Racecards
17:00 Fairyhouse (IRE)
BoyleSports Irish Grand National Chase (Extended Handicap Chase) (Grade A)
- 27 Runners
- Distance: 3m 5f 50y
- Going: Yielding (Yielding to Soft in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €500,000 added
- Winner: €274,999
- 2nd: €100,000
- 3rd: €50,000
- 4th: €25,000
- Form 2F-7724
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 158
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey J B Foley
towards rear, hampered 15th, no impression after 4 out and no extra in straight, never a factor
- Form 3012F0
- Age 9
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 155
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Mr Pat Taaffe
tracked leaders early, mid-division halfway, headway 14th, tracked leaders when fell next
- Form 2-2122F
- Age 8
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 155
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Mr R James
mid-division, rear of mid-division when fell 12th
- Form 21-3333
- Age 6
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 154
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey P Townend
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd on inner entering straight, briefly short of room before 2 out where slight mistake, ridden and no impression before last, no extra run-in
- Form 13-117U
- Age 8
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 152
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey D N Russell
towards rear, no impression when stumbled and unseated rider before 16th
- Form 525752
- Age 9
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 152
- Trainer M J Smith
- Jockey Liam McKenna
tracked leaders early, rear of mid-division halfway, headway on outer 14th, 8th 5 out, 7th and pushed along entering straight, no impression after 2 out and fell last
- Form 3425-U2
- Age 8
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 151
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey S Fitzgerald
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, lost place after 16th, rear of mid-division when fell 6 out
- Form 2/01-565
- Age 9
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 148
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey J J Slevin
mid-division, 9th halfway, pushed along and no impression in 13th entering straight, 8th and ridden before last, kept on well run-in
- Form 23-735U
- Age 8
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 148
- Trainer Ciaran Murphy
- Jockey C J Orr
towards rear, mistake 2nd, no impression when mistake 16th, 13th and pushed along entering straight, kept on one pace, never a factor
- Form F59241
- Age 8
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 147
- Trainer N Meade
- Jockey B J Cooper
towards rear when hampered 1st, no impression halfway and hampered 15th, some headway briefly on outer 17th, no threat from 4 out, kept on one pace
- Form 2224-21
- Age 11
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 147
- Trainer W Durkan
- Jockey Mr J J Codd
rear of mid-division, mid-division halfway and 7th 5 out, pushed along and not clear run before 2 out, 4th when mistake and almost unseated rider last, kept on run-in
- Form F16-068
- Age 9
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 145
- Trainer C Byrnes
- Jockey Aidan Coleman
always towards rear, reminders after 6th, pecked next, no extra and pulled up after 14th
- Form 6-5716U
- Age 11
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 144
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, disputed lead 13th and led briefly 15th, 3rd 5 out, ridden and lost place before 2 out, soon no extra
- Form 324U71
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 144
- Trainer Francis Casey
- Jockey D F O'Regan
mid-division, 10th halfway, 9th 5 out, pushed along entering straight, 6th and ridden before last, kept on one pace
- Form 321174
- Age 7
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 143
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Mr H C Swan
pushed along early towards rear, brought down 1st
- Form 30-4351
- Age 6
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 143
- Trainer T Gibney
- Jockey D J O'Keeffe
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, 4th at 16th, pushed along entering straight and pecked 2 out, 5th and slightly hampered last, kept on one pace
- Form 436-1PP
- Age 9
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 142
- Trainer N Meade
- Jockey S W Flanagan
mid-division on inner, mistake 13th, dropped towards rear before 6 out, no threat in straight and refused at last
- Form P-33130
- Age 7
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 141
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey J C Gainford
tracked leaders, 7th halfway, headway 13th, mistake 16th, slight mistake 6 out, dropped towards rear and mistake next, pulled up after 4 out
- Form 2R2-PP2
- Age 9
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 141
- Trainer J P Dempsey
- Jockey M P Walsh
rear of mid-division, mistake 5th and dropped towards rear, hampered 15th, no threat from 4 out and pulled up after 2 out
- Form 040-3P0
- Age 6
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 139
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey L P Dempsey
