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Cheltenham
Handicap | Hurdle | 2m 179y
Tellherthename
An ultra-competitive renewal and a chance is taken on TELLHERTHENAME who created a very good impression as a novice and could be revitalised by a switch to the outstanding Dan Skelton yard. It's hard to knock Secret Squirrel's form in top-end handicaps and he's feared following an encouraging return in the Kingwell, while this test could bring out the best in strong-travelling Sixandahalf, who was narrowly denied at the Festival 12 months ago.
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- 4KarbauJ: P. TownendT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland4103-32Age 67/27/24/1
- OR: 150
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 47
Lightly-raced 6-y-o whose only blip came in last year's Supreme, and he was seemingly better than ever when runner-up in Grade 2 Limestone Lad at Naas on seasonal reappearance. That was a near-smart effort and given he's the pick of Paul Townend, it's highly likely there's better to come.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosNaas1m 7f 190yHeavyHurdle2/7Punchestown2m 149yYieldingHurdle3/6Aintree2m 103yGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle3/9Cheltenham2m 87yGood to SoftHurdle10/11Punchestown2m 36yHeavyHurdle1/16- 22SinnatraJ: Harry SkeltonT: Dan Skelton4-22131Age 66/115/213/2
- OR: 133
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 21
Impressive bumper winner who finished runner-up in a strong maiden on hurdle/stable debut and while his two wins since have been simple tasks, he's also shaped well behind promising Act of Innocence. No surprise to see this lightly-raced, exuberant type improve for the switch to handicaps.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosWarwick2m 3fSoftHurdle1/4Huntingdon2m 3f 137ySoftHurdle3/6Sandown Park1m 7f 216yGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle1/4Newbury2m 69ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle2/15Newbury2m 69yGood to SoftHurdle2/11- 8MurciaJ: D. E. MullinsT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland281-434Age 513/211/26/1
- OR: 142
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 40
Much-improved winner of Aintree Grade 1 as a juvenile and following a highly creditable reappearance behind Talk The Talk, wasn't seen to best effect when fourth in listed handicap at Leopardstown last month. Likely player for connections who won this race in 2025 with another very useful mare.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosLeopardstown2mHeavyHurdle4/19Fairyhouse2mYielding to Soft (Soft in places)Hurdle3/6Punchestown2mYieldingHurdle4/12Aintree2m 209yGood to Soft (Good in places)Hurdle1/13Cheltenham2m 87yGood to SoftHurdle8/22- 6WilfulJ: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.T: Jonjo & A.J. O'NeillP1-2312Age 79/111/110/1
- OR: 144
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 56
As good as ever this season, finishing ahead of Alexei/Mondo Man when successful in a race run to suit at Ascot in December and ran at least as well to finish runner-up in another valuable handicap at Windsor the following month. The form of the latter has taken a few knocks, however.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosWindsor2mSoft (Heavy in places)Hurdle2/14Ascot1m 7f 157yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Hurdle1/13Chepstow2m 11yGoodHurdle3/9Punchestown2m 149yYieldingHurdle2/17Ayr2mGood to SoftHurdle1/12- 11SixandahalfJ: C. Stone-WalshT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland112-324Age 610/110/111/1
- OR: 139
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 74
Powered through the race when collared late in Dawn Run over C&D last season but hasn't hit those heights since, finding less than looked likely over 2½m at Leopardstown in December. Makes first start in a big-field handicap now, though, and she should find this much more to her liking.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosLeopardstown2m 4f 103yGood to YieldingHurdle4/5Sligo2m 1f 112yGood to Yielding (Yielding in places)Hurdle2/4Curragh2m 80yYieldingFlat18/30Curragh1m 6fGoodFlat11/13Punchestown2m 94yYieldingHurdle3/10- 21TellherthenameJ: Kielan WoodsT: Dan Skelton0/4P5-3Age 710/18/19/1
