August 22 / 19.36 Killarney

19.36

Good

Irish Examiner Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £8465.22
  • 2m 1f 0y
  • 9 runners
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Irish Examiner Handicap Chase

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 222-21 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Consistent over fences this year before gamely landing 2m4f Tipperary rated novice last month (good); well held in Galway premier flat handicap (stiff task) since but appeal remains back chasing.
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6th

10

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 55y

14:32 Punchestown

Dutch Schultz

10st 12lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Gavin Cromwell

One of three for trainer; most recent of two chase wins came in a 2m1f Killarney handicap chase in August 2024; moderate efforts in the autumn and two outings back from a break haven't been much better.

25/1

8th

6

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:08 Wexford

Dutch Schultz

11st 6lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual-purpose type; most recent of two chase wins came in a 2m1f Killarney handicap chase in August 2024; best effort last year when fourth in a 24-runner handicap chase at the Punchestown festival; not a bad run at Fairyhouse after a break; however, Come On The Lads seems to be the yard's number one.

10/1

7th

5

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 45y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Dutch Schultz

11st 9lb

J: Miss C O O’Brien

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual-purpose type; most recent of two chase wins came in a 2m1f Killarney handicap chase in August 2024; best effort last year when fourth in a 24-runner handicap chase at the Punchestown festival. best form over shorter than this and on better ground; lacks a recent run.

16/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 22424-

Last run: 112 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Sole chase win came at Tramore but has been set some stiff tasks, none more so than when remote last of four in Grade 1 novice at Punchestown festival last time; previous Fairyhouse novice handicap second puts him the mix here if straight enough after a break.
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8

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 140y

16:28 Tramore

Mount Frisco

11st 4lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Course winner at 15.5f; seems best on heavy ground and scored twice in those conditions earlier this year, over hurdles at Clonmel (16.5f) and over fences at Gowran (19.5f); capable off this mark and rain would boost his claims.

10/1

3rd

4

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:30 Clonmel

Mount Frisco

11st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Won over fences at Gowran and hurdles here in February but was below form over fences at Limerick since; has a lot to find against some of these rivals; due to run in the 6.42 at Limerick on Tuesday.

25/1

3rd

4

31st Mar 2026

Soft

2m 1f 200y

18:42 Limerick

Mount Frisco

11st 4lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Won over hurdles at Clonmel and fences at Gowran last month but disappointed here over fences last time so has to rebound; claims if he does.

5/2

8/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 60-344 CD BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last October has been running well in defeat since, including at Ballinrobe and Tipperary fourth to Good As Hell; never-nearer fourth back hurdling latest at Galway but has to be respected back chasing on overall record.
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4th

1

4th Oct 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:55 Killarney

Bythesametoken

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Lightly raced in recent years; returned from over a year off to win at Listowel last year; has not scaled the same heights since although stayed on from a good bit back to be fourth in a handicap chase at the Galway festival; only got to the first fence at Listowel two weeks ago.

8/1

12

20th Sep 2026

Good

2m 1f 150y

16:48 Listowel

Bythesametoken

10st 4lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Second runner for yard; three wins apiece over hurdles and fences, with last win coming in this a year ago off 2lb lower; posted a good run at Galway last time from out of the weights; was behind Coming Up Easy then but it should be closer today.

7/1

4th

12

2nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 54y

15:30 Galway

Bythesametoken

10st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Owned by Galway people but hasn't clicked here yet, although has run well over hurdles at this venue; last win was over similar trip at last year's Listowel festival, but 8lb higher now because he's well out of the handicap.

18/1

Form: 926-41 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Experienced front-runner was gaining third chase win when making all in 2m Wexford handicap 15 days ago (good); 7lb rise okay and only beaten a head by Good As Hell in this race last year off 4lb lower.
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2

12th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 48y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Jack Holiday

11st 10lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: D M Christie

Veteran 4-time chase winner; ran with credit over timber at Sligo in July but lacklustre efforts twice, including back over fences last month; still above highest winning mark and easy to look elsewhere.

16/1

9

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:37 Killarney

Jack Holiday

10st 8lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: D M Christie

One of his four chase wins came over C&D; mixed form over hurdles and fences this season but has a shout if back to his best.

9/1

11

3rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

Jack Holiday

10st 10lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: D M Christie

Veteran six-time winner; Veteran is rated 10lb lower than over fences; second at Sligo last time gives him a slight edge over Pahlavi; this looks like a stronger race.

14/1

Form: 2615-3 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced over fences, winning Tipperary beginners' last summer but well held in Wexford novice afterwards; recent comeback spin over hurdles should have put him straight so not one to rule out on handicap chase debut (likes decent ground).
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4

2nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 90y

14:30 Punchestown

I A Connect

11st 12lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Veteran gained his second win over fences, and fifth in all, in 2m4f handicap at Down Royal's Christmas meeting and most recently finished a good third in 3m4f Ulster National at Downpatrick; previous two runs over this course have been poor (pulled up in this last year).

16/1

3rd

14

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 4f 120y

16:27 Downpatrick

I A Connect

10st 3lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Veteran gained his second win over fences and fifth all in a handicap over an extended 2m4f at Down Royal's Christmas meeting; 12lb higher now and has finished down the field over hurdles on his last two runs.

20/1

11th

12

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 7f 110y

15:00 Naas

I A Connect

10st 8lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Dual hurdles winner added his second chasing win at Down Royal on St Stephen's Day when taking advantage of lower mark (2m4f, good to yielding); ran well in a Fairyhouse handicap hurdle prior to his win, but his most recent run here over hurdles was underwhelming when he went clear with one other and both weakened.

18/1

Form: 5-2823

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Flat/hurdles winner is 0-7 chasing but knocking on the door in handicaps this summer, including Tipperary second to Good As Hell; never counted back on the flat at Galway but should be in the mix back chasing.
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7

10th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

15:20 Stratford

Mister Wilson

11st 2lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Kerry Lee

pulled hard, soon prominent, weakened quickly after 3 out, soon pulled up

33/1

8th

4

10th Dec 2024

Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

14:42 Uttoxeter

Mister Wilson

11st 11lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Kerry Lee

took keen hold, towards rear, weakened from 3 out, tailed off

12/1

8th

4

10th Dec 2024

Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

14:42 Uttoxeter

Mister Wilson

11st 11lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Kerry Lee

took keen hold, towards rear, weakened from 3 out, tailed off

12/1

Form: 537483 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdles winner is 0-8 chasing, one of better efforts on latest when never-nearer third over 2m4f at Kilbeggan 12 days ago from 2lb out of handicap; this trip on the short side so softer ground will suit.
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10th

5

23rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 135y

15:05 Listowel

Warm In Gorey

11st 10lb

J: Ross Sugrue

T: P J Rothwell

Three-time hurdles winner; out of sorts in the first half of the year; recovered his form with third placings during the summer before becoming disappointing again.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: -U471P CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Loves Tipperary and back to form there when landing 2m1f handicap chase last month for the second year running; saddle slipped when pulled up at Wexford last time so that run ignored and bids to repeat last year's win (beating Jack Holiday) in this race off same mark.
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6

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:37 Killarney

Good As Hell

11st 0lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

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

15:30 Galway

Good As Hell

10st 4lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

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

14:18 Tipperary

Good As Hell

11st 3lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

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

Form: 0-5F45 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdles winner at around this trip in 2022; best of four attempts chasing when fourth in 2m4f Wexford beginners', didn't seem to get home on handicap debut at Kilbeggan over same trip latest; drop back in trip understandable and could have more to offer.
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1

18th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:35 Tramore

Ebasari

11st 13lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual hurdle winner ran well in a Wexford beginners in July but has been below form in handicaps on last two starts (struck into last time); looks yard second-string today.

10/1

9

22nd Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:36 Killarney

Ebasari

11st 3lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

raced in fourth behind clear leaders, weakened quickly and pulled up after 3rd

12/1

5th

2

26th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 195y

20:00 Kilbeggan

Ebasari

11st 8lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual hurdles winner in 2022; two of three recent chase runs were here including faller in strong beginners; better form when fourth in Wexford beginners over this trip latest; handicap chase debut off 4lb higher than hurdles mark seems tough but unexposed.

5/1

Non-runners

The Folkes Tiara, Say It Aint So

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €33.90
Straight Forecast €28.81
Tricast €122.57
Trifecta €196.90

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

I A Connect

TOPSPEED:

Mount Frisco

POSTDATA:

Warm In Gorey

SPOTLIGHT:

Good As Hell

The Irish Sun:

I A Connect