16.45
GoodT.C. Cullen Memorial Novice Chase
- Prize money: £6095.04
- 2m 0f 0y
- 5 runners
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Runners: 5 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Sunny
4/7 (Won)
- Win: £1.45
- Place: £1.10
Form: 39315- CD
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 142
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
1st Jul 2025 Good To Firm 2m 0f 213y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Smart hurdler in his prime and a dual chase winner for Henry de Bromhead this spring (2m, yielding/good); held every chance before last-flight mishap in French hurdle race on recent stable debut and commands respect on this return to fences. |
3/1 |
|
1st 1 |
17th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Dual Grade 2 hurdles winner in his pomp back in 2020/21; missed two full seasons before returning in October 2023 and hasn't looked the same horse, though he has won twice this season, including decent C&D beginners' chase last month (yielding); okay handicap debut run in competitive Punchestown contest since, this looks much easier despite the weight concession. |
4/7 |
|
1st 1 |
17th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Dual Grade 2 hurdles winner in his pomp back in 2020/21; missed two full seasons before returning in October 2023 and hasn't looked the same horse, though he has won twice this season, including decent C&D beginners' chase last month (yielding); okay handicap debut run in competitive Punchestown contest since, this looks much easier despite the weight concession. |
4/7 |
16/1
- Place: £4.10
Form: 18244- BF
Last run: 213 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
25th Aug 2025 Good 2m 7f 65y |
11st 5lb |
Maiden hurdle winner (rated 109) over an extended 2m4f on good ground at Bellewstown last summer; attracted attention of Stewards (banned for 60 days) on returning from 213-day absence on chase debut at Wexford in May, staying on to chase home a long odds-on shot in 4-runner 2m novice; marked step up in trip here. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 5 |
17th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Maiden hurdle winner over an extended 2m4f on good ground at Bellewstown last summer and showed liking for decent ground when second in 2m Tramore handicap later; absent since October and stiff task on chase debut. |
16/1 |
7/2
Form: 0/424- D
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
9th Aug 2025 Good 2m 4f 38y |
11st 5lb |
Yet to win over fences but did go close over 2m4f in a Naas beginners' chase (soft) in March where she had Galway Plate winner Western Fold 5l behind; however, she hasn't fired the last twice and she may need softer ground. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
17th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Hurdles winner on testing ground and easily the pick of three chase efforts last season when clear second in 2m4f Naas beginners (soft); looked a bit onepaced back at 2m at Cork latest; capable back up for Aspire Tower here although really wants it softer. |
7/2 |
12/1
Form: P/54-B
Last run: 5 days
W: 11st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
1st Jul 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 120y |
11st 11lb |
Point-to-point winner has generally struggled under Rules; beaten 62l in a Wexford novice when last seen in May; hard to fancy on handicap chase debut with blinkers replacing cheekpieces. |
40/1 |
|
4th 2 |
17th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Point-to-point winner is 0-5 chasing, twice highly tried in graded company and most recently brought down halfway in Killarney handicap on Monday; up against it here. |
12/1 |
|
4th 2 |
17th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Point-to-point winner is 0-5 chasing, twice highly tried in graded company and most recently brought down halfway in Killarney handicap on Monday; up against it here. |
12/1 |
7/1
Form: 31F70- D
Last run: 56 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 13 |
15th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 90y |
11st 5lb |
Gained third hurdles victory when landing handicap off 100 at Down Royal in March; good effort off same mark over fences when 3.5l second to Butty O Brien at Wexford 35 days ago; needs improvement back in a beginners', but in good form. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
12st 0lb |
Was gaining her third career hurdles win when returning to form at Down Royal last month, taking advantage of reduced mark and drop in grade over 2m5f (Rajjnatin third); 0-5 chasing, though was going okay when brought down three from home in 2m5f Fairyhouse handicap; 3lb lower here so respected. |
11/2 |
|
1st 1 |
17th Mar 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 86y |
12st 0lb |
Going okay when brought down on her penultimate start in a Fairyhouse handicap chase but didn't build on that back over hurdles here latest; moving back up in trip a plus and down in grade so not fully discounted. |
20/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €7.70 |
| Straight Forecast | €8.26 |
| Trifecta | €17.90 |
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