Cheltenham Race 2 - Mucking Brilliant Paddy Power Novices' Chase (Listed) (Registered As The Doctor Fothergill Novices' Chase) (Gbb Race)
INTOSOMETHINGGOOD (5) On a quick turnaround. Amongst the placegetters when 3rd last time in a chase at Aintree. Has shown early pace in races to date. Strong chance. KINGSTON NARCISSUS (7) Did well when 3rd last start in a chase at Wetherby. More confidence with jockey Harry Skelton guiding the horse. Expected to fight out the finish. BILL JOYCE (1) Ran well when 3rd last time in a chase at Worcester. Might take a while to wind up but should be hitting top gear in the straight. One of the main dangers. FOLLOW YOUR LUCK (4) Amongst the placegetters when 2nd last start in a chase at Cheltenham and good career start. Should muster plenty of early toe. Brian Hughes has multiple wins aboard. Contender in this event.

Jockey: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
In the money when 3rd last time in a chase at Worcester. Jonjo Oneill Jr has been successful previously. Can go through the gears. Contender at a nice price.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 21/10/2026 | - | 3 | $14,756.00 | Worcester | 4023m | GOOD TO SOFT | Jonjo Oneill Jr | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.12L | $11.00 |
| 99/7 | 08/03/2026 | - | CL3 | $17,706.00 | Warwick | 5230m | GOOD | Jonjo Oneill Jr | 77kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $4.00 |
| 99/4 | 20/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $18,101.00 | Haydock | 4007m | GOOD | Richie Mclernon | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $1.83 |
| 14/23 | 01/05/2025 | - | Listed | $49,998.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | SOFT | R P Mclernon | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 25.55L | $11.00 |
| 99/17 | 05/04/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $73,778.00 | Aintree | 4964m | GOOD | Jonjo Oneill Jr | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 25/01/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $73,778.00 | Cheltenham | 4074m | SOFT | Jonjo Oneill Jr | 74.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-3-3 | 0 |
| 13L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/12/2024 | - | Grade 1 | $98,370.00 | Newbury | 4131m | GOOD | Jonjo Oneill Jr | 73kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/12/2024 | - | Grade 2 | $49,185.00 | Sandown | 3980m | SOFT | Jonjo Oneill Jr | 71kg | - | 2-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 5L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $14,755.00 | Carlisle | 4021m | GOOD | Jonjo Oneill Jr | 70kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $1.70 |
| 15/19 | 13/03/2024 | - | Standard Open NH Flat Race | $0.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | SOFT | Jonjo Oneill Jr | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 43.15L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 23/02/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Exeter | 3365m | HEAVY | Anthony Oneill | 74kg | - | - | 1 |
| 9.5L | $1.80 |
| 1/9 | 13/01/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Warwick | 3218m | SOFT | Jonjo Oneill Jr | 71.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.25L | $2.15 |

Jockey: Daniel King
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Basic showing when 5th last start in a chase at Gowran Park. Will be motoring home late. A threat to the other main hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 03/10/2026 | - | 1 | $42,000.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | GOOD TO YIELDING | Ricky A Doyle | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.89L | $21.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/05/2026 | - | 5UP BEG CHASE | $13,000.00 | Wexford | 4626m | GOOD | Ricky A Doyle | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
| 14/19 | 05/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $45,001.00 | Cork | 3822m | SOFT | Ricky A Doyle | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 30.5L | $23.00 |
| 9/9 | 22/02/2026 | - | Qualifier | $21,999.00 | Naas | 4645m | HEAVY | Daniel King | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 42.25L | $13.00 |
| 99/21 | 02/02/2026 | - | 0-150 | $99,999.00 | Leopardstown | 4845m | HEAVY | Daniel King | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $34.00 |
| 10/16 | 03/05/2025 | - | Listed | $99,999.00 | Punchestown | 4131m | SOFT | Donagh Meyler | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22.85L | $8.00 |
| 8/24 | 13/03/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $108,207.00 | Cheltenham | 4821m | GOOD | Tiernan Power Roche | 71kg | - | 16-14-13-11-12-7-8-8 | 0 |
| 9.7L | $8.00 |
| 2/9 | 15/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Carlisle | 5029m | SOFT | Donagh Meyler | 73.5kg | - | 7-7-7-5-7-6-4-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |
| 3/23 | 17/11/2024 | - | 80-130 | $45,001.00 | Navan | 4517m | SOFT | Ricky A Doyle | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4L | $12.00 |
