March 11 / 16.40 Cheltenham

16.40

Good To Soft

Hallgarten And Novum Wines Juvenile Handicap Hurdle (Registered As Fred Winter) (Premier Hcap) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £45016
  • 2m 0f 87y
  • Class 1
  • 24 runners
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Hallgarten And Novum Wines Juvenile Handicap Hurdle (Registered As Fred Winter) (Premier Hcap) (GBB)

Runners: 24 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.30
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 312 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
1m2f Flat winner; beat Turn And Finish in a big-field maiden at Cork (soft) and heavy ground was perhaps a factor in his reversal at Fairyhouse; needs to improve on this handicap debut but he's been a market mover this past week and represents a trainer who knows what's required for this.
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7th

10

(17)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

15:05 Chester

Puturhandstogether

8st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

One of three for Joseph O'Brien; won 4yo handicap hurdle at 2025 Cheltenham Festival and also took a huge prize for last September's Irish Cesarewitch on Flat at the Curragh (2m1f, yielding); underwhelming in his three handicap hurdles in November-April, which is a concern, as is today's widest stall, but his Curragh win (bursting clear 1f out) was delivered with considerably more authority than the winning margin suggests; respected.

9/1

13th

3

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Puturhandstogether

11st 5lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Last season's Fred Winter winner at Cheltenham never threatened on return there last month in 2m5f Coral Cup; previously hampered at least twice when well held behind Zillow over today's C&D; Walsh prefers Davy Crockett.

16/1

16th

8

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

Puturhandstogether

11st 5lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

It was never in doubt once his jockey pressed the button in last season's Fred Winter at this meeting (2m, good to soft) and much the same when he landed a huge pot in the Irish Cesarewitch on Flat (2m1f) in September; whether he's on a good mark is an issue but he may have found 2m at Listowel sharper than ideal when runner-up in September and this marked step up in trip is an interesting move; big-race performer who has to be given a close look.

11/1

22/1

  • Place: £9.10

Form: 35814 D

Last run: 72 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Conceded a lot of weight to Beyond Your Dreams when second to that horse in a 1m4f Flat handicap last September; however, although he's won a handicap already over hurdles, this is a different test altogether and Total Look is widely considered as the stable's principal hope.
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20th

7

(16)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Robbies Rock

9st 10lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won this last year off 78 to notch his second Flat win in first-time cheekpieces; no surprise to see him leave his exceedingly moderate Gowran return behind back on good ground with the cheekpieces back on.

14/1

8th

4

(9)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Gowran Park

Robbies Rock

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Decent dual-purpose sort finished second in last year's Fred Winter Hurdle at Cheltenham and two fine Flat runs on good ground in May, second at Killarney and decisive win in first-time cheekpieces over 1m6f at the Curragh off 78; 9lb higher and ground probably softer than ideal but yard in cracking form and can't be ruled out on return.

100/30

12

(10)

25th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Robbies Rock

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

One win apiece over hurdles and on the Flat (this trip); runner-up in the Fred Winter Hurdle at Cheltenham and two solid Flat efforts lately; needs a bit more with cheekpieces added.

8/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 112 D BF

Last run: 83 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Good Flat horse before embarking on his hurdling career and a recent winning stroll on the AW (long odds-on in new tongue-tie/cheekpieces combination) should have buoyed confidence levels; already has Listed honours over hurdles and he was conceding lumps of weight (and raced freely) when coming up shy on ground too soft at Newbury; today's bigger-field scenario could suit him and he's one of many with each-way claims.
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6th

7

(5)

4th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Newmarket

Liam Swagger

8st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Owen

Useful juvenile hurdler in the 2023-24 season, having won in Listed grade and finishing third in the Fred Winter; ran well at Chelmsford (1m6f, AW) returned to the Flat last time; future mark 2lb higher; respected.

11/4

9/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 214 D

Last run: 74 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Talented Flat performer and encouragingly as good as ever in a first-time visor (replacing cheekpieces) when winning a 2m AW handicap 17 days ago; his 4l second to leading Triumph hope East India Dock in October (good) now looks a really smart effort and, after winning well at Sandown (soft), he perhaps didn't fancy a foggy Chepstow when comfortably held in a Grade 2 over Christmas; consistent in the main and this streetwise 4yo can't be dismissed; blinkers are the choice of headgear this time.
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14th

12

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Hot Fuss

11st 6lb

J: David Bass

T: Tom Dascombe

Has performed well in several notable handicaps, including a strong success at Windsor (2m; beat the subsequent County winner) in January and good second at the Cheltenham Festival (upped to 2m4f, soft) last time; solid contender who looks set for another big run.

13/2

2nd

23

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Hot Fuss

11st 1lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Tom Dascombe

Fairly useful hurdler at about 2m and ran creditably (lost two places close home; finished fourth) in the Fred Winter at this meeting 12 months ago; bagged a valuable pot at Windsor (soft) in January but form dipped last time; goes into unknown territory over this longer distance.

33/1

6

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

14:55 Kelso

Hot Fuss

11st 7lb

J: David Bass

T: Tom Dascombe

5yo who races prominently and has been progressive this season in some competitive handicaps, finishing second at Ascot (1m7f, good to soft) in December and winning at Windsor (2m, soft) last month; up 5lb for last time but he did it nicely and could continue to improve; respected.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 317 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 136

Form & Verdict
Won a Leopardstown maiden at Christmas but he's badly handicapped with Total Look and Beyond Your Dreams who were ahead of him the run before, and at 25-1 he ran accordingly in a Grade 1 last time (soft); on the plus side, his yard has won this four times before and getting back on forecast drier ground has to be a good thing.
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20th

14

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Wendrock

11st 5lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

Only 1-10 over hurdles but shaped very well, making eye-catching late headway from a difficult position, in Listed handicap at Leopardstown (good to yielding; penultimate start) on sole 2m4f attempt and only outing under Carl Millar; good sixth, staying on, in the Fred Winter over 2m at this meeting last year; interesting contender who has potential at this trip.

9/1

Form: 1O225B

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Ex-French gelding; closely matched with Liam Swagger on November's Wetherby clash but hasn't made any striking progress in the meantime and his unfortunate departure in a Listed event at Musselburgh didn't cost him the race; subsequently sold out of Olly Murphy's yard for 38,000gns; placed at best if he's lucky.
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5th

6

15th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

18:20 Aintree

Static

10st 13lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Won at about 2m3f at Haydock (good to soft) and Bangor (good) and the combination of a deep race and the drop back to 2m found him out at Aintree; better expected here off what should still be a realistic mark.

10/1

11th

9

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 103y

Class 2

17:15 Aintree

Static

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Donald McCain

On a hat-trick after 2m3f wins at Haydock (good to soft) and Bangor (good) under Charlie Maggs last month but the fact he failed to win at around 2m on his first ten starts in Britain hardly boosts confidence in him for this drop back in trip.

18/1

1st

5

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 2

15:20 Bangor-on-Dee

Static

10st 11lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Donald McCain

It was a Class 4 he won at Haydock (good to soft; raced prominently) but that was his first time over this far since arriving from France and he's a willing partner; Charlie Maggs rides again off a 5lb higher mark.

3/1

Form: -33182

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 136

Form & Verdict
A slow-burner in France where she took four goes to get off the mark; highly tried on stable debut but on another day (her jumping lacked fluency and she found trouble in running) she would surely have won a rated hurdle at Naas (in reapplied tongue-tie) last time that has thrown up four of the last six winners of this race; that promise has triggered a tough initial handicap mark and there's a bit to prove away from soft/heavy ground, but there's also a strong suspicion she has more to offer.
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1st

2

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 100y

14:06 Listowel

Murcia

11st 7lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Top-rated here at 138; won Grade 1 at Aintree in April 2025, her last start on ground with good in the description; below best in hot handicaps this year but better expected now back on a sounder surface; giving weight away to most of her rivals but the one to beat.

13/8

16th

2

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 132y

15:40 Punchestown

Murcia

11st 1lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Grade 1 Juvenile winner at Aintree (2m1f, gd-sft) last year; has come up dry since, beaten similar distances in first three handicaps; dropped 1lb for an 11l fifth behind Kalix Delabarriere on latest and Townend takes over now; drying ground a plus and could go well.

11/2

5th

4

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Murcia

11st 2lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Won a Grade 1 juvenile hurdle at Aintree last year; lightly raced this season, but DRF fourth of 19 to Bowensonfire in 2m handicap was a fine run; didn't count in County Hurdle latest but can't be discounted.

