12.48
Soft To HeavyConway Piling Beginners Chase
- Prize money: £6787.61
- 2m 2f 200y
- 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
5/4 (Won)
- Win: £1.30
- Place: £1.10
Form: 11121- C
Last run: 213 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 3 |
29th Apr 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 213y |
11st 10lb |
Confirmed his staying power with Bowl win at Aintree last year; got his campaign off to a fine start with John Durkan victory from Fact To File over 2m4f here; third in a blanket finish in the King George before 5l second to a restored Fact To File at Leopardstown; travelled powerfully for stunningly impressive Gold Cup triumph to leap-frog Fact To File in the ratings. |
11/10 |
|
1st 3 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 3m 2f 70y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Won the Arkle here (2m, soft) in March 2024 and relished the step up to 3m1f in the Grade 1 Bowl at Aintree (good to soft) last April; that win has been the catalyst for a string of excellent efforts, including his third in a blanket finish in the King George (3m, good to soft) in December and his 5l second in the Irish Gold Cup (3m, soft) last month; can be difficult to settle which is something of a concern in view of today's stiff stamina test, but on the flip side he's been finishing his races strongly; respected. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
2nd Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 3m 0f 100y |
11st 10lb |
Won the Arkle at Cheltenham in 2024; kept at shorter distances until impressive in the Grade 1 Bowl at Aintree (3m1f, good to soft) last April; ended the campaign with a fine Sandown win and began again in style, edging out Fact To File in the John Durkan; third in a thrilling King George; will need to settle better to maximise his chance at this track. |
5/1 |
4/1
- Place: £1.40
Form: 1434-2
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
29th Apr 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 213y |
11st 10lb |
Cheltenham Gold Cup winner last year; no sign of best form on his first three runs this term; repeated previous Cheltenham trend of leaving winter form behind to finish third in the Gold Cup, despite not jumping particularly well; 0-4 at this venue and was trounced by Gaelic Warrior here as a novice; will need to catch the big two on an off-day. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 3m 2f 70y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Disappointing on his three runs this term and a major turnaround is required; however, he's left his winter form behind to win at the Cheltenham Festival in each of the last two seasons (soft/good to soft), including this race last year by 6l, and he attracted market support last week; cheekpieces go on and he'll be tough to beat if rediscovering his brilliant best. |
7/1 |
|
9 |
2nd Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 3m 0f 100y |
11st 10lb |
Last year's Cheltenham Gold Cup winner; had failed to test Galopin Des Champs in two C&D clashes before justifying his supplementary entry by denying the Mullins-trained star a Gold Cup hat-trick; found the trip inadequate in the John Durkan; stable's relatively poor form at the time offers a partial excuse for a lifeless run in the Savills; plenty to prove all the same. |
10/1 |
12/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: /2113- C
Last run: 213 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 20 |
5th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 10lb |
Lightly raced 8yo; 10-1 when pulled up in the Irish National (3m5f, heavy) last April, in touch five out on his only go at a marathon trip; reappearance win at Cheltenham (3m1f, good) in October was a great deal more auspicious, staying on strongly; creditable sixth off this 9lb higher mark in Coral Gold Cup next time and had a hurdle race in February; needs a second look. |
33/1 |
|
6th 20 |
5th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 10lb |
Lightly raced 8yo; 10-1 when pulled up in the Irish National (3m5f, heavy) last April, in touch five out on his only go at a marathon trip; reappearance win at Cheltenham (3m1f, good) in October was a great deal more auspicious, staying on strongly; creditable sixth off this 9lb higher mark in Coral Gold Cup next time and had a hurdle race in February; needs a second look. |
33/1 |
|
9th 1 |
23rd Feb 2025 Heavy 2m 7f 20y |
11st 12lb |
Two-time winner over timber; won a handicap chase on his return to action off 142 at Cheltenham in October and wasn't disgraced off 9lb higher in the Coral Gold Gup at Newbury subsequently; could be well treated off 135 in his first handicap hurdle and handles heavy; chance. |
17/2 |
4/1
Form: 240F-2 C
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 |
1st Apr 2024 Heavy 3m 5f 24y |
10st 12lb |
didn't jump well, never better than midfield, towards rear when bad mistake 13th, pulled up after 14th |
25/1 |
|
14 |
1st Apr 2024 Heavy 3m 5f 24y |
10st 12lb |
didn't jump well, never better than midfield, towards rear when bad mistake 13th, pulled up after 14th |
25/1 |
|
13th 14 |
14th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
3m Listed novice hurdle winner last season (heavy) and best run in that sphere was his staying-on fourth in Grade 1 novice at Leopardstown (2m6f, yielding) last February; hasn't hit same form heights over fences, most recently 19l fourth of 25 in handicap chase at Leopardstown (2m5f), but he's on a good mark on his hurdle form and the step up in trip could be ideal. |
13/2 |
10/1
Form: /0029- C
Last run: 210 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
10th Dec 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 98y |
11st 5lb |
led narrowly or disputed lead early, prominent after 1st, lost position but in touch with leaders before 4 out, 4 lengths down when fell 3 out |
14/1 |
|
3 |
10th Dec 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 98y |
11st 5lb |
led narrowly or disputed lead early, prominent after 1st, lost position but in touch with leaders before 4 out, 4 lengths down when fell 3 out |
14/1 |
|
6th 1 |
23rd Nov 2024 Yielding 2m 2f 200y |
11st 12lb |
Touched off by Langer Dan in last year's Coral Cup; hasn't shown much in two starts over fences; jumped left when beaten a long way in race won by Gaelic Warrior here and, after four months off, again not fluent at Cork; up against it. |
25/1 |
14/1
Form: P814C- D
Last run: 212 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
30th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 213y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Player on winter 2024's frame finishes in 2m chases for Willie Mullins, albeit gained on soft/heavy; dispiriting return following wind surgery in a Fakenham claiming hurdle latest, from which cheekpieces are retained. |
16/1 |
|
3 |
30th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 213y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Player on winter 2024's frame finishes in 2m chases for Willie Mullins, albeit gained on soft/heavy; dispiriting return following wind surgery in a Fakenham claiming hurdle latest, from which cheekpieces are retained. |
16/1 |
|
5th 3 |
6th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 3y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
soon prominent, lost position after 3 out, weakened after 2 out |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: 11P/47
Last run: 13 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 |
2nd May 2026 Yielding 3m 7f 68y |
11st 0lb |
Career highlight when winning last season's Kim Muir at Cheltenham (3m2f, good-to-soft); two prep runs over hurdles this season before attempting repeat Cheltenham bid but none too fluent and never landed a blow on quicker ground; bit to prove right now but rider's claim a positive. |
14/1 |
|
11th 13 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 70y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Backed into 12-1 when winning this off 6lb lower last year (good to soft) under Barry Stone, when clear with Johnnywho (who won the Ultima on Tuesday off 6lb higher than 12 months ago); pulled up in the Irish National next time and well beaten/pulled up over hurdles on both runs this season, so has something to prove regarding current form, but he could go well back here. |
14/1 |
|
3 |
2nd Feb 2026 Heavy 3m 0f 19y |
10st 10lb |
Last season's Kim Muir winner; earlier hurdles form included 2m6f Navan handicap win off 128 (heavy); probably needed the run on comeback over C&D at Christmas, so more expected of now and yard in fine form. |
14/1 |
200/1
Form: 90-0U9
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 11 |
25th Nov 2023 Soft To Heavy 2m 2f 200y |
11st 5lb |
Shown very little under rules so far including since going over fences on last two starts. |
200/1 |
|
9th 7 |
10th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 3f 120y |
11st 5lb |
Second in a maiden point in February 2022; weak form over hurdles; last of 14 off a modest rating in a handicap at Cork last month; posed no threat when unseating at the eighth on chasing debut at Thurles last week. |
66/1 |
|
14 |
2nd Nov 2023 Soft 2m 2f 66y |
11st 5lb |
in rear, no impression when mistake and unseated 8th |
33/1 |
50/1
Form: 10-59 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
8th Mar 2026 Heavy 3m 0f 174y |
10st 4lb |
Added his fourth chase win when landing this last year from 3lb lower (3m1f, soft); no impact next time in the Irish Grand National (3m5f, soft to heavy); beaten 29l on seasonal return at Limerick (2m4f, soft to heavy), but a better effort may be in the offing now back to defend his title. |
9/1 |
|
9th 27 |
21st Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 3m 5f 37y |
10st 5lb |
Won three of his last four starts last season, culminating in a valuable novice handicap win at Navan; ran respectably without the benefit of a run when fifth in the Thyestes, weakening after a bad mistake two out; flopped when favourite for National Trial at Punchestown; redeemed himself with Leinster National win in first-time cheekpieces. |
14/1 |
|
9th 27 |
21st Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 3m 5f 37y |
10st 5lb |
Won three of his last four starts last season, culminating in a valuable novice handicap win at Navan; ran respectably without the benefit of a run when fifth in the Thyestes, weakening after a bad mistake two out; flopped when favourite for National Trial at Punchestown; redeemed himself with Leinster National win in first-time cheekpieces. |
14/1 |
200/1
Form: 0/839-
Last run: 257 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
16th May 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 1f 100y |
11st 12lb |
Won his third chase at Fairyhouse in February before falling 4 out at Newbury next time; is up 7lb so needs more and his best form has come on softer ground. |
9/1 |
|
6 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 6f 93y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Irish raider who had been hurdling before a successful return to fences over 3m at Fairyhouse last time (heavy), having dug deep to make it 3-8 in this discipline; does seem to have a penchant for deep ground so that's the concern. |
6/1 |
|
1st 7 |
21st Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 7f 165y |
11st 4lb |
Two wins from seven starts over fences including here in January last year (3m2f, soft) off 95; returns to chasing after three hurdle runs from a much lower mark, two of them tailed off but the middle one at Limerick (2m5f, soft to heavy) was positive when a 5.25l fifth. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 119-86 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 |
25th Apr 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 3f 100y |
11st 7lb |
towards rear early, midfield when not fluent 6th |
9/1 |
|
2nd 8 |
25th Apr 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 3f 100y |
11st 7lb |
towards rear |
9/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €2.50 |
| Straight Forecast | €2.89 |
| Trifecta | €7.40 |
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