Punchestown Race 6 - Boodles Champion Hurdle (Grade 1)
Current Champion Hurdle winner LOSSIEMOUTH (7) roared back to success in decisive fashion at Cheltenham. Had GOLDEN ACE (6) and a few others behind her on that occasion with the first time cheekpieces bringing about significant improvement. Impossible to oppose. The second mentioned won the Champion Hurdle previously and produced another fine season however is probably booked for second place at best. Warrants respect. Progressive chance WILFUL (4) allows connections to roll the dice and will give his running. WILLIAM MUNNY (5) hasn't been seen since finishing second at Cheltenham in 2025 and deserves a market check.

Jockey: H Cobden
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up finished 20th of 23 starters at Cheltenham on March 13 over 3419m, slow track; 34 len behind Wilful carrying 75.5kg at $17. Second-up finished second of 7 starters at Cork on April 5 over 3319m, 3.5 len behind Ndaawi carrying 71kg at $1.80. Won't find this easy.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 05/04/2026 | 23 | HDLE 4U | $32,330.00 | Cork | 3319m | Y | Harry Cobden | 71kg | 4:06.90 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $1.83 |
| 20/23 | 13/03/2026 | 129 | HDLE HCP 5U | $199,640.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Soft | P W Mullins | 75.5kg | 4:06.14 | - | 0 |
| 34.8L | $17.00 |
| 8/24 | 04/11/2025 | 17 | G1 OPEN 3U | $10,000,000.00 | Flemington | 3200m | Soft 5 | Kerrin Mcevoy | 53.5kg | 3:22.46 | 16-17-8 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $19.00 |
| 7/18 | 18/10/2025 | 63 | G1 OPEN 3U | $5,330,000.00 | Caulfield | 2400m | Good 4 | Ben Allen | 55.5kg | 2:29.05 | 10-10-7 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $26.00 |
| 3/4 | 16/08/2025 | 63 | G3 OPEN 3U | $100,740.00 | Curragh | 2816m | Good | Shane Foley | 61kg | 3:03.84 | - | 4 |
| 6.8L | $3.00 |
| 2/4 | 14/06/2025 | 37 | LR OPEN 4U | $121,830.00 | York | 2816m | Good Firm | Daniel Tudhope | 58kg | 2:58.21 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $2.00 |
| 3/6 | 08/05/2025 | 18 | G3 OPEN 4U | $254,090.00 | Chester | 2715m | Good | William Buick | 58kg | 2:55.74 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.88 |
| 1/11 | 20/04/2025 | 37 | HCP HDLE 4U | $138,380.00 | Plumpton | 3195m | Good | Harry Cobden | 75kg | 3:39.64 | 7-4-1 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $3.25 |
| 3/16 | 14/03/2025 | 129 | HCP HDLE 5U | $197,610.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Good Soft | Danny Mullins | 73.5kg | 4:05.57 | 9-3-3 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/23 | 05/11/2024 | 66 | G1 OPEN 3U | $8,560,000.00 | Flemington | 3200m | Good 4 | Kerrin Mcevoy | 52.5kg | 3:19.53 | 22-16-5 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 31/08/2024 | 14 | LR OPEN 3U | $107,790.00 | Chester | 2916m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 61kg | 3:06.41 | 5-4-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Danny Mullins
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 52 day let-up. Last run finished seventh of 9 starters at Cheltenham in the G1 Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy on March 10 over 3319m, 18 len behind Lossiemouth carrying 74.5kg at $19. The start before that; finished fourth in a small field at Leopardstown in the G1 Irish Champion Hurdle on February 1 over 3218m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Brighterdaysahead carrying 75.5kg at $9. Disappointing that day and others rate better.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 10/03/2026 | 37 | G1 OPEN 4U | $845,310.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good Soft | P W Mullins | 74.5kg | 3:54.24 | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $19.00 |
| 4/5 | 01/02/2026 | 34 | G1 OPEN 4U | $360,080.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Heavy | Harry Cobden | 75.5kg | 4:04.20 | - | 0 |
| 14.8L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/12/2025 | 30 | G1 OPEN 4U | $284,850.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | GY | P W Mullins | 75.5kg | 3:53.10 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/5 | 29/11/2025 | 307 | G1 OPEN 4U | $209,200.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Good Soft | P Townend | 74.5kg | 4:01.03 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.75 |
| 1/3 | 26/01/2025 | 57 | G3 OPEN 5U | $60,190.00 | Naas | 3218m | SH | P Townend | 74.5kg | 4:08.50 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/7 | 30/11/2024 | 411 | G3 OPEN 4 | $52,030.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Y | P Townend | 71kg | 3:49.60 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/5 | 16/10/2023 | 29 | HDLE CL1 CF 3 | $95,080.00 | Compiegne | 3400m | SH | Florent Bayle | 66kg | 4:03.18 | 3-3-1 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $6.60 |
| 1/7 | 17/09/2023 | - | HDLE UNR CF 3 | $43,700.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 3300m | Soft | Florent Bayle | 68kg | 4:01.93 | 5-4-1 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Brian Hayes
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. First-up after three months finished eighth of 10 runners at Fairyhouse in the G2 Rathbarry & Glenview Studs Hurdle on April 6 over 4023m, 16 len behind Slade Steel carrying 72.5kg at $9. Previously to post a big 3.5 len win. This track on October 14 over 3822m defeating Busselton with 71kg at $1.60 in a hurdle. Out of his depth.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 06/04/2026 | 71 | G2 OPEN 5U | $125,730.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | YS | Brian Hayes | 72.5kg | 5:01.80 | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 25/01/2026 | 25 | G3 OPEN 5U | $70,930.00 | Naas | 3218m | Heavy | Brian Hayes | 71kg | 4:08.70 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 31/12/2025 | 31 | HDLE APP 4U | $34,180.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Y | Brian Hayes | 73.5kg | 4:53.20 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $9.00 |
| 0/6 | 30/11/2025 | 8 | G1 OPEN 4U | $210,060.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | YS | Brian Hayes | 74.5kg | 5:04.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $29.00 |
| 2/4 | 22/11/2025 | 39 | G1 OPEN 4U | $274,650.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | SH | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | 4:12.60 | - | 0 |
| 19.0L | $29.00 |
| 1/4 | 14/10/2025 | 9 | HDLE 4U | $28,540.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | GY | Brian Hayes | 71kg | 4:42.70 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $1.57 |
| 0/7 | 05/10/2025 | 167 | G3 OPEN 4U | $72,060.00 | Tipperary | 3218m | GY | Brian Hayes | 70.5kg | 3:56.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/14 | 21/04/2025 | 58 | HDLE HCP 4U | $45,090.00 | Fairyhouse | 4425m | SH | Cian Quirke | 69kg | 5:46.90 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $7.50 |
| 99/16 | 22/02/2025 | 21 | HDLE HCP 5U | $38,150.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Soft | Brian Hayes | 70.5kg | 5:10.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $5.00 |
| 8/25 | 01/02/2025 | 48 | LR OPEN 4U | $173,430.00 | Leopardstown | 4828m | Soft | Brian Hayes | 70kg | 6:13.40 | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/15 | 15/12/2024 | 36 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Navan | 4023m | YS | Brian Hayes | 73kg | 5:09.20 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Comes off a 49 day let-up. Last outing won by 3 len Cheltenham on March 13 over 3419m on rain affected going defeating Sticktotheplan with 71kg at $15 in a hurdle. Run before held ground to the line finished second of 14 starters at Windsor on January 16 over 3218m, on slow going 2.75 len behind Hot Fuss carrying 76kg at $3.10. Go close. Not without a chance.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/23 | 13/03/2026 | 56 | HDLE HCP 5U | $199,640.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 71kg | 4:06.14 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/14 | 16/01/2026 | 27 | HDLE HCP 4U | $217,720.00 | Windsor | 3218m | Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 76kg | 3:53.02 | 3-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $3.13 |
| 1/13 | 20/12/2025 | 69 | HDLE HCP 3U | $226,870.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 71kg | 3:42.46 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $8.50 |
| 3/9 | 12/10/2025 | 166 | HCP HDLE 5U | $100,380.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 74kg | 3:59.60 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $9.50 |
| 2/17 | 29/04/2025 | 18 | LR OPEN 4U | $86,720.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Richie Mclernon | 66.5kg | 4:02.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
| 1/12 | 11/04/2025 | 41 | HCP HDLE 4U | $33,210.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 74kg | 3:47.61 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 0/18 | 01/03/2025 | 42 | HCP HDLE 4U | $215,340.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 68kg | 3:53.91 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.60 |
| 4/11 | 18/01/2025 | 37 | HCP HDLE 4U | $55,350.00 | Ascot Uk | 3875m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 68kg | 4:36.30 | 4-1-4 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |
| 8/9 | 12/12/2024 | 113 | HCP HDLE 3U | $29,150.00 | Taunton | 3823m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 75kg | 4:39.37 | 1-2-8 | 0 |
| 6.2L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/08/2024 | 109 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 75.5kg | 4:47.20 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/12 | 04/05/2024 | 37 | NHDLE 4U | $16,330.00 | Hexham | 3218m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 73.5kg | 4:14.50 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.67 |

Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation 2 of 11 starters at Cheltenham in the G1 Supreme Novices Hurdle March 11 2025 over 3319m, 1.75 len behind Kopek Des Bordes carrying 73kg at $9. First up last campaign 2 of 17 starters at Leopardstown December 26 2024 over 3218m, 7 len behind Workahead with 75.5kg at $3.50. This looks a tough ask after more than a year off.
Last Starts 417 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 11/03/2025 | 19 | G1 OPEN 4U | $269,470.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good Soft | Sean Flanagan | 73kg | 3:52.04 | 9-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/5 | 20/02/2025 | 26 | LR OPEN 4U | $51,710.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Soft | Sean Flanagan | 72kg | 4:13.70 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $1.67 |
| 2/20 | 25/01/2025 | 30 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | Finian Maguire | 75.5kg | 3:51.01 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $2.63 |
| 2/17 | 26/12/2024 | 239 | MHDLE 5U | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Finian Maguire | 75.5kg | 3:52.06 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/12 | 01/05/2024 | 66 | G1 FLAT 47 | $173,430.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | F Maguire | 76kg | 4:00.30 | - | 0 |
| 10.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/5 | 25/02/2024 | 36 | APP FLAT 4U | $21,450.00 | Naas | 3118m | Soft | F Maguire | 75kg | 4:03.40 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/6 | 20/01/2024 | - | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | F Maguire | 76kg | 4:35.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Lorcan Williams
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming finished fifth of 9 starters at Cheltenham in the G1 Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy on March 10 over 3319m, 9 len behind Lossiemouth carrying 71kg at $13. Second run from a spell finished fourth in a small field at Aintree in the G1 Aintree Hurdle on April 9 over 4023m, 4.5 len behind Brighterdaysahead carrying 71kg at $12. Looks sure to hit the frame once again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 09/04/2026 | 30 | G1 OPEN 4U | $466,490.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good Soft | Lorcan Williams | 71kg | 4:55.14 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 10/03/2026 | 74 | G1 OPEN 4U | $845,310.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good Soft | Lorcan Williams | 71kg | 3:54.24 | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 26/12/2025 | 27 | G1 OPEN 4U | $235,940.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | Lorcan Williams | 71kg | 3:41.29 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/5 | 29/11/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN 4U | $209,200.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Good Soft | Lorcan Williams | 71kg | 4:01.03 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $23.00 |
| 2/2 | 01/11/2025 | 183 | LR HDLE M 4U | $43,350.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Good | Lorcan Williams | 72.5kg | 3:45.07 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 28.0L | $1.36 |
| 2/6 | 02/05/2025 | 52 | G1 OPEN 4U | $520,300.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Y | Lorcan Williams | 72kg | 3:57.00 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/03/2025 | 24 | G1 OPEN 4U | $797,380.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good Soft | Lorcan Williams | 71kg | 3:56.12 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/4 | 15/02/2025 | 45 | G2 OPEN 4U | $129,150.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | Good Soft | Lorcan Williams | 70kg | 3:56.00 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $2.20 |
| 3/6 | 01/01/2025 | 39 | G2 OPEN 5U | $129,150.00 | Cheltenham | 4074m | Soft | Lorcan Williams | 68kg | 5:16.92 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $3.50 |
| 4/5 | 23/11/2024 | 219 | G2 OPEN 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 3922m | Good | Lorcan Williams | 68kg | 4:48.01 | 4-3-4 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 18/04/2024 | 35 | LR NHDLE M 4U | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good | L Williams | 73kg | 5:01.36 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $1.44 |

Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form hard to fault. Freshened for 52 days. Last outing favourite; won by 6 len Cheltenham in a G1 Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy on March 10 over 3319m defeating Brighterdaysahead carrying 71kg at $2.40 in a jumps. Start before finished second in a small field at Leopardstown in the G1 Irish Champion Hurdle on February 1 over 3218m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Brighterdaysahead with 72kg at $1.70. Impossible to oppose.
Last Starts 53 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 | 10/03/2026 | 37 | G1 OPEN 4U | $845,310.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good Soft | P Townend | 71kg | 3:54.24 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $2.40 |
| 2/5 | 01/02/2026 | 34 | G1 OPEN 4U | $360,080.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Heavy | P Townend | 72kg | 4:04.20 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $1.67 |
| 1/8 | 29/12/2025 | 37 | G1 OPEN 4U | $284,850.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | GY | P Townend | 72kg | 3:53.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.67 |
| 1/4 | 22/11/2025 | 233 | G1 OPEN 4U | $274,650.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | SH | P Townend | 72kg | 4:12.60 | - | 0 |
| 19.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/6 | 03/04/2025 | 23 | G1 HDLE 4U | $461,250.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good Soft | P Townend | 71kg | 4:59.15 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $2.25 |
| 1/10 | 11/03/2025 | 37 | G1 OPEN M 4U | $223,130.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Good Soft | P Townend | 72kg | 4:53.87 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $1.67 |
| 99/5 | 02/02/2025 | 38 | G1 OPEN 4U | $324,720.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Soft | D J Mullins | 72kg | 4:02.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.73 |
| 2/4 | 26/12/2024 | 25 | G1 OPEN 4U | $239,850.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | P Townend | 71kg | 3:45.60 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $2.38 |
| 1/4 | 01/12/2024 | 211 | G1 OPEN 4U | $201,480.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Y | P Townend | 71kg | 5:02.40 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $1.57 |
| 1/5 | 04/05/2024 | 53 | G1 HDLE M 4U | $217,500.00 | Punchestown | 4123m | Soft | P Townend | 73kg | 5:12.80 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $1.18 |
| 1/11 | 12/03/2024 | 45 | G1 HDLE M 4U | $228,000.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Heavy | Paul Townend | 72kg | 5:10.38 | 5-3-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.62 |