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Handicap | Chase | 2m 2f
Going: Soft
Journey So Far
Plenty are in with a shout but the nod goes to JOURNEY SO FAR who appeals as a likely improver now going into handicaps for the shrewd Gavin Cromwell team and can gain a breakthrough success. River Vale also looks to have better days ahead of him and heads the list of dangers, although a solid case can also be made for Kilbrin Rocco, Luimneach and West of Carrig in this highly competitive event.
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E/W Terms: 1/4 odds first 4
Last available win price
- 8Mount FriscoJ: M. J. KenneallyT: John Patrick Ryan, Ireland8P52356Age 711/213/26/1
- OR: 104
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 18
Twenty runs since last win in 2024 but he posted a respectable sixth of 14 in handicap chase at this course (20.9f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Not dismissed.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosThurles2m 4f 198yYielding (Yielding to Soft in places)Chase6/14Naas2mSoftChase5/9Limerick2m 1f 130ySoft to HeavyChase3/14Thurles2m 5f 127yYieldingChase2/14Navan2mSoft to HeavyChase5/12- 12Kilbrin RoccoJ: G. B. NoonanT: Eoin Christopher McCarthy, Ireland8-05521Age 711/29/25/1
- OR: 100
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 28
Career best when winning 9-runner handicap chase at Clonmel (16f, heavy, 15/8) 28 days ago. Well on top at the finish there so he's a player despite a 7 lb rise.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosClonmel2mHeavy (Soft to Heavy in places)Chase1/9Limerick2m 1f 130ySoft to HeavyChase2/14Clonmel2m 1f 50ySoftChase5/16Clonmel2m 4f 219yGood to YieldingChase5/14Roscommon2m 4f 53yGood to Yielding (Good in places)Hurdle10/15- 1Blue HopJ: D. J. O'KeeffeT: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland3121-03Age 96/15/111/2
- OR: 110
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 35
Fairly useful winner at 24f over hurdles. 2/1, first run since leaving B. F. Brookhouse when encouraging third of 9 in novice chase at Tramore (15.8f, soft) 35 days ago, staying on late having been badly hampered early on. Not ruled out.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosTramore1m 7f 180ySoftChase3/9Punchestown2m 3f 93yYieldingHurdle19/25Wetherby2m 5f 56yGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle1/13Ascot2m 7f 118yGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle2/17Doncaster3m 84yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Hurdle1/17- 3West Of CarrigJ: Mr A. J. BrowneT: Don Browne, IrelandF-83221Age 96/16/113/2
- OR: 110
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 21
9/2, career best when winning 14-runner handicap chase at Fairyhouse (21f, heavy) 21 days ago, driven out. Up 6 lb but he can go well again.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosFairyhouse2m 5fSoftChase1/14Limerick2m 6f 120ySoft to HeavyChase2/14Fairyhouse3m 55yHeavyChase2/9Limerick2m 6fGood (Good to Firm in places)Hurdle3/11Tipperary3m 1fGood to YieldingHurdle8/16- 16Toon TownJ: E. StaplesT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland9P-6642Age 99/115/28/1
- OR: 94
- EQ: Blinkers and tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 51
Blinkered for 1st time and best effort over fences when second of 5 in handicap chase at Catterick (15.7f, good) 51 days ago, despite hanging left late on. Must enter calculations with headgear retained.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCatterick Bridge1m 7f 145yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Chase2/5Thurles2m 2f 65yYieldingChase4/15Clonmel2m 1f 50ySoftChase6/16Clonmel2m 2f 141yGood to YieldingChase6/12Punchestown2m 3f 93ySoft (Soft to Heavy in places)Chasepu/7- 6River ValeJ: Mr L. Burke-OttT: Michael Winters, Ireland4413018Age 1010/110/111/1
- OR: 108
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 40
