15.20

1st

1

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

18:05 Punchestown

Bob Olinger

11st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Ended a sequence of seconds when beating Teahupoo in the 2025 Stayers' Hurdle; no match for Teahupoo at Leopardstown on seasonal debut; had that below-par rival behind when a fine third behind Home By The Lee in the Stayers'; continues to prosper despite his veteran status; can go close.

3/1

3rd

2

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

Bob Olinger

11st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Now 11 but he was as good as ever last March when winning this race by nearly 2l from Teahupoo (good to soft; also effective on soft); respectable second to that rival at Leopardstown in December on sole run this season and his excellent record at Cheltenham means he has to be in calculations.

7/1

7th

3

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

18:00 Punchestown

Crambo

11st 10lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

prominent, soon went second, outpaced after 2 out

9/1

7th

3

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

18:00 Punchestown

Crambo

11st 10lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

prominent, soon went second, outpaced after 2 out

9/1

1st

2

26th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Ayr

Derryhassen Paddy

11st 2lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Successful in heavy-ground Irish point 11 weeks ago, beating a rival who has since gone very close in a bumper; granddam scored in this sphere; wears tongue-tie; interesting contender.

11/4

2nd

2

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Final Demand

11st 7lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Sole defeat over hurdles came at this meeting last year (third to The New Lion in the Turners) and lost his undefeated record over fences when just over 12l third to Kaid d'Authie in Grade 1 at the Dublin Racing Festival (extended 2m5f, soft); previous wins were impressive and he's a big player on form but that defeat and the addition of a tongue-tie are concerns.

6/1

3rd

1

1st Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 107y

13:10 Leopardstown

Final Demand

11st 10lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Won his sole point start; scored in three of his four hurdle starts last season, including twice in Grade 1 company, notably at this meeting last year; has made a perfect start to chasing, winning a beginners' easily at Navan before a comfortable Grade 1 success at Limerick over Christmas (Jimmy Du Seuil well beaten), both over similar trips to today; handles testing ground fine and is the one to beat.

1/2

2nd

4

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 0y

18:38 Wexford

Hiddenvalley Lake

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Henry De Bromhead

Classy hurdler rated (154) some way superior to these, career highlight when winning 3m Grade 1 Liverpool Hurdle at Aintree just over a year ago; only fifth when attempting repeat win there last month but looks a class apart from these rivals if anyway fluent in his jumping (wasn't that on sole previous chase start back in December 2023); interesting jockey booking.

8/11

5th

4

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

15:05 Aintree

Hiddenvalley Lake

11st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Well beaten at Punchestown last May and at Navan in February on sole start since; however, this race has brought out the best in him in the last two seasons, as he finished third in 2024 (good to soft) and first last year (good); could bounce back and play another leading role.

6/1

1st

5

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

15:05 Aintree

Home By The Lee

11st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

11yo who was running in the Stayers' Hurdle for the fifth time when making the breakthrough in that Cheltenham Grade 1 last month (3m, good); pulled up in this race on both visits to Aintree and 33-1 when winning at the Festival, but it was certainly no fluke judged on the pick of his career exploits and he's the one to beat if repeating that latest form.

7/1

1st

6

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

Home By The Lee

11st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Two-time Grade 1 winner, latterly in 2024, who landed the Grade 2 Galmoy Hurdle at Gowran Park in January, showing he retains considerable spark at the age of 11; he's run well in this race previously but has found Grade 1 races tough over the last 12 months; could have same problem today.

33/1

3

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

18:05 Punchestown

Honesty Policy

11st 10lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Gordon Elliott

Won the Grade 1 Mersey Novices' Hurdle last year (2m4f, good); ended the season with second over C&D; all three runs this season in Grade 1s, third in the Long Walk at Ascot (3m, good to soft), fifth in the Stayers' Hurdle at Cheltenham (3m, good), third behind Home By The Lee at Aintree; could be in the mix for Teahupoo's trainer.

9/2

3rd

6

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

15:05 Aintree

Honesty Policy

11st 10lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Gordon Elliott

Won the Grade 1 Mersey Novices' Hurdle here 12 months ago (2m4f, good); just two runs in current campaign and they've been positive performances in Grade 1s, finishing third in the Long Walk at Ascot (3m, good to soft) and fifth in the Stayers' Hurdle at Cheltenham (3m, good); this lightly raced 6yo could have more to offer back here in a first-time tongue-tie; chance.

3/1

5th

7

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

Honesty Policy

11st 10lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Gordon Elliott

Stayed on well to win 2m4f Grade 1 novice hurdle at Aintree (good) last April and suited by the step up in trip when close second in Grade 1 at Punchestown (3m, yielding) later that month, when clear with Jasmin De Vaux who was impressive in the Albert Bartlett here previously; promising third behind Impose Toi in the Grade 1 Long Walk at Ascot (3m, good to soft) in December on sole run this winter, and this very lightly raced 6yo has the potential to take high rank in the staying hurdle division.

13/2

2nd

2

3rd May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 45y

18:00 Punchestown

Irish Point

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

led

100/30

2nd

2

3rd May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 45y

18:00 Punchestown

Irish Point

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

led

100/30

1

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

13:20 Aintree

Jeriko Du Reponet

12st 0lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Hasn't looked a natural in his five chases (beaten favourite in Kim Muir last time) but he did very well over hurdles in cheekpieces last spring, finishing second to stablemate Doddiethegreat in the Pertemps at Cheltenham before getting the better of him at Punchestown (2m7f, yielding); could stage a revival back over hurdles.

12/1

12th

1

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 70y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Jeriko Du Reponet

12st 0lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: Nicky Henderson

He hasn't looked a natural in his four chases; however, on the two previous occasions he wore these cheekpieces he ran mighty races in hot handicap hurdles last spring (including runner-up in the Pertemps Final here) and top Irish amateur Derek O'Connor rides today; respected.

3/1

2nd

4

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

18:05 Punchestown

Jimmy Du Seuil

11st 10lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Ran only once last season, winning the Coral Cup at Cheltenham when returning from a long absence; four races over fences this season; jumping has let him down since starting with an emphatic Fairyhouse win; made a mistake two out in 2m4f Grade 1 at Fairyhouse.

7/1

3rd

3

5th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Jimmy Du Seuil

11st 10lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Ran only once last season, winning the Coral Cup at Cheltenham when returning from a long absence; made an impressive chasing debut over a longer trip here in November; flopped in Limerick Grade 1, dropping away since after a mistake three out; out of contention when falling at the last in Grade 1 at the DRF.

12/1

4th

9

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

Kabral Du Mathan

11st 10lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Lightly raced 6yo who won a handicap at Haydock (2m3f, good to soft) in November on stable debut and followed up in the Grade 2 Relkeel Hurdle here (extended 2m4f, good) on New Year's Day, again with plenty in hand; this is a tough race in which to try to prove his stamina but he powered clear up the hill last time and could be a contender if seeing out this new trip.

3/1

8th

4

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

17:25 Punchestown

Kiss Will

11st 9lb

J: John Shinnick

T: W P Mullins

One of eight for trainer; dual winning hurdler is yet to win from five starts over fences, but he looked like the one who would get closest to easy Irish Grand National (3m5f, yielding to soft) winner Soldier In Milan before taking a heavy fall three out; interesting if that hasn't left a mark, but concerning that Townend abandons ship.

12/1

5th

8

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Kiss Will

11st 1lb

J: J J Slevin

T: W P Mullins

Low-mileage 6yo whose hurdles form comprised 2m/3m wins (including Listed) either side of a comprehensive defeat in the Turners at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival; faces a more realistic task in a handicap back here and three placed efforts over fences, the latest a good one at Punchestown, set him up nicely for a crack at this prize.

14/1

3

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 213y

16:50 Punchestown

Kitzbuhel

11st 10lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Set the early standard in the staying novice division, winning Grade 1 Kauto Star at Kempton (3m, good) at Christmas after a 2m3f beginners' win at this venue; blotted his record in Sandown Grade 1, jumped right before unseating at the sixth; redeemed himself with a stylish front-running victory in the Brown Advisory; now looks strongest of the Mullins quartet.

11/10

1st

5

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Kitzbuhel

11st 7lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: W P Mullins

Set the early standard in this division, beating Kaid d'Authie on chase debut then winning Grade 1 Kauto Star at Kempton (3m, good) on Boxing Day; jumped right before unseating in Sandown Grade 1 last time and the worries today are going left-handed plus the sense that others have improved past him.

16/1

2nd

2

25th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 110y

Class 1

16:02 Sandown

Lucky Place

11st 10lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Dual Grade 2 winner last term; finished third at the same level on penultimate start but was behind Kabral Du Mathan and stablemate Jingko Blue in that Cheltenham race; seems set for another bronze medal at best.

11/1

8th

10

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

Ma Shantou

11st 10lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Emma Lavelle

Two handicap wins here this season (3m, good) and he took the rise in grade in his stride to win the Grade 2 Cleeve Hurdle over C&D (soft) in January; the 7l runner-up Impose Toi was giving him 6lb and perhaps wasn't at his best, but this highly progressive 7yo was impressive nevertheless; his profile is not dissimilar to that of Paisley Park, who won the Cleeve for this yard in 2019 before landing this race; very much one to be interested in.

6/1

1st

6

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:35 Cheltenham

Ma Shantou

11st 2lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Emma Lavelle

Won big-field handicap here (3m, good) in October and bounced back from lesser run at Haydock to win handicap over this C&D (good) on New Year's Day; won a bumper on soft ground; further improvement needed now up in grade but trainer enjoyed lots of success in this race with Paisley Park and this progressive 7yo is an each-way possible at a track he obviously relishes.

5/1

11

13th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

16:00 Cheltenham

Mystical Power

11st 10lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Second in last year's Supreme Novices' (2m) before 2m Grade 1 wins at Aintree and Punchestown; while he takes a big step up in trip today, his dam Annie Power was second in this race and last term's promise isn't forgotten; however, he's been extremely lacklustre in 2m Grade 1s the last twice.

16/1

6th

4

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:30 Leopardstown

Mystical Power

11st 12lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: W P Mullins

Sole defeat last season when second in the Supreme Novices' at Cheltenham, made amends with Grade 1 wins at Aintree and Punchestown; never going well on his reappearance in the Fighting Fifth; likely second-best of Mullins squad.

12/1

5th

4

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

16:05 Aintree

Potters Charm

11st 10lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Acts on any ground; the freshest contender in this race, having bypassed the Cheltenham Festival and been absent since landing the National Spirit at Fontwell (2m3f) over six weeks ago when taking hurdles record to 7-11; sole attempt at Aintree resulted in a Grade 1 novice success on Boxing Day 2024; likely to go well.

14/1

1st

1

22nd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 1

14:50 Fontwell

Potters Charm

11st 7lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Smart novice (Grade 1 winner on soft) at up to 2m5f last season; early faller on reappearance in November before 8l third in Grade 2 Ascot Hurdle (2m3f, good to soft); outstayed when fourth in Grade 1 Long Walk at Ascot (3m, good to soft) the following month but got back on the scoresheet when taking a classy Windsor conditions hurdle (2m4f, soft; career-best form) last month; key player despite a half penalty for the Grade 1 win.

8/13

6th

2

22nd Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 110y

13:45 Gowran Park

Rockys Diamond

11st 8lb

J: Mr D L Queally

T: Declan Queally

Won this race last season before a creditable fourth in the Stayers' Hurdle at Cheltenham; flopped at Punchestown; good start to chasing career with Galway win before second at Wexford; disappointed in a Grade 2 novice chase at Punchestown; made mistakes when sent back over hurdles at Leopardstown and faded to finish a remote sixth.

3/1

6

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 0y

15:30 Wexford

Rockys Diamond

10st 9lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Declan Queally

Made rapid progress in staying hurdles last year, winning the Grade 2 Galmoy at Gowran before finishing fourth in the Stayers' at Cheltenham; beat a subsequent winner on chasing debut at Galway on return; this is a big jump in class but jumped well then so has to be respected

5/1

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

19

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

16:00 Aintree

Stellar Story

10st 11lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Gordon Elliott

Second to Lecky Watson in the 3m Grade 1 novice at Cheltenham last March; while comfortably dismissed in the closing stages of his three starts this winter, the first two of those were Grade 1 events and giving 8lb to Grangeclare West and Gerri Colombe at Fairyhouse (blinkers replaced cheekpieces) on latest outing makes that result look a whole lot better; above all, perhaps, while unraced beyond 3m2f, he has strongly suggested on plenty of occasions that he has serious stamina reserves; each-way appeal.

28/1

3rd

2

21st Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 2f 0y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Stellar Story

11st 8lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Won Grade 2 novice chase at Punchestown (3m, soft) last season and 4l second to Lecky Watson in the Brown Advisory at Cheltenham; made little impression in the Betfair Chase at Haydock on return and down the field in the Savills; a winner of the 2024 Albert Bartlett on heavy, he should relish the ground but race conditions don't favour him; tongue tie and blinkers go on for the first time.

10/1

3rd

7

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

18:05 Punchestown

Teahupoo

11st 10lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Stayers' Hurdle winner at Cheltenham in 2024; second to Bob Olinger last year; experienced a rare off day when bidding to regain his crown last month, lost place at eighth and ran into traffic when rallying; despite that, strong chance of winning this race for the third time and adding to this season's Grade 1 wins at Fairyhouse and Leopardstown; blinkered for the first time.

7/4

6th

11

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

Teahupoo

11st 10lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

He has a very strong record in this race with a close third in 2023 (soft), a win in 2024 (soft) and a solid second to Bob Olinger 12 months ago (good to soft); won three Grade 1s since, latest the Christmas Hurdle at Leopardstown (2m7f, good to yielding) where he beat Bob Olinger by 7l (albeit with that rival lacking a recent outing, unlike this fellow); has had a break prior to running in this race in each of the last two seasons; leading player.

11/4

14

20th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:10 Fairyhouse

The Big Westerner

11st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Bought for £120,000 after a debut point win; impressed in winning her first two hurdle races; landed a 2m5f maiden at Punchestown before displaying plenty of stamina in winning a 2m7f Grade 2 at Limerick; arguably sets the standard with her second behind Jasmin De Vaux in the Albert Bartlett, rallied well having been hampered after two out; suited by soft ground.

7/4

15th

5

2nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 120y

16:25 Leopardstown

The Wallpark

11st 4lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Gordon Elliott

High-class staying hurdler, rated 155; 0-5 so far chasing this term but much more encouraging run on latest when second to the classy Oscars Brother in Grade 2 Ten Up Novices' at Navan last month; jumping still requires attention but is 13lb lower than hurdles here in first handicap chase.

9/1

2nd

4

8th Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 0y

15:50 Navan

The Wallpark

11st 3lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Gordon Elliott

High-class staying hurdler, rated 155; now has serious questions to answer after his first four chase starts; remote seventh in Leopardstown event won by Koktail Divin (previously beaten by Oscars Brother at Punchestown); needs to jump a lot better than in 2m4f Gowran event; longer trip should be a help at least.

8/1

5th

1

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 180y

15:50 Fairyhouse

The Yellow Clay

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

High class novice last season who was second to The New Lion in the 2m5f Grade 1 at Cheltenham; later suffered a heavy fall at Punchestown; this campaign hasn't really got off the ground and departed too far out (three from home) in the 2m5f handicap at the Festival (Storm Heart third) to know how he would have fared, though was going well enough at the time; wouldn't be a surprise to see him get his career back on track.

5/1

1

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

The Yellow Clay

12st 0lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Gordon Elliott

Four-timer as a novice last season culminated in 2m4f Grade 1 at Naas, which he followed with second over 2m5f at this meeting (gave The New Lion plenty to think about); took a heavy fall at Punchestown in May, beaten at 8-15 in November (fair second) and failed to shine in Grade 1 at Christmas (notwithstanding the near 3m trip) so he's on a recovery mission, but last season can't be forgotten yet; cheekpieces go on for this handicap debut.

8/1

6th

8

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 210y

Class 1

14:20 Aintree

Wendigo

11st 7lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Jamie Snowden

Just nabbed on his chase debut (good) in October but stayed on strongly to pick up Newbury Grade 2 (also 2m4f, good to soft; Regent's Stroll third, Crest Of Fortune fourth) the following month; outpaced throughout but never stopped trying when third in Kempton Grade 1 (3m, good; Salver fourth, Crest Of Fortune behind) over Christmas and that was also the case until he fell at the last when 6l down in the Brown Advisory (3m1f, good to soft; Salver third) last month; solid claims.

4/1

14

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Wendigo

11st 7lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Fifth in last year's Albert Bartlett here and very smart form over fences, winning Grade 2 at Newbury (2m4f, good to soft) in November; easy winner of novice at Ayr (3m, soft) 41 days ago and looks the best of the British hopes, although he may find one or two too good unless he improves again.

8/1

10th

8

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

17:25 Punchestown

Wingmen

11st 8lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

One of two for trainer; yet to win over fences after five starts, but some positive efforts behind quality opposition, including when 0.75l behind Funiculi Funicula at Cork last time (2m1f, yielding) under this rider; place chance.

16/1

2nd

7

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 45y

16:45 Cork

Wingmen

11st 12lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Has won a point, two bumpers and a maiden hurdle plus placed in two Grade 1 novice hurdles last year; solid in defeat in his first three chase runs but below that form in a classy Cheltenham handicap last time; looks the better of the Elliott pair and a big player even down in trip.

11/10

4th

19

14th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

Yellow Car

11st 7lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Found 2m3f too sharp a test three runs back but progressive otherwise this season at up to 3m and he had Ma Shantou and Jig's Forge behind when digging deepest in a Grade 2 at Doncaster last time (3m, good to soft); this demands a whole lot more and he has plenty to find with Jet Blue on their clash here in December.

33/1

1st

7

25th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 1

14:05 Doncaster

Yellow Car

11st 0lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

towards rear but in touch with leaders

14/1