Haydock Park Race 3 - In Memory Of Ian Chambers Challenger Stayers Hurdle Series Final Handicap Hurdle (Gbb Race)
LAND GENIE (5) won a 5029m qualifier for this series final at Warwick in December. Looks to have been kept fresh with this in mind. Bold display likely. BURROWS HALL (4) seeks a four-timer after making all attempting a Doncaster qualifier (4928m) last month. Another 2kg higher this time. Difficult to overlook in current form. THANK YOU MA'AM (1) is yet to finish out of the first three since being raised to this type of trip. Can't rule out further progress. HIGH GAME ROYAL (6) was second from this mark at Bangor last start and is another to consider.

Jockey: Miss Olive Nicholls
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Freshened for 48 days. Last run favourite; won by 0.8 len Doncaster on March 2 over 4900m defeating Minella Rescue with 71kg at $1.60 in a hurdle. Start before finished third of 17 runners at Ascot on February 15 over 4720m, 6 len behind Samuel Spade carrying 76kg at $5.50. Sure to improve again. Cannot be left out.
Last Starts 49 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 | 02/03/2025 | 15 | HDLE 4U | $18,180.00 | Doncaster | 4928m | Good | Olive Nicholls | 71kg | 5:50.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $1.62 |
3/17 | 15/02/2025 | 56 | HCP HDLE 4U | $34,410.00 | Ascot Uk | 4734m | Good | Olive Nicholls | 76kg | 5:42.75 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $5.50 |
1/6 | 21/12/2024 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $30,070.00 | Ascot Uk | 4727m | Good Soft | Olive Nicholls | 73kg | 5:55.96 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $3.75 |
2/9 | 23/11/2024 | 16 | HDLE HCP 4U | $28,400.00 | Ascot Uk | 4928m | Good | Olive Nicholls | 73.5kg | 6:13.55 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
2/10 | 07/11/2024 | 21 | APP HDLE HCP 3U | $17,090.00 | Ludlow | 4224m | Good | Olive Nicholls | 73kg | 5:09.25 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |
2/9 | 17/10/2024 | 180 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Wincanton | 4325m | Good | Olive Nicholls | 73.5kg | 5:13.34 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 |
99/11 | 20/04/2024 | 42 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3922m | Soft | Olive Nicholls | 74kg | 4:57.62 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $10.00 |
13/17 | 09/03/2024 | 24 | HCP NOVHDLE HUNT 47 | $147,600.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3980m | Soft | Olive Nicholls | 70kg | 5:07.30 | - | 0 |
| 40.3L | $34.00 |
2/8 | 14/02/2024 | 13 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Hereford | 3956m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 76kg | 5:05.55 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
2/8 | 01/02/2024 | 37 | NHDLE 4U | $16,510.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 71kg | 3:57.23 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $5.50 |
2/11 | 26/12/2023 | 29 | NHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good Soft | Olive Nicholls | 67.5kg | 4:37.59 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Jonjo O'neill Jr.
