March 17 / 17.30 Cheltenham

17.30

Soft

Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £39022.5
  • 2m 4f 56y
  • Class 2
  • 24 runners
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Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 24 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.60
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 244-11 D

Last run: 62 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 138

Form & Verdict
Promising fourth in major juvenile hurdles last term on his first two British starts (ex-French); has justified favouritism in two handicaps at Wetherby (2m3f, good/soft) upped in trip this season, the latest powerfully by 14l; improving 5yo who is one to consider.
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4th

18

5th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

16:00 Aintree

Iroko

10st 11lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Noble Yeats three years ago showed a 7yo can still win the National; this one has spent most of his career at about 2m4f/2m5f and his three appearances over 2m7f-3m1f were defeats but they were among his best efforts (two were Grade 1 novice places here) and contained mouthwatering suggestions of stamina not yet called upon; it is today and there's almost no doubt he remains capable of better.

8/1

4th

18

5th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

16:00 Aintree

Iroko

10st 11lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Noble Yeats three years ago showed a 7yo can still win the National; this one has spent most of his career at about 2m4f/2m5f and his three appearances over 2m7f-3m1f were defeats but they were among his best efforts (two were Grade 1 novice places here) and contained mouthwatering suggestions of stamina not yet called upon; it is today and there's almost no doubt he remains capable of better.

8/1

25/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 13P-19 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 139

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced; gamely made a winning reappearance in Kempton handicap (soft) over Christmas, then came up well short in the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury (again over 2m); he's 2-2 over 2m4f (two easy novice wins) and, still unexposed at this distance, can't be comfortably dismissed.
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12th

3

14th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

No Ordinary Joe

11st 5lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Nicky Henderson

On a ten-race losing sequence that goes back to December 2022; however, he ran well (second off 1lb higher) in this race in 2023 and had an excuse (stable under a big cloud) when only seventh last year; tongue-tie now fitted; capable of being involved.

11/1

4th

1

8th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:48 Warwick

No Ordinary Joe

12st 0lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Nicky Henderson

prominent, went third before 2 out, kept on but not pace to challenge

14/1

4th

1

8th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:48 Warwick

No Ordinary Joe

12st 0lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Nicky Henderson

prominent, went third before 2 out, kept on but not pace to challenge

14/1

25/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 706122 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at Fairyhouse (2m4f, soft) in January; stuck on gamely in a battle with the market leader at Thurles (2m4f, good; Grade 3) most recently, going down by a short head and running very well on the figures; hit with a big rise in his mark but is by no means fully exposed.
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7th

2

5th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

15:05 Aintree

Buddy One

11st 10lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Ran creditably in this contest 12 months ago (finished second) and the latest edition of the Stayers' Hurdle (also good to soft; finished fifth); however, appears set for another supporting role, with Grade 1 record now 0-7.

20/1

7th

2

5th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

15:05 Aintree

Buddy One

11st 10lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Ran creditably in this contest 12 months ago (finished second) and the latest edition of the Stayers' Hurdle (also good to soft; finished fifth); however, appears set for another supporting role, with Grade 1 record now 0-7.

20/1

5th

2

13th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

16:00 Cheltenham

Buddy One

11st 10lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Beaten about 8l when fourth in this last year and further respectable efforts in Grade 1s the next twice; however, he hasn't hit the same heights over fences this term and pulled up back over hurdles latest; tongue-tie goes back on for first time since September 2023; others preferred.

50/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 232-82

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 145

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to 2022 Cheltenham Festival winner and 2023 Gold Cup contender Stattler; showed very useful form as a novice hurdler last term, notably second in Grade 1 at Aintree (good to soft) on sole 2m4f attempt; interesting returned to this distance, on the back of his good effort in 2m1f handicap here (neck second on soft ground) seven weeks ago; tongue-tie fitted.
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12th

16

12th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

Might I

10st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Harry Fry

Fourth in the 2023 Martin Pipe here but early mistakes saw him well beaten in this (14-1) last year; won off a reduced mark at Bangor in November and creditable fourth of seven at Taunton latest, but needs a return to 2023 levels.

