Cheltenham Race 5 - Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle (Grade 1) (Gbb Race)
TEAHUPOO (14) seeks back to back wins in this race. Form of his sole start (second) in the G1 Hatton's Grace Hurdle this season was given a boost with the winner subsequently scoring the G1 Mares Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival this week. THE WALLPARK (15) was probably not suited by the run of the race when only fourth in the G1 Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot during December. Recorded four straight victories prior and deserves another chance. BOB OLINGER (1) is three-from-three at Cheltenham. Not the force of old. Could be revitalised by revisiting this track. Place. LUCKY PLACE (9) will be looking for a third consecutive success. Warrants thought.

Jockey: Rachael Blackmore
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished off last preparation 2 of 8 runners at Leopardstown in the G1 December 28 over 4700m, 6 len behind Home By The Lee carrying 74.5kg at $4. Previously first up; 2 of 8 starters at Navan in the G2 November 16 over 4000m, 3.5 len behind Home By The Lee with 73.5kg at $2.40. Place at best.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 28/12/2024 | 42 | G1 OPEN 4U | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 4727m | Y | Rachael Blackmore | 74.5kg | 5:56.10 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $4.00 |
2/8 | 16/11/2024 | 219 | G2 OPEN 4U | $86,720.00 | Navan | 4023m | Y | D J O'Keeffe | 73.5kg | 5:06.60 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $2.38 |
2/8 | 11/04/2024 | 67 | G1 HDLE 4U | $447,560.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Soft | Rachael Blackmore | 74.5kg | 5:18.37 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $3.25 |
2/4 | 04/02/2024 | 34 | G1 HDLE 4U | $324,720.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Soft | Rachael Blackmore | 75.5kg | 4:01.00 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $12.00 |
1/4 | 01/01/2024 | 44 | G2 HDLE 5U | $121,850.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Heavy | Rachael Blackmore | 72.5kg | 5:12.75 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $2.50 |
1/5 | 18/11/2023 | 293 | G2 HDLE 4U | $85,790.00 | Navan | 4023m | SH | Rachael Blackmore | 71kg | 5:40.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $2.88 |
3/6 | 29/01/2023 | 32 | G3 HDLE 5U | $44,810.00 | Naas | 3156m | Soft | Rachael Blackmore | 71kg | 3:54.20 | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $2.88 |
5/11 | 28/12/2022 | 45 | G1 HDLE 4U | $231,120.00 | Leopardstown | 4828m | Soft | Rachael Blackmore | 74.5kg | 6:22.02 | - | 0 |
| 18.7L | $2.75 |
2/9 | 13/11/2022 | 201 | G2 HDLE 4U | $56,590.00 | Navan | 4023m | Y | Rachael Blackmore | 71kg | 5:08.07 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $2.63 |
0/7 | 26/04/2022 | 40 | G1 NCHSE 5U | $184,910.00 | Punchestown | 4883m | GY | Rachael Blackmore | 74.5kg | 6:26.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.20 |
1/4 | 17/03/2022 | 60 | G1 NCHSE 5U | $324,680.00 | Cheltenham | 3976m | Soft | Rachael Blackmore | 71.5kg | 5:07.65 | - | 0 |
| 40.0L | $2.20 |

Jockey: J G Gilligan
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing pulled up at Gowran Park in the G2 Galmoy Hurdle on January 23 over 4900m. The start before that; finished third in a small field at Leopardstown in the G1 Racing Post Novice Chase on December 26 over 4900m, 19 len behind Croke Park with 74.5kg at $12. Big task ahead.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99/9 | 23/01/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 5U | $78,040.00 | Gowran Park | 4928m | SH | Jack G Gilligan | 71kg | 6:45.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $12.00 |
3/4 | 26/12/2024 | 41 | G1 OPEN 4U | $167,900.00 | Leopardstown | 4928m | GY | Jack G Gilligan | 74.5kg | 6:14.04 | - | 0 |
| 19.3L | $12.00 |
4/4 | 15/11/2024 | 18 | LR OPEN 5U | $69,630.00 | Cheltenham | 4928m | Good | Jack G Gilligan | 71.5kg | 6:33.24 | - | 0 |
| 14.5L | $4.20 |
3/3 | 28/10/2024 | 20 | LR OPEN 5U | $40,130.00 | Wexford | 4626m | Soft | Jack G Gilligan | 67.5kg | 6:24.70 | - | 0 |
| 17.0L | $3.75 |
1/3 | 08/10/2024 | 159 | CHSE 5U | $26,490.00 | Galway | 4526m | Good | Jack G Gilligan | 66kg | 6:03.20 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $1.29 |
4/11 | 02/05/2024 | 19 | G1 HDLE 4U | $520,300.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | Y | Jack G Gilligan | 74.5kg | 5:56.00 | - | 0 |
| 7.3L | $9.50 |
2/10 | 13/04/2024 | 30 | G1 HDLE 4U | $448,600.00 | Aintree | 4928m | Good Soft | Jack G Gilligan | 74.5kg | 6:15.71 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $8.50 |
4/12 | 14/03/2024 | 77 | G1 WFA HDLE 4U | $599,630.00 | Cheltenham | 4821m | Soft | Jack G Gilligan | 74.5kg | 6:07.79 | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $41.00 |
99/6 | 28/12/2023 | 25 | G1 HDLE 4U | $257,380.00 | Leopardstown | 4727m | Heavy | Jack G Gilligan | 74.5kg | 6:28.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
5/5 | 03/12/2023 | 15 | G1 HDLE 4U | $205,900.00 | Fairyhouse | 4123m | Soft | Jack G Gilligan | 75.5kg | 5:21.50 | - | 0 |
| 27.0L | $23.00 |
1/15 | 18/11/2023 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Cheltenham | 4828m | Soft | Jack G Gilligan | 73kg | 6:17.44 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $3.25 |

Jockey: J J Burke
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Won by a head Ascot in a G1 Long Walk Hurdle on December 21 over 4900m defeating Hiddenvalley Lake with 73kg at $10 in a jumps. Second run from a spell finished fifth in a small field at this track in the G2 Cleeve Hurdle on January 25 over 4810m, slow track; 17 len behind Gowel Road carrying 73.5kg at $4. Needs to improve here.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/6 | 25/01/2025 | 35 | G2 OPEN 5U | $129,150.00 | Cheltenham | 4821m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 73.5kg | 6:11.03 | - | 0 |
| 17.8L | $4.00 |
1/10 | 21/12/2024 | 252 | G1 OPEN 4U | $226,870.00 | Ascot Uk | 4928m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 73kg | 6:06.84 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
8/10 | 13/04/2024 | 30 | G1 HDLE 4U | $448,600.00 | Aintree | 4928m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 74.5kg | 6:15.71 | - | 0 |
| 46.3L | $7.50 |
9/12 | 14/03/2024 | 82 | G1 WFA HDLE 4U | $599,630.00 | Cheltenham | 4821m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 74.5kg | 6:07.79 | - | 0 |
| 14.5L | $8.00 |
1/10 | 23/12/2023 | 28 | G1 HDLE 4U | $206,900.00 | Ascot Uk | 4928m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 73kg | 5:59.41 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
3/15 | 25/11/2023 | 27 | HDLE HCP 4U | $226,870.00 | Haydock Park | 4928m | Good Soft | Connor Brace | 74.5kg | 5:59.80 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
1/8 | 29/10/2023 | 197 | HDLE HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good Soft | Connor Brace | 74kg | 5:10.45 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $2.38 |
7/14 | 15/04/2023 | 35 | G1 NHDLE 4U | $184,500.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good Soft | Connor Brace | 73kg | 4:50.05 | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $21.00 |
1/16 | 11/03/2023 | 29 | NHDLE HUNT HCP 47 | $143,110.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3980m | Heavy | Connor Brace | 72kg | 5:14.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $8.50 |
1/12 | 10/02/2023 | 41 | NHDLE NOV 47 | $17,510.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3351m | Good Soft | Connor Brace | 73.5kg | 3:54.64 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $1.73 |
0/12 | 31/12/2022 | 43 | G1 NHDLE 4U | $107,140.00 | Newbury | 4131m | Soft | Paddy Brennan | 73kg | 5:14.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.00 |

Jockey: G Brouder
