13.20

2nd

5

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

16:05 Aintree

The New Lion

11st 10lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Broadly progressive; has gone down the Champion Hurdle route this season and ran well in that race most recently, while leaving the impression he's ready for a return to further than 2m; leading novice hurdler at about 2m4f last term, winning the Challow and the Turners (both on good to soft ground); still unbeaten over this sort of distance and commands respect.

15/8

3rd

4

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 87y

Class 1

16:00 Cheltenham

The New Lion

11st 10lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Bids to emulate Istabraq, Hardy Eustace and Faugheen by winning the Champion Hurdle a year after landing the 2m5f Grade 1 novice hurdle at this meeting; held a 1l lead, still not under maximum pressure, when falling two out in the Fighting Fifth on reappearance; unbeaten otherwise and is better than the bare form he showed in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham (2m1f, soft) last time when the steady pace wasn't conducive to an ideal test; still has plenty of potential in open company and commands respect, especially with a stronger gallop seemingly on the cards.

11/4

1st

3

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

15:00 Cheltenham

The New Lion

11st 7lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Has raced only on soft/good to soft; one of two notable fallers in the Fighting Fifth in sole start this term, holding a 1l lead and still not under maximum pressure when coming down two out; unbeaten (5-5) previously and was impressive in the Challow prior to following up at the Cheltenham Festival last season for a Grade 1 novice double (2m4f/2m5f); remains a very promising hurdler and still one with serious Champion Hurdle claims.

15/8

5th

1

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 180y

15:50 Fairyhouse

The Yellow Clay

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

High class novice last season who was second to The New Lion in the 2m5f Grade 1 at Cheltenham; later suffered a heavy fall at Punchestown; this campaign hasn't really got off the ground and departed too far out (three from home) in the 2m5f handicap at the Festival (Storm Heart third) to know how he would have fared, though was going well enough at the time; wouldn't be a surprise to see him get his career back on track.

5/1

1

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

The Yellow Clay

12st 0lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Gordon Elliott

Four-timer as a novice last season culminated in 2m4f Grade 1 at Naas, which he followed with second over 2m5f at this meeting (gave The New Lion plenty to think about); took a heavy fall at Punchestown in May, beaten at 8-15 in November (fair second) and failed to shine in Grade 1 at Christmas (notwithstanding the near 3m trip) so he's on a recovery mission, but last season can't be forgotten yet; cheekpieces go on for this handicap debut.

8/1

2nd

2

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Final Demand

11st 7lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Sole defeat over hurdles came at this meeting last year (third to The New Lion in the Turners) and lost his undefeated record over fences when just over 12l third to Kaid d'Authie in Grade 1 at the Dublin Racing Festival (extended 2m5f, soft); previous wins were impressive and he's a big player on form but that defeat and the addition of a tongue-tie are concerns.

6/1

3rd

1

1st Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 107y

13:10 Leopardstown

Final Demand

11st 10lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Won his sole point start; scored in three of his four hurdle starts last season, including twice in Grade 1 company, notably at this meeting last year; has made a perfect start to chasing, winning a beginners' easily at Navan before a comfortable Grade 1 success at Limerick over Christmas (Jimmy Du Seuil well beaten), both over similar trips to today; handles testing ground fine and is the one to beat.

1/2

5th

4

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

16:05 Aintree

Potters Charm

11st 10lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Acts on any ground; the freshest contender in this race, having bypassed the Cheltenham Festival and been absent since landing the National Spirit at Fontwell (2m3f) over six weeks ago when taking hurdles record to 7-11; sole attempt at Aintree resulted in a Grade 1 novice success on Boxing Day 2024; likely to go well.

14/1

1st

1

22nd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 1

14:50 Fontwell

Potters Charm

11st 7lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Smart novice (Grade 1 winner on soft) at up to 2m5f last season; early faller on reappearance in November before 8l third in Grade 2 Ascot Hurdle (2m3f, good to soft); outstayed when fourth in Grade 1 Long Walk at Ascot (3m, good to soft) the following month but got back on the scoresheet when taking a classy Windsor conditions hurdle (2m4f, soft; career-best form) last month; key player despite a half penalty for the Grade 1 win.

8/13

7th

2

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 213y

16:50 Punchestown

Kappa Jy Pyke

11st 10lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Found wanting at Grade 1 level over hurdles last season; much more accomplished as a chaser; beat a long odds-on stablemate in Thurles beginners' event; beat Jacob's Ladder readily here in January in a Grade 3 race in which Predators Gold gave a below-par display; failed to cope with Fleur In The Park at Fairyhouse.

