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2026 Frontline Security Handicap Chase Preview
A decent Handicap Chase race run at Punchestown racecourse on the third day of the Punchestown Festival, this race is run over the minimum trip of two miles, with eleven fences to be faced. The race is open to runners who are aged four or older.
Frontline Security Handicap Chase Information:
- Frontline Security Handicap Chase Past Winners
- Frontline Security Handicap Chase Trainer Statistics
- Frontline Security Handicap Chase Jockey Statistics
Our dedicated Punchestown tips page will not only bring you predictions from the OLBG racing tipsters for the upcoming card that includes the Frontline Security Handicap Chase, but will also have predictions for each meeting at Punchestown throughout the season, so be sure to head over there. We cover all of the major races at the Punchestown Festival, and below you can find links to all of the races for each of Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday.
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How competitive is the Frontline Security Handicap Chase market? When looking at the over-rounds for the last 20 renewals, the most competitive market was in 2006, when the race had an over-round of 115%. The race in 2005 was a race that was most in the bookie's favour with an over-round of 157%, whilst on average over the last 20 renewals of the Frontline Security Handicap Chase, the over-round has been 130%, which means the bookie expects to pay out ÂŁ100 for every ÂŁ130 which is bet.
Below you will find the 2026 Frontline Security Handicap 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 Frontline Security Handicap Chase Trend Analysis.
These are the top three quickest-run Frontline Security Handicap Chase races over the last 20 renewals:
- Dinoblue (4:02.90) in 2023
- Petit Tonnerre (4:04.60) in 2025
- Wills Wilde (4:05.20) in 2007
Looking at the future form, is the winner worth following next time out? Over the past 20 renewals, if you had followed the winner of the Frontline Security Handicap Chase next time out, then you would have backed a total of 4 winners. Backing all 20 runners who have been out since their win at SP next time out would have returned an LSP of +8.25. Remember to use the racing predictions along with the information on this page to find a bet on the 2026 Frontline Security Handicap Chase.
When looking over the past 20 renewals, a time of 4:02.90 was set by Dinoblue in 2023, trained by W P Mullins and ridden by Mark Walsh, which is the quickest time over that period. The slowest winning time was set in 2013 when Twinlight won in a time of 4:32.60 for trainer W P Mullins, who booked R Walsh in the saddle.
Frontline Security Handicap Chase Past Winners
Here are the Frontline Security Handicap Chase past winners for the last 10 renewals. Each row details the race year, the winning horse, and the horse's age & weight. The horse's trainer and the jockey at the time of winning the Frontline Security Handicap Chase are also displayed, along with the starting price at which the horse was sent off.
| Year | Horse | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 4:04.60 | Petit Tonnerre (FR) 7yo 10-7 16/1 | Richie McLernon Jonjo & A J O'Neill (GB) |
| 2024 4:09.10 | Pinkerton (IRE) 8yo 10-6 15/2 | Sam Ewing Noel Meade (IRE) |
| 2023 4:02.90 | Dinoblue (FR) 6yo 11-9 11/4F | Mark Walsh W P Mullins (IRE) |
| 2022 4:06.00 | Magic Daze (IRE) 6yo 11-4 3/1 | Robbie Power Henry De Bromhead (IRE) |
| 2021 4:15.20 | Sully DOc AA (FR) 7yo 10-9 6/1 | Simon Torrens (3lbs) Anthony Honeyball (GB) |
| 2019 4:06.90 | Snugsborough Hall (IRE) 8yo 10-1 11/4F | Denis O'Regan Liam P Cusack (IRE) |
| 2018 4:10.80 | Cadmium (FR) 6yo 10-7 12/1 | Danny Mullins W P Mullins (IRE) |
| 2017 4:09.50 | Dont Touch It (IRE) 7yo 11-9 5/1 | Mark Walsh Mrs John Harrington (IRE) |
| 2016 4:15.90 | Bright New Dawn (IRE) 9yo 11-6 12/1 | B J Cooper Gordon Elliott (IRE) |
| 2015 4:09.10 | Jacksonslady (IRE) 10yo 10-9 10/1 | Mark Walsh J P Dempsey (IRE) |
Where have the winning runners come from?
