Cheltenham Race 2 - William Hill County Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (Gbb Race)
Last year's JCB Triumph Hurdle winner KARGESE (7) could prove too smart for her rivals on her handicap debut. Willie Mullins' mare won the G1 Spring Juvenile Hurdle at Leopardstown last season and can take a step forward from her second-place finish in the G2 Warfield Mares' Hurdle at Ascot in January. Stablemate ABSURDE (2) landed this prize twelve months ago and cannot be ignored on his first start back since finishing fifth in the G1 Lexus Melbourne Cup at Flemington. The progressive MCLAUREY (10) looked to have something in reserve when winning a valuable handicap hurdle at Leopardstown last month and could go well despite an 8kg hike in the weights. LARK IN THE MORNIN (13) won the Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle at this meeting last season and is another to note. VALGRAND (12) could feature.

Jockey: S F O'keeffe
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Freshened for 40 days. First-up after three months finished second in a small field at Leopardstown in the G1 Irish Champion Hurdle on February 2 over 3200m, slow track; 6 len behind State Man carrying 75.5kg at $41. Previously second-up finished third in a small field at Down Royal in the G3 on November 1 over 3400m, 9 len behind Brighterdaysahead carrying 73.5kg at $2.80. Improving with racing but others have greater appeal.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/5 | 02/02/2025 | 71 | G1 OPEN 4U | $324,720.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Soft | Sean O'Keeffe | 75.5kg | 4:02.10 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $41.00 |
5/7 | 23/11/2024 | 22 | G1 OPEN 4U | $260,150.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Soft | Michael O'Sullivan | 75.5kg | 4:12.00 | - | 0 |
| 33.3L | $15.00 |
3/6 | 01/11/2024 | 26 | G3 OPEN 4U | $83,950.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | GY | P Townend | 73.5kg | 4:01.05 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $2.75 |
1/5 | 06/10/2024 | 66 | G3 OPEN 4U | $64,350.00 | Tipperary | 3218m | GY | P Townend | 72kg | 3:44.09 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $2.00 |
19/19 | 01/08/2024 | 28 | G3 OPEN 4U | $468,270.00 | Galway | 3218m | Good | P Townend | 74.5kg | 3:40.30 | - | 0 |
| 38.8L | $6.00 |
5/8 | 04/07/2024 | 65 | G3 OPEN 4U | $121,400.00 | Tipperary | 3218m | Y | P Townend | 72kg | 3:54.90 | - | 0 |
| 45.0L | $1.40 |
1/24 | 30/04/2024 | 6 | LR HDLE HCP 4U | $86,720.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | P Townend | 71.5kg | 4:08.70 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $4.20 |
1/7 | 24/04/2024 | 80 | NHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good | P W Mullins | 74kg | 3:47.00 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.14 |
6/10 | 04/02/2024 | 39 | G1 NHDLE 5U | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Soft | P W Mullins | 75.5kg | 3:59.60 | - | 0 |
| 27.5L | $12.00 |
99/9 | 27/12/2023 | 27 | G1 NHDLE 4U | $171,590.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Heavy | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | 4:11.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.25 |
1/15 | 30/11/2023 | 555 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Thurles | 3319m | Y | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | 4:06.50 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $2.38 |

Jockey: D E Mullins
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; having raced just once last campaign finished fifth of 23 runners at Flemington in the G1 Melb Cup on November 5 over 3200m, 1.75 len behind Knight's Choice carrying 52.5kg at $10. When resuming last campaign finished fourth in a small field at Curragh in the G3 Irish St Lgr Tr on August 17 over 2800m, 31 len behind Grosvenor Square with 61kg at $3.80. Excellent chance.
Last Starts 127 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/23 | 05/11/2024 | 66 | G1 OPEN 3U | $8,560,000.00 | Flemington | 3200m | Good 4 | Kerrin McEvoy | 52.5kg | 3:19.53 | 22-16-5 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $10.00 |
1/7 | 31/08/2024 | 14 | LR OPEN 3U | $107,790.00 | Chester | 2916m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 61kg | 3:06.41 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
4/5 | 17/08/2024 | 155 | G3 OPEN 3U | $94,370.00 | Curragh | 2816m | Good | Colin Keane | 61kg | 2:56.50 | - | 5 |
| 31.0L | $3.75 |
1/17 | 15/03/2024 | 40 | HDLE HCP 5U | $179,650.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Heavy | Paul Townend | 68kg | 4:25.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $13.00 |
4/10 | 04/02/2024 | 39 | G1 NHDLE 5U | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Soft | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | 3:59.60 | - | 0 |
| 17.3L | $34.00 |
99/9 | 27/12/2023 | 50 | G1 NHDLE 4U | $171,590.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Heavy | D J Mullins | 75.5kg | 4:11.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
7/23 | 07/11/2023 | 73 | G1 OPEN 3U | $8,410,000.00 | Flemington | 3200m | Good 4 | Zac Purton | 53kg | 3:18.37 | 8-1-7 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $9.00 |
1/22 | 26/08/2023 | 25 | HCP 4U | $931,250.00 | York | 2816m | Good Firm | Lanfranco Dettori | 60.5kg | 2:56.41 | - | 24 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
6/9 | 01/08/2023 | 42 | LR NHDLE 4U | $60,700.00 | Galway | 3319m | Y | Paul Townend | 72.5kg | 3:49.80 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $1.67 |
2/16 | 20/06/2023 | 36 | HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 2816m | Good | Lanfranco Dettori | 61kg | 3:05.28 | - | 10 |
| 7.5L | $6.00 |
1/7 | 15/05/2023 | 337 | NHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Killarney | 4023m | Good | Paul Townend | 71.5kg | 4:55.70 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $1.29 |

Jockey: Sam Ewing
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 40 days. Last run finished fourth in a small field at Leopardstown in the G1 Irish Champion Hurdle on February 2 over 3200m, on slow going 28 len behind State Man carrying 75.5kg at $81. Start before finished fourth in a small field at this track in the G2 International Hurdle on January 25 over 3380m, on slow going 8 len behind Constitution Hill with 73.5kg at $19. Be tough to make an impression against this lot.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/5 | 02/02/2025 | 8 | G1 OPEN 4U | $324,720.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Soft | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | 4:02.10 | - | 0 |
| 28.5L | $81.00 |
4/5 | 25/01/2025 | 14 | G2 OPEN 4U | $230,630.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 73.5kg | 4:20.47 | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $19.00 |
99/12 | 11/01/2025 | 13 | G3 OPEN 5U | $173,430.00 | Fairyhouse | 3419m | Soft | Sam Ewing | 68kg | 4:23.05 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $15.00 |
4/6 | 29/12/2024 | 366 | G1 OPEN 4U | $275,390.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | GY | Jordan Gainford | 75.5kg | 3:45.20 | - | 0 |
| 32.8L | $201.00 |
4/4 | 29/12/2023 | 34 | G1 HDLE 4U | $251,850.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SH | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 3:55.60 | - | 0 |
| 22.3L | $29.00 |
3/4 | 25/11/2023 | 55 | G1 HDLE 4U | $201,480.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Soft | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | 4:20.70 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $34.00 |
1/3 | 01/10/2023 | 9 | G3 HDLE 4U | $53,970.00 | Tipperary | 3218m | Soft | Jack Kennedy | 73.5kg | 4:03.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.50 |
11/17 | 22/09/2023 | 78 | LR HDLE HCP 5U | $173,430.00 | Listowel | 3218m | YS | D J Gilligan | 73kg | 3:54.90 | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $17.00 |
1/13 | 06/07/2023 | 38 | G3 HDLE 4U | $121,400.00 | Tipperary | 3218m | GY | Jack Kennedy | 72kg | 3:46.40 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $19.00 |
1/5 | 29/05/2023 | 14 | HDLE 4U | $26,600.00 | Ballinrobe | 3721m | Good | D J Gilligan | 70.5kg | 4:27.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.38 |
99/7 | 15/05/2023 | 20 | G3 CHSE 5U | $49,430.00 | Killarney | 4023m | Good | Donagh Meyler | 70kg | 5:16.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Mr P W Mullins
