Cheltenham Race 6 - Three Counties Christmas Open Nh Flat Race (Listed) (Registered As The William Kidd) (Gbb Race)
BERKSTAR (1) represents the Willie Mullins stable and caught the eye on rules debut with a 0.5L victory in a 3200m jumpers flat race at the Listowel Harvest Festival two months ago. Promising type. NEW GRANGE (9) confirmed the point-to-point potential with an impressive 7.5L success tackling a 4000m jumpers flat event at Listowel (Ireland) two months back. Notable jockey booking and expected to go well. CAMERON DE FIACRE (2) scored by a convincing 4.5L over 3600m at Fontwell during May. Improvement likely on return. MICKY HALLER (8) put in a smart performance to win a 4000m point-to-point at Charlton Horethorne in March. Interesting for Dan Skelton. Market Rasen debut winner PARISIAN FAIR (11) looks one to note.
Jockey: Mr P W Mullins
Weight: 71kgs
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Having third race start. Was promising at debut finished second of 7 starters at Kirkistown P2p on March 21 over 4828m, on slow going 3 len behind Lou Prince carrying 57.5kg. Went for a break before returning favourite; won by 0.5 len Listowel on September 24 over 3218m defeating Bravemans Call with 74.5kg at $1.70 in a flat. Back in great order and hard to beat again.
Last Starts 51 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 | 24/09/2026 | 187 | FLAT 4 | $24,130.00 | Listowel | 3218m | Good | P W Mullins | 74.5kg | 4:00.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.73 |
| 2/7 | 21/03/2026 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Kirkistown P2p | 4828m | Soft | D Higgins | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: G Sheehan
Weight: 71kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Won at only race start won by 4.5 len Fontwell Park on May 14 over 3500m defeating Red One with 68kg at $3.30. Makes plenty of appeal.
Last Starts 184 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 | 14/05/2026 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 68kg | 4:11.41 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $3.25 |
Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 71kgs
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Racing second-up today. Freshened for 39 days. First-up after seven months favourite; won by 11 len Worcester on October 7 over 3200m defeating Crystalate with 69kg at $2.60 in a flat. Previously second-up finished second in a small field at Carlisle on March 22 over 3400m, 3.5 len behind Red Acres Max with 66kg at $15. Shapes nicely here and looks a leading player.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 07/10/2026 | 199 | FLAT 45 | $10,890.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Harry Atkins | 69kg | 3:53.39 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $2.63 |
| 2/4 | 22/03/2026 | 15 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 66kg | 4:07.66 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/3 | 07/03/2026 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,650.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Sam Ewing | 67kg | 4:11.32 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $5.50 |
Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 71kgs
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Four-year-old gelding who is first race starter by Rajasinghe out of Groovejet. Tough assignment at his first outing so tempted to favour others.
Jockey: J J Burke
Weight: 71kgs
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Having third race start. First race start finished third in a small field at Charlton Horethorne on March 8 over 4000m, 4 len behind Micky Haller carrying 76kg. Went for a break before returning finished fourth of 9 runners at Ascot on October 31 over 3100m, 10 len behind Saint Argente with 71kg at $17. Facing a difficult task.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 31/10/2026 | 237 | HUNT FLAT F 45 | $29,950.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good Firm | Charlie Deutsch | 71kg | 3:44.40 | 6-6-4 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $17.00 |
| 3/5 | 08/03/2026 | - | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Charlton Horethorne P2p | 4023m | Good Soft | Darren Andrews | 76kg | 5:12.00 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $3.00 |
Jockey: Jonathan England
Weight: 71kgs
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Having third race start. First race start finished second of 11 runners at Dromahane P2p on December 30 over 4828m, slow track; 0.5 len behind Global Tariffs carrying 57.5kg. Went for a spell before returning came from midfield and won by 1.75 len Carlisle on October 22 over 3400m defeating Crystal Spectre carrying 71kg at $11. Not keen in today's line-up.
Last Starts 23 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 | 22/10/2026 | 296 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $7,260.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Good | Jonathan England | 71kg | 4:33.50 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/11 | 30/12/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Soft | R Sugrue | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Ben Jones
Weight: 71kgs
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Is second-up today and making a debut in a jumps race. Last start held ground to the line finished second of 9 starters at Ascot on October 31 over 3100m, 1.3 len behind Saint Argente with 72kg at $3.30. Must be respected.
Last Starts 14 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 | 31/10/2026 | 213 | HUNT FLAT F 45 | $29,950.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good Firm | Tom Cannon | 72kg | 3:44.40 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $3.25 |
| 1/8 | 01/04/2026 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good | Ben Jones | 67kg | 3:31.07 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Tristan Durrell
Weight: 71kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Won at only race start by 3.5 len Charlton Horethorne on March 8 over 4000m defeating Noble Thistle carrying 71.5kg in a jumps. Has found winning form and could well measure up again.
Last Starts 251 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: Harry Cobden
Weight: 71kgs
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Racing second-up. Promising win at first race start to post a big 24 len win. Ballygogue House P2p on February 21 over 4828m on rain affected going defeating Track Commander carrying 60kg in a jumps. Went for a break before returning favourite; won by 7 len Listowel on September 23 over 4023m defeating Well Bud carrying 75kg at $1.90 in a flat. Key runner who is expected to feature again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 23/09/2026 | 214 | FLAT 4U | $24,130.00 | Listowel | 4023m | Good | P W Mullins | 75kg | 5:07.20 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $1.91 |
| 1/11 | 21/02/2026 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Ballygogue House P2p | 4828m | Soft | R James | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Bryan Carver
Weight: 71kgs
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Second-up today. Last run favourite; tracked on the speed and boxed on to post a big 3.5 len win. Newton Abbot on October 28 over 3400m defeating Straw Merchant with 71.5kg at $2.40. At only start last preparation finished second of 12 runners at Taunton on February 26 over 3300m, 1.75 len behind Rices Pool with 71kg at $4.50. Looks one of the chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 28/10/2026 | 244 | HUNT FLAT MDN 45 | $9,070.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good Soft | Bryan Carver | 71.5kg | 4:12.10 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $2.38 |
| 2/12 | 26/02/2026 | 83 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $9,070.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good Soft | Bryan Carver | 71kg | 3:59.78 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $4.50 |
| 4/15 | 05/12/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $7,260.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Soft | Bryan Carver | 71kg | 4:24.87 | 9-5-4 | 0 |
| 6.3L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Caoilin Quinn
Weight: 71kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Won at only race start by 2.5 len Market Rasen on July 5 over 3300m defeating Litaque carrying 70kg at $4. Should be prominent.
Last Starts 132 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 | 05/07/2026 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN 45 | $7,260.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good | Caoilin Quinn | 70kg | 4:02.31 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Theo Gillard
Weight: 71kgs
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At debut, finished second in a small field at Sedgefield on September 29 over 3400m, 1.5 len behind Red Shea carrying 70kg at $17. Looks tested this line-up. Will need to find more.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 29/09/2026 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $12,230.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | Theo Gillard | 70kg | 3:57.26 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Kielan Woods
Weight: 71kgs
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Having third race start. Won at debut as favourite; won by 3.5 len Carrigarostig P2p on January 18 over 4828m on heavy track defeating Brother Walfrid with 61kg in a jumps. Returned from break ran last in a small field at Ffos Las on October 22 over 3200m, slow track; 17 len behind Pointofdifference carrying 71kg at $2.40. Might find this a bit tough.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 22/10/2026 | 277 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Soft | Liam Harrison | 71kg | 4:13.10 | - | 0 |
| 17.3L | $2.38 |
| 1/6 | 18/01/2026 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Carrigarostig P2p | 4828m | Heavy | Troy Walsh | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $1.00 |