🏁 Official Race Result

BOYLE Sports Irish Grand National Chase (Extended Handicap Chase) (Grade 3)

Fairyhouse · 6 April 2026 · 5:00
Distance3m5f
GoingYielding To Soft
SurfaceTurf
TypeChase
Runners30
Pos Horse Jockey / Trainer Age/Sex Wgt Draw SP OR RPR TS Dist
1
Soldier In Milan (IRE)
No. 10 · Owner: Paul Byrne
Donagh MeylerTrainer: Emmet Mullins7/G11-0—6/1F
7.00 decimal
142144-0
Headgear: TSire: Soldier of Fortune (IRE)Dam: Time In Milan (IRE)
📈 DCN Market Form®Well backed
Opening9.0010am8.00Mid 18.50Mid 28.00Mid 38.501pm7.00Late7.00Final6.50
Well backed from 9.00 at Opening to 6.50 at Final — a +4.3 probability-point move. It went on to win.
Post-race comment: Handy from the off - second at halfway - hit the front after 4 out and opened a 3-length margin soon after - pushed further ahead approaching the last and stayed on well to the line
2
Showurappreciation (IRE)
No. 25 · Owner: John P Mcmanus
Mark WalshTrainer: Jonathan Sweeney8/G10-7—10/1
11.00 decimal
126120-16
Sire: Mastercraftsman (IRE)Dam: Round Of Applause (GB)
📈 DCN Market Form®Market support
Opening15.0010am9.50Mid 110.00Mid 29.00Mid 39.001pm11.00Late11.00Final10.00
Market support from 15.00 at Opening to 10.00 at Final — a +3.3 probability-point move. Its strongest market position was 9.00 at Mid 2. It finished second.
Post-race comment: Towards the back of the field - minor errors at the 1st and 15th - moved up into 8th on the home turn before being squeezed for room 3 out - plugged on into 2nd on the run-in but well held
3
The Enabler (IRE)
No. 21 · Owner: Gigginstown House Stud
Danny GilliganTrainer: Gordon Elliott7/G10-8—28/1
29.00 decimal
136128-4
Headgear: TSire: Walk In The Park (IRE)Dam: Nanny Stone (IRE)
📈 DCN Market Form®Stable market
Opening29.0010am34.00Mid 134.00Mid 229.00Mid 334.001pm41.00Late41.00Final41.00
Stable market from 29.00 at Opening to 41.00 at Final — a −1.0 probability-point move. Its strongest market position was 29.00 at Opening. It finished third.
Post-race comment: Held up at the back - improved from four out to move up into 6th entering the straight - driven into second before two out but couldn't threaten the leader - held on for a distant third
4
Argento Boy (IRE)
No. 3 · Owner: Mrs Audrey Turley
Sean O'KeeffeTrainer: W P Mullins7/G11-2—16/1
17.00 decimal
144--13
Sire: Jukebox Jury (IRE)Dam: Backaway (IRE)
📈 DCN Market Form®Market weakness
Opening10.0010am21.00Mid 113.00Mid 219.00Mid 321.001pm17.00Late17.00Final15.00
Market weakness from 10.00 at Opening to 15.00 at Final — a −3.3 probability-point move. Its strongest market position was 10.00 at Opening. It finished 4th.
Post-race comment: Held up towards the back - blundered 11th - improved into 9th turning in but hampered 3 out - urged into 5th before 4th before the last - unable to threaten and stayed on at the same effort in 4th
5
Monbeg Genius (IRE)
No. 11 · Owner: Martin Tedham Wasdell Properties Ltd
Jonjo O'Neill JrTrainer: Jonjo & A J O'Neill10/G10-13—25/1
26.00 decimal
141--3.5
Headgear: TBSire: Shantou (USA)Dam: Ella Watson (IRE)
📈 DCN Market Form®Stable market
Opening21.0010am21.00Mid 121.00Mid 221.00Mid 319.001pm26.00Late26.00Final26.00
Stable market from 21.00 at Opening to 26.00 at Final — a −0.9 probability-point move. Its strongest market position was 19.00 at Mid 3. It finished 5th.
