DAR Golf Handicap Chase (0-145).
Punchestown · Saturday, 2 May · 17:05
· 3m 7f 68y
· TURF
WEIGHEDIN
Status
14:05
Off time
19
Runners
Yielding
Going
🎯 Tipster's 1·2·3
Sporting Life pick
🏆 Top pick
FOLLY MASTER (IRE
🥈 Second
J'ARRIVE DE L'EST (FR
🥉 Third
UNCLE PAT (IRE
Betting forecast
Market prediction · 22 runners · sorted by price
01 · 🏆 FAV
4.50
7/2
02 · 🥈 2nd
4.50
7/2
03 · 🥉 3rd
6.50
11/2
04 · —
9
8/1
05 · —
11
10/1
06 · —
11
10/1
07 · —
12
11/1
08 · —
13
12/1
09 · —
13
12/1
10 · —
13
12/1
11 · —
17
16/1
12 · —
21
20/1
13 · —
23
22/1
14 · —
23
22/1
15 · —
29
28/1
16 · —
34
33/1
17 · —
34
33/1
18 · —
34
33/1
19 · —
34
33/1
20 · —
51
50/1
21 · —
51
50/1
22 · —
67
66/1
Sporting Life forecast prices — published the night before the race. Top 3 highlighted as market favourites.
Runners
| Pos | No. | Dr | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Age | Wgt | Best decimal odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th | 1 | — |
Intense Raffles (G)
[P]
Smart chaser who has been largely disappointing since winning 2024 Irish Grand National, though made a bit more impact when down the field in the Bobbyjo Chase behind Grangeclare West last time. Handicapper has relented, but leap of faith …
|
J J Slevin | T Gibney | 8 | 75.3 kg |
34
33/1
|
| 3rd | 2 | — |
Ain't That A Shame (G)
Former Thyestes Chase winner who was also sixth in 2024 Grand National for Henry de Bromhead. However, was completely tailed off when falling at the last in a Kelso listed race at the end of February on his return from a lengthy absence. H…
|
J J Burke | T Ellis | 12 | 73 kg |
51
50/1
|
| — | 3 | — |
Better Times Ahead (G)
Won 3m Fairyhouse handicap hurdle in November prior to following up in the Porterstown (3¾m) at same course later in the month. Ran a cracker when second in the Thyestes at Gowran in January but ran poorly in Irish Grand National last time…
|
Mark Walsh | R Tyner | 9 | 71.2 kg |
17
16/1
|
| — | 4 | — |
Born Braver (G)
[P]
Won Ulster National at Downpatrick (extended 3½m) in March and presumably found the racing coming too soon when well beaten in the Irish Grand National 8 days later. Others more persuasive.
|
Keith Donoghue | G P Cromwell | 8 | 69.9 kg |
13
12/1
|
| — | 5 | — |
Daily Present (G)
[BT]
Won the Kim Muir at Cheltenham in 2024/25, but hasn't fired this season, including in the same race last time. Yard is going well and good-value 5 lb conditional booked but well-being has to be taken completely on trust.
|
Mr B T Stone | P Nolan | 9 | 69.9 kg |
21
20/1
|
| — | 6 | — |
Folly Master (G)
Useful chaser who was runner-up in handicap hurdles in January and February before catching the eye when 7¾ lengths fourth of 13 to Jigoro in handicap over inadequate 2m at Gowran in March. Has long looked worth a try at a marathon trip an…
|
Mr J C Barry | Tom Dreaper | 8 | 69.9 kg |
13
12/1
|
| — | 7 | — |
Jasmin De Grugy (G)
FAV
[PT]
Landed a 5-timer in 2024/25 but proved better than ever in first-time cheekpieces when winning Grimthorpe Chase at Doncaster by 33 lengths from Some Scope. Has been given time to get over that performance and claims if lasting out this lon…
|
R P McLernon | A J Honeyball | 7 | 69.9 kg |
4.50
7/2
|
| — | 8 | — |
Duffle Coat (G)
[P]
Running well when brought down 2 out in the National Hunt Chase at last season's Cheltenham Festival but has struggled since and was labouring from a long way out in Irish Grand National on return from 6-month absence last time.
|
James Smith | G Elliott | 9 | 69.4 kg |
51
50/1
|
| — | 9 | — |
Sa Majeste (G)
Bordering on smart stayer in 2024/25, but hasn't looked the same horse this season, his best recent effort coming when 20 lengths third of 15 to The Lovely Man in Leinster National Handicap Chase at Naas in March. Pulled up in Irish Grand …
|
Aidan Kelly | W P Mullins | 8 | 69.4 kg |
29
28/1
|
| — | 10 | — |
Saint Davy (G)
[P]
Three-time winning hurdler who has also shown useful form over fences without getting his head in front. Shaped with some promise on first 2 starts this season but was disappointing at Uttoxeter last time and looks up against it in such a …
|
Darragh O'Keeffe | J & A O'Neill | 9 | 68.5 kg |
23
22/1
|
| — | 11 | — |
Shanbally Kid (G)
[P]
Won this race last May by 15 lengths from Outside The Door. Has struggled off higher marks and with his jumping since, however, and whilst he did shape better than being pulled up suggests in the Irish Grand National last time, he's very m…
|
Danny Mullins | W P Mullins | 9 | 68.5 kg |
12
11/1
|
| — | 12 | — |
Will Do (G)
[B]
Remains winless over fences and looks to have lost his way this season, digging his heels in and refusing at the last when tailed off in handicap at Fairyhouse last time.
|
Josh Williamson | G Elliott | 9 | 68.5 kg |
34
33/1
|
| — | 13 | — |
Brideswell Lad (G)
Won Killarney National in May 2024, but has been lightly raced and made little impact since, for all he showed up a bit better in a veterans event at Wexford earlier this month.
|
Anna McGuinness | S Neville | 10 | 68 kg |
34
33/1
|
| 2nd | 14 | — |
Fishery Lane (G)
Fairly useful form in maiden chases this winter and made a promising start to his handicap career over fences when fourth of 16 over 21.5f at Leopardstown in March. Failed to complete on his first attempt at a marathon trip at Downpatrick …
|
Sean O'Keeffe | W P Mullins | 7 | 68 kg |
23
22/1
|
| 4th | 15 | — |
Fortunate Man (G)
[PT]
As good as ever when landing same Aintree race for the second year running on return, beating a subsequent winner. Hasn't kicked on in 3 subsequent outings, though left poorly placed under a patient ride at Kelso last time. Stamina to prov…
|
H Cobden | J & A O'Neill | 7 | 67.1 kg |
11
10/1
|
| 1st | 16 | — |
Uncle Pat (G)
FAV
Maiden chaser who has posted several good efforts this season, including when runner-up on last 2 starts, beaten 5 lengths by Born Braver in 15-runner Ulster National at Downpatrick last time. Should be suited by this longer trip and Towne…
|
Paul Townend | W P Mullins | 8 | 67.1 kg |
4.50
7/2
|
| — | 17 | — |
J'arrive De L'est (G)
[P]
Useful ex-French chaser (dual cross-country scorer) who acquitted himself well in similar events on first 2 starts for current yard prior to disappointing (made respiratory noise) in Midlands National at Uttoxeter last time. Remains one to…
|
Donagh Meyler | E Mullins | 7 | 66.2 kg |
11
10/1
|
| 6th | 18 | — |
Union Station (G)
Maiden chaser who caught the eye when fourth in the National Hunt Challenge Cup Novices' Handicap at Cheltenham Festival, but failed to build on that back down in trip at Fairyhouse last time. Should be suited by this test but others make …
|
Conor Stone-Walsh | G P Cromwell | 7 | 66.2 kg |
9
8/1
|
| — | 19 | — |
Built By Ballymore (G)
[BT]
Maiden chaser who was in front and responding when unseating his rider at the last in the 3m Leinster National at Naas in March. He was not in anything like the same form last time, though, and while this step up in trip should suit, his r…
|
Ricky Doyle | M Brassil | 8 | 65.8 kg |
13
12/1
|
| — | 20 | — |
Lord Lariat (G)
[V1T]
Won Irish Grand National in his pomp but has been lightly raced and largely out of sorts since. Wears first-time visor but hard to fancy.
|
P J O'Hanlon | D A McLoughlin | 11 | 64.9 kg |
67
66/1
|
| 7th | 21 | — |
Brucejack (G)
[P]
Thorough stayer who finally got off the mark when winning 10-runner handicap chase at Down Royal (3¼m, good to soft) 20 days ago. Up in grade here and good conditional booked to offset him racing from 5 lb out of the handicap.
|
Michael Kenneally | P A Fahy | 9 | 63.5 kg |
6.50
11/2
|
| — | 22 | — |
Evies Vladimir (G)
[P]
Runner-up at Navan in December but that is very much a standout in relation to his form these past 2 seasons. Races from 6 lb out of the handicap.
|
Alix Balfe | G P Cromwell | 9 | 63.5 kg |
34
33/1
|
Betting forecast: Uncle Pat (7/2), Jasmin De Grugy (7/2), Brucejack (11/2), Union Station (8/1), Fortunate Man (10/1), J'arrive De L'est (10/1), Shanbally Kid (11/1), Born Braver (12/1), Built By Ballymore (12/1), Folly Master (12/1), Better Times Ahead (16/1), Daily Present (20/1), Fishery Lane (22/1), Saint Davy (22/1), Sa Majeste (28/1), Intense Raffles (33/1), Will Do (33/1), Brideswell Lad (33/1), Evies Vladimir (33/1), Ain't That A Shame (50/1), Duffle Coat (50/1), Lord Lariat (66/1)
Prize money
| Position | Prize |
|---|---|
| P1 | 45000.0 EUR |
| P2 | 15000.0 EUR |
| P3 | 7500.0 EUR |
| P4 | 3750.0 EUR |
| P5 | 2251.0 EUR |
| P6 | 1500.0 EUR |