12/1

Form: 221 D

Last run: 87 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Flat form hardly fills the eye but she was a 1m4f winner and has taken well to hurdling, getting off the mark last time at Fairyhouse (yielding) by narrowly repelling Slurricane; her jumping remains a cause for concern but she's closely matched with Total Look on their previous clash and Joseph O'Brien has successfully targeted this race (two wins since 2019); interesting with cheekpieces applied.
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8th

2

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 150y

14:25 Naas

Beyond Your Dreams

11st 10lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Padraig Roche

Won on the Flat and single hurdles win came in Fairyhouse 3yo maiden 13 months ago; not disgraced in Fred Winter at Cheltenham; however, has struggled in handicaps since; plenty to find with Theflyingbee on recent running.

10/1

12

(13)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Beyond Your Dreams

9st 7lb

J: Miss A B O’Connor

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual-purpose filly is 1-6 on the Flat, the win coming off 58 at Listowel (1m4f, good); narrowly denied off 10lb higher at Killarney (1m3f, heavy) in follow up bid and raised another 5lb; out of form in last two runs over hurdles but return to this sphere could spark a revival.

7/2

12

(13)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Beyond Your Dreams

9st 7lb

J: Miss A B O’Connor

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual-purpose filly is 1-6 on the Flat, the win coming off 58 at Listowel (1m4f, good); narrowly denied off 10lb higher at Killarney (1m3f, heavy) in follow up bid and raised another 5lb; out of form in last two runs over hurdles but return to this sphere could spark a revival.

7/2

Form: 22F

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Second in two maidens before tipping up late on in a Listed race at Musselburgh (good to soft) when still in contention; shouldn't be long in winning but this looks out of his reach.
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3rd

9

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:40 Limerick

Lukers Tipple

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Second in seven of his 12 races over hurdles, including when beaten 16l by subsequent Grade 1 winner Zeus Power at Thurles last December; had a Flat run last month; overdue for a win and looks the part here despite his concerning profile.

11/8

7th

7

(3)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 90y

19:30 Bellewstown

Lukers Tipple

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual-purpose maiden; best of four runs on the Flat a neck second in a C&D maiden (good) last April when trained by Andrew Kinirons; handles an ease and has gone well fresh; rated 77 and in the mix.

8/1

9

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

13:17 Wexford

Lukers Tipple

10st 13lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual-purpose maiden; runner up in five of eight starts over hurdles and rated 118; reeled in late on at Downpatrick on latest after attempting to make all on second start for this yard; should make another bold bid.

9/4

22/1

Form: 11214 C

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Inferior Flat form to a few of these but he's making a name for himself over hurdles and has a similar profile to Quantock Hills (with whom he's closely matched on bare form), having looked on an upward curve until fading away in a Grade 2 here in January; that was his first time on soft ground (won on good and good to soft) so there's reason to believe he'll run better this time; the tongue-tie worn throughout over hurdles is joined by cheekpieces that he wore once on the Flat (finished sixth).
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3rd

3

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 3

16:23 Newbury

Teriferma

11st 9lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jack Jones

Showed a good strike-rate (3-6) and proved fairly useful as a juvenile hurdler last term but has been absent since midfield finish in the Fred Winter; market may offer further guidance.

16/1

11th

10

11th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 87y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Teriferma

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Jack Jones

Inferior Flat form to a few of these but he's making a name for himself over hurdles and has a similar profile to Quantock Hills (with whom he's closely matched on bare form), having looked on an upward curve until fading away in a Grade 2 here in January; that was his first time on soft ground (won on good and good to soft) so there's reason to believe he'll run better this time; the tongue-tie worn throughout over hurdles is joined by cheekpieces that he wore once on the Flat (finished sixth).

22/1

4th

5

25th Jan 2025

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

13:15 Cheltenham

Teriferma

11st 3lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Jack Jones

Looked ordinary in two Flat runs but has been a revelation over hurdles, winning three of his four races, the first two for Joseph O'Brien; found plenty to force a dead-heat with Quantock Hills over C&D (good to soft; unraced on softer) last month; this is a stiffer task but he's hard to discount.

16/1

Form: 212115 C

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Dead-heated for first with Teriferma here (good to soft) in December with Total Look a close third but travelled much the best of those and would have won outright had he not idled and hung left up the run-in; forget his damp squib of a run on Trials day (Grade 2; well behind Stencil) as he scoped dirty on returning home; he's a good looker with more to offer and the removal of a hood sported in his last three races might not be a bad move.
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2nd

4

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 19y

Class 4

12:50 Newcastle

Quantock Hills

11st 7lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Dual juvenile hurdle last season who had his limitations exposed in some deeper races at the turn of the year, but he signed off with a respectable fifth in a Sandown (2m, good) handicap in April; yet to really fire since switched to fences this term for a stable going well, though he could improve for this longer trip.

13/2

3rd

5

29th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 75y

Class 4

14:23 Newton Abbot

Quantock Hills

11st 7lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Won three times over hurdles last year and was last seen finishing fifth of 14 in a valuable novices' handicap at Sandown (2m, good) in April; half-brother to a winning chaser and the market should be useful on his debut over fences after six months off.

9/4

3rd

5

29th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 75y

Class 4

14:23 Newton Abbot

Quantock Hills

11st 7lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Won three times over hurdles last year and was last seen finishing fifth of 14 in a valuable novices' handicap at Sandown (2m, good) in April; half-brother to a winning chaser and the market should be useful on his debut over fences after six months off.

9/4

Form: 41616F D

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Had plenty of racing on the Flat; 2-7 over hurdles so he's more exposed than some of these, and heading here on the back of a fall is not ideal, though he was in the process of running well at Musselburgh (Listed race on good to soft) when taking that tumble; however, it goes against the grain to trust one with his profile in a race this competitive.
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2nd

2

23rd Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

14:15 Wincanton

Moutarde

11st 12lb

J: Sgt Nick Oliver

T: Syd Hosie

Won two juvenile hurdles for Anthony Charlton last season but largely disappointing in handicaps for new stable this term, albeit not running badly when fifth at Taunton (2m, good) this month; needs to up his game.

7/1

5th

1

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

15:10 Taunton

Moutarde

12st 1lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Syd Hosie

On a losing run but was perhaps ridden too aggressively (in a visor) when pulled up in 2m4f Wincanton handicap hurdle in January; yard is going really well so this C&D winner could bounce back off a reduced mark with headgear now dispensed with.

25/1

6

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

14:27 Wincanton

Moutarde

11st 7lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Syd Hosie

Four wins divided between the Flat and hurdling; didn't run too badly in a first-time visor at Cheltenham (2m1f, good to soft) but may have been flattered by how that race panned out (soon led); others perhaps safer.

25/1

Form: 4-F235 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 136

Form & Verdict
Promising French form but has had to settle for minor honours in two Graded races, both at Leopardstown, in Ireland and was unable to exploit a soft lead in the latest; lofty aspirations appear dashed for now and it's a struggle to consider this mark as lenient, but with Paul Townend committing to the cause there's good reason to believe he can raise his game; the return of a tongue-tie he wore in France could also be significant.
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4th

11

25th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 54y

18:05 Ballinrobe

Sony Bill

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Two wins over hurdles in France on heavy ground; yet to hit the target for this yard; beaten off 136 in handicap hurdles at Fairyhouse and Punchestown on last two starts; should make a chaser on breeding, but has to prove he acts on good ground.

11/2

5th

7

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 118y

17:30 Punchestown

Sony Bill

10st 13lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W P Mullins

Two-time winner on heavy in France is 0-7 for Willie Mullins; below best first two runs this season but more like it at Fairyhouse on latest when staying on for a 7.5l fourth over 2m (yld-sft); same mark here, forecast rain a positive and this trip should suit; interesting.

16/1

4th

6

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Sony Bill

10st 13lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W P Mullins

Two hurdle wins in France in spring 2024; yet to score for Willie Mullins in six attempts but set some stiff tasks, most recently didn't seem to stay 2m5f of Coral Cup at Cheltenham; return to 2m may suit but yard look to have stronger contenders.

16/1

Form: 1162 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
Won two of his three races in France; beaten 10l in the end in a Grade 2 here on Trials day (New course) but he was the only one remotely to threaten Triumph favourite East India Dock and there was a long way back to the third; strong traveller who could benefit from the sharper test offered by the Old course and this mark might underestimate him; unraced on ground quicker than soft but his pedigree bodes well in that respect; big player.
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5

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 176y

Class 1

16:40 Aintree

Stencil

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Noel George & Amanda Zetterholm

5yo; trained in France but campaigned in Britain since start of 2025; impressed in a warm novice chase at Chepstow (2m, soft) in January and 25l tenth in the Jack Richards at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) was better than the bare facts, as he pulled hard and was held up in a race that favoured those who were up with the pace; could settle better now back down in trip; interesting.

