March 13 / 15.20 Cheltenham

15.20

Good

Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) (Registered As The Spa Novices’ Hurdle) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £87021.55
  • 2m 7f 213y
  • Class 1
  • 22 runners
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Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) (Registered As The Spa Novices’ Hurdle) (GBB Race)

Runners: 22 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £23.20
  • Place: £6.20

Form: 3-11

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Had one run for Nicky Henderson; 2-2 for current yard, comfortably accounting for a notable rival (fourth in Tuesday's Fred Winter) at Exeter (good to soft) before winning easily again under a penalty at Carlisle (soft); brings a lower profile than many, having taken the back roads to Cheltenham, but he's a dark one; there is stamina in his pedigree, which is just as well when his wins have been at about 2m1f.
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3rd

5

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

16:40 Aintree

Johnnys Jury

11st 8lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Jamie Snowden

Beaten in one run for Nicky Henderson but now 3-3 for current yard after coming from the clouds in the Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham last month (3m, soft); that win seemed unlikely when out the back for much of the race, and even two out he had more in front than behind him; evidently a strong stayer but this flatter, sharper course could ask different questions of him.

3/1

1st

7

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

Johnnys Jury

11st 7lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Had one run for Nicky Henderson; 2-2 for current yard, comfortably accounting for a notable rival (fourth in Tuesday's Fred Winter) at Exeter (good to soft) before winning easily again under a penalty at Carlisle (soft); brings a lower profile than many, having taken the back roads to Cheltenham, but he's a dark one; there is stamina in his pedigree, which is just as well when his wins have been at about 2m1f.

25/1

1st

1

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Carlisle

Johnnys Jury

11st 7lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Jamie Snowden

Promising third over hurdles at Ffos Las (2m4f, soft) last January on sole run for Nicky Henderson and won comfortably on last month's yard debut at Exeter (2m, good to soft), forms that reads very well; leading claims.

1/2

33/1

  • Place: £7.10

Form: 2-13

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Winning 3m pointer on slow ground and second in a bumper on yielding; both hurdle runs on soft or heavy; it was a very winnable maiden he was found in November but he then ran quite well in a 2m4f Grade 1 at Naas, surprisingly staying on again for third having raced with the choke out early doors; retains potential, and especially over this trip, provided he settles.
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4th

5

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 190y

16:15 Punchestown

Fruit De Mer

11st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Point-to-point winner landed odds on hurdles debut in 2m3f Naas maiden and has contested Grade 1 novices' since, plenty keen when third over 2m4f at same venue and much better form in 22-runner 3m Albert Bartlett, travelling much better and would have gone very close but for hanging left run-in when beaten 1.5l (soft); that probably wasn't the strongest renewal but improving 6yo has to be considered a major player here.

7/2

2nd

4

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

Fruit De Mer

11st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Henry De Bromhead

Winning 3m pointer on slow ground and second in a bumper on yielding; both hurdle runs on soft or heavy; it was a very winnable maiden he was found in November but he then ran quite well in a 2m4f Grade 1 at Naas, surprisingly staying on again for third having raced with the choke out early doors; retains potential, and especially over this trip, provided he settles.

33/1

2nd

6

13th Mar 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 50y

16:54 Limerick

Fruit De Mer

11st 12lb

J: Mr R W Barron

T: Henry De Bromhead

Pour Moi 5yo cost 17,500Euros as a foal and 30,000Euros as a 3yo; first foal; dam unplaced in points, sister/half-sister to 3 bumper winners; readily beat sole other finisher in Ballycrystal point-to-point for Donnchadh Doyle last April (soft-to-heavy); joined top yard and greatly respected.

100/30

9/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 1-3351

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 143

Form & Verdict
Pedigree doesn't exactly scream stamina but he did win a 3m point and his trainer believes this race will suit him; all his rules form is at up to 2m3f, over which he beat Doctor Du Mesnil in a small field at Punchestown last time (heavy); doesn't have a lot to find with Thedeviluno on an early-season maiden clash; seems able on all ground; respected.
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6th

13

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 190y

16:15 Punchestown

The Passing Wife

11st 10lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Steadily progressive since upped in trip, winning 2m3f maiden here before considerably better form in 3m Albert Bartlett last month, only conceding second late on to Fruit De Mer having led at the last; handles this better ground and easier finish could suit.

9/2

3rd

19

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

The Passing Wife

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Pedigree doesn't exactly scream stamina but he did win a 3m point and his trainer believes this race will suit him; all his rules form is at up to 2m3f, over which he beat Doctor Du Mesnil in a small field at Punchestown last time (heavy); doesn't have a lot to find with Thedeviluno on an early-season maiden clash; seems able on all ground; respected.

9/1

1st

5

26th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 0y

14:40 Punchestown

The Passing Wife

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

3-6 in bumpers; promise on hurdles debut behind Thedeviluno and Skylight Hustle at Gowran; stayed on strongly for third in the Grade 2 Royal Bond at Fairyhouse; disappointed upped to Grade 1 company at Leopardstown's Christmas meeting; leading claims upped in trip and returned to maiden company.

5/2

10/1

Form: 2-611

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 134

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a 3m point and ran well in defeat in bumpers at top tracks before selling for £115,000 at the David Maxwell dispersal sale; has looked well above average in justifying market confidence over hurdles at Ludlow (2m5f) and Ascot (extended 2m3f; again on good to soft); Ben Pauling considers him one of his better novices; can't be taken lightly with this longer trip a probable plus.
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7th

7

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

16:40 Aintree

Mondouiboy

11st 8lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Point winner who ran well in defeat in bumpers at top tracks before selling for £115,000 at the David Maxwell dispersal sale; they were easy pickings at Ludlow (2m5f) and Ascot (2m3f; again good to soft; favourite both times) but he confirmed himself high class (as his trainer had indicated) when fourth to Johnny's Jury in the Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham, where he was in the firing line throughout and fared best of those who raced prominently; provided that race hasn't left a mark then he's of major interest.

5/1

4th

12

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

Mondouiboy

11st 7lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Runner-up in a 3m point and ran well in defeat in bumpers at top tracks before selling for £115,000 at the David Maxwell dispersal sale; has looked well above average in justifying market confidence over hurdles at Ludlow (2m5f) and Ascot (extended 2m3f; again on good to soft); Ben Pauling considers him one of his better novices; can't be taken lightly with this longer trip a probable plus.

10/1

1st

3

14th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 63y

Class 2

13:15 Ascot

Mondouiboy

11st 7lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Lightly raced 6yo; bought from the David Maxwell dispersal for £115,000; justified favouritism in clearcut style at Ludlow (2m5f, good to soft) on stable/hurdles debut and should improve further; respected.

6/4

Form: 14-311

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 140

Form & Verdict
Point/bumper winner; won easily under no-nonsense rides from the front at Fairyhouse (2m4f, yielding) and Punchestown (2m3f, heavy) and now tackles his toughest test yet with a dangerously unexposed profile; on running style and most definitely on pedigree, the step up to 3m looks a major plus.
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12

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 190y

16:15 Punchestown

Spinningayarn

11st 10lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Point/bumper winner; won easily under no-nonsense rides from the front at Fairyhouse (2m4f, yielding) and here (2m3f, heavy) but met his match over 3m in Albert Bartlett when fifth (Fruit De Mer second, The Passing Wife third); clearly needs to find more.

10/1

5th

15

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

Spinningayarn

11st 7lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Point/bumper winner; won easily under no-nonsense rides from the front at Fairyhouse (2m4f, yielding) and Punchestown (2m3f, heavy) and now tackles his toughest test yet with a dangerously unexposed profile; on running style and most definitely on pedigree, the step up to 3m looks a major plus.

