16.05
SoftSIS Supporting Irish Racing Novice Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £7314.05
- 2m 0f 160y
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
13/2
Form: 71-45 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 5 |
15th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 203y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Could have done without this race being transferred from Cheltenham as he won there in October (good ground) and stayed on well for fifth in last month's Plate; his run in between at Doncaster in a race that's worked out well was also admirable; every chance. |
7/2 |
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5th 15 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 44y Class 1 |
10st 8lb |
Humdrum start to chase career but a better horse since back from a break, following a Killarney win with an uncomplicated display over C&D (good) in October; would have finished closer than his near-4l third at Doncaster (2m3f, good to soft) in December but for a mistake at the last and that form has worked out; now 9lb higher than the latest win but open to improvement. |
10/1 |
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1st 7 |
25th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 44y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
French hurdle winner who improved upon his previous chase form when staying on well to be beaten a head at Killarney (2m1f, yielding) three weeks ago on his reappearance, when he was awarded the race due to interference; from a top Irish yard and today's longer trip could prompt further progress. |
13/2 |
14/1
Form: 92P-36 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 8lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 200y |
11st 12lb |
prominent |
6/1 |
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8th 1 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 200y |
11st 12lb |
prominent, stumbled after 2 out, soon jockey looked down to see if something was amiss and eased |
6/1 |
11/2
Form: 0-2110 BF
Last run: 46 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 10 |
30th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Hurdle/chase winner for Gavin Cromwell before losing his way; some signs of a revival when fourth at Downpatrick (2m3f) and he's slipped to a handy mark. |
10/1 |
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4th 1 |
8th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
12st 0lb |
Won twice over hurdles and once over fences for Gavin Cromwell before losing his form last year; has continued his regression for this yard and is hard to fancy on his poor Kilbeggan comeback run. |
12/1 |
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10th 7 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 110y |
11st 7lb |
Good form for Gavin Cromwell in the closing months of 2024, featuring a chase win at Tramore and a handicap hurdle win at Fairyhouse; never managed to reach that standard last year. |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: -34454 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
19th Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 50y |
10st 11lb |
Flat and dual hurdle winner got off the mark over fences at Clonmel in February and was a solid second in a Tramore novice last time; has a chance but questions about his attitude after refusing to race at Cork last time. |
11/1 |
14/1
Form: 570585 C
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 4lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
27th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 61y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Close second over fences at Catterick in January (1m7f, good) but mainly poor efforts since, the latest in a selling hurdle. |
40/1 |
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4th 5 |
2nd May 2026 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Three hurdle wins in Ireland during 2023 but a close second over fences at Catterick (about 1m7f, good) in January came from out of the blue and hasn't been repeated since; returns to hurdles with a cloud hanging over him. |
14/1 |
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7th 1 |
5th Apr 2026 Good 2m 1f 43y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Seemingly back in good form when close second to short-odds favourite at Catterick (1m7f, good) on New Year's Day, his third start for Joanne Foster, but pulled up there twice since and now has it all to prove again; tongue-tie (worn on penultimate start) refitted. |
16/1 |
7/2
Form: 235-61
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
30th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 80y |
11st 10lb |
Attracted heavy market support at Cork last time (2m3f, good) but could only manage fifth; punters likely attracted by now 19lb lower hurdles mark, but dual chase winner is yet to match that form in this sphere; may want softer ground than this. |
7/1 |
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5th 13 |
10th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 50y |
11st 0lb |
Much improved sent chasing last season, winning twice (including here); sent off favourite over hurdles at Thurles and fences at Leopardstown when below best; again couldn't take advantage of significantly lower hurdles mark here last time (2m1f, yielding) when tailed off; attractive mark but clearly risky. |
15/1 |
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17th 1 |
19th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 20y |
12st 0lb |
