16.15
Yielding To SoftPigsback.com Handicap Chase (Grade B)
- Prize money: £26106.19
- 2m 0f 0y
- 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
100/30 (Won)
- Win: £3.60
- Place: £1.40
Form: -12221 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 147
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
11st 3lb |
High-class mare has won eleven of her 20 starts over fences, including this race last year; as good as ever this season and won the Mares' Chase at Cheltenham on latest (Only By Night runner-up, Spindleberry fourth); top-rated here and best treated by race conditions; the one to beat. |
8/11 |
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1st 2 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Runner-up in this race in 2024 (soft) and went one better last year (good to soft); made mistakes when beaten on return to action at Navan in November and has since posted easy wins at Fairyhouse (Grade 3) and Naas (Listed) when heavily odds-on each time; she's the one to beat. |
2/1 |
|
1st 2 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 5lb |
High-class mare is 9-18 chasing, including this race last year and Grade 2 Liberthine Mares' Chase at Cheltenham; beaten favourite on seasonal return in Fortria at Navan in November but back on track in landing long odds with ease in 3-runner Grade 3 at Fairyhouse on New Year's Day, her first attempt at 2m6f; versatile mare, back in trip and remains very much the one to beat. |
1/4 |
9/2
- Place: £1.80
Form: -57112 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 |
27th Apr 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 11lb |
Front-runner who has created a big impression during a productive British campaign and a late mistake perhaps cost him when reeled in late on at Aintree (2m, good to soft); still looks well handicapped and he's a scopey 7yo who should take well to this place. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 13 |
13th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 176y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Front-runs; immediate improvement for switch to fences and beaten only twice in seven completions, running flat last May after a long spell of action and back from break in October; had wind surgery since and has looked an exciting prospect this spring, going round Sandown to the manner born in March (1m7f, good to soft); up further 10lb; could yet rate higher. |
3/1 |
|
1st 1 |
7th Mar 2023 Good 1m 7f 99y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
jumped well, made all, went clear going easily after 3 out, canter, impressive |
9/4 |
7/1
- Place: £3.00
Form: 442242
Last run: 122 days
W: 10st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 |
2nd May 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 90y |
11st 12lb |
Both chase wins have been in quite valuable 2m1f handicaps (yielding), most recently at Fairyhouse in November 2024; below best this season, however, and needs to be revitalised by this switch to the banks; ground should suit. |
14/1 |
|
10th 7 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
10st 10lb |
Both chase wins hae been in quite valuable 2m1f handicaps (yielding), most recently at Fairyhouse in November 2024; below best this season, beaten nearly 20l over same trip at Leopardstown over Christmas on latest; cheekpieces now added to usual tongue-tie. |
16/1 |
|
1 |
26th Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 130y |
12st 0lb |
One of two for trainer; Leopardstown St Stephen's Day handicap chase winner in 2023 (2m1f, soft); returned to form when winning a Fairyhouse handicap in November and beaten a short head at Leopardstown in race she won year prior; out of form in three runs since and still 6lb above last winning mark; likely best watched for now. |
20/1 |
12/1
Form: 35-14P C
Last run: 44 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 142
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
2nd May 2025 Yielding 3m 0f 160y |
12st 0lb |
midfield, pushed along after 5th, some headway and went remote third before 2 out, kept on, no match for first two |
8/1 |
33/1
Form: 46572P CD
Last run: 47 days
W: 10st 3lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 |
22nd Feb 2024 Soft 2m 0f 158y |
10st 5lb |
Six-time chase winner but struggling when last seen, tailed off in each of his last three starts; bounce back required and off 153 days. |
25/1 |
|
9th 11 |
22nd Sep 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 0y |
10st 5lb |
Has done a lot of racing since his last win, two most recent runs provide no encouragement; tailed off in Kilbeggan race in which Irish Blaze was third two week ago. |
25/1 |
7/1
Form: 53113F D
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
2nd Oct 2025 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Dual hurdle and three-time chase winner when based in Ireland; makes stable debut from a workable mark and will find this easier than Punchestown festival hurdle he contested in April but has fitness to prove and would appeal much more on soft/heavy ground. |
7/1 |
|
11th 4 |
30th Apr 2025 Yielding 2m 3f 58y |
11st 12lb |
Encouraging return at Galway in October but disappointing over both hurdles and fences since; best form on softer ground than what is likely. |
25/1 |
|
11th 4 |
30th Apr 2025 Yielding 2m 3f 58y |
11st 12lb |