10/1

1st

2

26th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 0y

15:10 Punchestown

Spinningayarn

11st 11lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Easy point-to-point winner followed up on bumper debut (soft) next time; ran creditably on hurdling bow at Clonmel last month when third, 3.75l behind Parnell Street off level weights; showed good improvement to easily win at Fairyhouse (2m4f, yielding); slight question mark back on heavy given his best run came on better last time, and trainer said he got bogged down at Clonmel.

7/2

Form: 1-2111 C

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
Has left his bumper form behind over hurdles and completed his hat-trick in a 2m4f Grade 2 here on Trials' Day (first run in a tongue-tie; soft; fine on good); however, that was by the skin of his teeth and in a race that hasn't been that influential when it comes to the Festival; however he fares, he'll be a nice chaser next year.
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6th

6

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

16:40 Aintree

Kripticjim

11st 8lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Tongue tied the last twice; completed his hat-trick in a 2m4f Grade 2 at Cheltenham on Trials' Day (soft; fine on good) but only sixth in the Albert Bartlett; however, he ran well for a long way in fairness only to wilt up the hill and this flatter track could be a better fit; not ruled out.

16/1

6th

11

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

Kripticjim

11st 7lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Has left his bumper form behind over hurdles and completed his hat-trick in a 2m4f Grade 2 here on Trials' Day (first run in a tongue-tie; soft; fine on good); however, that was by the skin of his teeth and in a race that hasn't been that influential when it comes to the Festival; however he fares, he'll be a nice chaser next year.

25/1

1st

5

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 56y

Class 1

16:10 Cheltenham

Kripticjim

11st 5lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Won at Ascot (2m3f, good) in November on second hurdle start and followed up in Newbury novice (2m4f, good to soft); went close in a bumper on soft; his jumping may improve and it remains to be seen where his limitations lie, but others have a bit more substance to their form; tongue-tie added.

20/1

Form: 2-3511 D

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Point/bumper winner with course form having finished fifth to No Drama This End in a Grade 2 in November (behind King's Bucks); had wind surgery before he beat a good horse at Warwick (2m5f, good to soft) and put another in its place at Windsor when proving his stamina for 3m (soft); won't be fazed by the nature of this race and needs a second look.
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8th

13

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

Moneygarrow

11st 7lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Point/bumper winner with course form having finished fifth to No Drama This End in a Grade 2 in November (behind King's Bucks); had wind surgery before he beat a good horse at Warwick (2m5f, good to soft) and put another in its place at Windsor when proving his stamina for 3m (soft); won't be fazed by the nature of this race and needs a second look.

11/1

1st

1

16th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 2

12:40 Windsor

Moneygarrow

11st 5lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Point (3m) and bumper winner who showed promise in Grade 2s on first two hurdle starts (including on soft ground) before winning a maiden by 7l at Warwick (2m5f, good to soft) last month; there's stamina in his useful pedigree and he's a leading contender for his top yard.

9/4

6

10th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 1

15:43 Chepstow

Moneygarrow

11st 0lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Won the bumper at this meeting 12 months ago and went on to finish second at Ascot (beaten 14l in a Listed) and Kempton (again good to soft) where he narrowly missed out to one who could turn out very good; interesting that his top trainer aims this high on hurdling debut.

11/2

Form: 2-2121 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 143

Form & Verdict
0-4 in bumpers but 2-3 over hurdles and wasn't seen to best effect in the defeat, when held up last in a Grade 2 at Navan that Doctor Steinberg dominated up front; it was over 2m that he accounted for the smart Skylight Hustle at Gowran and yet the further he went the better he looked in winning the 3m Grade 2 River Don at Doncaster (soft); his trainer has had horses run well in this before; major player.
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9th

18

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

Thedeviluno

11st 7lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Nolan

0-4 in bumpers but 2-3 over hurdles and wasn't seen to best effect in the defeat, when held up last in a Grade 2 at Navan that Doctor Steinberg dominated up front; it was over 2m that he accounted for the smart Skylight Hustle at Gowran and yet the further he went the better he looked in winning the 3m Grade 2 River Don at Doncaster (soft); his trainer has had horses run well in this before; major player.

5/1

1st

10

24th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 1

12:55 Doncaster

Thedeviluno

11st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Nolan

Irish challenger who has built up a solid record, latterly over hurdles with win at Gowran Park (2m) and second in Grade 2 at Navan (2m4f, soft to heavy); possibilities, provided he shows additional progress upped further in trip.

9/2

9

28th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 0y

20:30 Wexford

Thedeviluno

12st 0lb

J: Mr J W Hendrick

T: Paul Nolan

Went close over 2m here in March (good-to-yielding) when clear of the remainder and again finished a clear second when chasing home an easy winner at Cork (2m3f) following month on yielding; major chance.

7/2

Form: F16117 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
Raced 11 times over hurdles and plenty of experience is never a bad thing in this race; however, he's won only three of those and finished tailed off behind Doctor Steinberg when 40-1 last time; tongue-tie enlisted.
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10th

17

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

Tackletommywoowoo

11st 7lb

J: Mr D L Queally

T: Declan Queally

Raced 11 times over hurdles and plenty of experience is never a bad thing in this race; however, he's won only three of those and finished tailed off behind Doctor Steinberg when 40-1 last time; tongue-tie enlisted.

50/1

7th

8

2nd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 6f 53y

13:15 Leopardstown

Tackletommywoowoo

11st 10lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Declan Queally

Won a 3m Wexford handicap (good) off a modest 98 last July; beaten off 12lb higher at Listowel before making spectacular progress to achieve a mark of 135 as a result of a pair of 3m wins at Cork; those were on good/yielding, and these conditions are not certain to suit; if he handles it, stamina will not be a issue.

14/1

Form: 6-3131

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
This 6yo is a big lad with a bright future ahead of him; it's unlikely that Windsor played to his strengths when well behind Moneygarrow and he then stayed on much the best in a Newbury novice last month (extended 2m4f, soft); however, that latest race had no depth and the odds-on favourite wasn't on his game; this is a huge hike in class.
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18th

10

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Swindon Village

11st 7lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Charlie Longsdon

Weakened late on (shaped better than bare result) in the 3m Grade 1 novice hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival; won with plenty to spare at Newbury (soft) the time before, taking 2m4f record under rules to 311, and may have more to offer over this distance; interesting handicap debutant.

25/1

11th

16

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

Swindon Village

11st 7lb

J: David Bass

T: Charlie Longsdon

This 6yo is a big lad with a bright future ahead of him; it's unlikely that Windsor played to his strengths when well behind Moneygarrow and he then stayed on much the best in a Newbury novice last month (extended 2m4f, soft); however, that latest race had no depth and the odds-on favourite wasn't on his game; this is a huge hike in class.

66/1

1st

2

17th Feb 2026

2m 4f 118y

Class 3

15:20 Newbury

Swindon Village

11st 8lb

J: David Bass

T: Charlie Longsdon

Bumper winner; made all at Leicester (2m4f, soft) and didn't appear to get home over 3m in a useful novice at Windsor; again has the penalty but this looks more suitable; holds the 2m5f/3m novice entries at Cheltenham.

13/8

Form: 42-711

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 140

Form & Verdict
Beaten in three bumpers for Fergal O'Brien; unbeaten in two hurdles for Willie Mullins and the horse he made light work of at Thurles last time (2m6f, yielding) has since finished second in a big-field Class 2 handicap at Haydock; Paul Townend was highly complimentary about him last time but he still rides Doctor Steinberg; still, this future chaser remains an unknown quantity.
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3

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 190y

16:15 Punchestown

Espresso Milan

11st 10lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Beaten in three bumpers for Fergal O'Brien but successful on opening two hurdle runs for Willie Mullins, in 2m maiden here and ready winner of 2m6f Thurles novice (yielding); didn't seem to get home in 3m Albert Bartlett, but worth this second chance at the trip and remains a potential improver.