7/1

2nd

4

5th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Kappa Jy Pyke

11st 10lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Found wanting at Grade 1 level twice after maiden hurdle win last season; much more accomplished as a chaser; jumped well when beating a long odds-on stablemate in Thurles beginners' event in November; had no trouble with a rise in class at Punchestown, beating Jacob's Ladder readily in a race in which Predators Gold and Pure Steel gave below-par displays.

7/2

8th

4

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

17:25 Punchestown

Kiss Will

11st 9lb

J: John Shinnick

T: W P Mullins

One of eight for trainer; dual winning hurdler is yet to win from five starts over fences, but he looked like the one who would get closest to easy Irish Grand National (3m5f, yielding to soft) winner Soldier In Milan before taking a heavy fall three out; interesting if that hasn't left a mark, but concerning that Townend abandons ship.

12/1

5th

8

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Kiss Will

11st 1lb

J: J J Slevin

T: W P Mullins

Low-mileage 6yo whose hurdles form comprised 2m/3m wins (including Listed) either side of a comprehensive defeat in the Turners at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival; faces a more realistic task in a handicap back here and three placed efforts over fences, the latest a good one at Punchestown, set him up nicely for a crack at this prize.

14/1

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

5th

7

5th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Sixmilebridge

11st 10lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Fergal O’Brien

Front-runner who has finished first past the post in all six attempts over 2m4f (disqualified on one occasion due to a banned substance); beat Kala Conto with plenty to spare in the Grade 1 Scilly Isles at Sandown (soft), task simplified by the exit of the Mullins-trained Kitzbuhel.

5/2

1st

3

31st Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 15y

Class 1

14:40 Sandown

Sixmilebridge

11st 7lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Fergal O’Brien

Acts on heavy ground; well beaten at the Cheltenham Festival in both Grade 1 attempts (bumper/hurdle) but faces a more realistic task in this field and remains unexposed over fences; easily beat two rivals at Cheltenham (2m4f, good to soft) last time, taking chase record to 2-2 and looking better than ever; possibilities.

9/2

4

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Kaid dAuthie

11st 7lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: W P Mullins

Has improved drastically for fences, finishing second to Kitzbuhel on debut before winning at Fairyhouse (2m6f, yielding) and in Grade 1 at Dublin Racing Festival (extended 2m5f, soft; beat Western Fold by just over 4l); impressed with his jumping and how he stuck to his task last time, attributes you need for this race, and he sets the standard on form; leading player.

13/2

1st

3

1st Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 107y

13:10 Leopardstown

Kaid dAuthie

11st 10lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: W P Mullins

Smart novice hurdler last season, winning twice but was found wanting on both ventures into this grade; however, already looks a better chaser, finishing runner-up to subsequent Grade 1-winning stablemate Kitzbuhel at Punchestown before winning a beginners' at Fairyhouse (2m6f); capable of a big run.

13/2

1st

3

30th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

15:40 Punchestown

Kaid dAuthie

11st 12lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: W P Mullins

didn't jump with fluency, made virtually all, disputed lead, led 1st, hit 3rd, hit 4th, not fluent 5th, mistake 3 out, pushed along when good jump last, ridden and kept on well run-in, stayed on

4/1

2nd

1

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:25 Wexford

Supersundae

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Maiden hurdle winner was runner-up in a Grade 1 novice last year before losing his form in that sphere; got off the mark on third chase start when an easy winner at Kilbeggan last time over 2m6f; penalised 6lb for that but should still be difficult to beat even dropping in trip.

6/4

1st

8

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 70y

18:59 Kilbeggan

Supersundae

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Rated 142 over hurdles; seventh in the 2024 Supreme Novices' Hurdle; 8l second behind The Yellow Clay in a Grade 1 novice hurdle at Naas in January 2025 (2m4f, soft); pulled up in two following hurdle starts at Grade 1 level; form of his two chase starts bears little relation to his best hurdles form.

100/30

3rd

5

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

16:37 Naas

Supersundae

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

One of three for trainer; rated 142 over hurdles; seventh in the 2024 Supreme Novices' Hurdle; 8l second behind The Yellow Clay in a Grade 1 novice hurdle at this venue in January 2025 (2m4f, soft); pulled up in two following hurdle starts at Grade 1 level; beaten 30l on chase/seasonal debut at Punchestown last month; needs to come back to his best and Townend ignores.

10/1