Post-race comment: Went straight to front - stumbled a touch five out - lost command after the following fence and dropped to third turning in - fourth soon after and unable to close two out - held that spot to the line
6
Better Days Ahead (IRE)
No. 1 · Owner: Bective Stud
Mr R JamesTrainer: Gordon Elliott8/G11-5—11/1
12.00 decimal
154--3.75
Headgear: TSire: Milan (GB)Dam: Bonnie And Bright (IRE)
📈 DCN Market Form®Stable market
Opening15.0010am15.00Mid 113.00Mid 212.00Mid 313.001pm15.00Late15.00Final15.00
Stable market from 15.00 at Opening to 15.00 at Final — a −0.0 probability-point move. Its strongest market position was 12.00 at Mid 2. It finished 6th.
Post-race comment: Held up towards back of the pack - still down in 13th and under pressure nearing 3 out where bumped - stayed on same gear to finish sixth
6
One Big Bang (IRE)
No. 15 · Owner: Big Bang Racing
Sean BowenTrainer: James Owen8/G10-10—16/1
17.00 decimal
138--0
Sire: Masked Marvel (GB)Dam: Boston Du Berlais (FR)
📈 DCN Market Form®Market weakness
Opening13.0010am17.00Mid 117.00Mid 215.00Mid 317.001pm17.00Late17.00Final17.00
Market weakness from 13.00 at Opening to 17.00 at Final — a −1.8 probability-point move. Its strongest market position was 13.00 at Opening. It finished 6th.
Post-race comment: Settled in the pack early - held 6th at halfway - improved to 5th under a squeeze into the straight - dropped back to 6th making no dent after two out and stayed on at one gear to finish sixth
8
C'est Ta Chance (FR)
No. 8 · Owner: Simon Munir Isaac Souede
Danny MullinsTrainer: W P Mullins7/G11-0—20/1
21.00 decimal
142--4.75
Sire: Elm Park (GB)Dam: Kadiana (IRE)
📈 DCN Market Form®Market weakness
Opening11.0010am17.00Mid 113.00Mid 217.00Mid 317.001pm17.00Late17.00Final17.00
Market weakness from 11.00 at Opening to 17.00 at Final — a −3.2 probability-point move. Its strongest market position was 11.00 at Opening. It finished 8th.
Post-race comment: Settled just behind pace - minor error at 10th - 8th at halfway - up into 5th before a small blunder 4 out - 4th but stumbled 3 out - dropped away after and well held to finish
9
Goraibhmaithagat (IRE)
No. 16 · Owner: John P Mcmanus
Harry CobdenTrainer: C A Murphy6/G10-9—12/1
13.00 decimal
137--26
Sire: Flemensfirth (USA)Dam: There Is No Point (IRE)
📈 DCN Market Form®Market support
Opening15.0010am12.00Mid 113.00Mid 211.00Mid 312.001pm13.00Late13.00Final12.00
Market support from 15.00 at Opening to 12.00 at Final — a +1.7 probability-point move. Its strongest market position was 11.00 at Mid 2. It finished 9th.
Post-race comment: Settled midpack early - up to 7th and driven on turning into straight - unable to challenge before a small error two out - held on for ninth without finding more
10
Born Braver (IRE)
No. 28 · Owner: Mrs J P Duffy
Eoghan FineganTrainer: Gavin Cromwell8/G9-13—28/1
29.00 decimal
126--5
Headgear: PSire: Court Cave (IRE)Dam: Born Noble (IRE)
📈 DCN Market Form®Stable market
Opening34.0010am41.00Mid 129.00Mid 234.00Mid 326.001pm29.00Late29.00Final29.00
Stable market from 34.00 at Opening to 29.00 at Final — a +0.5 probability-point move. Its strongest market position was 26.00 at Mid 3. It finished 10th.
Post-race comment: Held up towards the back - made no headway turning for home - one-paced from 3 out - well held at the finish
F
Western Walk (IRE)
No. 26 · Owner: Ruth Brown John Loughlin
Daniel KingTrainer: Jonathan Sweeney9/G10-7—33/1
34.00 decimal
135---
Sire: Walk In The Park (IRE)Dam: Western Approaches (GB)
📈 DCN Market Form®Stable market
Opening51.0010am34.00Mid 141.00Mid 229.00Mid 334.001pm41.00Late41.00Final41.00
Stable market from 51.00 at Opening to 41.00 at Final — a +0.5 probability-point move. Its strongest market position was 29.00 at Mid 2.