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing finished third of 9 runners at Gowran Park in the G2 Galmoy Hurdle on January 23 over 4900m, 2.5 len behind Rocky's Diamond with 71kg at $13. The run to post a big 3.5 len win. Clonmel on December 3 over 4800m defeating Sandor Clegane carrying 67.5kg at $3.80 in a hurdle. Prefer others.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 23/01/2025 | 51 | G2 OPEN 5U | $78,040.00 | Gowran Park | 4928m | SH | Gavin Brouder | 71kg | 6:45.90 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $13.00 |
1/4 | 03/12/2024 | 9 | HDLE 4U | $26,860.00 | Clonmel | 4828m | Y | Gavin Peter Brouder | 67.5kg | 6:09.00 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $3.75 |
1/15 | 24/11/2024 | 115 | HDLE HCP 4U | $38,150.00 | Punchestown | 4828m | Soft | Gavin Peter Brouder | 72kg | 6:13.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
6/11 | 01/08/2024 | 27 | CHSE 5U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 4526m | Good | Ricky Doyle | 75.5kg | 5:45.01 | - | 0 |
| 24.3L | $6.50 |
3/6 | 05/07/2024 | 64 | HDLE 4U | $31,220.00 | Cork | 4828m | Good | Ricky Doyle | 70kg | 5:51.60 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $6.00 |
6/11 | 02/05/2024 | 50 | G1 HDLE 4U | $520,300.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | Y | Ricky Doyle | 74.5kg | 5:56.00 | - | 0 |
| 15.3L | $67.00 |
5/21 | 13/03/2024 | 76 | HDLE HCP 4U | $189,440.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Soft | R A Doyle | 72kg | 5:32.44 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $51.00 |
7/11 | 28/12/2023 | 46 | HDLE HCP 4U | $52,030.00 | Leopardstown | 4727m | Heavy | R A Doyle | 71kg | 6:25.70 | - | 0 |
| 25.8L | $26.00 |
4/9 | 12/11/2023 | 43 | BCHSE 4U | $22,550.00 | Naas | 4023m | Soft | R A Doyle | 75.5kg | 5:32.90 | - | 0 |
| 28.3L | $15.00 |
99/8 | 30/09/2023 | 157 | BCHSE 4U | $22,750.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | Heavy | R A Doyle | 75.5kg | 5:36.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.50 |
3/9 | 26/04/2023 | 34 | G1 NHDLE 4U | $216,790.00 | Punchestown | 4828m | Y | R A Doyle | 74.5kg | 6:10.20 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $81.00 |

Jockey: G Sheehan
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing finished fifth of 7 starters at Newbury in the G2 Denman Chase on February 8 over 4700m, on slow going 16 len behind Djelo carrying 72.5kg at $9. The start before that; finished ninth of 11 starters at this track on December 14 over 4130m, 23 len behind Gemirande carrying 73.5kg at $9. Needs the switch to hurdles to bring dramatic improvement.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/7 | 08/02/2025 | 56 | G2 OPEN 5U | $154,270.00 | Newbury | 4727m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 72.5kg | 6:05.80 | - | 0 |
| 16.3L | $9.00 |
9/11 | 14/12/2024 | 28 | HCP CHSE 4U | $230,630.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 73.5kg | 5:13.93 | - | 0 |
| 23.3L | $9.00 |
2/15 | 16/11/2024 | 35 | STPLE HCP 4U | $269,470.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 71kg | 4:59.53 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
2/10 | 12/10/2024 | 168 | STPLE HCP 4U | $76,110.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 74.5kg | 4:50.91 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $9.00 |
2/7 | 27/04/2024 | 44 | G2 CHSE 5U | $145,200.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4526m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 72.5kg | 5:46.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
0/11 | 14/03/2024 | 47 | G1 WFA CHSE 5U | $716,100.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 74.5kg | 5:21.43 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
1/13 | 27/01/2024 | 56 | STPLE HCP 5U | $179,650.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 73.5kg | 5:22.35 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $9.00 |
7/20 | 02/12/2023 | 28 | STPLE HCP 4U | $470,220.00 | Newbury | 5230m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 68.5kg | 6:38.12 | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $34.00 |
6/6 | 04/11/2023 | 205 | G2 HDLE 4U | $90,750.00 | Wetherby | 4828m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 71kg | 6:10.87 | - | 0 |
| 35.8L | $13.00 |
0/5 | 13/04/2023 | 28 | G1 CHSE 5U | $461,250.00 | Aintree | 5020m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 74.5kg | 6:20.94 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $26.00 |
5/9 | 16/03/2023 | 47 | G1 CHSE 5U | $670,840.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 74.5kg | 5:12.31 | - | 0 |
| 9.7L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing favourite; won by 2.25 len this track in a G2 Cleeve Hurdle on January 25 over 4810m slow track defeating Monmiral carrying 71kg at $3.50 in a jumps. The start before that; finished second in a small field at this track in the G2 Relkeel Hurdle on January 1 over 4060m, on slow going 0.8 len behind Lucky Place with 70kg at $8. This is another step up in class however.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 25/01/2025 | 24 | G2 OPEN 5U | $129,150.00 | Cheltenham | 4821m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 71kg | 6:11.03 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
2/6 | 01/01/2025 | 19 | G2 OPEN 5U | $129,150.00 | Cheltenham | 4074m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70kg | 5:16.92 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
2/9 | 13/12/2024 | 27 | HCP HDLE 4U | $55,350.00 | Cheltenham | 4821m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 76kg | 5:59.99 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $13.00 |
2/12 | 16/11/2024 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Cheltenham | 4828m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 76kg | 5:57.85 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $6.00 |
2/12 | 26/10/2024 | 226 | HDLE HCP 4U | $57,080.00 | Cheltenham | 4828m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 71kg | 5:47.74 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |
6/22 | 14/03/2024 | 32 | HCP HDLE 5U | $184,500.00 | Cheltenham | 4821m | Soft | Thomas Bellamy | 71kg | 6:01.93 | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $17.00 |
4/11 | 11/02/2024 | 21 | HDLE HCP 5U | $54,450.00 | Exeter | 4626m | Heavy | Sam Twiston-Davies | 72.5kg | 6:24.10 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $6.50 |
3/10 | 21/01/2024 | 29 | HDLE HCP 4U | $117,970.00 | Lingfield | 4626m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 75.5kg | 5:48.61 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $7.50 |
7/10 | 23/12/2023 | 28 | G1 HDLE 4U | $206,900.00 | Ascot Uk | 4928m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 73kg | 5:59.41 | - | 0 |
| 15.8L | $11.00 |
4/15 | 25/11/2023 | 392 | HDLE HCP 4U | $226,870.00 | Haydock Park | 4928m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 75kg | 5:59.80 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $15.00 |
1/4 | 29/10/2022 | 37 | NCHSE HCP 4U | $31,190.00 | Ascot Uk | 3781m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 69.5kg | 4:41.22 | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $5.50 |

Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Won by 6 len Leopardstown G1 December 28 over 4700m defeating Bob Olinger carrying 74.5kg at $2.90. Previous preparation first-up favourite; posted a big 3.5 len win. Navan G2 November 16 over 4000m defeating Bob Olinger with 71kg at $8. Third in this last season and cannot be ruled out.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 28/12/2024 | 42 | G1 OPEN 4U | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 4727m | Y | J J Slevin | 74.5kg | 5:56.10 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $2.88 |
1/8 | 16/11/2024 | 182 | G2 OPEN 4U | $86,720.00 | Navan | 4023m | Y | D J Mullins | 71kg | 5:06.60 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $8.00 |
