16:05 Leopardstown

Monday 2 February 2026

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Barberstown Castle Handicap Chase (0-150) (Listed)

  • 5YO plus  |   Class 1  |   2m 1f  |   Soft  |   14 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 16:05  |   Winning time: 4m 30.60s
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Horse A-Z
1
Horse silk
Inthepocket19
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-12| J: Mark Walsh| T: H De Bromhead| OR:  147
16/1
Yet to be asked for effort when coming down at Naas in November but been disappointing since. Others preferred.
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2
Horse silk
Jacob's Ladderp22
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-8| J: Jack Kennedy| T: G Elliott| OR:  143| D
2/1
Promising individual who got off the mark over fences at Fairyhouse (16.3f) last month and found further improvement when second of 5 in Grade 3 chase at Punchestown (19.5f, heavy) 22 days ago. Likely more to come on handicap debut.
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3
Horse silk
Addragoolet38
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-7| J: Eoin Staples(5)| T: G P Cromwell| OR:  142| CD
7/1
Much improved when landing 20-runner handicap chase (11/1) over C&D (good) 38 days ago, driven out. Raised 10 lb since but he may be capable of better yet.
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4
Horse silk
Ballysax Hank37
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-4| J: Keith Donoghue| T: G P Cromwell| OR:  139| BF
12/1
Useful chaser who only narrowwly failed to land American Grand National at Far Hills (21f) in October. Shaped better than bare result when eighth of 28 in handicap chase at this course (24.4f, good) over Christmas and has to be of interest here.
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5
Horse silk
Western Diegoh19
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-3| J: Brian Hayes| T: W P Mullins| OR:  138| D
7/1
Posted career best when opening account over fences in 12-runner handicap chase at Fairyhouse (17.1f, soft) 19 days ago by 3¾ lengths from More Coko. 8 lb higher now but must enter calculations.
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6
Horse silk
Drumgill19
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-1| J: Michael Kenneally(7)| T: J P Ryan| OR:  136| D
33/1
Back to winning ways at Fairyhouse in November but finished well held behind Western Diego at Fairyhouse last time and makes limited appeal.
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7
Horse silk
Jasko Des Damest101
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-13| J: Darragh O'Keeffe| T: H De Bromhead| OR:  134| BF| D
18/1
Quickly proved himself a better chaser than hurdler last season when winning at Wexford and Punchestown and resumed his progress this term with creditable effort at Listowel before good second of 9 in handicap chase at Cheltenham (15.9f, good) 101 days ago. Not taken lightly.
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8
Horse silk
Golden Joyv1,t24
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-9| J: Danny Gilligan| T: G Elliott| OR:  130| CD
25/1
C&D winner who arrives on back of respectable fourth of 9 in handicap chase (14/1) at Naas (16f, soft) 24 days ago, finding less than looked likely. More needed to take a hand here. Visor on first time.
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9
Horse silk
More Cokoh19
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-9| J: Sean Cleary-Farrell(7)| T: W P Mullins| OR:  130| D
11/2
Posted his best effort over fences when 3¾ lengths second of 12 to Western Diego in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (17.1f, soft, 9/1) 19 days ago, going with enthusiasm. Remains low mileage in this sphere so merits consideration.
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10
Horse silk
An Peann Deargt38
Age: 9|  Weight: 10-7| J: Sean O'Keeffe| T: P Nolan| OR:  128| CD
28/1
Dual C&D winner last season, including this contest off 6 lb lower. Yet to fire in this campaign, however.
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11
Horse silk
Battle Of Ridgewayt50
Age: 8|  Weight: 10-6| J: Liam McKenna(5)| T: M Hassett| OR:  127
7/1
Strong third at Cheltenham prior to posting a career best when easily winning 12-runner handicap chase at Navan (16f, heavy, 6/1) 50 days ago. Progressing well recently so he warrants respect despite a 9 lb rise.
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12
Horse silk
Dont Go Yetp38
Age: 12|  Weight: 10-2| J: Philip Donovan(3)| T: E Cawley| OR:  123| D
33/1
Posted respectable 16¾ lengths fifth of 20 to Addragoole in handicap chase over C&D (good) on Boxing Day but it's not 11 runs since this veteran scored in 2023.
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13
Horse silk
Milan Fortht30
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-0| J: Jordan Gainford| T: S Cavanagh| OR:  119
10/1
Didn't need to be at best when winning 6-runner handicap chase at Cork (20f, good to soft, 7/2) 30 days ago and finds himself in a much deeper contest now. 2 lb out of the weights too.
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14
Horse silk
Grange Walkb15
Age: 11|  Weight: 10-0| J: Daniel King| T: J P Ryan| OR:  113| CD
100/1
Proved disappointing in recent starts and has plenty on his plate from 8 lb out of the handicap here.
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Forecasts

Jacob's Ladder (2/1), More Coko (11/2), Addragoole (7/1), Western Diego (7/1), Battle Of Ridgeway (7/1), Milan Forth (10/1), Ballysax Hank (12/1), Inthepocket (16/1), Jasko Des Dames (18/1), Golden Joy (25/1), An Peann Dearg (28/1), Drumgill (33/1), Dont Go Yet (33/1), Grange Walk (100/1)

Verdict

WESTERN DIEGO is low mileage for his age and was an emphatic winner at Fairyhouse earlier this month. He may be able to follow up. Jacob's Ladder and Ballysax Hank head the list of dangers in a typically competitive renewal of this contest.

Previous Winners

2025
An Peann Dearg
Weight: 10-0  |Age: 8
8/1

Prize Money

1st: €60,000.002nd: €20,000.003rd: €9,999.004th: €5,000.005th: €3,000.006th: €2,000.00

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