December 27 / 15.00 Leopardstown

15.00

Yielding

Paddy Power Chase (Extended Handicap Chase) (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £97345.13
  • 3m 0f 100y
  • 27 runners
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Paddy Power Chase (Extended Handicap Chase) (Listed Race)

Runners: 27 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 76-431

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Point, bumper and hurdle winner for Eugene O'Sullivan got off the mark over fences on third attempt for current yard when comfortably taking 2m5f Cork beginners last month; switched ownership since and likely market mover on handicap chase debut but inexperience a possible negative.
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5th

26

5th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

16:00 Aintree

Meetingofthewaters

10st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Big improver sent chasing by his new yard last season and he then disputed the lead over the final fence in this race, only to end up 16l behind in seventh; needs to see it out a lot better and, after he faded well out of contention on all three starts this term, he nevertheless returns to Aintree with a 1lb higher mark than last year.

20/1

5th

26

5th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

16:00 Aintree

Meetingofthewaters

10st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Big improver sent chasing by his new yard last season and he then disputed the lead over the final fence in this race, only to end up 16l behind in seventh; needs to see it out a lot better and, after he faded well out of contention on all three starts this term, he nevertheless returns to Aintree with a 1lb higher mark than last year.

20/1

8th

2

2nd Mar 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 107y

16:02 Leopardstown

Meetingofthewaters

11st 9lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: W P Mullins

Big improver over fences on joining this yard last season, notably running away with 3m Paddy Power here and good third in Ultima at Cheltenham; two runs here this term well below best, in Paddy Power and never landing a blow off considerably lower hurdles mark at DRF; another with a bit to prove right now.

14/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 3F5-44 C

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 140

Form & Verdict
Close third in this race last year off 136 and went on to finish good fifth in Irish National; well held twice in Grade 3 events this term (inadequate 2m latest) but return to handicap company and 3m could see a much improved showing here (cheekpieces fitted).
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3rd

11

1st May 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 160y

16:15 Punchestown

Panda Boy

12st 0lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Martin Brassil

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

16:40 Cheltenham

Panda Boy

12st 0lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Martin Brassil

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

16:35 Naas

Panda Boy

12st 0lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Martin Brassil

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

20/1

  • Place: £6.50

Form: 0P-465 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Last year's winner off 131 hasn't run to that level since although fair effort in Munster National; beaten a fair way back hurdling latest and needs to bounce back to repeat last year's success.
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12th

10

24th Nov 2024

Yielding

3m 0f 24y

13:15 Punchestown

Real Steel

10st 11lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: E McNamara

Has put it together on the big day over fences more than once, winning the Paddy Power Chase at Leopardstown two years ago, and last time in the blinkers when winning the Munster National at Limerick; relatively unexposed over hurdles and is 18lb lower; likely to go from the front here and could be thereabouts.

6/1

12th

10

24th Nov 2024

Yielding

3m 0f 24y

13:15 Punchestown

Real Steel

10st 11lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: E McNamara

Has put it together on the big day over fences more than once, winning the Paddy Power Chase at Leopardstown two years ago, and last time in the blinkers when winning the Munster National at Limerick; relatively unexposed over hurdles and is 18lb lower; likely to go from the front here and could be thereabouts.

6/1

1st

14

20th Oct 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:50 Limerick

Real Steel

10st 8lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: E McNamara

jumped well, made all, kept on well from last, ridden out

16/1

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25/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 6643-4

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 148

Form & Verdict
Better known for his hurdling exploits; won on chasing debut at Fairyhouse in January after a long absence but found Grade 1 waters too deep; recent Thurles return just okay and probably on a high enough mark in first handicap chase; tongue-tie tried.
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1st

4

28th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 90y

16:08 Navan

James Du Berlais

11st 3lb

J: J J Slevin

T: W P Mullins

Modest strike rate over fences (2-19); smart handicap form; second in the 2024 Topham; won at the Punchestown festival last April; out of his depth in the John Durkan on reappearance; last of three in the Howden at Ascot, squeezed for room and failed to pick up from the last; justified his second-favourite status when chasing home Appreciate It at Thurles.

11/4

2nd

4

18th Jan 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 66y

15:20 Thurles

James Du Berlais

11st 3lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Modest strike over fences (2-18); however, one of those wins came in fine style in a handicap at the Punchestown festival (2m4f, yielding) last April; no impact when 50-1 in the John Durkan on reappearance; outsider of three in the Howden at Ascot, got squeezed for room and failed to pick up form the last; capable of better

4/1

1st

2

30th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 80y

18:05 Punchestown

James Du Berlais

11st 11lb

J: J J Slevin

T: W P Mullins

held up in rear

8/1

Form: 3U3P-4

Last run: 60 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 138

Form & Verdict
Quite highly tried as a novice, ending campaign when pulled up when favourite for Irish National; again well-supported on seasonal return in valuable 3m1f Cheltenham handicap in October, saddle slipping when creditable fourth to stablemate Whacker Clan; Blackmore remains loyal and could well have more to offer (tongue tie tried).
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37

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

16:00 Aintree

Amirite

10st 2lb

T: Henry De Bromhead

A fluent fourth in the 2m5f Topham over these fences was the first of three big runs in good handicaps last April-July; ran creditably in one (Sandown in April 2024) of his three attempts at 3m4f-3m5f and excuses might be made for his latest two outings (first cross-country, then the mud) but other candidates are more persuasive.

80/1

2

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 198y

16:05 Thurles

Amirite

11st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Made all in Kilbeggan chase (3m1f, good) last July; fourth of 22 in Galway Plate later that month; tailed off in cross-country handicap chase at Cheltenham in December; should leave that run well behind down in trip back over hurdles.

5/2

Form: 54P-54 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 146

Form & Verdict
2022 Kerry National winner had quite a light campaign afterwards when well held; well beaten on last month's seasonal return in Lismullen Hurdle but can be expected to come on for that and rider's claim a positive.
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1st

3

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

4m 1f 11y

15:40 Punchestown

Busselton

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: E Bolger

Beat Desertmore House in this event in last year when trained by Joseph O'Brien, for whom he won five chases in all, including the 2022 Kerry National; well below best when fifth behind Desertmore House here in November, tailed off at Cheltenham in November, had a first spin for Enda Bolger over hurdles and an inadequate trip at Cork; not ruled out.

7/2

5th

4

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 70y

13:50 Cork

Busselton

11st 2lb

J: Rian Lane

T: E Bolger

Five-time chase winner's last two runs for Joseph O'Brien came in Cross Country races at Punchestown and Cheltenham; now with Enda Bolger and faces a tough task on these terms over a trip that looks too sharp.

9/1

Form: U7-5F8 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 145

Form & Verdict
Sole chase win came in 2022 Leinster National at Naas but only beaten a short-head by Real Steel in this race last year off today's mark for Noel Meade; three runs for current yard since returning in November have been well below best however.
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12

28th Oct 2025

Soft

3m 1f 60y

Class 4

14:58 Ffos Las

Diol Ker

10st 12lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Evan Williams

Very useful in Ireland in his prime but 0-7 and generally very disappointing for Evan Williams since last autumn; returns from break on another career-low mark but considered only if lively in the betting.

33/1

12

28th Oct 2025

Soft

3m 1f 60y

Class 4

14:58 Ffos Las

Diol Ker

10st 12lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Evan Williams

Very useful in Ireland in his prime but 0-7 and generally very disappointing for Evan Williams since last autumn; returns from break on another career-low mark but considered only if lively in the betting.

33/1

3

14th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 4

15:22 Newton Abbot

Diol Ker

11st 11lb

J: Osian Radford

T: Evan Williams

High-class hurdler/chaser in his prime but has struggled for a long time now and although this is a welcome drop in grade he continues with something to prove; cheekpieces discarded.

14/1

Form: -21711 D

Last run: 98 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 145

Form & Verdict
Revelation since returning in July over fences, winning three of four starts including big pots in Midlands National at Kilbeggan and Kerry National at Listowel, jumping soundly and staying really well; back from a break and 10lb higher than at Listowel but only fifth start over fences and likely more to come.
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6th

4

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

4m 1f 11y

15:40 Punchestown

Desertmore House

11st 12lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Martin Brassil

Close second to Busselton here last year on cross-country debut; looked in fine shape when beating The Goffer and subsequent Cheltenham winner Final Orders over 3m here in November; pulled up over hurdles the following month; dropped away from the 23rd of 31 obstacles at Cheltenham; obvious chance if on song again.

11/4

8th

9

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 5f 56y

Class 2

15:20 Cheltenham

Desertmore House

10st 5lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Martin Brassil

Untested on this track but close second in La Touche Cup on cross-country debut at Punchestown (4m1f, good to yielding) last May and looked in very good nick when beating The Goffer and Final Orders to win over 3m on that Bank course (soft to heavy) in November; pulled up over hurdles the following month and 3lb out of the weights today but still considered.