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up finished 15th of 19 starters at Leopardstown on December 27 over 3200m, 42 len behind Enniskerry with 71kg at $12. Second-up favourite; won by 10 len Punchestown on February 3 over 3200m on heavy going defeating Kainsbourg carrying 75.5kg at $1.70 in a hurdle. Continues to make headway. Top chance.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/22 | 03/02/2025 | 38 | MHDLE 5U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Heavy | P Townend | 75.5kg | 4:19.07 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.73 |
15/19 | 27/12/2024 | 189 | HDLE HCP 4U | $52,030.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Michael O'Sullivan | 71kg | 3:53.80 | - | 0 |
| 42.8L | $12.00 |
4/19 | 21/06/2024 | 40 | HCP 3U | $199,640.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | Ryan Moore | 57.5kg | 2:30.56 | - | 18 |
| 2.8L | $2.75 |
2/11 | 12/05/2024 | 58 | HCP 4U | $26,880.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | Good | Declan McDonogh | 63kg | 2:07.97 | - | 8 |
| 0.1L | $4.20 |
10/12 | 15/03/2024 | 41 | G1 HDLE 4 | $242,530.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Heavy | M J M O'Sullivan | 71kg | 4:17.52 | - | 0 |
| 51.3L | $26.00 |
6/11 | 03/02/2024 | 38 | G1 JHDLE 4 | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Soft | Michael O'Sullivan | 70kg | 4:05.10 | - | 0 |
| 5.3L | $51.00 |
11/19 | 27/12/2023 | 186 | MHDLE 3 | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Heavy | Paul Townend | 70kg | 4:16.10 | - | 0 |
| 33.0L | $2.20 |
1/12 | 24/06/2023 | 33 | MDN 3U | $21,680.00 | Limerick | 2514m | Y | Billy Lee | 60.5kg | 2:42.31 | - | 9 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |
3/14 | 22/05/2023 | 36 | MDN 3U | $22,550.00 | Roscommon | 2112m | GY | Billy Lee | 60.5kg | 2:21.97 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |
4/12 | 16/04/2023 | - | MDN 3 | $24,390.00 | Curragh | 2012m | Heavy | Daniel Sheehy | 59.5kg | 2:24.94 | - | 10 |
| 14.0L | $51.00 |

Jockey: K M Donoghue
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after three months. Finished off last campaign 2 of 19 runners at Leopardstown December 27 over 3200m, behind Enniskerry carrying 71kg at $7. First up last campaign 5 of 10 starters at Curragh June 30 over 2400m, 1.3 len behind Star Harbour with 56kg at $9.50. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 75 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/19 | 27/12/2024 | 47 | HDLE HCP 4U | $52,030.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Keith Donoghue | 71kg | 3:53.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
1/4 | 10/11/2024 | 28 | NHDLE 4 | $37,780.00 | Naas | 3218m | GY | Keith Donoghue | 72.5kg | 3:50.80 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
13/20 | 13/10/2024 | 17 | HCP 3U | $173,430.00 | Naas | 3218m | Y | Robert Whearty | 53.5kg | 3:32.89 | - | 18 |
| 14.8L | $10.00 |
2/12 | 26/09/2024 | 59 | LR OPEN 4 | $104,060.00 | Listowel | 3218m | Soft | C Stone-Walsh | 65kg | 4:14.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $3.25 |
6/20 | 29/07/2024 | 29 | HCP 4U | $190,770.00 | Galway | 3419m | Y | D Lavery | 70kg | 3:50.06 | - | 11 |
| 7.5L | $6.50 |
5/10 | 30/06/2024 | 67 | HCP 4U | $173,430.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Good | G F Carroll | 56kg | 2:32.10 | - | 7 |
| 1.3L | $9.50 |
1/16 | 24/04/2024 | 34 | MHDLE 4 | $18,210.00 | Bellewstown | 3419m | GY | K M Donoghue | 73kg | 4:11.60 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $1.40 |
3/20 | 21/03/2024 | 33 | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Cork | 3319m | SH | K M Donoghue | 73kg | 4:25.50 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $4.50 |
4/13 | 17/02/2024 | 102 | MHDLE 4 | $21,680.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | K M Donoghue | 73kg | 5:00.00 | - | 0 |
| 37.5L | $2.50 |
3/11 | 07/11/2023 | 49 | MHDLE 3 | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Heavy | Conor Maxwell | 70kg | 4:18.50 | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $5.00 |
2/6 | 19/09/2023 | 61 | HCP 3 | $29,480.00 | Listowel | 2816m | Soft | Gary Carroll | 61kg | 3:24.60 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $4.50 |

Jockey: N F Houlihan
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Last run finished third in a small field at Wincanton in the G2 Kingwell Hurdle on February 15 over 3050m, 5 len behind Golden Ace carrying 73.5kg at $15. The start before that; finished eighth of 14 runners at Windsor on January 17 over 3200m, slow track; 8 len behind Secret Squirrel carrying 73kg at $11. Fought on last time. Big chance again.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/4 | 15/02/2025 | 29 | G2 OPEN 4U | $129,150.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | Good Soft | Niall Houlihan | 73.5kg | 3:56.00 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $15.00 |
8/14 | 17/01/2025 | 21 | HCP HDLE 4U | $202,950.00 | Windsor | 3218m | Soft | Niall Houlihan | 73kg | 3:55.52 | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $11.00 |
4/8 | 27/12/2024 | 370 | HDLE HCP 3U | $39,930.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good Soft | Niall Houlihan | 76.5kg | 3:55.51 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $12.00 |
5/9 | 23/12/2023 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $282,130.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good | N F Houlihan | 75kg | 3:44.60 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $13.00 |
1/8 | 02/12/2023 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Soft | N F Houlihan | 75kg | 3:51.79 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |
2/4 | 11/11/2023 | 211 | G2 HDLE 4U | $127,050.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | Jamie Moore | 71kg | 3:41.30 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $3.75 |
4/12 | 14/04/2023 | 48 | G1 NHDLE 4U | $184,500.00 | Aintree | 3313m | Good Soft | Jamie Moore | 73kg | 4:06.90 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $41.00 |
5/7 | 25/02/2023 | 54 | G2 NHDLE 4U | $105,080.00 | Kempton Park | 3219m | Good | Jamie Moore | 72kg | 3:50.55 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $3.25 |
1/12 | 02/01/2023 | 29 | NHDLE APP 4U | $14,210.00 | Plumpton | 3196m | Soft | Jamie Moore | 75.5kg | 4:03.87 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $3.50 |
1/16 | 04/12/2022 | 240 | NHDLE 4U | $16,070.00 | Huntingdon | 3174m | Good | Jamie Moore | 70kg | 3:46.29 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $11.00 |
1/12 | 08/04/2022 | 20 | FLAT 4 | $15,530.00 | Ballinrobe | 3132m | GY | Pat Taaffe | 70kg | 4:02.10 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $12.00 |

Jockey: P Townend
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Freshened for 55 days. Fresh up after nine months finished second of 7 starters at Ascot in the G2 Warfield Mares' Hurdle on January 18 over 3150m, 0.8 len behind Take No Chances with 72kg at $1.40. Previously second-up favourite; won by 1.3 len Leopardstown in a G1 Spring Juvenile Hurdle on February 3 2024 over 3200m slow going defeating Storm Heart carrying 66.5kg at $4.50 in a hurdle. Useful type, definite improver.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 18/01/2025 | 259 | G2 OPEN M 4U | $110,700.00 | Ascot Uk | 3156m | Good | P Townend | 72kg | 3:42.96 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $1.40 |
1/10 | 04/05/2024 | 23 | G1 HDLE 4 | $224,670.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Soft | P Townend | 66.5kg | 4:05.70 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.25 |
2/5 | 11/04/2024 | 27 | G1 JHDLE 4 | $194,920.00 | Aintree | 3419m | Soft | Paul Townend | 67.5kg | 4:23.99 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $2.75 |
2/12 | 15/03/2024 | 41 | G1 HDLE 4 | $242,530.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Heavy | Daniel E Mullins | 67.5kg | 4:17.52 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
1/11 | 03/02/2024 | 39 | G1 JHDLE 4 | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Soft | D J Mullins | 66.5kg | 4:05.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
2/12 | 26/12/2023 | 220 | G2 JHDLE 3 | $78,040.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | D J Mullins | 67.5kg | 4:04.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
1/8 | 20/05/2023 | 21 | G3 HDLE F 3 | $219,510.00 | Auteuil | 3500m | Soft | Bertrand Lestrade | 67kg | 4:08.13 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $4.30 |
2/8 | 29/04/2023 | 41 | LR HDLE F 3 | $143,090.00 | Auteuil | 3000m | SH | Bertrand Lestrade | 67kg | 3:43.49 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $2.60 |
1/9 | 19/03/2023 | - | HDLE UNR F 3 | $97,640.00 | Auteuil | 3000m | SH | Bertrand Lestrade | 67kg | 3:45.01 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $10.00 |

Jockey: J W Kennedy
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after having raced just once last campaign ran last at Newmarket (Rowley) on October 12 over 3600m, slow track; 134 len behind Alphonse Le Grande carrying 56kg at $8. First up last campaign finished seventh of 20 runners at Ascot on June 18 over 4000m, 11 len behind Pledgeofallegiance carrying 59kg at $29. Best form gives him an each-way hope.
