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Good To Firm

Jim Ryan Racecourse Services Handicap Chase (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 2m 1f 70y
  • 14 runners
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Jim Ryan Racecourse Services Handicap Chase (Div I)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 0PP-90

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Never better than ninth in eight starts and sent off at three-figure odds every time; impossible to make a rational case for her, but this 77-rated recruit to the champion trainer from a neighbouring yard is almost guaranteed to set off the alarm bells for bookmakers; tongue-tie fitted; the market should help to clarify the picture.
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Verdict Starting price

10

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 45y

14:40 Fairyhouse

May Call You Back

10st 0lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Improved dramatically from a low base to record four wins in 2025 including 2m Tramore handicap chase in October; also good second in 2m Navan handicap chase, possibly found 3m4f stamina test too much at Punchestown latest; 4lb wrong here but could go well if she stays.

10/1

5th

16

15th Feb 2026

3m 3f 60y

15:00 Punchestown

May Call You Back

10st 5lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Improved dramatically from a low base to record four wins in 2025 including 2m Tramore handicap chase in October; following month, handled heavy ground well in 2m4f Gowran handicap hurdle, clear along with the progressive Cousin Kate; second in a 2m chase at Navan in November; down the field over hurdles at the DRF; a big question mark about her stamina.

12/1

14th

10

1st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 0y

12:40 Leopardstown

May Call You Back

10st 10lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

In tremendous form in 2025, four wins including 2m Tramore handicap chase in October and, the following month, when handling heavy ground well in 2m4f Gowran handicap hurdle, clear along with the progressive Cousin Kate; second in a chase latest; leading contender.

5/1

20/1

  • Place: £8.30

Form: 010-78 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Both chase wins were at Thurles with the last one coming in February, out of form since; 33-1 when down the field at Clonmel last time.
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Verdict Starting price

13th

15

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 216y

18:12 Clonmel

Added Bonus

10st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Veteran showed that he retains some ability when fourth in a 2m3f handicap here last month; however, that was his first time to make the frame since a Naas second in December 2024.

10/1

4th

16

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 2f 188y

17:42 Clonmel

Added Bonus

10st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Veteran has won twice over fences at Thurles; however, he has failed to make the frame in 15 consecutive starts since a Naas second in December 2024.

33/1

Form: 107-2U D

Last run: 17 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Veteran gained his third win over fences at Tramore last October; back to form when long-priced runner-up at that venue at the end of May; unseated at fifth at Downpatrick last time.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

10

29th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:55 Tramore

Itsalonglongroad

10st 6lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: David O’Sullivan

Veteran; five-time chase winner including three over C&D; last won here last August off 99 and 3lb lower now; recent efforts have been underwhelming, however, and blinkers are reached for.

18/1

6th

10

(14)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 5f 190y

15:22 Sligo

Itsalonglongroad

9st 4lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: David O’Sullivan

Old boy has won 12 races in all under both codes, mostly from the front; C&D winner in 2024 and was placed over 1m4f last year, but he's pushing on now and tailed off over fences last time.

20/1

10th

1

19th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 110y

17:30 Tramore

Itsalonglongroad

12st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: David O’Sullivan

Veteran pulled up on first start for this yard at Clonmel in December but has a fine record here (four wins, three over fences) and is just 1lb higher than when winning over C&D last August; ground versatile and can't discount.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 05311- D

Last run: 74 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Returned from a break with two runs over fences at Thurles, fair third on the second occasion; reverted to hurdling at Naas next time, and looked like an improving sort in winning a 25-runner contest; backed that up off 6lb higher at Limerick; can exploit a 14lb lower mark in this sphere.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

12

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:35 Wexford

Ernie From Nurney

10st 9lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Padraig Roche

Back-to-back handicap hurdle winner in April 2024 on soft-to-heavy; only glimpses of his best form since, placed in Thurles handicap chase early last year best run; pulled up over hurdles at Naas in February on latest.

20/1

7

7th Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 158y

14:50 Naas

Ernie From Nurney

10st 8lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Padraig Roche

Back-to-back winner in April 2024 on soft-to-heavy ground; only glimpses of his best form since then; remote fourth in a handicap chase at Punchestown last month.

7/1

Form: 44481-

Last run: 72 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Confirmed liking for the tight Tramore circuit with a handicap chase success in April, supplementing a hurdles win last summer; has gone up 7lb; solid place chance.
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2

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 157y

16:43 Limerick

Prince Of Air

12st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: David O’Sullivan

Hurdles and three-time chase winner; best form at Tramore; was demoted from first in Killarney chase last summer; never sighted in first three starts for this yard; blinkers go on now.

16/1

11th

11

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 80y

17:42 Tramore

Prince Of Air

11st 2lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: David O’Sullivan

One hurdle and two chase wins at this venue; was demoted from first in a Killarney chase last autumn; has a chance if back to form after two poor chase efforts for this new yard.

9/2

6th

9

6th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 45y

14:25 Cork

Prince Of Air

10st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: David O’Sullivan

Likes a sharp 2m and good ground; first past the post against useful rival at Killarney in October and better for recent comeback; 2lb wrong and ground may not be dry enough.

20/1

Form: 5332-8 BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
In good form over hurdles before a less encouraging run last time; hard to win with (1-18 over fences, 0-27 hurdles).
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Verdict Starting price

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: 565-84

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Placed in three bumpers; modest form over hurdles, placed once; lacks chasing experience; hard to make a strong case.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

9

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

17:05 Hexham

Second Subaltern

12st 0lb

J: Miss Venetia Thompson

T: Miss V Thompson

Exposed; plenty of fair form in points, winning on three occasions, the latest at Charm Park last month (3m, good); didn't show a great deal on two previous attempts chasing, but has an each-way chance.

