16.00

1st

7

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

18:40 Punchestown

Lossiemouth

11st 5lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

One of three for trainer; prolific and highly talented mare justified decision to line up in this year's Champion Hurdle when adding a tenth Grade 1 win to her tally (14-18 overall) in good style; had both Anzadam and Golden Ace well behind her on that occasion; 3-3 at this venue, including when 19l in front of Glen Kiln in this season's Morgiana Hurdle; this looks easier than Cheltenham and she's ground-versatile; shock result if she doesn't win.

4/9

1st

9

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 87y

Class 1

16:00 Cheltenham

Lossiemouth

11st 3lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Versatile as regards ground; prolific and highly talented mare whose record of 13-17 features nine Grade 1 wins, including three at this meeting (Triumph and two Mares' Hurdles); 4-4 at this venue overall; failed to justify favouritism in the Irish Champion Hurdle most recently but ran creditably without managing to confirm December placings with Brighterdaysahead; has less to prove than that rival back at Cheltenham and holds a big chance at the weights; wears headgear for the first time.

13/8

2nd

6

1st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Leopardstown

Lossiemouth

11st 5lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Winner of 13 of her 16 starts; bypassed the 2025 Champion Hurdle, instead winning the Mares' Hurdle readily; previously, fell mid-race in this race and beaten just over 2l by Constitution Hill in the Christmas Hurdle; easy winner of Aintree Hurdle after Constitution Hill's fall; had a straightforward task in the Morgiana on return, and was too strong for the reappearing Brightedaysahead here at Christmas.

10/11

1st

6

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

16:05 Aintree

Brighterdaysahead

11st 3lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Has form on most types of ground; took her Cheltenham Festival record to 0-3 with a defeat in the latest Champion Hurdle but that was a respectable effort without managing to confirm placings with Lossiemouth, who had played second fiddle in the Irish equivalent; record of 2-3 at about 2m4f includes an easy success in the Mersey at this meeting two years ago; very smart mare who holds leading claims at the weights.

2/1

2nd

7

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 87y

Class 1

16:00 Cheltenham

Brighterdaysahead

11st 3lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Has form on most types of ground; hasn't lived up to expectations at this meeting for the last two years, beaten by Golden Ace in the Grade 2 novice hurdle in 2024 and only fourth (weakening when hampered) in this contest in 2025; otherwise a very smart mare and produced one of her best performances in the Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown (2m, heavy) most recently, reversing December placings with Lossiemouth and registering a fourth Grade 1 success; leading contender, provided she transfers the form to this venue.

9/2

1st

5

1st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Leopardstown

Brighterdaysahead

11st 5lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Beat State Man in last season's Morgiana and gave a stunning performance to win the December Hurdle here by a huge margin; nowhere near that level when a remote fourth in an incident-packed Champion Hurdle; failed to regain her best when raised in trip at Punchestown, well held in third behind two of Lossiemouth's stablemates; outpointed by Lossiemouth here at Christnas but finished close enough to suggest she can provide a powerful challenge.

13/8

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

2nd

6

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

18:40 Punchestown

Golden Ace

11st 5lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

Fortuitous winner of the 2025 Champion Hurdle (same story in this season's Fighting Fifth); could only manage fifth when attempting to retain her crown (9.75l behind Lossiemouth); posted another solid effort in the Aintree Hurdle last time when fourth (2m4f, good to soft); return to 2m should suit, cheekpieces go on and she was second in this contest last year (good) but may need further luck to increase Grade 1 haul.

8/1

4th

7

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

16:05 Aintree

Golden Ace

11st 3lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

Fortuitous winner of the 2025 Champion Hurdle (same story in the Fighting Fifth) and finished only fifth, behind some of today's rivals, when attempting to retain her crown; largely consistent and has won over 2m4f but increasing her Grade 1 tally may require further luck.

12/1

5th

8

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 87y

Class 1

16:00 Cheltenham

Golden Ace

11st 3lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

Record of 3-4 at Cheltenham features two Festival wins, beating Brighterdaysahead in the Grade 2 novice hurdle in 2024 then admittedly fortuitous (left in lead when State Man took a late fall; odds-on Constitution Hill exited earlier) when 25-1 in this race last year; also had fortune on her side in this season's Fighting Fifth as the front two in the market, including The New Lion, failed to complete; ran creditably on Boxing Day when last seen; largely consistent and should go well but may require further luck to retain her crown.

8/1

6th

3

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 87y

Class 1

16:00 Cheltenham

Poniros

11st 10lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Belied his 100-1 odds with a remarkable success in the Triumph at this meeting (2m1f, good to soft) last year on hurdles debut, collaring Lulamba who subsequently reversed placings with him at Punchestown and is a leading contender in today's Arkle; ran below expectations at Royal Ascot but ran promisingly, with a view to this race, in the Irish Champion Hurdle on return from layoff (got detached in the back straight, ending up with plenty to do, then stayed on for third of five); could be open to plenty of further improvement with that outing under his belt and given his very low mileage in this sphere; very interesting back at Cheltenham.

14/1

3rd

4

1st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Leopardstown

Poniros

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Made his stable/hurdles debut in the Triumph at Cheltenham, belied odds of 100-1 to win by a neck; second at Punchestown in May (despite racing freely) confirmed his high standing; ran much too freely when strongly fancied for the 2m4f Ascot Stakes.

14/1

17th

20

(10)

17th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Poniros

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: W P Mullins

Trained last year by Ralph Beckett, favourite when below form in the 1m1f Cambridgeshire on final outing (also below form on sole run on good to firm); made his stable/hurdles debut in March, in the Triumph at Cheltenham no less, but belied odds of 100-1 to win by a neck; second at Punchestown in May (despite racing freely) confirmed his high standing in that sphere, so he's a high-profile candidate for this return to Flat, over a very new Flat trip but his trainer usually picks the right ones for these races.

5/1

4th

2

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

18:40 Punchestown

Anzadam

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

One of three for trainer; hopes were high that he could develop into a Champion Hurdle contender following a brace of stylish Group 3 wins in his opening two starts for this yard; lost unbeaten record since upped to Grade 1 level; beaten by Golden Ace in the Fighting Fifth, then only fourth twice at Leopardstown; made a race-ending mistake at the second flight in the Champion Hurdle before running on late to finish seventh of nine (18l behind Lossiemouth); place-chance if putting it all together.

14/1

7th

2

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 87y

Class 1

16:00 Cheltenham

Anzadam

11st 10lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Looked very promising in completing a Grade 3 double in great style upon joining Willie Mullins; has lost his unbeaten record since upped to Grade 1 level, beaten by Golden Ace in the Fighting Fifth then only fourth twice at Leopardstown (headstrong on penultimate start); however, this first taste of the Cheltenham Festival may facilitate a bigger effort, with the possibility of an ideal pace set-up and precise priming for this day.

20/1

4th

1

1st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Leopardstown

Anzadam

11st 12lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: W P Mullins

2-2 in France; maintained his record in winning two Grade 3 events last season (2m, yielding/soft to heavy); missed the big spring festivals due to a setback; suffered his first defeat when second to Golden Ace in the incident-packed Fighting Fifth; raced too keenly here at Christmas and just lost third to Casheldale Lad.

8/1

1

18th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Ayr

Tutti Quanti

11st 12lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Won at Newbury (2m, soft) last November on second handicap start and easily followed up there in the prestigious William Hill Hurdle in February (2m, heavy); reluctant to line up and couldn't adopt usual prominent pitch when down the field in the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham last month; returns to a handicap today and could bounce back with a bold bid.

9/4

8th

5

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 87y

Class 1

16:00 Cheltenham

Tutti Quanti

11st 10lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Never-dangerous sixth in the Supreme on this card 12 months ago but ran well on bare figures despite a big change in tactics (normally leads or races prominently); took his strike-rate to 4-9 with wins in notable handicaps at Newbury (2m, soft/heavy) in November and February, last time defying top weight and proving thoroughly dominant in the race that fellow front-runner Make A Stand won in 1997 before following up in the Champion Hurdle; improving hurdler who is worth a crack at this prize in a reasonably open year and has been duly supplemented at a cost of £18,000

20/1

1st

1

7th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 1

15:20 Newbury

Tutti Quanti

12st 0lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Acts on soft ground; progressive sort whose two attempts over C&D comprise a good effort, as a novice hurdler, on this card 12 months ago and clearcut success in notable handicap on last appearance (runner-up has franked the form since); an ideal type for this prize and warrants major respect despite carrying a big weight.

7/1

2nd

1

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 100y

18:18 Roscommon

Workahead

11st 7lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Rated 144 over hurdles; made perfect start to chasing career when lowering the colours of Supersundae in a novice at Wexford (2m, gd-yld); 5lb penalty for that but handles softer ground and the one to beat.

8/11

1st

4

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:25 Wexford

Workahead

11st 6lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Point winner was a smart maiden hurdle winner in 2024 but hasn't really built on that; the best of three runs last season was when second in a Gowran Grade 3 in February; was then outclassed in the Champion Hurdle; yard does well with chasers so can run a big race.

9/4

9th

6

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 87y

Class 1

16:00 Cheltenham

Workahead

11st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Lightly raced 8yo; dropped away from the top of the hill in the Supreme on this card 12 months ago, having raced freely and done too much up front; achieved best RPRs when scoring impressively at Leopardstown (strong maiden form) in December 2024 and good second in Grade 3 at Gowran Park (again over 2m; heavy) last time; faces a stiffer assignment and competition for the lead.

66/1