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2026 Dublin Chase Preview
One of the newest Grade 1 races run at the Dublin Racing Festival is the Dublin Chase. The first renewal took place in 2018 when Willie Mullins' Min won her first of two renewals (2018 & 2019)
The race was originally a Grade 2 but was upgraded to Grade 1 status in 2019 and as the name would suggest is a chase. It is run over two miles and one furlong during which the runners will face eleven fences.
Dublin Chase Information:
We also have a dedicated Leopardstown tips page that will cover this race as well as all of the other races on the day of the race, see which runners the OLBG racing tipsters are predicting to win this race and the others on the cards. You may also be interested in other preview blogs that we have packed full of information, head down to the Races Covered during the Dublin Racing Festival section for links to these.
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How competitive is the Dublin Chase market? When looking at the over-rounds for the last 8 renewals, the most competitive market was in 2022 when the race had an over-round of 109%. The race in 2018 was a race that was most in the bookie's favour with an over-round of 116%, whilst on average over the last 8 renewals of the Dublin Chase, the over-round has been 112%, which means the bookie expects to pay out £100 for every £112 which is bet.
Below you will find the 2026 Dublin Chase Trends, see which patterns have occurred over the recent renewals that you may be able to use for the next renewal, we also have a section that looks at the Dublin Chase Trend Analysis.
These are the top three quickest-run Dublin Chase over the last 8 renewals:
- Min (4:00.80) in 2019
- Solness (4:07.40) in 2025
- Chacun Pour Soi (4:11.40) in 2020
Looking at the future form, is the winner worth following next time out? From the past 8 if you had followed the winner of the Dublin Chase next time out then you would have backed a total of 1 winner. Backing all 7 runners who have been out since to win at SP next time out, would have returned an LSP of -5.80. Ahead of the 2026 Dublin Chase why not head over to the racing predictions for tips on other races today?
When looking over the past 8 renewals, a time of 4:00.80 was set by Min in 2019, which is the quickest time over that period, the runner was trained by W P Mullins and ridden by R Walsh. The slowest winning time was set in 2021 when Chacun Pour Soi won in a time of 4:24.80, booked to ride was Paul Townend by the trainer W P Mullins.
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Dublin Chase Past Winners
Here are the Dublin Chase past winners for the last 8 renewals. Each row details the year of the race, the horse which won along with the age & weight of the horse. The horse's trainer and the jockey at the time of winning the Dublin Chase are also displayed, along with the starting price at which the horse was sent off.
| Year | Horse | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 4:07.40 | Solness (FR) 7yo 11-12 6/1 | Danny Mullins Joseph Patrick O'Brien (IRE) |
| 2024 4:17.20 | El Fabiolo (FR) 7yo 11-12 4/11F | Paul Townend W P Mullins (IRE) |
| 2023 4:14.60 | Gentleman De Mee (FR) 7yo 11-12 15/2 | Danny Mullins W P Mullins (IRE) |
| 2022 4:23.60 | Chacun Pour Soi (FR) 10yo 11-12 4/7F | Paul Townend W P Mullins (IRE) |
| 2021 4:24.80 | Chacun Pour Soi (FR) 9yo 11-12 2/5F | Paul Townend W P Mullins (IRE) |
| 2020 4:11.40 | Chacun Pour Soi (FR) 8yo 11-10 6/5F | Paul Townend W P Mullins (IRE) |
| 2019 4:00.80 | Min (FR) 8yo 11-10 4/9F | R Walsh W P Mullins (IRE) |
| 2018 4:12.40 | Min (FR) 7yo 11-10 11/8F | David Mullins W P Mullins (IRE) |
Where have the winning runners come from?
Here are the countries where the winning trainers of the Dublin Chase have been based:
- IRE: 8 winners with an additional 8 placings from 44 runners
- GB: 0 winners with an additional 1 placing from 4 runners
Dublin Chase Trainer Statistics
The leading trainer in the Dublin Chase over the last 8 renewals is W P Mullins who has won the race seven times with those seven winners coming from Min (2018 & 2019), Chacun Pour Soi (2020, 2021 & 2022), Gentleman De Mee (2023) and El Fabiolo (2024). There is one trainer who has not had the best of times in the Dublin Chase, Henry De Bromhead has sent a total of 12 runners to the race without recording any wins.
