18.12
SoftVision Contracting Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £6146.09
- 2m 3f 128y
- 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
14/1 (Won)
- Win: £8.00
- Place: £2.30
Form: -21278 C
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 10 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
10st 3lb |
Decent performer at a modest enough level, three hurdle wins and twice successful over fences off lower marks this term in Limerick handicaps, most recently last month when patiently-ridden to lead two out for ready 11l win (2m4f, soft); up 9lb but remains 10lb lower than hurdles so remains very much of interest. |
9/2 |
|
1st 8 |
31st Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 128y |
10st 10lb |
Three wins last year included a win over fences here over 2m6f; has to rebound from two poor runs since a second at Tramore on New Year's Day. |
14/1 |
10/1
- Place: £3.60
Form: /7P11P D
Last run: 38 days
W: 10st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 9 |
31st Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 128y |
10st 10lb |
Won over hurdles and fences within five days in January but was pulled-up over hurdles since; this same mark looks stiff back over fences. |
10/1 |
|
15 |
21st Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 50y |
10st 9lb |
Came good here when an easy 9l winner over hurdles last month (2m4f, soft); sent chasing at Down Royal (2m4, yielding to soft) to take advantage of lower mark and landed the odds by 0.5l; must now run from 17lb revised mark, which makes things a lot tougher. |
10/1 |
40/1
- Place: £5.20
Form: 5/9P87 C
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 3lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
20th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 160y |
11st 13lb |
More than two years since his last win; has dropped to a 5lb lower mark now; gave signs of a revival when a remote third at Limerick on latest. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
31st Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 128y |
11st 3lb |
Has won twice over hurdles at this track but has been poor over hurdles and fences lately having returned from an absence; others preferred. |
40/1 |
|
7th 1 |
10th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 5f 0y |
12st 0lb |
Chase winner last winter; has struggled in two handicap hurdle outings this season and was pulled up in a handicap chase at this venue at Christmas; needs to show some sign of a revival before becoming a betting proposition again; on a positive note, he has a good record at this venue, two wins and three seconds from nine races here. |
16/1 |
14/1
Form: 67P167 C
Last run: 9 days
W: 10st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
21st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 157y |
10st 13lb |
Won here over hurdles in February (15.5f, heavy) and sent off favourite for 19.5f course handicap chase on latest when a never-threatening fourth; has a bit to find but the drop in trip should help. |
6/1 |
|
4th 12 |
31st Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 128y |
10st 2lb |
Two of his three hurdle wins have come at this track with the latest last month and not a bad effort back here last time; hasn't run over fences in a while but would have a squeak on his best efforts. |
14/1 |
11/1
Form: P60824 C
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 4lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
21st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 160y |
10st 12lb |
Both career wins at Limerick; went close here over hurdles in February; solid third of 12 in Tramore handicap chase last month (21.5f, good to yielding); in the hunt for the places back at his favourite venue. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 15 |
20th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 160y |
10st 12lb |
First reserve; best form at Limerick; needs to step up on recent form at that venue. |
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5th 11 |
31st Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 128y |
10st 4lb |
Has a win apiece over hurdles and fences at this track; has been soundly beaten in both codes back here the last twice but can do better. |
11/1 |
9/2
Form: 52342P D
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
11th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 100y |
11st 4lb |
Outclassed in a Grade 2 at Punchestown ten days ago and two seconds over fences suggest she could be a factor back in a handicap. |
8/1 |
|
5th 6 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
10st 12lb |
Sligo maiden hurdle winner is 0-6 over fences and rated 103; out of her depth in this company. |
66/1 |
|
6th 4 |
31st Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 128y |
11st 8lb |
Sligo maiden hurdle winner last August has run some fine races in defeat over fences since; had excuses for a poor run at Navan last time and the cheekpieces worn then are left off; has run well here before; chance. |
9/2 |
25/1
Form: U0B7-0
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 3lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 |
18th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 1f 30y |
11st 1lb |
Well beaten over hurdles and fences lately and has to return to his best older form; blinkers replace previously worn cheekpieces. |
16/1 |
|
7th 5 |
31st Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 128y |
11st 3lb |
Showed some ability without winning over hurdles in 2024; was beaten a long way on return at Gowran last time and has to improve hugely on that for chasing debut. |
25/1 |
|
11th 4 |
7th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Has failed to build on second placing at Punchestown in May 2024; brought down when mid-division on handicap debut at Thurles last March; midfield at Naas following month; absence to overcome. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: -00P85 C
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| 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 |
|
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 |
14/1
Form: -41028
Last run: 179 days
W: 11st 12lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 3 |
16th May 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Dual hurdle winner over 2m has been well beaten over fences and hurdles the last twice; the cheekpieces worn last time are left off; this trip is new territory. |
22/1 |
|
8th 5 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 110y |
11st 10lb |
C&D winner last June, beating today's rival Jerrari; also ran well to take second in a 2m3f contest last August; a recent chase start should have advanced his fitness; cheekpieces added |
10/1 |
|
9th 1 |
31st Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 128y |
11st 12lb |
Triple Flat winner won twice over hurdles last year at 2m but was disappointing on two of last three starts; chasing debut after a break and others preferred. |
14/1 |
9/2
Form: 1P2343
Last run: 124 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 |
30th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Maiden hurdle winner who is 0-10 over fences; has placed form but he fell in March and his jumping lacked fluency at Wexford last time. |
16/1 |
|
10th 4 |
7th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Kilbeggan maiden hurdle winner last year is 0-9 chasing but some good placed efforts at around 3m, early last season; halfway faller on return to track in March and now takes a marked drop in trip. |
12/1 |
|
3 |
31st Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 128y |
11st 8lb |
Kilbeggan maiden hurdle winner last year and has run fine races in defeat over fences since; has been freshened up since last start and can be involved if ready enough. |
9/2 |
4/1
Form: 949771 C
Last run: 87 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 |
30th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 100y |
11st 4lb |
Point/maiden hurdle/beginners' chase winner; more fluent jumping in the final stages at Limerick (2m6f, soft) would have seen him go closer than the 2.25l losing margin; tapped for toe at Cork (2m3f, good) last time back in trip when third; return to this distance is a positive; in the mix. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
10th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 50y |
11st 2lb |
Point/maiden hurdle/beginners' chase winner; some more fluent leaps at the final two flights at Limerick (2m6f, soft) last time would have seen him go closer; up 1lb and this trip is probably his minimum, but in the mix. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 8 |
16th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 100y |
10st 5lb |
Won course maiden hurdle in 2024; got off the mark over fences in Cork beginners' in January in first-time headgear combination; still in with a shout when unseating rider six out in handicap chase here 16 days ago; conditions suitable; chance. |
13/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €37.20 |
| Straight Forecast | €100.95 |
| Tricast | €2336.84 |
| Trifecta | €3003.20 |
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