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after two months. Finished off last campaign 7 of 12 starters at Newbury February 8 over 4800m, slow track; 17 len behind Santos Blue with 72.5kg at $41. When resuming last campaign 2 in a small field at Stratford-On-Avon August 27 over 4500m, 26 len behind Glynn carrying 74.5kg at $3.50. Fitness an issue. Returns in tougher company and happy enough to watch this time.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/12 | 08/02/2025 | 38 | HDLE HCP 4U | $38,110.00 | Newbury | 4828m | Soft | Jonjo O'Neill Jr | 72.5kg | 6:02.90 | - | 0 |
| 17.0L | $41.00 |
9/9 | 01/01/2025 | 19 | HCP HDLE 4U | $64,580.00 | Cheltenham | 4821m | Soft | Jonjo O'Neill Jr | 70.5kg | 6:23.47 | - | 0 |
| 59.0L | $23.00 |
7/9 | 13/12/2024 | 52 | HCP HDLE 4U | $55,350.00 | Cheltenham | 4821m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'Neill Jr | 70.5kg | 5:59.99 | - | 0 |
| 24.8L | $41.00 |
6/9 | 22/10/2024 | 25 | STPLE HCP 4U | $29,950.00 | Exeter | 4828m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'Neill Jr | 75.5kg | 6:10.00 | - | 0 |
| 33.5L | $13.00 |
5/5 | 27/09/2024 | 31 | CHSE 4U | $21,240.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Soft | Jonjo O'Neill Jr | 71kg | 6:03.30 | - | 0 |
| 33.3L | $6.50 |
2/3 | 27/08/2024 | 500 | STPLE HCP 4U | $20,830.00 | Stratford Avon | 4526m | Good Firm | Jonjo O'Neill Jr | 74.5kg | 5:27.19 | - | 0 |
| 26.0L | $3.50 |
8/22 | 15/04/2023 | 30 | HDLE HCP 4U | $138,380.00 | Aintree | 4964m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'Neill Jr. | 72.5kg | 6:04.60 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $11.00 |
6/23 | 16/03/2023 | 145 | HDLE HCP 5U | $178,890.00 | Cheltenham | 4822m | Soft | Jonjo O'Neill Jr. | 72.5kg | 5:59.06 | - | 0 |
| 4.6L | $11.00 |
3/15 | 22/10/2022 | 147 | HDLE HCP 4U | $42,370.00 | Cheltenham | 4817m | Good | Jonjo O'Neill Jr. | 72kg | 5:54.40 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $9.00 |
2/13 | 28/05/2022 | 42 | HDLE HCP 4U | $61,340.00 | Cartmel | 5105m | Good | Jonjo O'Neill Jr. | 74.5kg | 6:06.12 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
1/14 | 16/04/2022 | 111 | HDLE HCP 4U | $87,410.00 | Haydock Park | 4881m | Good | Jonjo O'Neill Jr. | 72.5kg | 5:50.12 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Callum Pritchard
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form impressive for this race. Last outing to post a big 11 len win. Taunton on April 9 over 4800m defeating Florencethemachine with 71kg at $1.70 in a hurdle. The start before that; favourite; won by 2.75 len Exeter on March 18 over 4600m defeating Dans Le Vent carrying 73.5kg at $2.40 in a hurdle. Gets a chance to win. Cannot be underestimated.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/3 | 09/04/2025 | 22 | HCP HDLE 4U | $27,310.00 | Taunton | 4807m | Good Firm | Callum Pritchard | 71kg | 5:53.87 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $1.73 |
1/4 | 18/03/2025 | 38 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,350.00 | Exeter | 4626m | Good | Micheal Nolan | 73.5kg | 5:43.37 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $2.38 |
8/12 | 08/02/2025 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $38,110.00 | Newbury | 4828m | Soft | Micheal Nolan | 67kg | 6:02.90 | - | 0 |
| 17.8L | $10.00 |
4/11 | 18/01/2025 | 19 | HCP HDLE 4U | $92,250.00 | Haydock Park | 4881m | Soft | Micheal Nolan | 66.5kg | 6:21.98 | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $6.00 |
1/6 | 30/12/2024 | 42 | HCP HDLE 3U | $29,150.00 | Taunton | 4807m | Good Soft | Callum Pritchard | 73kg | 6:03.97 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
2/5 | 18/11/2024 | 221 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Exeter | 4626m | Good | Callum Pritchard | 73.5kg | 5:59.12 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $2.75 |
5/7 | 11/04/2024 | 23 | HDLE HCP 4U | $29,310.00 | Taunton | 4828m | Soft | M G Nolan | 66.5kg | 6:10.00 | - | 0 |
| 21.3L | $3.25 |
1/8 | 19/03/2024 | 19 | WFA HDLE MDN 4U | $13,840.00 | Exeter | 4349m | Soft | M G Nolan | 73kg | 5:54.77 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $2.63 |
2/10 | 29/02/2024 | 23 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,870.00 | Taunton | 4828m | Soft | Sean Houlihan | 74kg | 6:29.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |
4/9 | 06/02/2024 | 49 | NHDLE 4U | $16,510.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Good | M G Nolan | 71kg | 4:51.09 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $8.50 |
9/18 | 19/12/2023 | 33 | MHDLE 4U | $13,610.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Soft | M G Nolan | 71.5kg | 3:56.24 | - | 0 |
| 30.8L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Comes off a 36 day let-up. Last run favourite; won by 0.5 len Doncaster on March 14 over 4900m defeating Rialannah with 71kg at $2.40 in a hurdle. Run before favourite; won by 1.5 len Market Rasen on February 18 over 4600m defeating Belvedere Blast with 74.5kg at $3 in a hurdle. Sure to improve again. Ideally placed to go on with it.