15/2

10th

13

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Stencil

10st 11lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Noel George & Amanda Zetterholm

Trained in France but campaigned exclusively in British races since the start of last year, most recently opening his chase account in Chepstow event (2m, soft) having settled better than usual; form of that ready success has been franked by the runner-up since; hood worn the last twice is retained; this low-mileage 5yo remains open to further progress and has possibilities provided he stays the new trip; bids to atone for his flop when favourite for the Fred Winter at this meeting 12 months ago.

7/1

1st

5

27th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 3

14:37 Chepstow

Stencil

11st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Noel George & Amanda Zetterholm

Dual hurdle winner in France in 2024; has a tendency to race too freely but ran well for a long way before fading into fifth in Grade 2 novice chase at Cheltenham (2m, soft) in November and kept on pretty well for second behind next-time-out winner in Ascot handicap (2m1f, soft; first-time hood) last month; favoured by the weights here and a major player.

10/11

Form: 24133 D BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Useful on the Flat and in view of that he's been a tad underwhelming over hurdles, winning just one of his five races; took backward steps the last twice (with and without cheekpieces) and this is a tough race in which to bounce back; connections would appear to hold higher hopes with Liam Swagger.
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6th

1

(7)

17th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 3

16:20 Newbury

Lavender Hill Mob

9st 10lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

1m4f winner from the front (under Mason Paetel) at Newmarket last May who also scored with a prominent ride over hurdles at Cheltenham (2m5f) in November; had a bit to prove on AW (and over 2m on Flat) when always behind at Kempton three weeks ago but should be benefited from that run.

14/1

8th

1

(5)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:08 Kempton (AW)

Lavender Hill Mob

10st 0lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

1m4f winner from the front (under Mason Paetel) at Newmarket last May who also scored with a prominent ride over hurdles at Cheltenham (2m5f, soft) in November; not seen since tailed off trying nearly 3m in December; returns to Flat with a bit to prove on AW and over 2m on Flat.

10/1

2

(5)

25th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

16:10 Newmarket

Lavender Hill Mob

9st 5lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Career-best effort on the Flat when bagging a 1m4f course handicap (good) in May; found out off higher marks in the Copper Horse at Royal Ascot and Northumberland Plate at Newcastle the following month; in common with stablemate East India Rock, he's been given a three-month break ahead of this step up to Listed company; has something to find on form with a couple of these.

16/1

Form: 133 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Progress on the Flat featured a 1m2f maiden win on good ground; has wasted no time in raising his profile as a hurdler and this Navan maiden winner pocketed valuable course experience when a rallying third behind dead-heaters Quantock Hills and Teriferma here in December (good to soft); beaten since in a Punchestown heavy-ground handicap won by Slurricane, but can jump better than he did that day and nothing was finishing stronger; has more scope than your typical ex-Flat 4yo; makes the shortlist in first-time headgear.
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17th

5

11th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 87y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Total Look

11st 8lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Progress on the Flat featured a 1m2f maiden win on good ground; has wasted no time in raising his profile as a hurdler and this Navan maiden winner pocketed valuable course experience when a rallying third behind dead-heaters Quantock Hills and Teriferma here in December (good to soft); beaten since in a Punchestown heavy-ground handicap won by Slurricane, but can jump better than he did that day and nothing was finishing stronger; has more scope than your typical ex-Flat 4yo; makes the shortlist in first-time headgear.

15/2

3rd

1

27th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 36y

13:40 Punchestown

Total Look

12st 1lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

didn't always jump with fluency, raced in fourth, lost position and dropped to rear 3 out, headway approaching last, went third just after last, kept on well

15/8

3rd

1

27th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 36y

13:40 Punchestown

Total Look

12st 1lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

didn't always jump with fluency, raced in fourth, lost position and dropped to rear 3 out, headway approaching last, went third just after last, kept on well

15/8

Form: -133P2

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
1-4 over hurdles in France where he also ran well in his sole chase; pulled up in the fog at Chepstow over Christmas (Grade 2; the only time he's not worn a tongue-tie) and isn't wildly appealing after coming up short at Ludlow (good to soft), for all that the winner is going places.
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7th

2

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:33 Perth

Mister Cessna

11st 13lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Off the mark at Uttoxeter on chase debut in October (2m, good); decent second next time but last two runs have been a bit disappointing (26l last of four at Stratford last month); may well have the race run to suit him and he's a possible.

10/1

4th

2

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 4

16:53 Stratford

Mister Cessna

11st 8lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Won readily by 5l on British chasing debut at Uttoxeter in October (2m, good); absent since disappointing run over 2m4f on New Year's Day but could still have potential and will be dangerous if back on song after 108-day break.

5/1

3

19th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 0f 54y

Class 3

12:55 Warwick

Mister Cessna

11st 1lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Ex-French and was placed on his chasing debut there last summer; 1-4 as a juvenile hurdler last term but was set some stiff tasks and he made an immediate impact back over fences when readily beating four others at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last month, despite jumping a little to his right; up 5lb but likely has a good bit more to offer.

6/4

Form: 6S3221 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Placed in juvenile hurdles on final three runs for Joseph O'Brien but he made a right meal of justifying long odds-on favouritism on debut for this yard in a Catterick maiden (soft) and the runner-up is now 0-6 as a hurdler (well beaten since); Harry Derham can pull rabbits out of hats but this might be asking a bit much; tongue-tie and cheekpieces applied.
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5

24th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

16:37 Uttoxeter

Turn And Finish

11st 8lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Steph Hollinshead

Became disappointing over hurdles for Harry Derham and well beaten on the AW and over hurdles for current yard; hood tried.

25/1

8th

3

4th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Warwick

Turn And Finish

11st 9lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Steph Hollinshead

Became disappointing over hurdles for Harry Derham last year and was down the field when returning in 1m4f AW handicap for new stable in March; opposable.

33/1

Form: 4122

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
No great shakes on the Flat despite winning twice; Ballinrobe maiden winner over hurdles and ran well in defeat the last twice, with false starts not helping his cause last time at Musselburgh (Listed; good to soft) as it took a while to pull him up; others still appeal as more likely winners of this.
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3

27th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 57y

17:30 Ballinrobe

Solar Drive

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Paul W Flynn

Dual-purpose; won a 2m2f maiden hurdle (good) here last September; placed in a Listed 4yo hurdle at Musselburgh in February before well beaten off 124 in the Fred Winter; modest efforts on Flat the last twice; has won on soft on the level; could prove to be the main danger.

4/1

3

27th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 57y

17:30 Ballinrobe

Solar Drive

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Paul W Flynn

Dual-purpose; won a 2m2f maiden hurdle (good) here last September; placed in a Listed 4yo hurdle at Musselburgh in February before well beaten off 124 in the Fred Winter; modest efforts on Flat the last twice; has won on soft on the level; could prove to be the main danger.

4/1

6th

7

(8)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 17y

19:40 Roscommon

Solar Drive

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Paul W Flynn

Dual-purpose; 2-6 on turf on the Flat, both wins coming over 1m4f under this rider at Cork off 50 (soft) and off 64 (good) last season; pleasing return to the level at Ballinrobe (1m5f, good) ten days ago after a spell over timber; just 3lb above last win now and trip and ground fine; chance.

4/1

Form: 32321 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Has shown likeable consistency on the Flat and over hurdles; gave Beyond Your Dreams a race in his final maiden before he had Out For A Stroll and Total Look behind when successful on his handicap debut at Punchestown (heavy; probably wants it quicker); an uncomplicated gelding who shouldn't be passed over lightly.
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No Results Found

Form: 424 BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Respectable Flat form in France and has shown promise over hurdles; pushed an unexposed Willie Mullins horse close at Naas and unlikely to have given his true running when favourite there a month ago (behind Murcia and Ephesus) in a race that's been a great guide to this; could yet have more in the locker and it would be foolish to put a line through his chance; first-time headgear.
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11th

3

(10)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:20 Curragh

Holy See

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Useful AW winner in France over 1m/1m1f; campaigned mainly over hurdles by current yard, winning Limerick novice on heavy over Christmas; fine first effort on the Flat for current yard when winning 1m4f Gowran handicap under today's rider in April (soft) under a positive ride; 5lb higher here but remains of interest.

15/2

1st

1

(1)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Gowran Park

Holy See

10st 3lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Useful AW winner in France over 1m/1m1f; campaigned solely over hurdles by current yard, winning Limerick novice on heavy over Christmas, following month okay effort in similar Punchestown contest; first try at this trip on return to the Flat on handicap debut.

14/1

3rd

4

26th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 0y

15:10 Punchestown

Holy See

11st 9lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: William Durkan

Useful Flat winner in France; respectable runs in defeat in hurdle races last season; built on seasonal return when scoring by 0.5l in a novice hurdle at Limerick last time (2m3f, soft to heavy), pulling well clear with one other; runner-up ran respectably next two times without winning; in the mix.

7/1

Form: 322

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Low-grade Flat winner over 1m6f; has soon raised his profile as a hurdler and, after chasing home good horses in two maidens (just behind Holy See in the first), he ran into another smart prospect in a Grade 3 at Naas; deserves his chance in a race of this nature and rates a lively outsider with the return to forecast better ground a likely plus (encountered soft/heavy so far over hurdles).
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7th

22

(19)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Kool One

8st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Conor David Maxwell

Added a third Flat win at Navan last time (1m5f, good) in a big field by a neck; had Trubshaw 5.5l behind that day; up 5lb but should remain competitive; has never raced at this track.

14/1

1st

8

(8)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

17:25 Navan

Kool One

9st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: Conor David Maxwell

Won over 1m4f at Roscommon (good) last August and added a Wexford maiden hurdle (good) ten days later; should be better for last month's run when fifth over 1m6f here, 1 3/4l behind the reopposing Earthsong.

8/1

5th

2

(6)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

15:48 Navan

Kool One

9st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: Conor David Maxwell

C&D (yielding) winner in October 2024 off 11lb lower; won again over 1m4f at Roscommon (good) last August and added a Wexford maiden hurdle (good) 10 days later; out of sorts in four runs in both codes since then and ground probably not ideal here.

7/1

Form: 55412 D BF

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Offered little on the Flat but a far superior hurdler and the form of her maiden win at Limerick (yielding to soft) has been well advertised by the runner-up; divided Slurricane and Total Look in a Punchestown handicap in January and that form brings her into the equation; cheekpieces worn the last twice are replaced by blinkers.
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5

11th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:15 Killarney

Out For A Stroll

10st 6lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

It was a low-grade 1m4f handicap she won at Limerick 16 days ago and that was hard work; had made a good start to hurdling career until let down by her jumping when pulled up in a Downpatrick handicap; not bred for chasing but she's a 4yo filly receiving all the allowances.

5/1

5

11th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:15 Killarney

Out For A Stroll

10st 6lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

It was a low-grade 1m4f handicap she won at Limerick 16 days ago and that was hard work; had made a good start to hurdling career until let down by her jumping when pulled up in a Downpatrick handicap; not bred for chasing but she's a 4yo filly receiving all the allowances.

5/1

Form: 323

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful on the Flat for Aidan O'Brien, winning over 1m4f in cheekpieces; ran his best race over hurdles in an always-informative race at Naas (soft) last time and his jumping could improve on this forecast drier ground; at lengthy odds he's worth a second look with reapplied cheekpieces added to the tongue-tie.
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8

(1)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

15:50 Galway

Ephesus

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Has had a run over hurdles since beating Ehteyat at Roscommon; might not uphold the form on the revised terms.

8/1

8

(1)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

15:50 Galway

Ephesus

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Has had a run over hurdles since beating Ehteyat at Roscommon; might not uphold the form on the revised terms.

8/1

5

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

15:30 Limerick

Ephesus

10st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Got off the mark over hurdles over 2m1f here in April; has been below form on his last two hurdle runs but won on the Flat five days ago at Roscommon so can't be ruled out.

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £638.80
Straight Forecast £396.33
Tricast £5097.39
Trifecta £25390.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Stencil

Daily Mail:

Beyond Your Dreams

SPOTLIGHT:

Quantock Hills

The Times:

Liam Swagger

Daily Mirror:

Teriferma

POSTDATA:

Murcia

D Express:

Puturhandstogether

Telegraph:

Total Look

LAMBOURN:

Quantock Hills

TOPSPEED:

Stencil

The Sun:

Stencil

The Guardian:

Liam Swagger

The Star:

Beyond Your Dreams

Daily Record:

Beyond Your Dreams