Cheltenham Race 7 - Lucy's 40th Birthday Celebration Open Nh Flat Race (Gbb Race)
This can go to the impressive point-to-point winner NEWGROVE (12) who stormed to a 13L success at Tyrella in March. Since moved to the Dan Skelton stable and is presented with a good opportunity on debut under rules. Likely to be a strong candidate. PORT ISAAC (3) already boasts winning jumpers flat form registering a 3300m Doncaster success by 5.5L in March. Serious player on that evidence. One to note. BALLYCRYSTAL BOY (6) enjoyed a 2L point-to-point win before joining Jamie Snowden. One to check in the market. MICKY HALLER (10) is another impressive point-to-point winner for Skelton. Appears the second string but not dismissed.
Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 74kgs
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Third-up today. First-up won by a nose Worcester on August 23 over 3200m defeating Delulu with 71kg at $11. Last start won by 1.75 len Hexham on October 10 over 3200m defeating The Gloves Are Off carrying 74kg at $2.60. Flying on the flat and not to be underestimated.
Last Starts 13 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 | 10/10/2026 | 48 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $11,800.00 | Hexham | 3218m | Good | Brian Hughes | 74kg | 4:13.41 | 1-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $2.63 |
| 1/10 | 23/08/2026 | 148 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | James Davies | 71kg | 3:52.11 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 2/5 | 28/03/2026 | 27 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Wiltshire P2p | 4828m | Good Firm | Sean O'connor | 74.5kg | 6:06.90 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $3.50 |
| 99/10 | 01/03/2026 | - | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Wiltshire P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | James King | 74.5kg | 6:29.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Charlie Deutsch
Weight: 72kgs
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Returning from a spell making his jumps debut. He ended last campaign with finished win of 11 starters at Bangor-On-Dee on April 18 over 3300m, 2.25 len behind Littlebobbydazzler carrying 70kg at $8.50 and before that finished third of 10 starters at Hereford on February 22 over 3200m, on slow going 2.25 len behind Tythingman carrying 71kg at $5.50. Worth including.
Last Starts 188 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 18/04/2026 | 55 | HUNT FLAT 4 | $12,700.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Good | Charlie Deutsch | 70kg | 4:14.28 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 22/02/2026 | - | HUNT FLAT 4 | $13,070.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Soft | Charlie Deutsch | 71kg | 4:10.03 | 8-2-3 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
Jockey: J J Burke
Weight: 72kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Won at only race start to post a big 5.5 len win. Doncaster on March 13 over 3300m defeating Batchelor's Lad carrying 71kg at $7.50. Leading contender.
Last Starts 224 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 | 13/03/2026 | - | HUNT FLAT 4 | $13,070.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 71kg | 4:09.58 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Freddie Gingell
Weight: 72kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only had one start last when he came from midfield and won by a neck Hereford on February 22 over 3200m slow track defeating Storm Cracker carrying 71kg at $13. Key runner.
Last Starts 243 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 | 22/02/2026 | - | HUNT FLAT 4 | $13,070.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Soft | Freddie Gingell | 71kg | 4:10.03 | 6-4-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Jack Hogan
Weight: 71kgs
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Resuming after a break; having raced just once last campaign finished second of 9 runners at Worcester on June 6 over 3200m, 1.3 len behind Redbarn with 71kg at $4. When resuming last campaign finished fourth of 7 starters at Moig South P2p on November 23 over 4828m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Mcelhattan with 57.5kg. Shapes nicely here and looks one of the leading chances.
Last Starts 139 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 06/06/2026 | 83 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Jack Hogan | 71kg | 4:04.20 | 7-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/11 | 15/03/2026 | 42 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Knockanohill P2p | 4828m | Y | L M Kelleher | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |
| 6/13 | 01/02/2026 | 21 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Ballyvodock P2p | 4828m | Soft | L M Kelleher | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 61.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/11 | 11/01/2026 | 49 | P2P MDN H 5 | $0.00 | Aghabullogue P2p | 4828m | Heavy | L M Kelleher | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/7 | 23/11/2025 | 221 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Moig South P2p | 4828m | Heavy | L M Kelleher | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $1.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/04/2025 | 24 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Ballyknock P2p | 4828m | Good | L M Kelleher | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/8 | 23/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Ballynoe P2p | 4828m | Soft | L M Kelleher | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: G Sheehan
Weight: 70.5kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Only had one start last when he favourite; won by 2 len Borris House P2p on March 1 over 4828m on heavy going defeating Local Resident carrying 60kg in a jumps. Looks a leading player again.
Last Starts 236 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 01/03/2026 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Heavy | B Lawless | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: C Gethings
Weight: 70.5kgs
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Four-year-old gelding by No Risk At All out of Salmon Rose has taken a long time to make it to the track. Having his first start today. Tough to line up and betting is likely to provide the best guide.
Jockey: Jack Andrews
Weight: 70.5kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Prefer to watch.
Last Starts 167 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 | 09/05/2026 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $7,260.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | Paul O'brien | 68kg | 3:44.51 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Liam Harrison
Weight: 70.5kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only had one start last when he was finished second in a small field at Ballinaboola P2p on February 7 over 4023m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Mister Boum with 60kg. In the mix.
Last Starts 258 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 | 07/02/2026 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Ballinaboola P2p | 4023m | Heavy | J W Hendrick | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Tristan Durrell
Weight: 70.5kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Won at only race start to post a big 3.5 len win. Charlton Horethorne on March 8 over 4000m defeating Noble Thistle carrying 71.5kg in a jumps. Can only be further improved and looks hard to beat again.
Last Starts 229 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 | 08/03/2026 | - | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Charlton Horethorne P2p | 4023m | Good Soft | Joshua Newman | 71.5kg | 5:12.00 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Ben Jones
Weight: 70.5kgs
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Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last preparation 3 of 10 runners at Ballyknock P2p April 1 over 4828m, slow track; 6 len behind Ceasar's Ball with 60kg. First ever start ran 6 of 9 starters at Bellharbour P2p February 1 over 4828m, slow track; 18 len behind Code Name Cubitt carrying 60kg. Looks tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 205 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 01/04/2026 | 59 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Ballyknock P2p | 4828m | Soft | B O'neill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.3L | $1.00 |
| 6/9 | 01/02/2026 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Bellharbour P2p | 4828m | Soft | B O'neill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 70.5kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Only had one start last when he won by 13 len Tyrella P2p on March 7 over 4828m defeating Mon Missel with 60kg in a jumps. Looks a leading player again.
Last Starts 230 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 | 07/03/2026 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Tyrella P2p | 4828m | Y | S Cotter | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 67.5kgs
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Resuming. Not seen since winning a big 3.5 len win. Ballyknock P2p April 1 over 4828m slow track defeating A Quick Call with 60kg. First ever race start 3 in a small field at Ballycahane P2p March 1 over 4828m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Stepitoutmary carrying 60kg. Needs to find best if going to be competitive here.
Last Starts 205 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 | 01/04/2026 | 31 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Ballyknock P2p | 4828m | Soft | A O'sullivan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $1.00 |
| 3/5 | 01/03/2026 | - | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Ballycahane P2p | 4828m | Heavy | A O'sullivan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.1L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Kielan Woods
Weight: 67kgs
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Four-year-old filly by Maxios out of High Benefit has taken a long time to make it to the track. Having her first start today. Tough assignment at her first outing so tempted to favour others.