18.40
GoodTote Galway Plate (Handicap Chase) (Grade A)
- Prize money: £133865.55
- 2m 6f 111y
- 25 runners
Runners: 25 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
Form: 31-111 C
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 160
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
4th Aug 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 111y |
11st 10lb |
prominent, briefly led 7th |
5/2 |
|
18th 2 |
31st Jul 2024 Good 2m 6f 111y |
11st 10lb |
midfield, bad mistake 4th |
20/1 |
|
1st 1 |
3rd Jun 2024 Good 2m 3f 0y |
11st 12lb |
raced in third behind clear leader, went second halfway, clear with one other 5 out, nudged along to lead 2 out, shaken up and went clear run-in |
6/4 |
Form: 12323-
Last run: 90 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 155
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
Form: 21P1-2 D BF
Last run: 57 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 155
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 |
30th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 7f 110y |
12st 0lb |
Has been a fantastic standard-bearer for his yard, winning 12 races between hurdles and fences including the King George in 2023; hasn't been at that level in the last year but ran respectably in the Stayers' Hurdle; has to bounce back from a poor Aintree run. |
20/1 |
|
3 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 149y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Career highlight when winning the King George over fences at Kempton in December 2023; won two conditions hurdles last year; gave it a very good go from the front when seventh in the Stayers' Hurdle at Cheltenham (3m, good) last month following wind surgery but this 11yo is probably vulnerable once more. |
22/1 |
|
7th 5 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 213y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Career highlight when winning the 2023 King George and he was running well when falling two out in the Gold Cup here that year; won two conditions hurdles last year; soundly beaten behind Impose Toi in Grade 2 Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury (3m, soft) in November last time and, although he's had a wind op and better ground may aid his cause, this 11yo looks up against it. |
33/1 |
Form: 1440F-
Last run: 101 days
W: 11st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 154
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 |
20th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 1f 77y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
took keen hold, held up in rear, no impression before 3 out |
25/1 |
|
7th 4 |
20th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 1f 77y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
took keen hold, held up in rear, no impression before 3 out |
25/1 |
|
3rd 10 |
30th Mar 2024 Heavy 2m 3f 203y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
His mark continues to fall and he hinted at a revival when 20l second here (2m, soft) last November; however, pulled up at Aintree (2m4f, heavy) since and he's back to having plenty to prove; visor replaces cheekpieces. |
25/1 |
Form: 3112F-
Last run: 241 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 152
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18 |
15th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 8lb |
Initial promise as a novice (October 2021) has not been fulfilled; probably best run since when staying on in the 3m Kerry National last September only to fall at the last; unraced beyond that distance; changed hands and left Emmet Mullins before penultimate start; latest was a step back in the right direction but he has a lot to prove. |
100/1 |
|
4th 1 |
8th Feb 2023 Soft 2m 7f 124y |
12st 0lb |
Seven-time winner, including twice fences; scored on the Flat last summer; left Emmet Mullins after a hurdles run at Thurles in October; down the field in the Pertemps qualifier at Leopardstown on first start for this stable; form has become erratic but merits respect in this company. |
11/2 |
Form: /4UP7-
Last run: 88 days
W: 11st 4lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 152
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 (2) |
2nd Nov 2025 Heavy 2m 0f 71y |
9st 9lb |
Useful jumper has won twice on the Flat, the last being the 2023 Cesarewitch; didn't get the clearest passage when beaten 11l in this year's renewal; handles this ground and can run well. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 4 (2) |
2nd Nov 2025 Heavy 2m 0f 71y |
9st 9lb |
Useful jumper has won twice on the Flat, the last being the 2023 Cesarewitch; didn't get the clearest passage when beaten 11l in this year's renewal; handles this ground and can run well. |
12/1 |
Form: F5P39-
Last run: 91 days
W: 11st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 150
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
A three-time hunter chase winner for Willie Mullins but it was a forgettable first run back with that yard when tailed off at Gowran a month ago; cheekpieces are now added and returning here might float his boat as he was third in both the 2022 Topham and this race 12 months ago. |
20/1 |
|
9th 2 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