6/14 | 18/05/2024 | 16 | G1 HDLE H 5U | $638,300.00 | Auteuil | 5100m | Soft | J J Slevin | 68kg | 5:58.88 | - | 0 |
| 7.4L | $17.00 |
3/11 | 02/05/2024 | 49 | G1 HDLE 4U | $520,300.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | Y | J J Slevin | 74.5kg | 5:56.00 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $8.50 |
3/12 | 14/03/2024 | 77 | G1 WFA HDLE 4U | $599,630.00 | Cheltenham | 4821m | Soft | J J Slevin | 74.5kg | 6:07.79 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $17.00 |
5/6 | 28/12/2023 | 40 | G1 HDLE 4U | $257,380.00 | Leopardstown | 4727m | Heavy | J J Slevin | 74.5kg | 6:28.70 | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $3.25 |
3/5 | 18/11/2023 | 217 | G2 HDLE 4U | $85,790.00 | Navan | 4023m | SH | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | 5:40.10 | - | 0 |
| 5.3L | $4.50 |
0/10 | 15/04/2023 | 30 | G1 HDLE 4U | $461,250.00 | Aintree | 4964m | Good Soft | J J Slevin | 74.5kg | 5:59.82 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.50 |
5/11 | 16/03/2023 | 78 | G1 HDLE 4U | $628,500.00 | Cheltenham | 4822m | Soft | J J Slevin | 74.5kg | 5:54.38 | - | 0 |
| 10.8L | $10.00 |
1/11 | 28/12/2022 | 45 | G1 HDLE 4U | $231,120.00 | Leopardstown | 4828m | Soft | J J Slevin | 74.5kg | 6:22.02 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $8.00 |
1/9 | 13/11/2022 | 79 | G2 HDLE 4U | $56,590.00 | Navan | 4023m | Y | J J Slevin | 71kg | 5:08.07 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing ran last in a small field at Windsor on January 17 over 4000m, slow track; 44 len behind Nemean Lion with 71.5kg at $15. Start before raced on the pace prior to fading finished fifth in a small field at this track in the G2 Relkeel Hurdle on January 1 over 4060m, on slow going 28 len behind Lucky Place carrying 71.5kg at $6. LIkely to struggle.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/5 | 17/01/2025 | 16 | WFA HDLE 5U | $184,500.00 | Windsor | 4023m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 5:02.53 | - | 0 |
| 44.8L | $15.00 |
5/6 | 01/01/2025 | 33 | G2 OPEN 5U | $129,150.00 | Cheltenham | 4074m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 5:16.92 | - | 0 |
| 28.3L | $6.00 |
3/4 | 29/11/2024 | 216 | G2 OPEN 4U | $105,900.00 | Newbury | 4828m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 72.5kg | 6:10.60 | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $6.00 |
2/8 | 27/04/2024 | 16 | G2 HDLE 4U | $145,200.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4325m | Good | Harry Skelton | 73.5kg | 5:25.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
3/8 | 11/04/2024 | 29 | G1 HDLE 4U | $447,560.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 74.5kg | 5:18.37 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $19.00 |
1/21 | 13/03/2024 | 60 | HDLE HCP 4U | $189,440.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 73.5kg | 5:32.44 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
14/19 | 13/01/2024 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good Soft | C Todd | 76kg | 5:10.72 | - | 0 |
| 31.3L | $67.00 |
9/11 | 16/12/2023 | 7 | HDLE HCP 3U | $94,040.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good Soft | Kielan Woods | 73kg | 4:01.50 | - | 0 |
| 26.8L | $41.00 |
99/10 | 09/12/2023 | 26 | HDLE HCP 3U | $108,900.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3218m | Heavy | L Williams | 76kg | 4:22.07 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
6/7 | 13/11/2023 | 243 | HDLE HCP 4U | $41,300.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good | Harry Skelton | 76kg | 5:12.33 | - | 0 |
| 49.3L | $11.00 |
1/26 | 15/03/2023 | 73 | HDLE HCP 4U | $178,890.00 | Cheltenham | 4225m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 5:14.46 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |

Jockey: N De Boinville
