15:15 Cork
SoftPaddy Power Cork Grand National Handicap Chase (Listed Race)
- Prize money: £23495.58
- 3m 4f 0y
- 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
11/1 (Won)
- Win: £11.30
- Place: £3.00
Form: 322-60 C
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 2lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 122
Enjoyed a fine spell of form last winter continuing into the spring when going close in a valuable 3m7f handicap at the Punchestown festival, 2 1/2l in front of today's rival History Of Fashion; should be nearing peak form after two handicap hurdle runs.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
4th May 2024 Yielding 3m 7f 68y |
11st 2lb |
raced wide |
6/1 |
|
1st 7 |
21st Mar 2024 Soft To Heavy 3m 0f 70y |
10st 10lb |
bumped rival start, soon pressed leader, lost second but prominent 5th, went second again before 7th |
16/1 |
8/1
- Place: £1.20
Form: 16/622 BF
Last run: 46 days
W: 10st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 117
Twice placed in staying handicap hurdles since unplaced in a handicap chase at Kilbeggan in June (may have needed that after a lengthy absence); won a 3m handicap chase in testing conditions at Navan in March 2022; fair chance of getting the trip; 3lb out of the handicap.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 12 |
3rd Dec 2023 Soft 3m 5f 130y |
10st 5lb |
midfield, headway 3 out, in touch with leaders 2 out, no extra when pulled up approaching last |
4/1 |
|
2nd 14 |
5th Nov 2023 Soft 3m 4f 0y |
10st 0lb |
midfield, pecked on landing 2nd, towards rear of midfield with one circuit to go, in touch with leaders after 5 out, disputed lead going easily after 3 out, led clearly after 2 out, not fluent and hampered rival last, soon ridden, headed final stride |
8/1 |
10/1
- Place: £3.70
Form: 6-0713
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 120
Won seven consecutive races in 2021, switching between hurdles and fences to superb effect; notched his first win since then in a handicap chase at Galway in September; kept ticking over with a placed effort over hurdles at Punchestown last month; probably best on good or yielding ground, but handles soft.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 16 |
3rd Dec 2023 Soft 3m 5f 130y |
10st 2lb |
towards rear of midfield, slow jump towards rear 3 out, pulled up before 2 out |
10/1 |
|
3rd 12 |
5th Nov 2023 Soft 3m 4f 0y |
10st 0lb |
towards rear of midfield, not fluent 11th, in touch with leaders with one circuit to go, prominent 3 out, ridden and no extra after 2 out |
10/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
10th Oct 2023 Yielding 2m 7f 0y |
11st 3lb |
midfield, mistake 2nd |
9/2 |
20/1
Form: 622794 C
Last run: 10 days
W: 10st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 127
Six wins in a busy 64-race career; unsuccessful in ten attempts beyond 2m6f, nor has he won on ground any worse than yielding; moderate fourth in a recent 3m hurdle at Clonmel; too many negatives.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 11 |
17th May 2024 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 50y |
10st 2lb |
9yo with high mileage and losing run was extended when well beaten over fences at Killarney five days ago; others appeal more. |
14/1 |
|
7th 15 |
12th May 2024 Good 3m 2f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Heavily raced six-time winner on a long losing run at the moment; 6lb out of the handicap; faces a tough task in the circumstances. |
25/1 |
|
4th 6 |
1st Apr 2024 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 160y |
10st 3lb |
raced in third behind clear leader, headway 5 out, weakened approaching last |
11/1 |
10/1
Form: 220U7-
Last run: 190 days
W: 11st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 146
Went very close in 3m Paddy Power at Leopardstown last Christmas in first-time blinkers; jumping went to pieces when disappointing in 3m4f Grand National Trial at Punchestown; unseated at the first in the Grand National; made mistakes at Punchestown; first run for Gordon Elliott now.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
11th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Very useful staying chaser for Noel Meade in his prime but largely disappointing for Gordon Elliott last season and was sold for £11,000 after his Punchestown run in May; given good chance by the handicapper but needs to have been revitalised by latest stable switch. |
20/1 |
|
3 |
31st Aug 2024 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
Very useful staying chaser for Noel Meade in his prime but largely disappointing for Gordon Elliott last season and was sold for £11,000 after his Punchestown run in May; on tempting mark for first hurdle start since 2022 but needs to have been revitalised by latest stable switch. |
9/1 |
|
7th 2 |
4th May 2024 Yielding 3m 7f 68y |
11st 9lb |
Sole chase win came for Noel Meade in 3m Leinster National at Naas in 2022; found wanting this term; form has included seventh in the Paddy Power and sixth in the Thyestes; 80-1, pulled up in the Irish Grand National. |
