Racecards
17:00 Fairyhouse (IRE)
BoyleSports Irish Grand National Chase (Extended Handicap Chase) (Grade A)
- 27 Runners
- Distance: 3m 5f
- Going: Soft
- Surface: Turf
- €500,000 added
- Winner: €275,000
- 2nd: €100,000
- 3rd: €50,000
- 4th: €25,000
- Form 1255-26
- Age 9
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 160
- Trainer Miss V Williams
- Jockey Charlie Deutsch
towards rear early, headway after 6th and hampered 9th, mid-division when fell 15th
- Form 0P5-551
- Age 9
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 140
- Trainer B Connell
- Jockey M J M O'Sullivan
tracked leaders, slight mistake 11th and mid-division halfway, no extra from 6 out and behind when pulled up before 5 out
- Form 22-2154
- Age 6
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 149
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey S Fitzgerald
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, lost place when slight mistake 16th, no extra and pulled up before next
- Form 24-2244
- Age 7
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 149
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Paul Townend
towards rear, pushed along after 2nd and reminder after 6th, mistake 12th, some headway 6 out and 8th 4 out, progress 2 out, ridden and went 4th at last, under pressure and kept on well run-in to lead closing stages
- Form 85-1142
- Age 7
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 147
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Keith Donoghue
towards rear, some headway after 6 out and 10th 4 out, no extra and slow next, behind and pulled up before 2 out
- Form 412314
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 147
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey D F O'Regan
towards rear, headway into 7th 6 out, no extra after 4 out and behind when pulled up before next
- Form 21-1F11
- Age 7
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 145
- Trainer N Meade
- Jockey Mark Walsh
mid-division, 10th on outer halfway, 5th 6 out and 4th 4 out, pushed along and no extra in 7th after 2 out, soon weakened and pulled up before last
- Form U2-1FF5
- Age 8
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 143
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey R Deegan
led, jumped left, joined 15th and headed 17th, 2nd when mistake and unseated rider 6 out
- Form 7-1P3P0
- Age 8
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 142
- Trainer Francis Casey
- Jockey C D Maxwell
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, lost place when mistake and hampered 6 out, soon no extra and behind when pulled up before next
- Form 213-127
- Age 8
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 141
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey D E Mullins
tracked leaders, 7th halfway, headway 6 out and 2nd before 4 out, pushed along after 2 out and 3rd at last, ridden and no impression run-in
- Form 31-3224
- Age 6
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 141
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Sean O'Keeffe
towards rear, some headway 6 out and 9th 4 out, 8th when bad mistake next, no extra and pulled up before 2 out
- Form 0-1443F
- Age 7
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 140
- Trainer M Brassil
- Jockey Ricky Doyle
tracked leaders, 9th halfway, 6th after 6 out and 5th 4 out, pushed along after 2 out, ridden and no impression run-in, kept on one pace
- Form 51-13U3
- Age 7
- Weight 10-4
- Official Rating 138
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey Rachael Blackmore
tracked leaders, mid-division halfway and soon dropped towards rear, no extra and pulled up before 15th
- Form 8421U1
- Age 8
- Weight 10-4
- Official Rating 129
- Trainer S Curling
- Jockey Phillip Enright
mid-division, hampered 2nd, 8th and slightly hampered 6 out, 6th 4 out, pushed along and no impression after 2 out, soon weakened
- Form 33-34UP
- Age 8
- Weight 10-3
- Official Rating 137
- Trainer J P Ryan
- Jockey M P O'Connor
tracked leaders early, 11th halfway, no extra after 16th and behind when pulled up after 7 out
- Form 2U10P6
- Age 9
- Weight 10-3
- Official Rating 137
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey C McGivern
rear of mid-division and towards rear halfway, no impression when fell 15th
- Form 4-44210
- Age 10
- Weight 10-3
- Official Rating 137
- Trainer E McNamara
- Jockey C P McNamara
always towards rear, mistake 3rd, detached when hampered 15th, no extra and pulled up before next
- Form 280P35
- Age 10
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 136
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, disputed lead 15th and led 17th, pushed along 2 out and headed approaching last, ridden and kept on one pace run-in
- Form 26P74P
- Age 9
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 135
- Trainer E Bolger
- Jockey Aidan Kelly
mid-division, no extra after 16th and behind when pulled up before 5 out
- Form 8F-8004
- Age 9
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 135
- Trainer E Bolger
- Jockey S D Torrens
rear of mid-division, mistake 3rd, pushed along in rear 16th, no extra and pulled up before 5 out
- Form 1-4180U
- Age 8
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 135
- Trainer N Meade
- Jockey Gary Noonan
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, lost place and mistake 16th, detached in rear when mistake 4 out, soon pulled up
- Form P32-163
- Age 8
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 135
- Trainer S R B Crawford
- Jockey P J Carberry
towards rear early, headway to track leaders after 6th, jumped right and bumped rival 9th, 6th halfway, left 2nd 6 out, dropped to 7th 4 out, no extra and mistake next, pulled up before 2 out
- Form 21-93UP
- Age 9
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 134
- Trainer E McNamara
- Jockey M M McDonagh
always towards rear, never a factor, mistake 16th, no extra and pulled up after 7 out
- Form 431454
- Age 7
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 134
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Brian Hayes
rear of mid-division, headway after halfway and went 4th after 6 out, 3rd 4 out, pushed along and progress to lead approaching last, ridden and kept on run-in, headed closing stages
- Form P/P-F599
- Age 10
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 134
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey C G O'Dwyer
always towards rear, never a factor, mistake 11th, detached soon after halfway, no extra and pulled up before 15th
- Form 941144
- Age 7
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 133
- Trainer T Gibney
- Jockey Darragh O'Keeffe
rear of mid-division early, 8th halfway, 4th at 16th, hampered 6 out and soon no extra, in rear and pulled up before next
- Form 537112
- Age 6
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 133
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey L P Dempsey
rear of mid-division, never a factor, slight mistake 8th, no extra after 6 out and detached next, well behind and pulled up before 3 out
- Form 111422
- Age 7
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 145
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Sean Flanagan
NonRunner
- Form UF-F5P1
- Age 9
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 141
- Trainer N Meade
- Jockey L A McKenna
NonRunner
- Form 2420PP
- Age 8
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 132
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Conor Clarke
NonRunner
- Form 12-571P
- Age 10
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 132
- Trainer P Hobbs & J White
- Jockey Non Runner
NonRunner
- Form P-F5FPF
- Age 8
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 125
- Trainer T Gibney
- Jockey Non Runner
NonRunner
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Stumptown is very progressive and only just failed to concede 4lb to Angels Dawn in the Kim Muir at Cheltenham and should reverse the form on these terms. Espanito Bello has been hit with an 11lb rise for landing the Leinster National in impressive fashion but Grade 3 winner Thedevilscoachman has only gone up 2lb and is on a lower mark than over hurdles. Paul Townend chooses I Am Maximus, who makes his handicap debut, of Willie Mullins' three entries though Tenzing has been coming up against smart opposition and makes his handicap debut. Gordon Elliott is mob-handed with eight runners with the progressive The Goffer possibly the best but Martin Brassil knows what it's like to win this and PANDA BOY (NAP), a close third in the Paddy Power at Leopardstown on his handicap debut, is handed the vote.
Formwatch
Royale Pagaille (FR) 50-1 (11-10) In rear on outside, not fluent 3rd, hampered 17th, well beaten after, plugged on from 2 out, 6th of 13, 24 1/4l behind Galopin Des Champs (11-10) at Cheltenham 3m 2f (1) sft in Mar.
Espanito Bello (FR) 7-2 (11-9) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 5th, 6th halfway, close up and challenged from 5 out, led before 2 out, slight mistake last, pushed out to assert run-in, comfortably, won at Naas 3m 1f hcp sft in Mar beating History Of Fashion (10-3) by 7 1/2l, 13 ran.
Busselton (FR) 7-2 (11-6) Tracked leader in 2nd early, disputed lead from 2nd, jumped right at times, ridden and headed 3 out, soon no impression on leaders in 3rd, mistake 2 out, dropped to moderate 4th before last, no extra, 4th of 5, 18 1/2l behind Any Second Now (11-6) at Navan 2m 4f (1) hvy in Mar.
I Am Maximus (FR) 28-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, not fluent 10th, last after 4 out, ridden after mistake 3 out, headway 2 out, went 4th before last, not trouble leaders, 4th of 10, 10 3/4l behind The Real Whacker (11-7) at Cheltenham 3m (1) sft in Mar.
Chemical Energy (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Held up and behind on outside, slightly hampered 16th, headway when not fluent 18th, went 2nd after 3 out, 5 lengths down when left in lead 2 out, 3 lengths ahead last, headed final 75 yards, no impression towards finish, 2nd of 10, 2 3/4l behind Gaillard Du Mesnil (11-7) at Cheltenham 3m 6f (1) sft in Mar.
The Goffer (IRE) 7-1 (11-8) Held up rear of mid-division, mistake 7th, headway before 3 out, challenged after 3 out, led 2 out, headed last, weakened final 100 yards, 4th of 23, 10 3/4l behind Corach Rambler (11-5) at Cheltenham 3m 1f hcp (1) sft in Mar.
Thedevilscoachman (IRE) 11-8fav (11-6) Held up in touch, not fluent 1st, slow 4th and next, 3rd at 7th, 2nd 3 out, closed on leader when slight mistake 2 out, pushed along and challenged last, led after last, pushed out final 100 yards, won at Limerick 3m 1f (1) sft in Mar beating Grandero Bello (11-0) by 2 1/2l, 6 ran.
Fire Attack (IRE) 6-1 (11-3) Raced in last throughout, trailing and pushed along 3 out, jumped left 2 out, ran on run-in but never involved, last of 5, 19 3/4l behind Any Second Now (11-6) at Navan 2m 4f (1) hvy in Mar.
Max Flamingo (IRE) 28-1 (11-0) Mid-division, not fluent 1st and 2nd, 9th 2 out, soon ridden, 6th when mistake at last and hampered, weakened run-in, 13th of 17, 14 1/4l behind Perceval Legallois (10-12) at Leopardstown 3m hcp Yielding in Feb.
Dolcita (FR) 25-1 (11-2) 2nd until 3rd, chased leaders, outpaced 4 out, in rear when hampered 3 out, well beaten after, 7th of 9, 36 1/2l behind Impervious (11-5) at Cheltenham 2m 5f (1) sft in Mar.
Tenzing (IRE) 9-1 (11-7) Held up in mid-division, not fluent 13th, closed from 17th, ridden and weakening when mistake 2 out, mistake last, 4th of 10, 24 3/4l behind Gaillard Du Mesnil (11-7) at Cheltenham 3m 6f (1) sft in Mar.
Panda Boy (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Towards rear, fell 5th, at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp Yielding in Mar.
Amirite (IRE) 7-2 (11-0) Led, not fluent at 7th, reduced lead after 8th, strongly pressed after 2 out, headed last where mistake, no impression on leader closing stages and dropped to 3rd, no extra, 3rd of 5, at Naas 3m 1f (1) sft in Jan.
Angels Dawn (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) In touch in mid-division, mistake 10th, closed before 4 out, going strongly on outside when mistake 3 out, still going well when led 2 out, hard pressed and edged left flat, holding 2nd close home, won at Cheltenham 3m 2f hcp (2) sft in Mar beating Stumptown (11-4) by nk, 23 ran.
Fairyhill Run (IRE) 5-1 (10-7) Led, mistake 5th, headed 7th, weakened 4 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Down Royal 3m 2f hvy in Mar.
Punitive (IRE) 16-1 (11-10) Mid-division, 7th 4 out, ridden and no impression after next, moderate 7th 2 out, no extra, 6th of 13, 35 1/2l behind Malina Girl (11-3) at Downpatrick 3m 5f hcp sft in Apr.
Real Steel (FR) 20-1 (11-1) Always towards rear, never a factor, not fluent 1st, pushed along 4th, ridden and no impression after 2 out, kept on one pace without threatening, 10th of 23, 18 1/2l behind The Goffer (11-2) at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp Yielding in Feb.