4/1

2nd

5

1st May 2025

Yielding

4m 1f 11y

15:40 Punchestown

Desertmore House

11st 7lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Martin Brassil

prominent, left in third 12th, went second after 2 out, led narrowly when not fluent last, headed run-in, kept on

12/1

Form: 4P4-3P C

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 144

Form & Verdict
Hasn't added to chase debut win at Navan a year ago although Galway Plate third was a solid run; let down by jumping in Troytown on latest and blinkers now replace cheekpieces worn then.
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3rd

7

2nd May 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 160y

16:15 Punchestown

Hollow Games

12st 0lb

J: Mr J H Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

midfield, pushed along after 5th, some headway and went remote third before 2 out, kept on, no match for first two

8/1

Form: 276P-4 BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 148

Form & Verdict
Winner of two novice chases last season and best efforts when twice second in Grade 1 novices here; fourth to Idas Boy on seasonal return at Punchestown last month but not so sure this extended trip will suit.
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19

30th Jul 2025

Good

2m 6f 111y

18:40 Galway

Adamantly Chosen

11st 1lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Failed to add to his tally last season; fair effort in third behind a stablemate at the Punchestown festival and has Paul Townend's assistance; however, none of his three chase wins have been in a handicap.

16/1

3rd

4

30th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 80y

18:05 Punchestown

Adamantly Chosen

11st 1lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

prominent, prominent behind clear leader 8th

20/1

3rd

4

30th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 80y

18:05 Punchestown

Adamantly Chosen

11st 1lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

prominent, prominent behind clear leader 8th

20/1

Form: -11336 C

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 140

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back novice chases at Wexford in the summer on decent ground; let down by jumping in much more testing conditions when tried at 3m in Troytown latest so questions to answer here.
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10

1st May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

18:00 Punchestown

Watch House Cross

10st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

in touch with leaders, brought down 5 out

12/1

10

1st May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

18:00 Punchestown

Watch House Cross

10st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

in touch with leaders, brought down 5 out

12/1

9th

9

14th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

16:10 Cheltenham

Watch House Cross

11st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Faded in the 2m5f Coral Cup last March; won small-field novice chases at Wexford (2m, yielding; 2m4f, good to yielding) later but has found 3m on testing ground beyond him in competitive handicaps since; the return to 2m4f should suit but he needs to put a subsequent early fall behind him.

25/1

Form: 3-3305

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 138

Form & Verdict
Hasn't added to Listowel beginners' win last season but some solid runs in good handicap company, including third in both the Mayo and Midland Nationals; bit to find with a couple of these on recent Punchestown run however.
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14th

8

2nd Feb 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 107y

14:45 Leopardstown

Life In The Park

11st 2lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Sole win in 14 chase starts came in 2022; creditable runs in the Plate at Cheltenham and the Galway Plate but more recent 3m efforts have been poor; plenty to find.

25/1

14th

8

2nd Feb 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 107y

14:45 Leopardstown

Life In The Park

11st 2lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Sole win in 14 chase starts came in 2022; creditable runs in the Plate at Cheltenham and the Galway Plate but more recent 3m efforts have been poor; plenty to find.

25/1

18th

11

27th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

15:00 Leopardstown

Life In The Park

11st 5lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

visibility reduced by fog, midfield

28/1

Form: /12P-1

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 149

Form & Verdict
Promising in novice company in 2021-22 season, winning at Cork before a narrow defeat in a Grade 3 at same venue; returned from year's absence in fine fettle to win 2m6f Punchestown handicap last month, seeing it out well; 7lb higher now but could have more improvement in him upped in trip on only fifth chase start.
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1

3rd May 2025

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 2

17:55 Uttoxeter

Idas Boy

12st 0lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Richard Phillips

Fared respectably in the Galway Plate before leaving Noel Meade for 60,000gns last August; tailed off over hurdles on stable debut before pulling up when 100-1 for the Grand National; an 11yo now and has to concede plenty of weight all round.

25/1

1

3rd May 2025

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 2

17:55 Uttoxeter

Idas Boy

12st 0lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Richard Phillips

Fared respectably in the Galway Plate before leaving Noel Meade for 60,000gns last August; tailed off over hurdles on stable debut before pulling up when 100-1 for the Grand National; an 11yo now and has to concede plenty of weight all round.

25/1

21

5th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

16:00 Aintree

Idas Boy

10st 10lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard Phillips

40-1 winner at Kilbeggan (3m1f, good to yielding; the furthest he's been) last July and ran respectably in the Galway Plate (his only race with today's tongue-tie) before leaving Noel Meade for 60,000gns last August; probably in need of the race over hurdles on debut for new yard five weeks ago, but this 11yo needs a big career best.

100/1

Form: /23-59 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 148

Form & Verdict
Seasoned campaigner hasn't won since taking 3m Navan handicap two years ago; okay run in Munster National but well held in Troytown and remains opposable despite declining mark.
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7th

8

6th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:10 Cork

Run Wild Fred

12st 0lb

J: Mr C J Shine

T: Raymond Hurley

Troytown winner in 2021 and second in the National Hunt Chase later that season; has not been a force in recent seasons; pulled up in a point in January; risky at this stage.

14/1

7

3rd May 2025

Yielding

3m 7f 68y

15:05 Punchestown

Run Wild Fred

11st 1lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: Raymond Hurley

midfield, not fluent 7th

20/1

7

3rd May 2025

Yielding

3m 7f 68y

15:05 Punchestown

Run Wild Fred

11st 1lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: Raymond Hurley

midfield, not fluent 7th

20/1

Form: 6P-071

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Was gaining first win outside of novice company when much improved in 2m5f Navan handicap early this month, winning going away in testing conditions under today's rider; well worth another try at 3m but 10lb penalty makes this tough.
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5th

2

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

14:15 Stratford

Embittered

11st 10lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Syd Hosie

Scored over hurdles and fences for Eric McNamara in Ireland last summer; well beaten on both runs for his current yard recently, though he faced a very stiff task in the Plate at Cheltenham last time; back hurdling now with something to prove.

8/1

21

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 44y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Embittered

10st 4lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Syd Hosie

Four chase wins at up to about 2m4f on a range of surfaces but out of sorts since the latest of them, at Killarney in August, including for new yard on Friday; often wears cheekpieces, first-time blinkers now.

100/1

7th

6

6th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 48y

Class 3

15:40 Exeter

Embittered

11st 5lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Syd Hosie

Won a 2m1f handicap chase at Killarney last August but three heavy defeats since, with latest second remote in a claiming hurdle; first run for Syd Hosie.

25/1

Form: /1465/ D

Last run: 699 days

W: 11st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 147

Form & Verdict
Sole win chasing came after near year's absence in 2021 Munster National at Limerick (soft); hasn't been seen since fifth in 2022 Thyestes Chase but runs well fresh; others preferred.
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2

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 0y

17:42 Clonmel

Ontheropes

11st 11lb

J: Mr C Mullins

T: Thomas Mullins

Has run well a couple of times this season but hasn't won under Rules' since October 2021; tailed off at Uttoxeter and pulled up in the Ulster National latest; needs to revive.

16/1

12

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 4f 120y

16:27 Downpatrick

Ontheropes

10st 6lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Thomas Mullins

Point-to-winner last season before going hunter chasing; no success on the track since 2021; has shown fair form over hurdles this season; 1-23 record over fences is a negative.

14/1

16th

18

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

14:25 Uttoxeter

Ontheropes

10st 3lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Thomas Mullins

Irish veteran who is in reasonably good form, placed at Naas (2m7f) most recently, but hasn't won under rules since 2021 and can be opposed in this competitive affair.

16/1

Form: 174B/3

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 142

Form & Verdict
Emerged from 30 months absence to finish second in a point-to-point in October before fine third in Troytown Chase following month under positive ride; could go well here under talented 5lb claimer.
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20

27th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

15:00 Leopardstown

Fakir Dalene

10st 10lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Gordon Elliott

visibility reduced by fog, towards rear, pulled up before 4 out

66/1

20

27th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

15:00 Leopardstown

Fakir Dalene

10st 10lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Gordon Elliott

visibility reduced by fog, towards rear 3rd

66/1

9th

11

17th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 50y

14:30 Navan

Fakir Dalene

11st 3lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Gordon Elliott

Third to stablemate Coko Beach in this race last year after making a lot of the running; non-finisher in three subsequent races in valuable handicaps, including Thyestes and Kim Muir, up against it.

25/1

Form: 4221-P D

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 142

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 8yo off the mark chasing in 3m Fairyhouse handicap at Easter (soft) but dropped out quickly on return to action in last month's Troytown Chase; hard to see him improving enough to feature.
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5

7th Mar 2026

Heavy

3m 1f 0y

16:53 Gowran Park

Macs Charm

12st 0lb

J: Mr M J Love

T: Ciaran Murphy

Progressive handicap hurdler for Colm Murphy in 2022 and won a handicap chase in 2023; best of three runs in points for Ciaran Murphy when second to the very useful Wrappedupinmay on his penultimate start.

