Cheltenham Race 6 - Valda Energy Novices' Hcp Hurdle (Gbb Race)
CROOKED PATH (3) represents the in-form James Owen yard. This gelding is consistent gaining a 5.5L victory in a lower graded 3800m handicap hurdle at Fontwell before a 3.5L third tackling 4000m among similar company here. Leading contender. EBEN ZAABEEL (5) won a 3600m maiden hurdle at Downpatrick (Ireland) three runs back prior to a smart 1.5L second attempting a Fontwell novices hurdle next time. Worth including. WAY OF STARS (6) ran well on seasonal return when a close second in the 3200m Four-Year-Old Limited Handicap Hurdle at Chepstow a month ago. Makes appeal. Bidding for a hat-trick TUPPENCE (10) won a big field 3200m handicap hurdle by 11L at Ayr before a novices hurdle triumph at Kelso after a break. Might feature. LEXINGTON WOOD (7) deserves a market check.

Jockey: Tom Hutsby
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up finished second in a small field at Stratford-On-Avon on September 5 over 3200m, 1.5 len behind Pioneer Pete with 71kg at $4.30. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily finished fourth of 10 starters at Chepstow on October 9 over 3200m, 18 len behind Cooltobecareless carrying 71kg at $3. Hard to fault on his best jumps form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 09/10/2026 | 34 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Tom Hutsby | 71kg | 4:05.76 | 2-3-4 | 0 |
| 18.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 05/09/2026 | 100 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Stratford Avon | 3218m | Good | Tom Hutsby | 71kg | 3:54.90 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $4.33 |
| 1/6 | 28/05/2026 | 17 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Sean Bowen | 74.5kg | 3:57.16 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $1.29 |
| 1/7 | 11/05/2026 | 42 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good | Sean Bowen | 71.5kg | 3:49.80 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/8 | 30/03/2026 | 202 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good | Sean Bowen | 70kg | 3:48.20 | - | 0 |
| 11.8L | $4.33 |
| 4/6 | 09/09/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $20,730.00 | Ffos Las | 2816m | Heavy | Joe Leavy | 64kg | 3:29.82 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 41.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/13 | 21/08/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $92,250.00 | Newcastle | 2505m | Neutral | William Carver | 61kg | 2:38.57 | 12-10-4 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 24/07/2025 | 39 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Yarmouth | 2816m | Soft | Saffie Osborne | 59.5kg | 3:09.32 | 3-3-5 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $6.00 |
| 6/11 | 15/06/2025 | 18 | HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2615m | Good Soft | Clifford Lee | 60.5kg | 2:52.38 | 3-7-6 | 10 |
| 6.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/13 | 28/05/2025 | 27 | HCP 4U | $18,330.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2615m | Good | Clifford Lee | 61.5kg | 2:48.75 | 3-4-1 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 01/05/2025 | 177 | HCP APP 4U | $18,450.00 | Southwell | 2428m | Neutral | Jack Doughty | 61.5kg | 2:37.28 | 5-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Josh Williamson
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished fifth of 12 runners at Navan on October 21 over 2816m, 15 len behind Teofil with 63.5kg at $17. The start before that; finished 12th of 15 starters at Listowel on September 24 over 4023m, 59 len behind Mart Lane with 70.5kg at $12. Might find this a bit too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 21/10/2026 | 27 | MDN 3U | $20,680.00 | Navan | 2816m | Y | Chris Hayes | 63.5kg | 3:14.82 | - | 12 |
| 15.0L | $17.00 |
| 12/15 | 24/09/2026 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $27,570.00 | Listowel | 4023m | Good | Jefferson Smith | 70.5kg | 5:09.80 | - | 0 |
| 59.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/11 | 03/09/2026 | 13 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GY | Danny Gilligan | 71.5kg | 3:40.10 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/13 | 21/08/2026 | 13 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | Good | Jack Kennedy | 71.5kg | 3:53.20 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $3.75 |
| 2/11 | 08/08/2026 | 18 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | Good | Jack Kennedy | 71.5kg | 3:45.00 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $3.00 |
| 4/13 | 21/07/2026 | 70 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Ballinrobe | 3520m | Good | Jack Kennedy | 71.5kg | 4:19.60 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $4.00 |
