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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Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 87y
- Going: Good To Soft
- Runners
- 9
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Partly cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 23 in the last 14 days (4%)
Impressive in major handicap over C&D in November; won the Kingwell last time; progressive
-21131
Age: 6
Weight: 11-10
OR: 148
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb 26 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f Hy | HG2 | 11-8 t | 1/4 | Rubaud (1¼L) | 1/2F | 148 | 147 |
| 20 Dec 25 | Asc Ascot | 15.5f GS | HcHG3 | 12-0 t | 3/13 | Wilful (4L) | 85/40F | 147 | 153 |
| 16 Nov 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f Sft | HcHG3 | 11-4 t | 1/18 | Helnwein (6L) | 100/30F | 134 | 149 |
| 1 Nov 25 | Asc Ascot | 15.5f Gd | 2HcH | 11-4 t | 1/11 | Indemnity (3L) | 13/8F | 127 | 139 |
| 12 Oct 25 | Chp Chepstow | 16f Gd | 2HcH | 11-2 t | 2/9 | Celtic Dino (2¼L) | 10/1 | 127 | 135 |
| 22 Mar 25 | Nby Newbury | 19f Gd | 3NvHcH | 12-0 t | 8/9 | Kalium (26L) | 6/1 | 130 | 113 |
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 4 wins from 7 starts at this distance (57%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 12 wins from 37 in the last 14 days (32%)
Has lost his unbeaten record since upped to Grade 1 level but a bigger effort is possible
11-244
Age: 6
Weight: 11-10
OR: 157
Days: 37
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Feb 26 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Hy | HG1 | 11-12 h | 4/5 | Brighterdaysahead (15L) | 8/1 | 157 | 156 |
| 29 Dec 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Gd/Y | HG1 | 11-12 h | 4/8 | Lossiemouth (6¾L) | 6/1 | 157 | 159 |
| 29 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle | 17f GS | HG1 | 11-10 h | 2/5 | Golden Ace (1½L) | 11/4 | 157 | 156 |
| 26 Jan 25 | Naa Naas | 16f Sft/Hy | HG3 | 11-10 h | 1/3 | Beacon Edge (11L) | 1/10F | - | 159 |
| 30 Nov 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Y | 4yHG3 | 11-3 h1 | 1/7 | Kala Conti (6½L) | 5/2 | - | 150 |
| 16 Oct 23 | Com Compiegne | 17f Hy | 3yH | 10-6 ht | 1/5 | Le Blavet (7L) | 56/10 | - | 113 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won 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%)
Landed the Triumph last year on hurdles debut; open to further improvement back here
1-23
Age: 5
Weight: 11-10
OR: 154
Days: 37
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Feb 26 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Hy | HG1 | 11-12 | 3/5 | Brighterdaysahead (14½L) | 33/1 | 149 | 156 |
| 17 Jun 25 | Asc Ascot | 20f GF | 2Hc | 9-2 h | 17/20 | Ascending (45L) | 3/1 | 91 | 52 |
| 3 May 25 | Pun Punchestown | 16f Y | 4yHG1 | 11-0 | 2/12 | Lulamba (4L) | 7/2 | - | 147 |
| 14 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 17f GS | 4yHG1 | 11-2 | 1/17 | Lulamba (nk) | 100/1 | - | 145 |
| 28 Sep 24 | Nmk Newmarket | 9f Sft | 2Hc | 8-7 | 22/31 | Liberty Lane (12½L) | 6/1F | 91 | 77 |
| 7 Sep 24 | Asc Ascot | 12f Sft | 23yHc | 9-3 h1 | 3/9 | The Reverend (4L) | 9/2 | 91 | 99 |
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts at this distance (67%)
Going Specialist - 4 wins from 5 starts on this ground (80%)
Won the Turners last year and Cheltenham Grade 2 latest start; unbeaten in completed runs
111-F1
Age: 7
Weight: 11-10
OR: 159
Days: 45
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan 26 | Chl Cheltenham | 17f Sft | HG2 | 11-7 | 1/4 | Nemean Lion (1½L) | 9/4 | 159 | 147 |
| 29 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle | 17f GS | HG1 | 11-10 | F/5 | Golden Ace () | 15/8 | 159 | 157 |
| 12 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 21f GS | NvHG1 | 11-7 | 1/11 | The Yellow Clay (¾L) | 3/1 | 147 | 159 |
| 28 Dec 24 | Nby Newbury | 20.5f GS | NvHG1 | 11-7 | 1/7 | Wendigo (4¾L) | 9/4 | 136 | 152 |
| 30 Nov 24 | Nby Newbury | 20.5f GS | 3NvH | 11-6 | 1/6 | Califet En Vol (3L) | 4/6F | - | 137 |
| 29 Oct 24 | Chp Chepstow | 19.5f Sft | 4MdH | 11-4 | 1/14 | Belliano (4¾L) | 10/11F | - | 132 |
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Going Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts on this ground (67%)
Improving; thoroughly dominant off top weight in major handicap at Newbury last time
61-611
Age: 6
Weight: 11-10
OR: 151
Days: 31
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Feb 26 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f Hy | HcHG3 | 12-0 | 1/15 | Wellington Arch (15L) | 100/30 | 138 | 155 |
| 29 Nov 25 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f Sft | HcHG3 | 11-1 | 1/8 | Indeevar Bleu (3L) | 85/40F | 130 | 140 |
| 12 Oct 25 | Chp Chepstow | 16f Gd | 2HcH | 11-7 | 6/9 | Celtic Dino (26L) | 11/4 | 132 | 116 |
