Cheltenham Race 1 - Turners Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (Registered As The Baring Bingham Novices' Hurdle) (Gbb Race)
Willie Mullins has won this contest seven times including past three renewals. He enters six horses where FINAL DEMAND (1) looks the standout. Created a huge impression making it three from three in the 4400m G1 Golden Cygnet Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown last month and can remain unbeaten. Dan Skelton trains THE NEW LION (10) who looks the obvious danger racing for the first time since his facile success in the G1 Challow Novices Hurdle. Top trainer Gordon Elliott saddles THE YELLOW CLAY (11) who must be respected after recording a fourth-straight hurdle success in the G1 Lawlor's of Naas Novice Hurdle (4000m) during January. POTTERS CHARM (7) can bounce back to his best form adopting first-time tongue-tie. May get involved for the placings.
Jockey: P Townend
Weight: 73kgs
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Third-up today. First-up to post a big 15 len win. Limerick on December 28 over 4200m defeating Timmy Tuesday carrying 71.5kg at $1.60 in a hurdle. Last start favourite; won by 12 len Leopardstown in a G1 Golden Cygnet Novice Hurdle on February 1 over 4400m slow going defeating Wingmen with 74.5kg at $2.40 in a jumps. Fitter now and making headway every start. Has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 01/02/2025 | 35 | G1 OPEN 5U | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 4425m | Soft | P Townend | 74.5kg | 5:39.20 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $2.38 |
| 1/11 | 28/12/2024 | 293 | MHDLE 5U | $21,680.00 | Limerick | 4224m | YS | D J Mullins | 71.5kg | 5:25.60 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $1.57 |
| 1/10 | 10/03/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Lingstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | B Lawless | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: D J O'keeffe
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 53 days. Last start finished second in a small field at Navan on January 18 over 4000m, on slow going 0.5 len behind Jacob's Ladder carrying 75.5kg at $2.20. Race before finished second of 19 starters at Punchestown on December 10 over 3800m, 4.5 len behind James's Gate carrying 75.5kg at $2.80. Might find this a bit too tough.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 18/01/2025 | 39 | MHDLE 5U | $20,150.00 | Navan | 4023m | Soft | D J O'Keeffe | 75.5kg | 5:25.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/19 | 10/12/2024 | 24 | MHDLE 5U | $21,680.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | GY | D J O'Keeffe | 75.5kg | 4:44.60 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $2.75 |
| 2/11 | 16/11/2024 | 226 | MHDLE 4U | $26,010.00 | Navan | 4023m | GY | D J O'Keeffe | 75.5kg | 5:12.00 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $2.75 |
| 1/7 | 04/04/2024 | 60 | FLAT SELL 4U | $26,010.00 | Naas | 3218m | SH | A Jones | 72kg | 4:09.00 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/12 | 04/02/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Ballinaboola P2p | 4828m | Y | H C Swan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: B Hayes
Weight: 73kgs
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Freshened for 38 days. Last start finished fourth of 10 starters at Leopardstown in the G1 Tattersalls Ireland Novice Hurdle on February 2 over 3200m, slow track; 27 len behind Kopek Des Bordes carrying 75.5kg at $5.50. Race before won by 0.5 len Leopardstown on December 28 over 4000m defeating Koktail Divin with 73kg at $4.50 in a hurdle. Looking elsewhere.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 02/02/2025 | 36 | G1 OPEN 5U | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Soft | Mark Walsh | 75.5kg | 3:59.90 | - | 0 |
| 27.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/12 | 28/12/2024 | 21 | MHDLE 4 | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 4023m | Y | Mark Walsh | 73kg | 4:56.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 99/19 | 07/12/2024 | 615 | MHDLE 4 | $21,680.00 | Navan | 3218m | GY | P Townend | 73kg | 4:18.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $1.33 |
| 5/11 | 02/04/2023 | - | HDLE UNR CG 3 | $100,810.00 | Auteuil | 3000m | Soft | Bertrand Lestrade | 67kg | 3:32.88 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
Jockey: S F O'keeffe
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming finished second of 20 runners at Cork on December 8 over 3100m, slow track; 4.5 len behind Sky Lord carrying 75.5kg at $1.80. Second-up favourite; won by 17 len Punchestown on January 12 over 3400m slow going defeating Brave Brigadier with 75.5kg at $2 in a hurdle. Finds a few better today. Might be found out in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/21 | 12/01/2025 | 35 | MHDLE 5U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3419m | Soft | P Townend | 75.5kg | 4:27.10 | - | 0 |
| 17.0L | $2.00 |
| 2/20 | 08/12/2024 | 406 | MHDLE 4U | $21,680.00 | Cork | 3118m | Soft | P Townend | 75.5kg | 3:40.20 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/9 | 29/10/2023 | - | CG 3 | $20,490.00 | Paray-Le-Monial | 2400m | Soft | Francesco Satalia | 62kg | 2:36.80 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: M P Walsh
Weight: 73kgs
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Comments
Third-up today. Resuming won by 3.5 len Cork on December 13 over 3200m defeating Dream Diamond with 73kg at $1.80 in a hurdle. Second run from a spell finished second in a small field at Punchestown in the G2 Moscow Flyer Novice Hurdle on January 12 over 3400m, slow track; 3 len behind Salvator Mundi carrying 71.5kg at $4.50. A big ask.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 12/01/2025 | 30 | G2 OPEN 5U | $65,040.00 | Punchestown | 3419m | Soft | Mark Walsh | 71.5kg | 4:27.10 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/19 | 13/12/2024 | 398 | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Cork | 3218m | Y | Mark Walsh | 73kg | 4:03.00 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $1.80 |
| 1/14 | 11/11/2023 | - | 3 | $17,500.00 | Saint Brieuc | 2400m | Soft | Laura Poggionovo | 62.5kg | 2:55.40 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Mr P W Mullins
Weight: 73kgs
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Racing second-up. First race start finished second of 10 runners at Fontainebleau on September 14 2023 over 2600m, 1.5 len behind Kaleo Jim carrying 60.5kg at $12. Returned from break to post a big 13 len win. Fairyhouse on January 16 over 3200m slow track defeating Costacurta with 71.5kg at $1.40 in a hurdle. In form but this a much tougher race than last outing. Different test and unlikely to feature.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 16/01/2025 | 490 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | P Townend | 71.5kg | 4:16.10 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $1.36 |
| 2/10 | 14/09/2023 | - | CG 3 | $33,610.00 | Fontainebleau | 2600m | Good Soft | Marie Velon | 60.5kg | 2:51.25 | - | 9 |
| 1.5L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 73kgs
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Impressive in recent runs. Freshened for 46 days. Last start finished second of 7 starters at this track in the G2 Classic Novices' Hurdle on January 25 over 4060m, on slow going 8 len behind Sixmilebridge carrying 74.5kg at $1.50. The run before favourite; won by 2.25 len Aintree in a G1 Formby (Tolworth) Novices' Hurdle on December 26 over 3410m slow track defeating Miami Magic with 73.5kg at $2 in a jumps. Forward showing expected. Previous form gives him a chance.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 25/01/2025 | 30 | G2 OPEN 4U | $138,380.00 | Cheltenham | 4074m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 74.5kg | 5:12.27 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $1.53 |
| 1/7 | 26/12/2024 | 41 | G1 OPEN 3U | $184,500.00 | Aintree | 3409m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 73.5kg | 4:20.93 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $2.00 |
| 1/5 | 15/11/2024 | 21 | G2 OPEN 4U | $98,460.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 72kg | 5:08.62 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $2.75 |
| 1/8 | 25/10/2024 | 28 | HDLE 4U | $32,670.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 72kg | 4:46.55 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $2.20 |
| 1/10 | 27/09/2024 | 180 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 71.5kg | 5:05.60 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $1.62 |
| 1/6 | 31/03/2024 | 127 | APP HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $8,170.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Heavy | Sam Twiston-Davies | 72.5kg | 3:57.86 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/11/2023 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Boulta P2p | 4828m | Y | Derek O'Connor | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Kielan Woods
Weight: 73kgs
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Comments
On a three run winning streak. Resumes off a 46 day letup. Last run won by 8 len this track in a G2 Classic Novices' Hurdle on January 25 over 4060m slow track defeating Potters Charm carrying 72kg at $10 in a jumps. Start to post a big 4 len win. Huntingdon on January 2 over 4140m defeating Land Afar with 73kg at $1.40 in a hurdle. Rates well. Found form and has claims if runs up to latest.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 25/01/2025 | 23 | G2 OPEN 4U | $138,380.00 | Cheltenham | 4074m | Soft | Kielan Woods | 72kg | 5:12.27 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/4 | 02/01/2025 | 28 | WFA HDLE 5U | $14,760.00 | Huntingdon | 4156m | Good Soft | Kielan Woods | 73kg | 5:13.77 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/9 | 05/12/2024 | 35 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $14,760.00 | Leicester | 4124m | Heavy | Kielan Woods | 71.5kg | 5:30.36 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $1.50 |
| 2/14 | 31/10/2024 | 232 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $22,830.00 | Stratford Avon | 3319m | Good Soft | Kielan Woods | 70kg | 3:55.81 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |
| 17/19 | 13/03/2024 | 39 | G1 HUNT FLAT 46 | $145,200.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Soft | Kielan Woods | 73kg | 4:07.39 | - | 0 |
| 44.0L | $34.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/02/2024 | 307 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $27,220.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 71.5kg | 4:08.65 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $2.63 |
| 2/11 | 02/04/2023 | 21 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Castletown P2p | 4828m | Soft | J J Walsh | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/10 | 12/03/2023 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Lingstown P2p | 4828m | Y | B Dunleavy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: D E Mullins
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming finished second of 8 starters at Naas in the G1 Lawlor's of Naas Novice Hurdle on January 5 over 4000m, on slow going 8 len behind The Yellow Clay with 75.5kg at $7. Second-up didn't finish the race at Leopardstown in the G1 Golden Cygnet Novice Hurdle on February 1 over 4400m. Wait until he shows something. Would need to bounce back.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/12 | 01/02/2025 | 27 | G1 OPEN 5U | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 4425m | Soft | P W Mullins | 74.5kg | 5:39.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/01/2025 | 243 | G1 OPEN 5U | $173,430.00 | Naas | 4023m | Soft | P W Mullins | 75.5kg | 5:18.00 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/14 | 07/05/2024 | 56 | MHDLE 5U | $18,210.00 | Ballinrobe | 4325m | Y | K Callaghan | 69.5kg | 5:33.30 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.17 |
| 7/11 | 12/03/2024 | 337 | G1 NHDLE 4U | $242,530.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Soft | P W Mullins | 73kg | 4:12.87 | - | 0 |
| 10.3L | $67.00 |
| 2/14 | 10/04/2023 | 356 | HDLE CL4 CG 4 | $78,050.00 | Compiegne | 3600m | SH | Alain De Chitray | 67kg | 4:26.14 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $22.00 |
| 7/12 | 19/04/2022 | - | LR HDLE UNR CG 3 | $88,760.00 | Auteuil | 3000m | Soft | Gaetan Masure | 67kg | 3:41.22 | - | 0 |
| 26.0L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after three months. Finished off last preparation winning by 5 len Newbury G1 Challow Novices Hurdle December 28 over 4120m defeating Wendigo with 73kg at $3.30. Previous preparation first-up posted a big 5 len win. Chepstow October 29 over 3900m slow track defeating Belliano with 71.5kg at $1.90. Nicely-placed and expected to go very well.
Last Starts 74 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 28/12/2024 | 28 | G1 OPEN 4U | $184,500.00 | Newbury | 4131m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 73kg | 5:03.50 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $3.25 |
| 1/6 | 30/11/2024 | 32 | HDLE 4U | $27,230.00 | Newbury | 4123m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 72.5kg | 5:06.50 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.67 |
| 1/14 | 29/10/2024 | 202 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 4:54.60 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $1.91 |
| 1/11 | 10/04/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 4:14.01 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.38 |
Jockey: J W Kennedy
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation winning a big 8 len win. Naas G1 Lawlor's of Naas Novice Hurdle January 5 over 4000m slow track defeating Supersundae with 75.5kg at $3.80. Previous preparation first-up posted a big 9 len win. Down Royal November 1 over 4500m defeating Healdsburg with 75.5kg at $1.40. In the mix.
Last Starts 66 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 05/01/2025 | 29 | G1 OPEN 5U | $173,430.00 | Naas | 4023m | Soft | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | 5:18.00 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $3.75 |
| 1/6 | 07/12/2024 | 20 | G2 OPEN 4U | $63,300.00 | Navan | 4023m | Soft | Sam Ewing | 72.5kg | 5:34.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $1.36 |
| 1/8 | 17/11/2024 | 16 | G3 OPEN 4U | $60,700.00 | Navan | 4023m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 70kg | 4:58.10 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.73 |
| 1/7 | 01/11/2024 | 184 | MHDLE 4U | $26,010.00 | Down Royal | 4526m | GY | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | 5:49.40 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $1.36 |
| 2/12 | 01/05/2024 | 49 | G1 FLAT 47 | $173,430.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | B D O'Neill | 76kg | 4:00.30 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $17.00 |
| 6/19 | 13/03/2024 | 39 | G1 HUNT FLAT 46 | $145,200.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Soft | J C Gainford | 73kg | 4:07.39 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $9.50 |
| 4/10 | 03/02/2024 | 314 | G2 FLAT 47 | $173,430.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Soft | B D O'Neill | 76kg | 4:04.50 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $41.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/03/2023 | 21 | LR FLAT 4 | $55,120.00 | Limerick | 3264m | Soft | J J Codd | 72.5kg | 4:13.04 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.67 |
| 1/7 | 05/03/2023 | - | FLAT 4 | $18,110.00 | Leopardstown | 3219m | Y | J J Codd | 71kg | 3:54.60 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $3.00 |