16.32
SoftBotanica International Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £5130.43
- 2m 3f 100y
- 16 runners
Runners: 16 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.90
- Place: £2.50
Form: 7-00U3
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 5lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 12 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
10st 11lb |
Winning pointer with placed hurdles form and off the mark chasing at the second attempt in C&D handicap last month in first-time blinkers, showing good attitude to shrug off a strong favourite (pair clear of third-placed Butty O'Brien); 7lb rise looks fine, big chance of a follow-up win if handling quicker conditions. |
9/2 |
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1st 14 |
17th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 100y |
10st 5lb |
Winning pointer; unseated midrace on her chase debut (3m) but hit the frame (beaten 11l) back over hurdles at Naas when tried in cheekpieces; fences remain a grey area, as are the new blinkers, but probably has a race in her off this mark; may need further. |
5/1 |
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3rd 12 |
4th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 6f 20y |
10st 6lb |
Point-to-point winner is yet to show much in eight starts under rules'; tailed off at Limerick in December and unseated at the 12th on chasing debut at Navan last time (3m, soft to heavy); cheekpieces go on now. |
12/1 |
6/1
- Place: £1.20
Form: 000P48
Last run: 59 days
W: 10st 1lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 18 |
13th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 7lb |
Placed twice over hurdles two seasons ago; moderate form over fences until much improved when second at Wexford in March on her stable debut; was well backed then, and recovered losses when even-money favourite at Tramor last month; excellent chance off a similarly low hurdles mark; stable in form. |
7/4 |
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1st 9 |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 1m 7f 110y |
10st 3lb |
Produced her best handicap run to date on stable debut in a Wexford chase (19.5f, soft) on latest when attracting market support; 3lb higher now but this shorter trip should suit on that evidence; chance. |
9/4 |
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2nd 16 |
17th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 100y |
10st 1lb |
No wins in 18, with seven of those defeats over fences; doesn't look a winner waiting to happen; new yard. |
6/1 |
14/1
- Place: £3.80
Form: /P-584 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 5lb
10 yo Mare
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 |
11th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 100y |
10st 11lb |
Dual hurdle winner; in first-time cheekpieces when winning comfortably from the front at Wexford (2m3f, yielding) and coped with sort of mark over hurdles; respected. |
15/2 |
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1st 8 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
11st 2lb |
Dual hurdle winner; 0-5 chasing but mild encouragement last month over C&D when modest enough third to Connemara Shore (soft); much more needed and cheekpieces tried. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 10 |
17th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 100y |
11st 5lb |
Dual hurdle winner; only had the four goes over fences and will need to step up on her 19l defeat last time (2m4f). |
14/1 |
6/1
- Place: £1.50
Form: 600UU3
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
2nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 55y |
10st 1lb |
Consecutive unseats in maiden hunter chases but got round to finish third in Thurles handicap (21.5f, soft) last month, albeit 15l behind the winner; given a forceful ride when fourth at Wexford (19.5f, soft) 12 days later; each-way claims. |
9/1 |
|
4th 12 |
17th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 100y |
11st 2lb |
Consecutive unseats in maiden hunter chases but got round to finish third in a handicap at Thurles (2m5f, soft), albeit some 15l behind the winner; has each-way claims. |
6/1 |
25/1
Form: 0-00P8 D
Last run: 68 days
W: 11st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
1st Jun 2026 Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
11st 12lb |
No closer than 20l in five defeats over fences and was pulled up back hurdling last time; testing ground was no excuse as he enjoys the mud. |
10/1 |
|
8 |
16th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 3f 60y |
11st 5lb |
C&D winner off 94 in December 2024; enjoys the mud; jumping issues evident in five poor chase attempts this season; needs to do better but a return to hurdling should help. |
20/1 |
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8th 10 |
31st Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 128y |
10st 7lb |
One of his two hurdle wins came at this track; has been soundly beaten in four handicap chases lately and needs to do better. |
16/1 |
33/1
Form: 06/92P
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 9 |
8th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
10st 0lb |
Maiden after 30 starts under all rules but did run well off this mark in a Down Royal chase last time in this sphere; needs to find more to get off the mark. |
10/1 |
|
9th 13 (5) |
3rd May 2026 Good 1m 5f 190y |
9st 0lb |
Modest dual-purpose performer has done little Flat racing of late; returned from nearly two years off in October and ran well when fourth in long-distance chase last month, but easy to look elsewhere. |
16/1 |
|
4th 14 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 3m 2f 50y |
10st 0lb |
Sole win came on the Flat in Britain; best of nine chase starts was a very remote second at Punchestown in January (2m4f, soft); pulled up and tailed off in two runs since. |
33/1 |
20/1
Form: P-470P D
Last run: 31 days
W: 12st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 |
17th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 100y |
12st 0lb |
Good run over hurdles when back from a break at Navan in November but has regressed in each of his subsequent runs, last time pulling up on his return to fences (0-7). |
20/1 |
14/1
Form: 35-077
Last run: 14 days
W: 12st 0lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| 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 |
4/1
Form: 6F6432
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 13lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 |
30th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Veteran who enhanced his excellent record here with an 11l success over this trip last month, when the return to drier ground made a big difference; raised 8lb but he's historically well handicapped still. |
5/1 |
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1st 3 |
20th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 160y |
11st 10lb |
Has run many of his best races at this track, three wins and three seconds from 14 visits; poor run at Wexford last month; the balance of this season's form has been respectable, and his liking for this circuit is a significant positive |
6/1 |
|
10th 6 |
17th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 100y |
11st 13lb |
Has won four times over fences and his last three efforts have all been positive, in the latest finishing ahead of Long Road; has form here and should go well; trip/ground fine. |
4/1 |
8/1
Form: -41343 CD
Last run: 138 days
W: 12st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
8th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
11st 8lb |
His three chase wins includes one at this course and was in decent form last autumn; however, has questions to answer after being pulled-up both runs this spring; blinkers replace visor. |
8/1 |
|
4 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
11st 10lb |
C&D winner last August off this mark (good); pulled up on last month's comeback here on soft but entitled to come on for that and ground coming in his favour. |
12/1 |
|
2 |
17th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 100y |
12st 0lb |
C&D winner last August off 3lb lower but only by the skin of his teeth and has been beaten between 10l and 14l in his last three races; needs to pull out more to win again but should run well. |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: 7-870P
Last run: 186 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
17th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 100y |
12st 0lb |
Maiden hurdle winner in 2024; struggled over fences last year and again on the Flat since moving yards. |
25/1 |
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9th 11 (8) |
16th Jan 2026 Standard 2m 0f 0y |
8st 7lb |
Maiden hurdle winner had fruitless spell chasing; well beaten in her opening three runs here for new yard; unlikely to feature; 1lb wrong. |
66/1 |
15/2
Form: -5334F
Last run: 40 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Running well when falling on his chase debut but pulled up and tailed off in his last two runs in that discipline; returned to hurdles two runs back at Bellewstown and wasn't beaten far, so could feature. |
10/1 |
|
8th 2 |
8th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
11st 11lb |
Maiden was running well when falling at the last on chasing debut at Thurles in February; was then pulled-up at Wexford but a better effort over hurdles at Bellewstown last time; chance if at best. |
4/1 |
|
4th 7 |
18th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 1f 30y |
10st 13lb |
Poor over fences last time but has previously run some decent races in defeat over hurdles, notably at Naas in December; needs his best. |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: 9-8963 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 11lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
17th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 100y |
11st 11lb |
Back to form when third at Navan in a handicap hurdle he was placed in the previous year; tailed off and pulled up in his last two chases but has won in this discipline and could have a say. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
28th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
10st 8lb |
Solid form in 2m4f hurdles on heavy ground this time last year, winning at Fairyhouse and second here off 101; a long way below his best in three runs this season. |
15/1 |
|
6th 10 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 1m 7f 158y |
10st 4lb |
Solid form in 2m4f hurdles on heavy around this time last year, winning at Fairyhouse and second at Navan; a long way below his best in two starts this season. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: 86P
Last run: 9 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
25/1
Form: 06-090
Last run: 121 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
17th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 100y |
11st 2lb |
Is 0-9 over hurdles but now goes chasing with a pointing background and this could be more his game; still risky. |
25/1 |
Form: F7P0P9
Last run: 26 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 |
14th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 3f 185y |
10st 13lb |
Pulled up in a chase last time; handicap hurdle form is unconvincing, pulled up twice and not in the first eight in two completed starts. |
16/1 |
|
17 |
17th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 100y |
12st 0lb |
First reserve; mixed fortunes in his four handicaps over hurdles, beaten 11l and 14l on the good days; makes chase debut here. |
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4 |
3rd Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Third runner for yard and the market can be revealing; was beaten 11l on second handicap start last time at Punchestown over nearly 2m4f; needs more dropped 2lb and in trip. |
12/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €37.50 |
| Straight Forecast | €20.30 |
| Tricast | €248.20 |
| Trifecta | €253.50 |
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