1. Home
  2. Racecards
  3. 14:40 Cheltenham - BetMGM Cup Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
CHELTENHAM
11 March 2026
Wednesday 11th March

ITV Racing Tips

13:20 14:00 14:40 15:20 16:00 16:40

Cheltenham Tips

13:20 14:00 14:40 15:20 16:00 16:40 17:20

Huntingdon Tips

13:38 14:18 14:58 15:38 16:18 16:55 17:35

Newcastle (AW) Tips

17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00

Southwell (AW) Tips

17:05 17:40 18:15 18:45 19:15 19:45 20:15
Yellow underlined races have a myracing selection

BetMGM Cup Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1) Racecard

  • Channel: ITV
  • Distance: 2m 5f
  • Going: Good To Soft
Cheltenham
Runners
24

Type
Hurdle

Surface
Turf

Weather
Partly cloudy

Selection

No myracing analysis available for this race

  • Bet £10, Get £60 In Free Bets
    William Hill
    Gamble Aware
    CLAIM
    18+. Play Safe. New players using T60 code. Online only. Get £60 bonus split as follows: (i) Deposit £10. Get a £20 Vegas Bonus on selected games (72hr expiry, wagering reqs apply); “(ii) bet £10+ (odds 1/2+) with cash or Vegas winnings (after wager reqs met). Once settled, get 4x£10 sports free bets (valid 7 days, excl. virtual sports). Payment & country restrictions & full T&Cs apply. #ad
  • Get £40 in Free Bets + £120 in Royal Ascot Free Bets
    Boylesports
    Gamble Aware
    CLAIM
    18+. New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. £40 in FREE Bets (FB) as £30 in sports bets & a £10 casino bonus (CB). Min Deposit £10. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. FB applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. FB 7-day expiry. 1 FB offer per customer, household & IP address only. Account & Payment restrictions. 14 days to accept £10 CB, then active for 3 days. CB 5x wagering & max redeemable £100. Game restrictions apply. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. 30 days to qualify. Click for £120 free bet T&Cs. Gambleaware.com T&Cs Apply
  • Bet £10 Get £30 in Free Bets
    Tote
    Gamble Aware
    CLAIM
    New customers online only. Eligibility restrictions apply. One welcome offer per customer. Bet a minimum of £/€10 at odds of 1/1 (2.0) or greater across sports or racing (if EW then min £/€10 Win + £/€10 Place) within 7 days of registration to qualify. Receive £/€20 Tote Credit, £/€10 sports Free Bet and 20 Free Spins on Big Bass Bonanza within 48 hours of qualifying bet settlement. Qualifying bet is the first racing pool or sports bet added to the bet slip. 7-day expiry. 18+. Full T&Cs apply. Gambleaware.org.