40/1

4th

2

18th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 2

15:15 Taunton

Might I

11st 12lb

J: Ciaran O’Shea

T: Harry Fry

Seemingly on the downgrade now and was probably a shade fortunate when winning off reduced mark at Bangor (2m3f, good to soft) in November but put in pretty good front-running shift over 3m at Cheltenham last month and today's drop back in trip looks the right move.

11/2

4th

2

18th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 2

15:15 Taunton

Might I

11st 12lb

J: Ciaran O’Shea

T: Harry Fry

Seemingly on the downgrade now and was probably a shade fortunate when winning off reduced mark at Bangor (2m3f, good to soft) in November but put in pretty good front-running shift over 3m at Cheltenham last month and today's drop back in trip looks the right move.

11/2

Form: 1-1222

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 139

Form & Verdict
Solid candidate whose career form figures read 11222, most recently second in Listed novice event at Navan (good to yielding; wins came on deep ground); remains open to more progress, especially as he's bred to be suited by this new trip; with that in mind, could prove very well treated (handicapped on his 2m form); trainer won this race in 2017 and 2018; highly respected.
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7th

3

22nd Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 187y

Class 2

14:40 Newbury

Imagine

11st 8lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Ex-Irish 7yo who has contested three handicap chases for new stable, looking a non-stayer over 3m1f on second occasion but that's far better than his 2m4f/2m5f races either side; dropped 6lb in the process and he now wears a tongue-tie and cheekpieces, both for the first time.

10/1

3rd

1

14th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 2

15:20 Kelso

Imagine

12st 0lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Ex-Irish 7yo who has raced in two major handicaps for new stable, non-stayer over 3m1f latest; had some strong pieces of form for previous yard and, with that in mind, looks interesting back down in trip/grade.

5/2

5th

4

18th Jan 2025

Heavy

3m 1f 125y

Class 1

14:30 Haydock

Imagine

10st 6lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Lightly raced 7yo who won a Grade 2 novice chase at Punchestown (2m, soft) in November 2023 for Gordon Elliott; it's very early days for him with his up-and-coming trainer and he stayed 2m4f over hurdles, but there's a big stamina question to answer today and he was pulled up in the Paddy Power Gold Cup in November on his seasonal and stable debut; others have less to prove.

12/1

Form: 312331

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 134

Form & Verdict
Recorded a game success in maiden event at Navan (2m, good to yielding) last month, opening his hurdles account at the fourth attempt; has posted two promising efforts over 2m4f and he's bred to relish the return to this distance; could well prove ahead of this opening mark; interesting.
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3rd

2

13th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 1f 60y

14:32 Fairyhouse

Firm Footings

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

prominent

9/4

2nd

4

27th Dec 2023

Yielding

2m 1f 0y

12:35 Leopardstown

Firm Footings

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

prominent, not fluent 3 out, outpaced before 2 out, rallied and went second approaching last, kept on but no chance with winner run-in

8/1

2nd

3

12th Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 43y

12:00 Punchestown

Firm Footings

11st 5lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

raced in second, ridden and challenging when bumped and hampered 2 out, soon led narrowly or disputed lead, kept on well but headed towards finish

5/2

Form: -171F1 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 139

Form & Verdict
Went clear for a 14l success under Caoilin Quinn at Kempton (2m5f, good) three weeks ago, taking his record over hurdles to 6-12; acts on soft; has 10lb higher mark but earns points for having a progressive profile and good strike-rate.
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6th

7

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 200y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Mark Of Gold

11st 7lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Experienced hurdler who won Grade 2 novice on chase debut at Ascot (2m3f, good to soft) in December and made it 2-4 over fences in warm little handicap at Exeter (2m1f, good) last time; ran well behind two of these in Grade 2 at Kempton in February but likely to be vulnerable in this company.

40/1

6th

7

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 200y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Mark Of Gold

11st 7lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Experienced hurdler who won Grade 2 novice on chase debut at Ascot (2m3f, good to soft) in December and made it 2-4 over fences in warm little handicap at Exeter (2m1f, good) last time; ran well behind two of these in Grade 2 at Kempton in February but likely to be vulnerable in this company.

40/1

1st

2

7th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 109y

Class 3

14:10 Exeter

Mark Of Gold

11st 7lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

pressed leader, led 2nd, faced challenges from 4 out, edged left and led clearly after 2 out, ridden out

6/4

Form: 378-04

Last run: 76 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
Respectable fourth at Punchestown (2m3f) when last seen, despite jumping sloppily in first-time cheekpieces (retained today); not disgraced (about 10l seventh) in this contest 12 months ago but isn't especially well treated off only 2lb lower this time round.
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17th

3

14th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 2f 70y

Class 2

16:40 Cheltenham

Au Fleuron

12st 0lb

J: Miss Aimee Jones

T: Max Comley

Useful when at his peak for Gordon Elliott but has never been a prolific winner and has no realistic chance here on what he's achieved in Irish points; new stable.

66/1

7th

1

24th May 2024

Good

3m 4f 165y

19:35 Downpatrick

Au Fleuron

12st 0lb

J: Mr S Cotter

T: D M Christie

Smart hurdler a couple of years ago for Gordon Elliott before losing form; 3-4 in points for this yard but ran a stinker (only 5-1) in Killarney hunter chase last week.

12/1

7th

1

24th May 2024

Good

3m 4f 165y

19:35 Downpatrick

Au Fleuron

12st 0lb

J: Mr S Cotter

T: D M Christie

Smart hurdler a couple of years ago for Gordon Elliott before losing form; 3-4 in points for this yard but ran a stinker (only 5-1) in Killarney hunter chase last week.

12/1

Form: 095321 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Regained the winning thread in emphatic style at Sandown (2m4f, soft) ten days ago, scoring by a wide margin, and retains plenty of ability aged ten; however, unlikely to follow up at this stronger level, taking on numerous younger and less exposed rivals.
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4

22nd Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 2

13:35 Bangor-on-Dee

West To The Bridge

11st 2lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Dan Skelton

Cracking servant to his connections, winning for a tenth time when benefiting from the return of cheekpieces at Wetherby (2m3f, soft; 17-2); had a bit in hand then and he's essentially 3lb lower when taking into account his rider's claim; just a nagging concern that he'd prefer softer ground.

15/2

Form: -22111 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 134

Form & Verdict
Improving youngster who has form figures of 2111 since having wind surgery, most recently winning a useful 2m3f handicap at Ascot; now 5-10 over hurdles and may not have stopped progressing yet; trainer won this race in 2013 and 2016; big player granted ideal conditions (all wins on good/good to soft).
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5th

5

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 91y

Class 2

16:25 Ayr

Irish Hill

11st 6lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: Paul Nicholls

prominent behind clear leader

8/1

5th

5

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 91y

Class 2

16:25 Ayr

Irish Hill

11st 6lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: Paul Nicholls

prominent behind clear leader

8/1

4th

4

15th Mar 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:45 Kempton

Irish Hill

11st 11lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: Paul Nicholls

pressed leader

7/1

Form: 8-1352 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 140

Form & Verdict
Useful mare who has winning form at Listed/Graded level; no match for a less exposed rival at Warwick (2m5f) most recently; has a record of 2-3 in handicaps and is on a workable mark but has something to prove back against males; all wins against her own sex.
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0

2

21st Dec 2023

Soft

2m 2f 111y

Class 3

14:25 Exeter

Molly Ollys Wishes

11st 11lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Has got herself well handicapped and, after running well for a long way on her return at Chepstow, she found only one too good in the new cheekpieces at Wetherby (2m3f); getting away from heavy ground (both runs this season) won't do her any harm; solid chance.

4/1

2nd

1

18th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 3

13:19 Wetherby

Molly Ollys Wishes

12st 1lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

in touch with leaders

7/1

Form: 021-P0 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Won off 1lb higher, albeit in a much weaker field, at Ascot (2m5f) last spring; not in anything like the same form in two runs this term, long way behind Irish Hill at Ascot (folded tamely) latest.
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4th

3

22nd Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 141y

Class 3

12:45 Ascot

Fifty Ball

11st 6lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Gary Moore

2-5 at Ascot; mostly disappointing in his nine runs this year, including twice at this track, and his best run in that period came when runner-up over 3m2f in May; wore cheekpieces on last four starts; 12lb higher this time last year but a revival is needed.

8/1

Form: 812B6 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Made a winning hurdles debut at Navan and ran well in Leopardstown handicap next time (both 2m4f); only sixth at Fairyhouse (returned to 2m4f) most recently but that race panned out unfavourably as he came from a difficult position; may do better still.
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2nd

1

17th Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 140y

16:12 Down Royal

Spirit Of Legend

11st 11lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Henry De Bromhead

Hurdles winner is 0-7 chasing, having failed to complete on three of those; still not a fluent jumper although penultimate Fairyhouse effort was a solid one; hard to be confident in.

9/2

8th

1

11th Jan 2025

2m 5f 203y

14:51 Fairyhouse

Spirit Of Legend

12st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Henry De Bromhead

held up in rear

16/1

8th

1

11th Jan 2025

2m 5f 203y

14:51 Fairyhouse

Spirit Of Legend

12st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Henry De Bromhead

held up in rear

16/1

Form: 14B702

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 145

Form & Verdict
Campaigned mostly at about 2m but performed well returned to 2m4f last time, finishing second at Navan (soft); has respectable Cheltenham Festival form having finished sixth in the 2018 Champion Bumper, fifth in the 2019 Supreme and tenth in the 2022 County; should give his running.
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5th

1

8th Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 185y

17:05 Sligo

Felix Desjy

12st 0lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

High-class performer at his best over hurdles and fences but has been absent since well beaten in the Martin Pipe Hurdle at Cheltenham last year; hard to know how much ability he retains but a player if running close to his mark

7/2

5

29th Apr 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 30y

17:30 Punchestown

Felix Desjy

11st 4lb

J: Corey McGivern

T: Gordon Elliott

Big run behind HMS Seahorse at Navan in January; tailed off in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham last time but he has a better record at this venue (four wins from six starts) and he's on a good mark.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: -61124 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 140

Form & Verdict
Solid record (and progressive RPRs) since switched to hurdles, winning 2m4f maiden and 3m Listed event then running well in Grade 3 at Cork (3m) and Grade 1 at Leopardstown (2m6f); appears to act on any ground; doesn't shape as if he's crying out for a return to 2m4f but has an attractive profile.
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14

1st Apr 2024

Heavy

3m 5f 24y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Cool Survivor

10st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

didn't jump well, never better than midfield, towards rear when bad mistake 13th, pulled up after 14th

25/1

14

1st Apr 2024

Heavy

3m 5f 24y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Cool Survivor

10st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

didn't jump well, never better than midfield, towards rear when bad mistake 13th, pulled up after 14th

25/1

13th

14

14th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 2f 0y

Class 2

17:30 Cheltenham

Cool Survivor

11st 6lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: Gordon Elliott

3m Listed novice hurdle winner last season (heavy) and best run in that sphere was his staying-on fourth in Grade 1 novice at Leopardstown (2m6f, yielding) last February; hasn't hit same form heights over fences, most recently 19l fourth of 25 in handicap chase at Leopardstown (2m5f), but he's on a good mark on his hurdle form and the step up in trip could be ideal.

