13.45
GoodJim Ryan Memorial Novice Chase
- Prize money: £8208.7
- 3m 0f 80y
- 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £5.70
- Place: £3.50
Form: 3133-1
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
28th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 3m 0f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Talented 8yo was well held when 8-1 (same price as Rocky's Diamond) in Galway Plate; easy winner of 3m conditions hurdle at Cork previously and won 2m handicap at the Curragh on Derby weekend (now rated 95 on the level); only third of five when favourite for this last year, but has improved in the interim. |
3/1 |
|
13th 12 |
29th Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 111y |
11st 1lb |
2-4 over fences, though not seen in this discipline since well held in a Grade 3 at this fixture two years ago; he returns in excellent form, in recent weeks winning on the Flat (2m) and over hurdles at Cork (3m); could have a big run in him. |
16/1 |
|
1st 3 |
10th Jul 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Smart dual-purpose type won a nice Flat prize over 2m a fortnight ago; came off worse in a couple of 3m clashes with Happy Jacky last year, but not by much, including when beaten a head in the corresponding race; relishes good ground. |
6/1 |
3/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: 1212-1 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 180y |
10st 12lb |
Looked to have lost his way in points and hunter chases but came back to his very best when landing the Midlands National at Kilbeggan; never competitive in the Galway Plate but has a stellar record at this venue and should run a big race. |
7/2 |
|
14th 19 |
29th Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 111y |
10st 12lb |
Won a hunter chase in May and last time returned to his best when emerging from off a strong pace to beat Perceval Legallois in the 3m1f Midlands National at Kilbeggan; ideally wants further than this but a solid pace would help in that respect; back up 7lb. |
25/1 |
|
1st 7 |
10th Jul 2026 Good 3m 1f 80y |
11st 2lb |
Fair novice chaser before going pointing and hunter chasing; again showed his affinity for Killarney when winning a hunter chase there in May before disappointing at Listowel; more needed. |
8/1 |
5/2
Form: 1212-1 C
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
24th Aug 2024 Good 2m 7f 80y |
11st 6lb |
made all, jumped well, clear from 1st, not fluent 4 out, reduced lead 2 out, shaken up and went clear again approaching last, ran on well run-in |
11/2 |
|
3rd 2 |
9th Jun 2024 Good 3m 0f 80y |
11st 10lb |
prominent, led before 2nd, hit 2 out, headed approaching last, lost second run-in, kept on |
5/2 |
|
1st 3 |
9th May 2024 Yielding 2m 7f 80y |
11st 12lb |
jumped well, held up in rear, headway 5th, pressed leader 11th, led before 5 out, pushed along and went clear before 2 out, eased run-in, impressive |
5/2 |
14/1
Form: P48P1- D
Last run: 44 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
29th Sep 2025 Yielding 3m 0f 25y |
11st 3lb |
Last success over hurdles came in a Downpatrick maiden in July 2022; has never won a handicap of any description and hasn't looked like changing that in recent starts; new blinkers need to provide a spark. |
20/1 |
|
16 |
3rd Aug 2025 Good 3m 0f 60y |
11st 4lb |
Went close in the 3m5f Porterstown Chase at Fairyhouse last December; out of form until running creditably over 2m6f here on Thursday; has a bit to find with third-placed Arctic Gale. |
20/1 |
100/30
Form: 2523-1 C
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
7th Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 50y |
11st 11lb |
Dual bumper and hurdle (including here) winner was a winner at Killarney and Tramore last summer over fences while was runner-up in a Galway Grade 3 novice chase in between; has gone well fresh and is respected on return. |
9/4 |
|
1st 4 |
16th Aug 2024 Good 2m 5f 180y |
10st 12lb |
1-3 in chases; won a mares' beginners' chase at Killarney in May (2m5f, good); jumped left on second chase start at Punchestown but better at Galway on latest, beat just 0.5l in a Grade 3 novice by a solid yardstick in Ashdale Bob; gets weight from the boys here but needs to improve again to take a hand in the finish. |
2/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
1st Aug 2024 Good 2m 2f 54y |
10st 8lb |
Listed winner over hurdles made the ideal start over fences with a comfortable success over 2m5f at Killarney in May; jumped left and probably didn't stay effectively behind Reverend Hubert at Punchestown; will be more at home over this shorter trip than most and likely to go well. |
5/1 |
6/1
Form: 89P0-2 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
5th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 180y |
12st 0lb |
Failed to prosper in top staying handicaps after winning the 2024 Troytown for Gordon Elliott; should show the benefit of a point-to-point run at Oldtown in February. |
10/1 |
500/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
9th Jun 2024 Good 3m 0f 80y |
11st 4lb |
held up in rear, not fluent 9th, detached from 10th, pulled up 5 out |
500/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €20.50 |
| Straight Forecast | €20.03 |
| Trifecta | €58.30 |
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