Cheltenham Race 5 - Masterson Holdings Hurdle (Gbb Race)
LA LUNA ARTISTA (2) Resuming after a spell of 26 weeks. Honest run on the speed before fading to finish 3rd last time in a hurdle at Sandown and putting a tidy record together. Will go well. ONE HORSE TOWN (1) Close to claiming the win last start at Salisbury. Should jump out and bowl along. Paul Obrien is a suitable booking. Harry Derham yard are in good form of late. Worth consideration. INDIAN RIVER (3) Ran 7th last time in a hurdle at Market Rasen. Expecting improvement and goes down in weight. Jockey Brian Hughes and trainer Adrien Paul Keatley are an appealing combination. Chance to break through and a could give a show. NORTH SHORE (6) Finished 4th last run in a hurdle at Chepstow. Has the ability to turn things around. Has plenty of early speed. Jockey Harry Skelton is an asset. This field suits.

Jockey: Paul O'Brien
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Close to a win last start at Salisbury. Paul Obrien is a plus. Has shown early pace in races to date. Recent form of the yard is strong. Solid prospects.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 01/10/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $11,066.00 | Salisbury | 2857m | SF(GD/SF PL) | Saffie Osborne | 59kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 6/12 | 02/05/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $125,000.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | SOFT | Paul Obrien | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.25L | $21.00 |
| 13/20 | 13/03/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $147,555.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | GOOD | Paul Obrien | 71kg | - | 14-16-15-15-15-15-13 | 0 |
| 26.05L | $41.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/02/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $78,696.00 | Kempton | 3218m | GOOD | Paul Obrien | 72.5kg | - | 3-3-4-4-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 13L | $3.75 |
| 2/10 | 24/01/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $78,696.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | SOFT | Paul Obrien | 72.5kg | - | 1-1-2-1-1-1-2 | 0 |
| 2L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 13/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $24,592.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | GOOD | Paul Obrien | 73kg | - | 1-1-1-2-2-2-3 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $1.60 |
| 1/8 | 15/11/2025 | - | Registered As The Prestbury Juvenile Hurdle | $78,696.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | SOFT | Paul Obrien | 70kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $4.33 |
| 1/5 | 19/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Kempton | 3218m | GOOD | Paul Obrien | 74.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 10L | $1.18 |
| 1/8 | 13/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Stratford | 3282m | GOOD | Paul Obrien | 73kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 14L | $1.36 |
| 1/5 | 07/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Hexham | 3262m | GOOD | Paul Obrien | 69kg | - | 3-3-2-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 29L | $2.50 |
| 6/7 | 15/03/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,984.00 | Southwell | 2426m | GOOD | Kieran Shoemark | 61kg | - | 6-6-5-5-5-5-5-5 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $6.50 |
| 1/11 | 05/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Kempton | 2413m | GOOD | Kieran Oneill | 52.5kg | - | 2-3-4-4-4-4-4-4 | 1 |
| 0.05L | $3.25 |
| 3/6 | 26/02/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $11,804.00 | Kempton | 2211m | GOOD | Kieran Shoemark | 57kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6 | 6 |
| 1.75L | $26.00 |
| 3/5 | 04/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,182.00 | Newcastle | 1613m | GOOD | Jason Hart | 55kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2-3-3 | 5 |
| 6L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 16/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,870.00 | Chelmsford | 1408m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 55.5kg | - | 3-4-5-4-4-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.40 |
| 3/14 | 27/11/2024 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,000.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Declan Mcdonogh | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.05L | $2.70 |
| 3/13 | 13/11/2024 | - | 2Y MDN | $15,000.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Declan Mcdonogh | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.5L | $9.50 |

Jockey: C Gethings
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a break of 26 weeks. Was outmatched at the end of the race when 3rd last time in a hurdle at Sandown and solid career start. Should be in the finish.
