14.50
HeavyGoffs Thyestes Handicap Chase (Grade 3)
- Prize money: £51304.35
- 3m 1f 0y
- 18 runners
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Runners: 18 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
10/1 (Won)
- Win: £18.90
- Place: £4.00
Form: 410-9P C
Last run: 67 days
W: 11st 3lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 144
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
2nd May 2026 Yielding 3m 7f 68y |
11st 7lb |
Thyestes winner of 2024 for Henry de Bromhead (off 144) went on to finish decent sixth in Grand National but long absent until faller at the last after never featuring on yard debut in 3m bet365 Premier Chase at Kelso in February; best form on heavy so obvious ground concerns. |
25/1 |
|
38 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
Reserve; 12yo who had his finest hour when winning the Thyestes at Gowran Park (3m1f, heavy) in January 2024; sixth in that year's Grand National and he's 8lb lower today, but that's having raced just once since (having left Henry de Bromhead for £40,000 last October) when taking a final-fence fall, well beaten at the time, in a Listed event six weeks ago. |
100/1 |
7/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: 1FP5-2 C
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 141
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Made all in major handicap at Cheltenham (2m4f) in December but hasn't completed any of his four subsequent races, the latest after wind surgery (and in a new visor); cheekpieces return and an easy lead would help matters; tailed off in this last year. |
12/1 |
|
17 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
10st 12lb |
Has form at 3m1f; made all in major handicap at Cheltenham (2m4f) in December; unable to dominate in the same manner and eventually pulled up in all three outings since; had wind surgery (his second) since latest; wears new headgear; again far from certain to have his own way. |
40/1 |
|
16 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 70y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Made all here (2m4f, good to soft) in December and remains well handicapped on his old form for Willie Mullins (at up to 3m1f); however, this 10yo has been pulled up on his last two starts, the latest only 12 days ago. |
50/1 |
11/2
- Place: £2.00
Form: U16-27
Last run: 47 days
W: 10st 11lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 138
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 24 |
14th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 2f 70y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Past handicappers have a good record and this mare fits the bill, having won the Kim Muir here two years ago; she was challenging the thrown-in Inothewayurthinkin when falling two out in last season's edition of that same race; has gone 2-2 in points this term and had far too much for the respected Ryehill last time; worthy of her prominence in the betting. |
100/30 |
8/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: 5P/745
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 5lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 |
20th Jan 2026 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Two chase wins in 2021 included a Navan novice handicap on heavy; declining mark lately has failed to spark a revival in fortunes; pulled up in 3m Navan handicap last month. |
14/1 |
|
7th 2 |
26th Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 6f 111y |
12st 0lb |
Two chase win in 2021; never found his form last season and ran poorly over hurdles at Gowran on his return. |
25/1 |
|
10 |
3rd Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 40y |
10st 13lb |
Two-time chase winner in 2021 is winless from 14 over hurdles; out of form over fences this year and fell when last seen in a Punchestown festival handicap chase; others preferred. |
40/1 |
33/1
Form: 221-PP C
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 141
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
7th Mar 2026 Heavy 3m 1f 0y |
12st 0lb |
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 |
11st 3lb |
in rear |
12/1 |
|
3 |
21st Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 3m 0f 130y |
11st 3lb |
in rear |
12/1 |
33/1
Form: 7-5F87 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 1lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 142
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 3m 1f 60y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
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 |
10st 12lb |
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 |
11st 11lb |
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 |
10/1
Form: 4259-2 BF
Last run: 47 days
W: 10st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 133
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
1st Aug 2025 Good 2m 6f 111y |
11st 12lb |
0-13 over fences; not unfancied for the Aintree Grand National when last seen but was well beaten; his best form has come in softer conditions so he may prefer a drop of rain; one of the more likely contenders if ready to rock in first-time blinkers. |
7/1 |
10/1
Form: 241P-7 D
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 7lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 148
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 18 |
21st Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 3m 5f 37y |
10st 11lb |
Twice placed in the Grand National; most recent win was in a Grade 2 chase at Navan two seasons ago; took time to find his form last season before being produced in fighting shape to finish a gallant second to Intense Raffles in this; could peak again now after two prep runs but no horse of his age has won this since Overshadow in 1953. |
20/1 |
|
2nd 18 |
21st Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 3m 5f 37y |
10st 11lb |
Twice placed in the Grand National; most recent win was in a Grade 2 chase at Navan two seasons ago; took time to find his form last season before being produced in fighting shape to finish a gallant second to Intense Raffles in this; could peak again now after two prep runs but no horse of his age has won this since Overshadow in 1953. |
20/1 |
|
5th 4 |
9th Mar 2025 Soft 3m 0f 174y |
11st 9lb |
Twice placed in the Grand National; most recent win was in a Grade 2 chase at Navan two seasons ago; took time to find his form last season before being produced in fighting shape for the Irish Grand National in which he finished a gallant second; veteran should be better for last month's reappearance at Fairyhouse. |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: 6-3754
Last run: 53 days
W: 10st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 139
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 171y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Second in each of his last four point starts, only one of them as high as open class; among the non-finishers with Blagthebookies at Cheltenham in May when last seen in this sphere; overlooked. |
25/1 |
|
12 |
2nd May 2025 Good 4m 0f 97y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Formerly very useful for Gordon Elliott but made low-key stable/hunter chase debut in February and his three subsequent pointing seconds all came in small fields; swaps visor for refitted blinkers today. |
9/1 |
|
12 |