14/1

3

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 130y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Macs Charm

11st 3lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: C A Murphy

in rear

12/1

3

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 130y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Macs Charm

11st 3lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: C A Murphy

in rear

12/1

Form: 1/15/8

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 139

Form & Verdict
Impressive novice chase winner over 2m7f two years ago but seen only twice since, latest after 22 months absence when getting tired and dropping away in 2m5f Cork handicap last month; entitled to come on for that and only 9yos fourth chase outing.
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0

17

27th Dec 2023

Yielding

3m 0f 100y

15:00 Leopardstown

En Beton

11st 2lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: W P Mullins

led, bad mistake and headed 9th, soon pulled up

25/1

8th

1

26th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 0y

14:50 Cork

En Beton

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

prominent, led 1st, headed but prominent before 2nd, mistake 8th

100/30

2

14th May 2023

Good To Yielding

3m 2f 0y

16:55 Killarney

En Beton

11st 9lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Off 467 days; makes handicap chase debut; last seen finishing fifth in Grade 3 at Naas, beaten 45l; had shown promise before that effort, landing beginners chase at Punchestown in impressive fashion by 21l; only his third start over fences and is coming off a long lay-off so this might be a big ask, although he clearly has the ability to feature.

8/1

Form: 060-57

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Last season was a washout and has been switched to cross-country this term, running okay without really landing a blow at both Punchestown and Cheltenham; reduced mark back in handicap but opposable.
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6th

7

4th May 2026

Good

3m 5f 24y

Class 3

16:38 Fakenham

Enjoy Dallen

11st 4lb

J: Miss Lily Jones

T: Neil King

Won three times from the front (once over C&D) last season and lost out only narrowly in refitted cheekpieces at Plumpton (3m1f, good) a fortnight ago but this veteran is nothing like the force of old, and might find this race to competitive.

8/1

2nd

3

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 157y

Class 4

16:02 Plumpton

Enjoy Dallen

11st 12lb

J: Miss Lily Jones

T: Neil King

Veteran chaser who landed his third win of the season, over C&D (soft) in February when getting the better of Lumi Plugin; found the Sussex National back here 13 days ago a tad too competitive but cannot be dismissed here back in the right grade.

7/2

7th

11

6th Apr 2026

Good

3m 4f 104y

Class 2

16:25 Plumpton

Enjoy Dallen

10st 6lb

J: Miss Lily Jones

T: Neil King

Three wins in small fields this season (2m5f-3m5f, good/soft) and another good run when second of three at Sedgefield (3m2f, good) recently; however, there's a suspicion this 12yo will find today's race too competitive.

20/1

Form: 2F-0F7

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Won a couple of minor chases last season but record in big handicaps is poor, most recently never sighted behind Idas Boy at Punchestown; headgear combination now tried.
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10th

15

30th Apr 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 93y

15:05 Punchestown

Upping The Anti

10st 10lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

midfield

20/1

10th

15

30th Apr 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 93y

15:05 Punchestown

Upping The Anti

10st 10lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

midfield

20/1

5th

4

2nd Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

14:40 Navan

Upping The Anti

11st 10lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Had been struggling this winter but definite step back in the right direction at Naas last time when only beaten 2l; will relish the longer trip and he acts on this ground.

6/1

Form: 2F2-11 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 134

Form & Verdict
In the form of his life, coming here on the back of wins in 2m3f Limerick handicap chase and when taking advantage of much lower hurdles mark over 3m at Punchestown (both on soft); first attempt at 3m over fences and could improve again.
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14th

6

20th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:37 Cork

Jody Ted

11st 6lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Lost form since back-to-back wins at Limerick and Punchestown (soft) in 2023; change of scenery hasn't sparked a revival and he is hard to fancy on what he has shown recently.

25/1

12th

15

23rd Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 7f 20y

15:50 Naas

Jody Ted

10st 7lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Lost form since back-to-back wins at Limerick and Punchestown in 2023; change of scenery hasn't sparked a revival and he is hard to fancy on what he has shown recently.

