16:05 Leopardstown (IRE) 31 Jan 2026
Barberstown Castle Handicap Chase
0-150 | Listed | Class 1 | 5YO plus
Winner €60,000 - 14 run
Hurdle: heavy; chase: soft to heavy (inspection 8am)
Draw Advantage: None
Forecast: Light rain
Temperature: 5.1° - 8.4°
Rainfall: 0.63mm
Wind: 8.1 mph SW
Last Update: 30/01/2026 17:00x
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- Winner
- Top 3 Finish
- W/O Western Diego
- W/O Jacobs Ladder
- W/O Jacobs Ladder And Western Diego
- Top 2 Finish
- Top 4 Finish
- W/O Ballysax Hank
- W/O Ballysax Hank And Western Diego
- W/O Jasko Des Dames And Western Diego
- Insure 3 Places
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Had every chance but did not find much when comfortably held in the Dan & Joan Moore Memorial Handicap Chase (Grade 3) at Fairyhouse last time. Effective at 2m, a Grade 1 hurdle winner, but finishing efforts remain a concern.
Winner of three hurdle races, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Well beaten at 15-2 when fifth of 12 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 chase in the Group 3 Bet With Tote Dan Western Diego Joan Moore Memorial Handicap Chase at Fairyhouse over 2m 1f (yielding).
Had every chance but did not find much when comfortably held in the Dan & Joan Moore Memorial Handicap Chase (Grade 3) at Fairyhouse last time. Effective at 2m, a Grade 1 hurdle winner, but finishing efforts remain a concern.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 11 | 4 | 2 | 36.4% | |
| Chase | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 3 | 1 | 37.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 11 | 4 | 2 | 36.4% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 25% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mark Walsh | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| T | H De Bromhead | 11 | 4 | 2 | 36.4% |
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Improved again up in trip when second, beaten 3 1/2l, in the Sky Bet Super Sub Novice Chase (Grade 3) at Punchestown latest. Effective at 2-2 1/2m with cut and progressing over fences. Could be well treated now tackling handicaps and looks a big player.
Winner of two hurdle races, a NH flat race, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good - yielding to heavy. Beaten 3 1/2l by Kappa Jy Pyke when second of 5 at 7-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 chase in the Group 3 Sky Bet Super Sub Novice Chase at Punchestown over 2m 3f (soft).
Improved again up in trip when second, beaten 3 1/2l, in the Sky Bet Super Sub Novice Chase (Grade 3) at Punchestown latest. Effective at 2-2 1/2m with cut and progressing over fences. Could be well treated now tackling handicaps and looks a big player.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 8 | 3 | 3 | 37.5% | |
| Chase | 4 | 1 | 3 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 3 | 3 | 42.9% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jack Kennedy | 4 | 1 | 3 | 25% |
| T | G Elliott | 11 | 4 | 4 | 36.4% |
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Travelled well and improved on handicap debut, jumping much better when landing a handicap by 2 1/4l off a 10lb lower mark here last time. Effective at 2m, best form with cut, and progressing over fences. Revised mark will demand another career best.
He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good - yielding to yielding. A winner at 11-1 in a chase over this course and distance (yielding) on his latest outing in December last year, beating Release The Beast by 2 1/4l.
Travelled well and improved on handicap debut, jumping much better when landing a handicap by 2 1/4l off a 10lb lower mark here last time. Effective at 2m, best form with cut, and progressing over fences. Revised mark will demand another career best.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 15 | 3 | 6 | 20% | |
| Chase | 5 | 2 | 1 | 40% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| D | Distance | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 1 | 3 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Eoin Staples | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | G P Cromwell | 17 | 3 | 8 | 17.7% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Well beaten in the Paddy Power Handicap Chase (Listed) here latest. Effective around 2 1/2m and does not stay 3m, with decent ground suiting. Progressive type who should have more to offer back down in trip though conditions a worry.
He has won a NH flat race and two chases from 2m 2f to 2m 5f on good and good - yielding ground. Beaten 11l behind Favori De Champdou at 15-2co-fav when eighth of 28 on his latest outing in a chase here over 3m (yielding) in December last year.
Well beaten in the Paddy Power Handicap Chase (Listed) here latest. Effective around 2 1/2m and does not stay 3m, with decent ground suiting. Progressive type who should have more to offer back down in trip though conditions a worry.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 12 | 2 | 5 | 16.7% | |
| Chase | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Similar Going | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 13 | 1 | 6 | 7.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Keith Donoghue | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| T | G P Cromwell | 10 | 3 | 3 | 30% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Improved again, benefiting from his reappearance when landing the Dan & Joan Moore Memorial Handicap Chase (Grade 3) by 4l off an 8lb lower mark at Fairyhouse. Effective at 2m and progressing this term. Still looks on a fair mark and could follow up.
