15.30
SoftPaddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £197695.65
- 2m 7f 213y
- Class 1
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
50/1 (Won)
Form: -455P4 CD
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 10lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 152
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
2nd May 2024 Yielding 2m 7f 110y |
11st 10lb |
Enjoyed the season of his life last year, winning at Cheltenham and Aintree before finishing a close third in this race; only seen out twice this season and stayed on well to finish a decent fifth in the Stayers Hurdle; comes here fresher than most and no surprise should he play a big hand. |
10/1 |
|
7 |
2nd May 2024 Yielding 2m 7f 110y |
11st 10lb |
Enjoyed the season of his life last year, winning at Cheltenham and Aintree before finishing a close third in this race; only seen out twice this season and stayed on well to finish a decent fifth in the Stayers Hurdle; comes here fresher than most and no surprise should he play a big hand. |
10/1 |
3/1
Form: 19-611 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 163
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
30th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 7f 110y |
11st 10lb |
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 |
11st 10lb |
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 |
25/1
Form: P-1222 C
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 10lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 153
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 213y Class 2 |
12st 1lb |
Hasn't been running badly over fences this season but he's clearly not the force of old and he would prefer softer ground for this return to hurdling. |
10/1 |
|
6th 1 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 213y Class 2 |
12st 1lb |
Hasn't been running badly over fences this season but he's clearly not the force of old and he would prefer softer ground for this return to hurdling. |
10/1 |
11/2
Form: 212-44 CD
Last run: 78 days
W: 11st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 162
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 1f 56y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Dual Stayers' Hurdle winner; has not reached quite the same level in five starts over fences but he still won the Kerry National at Listowel (3m, soft) when last seen in September 2024, making all and barely coming off the bridle; hard to weigh up after a long absence but conditions should suit and he'd be no forlorn hope if ready to roll. |
12/1 |
|
3 |
25th Sep 2024 Good 2m 7f 180y |
11st 4lb |
Dual Stayers' Hurdle winner and fine second in latest renewal in March; had three runs over fences last season, all over 3m; won at Cheltenham, jumped poorly when not enjoying going right-handed at Punchestown, and then fair third in Leopardstown Grade 1; found 2m1f much too sharp at Killarney in July on handicap debut; trip will suit. |
8/1 |
|
5th 2 |
19th Jul 2024 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 11lb |
raced in last, soon outpaced and detached, some headway when mistake 3 out, weakened 2 out |
9/4 |
6/1
Form: 26-O11 D
Last run: 78 days
W: 11st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 157
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 149y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
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 |
11st 10lb |
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 |
11/4
Form: /111-1 CD
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 157
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
11th Feb 2024 Heavy 2m 5f 0y |
11st 8lb |
towards rear throughout, weakened quickly 3 out, pulled up after 2 out |
11/8 |
|
6th 2 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 7f 213y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Won two Grade 2 novice hurdles here in late 2021, including over C&D when readily beating subsequent Grade 1 winner Gelino Bello; made it 4-4 over hurdles (on ground from soft-good) when defying 428-day layoff in the Grade 2 Boyne Hurdle at Navan last month; has reportedly had a setback since and the bounce factor is a concern on this second run back from a long absence, but here's a lot to like otherwise; has the potential to be a major player. |
11/4 |
|
1st 2 |
12th Feb 2023 Yielding 2m 5f 0y |
11st 8lb |
travelled strongly, held up in rear, headway 3 out, joined leader going best before last, led when ridden and stayed on after last, won going away |
15/8 |
10/1
Form: 3-3121 CD
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 156
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 3m 2f 70y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Impressive in Grade 2 Cleeve Hurdle here (3m, soft) in January 2023 and 7l runner-up in Grade 1 chase in France (3m3f, heavy) in November this term; rain would be a plus for this French raider but he was soundly beaten in the 2024 Betfair Chase on his last British start and would be a shock winner. |
100/1 |
|
4th 4 |
23rd Nov 2024 Good 3m 1f 125y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
French-trained 7yo who has run just twice in Britain and one of those was a clear career best, when landing the Grade 2 Cleeve Hurdle in January 2023 (3m, soft); it's possible the return to Britain will prompt another surge in his form, and he's a Grade 2 chase winner in France, but others have far more substance to their chase form and he's been below par this autumn. |
20/1 |
|
4th 4 |
23rd Nov 2024 Good 3m 1f 125y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
French-trained 7yo who has run just twice in Britain and one of those was a clear career best, when landing the Grade 2 Cleeve Hurdle in January 2023 (3m, soft); it's possible the return to Britain will prompt another surge in his form, and he's a Grade 2 chase winner in France, but others have far more substance to their chase form and he's been below par this autumn. |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: 45-122 C
Last run: 102 days
W: 11st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 162
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 |
23rd Nov 2023 Yielding 2m 6f 0y |
11st 12lb |
jumped well, made all, travelled strongly, faced challenge but going easily after 2 out |
1/4 |
|
1st 3 |
27th Apr 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 7f 130y |
11st 10lb |
Top-class stayer has won this race for the past two years, beating Ashdale Bob last occasion; just two starts this season, running Teahupoo to a neck in the Hattons Grace on return but was well below his best in the Stayers Hurdle having had an interrupted preparation; Paul Townend's pick. |
3/1 |
|
9th 8 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 7f 213y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Won the Supreme Novices' here in 2019 and has added three staying Grade 1s more recently; neck second to Teahupoo in Grade 1 Hatton's Grace at Fairyhouse in December and the subsequent break isn't an issue as he goes very well fresh; only fifth in this last year (soft) having travelled well and there's a suspicion he'll again be vulnerable to stronger stayers at this stiff track; better ground than 12 months ago would probably aid his cause. |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: 3-2342
Last run: 78 days
W: 11st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 153
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
30th Jul 2025 Good 2m 6f 111y |
11st 4lb |
Former Grade 2-winning hurdler and came good in second stint chasing last summer with wins at Kilbeggan (beating Thecompanysergeant) and a Grade 3 novice event at this venue; warmed up with fourth behind Gaelic Arc at Kilbeggan; other younger rivals are preferred. |
20/1 |
|
1 |
16th Jun 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 51y |
11st 12lb |
10yo a former Grade 2-winning hurdler and came good in second stint chasing last summer with wins in C&D beginners' and in Grade 3 Galway novice; stiffer task on return in February, none too fluent and soon beaten in Grade 2 Kempton novice; cheekpieces worn the last twice now discarded for handicap debut and may just need this. |
10/1 |
|
5th 1 |
22nd Feb 2025 Good 2m 4f 110y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
10yo who returns from a break and possibly isn't the force of old (3m Grade 1 hurdle runner-up in December 2022) but he's won when back over fences for his last two starts, most recently a Grade 3 novice at Galway (2m2f, good) last August; not ruled out in view of his back-class. |
5/1 |
25/1
Form: 561351
Last run: 103 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 136
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 7f 213y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Four-time French hurdle winner, the latest by 9l in a Grade 2 at Auteuil (extended 2m5f, heavy) in December; supplemented at a cost of £14,787 for this race and the way he powered clear last time suggests he has staying potential, despite his two French attempts over 3m/3m1f not working out well; however, improvement is very much needed on this first British start. |
25/1 |
14/1
Form: 3-5213 CD BF
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 10lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 160
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | £105.36 |
| Tricast | £3095.99 |
Selections
Daily Mail:
Home By The LeeWEST COUNTRY:
Dashel DrasherTOPSPEED:
Paisley ParkSPOTLIGHT:
Sire Du BerlaisThe Star:
Flooring PorterDaily Mirror:
Home By The Lee