Post-race comment: Settled around midfield in the early stages - 11th and driven approaching the straight - unable to make headway before falling 3 out
F
Kiss Will (FR)
No. 13 · Owner: H O S Syndicate
Paul TownendTrainer: W P Mullins6/G10-11—13/2
7.50 decimal
139---
Sire: Tunis (POL)Dam: Vita Will (FR)
📈 DCN Market Form®Market support
Opening8.5010am8.50Mid 19.50Mid 28.00Mid 38.001pm8.00Late8.00Final7.50
Market support from 8.50 at Opening to 7.50 at Final — a +1.6 probability-point move.
Post-race comment: Settled behind the front pack early - up to 3rd approaching four out from 5th at halfway - fell 3 out while pressing for the lead
PU
Velvet Elvis (IRE)
No. 14 · Owner: Derek Kierans
Alex HarveyTrainer: John C McConnell10/G10-11—125/1
126.00 decimal
139---
Sire: Shirocco (GER)Dam: Treen (IRE)
📈 DCN Market Form®Stable market
Opening101.0010am151.00Mid 1101.00Mid 2126.00Mid 3101.001pm126.00Late126.00Final126.00
Stable market from 101.00 at Opening to 126.00 at Final — a −0.2 probability-point move. Its strongest market position was 101.00 at Opening.
Post-race comment: Sat close to front group early - drifted towards back by halfway - found nothing more before being pulled up with five to go
PU
Duffle Coat (IRE)
No. 22 · Owner: R Stokes
Josh WilliamsonTrainer: Gordon Elliott9/G10-2—80/1
81.00 decimal
135---
Headgear: PSire: Alhebayeb (IRE)Dam: Humilis (IRE)
📈 DCN Market Form®Stable market
Opening67.0010am101.00Mid 167.00Mid 281.00Mid 361.001pm81.00Late81.00Final81.00
Stable market from 67.00 at Opening to 81.00 at Final — a −0.3 probability-point move. Its strongest market position was 61.00 at Mid 3.
Post-race comment: Held up at the back - made no impression through the race - eased and pulled up before 4 out
PU
O'toole (IRE)
No. 23 · Owner: Simon Munir Isaac Souede
James BowenTrainer: S R B Crawford10/G10-7—33/1
34.00 decimal
135---
Headgear: TPSire: Mahler (GB)Dam: On Galley Head (IRE)
📈 DCN Market Form®Stable market
Opening29.0010am41.00Mid 134.00Mid 241.00Mid 341.001pm41.00Late41.00Final41.00
Stable market from 29.00 at Opening to 41.00 at Final — a −1.0 probability-point move. Its strongest market position was 29.00 at Opening.
Post-race comment: Held up towards the back - made no impression through the race - eased and pulled up before 3 out
PU
Hartur D'arc (FR)
No. 19 · Owner: Derek Kierans
Sean FlanaganTrainer: John C McConnell9/G10-8—125/1
126.00 decimal
136---
Sire: Diamond Boy (FR)Dam: Altesse D'arc (FR)
📈 DCN Market Form®Stable market
Opening67.0010am126.00Mid 181.00Mid 2101.00Mid 3101.001pm126.00Late126.00Final126.00
Stable market from 67.00 at Opening to 126.00 at Final — a −0.7 probability-point move. Its strongest market position was 67.00 at Opening.
Post-race comment: Held up in the back markers - blundered at the 14th - found nothing more and eased down before the 5th last
PU
Better Times Ahead (IRE)
No. 18 · Owner: John P Mcmanus
Simon TorrensTrainer: Robert Tyner9/G10-8—25/1
26.00 decimal
136---
Sire: Walk In The Park (IRE)Dam: Byerley Babe (IRE)
📈 DCN Market Form®Stable market
Opening17.0010am23.00Mid 119.00Mid 219.00Mid 319.001pm21.00Late21.00Final21.00
Stable market from 17.00 at Opening to 21.00 at Final — a −1.1 probability-point move. Its strongest market position was 17.00 at Opening.
Post-race comment: Settled midpack - couldn't quicken from the 4th last - pulled up before the following fence
PU
Weveallbeencaught (IRE)
No. 27 · Owner: Tadhg Moynihan
Patrick M O'BrienTrainer: E McNamara9/G10-2—40/1
41.00 decimal
135---
Headgear: TPSire: Getaway (GER)Dam: Curvacious (IRE)
📈 DCN Market Form®Stable market
Opening41.0010am34.00Mid 134.00Mid 234.00Mid 334.001pm34.00Late34.00Final34.00
Stable market from 41.00 at Opening to 34.00 at Final — a +0.5 probability-point move. Its strongest market position was 34.00 at 10am.
