14:30 Punchestown (IRE) 15 Feb 2026
1xbet.ie Grand National Trial Handicap Chase
Listed | Class 1 | 5YO plus
Winner €60,000 - 16 declared to run
Heavy
Draw Advantage: None
Forecast: Light showers
Temperature: 4.8° - 9.6°
Rainfall: 1.37mm
Wind: 16.6 mph SW
Last Update: 14/02/2026 17:00x
- Winner
- Top 3 Finish
- W/O Lucky Lyreen
- W/O The Lovely Man
- W/O Lucky Lyreen And The Lovely Man
- Top 4 Finish
- Top 2 Finish
Bookies best price percentage = 130.43%
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Yard has won the last three runnings of this race; fell mid-race in a Grade 3 handicap chase at Leopardstown latest. Trainer in form; effective at 2m-2m4f and acts on heavy and yielding; has a chance if okay after the fall.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 4f and 2m 6f on good - yielding and heavy ground. Fell at the 6th when 16-1 in the Group 3 O'Driscolls Irish Whiskey Leopardstown Handicap Chase at Leopardstown over 2m 5f (soft) in a Grade 3 chase won by Backmersackme earlier this month on his latest outing.
Yard has won the last three runnings of this race; fell mid-race in a Grade 3 handicap chase at Leopardstown latest. Trainer in form; effective at 2m-2m4f and acts on heavy and yielding; has a chance if okay after the fall.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 11 | 2 | 3 | 18.2% | |
| Chase | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 1 | 3 | 12.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Carl Millar | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | G Elliott | 13 | 2 | 4 | 15.4% |
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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
Yard won this last three runnings of race; ran to form when 24l third in a beginners' chase at Navan most recent run; cheekpieces first time; trainer in form; effective 2m4f, best at 3m, acts on any ground; generally in good form and this trip may suit.
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on soft and heavy ground. Third of 7 behind Joystick beaten 24l at 9-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Navan over 3m (soft - heavy) last month.
Yard won this last three runnings of race; ran to form when 24l third in a beginners' chase at Navan most recent run; cheekpieces first time; trainer in form; effective 2m4f, best at 3m, acts on any ground; generally in good form and this trip may suit.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 12 | 1 | 2 | 8.3% | |
| Chase | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 2 | 2 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Josh Williamson | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | G Elliott | 14 | 2 | 2 | 14.3% |
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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 when relishing the step up in trip, beaten a neck off a 6lb lower mark at Down Royal last time. Effective at 2m4f-3m and acts on soft and good ground; progressing as the trip increases over fences.
He has won two hurdle races and two point-to-points from 2m 3f to 3m on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Beaten a neck by Lucky Lyreen when second of 8 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Down Royal over 3m (yielding - soft) last month.
Improved when relishing the step up in trip, beaten a neck off a 6lb lower mark at Down Royal last time. Effective at 2m4f-3m and acts on soft and good ground; progressing as the trip increases over fences.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 9 | 2 | 2 | 22.2% | |
| Chase | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Eoin Staples | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | G P Cromwell | 10 | 2 | 3 | 20% |
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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
Yard won this last three runnings of race; improved up in trip in first-time cheekpieces when landing a handicap by a neck off a 8lb lower mark at Down Royal last time; trainer in form; effective 2m4f-3m with cut; remains well treated on hurdle form, progressive over fences and should stay.
He has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m 1f to 3m on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy. A winner at 4-1 in a chase at Down Royal over 3m (yielding - soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Born Braver by a neck.
Yard won this last three runnings of race; improved up in trip in first-time cheekpieces when landing a handicap by a neck off a 8lb lower mark at Down Royal last time; trainer in form; effective 2m4f-3m with cut; remains well treated on hurdle form, progressive over fences and should stay.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 16 | 3 | 2 | 18.8% | |
| Chase | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 3 | 3 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jack Kennedy | 5 | 2 | 1 | 40% |
| T | G Elliott | 19 | 4 | 3 | 21.1% |
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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
Won this race last year; unseated in the Listed Porterstown Handicap Chase at Fairyhouse latest. Trainer in form and off a short break; suited by 3m+ with cut but below par so far this term.
He has won three hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 3m 3f on ground varying from good to soft to soft - heavy. Unseated rider when 20-1 at Fairyhouse over 3m 6f (yielding - soft) in a chase won by Better Times Ahead in November last year on his latest outing.
Won this race last year; unseated in the Listed Porterstown Handicap Chase at Fairyhouse latest. Trainer in form and off a short break; suited by 3m+ with cut but below par so far this term.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 26 | 4 | 5 | 15.4% | |
| Chase | 9 | 1 | 1 | 11.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 3 | 3 | 27.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (B only) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 11.1% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Smith | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | G Elliott | 24 | 3 | 5 | 12.5% |
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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
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Leopardstown latest. Suited by 3m with plenty of cut; out of form and remains a maiden over fences.