towards rear, mistake and unseated rider 11th
- Form 18-342P
- Age 7
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 139
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey J W Kennedy
always prominent, led 5th, slow 13th and joined, slow 14th and headed, led again 16th, pushed along and headed 2 out, ridden before last and no impression on winner run-in
- Form 411-033
- Age 9
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 139
- Trainer J & A O'Neill
- Jockey R M Power
rear of mid-division, mistake 11th, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, no extra after 3 out
- Form 0-8P127
- Age 8
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 138
- Trainer E Bolger
- Jockey S D Torrens
mid-division, rear of mid-division halfway, 10th approaching straight, ridden and no impression after 2 out, kept on one pace run-in
- Form 3/113-61
- Age 8
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 138
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey Rachael Blackmore
tracked leaders, mid-division halfway, 6th 5 out, pushed along entering straight and no extra after 2 out, weakened
- Form 433236
- Age 8
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 138
- Trainer P A Fahy
- Jockey D E Mullins
mid-division, 8th on inner halfway, dropped to rear of mid-division before 6 out, pushed along entering straight and soon no extra
- Form 261165
- Age 7
- Weight 10-5
- Official Rating 137
- Trainer D A McLoughlin
- Jockey P J O'Hanlon
led, headed 5th, disputed briefly 13th, 2nd 5 out, pushed along and led 2 out, ridden and 2 lengths clear before last, kept on well run-in
- Form 6F1P38
- Age 9
- Weight 10-5
- Official Rating 137
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey K C Sexton
tracked leaders when fell 1st
- Form 99-156U
- Age 8
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 140
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
The 150/1 chance Freewheelin Dylan won this last year from RUN WILD FRED and Enjoy D'allen, who both come back for another crack. The former fell at the eighth at Aintree last week so should be ready for this and gets the vote to go one better. He had stablemate Farclas behind in the Troytown at Navan in November but the latter is well up to running a big race here. Gaillard Du Mesnil has only had four starts over fences and has been racing at the highest level so could be thrown in for his handicap debut. Max Flamingo has been touted for the race since beating the smart Bacardys at Thurles while Full Time Score could be well handicapped and 2020 Galway Plate winner Early Doors is due a return to the big-time. Time To Get Up ran well in the Midland's National, the race he won in 2020, so stamina won't be an issue. Off You Go ran well in this a year ago so don't be surprised by another big effort.
Formwatch
Franco De Port (FR) 9-2 (11-12) Mid-division, pecked 3 out, progress in 5th before 2 out, challenged 2 out, ridden in 3rd before last, no extra run-in, kept on one pace, 4th of 12, 15 1/2l behind Diol Ker (10-5) at Naas 3m 1f hcp hvy in Mar.
Battleoverdoyen (IRE) 33-1 (11-8) Held up in rear, ballooned 1st, steady headway 9th, further progress 12th (canal turn), one pace from 2 out, 10th of 29, 37l behind Mac Tottie (10-0) at Aintree 2m 5f hcp (1) gs in Apr.
Run Wild Fred (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Towards rear when fell 8th (canal turn), at Aintree 4m 2f hcp (1) gs in Apr.
Gaillard Du Mesnil (FR) 11-1 (11-4) Held up in rear on outside, headway after 3 out, hampered 2 out, went 3rd, stayed on and edged left flat, no impression on winner, 3rd of 9, 5 1/4l behind L'Homme Presse (11-4) at Cheltenham 3m (1) sft in Mar.
Mount Ida (IRE) 66-1 (11-5) Towards rear, unseated rider 1st, at Aintree 4m 2f hcp (1) gs in Apr.
Ronald Pump 9-1 (11-1) Reluctant to line up, held up, ridden and progress in 9th entering straight, disputed 2 out, narrow lead last, kept on well run-in, joined closing stages, headed close home, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Diol Ker (10-5) at Naas 3m 1f hcp hvy in Mar.
Farclas (FR) 11-2 (11-9) Soon mid-division, closer in 4th 3 out, ridden in 3rd before 2 out, moderate 3rd at last, kept on without threatening winner to go 2nd close home, 2nd of 16, 7 1/2l behind Run Wild Fred (11-6) at Navan 3m hcp gd in Nov.
Early Doors (FR) 40-1 (11-5) Held up disputing 5th, last from 4th, slight mistake 4 out and pushed along, slight mistake again 3 out, ridden and kept on one pace from 2 out, 5th of 6, 18 1/4l behind Sizing Pottsie (11-5) at Navan 2m (1) sft in Mar.
Enjoy D'allen (FR) 20-1 (10-11) Chasing leaders when blundered and unseated rider 1st, at Aintree 4m 2f hcp (1) gs in Apr.
Diol Ker (FR) 7-2jfav (10-5) Settled behind leaders early, mid-division halfway, closer in 4th 5 out, ridden before 2 out, disputed 2 out, narrowly headed last, kept on well run-in, disputed closing stages, led close home, won at Naas 3m 1f hcp hvy in Mar beating Ronald Pump (11-1) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Screaming Colours (IRE) 12-1 (10-9) In touch in mid-division, mistake 12th, not fluent 17th, closed from 20th, went 2nd 4 out, led 3 out, clear flat, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Uttoxeter 4m 2f hcp lst (1) sft in Mar beating Young Dev (10-0) by 10l, 18 ran.
Off You Go (IRE) 12-1 (11-11) Always behind, slow jump at 1st and pushed along early, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 8th of 9, dist behind Full Time Score (10-13) at Fairyhouse 3m sft in Feb.
Death Duty (IRE) 33-1 (10-7) Mid-division, unseated rider 8th, at Aintree 4m 2f hcp (1) gs in Apr.
Max Flamingo (IRE) 4-7fav (11-12) Ran freely in rear early, 3rd after 1st, took closer order in 2nd before 7th, led narrowly 3 out, travelled well after 2 out, kept on well, comfortably, won at Thurles 2m 6f gd in Mar beating Bacardys (11-12) by 3/4l, 4 ran.
Fakir D'alene (FR) 33-1 (11-11) Prominent, led 9th, headed next, led 11th, headed next, pushed along after 3 out, ridden before last, slightly hampered flat, switched right final 100yds, kept on, 4th of 20, 4l behind Chambard (11-1) at Cheltenham 3m 2f hcp (2) sft in Mar.
Velvet Elvis (IRE) 17-2 (11-7) Tracked leader in 2nd, disputed lead from 12th, led next, travelling well 3 out, ridden clear after 2 out, stayed on well run-in, won at Navan 3m hcp sft in Mar beating Regina Dracones (10-12) by 4 1/4l, 11 ran.
School Boy Hours (IRE) 33-1 (10-5) Mid-division on inside, badly hampered by faller and pulled up before 10th, at Aintree 4m 2f hcp (1) gs in Apr.
Floueur (FR) 15-2fav (10-8) Held up towards rear, never involved, 10th of 24, 23 1/2l behind Corach Rambler (10-2) at Cheltenham 3m 1f hcp (1) gs in Mar.
Ten Ten (IRE) 9-1 (10-13) Tracked leader in 2nd, jumped slightly left throughout, improved to dispute lead before 2 out, ridden and headed after 2 out, kept on under pressure in 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd of 16, 1 1/2l behind Carrig Sam (10-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp sft in Feb.
Aramax (GER) 14-1 (10-13) Rear, 15th after 9th, not fluent 4 out, no impression, weakened after 3 out, never a factor, 12th of 15, dist behind Ontheropes (11-0) at Limerick 3m hcp sft in Oct.
Frontal Assault (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Midfield, lost place 18th, pushed along 4 out, made no impression, pulled up before 2 out, at Cheltenham 3m 2f hcp (2) sft in Mar.
Time To Get Up (IRE) 11-4fav (10-9) Chased leaders, pushed along before 3 out, went 3rd approaching last, stayed on, no impression on winner, 3rd of 18, 12l behind Screaming Colours (10-9) at Uttoxeter 4m 2f hcp lst (1) sft in Mar.
Champagne Platinum (IRE) 7-2jfav (10-7) Held up early, improved to track leaders from 8th, 5th halfway, slight mistake 10th and slow next, ridden in 7th and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 12, 30 1/2l behind Diol Ker (10-5) at Naas 3m 1f hcp hvy in Mar.
Full Time Score (IRE) 10-3fav (10-13) Rear of mid-division, mid-division 3rd, headway into 3rd 3 out, ridden next, led at last, strongly pressed inside final furlong, stayed on well under pressure, won at Fairyhouse 3m sft in Feb beating Discorama (11-10) by 1l, 9 ran.
Mister Fogpatches (IRE) 9-1 (11-7) Not fluent on occasion, midfield, ridden along after 17th, pushed along before 3 out, plugged on one pace from 2 out, 6th of 20, 14 1/4l behind Chambard (11-1) at Cheltenham 3m 2f hcp (2) sft in Mar.
Lord Lariat (IRE) 4-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, ridden to dispute lead briefly 2 out, soon headed, 4th at last, no extra, 5th of 9, 17 1/4l behind Full Time Score (10-13) at Fairyhouse 3m sft in Feb.
Smoking Gun (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, pushed along 3 out, made no impression, 8th of 20, 31 1/4l behind Chambard (11-1) at Cheltenham 3m 2f hcp (2) sft in Mar.
Samcro (IRE) 80-1 (11-1) Mid-division, headway chasing leaders before 17th, weakened 24th (canal turn) behind after, tailed off, 11th of 40, dist behind Noble Yeats (10-10) at Aintree 4m 2f hcp (1) gs in Apr.
Lieutenant Command (FR) 20-1 (11-12) Led, headed 3rd, 2nd halfway, pushed along to challenge entering straight and led again approaching 2 out where mistake and unseated rider, at Naas 2m 4f hcp sft in Feb.
Streets Of Doyen (IRE) 150-1 (11-4) Not fluent in rear, mistake 7th, ridden 10th, behind 13th, pulled up after next, at Cheltenham 3m (1) sft in Mar.