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HeavyBoyleSports Irish Grand National Chase (Extended Handicap Chase) (Grade 3)
- Prize money: £234782.61
- 3m 5f 24y
- 20 runners
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Runners: 20 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
11/2 (Won)
- Win: £7.90
- Place: £2.20
Form: 35-711 C
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
22nd Feb 2025 Soft 3m 1f 165y |
11st 3lb |
led at steady pace, soon pestered, jumped slightly right and headed 2 out, soon pressed winner, went clear with winner last, no extra towards finish |
9/2 |
|
14th 1 |
18th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 13lb |
prominent on inner, led narrowly 3rd, joined 4th, headed 7th, weakened from 3 out |
22/1 |
|
1 |
18th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 13lb |
Won twice over hurdles in France; unbeaten in three Fairyhouse chase starts last season, culminating in Irish Grand National triumph; needed the run here last month; 10lb lower than chase mark but Aintree will be the long-term plan. |
22/1 |
10/1
- Place: £3.30
Form: P-7867 C
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 4lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
4th 4 |
5th Feb 2025 Heavy 3m 0f 110y |
11st 9lb |
Twice placed in the Grand National and won 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 and finished a gallant second. |
7/1 |
|
4th 4 |
5th Feb 2025 Heavy 3m 0f 110y |
11st 9lb |
Twice placed in the Grand National and won 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 and finished a gallant second. |
7/1 |
16/1
- Place: £4.50
Form: 2-3136 BF
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 148
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 |
22nd Feb 2025 Soft 3m 1f 165y |
11st 0lb |
Smart second-season novice last season, third to Intense Raffles in Irish National here before winning the 3m5f bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown; has fallen short at Grade 1 level in three runs this season but can't be ruled out dropped in grade here. |
8/1 |
|
9th 9 |
1st Feb 2025 Yielding 3m 0f 70y |
11st 10lb |
midfield |
66/1 |
|
9th 9 |
1st Feb 2025 Yielding 3m 0f 70y |
11st 10lb |
midfield |
66/1 |
33/1
- Place: £5.30
Form: 754904
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 13lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
7th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 30y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Bought out of Gordon Elliott's yard for 30,000gns soon after finishing tailed off in a handicap chase at Galway in August; smart at his best for former connections, only last April finishing fourth in the Irish Grand National. |
9/2 |
|
6th 5 |
7th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 30y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Bought out of Gordon Elliott's yard for 30,000gns soon after finishing tailed off in a handicap chase at Galway in August; smart at his best for former connections, only last April finishing fourth in the Irish Grand National. |
9/2 |
|
14th 4 |
2nd Aug 2024 Good 2m 6f 111y |
11st 7lb |
midfield, prominent 5th, hampered by faller 5 out |
10/1 |
50/1
Form: 6P52P8
Last run: 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
22nd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 4m 1f 56y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
towards rear, jumped right throughout, hampered 18th, headway and midfield on outer when hit 5 out, ran out 2 out |
12/1 |
|
6th 24 |
27th Dec 2024 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 100y |
10st 5lb |
visibility reduced by fog, in touch with leaders, prominent 3rd |
40/1 |
|
6th 24 |
27th Dec 2024 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 100y |
10st 5lb |
visibility reduced by fog, in touch with leaders, prominent 3rd |
40/1 |
12/1
Form: 691612 BF
Last run: 43 days
W: 10st 1lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
24th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Listed hurdle winner last December for Willie Mullins; departed that yard for £11,000 and no form as yet for current stable (2m7f hurdle/3m5f chase); no real significance in another headgear switch. |
25/1 |
7/2
Form: 11-412 C
Last run: 50 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 146
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 8 |
22nd Feb 2025 Soft 3m 1f 165y |
11st 0lb |
pressed leader on outer, led narrowly 2 out, soon switched left and against near rail, ridden and clear with one other last, edged right inside final 110yds, stayed on |
11/4 |
|
1st 2 |
23rd Jan 2025 Soft 3m 1f 0y |
11st 11lb |
One of five runners for yard and the choice of Paul Townend; Grade 2 novice winner over hurdles is 1-6 over fences; ran a fine race on his return from 244 days off in the Paddy Power chase at Leopardstown; up 2lb for that but should strip fitter and he should be on the premises again. |
7/1 |
|
1st 2 |
23rd Jan 2025 Soft 3m 1f 0y |
11st 11lb |
One of five runners for yard and the choice of Paul Townend; Grade 2 novice winner over hurdles is 1-6 over fences; ran a fine race on his return from 244 days off in the Paddy Power chase at Leopardstown; up 2lb for that but should strip fitter and he should be on the premises again. |
