14.40
SoftGuinness Faugheen Novice Chase (Grade 1)
- Prize money: £49579.83
- 2m 3f 160y
- 5 runners
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Runners: 5 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
8/11 (Won)
- Win: £1.50
- Place: £1.10
Form: 1/11-1 D
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| 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 |
16/1
- Place: £3.10
Form: 4-0115
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
19 |
30th Jul 2025 Good 2m 6f 111y |
11st 1lb |
Failed to add to his tally last season; fair effort in third behind a stablemate at the Punchestown festival and has Paul Townend's assistance; however, none of his three chase wins have been in a handicap. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
30th Apr 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
11st 1lb |
prominent, prominent behind clear leader 8th |
20/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
30th Apr 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
11st 1lb |
prominent, prominent behind clear leader 8th |
20/1 |
7/4
Form: 3134-1 D
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
21st Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 3f 170y |
11st 4lb |
Has run only five times since a runaway Punchestown festival handicap chase success in 2023; failed to beat a single opponent in his two races this season; only mild encouragement from last month's third over hurdles at Thurles. |
20/1 |
|
7 |
21st Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 3f 170y |
11st 4lb |
Has run only five times since a runaway Punchestown festival handicap chase success in 2023; failed to beat a single opponent in his two races this season; only mild encouragement from last month's third over hurdles at Thurles. |
20/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
15th Mar 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 42y |
11st 0lb |
Has run only four times since a runaway Punchestown festival handicap chase success in 2023; has failed to beat a single opponent in two runs this season, the first in a hurdle race at Limerick |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 121114 CD
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 150
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 2m 0f 172y Class 1 |
10st 7lb |
Flashes of smart form for Willie Mullins but a 10yo now and hasn't yet threatened a breakthrough win for the Moores; needed to run a lot better than he did at Kempton two weeks ago. |
33/1 |
|
9 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 2m 0f 172y Class 1 |
10st 7lb |
Flashes of smart form for Willie Mullins but a 10yo now and hasn't yet threatened a breakthrough win for the Moores; needed to run a lot better than he did at Kempton two weeks ago. |
33/1 |
|
1 |
19th Oct 2025 Good 2m 2f 0y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Useful for Willie Mullins; 0-5 for current yard, beaten in a veterans' event when last seen; however, this drop in grade may have positive effect, off a reduced mark. |
9/1 |
33/1
Form: 8-4372 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
27th Dec 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 6f 120y |
11st 7lb |
Won a handicap chase at Naas in January 2023 off 123; 5lb lower now but has completely lost his form in eight runs since; pulled up in his last three starts over fences; others more likely. |
33/1 |
|
4 |
27th Dec 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 6f 120y |
11st 7lb |
Won a handicap chase at Naas in January 2023 off 123; 5lb lower now but has completely lost his form in eight runs since; pulled up in his last three starts over fences; others more likely. |
33/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €8.00 |
| Straight Forecast | €9.72 |
| Trifecta | €12.80 |
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