16.30
Soft To HeavyWilliam Hill Racing Bet Builder Chase (Grade 3)
- Prize money: £19239.13
- 2m 0f 0y
- 5 runners
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Runners: 5 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
13/8 (Won)
- Win: £2.50
- Place: £1.10
Form: -2123P C
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 152
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
1st Jun 2026 Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Versatile ground-wise; won this last year and has since added a fourth chase win in a Grade 3 at Naas; ran second to Energumene in a Grade 2 in April before his no-show in a Grade 1 last time; has clear claims back at this level, even having to concede weight all round. |
Evs |
|
5th 1 |
28th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 98y |
11st 12lb |
One of four for Willie Mullins; gained a fourth chase win in a Naas Grade 3 in February; creditable effort when a 6l runner up behind Energumene in a Fairyhouse Grade 2 on latest; 3lb worse off with that rival here and looks set to play a supporting role again. |
25/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
6th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 3f 180y |
11st 7lb |
Four-time chase winner, including two Grade 3s; pulled up in a Grade 3 here on penultimate start but bounced back straight away with a Grade 3 win at Naas (2m, heavy); came up short in this last year when a 7.25l third and needs to find more to feature at the finish. |
11/2 |
9/2
- Place: £2.00
Form: 54-423 D BF
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 150
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
20th 3 |
28th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 132y |
10st 12lb |
Talented chaser rated 152 in that sphere and a Grade 2 novice chase winner at this venue; soundly beaten in the Grand Annual on latest and now tries to exploit a 17lb lower hurdles mark on first start over timber since April 2024; can't discount. |
12/1 |
|
14th 1 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 199y Class 1 |
12st 0lb |
Tailed off in last season's Arkle on sole visit here and has a lofty mark to defy; however, he won a Grade 2 novice chase last term and ran really well in second in a 2m Grade 3 at Naas recently when conceding 9lb to all of his rivals; James Smith removes 5lb; not ruled out each-way. |
25/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
22nd Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Grade 2 winner at Punchestown (2m, soft) last season; form dipped last spring after two respectable runs in Grade 1 company; below best on seasonal return in Fortria (2m, soft to heavy) but much better on handicap debut at Fairyhouse next time when runner-up (2m1f, yielding to soft); ran a solid race when third in a similar contest to this at Fairyhouse last time; race conditions are against him here but a lot of the others have question marks. |
9/2 |
13/8
Form: 632-P6 CD
Last run: 57 days
W: 11st 1lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 157
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 199y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Has a good record (213) in the Champion Chase but is by no means certain to sustain it; proved a somewhat fortuitous winner of a weak edition two years ago (on soft ground) when the race fell apart and only three runners completed; far from solid on his form this term, below par in Grade 3 most recently, and returns to Cheltenham as an 11yo who may be on the wane; wears first-time headgear. |
50/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
22nd Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Six-time chase winner, the highlight being the 2024 Champion Chase (2m, soft); not at his best last season but signed off with a solid runner-up finish behind Marine Nationale at Punchestown (2m, yielding); pulled up on seasonal return in the Fortria at Navan (2m, soft to heavy) and tailed off at Leopardstown last time (2m1f, yielding); should be a player here but he's a risky proposition given his form although trainer reported him to be 'really coming to himself' in a recent stable tour. |
13/8 |
|
2nd 1 |
29th Apr 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 98y |
11st 12lb |
raced in second, challenging 2 out, no chance with winner from last, kept on |
20/1 |
10/1
Form: P-3560 D
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 1lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 141
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 11 (13) |
14th Jul 2026 Good 1m 6f 55y |
11st 12lb |
Bumper winner and very useful hurdler/chaser on his day; lost his way last season, but could well play a hand here if he can put it together. |
10/1 |
|
15th 7 |
30th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 75y |
11st 6lb |
Only one win from 21 starts over fences, placed seven times; a long way below his best at Cork last time and well held by third-placed Sky Lord. |
25/1 |
|
5th 1 |
6th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 45y |
11st 12lb |
Useful although hard to win with and soundly beaten lately, but the handicappper is relenting; one of three runners for in-form yard |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: P23189 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| 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 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €6.10 |
| Straight Forecast | €6.27 |
| Trifecta | €7.70 |
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