7/1 |
12/1
Form: -53214
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
15th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 4m 2f 8y Class 1 |
11st 3lb |
None too consistent and was well held when falling at Punchestown last time in the race won by stablemate Fortunedefortunata; however, he does have a valuable staying 3m3f handicap in the bag and was looking threatening in the Welsh National in December until he clouted four out (in first-time blinkers that have been retained since); his best days have been on slow ground. |
16/1 |
|
8 |
20th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 3f 0y |
10st 11lb |
Won this race by 16l last season off an 8lb lower mark; no comparable form since with jumping issues now a serious concern; was attempting to challenge form well off the pace when sprawling badly four out in the Welsh National on penultimate start, pulled up soon after; jumped badly when last of 15 finishers in the Thyestes. |
16/1 |
9/1
Form: 0-2F21 D
Last run: 44 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 |
13th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Won last season's Grand National Trial at Haydock (3m4f, heavy) and creditable third of 18 in the Troytown at Navan (3m, yielding) in November; sharing the lead when unseating at the first fence on the final circuit in Haydock's Grand National Trial last month; not ruled out. |
12/1 |
|
3 |
15th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 4f 97y Class 1 |
10st 8lb |
in rear early, awkward jump 2nd |
9/2 |
|
4th 6 |
23rd Jan 2025 Soft 3m 1f 0y |
11st 1lb |
One of two runners for yard and looks the first string on jockey bookings; won a 28.5f Grade 3 handicap off 133 at Haydock last February; ran a cracker to finish a 3.75l third off 140 in the Troytown behind Stuzzikini on his seasonal return; will strip fitter now and should be thereabouts again off 2lb higher. |
11/2 |
8/1
Form: 032311
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
9th Mar 2025 Soft 3m 0f 174y |
11st 5lb |
Made a bright start for this yard last season, winning a beginners' event at Clonmel before giving a good staying performance to win this race; has two mishaps over fences in December; had a confidence-boosting run when second off his much lower hurdles mark here time; 9lb higher than for last year's win. |
13/2 |
|
2nd 4 |
26th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 2f 150y |
11st 6lb |
Made a bright start for this yard last season winning back-to-back over fences, a beginners' event at Clonmel and a Listed handicap at this venue; rated 137 over fences, and potentially well treated with a 113 hurdles mark; however, he may need this to restore confidence after two mishaps over fences; the trip is short of his optimum into the bargain.. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
26th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 2f 150y |
11st 6lb |
prominent, not fluent 5th, led on inner before 2 out, headed after 2 out, hit last, kept on well |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: 221-UP
Last run: 95 days
W: 11st 11lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 147
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
17th Nov 2024 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 50y |
11st 12lb |
1-9 over fences; that win came in C&D Grade 2 novice in February 2023; failed to complete the course in three chase attempts last season; got a confidence-boosting run on stable debut at Tramore in August; long-priced fourth in the Kerry National; big burden now. |
14/1 |
|
1 |
17th Nov 2024 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 50y |
11st 12lb |
1-9 over fences; that win came in C&D Grade 2 novice in February 2023; failed to complete the course in three chase attempts last season; got a confidence-boosting run on stable debut at Tramore in August; long-priced fourth in the Kerry National; big burden now. |
14/1 |
|
6 |
25th Sep 2024 Good 2m 7f 180y |
11st 1lb |
Is 1-8 over fences; that win came in a 3m Grade 2 Novice at Navan in February 2023; failed to complete the course in three chase attempts last season; got a confidence-boosting run on stable debut at Tramore last month; now 8lb better off with runner-up Zanahiyr; first-time cheekpieces. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: 4-2154
Last run: 50 days
W: 11st 9lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 145
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
17th Mar 2025 Good 3m 2f 50y |
11st 7lb |
Two chase wins last season came in Graded novices at Punchestown and Limerick on testing ground; has contested very competitive handicaps this term, notably good thirds in both Thyestes at Gowran and 3m3f National Trial at Punchestown last month; welcome drop in class here, though ground quicker than ideal. |
10/11 |
|
3rd 2 |
20th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 3f 0y |
11st 10lb |
2-8 over fences; best on testing ground; won a Grade 3 novice at Limerick last April; shaped reasonably well for this rider in the Paddy Power; improved from that when keeping on for third in the Thyeste; may struggle to turn the tables on runner-up Velvet Elvis. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 13-321
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 141
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
6th 3 |
30th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 3m 1f 214y Class 1 |
11st 11lb |
Second-season chaser who took well to first-time cheekpieces at Cheltenham (3m1f, good) on reappearance, taking record in this sphere to 2-5; may well have more to offer in the retained headgear; consistent in the main, having finished out of the first three only once; shortlisted. |
5/1 |
|
6th 3 |
30th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 3m 1f 214y Class 1 |
11st 11lb |
Second-season chaser who took well to first-time cheekpieces at Cheltenham (3m1f, good) on reappearance, taking record in this sphere to 2-5; may well have more to offer in the retained headgear; consistent in the main, having finished out of the first three only once; shortlisted. |
5/1 |
50/1
Form: 5F8760 C
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 3lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 139
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
21st Mar 2025 Good 2m 7f 177y Class 3 |
10st 7lb |
Nothing like the force of old and yet to be placed after five starts for Evan Williams but last month's Lingfield fifth (2m7f, heavy) was a step back in the right direction and he's far too well handicapped to be ruled out here, albeit he'd appeal more on slower ground. |
16/1 |
|
5th 5 |
11th Feb 2025 Heavy 2m 7f 110y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Smart at his best but ended his time in Ireland looking a shadow of his former self and that has continued for new yard; way down the weights but this 11yo is hard to latch on to at the moment. |
16/1 |
|
5th 5 |
11th Feb 2025 Heavy 2m 7f 110y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Smart at his best but ended his time in Ireland looking a shadow of his former self and that has continued for new yard; way down the weights but this 11yo is hard to latch on to at the moment. |
16/1 |
33/1
Form: 4P-4PP
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 1lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
1st Mar 2025 Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
12st 0lb |
prominent, went second after 4th, disputed lead 3 out, soon led, faced challenge after 2 out, ridden clear approaching last, ran on well run-in, comfortably |
20/1 |
|
1 |
29th Dec 2024 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 100y |
11st 12lb |
Beaten only a short head in 2023 Thyestes; fourth in 2023 Kim Muir; started last season brightly with Troytown fourth; struggled subsequently, pulled up in three major staying handicaps; plenty to prove on return. |
25/1 |
|
1 |
29th Dec 2024 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 100y |
11st 12lb |
Beaten only a short head in 2023 Thyestes; fourth in 2023 Kim Muir; started last season brightly with Troytown fourth; struggled subsequently, pulled up in three major staying handicaps; plenty to prove on return. |
25/1 |
25/1
Form: -24440
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 134
| 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: 4-9053
Last run: 37 days
W: 10st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
33/1
Form: 3P13PP CD
Last run: 43 days
W: 10st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
5th 1 |
9th Feb 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 7f 175y |
11st 12lb |
prominent, disputing second 3 out, outpaced before 2 out, lost fourth approaching last |
33/1 |
|
5th 1 |
9th Feb 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 7f 175y |
11st 12lb |
prominent, disputing second 3 out, outpaced before 2 out, lost fourth approaching last |
33/1 |
20/1
Form: /47715 C
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 18 |
13th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Weakened when well-beaten fifth in this last season (soft); however, this 8yo could be stronger one year on and he's run well in third on his two starts this winter (3m5f/2m6f, yielding/soft); each-way shout. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
12th Jan 2025 Frozen 2m 6f 148y |
12st 4lb |
pressed leader |
100/30 |
|
3rd 1 |
12th Jan 2025 Frozen 2m 6f 148y |
12st 4lb |
pressed leader |
100/30 |
14/1
Form: 339121 C
Last run: 29 days
W: 10st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 |
8th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 2 |
10st 8lb |
Irish challenger; raced usually at Fairyhouse, the scene of four of his five wins; scored on soft over 3m2f and 3m4f last season, whereas he's been well beaten on both starts this term and seems to have a tough British mark. |
14/1 |
|
6th 8 |
8th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 2 |
10st 8lb |
Irish challenger; raced usually at Fairyhouse, the scene of four of his five wins; scored on soft over 3m2f and 3m4f last season, whereas he's been well beaten on both starts this term and seems to have a tough British mark. |
14/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €117.10 |
| Straight Forecast | €90.82 |
| Tricast | €1787.82 |
| Trifecta | €2479.70 |
Selections
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