10/1

7th

7

30th Aug 2024

Yielding

3m 1f 0y

19:25 Wexford

Second Subaltern

11st 5lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Martin Brassil

Maiden in bumpers and over hurdles was poor on chasing debut and not easy to fancy on that run.

20/1

Form: 6/57P-

Last run: 284 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Failed to win for Nicky Henderson and Willie Mullins; no joy in this yard last season; cheekpieces tried now.
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5

24th Mar 2026

Good

3m 1f 185y

Class 4

14:00 Southwell

I Am Rocco

11st 2lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Caroline Fryer

Running well until blowing out on his final run in November but remains a maiden and he's debuting for a new yard after 131 days off.

10/1

Form: 57FF-5

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Fell in back-to-back races on his final two starts last year, but was running well both times; should be ready for this after a recent hurdles run at Sligo.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

28th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 110y

16:15 Bellewstown

Grand Cru Chatho

11st 2lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Edward Cawley

15-race maiden and has not really fulfilled early promise; very hard to fancy.

66/1

8th

9

21st Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 1f 93y

17:38 Sligo

Grand Cru Chatho

11st 5lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Edward Cawley

Maiden was a close 5th over 2m2f here in June and a repeat will see him involved; unseated early over fences since.

12/1

4

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 70y

14:33 Tipperary

Grand Cru Chatho

11st 6lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Edward Cawley

in rear early, some headway when not fluent and unseated 2nd

10/1

Form: /3-700

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Placed in hunter chase in April; poor run over hurdles last time; beginners' chase form is ordinary, tongue-tie for the first time.
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8

22nd Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 180y

19:06 Killarney

Lucky Policy

10st 10lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Paul W Flynn

chased clear leader, mistake 2nd, raced in second when fell 7th

13/2

2nd

12

7th Aug 2024

Good

2m 3f 130y

18:45 Wexford

Lucky Policy

10st 3lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Paul W Flynn

Made a lot of the running at Kilbeggan before fading into a well-beaten fifth; has potential for improvement but others are preferred.

14/1

5th

1

26th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 195y

20:30 Kilbeggan

Lucky Policy

12st 0lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Paul W Flynn

Eight-race maiden and fell back over fences last time; hasn't shown enough so far.

33/1

Form: 008-UP D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Regressive over fences since Thurles win in late 2022; pulled up over hurdles on latest; previously in touch when exiting four out in a handicap chase at Limerick.
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Verdict Starting price

7

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 70y

14:33 Tipperary

Filon Doudairies

11st 3lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: J P Broderick

raced lazily at times, towards rear, hampered by faller 2nd, mistake and struggling 8th, pulled up before 4 out

12/1

5

11th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 162y

19:15 Sligo

Filon Doudairies

11st 7lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: J P Broderick

Has been regressive over fences in the last year and isn't easy to fancy back over hurdles.

25/1

3

23rd May 2024

Good

2m 3f 160y

18:55 Limerick

Filon Doudairies

11st 11lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: J P Broderick

mounted on course, midfield, in touch with leaders 8th, 2 lengths down when bad mistake and unseated 4 out

25/1

Form: 0P4-67

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Fair fourth to Prince Of Air at Tramore; below that standard in two subsequent starts; still has time on his side.
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9

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 70y

14:33 Tipperary

Lakomet Of Saints

10st 13lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: J P Flavin

midfield early, not fluent 5th, not fluent and weakened 7th, dropped to rear when pulled up after 4 out

8/1

7th

10

31st May 2024

Soft

1m 7f 110y

17:50 Tramore

Lakomet Of Saints

10st 0lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: J P Flavin

Maiden under all codes whose best recent run came over C&D last month when plenty keen; tame Limerick run since raises questions and cheekpieces now tried; 11lb wrong here.

16/1

Form: 965-50

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
In rear over hurdles at Punchestown six weeks ago; needs to reverse Tramore chase form with Prince Of Air.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

12

7th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 160y

17:45 Wexford

Copper Coast

10st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Sarah Joanna Connell

midfield

33/1

9th

16

13th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 110y

16:25 Wexford

Copper Coast

10st 2lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Sarah Joanna Connell

Modest mare but only beaten 6l in Tramore handicap in May; well held in three starts since.

25/1

Form: 8930-0

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 0lb

13 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Two moderate runs over hurdles since remote third in a 3m2f chase at Sligo last September; veteran is 6lb out of the handicap.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14

26th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 195y

20:30 Kilbeggan

Justakeg

10st 3lb

J: G B Noonan

T: V T O’Brien

19-race maiden and tailed off in each of his last three starts; shown very little over fences so far.

33/1

14

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 70y

14:33 Tipperary

Justakeg

10st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: V T O’Brien

Two moderate runs over hurdles since remote third in a 3m2f chase at Sligo last September; veteran is 6lb out of the handicap.

20/1

11th

13

28th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 74y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Justakeg

10st 13lb

J: G B Noonan

T: V T O’Brien

Veteran now 0-13 hurdling and remains opposable.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta €129.30
Straight Forecast €121.51
Tricast €2872.97
Trifecta €8474.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ernie From Nurney

TOPSPEED:

Likable Chancer

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Filon D'oudairies

POSTDATA:

Ernie From Nurney

The Irish Sun:

Ernie From Nurney