16.37
SoftBar One Racing Leinster National Handicap Chase (Listed Race)
- Prize money: £51304.35
- 3m 0f 174y
- 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
15/2 (Won)
- Win: £3.30
- Place: £1.90
Form: 803231
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 |
22nd Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 7f 20y |
10st 12lb |
Better chaser albeit well below best twice in valuable handicaps in December and pulled up after never counting in valuable 3m Leopardstown handicap hurdle early this month; cheekpieces tried. |
14/1 |
|
21 |
2nd Feb 2026 Heavy 3m 0f 19y |
10st 0lb |
Better chaser albeit well below best twice in valuable handicaps last month; 3lb wrong and not an obvious contender. |
40/1 |
12/1
- Place: £2.50
Form: 113223 D BF
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 |
22nd Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 7f 110y |
11st 5lb |
Useful money-spinner, only three wins from 23 starts but placed 13 times, notably when beaten a short head in last season's Cork National; not at his best in the Porterstown but enjoys heavy ground and is leniently treated back over hurdles. |
14/1 |
25/1
- Place: £26.70
Form: PP-64P
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 |
11th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 7f 0y |
11st 7lb |
His smart form for Gordon Elliott was a long time ago now and was well behind Tullybeg in his latest point. |
66/1 |
|
10 |
18th Jan 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 184y |
11st 7lb |
Winning hurdler; weak form over fences; failed to complete his last three races in points. |
66/1 |
|
9th 9 |
2nd Jun 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Grade 3 novice hurdle winner at his best but failed to win over fences in 17 starts; still rated 119 in this sphere and not a bad open point run last week after a lay-off; hood added and a player. |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: 375490 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 11lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 136
| 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 |
7/1
Form: 21-PP5 C
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 2lb
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 |
4/1
Form: /2-313 D BF
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 148
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 |
26th Apr 2025 Good 3m 4f 146y Class 1 |
11st 1lb |
Delivered late to win this race on good ground last year by a neck, 26 days after his third in a heavy-ground Irish National; he shaped as if back to his best in the Grand National three weeks ago, travelling well to dispute the lead two out but ending up seventh as the 4m2f took its toll; this trip is presumably the ideal fit and, although 4lb higher than last year, a big run should be forthcoming if Aintree has not taken it out of him. |
7/1 |
|
9th 2 |
26th Apr 2025 Good 3m 4f 146y Class 1 |
11st 1lb |
Delivered late to win this race on good ground last year by a neck, 26 days after his third in a heavy-ground Irish National; he shaped as if back to his best in the Grand National three weeks ago, travelling well to dispute the lead two out but ending up seventh as the 4m2f took its toll; this trip is presumably the ideal fit and, although 4lb higher than last year, a big run should be forthcoming if Aintree has not taken it out of him. |
7/1 |
|
7th 8 |
5th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Third to Intense Raffles in the Irish National (3m5f, heavy) and delivered late to win the bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown (extended 3m4f, good; 6lb higher today) later last April; Grade 1 rivals proved far too hot for him this season and he failed to trouble Nick Rockett and Intense Raffles at Fairyhouse on latest outing, but he looks a far more interesting prospect for today's assignment and this could be when he wins again. |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: 465/PP D
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 3lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 142
| 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 |
14/1
Form: P6P52P D
Last run: 47 days
W: 10st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good To Yielding 3m 4f 0y |
11st 8lb |
Veteran stayer won back-to-back handicap chases at Down Royal and Fairyhouse (3m5f Porterstown Chase) late last year; has warmed up for this with a hurdles run; a bold showing is not out of the question. |
16/1 |
|
8th 6 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good To Yielding 3m 4f 0y |
11st 8lb |
Veteran stayer won back-to-back handicap chases at Down Royal and Fairyhouse (3m5f Porterstown Chase) late last year; has warmed up for this with a hurdles run; a bold showing is not out of the question. |
16/1 |
|
8th 6 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good To Yielding 3m 4f 0y |
11st 8lb |
Veteran stayer won back-to-back handicap chases at Down Royal and Fairyhouse (3m5f Porterstown Chase) late last year; has warmed up for this with a hurdles run; a bold showing is not out of the question. |
16/1 |
8/1
Form: /74545 C
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 7lb
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 |
20/1
Form: -5F876 CD
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 3lb
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: 33-44P C
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 151
| 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 |
8/1
Form: P-1PU3 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 9lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 148
| 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 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €36.00 |
| Straight Forecast | €37.27 |
| Tricast | €2929.95 |
| Trifecta | €1266.90 |
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