March 11 / 13.20 Cheltenham

13.20

Good To Soft

Turners Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) (Registered As The Baring Bingham Novices’ Hurdle) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £84405
  • 2m 5f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 21 runners
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Turners Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) (Registered As The Baring Bingham Novices’ Hurdle) (GBB Race)

Runners: 21 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £3.60

Form: 4-213

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 148

Form & Verdict
Comfortably got the better of Shuttle Diplomacy when winning a Limerick maiden (soft to heavy) on hurdles debut in late December and took the rise in class well when a close third in Leopardstown Grade 1 (also 2m, heavy; Ballyfad just ahead) at the start of February; should stay this far and he's Paul Townend's pick from a choice of six Willie Mullins runners; yard has a strong record in this race and he has to be on the shortlist.
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1st

5

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 140y

18:00 Punchestown

King Rasko Grey

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Didn't win a bumper but has proved a much better hurdler; comfortably landed a Limerick maiden hurdle in December; close third in 2m Grade 1 novice at the DRF in February; stepped up in trip and won the Turners in impressive fashion at Cheltenham; preferred by Townend and the one to beat.

8/13

1st

9

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:20 Cheltenham

King Rasko Grey

11st 7lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Comfortably got the better of Shuttle Diplomacy when winning a Limerick maiden (soft to heavy) on hurdles debut in late December and took the rise in class well when a close third in Leopardstown Grade 1 (also 2m, heavy; Ballyfad just ahead) at the start of February; should stay this far and he's Paul Townend's pick from a choice of six Willie Mullins runners; yard has a strong record in this race and he has to be on the shortlist.

6/1

3rd

4

1st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:40 Leopardstown

King Rasko Grey

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Expensive store purchase ran well in Punchestown festival bumpers a year apart, showing good reserves of stamina when second over 2m3f last May; had plenty to spare when beating last season's Cheltenham bumper third Shuttle Diplomacy in a 2m maiden hurdle at Limerick; second has franked the form.

5/2

7/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 41-121

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 138

Form & Verdict
Considered a Supreme hope at the start of the term and he did nothing to dispel those thoughts when impressing on hurdles debut in a Newbury maiden (about 2m, soft) in November; surprisingly turned over by a 3yo over that C&D (good) one month later but firmly back on track when sent up in trip to comfortably land a Huntingdon Listed event (about 2m4f, soft) last time; his trainer used that race as a stepping stone to Cheltenham Festival glory for Shishkin in 2020 and this one commands plenty of respect.
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2nd

1

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:20 Cheltenham

Act Of Innocence

11st 7lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Considered a Supreme hope at the start of the term and he did nothing to dispel those thoughts when impressing on hurdles debut in a Newbury maiden (about 2m, soft) in November; surprisingly turned over by a 3yo over that C&D (good) one month later but firmly back on track when sent up in trip to comfortably land a Huntingdon Listed event (about 2m4f, soft) last time; his trainer used that race as a stepping stone to Cheltenham Festival glory for Shishkin in 2020 and this one commands plenty of respect.

7/1

1st

2

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 137y

Class 1

15:10 Huntingdon

Act Of Innocence

11st 5lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Solid form at Newbury (2m, soft/good) since joining Nicky Henderson and switched to hurdles, beating Sinnatra then runner-up to a fairly useful juvenile who received plenty of weight; bred to stay this longer distance and should still have further improvement in him; major player.

10/11

1

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 56y

Class 1

16:10 Cheltenham

Act Of Innocence

11st 5lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Bumper winner (showed promise on soft in that sphere) who won on his hurdle/stable debut at Newbury (2m, soft) in November before close second at 2-7 there (2m, good) in December, behind £360,000 purchase Minella Yoga who is declared to run in the 12:40; there's every chance this longer trip will be within range and he's a leading player for his top stable.

7/4

40/1

  • Place: £12.70

Form: 23211

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
Safely held when second to Riskaway at Thurles (2m4f, good to yielding) but improved since; followed a wide-margin win there (yielding to soft) by responding well for pressure to score at Navan (also 2m, soft to heavy); the step back up in trip is probably of little concern and he might surprise a few.
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1st

12

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

16:40 Aintree

Zeus Power

11st 8lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

After minor wins in Ireland he went off 50-1 for the 2m5f Grade 1 Turners at Cheltenham but he defied those odds to finish third, in spite of so much going wrong during the race (got behind after suffering interference); the manner in which he stayed on offers plenty of encouragement for this extra yardage; it's a nagging concern that only four 5yos have won this since 1988 but intriguing otherwise.

9/2

3rd

22

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:20 Cheltenham

Zeus Power

11st 7lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Safely held when second to Riskaway at Thurles (2m4f, good to yielding) but improved since; followed a wide-margin win there (yielding to soft) by responding well for pressure to score at Navan (also 2m, soft to heavy); the step back up in trip is probably of little concern and he might surprise a few.

40/1

1st

3

17th Jan 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

12:10 Navan

Zeus Power

11st 8lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Placed on both bumper starts; beaten 1 1/4l by a subsequent maiden hurdle winner at Galway on the first occasion; no match for a short-priced Gordon Elliott inmate on hurdling debut over 2m4f at Thurles; recovered from a bad error two out when a runaway winner over 2m at Thurles four weeks ago; promising sort.

5/1

Form: 3123 C

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut over hurdles here (about 2m, soft; first-time tongue-tie) in November; readily brushed aside by Hurricane Pat at Sandown the following month, however, and probably flattered to get closer to that rival when soundly beaten at Haydock last time; up in trip with work to do.
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2nd

10

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Aintree

Soldier Reeves

11st 7lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Improved for the step up to 2m5f when storming home for fourth at 150-1 in the Turners at Cheltenham (good to soft) last month; he doesn't have the Cheltenham hill this time and his stablemate Bossman Jack would probably have beaten him at the Festival had he jumped the final flight proficiently, but this 5yo is unexposed at this sort of distance and could be a contender.

7/1

4th

18

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:20 Cheltenham

Soldier Reeves

11st 7lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Made a winning debut over hurdles here (about 2m, soft; first-time tongue-tie) in November; readily brushed aside by Hurricane Pat at Sandown the following month, however, and probably flattered to get closer to that rival when soundly beaten at Haydock last time; up in trip with work to do.

50/1

3rd

3

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:25 Haydock

Soldier Reeves

11st 7lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Built upon point/bumper promise (including on good to soft ground) to win on hurdle debut at Cheltenham (2m, soft) in November; another good run when Listed runner-up at Sandown (2m, soft) since and he's 5lb better off with the winner Hurricane Pat, although that rival had plenty in hand.

10/1

Form: 2-1111 D

Last run: 61 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 144

Form & Verdict
100-1 and borderline tailed off in a Cork maiden hurdle in December 2024 but he subsequently turned into a quality bumper performer and has taken it up a notch since resuming career over hurdles, unbeaten in four including Navan Grade 3 (2m, soft to heavy) in November and when repeating forcing tactics in Naas Grade 1 (2m4f, soft; Sortudo second, Saint Baco behind) two months ago; won't find it easy to dominate this field but his gritty attitude was admirable last time and he likely won't go down without a fight.
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5th

8

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:20 Cheltenham

Ill Sort That

11st 7lb

J: Mr D L Queally

T: Declan Queally

100-1 and borderline tailed off in a Cork maiden hurdle in December 2024 but he subsequently turned into a quality bumper performer and has taken it up a notch since resuming career over hurdles, unbeaten in four including Navan Grade 3 (2m, soft to heavy) in November and when repeating forcing tactics in Naas Grade 1 (2m4f, soft; Sortudo second, Saint Baco behind) two months ago; won't find it easy to dominate this field but his gritty attitude was admirable last time and he likely won't go down without a fight.

20/1

2

26th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 156y

15:05 Galway

Ill Sort That

11st 10lb

J: Mr D L Queally

T: Declan Queally

Good form in winning two of his three bumpers, posting an RPR of 121 on the second occasion; surpassed that figure in a maiden hurdle at Listowel (2m, yielding), hammering a subsequent winner in the process; has further to go here but looks a smart prospect.

4/5

1st

5

24th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Listowel

Ill Sort That

11st 12lb

J: Mr D L Queally

T: Declan Queally

Dual bumper winner after a modest run on debut in a Cork maiden hurdle; off since a 12l second in a Fairyhouse bumper in April; easy ground fine; market should reveal expectations.

6/1

Form: 1-311

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 134

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner who was off the mark on his second attempt over hurdles when winning a Ffos Las novice in January; heavy odds-on but he still impressed when easily defying a penalty at Chepstow (also 2m, soft) last month; dam won over this trip in a light hurdling career; not far away on the figures for last year's winning stable and he's impossible to rule out.
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1st

2

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Aintree

Bossman Jack

11st 7lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Three wins from first four starts and he was keeping on well and disputing third when making a bad mistake at the final flight in the Turners at Cheltenham (2m5f, good to soft) last month, ultimately finishing sixth; leading claims on the back of that very promising performance.

11/4

6th

3

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:20 Cheltenham

Bossman Jack

11st 7lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Bumper winner who was off the mark on his second attempt over hurdles when winning a Ffos Las novice in January; heavy odds-on but he still impressed when easily defying a penalty at Chepstow (also 2m, soft) last month; dam won over this trip in a light hurdling career; not far away on the figures for last year's winning stable and he's impossible to rule out.

7/1

1st

1

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 4

13:40 Chepstow

Bossman Jack

11st 9lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Placed in strong Warwick maiden (2m, good to soft) on seasonal/hurdle debut in November and built on that performance when beating useful rival to score at Ffos Las (2m, soft; front pair well clear of Emerald Breeze) last month; the one to beat.

8/13

Form: 5-P721

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 138

Form & Verdict
Won Limerick Listed bumper two years ago and a cracking effort when third in the Champion Bumper (good to soft; Sortudo and No Drama This End behind) at last season's Cheltenham Festival; disappointed on first two starts over hurdles but he rediscovered his groove in a newly fitted tongue-tie when second to King Rasko Grey at Limerick (2m, soft to heavy) in December before beating 15 others to win at Naas (about 2m2f, heavy) last time; this forecast better ground should be fine and he's not one to dismiss lightly.
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7th

15

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:20 Cheltenham

Shuttle Diplomacy

11st 7lb

J: Daniel King

T: Thomas Cooper

Won Limerick Listed bumper two years ago and a cracking effort when third in the Champion Bumper (good to soft; Sortudo and No Drama This End behind) at last season's Cheltenham Festival; disappointed on first two starts over hurdles but he rediscovered his groove in a newly fitted tongue-tie when second to King Rasko Grey at Limerick (2m, soft to heavy) in December before beating 15 others to win at Naas (about 2m2f, heavy) last time; this forecast better ground should be fine and he's not one to dismiss lightly.

20/1

1st

11

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 150y

13:55 Naas

Shuttle Diplomacy

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: Thomas Cooper

Dual bumper winner and third in last year's Cheltenham bumper; two disappointing hurdle runs before a much better effort at when chasing home a Willie Mullins-trained horse at Limerick last time; the third horse had won a bumper for Mullins, and fourth-placed I Started A Joke was odds-on when winning at Punchestown subsequently.

3/1

Form: 412 D

Last run: 72 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 138

Form & Verdict
Chasing type who followed a solid hurdles debut in October by stepping up to win a Newbury novice (about 2m5f, soft) one month later; showed a good attitude that day and it was a fine effort when chasing home No Drama This End in the Grade 1 Challow over that C&D (good) towards the end of December; has work to do to turn those tables but he's the sort to outrun his likely odds.
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8th

10

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:20 Cheltenham

Klimt Madrik

11st 7lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Toby Lawes

Chasing type who followed a solid hurdles debut in October by stepping up to win a Newbury novice (about 2m5f, soft) one month later; showed a good attitude that day and it was a fine effort when chasing home No Drama This End in the Grade 1 Challow over that C&D (good) towards the end of December; has work to do to turn those tables but he's the sort to outrun his likely odds.

40/1

4

28th Oct 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

13:28 Ffos Las

Klimt Madrik

11st 4lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Toby Lawes

Shaped with significant promise in two heavy-ground Irish points in early 2024 but this rules debut comes after a long absence and others in the line-up have more pressing claims.

25/1

Form: 31-112

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 136

Form & Verdict
Won his first two over hurdles, readily justifying the odds in Sandown maiden (2m, good to soft) in November before impressing in a Listed event over that C&D (soft, Soldier Reeves second) the following month; paid for trying to match it with the winner when firmly put in his place at Haydock last time, however, and that seemed to expose his limitations; goes up in trip.
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1st

1

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 4

14:30 Chepstow

Hurricane Pat

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Course bumper winner who launched hurdling career with two Sandown wins (2m, good to soft/soft) in the autumn, the latter at Listed level; drops back in trip/grade after a respectable ninth in Grade 1 Turners at Cheltenham (2m5f, good to soft) last month and ought to be hard to beat, despite his big penalty.

2/7

9th

7

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:20 Cheltenham

Hurricane Pat

11st 7lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Won his first two over hurdles, readily justifying the odds in Sandown maiden (2m, good to soft) in November before impressing in a Listed event over that C&D (soft, Soldier Reeves second) the following month; paid for trying to match it with the winner when firmly put in his place at Haydock last time, however, and that seemed to expose his limitations; goes up in trip.

20/1

2nd

1

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:25 Haydock

Hurricane Pat

11st 9lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

2-3 in bumpers and 2-2 over hurdles following a pair of wins at Sandown (2m, good to soft/soft), the latest a Listed novice last time; he was impressive last time (Soldier Reeves about 6l back in second) and it remains to be seen where his limitations lie; key player.

7/4

OUR TIP

Form: 1112

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 149

Form & Verdict
Unbeaten in a point and two bumpers before easily winning a Leopardstown maiden hurdle (2m, yielding; strong in the market) in December; fine effort when claimed on the line in a Grade 1 over that C&D (heavy) at the start of last month, with King Rasko Grey a close-up third, and his pedigree suggests this new trip will be no problem; very strong claims for his powerful yard.
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3rd

1

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Aintree

Ballyfad

11st 7lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

11-1 and beaten just over 7l when tenth of 21 in the Turners at Cheltenham (2m5f, good to soft) last month; however, he was kicked at the start that day and may well be capable of better, having finished ahead of the Turners winner King Rasko Grey when short-headed in Leopardstown Grade 1 in February; respected for top Irish trainer who has won the last four runnings.

3/1

10th

2

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:20 Cheltenham

Ballyfad

11st 7lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Unbeaten in a point and two bumpers before easily winning a Leopardstown maiden hurdle (2m, yielding; strong in the market) in December; fine effort when claimed on the line in a Grade 1 over that C&D (heavy) at the start of last month, with King Rasko Grey a close-up third, and his pedigree suggests this new trip will be no problem; very strong claims for his powerful yard.

10/1

2nd

1

1st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:40 Leopardstown

Ballyfad

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Won a point for Luke Murphy last April; purchased for E175,000 and got on top late on to win a Down Royal bumper in November; showed a good attitude when following up under a penalty at Punchestown three weeks later; impressed with a front-running victory over the well-regarded Leader d'Allier in a C&D maiden; the second has since hacked up at Punchestown.

3/1

Form: 1313

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Won hurdles debut at Fontwell (2m3f) in October and by a wide margin at same track (2m2f, again good to soft) in December; third in a Grade 2 on the New course here (about 2m5f; Taurus Bay second) was another good effort; that form still leaves him with something to find, however.
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17th

15

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

13:20 Aintree

Fortune Timmy

10st 13lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Chris Gordon

Useful novice hurdler, including Fontwell wins over 2m3f and an extended 2m1f (both good to soft); also third in a Grade 2 novice at Cheltenham in January before performing with credit in the Grade 1 Turners at the Festival there (2m5f), staying on again when hampered at the last; that suggests this step up in trip could suit now he's handicapping; interesting.

6/1

12th

5

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:20 Cheltenham

Fortune Timmy

11st 7lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Won hurdles debut at Fontwell (2m3f) in October and by a wide margin at same track (2m2f, again good to soft) in December; third in a Grade 2 on the New course here (about 2m5f; Taurus Bay second) was another good effort; that form still leaves him with something to find, however.

66/1

3rd

3

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 56y

Class 1

16:10 Cheltenham

Fortune Timmy

11st 5lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Point runner-up (3m, soft) who got back on the scoresheet at Fontwell on Boxing Day to make it 2-3 over hurdles (2m3f/2m1f, good to soft); today's company is much tougher but this prominent racer is open to further improvement for a trainer enjoying an excellent season; not discounted.

11/1

14/1

Form: 271-12 BF

Last run: 61 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 143

Form & Verdict
Finished mid-division in last season's Champion Bumper at the Cheltenham Festival but he was useful in that sphere and beat I'll Sort That by 12l when making all at Fairyhouse in April; off to the perfect start over hurdles when comfortably winning a Cork maiden (2m, yielding to soft; first-time hood) in November but found his old rival I'll Sort That too strong when second in a Naas Grade 1 (2m4f, soft) two months ago; likely to run well again.
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13th

19

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:20 Cheltenham

Sortudo

11st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Finished mid-division in last season's Champion Bumper at the Cheltenham Festival but he was useful in that sphere and beat I'll Sort That by 12l when making all at Fairyhouse in April; off to the perfect start over hurdles when comfortably winning a Cork maiden (2m, yielding to soft; first-time hood) in November but found his old rival I'll Sort That too strong when second in a Naas Grade 1 (2m4f, soft) two months ago; likely to run well again.

14/1

1st

5

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

18:10 Fairyhouse

Sortudo

11st 11lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Bang there in two bumpers at Leopardstown (the latest a Grade 2) and he ran well to be seventh of 17 in the Champion Bumper, where he appeared to get outpaced when it mattered; has 4l to find with third-placed Shuttle Diplomacy but these conditions can be a great leveller; respected.

11/4

1st

5

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

18:10 Fairyhouse

Sortudo

11st 11lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Bang there in two bumpers at Leopardstown (the latest a Grade 2) and he ran well to be seventh of 17 in the Champion Bumper, where he appeared to get outpaced when it mattered; has 4l to find with third-placed Shuttle Diplomacy but these conditions can be a great leveller; respected.

11/4

25/1

Form: 112

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
Point winner (3m, yielding) who made it 2-2 over hurdles (2m, good to soft/soft) in three-runner novice at Aintree in December; only just denied over this sort of trip in soft-ground Grade 2 on the New course here in January; has quite a plucky attitude but that form leaves him with something to find.
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15th

20

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:20 Cheltenham

Taurus Bay

11st 7lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Point winner (3m, yielding) who made it 2-2 over hurdles (2m, good to soft/soft) in three-runner novice at Aintree in December; only just denied over this sort of trip in soft-ground Grade 2 on the New course here in January; has quite a plucky attitude but that form leaves him with something to find.

25/1

2nd

7

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 56y

Class 1

16:10 Cheltenham

Taurus Bay

11st 5lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Point winner (3m, yielding) who made it 2-2 over hurdles (2m, good to soft/soft) in three-runner novice at Aintree last month; he did it nicely last time from a useful yardstick, who won either side of that defeat; there's every chance this step up in trip will suit and he's high on the list.

100/30

13

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

14:17 Stratford

Taurus Bay

10st 13lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Bought for £155,000 after winning on Irish point debut (3m, yielding) in February; has Flat and hurdle winners in his striking pedigree and he could have a bright future at this new discipline.

6/4

13/2

Form: 11 D

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Group class for Andre Fabre on the Flat and his win in last year's Queen Alexandra (good to firm) at Royal Ascot for this yard was sandwiched between two hurdle wins, in a Killarney novice (2m4f, yielding) in May and a triumphant comeback in Punchestown Grade 2 (about 2m, soft to heavy) two months ago despite drifting in the market; can likely fly higher in this sphere, particularly when his hurdling tightens up, and he's a fascinating contender.
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16th

17

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:20 Cheltenham

Sober

11st 7lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Group class for Andre Fabre on the Flat and his win in last year's Queen Alexandra (good to firm) at Royal Ascot for this yard was sandwiched between two hurdle wins, in a Killarney novice (2m4f, yielding) in May and a triumphant comeback in Punchestown Grade 2 (about 2m, soft to heavy) two months ago despite drifting in the market; can likely fly higher in this sphere, particularly when his hurdling tightens up, and he's a fascinating contender.

13/2

1

(3)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

2m 5f 143y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Sober

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: W P Mullins

Multiple winner from 1m2f to an extended 1m7f for Andre Fabre, including two staying Group 2s; bought for 115,000euros late last year; jumped moderately and made heavy weather of justifying prohibitive odds on stable/hurdle debut at Killarney last month (2m4f, yielding); trainer did have him in the Ascot Gold Cup and, not only is he one of the few class acts in this field, he should be one of the stronger stayers; stable has won this four times before and Ryan Moore was pencilled in at the five-day stage (trainer had other options); would prefer softer ground but has won on good (unraced on quicker).

10/11

66/1

Form: -42124 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 140

Form & Verdict
Beat Zeus Power (improved since) when drawing clear on hurdles debut at Thurles (good to yielding) in November; consistent on heavy when second to leading BetMGM Cup fancy Storm Heat at Limerick (also 2m4f) and fourth in 2m6f Leopardstown Grade 1; those efforts still leave him with a bit to find.
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4th

4

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

15:40 Punchestown

Riskaway

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Beat Zeus Power (improved since) on hurdles debut at Thurles (2m4f, good to yielding) in November and couple of decent efforts on heavy; soon beaten however in 2m5f Grade 1 Turners Novices' at Cheltenham (Zeus Power third), but definite claims here down in grade.

9/2

17th

13

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:20 Cheltenham

Riskaway

11st 7lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Beat Zeus Power (improved since) when drawing clear on hurdles debut at Thurles (good to yielding) in November; consistent on heavy when second to leading BetMGM Cup fancy Storm Heat at Limerick (also 2m4f) and fourth in 2m6f Leopardstown Grade 1; those efforts still leave him with a bit to find.

66/1

4th

6

2nd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 6f 53y

13:15 Leopardstown

Riskaway

11st 10lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Placed in points and bumpers; off the mark on hurdles debut at Thurles over 2m4f on good-to-yielding; lost out to a Willie Mulins-trained rival in a 2m4f Limerick contest on heavy ground; his trainer has stronger candidates

25/1

Form: 35-161 D

Last run: 72 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
Point winner who was strong in the market when he made a winning hurdles debut at Limerick (about 2m, yielding to soft) in October; limitations were seemingly exposed in a heavy-ground Grade 3 at Navan next time but he doubled his tally in this sphere when taking a Leopardstown handicap (also about 2m4f, good to yielding) in late December; will need more but that's not inconceivable for a yard whose runners can rarely be dismissed at this meeting.
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18th

21

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:20 Cheltenham

Walks In June

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Point winner who was strong in the market when he made a winning hurdles debut at Limerick (about 2m, yielding to soft) in October; limitations were seemingly exposed in a heavy-ground Grade 3 at Navan next time but he doubled his tally in this sphere when taking a Leopardstown handicap (also about 2m4f, good to yielding) in late December; will need more but that's not inconceivable for a yard whose runners can rarely be dismissed at this meeting.

66/1

10

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

14:37 Limerick

Walks In June

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Point winner last year was a close third in a Leopardstown bumper on rules debut but was disappointing at Fairyhouse next time; makes hurdling debut after an absence but would have a shout if back to his best bumper form.

5/2

5th

6

25th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:57 Fairyhouse

Walks In June

12st 0lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Henry De Bromhead

Point winner who stayed on well to finish third in a Leopardstown bumper on St Stephen's Day; may appreciate further but warrants respect.

7/2

Form: 2-13

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Solid start when second of 13 at Auteuil (2m2f, heavy) in October 2024 and he opened his account when clinging on at Dieppe (2m1f, soft) the following June; interesting that he was pitched into a Grade 2 on stable debut at Punchestown (about 2m, soft; 9-2) in January, but that third of three behind Sober needs building on; still very early days and this new trip might help.
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No Results Found

Form: 2-21

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in sole French outing, a heavy-ground 2m1f Pau 3yo hurdle in December 2024; absent for 12 months before a solid stable debut when second of 17 at Limerick (heavy) and he made no mistake when justifying short odds at Thurles (also 2m, soft) last month; Paul Townend has jumped ship but it's impossible to know where the ceiling of his ability lies and this new trip may unlock more.
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No Results Found

Form: 19-111 CD

Last run: 72 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 144

Form & Verdict
Impressively rewarded market support on bumper debut at Warwick last term before midfield in the Champion Bumper at last year's Cheltenham Festival; quickly established himself as the leading British-based hope for this race when laughing at a good one in C&D Grade 2 in November before following up in the same grade at Sandown (2m4f, also soft) the following month; merely needed to be nudged along to make his Grade 1 breakthrough in the Challow at Newbury (good) in December and holds strong claims of following in the footsteps of The New Lion, who won that race before taking this last season.
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1st

2

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 1

14:40 Perth

No Drama This End

11st 7lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Made it 3-3 over hurdles (2m5f/2m4f, soft/good) in ready fashion in the Grade 1 Challow at Newbury in December; very disappointing favourite in the Turners at the Cheltenham Festival, even allowing for what went wrong at the start, but he's the one to beat today if back to his best; promises to be suited by the step up in trip (dam won 3m French Grade 1).

8/11

12

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:20 Cheltenham

No Drama This End

11st 7lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Impressively rewarded market support on bumper debut at Warwick last term before midfield in the Champion Bumper at last year's Cheltenham Festival; quickly established himself as the leading British-based hope for this race when laughing at a good one in C&D Grade 2 in November before following up in the same grade at Sandown (2m4f, also soft) the following month; merely needed to be nudged along to make his Grade 1 breakthrough in the Challow at Newbury (good) in December and holds strong claims of following in the footsteps of The New Lion, who won that race before taking this last season.

3/1

Form: 3-16

Last run: 61 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 140

Form & Verdict
Sent off odds-on, despite some unease in the betting, when beating a big field on his stable debut at Navan (2m, soft to heavy) in December and he was a notable market drifter when 9-2 and weakening over this sort of trip in a Naas Grade 1 (soft) fought out by I'll Sort That and Sortudo two months ago; Paul Townend, who was on board last time, has deserted him.
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No Results Found

Form: 4-211

Last run: 74 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 148

Form & Verdict
Won his only point but couldn't justify favouritism when beaten in his sole bumper; solid start over hurdles when second of 20 in a Gowran maiden (heavy) in November and his wide-margin win at Fairyhouse (yielding to soft) three weeks later contained a sprinkling of stardust; fortunate when left clear just after the last in Leopardstown Grade 1 (also 2m, yielding) in December; that still continued his upward trajectory and, while this new trip asks a small question on pedigree, he has to be seriously considered.
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7th

7

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 132y

16:15 Punchestown

Skylight Hustle

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

One of three for stable; point winner; beaten in sole bumper and on hurdles debut at Gowran in early November; off the mark in a maiden at Fairyhouse later that month and took the step up to Grade 1 company in his stride at Leopardstown's Christmas meeting, winning by 5l; beaten when falling in the 2m5f Turners at Cheltenham; this trip more suitable and could bounce back in the first time hood.

4/1

16

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:20 Cheltenham

Skylight Hustle

11st 7lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Won his only point but couldn't justify favouritism when beaten in his sole bumper; solid start over hurdles when second of 20 in a Gowran maiden (heavy) in November and his wide-margin win at Fairyhouse (yielding to soft) three weeks later contained a sprinkling of stardust; fortunate when left clear just after the last in Leopardstown Grade 1 (also 2m, yielding) in December; that still continued his upward trajectory and, while this new trip asks a small question on pedigree, he has to be seriously considered.

10/1

4th

8

11th Jan 2025

2m 0f 0y

15:26 Fairyhouse

Skylight Hustle

12st 0lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: Gordon Elliott

pressed leader, led before halfway

3/1

Non-runners

Came From Nowhere

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £129.20
Straight Forecast £113.61
Tricast £5274.17
Trifecta £5321.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

No Drama This End

SPOTLIGHT:

Ballyfad

TOPSPEED:

Skylight Hustle

The Sun:

I'll Sort That

Daily Mirror:

Bossman Jack

POSTDATA:

King Rasko Grey

LAMBOURN:

Act Of Innocence

The Times:

Sober

Telegraph:

Ballyfad

D Express:

Ballyfad

Daily Mail:

Skylight Hustle

Daily Record:

Skylight Hustle

WEST COUNTRY:

No Drama This End

The Guardian:

No Drama This End

The Star:

No Drama This End