Cheltenham Race 1 - Turners Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (Registered As The Baring Bingham Novices' Hurdle) (Gbb Race)
NO DRAMA THIS END (12) seeks to replicate The New Lion's win in this contest last year by following up his G1 Challow Novices Hurdle success. Course and distance winner at G2 level and freshened for seventy two days rates a leading contender. SKYLIGHT HUSTLE (16) represents the main danger in view of a 5L G1 Future Champions Novice Hurdle success at Leopardstown when taking advantage of a final-flight fall by the leading horse. BALLYFAD (2) progressed markedly when a nose runner-up to that aforementioned horse who fell (Talk The Talk) in the G1 Tattersalls Ireland Novice Hurdle. The choice of rider Jack Kennedy and looks open to further improvement up in trip. Classy Royal Ascot winner SOBER (17) holds an interesting profile and cannot be discounted.

Jockey: N De Boinville
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form impressive for this race. Freshened for 34 days. Last outing favourite; tracked on the speed and boxed on to post a big 4 len win. Huntingdon in a LR on February 5 over 3900m on rain affected going defeating Glance At Midnight carrying 72kg at $1.70 in a jumps. The run before led throughout and just faded finished second of 8 starters at Newbury on December 29 over 3300m, 0.8 len behind Minella Yoga with 75.5kg at $1.30. Makes plenty of appeal for a top yard.
Last Starts 33 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 | 05/02/2026 | 38 | LR OPEN 4U | $72,600.00 | Huntingdon | 3922m | Soft | Nico De Boinville | 72kg | 5:05.52 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $1.73 |
| 2/8 | 29/12/2025 | 31 | HDLE 3U | $30,850.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 75.5kg | 3:54.99 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $1.29 |
| 1/15 | 28/11/2025 | 248 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $33,650.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Soft | Nico De Boinville | 71.5kg | 4:02.30 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $2.10 |
| 1/8 | 25/03/2025 | 45 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $9,220.00 | Taunton | 3313m | Good | Harry Cobden | 71kg | 4:02.83 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $1.50 |
| 4/11 | 08/02/2025 | 284 | LR OPEN 46 | $45,370.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Soft | Harry Cobden | 73kg | 3:58.30 | 1-1-4 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/25 | 30/04/2024 | - | 4 | $173,430.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | B D O'neill | 74.5kg | 4:12.70 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Resumes off a 38 day letup. Last outing finished second of 12 runners at Leopardstown in the G1 Tattersalls Ireland Novice Hurdle on February 1 over 3218m, on a wet track; a nose behind Talk The Talk with 75.5kg at $4.50. Race to post a big 9 len win. Leopardstown on December 26 over 3218m defeating Leader D'allier carrying 73kg at $2.80 in a hurdle. Sure to improve again. Should go well again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 01/02/2026 | 37 | G1 OPEN 5U | $275,930.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Heavy | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 4:18.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |
| 1/21 | 26/12/2025 | 34 | MHDLE 4 | $28,490.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | 3:59.50 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $2.75 |
| 1/8 | 22/11/2025 | 21 | FLAT 4U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | SH | Josh Halford | 73kg | 4:17.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.91 |
| 1/6 | 01/11/2025 | 188 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | Y | Josh Halford | 73kg | 4:20.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.91 |
| 1/9 | 27/04/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Fairyhouse P2p | 4828m | Y | L J Murphy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form impressive for this race. Last outing favourite; won by 13 len Chepstow on February 13 over 3200m slow going defeating Doujadou carrying 74kg at $1.30 in a hurdle. Race before favourite; tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len Ffos Las on January 8 over 3200m slow going defeating Starzand carrying 72kg at $1.90 in a hurdle. Sure to improve again. Interesting runner.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 13/02/2026 | 36 | HDLE 4U | $19,250.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 74kg | 4:07.87 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $1.25 |
| 1/11 | 08/01/2026 | 49 | HDLE 4U | $19,790.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 72kg | 3:54.43 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $1.91 |
| 3/13 | 20/11/2025 | 308 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $12,920.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 3:52.14 | 6-4-3 | 0 |
| 7.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/12 | 16/01/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | Fergus Gillard | 73.5kg | 3:52.98 | 9-4-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Lorcan Williams
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form hard to fault. Comes off a 53 day let-up. Last run favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2.75 len Ascot on January 17 over 3900m on rain affected going defeating Tripoli Flyer with 69kg at $4 in a hurdle. Start before favourite; won by 2.5 len Hereford on December 20 over 3900m slow going defeating Good To Be Alive carrying 69kg at $4.30 in a hurdle. Worth a market check.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Ascot Uk | 3922m | Soft | Lorcan Williams | 69kg | 4:52.50 | 5-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/12/2025 | 16 | HDLE HCP 3U | $50,870.00 | Hereford | 3922m | Soft | Lorcan Williams | 69kg | 4:59.78 | 7-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/10 | 04/12/2025 | 29 | APP HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | Lorcan Williams | 75kg | 3:41.09 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/14 | 05/11/2025 | 382 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $15,240.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Lorcan Williams | 71.5kg | 4:15.10 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 25.8L | $8.50 |
| 3/12 | 19/10/2024 | 168 | MHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Stratford Avon | 3319m | Heavy | Lorcan Williams | 71.5kg | 4:13.10 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/10 | 04/05/2024 | 23 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $13,980.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Soft | Harry Cobden | 72.5kg | 4:04.19 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/04/2024 | - | MFLAT 46 | $9,070.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Soft | Rex Dingle | 71.5kg | 4:09.35 | 6-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Freddie Gordon
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes off a 46 day letup. Last outing raced on speed throughout then finished third of 7 runners at this track in the G2 Classic Novices' Hurdle on January 24 over 4100m, slow track; 2 len behind Kripticjim with 72kg at $8.50. Before that won by 24 len Fontwell Park on December 26 over 3500m defeating Fashion Hunter carrying 74kg at $1.80 in a hurdle. Tougher task this time around.
Last Starts 45 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 | 24/01/2026 | 29 | G2 OPEN 4U | $145,200.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Soft | Freddie Gordon | 72kg | 5:04.09 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/4 | 26/12/2025 | 32 | HDLE 4U | $16,330.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good Soft | Freddie Gordon | 74kg | 4:29.68 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 24.0L | $1.83 |
| 3/6 | 24/11/2025 | 32 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $16,330.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | Freddie Gordon | 71kg | 3:47.21 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 23/10/2025 | 285 | MHDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Fontwell Park | 3849m | Good Soft | Freddie Gordon | 70.5kg | 4:57.10 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 11/01/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Tinahely P2p | 4828m | Soft | J J Walsh | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Mark Walsh
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Freshened for 59 days. Last start ran last in a small field at Punchestown in the G2 Moscow Flyer Novice Hurdle on January 11 over 3319m, 6 len behind Sober with 71.5kg at $5.50. At only start last preparation won by a head Dieppe on June 4 over 3400m on rain affected going defeating Darling De Chamdou with 71kg at $6.10 in a hurdle. May need more in this G1 company.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3 | 11/01/2026 | 221 | G2 OPEN 5U | $60,190.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | SH | D J Mullins | 71.5kg | 4:26.50 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 04/06/2025 | 223 | HDLE CL3 CF 4 | $65,140.00 | Dieppe | 3400m | Soft | Leo-Paul Brechet | 71kg | 3:55.80 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $6.10 |
| 2/13 | 24/10/2024 | - | HDLE UNR CG 3 | $100,160.00 | Auteuil | 3600m | SH | Bertrand Lestrade | 67kg | 4:25.86 | 3-1-2 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $22.00 |

Jockey: Caoilin Quinn
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 53 days. Last run finished second in a small field at Haydock Park in the G2 Rossington Main Novices' Hurdle on January 17 over 3100m, 18 len behind Old Park Star with 74kg at $2.80. The start before to post a big 5.5 len win. Sandown Park in a LR on December 6 over 3200m on rain affected going defeating Soldier Reeves carrying 70kg at $4.50 in a jumps. Needs to do more. Further improvement needed in this level.
Last Starts 52 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 | 17/01/2026 | 42 | G2 OPEN 4U | $145,200.00 | Haydock Park | 3118m | Good Soft | Caoilin Quinn | 74kg | 3:47.34 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 18.0L | $2.75 |
| 1/5 | 06/12/2025 | 27 | LR OPEN 4U | $80,560.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3218m | Soft | Caoilin Quinn | 70kg | 4:08.32 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 09/11/2025 | 234 | MHDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3215m | Good Soft | Caoilin Quinn | 71.5kg | 4:03.10 | 4-3-1 | 0 |
| 0.0L | $1.73 |
| 1/7 | 20/03/2025 | 47 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Freddie Mitchell | 71.5kg | 3:55.00 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $1.73 |
| 3/7 | 01/02/2025 | 83 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $29,950.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3218m | Heavy | Niall Houlihan | 73.5kg | 4:24.53 | 4-2-3 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $4.33 |
| 1/10 | 10/11/2024 | 183 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Niall Houlihan | 71kg | 3:59.40 | 6-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/10 | 11/05/2024 | 41 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Toomebridge P2p | 4828m | Good | H P Goff | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.00 |
| 2/8 | 31/03/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Monksgrange P2p | 4828m | Heavy | H P Goff | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Mr D L Queally
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
On a four run winning streak. Resumes off a 61 day letup. Last run won by 2.5 len Naas in a G1 Slaney Novice Hurdle on January 9 over 4023m on rain affected going defeating Sortudo carrying 74.5kg at $6 in a jumps. Before that won by 0.8 len Navan in a G3 For Auction Novice Hurdle on November 17 over 3218m defeating Theflyingking carrying 72kg at $2.50 in a jumps. Sure to improve again. Cannot be underestimated.
Last Starts 60 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 09/01/2026 | 53 | G1 OPEN 5U | $189,140.00 | Naas | 4023m | Soft | D Queally | 74.5kg | 5:05.10 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/11/2025 | 22 | G3 OPEN 4U | $66,200.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | D Queally | 72kg | 4:05.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 26/10/2025 | 32 | NHDLE 4U | $24,020.00 | Galway | 4123m | GY | D Queally | 74.5kg | 5:24.90 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.44 |
| 1/18 | 24/09/2025 | 156 | MHDLE 5U | $21,680.00 | Listowel | 3218m | Y | D Queally | 75.5kg | 3:59.30 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $2.10 |
| 2/9 | 21/04/2025 | 57 | FLAT 4U | $34,690.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SH | D Queally | 76kg | 3:59.10 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/4 | 23/02/2025 | 29 | FLAT 4U | $20,150.00 | Naas | 3118m | Heavy | D L Queally | 75kg | 4:27.30 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/7 | 25/01/2025 | 43 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | D L Queally | 76kg | 4:01.03 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $12.00 |
| 7/19 | 13/12/2024 | - | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Cork | 3218m | Y | S Fitzgerald | 73kg | 4:03.00 | - | 0 |
| 22.5L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming won by 2.75 len Limerick on December 28 over 3218m defeating Shuttle Diplomacy with 71.5kg at $4.20 in a hurdle. Second-up finished third of 12 runners at Leopardstown in the G1 Tattersalls Ireland Novice Hurdle on February 1 over 3218m, on heavy track; 0.5 len behind Talk The Talk carrying 75.5kg at $6.50. Continues to make headway. Represents leading connections and holds a big 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 01/02/2026 | 35 | G1 OPEN 5U | $275,930.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Heavy | P Townend | 75.5kg | 4:18.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/18 | 28/12/2025 | 240 | MHDLE 5U | $22,790.00 | Limerick | 3218m | SH | D J Mullins | 71.5kg | 4:13.10 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $4.20 |
| 2/22 | 02/05/2025 | 367 | FLAT 57 | $26,010.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Y | J Townend | 76kg | 4:35.20 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $3.00 |
| 4/25 | 30/04/2024 | - | 4 | $173,430.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | P W Mullins | 74.5kg | 4:12.70 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $4.20 |

Jockey: K Brogan
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after three months. Finished off last preparation 2 in a small field at Newbury in the G1 Challow Novices Hurdle December 29 over 4100m, 1.3 len behind No Drama This End with 73kg at $10. First up last campaign 4 of 12 starters at Ffos Las October 28 over 4000m, slow track; 6 len behind Kalkbrenner carrying 71.5kg at $34. Improvement needed in this company.
Last Starts 71 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 | 29/12/2025 | 30 | G1 OPEN 4U | $181,490.00 | Newbury | 4123m | Good | Kevin Brogan | 73kg | 5:00.52 | 5-4-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/9 | 29/11/2025 | 32 | HDLE 4U | $30,850.00 | Newbury | 4123m | Soft | Kevin Brogan | 70kg | 5:12.08 | 7-3-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
| 4/12 | 28/10/2025 | 576 | MHDLE 4U | $15,460.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Soft | Kevin Brogan | 71.5kg | 4:49.04 | 7-5-4 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $34.00 |
| 4/9 | 31/03/2024 | 49 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Monksgrange P2p | 4828m | Heavy | B Finn | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $1.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/02/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Tallow P2p | 4828m | Heavy | B O'neill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21.1L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Brian Hayes
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished second of 17 runners at Limerick on December 26 over 3218m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Starting Fifteen with 69.5kg at $3.80. Second-up to post a big 13 len win. Thurles on February 5 over 3218m slow going defeating Jet To Monte Carlo carrying 71.5kg at $1.30 in a hurdle. Has been racing well. Must be a chance upped in trip.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/17 | 05/02/2026 | 41 | MHDLE 5U | $18,400.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Soft | P Townend | 71.5kg | 4:19.20 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $1.30 |
| 2/17 | 26/12/2025 | 376 | MHDLE 4 | $22,790.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Heavy | Sean O'keeffe | 69.5kg | 4:16.00 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $3.75 |
| 2/13 | 15/12/2024 | - | HDLE UNR CG 3 | $64,720.00 | Pau | 3500m | Heavy | Kevin Nabet | 68kg | 4:29.20 | 12-7-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $4.40 |

Jockey: H Cobden
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after three months. Finished off last preparation winning won by 1.3 len Newbury G1 Challow Novices Hurdle December 29 over 4100m defeating Klimt Madrik carrying 73kg at $1.40. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 3 len this track G2 Hyde Novices' Hurdle November 14 over 4200m slow track defeating Heads Up carrying 71kg at $6. Leading contender.
Last Starts 71 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 | 29/12/2025 | 24 | G1 OPEN 4U | $181,490.00 | Newbury | 4123m | Good | Harry Cobden | 73kg | 5:00.52 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $1.44 |
| 1/5 | 05/12/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN 4U | $143,220.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4023m | Soft | Harry Cobden | 73kg | 5:13.75 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.44 |
| 1/9 | 14/11/2025 | 247 | G2 OPEN 4U | $145,200.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Soft | Harry Cobden | 71kg | 5:26.37 | 5-2-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 9/17 | 12/03/2025 | 71 | G1 OPEN 46 | $147,600.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 73kg | 3:59.54 | 5-2-9 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/12 | 31/12/2024 | 317 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $7,260.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Soft | Harry Cobden | 71kg | 3:59.13 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $4.33 |
| 1/4 | 18/02/2024 | - | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Badbury Rings P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | W Biddick | 66.5kg | 6:34.80 | - | 0 |
| 23.0L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Sam Ewing
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 37 days. Last outing finished fourth of 8 starters at Leopardstown in the G1 Golden Cygnet Novice Hurdle on February 2 over 4425m, on a wet track; 14 len behind Doctor Steinberg carrying 74.5kg at $7.50. Before that finished second in a small field at Limerick on December 27 over 4023m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Storm Heart with 73kg at $1.80. Might find this a bit too tough.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 02/02/2026 | 37 | G1 OPEN 5U | $275,930.00 | Leopardstown | 4425m | Heavy | Danny Gilligan | 74.5kg | 5:59.90 | - | 0 |
| 14.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/4 | 27/12/2025 | 30 | HDLE 4U | $24,820.00 | Limerick | 4023m | Heavy | Jordan Gainford | 73kg | 5:40.40 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.83 |
| 1/16 | 27/11/2025 | 31 | MHDLE 4U | $18,910.00 | Thurles | 4023m | GY | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 5:04.40 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $1.83 |
| 2/7 | 27/10/2025 | 178 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 3319m | Y | Harry Swan | 76kg | 4:11.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $1.91 |
| 4/22 | 02/05/2025 | 57 | FLAT 57 | $26,010.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Y | Harry Swan | 76kg | 4:35.20 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/18 | 06/03/2025 | 88 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Thurles | 3118m | Good | Harry Swan | 76kg | 3:50.80 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/13 | 08/12/2024 | 35 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Soft | J L Scallan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/11/2024 | 203 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Damma House P2p | 4828m | Good | J L Scallan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/12 | 14/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Heavy | J L Scallan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.3L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Sean O'keeffe
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. To post a big 4 len win. Navan on December 6 over 3218m defeating Lazare De Star carrying 73kg at $1.80 in a hurdle. Second run from a spell finished sixth of 10 starters at Naas in the G1 Slaney Novice Hurdle on January 9 over 4023m, slow track; 26 len behind I'll Sort That carrying 74.5kg at $5.50. Big task ahead.
Last Starts 60 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 09/01/2026 | 34 | G1 OPEN 5U | $189,140.00 | Naas | 4023m | Soft | P Townend | 74.5kg | 5:05.10 | - | 0 |
| 26.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/25 | 06/12/2025 | 448 | MHDLE 4 | $22,790.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | D J Mullins | 73kg | 4:23.30 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $1.83 |
| 3/12 | 14/09/2024 | 21 | HDLE UNR CG 3 | $100,980.00 | Auteuil | 3600m | Soft | Clement Lefebvre | 67kg | 4:13.09 | 6-2-3 | 0 |
| 0.7L | $5.20 |
| 4/7 | 24/08/2024 | - | CL2 3 | $46,590.00 | Clairefontaine | 2900m | Soft | Hugo Besnier | 57kg | 3:26.30 | 6-3-4 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Daniel King
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form impressive for this race. Freshened for 45 days. Last to post a big 4.5 len win. Naas on January 25 over 3721m in the wet defeating Arcadian Emperor carrying 75.5kg at $3.80 in a hurdle. Before that finished second of 18 starters at Limerick on December 28 over 3218m, 2.75 len behind King Rasko Grey with 75.5kg at $19. Continues to make headway. Can feature in the finish.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 | 25/01/2026 | 28 | MHDLE 4U | $28,370.00 | Naas | 3721m | Heavy | Daniel King | 75.5kg | 5:03.70 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $3.75 |
| 2/18 | 28/12/2025 | 35 | MHDLE 5U | $22,790.00 | Limerick | 3218m | SH | Daniel King | 75.5kg | 4:13.10 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $19.00 |
| 7/15 | 23/11/2025 | 29 | MHDLE 5U | $28,370.00 | Cork | 3218m | YS | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | 4:00.50 | - | 0 |
| 44.8L | $15.00 |
| 0/15 | 25/10/2025 | 187 | MHDLE 5U | $21,680.00 | Galway | 3319m | Y | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | 4:02.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.75 |
| 5/9 | 21/04/2025 | 40 | FLAT 4U | $34,690.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SH | Finian Maguire | 76kg | 3:59.10 | - | 0 |
| 53.0L | $3.13 |
| 3/17 | 12/03/2025 | 315 | G1 OPEN 46 | $147,600.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | Good Soft | Sam Ewing | 73kg | 3:59.54 | 7-9-3 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $67.00 |
| 9/12 | 01/05/2024 | 38 | G1 FLAT 47 | $173,430.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | J L Gleeson | 73.5kg | 4:00.30 | - | 0 |
| 28.3L | $34.00 |
| 1/10 | 24/03/2024 | 72 | LR FLAT 4 | $60,700.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Heavy | P W Mullins | 72.5kg | 4:39.10 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $2.63 |
| 1/14 | 12/01/2024 | - | FLAT 4 | $18,210.00 | Naas | 3218m | Soft | P W Mullins | 74.5kg | 4:11.90 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation winning posted a big 5 len win. Leopardstown G1 Future Champions Novice Hurdle December 27 over 3218m defeating Carrigmoornaspruce carrying 75.5kg at $4. Previously first up; 2 of 20 runners at Gowran Park November 8 over 3218m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Thedeviluno with 75.5kg at $2.80. Makes appeal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 27/12/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN 4U | $189,900.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 3:54.60 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/24 | 29/11/2025 | 21 | MHDLE 4U | $22,700.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | YS | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 4:05.30 | - | 0 |
| 21.0L | $1.80 |
| 2/20 | 08/11/2025 | 301 | MHDLE 5U | $28,370.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 4:21.90 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $2.75 |
| 4/9 | 11/01/2025 | 83 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | YS | Harry Swan | 76kg | 3:57.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $2.88 |
| 1/10 | 20/10/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Umma House P2p | 4828m | Good | B O'neill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Mr P W Mullins
Weight: 73kgs
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Comments
