Trainer with perfect Beverley record in 2025 sends one runner on Wednesday
9 months ago
CHELTENHAM
10 March 2026
Tuesday 10th March
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Singer Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 1m 7f 199y
- Going: Good To Soft
- Runners
- 7
- Type
- Chase Turf
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Partly cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
5 x Distance Winner - Won 5 times before at this distance
Sole chase win came in an uncompetitive race; bottom of the list on ratings
97-412
Age: 8
Weight: 11-7
OR: 137
Days: 73
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Dec 25 | Kem Kempton | 16f Gd | NvChG2 | 11-4 | 2/5 | Mambonumberfive (7L) | 14/1 | 135 | 143 |
| 13 Dec 25 | Lin Lingfield | 16f GS | 3Ch | 11-5 | 1/3 | Taita Hills (8L) | 1/5F | 135 | 125 |
| 24 Nov 25 | Kem Kempton | 18f Gd | 3Ch | 11-4 | 4/5 | Jax Junior (29L) | 8/1 | 138 | 124 |
| 20 Apr 25 | Plu Plumpton | 16f Gd | 2HcH | 11-2 p | 7/11 | Absurde (20L) | 12/1 | 139 | 132 |
| 4 Apr 25 | Ain Aintree | 20f GS | HcHG3 | 11-5 p | 9/20 | Wellington Arch (19½L) | 25/1 | 141 | 132 |
| 14 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 17f GS | HcHG3 | 11-4 p1 | 13/16 | Kargese (8½L) | 16/1 | 142 | 136 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 4 wins from 13 in the last 14 days (31%)
Fine start to chasing career (3-5); improvement needed but straightforward and jumps well
-21411
Age: 7
Weight: 11-7
OR: 146
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb 26 | Kem Kempton | 20.5f GS | NvChG2 | 11-2 t | 1/4 | Jasmine Bliss (6½L) | 8/11F | 146 | 145 |
| 31 Jan 26 | San Sandown | 15.5f Sft | 2HcCh | 11-8 | 1/11 | Classic Maestro (4¼L) | 9/2 | 139 | 149 |
| 19 Dec 25 | Asc Ascot | 19f Sft | NvChG2 | 11-4 t | 4/5 | Steel Ally (19½L) | 5/2 | 139 | 133 |
| 24 Nov 25 | Kem Kempton | 18f Gd | 3Ch | 11-4 t | 1/5 | Jeriko Du Reponet (12L) | 11/4 | 136 | 145 |
| 31 Oct 25 | Utt Uttoxeter | 16f GS | 3Ch | 11-5 t | 2/5 | Lump Sum (16L) | 7/2 | 136 | 139 |
| 16 Apr 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f Gd | 2NvH | 11-10 t1 | 1/7 | Dr Eggman (5½L) | 2/1F | 135 | 133 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 4 wins from 5 starts at this distance (80%)
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 7 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (70%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 12 wins from 37 in the last 14 days (32%)
Last year's Supreme winner; 1-1 over fences; the one to beat with a clear round
111-41
Age: 6
Weight: 11-7
OR: 158
Days: 113
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov 25 | Nav Navan | 17f Sft/Hy | Ch | 11-12 h | 1/11 | Lovely Hurling (13L) | 2/9F | - | 156 |
| 29 Apr 25 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Y | NvHG1 | 11-12 h | 4/6 | Irancy (31L) | 30/100F | 159 | 125 |
| 11 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f GS | NvHG1 | 11-7 h1 | 1/11 | William Munny (1¾L) | 4/6F | 157 | 160 |
| 2 Feb 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Sft | NvHG1 | 11-12 | 1/10 | Karniquet (13L) | 4/5F | - | 157 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Y | 4yMdH | 11-7 | 1/23 | Kawaboomga (2¾L) | 4/6F | - | 140 |
| 31 Mar 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Hy | NHF | 11-4 | 1/14 | Clap Of Thunder (13L) | 15/8F | - | 124 |
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 4 wins from 5 starts at this distance (80%)
Going Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts on this ground (67%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 6 wins from 18 in the last 14 days (33%)
Unbeaten in chases; follows same path as stablemates Sprinter Sacre and Altior; big chance
2-1111
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: 163
Days: 31
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Feb 26 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f Hy | ChG2 | 11-3 | 1/6 | Saint Segal (6½L) | 4/11F | 157 | 167 |