Last Starts 151 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
24/24 | 12/10/2024 | 72 | HCP 3U | $317,620.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 3621m | Soft | Jamie Spencer | 56kg | 3:57.42 | - | 16 |
| 134.0L | $8.00 |
2/19 | 01/08/2024 | 11 | G3 OPEN 4U | $468,270.00 | Galway | 3218m | Good | Jack Kennedy | 66kg | 3:40.30 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $11.00 |
1/13 | 21/07/2024 | 33 | 3U | $170.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Good | Megan O'Leary | 77.5kg | 2:35.01 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $2.00 |
7/20 | 18/06/2024 | 78 | HCP 4U | $199,640.00 | Ascot Uk | 4023m | Good Firm | Declan McDonogh | 59kg | 4:21.99 | - | 18 |
| 11.5L | $29.00 |
6/8 | 01/04/2024 | 20 | G2 JHDLE 4 | $69,370.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SH | Jack Kennedy | 70kg | 4:10.60 | - | 0 |
| 15.3L | $5.50 |
3/22 | 12/03/2024 | 44 | JHDLE HCP 4 | $151,550.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Heavy | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 4:19.49 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $13.00 |
1/16 | 28/01/2024 | 15 | MHDLE APP 4 | $21,680.00 | Naas | 3118m | Soft | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | 4:12.60 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.91 |
3/7 | 13/01/2024 | 17 | HDLE 4 | $29,480.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | Jack Kennedy | 70kg | 4:09.50 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $4.33 |
5/19 | 27/12/2023 | 82 | MHDLE 3 | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Heavy | Jack Kennedy | 70kg | 4:16.10 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $5.00 |
5/6 | 06/10/2023 | 107 | LR OPEN 3 | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 2816m | Good | Rob Hornby | 58.5kg | 3:06.72 | - | 1 |
| 10.8L | $101.00 |
13/14 | 21/06/2023 | 39 | G2 3 | $480,960.00 | Ascot Uk | 2816m | Good | David Probert | 58kg | 3:03.13 | - | 14 |
| 34.8L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Craig Nichol
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run won by 1.3 len Kelso on March 1 over 3200m defeating Alnilam with 72.5kg at $13 in a hurdle. Start before finished tenth of 14 starters at Windsor on January 17 over 3200m, on slow going 9 len behind Secret Squirrel with 69.5kg at $26. Will not find this easy. Not keen.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/18 | 01/03/2025 | 43 | HDLE HCP 4U | $215,340.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 72.5kg | 3:53.91 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $13.00 |
10/14 | 17/01/2025 | 40 | HCP HDLE 4U | $202,950.00 | Windsor | 3218m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 69.5kg | 3:55.52 | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $26.00 |
1/9 | 08/12/2024 | 21 | HCP HDLE 3U | $32,290.00 | Kelso | 3265m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 73kg | 4:11.05 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $3.00 |
10/15 | 17/11/2024 | 44 | HDLE HCP 4U | $179,650.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good | Craig Nichol | 72.5kg | 3:59.08 | - | 0 |
| 32.0L | $34.00 |
4/7 | 04/10/2024 | 167 | APP HDLE HCP 3U | $27,220.00 | Hexham | 3218m | Good | Craig Nichol | 76kg | 4:12.07 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $8.50 |
3/15 | 20/04/2024 | 49 | G2 HDLE HCP 4U | $179,650.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 66kg | 3:54.38 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $12.00 |
1/17 | 02/03/2024 | 15 | HCP HDLE 4U | $221,400.00 | Kelso | 3265m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 67kg | 4:04.44 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 |
1/6 | 16/02/2024 | 33 | HCPHDLE HCP 4U | $27,680.00 | Kelso | 3265m | Soft | Henry Brooke | 68.5kg | 4:23.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.75 |
2/4 | 14/01/2024 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $21,990.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 71kg | 4:23.50 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $3.25 |
2/10 | 17/12/2023 | 25 | NHDLE APP 4U | $15,430.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 73kg | 4:26.09 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
1/8 | 22/11/2023 | 34 | NHDLE NOV 46 | $16,330.00 | Hexham | 3218m | Heavy | Craig Nichol | 70kg | 4:56.05 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $12.00 |

Jockey: M P Walsh