Post-race comment: Settled around midpack - couldn't quicken with four to jump - already held up when pulled up before the following obstacle
PU
Yeah Man (IRE)
No. 7 · Owner: John J Brennan
Keith DonoghueTrainer: Gavin Cromwell9/G11-1—66/1
67.00 decimal
143---
Headgear: PSire: Westerner (GB)Dam: Baraza (IRE)
📈 DCN Market Form®Stable market
Opening34.0010am51.00Mid 134.00Mid 251.00Mid 367.001pm67.00Late67.00Final67.00
Stable market from 34.00 at Opening to 67.00 at Final — a −1.4 probability-point move. Its strongest market position was 34.00 at Opening.
Post-race comment: Sat close to front group early - 7th at halfway - lost touch turning into straight - eased and pulled up before 3 out
PU
Shanbally Kid (IRE)
No. 29 · Owner: Gigginstown House Stud
John ShinnickTrainer: W P Mullins9/G10-6—40/1
41.00 decimal
134---
Headgear: PSire: Presenting (GB)Dam: Kalanisi's Lady (IRE)
📈 DCN Market Form®Stable market
Opening41.0010am41.00Mid 141.00Mid 234.00Mid 334.001pm34.00Late34.00Final34.00
Stable market from 41.00 at Opening to 34.00 at Final — a +0.5 probability-point move. Its strongest market position was 34.00 at Mid 2.
Post-race comment: Sat handy on the outside - 4th at halfway - lost touch after 4 out and eased to a stop before the following fence
PU
Sa Majeste (FR)
No. 24 · Owner: John P Mcmanus
Aidan KellyTrainer: W P Mullins8/G10-4—50/1
51.00 decimal
135---
Sire: Top Trip (GB)Dam: Lost Maiby (FR)
📈 DCN Market Form®Stable market
Opening29.0010am51.00Mid 129.00Mid 234.00Mid 341.001pm51.00Late51.00Final51.00
Stable market from 29.00 at Opening to 51.00 at Final — a −1.5 probability-point move. Its strongest market position was 29.00 at Opening.
Post-race comment: Settled midfield early - blundered 6th and dropped back then slipped towards the tail by halfway - unable to find more and eased out of contention before 4 out
PU
Rushmount (IRE)
No. 6 · Owner: Apex Flight Syndicate
Mr Alan O'SullivanTrainer: Jonathan Sweeney9/G10-8—50/1
51.00 decimal
143---
Sire: Shirocco (GER)Dam: Glenwood Girl (IRE)
📈 DCN Market Form®Stable market
Opening41.0010am81.00Mid 141.00Mid 267.00Mid 351.001pm67.00Late67.00Final67.00
Stable market from 41.00 at Opening to 67.00 at Final — a −0.9 probability-point move. Its strongest market position was 41.00 at Opening.
Post-race comment: Held up towards the back of the pack - eased and pulled up soon after the 9th
PU
Shecouldbeanything (IRE)
No. 12 · Owner: M J Hanrahan
Jack KennedyTrainer: Gordon Elliott9/M10-12—25/1
26.00 decimal
140---
Headgear: TPSire: Malinas (GER)Dam: Culmore Girl (IRE)
📈 DCN Market Form®Stable market
Opening26.0010am34.00Mid 134.00Mid 229.00Mid 321.001pm26.00Late26.00Final26.00
Stable market from 26.00 at Opening to 26.00 at Final — a −0.0 probability-point move. Its strongest market position was 21.00 at Mid 3.
Post-race comment: Held up towards the back - shaved off ground into it 6 out before dropping away after the following fence - eased and pulled up before 4 out
PU
Search For Glory (IRE)
No. 2 · Owner: Gigginstown House Stud
James SmithTrainer: Gordon Elliott9/G11-0—22/1
23.00 decimal
147---
Headgear: TBPSire: Fame And Glory (GB)Dam: Geek Chic (IRE)
📈 DCN Market Form®Stable market
Opening21.0010am23.00Mid 119.00Mid 221.00Mid 323.001pm23.00Late23.00Final23.00
Stable market from 21.00 at Opening to 23.00 at Final — a −0.4 probability-point move. Its strongest market position was 19.00 at Mid 1.