Racecard

No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
1
The Yellow Clay silk
The Yellow Clay p 1
J: Michael Kenneally 5
T: Gordon Elliott
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 24 in the last 14 days (0%)
Big runs in Grade 1 novice races, including 2m5f here; cheekpieces for this handicap debut
12-F25
Age: 7
Weight: 12-0
OR: 155
Days: 73
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
28 Dec 25 Leo Leopardstown 23.5f Gd/Y HG1 11-10 5/8 Teahupoo (33L) 4/1 156 134
17 Nov 25 Nav Navan 20f Sft/Hy HG2 11-9 2/5 Colonel Mustard (2¾L) 8/15F 156 151
2 May 25 Pun Punchestown 20.5f Y NvHG1 11-12 F/8 Final Demand () 5/4F 155 135
12 Mar 25 Chl Cheltenham 21f GS NvHG1 11-7 2/11 The New Lion (¾L) 5/2 149 157
5 Jan 25 Naa Naas 20f Sft NvHG1 11-12 1/8 Supersundae (8L) 11/4 142 148
7 Dec 24 Nav Navan 20f Sft NvHG2 11-6 1/6 Fleur In The Park (nk) 4/11F - 140
2
Ballyadam silk
Ballyadam t
J: Patrick M O'Brien 5
T: Henry De Bromhead
11yo; second and third in the last two runnings of this race, which is quite something
7/13-6
Age: 11
Weight: 11-11
OR: 152
Days: 70
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
13 Feb 26 Dun Dundalk (AW) 12f St Md 9-11 t 3/10 Palmezzano (2L) 5/1 - 75
31 Dec 25 Pun Punchestown 19f Y H 11-8 t 6/8 El Fabiolo (16½L) 18/5 153 140
26 Nov 25 Dun Dundalk (AW) 12f St Md 9-13 t 3/14 Cinammon Coco (2¾L) 3/1 - 75
12 Mar 25 Chl Cheltenham 21f GS HcHG3 11-12 t 3/26 Jimmy Du Seuil (4L) 16/1 151 153
31 Dec 24 Pun Punchestown 19f Sft H 11-4 t 1/3 Saint Sam (½L) 7/2 149 150
27 Apr 24 San Sandown 21.5f Gd HG2 11-4 t 7/8 Impaire Et Passe (25L) 6/1 151 127
3
Storm Heart silk
Storm Heart
J: Danny Mullins
T: W P Mullins
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%)
Classy; stacks of encouragement for this sort of trip; bright prospects in second handicap
/42-11
Age: 6
Weight: 11-10
OR: 151
Days: 25
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
14 Feb 26 Gow Gowran Park 16f Hy HG3 11-1 1/7 Workahead (1½L) 11/10F 147 151
27 Dec 25 Lim Limerick 20f Hy H 11-10 1/4 Riskaway (6L) 7/4 147 148
2 Feb 25 Leo Leopardstown 16f Sft HcHL 11-8 2/18 McLaurey (1L) 9/2 140 144
4 May 24 Pun Punchestown 16f Sft 4yHG1 11-0 4/10 Kargese (2¼L) 5/1 138 136
15 Mar 24 Chl Cheltenham 17f Hy 4yHG1 11-2 5/12 Majborough (15L) 7/2F 140 134
3 Feb 24 Leo Leopardstown 16f Sft 4yHG1 11-0 2/11 Kargese (1¼L) 9/4F - 139
4
Lucky Place silk
C
D
Lucky Place
J: Brian Hughes
T: Nicky Henderson
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 6 wins from 18 in the last 14 days (33%)
Has proved himself here and it will be no shock if this one is on the premises
74-323
Age: 7
Weight: 11-10
OR: 151
Days: 69
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
1 Jan 26 Chl Cheltenham 20.5f Gd HG2 11-6 3/6 Kabral Du Mathan (7½L) 11/2 153 147
17 Dec 25 Nby Newbury 22.5f GS 3Ch 11-5 2/2 Jig's Forge (1½L) 4/9F 152 142
21 Nov 25 Asc Ascot 21f Gd 2Ch 11-5 3/3 Thomas Mor (5L) 1/2F 153 139
26 Apr 25 San Sandown 21.5f Gd HG2 11-10 4/6 Blueking d'Oroux (3½L) 3/1 153 149
13 Mar 25 Chl Cheltenham 24f GS HG1 11-10 7/13 Bob Olinger (26L) 11/2 153 139
1 Jan 25 Chl Cheltenham 20.5f Sft HG2 11-6 1/6 Gowel Road (¾L) 3/1 145 154
5
Buddy One silk
C
D
Buddy One p
J: Jack G Gilligan 5
T: Paul John Gilligan
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Creditable fifth in last year's Grade 1 Stayers' here but he's not really sparked since
7-66P4
Age: 9
Weight: 11-8
OR: 149
Days: 25
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
14 Feb 26 Gow Gowran Park 19.5f Hy ChG2 11-3 p1 4/4 Impaire Et Passe (11L) 20/1 143 140
6 Dec 25 Nav Navan 25.5f Sft/Hy HcHL 11-12 PU/14 Gringo d'Aubrelle () 33/1 150 -
26 Oct 25 Gal Galway 22.5f Y HcCh 11-11 6/9 Millforce (20L) 6/1 144 128
13 Sep 25 Leo Leopardstown 13f Gd/Y Hc 8-7 17/17 Happy Pharoah (27L) 18/1 84 49
30 Jul 25 Gal Galway 22.5f Gd HcChG3 11-2 6/22 Western Fold (18½L) 15/2 145 134
21 Jul 25 Bal Ballinrobe 13f Gd/Y Md 9-9 1/7 So Golden (1L) 4/1 - 80
6
Farren Glory silk
Farren Glory p 1
J: Jack Kennedy
T: Gordon Elliott
More to prove over this trip; makes his handicap debut aged nine, with first headgear
233-33
Age: 9
Weight: 11-7
OR: 148
Days: 25
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
14 Feb 26 Gow Gowran Park 16f Hy HG3 11-1 3/7 Storm Heart (1¾L) 8/1 144 148
25 Jan 26 Naa Naas 16f Hy HG3 11-3 3/7 Glen Kiln (7½L) 10/1 145 144
9 Feb 25 Nav Navan 22f Sft/Hy HG2 11-12 3/7 Maxxum (12½L) 8/1 - 144
12 Jan 25 Pun Punchestown 19.5f Sft NvChG3 11-2 3/4 Lecky Watson (12L) 11/2 140 137
24 Nov 24 Pun Punchestown 16f Sft NvChG2 11-4 2/8 Touch Me Not (6L) 7/4F - 138
10 Nov 24 Naa Naas 16f Gd Ch 11-12 1/4 Ho My Lord (7½L) 4/6F - 130
7
Colonel Mustard silk
D
Colonel Mustard
J: John Shinnick 3
T: Mrs Lorna Fowler
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Fifth in this race last year but he's higher in the weights today and is now an 11yo
-51184
Age: 11
Weight: 11-7
OR: 148
Days: 31
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
8 Feb 26 Nav Navan 22f Hy HG2 11-8 4/6 Staffordshire Knot (16½L) 11/1 148 140
20 Dec 25 Asc Ascot 24.5f GS HG1 11-7 8/11 Impose Toi (49L) 20/1 151 113
17 Nov 25 Nav Navan 20f Sft/Hy HG2 11-3 1/5 The Yellow Clay (2¾L) 12/1 146 148
24 Oct 25 Sli Sligo 17.5f Gd/Y H 11-9 1/4 Sixandahalf (3½L) 3/1 146 146
1 May 25 Pun Punchestown 23.5f Y HG1 11-10 5/11 Teahupoo (12½L) 22/1 145 148
21 Apr 25 Fai Fairyhouse 20f Sft/Hy HG2 11-3 4/10 Maxxum (2¾L) 8/1 145 142
8
Puturhandstogether silk
C
Puturhandstogether
J: J J Slevin
T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 4 wins from 15 in the last 14 days (27%)
Marked step up in trip is an interesting move; proven big-race performer, including here
3-6026
Age: 5
Weight: 11-5
OR: 146
Days: 101
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
30 Nov 25 Fai Fairyhouse 16f Y/Sft HcHL 11-5 6/10 Zillow (14L) 9/2 144 136
28 Sep 25 Cur Curragh 17f Y Hc 8-7 1/30 Chally Chute (½L) 7/1J 82 90
25 Sep 25 Lis Listowel 16f Gd/Y 4yHcHL 11-5 2/17 Last Kingdom (2¾L) 13/2 140 140
13 Aug 25 Gow Gowran Park 12.5f Gd Hc 9-0 3/7 Fleetfoot (2L) 3/1 82 84
31 Jul 25 Gal Galway 16f Gd HcHG3 10-13 10/19 Ndaawi (25L) 4/1F 141 119
3 Jul 25 Tip Tipperary 16f Gd/Y HG3 10-11 6/12 Jesse Evans (11½L) 7/1 141 126
9
Kopeck De Mee silk
Kopeck De Mee
J: Mark Walsh
T: W P Mullins
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 12 wins from 37 in the last 14 days (32%)
Big talking horse at 2025 Festival; neck 2nd at Aintree (2m4f; 9lb higher today) in April
/102-F
Age: 6
Weight: 11-4
OR: 145
Days: 95
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
6 Dec 25 Nav Navan 20.5f Sft/Hy Ch 11-12 F/16 Predators Gold () 5/1 - -
4 Apr 25 Ain Aintree 20f GS HcHG3 11-5 2/20 Wellington Arch (nk) 8/1 136 144
14 Mar 25 Chl Cheltenham 20.5f GS 2HcH 11-3 20/24 Wodhooh (52L) 5/2F 136 96
8 May 24 Aut Auteuil 18f VSft 4yHL 10-6 1/8 Karam Le Rouge (4½L) 26/5 - 128
6 Apr 24 Nan Nantes 17.5f Hy 4yH 10-10 1/7 Azubah (15L) 3/5F - -
23 Mar 24 Snp Senonnes-Pouance 18f Hy 4yH 10-6 1/14 Kaolak (7½L) - -
10
Jingko Blue silk
D
Jingko Blue
J: James Bowen
T: Nicky Henderson
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Going Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts on this ground (67%)
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 7 wins from 25 in the last 14 days (28%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 6 wins from 18 in the last 14 days (33%)
Second to a fine prospect here on New Year's Day; on his way back and bold show likely
11U-72
Age: 7
Weight: 11-3
OR: 144
Days: 69
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
1 Jan 26 Chl Cheltenham 20.5f Gd HG2 11-0 2/6 Kabral Du Mathan (5½L) 5/1 144 144
22 Nov 25 Hay Haydock 24.5f GS HcHG3 12-0 7/17 Electric Mason (16L) 12/1 145 138
15 Feb 25 Asc Ascot 24f Gd NvChG2 11-7 UR/4 The Changing Man () 8/13F 151 -
19 Jan 25 Wdr Windsor 24f Sft NvChG2 11-4 1/3 Lowry's Bar (2¼L) 4/9F 149 150
10 Dec 24 Utt Uttoxeter 20f Sft 3NvHcCh 11-10 1/5 Hashtag Boum (9½L) 11/4 140 154
13 Mar 24 Chl Cheltenham 21f Sft NvHG1 11-7 PU/7 Ballyburn () 20/1 140 -
11
Iberico Lord silk
C
D
Iberico Lord
J: Nico de Boinville
T: Nicky Henderson
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 6 wins from 18 in the last 14 days (33%)
Back up 8lb after his 2m5f Lanzarote revival but he is firmly back on the radar
0-0991
Age: 8
Weight: 11-3
OR: 144
Days: 60
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
10 Jan 26 Kem Kempton 21f Gd 2HcH 11-4 1/15 Double Powerful (4½L) 22/1 136 145
12 Dec 25 Chl Cheltenham 17f GS 3HcH 12-0 9/11 Fortune De Mer (20L) 8/1 138 122
16 Nov 25 Chl Cheltenham 16.5f Sft HcHG3 11-9 9/18 Alexei (26L) 15/2 139 127
29 Apr 25 Pun Punchestown 16.5f Y HcHL 11-5 17/17 Ascending Lark (45L) 11/1 140 100
8 Feb 25 Nby Newbury 16.5f Sft HcHG3 11-11 12/17 Joyeuse (43L) 14/1 144 113
17 Jan 25 Wdr Windsor 20f Sft 2H 11-4 4/5 Nemean Lion (20L) 5/2 144 130
12
Guard Duty silk
D
Guard Duty
J: Ben Jones
T: Emma Lavelle
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 8 wins from 28 in the last 14 days (29%)
Competitive in all completed handicaps over this sort of trip; won three but needs better
19-231
Age: 9
Weight: 11-1
OR: 142
Days: 47
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
23 Jan 26 Don Doncaster 19.5f Sft 2HcH 11-13 h 1/4 Fingal's Hill (2L) 8/15F 139 145
1 Jan 26 Wdr Windsor 20f Gd 2HcH 11-10 h 3/12 Listentoyourheart (4¾L) 9/2 139 141
29 Nov 25 Nby Newbury 20.5f Sft 2HcH 11-6 h 2/15 French Ship (1¾L) 14/1 134 144
15 Mar 25 Utt Uttoxeter 23.5f GS 2HcH 11-5 h 9/17 Red Risk (21L) 6/1 134 119
1 Mar 25 Nby Newbury 20.5f Sft 3HcH 11-12 h 1/11 Loverdose (1L) 4/1 124 138
19 Jan 25 Wdr Windsor 20f Sft 3NvHcH 11-12 h 1/10 Hartington (4L) 11/2 118 126
13
Chart Topper silk
Chart Topper p 1
J: Brian Hayes
T: W P Mullins
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 12 wins from 37 in the last 14 days (32%)
Needs improvement but represents Mullins and far from fully exposed; first-time headgear
2-63PF
Age: 7
Weight: 11-0
OR: 141
Days: 25
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
14 Feb 26 Hay Haydock 24.5f GS 2HcH 11-13 F/13 Champagne Chic () 20/1 139 140
25 Oct 25 Chl Cheltenham 24f Gd 2HcH 11-6 PU/17 Ma Shantou () 17/2 140 -
2 Aug 25 Gal Galway 22.5f Gd HcHL 11-9 3/19 Winning Smut (2¾L) 8/1 133 137