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Comes off a 40 day let-up. Last outing favourite; won by 1.0 len Leopardstown in a LR on February 2 over 3200m on rain affected going defeating Storm Heart with 64.5kg at $4 in a jumps. The start before that; to post a big 4.5 len win. Limerick on December 28 over 3200m defeating En Or with 71.5kg at $2.80 in a hurdle. Rates well. Big chance.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/18 | 02/02/2025 | 36 | LR OPEN 4U | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Soft | Mark Walsh | 64.5kg | 4:02.60 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
1/17 | 28/12/2024 | 18 | MHDLE 5U | $21,680.00 | Limerick | 3218m | YS | Simon Torrens | 71.5kg | 4:05.40 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $2.75 |
3/19 | 10/12/2024 | 18 | MHDLE 5U | $21,680.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | GY | Mark Walsh | 75.5kg | 4:44.60 | - | 0 |
| 5.8L | $7.00 |
2/20 | 22/11/2024 | 237 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Tipperary | 4123m | Soft | Mark P Walsh | 71.5kg | 5:14.80 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $3.75 |
15/18 | 30/03/2024 | 147 | MHDLE 4U | $26,010.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Heavy | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | 5:37.10 | - | 0 |
| 80.3L | $8.50 |
1/9 | 04/11/2023 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Lisronagh P2p | 4828m | Soft | B T Stone | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Freddie Gordon
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 34 day let-up. Last outing finished eighth of 17 runners at Newbury on February 8 over 3300m, slow track; 17 len behind Joyeuse with 72.5kg at $34. The run before finished fifth of 12 starters at Ascot on December 21 over 3100m, 26 len behind Fiercely Proud with 71kg at $15. Needs to step up on last few runs.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/17 | 08/02/2025 | 49 | HDLE HCP 4U | $278,460.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Soft | Rex Dingle | 72.5kg | 3:56.90 | - | 0 |
| 17.0L | $34.00 |
5/12 | 21/12/2024 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $226,870.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good Soft | Freddie Gordon | 71kg | 3:44.10 | - | 0 |
| 26.8L | $15.00 |
3/13 | 30/11/2024 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $99,820.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Soft | Freddie Gordon | 71kg | 3:54.50 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $12.00 |
1/10 | 02/11/2024 | 35 | HDLE HCP 3U | $108,900.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good | Freddie Gordon | 74kg | 3:38.04 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
6/8 | 28/09/2024 | 164 | HDLE HCP 3U | $72,600.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good | Rex Dingle | 73kg | 4:03.07 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $5.00 |
3/18 | 17/04/2024 | 17 | APP HDLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Good | Fred Gordon | 72kg | 4:00.59 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $2.63 |
1/13 | 31/03/2024 | 50 | HDLE HCP 4U | $136,120.00 | Plumpton | 3218m | Good | Rex Dingle | 69.5kg | 3:39.70 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $5.00 |
7/21 | 10/02/2024 | 45 | HDLE HCP 4U | $290,240.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Heavy | Fred Gordon | 66.5kg | 3:55.00 | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $26.00 |
3/8 | 27/12/2023 | 25 | HDLE HCP 3U | $41,380.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good Soft | Rex Dingle | 72kg | 3:54.50 | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $5.50 |
5/8 | 02/12/2023 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Soft | Rex Dingle | 71.5kg | 3:51.79 | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $7.00 |
5/12 | 04/11/2023 | 8 | HDLE HCP 3U | $108,900.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Soft | Fred Gordon | 67.5kg | 3:40.86 | - | 0 |
| 18.5L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 68kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after three months. Finished off last preparation 7 of 8 starters at Kempton Park December 27 over 3200m, 28 len behind Ooh Betty carrying 75kg at $8.50. Previous preparation first-up posted a big 17 len win. This track G2 Sharp Novices' Hurdle October 25 over 3300m defeating Gale Mahler with 71kg at $4. Bold performance expected first-up.