13/2

33/1

Form: 111515 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Productive mare who is 4-6 this season but her Listed win at Punchestown (2m3f, yielding) in December is flanked by Grade 3 defeats that exposed her limitations to some extent; an unlikely winner in this hot handicap back against males.
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1st

4

16th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:00 Tramore

Saylavee

10st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

1-3 in chases; won a mares' beginners' chase at Killarney in May (2m5f, good); jumped left on second chase start at Punchestown but better at Galway on latest, beat just 0.5l in a Grade 3 novice by a solid yardstick in Ashdale Bob; gets weight from the boys here but needs to improve again to take a hand in the finish.

2/1

2nd

7

1st Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 54y

14:45 Galway

Saylavee

10st 8lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Listed winner over hurdles made the ideal start over fences with a comfortable success over 2m5f at Killarney in May; jumped left and probably didn't stay effectively behind Reverend Hubert at Punchestown; will be more at home over this shorter trip than most and likely to go well.

5/1

5th

7

9th Jun 2024

Good

3m 0f 80y

13:45 Punchestown

Saylavee

11st 3lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: W P Mullins

raced wide, jumped left throughout, towards rear, headway on outer 2 out, keeping on when mistake last, not reach leaders

100/30

Form: 404-8P

Last run: 103 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Had bits of Graded form for previous stable but completely failed to show it on debut for Gordon Elliott; subsequently placed in 1m2f AW Flat event; has stamina to prove on first attempt beyond 2m.
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Form: 1322 BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
Bought for 360,000euros after winning his sole start in France; consistent efforts for Willie Mullins without yet making the expected progress, most recently second at Thurles (2m4f, good to yielding); has been untidy with his jumping the last twice but is open to any amount of improvement off this opening mark granted an error-free round and his trainer has won this contest four times with horses who proved handicap snips in hindsight; has to be feared.
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10

12th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 7f 176y

Class 1

15:35 Ayr

Spanish Harlem

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Sole win was in France on debut, so he's now 0-12 for Willie Mullins and 0-8 over fences; clearly best effort on handicap chase debut in this on soft ground last year when about 8l sixth to Macdermott, coming from well off the pace; 4lb lower today and fourth of 17 at Punchestown (3m3f) on latest outing gave some renewed hope; cheekpieces are now added.

14/1

10

12th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 7f 176y

Class 1

15:35 Ayr

Spanish Harlem

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Sole win was in France on debut, so he's now 0-12 for Willie Mullins and 0-8 over fences; clearly best effort on handicap chase debut in this on soft ground last year when about 8l sixth to Macdermott, coming from well off the pace; 4lb lower today and fourth of 17 at Punchestown (3m3f) on latest outing gave some renewed hope; cheekpieces are now added.

14/1

4th

4

20th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 3f 0y

14:25 Punchestown

Spanish Harlem

11st 2lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

0-6 over fences and yet to win for Willie Mullins; best effort came on his handicap debut in the Scottish National when sixth behind Macdermott, 2l off stablemate Klarc Kent; no sign of similar form in three starts since then; behind four of these rivals in the Thyestes.

16/1

Form: -51431 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Campaigned this term exclusively on good ground; won at Huntingdon (2m) in November and Wetherby (narrowly, upped to an extended 2m3f) last month; has a consistent record in handicaps but this is a harder task, especially if he doesn't get a sound surface.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

11th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

19:05 Warwick

Impulsive One

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Brian Ellison

took keen hold, always behind

20/1

Form: 626-71 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Out of his depth in last year's Ballymore at this meeting on second start for Willie Mullins; opened his hurdles account at Punchestown (2m4f, soft) in January, adding to his French bumper win; still has low mileage and may have more to offer for powerful stable; hard to dismiss.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

17

27th Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 7f 130y

18:00 Punchestown

Haxo

10st 9lb

J: Jack Foley

T: W P Mullins

Course maiden winner over 2m4f has twice been well below that level and has questions to answer stepping up in trip; tongue-tie on now.

