13.30
Yielding To SoftIrish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase
- Prize money: £7952.17
- 2m 6f 111y
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.75
- Place: £1.30
Form: 31417- C
Last run: 226 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Didn't jump well when seventh in this last year and pulled up in the Thyestes at Gowran Park (3m1f, heavy) in January on latest run; however, he was in good form previously, finishing second of nine at Navan (2m4f, soft to heavy) then second of 28 in the Paddy Power Chase at Leopardstown (3m, yielding); each-way player if back on song and finding some fluency. |
25/1 |
|
10 |
22nd Jan 2026 Heavy 3m 1f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Failed to add to Galway beginners' chase win last season; jumping was untidy in the Ultima at Cheltenham; failed to stay in the Irish Grand National; ran well for a long way in Troytown on return before fading; fine second over inadequate trip at Navan (Harry Des Ongrais third); big chance now based on second in the Paddy Power; Jack Kennedy takes over from a claimer. |
13/2 |
3/1
- Place: £1.20
Form: 6/106-
Last run: 183 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
2nd May 2026 Yielding 3m 7f 68y |
10st 13lb |
Dual chase winner last term and good third to Daily Present in 3m2f Kim Muir at Cheltenham; has struggled in big handicaps this season, exception a never-nearer remote third in Leinster National; never really recovered from bad early blunder when pulled up in Irish National on latest; others look more reliable. |
20/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
8th Mar 2026 Heavy 3m 0f 174y |
10st 10lb |
Dual chase winner last term and ran a cracker in the Kim Muir over 3m2f at Cheltenham; not at the same level in four runs since, including when always behind and pulled up at Leopardstown last time; needs to show some spark. |
18/1 |
|
10 |
1st Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 107y |
10st 12lb |
Dual chase winner last term and ran a cracker in the Kim Muir over 3m2f at Cheltenham; hasn't been at that level since and was beaten a long way in the Paddy Power here last time, so has to do much better. |
25/1 |
6/1
- Place: £1.50
Form: 15217-
Last run: 211 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 72y |
11st 10lb |
Two-time hurdles winner is 0-6 over fences; unseated when 8-1 at Cheltenham in March; didn't get home in the Irish National in April; cheekpieces now tried; others make more appeal. |
16/1 |
|
3 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 72y |
11st 10lb |
Two-time hurdles winner is 0-6 over fences; unseated when 8-1 at Cheltenham in March; didn't get home in the Irish National in April; cheekpieces now tried; others make more appeal. |
16/1 |
|
14th 23 |
21st Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 3m 5f 37y |
10st 9lb |
2-6 over hurdles, rated 137; has reached the same mark over fences despite failing to win in five attempts; fair effort when third over 2m6f at Punchestown in February; among the leading fancies (8-1) for the Kim Muir, made a bad mistake at the 15th and unseated rider; renews rivalry with the first three home. |
25/1 |
10/1
Form: 4090-8 C
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
21st Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 3m 5f 37y |
11st 1lb |
Easy winner of 3m handicap chase at Leopardstown in December; ran well off revised mark when second over 2m5f at same track at DRF; failed to make any impression in the Ultima at Cheltenham; up against it. |
25/1 |
|
9 |
21st Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 3m 5f 37y |
11st 1lb |
Easy winner of 3m handicap chase at Leopardstown in December; ran well off revised mark when second over 2m5f at same track at DRF; failed to make any impression in the Ultima at Cheltenham; up against it. |
25/1 |
|
10th 9 |
11th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
Irish-trained novice who has improved the last twice, easily winning big-field handicap at Leopardstown (extended 3m, good to yielding) in December then second of 16 at same track (2m5f, yielding); could do with jumping better than last time but this progressive 7yo may have more left in the tank. |
14/1 |
5/2
Form: 213/2-
Last run: 451 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
2nd May 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
10st 13lb |
in rear, overjumped 1st, fell 9th |
22/1 |
|
11 |
2nd May 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
10st 13lb |
in rear, overjumped 1st, fell 9th |
22/1 |
33/1
Form: 0625-F
Last run: 153 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 |
5th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 15y |
11st 0lb |
Two-time winner was well beaten in this last year but ran a nice race on sole start since at Fairyhouse (3m2f, yielding) in January; 3lb rise for that 6l second seems harsh and this is harder but he has to be considered for yard that won this in 2024. |
9/1 |
|
17th 11 |
20th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 80y |
11st 1lb |
Without a win over timber since October 2023 at Fairyhouse (3m, soft) off 102 and remains 8lb above that mark; has been out of form this season and no signs of a revival when pulled up on latest; others hold stronger claims. |
40/1 |
|
17th 11 |
20th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 80y |
11st 1lb |
Without a win over timber since October 2023 at Fairyhouse (3m, soft) off 102 and remains 8lb above that mark; has been out of form this season and no signs of a revival when pulled up on latest; others hold stronger claims. |
40/1 |
40/1
Form: 6121-P BF
Last run: 167 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Two good runs on first two starts for Nicky Richards, including Carlisle win off 9lb lower in December (2m3f, soft); had stiff task last time; back down in grade; chance. |
3/1 |
|
7th 4 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 100y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Won handicap at Carlisle (2m3f, soft) in December on stable debut and went close at Newcastle (2m4f, heavy) in January; could continue to progress for this yard but has plenty to find in today's company. |
33/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
27th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Following a break and a change of stables she returned to form with a win at Carlisle (2m3f, soft) last month; that form reads well and she could have more to offer for this stable; major player up 7lb. |
7/2 |
50/1
Form: 3810-7 BF
Last run: 159 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 11 |
20th Apr 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 140y |
10st 4lb |
Impressed in winning handicap chases at Naas (yielding) and Clonmel (yielding to soft) and had jumped well out in front before falling late on at Navan (2m7f), where he was headed but boxing on; expect another positive ride back at this distance. |
8/1 |
33/1
Form: 2452P/
Last run: 550 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
17th Aug 2025 Good 2m 6f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Gained a breakthrough success in a 2m7f Clonmel handicap in March off a 9lb lower mark; fair fourth at Killarney on penultimate start but hard to be confident about his chance |
12/1 |
|
10 |
23rd Jul 2025 Yielding To Soft 3m 1f 110y |
11st 0lb |
Off the mark in 2m7f Clonmel handicap in March off 10lb lower mark; okay runs since over shorter trips, stamina unproven over this far. |
10/1 |
|
4th 3 |
12th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 100y |
11st 10lb |
in touch with leaders on inner, prominent 8th, disputing third approaching last, kept on |
14/1 |
33/1
Form: 6P2P1-
Last run: 210 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 |
19th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 45y |
10st 9lb |
Course 3m winner two years ago; lightly raced since then; a leading contender now after recent Leopardstown second; cheekpieces fitted for the first time. |
7/2 |
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2nd 9 |
3rd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 3m 0f 0y |
10st 8lb |
Won over this trip at Cork in 2024 and only five runs since, three of them chases; soundly beaten back hurdling at Cork the last twice and has to rebound. |
16/1 |
|
5th 13 |
20th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 80y |
10st 12lb |
1-9 over hurdles, the win coming off 96 over C&D last March by 2.25l and 10lb higher now; sent chasing to no avail since, unseating on latest at Clonmel; return to hurdles and this venue could spark a revival; testing ground fine; can't discount. |
25/1 |
20/1
Form: 33-143
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 70y |
11st 12lb |
126-rated hurdler; not as effective over fences; best effort when second over 3m2f at Fairyhouse in February; pulled up in a competitive handicap last time; needs to improve. |
14/1 |
|
8 |
21st Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 7f 150y |
11st 3lb |
Maiden hurdle winner ran well in a Naas handicap hurdle in February last year off 124 (2m7f, heavy); didn't set the world alight in beginners' chase starts, but much better in a novice chase at Fairyhouse last time (3m2f, heavy); kept on well to take the runner-up spot, 1l behind Rokathir with 3.75l back to Nelson County; jumped left throughout that day so this track can help, however slightly worse off at the weights now. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 9 |
21st Feb 2026 Heavy 3m 2f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Maiden hurdle winner at Cork in 2024 (3m, good); ran well in a Naas handicap hurdle in February last year off 124 (2m7f, heavy); hasn't set the world alight in three beginners' chase runs, including when tailed off on seasonal return at Leopardstown (2m5f, yielding). |
18/1 |
8/1
Form: 0831-
Last run: 209 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 |
21st Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 165y |
11st 0lb |
Easy winner of soft-ground Cork maiden last April when stepping up to 3m for the first time; tailed off over fences only start since; scratched several times lately due to good ground; will get his conditions here but stiff enough task. |
28/1 |
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7th 10 |
21st Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 165y |
11st 0lb |
Easy winner of soft-ground Cork maiden last April when stepping up to 3m for the first time; tailed off over fences only start since; scratched several times lately due to good ground; will get his conditions here but stiff enough task. |
28/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €6.70 |
| Straight Forecast | €9.05 |
| Trifecta | €32.30 |