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SoftFinlay Ford At Naas Novice Chase (Grade 3)
- Prize money: £14628.1
- 3m 0f 175y
- 5 runners
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Runners: 5 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
Evs (Won)
- Win: £1.73
- Place: £1.10
Form: 1311-1 D
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
26th Apr 2025 Good 3m 4f 146y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
Three-time Grade 1 winner as a novice hurdler, including twice last spring, and he began his chasing career in promising style with two wins this winter; there have since been significant reverses when well beaten at Cheltenham and falling at Aintree, both in Grade 1s over about 3m, but he'd previously suggested a strength in stamina which gives this test some appeal. |
6/1 |
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4 |
26th Apr 2025 Good 3m 4f 146y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
Three-time Grade 1 winner as a novice hurdler, including twice last spring, and he began his chasing career in promising style with two wins this winter; there have since been significant reverses when well beaten at Cheltenham and falling at Aintree, both in Grade 1s over about 3m, but he'd previously suggested a strength in stamina which gives this test some appeal. |
6/1 |
|
2 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Has finished behind Stellar Story at the last two Cheltenham Festivals but was hindered by being pestered up front in latest; otherwise a smart stayer who retains the potential to land a top prize over fences, having been a three-time Grade 1 winner as a novice hurdler, including on this card 12 months ago; remains of major interest. |
3/1 |
7/4
- Place: £1.80
Form: 211P-1
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 1lb
7 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
4th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 5f 45y |
11st 12lb |
Won Grade 3 novice hurdle and Grade 2 novice chase, both 2m6f Limerick mares' events; last season's highlight was a second in C&D Mares' Listed Novice; below best in three runs this term although latest second to classy Dinoblue in 4-runner 2m Opera Hat Chase at Naas was a solid effort over an inadequate trip; drops in class and top-weight respected despite conceding lots of weight all round. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Won Grade 3 novice hurdle and Grade 2 novice chase, both 2m6f Limerick mares' events; last season's highlight was a second in 2m6f Fairyhouse Mares' Listed Novice; Clonmel comeback run below best and didn't count in 3m2f Becher Chase at Aintree on latest; lots to find with same owner's Dinoblue on ratings. |
10/1 |
|
4 |
21st Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 3m 5f 37y |
11st 3lb |
Dominant winner of a 2m6f Grade 2 mares' novice at Limerick at Christmas; a month later finished a clear second behind Dancing City in 3m1f Grade 3 at Naas; another solid run behind the useful Spindleberry here last time; riding plans imply a high rank in stable estimation. |
10/1 |
7/1
Form: 114/34
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
26th Jan 2025 Soft 3m 0f 175y |
11st 0lb |
High class staying novice hurdler two seasons ago, winning a Grade 1 at Leopardstown and fourth in the Ballymore at Cheltenham; respectable efforts in two runs over fences including when a 15 length fourth in the Grade 1 at Limerick last month; yet to tackle 3m and likely to find at least one too good. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
26th Jan 2025 Soft 3m 0f 175y |
11st 0lb |
High class staying novice hurdler two seasons ago, winning a Grade 1 at Leopardstown and fourth in the Ballymore at Cheltenham; respectable efforts in two runs over fences including when a 15 length fourth in the Grade 1 at Limerick last month; yet to tackle 3m and likely to find at least one too good. |
7/1 |
|
4th 1 |
28th Dec 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 3f 100y |
11st 12lb |
raced in third, lost position after 3 out, ran on from last, went fourth towards finish |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: P0-4F1
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 143
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
29th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
11st 10lb |
Two chase wins including 2m6f handicap here in November (off 142) and at least as good form when staying-on fourth over same trip at the DRF; no match for stablemate Maxxum over 2m4f at Clonmel on latest; Jack Kennedy's pick. |
9/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
2nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Won for the second time over fences when taking a Punchestown handicap on return last November; fourth in a valuable Leopardstown handicap since but was below form at Cheltenham last time; seems to be the yard's second string on riding arrangements but still respected. |
11/8 |
|
14th 1 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 44y Class 1 |
12st 0lb |
Nearer last than first in the novice handicap chase (extended 2m4f) at the Cheltenham Festival last March but he's a better horse now, having won at Punchestown (about 2m5f, soft to heavy) in November and been close up in a big field at Leopardstown under similar conditions last month; even more needed and he might prefer slower ground than is likely today; yard runs two. |
25/1 |
250/1
Form: 6053PP
Last run: 9 days
W: 10st 7lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 |
13th Apr 2025 Good 3m 2f 50y |
11st 1lb |
Placed in point-to-points and a remote third in a maiden hurdle at Limerick his best run under Rules; 0-3 in chases and has failed to beat a rival when completing; can only be watched on handicap chase debut. |
20/1 |
|
7th 6 |
13th Apr 2025 Good 3m 2f 50y |
11st 1lb |
Placed in point-to-points and a remote third in a maiden hurdle at Limerick his best run under Rules; 0-3 in chases and has failed to beat a rival when completing; can only be watched on handicap chase debut. |
20/1 |
|
10th 10 |
30th Mar 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 5f 185y |
11st 5lb |
Low-grade maiden hurdler and and nothing of note recently over fences; yard debut. |
25/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €3.20 |
| Straight Forecast | €3.94 |
| Trifecta | €6.40 |
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