33/1

12th

11

10th Apr 2023

Yielding

2m 5f 155y

16:15 Fairyhouse

Haxo

11st 1lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

soon midfield, lost position when pushed along after 3 out, weakened before 2 out

12/1

19

17th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

17:30 Cheltenham

Haxo

10st 13lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: W P Mullins

Out of his depth in last year's Ballymore at this meeting on second start for Willie Mullins; opened his hurdles account at Punchestown (2m4f, soft) in January, adding to his French bumper win; still has low mileage and may have more to offer for powerful stable; hard to dismiss.

14/1

Form: 26-P52

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Ran creditably in maiden hurdle at Punchestown (2m4f, yielding; clear second) last month; however, rather exposed (now 0-9 in this sphere) and looks unlikely to go one better in this hot handicap.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

16th

4

28th Dec 2023

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

12:40 Leopardstown

Hollow Sound

12st 0lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Luke Comer

led, headed and raced in second 3rd, briefly led 4th

25/1

7th

2

12th Dec 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 56y

13:30 Punchestown

Hollow Sound

12st 0lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Luke Comer

Bumper winner, inconsistent over hurdles, though ran well to take second in a 22-runner maiden here last winter; pulled up in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham; lacks the benefit of a recent outing.

25/1

22

17th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

17:30 Cheltenham

Hollow Sound

10st 10lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Luke Comer

Ran creditably in maiden hurdle at Punchestown (2m4f, yielding; clear second) last month; however, rather exposed (now 0-9 in this sphere) and looks unlikely to go one better in this hot handicap.

50/1

Form: UP4153

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
In decent form at about 2m of late, winning at Thurles (yielding) then running creditably at Leopardstown (valuable handicap) and Naas; bred to be suited by this step up in trip, being half-brother to last year's Ballymore winner Sir Gerhard; could go well at big odds.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

22th

18

30th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

15:05 Fairyhouse

Hey Johnny

10st 7lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Thomas Mullins

midfield

100/1

22th

18

30th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

15:05 Fairyhouse

Hey Johnny

10st 7lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Thomas Mullins

midfield

100/1

12th

3

3rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 60y

13:10 Cork

Hey Johnny

11st 10lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Thomas Mullins

midfield

33/1

Form: -63275 BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Dual bumper scorer in France; ran well in Grade 2 juvenile hurdle (2m) last April but hasn't progressed since, including for new yard the last twice; new trip needs to have major effect.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

4

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 110y

18:17 Ballinrobe

Innatendue

11st 8lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

led

7/1

9th

4

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 110y

18:17 Ballinrobe

Innatendue

11st 8lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

led

7/1

2nd

7

8th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 0f 30y

14:40 Gowran Park

Innatendue

11st 7lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

in touch with leaders, prominent 4th

11/4

Form: 21-0P0

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Successful on Flat and over hurdles for Joseph O'Brien; has shown little in handicaps for new stable this season and is hard to fancy on that recent evidence; tongue-tie reapplied.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

1

(4)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

2m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Vultan

10st 2lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: A J Martin

Hasn't won on the Flat since a 1m4f success on turf back in 2021; ran okay over 1m4f here a fortnight ago on all-weather debut and well worth another go at this trip.

12/1

4th

6

(2)

8th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Vultan

8st 7lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: A J Martin

Useful handicapper on turf in 2021 when he also won over hurdles; unable to make much impact under either code this year and now makes AW debut.

12/1

Non-runners

Wonderwall, Grozni, Hey Johnny

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £104.90
Straight Forecast £79.21
Tricast £2266.38
Trifecta £2580.00

Selections

RP Ratings:

Iroko

Daily Mail:

Cool Survivor

SPOTLIGHT:

Imagine

Telegraph:

Spanish Harlem

The Star:

Haxo

POSTDATA:

Irish Hill

WEST COUNTRY:

Might I

LAMBOURN:

Impulsive One

TOPSPEED:

Molly Ollys Wishes

The Times:

Imagine

THE NORTH:

Iroko

The Guardian:

Iroko

Daily Mirror:

Iroko

D Express:

Cool Survivor

The Sun:

Cool Survivor

Daily Record:

Cool Survivor