10/1

12th

3

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

Espresso Milan

11st 7lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Beaten in three bumpers for Fergal O'Brien; unbeaten in two hurdles for Willie Mullins and the horse he made light work of at Thurles last time (2m6f, yielding) has since finished second in a big-field Class 2 handicap at Haydock; Paul Townend was highly complimentary about him last time but he still rides Doctor Steinberg; still, this future chaser remains an unknown quantity.

25/1

1st

3

18th Jan 2026

Yielding

2m 6f 0y

13:10 Thurles

Espresso Milan

11st 5lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Three bumper runs for Fergal O'Brien; fourth and second in two Market Rasen appearances before finishing a respectable seventh of 22 in a good 2m3f contest at the Punchestown festival; untidy jumping at times on hurdling/stable debut in a 2m Punchestown maiden; won quite snugly, and can prosper over staying distances.

7/4

Form: 13/221

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 139

Form & Verdict
Excellent third when favourite for the 2024 Champion Bumper here; missed last season but definite signs of getting his act together over hurdles in posting an eyecatching RPR when strolling home at long odds-on in a 2m2f maiden at Naas (soft to heavy; effective on drier ground); unraced beyond an extended 2m4f but might yet prove that stamina is one of his assets; respected.
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6th

2

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 140y

18:00 Punchestown

Jalon Doudairies

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Point-to-point and dual bumper winner; off the mark over hurdles on penultimate start when making all for a dominant win at Naas (18.5f, sft-hvy); 3m may have stretched him when well beaten in the Albert Bartlett last time; may do better dropped back in trip; place claims.

10/1

13th

6

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

Jalon Doudairies

11st 7lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Excellent third when favourite for the 2024 Champion Bumper here; missed last season but definite signs of getting his act together over hurdles in posting an eyecatching RPR when strolling home at long odds-on in a 2m2f maiden at Naas (soft to heavy; effective on drier ground); unraced beyond an extended 2m4f but might yet prove that stamina is one of his assets; respected.

20/1

1st

5

7th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 2f 101y

14:15 Naas

Jalon Doudairies

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Won a point and two bumpers before finishing third when favourite for the Grade 1 at the 2024 Cheltenham Festival; not seen again until chasing home subsequent Grade 1 runner-up Sortudo in a Cork maiden in November; outpointed by Frankie John at Leopardstown at Christmas; missed a Grade 1 engagement at the DRF; change of ground cited, but has won on soft-to-heavy.

5/4

Form: 1-22 BF

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made light work of Thedeviluno in his only bumper (yielding); very nearly won a big-field maiden at Leopardstown over Christmas but he was left for dead by The Passing Wife when odds of 2-5 in a small field at Punchestown (stepped up to 2m3f, heavy); hopes rest on whether this is more his trip, and pedigree offers mixed messages; first-time tongue-tie.
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1st

3

10th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 80y

16:25 Cork

Doctor Du Mesnil

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Looked highly promising when winning a 2m3f bumper by 11l here last year (second won Grade 2 over hurdles); career didn't take off as expected over hurdles last season; beaten easily at 2-5 by the Passing Wife at Punchestown; pulled up at Cheltenham last time in a tongue-tie that's now left off; not a rock-solid contender, but the one to beat.

8/11

1

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

Doctor Du Mesnil

11st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Made light work of Thedeviluno in his only bumper (yielding); very nearly won a big-field maiden at Leopardstown over Christmas but he was left for dead by The Passing Wife when odds of 2-5 in a small field at Punchestown (stepped up to 2m3f, heavy); hopes rest on whether this is more his trip, and pedigree offers mixed messages; first-time tongue-tie.

25/1

2nd

2

26th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 0y

14:40 Punchestown

Doctor Du Mesnil

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Looked a smart prospect when beating Thedeviluno by 11l on debut in a Cork bumper in April (2m3f, yielding); beaten a nose when runner up in a Leopardstown maiden hurdle at Christmas (2m, yielding) but would have finished third if El Cairos didn't fall; holds multiple Grade 1 entries and should go well upped in trip if handling this testing ground.

4/7

OUR TIP

Form: -15111

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 150

Form & Verdict
His bumper form was nothing to shout about but he's gone 3-3 over hurdles; it wasn't a strong Grade 1 he won at the Dublin Racing Festival (2m6f, heavy; won on good) but he bombed clear to win it by some 8l despite taking a firm grip, and his previous defeat of Thedeviluno looks all the better now; there's a nagging concern that his keen-going tendencies might come at a cost in this race, but other than that he's solid.
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9th

1

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 190y

16:15 Punchestown

Doctor Steinberg

11st 10lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Bumper winner has taken really well to hurdling, winning first three starts over a trip, notably Grade 2 Navan novice and Grade 1 Leopardstown contest (2m6f) at the DRF (beating Kazansky 8l) on heavy; much too keen and ultimately pulled up when favourite for Grade 1 Albert Bartlett on latest and hood now fitted; encounters much better ground now.

9/2

2

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

Doctor Steinberg

11st 7lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

His bumper form was nothing to shout about but he's gone 3-3 over hurdles; it wasn't a strong Grade 1 he won at the Dublin Racing Festival (2m6f, heavy; won on good) but he bombed clear to win it by some 8l despite taking a firm grip, and his previous defeat of Thedeviluno looks all the better now; there's a nagging concern that his keen-going tendencies might come at a cost in this race, but other than that he's solid.

4/1

1st

1

2nd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 6f 53y

13:15 Leopardstown

Doctor Steinberg

11st 10lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Four bumper runs, the first in 2024; after a year off, third at Clonmel last March; won at Ballinrobe in May; fairly tame effort at the Galway festival; made a bright start over hurdles at the same venue and looked smart when winning a four-runner Grade 2 event at Navan (2m4f, soft to heavy); form well franked by runner-up Thedeviluno at Doncaster.

6/4

Form: 2-1

Last run: 226 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 140

Form & Verdict
Near enough a year separated his two runs over hurdles, easily winning the latest when odds-on for a maiden at last year's Galway festival in July (good); light on experience in this scene but he's battle-hardened on the Flat and his third in September's Group 2 Doncaster Cup (2m2f; good to soft) advertises his class and stamina; it's unwise to put a line through him, for all that he's a 9yo.
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7th

1

(3)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Goodwood

Hipop De Loire

9st 12lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Nick Scholfield

Sixth off 1lb higher in last year's 1m6f Ebor at York and third in the 2m2f Doncaster Cup; however, ended last season on a low note and pulled up in hot races for all three starts over hurdles this spring; left Willie Mullins for 15,000gns 16 days ago and blinkers (last worn in Germany in 2023) replace recent cheekpieces; which side he shows today remains to be seen.

66/1

7

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 190y

16:15 Punchestown

Hipop De Loire

11st 10lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W P Mullins

Classy sort on the Flat, third in last year's Doncaster Cup; 9yo has had just four runs over hurdles, winning Galway maiden last summer, but pulled up on both starts since last month's return, never featuring in Albert Bartlett and again in Grade 2 Fairyhouse novice (Generous Risk second); cheekpieces tried last time persisted with.

33/1

5

5th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Hipop De Loire

11st 3lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W P Mullins

Classy sort on the Flat, third in last year's Doncaster Cup; 9yo has had just three runs over hurdles, winning Galway maiden last summer, most recently returned from five months' absence when pulled up after never featuring in Grade 1 Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham; cheekpieces now tried.

