when well fancied for a handicap hurdle at Limerick last time.

6/1

14

10th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:25 Limerick

Likable Chancer

10st 3lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Daniel John Howard

Is 3-34 over fences; veteran's recent form is solid, featuring a third placing over C&D last month and a third in a handicap chase at Tramore on New Year's Day; 0-30 record over hurdles is a significant negative; rider's claim is an asset.

8/1

Form: 1P3356 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Both wins came over fences at the end of last season, the latter success over this trip at Down Royal; ground probably too soft at Downpatrick on latest and has about 10l to find with Hascoeur Clermont on that run.
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1st

6

23rd Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 5

15:20 Cartmel

Ocean Legacy

11st 2lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Thorough stayer who won twice over 3m3f at Sedgefield in early part of this year (good to soft/good) and was second here (2m6f, soft) in June; below form in 3m2f Stratford race won by Moro Rock last month but has a fighting chance if back on song.

9/2

2

20th Jul 2025

Good

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

17:33 Stratford

Ocean Legacy

11st 13lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Thorough stayer who won twice over 3m3f at Sedgefield earlier this year, including on good to soft; good second at Cartmel last time (2m6f, soft); contender.

11/4

Form: 488-06 C

Last run: 30 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Last win came over C&D three years ago (yielding); no show on both recent outings but more expected of here.
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1

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:50 Cartmel

Deadheat

12st 0lb

J: Mr N McParlan

T: S McParlan

Veteran who has been lightly raced and out of form in recent years; returned from latest layoff with low-key hurdle run in April; considered only if lively in the betting before this return to chasing.

40/1

9th

5

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:00 Perth

Deadheat

11st 7lb

J: Mr N McParlan

T: S McParlan

Six wins split between hurdling and chasing but last success was in 2020 and this veteran was out of sorts in only two runs last year; has lots to prove back over hurdles after 304 days off.

33/1

9th

5

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:00 Perth

Deadheat

11st 7lb

J: Mr N McParlan

T: S McParlan

Six wins split between hurdling and chasing but last success was in 2020 and this veteran was out of sorts in only two runs last year; has lots to prove back over hurdles after 304 days off.

33/1

Form: /29-00

Last run: 19 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Three hurdle wins in France but sole success in Ireland came in a point-to-point earlier this year; recent handicap chase efforts leave him with plenty to find.
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5th

5

10th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 7f 182y

15:20 Punchestown

Le Malin

11st 7lb

J: Mr N McParlan

T: S McParlan

Three-time hurdle winner in France a few years ago and a point-to-point winner for current connections; back from 276-day absence with good third in 3m handicap chase here last month and not one to rule out back hurdling off same mark.

12/1

Form: 1PP6P- D

Last run: 165 days

W: 10st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Low-rated handicapper won twice last season on soft; out of form towards end of season and best watched on return from 9lb out of handicap.
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0

11

16th Nov 2023

Soft

3m 0f 157y

12:20 Punchestown

Four Country Roads

10st 0lb

J: Diarmuid Moloney

T: Brian M McMahon

towards rear throughout, detached 5 out, pulled up 3 out

20/1

6th

7

7th Nov 2023

Heavy

3m 0f 107y

13:03 Fairyhouse

Four Country Roads

10st 9lb

J: Diarmuid Moloney

T: Brian M McMahon

Won a handicap chase off a lowly 72 at Navan in January; pulled up in three of his six starts since then; jumping was ragged at Galway nine days ago.

16/1

7th

10

29th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 6f 111y

14:26 Galway

Four Country Roads

10st 0lb

J: Diarmuid Moloney

T: Brian M McMahon

Won a handicap chase off 72 at Navan in January; this is tougher and a big ask here from 6lb out of the handicap.

50/1

Form: 0-P893 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 12st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Won twice over hurdles last year but has struggled for form this year until much more encouraging effort in 3m Downpatrick handicap chase last month when staying-on third (fourth and fifth have both won since); 3lb higher but likely big player.
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4th

12

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 150y

20:18 Limerick

Hascoeur Clermont

10st 8lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: David O’Sullivan

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

19:07 Killarney

Hascoeur Clermont

11st 2lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: David O’Sullivan

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

12th

14

18th Jan 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 198y

14:50 Thurles

Hascoeur Clermont

10st 0lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: David O’Sullivan

Four wins, split evenly between chasing and hurdles; however, losing run stretches back to November 2023; no sign of a return to the winners' enclosure in 2025 runs; makes stable debut and 1lb wrong.

25/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €49.40
Straight Forecast €43.42
Tricast €256.95
Trifecta €410.70

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Likable Chancer

SPOTLIGHT:

He Fitz In

The Irish Sun:

Hascoeur Clermont

TOPSPEED:

Likable Chancer

POSTDATA:

Likable Chancer