Having second run back today. Freshened for 59 days. Fresh up after seven months came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 5.5 len Punchestown in a G2 Moscow Flyer Novice Hurdle on January 11 over 3319m defeating Road Exile carrying 71.5kg at $3.30 in a jumps. Previously to post a big 5 len win. Ascot on June 21 over 4340m defeating Samui with 60.5kg at $1.80. Has the ability to go close.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 11/01/2026 | 204 | G2 OPEN 5U | $60,190.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | SH | P Townend | 71.5kg | 4:26.50 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/9 | 21/06/2025 | 40 | OPEN 4U | $202,950.00 | Ascot Uk | 4355m | Good Firm | Ryan Moore | 60.5kg | 4:48.04 | 3-2-1 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/5 | 12/05/2025 | 269 | NHDLE 4U | $19,730.00 | Killarney | 4023m | Y | P Townend | 71.5kg | 5:02.40 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $1.36 |
| 1/5 | 16/08/2024 | 34 | CL2 4U | $44,930.00 | Clairefontaine | 2400m | Good Soft | Maxime Guyon | 57.5kg | 2:36.60 | 2-3-1 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $2.10 |
| 5/5 | 13/07/2024 | 48 | G2 OPEN H 4U | $209,340.00 | Longchamp | 2800m | Soft | Alexis Pouchin | 57kg | 3:09.86 | 4-3-5 | 5 |
| 4.2L | $13.00 |
| 4/6 | 26/05/2024 | 28 | G2 OPEN H 4U | $212,770.00 | Longchamp | 3100m | Soft | Alexis Pouchin | 57kg | 3:21.15 | 4-3-4 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/04/2024 | 29 | G3 OPEN H 4U | $132,450.00 | Longchamp | 3000m | Soft | Alexis Pouchin | 57.5kg | 3:12.97 | 4-4-5 | 8 |
| 10.9L | $7.10 |
| 9/15 | 30/03/2024 | 22 | G2 OPEN 3U | $1,538,460.00 | Meydan | 3200m | Good | Maxime Guyon | 58kg | 3:17.29 | - | 5 |
| 13.2L | $13.00 |
| 2/5 | 08/03/2024 | 201 | CL1 4U | $63,230.00 | Chantilly | 2700m | Neutral | Maxime Guyon | 58.5kg | 2:59.25 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $2.40 |
| 1/9 | 20/08/2023 | 37 | G2 OPEN H 3U | $214,170.00 | Deauville | 3000m | Soft | Maxime Guyon | 60kg | 3:13.22 | 5-4-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.80 |
| 3/7 | 14/07/2023 | 46 | G2 OPEN H 4U | $214,170.00 | Longchamp | 2800m | Good Soft | Maxime Guyon | 59kg | 2:56.45 | 6-5-3 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Tristan Durrell
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 53 days. Last run finished third in a small field at Haydock Park in the G2 Rossington Main Novices' Hurdle on January 17 over 3100m, 18 len behind Old Park Star with 73kg at $13. The start before that; finished second in a small field at Sandown Park in the LR on December 6 over 3200m, on slow going 5.5 len behind Hurricane Pat carrying 71kg at $11. Might find this a bit too tough.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 17/01/2026 | 42 | G2 OPEN 4U | $145,200.00 | Haydock Park | 3118m | Good Soft | Tristan Durrell | 73kg | 3:47.34 | 6-4-3 | 0 |
| 18.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/5 | 06/12/2025 | 20 | LR OPEN 4U | $80,560.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3218m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 4:08.32 | 5-4-2 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/14 | 16/11/2025 | 18 | MHDLE 4U | $36,300.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 4:06.03 | 13-6-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/11 | 29/10/2025 | 234 | HUNT FLAT MDN 45 | $9,070.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 4:17.63 | 10-7-3 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $3.25 |
| 2/3 | 09/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Castlelands P2p | 4828m | Soft | S Cotter | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Danny Mullins
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming to post a big 8 len win. Cork on November 23 over 3218m defeating Jalon D'oudairies carrying 75.5kg at $1.50 in a hurdle. Last start finished second of 10 starters at Naas in the G1 Slaney Novice Hurdle on January 9 over 4023m, on slow going 2.5 len behind I'll Sort That carrying 74.5kg at $2.90. Fitter now and making headway every start. Interesting for the Mullins team.
Last Starts 60 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 09/01/2026 | 47 | G1 OPEN 5U | $189,140.00 | Naas | 4023m | Soft | P W Mullins | 74.5kg | 5:05.10 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $2.88 |
| 1/15 | 23/11/2025 | 216 | MHDLE 5U | $28,370.00 | Cork | 3218m | YS | D J Mullins | 75.5kg | 4:00.50 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $1.53 |
| 1/9 | 21/04/2025 | 40 | FLAT 4U | $34,690.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SH | P W Mullins | 75kg | 3:59.10 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $3.50 |
| 7/17 | 12/03/2025 | 39 | G1 OPEN 46 | $147,600.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | Good Soft | Danny Mullins | 73kg | 3:59.54 | 6-3-7 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $34.00 |
| 2/9 | 01/02/2025 | 34 | G2 OPEN 47 | $173,430.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Soft | J Townend | 74.5kg | 4:05.30 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/5 | 29/12/2024 | 33 | FLAT 4U | $36,330.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | GY | P W Mullins | 76kg | 3:55.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $4.60 |
| 1/11 | 26/11/2024 | 212 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Tramore | 3218m | SH | J Townend | 76kg | 4:36.30 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $1.40 |
| 2/12 | 28/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Good | D Doyle | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Ben Jones
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Freshened for 46 days. Last run finished second of 7 starters at this track in the G2 Classic Novices' Hurdle on January 24 over 4100m, slow track; a nose behind Kripticjim carrying 72kg at $3.80. Run before won by 4.5 len Aintree on December 6 over 3400m slow going defeating Captain Hugo with 72.5kg at $2.90 in a hurdle. Sure to improve again. Chance on his best form.
Last Starts 45 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 | 24/01/2026 | 49 | G2 OPEN 4U | $145,200.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Soft | Ben Jones | 72kg | 5:04.09 | 5-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $3.75 |
| 1/3 | 06/12/2025 | 37 | HDLE 4U | $28,380.00 | Aintree | 3419m | Soft | Ben Jones | 72.5kg | 4:21.46 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $2.88 |
| 1/14 | 30/10/2025 | 263 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $22,140.00 | Stratford Avon | 3282m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 69.5kg | 3:56.07 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $2.88 |
| 1/7 | 09/02/2025 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Comea P2p | 4828m | Y | J W Hendrick | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Darragh O'keeffe
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign winning by 2.75 len Leopardstown December 29 over 4123m defeating Fierce Handay with 75kg at $12. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.75 len Limerick October 19 over 3319m defeating Torps with 75.5kg at $1.80. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 71 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 | 29/12/2025 | 43 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $47,480.00 | Leopardstown | 4123m | GY | D J O'keeffe | 75kg | 5:16.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 16/11/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN 4U | $66,200.00 | Navan | 4023m | Heavy | D J O'keeffe | 70kg | 5:26.00 | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $3.75 |
| 1/10 | 19/10/2025 | 267 | MHDLE 5U | $23,020.00 | Limerick | 3319m | YS | D J O'keeffe | 75.5kg | 4:24.10 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $1.80 |
| 5/7 | 25/01/2025 | 30 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | J L Gleeson | 75kg | 4:01.03 | - | 0 |
| 26.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/11 | 26/12/2024 | 234 | FLAT 4 | $20,810.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | J L Gleeson | 73kg | 3:52.70 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/9 | 06/05/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dawstown P2p | 4828m | Y | B O'neill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 53 day let-up. Last outing won by 0.8 len Navan on January 17 over 3218m defeating Lazare De Star with 73.5kg at $7 in a novice hurdle. Run before won by 16 len Thurles on December 20 over 3218m defeating Luker's Tipple carrying 75.5kg at $4 in a hurdle. Upped sharply in grade and betting can guide.
Last Starts 52 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 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | NHDLE 4U | $30,260.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | J J Slevin | 73.5kg | 4:13.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/13 | 20/12/2025 | 23 | MHDLE 4U | $18,990.00 | Thurles | 3218m | YS | Richard Deegan | 75.5kg | 4:19.80 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/16 | 27/11/2025 | 33 | MHDLE 4U | $18,910.00 | Thurles | 4023m | GY | Richard Deegan | 75kg | 5:04.40 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/10/2025 | 18 | FLAT 4 | $18,210.00 | Galway | 3319m | Y | Daire Davis | 71kg | 3:59.30 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $3.25 |
| 2/8 | 07/10/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $17,340.00 | Galway | 3319m | Y | J L Gleeson | 74.5kg | 4:16.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |