Cheltenham Race 2 - Mucking Brilliant Paddy Power Novices' Chase (Listed) (Registered As The Doctor Fothergill Novices' Chase) (Gbb Race)
DERRYHASSEN PADDY (3) showed plenty of potential hurdling. Delivered an excellent 7L third in the 4800m G1 Spa Novices Hurdle at the 2025 Festival here and shaped well on both chase attempts to date managing a 4000m second at Ayr a year ago before returning with a 15L third in a course and distance novices chase. Big chance. KING'S BUCKS (6) placed at this fixture last year running third in the 4200m G2 Hyde Novices Hurdle. Showed promise on chase debut recording a 2.25L second in a 3600m heavy ground novice chase at Galway (Ireland). Main danger. KINGSTON NARCISSUS (7) provided a consistent chase profile to date with a Hexham win preceding four placings including a Summer Plate second and a Wetherby Premier Handicap third a fortnight ago. In the mix up in trip. BILL JOYCE (1) rates next best. Something for the Multiples: INTOSOMETHINGGOOD (5) FOLLOW YOUR LUCK (4)

Jockey: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Having second run back today. Last start finished third in a small field at Worcester on October 21 over 4000m, 13 len behind Talk To The Man carrying 72kg at $11. At only start last preparation pulled up at Warwick on March 8 over 5200m. Definite chance. Nice chance with added fitness.
Last Starts 24 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 | 21/10/2026 | 227 | CHSE 4U | $27,230.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 72kg | 5:21.20 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 13.3L | $11.00 |
| 0/7 | 08/03/2026 | 78 | HDLE HCP 4U | $32,670.00 | Warwick Uk | 5230m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 76.5kg | 6:39.04 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.00 |
| 0/4 | 20/12/2025 | 233 | CHSE 4U | $32,370.00 | Haydock Park | 4023m | Soft | Richie Mclernon | 72kg | 5:15.32 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.83 |
| 14/23 | 01/05/2025 | 26 | LR OPEN 4U | $86,720.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | Y | Richie Mclernon | 71.5kg | 5:57.30 | - | 0 |
| 25.5L | $11.00 |
| 0/17 | 05/04/2025 | 70 | HCP HDLE 4U | $150,880.00 | Aintree | 4928m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 74kg | 6:10.05 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/01/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 4U | $138,380.00 | Cheltenham | 4074m | Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 74.5kg | 5:12.27 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/12/2024 | 22 | G1 OPEN 4U | $184,500.00 | Newbury | 4131m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 73kg | 5:03.50 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 06/12/2024 | 33 | G2 OPEN 4U | $92,250.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3980m | Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 71kg | 5:11.23 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/11/2024 | 235 | HDLE 4U | $27,680.00 | Carlisle | 4021m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 70kg | 5:15.93 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $1.67 |
| 15/19 | 13/03/2024 | 19 | G1 HUNT FLAT 5U | $145,200.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr. | 73kg | 4:07.39 | - | 0 |
| 43.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 23/02/2024 | 41 | WFA HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,380.00 | Exeter | 3365m | Heavy | Anthony O'neill | 74kg | 4:32.74 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $1.83 |

Jockey: Daniel King
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Racing second-up today. Freshened for 41 days. First-up after five months raced on the pace prior to fading ran last in a small field at Gowran Park in the G3 Like A Butterfly Novice Chase on October 3 over 4023m, 7 len behind Frankie John with 69.5kg at $21. Previously second-up ran last at Naas on February 22 over 4626m, on rain affected going; 42 len behind Melbourne Shamrock with 75.5kg at $13. Needs to find a bit more to feature.
Last Starts 42 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 | 03/10/2026 | 149 | G3 OPEN 4U | $71,680.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | GY | Ricky Doyle | 69.5kg | 5:06.40 | - | 0 |
| 7.8L | $21.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/05/2026 | 32 | CHSE 5U | $22,400.00 | Wexford | 4626m | GY | Ricky Doyle | 75.5kg | 6:12.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
| 14/19 | 05/04/2026 | 42 | HDLE HCP 4U | $80,830.00 | Cork | 3822m | Y | Ricky Doyle | 72kg | 4:47.00 | - | 0 |
| 30.5L | $23.00 |
| 9/9 | 22/02/2026 | 20 | HDLE HCP 5U | $40,470.00 | Naas | 4626m | Heavy | Daniel King | 75.5kg | 6:30.50 | - | 0 |
| 42.3L | $13.00 |
| 0/21 | 02/02/2026 | 275 | LR OPEN 4U | $183,950.00 | Leopardstown | 4828m | Heavy | Daniel King | 68kg | 6:29.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
| 10/16 | 03/05/2025 | 51 | LR OPEN 4U | $173,430.00 | Punchestown | 4123m | Y | Donagh Meyler | 67kg | 4:59.40 | - | 0 |
| 22.8L | $8.00 |
| 8/24 | 13/03/2025 | 88 | HCP HDLE 5U | $202,950.00 | Cheltenham | 4821m | Good Soft | Tiernan Power Roche | 73kg | 5:59.11 | 15-7-8 | 0 |
| 9.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/9 | 15/12/2024 | 28 | HCP HDLE 4U | $58,590.00 | Carlisle | 5029m | Soft | Donagh Meyler | 73.5kg | 6:47.98 | 7-4-2 | 0 |
| 0.4L | $3.25 |
| 3/23 | 17/11/2024 | 32 | HDLE HCP 4U | $78,040.00 | Navan | 4526m | Y | Ricky Doyle | 73.5kg | 5:46.70 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/11 | 16/10/2024 | 19 | HDLE HCP 4U | $29,090.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | GY | Donagh Meyler | 71kg | 4:46.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 4/12 | 27/09/2024 | 150 | 4U | $26,880.00 | Listowel | 2816m | Soft | R Sugrue | 67kg | 3:26.20 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $7.00 |

Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Comments
Last outing finished second in a small field at this track on October 24 over 5000m, 14 len behind Butch Cassidy with 73kg at $19. Run before ran on strong from last on the turn and won by a neck Perth on September 7 over 4000m defeating Dunkerque carrying 70kg at $1.70 in a steeplechase. This might test him.
Last Starts 21 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 | 24/10/2026 | 47 | CHSE 5U | $72,600.00 | Cheltenham | 5029m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 73kg | 6:36.40 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $19.00 |
| 1/2 | 07/09/2026 | 23 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,070.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good | Brian Hughes | 70kg | 4:59.97 | 1-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $1.67 |
| 3/5 | 15/08/2026 | 177 | STPLE HCP 4U | $27,230.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good | Brian Hughes | 72.5kg | 4:50.60 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 7.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/4 | 19/02/2026 | 15 | HDLE 4U | $17,590.00 | Sedgefield | 4023m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 75.5kg | 5:00.97 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $1.25 |
| 1/10 | 04/02/2026 | 318 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Sedgefield | 4023m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 72.5kg | 4:54.93 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 23/03/2025 | 21 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Durrow P2p | 4828m | Y | D Higgins | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $1.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Y | D Higgins | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 25.2L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming won by 1.5 len Newton Abbot on September 18 over 4200m defeating Thickthorn Tom carrying 74.5kg at $2.20 in a steeplechase. Last start ran last in a small field at Aintree on November 6 over 5000m, 5 len behind Royal Infantry carrying 73kg at $5. Sure to improve again. Chance on his best form.
Last Starts 8 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 | 06/11/2026 | 49 | CHSE 4U | $67,960.00 | Aintree | 5029m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 73kg | 6:17.49 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/3 | 18/09/2026 | 188 | STPLE HCP 4U | $24,700.00 | Newton Abbot | 4224m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 74.5kg | 5:11.99 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/13 | 14/03/2026 | 49 | HDLE HCP 4U | $72,600.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good | T Mccain Mitchell | 69kg | 5:02.03 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $15.00 |
| 0/12 | 24/01/2026 | 42 | G2 OPEN 5U | $145,190.00 | Doncaster | 4928m | Soft | Tom Bellamy | 70kg | 6:00.54 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/12/2025 | 29 | G2 OPEN 4U | $145,200.00 | Cheltenham | 4828m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 69.5kg | 6:01.69 | 6-4-4 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $19.00 |
| 8/9 | 14/11/2025 | 12 | G2 OPEN 4U | $145,200.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70.5kg | 5:26.37 | 8-8-8 | 0 |
| 62.5L | $17.00 |
| 2/12 | 02/11/2025 | 22 | HDLE 4U | $30,440.00 | Carlisle | 4021m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 74kg | 5:07.30 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
| 5/13 | 11/10/2025 | 36 | HCP HDLE 4 | $45,370.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 73kg | 4:01.70 | 10-7-5 | 0 |
| 20.8L | $4.33 |
| 1/5 | 05/09/2025 | 48 | HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3922m | Good | T Mccain Mitchell | 71kg | 4:42.67 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $1.67 |
| 2/6 | 19/07/2025 | 17 | HDLE 4U | $29,950.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 73kg | 5:14.67 | 6-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/4 | 02/07/2025 | 20 | OPEN HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 71.5kg | 3:47.56 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $2.63 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Fresh up after four months finished third in a small field at Wetherby on October 30 over 3900m, 2.75 len behind Crebilly carrying 70.5kg at $2.40. Previously second-up finished third in a small field at Wetherby on December 6 over 3200m, slow track; 7 len behind Chase A Fortune with 76kg at $5.50. Key runner.
Last Starts 15 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 | 30/10/2026 | 104 | STPLE HCP 4U | $130,580.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Good | Harry Skelton | 70.5kg | 4:46.72 | 5-4-3 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $2.38 |
| 2/13 | 18/07/2026 | 20 | STPLE HCP 4U | $136,120.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good | Harry Skelton | 68.5kg | 5:20.56 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/06/2026 | 11 | STPLE HCP 5U | $63,520.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 3:55.65 | 5-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/3 | 17/06/2026 | 46 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,270.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Harry Skelton | 72.5kg | 4:57.70 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $2.00 |
| 1/5 | 02/05/2026 | 42 | HCP CHSE 5U | $30,440.00 | Hexham | 4037m | Good | Charlie Maggs | 65.5kg | 5:16.07 | - | 0 |
| 17.0L | $9.50 |
| 11/14 | 21/03/2026 | 40 | HDLE HCP 4U | $72,600.00 | Kelso | 4224m | Good Soft | Ross Chapman | 73kg | 5:15.97 | - | 0 |
| 22.3L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 09/02/2026 | 45 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3922m | Soft | Ross Chapman | 75.5kg | 4:57.41 | 7-7-7 | 0 |
| 43.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 26/12/2025 | 20 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,970.00 | Sedgefield | 4023m | Good Soft | Ross Chapman | 73kg | 4:59.37 | 5-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $9.50 |
| 3/6 | 06/12/2025 | 18 | HDLE HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Ross Chapman | 76kg | 4:02.10 | 4-2-3 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 18/11/2025 | 321 | HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Soft | Ross Chapman | 73.5kg | 4:24.47 | 5-2-3 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $19.00 |
| 0/6 | 01/01/2025 | 26 | HCP HDLE 4U | $36,900.00 | Musselburgh | 3130m | Soft | Ross Chapman | 71.5kg | 4:02.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |