March 13 / 17.20 Cheltenham

17.20

Good

Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £38580
  • 2m 4f 56y
  • Class 2
  • 26 runners
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Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 26 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 117-20 C BF

Last run: 74 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 139

Form & Verdict
Stays 2m4f; got up close home in the Grade 2 novice hurdle for mares at this meeting 12 months ago (2m1f, good to soft); no further progress in three starts since, disappointing in Listed handicap latest, but may raise her game returned to the Cheltenham Festival; not ruled out.
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4th

10

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

15:05 Aintree

Air Of Entitlement

11st 3lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won the mares' novice hurdle at last season's Cheltenham Festival (2m1f, good to soft) and returned to form to win the Martin Pipe Handicap there (2m4f, soft) last month; she has something to find now back up in grade, even with the 7lb mares' allowance, but she powered up the hill last time and has an Irish National winner in her pedigree, so the step up in trip might prompt further improvement; not discounted.

11/1

1st

3

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Air Of Entitlement

11st 10lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Henry De Bromhead

Stays 2m4f; got up close home in the Grade 2 novice hurdle for mares at this meeting 12 months ago (2m1f, good to soft); no further progress in three starts since, disappointing in Listed handicap latest, but may raise her game returned to the Cheltenham Festival; not ruled out.

9/1

2nd

1

4th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 4f 110y

14:45 Fairyhouse

Air Of Entitlement

11st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Point/bumper winner; easy winner of a 2m4f maiden hurdle at Down Royal last Christmas; no problem with the shorter distance (2m1f) when beating the favourite Sixandahalf in the Grade 2 mares' novice at Cheltenham; failed to reproduce that form in 2m4f Grade 1 mares' event here in April; no easy task here giving weight to the geldings; stable's form a positive.

5/2

33/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: -6241P

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

8/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 43121- D

Last run: 321 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Progressive novice hurdler last term, culminating in Sandown handicap success (2m4f, good); followed up in Flat challenge race at Punchestown last month, holding on from main market rival and confirming his wellbeing ahead of this return to jumps; may have more to offer.
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11th

8

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 118y

17:30 Punchestown

Jump Allen

10st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Bumper winner; won two handicaps last season, over 19.5f (soft) at Naas off 114 and then off 14lb higher at Sandown (2m4f, good); excellent 3.25l third despite trouble in running on seasonal reappearance in the Martin Pipe (20.5f, soft) when sent off at just 8-1 and 2lb higher now; Paul Townend now takes over; leading claims.

13/2

3rd

17

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Jump Allen

11st 4lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: W P Mullins

Progressive novice hurdler last term, culminating in Sandown handicap success (2m4f, good); followed up in Flat challenge race at Punchestown last month, holding on from main market rival and confirming his wellbeing ahead of this return to jumps; may have more to offer.

8/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 128-55

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 6yo who had form figures of 112 prior to a stiffer task (well held) in the Turners at this meeting last year; faces a more suitable assignment returned to Cheltenham and may improve sharply on his couple of fifth-place finishes at Grade 3 level (2m) this term; interesting.
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6

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 118y

17:30 Punchestown

Kel Histoire

10st 13lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: W P Mullins

Bumper and maiden hurdle winner; beaten 3l when runner up behind Salvator Mundi in Grade 2 novice at this track (2m1f, soft) in January 2025; no show in two heavy ground Grade 3s on first two runs this term; fine effort in Martin Pipe off 137 on latest and effectively 6lb lower here with rider's claim; chance but forecast rain a concern.

13/2

4th

8

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Kel Histoire

11st 8lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: W P Mullins

Lightly raced 6yo who had form figures of 112 prior to a stiffer task (well held) in the Turners at this meeting last year; faces a more suitable assignment returned to Cheltenham and may improve sharply on his couple of fifth-place finishes at Grade 3 level (2m) this term; interesting.

9/2

5th

6

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 190y

13:25 Naas

Kel Histoire

11st 3lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: W P Mullins

French bumper winner had a light novice hurdle campaign last season, winning Cork maiden on debut before decent second (having been hampered) in Grade 2 Punchestown novice but never sighted in 2m5f Turners at Cheltenham; returns with a bit to prove but remains relatively unexposed.