Last Starts 75 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 27/12/2024 | 14 | HDLE HCP 3U | $39,930.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good Soft | Fergus Gillard | 75kg | 3:55.51 | - | 0 |
| 28.8L | $8.50 |
10/14 | 13/12/2024 | 28 | HCP HDLE 3U | $41,510.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 76kg | 4:05.17 | - | 0 |
| 19.8L | $5.50 |
2/5 | 15/11/2024 | 21 | G2 OPEN 4U | $98,460.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Good | Harry Skelton | 73kg | 5:08.62 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $1.83 |
1/6 | 25/10/2024 | 150 | G2 OPEN 4U | $99,820.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 3:52.03 | - | 0 |
| 17.0L | $4.00 |
1/7 | 28/05/2024 | 24 | HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3922m | Good | Harry Skelton | 74.5kg | 4:53.88 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $1.25 |
1/10 | 04/05/2024 | 21 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $13,980.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 72.5kg | 4:04.19 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.44 |
4/18 | 13/04/2024 | 168 | G2 HUNT FLAT 46 | $89,820.00 | Aintree | 3419m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 4:11.68 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $8.50 |
2/15 | 28/10/2023 | 237 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $27,220.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 70.5kg | 3:58.16 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
2/7 | 05/03/2023 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Ballycahane P2p | 4828m | Good | B Lawless | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $1.00 |

Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; having raced just once last campaign finished seventh of 19 starters at Leopardstown on December 27 over 3200m, 9 len behind Enniskerry carrying 70.5kg at $6.50. When resuming last campaign finished second of 12 starters at Punchestown on November 25 2023 over 3300m, slow track; 9 len behind Mighty Bandit carrying 70kg at $3.80. Hard to beat on best form.
Last Starts 75 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/19 | 27/12/2024 | 230 | HDLE HCP 4U | $52,030.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | J J Slevin | 70.5kg | 3:53.80 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $6.50 |
5/17 | 11/05/2024 | 60 | HCP HDLE 4U | $147,600.00 | Haydock Park | 3149m | Good | J J Slevin | 70.5kg | 3:41.52 | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $3.25 |
1/22 | 12/03/2024 | 57 | JHDLE HCP 4 | $151,550.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Heavy | J J Slevin | 70kg | 4:19.49 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $10.00 |
3/18 | 15/01/2024 | 19 | MHDLE 4 | $21,680.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Soft | J J Slevin | 73kg | 4:19.80 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $4.00 |
6/19 | 27/12/2023 | 32 | MHDLE 3 | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Heavy | J J Slevin | 70kg | 4:16.10 | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $3.25 |
2/12 | 25/11/2023 | 218 | MHDLE 3 | $21,680.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Soft | J J Slevin | 70kg | 4:18.60 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $3.75 |
4/5 | 21/04/2023 | 211 | 3 | $29,170.00 | Cork | 2011m | GY | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 61kg | 2:13.42 | - | 4 |
| 4.8L | $4.50 |
1/11 | 22/09/2022 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $23,980.00 | Listowel | 1609m | Soft | S M Crosse | 61kg | 1:46.63 | - | 11 |
| 0.4L | $1.83 |

Jockey: Cian Cullinan
Weight: 65.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming finished third of 19 starters at Leopardstown on December 26 over 3200m, 5.5 len behind Shraheen carrying 73kg at $17. Second run from a spell finished third of 18 runners at Leopardstown in the LR on February 2 over 3200m, slow track; 1.3 len behind McLaurey carrying 61kg at $12. Will need to find plenty of improvement.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/18 | 02/02/2025 | 38 | LR OPEN 4U | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Soft | C Cullinan | 61kg | 4:02.60 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $12.00 |
3/19 | 26/12/2024 | 90 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Kieren Buckley | 73kg | 3:55.09 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $17.00 |
8/16 | 27/09/2024 | 138 | MHDLE 5U | $23,410.00 | Listowel | 3621m | Soft | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | 4:43.80 | - | 0 |
| 59.0L | $3.50 |
2/15 | 12/05/2024 | 164 | MHDLE 5U | $18,210.00 | Killarney | 3419m | GY | J J Slevin | 71.5kg | 4:13.80 | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $2.38 |
3/15 | 30/11/2023 | 21 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Thurles | 3319m | Y | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | 4:06.50 | - | 0 |
| 14.3L | $3.00 |
2/17 | 09/11/2023 | 195 | MHDLE 5U | $22,550.00 | Clonmel | 3922m | Heavy | J J Slevin | 71.5kg | 5:21.50 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $2.63 |
2/18 | 28/04/2023 | 68 | FLAT 57 | $26,010.00 | Punchestown | 3621m | Y | J L Gleeson | 73kg | 4:32.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
