15.30
GoodLord Hemphill Memorial Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £14628.1
- 2m 2f 54y
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £8.20
- Place: £2.20
Form: 11-133
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15 |
19th Oct 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y |
10st 8lb |
Progressive in handicap hurdles before starting life as a chaser with a win at Kilbeggan (2m4f, good) in June; lost chance at Killarney in July with a bad mistake at the sixth; snug winner from Arctic Fly in 2m2f contest at Galway on handicap chase debut; made mistakes in a conditions trace at Listowel; cheekpieces on now. |
6/1 |
|
1 |
21st Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 150y |
11st 12lb |
Progressive in handicap hurdles before starting life as a chaser with an immediate win at Kilbeggan (2m4f, good); lost chance at Killarney in July with a bad mistake at the sixth; cosy winner on handicap chase debut at the Galway races last time (2m2f, soft); not suited by the conditions of the race but not ruled out. |
7/1 |
|
1st 10 |
3rd Aug 2025 Good 2m 2f 54y |
10st 6lb |
Progressive in handicap hurdles before winning a beginners' event at Kilbeggan; lost his chance at Killarney lat time with a bad mistake at the sixth; limited chasing experience for a race of this nature; his trainer has two other runners. |
12/1 |
4/1
- Place: £1.60
Form: 01PP-1 C
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 134
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
19th Oct 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Last season's novice chase campaign was cut short after two failures to complete; returned in good shape to win at Tipperary and backed that up with a second placing behind Aspurofthemoment at Galway; pulled up in Kerry National, Paul Townend aboard now; stamina doubt remains. |
10/1 |
|
17 |
24th Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 7f 180y |
10st 12lb |
Last season's novice chase campaign was cut short after two failures to complete; returned in good shape to win at Tipperary and backed that up with a second placing at Galway; those races were over shorter distances; a question mark about her ability to stay effectively. |
16/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
3rd Aug 2025 Good 2m 2f 54y |
11st 6lb |
Smart hurdler won over fences at Killarney last summer; pulled up twice after, reportedly making a noise on the second occasion; made a winning return at Tipperary early last month with Aeros Luck back in fifth; holds a leading chance |
4/1 |
10/1
- Place: £3.40
Form: 58703-
Last run: 121 days
W: 10st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 6 |
17th Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 180y |
11st 3lb |
Two-time winner over hurdles, including 2m4f novice here in 2024; not so effective a chaser, most recently dropping away tamely after forcing much of pace in 2m5f Kilbeggan handicap in May; blinkers now replace cheekpieces on hurdles return with a bit to prove. |
16/1 |
|
10th 12 |
15th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 90y |
11st 2lb |
Two-time winner over hurdles; 0-10 over fences, best runs when third in pair of handicaps at Wexford and Galway last summer; struggled since but not beaten far when sixth at Tramore 26 days ago and return to good ground will suit. |
8/1 |
|
6th 1 |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 1m 7f 110y |
11st 12lb |
Two-time winner over hurdles is 0-9 in chases; ran well when third at Galway (2m2f, soft) last August but out of form when last seen in November and needs to revive after a 141-day break. |
9/1 |
6/1
Form: 2U1-U5
Last run: 4 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 138
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
25th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Dual chase winner; ran well in handicaps during Galway Festival week and another respectable effort in the Kerry National, without suggesting he'll provide the answer to this. |
20/1 |
|
5th 15 |
24th Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 7f 180y |
10st 13lb |
Won a 2m4f Punchestown novice handicap chase in May; made good headway in the Galway Plate before fading late; fourth over a shorter trip later in the week (Arctic Fly second then); previous jumping issues surfaced again at Killarney. |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: 50-953
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 6lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 |
26th Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 6f 111y |
10st 2lb |
Ran well over hurdles in July but well behind last time at Navan, that after a pull-up over fences; only 4-41 overall and opposable in a race of this nature. |
25/1 |
|
5 |
20th Sep 2025 Yielding 1m 7f 165y |
11st 5lb |
