16.10
HeavyGlenfarclas Chase (Cross Country Chase) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £39022.5
- 3m 5f 56y
- Class 2
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
Abandoned
Form: -1353U
Last run: 168 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 157y |
11st 9lb |
Strong stayer but winless in over three years and 1-24 over fences; positive run when fourth at Haydock two starts ago but didn't show much over the banks lto; mark continues to slide and shouldn't be discounted. |
16/1 |
|
9th 9 |
30th Apr 2026 Yielding 4m 1f 11y |
11st 7lb |
Third of five finishers in the 3m7f Edinburgh National at Musselburgh in February, not as good as his second in the same race in 2025; weak handicap form lately; well beaten in previous attempts at this course. |
50/1 |
Abandoned
Form: P-3121
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 161
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
24 |
5th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 9lb |
Entered this race last year as one of the top weights and having been in career-best form, including at 3m2f over these fences; he duly came up with easily his closest finish here in three Grand Nationals but was beaten 33l even so; this season has continued well below form. |
66/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 1U-366 CD
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 7lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 157
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
25th Jan 2025 Good 3m 1f 56y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
held up in rear, mistake 6th, outpaced when not fluent 5 out, some headway 2 out, went modest fourth run-in |
20/1 |
|
4th 4 |
25th Jan 2025 Good 3m 1f 56y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
held up in rear, mistake 6th, outpaced when not fluent 5 out, some headway 2 out, went modest fourth run-in |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: -39P2P
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 7lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
2nd May 2025 Good 4m 0f 97y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Useful staying chaser in his prime but became very disappointing for Venetia Williams during 2023-24 season; made the frame in Taunton hunter chase (2m7f, good to soft) for new stable in February but beat only one rival when winning a recent point; others look stronger. |
20/1 |
|
10 |
2nd May 2025 Good 4m 0f 97y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Useful staying chaser in his prime but became very disappointing for Venetia Williams during 2023-24 season; made the frame in Taunton hunter chase (2m7f, good to soft) for new stable in February but beat only one rival when winning a recent point; others look stronger. |
20/1 |
|
4th 5 |
5th Mar 2025 Good 3m 1f 54y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
prominent, outpaced 13th, weakened 3 out |
11/1 |
Abandoned
Form: P-4967 CD
Last run: 44 days
W: 11st 7lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 |
29th Jan 2024 Soft 3m 0f 217y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
His last success was in a cross country handicap at Cheltenham in December 2021 but he was a respectable sixth in that same event last month; well into the veteran stage now but he's lightly raced over hurdles and is on a dangerous mark back in this sphere; not ruled out. |
12/1 |
|
6th 8 |
15th Dec 2023 Soft 3m 5f 56y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Won the latest renewal of this race in 2021, and that's not his only competitive form around here; however, his last four races on this course haven't gone so well, including four weeks ago when soon in trouble; perhaps new cheekpieces can help him turn the tide but he's risky at present; 4lb out of the weights. |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: -67633
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 |
24th Nov 2024 Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Deeply frustrating horse but improved over banks in the spring, second to Stumptown over 3m; got tired late on at Cheltenham last weekend when losing a shoe; each-way chance. |
20/1 |
|
7th 7 |
24th Nov 2024 Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Deeply frustrating horse but improved over banks in the spring, second to Stumptown over 3m; got tired late on at Cheltenham last weekend when losing a shoe; each-way chance. |
20/1 |
|
7th 7 |
15th Nov 2024 Good 3m 5f 56y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Stayed on from off the pace for third over C&D (soft) last December and came second in cross-country chase on Bank course at Punchestown festival (3m, soft) on latest outing in May; 8lb out of weights today and would appeal more on slower ground but still considered each-way. |
11/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 21P314 CD BF
Last run: 76 days
W: 11st 7lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 157
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
4th May 2024 Yielding 3m 0f 90y |
12st 3lb |
4-29 over fences, including Midlands National at Kilbeggan last summer and a Cheltenham cross-country race (3m5f, good to soft) last November, having failed to compete on two earlier attempts at that course; finished third behind Delta Work over C&D in November 2022; struggling a long way from home in the Grand National. |
9/2 |
|
3 |
4th May 2024 Yielding 3m 0f 90y |
12st 3lb |
4-29 over fences, including Midlands National at Kilbeggan last summer and a Cheltenham cross-country race (3m5f, good to soft) last November, having failed to compete on two earlier attempts at that course; finished third behind Delta Work over C&D in November 2022; struggling a long way from home in the Grand National. |
9/2 |
|
12 |
13th Apr 2024 Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Best of his runs on heavy was his win in a maiden hurdle in 2020; fell in the 2022 Topham over these fences; won a Cheltenham cross-country race (3m5f, good to soft) in November, having come a cropper on two earlier attempts at that course, but this 8lb higher mark seems to demand another major career best. |
40/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 238425
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 7lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 134
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
11th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Seemingly on the downgrade now but enjoyed the chance to dominate small field from the front at Market Rasen (2m5f, good) a fortnight ago; contests a much deeper race here but recent 4lb rise ought to be manageable and he's evidently in good heart. |
11/2 |
|
1st 2 |
28th Sep 2024 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
made all, went clear from 1st, reduced lead 3 out, kept on well, unchallenged |
4/1 |
|
13th 9 |
24th Aug 2024 Good 2m 4f 180y |
10st 12lb |
midfield |
11/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 2U-854 C
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 7lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 155
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
12th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 5f 56y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Grade 1 chase winner in his prime; not getting any younger and absent since close second in US Grade 1 hurdle in October but came second in non-handicap version of this race in 2023 (soft) and is now 1lb lower than when placed in last season's Grand National; drying ground will probably aid his cause; claims. |
4/1 |
|
4th 17 |
3rd Feb 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 44y |
12st 0lb
|
First reserve; Grade 1-winning chaser was 2nd in a valuable race in USA on last start; a player |
|
|
4th 17 |
3rd Feb 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 44y |
12st 0lb
|
First reserve; Grade 1-winning chaser was 2nd in a valuable race in USA on last start; a player |
Abandoned
Form: 1P-144 C
Last run: 89 days
W: 11st 7lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 159
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 |
5th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
11st 3lb |
2021 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner, second in it in 2022 and third in last year's Grand National; what a staying star he's been and the first of his two runs this season was creditable (latest was over hurdles) but, off just 1lb lower than 12 months ago, this veteran could again be on the premises without winning. |
22/1 |
|
9th 6 |
5th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
11st 3lb |
2021 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner, second in it in 2022 and third in last year's Grand National; what a staying star he's been and the first of his two runs this season was creditable (latest was over hurdles) but, off just 1lb lower than 12 months ago, this veteran could again be on the premises without winning. |
22/1 |
|
6th 5 |
9th Feb 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 180y |
11st 3lb |
in touch with leaders, outpaced and dropped to rear after 2 out |
4/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 2P-624 C
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 158
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 3m 2f 70y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Won the 3m6f National Hunt Chase at this meeting four years ago when in the care of Willie Mullins, for whom he signed off when pulled up in the 2024 Grand National; remains in the same ownership; long absence before competitive shows in hunter chases at Hereford and Fakenham; cheekpieces added; all ground comes alike to him; could be running on when others have cried enough. |
12/1 |
|
1st 4 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 0f 38y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Classy customer when with Willie Mullins, winning the 2022 National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham; looked sure to win after an absence at Hereford (2m5f, soft) only to be reeled in at the death; probably the one to beat. |
8/13 |
|
2nd 6 |
26th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 194y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
2022 National Hunt Chase winner, with several decent efforts in Grade 1s and 2s since, but he's been absent since pulling up in the 2024 Grand National on final start for Willie Mullins; off for 653 days but the one to beat if retaining much of his ability on hunter chase and stable debut. |
4/6 |
Abandoned
Form: 0P-105 C
Last run: 194 days
W: 11st 7lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 134
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
12th Jul 2026 Good 3m 1f 121y |
11st 7lb |
Seven-time winner but his best years are behind him; beaten 21l on stable debut last month. |
22/1 |
|
9th 7 |
7th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 7f 116y |
11st 0lb |
Seven-time winner but best years are behind him and didn't show much in points last term; stable debut. |
25/1 |
|
10 |
24th Nov 2024 Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Seven career wins but has struggled for form this year, pulling up in the Cork Grand National last time; unseated early in the La Touche on his one foray over these obstacles in April. |
16/1 |
Verdict
Gordon Elliott has an excellent record in this race, as does jockey Keith Donoghue, and the Cheltenham Festival has brought out the best in GALVIN over the years. He was runner-up to stablemate Delta Work 12 months ago on his cross-country debut and last month’s staying-on fourth over an inadequate 2m5f in the Boyne Hurdle was a highly encouraging performance. The 11yo Delta Work is bidding to win this race for the third consecutive year and is feared most, ahead of 2021 Gold Cup winner Minella Indo who was a promising fourth off top weight in a C&D handicap in December on his cross-country debut. Coko Beach and Foxy Jacks have been in the form of their lives this season and could also be involved.[Ben Hutton]
Selections
The Star:
Delta Work