13/2

Form: 7-4348 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won since November 2024 but he's a broadly consistent sort and posted a cracking effort in this race (good to soft) 12 months ago, beating all bar smart mare Wodhooh who was very well handicapped; only 1lb higher and again has each-way possibilities; wears first-time headgear.
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9th

8

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Act Of Authority

11st 10lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Olly Murphy

Finished fifth with cheekpieces applied at the Cheltenham Festival (2m4f, soft) for another sound effort in the Martin Pipe; broadly consistent; likely to give his running in the retained headgear.

16/1

5th

13

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Act Of Authority

11st 6lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Olly Murphy

Hasn't won since November 2024 but he's a broadly consistent sort and posted a cracking effort in this race (good to soft) 12 months ago, beating all bar smart mare Wodhooh who was very well handicapped; only 1lb higher and again has each-way possibilities; wears first-time headgear.

14/1

8th

4

14th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 63y

Class 2

14:25 Ascot

Act Of Authority

11st 8lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Olly Murphy

Acts on soft ground; on a 15-month losing spell but is a consistent sort, creditable fourth to Listentoyourheart at Windsor (2m4f) most recently; again has frame possibilities.

7/1

Form: -46464

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 138

Form & Verdict
Has failed to match the pick of his hurdles form since switched to fences; last two attempts in this sphere resulted in creditable efforts in notable staying handicaps last spring, including in the Pertemps Final at this meeting; quite exposed, however, and is 0-13 since debut win.
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6th

2

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Karl Des Tourelles

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Philip Fenton

Has only one win over hurdles but ran a cracker to be fourth in this race last year off the same mark; ran over fences without winning first four runs this season but a fine effort when not the clearest of passages in the Martin Pipe last time; a player.

8/1

6th

6

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Karl Des Tourelles

11st 9lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Philip Fenton

Has failed to match the pick of his hurdles form since switched to fences; last two attempts in this sphere resulted in creditable efforts in notable staying handicaps last spring, including in the Pertemps Final at this meeting; quite exposed, however, and is 0-13 since debut win.

20/1

4th

1

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 29y

15:55 Naas

Karl Des Tourelles

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Philip Fenton

1-9 over hurdles and rated 140 in that sphere; well beaten in three beginners chases this season behind some smart types and enters handicap ranks on 10lb lower mark than hurdles so has to be respected.

12/1

Form: 85-700

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Campaigned only at about 2m; disappointing mare who has unconvincing form figures since scoring easily on debut for Willie Mullins; posted duck eggs in competitive handicaps at Leopardstown on last two outings; new trip needs to make a big difference.
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1st

10

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

14:25 Killarney

Sainte Lucie

11st 0lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Back to life when seventh in the Martin Pipe (2m5f, soft) at Cheltenham after not getting the clearest run and built on that to win by 3.25l at Cork (2m3f, yielding) under a claimer; Townend takes over now and she looks like a mare on an upward curve having disappointed earlier in her career.

5/2

1st

9

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:00 Cork

Sainte Lucie

11st 3lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: W P Mullins

Had been below her best in first two starts this term but came back to life when not getting the best of runs in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham; same rider aboard; has to be on the shortlist.

3/1

7th

24

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Sainte Lucie

11st 0lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: W P Mullins

Campaigned only at about 2m; disappointing mare who has unconvincing form figures since scoring easily on debut for Willie Mullins; posted duck eggs in competitive handicaps at Leopardstown on last two outings; new trip needs to make a big difference.

25/1

Form: 9-FP33 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Back in better form with placed efforts over fences on last two starts; fairly useful hurdler on his day and ran respectably (finished seventh) off a higher mark in the 2m5f handicap at this meeting two years ago; however, whether he retains that level of ability is not fully clear.
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2nd

5

9th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

15:35 Killarney

Da Capo Glory

11st 4lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Padraig Butler

Three hurdle wins and ran a fine race in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham, beaten only 8l; unluckily unseated at Punchestown last week; his best chase effort of three came at Gowran in February; gets weight from some of his rivals today and has a solid chance.

2/1

3

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Da Capo Glory

10st 13lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Padraig Butler

Three hurdle wins including at this track and ran respectably in this race in 2024; mixing chasing with hurdles after returning from an absence this season; not a bad run in the Martin Pipe last time; needs a bit more.

20/1

Form: 15-321 D

Last run: 74 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Record of 321 switched to handicaps this term and the form has substance; ran well behind a notable rival on penultimate start (2m3f, good to soft) and subsequent Newbury performance (2m4f, good) took his strike-rate to 3-9; improving and remains particularly unexposed beyond 2m.
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9th

18

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Andashan

11st 4lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Chris Gordon

Record of 321 switched to handicaps this term and the form has substance; ran well behind a notable rival on penultimate start (2m3f, good to soft) and subsequent Newbury performance (2m4f, good) took his strike-rate to 3-9; improving and remains particularly unexposed beyond 2m.

14/1

5th

4

22nd Feb 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Kempton

Andashan

11st 5lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Chris Gordon

Both wins have been here, on bumper debut (soft) and last time dominating from the front for a wide-margin maiden success; that represented a major spike in his form and he's hard to rule out.

8/1

1st

2

7th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:20 Kempton

Andashan

11st 7lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Chris Gordon

took keen hold, made all

7/2

Form: 111432 D

Last run: 146 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Consistent form in Ireland this season for Donncha Duggan features three summer wins; absent since finishing second in Listed novice event at Limerick (2m5f, yielding) five months ago; appears to have a stiffer task on debut for new connections but market support should be noted.
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16th

13

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Ballykinlar

10st 7lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Won three consecutive handicaps last summer up to 2m4f for Donncha Duggan; some fine runs in defeat after including since switched to this yard; has to prove he stays this trip.

28/1

7th

18

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Ballykinlar

11st 3lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Consistent results in Ireland this term featured three summer wins; not disgraced with midfield finish at the Cheltenham Festival (2m4f, soft) on debut for new stable but needs to improve on that bare form.

33/1

11th

19

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Ballykinlar

11st 3lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Consistent form in Ireland this season for Donncha Duggan features three summer wins; absent since finishing second in Listed novice event at Limerick (2m5f, yielding) five months ago; appears to have a stiffer task on debut for new connections but market support should be noted.

50/1

Form: PP-501 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Has gained both handicap wins in useful races at Ascot, including latest start when upped to 2m3f (good to soft) and back to best; back on career-high mark but is unexposed at this sort of trip and not necessarily track dependent; has bits of Cheltenham form, including a bumper success.
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13th

6

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Fiercely Proud

11st 11lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ben Pauling

Has gained both handicap wins in useful contests at Ascot (1m7f/2m3f); something to prove back at Aintree and finished behind some of today's rivals at the Cheltenham Festival (2m4f, soft) last time.

25/1

12th

9

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Fiercely Proud

11st 8lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Ben Pauling

Has gained both handicap wins in useful races at Ascot, including latest start when upped to 2m3f (good to soft) and back to best; back on career-high mark but is unexposed at this sort of trip and not necessarily track dependent; has bits of Cheltenham form, including a bumper success.

16/1

1st

5

14th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 63y

Class 2

14:25 Ascot

Fiercely Proud

11st 4lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ben Pauling

Folded tamely last time when bidding to land a notable Ascot handicap (1m7f) for the second year running; capable of being involved on best form and has sometimes shaped as if this new trip is worth exploring.

12/1

Form: 0-4742 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 138

Form & Verdict
Well treated on best chase form, including second in Gowran Grade 2 when returned to that sphere last time, but he has never been able to show it over hurdles; his Cheltenham Festival record of P40, the fourth-place finish over fences, adds to the uncertainty.
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5

11th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 100y

18:37 Killarney

Sa Fureur

11st 0lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Classy sort who is 2-7 over fences and ran as well as he was entitled to behind Energumene in a Grade 2 at Fairyhouse last month; his second to Impaire Et Passe in February was bordering on a career best and he's Kennedy's pick from three stablemates.

4/1

4th

6

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 180y

16:20 Fairyhouse

Sa Fureur

11st 4lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

2-6 over fences; won the Navan Listed handicap in 2024, that Down Memory Lane won last year, off 143, which was his last success; excellent effort in the Grade 2 Red Mills at Gowran in February when a 1.25l second behind Impaire Et Passe; well beaten in the Martin Pipe latest but the return to chasing is a plus; a fair bit to find on the figures, however.

8/1

13th

4

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Sa Fureur

11st 9lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Gordon Elliott

Well treated on best chase form, including second in Gowran Grade 2 when returned to that sphere last time, but he has never been able to show it over hurdles; his Cheltenham Festival record of P40, the fourth-place finish over fences, adds to the uncertainty.