| 5/15 | 12/05/2026 | 225 | MHDLE 4U | $24,130.00 | Sligo | 3621m | Good | Josh Williamson | 71kg | 4:25.80 | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $4.50 |
| 0/15 | 29/09/2025 | 58 | MHDLE 4 | $19,420.00 | Roscommon | 3118m | GY | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | 3:44.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.50 |
| 14/18 | 02/08/2025 | 42 | HCP 4U | $31,220.00 | Galway | 2414m | Y | Declan Mcdonogh | 63kg | 2:35.99 | - | 19 |
| 23.5L | $17.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/06/2025 | 22 | MDN 4U | $19,080.00 | Down Royal | 2615m | Good | Robbie Colgan | 61kg | 2:46.82 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 30/05/2025 | 11 | MDN 4U | $19,080.00 | Down Royal | 2112m | Good | Robbie Colgan | 61kg | 2:16.64 | - | 8 |
| 0.1L | $17.00 |

Jockey: J J Burke
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Last outing finished third of 11 runners at this track on October 23 over 4000m, 3.5 len behind Frontier Prince carrying 64.5kg at $4.30. Before to post a big 5.5 len win. Fontwell Park on October 15 over 3800m defeating Motazzen with 72.5kg at $2.50 in a hurdle. Rates well. Leading chance.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 23/10/2026 | 8 | HDLE HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 64.5kg | 4:56.60 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $4.33 |
| 1/5 | 15/10/2026 | 19 | HDLE HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Fontwell Park | 3822m | Good Soft | Callum Pritchard | 72.5kg | 4:55.80 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.50 |
| 3/12 | 26/09/2026 | 16 | HDLE HCP 3U | $63,520.00 | Market Rasen | 3218m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 65.5kg | 4:02.87 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 10/09/2026 | 10 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Epsom Downs | 2414m | Good Soft | Mason Paetel | 56.5kg | 2:46.52 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.88 |
| 2/14 | 31/08/2026 | 19 | APP HCP 4U | $35,520.00 | Epsom Downs | 2414m | Good Soft | Simon Walker | 68kg | 2:41.14 | 7-3-2 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 12/08/2026 | 114 | HCP 3U | $14,760.00 | Kempton Park | 2412m | NSL | Cieren Fallon | 62kg | 2:39.55 | 9-5-1 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $3.75 |
| 1/11 | 20/04/2026 | 20 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Tramore | 3319m | GY | Daniel King | 68kg | 4:15.60 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.73 |
| 3/11 | 31/03/2026 | 19 | MHDLE 4 | $20,680.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Soft | Daniel King | 73kg | 4:21.80 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $4.50 |
| 3/5 | 12/03/2026 | 12 | HDLE 4 | $23,890.00 | Limerick | 3419m | Heavy | Daniel King | 70kg | 4:57.50 | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 28/02/2026 | 33 | MHDLE 4 | $22,070.00 | Navan | 3218m | Heavy | Daniel King | 73kg | 4:31.70 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $8.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/01/2026 | 31 | HDLE HCP 4 | $27,430.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Heavy | Michael Kenneally | 71kg | 4:21.80 | - | 0 |
| 25.5L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Daniel King
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 33 days. Last outing finished 15th of 17 runners at Naas on October 11 over 3218m, on slow going 20 len behind Abbotsford carrying 54kg at $23. The start before that; finished second of 11 runners at Fontwell Park on October 3 over 3500m, 1.5 len behind Anniversary with 74kg at $2.90. Great chance to atone.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/17 | 11/10/2026 | 8 | HCP 3U | $172,320.00 | Naas | 3218m | Soft | R P Cleary | 54kg | 3:43.51 | - | 10 |
| 20.3L | $23.00 |
| 2/11 | 03/10/2026 | 33 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good | Sean Bowen | 74kg | 4:24.04 | 5-4-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $2.88 |
| 1/9 | 31/08/2026 | 73 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Good | Daniel King | 75.5kg | 4:22.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $1.91 |
| 3/8 | 19/06/2026 | 19 | HCP 3U | $25,850.00 | Limerick | 2514m | Soft | Seamie Heffernan | 58.5kg | 2:57.93 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |
| 10/11 | 31/05/2026 | 23 | HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Listowel | 3218m | Good | Seamie Heffernan | 64.5kg | 3:59.37 | - | 11 |
| 11.8L | $23.00 |
| 11/14 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Ballinrobe | 2615m | GY | Declan Mcdonogh | 61.5kg | 2:58.23 | - | 8 |
| 22.0L | $29.00 |
| 14/16 | 24/04/2026 | 19 | HCP 3U | $43,080.00 | Cork | 2112m | GY | Niall George Mccullagh | 55kg | 2:14.90 | - | 1 |
| 10.3L | $41.00 |
| 10/25 | 05/04/2026 | 550 | MHDLE 4U | $26,940.00 | Fairyhouse | 3319m | YS | Harry Sexton | 72kg | 4:16.10 | - | 0 |
| 46.0L | $41.00 |
| 2/12 | 02/10/2024 | 29 | HCP 3U | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Jim Crowley | 61kg | 2:21.40 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.75 |
| 2/14 | 03/09/2024 | 70 | NOV 3U | $13,250.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Jim Crowley | 59kg | 2:32.53 | 2-2-2 | 11 |
| 7.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/6 | 25/06/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $25,830.00 | Newbury | 2414m | Good Firm | Jim Crowley | 56kg | 2:30.84 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Jack Tudor
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Fresh up after six months finished second of 12 runners at Chepstow on October 10 over 3200m, a nose behind Treasure Planet carrying 66.5kg at $15. Previously second-up finished second of 9 starters at Taunton on February 12 over 3300m, on heavy track; a neck behind A King Of Magic with 67.5kg at $6.50. Top chance.
Last Starts 35 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 | 10/10/2026 | 168 | HDLE HCP 4 | $46,840.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Jack Tudor | 66.5kg | 4:02.14 | 9-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $15.00 |
| 12/15 | 25/04/2026 | 47 | HDLE HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3218m | Good | Jack Tudor | 66kg | 3:46.70 | - | 0 |
| 52.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/12 | 09/03/2026 | 25 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good | Jack Tudor | 68kg | 4:03.87 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/9 | 12/02/2026 | 56 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Heavy | Jack Tudor | 67.5kg | 4:19.35 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/4 | 18/12/2025 | 83 | JHDLE MDN 3 | $16,330.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Heavy | Jack Tudor | 71kg | 4:45.30 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 26/09/2025 | 20 | HCP 3 | $45,370.00 | Haydock Park | 2816m | Good Soft | Alfie Redman | 57kg | 3:10.80 | 6-5-4 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $17.00 |
| 7/10 | 06/09/2025 | 63 | HCP 3 | $184,500.00 | Haydock Park | 2817m | Good | Tom Marquand | 56kg | 2:59.99 | 8-6-7 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/10 | 05/07/2025 | 15 | HCP 3 | $184,500.00 | Haydock Park | 2817m | Good | P J McDonald | 58kg | 3:08.32 | 4-5-4 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/06/2025 | 13 | OPEN MDN 3U | $27,220.00 | Goodwood | 2816m | Good Firm | Jason Watson | 57.5kg | 3:03.20 | 5-1-1 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $1.83 |
| 4/10 | 07/06/2025 | 30 | HCP 3 | $92,250.00 | Doncaster | 2921m | Good | Callum Hutchinson | 57.5kg | 3:08.00 | 2-3-4 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/05/2025 | 32 | HCP 3 | $45,370.00 | Chester | 2514m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 61kg | 2:44.41 | 5-4-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $3.75 |

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Not raced for 37 days. Last start finished fourth of 12 starters at Worcester on October 7 over 3200m, 9 len behind Spanish Darling carrying 71.5kg at $1.80. At only start last preparation finished second of 13 starters at Perth on May 14 over 3200m, 1.3 len behind Kibris with 72kg at $1.60. Will strip fitter and makes plenty of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 07/10/2026 | 146 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Sean Bowen | 71.5kg | 4:01.12 | 8-4-4 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $1.83 |
| 2/13 | 14/05/2026 | 82 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 72kg | 4:09.54 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $1.57 |
| 8/12 | 21/02/2026 | 112 | G2 OPEN 4U | $145,200.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 72kg | 3:49.31 | 10-10-8 | 0 |
| 28.3L | $29.00 |
| 2/6 | 01/11/2025 | 147 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | Y | Harry Swan | 76kg | 4:20.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 4/10 | 07/06/2025 | 35 | HUNT FLAT 4 | $19,080.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | GY | Harry Swan | 72kg | 3:52.60 | - | 0 |
| 11.8L | $23.00 |
| 7/20 | 03/05/2025 | - | FLAT 47 | $26,010.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Y | Harry Swan | 73.5kg | 3:53.70 | - | 0 |
| 19.3L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished second of 8 starters at Wexford on November 4 over 3218m, 1.0 len behind An Peann Dearg carrying 68kg at $11. Race to post a big 7 len win. Sligo on October 23 over 3520m defeating Look At You carrying 66kg at $9 in a hurdle. Prefer to watch at this stage. Looking elsewhere.
Last Starts 10 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 | 04/11/2026 | 12 | NHDLE 4U | $25,850.00 | Wexford | 3218m | Y | Josh Williamson | 68kg | 4:12.80 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/13 | 23/10/2026 | 14 | MHDLE F 4 | $25,850.00 | Sligo | 3520m | Y | Josh Williamson | 66kg | 4:20.90 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/9 | 09/10/2026 | 11 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Downpatrick | 3520m | GY | Eoin Walsh | 71.5kg | 4:17.80 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/15 | 28/09/2026 | 24 | MHDLE M 4U | $25,850.00 | Roscommon | 4023m | GY | Eoin Walsh | 68kg | 5:09.90 | - | 0 |
| 36.8L | $151.00 |
| 10/12 | 04/09/2026 | 8 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 2615m | Good | Reese Holohan | 56kg | 2:48.70 | - | 3 |
| 11.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/22 | 27/08/2026 | 22 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Navan | 2816m | Good | Reese Holohan | 56.5kg | 3:04.36 | - | 11 |
| 7.8L | $21.00 |
| 12/14 | 05/08/2026 | 24 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Sligo | 2715m | Y | R M Mulligan | 57.5kg | 3:06.06 | - | 1 |
| 23.3L | $9.50 |
| 3/11 | 12/07/2026 | 10 | APP HCP 3U | $20,680.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | R M Mulligan | 55kg | 2:35.89 | - | 2 |
| 2.8L | $21.00 |
| 5/12 | 02/07/2026 | 25 | APP HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Bellewstown | 2916m | Good | Terry Casey | 59.5kg | 3:12.24 | - | 5 |
| 9.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/14 | 07/06/2026 | 7 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Navan | 2615m | Good | Jack Kearney | 59.5kg | 2:51.73 | - | 6 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |
| 7/11 | 31/05/2026 | 39 | HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Listowel | 3218m | Good | Patrick Mcgettigan | 53.5kg | 3:59.37 | - | 7 |
| 7.3L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last campaign 4 of 12 starters at Taunton March 9 over 3300m, 23 len behind Way Of Stars carrying 68kg at $2.40. First up last campaign 2 of 9 runners at Taunton January 8 over 3300m, 17 len behind Onlyforfrankie carrying 67.5kg at $4.50. One of the better hopes in the race.
Last Starts 250 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 09/03/2026 | 25 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good | Harry Cobden | 68kg | 4:03.87 | - | 0 |
| 23.8L | $2.38 |
| 3/9 | 12/02/2026 | 35 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Heavy | Harry Cobden | 67.5kg | 4:19.35 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $4.33 |
| 2/9 | 08/01/2026 | 74 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good | Harry Cobden | 67.5kg | 4:09.72 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $4.50 |
| 0/5 | 26/10/2025 | 151 | JHDLE 3 | $14,210.00 | Fontwell Park | 3567m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 70kg | 4:26.73 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 28/05/2025 | 25 | CL2 3 | $39,080.00 | Strasbourg | 2350m | Good Soft | Theo Bachelot | 57kg | 2:34.47 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $5.80 |
| 1/9 | 03/05/2025 | - | MDN CF 3 | $37,300.00 | Le Mans | 3200m | Good Soft | Theo Bachelot | 56kg | 3:29.50 | 6-3-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $8.60 |

Jockey: Mr Lucas Murphy
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Freshened for 40 days. Fresh up after six months favourite; won by 1.3 len Kelso on October 4 over 3200m defeating Brosna Town carrying 67.5kg at $1.60 in a hurdle. Previously second-up finished fourth of 7 starters at Musselburgh on March 20 over 4000m, 6 len behind Feach Amach with 66.5kg at $5.50. Fitter and will be tough to beat.