Here are the countries where the winning trainers of the Frontline Security Handicap Chase have been based:
- IRE: 18 winners with an additional 45 placings from 287 runners
- GB: 2 winners with an additional 4 placings from 23 runners
- FR: 0 winners with an additional 0 placings from 1 runner
Frontline Security Handicap Chase Trainer Statistics
The leading trainer in the Frontline Security Handicap Chase over the last 20 renewals is W P Mullins, who has won the race four times, with those four winners coming from Irish Invader (2008), Twinlight (2013), Cadmium (2018) and Dinoblue (2023). The only other trainer to have recorded multiple wins in the Frontline Security Handicap Chase is P A Fahy (2 wins). Two trainers have not had the best of times over the last 20 renewals in the Frontline Security Handicap Chase. A L T Moore has sent a total of 12 runners to the race without recording any wins, whilst Paul Nolan has sent out 12 without a winner.
Here are some of the top Frontline Security Handicap Chase trainer statistics over the last 20 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 | 26-4-10 | +3.75 | +0.33 |
| P A Fahy | 5-2-3 | +16.00 | +11.20 |
| Henry De Bromhead | 30-1-5 | -26.00 | -18.19 |
| Gordon Elliott | 20-1-4 | -7.00 | -5.08 |
| Mrs John Harrington | 15-1-5 | -9.00 | -2.88 |
| Noel Meade | 10-1-3 | -1.50 | -2.53 |
| J P Dempsey | 5-1-2 | +6.00 | +5.88 |
| Liam P Cusack | 4-1-3 | -0.25 | +3.25 |
| T M Walsh | 3-1-3 | +23.00 | +21.01 |
| Thomas Mullins | 3-1-1 | +1.50 | +0.19 |
Frontline Security Handicap Chase Jockey Statistics
The leading jockey in the Frontline Security Handicap Chase over the last 20 renewals is Mark Walsh, who has won the race three times, with those three winners coming from Jacksonslady (2015), Dont Touch It (2017) and Dinoblue (2023).
Here are some of the top Frontline Security Handicap Chase jockey statistics over the last 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Walsh | 9-3-4 | +11.75 | +6.10 |
| Danny Mullins | 6-1-2 | +7.00 | +3.35 |
| Conor Maxwell | 2-1-1 | +15.00 | +9.00 |
| Sam Ewing | 2-1-1 | +6.50 | +3.69 |
| Richie McLernon | 1-1-1 | +16.00 | +10.00 |
| Simon Torrens | 1-1-1 | +6.00 | +3.75 |
| Phillip Enright | 8-0-1 | -8.00 | -5.75 |
| Paul Townend | 7-0-1 | -7.00 | -5.37 |
| Sean Flanagan | 6-0-0 | -6.00 | -6.00 |
| L P Dempsey | 5-0-1 | -5.00 | -1.37 |
2026 Frontline Security Handicap Chase Trends
Favourites finishing positions (oldest to latest): 1, PU, 11, 1, 4, F, (1, 7), 2, 3, 4, 3, 2, 5, 3, 1, 3, F, 1, PU, 3
The percentage shown is the proportion of runners who fell under that factor. High percentages are less appealing than lower ones, as you would expect them to do well.