Got off the mark over fences here in October and in good nick over hurdles since, winning at Naas. Very much one to consider back in this sphere.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosLimerick2mHeavyHurdle8/15Naas2mSoft to HeavyHurdle1/16Cork2m 4fSoft to HeavyHurdle10/24Fairyhouse3m 110yHeavyHurdle3/10Thurles2m 5f 80yGood (Good to Yielding in places)Chase1/18- 5Journey So FarJ: K. E. BuckleyT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland95-9F07Age 611/111/112/1
- OR: 108
- EQ: Hood
- Days Since Last Run: 54
Promising Jet Away gelding who took a big step forward in this sphere when a keeping-on seventh of 13 in novice chase at Fairyhouse (16.2f, soft, 400/1) 54 days ago. Goes into handicaps with more to offer. Not taken lightly.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosFairyhouse2m 55ySoft (Soft to Heavy in places)Chase7/13Fairyhouse2m 5f 152yYielding to Soft (Soft in places)Chase12/15Punchestown2m 2f 200ySoft to HeavyChaseF/12Navan2mHeavyHurdle9/24Limerick2m 3fYielding to SoftHurdle5/17- 13LuimneachJ: A. P. KellyT: Desmond McDonogh, IrelandP-98U02Age 912/110/111/1
- OR: 100
- EQ: Hood and tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 16
It's now 14 runs since his last win in 2023 but he posted a very good second of 11 at Down Royal (20.7f, heavy) 16 days ago, though he carried head rather awkwardly late on. Up 3 lb but well in the mix.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosDown Royal2m 4f 145yYielding to Soft (Soft in places)Chase2/11Thurles2m 2f 65yYieldingChase11/15Galway2m 2f 54yYieldingChaseur/9Wexford2m 3f 100yGood (Good to Yielding in places)Chase8/11Roscommon2m 35yGood (Good to Yielding in places)Chase9/13- 4Femme MagnifiqueJ: C. M. QuirkeT: P. Kiely, Ireland2556356Age 812/116/114/1
- OR: 109
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 18
Eleven runs since last win in 2024. Well-beaten last of 6 in Grade 2 chase at this course (20.9f, good to soft, 100/1) 18 days ago. No forlorn hope with her sights now lowered.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosThurles2m 4f 198yYielding (Yielding to Soft in places)Chase6/6Tramore1m 7f 180ySoftChase5/9Clonmel2m 2f 62yHeavyChase3/12Limerick2m 3f 50yYielding to SoftChase6/9Kilbeggan2m 4f 95yYieldingChase5/8- 10Giant HaystacksJ: Danny GilliganT: Ross O'Sullivan, IrelandP083507Age 714/111/112/1
- OR: 102
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 21
Fair winner at 20f over hurdles. 33/1, well-held seventh of 11 in novice chase at Fairyhouse (16.2f, heavy) on debut over fences 21 days ago. Lots more is needed now going into handicaps.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosFairyhouse2m 55ySoftChase7/11Leopardstown2m 4f 150yGood to YieldingHurdle12/23Thurles2m 4fYielding (Yielding to Soft in places)Hurdle5/12Punchestown2m 4f 45yGood to YieldingHurdle3/12Killarney2m 4f 85yYielding to SoftHurdle8/15- 17Ernie From NurneyJ: ReserveT: Padraig Roche, Ireland363P-04Age 914/114/112/1
- OR: 93
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 25
9/1, respectable fourth of 11 in handicap chase at Punchestown (19.5f, heavy) 25 days ago. No forlorn hope. RESERVE.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosPunchestown2m 3f 115ySoftChase4/11Navan2mSoft to HeavyHurdle10/15Wexford2m 3f 100yYielding to SoftChasepu/16Thurles2m 4yGoodChase3/13Fairyhouse2m 1f 30ySoftChase6/10- 14Tsavo ParkJ: Gearoid Patrick BrouderT: John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland50-5334Age 714/111/112/1
- OR: 99
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 16
Low-mileage sort who comes here in good form, fourth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (17.2f, heavy) 16 days ago. One to note now going over fences.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosDown Royal2m 1f 33ySoftHurdle4/16Naas2mSoft to HeavyHurdle3/16Thurles2m 6f 154yGood to Yielding (Good in places)Hurdle3/6Fontwell Park2m 1f 162yGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle5/7Fairyhouse2mSoft to HeavyHurdle10/22- 15Mic DropJ: Sean FlanaganT: David M. O'Brien, Ireland-445490Age 718/114/116/1
- OR: 96
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 65
