17.35
GoodJohn & Terry Moriarty Memorial (Q.R.) Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £8194.78
- 2m 7f 180y
- 15 runners
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Runners: 15 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Sunny
Form: 70-274 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 12st 4lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
8th Aug 2026 Good 3m 1f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Has gone the wrong way since winning the 2024 Cork National; signs of a revival over hurdles at Sligo on penultimate but didn't build on it back there on latest; remains 5lb above his last chase win and failed to complete last two chase starts. |
16/1 |
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7th 7 |
12th Jul 2026 Good 3m 1f 121y |
11st 2lb |
Lost his form badly after winning the Cork National in 2024, but bounced back over 3m2f here (good) last time in first-time blinkers when runner-up after idling when leading (1.75l ahead of Je Suis); form of that race is questionable, but he has a notably low hurdles mark if he can repeat that effort. |
7/1 |
Form: 114-34 D
Last run: 110 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 13 |
8th Jun 2026 Yielding To Soft 3m 1f 24y |
10st 1lb |
Won three races last year, including handicap chases at Tipperary (2m7f, yielding) and Market Rasen (3m, good); is 6lb higher than for that latter win; shaped nicely on return from a break over hurdles at Wexford 23 days ago but soft ground would be a big concern for her. |
10/1 |
Form: 5-457U D
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 12lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
7th Sep 2026 Good 2m 6f 111y |
11st 12lb |
Nine-time winner under rules; has struggled to find his best since returning from a spell pointing and probably best watched here. |
20/1 |
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7th 6 |
24th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 85y |
11st 9lb |
Three-time winning chaser has a losing streak under rules stretching back to 2023; won a first point-to-point at Ballysteen in April but his runs in a hunter chase at Killarney and a handicap at Ballinrobe since then were just okay. |
15/1 |
Form: 51F24- D
Last run: 174 days
W: 11st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
5th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 15y |
11st 1lb |
Maiden hurdle winner; landed a beginners' chase at Thurles (2m5f, heavy) in January; had some of these behind when good second back over hurdles over this C&D latest (Jeriko De Baune third); quicker ground fine and in the mix again off just 1lb higher. |
13/2 |
Form: 1-2547
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 |
21st Aug 2026 Good 3m 1f 180y |
11st 5lb |
Fortunate to win a Tramore beginners' event in April; ran well in a Market Rasen handicap before a poor run at Perth; bounced back from that when fourth in a handicap chase at Galway. |
6/1 |
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4th 2 |
2nd Aug 2026 Good 2m 6f 111y |
12st 0lb |
Lucky to win a Tramore beginners' but then ran well in Market Rasen handicap; lapped at Perth and back from a break here. |
18/1 |
Form: 5-5457
Last run: 88 days
W: 11st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 |
30th Jun 2026 Good 2m 3f 110y |
11st 5lb |
Good-ground bumper and maiden hurdle winner for Willie Mullins; four chase runs for this yard have been okay; well held in a handicap last time, albeit that was a decent contest and the experience will stand to him back in a novice. |
15/2 |
|
5th 9 |
7th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
10st 13lb |
Bumper and maiden hurdle winner for Willie Mullins; three beginners' chase runs for new yard back from a break haven't been much to shout about; may do better now in a handicap with an opening mark 7lb below his hurdles one. |
18/1 |
Form: 2-25P6
Last run: 59 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| 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 |
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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 |
Form: -22314
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
20th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 180y |
11st 12lb |
Consistency over hurdles this season was rewarded here last time when gaining a first win (2m5f, good) off 7lb lower; must carry joint top weight on chasing debut but he's in good form. |
11/4 |
|
1st 1 |
16th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 85y |
12st 0lb |
Has improved for better ground; edging up the weights after placed efforts at Punchestown (3m, gd-yld), Listowel (20.5f, gd-yld) and on latest at Limerick (22.5f, good); nudged up another 2lb, but should be on the premises again. |
