15.50
GoodMicheal O’Murchadha Memorial Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £11286.96
- 2m 3f 110y
- 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Scattered showers
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £8.00
- Place: £1.80
Form: 3F8-52 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 10st 5lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (4) |
28th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 11lb |
Dual winner over both hurdles and fences albeit some time ago; returned from 277-day absence for current yard in October, well held on the Flat and twice over hurdles; belated AW debut and only second career Flat start. |
13/2 |
|
11th 13 (15) |
21st Oct 2025 Soft 1m 4f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Useful four-time jumps winner; has never run on the Flat and lacks a recent outing; has moved from Gavin Cromwell to Paul Flynn. |
50/1 |
|
4th 5 |
17th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 89y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Has modest 2-36 strike-rate over fences but is largely consistent and has been as good as ever this season; not beaten far when seventh in competitive Leopardstown handicap (2m1f, good to yielding) just after Christmas and should be fine over today's longer trip; ought to be on the premises. |
15/2 |
16/1
- Place: £8.70
Form: 3/UP0-
Last run: 121 days
W: 10st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 11 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 80y |
10st 6lb |
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 |
10st 12lb |
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 |
11/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: /161-5 D
Last run: 45 days
W: 10st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 2f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Won a maiden hurdle here in 2023 and is 1-10 over fences; hasn't had much racing in the last two years but ran two fine races in valuable Cheltenham handicaps last winter; not as good after wind surgery in the Ultima handicap last time; player if at best. |
4/1 |
|
11th 17 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 1 |
10st 9lb |
Didn't jump well when 16l fifth to Myretown in this race last March (good to soft); solid course record otherwise and he twice made the frame here (3m1f/3m2f, good/good to soft) towards the end of last year; has had a wind operation since and he's an each-way candidate if jumping better than 12 months ago. |
20/1 |
|
11 |
25th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Perhaps unfortunate not to win this 12 months ago and returned in March with a highly commendable fifth in the Ultima given that his jumping was a major hindrance (had fallen the time before); simply never gave his running at Punchestown on final start; if he can find any fluency over his fences he'd be a danger to all; stable has won the last two editions of this. |
5/1 |
8/1
Form: 81/3-6 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 10st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 15 |
6th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 5f 110y |
10st 9lb |
Two-time hurdles winner but on losing run since November 2024 success at Navan (2m4f, gd-yld); below best in handicap chase when last seen at Kilbeggan in August and Sean Flanagan seemingly prefers Hgranca De Thaix. |
12/1 |
|
5th 4 |
9th Aug 2025 Good 2m 4f 38y |
11st 2lb |
Sole win over fences came in a 2m6f beginners' at this venue; mostly been hurdling recently but ran respectably on return to chasing in the Connacht National at Roscommon on his latest start; that 3m1f trip stretched him, this distance is more suitable; should go well. |
9/2 |
|
3 |
9th Jun 2025 Good 3m 1f 24y |
11st 7lb |
Over two years since his sole win over fences but this is only his fifth attempt and he was placed over hurdles last time off 5lb higher (3m, good); prone to mistakes in this discipline but could go well if finding some fluency. |
10/1 |
11/2
Form: 1586-1 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 11 |
27th Oct 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 6f 111y |
10st 7lb |
led, soon clear, reduced lead 7th, jumped left 8th, headed 2 out, weakened run-in |
20/1 |
|
3 |
13th Oct 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Beat Hascoeur Clermont by 5l over 3m1f on good at Roscommon in June on debut for Paul Flynn and only 4lb higher than that day should he rediscover some spark in the new cheekpieces (was behind Bella Bliss the last time). |
12/1 |
|
1 |
30th Sep 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 5f 147y |
11st 12lb |
Won over 3m1f here on stable debut in June and a couple of fair efforts off her revised mark after that before being pulled up last time; ground versatile. |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: /123-0
Last run: 57 days
W: 10st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 12 |
9th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Pulled up at the Cheltenham Festival (3m2f, good to soft) last month; however, he was also pulled up at Leicester last February prior to winning this race at 22-1 (good to soft) so he's capable of bouncing back. |
16/1 |
|
6 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 3m 2f 70y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Only last April he enjoyed his finest hour when winning the hunters' chase over the Grand National fences (good to soft); followed that with a second over C&D to Music Drive before winning Stratford's Horse & Hound Cup; he's not without hope judged on all that and, although this year's form is underwhelming, so too was his run prior to winning at Aintree. |
25/1 |
|
3 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 171y Class 5 |
12st 6lb |
Landed two of British hunter chasing's three big prizes (Aintree, 2m5f and Stratford, 3m3f) during a 2024-25 season founded on consistency at a high level rather than progression; match-fitness is a given for his yard's runners and, with stamina to spare, he may not be for catching. |
11/4 |
8/1
Form: /34-24 D
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 149
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
