16.05
GoodBetVictor Chase (Grade 3)
- Prize money: £18285.12
- 2m 7f 39y
- 6 runners
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Runners: 6 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
3/1
Form: 11127-
Last run: 195 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 154
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18th 6 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Won two Grade 1 novice chases in December 2024 (2m4f/3m, yielding/good to yielding); he hasn't kicked on this term and was well beaten in a handicap at Leopardstown (2m5f, soft) in February, but getting back on better ground may help and he can go well if tapping back into last season's promise. |
20/1 |
|
13th 1 |
1st Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 107y |
11st 12lb |
Dual hurdle winner turned into a top-class novice chaser last season, winning two Grade 1s including over 3m at this track; was also a fine runner-up in a Grade 1 over C&D at this meeting last year; hasn't been at that level in four starts since, but drops in grade with a 5lb claimer aboard, so has to be respected. |
16/1 |
500/1
Form: P-9425 C
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 0lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 12 |
30th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Rules record of 1-69 is a glaring negative but this veteran did run well to be fourth at Limerick nine days ago, finishing behind Cullenwaine. |
14/1 |
|
4th 14 |
21st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 160y |
10st 0lb |
Just the one success from 68 starts under rules when landing the Bishopscourt Cup at Punchestown in 2023; good fourth in that race last month when sent off 100-1 but up against it here. |
66/1 |
|
4th 5 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
11st 11lb |
Sprang a 25-1 surprise in this race in 2023, his only success from 67 appearances on the track, placed eight times; moderate fifth here in 2024 and pulled up in last year's edition; should be better for a recent point run, but up against it at the age of 13. |
66/1 |
11/8
Form: 1242P- D BF
Last run: 177 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 160
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 200y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
8yo who made his Grade 1 breakthrough in the Ryanair at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) last month; that 10l victory was a career-best performance and he will be tough to beat if reproducing the same scintillating form today; ran well in the Mildmay at this meeting in 2024 on sole run here. |
11/8 |
|
1st 4 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Has yet to win at above Grade 3 level although he only just failed against Croke Park in a less competitive Grade 1 than this at Fairyhouse (2m4f, yielding) in December 2024; he enjoyed his front-running role when winning at Tramore (2m7f, soft) in January when never seriously challenged and it's likely he will be ridden more prominently today than when no match for Fact To File in this race (good to soft) last March; he will still do well to fend off that winner but another place is perfectly achievable. |
10/1 |
|
4 |
15th Oct 2025 Good 2m 7f 39y |
11st 0lb |
Beat Corbetts Cross readily in a three-runner event at Wexford (2m7f, soft) on reappearance last October; just denied by Croke Park in the Drinmore; faded into fourth in Savills Chase at Leopardstown; enhanced his reputation with a fine second to Fact To File in the Ryanair; pulled a shoe when flopping at Fairyhouse at Easter; can go well when fresh; big chance at these weights. |
11/8 |
50/1
Form: 210354
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
1st Jun 2026 Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Has won a maiden hurdle and a novice chase; has looked a bit outclassed in Grade 3s in his last three races and a similar scenario seems likely in this company (well behind Jesse Evans last time). |
50/1 |
|
5th 8 |
11th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 100y |
10st 11lb |
Has won a maiden hurdle and a novice chase; outclassed in a Grade 3 last time and similar scenario likely here. |
66/1 |
|
5 |
15th Oct 2025 Good 2m 7f 39y |
11st 0lb |
Highly tried since a Roscommon success in June, not in the same league as some of these. |
50/1 |
20/1
Form: 140-P4 C
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 145
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
5th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
11st 8lb |
Better known as a chaser but has shown smart hurdles form in the past; would have a squeak if back in top form off a lower hurdle mark. |
14/1 |
|
9th 4 |
2nd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 120y |
11st 6lb |
Two wins include this race last year off 2lb lower; standout run this term when second in Grade 3 Punchestown contest (2m7f), tame effort last time (albeit stiff task) in Grade 2 at Thurles; not one to rule out back in handicap company. |
15/2 |
|
4th 5 |
18th Jan 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 66y |
11st 3lb |
Useful sort; best form at Punchestown, including when second to the talented Heart Wood three starts ago; 2-16 record over fences is not a great return bearing in mind his 147 rating; inferior to the four Mullins-trained runners on official figures |
12/1 |
100/1
Form: -628F4 CD
Last run: 9 days
W: 10st 7lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
3rd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 3m 0f 0y |
11st 3lb |
Hit form over hurdles this season, winning three times since November, going up 20lb in the weights; was poor in a Grade 3 last time and has to rebound even dropping in grade. |
4/1 |
|
1st 6 |
4th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 7f 0y |
11st 3lb |
Won handicaps at Tramore (2m5f) and Thurles (2m6f) lately, with a poor run at the former track in between; has been raised 8lb but gets in with a 7lb penalty so should go close with a repeat performance. |
11/4 |
|
1st 10 |
29th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 6f 126y |
10st 6lb |
Chase winner gained first hurdle win when landing a late gamble at Tramore off 90 in November (2m5f, soft; form boosted); disappointed in follow-up bid but raced on the deepest ground by the rail which proved costly; worth another chance with Mikey Kenneally taking off a valuable 7lb. |
10/1 |
Non-runners
Western Fold
Selections
SPOTLIGHT:
Western FoldRP RATINGS (IRE):
Heart WoodThe Irish Sun:
Croke ParkPOSTDATA:
Western FoldTOPSPEED:
Heart Wood