20/1

Form: 162113

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Dual bumper/hurdles winner over 2m/2m1f, most recently at Ayr in January; steadily run Listed race didn't pan out favourably last time; bred to be suited by this new trip on handicap debut, remains open to further progress and is 1-1 under Josh Williamson; reasons to be positive.
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15th

16

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Stede Bonnet

11st 4lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual bumper/hurdles winner over 2m/2m1f, most recently at Ayr in January; steadily run Listed race didn't pan out favourably last time; bred to be suited by this new trip on handicap debut, remains open to further progress and is 1-1 under Josh Williamson; reasons to be positive.

14/1

1st

5

29th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:43 Ayr

Stede Bonnet

11st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gordon Elliott

Two-time bumper winner who was second to smart prospect over C&D (heavy) last month before going one better at Tramore (2m1f, soft) on New Year's Day, when clear with the odds-on favourite; leading claims under penalty.

5/6

6th

13

2nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 175y

14:02 Galway

Stede Bonnet

11st 9lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Form figures of 211 in bumpers, posting an RPR of 113 on good ground at Bellewstown; useful recruit to hurdling.

5/1

Form: 9-9114 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 140

Form & Verdict
Useful mare whose record of 6-12 over hurdles includes two handicap wins over C&D and Listed honours at Sandown; heavy ground possibly contributed to a form-dip last time; faded into midfield in this race last year but was ridden more prominently than usual; on a stiffer mark this time.
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16th

2

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Nurse Susan

11st 11lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Useful mare whose record of 6-12 over hurdles includes two handicap wins over C&D and Listed honours at Sandown; heavy ground possibly contributed to a form-dip last time; faded into midfield in this race last year but was ridden more prominently than usual; on a stiffer mark this time.

14/1

4th

5

22nd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 1

14:50 Fontwell

Nurse Susan

11st 1lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Lightly raced and thriving, better than ever at the age of nine; took hurdles record to 6-11 when staying on strongly to win Listed event at Sandown (2m4f, good; handles soft) early last month; has a 4lb penalty for that but she's very well entered up at the Cheltenham festival next month and commands plenty of respect here.

3/1

Form: 1-FP92 CD

Last run: 71 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Best on good/good to soft; has notable C&D form, namely a respectable seventh (best of the runners who raced prominently) in this contest last year and emphatic success next time; unlucky second at Windsor on New Year's Day when last seen; back on career-high mark but looks solid.
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1

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 2

15:27 Plumpton

East India Express

12st 0lb

J: Mr Daniel Williams

T: Nicky Henderson

Disappointing favourite back at the Cheltenham Festival (2m4f); otherwise a useful sort and had returned to form with close second at Windsor the time before; not written off, albeit has stamina to prove back up in distance.

5/1

17th

10

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

East India Express

11st 8lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Nicky Henderson

Best on good/good to soft; has notable C&D form, namely a respectable seventh (best of the runners who raced prominently) in this contest last year and emphatic success next time; unlucky second at Windsor on New Year's Day when last seen; back on career-high mark but looks solid.

8/1

1

24th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 200y

Class 3

13:15 Cheltenham

East India Express

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Nicky Henderson

Drew 6l clear of Whatsupwithyou on New course here (2m4f, good) at end of last season and is now 4-8 over hurdles; subsequent 8lb rise asks quite a lot of him but further progress is possible.

8/1

Form: 0-110F

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 138

Form & Verdict
Has registered both hurdles wins over 2m, including in Listed handicap at Fairyhouse in November; early faller at the Dublin Racing Festival last time; something to prove back up in distance, having failed to convince with his stamina in three attempts at about 2m4f.
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15th

9

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Zillow

10st 10lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: W P Mullins

Both hurdles wins over 2m, including Listed handicap here in November; has struggled off revised mark since however, twice not looking to stay 2m5f, latest in Martin Pipe at Cheltenham; return to 2m in his favour and cheekpieces tried.

16/1

18th

7

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Zillow

11st 9lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: W P Mullins

Has registered both hurdles wins over 2m, including in Listed handicap at Fairyhouse in November; early faller at the Dublin Racing Festival last time; something to prove back up in distance, having failed to convince with his stamina in three attempts at about 2m4f.

25/1

11

1st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:52 Leopardstown

Zillow

10st 12lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: W P Mullins

Won a 2m Fairyhouse handicap in November, beating Bowensonfire, but seemed not to stay 2m4f here since off this mark; not ruled out but has to rebound.

16/1

Form: 3-1334 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
Flat and jumps winner for Joseph O'Brien; ran according to market expectations (rank outsider of four) in the Kingwell Hurdle on return from layoff and debut for new stable; drops back in class but needs to prove he's still capable of reproducing best Irish form.
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7th

4

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 2

16:05 Plumpton

Intellotto

11st 11lb

J: Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

Flat and jumps winner for Joseph O'Brien; it's not been an easy start for current yard, finishing last in the Grade 2 Kingwell (50-1) and then well down the field when 100-1 for the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham; has something to prove all of a sudden.

100/1

19th

12

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Intellotto

11st 6lb

J: Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

Flat and jumps winner for Joseph O'Brien; ran according to market expectations (rank outsider of four) in the Kingwell Hurdle on return from layoff and debut for new stable; drops back in class but needs to prove he's still capable of reproducing best Irish form.

66/1

4th

3

14th Feb 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 50y

Class 1

13:35 Wincanton

Intellotto

11st 4lb

J: Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

Flat, chase and dual hurdle winner for Joseph O'Brien but he was out of sorts under both codes in his final two runs in Ireland; now returns to hurdling for new yard and this is a daunting task after 139 days off; blinkers worn last time are removed.

33/1

Form: 3-745P

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 134

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

8

2nd Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 19y

14:25 Leopardstown

Wendrock

10st 9lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Useful juvenile last season but yet to prove he's trained on, most recently set plenty to do when strong-finishing fifth of 16 (to Champagne Kid) over 2m5f here at Christmas; interesting now upped in trip.

14/1

Form: 201P24 D

Last run: 76 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 138

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 8yo; switched to chasing in last two appearances, looking a non-stayer over 2m6f latest; registered comfortable wins in non-handicaps over hurdles (2m3f/2m4f) in 2024 and 2025 but faces a stiffer assignment off a mark of 138 in this deeper field; tongue-tie applied.
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21th

5

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Farfromnowhere

11st 9lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Paul Nolan

Low-mileage 8yo; switched to chasing in last two appearances, looking a non-stayer over 2m6f latest; registered comfortable wins in non-handicaps over hurdles (2m3f/2m4f) in 2024 and 2025 but faces a stiffer assignment off a mark of 138 in this deeper field; tongue-tie applied.

40/1

2

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 180y

14:55 Limerick

Farfromnowhere

10st 13lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Nolan

Point winner has won a Wexford bumper before taking a 2m3f maiden hurdle here; rebounded from a poor Galway run over 2m to win a Listowel conditions event back over 2m4f; this trip looks within reach; probably the yard's first-string so is a big player.

9/4

50/1

Form: 10-2FP

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Failed to complete on his last two runs, falling on final start for Willie Mullins then pulled up in 2m5f handicap when 66-1 for new yard; with those letters next to his name, he cannot be supported confidently in a race of this depth.
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6

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 103y

Class 2

17:15 Aintree

Charlus

11st 7lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Dan Skelton

No promise in handicaps around 2m5f (Martin Pipe at Cheltenham latterly) since joining Dan Skelton; his hurdle form for Willie Mullins came at around 2m, so it's possible the drop back in trip will help, but the yard's other runners hold more obvious claims.

12/1

22th

22

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Charlus

11st 1lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Dan Skelton

Failed to complete on his last two runs, falling on final start for Willie Mullins then pulled up in 2m5f handicap when 66-1 for new yard; with those letters next to his name, he cannot be supported confidently in a race of this depth.

50/1

3

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:10 Kempton

Charlus

11st 7lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Dan Skelton

Formerly trained by Willie Mullins; best effort over hurdles when second in conditions event at Punchestown (2m, heavy) in December; third when falling two out next time; hardly looks thrown in on handicap hurdle debut so probably best watched on first outing for a new yard.

20/1

Form: 22-431

Last run: 74 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 141

Form & Verdict
Campaigned only at about 2m; made a successful handicap debut in Limerick contest (soft to heavy; Listed) on last appearance, proving suited by the return to hurdles after two chase defeats; this 5yo looks open to further improvement and has possibilities provided he stays the new trip.
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3rd

1

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:00 Cork

Its Bilbo

11st 12lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won a Listed handicap at Limerick over 2m on testing ground buty was poor behind a stablemate over 2m4f at Cheltenham; has to rebound.