| 1/11 | 16/10/2024 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $16,000.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | GOOD | Donagh Meyler | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 4/12 | 27/09/2024 | - | Q.R. | $15,500.00 | Listowel | 2816m | SOFT | R Sugrue | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10L | $8.50 |
| 14/24 | 30/04/2024 | - | Hurdle | $80,001.00 | Punchestown | 3907m | SOFT | Donagh Meyler | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 38.3L | $21.00 |
| 11/18 | 01/04/2024 | - | $0.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | HEAVY | A P Kelly | 74.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 49.3L | $4.60 | |
| 4/19 | 17/02/2024 | - | $0.00 | Gowran Park | 4041m | HEAVY | Donagh Meyler | 75kg | - | - | 2 |
| 7.8L | $2.50 | |
| 2/6 | 23/01/2024 | - | $0.00 | Down Royal | 3450m | SOFT | Donagh Meyler | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15L | $2.30 | |
| 1/22 | 06/01/2024 | - | $0.00 | Cork | 3218m | HEAVY | Donagh Meyler | 75.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.25L | $4.20 | |
| 7/16 | 14/12/2023 | - | $0.00 | Naas | 3828m | SOFT | Donagh Meyler | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.3L | $14.00 | |
| 18/21 | 15/03/2023 | - | 1 | $78,696.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | SOFT | Donagh Meyler | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 44.25L | $101.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/01/2023 | - | N_H_Flat | $10,499.00 | Gowran Park | 3219m | SOFT | P W Mullins | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1L | $11.00 |

Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Tidy effort when 2nd last start in a chase at Cheltenham and showing consistent performance in races. Expecting to settle positively. Jockey Brian Hughes has been successful before. Can win.
Last Starts 21 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 | 24/10/2026 | - | 2 | $39,348.00 | Cheltenham | 5029m | GOOD TO SOFT | Brian Hughes | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.8L | $19.00 |
| 1/2 | 07/09/2026 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Perth | 4041m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 70kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-2-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $1.67 |
| 3/5 | 15/08/2026 | - | GBB Race | $14,755.00 | Perth | 4041m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 72.5kg | - | 2-2-2-3-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 7.25L | $4.50 |
| 1/4 | 19/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Sedgefield | 3994m | SOFT | Brian Hughes | 75.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 7L | $1.26 |
| 1/10 | 04/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Sedgefield | 3994m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 72.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 5L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Backs up quickly. Competitive effort when 3rd last time in a chase at Aintree. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Strong claims.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3 | 06/11/2026 | - | 2 | $39,348.00 | Aintree | 5020m | GOOD TO SOFT | Sam Twiston Davies | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.29L | $5.00 |
| 1/3 | 18/09/2026 | - | GBB Race | $14,755.00 | Newton Abbot | 4220m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 74.5kg | - | 2-2-1-2-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/13 | 14/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Kempton | 4224m | GOOD | Toby Mccain Mitchell | 71.5kg | - | 8-9-13-12-7-7-6-1 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $15.00 |
| 99/12 | 24/01/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $78,696.00 | Doncaster | 4904m | SOFT | Thomas Bellamy | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/12/2025 | - | Registered As The Bristol Novices' Hurdle | $78,696.00 | Cheltenham | 4821m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 69.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 2.4L | $19.00 |
| 8/9 | 14/11/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $78,696.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | SOFT | Sam Twiston Davies | 70.5kg | - | 8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8 | 0 |
| 62.45L | $17.00 |
| 2/12 | 02/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $16,232.00 | Carlisle | 4022m | SOFT | Sam Twiston Davies | 74kg | - | 1-1-1-3-1-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
| 5/13 | 11/10/2025 | - | Limited Handicap | $24,593.00 | Chepstow | 3228m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 73kg | - | 10-10-9-8-7-5-5 | 0 |
| 20.75L | $4.33 |
| 1/5 | 05/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Bangor | 3934m | GOOD | Toby Mccain Mitchell | 71kg | - | 4-5-4-3-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 11L | $1.67 |
| 2/6 | 19/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $16,231.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 73kg | - | 6-6-5-2-3-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.75L | $6.50 |
| 1/4 | 02/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 72kg | - | 3-3-3-3-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $2.62 |
| 1/11 | 12/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 69.5kg | - | 5-4-5-5-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $4.50 |
| 10/17 | 20/04/2025 | - | 4-5Y | $99,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | D Mcgill | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 32.3L | $15.00 |
| 99/6 | 28/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Chepstow | 3228m | HEAVY | Finn Lambert | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $2.38 |
| 3/16 | 01/01/2025 | - | Standard Open NH Flat Race | $24,592.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | SOFT | Finn Lambert | 70kg | - | 13-8-9-8-6-2-3 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $126.00 |
| 8/10 | 05/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | SOFT | Sam Twiston Davies | 69kg | - | 3-2-2-3-8-8-8 | 0 |
| 30.05L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 07/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | GD(GD/SF PL) | Sam Twiston Davies | 70kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-3-3 | 0 |
| 2L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished 3rd last start in a chase at Wetherby. Harry Skelton is an advantage. Should give plenty of sight.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 30/10/2026 | - | 1 | $73,778.00 | Wetherby | 3899m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.52L | $2.38 |
| 2/13 | 18/07/2026 | - | Premier Handicap | $73,778.00 | Market Rasen | 4305m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 68.5kg | - | 9-8-7-8-7-6-4-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/06/2026 | - | GBB Race | $34,429.00 | Uttoxeter | 3213m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | - | 6-6-6-5-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/3 | 17/06/2026 | - | GBB Race | $11,510.00 | Worcester | 4023m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 72.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.75L | $2.00 |
| 1/5 | 02/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $16,232.00 | Hexham | 4037m | GOOD | Charlie Maggs | 64kg | - | 4-4-4-3-3-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 17L | $9.50 |
| 11/14 | 21/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Kelso | 4196m | GOOD | Ross Chapman | 73kg | - | 8-9-7-8-5-9-10-11 | 0 |
| 22.35L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 09/02/2026 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Catterick | 3882m | SOFT | Ross Chapman | 75.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 43.75L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 26/12/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Sedgefield | 3994m | GOOD | Ross Chapman | 73kg | - | 5-5-2-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.75L | $9.50 |
| 3/6 | 06/12/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | SOFT | Ross Chapman | 76.5kg | - | 4-4-4-2-2-3-3 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 18/11/2025 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Kelso | 3265m | SOFT | Ross Chapman | 73.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6-2-3-3 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $19.00 |
| 99/6 | 01/01/2025 | - | CL3 | $19,674.00 | Musselburgh | 3130m | SOFT | Ross Chapman | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 06/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | SOFT | Ross Chapman | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3L | $3.40 |
| 2/11 | 26/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | GOOD | Ross Chapman | 70kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.25L | $4.20 |
| 2/12 | 05/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | GOOD | Ross Chapman | 72kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $1.95 |
| 2/10 | 09/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | GOOD | Ross Chapman | 72kg | - | 4-3-1-3-1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.75L | $3.75 |
| 4/8 | 29/05/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,082.00 | Cartmel | 3461m | SOFT | Brian Hughes | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.1L | $5.50 |
| 5/11 | 10/05/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | GOOD | Ross Chapman | 71.5kg | - | 3-3-3-4-4-4-5 | 6 |
| 18L | $9.00 |
| 8/13 | 27/10/2023 | - | $0.00 | Angers | 2099m | GOOD | Alexis Pouchin | 57kg | - | - | 15 |
| 2.4L | $7.50 | |
| 5/17 | 25/09/2023 | - | $0.00 | Vichy | 1999m | Marie Velon | - | - | 9 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 | |||
| 4/15 | 24/08/2023 | - | $0.00 | Deauville | 1900m | GOOD | Alexis Pouchin | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.1L | $13.00 |