16.55
Soft To HeavyJohn Thomas McNamara Series (Q.R.) Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £7682.61
- 2m 5f 120y
- 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.50
- Place: £1.50
Form: 5P-070
Last run: 51 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
29th Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 0y |
11st 12lb |
0-5 over hurdles and best form has been over fences, winning in March and twice runner-up since then; poor last time (second run in this headgear combination) but he's an assured stayer at this trip on his return to hurdles. |
12/1 |
|
2 |
30th Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y |
11st 13lb |
Point and bumper winner didn't win in five hurdle starts, but off the mark over fences in a 2m5f Leopardstown handicap in March; twice runner-up since including over 3m; softer ground might not have suited at Roscommon last time, and this should suit better with cheekpieces retained. |
7/2 |
|
5th 16 |
8th Jun 2026 Yielding To Soft 3m 1f 24y |
10st 0lb |
Bumper winner; in good form this spring bar a blip when pulled up on soft ground at Fairyhouse; won at Leopardstown in March (21.5f, yld) and then runner up at Kilbeggan (2m4f, gd-yld) and Limerick (24.5f, good); 2lb wrong here but rider's claim negates that; cheekpieces added; forecast rain is a concern. |
9/1 |
10/1
- Place: £3.60
Form: P1-P37
Last run: 44 days
W: 12st 3lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 180y |
10st 0lb |
Rewarded for some consistent performances when landing a 2m3f handicap chase at Wexford last month; scoped badly at Galway since; 6lb higher than Wexford but still 3lb wrong here. |
25/1 |
|
11th 8 |
2nd Aug 2026 Good 2m 2f 54y |
10st 0lb |
Dual winning hunter has taken well to handicaps and the form of his fluent-jumping Wexford win is very solid; second was only beaten 7l in the Plate and third almost won next time; stays farther, but might just prefer an easier finish than this punishing climb. |
5/1 |
|
1st 9 |
3rd Jul 2026 Good 2m 3f 110y |
10st 3lb |
Dual hunter chase winner did fine in handicaps last term, placed on three occasions including when going close at Leopardstown (2m5f) in March; although flattered, it was a nice run in a Listowel conditions event last time and can go well off a light weight with good ground no issue. |
6/1 |
10/1
- Place: £5.00
Form: P4412- D
Last run: 573 days
W: 11st 8lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 |
16th May 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 1f 100y |
11st 6lb |
Dual chase winner has been below his best the last twice but has run well in defeat at this track and his yard is in form so he can't be ruled out. |
11/2 |
|
5th 4 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 210y |
11st 8lb |
Two handicap chase wins, including over C&D in July 2024; fine comeback run after 16 months' absence at Leopardstown when a staying-on third behind Harbour Highway over 2m6f (yielding); ground may been too testing at Limerick more recently. |
6/1 |
|
4th 6 |
22nd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 3m 0f 150y |
10st 12lb |
Two handicap chase wins include over 2m4f at Kilbeggan in summer of 2024; fine comeback run after 16 months' absence at Leopardstown recently when staying-on third over 2m6f (yielding) without his usual cheekpieces; big player if backing that up. |
3/1 |
25/1
Form: -9U94P
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 4 |
9th Jun 2026 Good 3m 1f 170y |
11st 13lb |
Looked set to win over fences last time at Limerick when the saddle slipped on the run-in, which would have been his first score; has a chance if as good over hurdles today. |
6/1 |
|
11 |
21st May 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 150y |
10st 9lb |
0-28 under rules and 0-8 in chases but has run well in defeat on occasion in this sphere; decent fourth at Leopardstown (21.5f, yielding) in March; 8l second at Down Royal (3m2f, good) in April; modest fifth at Perth latest; needs to find more to get his head in front. |
12/1 |
|
5th 1 |
13th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
27-race maiden; last two efforts were respectable, including when runner-up at Down Royal (3m2f, good; beaten 8l) over a month ago; others make more appeal for win purposes. |
13/2 |
12/1
Form: 843P04 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 |
16th Aug 2026 Good 2m 6f 0y |
10st 5lb |
Three hurdle wins; dual chase winner at Thurles; ran well enough at Galway last time but needs to do more today even dropped 2lb. |
16/1 |
|
8th 18 |
28th Jul 2026 Good 2m 2f 54y |
11st 2lb |
Three-time winning hurdler; 2-13 in chases, his last win coming over 2m6f (good) at Thurles in January 2025 off 9lb higher; hinted at a return to form when staying on for a remote fourth at Wexford latest (2m, good); on a dangerous mark and this longer trip will suit. |
66/1 |
|
4th 12 |
30th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 5lb |
One of his three hurdle wins came at this track in 2024; dual chase winner afterwards; mostly below form over fences last season, but this ground suits better so could put up an improved show. |
22/1 |
3/1
Form: 1412-3 BF
Last run: 33 days
W: 12st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
19th 4 |
10th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 60y |
11st 10lb |
A market mover when an 11.5l fifth here in May and was 11-2 when brought down early next time; he's a better chaser than hurdler, but that's reflected in his marks. |
6/1 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
16/1
Form: 435-07
Last run: 66 days
W: 11st 4lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 7 |
2nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 55y |
10st 12lb |
Sole win came in 3m1f Punchestown handicap in late 2023; kept busy in recent weeks, standout on latest when third of seven at Limerick (24.5f, soft to heavy) 11 days ago; booking of Darragh O'Keeffe a plus. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
22nd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 3m 0f 150y |
10st 5lb |
Sole win came in 3m1f Punchestown handicap in late 2023; kept busy since January return, standout run when third over 3m2f at Fairyhouse; amateur-ridden of late, senior professional now takes over. |
8/1 |
|
9th 1 |
17th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 100y |
12st 0lb |
Is 1-19 over fences; last year ended on a low note and again below his best at Leopardstown two weeks ago; belatedly tries cheekpieces at the age of 11. |
14/1 |
13/2
Form: 3-8P63
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 3m 2f 50y |
11st 1lb |
Maiden ran well over hurdles at this track last year; has run well enough in h'cap chases at Fairyhouse and Leopardstown latest; needs to find more up in trip. |
8/1 |
|
8th 4 |
3rd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 120y |
11st 12lb |
Placed in all three maiden hurdle outings; struggled in first three chase starts but better effort on handicap debut at Fairyhouse when third behind today's rival West Of Carrig (2m5f, soft); may improve now with the help of cheekpieces. |
13/2 |
11/2
Form: 51U-FP CD
Last run: 93 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17 |
22nd Jul 2026 Good 3m 0f 155y |
11st 11lb |
First reserve; maiden hurdle winner is 1-13 over fences and has been pulled-up on three of last five starts so others preferred. |
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|
9 |
30th Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y |
11st 2lb |
Second runner for yard; hurdle and chase winner has lost his form since last autumn, though was hampered when pulled-up last time; needs a revival. |
16/1 |
|
5 |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 157y |
11st 5lb |
Won over extended 2m5f at Leopardstown last year off 1lb lower, was set to back that up next time at Fairyhouse when unseating two out; not much to recommend in next three starts but fared a bit better over longer trip at Down Royal 33 days ago when fourth; dropped another 2lb and needs more. |
16/1 |
8/1
Form: -61604
Last run: 51 days
W: 12st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 |
3rd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 120y |
12st 0lb |
Has recorded three of his five wins at Punchestown, the most recent was last June; ran well at a big price there in January on his second run after a break. |
8/1 |
|
9 |
16th Jun 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 51y |
10st 0lb |
Was gaining fourth win over fences when coping with better ground over 2m4f at Punchestown eight days ago, recording a third win at the track in what was a messy race; not certain to back that up but 4lb rise gives him every chance (2lb out of handicap but rider claims 3lb) and has won over hurdles around here. |
11/2 |
|
9 |
8th Jun 2025 Good 2m 4f 55y |
10st 0lb |
Three chase wins have come on soft/heavy ground; out of form since last win in March 2024; showed no sign of a return to form when beaten 27L at Down Royal last time; dropped 3lb but hard to fancy. |
11/1 |
Non-runners
West Of Carrig
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €63.30 |
| Straight Forecast | €51.35 |
| Tricast | €1205.95 |
| Trifecta | €1425.70 |
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West Of Carrig