13.20

3

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

17:25 Punchestown

Kopek Des Bordes

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Was the outstanding novice hurdler of last season with two Grade 1 wins including the Supreme Novices' at Cheltenham; had an excuse when well below that form at this meeting last year; made an impressive chasing debut at Navan; then had a chip taken out of a knee, so lacked experience but still ran a cracker in the Arkle; with more to come he will be difficult to beat today.

1/2

2nd

3

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 199y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Kopek Des Bordes

11st 7lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Travelled strongly when landing the odds in last year's Supreme (good to soft) before running no sort of race at Punchestown; dispatched inferior opposition with minimum of fuss on debut over fences at Navan (2m1f, soft/heavy) in November; hasn't been seen since (had a loose chip removed from a knee in December) and lacks the chasing experience of his rivals, but he certainly possesses the X factor and he's the one to beat with a clear round.

6/4

4th

4

29th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 149y

16:15 Punchestown

Kopek Des Bordes

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Unbeaten in a bumper and three hurdle races; didn't impress with his jumping on hurdling debut at Leopardstown over Christmas but blew away his rivals in a Grade 1 at the track next time; again made some mistakes when winning the Supreme Novices' at Cheltenham but was well on top at the finish; the hood worn then is retained and is difficult to oppose today.

4/6

5th

5

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

18:40 Punchestown

William Munny

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Barry Connell

Unseen since taking the runner-up spot behind Kopek Des Bordes in last season's Supreme Novices' Hurdle (2m, good to soft); that was just his fourth hurdles start after placing in his opening two maiden hurdles at Leopardstown and Fairyhouse and comfortably winning a Listed novice hurdle (soft) over this C&D before his Cheltenham run; contender if running to his best but it would be a huge performance to win this after 416 days off.

6/1

2nd

11

11th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 87y

Class 1

13:20 Cheltenham

William Munny

11st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Barry Connell

Respectable third in sole Grade 1 attempt (final start in bumpers); opened his hurdles account with an effortless Listed novice win at Punchestown (2m, soft; went clear on the bridle) last month when ridden by Sean Flanagan for the first time and settling better than previously in this sphere; now goes in first-time hood as an extra measure, which allies with the likely strong pace; peaking at the right time and looks set for an interesting rematch with Workahead, who beat him at Leopardstown in December; owner-trainer landed this prize two years ago with a horse ridden by Michael O'Sullivan, who very sadly lost his life recently and is honoured in the race title today; a fitting success is conceivable, with further improvement likely.

13/2

5

20th Feb 2025

Soft

1m 7f 211y

14:55 Punchestown

William Munny

11st 5lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Barry Connell

Smart bumper form, winning at Navan (beat C'Est Ta Chance) and Naas before fine third to Redemption Day in Grade 1 event here; reversed form with that rival when second in a strong maiden on hurdles debut at Leopardstown; good chance here on the strength of seconds to the promising Kawaboomga at Fairyhouse; room for improvement in his jumping.

8/11

10

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Romeo Coolio

11st 7lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Champion Bumper second and Supreme third at last two Cheltenham Festivals; 4-4 over fences, winning three Grade 1s, but raced lazily in Irish Arkle (2m1f, soft) last time which has brought about this hike in trip; possibly the most talented horse in the race, but the trip is a real unknown and the fitting of a hood suggests even his connections have their doubts.

9/4

1st

2

2nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 0y

14:55 Leopardstown

Romeo Coolio

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Course Grade 1 novice hurdle winner last season and better in defeat when placed at Cheltenham and Aintree; bright start over fences at Down Royal and beat three-time chase winner Gold Dancer in the 2m4f Drinmore at Fairyhouse; backed that up with a game C&D display win at Christmas; ideally needs further but also capable of high-class form at this trip; looks the part despite slight doubt about how he will handle very testing ground.

8/15

2nd

7

6th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

15:37 Fairyhouse

Karniquet

11st 4lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Ex-French; won well at Tramore on debut for Willie Mullins; subsequently beaten in Leopardstown Grade 1 contests won by Romeo Coolio and stablemate Kopek Des Bordes, running well on the latter occasion to take second place; fine effort when fourth in the Supreme Novices', in front of Friday's Grade 1-winning stablemate Salvator Mundi.

5/4

2nd

7

6th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

15:37 Fairyhouse

Karniquet

11st 4lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Ex-French; won well at Tramore on debut for Willie Mullins; subsequently beaten in Leopardstown Grade 1 contests won by Romeo Coolio and stablemate Kopek Des Bordes, running well on the latter occasion to take second place; fine effort when fourth in the Supreme Novices', in front of Friday's Grade 1-winning stablemate Salvator Mundi.

5/4

4th

4

11th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 87y

Class 1

13:20 Cheltenham

Karniquet

11st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Ex-French 5yo who won well at Tramore (2m, soft to heavy) on debut for Willie Mullins; subsequently beaten in Leopardstown Grade 1 contests won by Romeo Coolio and stablemate Kopek Des Bordes, running well last time but no match for the winner; fitting of hood needs to make a difference.

40/1

1st

5

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

17:25 Punchestown

Salvator Mundi

11st 12lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: W P Mullins

Won a Grade 2 novice hurdle at this track last season before adding a Grade 1 at Aintree; easily got off the mark over fences at Thurles on third start but was a beaten favourite in an Aintree Grade 1 last time when raced keenly; has a bit to find with stablemate Kopek Des Bordes but is capable of a big run.

8/1

2nd

7

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 176y

Class 1

12:45 Aintree

Salvator Mundi

11st 7lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Enjoyed his finest hour over hurdles when winning the Grade 1 Top Novices on this course (2m, good) 12 months ago; beaten at 1-7 on chasing debut in November and again underwhelmed at Leopardstown over Christmas, but a bloodless win at Thurles (2m2f, soft) in February was much more like it; open to further improvement over fences, comes here fresh after missing Cheltenham and has strong claims.

4/5

1

18th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Ayr

Tutti Quanti

11st 12lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Won at Newbury (2m, soft) last November on second handicap start and easily followed up there in the prestigious William Hill Hurdle in February (2m, heavy); reluctant to line up and couldn't adopt usual prominent pitch when down the field in the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham last month; returns to a handicap today and could bounce back with a bold bid.

9/4

8th

5

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 87y

Class 1

16:00 Cheltenham

Tutti Quanti

11st 10lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Never-dangerous sixth in the Supreme on this card 12 months ago but ran well on bare figures despite a big change in tactics (normally leads or races prominently); took his strike-rate to 4-9 with wins in notable handicaps at Newbury (2m, soft/heavy) in November and February, last time defying top weight and proving thoroughly dominant in the race that fellow front-runner Make A Stand won in 1997 before following up in the Champion Hurdle; improving hurdler who is worth a crack at this prize in a reasonably open year and has been duly supplemented at a cost of £18,000

20/1

1st

1

7th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 1

15:20 Newbury

Tutti Quanti

12st 0lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Acts on soft ground; progressive sort whose two attempts over C&D comprise a good effort, as a novice hurdler, on this card 12 months ago and clearcut success in notable handicap on last appearance (runner-up has franked the form since); an ideal type for this prize and warrants major respect despite carrying a big weight.

7/1

7th

11

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

16:50 Punchestown

Sky Lord

11st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Winning hurdler; yet to score over fences; beaten favourite at Cork in his first handicap chase; needs to raise his game in first-time tongue-tie.

12/1

3rd

3

6th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 45y

14:25 Cork

Sky Lord

11st 8lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won his maiden hurdle here and some useful novice chase form; heavily backed last time in a rated novice at Down Royal where he flattened out after travelling well, and yard in better form now.

5/2

3rd

3

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 115y

14:50 Down Royal

Sky Lord

12st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

A 130-rated hurdler having won a Cork maiden and been a close fourth in a Punchestown Grade 2 last term; came up against a smart on chasing debut at latter track, more encouraging Fairyhouse effort last month when fourth under a positive ride; nearly 3l to find with McLaurey on that run so more needed.

9/2

1st

2

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

17:25 Punchestown

Funiculi Funicula

11st 11lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

The fact Townend picks him from the stable's eight runners is a very big positive; maiden hurdle winner placed in Grade 1 novice company at Aintree last term (2m4f, good); beaten favourite in opening two chase runs before making the breakthrough at Cork (2m1f, yielding) last time, when defeating Wingmen by 0.75l; big player with further improvement plausible.

11/2

1st

1

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 45y

16:45 Cork

Funiculi Funicula

11st 12lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: W P Mullins

Classy hurdler won a Clonmel 2m1f maiden before a close third in an Aintree Grade 1 novice over 2m4f last season; was an unlucky loser on second chase start at Gowran last time behind a stablemate; down in trip and a big player.

Evs

2nd

3

22nd Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

14:55 Gowran Park

Funiculi Funicula

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

One of three for stable; highly tried after an easy Clonmel maiden hurdle win and emerged with much credit when third in the Grade 1 Mersey Novices' Hurdle at Aintree; only third when odds-on at Naas on chasing debut; finished 2l behind longer-priced stablemate King Alexander; Paul Townend keeps faith.

2/1

13th

1

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 132y

15:40 Punchestown

Karbau

11st 12lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: W P Mullins

Arguably a shade unlucky when a beaten favourite in the County Hurdle but rider reported that he stopped quickly when soundly beaten at Fairyhouse last time; Townend jumps ship; needs to rediscover best.

12/1

12th

1

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Karbau

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Smart novice hurdler last season (placed in Grade 1s) and, although defeated at short odds, produced a career-best RPR when second in 2m Naas Grade 3 (heavy) on return from nine months off; beaten favourite in County Hurdle latest but steady pace and not clear run didn't suit so sixth of 23 was a solid run in the circumstances; Townend's pick.

13/2

6th

4

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Karbau

11st 8lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Smart novice hurdler last season (placed in Grade 1s) and, although defeated at short odds, produced a career-best RPR when 1l second in 2m Naas Grade 3 (heavy) on return from nine months off; entitled to build on that effort and is of major interest in his first handicap, with Paul Townend seemingly preferring him to Murcia and Absurde.

4/1

1st

4

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:25 Wexford

Workahead

11st 6lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Point winner was a smart maiden hurdle winner in 2024 but hasn't really built on that; the best of three runs last season was when second in a Gowran Grade 3 in February; was then outclassed in the Champion Hurdle; yard does well with chasers so can run a big race.

9/4

9th

6

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 87y

Class 1

16:00 Cheltenham

Workahead

11st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Lightly raced 8yo; dropped away from the top of the hill in the Supreme on this card 12 months ago, having raced freely and done too much up front; achieved best RPRs when scoring impressively at Leopardstown (strong maiden form) in December 2024 and good second in Grade 3 at Gowran Park (again over 2m; heavy) last time; faces a stiffer assignment and competition for the lead.

66/1

4th

7

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 190y

13:25 Naas

Workahead

11st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Looked a fine prospect when winning good-class Leopardstown maiden last season but far too keen and ran no sort of race in Grade 1 Supreme Novices' in March; had a setback after and having his first run back, but remains a smart prospect if settling better.

11/4