3/1 |
Form: 3428-0
Last run: 134 days
W: 11st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 15 |
15th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 90y |
10st 8lb
|
First reserve; sole win over fences came at Limerick (2m6f, yielding) in December 2024; ran well over hurdles off 2lb higher mark at Limerick on penultimate start; well held at Punchestown 124 days ago but badly hampered; chance after 124 days off. |
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10 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 2lb |
Won a novices' handicap chase at Limerick (22.5f, yld-sft) in December; raised 11lb and hasn't really threatened in four starts since; still only a 7yo and may have needed his last run so not dismissed, especially if money comes. |
20/1 |
Form: 09-332 BF
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 |
7th Sep 2026 Good 2m 6f 111y |
10st 13lb |
Chase debut but won both his point-to-points and a good effort over hurdles when third in a 3m handicap here at the festival; same headgear left on today and certainly an interesting runner. |
5/1 |
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3rd 20 |
2nd Aug 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 60y |
10st 5lb |
Unbeaten in two point-to-points for Michael Goff; mild promise in maiden hurdles, most recently stayed on late into modest third (to Wild Mandate) in 3m2f Sligo handicap last month (good); cheekpieces now added and could be dangerous off light weight under a more positive ride. |
10/1 |
Form: 5725FU
Last run: 3 days
W: 11st 3lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
23rd Sep 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y |
10st 1lb |
Hurdle/chase winner with a modest strike-rate; going okay when falling three out over hurdles last time (3m2f at Sligo) but others are preferred for win purposes. |
16/1 |
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3 |
19th Aug 2026 Good 3m 1f 168y |
11st 8lb |
Modest 2-29 jumps strike rate (hurdles and fences combined), placed nine times; produced a fair effort over fences at Wexford last month; below that level over hurdles at Ballinrobe last week. |
10/1 |
Form: 1P-205 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 13 |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 2m 6f 80y |
10st 6lb |
Had a couple of these behind when a close second in a C&D handicap in July; failed to see out his race at Galway since but certainly respected on that previous course form. |
12/1 |
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10th 1 |
29th Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 0y |
12st 0lb |
Won over fences here in October (2m6f) and followed up in a handicap hurdle at Limerick (3m); encouraging return from a break when going close at Killarney 12 days ago and he's in the mix. |
13/2 |
Form: 12P684 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 2lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
7th Sep 2026 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Much better over fences but handicapped accordingly over hurdles; just a respectable eighth of 15 at Down Royal (3m, good) ten days ago but went close on his latest visit to Britain (in a chase in June) and needs attention in the betting. |
6/1 |
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8th 22 |
28th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 3m 0f 0y |
10st 10lb
|
Second reserve; much better over fences, four wins and rated 104; maiden over hurdles, beaten 20l when fourth at Sligo in May. |
Form: 256P3-
Last run: 198 days
W: 11st 1lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
12th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 6f 170y |
10st 4lb |
Hunter chase winner; yet to win a handicap, recent pick being 2m6f Fairyhouse second off 106 in first-time cheekpieces; two uninspiring recent efforts (on heavy) don't inspire confidence and headgear left off here. |
8/1 |
Form: 6/P0PP D
Last run: 37 days
W: 10st 7lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
20th Aug 2026 Good 2m 7f 100y |
11st 12lb |
Veteran hasn't won since August 2024; tailed off here in July, a run sandwiched between two pulled-up finishes; new headgear not enough to tempt now back over fences. |
33/1 |
|
17 |
3rd Aug 2026 Good 2m 2f 0y |
10st 8lb |
Veteran hasn't won since August 2024; pulled up and beaten 48l in two starts since returning from a mammoth layoff; others make more appeal. |
40/1 |
Betting Forcast
20/1 Sphagnum, 16/1 Born Bright, 33/1 Tullybeg, 8/1 Toor Khov, 5/1 Ira Hayes, 12/1 Mister Pink, 10/1 Harbour Highway, 6/1 Illtakehimmyself, 16/1 Whateys Quest, 4/1 Justatan, 16/1 Dorans Law, 10/1 Hees Dynamite, 12/1 Le Grand Vert, 10/1 Casey West, 50/1 King Ferdinand