Eleven runs since last win in 2024 and only twelfth of 15 in novice chase at Clonmel (17.3f, heavy) 65 days ago. Needs this switch to handicaps to spark a resurgence.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosClonmel2m 1f 62yHeavyChase12/15Punchestown2m 3f 87ySoft to HeavyHurdle9/13Downpatrick2m 1f 165yYieldingHurdle4/8Kilbeggan2mGood to YieldingHurdle5/11Tramore2m 5f 180yGoodChase4/8- 7Tell Us ThisJ: Keith DonoghueT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland874F8F7Age 718/114/116/1
- OR: 106
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 21
Fair winner at 18f over hurdles. Yet to score in this sphere but not disgraced when seventh of 14 to West of Carrig in handicap chase (18/1) at Fairyhouse (21f, heavy) 21 days ago. Considered.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosFairyhouse2m 5fSoftChase7/14Navan2mSoft to HeavyChaseF/12Punchestown2m 2f 200ySoft to HeavyChase8/12Gowran Park2m 4fHeavyChaseF/17Downpatrick2m 3f 100yYielding (Yielding to Soft in places)Chase4/7- 11QuornofamondayJ: Donagh MeylerT: J. P. Dempsey, Ireland-6U80P6Age 828/122/125/1
- OR: 102
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 21
Arrives out of sorts, coming in a well-held sixth of 14 to West of Carrig in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (21f, heavy) 21 days ago. Others are preferred.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosFairyhouse2m 5fSoftChase6/14Navan2m 4f 120ySoft to HeavyChasepu/11Punchestown2m 3f 87ySoft to HeavyHurdle13/13Galway2m 6f 111yYielding (Yielding to Soft in places)Chase8/15Galway2m 2f 54yYieldingChaseur/9- 2Fenway ParkJ: B. HayesT: Andrew McNamara, IrelandP37-080Age 728/122/125/1
- OR: 110
- EQ: Cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 36
Fairly useful winner at 20f over hurdles. 25/1 and blinkered for 1st time, twelfth of 16 in handicap chase at Punchestown (19.7f, good to soft) 36 days ago. Cheekpieces go on for the 1st time now.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosPunchestown2m 3f 150yYielding to Soft (Soft in places)Chase12/16Naas2m 4f 40yHeavy (Soft to Heavy in places)Chase8/9Galway2m 6f 111yGoodChase12/16Kilbeggan2m 6f 120yYieldingChase7/13Punchestown2m 3f 56yHeavyHurdle3/7- 18Set The ToneJ: ReserveT: David M. O'Brien, Ireland60640-0Age 528/128/133/1
- OR: 90
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 264
Tenth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (17f, good to soft, 25/1) 8 months ago. Needs to hit the ground running on her chase debut. RESERVE.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosWexford2m 1fGood (Good to Yielding in places)Hurdle10/14Tramore2m 5f 110yYielding (Soft in places)Hurdle10/11Tramore2m 5f 80yYielding (Good in places)Hurdle4/13Fairyhouse2mSoft (Soft to Heavy in places)Hurdle6/7Limerick2mYielding to Soft (Soft in places)Hurdle13/16- 19Another OcanaJ: ReserveT: L. J. Archdeacon, Ireland40-P608Age 933/133/128/1
- OR: 90
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 38
Twelve runs since last win in 2024. 16/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, below-form eighth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (19f, heavy) 38 days ago. More required back chasing. RESERVE.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosLimerick2m 3fSoft to HeavyHurdle8/13Clonmel2m 110yHeavyHurdle11/16Limerick2m 5fHeavy (Soft in places)Hurdle6/14Killarney2m 4f 100yYielding (Good to Yielding in places)Chasepu/15Limerick2m 3f 128yGood (Yielding in places)Chase10/13- 9ToofareastiswestJ: J. AherneT: A. M. O'Grady, IrelandP23PP-PAge 1050/150/140/1
- OR: 103
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 35
Course winner. 80/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Tramore (16.8f, soft) 35 days ago. Switches to chasing with something to prove.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosTramore2m 180ySoftHurdlepu/10Limerick3m 150yYieldingChasepu/11Leopardstown3m 4f 61yYielding (Good to Yielding in places)Chasepu/14Fairyhouse2m 5f 110yYielding (Good to Yielding in places)Chase3/10Fairyhouse3m 74yGood (Good to Yielding in places)Chase2/6