He has won two hurdle races and a point-to-point from 3m to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to soft to soft - heavy, but last win was over four years ago. Pulled up 3 out when 20-1 at Leopardstown over 3m (yielding) in a chase won by Kish Bank in December last year on his latest outing.
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Leopardstown latest. Suited by 3m with plenty of cut; out of form and remains a maiden over fences.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 14 | 2 | 2 | 14.3% | |
| Chase | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| C | Course | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 1 | 0 | 14.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 10 | 3 | 2 | 30% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr F Maguire | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | B Connell | 17 | 2 | 4 | 11.8% |
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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
Did plenty early when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Gowran Park latest. Effective at 2m4f-3m and acts on any ground; bounce back needed.
He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from yielding to soft - heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 17-2 when eighth of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Gowran Park over 2m 7f (heavy) last month.
Did plenty early when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Gowran Park latest. Effective at 2m4f-3m and acts on any ground; bounce back needed.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 24 | 3 | 13 | 12.5% | |
| Chase | 8 | 2 | 5 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 15 | 2 | 10 | 13.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sean O'Keeffe | 9 | 2 | 4 | 22.2% |
| T | M J McDonagh | 24 | 3 | 13 | 12.5% |
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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
Travelled, ran to form off generous mark, suited by the trip landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off a 10lb lower mark at Gowran Park last time; effective 3m, suited by cut; progressive and could improve again for this trip.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 7f and 3m on heavy and soft - heavy ground. A winner at 11-2 in a hurdle race at Gowran Park over 2m 7f (heavy) on his latest outing last month, beating Ontheropes by 1 1/4l.
Travelled, ran to form off generous mark, suited by the trip landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off a 10lb lower mark at Gowran Park last time; effective 3m, suited by cut; progressive and could improve again for this trip.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 15 | 2 | 5 | 13.3% | |
| Chase | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 2 | 3 | 22.2% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 4 | 2 | 2 | 50% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Keith Donoghue | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| T | G P Cromwell | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
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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
Unseated early in a Grade 3 handicap chase at Leopardstown latest. Top jockey back on board; effective at 2m4f-3m and prefers a sound surface; interesting contender over this new trip.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m 3f and 2m 6f on good and good - yielding ground. Unseated rider when 12-1 in the Group 3 O'Driscolls Irish Whiskey Leopardstown Handicap Chase at Leopardstown over 2m 5f (soft) in a Grade 3 chase won by Backmersackme earlier this month on his latest outing.
Unseated early in a Grade 3 handicap chase at Leopardstown latest. Top jockey back on board; effective at 2m4f-3m and prefers a sound surface; interesting contender over this new trip.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 10 | 1 | 3 | 10% | |
| Chase | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 11 | 2 | 3 | 18.2% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Paul Townend | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| T | W P Mullins | 11 | 2 | 3 | 18.2% |
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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
Yard has won the last three runnings of this race; never threatened when well beaten in the Coral Welsh Grand National at Chepstow latest. Blinkers first time; trainer in form; suited by 3m+ and may need decent ground.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 7f and 3m on good to soft and good - yielding ground. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Haiti Couleurs when seventh of 17 on his latest outing in a chase at Chepstow over 3m 7f (good to soft) in December last year.
Yard has won the last three runnings of this race; never threatened when well beaten in the Coral Welsh Grand National at Chepstow latest. Blinkers first time; trainer in form; suited by 3m+ and may need decent ground.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 16 | 2 | 3 | 12.5% | |
| Chase | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & B) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Blinkers | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jordan Gainford | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | G Elliott | 19 | 2 | 4 | 10.5% |
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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
Yard has won the last three runnings of this race; had too much to do after a shuddering late error when beaten 3/4l off a 2lb lower mark at Navan last time. Cheekpieces first time; effective at 2m-2m5f and may do better now over further.
He has won two hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on soft and heavy ground. Third of 11 behind Soloman Lane beaten 3/4l at 5-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Navan over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) in December last year.
Yard has won the last three runnings of this race; had too much to do after a shuddering late error when beaten 3/4l off a 2lb lower mark at Navan last time. Cheekpieces first time; effective at 2m-2m5f and may do better now over further.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 11 | 2 | 1 | 18.2% | |
| Chase | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 2 | 1 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Danny Gilligan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | G Elliott | 12 | 2 | 1 | 16.7% |
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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
Returned to form back up in trip when second, beaten 5 1/2l, in a handicap chase here latest. Effective at 2m-3m and acts with cut; useful dual-purpose performer but this mark demands more.
He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m to 3m 2f on soft ground. Beaten 6l by Showurappreciation when second of 13 at 11-1 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 7f (soft - heavy) last month.
