14.25
YieldingSavills Chase (Grade 1)
- Prize money: £91371.68
- 3m 0f 100y
- 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
2/1 (Won)
- Win: £2.10
- Place: £1.70
Form: 1112-3 CD BF
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 178
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 |
2nd Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 3m 0f 100y |
11st 10lb |
Deprived of a third Cheltenham Gold Cup triumph by Inothewayurthinkin following a thoroughly satisfactory preparation in the shape of two C&D wins, following the same pattern as the previous seasons, taking in the Savills and this race, which he won for the third time last year; got tired on his reappearance in the Savills this time; should be spot-on now. |
13/8 |
|
1st 2 |
30th Apr 2025 Yielding 3m 0f 213y |
11st 10lb |
made all, clear 3 out, went further clear after 2 out, kept on well, impressive |
5/4 |
9/4
- Place: £1.02
Form: 1121-1 D
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 167
| 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 |
40/1
- Place: £17.70
Form: 1/3P-6 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 158
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 214y Class 2 |
12st 2lb |
Capable of smart form for Willie Mullins and landed the Cotswold Chase two years ago; however, badly lacks recent match practice having been absent since finishing third in the Bobbyjo last February; remains with same owner; market may offer further guidance. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
22nd Feb 2025 Soft 3m 1f 165y |
11st 8lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, mistake 4 out, pressed leaders 2 out, no extra before last |
10/1 |
25/1
Form: 2441-1
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 158
| 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 |
16/1
Form: 3432-2 C
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 160
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
18th Jan 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 66y |
11st 8lb |
Former top-class novice hurdler still going strong at the veteran stage; beat two shorter-priced stablemates in this race last season; brought down at the 21st in the Grand National; smart form when chasing home stablemate Gaelic Warrior in the Oaksey Chase at Sandown; resumed with second to Affordale Fury here in November; form franked in the Savills. |
10/11 |
|
2nd 1 |
26th Apr 2025 Good 2m 6f 164y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
11yo who ended a long losing run when beating stablemate Classic Getaway by 6l in Grade 2 at Thurles in January (2m5f, good); brought down ten fences out in the Grand National three weeks ago; it's possible he might run into a place but a few of the others have stronger claims. |
16/1 |
14/1
Form: 1/PP3- CD
Last run: 259 days
W: 11st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 172
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 |
28th Dec 2023 Yielding 3m 0f 100y |
11st 10lb |
Beaten a short head by Galvin in this race two seasons ago as a prelude to 15l victory from stablemate Minella Indo in the 2021 Cheltenham Gold Cup; ran only three times last season, pulled up in the Betfair Chase and Cheltenham Gold Cup; found nothing at Aintree on final start; begins new campaign with questions to answer. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
13th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Has a question to answer having been pulled up in both outings this term, although had no luck (badly hampered after six out, unable to recover) in the Cheltenham Gold Cup on latest; highly impressive in that race and the Betfair Chase last season, both on good to soft; would have the best chance if surging back to that form. |
5/2 |
|
2 |
17th Mar 2023 Soft 3m 2f 70y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Two brilliant wins at this meeting, notably surpassing a second in this race in 2021 when tearing up the hill last March (good to soft; acts well on soft) for one of the best Gold Cup performances in recent times; seen only once since, when returning a sick horse from his first-ever off day at Haydock in November, and although recent reports are encouraging it would be pretty special if he can produce the same performance as 12 months ago after such a poor preparation. |
9/2 |
100/1
Form: 2221-U D
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 148
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
17th Nov 2024 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 50y |
11st 12lb |
1-9 over fences; that win came in C&D Grade 2 novice in February 2023; failed to complete the course in three chase attempts last season; got a confidence-boosting run on stable debut at Tramore in August; long-priced fourth in the Kerry National; big burden now. |
14/1 |
|
1 |
17th Nov 2024 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 50y |
11st 12lb |
1-9 over fences; that win came in C&D Grade 2 novice in February 2023; failed to complete the course in three chase attempts last season; got a confidence-boosting run on stable debut at Tramore in August; long-priced fourth in the Kerry National; big burden now. |
14/1 |
|
6 |
25th Sep 2024 Good 2m 7f 180y |
11st 1lb |
Is 1-8 over fences; that win came in a 3m Grade 2 Novice at Navan in February 2023; failed to complete the course in three chase attempts last season; got a confidence-boosting run on stable debut at Tramore last month; now 8lb better off with runner-up Zanahiyr; first-time cheekpieces. |
16/1 |
14/1
Form: 13P-53 CD
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 164
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 16 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 1 |
10st 8lb |
Finished third in the 2023 Cheltenham Gold Cup; showed some spark around Punchestown's banks course this February but this 12yo is nothing like the force of old and was well beaten in the cross-country race at Cheltenham last month; without a win since December 2022 and looks up against it. |
66/1 |
|
9th 5 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 5f 56y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
Top class over regulation fences in his prime (dual 3m Grade 1 winner) but has regressed and become inconsistent; gave a pretty good account when placed behind Vanillier on Bank course at Punchestown (3m1f, soft to heavy; refitted cheekpieces/first-time tongue-tie) last month but was well beaten on his only C&D start (in 2024); younger rivals appeal much more. |
25/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
4th Feb 2026 Heavy 3m 0f 193y |
11st 4lb |
High-class in his day, winning a brace of Grade 1 Leopardstown contests at 3m; not at that level nowadays, including fourth in C&D cross-country chase at last year's festival; runner-up on latest two runs in point-to-points, most recently at Tyrella 11 days ago; new headgear combination; Jack Kennedy prefers The Goffer. |
7/2 |
Non-runners
Envoi Allen, Fastorslow, Janidil
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €4.30 |
| Straight Forecast | €4.87 |
| Tricast | €128.96 |
| Trifecta | €88.40 |
Selections
RP RATINGS (IRE):
Galopin Des ChampsSPOTLIGHT:
Gerri ColombeTOPSPEED:
Galopin Des ChampsPOSTDATA:
Galopin Des ChampsThe Irish Sun:
Galopin Des Champs