1 May 25 Pun Punchestown 23.5f Y HcHL 11-2 6/23 Jeriko Du Reponet (9¾L) 15/2 132 130
12 Apr 25 Ayr Ayr 20.5f GS 2NvH 11-10 2/3 Gale Mahler (3L) 4/11F 134 132
1 Mar 25 Kel Kelso 18f GS NvHG2 11-5 2/9 Jet To Vegas (2½L) 5/4F - 135
14
Kateira silk
D
Kateira
J: Harry Skelton
T: Dan Skelton
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts at this distance (67%)
Needs a close look, particularly given Dan Skelton's fine record in handicap hurdles here
-14389
Age: 9
Weight: 11-0
OR: 141
Days: 25
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
14 Feb 26 Asc Ascot 19.5f GS 2HcH 12-0 9/15 Fiercely Proud (24L) 16/1 143 123
31 Jan 26 Mus Musselburgh 15.5f GS 2HcH 12-0 8/10 Star Of Guiting (11L) 9/1 145 137
13 Dec 25 Don Doncaster 24.5f GS HLM 11-4 3/5 Lavida Adiva (7L) 11/10F 145 128
22 Nov 25 Asc Ascot 19.5f GS HG2 10-11 4/8 Wodhooh (9½L) 14/1 145 140
1 Nov 25 Wet Wetherby 16f Gd HLM 11-4 1/2 Golden Ace (28L) 2/1 145 140
25 Jan 25 Don Doncaster 24.5f GS HG2M 11-6 2/6 Jetara (hd) 11/8F 145 145
15
Sony Bill silk
Sony Bill t
J: Sean O'Keeffe
T: W P Mullins
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 12 wins from 37 in the last 14 days (32%)
More is needed but from top yard and he's a dark horse with this big step up in trip
350-F8
Age: 5
Weight: 11-0
OR: 141
Days: 38
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
1 Feb 26 Leo Leopardstown 16f Hy HcHL 10-11 t 8/19 Bowensonfire (18L) 28/1 138 133
3 May 25 Pun Punchestown 16f Y 4yHG1 11-0 t F/12 Lulamba () 66/1 134 137
11 Mar 25 Chl Cheltenham 16.5f GS 4yHcHG3 11-12 t 14/22 Puturhandstogether (23L) 7/1 136 112
1 Feb 25 Leo Leopardstown 16f Sft 4yHG1 11-0 5/8 Hello Neighbour (8¼L) 12/1 - 122
26 Dec 24 Leo Leopardstown 16f Y 3yHG2 10-13 3/10 Hello Neighbour (7L) 12/1 - 117
8 Jun 24 Aut Auteuil 17.5f VSft 3yHL 10-3 t 2/5 Sauvignon (1½L) 13/5 - 105
16
Give It To Me Oj silk
C
Give It To Me Oj
J: Caoilin Quinn
T: Gary & Josh Moore
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Unraced beyond 2m1f; plenty to prove in this search for a big career best
11-156
Age: 5
Weight: 10-13
OR: 140
Days: 75
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
26 Dec 25 Kem Kempton 16f Gd HG1 11-10 6/6 Sir Gino (23L) 50/1 141 137
29 Nov 25 Nby Newbury 16.5f Sft HcHG3 12-0 5/8 Tutti Quanti (18½L) 8/1 143 133
25 Oct 25 Chl Cheltenham 16.5f Gd 24yH 11-0 1/5 Hamlet's Night (nk) 4/9F 143 121
28 Sep 25 Eps Epsom 12f Gd 4Hc 9-11 1/9 Midnight Rumble (1¼L) 8/11F 85 95
11 Sep 25 Eps Epsom 12f Sft 4Hc 11-2 1/10 Saligo Bay (2½L) EvensF 78 91
26 Apr 25 San Sandown 16f Gd 2NvHcH 12-0 1/14 Mythical Moon (¾L) 20/1 137 137
17
Rambo T silk
D
Rambo T
J: Sean Bowen
T: Olly Murphy
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 4 wins from 5 starts at this distance (80%)
Landed a notable prize in October but failed to show his form in his three starts since
-31980
Age: 9
Weight: 10-13
OR: 140
Days: 25
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
14 Feb 26 Asc Ascot 19.5f GS 2HcH 11-13 10/15 Fiercely Proud (26L) 80/1 142 120
1 Jan 26 Wdr Windsor 20f Gd 2HcH 11-9 8/12 Listentoyourheart (15½L) 40/1 143 132
6 Dec 25 Ain Aintree 20f Sft 2HcH 11-12 9/9 Bear Market (20L) 11/2 143 129
11 Oct 25 Chp Chepstow 19.5f Gd 2HcH 11-5 1/14 Paggane (nk) 12/1 137 141
16 May 25 Ain Aintree 20f Gd 2HcH 12-0 3/6 Fingal's Hill (8¾L) 7/2 137 133
24 Apr 25 Per Perth 20f GS 3HcH 11-9 1/7 Hidden History (nk) 15/2 133 137
18
Dargiannini silk
D
Dargiannini t
J: Paul O'Brien
T: Harry Derham
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Won in October and was soft ground an excuse in November, but he's an 11yo
425-1P
Age: 11
Weight: 10-13
OR: 140
Days: 102
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
29 Nov 25 Nby Newbury 20.5f Sft 2HcH 11-13 t PU/15 French Ship () 33/1 141 -
17 Oct 25 Utt Uttoxeter 20f Gd 2HcH 11-13 t 1/10 Into The Park (nk) 12/1 138 139
18 Jan 25 Tau Taunton 19f GS 2HcH 12-0 t 5/7 Aurigny Mill (12½L) 16/1 141 137
13 Dec 24 Don Doncaster 19.5f GS 3HcH 12-0 2/8 Homme Public (¾L) 18/1 139 139
11 Nov 24 Kem Kempton 21f Gd 2HcH 12-0 4/4 Pyramid Place (47L) 9/4 140 100
18 Oct 24 Utt Uttoxeter 20f GS 2HcH 12-0 t 5/8 Pretending (17½L) 3/1 142 129
19
Franciscan Rock silk
Franciscan Rock
J: Josh Williamson 5
T: M F Morris
Bold shows at last two Festivals; not so good this season; a rare run without equipment
833495
Age: 9
Weight: 10-12
OR: 139
Days: 48
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
22 Jan 26 Gow Gowran Park 23.5f Hy HG2 11-3 b 5/6 Home By The Lee (22L) 14/1 141 130
29 Dec 25 Leo Leopardstown 20.5f Gd/Y HcHL 11-12 b1 9/16 Champagne Kid (18L) 50/1 143 133
2 Dec 25 Clo Clonmel 22f Hy H 10-13 p 4/5 Staffordshire Knot (19L) 11/2 143 135
20 Nov 25 Thu Thurles 22f Y Ch 11-12 3/11 Eagle Fang (5½L) 5/1 138 136
4 Oct 25 Gow Gowran Park 20f Y Ch 11-9 tp 3/11 Taponthego (30L) 12/1 - 110
1 May 25 Pun Punchestown 23.5f Y HG1 11-10 tp 8/11 Teahupoo (36L) 33/1 147 125
20
Beckett Rock silk
BF
Beckett Rock
J: Mike O'Connor
T: Henry De Bromhead
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Sixth in this last year off 1lb higher in his third handicap; 2nd over fences last time
-00542
Age: 7
Weight: 10-12
OR: 139
Days: 25
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
14 Feb 26 Gow Gowran Park 19.5f Hy HcCh 11-12 2/9 Mount Frisco (4¾L) 3/1F 127 135
1 Jan 26 Fai Fairyhouse 22f Y Ch 11-12 4/7 Kaid d'Authie (37L) 18/1 - 113
29 Nov 25 Fai Fairyhouse 21.5f Y/Sft Ch 11-12 5/15 Jimmy Du Seuil (40L) 14/1 - 112
9 Nov 25 Naa Naas 16f Sft Ch 11-12 13/16 Irish Panther (52L) 11/4F - 90
1 May 25 Pun Punchestown 23.5f Y HcHL 11-8 16/23 Jeriko Du Reponet (31L) 7/1 138 115
12 Mar 25 Chl Cheltenham 21f GS HcHG3 11-1 6/26 Jimmy Du Seuil (6½L) 28/1 140 140
21
Bunting silk
Bunting
J: Harry Cobden
T: W P Mullins
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 12 wins from 37 in the last 14 days (32%)
Third in the Cesarewitch (second favourite) in October; 4th in a hot 2m4f handicap hurdle
P60-49
Age: 6
Weight: 10-12
OR: 139
Days: 38
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
1 Feb 26 Leo Leopardstown 16f Hy HcHL 10-13 9/19 Bowensonfire (19L) 15/2 135 129
29 Dec 25 Leo Leopardstown 20.5f Gd/Y HcHL 11-3 4/16 Champagne Kid (4¼L) 17/2 134 138
11 Oct 25 Nmk Newmarket 18f GF 2Hc 9-1 3/19 Beylerbeyi (3½L) 5/1 95 104
13 Sep 25 Leo Leopardstown 13f Gd/Y Hc 9-3 5/17 Happy Pharoah (2L) 25/1 94 97
1 Aug 25 Gal Galway 14f Y 9-5 4/7 Taipan (11L) 9/2 - 83
26 Apr 25 San Sandown 20f Gd 2HcH 12-0 10/10 Jump Allen (21L) 9/2 138 121
22
Minella Rescue silk
Minella Rescue
J: Gavin Sheehan
T: Gary Hanmer
No impact on last three outings; latest (11 days ago) was after four months off
0-1284
Age: 8
Weight: 10-12
OR: 139
Days: 11
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
28 Feb 26 Don Doncaster 24.5f Sft 2HcH 12-0 4/5 Docpickedme (57L) 8/1 139 82