Last Starts 41 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 | 04/10/2026 | 170 | HDLE 4U | $16,990.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good Firm | Lucas Murphy | 67.5kg | 3:46.10 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $1.62 |
| 1/15 | 17/04/2026 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $32,670.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Lucas Murphy | 63kg | 4:00.08 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/03/2026 | 33 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $36,300.00 | Musselburgh | 4023m | Good Soft | Patrick Wadge | 66.5kg | 4:55.62 | - | 0 |
| 6.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 15/02/2026 | 367 | MHDLE M 4U | $19,250.00 | Musselburgh | 4023m | Good Soft | Patrick Wadge | 72kg | 5:01.33 | 6-2-2 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $12.00 |
| 8/9 | 13/02/2025 | 46 | HDLE MDN M 4U | $14,210.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3392m | Good Soft | Derek Fox | 71.5kg | 4:19.20 | 6-8-8 | 0 |
| 43.8L | $34.00 |
| 11/14 | 29/12/2024 | 21 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,520.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good Soft | Derek Fox | 68.5kg | 4:04.00 | 2-8-11 | 0 |
| 32.0L | $7.50 |
| 4/12 | 08/12/2024 | 260 | HDLE HUNT MDN 4U | $27,680.00 | Kelso | 3265m | Soft | Derek Fox | 68.5kg | 4:13.01 | 1-1-4 | 0 |
| 12.8L | $17.00 |
| 0/15 | 23/03/2024 | - | MHDLE F 4 | $38,270.00 | Senonnes | 3600m | SH | David Gallon | 66kg | 4:48.80 | 12-15-LR | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Donagh Meyler
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Last outing finished fourth of 7 runners at Wexford on October 25 over 4123m, slow track; 15 len behind Dromana Mist with 70.5kg at $3.30. Start before favourite; won by 3 len Tramore on October 8 over 4123m defeating Tutu Twist with 69.5kg at $13 in a hurdle. Rates well. Must be given another chance.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 25/10/2026 | 17 | HDLE M 4U | $22,400.00 | Wexford | 4123m | Soft | D J Mullins | 70.5kg | 5:32.30 | - | 0 |
| 15.3L | $3.25 |
| 1/7 | 08/10/2026 | 31 | MHDLE M 4U | $26,750.00 | Tramore | 4123m | Y | D J Mullins | 69.5kg | 5:06.70 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/18 | 07/09/2026 | 17 | FLAT M 4U | $20,680.00 | Galway | 3218m | Y | Barry Thomas Stone | 71.5kg | 4:17.30 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/11 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GY | J W Hendrick | 73kg | 3:48.20 | - | 0 |
| 20.8L | $3.75 |
| 3/12 | 07/08/2026 | 14 | FLAT M 4U | $18,960.00 | Wexford | 3319m | Good | J W Hendrick | 71.5kg | 3:56.60 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $67.00 |
| 0/15 | 24/07/2026 | 197 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | Good | D J Mullins | 68.5kg | 4:34.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 0/17 | 08/01/2026 | 19 | MHDLE M 4U | $18,910.00 | Clonmel | 3419m | Heavy | Anna Mcguinness | 66kg | 4:33.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $126.00 |
| 8/16 | 20/12/2025 | - | FLAT M 4U | $20,890.00 | Thurles | 3218m | YS | J Townend | 75kg | 4:17.40 | - | 0 |
| 35.8L | $13.00 |

Jockey: C Gethings
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after six months made ground from midfield; finished fourth of 8 runners at Huntingdon on October 28 over 3200m, 5 len behind Seraphic with 76kg at $9. Previously second-up finished fifth of 11 runners at Hereford on April 6 over 3200m, 15 len behind Crystal Jet with 71kg at $4. Tougher task this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 28/10/2026 | 165 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good | Ciaran Gethings | 76kg | 3:44.32 | 4-3-4 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Ciaran Gethings | 74.5kg | 5:07.54 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/7 | 02/05/2026 | 26 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $18,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Ciaran Gethings | 72.5kg | 3:58.98 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $4.00 |
| 5/11 | 06/04/2026 | 60 | FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good | Sean Houlihan | 71kg | 3:51.47 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $4.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/02/2026 | 72 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 71.5kg | 4:07.95 | 4-2-5 | 0 |
| 7.8L | $6.00 |
