14.30
Soft To HeavyJohn Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase (Grade 1)
- Prize money: £52212.39
- 2m 3f 150y
- 6 runners
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Runners: 6 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
11/2 (Won)
- Win: £7.20
- Place: £2.00
Form: /5521- C
Last run: 214 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 168
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
24th Nov 2024 Yielding 2m 3f 150y |
11st 12lb |
prominent |
5/2 |
|
4th 3 |
24th Nov 2024 Yielding 2m 3f 150y |
11st 12lb |
prominent |
5/2 |
14/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: 13432- C
Last run: 215 days
W: 11st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 152
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
18th Jan 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 66y |
11st 8lb |
Former top-class novice hurdler still going strong at the veteran stage; beat two shorter-priced stablemates in this race last season; brought down at the 21st in the Grand National; smart form when chasing home stablemate Gaelic Warrior in the Oaksey Chase at Sandown; resumed with second to Affordale Fury here in November; form franked in the Savills. |
10/11 |
|
2nd 1 |
26th Apr 2025 Good 2m 6f 164y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
11yo who ended a long losing run when beating stablemate Classic Getaway by 6l in Grade 2 at Thurles in January (2m5f, good); brought down ten fences out in the Grand National three weeks ago; it's possible he might run into a place but a few of the others have stronger claims. |
16/1 |
4/9
Form: /1112- CD BF
Last run: 214 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 179
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 |
2nd Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 3m 0f 100y |
11st 10lb |
Deprived of a third Cheltenham Gold Cup triumph by Inothewayurthinkin following a thoroughly satisfactory preparation in the shape of two C&D wins, following the same pattern as the previous seasons, taking in the Savills and this race, which he won for the third time last year; got tired on his reappearance in the Savills this time; should be spot-on now. |
13/8 |
|
1st 2 |
30th Apr 2025 Yielding 3m 0f 213y |
11st 10lb |
made all, clear 3 out, went further clear after 2 out, kept on well, impressive |
5/4 |
13/2
Form: 11283- C
Last run: 215 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 163
| 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 |
12/1
Form: /212-0 CD
Last run: 190 days
W: 11st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 160
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
1st May 2025 Yielding 2m 7f 110y |
11st 10lb |
towards rear, good headway on inner when not fluent 3 out, challenging after 2 out, outpaced approaching last, ran on and went second inside final 110yds, no match for winner |
12/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
1st May 2025 Yielding 2m 7f 110y |
11st 10lb |
towards rear, good headway on inner when not fluent 3 out, challenging after 2 out, outpaced approaching last, ran on and went second inside final 110yds, no match for winner |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: 1/22P- D
Last run: 254 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 163
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 3m 2f 70y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Won the 3m6f National Hunt Chase at this meeting four years ago when in the care of Willie Mullins, for whom he signed off when pulled up in the 2024 Grand National; remains in the same ownership; long absence before competitive shows in hunter chases at Hereford and Fakenham; cheekpieces added; all ground comes alike to him; could be running on when others have cried enough. |
12/1 |
|
1st 4 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 0f 38y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Classy customer when with Willie Mullins, winning the 2022 National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham; looked sure to win after an absence at Hereford (2m5f, soft) only to be reeled in at the death; probably the one to beat. |
8/13 |
|
2nd 6 |
26th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 194y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
2022 National Hunt Chase winner, with several decent efforts in Grade 1s and 2s since, but he's been absent since pulling up in the 2024 Grand National on final start for Willie Mullins; off for 653 days but the one to beat if retaining much of his ability on hunter chase and stable debut. |
4/6 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €38.40 |
| Straight Forecast | €58.40 |
| Trifecta | €84.50 |
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