14.35
SoftBarberstown Castle Chase (Grade 3)
- Prize money: £15141.59
- 2m 0f 0y
- 5 runners
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Runners: 5 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
10/11 (Won)
- Win: £1.50
- Place: £1.02
Form: 22211- D
Last run: 199 days
W: 10st 8lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 155
| 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 |
|
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 |
11/2
- Place: £2.60
Form: 35106- D
Last run: 216 days
W: 11st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 150
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (7) |
2nd Sep 2025 Good 1m 6f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Smart jumper with four wins over hurdles and two over fences including in Grade 2 company; was runner-up on sole Flat start in France in 2021 over this trip; might find this trip a bit sharp now but should run a big race. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 3 |
20th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 100y |
11st 0lb |
raced in second, challenging when briefly left in lead 2 out, soon faced challenge, headed approaching last, no chance with winner run-in |
100/30 |
|
2nd 3 |
20th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 100y |
11st 0lb |
raced in second, challenging when briefly left in lead 2 out, soon faced challenge, headed approaching last, no chance with winner run-in |
100/30 |
66/1
Form: F03315 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 4lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
12th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 4lb |
led, soon clear, much reduced lead halfway, headed before 4 out, left in third 2 out, soon no extra |
66/1 |
|
5th 7 |
22nd Oct 2023 Heavy 2m 3f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Took her a long time to win a beginners' chase which she finally managed to do on easy ground at Sligo last month; jumped well then having had a few issues in that department in the past; much stiffer task here on second handicap start. |
9/1 |
|
1st 2 |
27th Sep 2023 Yielding 2m 1f 120y |
11st 7lb |
made all, not fluent 3rd |
5/1 |
25/1
Form: 43F5-4
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 11 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 160y |
12st 0lb |
Smart staying handicap chaser in his prime; has found a new lease of life, winning two hunter chases at Thurles (beat Lifetime Ambition by 9l) and Naas (beat Hunters Yarn by 4l); might have found the ground a bit too quick when finishing fifth behind Barton Snow at Cheltenham; could play a featuring part. |
5/1 |
|
5th 13 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 3m 2f 70y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Has always had some class about him and he went off only 11-1 for the Grand National two seasons ago; lost his way afterwards but he's back in the good books after winning two hunter chases and the RPR he posted at Naas last month (3m, heavy; fine on good ground) was up there with his best; with confidence seemingly buoyed he's a must for the shortlist. |
11/2 |
|
1st 4 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 0f 36y |
12st 0lb |
A good staying handicap chaser without ever winning one; twice placed in the Paddy Power at Leopardstown, fifth in the 2023 Irish Grand National, third in last season's Leinster National at this venue; third on point debut in November; responding well to a prominent ride at Thurles; 9l runner-up Lifetime Ambition (stablemate of Hunters Yarn) is a solid yardstick. |
11/10 |
13/8
Form: /192P- D
Last run: 201 days
W: 11st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 155
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 |
20th Apr 2025 Good 1m 7f 195y Class 2 |
11st 10lb |
Former top-notcher who has understandably lost some of his old zip at the age of ten, but didn't run too badly in a Grade 3 last time and cheekpieces are fitted for his first handicap of any description; can't be ruled out. |
14/1 |
|
6th 3 |
20th Apr 2025 Good 1m 7f 195y Class 2 |
11st 10lb |
Former top-notcher who has understandably lost some of his old zip at the age of ten, but didn't run too badly in a Grade 3 last time and cheekpieces are fitted for his first handicap of any description; can't be ruled out. |
14/1 |
|
3 |
15th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Former dual Grade 1 winner whose wins also include a beginners chase here; good bit below best in two runs at Punchestown this season, dropping away tamely last time; hard to be confident in now. |
7/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €4.50 |
| Straight Forecast | €5.64 |
| Trifecta | €72.40 |
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