50/1

19th

22

1st Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 19y

14:25 Leopardstown

Jody Ted

10st 10lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

towards rear

66/1

Form: 9/33-5

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Dual Navan hurdles winner in early 2021 is 0-4 chasing, inadequate trip on last month's seasonal return at Fairyhouse; unknown quantity entering handicap company here.
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0

24

27th Dec 2023

Yielding

3m 0f 100y

15:00 Leopardstown

Gars De Sceaux

10st 9lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Gordon Elliott

in rear throughout, detached before 9th, soon pulled up

12/1

5th

3

24th Nov 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 110y

12:55 Fairyhouse

Gars De Sceaux

11st 12lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Gordon Elliott

Point winner in 2020; won a maiden and novice hurdle at Navan in the opening months of 2021; ran only once the following season and only twice last season, when soundly beaten in third in races at Navan and Gowran; still young enough to make an impact over fences but needs further than this.

13/2

3rd

3

11th Mar 2023

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:20 Gowran Park

Gars De Sceaux

11st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

prominent, mistake 5th, steadied 9th, pushed along before straight, lost third before 3 out, reminder and no extra after 3 out, left in modest third last

100/30

Form: 4P-5P6

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Dour stayer's only chase win came in 3m7f Punchestown handicap back in 2021; not much to take from this season so far and would be a surprise if he played a major role.
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10th

4

(2)

20th Jun 2024

Good

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Mister Fogpatches

11st 7lb

J: Ms C A Walsh

T: P A Fahy

Pretty useful over fences on his day but was tailed off on Flat debut at Listowel in September over 1m6f and shown very little over jumps since.

20/1

0

25

27th Dec 2023

Yielding

3m 0f 100y

15:00 Leopardstown

Mister Fogpatches

10st 8lb

J: Richard Condon

T: P A Fahy

never better than midfield, detached 3 out (usual 4 out), pulled up approaching last

50/1

6th

7

3rd Dec 2023

Soft

3m 5f 130y

12:55 Fairyhouse

Mister Fogpatches

10st 12lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: P A Fahy

prominent, soon went second, lost position after 3 out, no extra from 2 out

25/1

Form: 0P6F-0

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Strong stayer who won over 3m5f at Fairyhouse a year ago but no comparable form since, none too fluent on last month's seasonal return in Troytown; of limited appeal.
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2nd

2

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

3m 5f 80y

Class 3

15:30 Cartmel

Punitive

11st 6lb

J: James Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

led, not fluent and briefly headed 10th, pushed along before 16th

7/1

2

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

3m 5f 80y

Class 3

15:30 Cartmel

Punitive

11st 6lb

J: James Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

Won't fail through lack of stamina but was pulled up on final two starts for Gordon Elliott during the winter and has not yet built upon his fairly respectable stable debut in March; tailed off when fourth of five here on Saturday (3m1f, good to soft); needs a sudden revival.

7/1

4th

4

25th May 2024

Soft

3m 1f 107y

Class 3

17:40 Cartmel

Punitive

11st 3lb

J: James Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

led, headed 5th, not fluent 9th, lost second 11th, soon nudged along, lost third after 12th, lost ground quickly from 14th, tailed off from 3 out

11/2

Form: /16-88 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Twice a winner for Henry de Bromhead, notably 2m6f Punchestown handicap last season (heavy); couple of underwhelming runs for current yard this term, none too fluent in Troytown last time; opposable.
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8

4th May 2024

Yielding

3m 7f 68y

15:05 Punchestown

Royal Thief

10st 13lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

prominent

50/1

8

4th May 2024

Yielding

3m 7f 68y

15:05 Punchestown

Royal Thief

10st 13lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

prominent

50/1

Form: F953-U

Last run: 52 days

W: 10st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Sole chase win came over 2m6f at Galway last season; beaten when unseating in Cork National on seasonal return and hard to fancy.
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5th

11

25th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 80y

18:35 Ballinrobe

Flash De Touzaine

10st 6lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Liz Doyle

Exposed but useful on his day; latest of three chase wins came off same mark in veterans' chase on this card a year ago; ran well in Midlands National at Kilbeggan next time and stays this far; after a layoff, ran okay at Wexford last month but probably vulnerable to those with more upside.

16/1

5th

5

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:38 Wexford

Flash De Touzaine

10st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Liz Doyle

Gained the most recent of his three chase wins in a 2m3f handicap on good ground at Ballinrobe last May; lacks a recent run but trip/ground in his favour so local challenger respected.

10/1

Non-runners

Chemical Energy, Ha D'or

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €89.20
Straight Forecast €53.31
Tricast €1346.47
Trifecta €3637.90

Selections

POSTDATA:

Meetingofthewaters

The Irish Sun:

Amirite

SPOTLIGHT:

Jody Ted

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Chemical Energy

TOPSPEED:

Fakir D'alene