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on soft and yielding ground. A winner at 9-2 in a Grade 3 chase in the Group 3 Bet With Tote Dan More Coko Joan Moore Memorial Handicap Chase at Fairyhouse over 2m 1f (yielding) on his latest outing, beating & by 4l.
Improved again, benefiting from his reappearance when landing the Dan & Joan Moore Memorial Handicap Chase (Grade 3) by 4l off an 8lb lower mark at Fairyhouse. Effective at 2m and progressing this term. Still looks on a fair mark and could follow up.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 10 | 2 | 3 | 20% | |
| Chase | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 2 | 2 | 28.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (H only) | 11 | 3 | 2 | 27.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Brian Hayes | 5 | 2 | 2 | 40% |
| T | W P Mullins | 13 | 3 | 3 | 23.1% |
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Scored by 2 1/2l off a 7lb lower mark at Fairyhouse on his penultimate start. Below form when eighth, beaten 36l, up in class last time off 137, now 1lb lower. Effective at 2-3m but on a stiff mark.
Winner of four hurdle races and three chases from 2m 1f to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Western Diego when eighth of 12 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 chase in the Group 3 Bet With Tote Dan Western Diego Joan Moore Memorial Handicap Chase at Fairyhouse over 2m 1f (yielding).
Scored by 2 1/2l off a 7lb lower mark at Fairyhouse on his penultimate start. Below form when eighth, beaten 36l, up in class last time off 137, now 1lb lower. Effective at 2-3m but on a stiff mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 36 | 7 | 6 | 19.4% | |
| Chase | 15 | 3 | 3 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 9 | 4 | 1 | 44.4% |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 40 | 7 | 6 | 17.5% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 10% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Michael Kenneally | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| T | J P Ryan | 40 | 7 | 6 | 17.5% |
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Ran to form when second, beaten 7l, in a handicap chase at Cheltenham latest. Returning from a short break, is effective at 2m and should come on for that recent run but may not want conditions too testing.
Successful in two chases at 2m 1f and 2m 4f on good and yielding ground. Beaten 7l by Calico when second of 9 at 9-4fav on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 2m (good to soft) in October last year.
Ran to form when second, beaten 7l, in a handicap chase at Cheltenham latest. Returning from a short break, is effective at 2m and should come on for that recent run but may not want conditions too testing.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 14 | 2 | 6 | 14.3% | |
| Chase | 8 | 2 | 3 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 14 | 2 | 6 | 14.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Darragh O'Keeffe | 9 | 2 | 4 | 22.2% |
| T | H De Bromhead | 14 | 2 | 6 | 14.3% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Travelled well but did not find much up the hill when fourth, beaten 13l, in a handicap chase at Naas last time. Visor applied first time, effective at 2m with cut, but remains inconsistent. Easier ground will suit and looks on a fair mark based on his hurdle form.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 1f and 2m 2f on soft and yielding ground. Finished 13l behind Rockbrook when fourth of 9 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Naas over 2m (soft) earlier this month.
Travelled well but did not find much up the hill when fourth, beaten 13l, in a handicap chase at Naas last time. Visor applied first time, effective at 2m with cut, but remains inconsistent. Easier ground will suit and looks on a fair mark based on his hurdle form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 11 | 2 | 0 | 18.2% | |
| Chase | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| C | Course | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| D | Distance | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & V) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Visor | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Danny Gilligan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | G Elliott | 10 | 1 | 0 | 10% |
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Improved down in trip when beaten 4l off an 8lb lower mark at Fairyhouse last time, helping set it up for a closer. Trainer is in form, effective at 2-2 1/2m, but inconsistent over fences. Could get an easier lead here and dangerous if allowed to dictate.
He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good - yielding to heavy. Beaten 4l by Western Diego when second of 12 at 9-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 chase in the Group 3 Bet With Tote Dan Western Diego Joan Moore Memorial Handicap Chase at Fairyhouse over 2m 1f (yielding).
Improved down in trip when beaten 4l off an 8lb lower mark at Fairyhouse last time, helping set it up for a closer. Trainer is in form, effective at 2-2 1/2m, but inconsistent over fences. Could get an easier lead here and dangerous if allowed to dictate.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 9 | 2 | 2 | 22.2% | |
| Chase | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (H only) | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sean Cleary-Farrell | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | W P Mullins | 10 | 3 | 2 | 30% |
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Won this race last year but never threatened when all but brought down and finishing down the field in a handicap chase here most recently. Usually held up, effective at 2m1f, but can be inconsistent and looks risky.
Successful in two chases at 2m 1f on good - yielding and yielding ground. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Addragoole when 14th of 20 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (yielding) in December last year.
Won this race last year but never threatened when all but brought down and finishing down the field in a handicap chase here most recently. Usually held up, effective at 2m1f, but can be inconsistent and looks risky.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 15 | 2 | 3 | 13.3% | |
| Chase | 11 | 2 | 2 | 18.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| C | Course | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| D | Distance | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sean O'Keeffe | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% |
| T | P Nolan | 15 | 2 | 3 | 13.3% |
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Travelled well and improved down in class, with a fine ride to get first run on closers when landing a handicap by 3 1/2l off a 9lb lower mark at Navan last time. Effective at 2m-2m4f and in good form but vulnerable in this class.
Winner of two hurdle races and three chases from 2m to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. A winner at 6-1 in a chase at Navan over 2m (soft - heavy) on his latest outing in December last year, beating May Call You Back by 3 1/2l.
Travelled well and improved down in class, with a fine ride to get first run on closers when landing a handicap by 3 1/2l off a 9lb lower mark at Navan last time. Effective at 2m-2m4f and in good form but vulnerable in this class.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 24 | 5 | 5 | 20.8% | |
| Chase | 13 | 3 | 4 | 23.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 15 | 4 | 2 | 26.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 24 | 5 | 5 | 20.8% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Liam McKenna | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| T | M Hassett | 26 | 5 | 5 | 19.2% |
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Had every chance but ran below form when making too much use of and doing best of those forcing the pace when comfortably held in a handicap chase here last time. Effective at 2m and generally consistent. Fair mark but strike rate a worry and vulnerable to improver.
Successful in two chases at 2m and 2m 1f on soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 17l behind Addragoole when fifth of 20 at 25-1 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (yielding) in December last year.
Had every chance but ran below form when making too much use of and doing best of those forcing the pace when comfortably held in a handicap chase here last time. Effective at 2m and generally consistent. Fair mark but strike rate a worry and vulnerable to improver.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 33 | 2 | 8 | 6.1% | |
| Chase | 18 | 2 | 5 | 11.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 22 | 2 | 4 | 9.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Philip Donovan | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | E Cawley | 33 | 2 | 8 | 6.1% |
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Returned to form down in grade and trip when a fortunate winner due to a late faller, landing a handicap by 4l off a 3lb lower mark at Cork last time. Effective at 2 1/2m and fairly treated on hunter form but this looks sharp enough test.
Winner of three chases and three point-to-points from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. A winner at 7-2 in a chase at Cork over 2m 4f (yielding - soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Battle Of Mirbat by 4l.
Returned to form down in grade and trip when a fortunate winner due to a late faller, landing a handicap by 4l off a 3lb lower mark at Cork last time. Effective at 2 1/2m and fairly treated on hunter form but this looks sharp enough test.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 5 | 3 | 0 | 60% | |
| Chase | 5 | 3 | 0 | 60% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 5 | 3 | 0 | 60% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jordan Gainford | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | S Cavanagh | 10 | 3 | 4 | 30% |
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Unsuited by the way the race developed when finishing down the field in a handicap chase at Thurles most recently. Usually held up, effective at 2-2 1/2m, and inconsistent but well treated on old form.
Winner of two hurdle races and four chases from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Rising Dust when 9th of 14 on his latest outing in a chase at Thurles over 2m 5f (yielding) earlier this month.
Unsuited by the way the race developed when finishing down the field in a handicap chase at Thurles most recently. Usually held up, effective at 2-2 1/2m, and inconsistent but well treated on old form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 55 | 6 | 14 | 10.9% | |
| Chase | 34 | 4 | 6 | 11.8% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% |
| C | Course | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% |
| D | Distance | 14 | 2 | 2 | 14.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 18 | 2 | 3 | 11.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (B only) | 24 | 2 | 4 | 8.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 22 | 2 | 4 | 9.1% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Daniel King | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% |
| T | J P Ryan | 55 | 6 | 14 | 10.9% |
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Verdict
JACOB'S LADDER has been running in some strong novice contests this season and looks capable of landing a big pot here off this mark of 143. The Mount Nelson gelding chased home a smart sort in Kappa Jy Pyke at Punchestown last time, having won his beginners chase in good style at Fairyhouse over 2m, previously. He looks like a better chaser than he was a hurdler. Western Diego bounced back to winning ways in another valuable prize at Fairyhouse 17 days ago and is likely to enter calculations, despite an 8lb rise. Addragoole was a cosy winner here at Christmas but more testing conditions would be a slight concern.