40/1 |
12/1
Form: 0P4F-6
Last run: 175 days
W: 10st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 126
Winner over fences at Kilbeggan early last season; appeared to be travelling strongly when hampered and fell three out in 3m7f Punchestown festival contest in which Sir Bob and History Of Fashion were placed; given a break after moderate sixth at Killarney in May.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
6th Sep 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 40y |
11st 4lb |
Lost form for Noel Meade but signs of life on first two starts in handicap hurdles for Ian Donoghue; brought down on return to chasing at Wexford and remains on what appears a high enough mark. |
14/1 |
|
4 |
7th Aug 2024 Good 3m 1f 70y |
11st 10lb |
Lost form for Noel Meade but signs of life on first two starts in handicap hurdles for Ian Donoghue; reverts to chasing and is on a fair mark on some of his old form; handles most ground and not discounted. |
16/1 |
|
5th 4 |
6th Jul 2024 Good 3m 0f 116y |
11st 9lb |
Hurdle and chase winner was regressive over fences last year for former yard but showed some spark on return back over hurdles when third at Punchestown at 66/1; a chance with improvement likely from that. |
7/1 |
9/1
Form: 8004P-
Last run: 209 days
W: 11st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 134
Good fourth in Punchestown's National Trial over 3m4f; pulled up in Irish Grand National, but could be a factor here if fit and ready for his seasonal debut; one of three in the race for his owner.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 |
10th Jun 2024 Good 2m 4f 110y |
11st 5lb |
Gained third win over hurdles when taking 2m Gowran handicap in testing conditions in January under today's rider; last two runs have stretched his stamina; going may be a bit lively for him. |
14/1 |
|
7th 2 |
21st Mar 2024 Soft To Heavy 3m 0f 70y |
11st 11lb |
Pulled up in the National trial at Punchestown last month but he had bounced back to form winning over hurdles on his penultimate outing and he handles this ground; feasibly treated on old form. |
8/1 |
5/1
Form: 1B/16-
Last run: 234 days
W: 10st 13lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 133
Was running for the first time since November 2020 when recording 10l win over an extended 2m6f at Punchestown in January; had a spell in the lead from four out to two out when sixth in an Irish-dominated Kim Muir at Cheltenham; has been transferred to Gordon Elliott and is Jack Kennedy's choice over two other Gigginstown runners.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8 |
4th May 2024 Yielding 3m 7f 68y |
10st 13lb |
prominent |
50/1 |
|
5th 2 |
10th Mar 2024 Soft To Heavy 2m 6f 120y |
11st 12lb |
disputed lead, led narrowly 3rd, headed before 2 out, soon weakened |
33/1 |
25/1
Form: 1987/0
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 130
Won four novice events between April and July in 2021; soundly beaten in three big handicaps later that season; formerly with Henry de Bromhead; was having first run for Gordon Elliott when tailed off in last month's Munster National.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
12th May 2024 Good 3m 2f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Won four novice chases in 2021; struggling before showing he retained some ability when runner-up at Gowran in February; failed to complete on his next two starts but recovered his form in a veterans' chase at Wexford last time, making almost all and only just run out of it, with Macgiloney 3/4l away in third. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
25th Apr 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 3f 100y |
11st 5lb |
Won four novice chases on the spin in 2021; struggling before showing he retained some ability when runner-up at Gowran in February; however, has failed to complete twice since and he's hard to recommend at present. |
7/1 |
|
3 |
1st Apr 2024 Heavy 3m 0f 124y |
11st 8lb |
Completed four-timer in novice company when beating Hewick in summer of 2021 but winless since; first-time blinkers had an effect when runner-up over 2m4f (heavy) at Gowran in February but hard to know if he'll reproduce that. |
14/1 |
8/1
Form: 0F953-
Last run: 197 days
W: 10st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 130
Only chase win was achieved over 2m6f at Galway just over a year ago; gallant display when third to Kitty's Light in the Scottish Grand National; that was on good ground, but Galway win was on soft-to heavy and came on his seasonal debut into the bargain; solid chance.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 10 |
5th Oct 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Better known as a staying chaser these days; fourth in the Blazers at Galway on latest; was third in the 2023 Scottish National; lightly raced over timber; last run in this sphere a 21l defeat off 121 at Punchestown in April 2021; now 5lb lower and is rated 8lb higher over fences; can't be discounted. |
12/1 |
|
4th 9 |
2nd Aug 2024 Good 2m 6f 111y |
11st 1lb |
midfield, good headway and prominent before 2nd, briefly disputed lead 7th, slightly hampered and left in lead 5 out |
12/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
13th Jul 2024 Good 2m 3f 110y |
10st 2lb |
Sole chase win came over 2m6f; third in last year's Scottish National but lightly raced and nothing since, tailed off in Kim Muir last time; can go well fresh and new jockey. |
16/1 |
6/1
Form: 3/F2/2
Last run: 185 days
W: 10st 10lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 130
Placed in beginners' chases won by Faugheen and Allaho in 2019/20 season; fell six out when favourite for 2020 Munster National; 14l second to Asterion Forlonge in a 2m5f novice handicap at the 2021 Punchestown festival; not seen again until second in a 3m beginners' event at Tipperary in May; missed last month's Munster National owing to a stone bruise.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 |
26th Apr 2024 Yielding 2m 7f 150y |
11st 12lb |
led narrowly or disputed lead |
6/1 |
|
2 |
1st Apr 2024 Heavy 3m 0f 124y |
11st 10lb |
Has been hard to train and just a maiden hurdle win to his name from only 11 starts under rules; has some classy form in defeat over fences and ran well after a long absence last year; interesting that connections have persevered this long with him. |
10/1 |
|
6th 7 |
25th Nov 2023 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 70y |
10st 8lb |
Lightly raced 10yo is 0-7 chasing but came up against some smart sorts in beginners' chases including second to Maxxum at Tipperary on return from long absence in May; after another short break unseated halfway in Cork National early this month; potential remains although jumping still a concern. |
9/2 |
14/1
Form: 450582
Last run: 43 days
W: 10st 5lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 125
Five-time winner (3-20 over fences, placed five times); ran her best race for a long time when second in a 2m6f handicap at Listowel in September; plenty to find with Sir Bob and History Of Fashion on running at the Punchestown festival.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 14 |
3rd Dec 2023 Soft 3m 5f 130y |
10st 5lb |
in touch with leaders, lost position and dropped to midfield before 3 out, pulled up before 2 out |
25/1 |
|
0 9 |
5th Nov 2023 Soft 3m 4f 0y |
10st 5lb |
led, headed and prominent after 3rd, led again 14th, headed and ridden after 3 out, weakened quickly before 2 out, pulled up approaching last |
14/1 |
|
2nd 9 |
23rd Sep 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 6f 0y |
10st 10lb |
Formerly smart but has looked out of touch for a while now and others are much safer. |
20/1 |
12/1
Form: U2214- BF
Last run: 253 days
W: 10st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 121
Rated only 105 over hurdles; improved markedly when switched to chasing last season; comfortably won a 2m6f Punchestown beginners' on testing ground; made a few mistakes on his final start; this is demanding for seasonal/handicap debut.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
1st Apr 2024 Heavy 3m 0f 124y |
11st 0lb |
Better chaser than hurdler and won 2m6f beginners' on heavy ground at Punchestown in early 2023; poor in only two runs since and trainer clearly hasn't had a smooth run with him; returns from five months off. |
16/1 |
|
0 11 |
5th Nov 2023 Soft 3m 4f 0y |
10st 1lb |
prominent, disputed lead 3rd, soon led clearly, headed and prominent 14th, not fluent 4 out, soon weakened quickly, pulled up before 3 out |
12/1 |
|
4th 3 |
25th Feb 2023 Yielding 3m 1f 110y |
11st 5lb |
Rated just 105 over hurdles but has shown superior form in four starts in this discipline; comfortably won a Punchestown beginners' (2m6f) on testing ground latest and should stay this trip; handled this ground over timber. |
2/1 |
10/1
Form: P23-P6
Last run: 36 days
W: 10st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 120
Second in a valuable 3m contest at Naas in March, and a creditable third over 3m7f at Punchestown festival; tailed off over 2m4f at Gowran in September; should be much sharper now and the trip is well within his range.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
13th Oct 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Poor strike-rate; did finish second at Fairyhouse in December (3m5f) and has contested stronger races than this in the meantime; wouldn't be too dismissive. |
14/1 |
|
14 |
4th May 2024 Yielding 3m 7f 68y |
10st 8lb |
Sole win from 23 attempts chasing came in 3m Down Royal handicap over two years ago; retains a fair level of ability evidenced by second to Street Value in the Porterstown at Fairyhouse in December; two below-par runs before gallant fifth at 50-1 in the Irish Grand National; third in this last year when Sir Bob was second. |
10/1 |
|
5th 21 |
1st Apr 2024 Heavy 3m 5f 24y |
10st 0lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, in touch with leaders, brief headway 3 out, no extra after 2 out |
50/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €461.00 |
| Straight Forecast | €331.70 |
| Tricast | €2456.00 |
| Trifecta | €3039.00 |
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