A three-time hunter chase winner for Willie Mullins but it was a forgettable first run back with that yard when tailed off at Gowran a month ago; cheekpieces are now added and returning here might float his boat as he was third in both the 2022 Topham and this race 12 months ago. |
20/1 |
|
7th 1 |
8th Mar 2025 Soft 3m 1f 0y |
12st 0lb |
held up in rear |
8/1 |
Form: 23131-
Last run: 89 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 150
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 11 |
4th Feb 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 5f 107y |
10st 9lb |
Three-time winner over fences but pulled up in both runs this season and up against it. |
100/1 |
|
0 1 |
23rd Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 2f 175y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Useful for Willie Mullins, including when third of 15 finishers in the Galway Plate (2m6f, good; has won on soft/heavy) in July 2022; however, he has failed to complete in two starts this year, pulling up for new yard over hurdles in October, and has something to prove back over fences. |
20/1 |
Form: 533U-3
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 150
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
Form: 5752F-
Last run: 100 days
W: 11st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 150
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 3 |
9th Nov 2023 Heavy 3m 0f 0y |
11st 11lb |
One-time smart sort over hurdles and fences, was 2nd in the 2020 Stayers' Hurdle; however, is a long way from that level now and was beaten in two points' lately, so others preferred. |
25/1 |
|
5th 5 |
12th Aug 2023 Good 3m 1f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Runner-up in three Grade 1s over hurdles for his former yard; not at his best in four starts since joining this yard and was well beaten in a C&D handicap when last seen; visor replaces other headgear; best watched today. |
50/1 |
|
9th 1 |
12th May 2023 Yielding 3m 0f 50y |
11st 12lb |
Runner-up in three Grade 1s over hurdles including the Stayers' Hurdle in 2020; however, seems to have lost his way and hasn't shown enough in three runs for this yard; tailed off over fences latest. |
33/1 |
Form: 2F19-6
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 149
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
15th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 90y |
11st 6lb |
A Grade 1-winning juvenile hurdler in his younger days, far from the force of old but still well capable; latest win came in handicap chase over C&D in September; down the field at Leopardstown and in veterans' event at Wexford last twice; dropped 3lb; 3-6 at this track and each-way player. |
12/1 |
|
12th 9 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
10st 7lb |
Fine servant won a Grade 1 juvenile hurdle and most recent successes came in 2m4f Kilbeggan handicap chases last year; penultimate Thurles fourth his best recent effort, stamina test probably beyond him in valuable 2m6f Leopardstown handicap latest; more suitable trip/ground here and drops in grade. |
8/1 |
|
14th 19 |
1st Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 107y |
10st 0lb |
Fine servant won a Grade 1 juvenile hurdle at this meeting in 2021; a record of 5-43 over fences and a decent effort at Thurles last time, but needs more from 1lb out of the handicap. |
25/1 |
Form: F0F-67 CD
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 1lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 149
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 15 |
20th Oct 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y |
10st 7lb |
Veteran stepped up on hunter chase form with a battling win in the Galway Blazers Chase; that proved he is not a back number but the stable has stronger candidates for this. |
16/1 |
|
1st 18 |
2nd Aug 2024 Good 2m 6f 111y |
10st 11lb |
towards rear |
50/1 |
Form: /P343-
Last run: 100 days
W: 11st 1lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 149
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
14th Jan 2023 Soft To Heavy 2m 1f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Three-time Grade 2 winner in his pomp a few seasons ago; seemingly regressive and last of four in a Grade 2 latest; drop in class should help but may need to come down further in the weights; distant third behind Dunvegan in this last year from 10lb higher. |
18/1 |
|
1 |
28th Dec 2022 Soft To Heavy 2m 3f 160y |
11st 12lb |
Veteran with lots of class on his day but time seems to be catching up with him and tending to struggle this year; rarely tries handicaps but no threat at 50s in Galway Plate and hard to fancy albeit more suitable ground now. |
14/1 |
Form: 1213-7
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 148
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 |
15th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
Unraced beyond 3m, seen most often at about 2m; the three runs over 2m6f/3m among his last six starts have all been good, including second in the Galway Plate and third in the Kerry National, but this reliable 10yo would still have to show himself in a very new light for a prominent finish today. |
66/1 |
|
4th 3 |
18th Feb 2023 Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 3lb |
