Cheltenham Race 5 - Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy (Grade 1) (Gbb Race)
With a number of conspicuous absences three-time Festival heroine LOSSIEMOUTH (9) could become just the seventh mare to land the prestigious prize. Best judged on her dual G1 Mares' Hurdle victories rather than a sub-par second in the G1 Irish Champion Hurdle last time after which excuses were made. Leading contender. THE NEW LION (4) represents the main danger having been unbeaten as a novice while impressively winning the G1 Baring Bingham at this meeting last year. Not entirely convincing when victorious in the G2 International Hurdle here in January by 1.5L. BRIGHTERDAYSAHEAD (7) endured defeats both Cheltenham starts to date. Cannot be discounted. Surprise winner last season GOLDEN ACE (8) holds place claims.

Jockey: Brendan Powell
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run favourite; raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len Wincanton in a G2 Kingwell Hurdle on February 14 over 3000m on heavy going defeating Rubaud carrying 73.5kg at $1.50 in a jumps. The start before that; finished third of 13 runners at Ascot on December 20 over 3100m, 4 len behind Wilful carrying 76kg at $3.10. Find this unsuitable. Going well, but a big career best needed.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 14/02/2026 | 56 | G2 OPEN 4U | $127,050.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Heavy | Brendan Powell | 73.5kg | 3:51.94 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $1.50 |
| 3/13 | 20/12/2025 | 34 | HDLE HCP 3U | $226,870.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 76kg | 3:42.46 | 7-2-3 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $3.13 |
| 1/18 | 16/11/2025 | 15 | HDLE HCP 3U | $181,490.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Soft | Brendan Powell | 71.5kg | 4:00.69 | 7-3-1 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $4.33 |
| 1/11 | 01/11/2025 | 20 | HCP HDLE 3U | $108,900.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good | Brendan Powell | 71.5kg | 3:40.25 | 7-3-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $2.63 |
| 2/9 | 12/10/2025 | 204 | HCP HDLE 5U | $100,380.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Brendan Powell | 71kg | 3:59.60 | 5-3-2 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
| 8/9 | 22/03/2025 | 41 | HCP HDLE 4U | $38,750.00 | Newbury | 3788m | Good | Brendan Powell | 76kg | 4:31.50 | 5-5-8 | 0 |
| 25.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/02/2025 | 59 | LR OPEN 4U | $73,800.00 | Exeter | 3365m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 72kg | 4:10.39 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 18.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/13 | 12/12/2024 | 28 | HDLE 4U | $16,790.00 | Taunton | 3313m | Good | Micheal Nolan | 73kg | 4:01.19 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $1.57 |
| 1/4 | 14/11/2024 | 214 | HDLE MDN 4U | $16,790.00 | Taunton | 3823m | Good Firm | Brendan Powell | 71kg | 4:37.80 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 25.0L | $2.63 |
| 3/10 | 14/04/2024 | 194 | HCP II (C) 4U | $24,834.00 | Dusseldorf | 2200m | Soft | M Abik | 60.5kg | 2:17.46 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $7.30 |
| 1/9 | 03/10/2023 | 34 | HCP II (C) 3U | $21,311.00 | Hoppegarten | 2400m | Good | Sibylle Vogt | 52.5kg | 2:40.10 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Mr P W Mullins
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 37 days. Last run finished fourth in a small field at Leopardstown in the G1 Irish Champion Hurdle on February 1 over 3218m, on a wet track; 14 len behind Brighterdaysahead with 75.5kg at $9. The run before finished fourth of 8 starters at Leopardstown in the G1 December Hurdle on December 29 over 3218m, 6 len behind Lossiemouth carrying 75.5kg at $7. Has a bit to find with a number of these adopting first time tongue tie.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 01/02/2026 | 34 | G1 OPEN 4U | $360,080.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Heavy | Harry Cobden | 75.5kg | 4:04.20 | - | 0 |
| 14.8L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/12/2025 | 30 | G1 OPEN 4U | $284,850.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | GY | P W Mullins | 75.5kg | 3:53.10 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/5 | 29/11/2025 | 307 | G1 OPEN 4U | $209,200.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Good Soft | P Townend | 74.5kg | 4:01.03 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.75 |
| 1/3 | 26/01/2025 | 57 | G3 OPEN 5U | $60,190.00 | Naas | 3218m | SH | P Townend | 74.5kg | 4:08.50 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/7 | 30/11/2024 | 411 | G3 OPEN 4 | $52,030.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Y | P Townend | 71kg | 3:49.60 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/5 | 16/10/2023 | 29 | HDLE CL1 CF 3 | $95,080.00 | Compiegne | 3400m | SH | Florent Bayle | 66kg | 4:03.18 | 3-3-1 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $6.60 |
| 1/7 | 17/09/2023 | - | HDLE UNR CF 3 | $43,700.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 3300m | Soft | Florent Bayle | 68kg | 4:01.93 | 5-4-1 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Danny Mullins
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Freshened for 37 days. Fresh up after eight months finished third in a small field at Leopardstown in the G1 Irish Champion Hurdle on February 1 over 3218m, in the wet; 14 len behind Brighterdaysahead carrying 75.5kg at $34. Previously second-up finished second of 12 runners at Punchestown in the G1 Champion Four Year Old Hurdle on May 3 over 3218m, 4 len behind Lulamba with 70kg at $4.50. Fitter for run. Only fourth outing over hurdles, so improvement not ruled out.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 01/02/2026 | 229 | G1 OPEN 4U | $360,080.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Heavy | D J Mullins | 75.5kg | 4:04.20 | - | 0 |
| 14.3L | $34.00 |
| 17/20 | 17/06/2025 | 45 | HCP 4U | $199,640.00 | Ascot Uk | 4023m | Good Firm | William Buick | 58kg | 4:24.63 | 18-19-17 | 10 |
| 45.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/12 | 03/05/2025 | 50 | G1 OPEN 4 | $216,790.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Y | P Townend | 70kg | 3:49.60 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/17 | 14/03/2025 | 167 | G1 OPEN 4 | $269,470.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 71kg | 4:02.10 | 9-6-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $101.00 |
| 22/31 | 28/09/2024 | 21 | HCP 3U | $317,620.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1810m | Soft | David Egan | 54kg | 1:50.67 | 11-26-22 | 16 |
| 12.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/9 | 07/09/2024 | 56 | HCP 3 | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Soft | Rob Hornby | 58.5kg | 2:38.12 | 7-3-3 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
| 8/11 | 13/07/2024 | 23 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2414m | Good | Rossa Ryan | 60kg | 2:36.64 | 6-7-8 | 8 |
| 12.5L | $4.00 |
| 10/19 | 20/06/2024 | 33 | HCP 3 | $199,640.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | David Egan | 57kg | 2:30.04 | 3-9-10 | 14 |
| 5.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/13 | 18/05/2024 | 33 | HCP 3 | $181,490.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good | David Egan | 56kg | 2:04.36 | 11-3-2 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $17.00 |
| 2/13 | 15/04/2024 | 156 | NOV 3 | $14,520.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good | David Egan | 62kg | 2:09.23 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/11/2023 | 38 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 62kg | 2:02.92 | - | 6 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming fell at Newcastle in the G1 Fighting Fifth Hurdle Race on November 29 over 3400m. Second-up raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 1.5 len this track in a G2 International Hurdle on January 24 over 3400m slow track defeating Nemean Lion carrying 73kg at $3.30 in a jumps. Fitter now and making headway every start. A fall in the Fighting Fifth the only blip on his record, big claims.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 24/01/2026 | 56 | G2 OPEN 4U | $217,600.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 73kg | 4:24.88 | 3-3-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.25 |
| 0/5 | 29/11/2025 | 262 | G1 OPEN 4U | $209,200.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 74.5kg | 4:01.03 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.88 |
| 1/11 | 12/03/2025 | 74 | G1 OPEN 4U | $276,750.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 73kg | 5:11.07 | 7-3-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/12/2024 | 28 | G1 OPEN 4U | $184,500.00 | Newbury | 4131m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 73kg | 5:03.50 | 4-3-1 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $3.25 |
| 1/6 | 30/11/2024 | 32 | HDLE 4U | $27,230.00 | Newbury | 4123m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 72.5kg | 5:06.50 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.67 |
| 1/14 | 29/10/2024 | 202 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 4:54.60 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $1.91 |
| 1/11 | 10/04/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 4:14.01 | 6-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.38 |

Jockey: H Cobden
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after two months won by 15 len Newbury on February 7 over 3300m on heavy going defeating Wellington Arch carrying 76kg at $4.30 in a hurdle. Previously second-up won by 3 len Newbury on November 29 over 3300m slow track defeating Indeevar Bleu carrying 70.5kg at $3.10 in a hurdle. Fitter for run. Stepping up in class but well worth a try.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 07/02/2026 | 70 | HDLE HCP 4U | $281,320.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Heavy | Harry Cobden | 76kg | 4:13.37 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $4.33 |
| 1/8 | 29/11/2025 | 48 | HDLE HCP 4U | $99,820.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Soft | Harry Cobden | 70.5kg | 4:00.79 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $3.13 |
| 6/9 | 12/10/2025 | 189 | HCP HDLE 5U | $100,380.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Harry Cobden | 73kg | 3:59.60 | 4-5-6 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $3.75 |
| 1/6 | 06/04/2025 | 26 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Good Soft | Freddie Gingell | 74.5kg | 3:47.96 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $1.29 |
| 6/11 | 11/03/2025 | 31 | G1 OPEN 4U | $269,470.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 73kg | 3:52.04 | 11-9-6 | 0 |
| 27.5L | $126.00 |
| 2/5 | 08/02/2025 | 90 | HDLE 4U | $29,950.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Soft | Harry Cobden | 73.5kg | 4:01.40 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $2.38 |
| 1/12 | 10/11/2024 | 307 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 70kg | 3:48.79 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.80 |
| 2/14 | 08/01/2024 | 156 | MHDLE 4U | $16,510.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Soft | H Cobden | 67.5kg | 4:17.20 | 5-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/12 | 05/08/2023 | - | HDLE CL3 CF 3 | $42,830.00 | Senonnes | 3600m | Soft | Kenegan Deniel | 64kg | 4:30.83 | 6-1-2 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $30.00 |

Jockey: Darragh O'keeffe
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming finished fourth of 7 runners at Naas in the G3 Limestone Lad Hurdle on January 25 over 3218m, on a wet track; 14 len behind Glen Kiln with 71kg at $5.50. Second-up finished second of 7 starters at Gowran Park in the G3 Red Mills Trial Hurdle on February 14 over 3218m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind Storm Heart with 70.5kg at $9. Needs big improvement to feature.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 14/02/2026 | 20 | G3 OPEN 5U | $68,980.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | D J O'keeffe | 70.5kg | 4:23.40 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/01/2026 | 320 | G3 OPEN 5U | $70,930.00 | Naas | 3218m | Heavy | D J O'keeffe | 71kg | 4:08.70 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $5.50 |
| 11/11 | 11/03/2025 | 75 | G1 OPEN 4U | $269,470.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good Soft | Rachael Blackmore | 73kg | 3:52.04 | 1-11-11 | 0 |
| 71.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/17 | 26/12/2024 | 19 | MHDLE 5U | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | M P O'connor | 75.5kg | 3:52.06 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/25 | 07/12/2024 | 678 | MHDLE 5U | $21,680.00 | Navan | 3218m | Soft | M P O'connor | 75.5kg | 4:14.80 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/16 | 29/01/2023 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Cragmore P2p | 4828m | Soft | B O'neill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up finished second of 8 starters at Leopardstown in the G1 December Hurdle on December 29 over 3218m, 1.0 len behind Lossiemouth carrying 72kg at $3.50. Second run from a to post a big 3.5 len win. Leopardstown in a G1 Irish Champion Hurdle on February 1 over 3218m on heavy going defeating Lossiemouth carrying 72kg at $3.80 in a jumps. Could make amends for last seasons' disappointment in the race.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 01/02/2026 | 34 | G1 OPEN 4U | $360,080.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Heavy | Jack Kennedy | 72kg | 4:04.20 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $3.75 |
| 2/8 | 29/12/2025 | 240 | G1 OPEN 4U | $284,850.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | GY | Jack Kennedy | 72kg | 3:53.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/6 | 03/05/2025 | 53 | G1 OPEN M 4U | $216,790.00 | Punchestown | 4123m | Y | Sam Ewing | 73kg | 5:07.20 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $2.50 |
| 4/7 | 11/03/2025 | 72 | G1 OPEN 4U | $797,380.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good Soft | Jack Kennedy | 71kg | 3:56.12 | 2-1-4 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 29/12/2024 | 36 | G1 OPEN 4U | $275,390.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | GY | Sam Ewing | 72kg | 3:45.20 | - | 0 |
| 30.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 23/11/2024 | 22 | G1 OPEN 4U | $260,150.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Soft | Jack Kennedy | 72kg | 4:12.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $3.25 |
| 1/6 | 01/11/2024 | 202 | G3 OPEN 4U | $83,950.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | GY | Sam Ewing | 73kg | 4:01.05 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 13/04/2024 | 30 | G1 NHDLE 4U | $179,650.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good Soft | Jack Kennedy | 70kg | 5:04.76 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/8 | 14/03/2024 | 32 | G2 WFA NOVHDLE M 4U | $193,730.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | Soft | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | 4:20.60 | 4-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $1.83 |
| 1/6 | 11/02/2024 | 93 | LR NHDLE M 4U | $39,020.00 | Navan | 4224m | Heavy | Jack Kennedy | 71kg | 5:47.50 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $1.33 |
| 1/12 | 10/11/2023 | 22 | G3 NHDLE M 4U | $56,370.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | Soft | Jack Kennedy | 68kg | 4:07.90 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Lorcan Williams
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after three months. Finished off last campaign 2 in a small field at Kempton Park in the G1 Christmas Hurdle December 26 over 3200m, 6 len behind Sir Gino carrying 71kg at $6. First up last campaign ran last in a small field at Wetherby in the LR November 1 over 3200m, 28 len behind Kateira with 72.5kg at $1.40. Place claims.
Last Starts 74 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 26/12/2025 | 27 | G1 OPEN 4U | $235,940.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | Lorcan Williams | 71kg | 3:41.29 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/5 | 29/11/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN 4U | $209,200.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Good Soft | Lorcan Williams | 71kg | 4:01.03 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $23.00 |
| 2/2 | 01/11/2025 | 183 | LR HDLE M 4U | $43,350.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Good | Lorcan Williams | 72.5kg | 3:45.07 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 28.0L | $1.36 |
| 2/6 | 02/05/2025 | 52 | G1 OPEN 4U | $520,300.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Y | Lorcan Williams | 72kg | 3:57.00 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/03/2025 | 24 | G1 OPEN 4U | $797,380.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good Soft | Lorcan Williams | 71kg | 3:56.12 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/4 | 15/02/2025 | 45 | G2 OPEN 4U | $129,150.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | Good Soft | Lorcan Williams | 70kg | 3:56.00 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $2.20 |
| 3/6 | 01/01/2025 | 39 | G2 OPEN 5U | $129,150.00 | Cheltenham | 4074m | Soft | Lorcan Williams | 68kg | 5:16.92 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $3.50 |
| 4/5 | 23/11/2024 | 219 | G2 OPEN 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 3922m | Good | Lorcan Williams | 68kg | 4:48.01 | 4-3-4 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 18/04/2024 | 35 | LR NHDLE M 4U | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good | L Williams | 73kg | 5:01.36 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $1.44 |
| 1/8 | 14/03/2024 | 37 | G2 WFA NOVHDLE M 4U | $193,730.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | Soft | L Williams | 71kg | 4:20.60 | 8-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/11 | 06/02/2024 | 29 | NHDLE M 4U | $24,140.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good | L Williams | 73.5kg | 4:12.76 | 2-4-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Comes off a 37 day let-up. Last outing finished second in a small field at Leopardstown in the G1 Irish Champion Hurdle on February 1 over 3218m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Brighterdaysahead with 72kg at $1.70. The start before that; favourite; won by 1.0 len Leopardstown in a G1 December Hurdle on December 29 over 3218m defeating Brighterdaysahead carrying 72kg at $1.70 in a jumps. Three time festival winner and can bounce back.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 01/02/2026 | 34 | G1 OPEN 4U | $360,080.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Heavy | P Townend | 72kg | 4:04.20 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $1.67 |
| 1/8 | 29/12/2025 | 37 | G1 OPEN 4U | $284,850.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | GY | P Townend | 72kg | 3:53.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.67 |
| 1/4 | 22/11/2025 | 233 | G1 OPEN 4U | $274,650.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | SH | P Townend | 72kg | 4:12.60 | - | 0 |
| 19.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/6 | 03/04/2025 | 23 | G1 HDLE 4U | $461,250.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good Soft | P Townend | 71kg | 4:59.15 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $2.25 |
| 1/10 | 11/03/2025 | 37 | G1 OPEN M 4U | $223,130.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Good Soft | P Townend | 72kg | 4:53.87 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $1.67 |
| 99/5 | 02/02/2025 | 38 | G1 OPEN 4U | $324,720.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Soft | D J Mullins | 72kg | 4:02.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.73 |
| 2/4 | 26/12/2024 | 25 | G1 OPEN 4U | $239,850.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | P Townend | 71kg | 3:45.60 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $2.38 |
| 1/4 | 01/12/2024 | 211 | G1 OPEN 4U | $201,480.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Y | P Townend | 71kg | 5:02.40 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $1.57 |
| 1/5 | 04/05/2024 | 53 | G1 HDLE M 4U | $217,500.00 | Punchestown | 4123m | Soft | P Townend | 73kg | 5:12.80 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $1.18 |
| 1/11 | 12/03/2024 | 45 | G1 HDLE M 4U | $228,000.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Heavy | Paul Townend | 72kg | 5:10.38 | 5-3-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.62 |
| 1/5 | 27/01/2024 | 273 | G2 HDLE 4U | $223,780.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Good Soft | Paul Townend | 70kg | 4:14.87 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $1.57 |