12/1

Form: U112 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 143

Form & Verdict
Should stay okay having won a point over 3m and a Grade 2 at Limerick over just shy of that trip; he's relying on Doctor Steinberg fluffing his lines as he was hammered by him at Leopardstown (2m6f, heavy) on latest start, but has place claims nonetheless.
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7th

9

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 190y

16:15 Punchestown

Kazansky

11st 10lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Nicely progressive on heavy ground over the winter, winning Limerick Grade 2 novice and chased home 8l winner Doctor Steinberg over 2m6f at the DRF at Leopardstown; didn't really land a blow (pulled up) in 3m Albert Bartlett on latest and others now preferred.

20/1

8

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

Kazansky

11st 7lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

Should stay okay having won a point over 3m and a Grade 2 at Limerick over just shy of that trip; he's relying on Doctor Steinberg fluffing his lines as he was hammered by him at Leopardstown (2m6f, heavy) on latest start, but has place claims nonetheless.

14/1

Form: 114

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back minor races at about 2m4f at Leicester (soft/heavy) but limitations were seemingly ruthlessly exposed when the thick end of 20l behind Thedeviluno in Doncaster's Grade 2 River Don (3m, soft); it could be that he's better than he showed there but this is a tough race in which to prove it.
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No Results Found

Form: 2-432 BF

Last run: 75 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
3m point winner kept to shorter trips thus far under rules; only his second run over hurdles when a running-on third behind No Drama This End (runner-up is also a class act) in a 2m5f Grade 2 here in November (soft) and perhaps it's best to forgive his odds-on defeat on desperately tiring ground in a maiden at Limerick last time; remains a maiden but so too was Minella Indo who won this race for the same yard in 2019; makes the shortlist.
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2nd

3

16th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 0f 0y

14:10 Limerick

Kings Bucks

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Point winner; only second run over hurdles when third behind No Drama This End (runner-up also a class act) in Cheltenham Grade 2 in November (2m5f, soft); defeated at odds-on in very testing conditions in course maiden; pulled up in the Albert Bartlet; rated 130 and one to beat.

11/10

10

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

Kings Bucks

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

3m point winner kept to shorter trips thus far under rules; only his second run over hurdles when a running-on third behind No Drama This End (runner-up is also a class act) in a 2m5f Grade 2 here in November (soft) and perhaps it's best to forgive his odds-on defeat on desperately tiring ground in a maiden at Limerick last time; remains a maiden but so too was Minella Indo who won this race for the same yard in 2019; makes the shortlist.

14/1

Form: 21-312 BF

Last run: 61 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 138

Form & Verdict
By a Derby winner and there's lots of stamina on the dam's side of his pedigree; unraced beyond 2m2f under rules (did win a 3m point); maiden winner who was turned over at 8-11 last time, but in a messy race won by the classy Sober; he wouldn't be the first horse representing these connections to deliver a clear career best in this race.
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14

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

Road Exile

11st 7lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

By a Derby winner and there's lots of stamina on the dam's side of his pedigree; unraced beyond 2m2f under rules (did win a 3m point); maiden winner who was turned over at 8-11 last time, but in a messy race won by the classy Sober; he wouldn't be the first horse representing these connections to deliver a clear career best in this race.

33/1

3rd

9

1st Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:00 Down Royal

Road Exile

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Half-brother to winners Classic Theatre (bumper and useful 2m-2m4f hurdler/chaser) and Miss Sassie (2m hurdle/2m4f chase); dam bumper winner, half-sister to high-class 2m4f-3m chaser Joncol; point-to-point winner last season for Cormac Doyle and having been touched off on bumper debut at Limerick in December went one better following month in similar contest (heavy); obvious appeal now sent hurdling.