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Won by 0.8 len this track G2 Relkeel Hurdle January 1 over 4060m slow track defeating Gowel Road carrying 72.5kg at $4. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len Ascot G2 November 23 over 3900m defeating Blueking D'oroux carrying 70kg at $5. Interesting up in trip.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 01/01/2025 | 39 | G2 OPEN 5U | $129,150.00 | Cheltenham | 4074m | Soft | Nico De Boinville | 72.5kg | 5:16.92 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
1/5 | 23/11/2024 | 255 | G2 OPEN 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 3922m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 70kg | 4:48.01 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
4/21 | 13/03/2024 | 46 | HDLE HCP 4U | $189,440.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Soft | James Bowen | 71.5kg | 5:32.44 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $26.00 |
2/6 | 27/01/2024 | 19 | G2 NHDLE 4U | $99,820.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 72kg | 5:09.96 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $8.50 |
2/11 | 08/01/2024 | 24 | NHDLE 4U | $16,510.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Soft | James Bowen | 75.5kg | 4:52.45 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $2.63 |
1/17 | 15/12/2023 | 20 | NHDLE APP 4U | $19,960.00 | Doncaster | 3922m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 70kg | 4:47.82 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $7.00 |
2/10 | 25/11/2023 | 198 | MHDLE 3U | $15,060.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good | Robert Dunne | 72.5kg | 3:41.56 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $8.00 |
2/16 | 11/05/2023 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN 45 | $7,260.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good | Daryl Jacob | 69kg | 3:35.90 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $7.00 |

Jockey: P Townend
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Leopardstown in the G1 Neville Hotels Novice Chase December 29 over 3200m, 78 len behind Brighterdaysahead with 75.5kg at $13. First up last campaign 6 of 7 runners at Newcastle in the G1 Fighting Fifth Hurdle Race November 30 over 3200m, 33 len behind Sir Gino carrying 74.5kg at $2.20. Could be in the mix.
Last Starts 73 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/6 | 29/12/2024 | 29 | G1 OPEN 4U | $275,390.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | GY | Mark Walsh | 75.5kg | 3:45.20 | - | 0 |
| 78.3L | $13.00 |
6/7 | 30/11/2024 | 214 | G1 OPEN 4U | $208,720.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3218m | Good | Mark Walsh | 74.5kg | 3:47.21 | - | 0 |
| 33.0L | $2.20 |
1/9 | 30/04/2024 | 18 | G1 NHDLE 5U | $216,790.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Mark P Walsh | 75.5kg | 4:07.20 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
1/6 | 12/04/2024 | 31 | G1 NHDLE 4U | $179,650.00 | Aintree | 3319m | Soft | Mark P Walsh | 73kg | 4:11.57 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.10 |
2/11 | 12/03/2024 | 58 | G1 NHDLE 4U | $242,530.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Soft | Mark P Walsh | 73kg | 4:12.87 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $4.33 |
1/4 | 14/01/2024 | 167 | G2 NHDLE 5U | $61,280.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Soft | Mark P Walsh | 71.5kg | 4:20.90 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $2.25 |
1/12 | 31/07/2023 | 63 | NHDLE 4 | $36,420.00 | Galway | 3319m | Soft | Mark P Walsh | 70kg | 3:57.40 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $2.50 |
1/11 | 29/05/2023 | - | FLAT 4 | $17,340.00 | Ballinrobe | 3319m | Good | P W Mullins | 74.5kg | 3:59.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $1.40 |

Jockey: R Patrick
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