Admirable sort equally effective over hurdles and fences, winning Red Mills Hurdle on this card back in 2019 and most recent of five chase wins came in 2m6f Thurles Listed contest in December; rare below-par effort when tough task at weights over inadequate trip in Grade 3 Limestone Lad Hurdle on latest but should run his race here. |
7/2 |
|
5th 1 |
29th Jan 2023 Soft 1m 7f 151y |
11st 12lb |
A dozen career wins for this admirably tough performer, including most recently in a Listed chase at Thurles at the beginning of last month; won a weaker version of this race last year and undoubtedly wants further, but he's not alone in that; looks sure to run his race. |
9/2 |
Form: 5655-8 CD
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 148
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 |
12th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y |
11st 11lb |
Last year's winner is back to defend his crown; veteran beat the prolific Winged Leader at Oldtown in February; pulled up in the Tetratema at Gowran in March but much better effort when a 4l third at Cork (2m4f, yielding) last month; this trip will suit better; claims. |
9/1 |
|
6th 3 |
12th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y |
11st 11lb |
Last year's winner is back to defend his crown; veteran beat the prolific Winged Leader at Oldtown in February; pulled up in the Tetratema at Gowran in March but much better effort when a 4l third at Cork (2m4f, yielding) last month; this trip will suit better; claims. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
21st Apr 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
12st 0lb |
towards rear, headway before 4 out, went third before 3 out, stayed on |
13/2 |
Form: 185-13 D
Last run: 52 days
W: 10st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 145
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
Form: 2U-111
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 11lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 145
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 7 |
20th Oct 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 2lb |
4-28 over fences; respectable seventh in the Galway Plate and reappeared four days later to win a conditions event at the same venue, beating the 14lb-conceding Easy Game with Janidil third; did not jump well in Kerry National. |
14/1 |
|
16 |
25th Sep 2024 Good 2m 7f 180y |
10st 10lb |
Is 4-27 over fences, including Midlands National at Kilbeggan in 2022; respectable seventh in the Galway Plate and reappeared four days later to win a conditions event at the same venue; first-time with cheekpieces; lowest-rated of stable's five runners. |
25/1 |
Form: 04200- D
Last run: 132 days
W: 10st 11lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 145
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 3m 1f 119y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Veteran whose last win under rules was in 2020 (won a point early in 2024); fourth of 16 at Chepstow in January may look the only positive result in his nine races this season but he was beaten 35l, so that does not persuade; not even with his 37lb fall in the weights this term. |
20/1 |
|
1 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 25y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
In poor form over hurdles and fences for new stable this season and getting very long in the tooth now but has plummeted down the weights and may yet stage some sort of a revival; watch the betting. |
33/1 |
|
6 |
22nd Feb 2026 Soft 3m 1f 44y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
One-time smart hurdler/chaser but very much on the decline these days and is best watched after some ordinary efforts this season. |
16/1 |
Form: 4-3111
Last run: 12 days
W: 10st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 144
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
28th May 2025 Good To Firm 3m 0f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Dual Grade 2 chase scorer and 2023 Galway Plate winner; has only a maiden win to his name from seven starts over hurdles and was beaten at odds-on at Punchestown last June on his only start in this discipline last season; ran in good company over fences at Killarney 16 days ago; well suited by the race conditions and will be hard to beat if jumping adequately. |
11/10 |
|
4th 3 |
28th May 2025 Good To Firm 3m 0f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Dual Grade 2 chase scorer and 2023 Galway Plate winner; has only a maiden win to his name from seven starts over hurdles and was beaten at odds-on at Punchestown last June on his only start in this discipline last season; ran in good company over fences at Killarney 16 days ago; well suited by the race conditions and will be hard to beat if jumping adequately. |
11/10 |
|
4th 2 |
12th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 100y |
11st 8lb |
Dual Grade 2 winner in addition to a score in the 2023 Galway Plate plus he won this race last year; hasn't had much racing since but has been mostly below form; didn't jump that well at Aintree over the 'big' fences last time; needs best. |
8/1 |
Form: /1U2-1
Last run: 59 days
W: 10st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 144