Last Starts 181 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 25/04/2026 | - | Premier Handicap | $49,185.00 | Sandown | 3215m | GOOD | Ciaran Gethings | 76.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2-3 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/02/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $78,696.00 | Kempton | 3218m | GOOD | Ciaran Gethings | 67kg | - | 4-4-3-3-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 13L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 24/01/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $78,696.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | SOFT | Ciaran Gethings | 67kg | - | 6-7-7-6-5-4-5 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $29.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Warwick | 3218m | GOOD | Ciaran Gethings | 70kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 9L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Exeter | 2649m | GOOD | James Best | 67kg | - | 5-4-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1L | $6.50 |

Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $8.00 and finished 7th last time in a hurdle at Market Rasen. Expecting improvement and suited by the weight drop. Has claims.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 26/09/2026 | - | 2 | $34,429.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.01L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 09/04/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $108,207.00 | Aintree | 3409m | GOOD | Danny Mcmenamin | 71kg | - | 7-8-6-6-4-3-3 | 0 |
| 4.25L | $26.00 |
| 10/20 | 13/03/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $147,555.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | GOOD | Kielan Woods | 71kg | - | 9-10-16-16-12-10-10 | 0 |
| 14.05L | $51.00 |
| 1/7 | 25/01/2026 | - | CL4 | $8,558.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 71kg | - | 5-4-2-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2L | $1.73 |
| 1/8 | 27/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | SOFT | Brian Hughes | 73kg | - | 2-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.83 |
| 1/7 | 21/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Catterick | 3160m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 70kg | - | 3-3-3-3-2-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $2.88 |
| 5/15 | 01/09/2025 | - | 3UP MDN | $12,000.00 | Roscommon | 2429m | SOFT | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 61kg | - | - | 9 |
| 4.75L | $3.25 |
| 4/18 | 30/07/2025 | - | Q.R. | $16,998.00 | Galway | 2453m | SOFT | Harry Swan | 70.5kg | - | - | 19 |
| 6.5L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Shane Fitzgerald
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Right in contention last start in a hurdle at Ballinrobe but will be down in distance. Likely to settle back in the field. Hard to warm to at present.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 11/09/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $15,000.00 | Ballinrobe | 4414m | GOOD TO YIELDING | Shane Fitzgerald | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.46L | $9.50 |
| 3/10 | 19/08/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $15,000.00 | Sligo | 4158m | GOOD | Shane Fitzgerald | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/08/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $15,000.00 | Sligo | 4176m | GOOD | Shane Fitzgerald | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.75L | $41.00 |
| 18/20 | 27/07/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $17,501.00 | Galway | 3337m | GOOD | Shane Fitzgerald | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 37.35L | $41.00 |
| 10/15 | 05/06/2026 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 1984m | GD(GD/YD PL) | Ben Martin Coen | 63kg | - | - | 6 |
| 13.85L | $6.50 |
| 5/5 | 26/05/2026 | - | 4Y HDL | $12,000.00 | Ballinrobe | 3230m | GOOD | Shane Fitzgerald | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 52.25L | $41.00 |
| 5/14 | 08/05/2026 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Ballinrobe | 1932m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 64kg | - | - | 12 |
| 5.75L | $13.00 |
| 5/5 | 12/03/2026 | - | 4Y HDL | $14,001.00 | Limerick | 3401m | HEAVY | Shane Fitzgerald | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 56.5L | $51.00 |
| 5/6 | 13/11/2025 | - | 3Y HURDLE | $13,500.00 | Punchestown | 3188m | HEAVY | Shane Fitzgerald | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 25/10/2025 | - | 3Y MDN HURDLE | $12,501.00 | Galway | 3300m | SOFT | Shane Fitzgerald | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.75L | $7.00 |
| 4/5 | 30/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | GOOD | Shane Fitzgerald | 71kg | - | 2-2-2-1-3-4-4 | 0 |
| 15.25L | $6.00 |
| 3/11 | 12/09/2025 | - | 3Y MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Ballinrobe | 3616m | SOFT | S Fitzgerald | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $19.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/08/2025 | - | 3Y MDN HDL | $9,999.00 | Killarney | 3419m | GOOD | S Fitzgerald | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 25L | $23.00 |
| 10/15 | 02/08/2025 | - | 3UP HCP | $16,998.00 | Galway | 1408m | GOOD | J S Dalton | 53.5kg | - | - | 18 |
| 11.1L | $21.00 |
| 8/16 | 01/08/2025 | - | 3yo | $16,998.00 | Galway | 1698m | SOFT | J S Dalton | 56.5kg | - | - | 21 |
| 9.8L | $21.00 |
| 2/11 | 04/07/2025 | - | 3UP CLM | $9,999.00 | Bellewstown | 1586m | GOOD | S Coen | 55kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.88 |
| 1/15 | 11/06/2025 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Limerick | 1408m | GOOD | S P Davis | 57kg | - | - | 13 |
| 3L | $6.00 |
| 6/20 | 28/04/2025 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Naas | 1609m | SOFT | Rory Cleary | 56kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.05L | $12.00 |
| 9/15 | 05/04/2025 | - | 3yo | $11,499.00 | Bellewstown | 1586m | GOOD | S P Davis | 56.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.85L | $19.00 |
| 11/11 | 21/03/2025 | - | 3yo | $20,000.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Luke Mcateer | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| 6.15L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Harry Cobden
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $4.33 and came in 6th last start in a hurdle at Chepstow. Has the ability to turn things around. Has a nice turn of foot. Harry Cobden adds value. Very tidy performer.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 09/10/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $78,696.00 | Chepstow | 3913m | GOOD TO SOFT | Harry Cobden | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 29L | $4.33 |
| 6/12 | 09/09/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $11,805.00 | Carlisle | 2248m | GOOD | Tom Eaves | 63.5kg | - | 7-7-6-7-6-6-6-4 | 11 |
| 12.55L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/05/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $125,000.00 | Punchestown | 4151m | SOFT | H Cobden | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $8.00 |
| 4/12 | 11/04/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $98,370.00 | Aintree | 4023m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 68.5kg | - | 11-11-10-10-11-7-6-4 | 0 |
| 6.6L | $29.00 |
| 5/20 | 13/03/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $147,555.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 71kg | - | 17-17-14-10-7-5-5 | 0 |
| 3.55L | $81.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/02/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $78,696.00 | Kelso | 3643m | GOOD | Danny Mcmenamin | 67kg | - | 3-2-3-4-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 17.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 24/01/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $78,696.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | SOFT | Ben Jones | 70kg | - | 7-6-6-7-6-5-4 | 0 |
| 4L | $29.00 |
| 2/4 | 18/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Exeter | 3365m | HEAVY | Harry Cobden | 71kg | - | 3-3-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1L | $2.00 |
| 2/10 | 22/10/2025 | - | 3UP MDN | $12,000.00 | Navan | 2816m | SOFT | Wayne Lordan | 61kg | - | - | 8 |
| 3.25L | $2.10 |
| 5/13 | 17/09/2024 | - | 2Y MDN | $15,000.00 | Punchestown | 1636m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 60.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 7.25L | $18.00 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $6.50 and ran 4th last run in a hurdle at Chepstow. Has the ability to turn things around. Should race on the speed. Solid claims.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 09/10/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $78,696.00 | Chepstow | 3913m | GOOD TO SOFT | Harry Skelton | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.75L | $6.50 |
| 1/14 | 09/05/2026 | - | 4yo | $12,000.00 | Killarney | 3419m | GOOD | Keith Donoghue | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.67 |
| 99/9 | 06/04/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $49,998.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $10.00 |
| 12/20 | 13/03/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $147,555.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | GOOD | Keith Donoghue | 71kg | - | 5-3-5-12-13-12-12 | 0 |
| 22.05L | $17.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/02/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $150,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | HEAVY | Sean Flanagan | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $34.00 |
| 3/10 | 26/12/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $45,001.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.1L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 19/09/2025 | - | 3yo | $25,600.00 | Saint Cloud | 3099m | SOFT | Maxime H Guyon | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.60 |
| 3/7 | 25/08/2025 | - | 3yo | $25,600.00 | Clairefontaine | 2899m | GOOD | Maxime H Guyon | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.35L | $3.00 |
| 2/5 | 23/07/2025 | - | 3Y CL2 | $20,100.00 | Chateaubriant | 2649m | GOOD | Théo Bachelot | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 02/07/2025 | - | 3Y C&G MDN | $20,100.00 | Clairefontaine | 2399m | GOOD | Maxime H Guyon | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $4.33 |

Jockey: R P Mclernon
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after break of 27 weeks. Jumped at $41.00 and faded to finish 10th last time in a hurdle at Bangor. Leaving right out.
Last Starts 188 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 18/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Bangor | 3351m | GOOD | Kevin Brogan | 67.5kg | - | 7-7-7-8-10-10-10 | 0 |
| 95.25L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $10,821.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | SOFT | Brian Hughes | 73kg | - | 3-2-2-2-2-4-4 | 0 |
| 12.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/9 | 24/12/2025 | - | 3Y FILLIES MDN (UNRACED)HURDLE | $32,470.00 | Pau | 3499m | GOOD3 | Christopher Riou | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.75L | $6.00 |