17 Oct 25 Utt Uttoxeter 20f Gd 2HcH 12-0 8/10 Dargiannini (11L) 9/2 139 129
30 Aug 25 Chs Chester 14.5f Gd L 9-8 6/6 Allonsy (9L) 22/1 - 94
29 Jun 25 Utt Uttoxeter 23.5f Gd 2HcH 12-0 2/14 Saint Bibiana (2¼L) 4/1 136 138
17 May 25 Utt Uttoxeter 23.5f Gd 2HcH 12-0 1/6 Wa Wa (2¼L) 2/1F 133 133
23 Apr 25 Per Perth 24f GS NvHL 11-2 11/14 Kiss Will (29L) 33/1 134 110
23
Forty Coats silk
BF
Forty Coats p 1
J: Darragh O'Keeffe
T: Henry De Bromhead
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Maiden; cheekpieces on for leading yard on handicap debut; there are straws to clutch at
224-73
Age: 7
Weight: 10-11
OR: 138
Days: 52
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
18 Jan 26 Thu Thurles 20f Y MdH 11-6 3/11 Hillberry Hill (2¼L) 4/9F - 109
29 Dec 25 Leo Leopardstown 20.5f Gd/Y MdH 11-12 7/11 Frankie John (23L) 3/1 - 101
12 Mar 25 Chl Cheltenham 21f GS NvHG1 11-7 4/11 The New Lion (15L) 150/1 131 144
18 Jan 25 Nav Navan 20f Sft MdH 11-12 2/4 Jacob's Ladder (½L) 6/5F - 130
10 Dec 24 Pun Punchestown 19f Gd/Y MdH 11-12 2/19 James's Gate (4½L) 7/4J - 127
16 Nov 24 Nav Navan 20f Gd/Y MdH 11-12 2/11 Wingmen (3L) 7/4 - 122
24
HMS Seahorse silk
HMS Seahorse b
J: Eoin Staples 5
T: Paul Nolan
2m4f non-handicap win with first-time blinkers (kept since) at Clonmel last June
0-12FU
Age: 8
Weight: 10-11
OR: 138
Days: 184
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
8 Sep 25 Gal Galway 21.5f Gd/Y H 10-13 b UR/6 Lord Erskine () 15/2 138 -
6 Aug 25 Wex Wexford 19.5f Gd Ch 11-12 b F/10 Ashdale Flyer () 2/1F - -
4 Jul 25 Wex Wexford 19.5f Gd Ch 11-12 b 2/6 Fine Margin (1½L) 5/2F - 124
6 Jun 25 Clo Clonmel 20f Gd/Y H 11-1 b1 1/8 Prairie Dancer (7½L) 7/4F - 136
29 Dec 24 Leo Leopardstown 20f Gd/Y HcHL 10-10 15/20 Al Gasparo (39L) 40/1 133 98
1 Dec 24 Fai Fairyhouse 16.5f Y HcHL 11-3 10/13 Washington (22L) 22/1 134 120
25
I Started A Joke silk
BF
I Started A Joke
J: Philip Byrnes
T: C Byrnes
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Progressive novice; second when hot favourite for a top 2m handicap at Leopardstown latest
-43412
Age: 7
Weight: 10-11
OR: 138
Days: 38
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
1 Feb 26 Leo Leopardstown 16f Hy HcHL 10-4 2/19 Bowensonfire (1¾L) 7/4F 126 138
11 Jan 26 Pun Punchestown 16.5f Sft/Hy MdH 11-12 1/20 Springhill Warrior (8½L) 8/11F 121 135
28 Dec 25 Lim Limerick 16f Sft/Hy MdH 11-12 4/18 King Rasko Grey (6¼L) EvensF - 134
6 Dec 25 Nav Navan 16f Sft/Hy MdH 11-12 3/26 Road Exile (12L) 10/1 - 115
24 Sep 25 Lis Listowel 16f Y MdH 11-12 4/18 I'll Sort That (28L) 9/1 - 98
12 Mar 25 Chl Cheltenham 16.5f GS NHFG1 11-7 13/17 Bambino Fever (11L) 33/1 120 120
26
Intense Approach silk
C
D
Intense Approach p 1
T: John C McConnell
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (0%)
Returns to hurdling in first cheekpieces; next to no exposure in handicaps but low on list
8-15U5
Age: 7
Weight: 10-10
OR: 137
Days: 11
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
28 Feb 26 Nav Navan 16f Hy NvChG3 11-1 5/5 Jacob's Ladder (48L) 50/1 132 95
1 Feb 26 Mus Musselburgh 20.5f GS 3NvHcCh 11-7 UR/6 Go West () 11/2 137 -
25 Oct 25 Chl Cheltenham 25f Gd 2NvCh 11-7 5/7 Leave Of Absence (22L) 2/1F 137 126
1 Aug 25 Gal Galway 22.5f Gd Ch 11-7 1/16 Talk In The Park (¾L) 13/2 - 133
23 Apr 25 Per Perth 24f GS NvHL 11-5 8/14 Kiss Will (21L) 9/1 137 118
14 Mar 25 Chl Cheltenham 24f GS NvHG1 11-7 PU/20 Jasmin De Vaux () 14/1 137 -
Verdict