- 20 / 20 (67%) - Achieved a TS of 82+ (Last Win)
- 20 / 20 (74%) - Fewer than 6 placings (Hcps)
- 20 / 20 (79%) - Fewer than 3 wins (Hcps)
- 20 / 20 (80%) - Not on GD/GF/STD (LTO)
- 20 / 20 (81%) - Fewer than 18 races (Hcps)
- 20 / 20 (81%) - Won within last 8 starts
- 20 / 20 (83%) - No bigger than 20/1 (LTO)
- 20 / 20 (83%) - Achieved an RPR of 75+ (LTO)
- 20 / 20 (84%) - No bigger than 25/1
- 20 / 20 (84%) - Achieved a TS of 98+ (Last 5)
- 20 / 20 (86%) - Had 2 - 9 placings (Chase)
- 20 / 20 (86%) - In a field of 9 - 24 (Debut)
- 20 / 20 (87%) - Is not GB/GER/USA bred
- 20 / 20 (87%) - In a field of 4 - 18 (LTO)
- 20 / 20 (87%) - Not in ENG/DEU/ITA/WAL (Debut)
Remember to use the trends listed above, along with the Punchestown racing predictions, to see if you can find the winner of the Frontline Security Handicap 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.
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Frontline Security Handicap Chase Trend Analysis
â The trend factor, which has produced 10+ winners and shows the best LSP, an LSP of +21.50, is when runners ran in a Non Handicap last time out.
â The worst performing factor that has failed to produce a single winner is when runners had 1 place in the past year, when backing these, the trend shows a record of 0-66.
The course which has produced the most winners of the Frontline Security Handicap Chase is Fairyhouse; there have been a total of 8 winners of this race who ran at Fairyhouse last time out. The next best course, which has produced the second most winners, is Aintree; there have been a total of 3 winners of this race who ran at Aintree last time out.
The race is open to both sexes, with male runners having produced a total of 17 winners from a total of 291 runners, while female runners have produced 3 winners from a total of 20 runners.
Looking over the past renewals, there is only one stallion whose offspring have produced multiple winners of the Frontline Security Handicap Chase; that stallion, Oscar, has produced 3 winners (2014,2007,2006).
These are the stallions whose offspring have not produced a winner of the Frontline Security Handicap Chase despite multiple attempts:
- Kings Theatre (0 Wins from 9 runners)
- Flemensfirth (0 Wins from 6 runners)
- Jeremy (0 Wins from 5 runners)
Looking at the winning odds over the last 20 renewals, the biggest-priced winner was Battlefront in 2010, winning for T M Walsh at odds of 25/1 under the guidance of Ms K Walsh. Looking at the runners at the head of the market over the last 20 renewals, there have been 5 winning favourites in the race. Whilst we wait for the 2026 Frontline Security Handicap Chase, remember you can get daily racing predictions from the top racing tipsters on the best racing tipsters page.
Route to the Frontline Security Handicap Chase
Many trainers target races as preparation for the Frontline Security Handicap Chase. These are the races which the recent winners ran in before coming here:
| Info | Last Race |
|---|---|
| 2025 - Petit Tonnerre Aintree - 9th of 14 (7/1) | Red Rum Handicap Chase |
| 2024 - Pinkerton Tipperary - 1st of 13 (11/10) | Ballykisteen Beginners Chase |
| 2023 - Dinoblue Fairyhouse - 1st of 9 (1/1) | BoyleSports Novice Handicap Chase |
| 2022 - Magic Daze Cheltenham - 8th of 11 (12/1) | Arkle Challenge Trophy |
| 2021 - Sully DOc AA Aintree - 2nd of 18 (12/1) | Red Rum Handicap Chase |
| 2019 - Snugsborough Hall Fairyhouse - CO of 9 (7/1) | BoyleSports Novice Handicap Chase |
| 2018 - Cadmium Thurles - 4th of 5 (5/1) | Pierce Molony Memorial Novice Chase |
| 2017 - Dont Touch It Fairyhouse - 2nd of 8 (6/4) | BoyleSports Novice Handicap Chase |
| 2016 - Bright New Dawn Aintree - 7th of 12 (11/1) | Red Rum Handicap Chase |