On a three run winning streak. Last run won by a neck Fontwell Park in a G2 National Spirit Hurdle on February 23 over 3830m on rain affected going defeating Steel Ally carrying 74.5kg at $3 in a jumps. Before that won by 0.5 len Windsor on January 17 over 4000m on rain affected going defeating Salver with 73.5kg at $3.10 in a hurdle. Got up for brave win last time out but this is harder. Needs to improve to trouble the top handful.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/5 | 23/02/2025 | 37 | G2 OPEN 4U | $147,600.00 | Fontwell Park | 3849m | Soft | Richard Patrick | 74.5kg | 4:56.71 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
1/5 | 17/01/2025 | 27 | WFA HDLE 5U | $184,500.00 | Windsor | 4023m | Soft | Richard Patrick | 73.5kg | 5:02.53 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.13 |
1/4 | 21/12/2024 | 14 | HDLE HCP 3U | $32,220.00 | Hereford | 3922m | Good Soft | Richard Patrick | 76kg | 4:57.31 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.38 |
2/6 | 07/12/2024 | 240 | HCP HDLE 3U | $92,250.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3215m | Heavy | Richard Patrick | 76kg | 4:21.35 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $6.50 |
7/8 | 11/04/2024 | 30 | G1 HDLE 4U | $447,560.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Soft | Richard Patrick | 74.5kg | 5:18.37 | - | 0 |
| 40.5L | $15.00 |
6/8 | 12/03/2024 | 24 | G1 HDLE 4U | $884,940.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Heavy | Richard Patrick | 74.5kg | 4:13.88 | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $13.00 |
1/5 | 17/02/2024 | 35 | G2 HDLE 4U | $127,050.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Heavy | Richard Patrick | 73kg | 4:00.45 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
2/19 | 13/01/2024 | 55 | HDLE HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good Soft | Richard Patrick | 75kg | 5:10.72 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
5/15 | 19/11/2023 | 35 | HDLE HCP 4U | $179,650.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Soft | Richard Patrick | 76kg | 4:05.33 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $7.00 |
1/10 | 15/10/2023 | 225 | HDLE HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Good Soft | Richard Patrick | 71.5kg | 3:37.84 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
1/11 | 04/03/2023 | 56 | G2 NHDLE 4U | $89,450.00 | Kelso | 3644m | Good Soft | Richard Patrick | 72kg | 4:20.32 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Shane Fitzgerald
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished third of 8 runners at Leopardstown in the G1 on December 28 over 4700m, 9 len behind Home By The Lee carrying 74.5kg at $67. Could find the placings.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 23/01/2025 | 26 | G2 OPEN 5U | $78,040.00 | Gowran Park | 4928m | SH | S Fitzgerald | 71kg | 6:45.90 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
3/8 | 28/12/2024 | 84 | G1 OPEN 4U | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 4727m | Y | S Fitzgerald | 74.5kg | 5:56.10 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $67.00 |
1/11 | 05/10/2024 | 129 | HDLE HCP 4U | $40,000.00 | Gowran Park | 4828m | Good | Kevin Sexton | 66kg | 5:54.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
5/8 | 29/05/2024 | 40 | HDLE 4U | $21,680.00 | Wexford | 4828m | YS | Kevin Sexton | 69kg | 6:27.20 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $17.00 |
1/16 | 19/04/2024 | 41 | MHDLE 4 | $21,680.00 | Limerick | 3419m | SH | S Fitzgerald | 73kg | 4:28.50 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $23.00 |
13/15 | 09/03/2024 | - | MHDLE 45 | $20,810.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | K C Sexton | 71kg | 4:53.40 | - | 0 |
| 61.8L | $26.00 |

Jockey: J W Kennedy
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished second in a small field at Fairyhouse in the G1 Hatton's Grace Hurdle on December 1 over 4000m, 4 len behind Lossiemouth carrying 74.5kg at $2.60. Warrants thought.
