disputed briefly, soon chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved to dispute 3 out, led before next, ridden before last, kept on well under pressure run-in
3 18:30 Naas (IRE) 14 Mar 2021
BARONERACING.COM Leinster National Handicap Chase (Grade A) (5YO plus)
3m 126y Soft to Heavy
mid-division, closer in 4th 4 out, challenged before 2 out, ridden after 2 out, pressed leader run-in, held close home
held up towards rear, ridden 3 out, stayed on into 8th last, kept on run-in without troubling leaders
held up towards rear, ridden and progress entering straight, 6th 2 out, under pressure in 3rd last, kept on one pace run-in
disputed, led after 1st, slight mistake 2nd, headed 5th, remained close up and disputed at times, led and disputed after 6 out, pecked 5 out, 5th next, ridden entering straight, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden and no impression entering straight, 7th and slight mistake last, kept on one pace
held up, slight mistake 2nd, soon mid-division, improved to lead 5th, joined after 6 out, ridden and headed before 2 out, no extra and kept on one pace
settled behind leaders, slight mistake 4th, 6th halfway, mid-division before 5 out, ridden and no extra entering straight
disputed briefly, soon chased leaders, 3rd halfway, slight mistakes 7 out and 5 out, disputed 4 out, ridden and headed before 2 out, soon no extra
chased leaders early, mid-division halfway, 6th and slight mistake 4 out, ridden and no extra entering straight
settled behind leaders early, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression before 2 out, soon no extra
soon towards rear, several slight mistakes, ridden and no impression 3 out, soon no extra
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 3 out, soon no extra
towards rear, fell 1st
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Soft | 14 | Cap York | 8 | 10 7 | 133 | 8F2989 | 50 days | N Meade (35 miles) | E Walsh | 11/ 1 | 6:45.80 | |
| 2019 | Yielding - Soft | 14 | Pairofbrowneyes | 10 | 11 0 | 146 | 801F-00 | 45 days | W P Mullins (44 miles) | Paul Townend | 12/ 1 | 6:30.00 | |
| 2018 | Heavy | 15 | Pairofbrowneyes | 9 | 11 4 | 137 | 2206-80 | 74 days | W P Mullins (44 miles) | Paul Townend | 9/ 2 | 6:41.30 | |
| 2017 | Soft - Heavy | 18 | Abolitionist | 9 | 11 1 | 137 | 1622-22 | 105 days | Miss Ellmarie Holden (60 miles) | Rachael Blackmore | 12/ 1 | 7:01.11 | |
| 2016 | Heavy | 12 | Venitien De Mai | 7 | 10 3 | 127 | 321-F31 | 32 days | J Dreaper (35 miles) | Jonathan Moore | 10/ 3 | 6:52.40 | |
| 2015 | Soft | 8 | Miss Xian | 8 | 9 10 | 114 | 0U46F1 | 14 days | F Flood (47 miles) | Mark Enright | 9/ 2 | 6:45.20 | |
| 2014 | Soft | 14 | Gallant Oscar | 8 | 10 1 | 119 | 041F-41 | 56 days | A J Martin (35 miles) | Danny Mullins | 11/ 2 | 6:44.70 | |
| 2013 | Soft | 17 | Rich Revival | 9 | 10 9 | 129 | 5336-11 | 56 days | Miss Liz Doyle (80 miles) | B O'Connell | 7/ 1 | 6:48.60 | |
| 2012 | Soft | 12 | Paddy Pub | 9 | 9 10 | 126 | 990401 | 14 days | K Purcell (60 miles) | P F Mangan | 10/ 1 | 6:48.70 | |
| 2011 | Soft | 18 | Benefit Night | 11 | 10 4 | 120 | 084-644 | 25 days | D W O'Sullivan (139 miles) | D Condon | 33/ 1 | 6:29.10 | |
| 2010 | Soft | 8 | Ballytrim | 9 | 10 3 | 131 | P81-1F0 | 45 days | W P Mullins (44 miles) | Paul Townend | 8/ 1 | 6:51.20 |