| 7/14 | 25/11/2025 | 233 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good | Ciaran Gethings | 71kg | 3:49.17 | 5-4-7 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/9 | 06/04/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Rathcannon P2p | 4828m | Good | J W Hendrick | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start made ground from midfield; finished fourth in a small field at Stratford-On-Avon on October 17 over 3200m, 10 len behind Watamu carrying 71kg at $13. Race before fell at Worcester on September 25 over 4000m. Won't find this easy.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 17/10/2026 | 22 | HDLE HCP M 3U | $16,610.00 | Stratford Avon | 3218m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 71kg | 4:01.00 | 3-2-4 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $13.00 |
| 0/15 | 25/09/2026 | 37 | HDLE HCP 3U | $127,050.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 67.5kg | 4:56.97 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/08/2026 | 26 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 68kg | 4:52.38 | 7-6-6 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/13 | 24/07/2026 | 21 | HDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 69kg | 3:55.34 | 4-4-2 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 03/07/2026 | 21 | MHDLE M 3U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 71.5kg | 4:00.10 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $2.25 |
| 2/9 | 12/06/2026 | 234 | HDLE M 4U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 67.5kg | 4:08.50 | 4-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/10/2025 | 20 | MDN F 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Heavy | Rory Cleary | 58.5kg | 2:45.58 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/11 | 01/10/2025 | 36 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Bellewstown | 2514m | Soft | Rory Cleary | 58.5kg | 2:57.40 | - | 12 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 26/08/2025 | 43 | MDN FM 3U | $20,810.00 | Bellewstown | 2514m | GY | Rory Cleary | 58.5kg | 2:42.33 | - | 7 |
| 5.0L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 14/07/2025 | 10 | MDN F 3 | $20,810.00 | Killarney | 2313m | YS | Rory Cleary | 58.5kg | 2:30.90 | - | 1 |
| 8.0L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 04/07/2025 | - | MDN F 3U | $28,520.00 | Bellewstown | 2414m | Good | Rory Cleary | 58.5kg | 2:43.05 | - | 5 |
| 4.8L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Harry Cobden
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation 2 of 9 starters at Cartmel August 29 over 3400m, 1.0 len behind Gambino with 71kg at $4.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 3 len Uttoxeter July 24 over 3200m defeating Likewhatyousee carrying 67.5kg at $17. Among the chances fresh.
Last Starts 77 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 | 29/08/2026 | 36 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Cartmel | 3419m | Good | Harry Cobden | 71kg | 4:06.70 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/13 | 24/07/2026 | 75 | HDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Harry Cobden | 67.5kg | 3:55.34 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $17.00 |
| 3/14 | 10/05/2026 | 21 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Bartlemy P2p | 4828m | Good | E P O'brien | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $1.00 |
| 2/9 | 19/04/2026 | 28 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Soft | E P O'brien | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/11 | 22/03/2026 | 42 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Ballynoe P2p | 4828m | Soft | E P O'brien | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 34.2L | $1.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/02/2026 | - | P2P MDN M 5 | $0.00 | Tallow P2p | 4828m | Heavy | E P O'brien | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Mr O Mcgill
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing to post a big 6 len win. Sligo on October 23 over 3520m defeating Jurality carrying 71kg at $5.50 in a hurdle. The run before finished sixth of 14 runners at Wexford on August 28 over 4123m, 25 len behind Boola Times carrying 71.5kg at $7. Fought on last time. Must be a chance again.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 23/10/2026 | 56 | HDLE HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Sligo | 3520m | Y | Oran Mcgill | 71kg | 4:25.40 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $5.50 |
| 6/14 | 28/08/2026 | 30 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 4123m | Good | Dara Mcgill | 71.5kg | 5:01.50 | - | 0 |
| 25.5L | $7.00 |
| 14/19 | 29/07/2026 | 102 | HCP 3U | $32,270.00 | Galway | 3319m | Y | P A Harnett | 59.5kg | 3:53.14 | - | 17 |
| 70.3L | $51.00 |
| 8/16 | 18/04/2026 | 41 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Bellewstown | 3419m | Y | Oran Mcgill | 73kg | 4:18.90 | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $8.50 |
| 6/10 | 08/03/2026 | 31 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Naas | 3319m | SH | Eoin Staples | 74kg | 4:23.30 | - | 0 |
| 29.0L | $81.00 |