15/8

3rd

9

1st Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:00 Down Royal

Road Exile

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Half-brother to winners Classic Theatre (bumper and useful 2m-2m4f hurdler/chaser) and Miss Sassie (2m hurdle/2m4f chase); dam bumper winner, half-sister to high-class 2m4f-3m chaser Joncol; point-to-point winner last season for Cormac Doyle and having been touched off on bumper debut at Limerick in December went one better following month in similar contest (heavy); obvious appeal now sent hurdling.

15/8

Form: 215 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
3m point winner on soft; he was 1-6 for his novice win in December (just under 3m on good to soft) and it was a laboured effort last time behind Thedeviluno at Doncaster; he's not crying out to be backed.
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20

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

The Price Of Peace

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Rebecca Curtis

3m point winner on soft; he was 1-6 for his novice win in December (just under 3m on good to soft) and it was a laboured effort last time behind Thedeviluno at Doncaster; he's not crying out to be backed.

66/1

5th

12

24th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 1

12:55 Doncaster

The Price Of Peace

11st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Rebecca Curtis

Has raced only twice under rules and easily justified favouritism at Chepstow (2m7f, good to soft) on the latest occasion; very unexposed and could make his mark at this higher level; interesting.

6/1

10

28th Oct 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

13:28 Ffos Las

The Price Of Peace

11st 4lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Rebecca Curtis

Half-brother to useful Irish jumper Dime A Dozen; off the mark in Irish points at third attempt, with wide-margin win on soft ground in March, and will need to be taken seriously if strong in the betting before this rules debut.

7/1

Form: 112

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
3m point winner; hit the ground running over hurdles with clearcut victories under Ben Sutton at about 2m4f around Leicester (soft/heavy) and he further advanced his form when a running-on second in a 3m Grade 2 at Haydock (good to soft); the useful winner got first run there and otherwise it could have been interesting; there's stamina in his pedigree and potential in his profile; appeals as one of the livelier outsiders.
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No Results Found

Form: /12171 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Record of 3-5 over hurdles; no mare has won this race but few have tried and The Big Westerner was runner-up 12 months ago; however, although a wide-margin winner at Doncaster last time, that was against her own sex and very few in that eight-runner race appeared to handle the conditions; reservations.
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2nd

2

18th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 3

14:27 Bangor-on-Dee

Park Princess

11st 7lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Anthony Honeyball

When a wide-margin Listed race winner at Doncaster it was against her own sex and very few in that eight-runner race appeared to handle the deteriorating conditions; went off 50-1 for the Albert Bartlett and performed accordingly; 3-6 over hurdles and she's a contender with her sights lowered.

6/4

22

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

Park Princess

11st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

Record of 3-5 over hurdles; no mare has won this race but few have tried and The Big Westerner was runner-up 12 months ago; however, although a wide-margin winner at Doncaster last time, that was against her own sex and very few in that eight-runner race appeared to handle the conditions; reservations.

50/1

1st

8

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 1

13:25 Doncaster

Park Princess

11st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

Wouldn't be without hope judged on her near-miss at this level at Haydock in December (2m3f, good to soft; first-time tongue-tie) and doubt she was seen to best effect when scraping home at Fontwell (2m1f); behind a couple of these at Warwick (2m3f) but heavy ground might not have suited (withdrawn previously on account of those conditions) and she also lost a shoe.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £428.60
Straight Forecast £476.90
Tricast £6359.81
Trifecta £5228.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

Thedeviluno

RP RATINGS:

Doctor Steinberg

SPOTLIGHT:

King's Bucks

Daily Mail:

Moneygarrow

WEST COUNTRY:

Mondoui'boy

Daily Record:

Spinningayarn

The Times:

Thedeviluno

Telegraph:

Thedeviluno

The Guardian:

Thedeviluno

Daily Mirror:

Thedeviluno

The Star:

Thedeviluno

TOPSPEED:

Doctor Steinberg

D Express:

Doctor Steinberg

The Sun:

Doctor Steinberg