Encouraging return at Galway in October but disappointing over both hurdles and fences since; best form on softer ground than what is likely. |
25/1 |
10/1
Form: 8374F1 D
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 144
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 14 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 136y |
10st 6lb |
Won a hurdle at Limerick (fair fourth in corresponding contest latest) before finishing fourth in this race last year; over three years since latest chase win and struggling in this discipline lately, despite declining mark. |
18/1 |
|
4th 3 |
16th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 100y |
11st 5lb |
Last year's winner off 1lb lower but hasn't won since; below his best chasing this season, albeit set some stiff tasks; not discounted back hurdling but veteran will need to improve significantly. |
10/1 |
50/1
Form: 10276D6 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
23rd Aug 2023 Good 2m 4f 141y |
11st 10lb |
Better chaser than hurdler and not likely to be progressive at the age of ten; major improvement is needed from recent handicap hurdle runs |
14/1 |
|
6th 7 |
11th Aug 2023 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 100y |
11st 13lb |
Bolted up over fences here last summer but losing run since and he's been tailed off in each of his five runs this year. |
16/1 |
|
6th 5 |
21st Jul 2023 Good To Yielding 2m 2f 0y |
11st 9lb |
midfield, no impression when not fluent last |
25/1 |
12/1
Form: 122F57 D
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 |
22nd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 190y Class 3 |
12st 1lb |
midfield |
66/1 |
14/1
Form: F612P1 D
Last run: 41 days
W: 10st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 |
10th Aug 2024 Good 2m 4f 38y |
11st 13lb |
One of two runners for Gordon Elliott and Carl Millar claims a valuable 7lb; three time chase winner with last victory coming in June 2023; disappointing last time at Tipperary but the return to a right handed track offers hope; chase form figures of 4FF8 going left handed compared to 2612P101 going to the right; wears usual headgear and tongue tie. |
10/1 |
|
8th 1 |
2nd Jul 2024 Good To Firm 2m 1f 70y |
11st 12lb |
Should be better for last month's hurdles run at Wexford, his first outing since falling in a handicap chase at Uttoxeter last July, having won at Punchestown the previous month; 3-11 over fences; leading chance now with his fitness advanced. |
4/1 |
|
4th 9 |
29th May 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 0y |
11st 4lb |
midfield, headway after 3 out, disputing third 2 out, weakened from last |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: 2-F420 D
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 150
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 2 |
3rd Dec 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 10lb |
midfield |
14/1 |
|
2nd 1 (6) |
31st Oct 2023 Heavy 1m 4f 0y |
12st 0lb |
dwelt start, towards rear, headway against far rail 2f out, went third over 1f out, ran on and went second inside final 110yds, no match for winner |
7/2 |
10/1
Form: 1F45U1 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 5lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
27th Apr 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 5lb |
Had a fine first half of the season and after some wobbles he got back on track with a clear-cut victory at Cork (2m, yielding), albeit in an eventful race; 12lb rise spells danger in this warmer company. |
10/1 |
|
1st 5 |
10th Apr 2023 Yielding 2m 0f 160y |
10st 8lb |
Looks held on Gowran effort by Minx Tiara; evidence suggests he is too high in handicap at end of fine season. |
20/1 |
|
9 |
11th Mar 2023 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
10st 7lb |
Showed improved form earlier this season but that seems to have come to a halt lately and has 27l to make up on Union Park from their Thurles clash last time. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: 211-5F C
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 136y |
11st 9lb |
Long time winless; showed a spark over hurdles in October; mark was 144 after he finished second to Solness in late 2023; no worthwhile chase form since and handicapper has now relented; still, big revival needed under Cobden. |
16/1 |
|
4 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
10st 13lb |
Better chaser, although last win came over 2m1f at Listowel festival in 2023 (off 132); encouraging hurdles return at Galway in October but hasn't built on that in three starts since; back chasing here off considerably higher mark so claims not obvious but yard going well. |
20/1 |
|
3 |
29th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 6f 126y |
11st 10lb |
Better chaser; generally well below best last season; encouraging run at Galway on return despite slipped saddle; led most of the way when weakening at Navan; remote fifth at Tramore; 1-1 at the track; well treated relative to chase mark. |
12/1 |
25/1
Form: 161P04 D
Last run: 47 days
W: 10st 1lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
23rd Feb 2024 Soft 2m 0f 178y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
led, headed before 2 out |
16/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €10.40 |
| Straight Forecast | €12.33 |
| Tricast | €91.02 |
| Trifecta | €53.50 |
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