Last Starts 101 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 | 01/12/2024 | 213 | G1 OPEN 4U | $201,480.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Y | Sam Ewing | 74.5kg | 5:02.40 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $2.63 |
1/11 | 02/05/2024 | 49 | G1 HDLE 4U | $520,300.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 74.5kg | 5:56.00 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $1.83 |
1/12 | 14/03/2024 | 102 | G1 WFA HDLE 4U | $599,630.00 | Cheltenham | 4821m | Soft | Jack Kennedy | 74.5kg | 6:07.79 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $2.25 |
1/5 | 03/12/2023 | 220 | G1 HDLE 4U | $205,900.00 | Fairyhouse | 4123m | Soft | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 5:21.50 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $3.13 |
4/9 | 27/04/2023 | 42 | G1 HDLE 4U | $520,300.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | GY | D J O'Keeffe | 74.5kg | 5:55.90 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
3/11 | 16/03/2023 | 49 | G1 HDLE 4U | $628,500.00 | Cheltenham | 4822m | Soft | Davy Russell | 74.5kg | 5:54.38 | - | 0 |
| 2.9L | $3.25 |
1/6 | 26/01/2023 | 53 | G2 HDLE 5U | $57,390.00 | Gowran Park | 4919m | Soft | Davy Russell | 75.5kg | 6:48.09 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $1.36 |
1/8 | 04/12/2022 | 219 | G1 HDLE 4U | $184,900.00 | Fairyhouse | 3941m | Soft | Jack W Kennedy | 74.5kg | 5:10.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.4L | $21.00 |
6/6 | 29/04/2022 | 45 | G1 HDLE 4U | $443,790.00 | Punchestown | 3219m | GY | Robbie Power | 75.5kg | 3:51.80 | - | 0 |
| 24.6L | $13.00 |
9/10 | 15/03/2022 | 24 | G1 HDLE 4U | $834,880.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | Good Soft | Robbie Power | 74.5kg | 3:50.13 | - | 0 |
| 33.1L | $10.00 |
1/7 | 19/02/2022 | 52 | G3 HDLE 4U | $47,540.00 | Gowran Park | 3219m | Heavy | Robbie Power | 74.5kg | 4:14.80 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $2.63 |

Jockey: M P Walsh
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after three months. Finished off last campaign 4 of 10 starters at Ascot in the G1 Long Walk Hurdle December 21 over 4900m, 3.5 len behind Crambo with 73kg at $5.50. Previously first up; 16 of 23 starters at Punchestown in the LR May 4 over 4100m, slow track; 20 len behind Chapeau De Soleil carrying 70kg at $34. Makes strong appeal and should be in the finish.
Last Starts 81 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 | 21/12/2024 | 56 | G1 OPEN 4U | $226,870.00 | Ascot Uk | 4928m | Good Soft | Mark Walsh | 73kg | 6:06.84 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
1/12 | 26/10/2024 | 47 | HDLE HCP 4U | $57,080.00 | Cheltenham | 4828m | Good | Jordan Gainford | 73kg | 5:47.74 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
1/3 | 09/09/2024 | 37 | HDLE 4U | $28,090.00 | Galway | 4325m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 74.5kg | 5:24.80 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.83 |
1/18 | 03/08/2024 | 22 | LR OPEN 4U | $203,950.00 | Galway | 4526m | Y | Sam Ewing | 73kg | 5:41.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
1/15 | 12/07/2024 | 39 | HDLE HCP 4U | $43,360.00 | Kilbeggan | 3922m | GY | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | 4:40.90 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 |
9/12 | 03/06/2024 | 30 | HDLE HCP 4U | $38,150.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GY | Sam Ewing | 74.5kg | 3:57.20 | - | 0 |
| 26.5L | $10.00 |
16/23 | 04/05/2024 | 196 | LR HDLE HCP 4U | $179,730.00 | Punchestown | 4123m | Soft | Sam Ewing | 70kg | 5:31.30 | - | 0 |
| 20.3L | $34.00 |
3/4 | 21/10/2023 | 31 | LR NHDLE 4U | $41,970.00 | Limerick | 4224m | Heavy | J C Gainford | 71kg | 5:36.60 | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $5.50 |
1/4 | 20/09/2023 | 25 | NHDLE 4U | $30,220.00 | Listowel | 3218m | YS | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | 4:01.70 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $3.50 |
1/14 | 26/08/2023 | 99 | MHDLE 4U | $18,210.00 | Killarney | 3319m | YS | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 4:00.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $1.57 |
1/13 | 19/05/2023 | 83 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 3520m | GY | Harry Swan | 74kg | 4:17.10 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.50 |