Post-race comment: Held up towards the back early - still behind the pack at halfway and pushed along with little response after the 16th - lost touch soon after and pulled up before 4 out
PU
Joystick (FR)
No. 4 · Owner: Mrs S Ricci
Brian HayesTrainer: W P Mullins7/G11-2—28/1
29.00 decimal
144---
Headgear: TSire: Coastal Path (GB)Dam: Polka Valtat (FR)
📈 DCN Market Form®Stable market
Opening34.0010am41.00Mid 129.00Mid 234.00Mid 334.001pm29.00Late29.00Final29.00
Stable market from 34.00 at Opening to 29.00 at Final — a +0.5 probability-point move. Its strongest market position was 29.00 at Mid 1.
Post-race comment: Settled midpack early - hit a small error at the 12th and made no headway when driven up approaching 4 out - unable to find more and eased to a halt before the following fence
PU
Flicker Of Hope (FR)
No. 9 · Owner: Swords Bloodstock Limited
Michael KenneallyTrainer: Mark Fahey7/G10-9—18/1
19.00 decimal
142---
Sire: Buck's Boum (FR)Dam: Ojinska Dream (FR)
📈 DCN Market Form®Stable market
Opening21.0010am19.00Mid 113.00Mid 219.00Mid 321.001pm23.00Late21.00Final21.00
Stable market from 21.00 at Opening to 21.00 at Final — a −0.0 probability-point move. Its strongest market position was 13.00 at Mid 1.
Post-race comment: Settled midpack early - 10th and driven for effort after the fourth from home - found nothing in the closing stages - well beaten when pulled up before the final fence
PU
Waterford Whispers (IRE)
No. 30 · Owner: John P Mcmanus
Darragh O'KeeffeTrainer: Henry De Bromhead8/G10-6—18/1
19.00 decimal
134---
Sire: Westerner (GB)Dam: Tara Belle (IRE)
📈 DCN Market Form®Stable market
Opening17.0010am17.00Mid 113.00Mid 217.00Mid 317.001pm17.00Late17.00Final17.00
Stable market from 17.00 at Opening to 17.00 at Final — a −0.0 probability-point move. Its strongest market position was 13.00 at Mid 1.
Post-race comment: Settled in the pack early - driven for effort but found nothing approaching 4 out - dropped to the rear and pulled up before 3 out
PU
Karia Des Blaises (FR)
No. 17 · Owner: Barnane Stud Hollywood Racing
Anna McGuinnessTrainer: W P Mullins6/M10-2—25/1
26.00 decimal
137---
Headgear: HSire: Jeu St Eloi (FR)Dam: Karmina Burana (FR)
📈 DCN Market Form®Stable market
Opening29.0010am41.00Mid 141.00Mid 234.00Mid 329.001pm26.00Late26.00Final26.00
Stable market from 29.00 at Opening to 26.00 at Final — a +0.4 probability-point move. Its strongest market position was 26.00 at 1pm.
Post-race comment: Held up towards the back - made no impression through the race - showed nothing when asked and was pulled up before 4 out
PU
The Jukebox Kid (IRE)
No. 5 · Owner: The Sixsmiths Overlords
Ben JonesTrainer: Ben Pauling7/G11-2—8/1
9.00 decimal
144---
Sire: Jukebox Jury (IRE)Dam: Baraza (IRE)
📈 DCN Market Form®Market weakness
Opening7.0010am7.00Mid 18.00Mid 28.00Mid 37.501pm8.50Late8.50Final8.00
Market weakness from 7.00 at Opening to 8.00 at Final — a −1.8 probability-point move. Its strongest market position was 7.00 at Opening.
Post-race comment: Handy early - error 12th then third at halfway - serious blunder 18th costing ground - erred again and pulled up before 4 out
PU
Kurasso Blue (FR)
No. 20 · Owner: Robcour
Jordan GainfordTrainer: Gordon Elliott5/G10-8—33/1
34.00 decimal
138---
Headgear: PSire: Masked Marvel (GB)Dam: Speedy Blue Girl (FR)
📈 DCN Market Form®Stable market
Opening34.0010am34.00Mid 134.00Mid 229.00Mid 334.001pm34.00Late34.00Final34.00
Stable market from 34.00 at Opening to 34.00 at Final — a −0.0 probability-point move. Its strongest market position was 29.00 at Mid 2.
Post-race comment: Held up in the pack throughout - pushed along after the 9th with little response - eased and pulled up before 3 out
Winning time: 7m 50.50sTote win: €7