Much-improved when sent chasing last season, winning two of his four starts after joining this stable; sent off favourite for last two starts over hurdles/fences when below best; may prove equal to the task if at his best off much lower hurdle mark. |
7/1 |
12/1
Form: 704306 C
Last run: 43 days
W: 10st 10lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 159y |
11st 8lb |
Has recorded her only two wins over hurdles at this venue, both over longer distances than this; stuck to her task over 2m4f here last October; failed to exploit a much lower chase mark here the following month and absent since. |
12/1 |
|
6 |
23rd Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 51y |
11st 3lb |
Sole win over timber came at this venue and went close over C&D in June; encouraging run at Listowel last month when only beaten half a length but disappointing at Punchestown last week; not ruled out given her propensity to go well at this venue. |
7/1 |
|
11 |
15th Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 45y |
10st 13lb |
Not a super attractive profile with a record of 1-24 over hurdles but she has been running some nice races recently; returned to the scene of her sole win when beaten a neck at Clonmel in June (2m4f, good to yielding); went close again at Listowel last time when 0.5l behind the winner; just needs that bit more and perhaps the added tongue tie can help. |
5/1 |
10/1
Form: 01-777
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 10lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
4th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 6f 35y |
10st 13lb |
Got off the mark over fences at Naas in November over 2m4f and a decent run in defeat over a similar trip at this track since; races off the same mark today up in trip and can be a player if staying. |
3/1 |
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8 |
13th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 160y |
10st 10lb |
Naas handicap hurdle win last April took her hurdles mark to 109; showed a bit more on third run over fences at Fairyhouse last month and possibility of more to come now entering handicaps (7lb lower than hurdles). |
10/1 |
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7th 10 |
16th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 70y |
11st 5lb |
Naas handicap hurdle win last April took her hurdles mark to 109; first two chase starts imply she will need to get a mark. |
20/1 |
14/1
Form: 05-497 C
Last run: 72 days
W: 10st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 10 |
21st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 176y |
10st 0lb |
Two hurdle wins arrived in 2024 on heavy ground; beaten 27l over fences at Clonmel (2m7f, soft) in April, but he was only 2l down when falling at the second last hurdle here (2m4f, soft to heavy) later that month; 3lb wrong. |
10/1 |
|
16 |
16th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 3f 60y |
10st 11lb |
Dual-winning hurdler has largely struggled this term and was pushed along vigorously over fences on latest at Clonmel; Jack Kennedy has been booked though, so he's worth a market check. |
14/1 |
6/1
Form: 6-817F D BF
Last run: 48 days
W: 10st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
10th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 50y |
11st 3lb |
Hurdles win in 2024 came at Listowel (2m, soft) off 91; returned there in September for a staying-on third in same event (following 141-day absence); 6-4 favourite for handicap chase at Killarney when last seen, falling at three out when going okay; lightly raced and could go well. |
11/2 |
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3rd 3 |
26th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 13lb |
Yard's runners often go well here and last year's winner is back to defend his crown off 8lb higher; that success came after a similar break so his lack of a recent run isn't a concern but he has to prove this mark isn't beyond him. |
4/1 |
|
6 |
8th May 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 130y |
11st 2lb |
in rear, bad mistake 2nd |
15/2 |
14/1
Form: 28F7P-
Last run: 297 days
W: 10st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 |
24th Jul 2025 Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
11st 8lb |
Numerous placings over both hurdles and fences but regressive in the spring over fences, recent Punchestown hurdles run none too encouraging either; handicapper giving him every chance but hard to be confident in. |
16/1 |
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10th 6 |
7th Jun 2025 Good 2m 7f 180y |
11st 10lb |
Maiden has been regressive over fences lately; last ran over hurdles in February 2023 but is well-treated if able to match some of that older form. |
25/1 |
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12th 10 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
11st 4lb |
midfield |
22/1 |
25/1
Form: 220550
Last run: 79 days
W: 10st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| 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 |
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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 |
14/1
Form: -55206 C
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 2lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| 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 |
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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 |
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7th 11 |
22nd Mar 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 0y |
10st 1lb |
led, mistake 2nd, headed 9th |
5/1 |
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