Top stables look set to dominate and STORM HEART (nap) for Willie Mullins makes strong appeal. Puturhandstogether is next best.

Verdict silk image
Storm Heart

Betting Forecast:

6/1 Storm Heart,

7/1 Kateira,

8/1 Kopeck De Mee,

The Yellow Clay,

9/1 Iberico Lord,

I Started A Joke,

11/1 Jingko Blue,

12/1 Bunting,

Puturhandstogether,

16/1 Guard Duty,

18/1 Ballyadam,

Lucky Place,

20/1 Farren Glory,

Chart Topper,

Forty Coats,

25/1 Beckett Rock,

28/1 Colonel Mustard,

33/1 Sony Bill,

Give It To Me Oj,

40/1 HMS Seahorse,

Franciscan Rock,

50/1 Buddy One,

Rambo T,

Dargiannini,

Intense Approach,

66/1 Minella Rescue

Relevant Tips

No tips currently available.

Top News

Beverley Racecourse

Trainer with perfect Beverley record in 2025 sends one runner on Wednesday

9 months ago
Betting Pointers

Andrew Balding sends two on the 780-mile round trip to Hamilton on Wednesday

9 months ago
Long Distance Travellers

'The nibbles in the market are encouraging' - Adrian Wall's tip for the Mayo National

9 months ago
Betting Pointers
Willie Mullins at the 2018 Cheltenham Festival

Willie Mullins is busy at Ballinrobe on Monday and the bookies will hate this Lucky 15

9 months ago
Betting Pointers

The British had great success at the Curragh on Saturday - here's their Sunday best

9 months ago
Betting Pointers
View All News

Recent Winners

Beverley Racecourse

Trainer with perfect Beverley record in 2025 sends one runner on Wednesday

9 months ago
Betting Pointers

Andrew Balding sends two on the 780-mile round trip to Hamilton on Wednesday

9 months ago
Long Distance Travellers

'The nibbles in the market are encouraging' - Adrian Wall's tip for the Mayo National

9 months ago
Betting Pointers
View All News

Please Gamble Responsibly.

Please Gamble Responsibly