Two disappointing runs over fences since placed in a handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan in July; probably vulnerable to younger and less exposed rivals. |
16/1 |
|
2 |
17th Aug 2025 Good 2m 6f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Not at his best since second to the high-class Saint Roi at Galway last season; was promoted to 133 as a result of that display; now 15lb lower, showed signs of a return to form when third over hurdles at Kilbeggan last month; slightly disappointing at Galway this year but is dropped in grade now and is a course winner. |
9/2 |
6/1
Form: -3315F
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Another ex-Gavin Cromwell inmate who secured narrow win over fences at Punchestown (2m, good to yielding) in June; 0-5 for this yard but February's close second of five at Musselburgh (2m, good to soft) on penultimate start was a creditable effort; stable in fine form. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 14y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Hurdle/chase winner for Gavin Cromwell who has improved with each of his four runs for this yard, most recently close second of five at Musselburgh (2m, good to soft); that looked a warm little race and he's respected. |
6/1 |
25/1
Form: -U0307 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 10st 4lb
10 yo Mare
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
21st Aug 2025 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Six chase wins including this race in 2023; has been regressive this year and was poor at Galway last time; coming back here may help, though. |
14/1 |
|
7th 12 |
3rd Aug 2025 Good 2m 2f 54y |
10st 4lb |
Best known as a four-time winner at Tipperary; not at best there in race won by Arctic Fly and previously tailed off at Kilbeggan. |
25/1 |
|
8 |
1st Jul 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 120y |
11st 3lb |
Four of her six chase wins have come at this track but she has been mostly well below her best lately and others appeal more. |
16/1 |
8/1
Form: P-2224 D BF
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
17th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Much better chaser than hurdler, three wins include handicaps at Punchestown and Cork in 2024; long losing run since, but has shown himself in good heart on the Flat of late. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 3 (4) |
7th Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Bumper winner in 2020; best known as a three-time chase scorer, runner-up five times on the Flat (three times at Killarney, twice at this venue); probably ran close to his handicap mark when third in a 1m7f maiden at Leopardstown last month. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 9 (13) |
18th Jun 2026 Yielding 1m 7f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Bumper winner in 2020; best known as a three-time chase scorer, runner-up five times on the Flat (three times at Killarney, twice at Tramore); vulnerable in a race of this type at the age of ten. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 96-281 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
17th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 2lb |
Seven career wins capped by 2m1f Listed handicap chase win at Fairyhouse last November; recent Kilbeggan runs over longer trips well below best, but yard has returned to form so could improve for this drop in trip, although yard have a more obvious contender in Gaelic Arc. |
12/1 |
|
9 |
10th Jul 2026 Good 3m 1f 80y |
11st 0lb |
Seven career wins but unable to make any impression behind Native Speaker at Ballinrobe or over 2m4f here last time; needs to up his game. |
25/1 |
|
5th 4 |
15th Jun 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Very capable performer on his day over hurdles and fences; 3-19 in this sphere; soundly beaten in Mayo National latest but this shorter trip should be more his bag and is just 3lb above last win; not discounted but lots of rain would be a worry. |
20/1 |
16/1
Form: 36U35- C
Last run: 93 days
W: 10st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
12th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 90y |
10st 13lb |
Maiden over fences and just 1-21 over hurdles; well beaten over fences lately and others make more appeal. |
14/1 |
|
9th 5 |
13th Jun 2026 Good 2m 3f 100y |
11st 12lb |
Has won over hurdles but is 0-10 over fences; good ground given as a possible excuse when tailed off at Ballinrobe back from an absence; same excuse given when tailed off in a Punchestown handicap last time (2m, good); down 4lb but others preferred. |
16/1 |
Non-runners
Visionarian, Jasko Des Dames, Neveradullmoment, Cloughroe
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €27.30 |
| Straight Forecast | €31.86 |
| Tricast | €315.42 |
| Trifecta | €354.20 |
Selections
POSTDATA:
Arctic FlyTOPSPEED:
Jasko Des DamesRP RATINGS (IRE):
DrumgillSPOTLIGHT:
The Dasher ConwayThe Irish Sun:
Arctic Fly