11/1

23th

1

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Its Bilbo

11st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Campaigned only at about 2m; made a successful handicap debut in Limerick contest (soft to heavy; Listed) on last appearance, proving suited by the return to hurdles after two chase defeats; this 5yo looks open to further improvement and has possibilities provided he stays the new trip.

20/1

2nd

4

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:40 Fairyhouse

Its Bilbo

11st 0lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

prominent

11/4

Form: 42142

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Acts on any ground; solid record (42142) since joining current stable and switched to hurdles, running well in Grade 2 over C&D and Grade 3 at Thurles (2m5f) on last two starts; latter race threw up the winners of this contest, for this yard, in 2017 and 2018; good credentials.
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No Results Found

Form: 984531 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Peaking at the right time, having recorded a career-best RPR with game win under Niall Moore in Listed handicap at Leopardstown (3m, heavy) last month; however, doesn't seem to be crying out for this drop back in trip.
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20

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Saint Le Fort

11st 3lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Peaking at the right time, having recorded a career-best RPR with game win under Niall Moore in Listed handicap at Leopardstown (3m, heavy) last month; however, doesn't seem to be crying out for this drop back in trip.

25/1

1st

22

2nd Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 19y

14:25 Leopardstown

Saint Le Fort

10st 0lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Only a 2m4f Cork maiden win to his name but arrives on the back of a career-best third to Champagne Kid in valuable 2m5f handicap here at Christmas, staying on well from the last after hitting a flat spot turning in; 3lb wrong but step up in trip could well bring improvement, providing he handles the conditions; each-way value.

10/1

Form: 723-22

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Ex-French, five-race maiden who has shown consistent promise; runner-up in 2m events won by notable rivals, who both contested the Supreme here on Tuesday, since joining Willie Mullins; open to progress now handicapping over a new trip and could be very well treated off his mark; respected.
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No Results Found

Form: -33233

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Reserve; point/bumper winner who has broadly consistent hurdles form over 2m5f-3m, most recently 15l third to Saint Le Fort at Leopardstown (heavy) with cheekpieces added on handicap debut; may show progress in the retained headgear, provided he copes with this drop back in distance.
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1st

4

4th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

14:45 Down Royal

He Cant Dance

11st 5lb

J: James Smith

T: Gordon Elliott

Second runner for yard; bumper winner got off the mark over hurdles on seventh try at Limerick last time; that was over this trip on heavy ground but has run well on a sounder surface; looks the main threat to stablemate Timeless Treaty.

6/4

1st

2

16th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 0f 0y

14:10 Limerick

He Cant Dance

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Bumper winner; useful form in six hurdling starts, never out of the first three; third of 21 in Listed DRF handicap in February (3m, heavy); runner-up in 2m4f Fairyhouse maiden hurdle 12 days ago; will go well again but is becoming costly to follow.

5/2

2nd

6

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:50 Fairyhouse

He Cant Dance

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Bumper winner; useful form in five hurdling starts, never out of the first three; ran on well to take third at Navan in January (2m6f, soft to heavy); beaten 15l third in a Leopardstown Listed handicap two months ago (3m, heavy); new headgear combination tried,

100/30

Form: 5-1544 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Reserve; has a respectable overall strike-rate (5-11) but has seemingly reached reached his ceiling, having failed to make any further progress since the most recent success, which was gained at Sandown (2m4f) on seasonal debut; faces a difficult assignment.
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1st

4

3rd Mar 2024

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

17:07 Leopardstown

Glynn Brae

11st 3lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: S R B Crawford

Sixth foal; brother to point winner Calli Black, half-brother to 2m hurdle winner Earth Company; dam bumper winner, sister to 2m6f/3m1f jump winner Cogryhill, half-sister to useful jumpers Duhallow Gesture and Me And Ben; sales price doubled from yearling to three-year-old; bred to stay well and could play a hand.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £247.70
Straight Forecast £254.94
Tricast £2153.64
Trifecta £4709.40

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Open Secret

RP RATINGS:

East India Express

Daily Mirror:

Roc Dino

SPOTLIGHT:

Wendrock

The Sun:

Kel Histoire

Daily Mail:

Air Of Entitlement

The Guardian:

Fiercely Proud

The Star:

Act Of Authority

Daily Record:

Roc Dino

D Express:

Wendrock

POSTDATA:

Open Secret

The Times:

Open Secret

LAMBOURN:

East India Express

Telegraph:

East India Express