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 19 |
4th Feb 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 5f 107y |
10st 0lb |
Dual winning chaser for Joseph O'Brien; soundly beaten in two chases for Gordon Elliott and very hard to make a case for at present; 2lb wrong. |
66/1 |
|
8th 1 |
26th Dec 2023 Yielding 2m 1f 0y |
11st 12lb |
led, headed and raced in second before 2nd |
14/1 |
|
9th 5 |
9th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 4f 100y |
11st 0lb |
led, not fluent 5th, headed before 3 out, soon lost position |
16/1 |
Form: 114-32 BF
Last run: 61 days
W: 10st 10lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 144
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 8 |
14th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Grade 3 winner as a novice and fourth in the competitive Kerry National at Listowel (3m, good) last September; not seen again until Cheltenham last month when getting no further than the second in the cross-country chase (16-1); probably significant that Rachael Blackmore prefers stablemate Upping The Anti. |
25/1 |
|
15 |
15th Mar 2023 Soft 3m 6f 37y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Won Grade 3 novice chase at Tipperary (2m4f, yielding) in 2021 and fair fourth of 16 in the competitive Kerry National at Listowel (3m, good) last September when last seen; won on very soft ground when trained in France; makes her cross-country debut and has something to find with the chief form players, but she's worth each-way respect with her 7lb mares' allowance. |
14/1 |
|
4th 12 |
21st Sep 2022 Good 3m 0f 0y |
10st 6lb |
midfield, mistake 10th, headway after 4 out, in touch with leaders when pushed along home turn, soon ridden, left in fourth last, kept on |
20/1 |
Form: 61PB2- CD
Last run: 91 days
W: 10st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 143
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
21st Sep 2022 Good 3m 0f 0y |
10st 6lb |
Useful three-time chaser winner; fell at Killarney after sixth in Galway Plate, when running off a mark of 143; moderate hurdles run last time; others preferred. |
25/1 |
|
2 |
20th Aug 2022 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 10lb |
detached in rear, reminders after 1st, joined main group 7th, some headway from 4 out, pushed along when mistake and fell 3 out |
5/1 |
Form: 26P4-7
Last run: 72 days
W: 10st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 142
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
1st Mar 2023 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
12st 6lb |
Smart chaser when trained by Jessica Harrington in Ireland and well suited by good ground; unseated rider at fifth fence on last month's stable/hunter chase debut and his current ability remains tricky to gauge but he still features prominently in calculations. |
4/1 |
|
4 |
30th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 4f 194y Class 5 |
12st 6lb |
Proved above average over fences for Jessica Harrington, having bagged Grade 3 honours (over 2m) last term, and he ran well in Killarney handicap (2m4f) on most recent chase start; absent since a hurdles defeat in September and now makes debut for Alan King; major contender on ratings. |
5/1 |
|
14th 8 |
23rd Sep 2022 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 13lb |
always towards rear, pushed along after 3 out, soon no impression, eased approaching last |
17/2 |
Form: 8030-P
Last run: 72 days
W: 10st 8lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 142
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
3rd May 2024 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 160y |
12st 0lb |
led narrowly or disputed lead |
20/1 |
|
13 |
3rd May 2024 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 160y |
12st 0lb |
led narrowly or disputed lead |
20/1 |
|
9 |
15th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 2f 70y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Dual Festival winner during his novice days (over hurdles and fences) but heady ambitions failed to materialise afterwards and his only subsequent success under rules was a Grade 3 chase at Killarney in May 2021; has got his mojo back in winning four of his last five points, the latest in November (soft/heavy) after an absence; it was a fair race in which he ran third last month; just a suspicion that others will see this trip out more strongly; effective in the reapplied tongue-tie earlier in his career. |
12/1 |
Form: /P7-54
Last run: 12 days
W: 10st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 141
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 2 |
29th Jul 2022 Good 2m 6f 111y |
11st 13lb |
towards rear, mistake 10th, minor headway when not fluent 4 out, towards rear of midfield before 2 out, pushed along after last, weakened towards finish |
20/1 |
Betting Forcast
14/1 Easy Game, 8/1 Gabynako, 10/1 Hewick, 33/1 Daly Tiger, 15/2 Cape Gentleman, 6/1 The Shunter, 25/1 Annamix, 10/1 El Barra, 40/1 Notebook, 12/1 Ronald Pump, 25/1 A Wave Of The Sea, 50/1 Battleoverdoyen, 33/1 Castlegrace Paddy, 20/1 Darasso, 16/1 Early Doors, 25/1 Exelerator Express, 12/1 Hurricane Georgie, 20/1 The Jam Man, 10/1 Ash Tree Meadow, 8/1 Fire Attack, 14/1 Gin On Lime, 14/1 Discordantly, Exit Poll, Samcro, Unexcepted