| 14/17 | 05/02/2026 | 25 | MHDLE 5U | $18,400.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Soft | Eoin Staples | 73kg | 4:19.20 | - | 0 |
| 70.3L | $201.00 |
| 17/20 | 11/01/2026 | 14 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | SH | Simon Torrens | 75.5kg | 4:29.90 | - | 0 |
| 110.3L | $126.00 |
| 9/15 | 28/12/2025 | 98 | MHDLE 4 | $28,490.00 | Leopardstown | 4123m | GY | Oran Mcgill | 71kg | 5:12.30 | - | 0 |
| 41.5L | $101.00 |
| 2/4 | 21/09/2025 | 28 | SELL 35 | $18,240.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2212m | Soft | Andrew Mullen | 59kg | 2:26.70 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $4.50 |
| 4/6 | 24/08/2025 | 52 | SELL 34 | $39,930.00 | Goodwood | 2212m | Good Firm | Hollie Doyle | 61.5kg | 2:25.18 | 2-3-4 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $3.00 |
| 11/14 | 03/07/2025 | 19 | HCP 4U | $29,040.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | William Cox | 59kg | 2:33.86 | 5-6-11 | 11 |
| 13.5L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Ross Sugrue
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes off a 34 day letup. Last run finished eighth of 9 starters at Fairyhouse on October 10 over 3218m, 6 len behind Not In A Hurry carrying 65kg at $8. Run before won by 0.5 len Listowel on September 24 over 3218m defeating Kilbrin Rocco carrying 68.5kg at $10 in a hurdle. Looks to have the job ahead.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 10/10/2026 | 16 | HDLE HCP 3U | $25,850.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Good | Ross Sugrue | 65kg | 3:57.00 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/13 | 24/09/2026 | 27 | HDLE HCP 4U | $24,990.00 | Listowel | 3218m | Good | Ross Sugrue | 68.5kg | 4:04.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
| 6/14 | 28/08/2026 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Down Royal | 3520m | Good | Simon Torrens | 70kg | 3:57.80 | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $9.00 |
| 4/11 | 03/08/2026 | 18 | HDLE HCP 4U | $44,730.00 | Cork | 3419m | Good | Shane O'callaghan | 66kg | 3:55.50 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $23.00 |
| 5/15 | 16/07/2026 | 13 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Killarney | 3419m | Good | Shane O'callaghan | 68.5kg | 4:12.80 | - | 0 |
| 16.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/14 | 03/07/2026 | 37 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 3419m | Good | Shane O'callaghan | 74kg | 3:58.60 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/14 | 27/05/2026 | 51 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 3419m | GY | Shane O'callaghan | 69kg | 4:18.10 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $7.50 |
| 12/20 | 06/04/2026 | 114 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Cork | 3218m | Y | Patrick O'hanlon | 71.5kg | 4:03.60 | - | 0 |
| 105.3L | $17.00 |
| 7/18 | 13/12/2025 | 16 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $23,740.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | Shane O'callaghan | 64kg | 4:04.90 | - | 0 |
| 30.5L | $67.00 |
| 9/13 | 27/11/2025 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,910.00 | Thurles | 3218m | GY | D Robinson | 72.5kg | 4:06.90 | - | 0 |
| 19.3L | $34.00 |
| 8/14 | 02/11/2025 | 19 | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Cork | 3218m | Y | Tiernan Roche | 71kg | 3:54.70 | - | 0 |
| 43.3L | $126.00 |

Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished second of 9 starters at Worcester on September 25 over 4000m, 49 len behind Black Eddy with 71.5kg at $2.80. Second-up raced on speed throughout then finished third of 10 runners at Uttoxeter on October 16 over 3200m, 3 len behind Bryson with 76kg at $15. Looks tested again. Prefer to see him do a bit more.
Last Starts 29 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 | 16/10/2026 | 21 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 76kg | 3:56.93 | 3-4-3 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/9 | 25/09/2026 | 173 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 71.5kg | 5:03.22 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 49.0L | $2.75 |
| 4/5 | 05/04/2026 | 25 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Good | David Bass | 73kg | 5:19.71 | - | 0 |
| 100.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/15 | 11/03/2026 | 95 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good | David Bass | 72.5kg | 3:53.43 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $4.50 |
| 6/14 | 06/12/2025 | 77 | HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | David Bass | 70kg | 3:57.45 | 2-3-6 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $3.25 |
| 1/16 | 20/09/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $19,420.00 | Navan | 3218m | Y | A P Ryan | 72kg | 3:45.40 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $2.38 |