14.50
HeavyEddie McDonald Outstanding Contribution Award Winner 2024 Beginners Chase
- Prize money: £5643.48
- 2m 5f 100y
- 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
100/30 (Won)
- Win: £4.00
- Place: £1.60
Form: 8F10-2 D
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
17th Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Dual hurdles winner won a Tramore beginners' chase in 2024, but is yet to win a handicap; must improve on recent form. |
14/1 |
|
5th 5 |
30th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Dual hurdle winner won a Tramore beginners' chase winner in 2024 but is yet to win a handicap; has to improve his recent form. |
12/1 |
|
4th 3 |
8th Jun 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 5f 150y |
12st 1lb |
Hurdle/chase winner for Gavin Cromwell before losing his way; some signs of a revival for his new yard, latterly behind a sharp improver at Tramore; a tongue-tie returns with new blinkers added. |
5/1 |
7/2
- Place: £1.10
Form: 2124-3
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
31st May 2025 Good 2m 6f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Won over C&D on most recent start last month; beat Therellbguddaysyet on that occasion but was in receipt of 10lb; has shown a liking for soft ground so the likely conditions underfoot may disadvantage her but she is capable of running well at this track. |
6/1 |
|
2 |
31st May 2025 Good 2m 6f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Won over C&D on most recent start last month; beat Therellbguddaysyet on that occasion but was in receipt of 10lb; has shown a liking for soft ground so the likely conditions underfoot may disadvantage her but she is capable of running well at this track. |
6/1 |
14/1
- Place: £4.70
Form: 98418- D
Last run: 250 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
29th Jan 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 4f 198y |
11st 12lb |
Two wins over hurdles, including here; fair form in beginners', second in 17-runner contest over 2m4f at Gowran in November (heavy) and pair well clear when runner-up at Punchestown this month (22.5f, soft); big chance in a race of this standard. |
2/1 |
|
3rd 10 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 120y |
11st 12lb |
midfield |
16/1 |
|
3rd 10 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 120y |
11st 12lb |
midfield, headway and prominent 3 out, went third home turn, no impression approaching last |
16/1 |
33/1
Form: 3-6865
Last run: 51 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
22nd Aug 2025 Good 3m 1f 180y |
11st 7lb |
Maiden posted a decent effort when was beaten 8l over C&D last time; down 2lb and can be involved. |
5/1 |
|
8 |
9th Aug 2025 Good 3m 1f 100y |
10st 4lb |
Maiden has yet to really make an impact in handicap chases; fifth and fourth the last twice but beaten 18l and 28l respectively; down another 2lb but might need a little bit more respite from the handicapper. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 2-4465
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 11 |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 140y |
11st 1lb |
Has lost way since back to back wins in early 2025; pulled up and beaten 76l in last two chase starts; hard to fancy on recent showings. |
25/1 |
|
5 |
22nd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 3m 0f 150y |
11st 2lb |
Better chaser than hurdler with 2m4f handicap wins last season at Punchestown and Gowran (soft); below best this term over both hurdles and fences, mildly more encouraging run in first-time cheekpieces at Gowran last time; headgear retained for return to fences but others preferred at this trip. |
9/1 |
|
5th 5 |
7th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Better chaser than hurdler with two wins from eight chase starts; well beaten in four runs since handicap chase win here in February 2025; well-backed when well beaten on last hurdle start at Clonmel in January; cheekpieces. |
14/1 |
13/2
Form: -17363
Last run: 30 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 4 |
6th Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 180y |
11st 11lb |
Won a Punchestown handicap hurdle for Paul Nolan in 2024 off 90; 0-9 chasing for that yard but made the frame on several occasions; much improved display compared to stable debut when keeping on for third of 14 at Downpatrick (2m6f, good) last time. |
12/1 |
|
7th 11 |
26th Jun 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y |
12st 0lb
|
Hurdle winner ran a solid race at Downpatrick last time; has a bit to find on Flat debut. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
13th Jun 2026 Good 2m 5f 180y |
12st 3lb |
Punchestown hurdles winner in May 2024 off 90; record of 0-9 chasing for Paul Nolan in recent times, although made the frame on several occasions; tailed off on stable debut back from a break at Limerick; entitled to improve. |
13/1 |
8/1
Form: 64/0P1
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
4th Jul 2026 Good 3m 0f 116y |
10st 11lb |
Dual hurdles winner for Arthur Moore; something amiss on final run for the yard at Sligo when weakening with a circuit to race; first run for Gordon Elliott; market will reveal expectations; blinkers. |
14/1 |
|
9th 5 |
12th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 172y |
11st 9lb |
Course winner in October 2024 at 20.5f off 91; added a 3m Fairyhouse handicap hurdle (gd-yld) in April 2025 off 10lb higher; has held form pretty well off revised mark since and return to this venue and better ground both positives; player. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