Returned to form back up in trip when second, beaten 5 1/2l, in a handicap chase here latest. Effective at 2m-3m and acts with cut; useful dual-purpose performer but this mark demands more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 15 | 3 | 2 | 20% | |
| Chase | 5 | 2 | 1 | 40% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 3 | 2 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Kieren Buckley | 8 | 3 | 0 | 37.5% |
| T | E Buckley | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
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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
Outpaced, flashed tail and raced on the worst ground on the inside but looked awkward when down the field in a handicap chase at Naas most recently. Effective at around 2m4f-3m with plenty of cut; yet to match very useful hurdles form as a chaser.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f and 2m 5f on heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Rusheen when 9th of 11 on his latest outing in a chase at Naas over 2m 4f (heavy) last month.
Outpaced, flashed tail and raced on the worst ground on the inside but looked awkward when down the field in a handicap chase at Naas most recently. Effective at around 2m4f-3m with plenty of cut; yet to match very useful hurdles form as a chaser.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 11 | 2 | 0 | 18.2% | |
| Chase | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 2 | 0 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & B) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Blinkers | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ricky Doyle | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | M Brassil | 12 | 2 | 0 | 16.7% |
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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
Ran to form when beaten 9 1/2l in a novice chase at Down Royal last time. Cheekpieces first time and a significant jockey booking; effective at 2m2f-3m, consistent and can do better now handicapping over further.
Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 2f and 3m on good and heavy ground. Finished 10l behind Anotherway when fifth of 7 at 9-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Down Royal over 2m (yielding - soft) last month.
Ran to form when beaten 9 1/2l in a novice chase at Down Royal last time. Cheekpieces first time and a significant jockey booking; effective at 2m2f-3m, consistent and can do better now handicapping over further.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 13 | 1 | 4 | 7.7% | |
| Chase | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mark Walsh | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Peter Fahey | 13 | 1 | 4 | 7.7% |
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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
Found little in a strongly run race having briefly threatened when down the field in a handicap chase at Navan most recently. Effective at 2m4f-3m3f and acts well with cut; inconsistent.
Successful in two chases at 2m 4f and 2m 5f on heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 11-1 behind Rokathir when 9th of 17 on his latest outing in a chase at Navan over 3m (heavy) earlier this month.
Found little in a strongly run race having briefly threatened when down the field in a handicap chase at Navan most recently. Effective at 2m4f-3m3f and acts well with cut; inconsistent.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 18 | 2 | 4 | 11.1% | |
| Chase | 18 | 2 | 4 | 11.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 2 | 4 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 9 | 1 | 3 | 11.1% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Patrick M O'Brien | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | G P Cromwell | 18 | 2 | 4 | 11.1% |
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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 held back over hurdles up in grade when down the field in the Listed Paddy And Maureen Mullins Mares Handicap Hurdle at Leopardstown most recently. In good form prior; effective at 2m-2m4f and acts on any ground; return to fences in her favour.
Winner of two hurdle races and three chases from 1m 7f to 2m 4f on ground varying from good - yielding to heavy. Beaten 18l behind Cousin Kate at 13-2 when 14th of 18 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Leopardstown over 2m 2f (heavy) earlier this month.
Well held back over hurdles up in grade when down the field in the Listed Paddy And Maureen Mullins Mares Handicap Hurdle at Leopardstown most recently. In good form prior; effective at 2m-2m4f and acts on any ground; return to fences in her favour.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 18 | 5 | 3 | 27.8% | |
| Chase | 9 | 3 | 2 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 1 | 1 | 12.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 17 | 5 | 2 | 29.4% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Brian Hayes | 15 | 5 | 3 | 33.3% |
| T | W P Mullins | 10 | 5 | 3 | 50% |
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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
Verdict
THE LOVELY MAN revels in testing conditions and comes here in fine form. Gavin Cromwell's charge was a good winner over fences at Navan in mid-December before landing a handicap hurdle at Gowran last month. He races off a 10lb higher chase mark now, but looks progressive. Gordon Elliott has won the last four runnings of this and Jack Kennedy sides with Lucky Lyreen, who stayed well when winning at Down Royal last month. He got the better of Born Braver by a neck in a driving finish, but is 2lb worse off. This marathon trip could bring further improvement, though.
Expert View Verdict
Gordon Elliottt has won the race six times since 2018, including the last four, but he may have to give way to Gavin Cromwell and THE LOVELY MAN this time. The selection took a Navan handicap chase in style two starts back and followed up back hurdling last time. A strong stayer who handles deep ground well, he has a 10lb higher mark now but looks highly progressive and may improve again for the longer trip. Patter Merchant might be the pick of the Elliott brigade, being on a lower mark than when running well in last season's Pertemps Final. He looks a likely improver on this handicap debut over fences, with his capable rider claiming a handy 5lb. Binge Worthy, who ran his best race to date over fences when third at Navan last time, has a nagging stamina to query but is a possible improver in first-time cheekpieces, and Lucky Lyreen, who improved up in trip in cheekpieces himself last time, help round out a strong challenge for Elliott.
