Chepstow Race 5 - Dragonbet Persian War Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (Gbb Race)
LARAVIE (8) First up after a break. Led throughout to win by 1 3/4L last start in a hurdle at Market Rasen and will benefit with the weight drop. Must be considered. JACK HYDE (3) Controlled the speed to win by a margin of 4 1/4L last start in a hurdle at Newton Abbot. Expecting to settle positively. Will be there at the finish. MONEYGARROW (6) Fresh today after a break of 32 weeks. Ran on when 2nd last time at Kempton and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Jockey Harry Skelton is in form. No surprise to see a forward showing and one of the main hopes in this race. QUEENSBURY BOY (7) First up after 23 weeks and ran away with a win by a margin of just short of 10L first up last preparation in a hurdle at Doncaster. Exotics and place chance.

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation winning by 2.25 len Galway LR July 29 over 3319m defeating Vicar Street carrying 72.5kg at $23. When resuming last campaign 5 of 10 runners at Fairyhouse February 22 over 3218m, slow track; 26 len behind Kaiser Ball with 73kg at $2.10.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/7 | 29/07/2025 | 52 | LR OPEN 4U | $60,700.00 | Galway | 3319m | Good | Ricky Doyle | 72.5kg | 3:49.20 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $23.00 |
2/5 | 07/06/2025 | 7 | NHDLE 4U | $23,160.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | GY | T P Harney | 73kg | 4:04.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
1/17 | 31/05/2025 | 15 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Listowel | 4123m | Good | Kieren Buckley | 75.5kg | 5:00.60 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |
2/11 | 16/05/2025 | 14 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | Good | Philip Donovan | 74kg | 3:47.90 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $1.62 |
8/22 | 02/05/2025 | 50 | FLAT 57 | $26,010.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Y | T A Halford | 73kg | 4:35.20 | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $29.00 |
5/12 | 13/03/2025 | 19 | FLAT SELL 4U | $26,010.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Y | A P Ryan | 73kg | 4:03.00 | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $11.00 |
5/10 | 22/02/2025 | 300 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | T P Harney | 73kg | 4:05.80 | - | 0 |
| 26.5L | $2.10 |
99/10 | 28/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Good | H C Swan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Not seen since winning by 2 len Cork April 20 over 3822m slow track defeating Zoffanien carrying 68kg at $10. At debut 3 of 12 runners at Leopardstown December 28 over 4023m, 9 len behind Kaid D'authie carrying 73kg at $26.
Last Starts 171 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/15 | 20/04/2025 | 29 | HDLE HCP 4U | $78,040.00 | Cork | 3822m | Soft | J J Slevin | 68kg | 4:38.60 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $10.00 |
3/18 | 22/03/2025 | 55 | MHDLE 5U | $20,810.00 | Navan | 3218m | Soft | D J Mullins | 75.5kg | 4:09.70 | - | 0 |
| 14.5L | $2.00 |
3/14 | 26/01/2025 | 29 | MHDLE 5U | $26,010.00 | Naas | 3721m | SH | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | 5:04.90 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $4.33 |
3/12 | 28/12/2024 | - | MHDLE 4 | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 4023m | Y | J J Slevin | 73kg | 4:56.20 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $26.00 |

Jockey: J J Burke
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after five months favourite; won by 4.5 len Newton Abbot on September 9 over 3400m defeating Jaminska with 73kg at $1.10 in a hurdle. Previously second-up finished third of 10 starters at Huntingdon on January 23 over 3170m, slow track; 10 len behind Palladium carrying 73.5kg at $4.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 09/09/2025 | 158 | HDLE 4U | $15,430.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good Soft | Tom Broughton | 73kg | 4:07.86 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $1.14 |
4/17 | 04/04/2025 | 18 | HCP APP HDLE 4U | $92,250.00 | Aintree | 3312m | Good | Jack Hogan | 65kg | 3:58.02 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $12.00 |
1/7 | 17/03/2025 | 14 | HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Southwell | 4103m | Good Soft | Tom Broughton | 75.5kg | 5:11.25 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $2.10 |
1/9 | 03/03/2025 | 39 | HDLE MDN 4U | $15,330.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 72kg | 4:02.85 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.29 |
3/10 | 23/01/2025 | 28 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,300.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 73.5kg | 3:54.00 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $4.00 |
4/9 | 26/12/2024 | 695 | HDLE MDN 4U | $40,590.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | Connor Brace | 71.5kg | 3:56.00 | 5-5-4 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $7.00 |
1/14 | 31/01/2023 | 57 | MFLAT APP 46 | $8,530.00 | Newcastle | 3270m | Neutral | J Reddington | 70.5kg | 3:53.12 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $4.33 |
3/8 | 05/12/2022 | 22 | APP FLAT 46 | $8,570.00 | Lingfield | 3219m | Neutral | J Reddington | 67.5kg | 3:35.28 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $4.50 |
6/13 | 13/11/2022 | 29 | LR FLAT 46 | $45,130.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | Good | J Reddington | 71kg | 3:54.64 | - | 0 |
| 13.4L | $151.00 |
3/8 | 15/10/2022 | 237 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Portrush P2p | 4828m | Good | D Allen | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $1.00 |
99/9 | 20/02/2022 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Ballycrystal P2p | 4828m | Soft | J W Hannon | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. First-up after three months won by 0.5 len Listowel on September 27 over 4023m defeating Strong Link carrying 72kg at $13 in a novice hurdle. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at Navan on January 18 over 4023m, slow track; 11 len behind Jacob's Ladder carrying 75.5kg at $2.40.
Last Starts 11 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 | 27/09/2025 | 82 | NHDLE 4U | $35,930.00 | Listowel | 4023m | GY | Jack Kennedy | 72kg | 5:22.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
4/5 | 07/07/2025 | 37 | NHDLE 5U | $28,560.00 | Roscommon | 3218m | Good | Mark Walsh | 73.5kg | 3:47.90 | - | 0 |
| 28.0L | $3.50 |
1/7 | 31/05/2025 | 39 | MHDLE 5U | $19,620.00 | Tramore | 3218m | GY | Jordan Gainford | 75.5kg | 3:59.30 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $1.62 |
3/24 | 22/04/2025 | 44 | MHDLE 4U | $29,130.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Soft | Mark Walsh | 75.5kg | 5:05.00 | - | 0 |
| 8.8L | $2.10 |
4/25 | 09/03/2025 | 34 | MHDLE 5U | $20,810.00 | Naas | 3922m | Soft | Mark Walsh | 75.5kg | 4:53.70 | - | 0 |
| 19.3L | $5.00 |
2/22 | 03/02/2025 | 16 | MHDLE 5U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Heavy | Jody McGarvey | 75.5kg | 4:19.07 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $6.00 |
4/4 | 18/01/2025 | 23 | MHDLE 5U | $20,150.00 | Navan | 4023m | Soft | Mark Walsh | 75.5kg | 5:25.80 | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $2.38 |
2/18 | 26/12/2024 | 421 | MHDLE 4 | $21,680.00 | Limerick | 3218m | YS | Jordan Gainford | 73kg | 4:06.70 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $2.88 |
1/6 | 01/11/2023 | 25 | G3 OPEN 3 | $61,670.00 | Nantes | 2200m | Heavy | Coralie Pacaut | 62kg | 2:37.88 | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |
1/10 | 07/10/2023 | - | 3 | $24,590.00 | Cholet | 2950m | Soft | Coralie Pacaut | 60kg | 3:18.17 | - | 8 |
| 2.0L | $7.00 |

Jockey: M G Nolan
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after five months. Finished off last campaign 3 of 12 runners at Punchestown May 1 over 3319m, 7 len behind Baron Noir carrying 73kg at $8. When resuming last campaign 6 of 15 runners at Aintree in the G2 Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race April 5 over 3400m, 8 len behind Green Splendour with 71.5kg at $12.
Last Starts 160 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 | 01/05/2025 | 26 | FLAT 47 | $30,350.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Stephen Connor | 73kg | 4:05.30 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $8.00 |
6/15 | 05/04/2025 | 100 | G2 HUNT FLAT 46 | $100,590.00 | Aintree | 3419m | Good | Micheal Nolan | 71.5kg | 3:59.40 | 7-9-6 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $12.00 |
1/14 | 26/12/2024 | - | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | GY | Stephen Connor | 73kg | 4:09.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Having raced just once last campaign came from midfield; finished second in a small field at Kempton Park on February 22 over 3200m, 1.3 len behind Our Boy Stan carrying 74kg at $2.60. First up last campaign finished second of 14 starters at Ascot in the LR on December 20 over 3100m, 14 len behind Windbeneathmywings carrying 71kg at $3.30.
Last Starts 228 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 | 22/02/2025 | 64 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $31,370.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 74kg | 3:59.80 | 3-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $2.63 |
2/14 | 20/12/2024 | 69 | LR OPEN 45 | $45,370.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 3:39.43 | 9-4-2 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $3.25 |
1/9 | 12/10/2024 | 167 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $14,520.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 70.5kg | 4:01.35 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $2.63 |
1/10 | 28/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Good | R James | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Paul O'brien
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after five months. Finished off last campaign 5 of 8 starters at Punchestown in the G1 Alanna Homes Champion Novice Hurdle May 2 over 4123m, 42 len behind Final Demand carrying 75.5kg at $12. Previous preparation first-up won by 8 len Doncaster March 1 over 3900m defeating Doctor Kildare with 73kg at $1.40.
Last Starts 159 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 02/05/2025 | 42 | G1 OPEN 4U | $216,790.00 | Punchestown | 4123m | Y | David Maxwell | 75.5kg | 5:03.00 | - | 0 |
| 42.3L | $12.00 |
1/5 | 21/03/2025 | 20 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newbury | 4123m | Good Soft | David Maxwell | 73.5kg | 4:58.62 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $1.40 |
1/12 | 01/03/2025 | 303 | HDLE MDN 4U | $19,420.00 | Doncaster | 3922m | Good Soft | David Maxwell | 73kg | 4:37.08 | 5-1-1 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $1.44 |
2/10 | 02/05/2024 | 127 | FLAT 47 | $30,350.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | David Maxwell | 76kg | 4:01.50 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |
1/4 | 27/12/2023 | 297 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $18,150.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Heavy | David Maxwell | 69.5kg | 4:15.39 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $2.20 |
1/11 | 05/03/2023 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Castlelands P2p | 4828m | Good | J Dunne | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: G Sheehan
Weight: 66.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign winning won by 1.75 len Market Rasen July 19 over 4100m defeating Intosomethinggood carrying 72kg at $1.40. When resuming last campaign 4 in a small field at Sedgefield May 13 over 3990m, 8 len behind Janworth carrying 76kg at $3.80.
Last Starts 81 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 | 19/07/2025 | 20 | HDLE 4U | $29,950.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Good | Sean Bowen | 72kg | 5:14.67 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $1.44 |
1/5 | 29/06/2025 | 15 | OPEN HDLE 4U | $30,850.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Sean Bowen | 72kg | 4:49.47 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $1.83 |
1/3 | 14/06/2025 | 14 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $12,680.00 | Uttoxeter | 4727m | Good | Sean Bowen | 74kg | 5:51.39 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $2.10 |
1/15 | 31/05/2025 | 18 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,980.00 | Stratford Avon | 4425m | Good | Alex Chadwick | 72.5kg | 5:32.96 | 10-4-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $8.50 |
4/6 | 13/05/2025 | 97 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $11,350.00 | Sedgefield | 3994m | Good Firm | Alex Chadwick | 76kg | 4:28.10 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 8.8L | $3.75 |
2/11 | 05/02/2025 | 17 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,210.00 | Sedgefield | 3994m | Good Soft | Henry Brooke | 69.5kg | 4:58.96 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $2.63 |
7/10 | 19/01/2025 | 8 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $46,130.00 | Fakenham | 4024m | Good | Henry Brooke | 71kg | 5:01.50 | 5-3-7 | 0 |
| 20.0L | $21.00 |
6/11 | 11/01/2025 | 76 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,520.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Soft | Henry Brooke | 69.5kg | 4:04.60 | 7-7-6 | 0 |
| 25.8L | $21.00 |
2/5 | 27/10/2024 | 22 | HDLE M 4U | $21,830.00 | Wexford | 4023m | Y | Ben Harvey | 67kg | 5:40.01 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $41.00 |
6/12 | 05/10/2024 | 129 | MHDLE 4U | $21,820.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | Good | Ben Harvey | 72kg | 5:04.04 | - | 0 |
| 33.5L | $17.00 |
2/12 | 29/05/2024 | 36 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 4023m | YS | P A O'Donnell | 70kg | 5:16.00 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $34.00 |