17.25
YieldingWilliam Hill Champion Chase (Grade 1)
- Prize money: £156637.17
- 2m 0f 0y
- 6 runners
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Runners: 6 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
2/5 (Won)
- Win: £1.10
- Place: £1.02
Form: 11-131 CD
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 176
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
28th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 98y |
11st 12lb |
Rolled back the years with a dominant win at Fairyhouse on latest, his first start at 2m4f for almost six years; won this in 2022 and 2023 but he's a 12yo now and Paul Townend prefers the chances of Il Etait Temps; probably vulnerable to younger legs dropped back in trip. |
16/1 |
|
1st 1 |
6th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 3f 180y |
11st 10lb |
High class operator in his pomp; has won eleven chases, including six at the top table; however, it seems like time is catching up with the 12yo and he was well held by Found A Fifty at Cork in December; tailed off at Leopardstown on latest in first-time cheekpieces (discarded); last ran at this trip in 2020; others preferred. |
9/2 |
|
4th 1 |
1st Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 1f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Top-class chaser won the Champion Chase in 2022-23 while he previously won a Grade 1 novice over C&D; returned after a long absence last season and wasn't at his best, but still capable of smart form; was third to Found A Fifty in a Cork Grade 2 on return but will have to improve a fair bit on that; does handle testing ground well; cheekpieces added. |
8/1 |
20/1
- Place: £5.30
Form: 2-3393 CD
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 12lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 157
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
25th Apr 2023 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
towards rear, headway and in touch with leaders 4 out, went third after 3 out, went second 2 out, ridden and led narrowly approaching last, faced challenge final 110yds, kept on but headed towards finish |
20/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
9th Apr 2023 Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
held up in behind leaders, some headway 6th, briefly went second 10th, pushed along after 2 out, ran on well and briefly went second run-in, lost second towards finish |
3/1 |
|
9th 2 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Formerly a high-class chaser (multiple Grade 1 winner) at about 2m on Irish soil but has shown signs of being on the wane this season and a step up to 2m4f failed to help last time; three runs in Britain have not gone well, including twice in the Champion Chase (beaten favourite in 2021, unseated rider in 2022); enough to prove on first Ryanair attempt. |
33/1 |
13/2
Form: 1-1128 CD
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 165
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
30th Apr 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
11st 12lb |
in touch with leaders, chased clear leader 8th |
6/1 |
|
1 |
30th Apr 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
11st 12lb |
in touch with leaders, chased clear leader 8th |
6/1 |
|
3 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
Three Grade 1 wins in 2022; this 10yo isn't the same force nowadays but he took a step back in right direction when 13l third of six in the Grade 1 Ascot Chase (2m5f, good) latest; on a dangerous mark and not ruled out. |
7/1 |
9/2
Form: 1-U461 D
Last run: 79 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 167
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
11th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 100y |
11st 0lb |
Tends to come good when faced with drier ground and was an excellent fourth in the Topham at Aintree, a race he won the previous year; joint top-rated here and clearly a strong candidate. |
7/4 |
|
4th 3 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 1 |
11st 12lb |
10yo who hasn't been at his best this season but it was the same story last term prior to him winning this race (good to soft); he's just 3lb higher than 12 months ago and is capable of playing another leading role. |
15/2 |
|
3rd 3 |
18th Jan 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 66y |
11st 3lb |
A dual Grade 1 winner over 2m earlier in his career; put up a fine weight-carrying performance to win the Topham Trophy (2m5f) at Aintree last April, and not far off Appreciate It when fourth in the Oaksey Chase; beaten a long way at Clonmel on return and fared no better at Tramore; may show a revival. |
7/2 |
25/1
Form: 1-221R CD
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 146
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
25th Apr 2023 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 5lb |
took keen hold, led, clear from 1st, reduced lead 4th, headed before 3 out, soon dropped to rear and detached |
25/1 |
|
6 |
10th Apr 2023 Soft 2m 3f 200y |
10st 11lb |
|
7/1 |
|
7 |
17th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Free-going front-runner who eventually shook off a useful one at Naas last month (2m, yielding; has won on heavy) but her finishing can't be depended on beyond that trip, let alone on a stiff finish like today's; she may also have to share the early lead and looks an unlikely winner. |
11/1 |
33/1
Form: 652151 C
Last run: 58 days
W: 11st 12lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 145
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
7th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 50y |
11st 12lb |
Veteran six-time winner; produced some good displays off much higher chase marks in 2025; continues to show plenty of zest, in front of Piccolo Player when third at Naas 13 days ago. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 15 |
22nd Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 1m 7f 110y |
10st 5lb |
Veteran six-time winner; produced some good displays off much higher chase marks in 2025; weakened into a 19.5l third here last time (2m3f, heavy); 13l behind Peaceinthevalley on that occasion; hit the front early that day, so perhaps can get closer more patiently ridden. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
25th Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 2f 150y |
11st 3lb |
Veteran six-time winner; produced several good displays off his much higher chase mark during 2025; hard to be sure how effectively he will cope on his return to hurdling at the age of 13 |
10/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €5.90 |
| Straight Forecast | €6.51 |
| Trifecta | €16.00 |
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