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Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Soft | 17 | Fortunedefortunata | 8 | 10 0 | 120 | 695020 | 19 days | G Elliott (49 miles) | Jake Coen | 14/ 1 | 7:32.40 | |
| 2024 | Heavy | 15 | Where It All Began | 8 | 10 5 | 123 | 23P-532 | 36 days | G Elliott (49 miles) | Jack Kennedy | 10/ 1 | 7:44.90 | |
| 2023 | Yielding | 12 | Coko Beach | 8 | 11 9 | 146 | 448-944 | 24 days | G Elliott (49 miles) | Ben Harvey | 7/ 1 | 7:56.50 | |
| 2022 | Heavy | 13 | Death Duty | 11 | 11 4 | 138 | 0276-57 | 17 days | G Elliott (49 miles) | Jack Kennedy | 6/ 1 | 8:16.10 | |
| 2021 | Soft | 18 | The Big Dog | 8 | 10 11 | 136 | 92-3U33 | 16 days | Peter Fahey (19 miles) | Mr Jamie Codd | 5/ 2 | 8:09.40 | |
| 2020 | Heavy | 19 | Ifyoucatchmenow | 7 | 10 0 | 119 | 142-548 | 31 days | W P Mullins (47 miles) | Conor McNamara | 14/ 1 | 8:08.30 | |
| 2019 | Good - Yielding | 16 | Dounikos | 8 | 11 0 | 147 | PPP-07F | 17 days | G Elliott (49 miles) | Davy Russell | 12/ 1 | 7:35.60 | |
| 2018 | Heavy | 19 | Folsom Blue | 11 | 10 11 | 133 | 208-144 | 8 days | G Elliott (49 miles) | Jack Kennedy | 5/ 1 | 8:08.10 | |
| 2017 | Soft | 15 | Baie Des Iles | 6 | 10 11 | 141 | 1246-05 | 40 days | R O'Sullivan (19 miles) | Ms K Walsh | 8/ 1 | 7:42.40 | |
| 2016 | Soft | 9 | Bonny Kate | 6 | 10 1 | 125 | 11P-U21 | 64 days | N Meade (49 miles) | Sean Flanagan | 4/ 1 | 7:50.50 | |
| 2015 | Soft | 9 | Embracing Change | 10 | 10 6 | 117 | 702111 | 63 days | R Tyner (158 miles) | Phillip Enright | 7/ 2 | 7:42.50 | |
| 2014 | Heavy | 18 | Folsom Blue | 7 | 10 1 | 127 | 427-438 | 17 days | C O'Dwyer (19 miles) | Bryan Cooper | 7/ 1 | 7:44.90 | |
| 2013 | Heavy | 10 | Spot The Boss | 9 | 9 10 | 110 | U-48362 | 22 days | O McKiernan (19 miles) | Robbie Colgan | 8/ 1 | 8:18.40 | |
| 2012 | Heavy | 17 | Portrait King | 7 | 10 7 | 113 | 2F-6302 | 63 days | M Phelan (19 miles) | D Condon | 7/ 1 | 7:38.30 | |
| 2011 | Soft | 16 | Some Target | 7 | 10 11 | 125 | 115-235 | 30 days | W P Mullins (47 miles) | Paul Townend | 9/ 2 | 7:24.50 | |
| 2010 | Heavy | 19 | Inoma James | 9 | 9 10 | 107 | 5-34182 | 13 days | D J Barry (19 miles) | Conor Maxwell | 16/ 1 | 7:31.20 | |
| 2009 | Soft | 19 | Forest Leaves | 9 | 10 9 | 120 | F228-22 | 32 days | E J O'Grady (98 miles) | A J McNamara | 8/ 1 | 7:39.10 | |
| 2008 | Heavy | 15 | Chelsea Harbour | 8 | 11 10 | 130 | 4P3F65 | 10 days | T Mullins (62 miles) | Davy Russell | 10/ 1 | 8:05.30 | |
| 2007 | Soft | 16 | Teeming Rain | 8 | 9 11 | 113 | 153-003 | 21 days | C F Swan (98 miles) | D J Casey | 5/ 1 | 7:38.50 | |
| 2006 | Good to Soft | 17 | Kings Glen | 10 | 10 5 | 106 | 13-0866 | 10 days | T Carberry (49 miles) | P A Carberry | 16/ 1 | 7:40.60 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | DNF | 9 |
| 2024 | 2 | 3 |
| 2023 | DNF | 3 |
| 2022 | 5 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 3, 5 | 8 |
| 2019 | 6 | 7 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 3 | 3 |
| 2016 | 2 | 3 |