Expert View Verdict
A tight contest where Sean Cleary Farrell may be able to gain a deserved victory after going close in a number of top events recently including the Thyestes where he was unseated late when clear. Once again he partners MORE COKO who showed improved form when dropped back in trip on his handicap debut. He was just caught late by progressive stablemate Western Diego that day who should threaten again but may struggle to confirm the form. The selection went an overly strong pace that day setting it up for a closer but still managed to finish clear of the remainder. He looks set for an easy lead here and with conditions no issue he could be tough to peg back. Gordon Elliott also holds a strong hand here with Jacob's Ladder and Golden Joy. The former is likely to prove popular after a big run in a Grade 3 last time but it is his stablemate who is feared most. The C&D winner returned to form last time where he arguably travelled best before tiring up the Navan hill. It is likely that the visor will help his finishing effort and the easier ground will suit better judged on his hurdles form which also makes his mark look generous.
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Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Yielding | 14 | An Peann Dearg | 8 | 10 0 | 122 | 463421 | 37 days | P Nolan (74 miles) | Sean O'Keeffe | 8/ 1 | 4:13.70 | |
| 2024 | Soft | 11 | Madara | 5 | 10 10 | 133 | F-82U61 | 49 days | Mrs S Leech | J Reveley | 4/ 1 | 4:17.70 | |
| 2023 | Yielding | 12 | Final Orders | 7 | 11 8 | 140 | 121111 | 40 days | G P Cromwell (70 miles) | Keith Donoghue | 9/ 2 | 4:17.00 | |
| 2022 | Yielding | 9 | A Wave Of The Sea | 6 | 11 10 | 142 | P5062F | 40 days | J P O'Brien (76 miles) | Shane Fitzgerald | 9/ 2 | 4:23.20 | |
| 2021 | Soft | 20 | A Wave Of The Sea | 5 | 10 3 | 133 | 941375 | 42 days | J P O'Brien (76 miles) | Simon Torrens | 12/ 1 | 4:24.90 | |
| 2020 | Yielding | 15 | Eclair De Beaufeu | 6 | 11 3 | 140 | U6-2143 | 56 days | G Elliott (70 miles) | Sean O'Keeffe | 8/ 1 | 4:17.70 | |
| 2019 | Good | 14 | Quamino | 6 | 11 1 | 138 | 2613U2 | 27 days | P Nolan (74 miles) | Bryan Cooper | 14/ 1 | 4:02.90 | |
| 2018 | Soft | 20 | Patricks Park | 7 | 9 12 | 123 | 180416 | 33 days | W P Mullins (56 miles) | Rachael Blackmore | 6/ 1 | 4:16.60 | |
| 2017 | Good | 11 | Elusive Ivy | 7 | 11 0 | 120 | 6B06F2 | 21 days | G P Cromwell (70 miles) | Jack Kennedy | 6/ 1 | 4:08.00 | |
| 2016 | Soft | 15 | The Mooch | 8 | 10 10 | 109 | 454318 | 78 days | P Nolan (74 miles) | Jonathan Moore | 16/ 1 | 4:22.50 | |
| 2015 | Yielding - Soft | 9 | Paddy O Dee | 10 | 10 1 | 100 | 0706B3 | 25 days | P J Rothwell (25 miles) | Mark Enright | 12/ 1 | 4:21.80 | |
| 2014 | Heavy | 8 | Treat Yourself | 7 | 11 4 | 115 | 0-40522 | 21 days | A L T Moore (38 miles) | Davy Russell | 2/ 1 | 4:23.80 | |
| 2013 | Heavy | 14 | Competitive Edge | 6 | 11 5 | 116 | 975U36 | 21 days | C O'Dwyer (38 miles) | A P McCoy | 10/ 3 | 4:36.20 | |
| 2012 | Soft | 11 | Senior Again | 6 | 9 10 | 110 | 7F5F12 | 29 days | F Flood (25 miles) | A P Crowe | 9/ 2 | 4:24.90 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 5 |
| 2024 | 3, 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 10 | 3 |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 |
| 2021 | 3 | 7 |
| 2020 | 9 | 5 |
| 2019 | 7 | 7 |
| 2018 | 13 | 2 |
| 2017 | DNF | 4 |
| 2016 | DNF, DNF | 10 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 2m 1f | 4:00.80 |