Last Starts 37 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 | 14/03/2025 | 24 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,420.00 | Doncaster | 4928m | Good | Danny McMenamin | 71kg | 5:56.38 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.38 |
1/7 | 18/02/2025 | 10 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,960.00 | Market Rasen | 4626m | Good Soft | Danny McMenamin | 74.5kg | 6:11.79 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
1/5 | 08/02/2025 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,420.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Soft | Danny McMenamin | 66kg | 5:19.44 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $3.75 |
6/17 | 24/01/2025 | 52 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Doncaster | 4928m | Good Soft | Nick Scholfield | 71kg | 6:08.50 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $5.00 |
4/8 | 03/12/2024 | 28 | APP HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Southwell | 4928m | Good Soft | Nick Scholfield | 69.5kg | 6:41.00 | - | 0 |
| 18.8L | $9.00 |
3/7 | 05/11/2024 | 179 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Sedgefield | 3922m | Good | Nick Scholfield | 73kg | 4:53.67 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $9.50 |
5/9 | 10/05/2024 | 65 | HDLE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Market Rasen | 4626m | Good | Nick Scholfield | 67kg | 5:50.80 | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $11.00 |
2/3 | 06/03/2024 | 8 | HCP HDLE 4U | $15,960.00 | Catterick Bridge | 5094m | Soft | Nick Scholfield | 71kg | 6:34.20 | - | 0 |
| 19.0L | $1.53 |
1/7 | 27/02/2024 | 61 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,110.00 | Catterick Bridge | 5094m | Soft | Nick Scholfield | 70.5kg | 6:38.00 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $4.33 |
2/4 | 28/12/2023 | 41 | HDLE HCP 3U | $14,160.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3922m | Soft | Nick Scholfield | 68.5kg | 5:03.35 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $1.62 |
2/15 | 17/11/2023 | 29 | APP HDLE HCP 3U | $11,700.00 | Doncaster | 4224m | Good | Tom Midgley | 71kg | 5:11.12 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation 4 of 11 runners at Warwick January 20 over 5000m, 6 len behind Ikarak carrying 75kg at $2.10. Previously first up; 2 of 11 runners at Exeter December 6 over 4340m, slow track; 0.8 len behind Baby Sage with 71.5kg at $4.50. Overall first-up record reads well, with a win and two placings from four runs.
Last Starts 90 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/11 | 20/01/2025 | 20 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Warwick Uk | 5029m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 75kg | 6:07.11 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $2.10 |
1/10 | 31/12/2024 | 25 | HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Warwick Uk | 5230m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 6:53.34 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $1.80 |
2/11 | 06/12/2024 | 151 | HCP HDLE 3U | $15,680.00 | Exeter | 4349m | Soft | Fergus Gillard | 71.5kg | 5:45.29 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
0/13 | 08/07/2024 | 58 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,420.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Jonjo O'Neill Jr | 73.5kg | 5:49.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.00 |
3/7 | 11/05/2024 | 31 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Warwick Uk | 5029m | Good | Richie McLernon | 74.5kg | 6:19.10 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $4.00 |
6/15 | 10/04/2024 | 24 | MHDLE 4U | $13,610.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'Neill Jr. | 72.5kg | 5:18.33 | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $5.50 |
99/6 | 17/03/2024 | 124 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Heavy | Jonjo O'Neill Jr. | 72.5kg | 6:23.13 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.50 |
3/10 | 14/11/2023 | 26 | NHDLE NOV 46 | $19,960.00 | Lingfield | 3922m | Soft | Richard McLernon | 70kg | 5:02.10 | - | 0 |
| 8.8L | $9.00 |
2/11 | 19/10/2023 | 186 | NHDLE 4U | $15,430.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Heavy | Jonjo O'Neill Jr. | 70kg | 4:32.88 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $3.50 |