8th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 5f 180y |
11st 9lb |
Two-time winner at 2m4f-3m; has run well on two of last three starts, including a 6.5l second here (3m1f, sft-hvy) in December; should be staying on at the finish at this trip; place shout at least. |
9/2 |
13/2
Form: 5-0U03
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 14 |
29th Dec 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 3f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Returned to hurdling with a 5l fourth at Fairyhouse (2m4f) and wouldn't be far away with a repeat of that effort. |
14/1 |
|
10th 14 |
29th Dec 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 3f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Returned to hurdling with a 5l fourth at Fairyhouse (2m4f) and wouldn't be far away with a repeat of that effort. |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: F-20F6
Last run: 46 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 |
14th Jul 2026 Good 2m 5f 185y |
11st 13lb |
Three wins last season and shaped nicely on return to hurdling at Bellewstown (24.5f, good) 10 days ago; never won off a mark this high but definite place shout dropped back in trip. |
11/1 |
|
4th 6 |
4th Jul 2026 Good 3m 0f 116y |
11st 2lb |
Dual-purpose performer is 3-21 over hurdles with all three gained in an eight-day period in August last year; has been ticking over nicely on the Flat without winning of late; could make his presence felt. |
16/1 |
|
6th 9 (9) |
7th Jun 2026 Good 1m 5f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Two solid runs since return from winter break; 4l third at Dundalk (1m4f), then 0.5l behind Jurality when third at Down Royal (Synchronize fourth); 2lb rise for that seems a touch harsh, but place claims again. |
11/2 |
16/1
Form: 21-552 C
Last run: 100 days
W: 11st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 200y |
10st 13lb |
led, clear before 2nd, reduced lead after 3rd, weakened quickly and pulled up before 2 out |
12/1 |
|
11 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 200y |
10st 13lb |
led, clear before 2nd, reduced lead after 3rd, weakened quickly and pulled up before 2 out |
12/1 |
|
7th 11 |
22nd Mar 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 0y |
10st 1lb |
led, mistake 2nd, headed 9th |
5/1 |
12/1
Form: 422055
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
17th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 161y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Longstanding maiden but in good nick for his new stable, fifth of 13 in 2m Ludlow novice in November; no forlorn hope after a break. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 11 |
14th Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 5lb |
Is 0-16 over hurdles but some good runs in defeat recently; finished 3l behind the winner at Clonmel in June (2m1f, good to yielding); likely didn't handle the softer conditions at Killarney following that but posted another good effort in a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan last time when a 2.25l third of seven (2m, good to yielding); cheekpieces go on now; he is not discounted and is due to be raised 4lb in future. |
10/1 |
|
5 |
9th Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
The most experienced of the field is 0-17 but has run well in defeat, including a 3l second in a Clonmel handicap hurdle off 96 in June (2m1f, good to yielding); well beaten in a handicap hurdle here last time (2m1f, yielding to soft); could do better back on good ground. |
13/2 |
25/1
Form: -00459
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 5 |
4th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 110y |
11st 9lb |
Winless in seven starts for Gordon Elliott; sole win for Adrian Murray at Downpatrick (2m3f, good) off 87 around this time last year; fair debut for this yard at Sligo last month after a break; market will reveal expectations. |
20/1 |
|
7th 2 |
9th Jun 2026 Good 2m 1f 157y |
11st 10lb |
Went close over fences at this venue last October, seems better over longer distances; makes debut for this yard after a break. |
14/1 |
|
2 |
18th Oct 2025 Good 2m 5f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Won off 11lb lower at Downpatrick in July (2m3f, good); three chase starts since, beaten a neck in a Sligo beginners' on latest (2m5f, gd-yld); respected back over hurdles. |
13/2 |
9/1
Form: 36724F
Last run: 46 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
26th Nov 2024 Heavy 2m 5f 100y |
11st 12lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, towards rear, raced in last and detached when pushed along after 8th, tailed off when pulled up after 10th |
9/1 |
|
1 |
26th Nov 2024 Heavy 2m 5f 100y |
11st 12lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, towards rear, raced in last and detached when pushed along after 8th, tailed off when pulled up after 10th |
9/1 |
|
4 |
11th Oct 2024 Good 2m 3f 100y |
11st 12lb |
Maiden has been a regular participant in claimers over hurdles this year, placing twice; fair run in a Perth handicap last month but modest run at Clonmel last week; needs to find more on his chasing debut. |
10/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €8.20 |
| Straight Forecast | €10.85 |
| Trifecta | €178.60 |
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