| 6 Dec 25 | San Sandown | 15.5f GS | NvChG1 | 11-1 | 1/4 | Be Aware (9½L) | 2/5F | 153 | 159 |
| 17 Nov 25 | Exe Exeter | 17.5f GS | 3Ch | 10-10 | 1/5 | Fingle Bridge (10L) | 2/5F | 153 | 147 |
| 3 May 25 | Pun Punchestown | 16f Y | 4yHG1 | 11-0 | 1/12 | Poniros (4L) | 11/10F | 148 | 154 |
| 14 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 17f GS | 4yHG1 | 11-2 | 2/17 | Poniros (nk) | 11/4 | 140 | 145 |
| 18 Jan 25 | Asc Ascot | 15.5f Gd | 34yH | 11-10 | 1/7 | Mondo Man (3½L) | 4/5F | - | 134 |
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Going Specialist - 3 wins from 4 starts on this ground (75%)
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 7 wins from 26 in the last 14 days (27%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 6 wins from 23 in the last 14 days (26%)
Completed hat-trick towards end of 2025; ran poorly on heavy going last time; lots to find
7-1113
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: 146
Days: 31
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Feb 26 | War Warwick | 16.5f Hy | NvChG2 | 11-5 | 3/3 | Steel Ally (27L) | 11/8 | 146 | 140 |
| 27 Dec 25 | Kem Kempton | 16f Gd | NvChG2 | 10-12 | 1/5 | Hansard (7L) | 85/40 | 140 | 147 |
| 28 Nov 25 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f GS | 3NvHcCh | 11-6 | 1/7 | Mighty Bandit (2L) | 5/2F | 133 | 141 |
| 8 Nov 25 | Ain Aintree | 16f GS | 3HcCh | 11-5 | 1/9 | Highlands Legacy (¾L) | 7/2 | 128 | 130 |
| 3 Apr 25 | Ain Aintree | 17f GS | 4yHG1 | 11-2 | 7/13 | Murcia (31L) | 22/1 | 128 | 114 |
| 22 Feb 25 | Kem Kempton | 16f GS | 4yHG2 | 11-0 | 1/5 | St Pancras (1¼L) | 10/1 | 128 | 118 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Made it 3-3 over fences with Warwick win; progressive but will need another personal best
2P-111
Age: 8
Weight: 11-7
OR: 153
Days: 31
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Feb 26 | War Warwick | 16.5f Hy | NvChG2 | 11-7 t | 1/3 | Mirabad (10L) | 10/11F | 150 | 158 |
| 19 Dec 25 | Asc Ascot | 19f Sft | NvChG2 | 11-7 t | 1/5 | Push The Button (9L) | 11/4 | 144 | 154 |
| 10 Nov 25 | Crl Carlisle | 16f Sft | 2Ch | 11-0 t1 | 1/5 | Unexpected Party (5L) | 8/11F | 143 | 144 |
| 4 Apr 25 | Ain Aintree | 20f GS | HcHG3 | 11-10 | PU/20 | Wellington Arch () | 12/1 | 144 | - |
| 23 Feb 25 | Fon Fontwell | 19f Sft | HG2 | 11-4 | 2/5 | Nemean Lion (nk) | 11/2 | 142 | 145 |
| 21 Dec 24 | Asc Ascot | 15.5f GS | HcHG3 | 11-11 | PU/12 | Fiercely Proud () | 9/1 | 143 | - |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 13 in the last 14 days (0%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 12 wins from 37 in the last 14 days (32%)
2025 County Hurdle winner; just lost out in Irish Arkle after titanic tussle; respected
1-3212
Age: 6
Weight: 11-0
OR: 149
Days: 36
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb 26 | Leo Leopardstown | 17f Sft | NvChG1 | 11-5 h | 2/3 | Romeo Coolio (nk) | 2/1 | - | 150 |
| 27 Dec 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 17f Y | Ch | 11-5 h | 1/5 | Lovely Hurling (14L) | 10/11F | - | 147 |
| 7 Dec 25 | Cor Cork | 17f Sft | NvChG2M | 10-13 h | 2/8 | Kala Conti (16L) | 5/6F | - | 136 |
| 2 May 25 | Pun Punchestown | 16f Y | HG1 | 11-5 h | 3/6 | State Man (6L) | 15/2 | 148 | 152 |
| 14 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 17f GS | HcHG3 | 11-3 h | 1/16 | Ndaawi (1½L) | 3/1F | 141 | 144 |
| 18 Jan 25 | Asc Ascot | 15.5f Gd | HG2M | 11-5 h | 2/7 | Take No Chances (¾L) | 2/5F | 141 | 136 |
Verdict
Despite lacking the chasing experience of his rivals, the classy KOPEK DES BORDES can provide Willie Mullins with yet another Arkle.
Kopek Des Bordes
Betting Forecast:
11/8 Kopek Des Bordes,
13/8 Lulamba,
4/1 Kargese,
14/1 Steel Ally,
28/1 Jax Junior,
33/1 Mambonumberfive,
66/1 Hansard
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