Defi Bleu (FR) 40-1 (11-8) Chased leaders, ridden 3 out, no extra 2 out, 5th of 23, 18 3/4l behind Angels Dawn (11-0) at Cheltenham 3m 2f hcp (2) sft in Mar.
Birchdale (IRE) 7-2fav (11-7) Mid-division when mistake 3rd and dropped towards rear, 7th halfway, some headway after 4 out, soon pushed along and left 4th 2 out, no impression early straight and pulled up before last, at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp Yielding in Mar.
Champagne Platinum (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) In touch, dropped to 8th at 12th, progress to 5th before last, kept on without threatening run-in, 4th of 12, 6 3/4l behind Coko Beach (11-9) at Punchestown 3m 4f hcp Yielding in Feb.
Farceur Du Large (FR) 12-1 (11-4) Bad mistake and unseated rider 1st, at Naas 3m 1f hcp sft in Mar.
Now Where Or When (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, left 2nd at 12th, ridden after 2 out, kept on run-in, dropped to 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Kemboy (11-0) at Fairyhouse 3m 1f (1) Yielding in Feb.
Donkey Years (IRE) 14-1 (10-9) Prominent and slight mistake 1st, soon mid-division, slight mistakes 2nd and 6th, ridden and no extra 4 out, pulled up before next, at Gowran Park 3m 1f hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Gevrey (FR) 125-1 (10-8) Towards rear, headway before 3 out, driven before 2 out, stayed on well flat, went 4th close home, nearest finish, 4th of 23, 5 1/4l behind Seddon (11-0) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp (1) sft in Mar.
Milan Native (IRE) 40-1 (11-3) Led and disputed, ridden and headed before 2 out, soon no extra and weakened, hampered 2 out, 9th of 13, dist behind Espanito Bello (11-9) at Naas 3m 1f hcp sft in Mar.
Must Be Obeyed (IRE) 11-2 (11-12) Led, joined and pushed along 3 out, ridden and headed after 2 out, 3rd and no impression on leaders at last, kept on one pace, 4th of 12, 9 3/4l behind Better Times Ahead (10-0) at Navan 2m 7f hcp hvy in Mar.
Stumptown (IRE) 7-2fav (11-4) Mid-division, mistake 11th, headway 17th, challenged before last, every chance flat, just held close home, 2nd of 23, nk behind Angels Dawn (11-0) at Cheltenham 3m 2f hcp (2) sft in Mar.
Ash Tree Meadow (FR) 2-1fav (11-12) Chased leaders, not fluent 3rd, challenged 3 out, led and slipped slightly on final bend, ridden and headed flat, stayed on, held close home, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Straw Fan Jack (11-9) at Cheltenham 2m (2) gd in Oct.
Lieutenant Command (FR) 18-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division, 6th halfway, went 4th after 3 out and left 3rd next, pushed along and led approaching last, pecked slightly last and headed, ridden and kept on well run-in to lead closing stages, won at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp Yielding in Mar beating Mars Harper (11-3) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
Fakiera (FR) 12-1 (11-6) Towards rear, pushed along at stages, no threat from 6 out, pulled up before 4 out, at Downpatrick 3m 5f hcp sft in Apr.
Musical Slave (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) In rear, mistake 1st, well beaten 18th, pulled up before 2 out, at Cheltenham 3m 2f hcp (2) sft in Mar.
Darrens Hope (IRE) 14-1 (11-1) Led or disputed, led 7th, headed 6 out, pushed along and reminder after 4 out, ridden and no impression in 3rd before next, 5th 2 out, no extra, 5th of 6, 13l behind Thedevilscoachman (11-6) at Limerick 3m 1f (1) sft in Mar.
Regina Dracones (IRE) 14-1 (10-8) Prominent early, soon tracked leaders, several slow jumps from 3rd, very slow 5th, lost place 6th, close up again halfway, disputed after 8 out, slight mistake 4 out, soon dropped to rear, fell 3 out, at Naas 3m 1f hcp sft in Mar.