19th Oct 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Three chase wins, including a 2m7f Grade 3 at Punchestown last October; often highly tried when with Mouse Morris; creditable third in the Kerry National on stable debut; fair chance with 5lb off again; trainer (responsible for last year's winner) also has Weveallbeencaught in the line-up. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
24th Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 7f 180y |
11st 6lb |
Three chase wins, including a 2m7f Grade 3 at Punchestown last October; often highly tried when with Mouse Morris; his new trainer knows what it takes to win this; possible each-way value. |
20/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
3rd May 2025 Yielding 3m 0f 90y |
11st 12lb |
Three chase wins, including a 2m7f Grade 3 at this venue last October, beating Minella Indo; ran well for a long way before weakening in the Cross Country Handicap at Cheltenham; never threatened in the Topham. |
7/1 |
12/1
Form: 735-86 CD
Last run: 42 days
W: 10st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 20 |
9th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Good efforts in defeat behind Java Point (3m, good to soft) and Unexposed Party (2m6f, good to soft) this year and ran well for a long way before fading at last month's Cheltenham Festival (3m2f); could have an each-way shout at big odds now back down in trip; reapplied cheekpieces replace hood. |
40/1 |
|
8th 19 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 3m 2f 70y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
125-1 for this last year but was still travelling within himself when falling three out; returns on the back of a positive performance at Haydock when just ahead of Shearer; hood returns; he's no forlorn hope by any means. |
50/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
14th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 6f 54y Class 3 |
12st 1lb |
Ran well when fifth in this race a year ago (good to soft) and has some notable form since, including fourth of 16 in amateur riders' handicap at Cheltenham (3m1f, heavy) in November and third in recent Ludlow hunter chase (3m, good to soft); can make his presence felt. |
7/1 |
5/1
Form: 2213-1 D
Last run: 36 days
W: 10st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
11th Jul 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Took a step back in the right direction when runner-up in four-runner race at Wexford in May, although was beaten 11l; needs either a career best or a couple of these to underperform to be in the mix; first-time cheekpieces could help. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 2 |
28th May 2025 Good To Firm 3m 0f 0y |
11st 10lb |
2-12 over hurdles, also a bumper and chase winner; best hurdles form represented by his defeat of the smart Run For Oscar over 3m at Down Royal last August; third on handicap debut at Clonmel before a winter break; big price when down the field in a Punchestown festival handicap; should be sharper now. |
7/4 |
|
2nd 2 |
28th May 2025 Good To Firm 3m 0f 0y |
11st 10lb |
2-12 over hurdles, also a bumper and chase winner; best hurdles form represented by his defeat of the smart Run For Oscar over 3m at Down Royal last August; third on handicap debut at Clonmel before a winter break; big price when down the field in a Punchestown festival handicap; should be sharper now. |
7/4 |
8/1
Form: 7-U471 C
Last run: 11 days
W: 10st 3lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
21st Aug 2025 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Six chase wins including this race in 2023; has been regressive this year and was poor at Galway last time; coming back here may help, though. |
14/1 |
|
7th 12 |
3rd Aug 2025 Good 2m 2f 54y |
10st 4lb |
Best known as a four-time winner at Tipperary; not at best there in race won by Arctic Fly and previously tailed off at Kilbeggan. |
25/1 |
|
8 |
1st Jul 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 120y |
11st 3lb |
Four of her six chase wins have come at this track but she has been mostly well below her best lately and others appeal more. |
16/1 |
10/1
Form: 7/59-8
Last run: 34 days
W: 10st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
20th Aug 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Useful when trained in Ireland but generally very disappointing for current stable since the autumn; ought to have coped much better with the soft ground when pulled up at Cartmel last month; others preferred. |
20/1 |
|
5 |
21st Jul 2025 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Useful when trained in Ireland but generally very disappointing for current stable since the autumn; arrested decline with respectable fifth at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) three weeks ago but needs to build on that run. |
20/1 |
|
13 |
29th Jun 2025 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Useful performer in Ireland back in the day but has regressed sharply and very opposable on exploits for current yard. |
66/1 |
25/1
Form: 81P3-8 D
Last run: 61 days
W: 10st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
12th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y |
12st 0lb |
Two-time winning chaser; last success came in a hunters chase at Fairyhouse in November 2023; hasn't shown a lot in point-to-points recently and has fallen and pulled up on his last two starts; others look more likely. |
25/1 |
|
1 |
12th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y |
12st 0lb |
Two-time winning chaser; last success came in a hunters chase at Fairyhouse in November 2023; hasn't shown a lot in point-to-points recently and has fallen and pulled up on his last two starts; others look more likely. |
25/1 |
|
3 |
3rd May 2025 Yielding 3m 0f 90y |
12st 3lb |
Twice successful in hunters' chases; not at his best in points this season; fell at the sixth in the Ladies' Cup here on Tuesday on his first attempt at the course. |
50/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €246.10 |
| Straight Forecast | €175.96 |
| Tricast | €727.09 |
| Trifecta | €1161.10 |
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