| 6 Apr 25 | Ffo Ffos Las | 16f GS | 4NvH | 11-10 | 1/6 | Palacio (13L) | 2/7F | 128 | 134 |
| 11 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f GS | NvHG1 | 11-7 | 6/11 | Kopek Des Bordes (28L) | 125/1 | 125 | 131 |
| 8 Feb 25 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f Sft | 3NvH | 11-8 | 2/5 | Rubber Ball (1L) | 11/8 | 125 | 125 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Grade 3 runner-up last time; faces stiffer task and competition for the lead in this field
310-42
Age: 8
Weight: 11-10
OR: 148
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb 26 | Gow Gowran Park | 16f Hy | HG3 | 11-1 | 2/7 | Storm Heart (1½L) | 8/1 | 143 | 149 |
| 25 Jan 26 | Naa Naas | 16f Hy | HG3 | 11-3 | 4/7 | Glen Kiln (14L) | 9/2 | 145 | 137 |
| 11 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f GS | NvHG1 | 11-7 | 11/11 | Kopek Des Bordes (71L) | 15/2 | - | 92 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Y | MdH | 11-12 | 1/17 | William Munny (7L) | 13/2 | - | 147 |
| 7 Dec 24 | Nav Navan | 16f Sft | MdH | 11-12 | 3/25 | Jasmin De Vaux (9¼L) | 8/1 | - | 121 |
D
8 x Distance Winner - Won 8 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 8 wins from 11 starts at this distance (73%)
Leading player provided the form of her Irish Champion win is transferred to Cheltenham
14-321
Age: 7
Weight: 11-3
OR: 160
Days: 37
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Feb 26 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Hy | HG1 | 11-5 | 1/5 | Lossiemouth (3¼L) | 11/4 | 159 | 162 |
| 29 Dec 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Gd/Y | HG1 | 11-5 | 2/8 | Lossiemouth (1L) | 5/2 | 159 | 158 |
| 3 May 25 | Pun Punchestown | 20.5f Y | HG1M | 11-7 | 3/6 | Jade De Grugy (9L) | 6/4 | 163 | 141 |
| 11 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f GS | HG1 | 11-3 | 4/7 | Golden Ace (19½L) | 5/2 | 163 | 148 |
| 29 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Gd/Y | HG1 | 11-5 | 1/6 | Winter Fog (30L) | 5/2 | 155 | 165 |
| 23 Nov 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Sft | HG1 | 11-5 | 1/7 | State Man (¾L) | 9/4 | 153 | 159 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C
3 x Course Winner - Won 3 times before at this course
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Course Specialist - 3 wins from 4 starts here (75%)
Going Specialist - 4 wins from 6 starts on this ground (67%)
Fortuitous winner of this race last year; may require further luck to retain her crown
1-2212
Age: 8
Weight: 11-3
OR: 152
Days: 74
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 25 | Kem Kempton | 16f Gd | HG1 | 11-3 | 2/6 | Sir Gino (6L) | 5/1 | 152 | 147 |
| 29 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle | 17f GS | HG1 | 11-3 | 1/5 | Anzadam (1½L) | 22/1 | 152 | 150 |
| 1 Nov 25 | Wet Wetherby | 16f Gd | HLM | 11-6 | 2/2 | Kateira (28L) | 4/11F | 152 | 124 |
| 2 May 25 | Pun Punchestown | 16f Y | HG1 | 11-5 | 2/6 | State Man (4¾L) | 14/1 | 152 | 153 |
| 11 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f GS | HG1 | 11-3 | 1/7 | Burdett Road (9L) | 25/1 | 144 | 154 |
| 15 Feb 25 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f GS | HG2 | 11-0 | 1/4 | Burdett Road (¾L) | 6/5F | 144 | 140 |
C
4 x Course Winner - Won 4 times before at this course
D
7 x Distance Winner - Won 7 times before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Course Specialist - 4 wins from 4 starts here (100%)
Distance Specialist - 7 wins from 11 starts at this distance (64%)
Going Specialist - 3 wins from 3 starts on this ground (100%)
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%)
Prolific and very talented mare; record of 4-4 at Cheltenham includes three Festival wins
11-112
Age: 7
Weight: 11-3
OR: 159
Days: 37
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Feb 26 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Hy | HG1 | 11-5 | 2/5 | Brighterdaysahead (3¼L) | 4/6F | 159 | 160 |
| 29 Dec 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Gd/Y | HG1 | 11-5 | 1/8 | Brighterdaysahead (1L) | 4/6F | 159 | 160 |
| 22 Nov 25 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Sft/Hy | HG1 | 11-5 | 1/4 | Glen Kiln (19L) | 1/5F | 159 | 160 |
| 3 Apr 25 | Ain Aintree | 20f GS | HG1 | 11-3 | 1/6 | Wodhooh (2¾L) | 5/4 | 160 | 156 |
| 11 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 20f GS | HG1M | 11-5 | 1/10 | Jade De Grugy (7½L) | 4/6F | 160 | 156 |
| 2 Feb 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Sft | HG1 | 11-5 | F/5 | State Man () | 8/11F | 160 | - |
Verdict
The New Lion is still promising, while the mares are strongly represented, but PONIROS looks a plausible alternative.
Poniros
Betting Forecast:
15/8 Lossiemouth,
5/2 The New Lion,
9/2 Brighterdaysahead,
13/2 Golden Ace,
14/1 Poniros,
20/1 Alexei,
Anzadam,
Tutti Quanti,
40/1 Workahead
Relevant Tips
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