| 2015 - Jacksonslady Naas - 1st of 4 (5/2) | BBA Ireland Limited Opera Hat Mares Chase |
Schedule for Tuesday at the Punchestown Festival
The highlight on the opening day of the Punchestown Festival is the Grade 1 Champion Chase, which carries a purse of âŹ300,000. There are also two other Grade 1 races on the card with the Champion Novice Hurdle and the Champion Novice Chase.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Killashee Hotel Handicap Hurdle | Ascending Lark (GB) 7yo - 8/1 | Harry Derham Paul O'Brien |
| Champion Novice Hurdle | Irancy (FR) 7yo - 18/1 | W P Mullins Mark Walsh |
| Punchestown Champion Novice Chase | Champ Kiely (IRE) 9yo - 22/1 | W P Mullins Danny Mullins |
| Goffs Defender Bumper | Wonderful Everyday (IRE) 4yo - 16/1 | W P Mullins Miss R Dudfield |
| Punchestown Champion Chase | Marine Nationale (IRE) 8yo - 2/1 | Barry Connell Sean Flanagan |
Schedule for Wednesday at the Punchestown Festival
The Punchestown Gold Cup is the feature on day two of the festival. This Grade 1 is worth âŹ300,000 and is one of three G1 races on the card, with the Channor Novice Hurdle and Champion I.N.H. Flat Race being the others.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Channor Group Novice Hurdle | Jasmin De Vaux (FR) 6yo - 13/8 | W P Mullins Paul Townend |
| Champion INH Flat Race | Bambino Fever (IRE) 5yo - 11/8 | W P Mullins Miss J Townend |
| Punchestown Handicap Chase | James Du Berlais (FR) 9yo - 7/1 | W P Mullins J J Slevin |
| Punchestown Gold Cup | Galopin Des Champs (FR) 9yo - 5/6 | W P Mullins Paul Townend |
Schedule for Thursday at the Punchestown Festival
Two Grade 1 races feature on day three, the highlight of those two being the âŹ300,000 Champion Stayers Hurdle, the other is the Barberstown Castle Novice Chase.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Conway Piling Handicap Hurdle | Jeriko Du Reponet (FR) 6yo - 13/2 | Nicky Henderson James Bowen |
| Frontline Security Handicap Chase | Petit Tonnerre (FR) 7yo - 16/1 | Jonjo & A J O'Neill Richie McLernon |
| Barberstown Castle Novice Chase | Majborough (FR) 5yo - 4/11 | W P Mullins Mark Walsh |
| Champion Stayers Hurdle | Teahupoo (FR) 8yo - 5/4 | Gordon Elliott Sam Ewing |
Schedule for Friday at the Punchestown Festival
The Champion Hurdle is the feature on the Saturday; this Grade 1 is worth âŹ300,000 and is one of two Grade 1s on the card, with the Champion Novice Hurdle being the other.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Punchestown Listed Novice Handicap Chase | Sea Music (IRE) 7yo - 28/1 | Emmet Mullins Donagh Meyler |
| Punchestown Champion Novice Hurdle | Final Demand (IRE) 6yo - 7/4 | W P Mullins Paul Townend |
| Punchestown Champion Hurdle | State Man (FR) 8yo - 9/4 | W P Mullins Paul Townend |
Schedule for Saturday at the Punchestown Festival
The final day of the Punchestown Festival sees a couple of Grade 1 races, which both carry purses of âŹ125,000, and those are the Irish EBF Mares Champion Hurdle and the Champion Four Year Old Hurdle.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Irish EBF Mares Champion Hurdle | Jade De Grugy (FR) 6yo - 1/1 | W P Mullins Paul Townend |
| Champion Four-Year-Old Hurdle | Lulamba (FR) 4yo - 11/10 | Nicky Henderson James Bowen |
| Punchestown Listed Handicap Hurdle | Hey Sunshine (IRE) 6yo - 11/2 | W P Mullins Paul Townend |
Article Contributor Information
We are fortunate to have an excellent team of specialists and experts at OLBG. Contributing to the creation and maintenance of this Frontline Security Handicap Chase Preview are Andy and Darren. They both work on the Horse Racing Tips team, overseeing the tipsters and managing the tip settlement, while also creating and managing all the horse racing event previews for National Hunt Racing.
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