15.35
GoodGerard O’Sullivan Memorial Novice Chase
- Prize money: £6658.26
- 2m 7f 0y
- 5 runners
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Runners: 5 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
5/2 (Won)
- Win: £2.50
- Place: £1.20
Form: /435P- BF
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 133
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Bumper and maiden hurdle winner in 2024 hasn't really built on that promise; ran a fine race on second chase start at Punchestown in December but not as good since; bled when pulled-up last time at Fairyhouse so questions now. |
5/2 |
|
2 |
6th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 120y |
11st 12lb |
Bumper and maiden hurdle winner; best chase effort came over 2m7f on heavy in a Punchestown beginners' on penultimate when 3.75l behind the now 142-rated Kurasso Blue (received 8lb); not as good at Gowran latest (2m4f, heavy) but could be on a nice mark for handicap debut based on that Punchestown run. |
5/1 |
|
5th 1 |
22nd Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Fair chasing debut when a remote fourth behind potential star novice Final Demand at Navan last month; stepped forward from that when third behind Elliott and Mullins runners over 2m7f at Punchestown; more needed in first-time cheekpieces. |
6/1 |
2/1
- Place: £1.60
Form: P338U-
Last run: 9 days
W: 11st 4lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Three hurdle wins and ran a fine race in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham, beaten only 8l; unluckily unseated at Punchestown last week; his best chase effort of three came at Gowran in February; gets weight from some of his rivals today and has a solid chance. |
2/1 |
|
3 |
30th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 7f 110y |
10st 13lb |
Three hurdle wins including at this track and ran respectably in this race in 2024; mixing chasing with hurdles after returning from an absence this season; not a bad run in the Martin Pipe last time; needs a bit more. |
20/1 |
5/2
Form: 76001-
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 133
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Useful sort at his best and has run well in defeat in Grade 1 company over hurdles and fences; finally got off the mark over fences at Down Royal last time over 2m4f; this trip will suit better; a big player. |
5/2 |
|
1st 4 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 88y |
11st 12lb |
Promising novice chaser in 2023-2024 season and ran well in Graded hurdles in winter of 2024-2025; fairly moderate form this season but he shaped better than the bare result in the Kim Muir last time when making smooth headway turning in before his effort petered out (3m3f, good); tongue tie goes back on now and this is a good opportunity. |
13/8 |
|
10th 5 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 70y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Promising novice chaser in 2023-24 season and ran well in Graded hurdles in winter 2024-25; well handicapped on his peak form but he's failed to produce it over the last 12 months; 0-9 over fences and last hurdle win was in April 2023; a major turnaround is needed in first-time cheekpieces. |
20/1 |
66/1
Form: UP677- D
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 |
30th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Hunter chase winner 12 months ago but fairly slim pickings since then and cheekpieces now go on. |
33/1 |
|
4th 2 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Hunter chase winner at Tipperary last year has been soundly beaten over hurdles and fences lately and has lots to find in this company. |
66/1 |
|
7th 9 |
16th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 3f 60y |
11st 3lb |
Winner of a novice hunter chase at Tipperary last spring (23.5f, good to yielding) on yard debut; 0-6 over hurdles for Noel Meade prior to that; midfield in Clonmel handicap chase two weeks ago (23.5f); others preferred. |
25/1 |
100/1
Form: 770PP-
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y |
10st 11lb |
Maiden in all spheres was pulled-up on last two chase starts and can't be fancied in this grade. |
100/1 |
|
5 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 210y |
11st 8lb |
Looks harshly treated; struggled in beginners' events; never in contention and pulled up at Fairyhouse on handicap debut. |
25/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €5.20 |
| Straight Forecast | €5.32 |
| Trifecta | €7.40 |
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