Here are some of the top Dublin Chase trainer statistics over the last 8 renewals (R = Runners, W = Winners, P = Places including winners, Win LSP is based on 1pt Win and EW LSP is based on 0.5pt Win & 0.5pt Place):
| Trainer | R-W-P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| W P Mullins | 22-7-11 | -3.15 | -4.68 |
| Joseph Patrick O'Brien | 2-1-2 | +5.00 | +6.60 |
| Henry De Bromhead | 12-0-1 | -12.00 | -10.00 |
| P A Fahy | 4-0-1 | -4.00 | -2.25 |
| Nicky Richards | 1-0-1 | -1.00 | +1.00 |
| Barry Connell | 1-0-1 | -1.00 | -0.05 |
| Alan King | 1-0-0 | -1.00 | -1.00 |
| Martin Brassil | 1-0-0 | -1.00 | -1.00 |
| Mrs John Harrington | 1-0-0 | -1.00 | -1.00 |
| Harry Whittington | 1-0-0 | -1.00 | -1.00 |
Dublin Chase Jockey Statistics
The leading jockey in the Dublin Chase over the last 8 renewals is Paul Townend who has won the race four times with those four winners coming from Chacun Pour Soi (2020, 2021 & 2022) and El Fabiolo (2024). The only other jockey to have recorded multiple wins in the Dublin Chase is Danny Mullins (2 wins).
Here are some of the top Dublin Chase jockey statistics over the last 8 renewals (R = Runners, W = Winners, P = Places including winners, Win LSP is based on 1pt Win and EW LSP is based on 0.5pt Win & 0.5pt Place):
| Jockey | R-W-P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Townend | 7-4-6 | -0.47 | -0.23 |
| Danny Mullins | 5-2-2 | +10.50 | +5.29 |
| Mark Walsh | 5-0-3 | -5.00 | +2.00 |
| Rachael Blackmore | 5-0-1 | -5.00 | -3.00 |
| J J Slevin | 2-0-0 | -2.00 | -2.00 |
| Sean Flanagan | 1-0-1 | -1.00 | -0.05 |
| Mr P W Mullins | 1-0-0 | -1.00 | -1.00 |
| Gavin Sheehan | 1-0-0 | -1.00 | -1.00 |
| Bryony Frost | 1-0-0 | -1.00 | -1.00 |
| Darragh O'Keeffe | 1-0-0 | -1.00 | -1.00 |
2026 Dublin Chase Trends
Favourites finishing positions (oldest to latest): 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 1, 3
The percentage shown is the percentage of the total number of runners who fell under that factor. High percentages are less appealing than lower ones as you would expect them to do well.
- 8 / 8 (42%) - No bigger than 15/2
- 8 / 8 (48%) - Carried 123 - 146lbs (Debut)
- 8 / 8 (50%) - Not in ENG/IRL/SCO (Debut)
- 8 / 8 (54%) - Achieved an RPR of 162+ (Last Win)
- 8 / 8 (58%) - Achieved a TS of 140+ (Last 3)
- 8 / 8 (58%) - Is not GB/GER/IRE bred
- 8 / 8 (63%) - In a field of 10 - 14 (Debut)
- 8 / 8 (63%) - Ran in 6 - 15 races (Non-Hcps)
- 8 / 8 (67%) - Had 1 - 5 wins (Class)
- 8 / 8 (67%) - Dam is not IRE bred
- 8 / 8 (71%) - Held an OR of 153+ (LTO)
- 8 / 8 (71%) - Not BB/BR/CH/GR in colour
- 8 / 8 (71%) - Within the first 4 of the market
- 8 / 8 (75%) - Ran in 4 - 16 races (Chase)
- 8 / 8 (75%) - Ran in 7 - 22 races (Career)
Remember to use the trends listed above along with the Leopardstown racing predictions to see if you can find the winner of the Dublin Chase. Did you know that we have an OLBG Betting School section on OLBG? It is a place to help you improve your betting experience with articles covering numerous topics.
Are you already a member? If not, then why not? With over £6,000 given away each month in the tipster competition, why not get involved? Remember, It is completely FREE! So, head over to the registration page to sign up today! If you are already a member, then share your thoughts on the Dublin Chase by adding a tip on the race here.
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Dublin Chase Trend Analysis
✅ The trend factor which had produced 4+ winners and shows the best LSP, an LSP of +9.24 is when runners were aged 7.
❌ The worst performing factor that has failed to produce a single winner is when runners ran in Ireland on debut, when backing these the trend shows a record of 0-22.
The course which has produced the most winners of the Dublin Chase is Leopardstown, there has been a total number of 5 winners of this race who ran at Leopardstown last time out.
The race is open to both sexes with the Male runners having produced a total of 8 winners from a total of 47 runners whilst the Female runners have produced 0 winners from a total of 1 runner.
Looking over the past renewals, these are the stallions whose offspring have produced multiple winners of the Dublin Chase:
- Policy Maker (3 Wins)
- Walk In The Park (2 Wins)
Looking at the winning odds over the last 8 renewals, the biggest-priced winner was Gentleman De Mee in 2023, winning for W P Mullins at odds of 15/2 under the guidance of Danny Mullins. Looking at the runners at the head of the market over the last 8 renewals there have been 6 winning favourites in the race. Remember to use the best racing tipsters along with the information on this page to find you a bet on the 2026 Dublin Chase.
Route to the Dublin Chase
Many trainers will target races to use as prep races before coming to the Dublin Chase, these are the races which the recent winners ran in before coming here:
| Info | Last Race |
|---|---|
| 2025 - Solness Leopardstown - 1st of 9 (29/1) | Paddys Rewards Club Chase |
| 2024 - El Fabiolo Cork - 1st of 6 (1/5) | Bar One Racing Hilly Way Chase |
| 2023 - Gentleman De Mee Leopardstown - 6th of 7 (7/1) | Paddys Rewards Club Chase |
| 2022 - Chacun Pour Soi Sandown - 5th of 5 (8/13) | Tingle Creek |
| 2021 - Chacun Pour Soi Leopardstown - 1st of 6 (4/7) | Paddys Rewards Club Chase |
| 2020 - Chacun Pour Soi Leopardstown - 2nd of 8 (8/15) | Paddys Rewards Club "Loyaltys Dead, Live For Rewards" Chase |
| 2019 - Min Punchestown - 1st of 5 (1/1) | John Durkan Memorial Chase |
| 2018 - Min Leopardstown - 2nd of 6 (2/7) | Paddys Rewards Club Chase |
Races Covered during the Dublin Racing Festival
Remember to head over to the Leopardstown predictions page to see which runner the racing tipsters are supporting in the Dublin Chase and don't forget we also cover the following races at the Dublin Racing Festival.
| Races - Day 1 (Saturday) | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Cygnet Novice Hurdle | Final Demand (IRE) 6yo - 11/8 | W P Mullins Paul Townend |
| Irish Arkle Novice Chase | Majborough (FR) 5yo - 8/11 | W P Mullins Mark Walsh |
| Irish Gold Cup | Galopin Des Champs (FR) 9yo - 1/2 | W P Mullins Paul Townend |
| Spring Juvenile Hurdle | Hello Neighbour (IRE) 4yo - 85/40 | Gavin Cromwell Keith Donoghue |
| Races - Day 2 (Sunday) | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin Chase | Solness (FR) 7yo - 6/1 | Joseph Patrick O'Brien Danny Mullins |
| Irish Champion Hurdle | State Man (FR) 8yo - 5/4 | W P Mullins Paul Townend |
| Ladbrokes Novice Chase | Ballyburn (IRE) 7yo - 8/13 | W P Mullins Paul Townend |
| Leopardstown Handicap Chase | Backtonormal (IRE) 7yo - 11/4 | Gavin Cromwell Conor Stone-Walsh |
| Tattersalls Ireland Novice Hurdle | Kopek Des Bordes (FR) 5yo - 4/5 | W P Mullins Paul Townend |
| Timeless Sash Windows Handicap Hurdle | McLaurey (IRE) 6yo - 3/1 | Emmet Mullins Mark Walsh |
Article Contributor Information
We are blessed with an excellent team of specialists and experts at OLBG. Contributing to creating and maintaining this Dublin Chase Preview are at hand, Andy and Darren. They both work on the Horse racing tips team team looking after the tipsters and managing the tips settlement, whilst also creating and managing all of the horse racing event previews for International racing.
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