2nd May 2025 Good 4m 0f 97y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Formerly very useful for Gordon Elliott but made low-key stable/hunter chase debut in February and his three subsequent pointing seconds all came in small fields; swaps visor for refitted blinkers today. |
9/1 |
12/1
Form: 133-44
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 153
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
30th Mar 2025 Good To Yielding 3m 4f 120y |
11st 12lb |
Very useful for Willie Mullins, notably when placed in 3m1f Grade 1 novice events at Cheltenham and Aintree the season before last; lost form last season and yet to hit form in three runs for current yard, latest when faller in 3m1f Leinter National; 14lb off career-high but remains opposable and one of two runners for the owners. |
12/1 |
|
2 |
9th Mar 2025 Soft 3m 0f 174y |
11st 10lb |
Very useful for Willie Mullins, notably when placed in 3m1f Grade 1 novice event at Cheltenham and Aintree the season before last; lost form last season, pulled up final two outings; tailed off on stable/seasonal debut at Clonmel and pulled up in Grade 3 at Tramore; down 12lb from career-high mark. |
20/1 |
|
5 |
1st Jan 2025 Soft 2m 6f 170y |
11st 0lb |
in touch with leaders, dropped to rear 5 out, slow jump 3 out, soon detached, pulled up 2 out |
33/1 |
14/1
Form: U1U-95 CD
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 11lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 152
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
4th May 2024 Yielding 3m 0f 90y |
12st 3lb |
Three chase wins include 2022 Thyestes and Down Royal conditions race last year (beating Roi Mage); yet to hit form this campaign, pulled up halfway after bad mistake in Thyestes; again failed to complete at Down Royal (Roi Mage second). |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: 51P-1P D
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 9lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 150
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 1 |
9th Mar 2025 Soft 3m 0f 174y |
11st 12lb |
Took advantage of lower hurdles mark to win a Listed 2m4f handicap at this venue last season; out of form since but should not be ruled out since all five career wins have been gained at this venue, including this event two years ago. |
12/1 |
|
5 |
18th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Took advantage of lower hurdles mark to win Listed handicap at Naas (2m4f, soft) last season; 11yo has been out of form since and is still 7lb higher; all five career wins have been gained at Naas. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: 2-3P1P
Last run: 67 days
W: 11st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 146
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
12th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 5f 56y Class 2 |
10st 5lb |
Placed in the Plate here (2m4f, soft) two years ago and in Irish Grand National (3m5f, soft) a few weeks later but his form nosedived after Munster National success at Limerick (3m, soft) later in 2023; well beaten on last month's cross-country debut at Punchestown (race won by Vanillier) and arrives here with a lot to prove. |
33/1 |
|
9th 3 |
3rd Feb 2025 Soft To Heavy 3m 0f 193y |
11st 11lb |
Has lost his form since winning the Munster National at Limerick in October 2023; pulled up three times in a row subsequently and was beaten 55l on his return to action at Navan in November; switch to the banks needs to spark a revival. |
16/1 |
|
9th 3 |
3rd Feb 2025 Soft To Heavy 3m 0f 193y |
11st 11lb |
Has lost his form since winning the Munster National at Limerick in October 2023; pulled up three times in a row subsequently and was beaten 55l on his return to action at Navan in November; switch to the banks needs to spark a revival. |
16/1 |
16/1
Form: 1465/P
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 4lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 145
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
14th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 7f 0y |
11st 11lb |
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 |
10st 6lb |
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 |
10st 3lb |
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 |
10/1
Form: 74B/3B
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 1lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 142
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
20 |
27th Dec 2024 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 100y |
10st 10lb |
visibility reduced by fog, towards rear, pulled up before 4 out |
66/1 |
|
20 |
27th Dec 2024 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 100y |
10st 10lb |
visibility reduced by fog, towards rear 3rd |
66/1 |
|
9th 11 |
17th Nov 2024 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 50y |
11st 3lb |
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 |
6/1
Form: P24P-4 C
Last run: 67 days
W: 10st 11lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 138
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
25th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Knows what these big-field handicaps are all about and it was a cracking run to be fourth in the Irish National in April last time considering he carried an 8lb penalty for winning the Ulster National; that Fairyhouse defeat was his first for this yard; entitled to run well. |
16/1 |
|
4th 24 |
21st Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 3m 5f 37y |
10st 7lb |
Beaten a short head in 2023 Thyestes; started last season brightly with Troytown fourth but pulled up in three big handicaps afterwards; surprise winner on debut for new yard in 2m4f Navan handicap hurdle early last month; maintained his revival with victory over Final Order in the 3m5f Ulster National; 8lb penalty makes this difficult. |
25/1 |
|
4th 24 |
21st Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 3m 5f 37y |
10st 7lb |
Beaten a short head in 2023 Thyestes; started last season brightly with Troytown fourth but pulled up in three big handicaps afterwards; surprise winner on debut for new yard in 2m4f Navan handicap hurdle early last month; maintained his revival with victory over Final Order in the 3m5f Ulster National; 8lb penalty makes this difficult. |
25/1 |
14/1
Form: F-3P13 C
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 5lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
21st Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 3m 0f 130y |
10st 5lb |
midfield |
33/1 |
|
11 |
21st Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 3m 0f 130y |
10st 5lb |
midfield |
33/1 |
|
14 |
9th Mar 2025 Soft 3m 0f 174y |
10st 1lb |
Suffered a severe loss of form not long after his victory in the 3m5f Porterstown Chase at Fairyhouse last season; mildly positive run at Navan four weeks ago, and now 13lb below his career-high mark, 6lb below last winning mark. |
20/1 |
33/1
Form: 16-88F D
Last run: 29 days
W: 10st 3lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
4th May 2024 Yielding 3m 7f 68y |
10st 13lb |
prominent |
50/1 |
|
8 |
4th May 2024 Yielding 3m 7f 68y |
10st 13lb |
prominent |
50/1 |
Non-runners
Where It All Began
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €195.70 |
| Straight Forecast | €104.82 |
| Tricast | €678.03 |
| Trifecta | €1469.20 |
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