1/9 | 16/04/2023 | - | MFLAT 46 | $7,380.00 | Huntingdon | 3174m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'Neill Jr. | 73kg | 3:45.67 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form impressive for this race. Last outing finished second in a small field at Bangor-On-Dee on March 22 over 4600m, 5 len behind Andy Amo carrying 72.5kg at $6.50. The start before that; finished fourth of 7 runners at Sandown Park on January 24 over 4000m, on slow going 31 len behind Loverdose carrying 71kg at $11. Capable of better showing. Finds a suitable assignment and can return to winning form.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/5 | 22/03/2025 | 57 | HDLE HCP 4U | $32,170.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4626m | Good | Callum Pritchard | 72.5kg | 5:37.81 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $6.50 |
4/7 | 24/01/2025 | 42 | HDLE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4023m | Soft | Micheal Nolan | 71kg | 5:24.83 | - | 0 |
| 31.5L | $11.00 |
5/9 | 13/12/2024 | 31 | HCP HDLE 4U | $55,350.00 | Cheltenham | 4821m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 64.5kg | 5:59.99 | - | 0 |
| 13.8L | $26.00 |
2/4 | 12/11/2024 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $27,620.00 | Lingfield | 4626m | Good | Ben Jones | 73.5kg | 5:44.14 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $1.53 |
2/13 | 22/10/2024 | 217 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,640.00 | Exeter | 4626m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 72kg | 5:48.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
5/8 | 19/03/2024 | 18 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Exeter | 4349m | Soft | Callum Pritchard | 75.5kg | 5:49.30 | - | 0 |
| 29.0L | $7.50 |
3/7 | 01/03/2024 | 60 | HCP HDLE 5U | $32,290.00 | Newbury | 4876m | Heavy | Ben Jones | 70kg | 6:40.10 | - | 0 |
| 53.0L | $5.00 |
3/7 | 01/01/2024 | 23 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $19,060.00 | Exeter | 3822m | Heavy | Callum Pritchard | 73kg | 5:07.51 | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $3.50 |
3/10 | 09/12/2023 | 32 | STPLE HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Heavy | Ben Jones | 73.5kg | 5:16.40 | - | 0 |
| 5.8L | $2.50 |
2/13 | 07/11/2023 | 211 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Soft | Ben Jones | 74.5kg | 5:18.09 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $4.50 |
1/11 | 10/04/2023 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $15,130.00 | Chepstow | 3914m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 73kg | 4:52.19 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |

Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up won by 3 len Ludlow on February 19 over 4800m defeating Doctor Midas carrying 72.5kg at $4.30 in a hurdle. Second-up finished third in a small field at Doncaster on March 14 over 4900m, 7 len behind Burrows Hall carrying 70kg at $6. Fitter now and making headway every start. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 37 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 | 14/03/2025 | 23 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,420.00 | Doncaster | 4928m | Good | Alice Stevens | 70kg | 5:56.38 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $6.00 |
1/7 | 19/02/2025 | 65 | MHDLE 5U | $14,520.00 | Ludlow | 4828m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 72.5kg | 6:04.58 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $4.33 |
3/8 | 16/12/2024 | 42 | MHDLE 4U | $14,760.00 | Plumpton | 4127m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 71.5kg | 5:19.88 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $2.88 |
2/6 | 04/11/2024 | 149 | WFA HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Hereford | 3266m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 70kg | 3:51.76 | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $2.50 |
2/11 | 08/06/2024 | 17 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $12,700.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Good | Kevin Brogan | 71kg | 4:00.39 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
2/7 | 22/05/2024 | 81 | APP HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Soft | Kevin Brogan | 71kg | 4:15.60 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $12.00 |
2/9 | 02/03/2024 | 35 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Tyrella P2p | 4828m | Y | O McGill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |
3/9 | 27/01/2024 | 105 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Tyrella P2p | 4828m | Good | D McGill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.00 |
99/7 | 14/10/2023 | 176 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Portrush P2p | 4828m | Soft | D McGill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
99/12 | 21/04/2023 | 13 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Fairyhouse P2p | 4828m | Soft | D McGill | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
99/12 | 08/04/2023 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Soft | D McGill | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |