12.20
HeavyGerry Comerford Drilling Beginners Chase
- Prize money: £6787.61
- 2m 4f 0y
- 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.90
- Place: £1.50
Form: 3523F3
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 |
13th Apr 2024 Soft 1m 7f 176y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Her initial wins over fences included a Grade 2 for mares (2m, soft/heavy) but limitations exposed since, despite raising her game, and this is her first crack at a Grade 1 of any kind; very much up against it. |
50/1 |
|
6th 10 |
13th Apr 2024 Soft 1m 7f 176y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Her initial wins over fences included a Grade 2 for mares (2m, soft/heavy) but limitations exposed since, despite raising her game, and this is her first crack at a Grade 1 of any kind; very much up against it. |
50/1 |
|
5th 3 |
10th Feb 2024 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Maiden hurdler, rated 109; now established as a good chaser; made all for an emphatic win at Gowran; no apparent fluke about her 33-1 win from Harmonya Maker in a mares' Grade 2 Cork event over an extended 2m; another fine effort when third to Spillane's Tower at Punchestown; not quite as good a week later at Thurles, run may have come too soon. |
8/1 |
8/1
- Place: £3.30
Form: 348
Last run: 95 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
22nd May 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
A prolific winner in points, he got off the mark under rules at Taunton (3m, good) last month; 5lb higher but looks the type that can go in again. |
4/1 |
|
1st 5 |
22nd Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 198y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
0-14 under rules but 6-9 in points; second in two handicap hurdles over about 2m6f at Exeter this year, which saw him start 11-10 favourite for five-runner race over C&D (good) 13 days ago but he clipped heels and unseated in the early stages; that was the race won by Gasmani; should give him a lot more to think about this time, barring mishaps. |
7/4 |
|
1 |
9th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Remains winless under rules but he was a multiple points winner after leaving Paul Nolan in Ireland and has started well for his new yard, a strong-travelling second of 11 in 2m6f handicap hurdle at Exeter 23 days ago; can go one better here. |
6/5 |
10/1
- Place: £1.50
Form: 5083-6 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 9 |
10th Dec 2024 Yielding 2m 7f 182y |
11st 5lb |
Over two years since her sole win over hurdles; best run last season was over fences at Gowran; others have stronger credentials |
14/1 |
|
14th 9 |
10th Dec 2024 Yielding 2m 7f 182y |
11st 5lb |
Over two years since her sole win over hurdles; best run last season was over fences at Gowran; others have stronger credentials |
14/1 |
|
6th 3 |
26th Nov 2024 Heavy 2m 5f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Fifteen runs since her last win at Fairyhouse (2m4f, soft) in November 2022; out of form so far this year, beaten 23l in a handicap chase latest; is 2lb below her last win, she'll handle the ground and she has run well here before; not discounted. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: P530-P
Last run: 191 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
6th Jan 2024 Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Ran with credit on chase debut at Gowran and built on that when third in a beginners' at Clonmel last month; form is working out with the second and fifth both winning subsequently; should go well back up in trip. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
7th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 0f 180y |
11st 12lb |
102-rated maiden hurdler ran okay to a point on last month's chasing debut at Gowran but lot more likely needed to feature here. |
16/1 |
|
4th 3 |
11th Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
raced in second 1st, pressed leader 2nd, outpaced and lost second 3 out, no extra from 2 out |
20/1 |
4/1
Form: 212-64
Last run: 20 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 |
6th Feb 2025 Good 2m 0f 4y |
11st 6lb |
midfield, good headway after 3 out |
7/1 |
|
5 |
6th Feb 2025 Good 2m 0f 4y |
11st 6lb |
midfield, good headway after 3 out |
7/1 |
14/1
Form: 19F-05 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
30th Oct 2025 Good 2m 2f 66y |
10st 7lb |
Hurdle winner in 2022; was second over fences at Leopardstown in March but was pulled-up over hurdles on return and has to rebound. |
14/1 |
|
11 |
30th Oct 2025 Good 2m 2f 66y |
10st 7lb |
Hurdle winner in 2022; was second over fences at Leopardstown in March but was pulled-up over hurdles on return and has to rebound. |
14/1 |
3/1
Form: 9-3116 D
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
17th Aug 2025 Good 2m 6f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Won two staying handicap chases on good ground in the first half of last season; ordinary form in recent months; addition of blinkerss failed to do the trick at Kilbeggan eight days ago; joint-favourite then, faded after making a lot of the running. |
8/1 |
|
1 |
9th Aug 2025 Good 3m 1f 100y |
11st 12lb |
Won two chases last year, including over C&D, but has failed to fire in three starts this year; drops in grade now, rider claims a handy 5lb and blinkers go on; could revive. |
6/1 |
|
5 |
23rd Jul 2025 Yielding To Soft 3m 1f 110y |
11st 4lb |
Won two handicap chases at about 3m during the second half of last year (including beating Hascoeur Clermont off 107 at Cork) but needs to improve a fair bit on both runs this term, fading quite tamely at Roscommon last time. |
13/2 |
25/1
Form: 5588-P
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 2 |
11th Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
towards rear, not fluent 1st |
25/1 |
|
0 9 |
21st Oct 2023 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Just a hint of ability in maidens but opening two handicap efforts this time last year leave him with plenty to find. |
16/1 |
100/1
Form: 008-0P
Last run: 124 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 6 |
11th Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
midfield, not fluent 3rd, towards rear when slightly hampered 9th |
100/1 |
|
12th 14 (12) |
5th Oct 2023 Soft 1m 4f 108y |
9st 0lb |
Weak form on the Flat and over hurdles; impossible to make a case for him. |
50/1 |
7/1
Form: 542303
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
2nd May 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
11st 11lb |
0-21 under rules, placed six times; second on the first of two starts in points; booking of multiple champion point-to-point rider is the main positive. |
20/1 |
|
10 |
2nd May 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
11st 11lb |
0-21 under rules, placed six times; second on the first of two starts in points; booking of multiple champion point-to-point rider is the main positive. |
20/1 |
|
0 4 |
1st Jan 2024 Heavy 3m 0f 50y |
11st 7lb |
led, headed and prominent 2nd, lost position 8th, weakened quickly after 3 out, pulled up home turn |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 70605
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 12 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
11st 11lb |
Form has gone downhill since second of four finishers behind Fountain House in this race 12 months ago; saddle slipped when rider was unseated last time; previously last of six behind Hearts And Spades at Tyrella. |
14/1 |
|
5 |
23rd May 2025 Good 2m 7f 150y |
12st 0lb |
Point winner at Loughanmore in April after four consecutive placed efforts; improved on previous racecourse form when runner-up in the confined Bishopscourt Cup at Punchestown; only four finishers, winner Fountain House is much superior to a typical Bishopscourt runner. |
13/8 |
|
5 |
23rd May 2025 Good 2m 7f 150y |
12st 0lb |
Point winner at Loughanmore in April after four consecutive placed efforts; improved on previous racecourse form when runner-up in the confined Bishopscourt Cup at Punchestown; only four finishers, winner Fountain House is much superior to a typical Bishopscourt runner. |
13/8 |
4/1
Form: 7-7PF6 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
11th Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 110y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Ex-Irish 6yo who is only 1-11 over fences, the win gained at Ffos Las (2m3f; stable debut) in May; has failed to back up that form in two subsequent starts (had further wind surgery since latest) and looks more exposed than these rivals. |
13/2 |
|
2nd 2 |
11th Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 110y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Ex-Irish 6yo who is only 1-11 over fences, the win gained at Ffos Las (2m3f; stable debut) in May; has failed to back up that form in two subsequent starts (had further wind surgery since latest) and looks more exposed than these rivals. |
13/2 |
|
11th 7 |
28th Jul 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Ex-Irish 6yo who was given a wind op before winning quite stylishly on stable debut at Ffos Las (2m3f, good) in May; disappointed when favourite to follow up at Bangor last month but could plausibly still have more improvement to come for this stable; swaps cheekpieces for first-time blinkers. |
9/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €43.70 |
| Straight Forecast | €44.50 |
| Trifecta | €306.60 |
Selections
RP RATINGS (IRE):
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