3/13 | 19/02/2023 | 54 | FLAT 5U | $15,410.00 | Punchestown | 3219m | Y | A P Kelly | 73kg | 4:07.40 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $2.38 |
2/10 | 27/12/2022 | - | FLAT 4U | $18,490.00 | Leopardstown | 4023m | Y | D O'Connor | 76kg | 5:17.70 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Freddie Mitchell
Weight: 65kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 49 day let-up. Last run finished third of 7 starters at Sandown Park on January 24 over 4000m, slow track; 26 len behind Loverdose carrying 74kg at $6. Race before finished fourth of 11 starters at Newbury on December 28 over 4120m, 11 len behind Jipcot with 75.5kg at $9. Only has minor claims. Place only hope.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/7 | 24/01/2025 | 27 | HDLE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4023m | Soft | Freddie Mitchell | 74kg | 5:24.83 | - | 0 |
| 26.0L | $6.00 |
4/11 | 28/12/2024 | 21 | HCP HDLE 3U | $47,970.00 | Newbury | 4131m | Good Soft | Freddie Mitchell | 75.5kg | 5:05.80 | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $9.00 |
6/6 | 07/12/2024 | 15 | HCP HDLE 3U | $92,250.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3215m | Heavy | Niall Houlihan | 68.5kg | 4:21.35 | - | 0 |
| 22.3L | $4.33 |
0/9 | 22/11/2024 | 224 | HDLE HCP 3U | $55,630.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good | Niall Houlihan | 75.5kg | 3:41.97 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
5/19 | 12/04/2024 | 34 | HDLE HCP 4U | $134,740.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Soft | Niall Francis Houlihan | 71.5kg | 5:06.36 | - | 0 |
| 15.3L | $67.00 |
13/16 | 09/03/2024 | 28 | HCP HDLE 4U | $184,500.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3215m | Soft | Freddie Mitchell | 76kg | 4:05.10 | - | 0 |
| 35.3L | $15.00 |
15/21 | 10/02/2024 | 63 | HDLE HCP 4U | $290,240.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Heavy | Caoilin Quinn | 74.5kg | 3:55.00 | - | 0 |
| 28.5L | $11.00 |
1/10 | 09/12/2023 | 42 | HDLE HCP 3U | $108,900.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3218m | Heavy | N F Houlihan | 66.5kg | 4:22.07 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
4/7 | 28/10/2023 | 196 | HDLE 4 | $72,600.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good Soft | Jamie Moore | 70kg | 4:01.64 | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $2.75 |
1/8 | 15/04/2023 | 35 | HDLE HCP 4U | $15,130.00 | Chepstow | 3229m | Good Soft | N F Houlihan | 71kg | 3:57.06 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $2.00 |
1/6 | 11/03/2023 | 64 | JHDLE HCP 4 | $26,830.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3215m | Heavy | Jamie Moore | 75.5kg | 4:13.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.83 |

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 65kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 41 days. Last start finished ninth of 12 starters at Musselburgh on February 1 over 3100m, 8 len behind Welsh Charger with 71kg at $12. The start before that; pulled up at Southwell on January 1 over 3180m. Needs to find several lengths to threaten.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/12 | 01/02/2025 | 31 | HDLE HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Good Soft | James Turner | 71kg | 3:40.49 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $12.00 |
0/8 | 01/01/2025 | 18 | HCP HDLE 4U | $138,380.00 | Southwell | 3183m | Soft | James Turner | 75kg | 4:06.24 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |
3/8 | 14/12/2024 | 32 | HCP HDLE 3U | $92,250.00 | Doncaster | 3335m | Good Soft | James Turner | 75kg | 4:04.50 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $4.33 |
1/5 | 12/11/2024 | 18 | HDLE HCP 3U | $27,220.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good | James Turner | 72.5kg | 3:48.60 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $2.00 |
2/10 | 25/10/2024 | 191 | HDLE HCP 3U | $32,670.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good | James Turner | 69kg | 3:55.27 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
7/18 | 17/04/2024 | 67 | APP HDLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Good | James Turner | 67.5kg | 4:00.59 | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $15.00 |
12/21 | 10/02/2024 | 42 | HDLE HCP 4U | $290,240.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Heavy | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70kg | 3:55.00 | - | 0 |
| 23.8L | $26.00 |
2/6 | 30/12/2023 | 21 | NHDLE NOV 4U | $23,590.00 | Haydock Park | 3118m | Heavy | James Turner | 71kg | 4:16.58 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
1/11 | 09/12/2023 | 23 | NHDLE 4U | $21,780.00 | Aintree | 3419m | Heavy | Sam Twiston-Davies | 72.5kg | 4:42.84 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $3.75 |
1/14 | 16/11/2023 | 21 | MHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 71.5kg | 4:28.91 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $1.83 |
2/15 | 26/10/2023 | 9 | NHDLE 4U | $16,330.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70.5kg | 3:54.50 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $2.75 |