17.25
Yielding To SoftLadbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle (Grade 1)
- Prize money: £156637.17
- 2m 7f 130y
- 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
3/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.20
- Place: £1.50
Form: 51-229 CD
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 160
| 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 |
9/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: F47-21 C
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 150
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
1st May 2025 Yielding 2m 7f 110y |
11st 10lb |
towards rear, good headway on inner when not fluent 3 out, challenging after 2 out, outpaced approaching last, ran on and went second inside final 110yds, no match for winner |
12/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
1st May 2025 Yielding 2m 7f 110y |
11st 10lb |
towards rear, good headway on inner when not fluent 3 out, challenging after 2 out, outpaced approaching last, ran on and went second inside final 110yds, no match for winner |
12/1 |
4/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: 55P411 D
Last run: 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
5/2
Form: 96-113 D BF
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 162
| 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 |
16/1
Form: 2-342P
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 150
| 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 |
20/1
Form: /5-421 D
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 10lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 144
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 |
2nd May 2024 Yielding 2m 7f 110y |
11st 10lb |
Seven career wins, the most recent when beating Asterion Forlonge in a Thurles conditions event last year; runner-up in the same contest last month after chasing home Monkfish at Gowran; consistent and deserves a change of luck but it is unlikely to come here. |
50/1 |
|
9th 8 |
2nd May 2024 Yielding 2m 7f 110y |
11st 10lb |
Seven career wins, the most recent when beating Asterion Forlonge in a Thurles conditions event last year; runner-up in the same contest last month after chasing home Monkfish at Gowran; consistent and deserves a change of luck but it is unlikely to come here. |
50/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
16th Mar 2024 Heavy 2m 6f 193y |
11st 5lb |
2018 Supreme winner and has a smart level of recent form too; chased home Monkfish in a Grade 2 hurdle at Gowran last time and a repeat of that effort could be enough. |
7/4 |
25/1
Form: -03424
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 149
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
30th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 7f 110y |
11st 10lb |
Has been chasing since pulled up in this race last year; 66-1 chance then; an unenviable task again; first-time cheekpieces. |
66/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 88y |
11st 12lb |
No wins since December 2024 and three chase efforts to date have not been super encouraging; beaten 23l in a Thurles handicap last time (2m5f, yielding); nonetheless, he's the second highest rated of the field here and possibilities if putting his best foot forward. |
9/4 |
28/1
Form: /153-3
Last run: 152 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 |
6th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Ex-Willie Mullins; smart novice hurdler, third in the 2022 Ballymore at Cheltenham; has won four of his last five points (all for today's rider), and was runner-up at Hexham on hunter chase debut last time (3m, good; Settle Down Jill third, Brandy McQueen and Dressedtoimpress both pulled up); the one to beat. |
11/10 |
|
2nd 7 |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Third in Grade 1 novice hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival in March 2022 for Willie Mullins; he's raced in points on his last seven starts, winning five of them; one to be interested in now back under rules. |
9/4 |
|
3rd 3 |
27th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 45y Class 3 |
11st 6lb
|
held up in last, nudged along 13th, left in third 14th, lost touch from 15th, tailed off from 4 out |
10/1 |
9/2
Form: 1112/2 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 152
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 |
2nd May 2024 Yielding 2m 7f 110y |
11st 10lb |
Unable to fulfill his immense promise due to injury; won the Galmoy Hurdle in January and not disgraced in the Liverpool Hurdle last time but needs to find a bit more; bled in the Cheltenham Gold Cup on his penultimate run. |
20/1 |
|
8th 5 |
2nd May 2024 Yielding 2m 7f 110y |
11st 10lb |
Unable to fulfill his immense promise due to injury; won the Galmoy Hurdle in January and not disgraced in the Liverpool Hurdle last time but needs to find a bit more; bled in the Cheltenham Gold Cup on his penultimate run. |
20/1 |
|
4th 9 |
13th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 0f 149y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Very promising in his younger days but missed two years due to an injury and, despite Grade 2 win on most recent hurdles attempt, it's still not clear whether he retains full ability; pulled up (bled from nose) in Cheltenham Gold Cup last month. |
12/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €21.40 |
| Straight Forecast | €28.21 |
| Tricast | €156.01 |
| Trifecta | €158.30 |
Selections
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