- OR: 133
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 148
Promising novice for Ben Pauling in 2023/24 but has clearly had his problems since, found to have bled when turned over on chase debut/final start for O'Neill stable in October. New yard more than capable of reviving one, however, and he's potentially well treated if back on song.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCarlisle1m 7f 207yGoodChase3/4Aintree2m 4fGood to Soft (Good in places)Hurdle5/6Kelso2m 51yGood to SoftHurdlepu/18Newcastle2m 46yGoodHurdle4/7Cheltenham2m 87ySoft (Heavy in places)Hurdle10/11- 5Hello NeighbourJ: Keith DonoghueT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland116-357Age 510/18/19/1
- OR: 148
- EQ: Hood
- Days Since Last Run: 40
Progressive as a juvenile, sixth in the Triumph prior to finishing third in Grade 1 Champion 4-Y-O at Punchestown in May. Didn't come on for his reappearance when seventh in listed handicap last time, and while this has likely been the long-term target, his mark leaves little room for manoeuvre.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosLeopardstown2mHeavyHurdle7/19Leopardstown2mGood to YieldingHurdle5/8Roscommon1m 4f 17yYieldingFlat10/11Punchestown2mYieldingHurdle3/12Cheltenham2m 179yGood to SoftHurdle6/17- 16JoyeuseJ: Nico de BoinvilleT: Nicky Henderson69-2294Age 711/114/112/1
- OR: 135
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 55
Impressive winner of William Hill Hurdle at Newbury last year and while disappointing over fences this season, confirmed she's very much working her way back to form in Grade 2 at Ascot last time. Could be in the mix if building on that performance.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosAscot1m 7f 157ySoftHurdle4/4Ascot1m 7f 157yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Hurdle9/13Exeter2m 1f 109yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Chase2/4Bangor-on-dee2m 1f 77ySoftChase2/4Fairyhouse2mYielding to SoftHurdle9/16- 23Secret SquirrelJ: Jonathan BurkeT: Hughie Morrison/3F1F-3Age 711/114/112/1
- OR: 133
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 27
Rock-solid form in top-end handicaps last season, in the frame when falling either side of a hands-and-heels victory over now-improved Kabral Du Mathan at Windsor in December 2024. Shaped as if retaining all ability on reappearance in Kingwell last month and remains one to be interested in.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosWincanton1m 7f 50yHeavyHurdle3/4Newbury2m 69ySoft (Good to Soft in places)HurdleF/17Windsor2mSoft (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle1/14Ascot1m 7f 152yGood to Soft (Soft in places)HurdleF/12Ascot1m 7f 152yGood (Good to Firm in places)Hurdle3/10- 2AbsurdeJ: Mr P. W. MullinsT: W. P. Mullins, IrelandP41/31-Age 812/112/111/1
- OR: 155
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 129
Won with race in 2024 (third last year) and proved better than ever when very smart winner of Sussex Champion Hurdle in April. Unable to better previous efforts in Melbourne Cup when eighth in 2025 renewal but looks sure to be in the shake up on his return.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosFlemington2mFlat8/24Caulfield1m 3f 205yGoodFlat7/18Curragh1m 6fGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat3/4York1m 5f 188yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat2/4Chester1m 5f 84yGoodFlat3/6- 12Jubilee AlphaJ: Harry CobdenT: Paul Nicholls81-2522Age 714/114/112/1
- OR: 139
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 34
Capped fine 2024/25 season with success in mares' listed novice over this course, and while second-best in three of 4 starts this campaign (again seemingly outstayed over 2½m at Warwick last time), a big-field handicap should suit her strong-travelling style.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosWarwick2m 5f 5yHeavy (Soft in places)Hurdle2/4Sandown Park2m 3f 178yGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle2/6Cheltenham2m 4f 56yGood to SoftHurdle5/9Wincanton2m 5f 82yGood (Good to Firm in places)Hurdle2/7Cheltenham2m 4f 56yGoodHurdle1/10- 3BowensonfireJ: J. W. KennedyT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland4333211Age 614/114/112/1
- OR: 153
- EQ: Hood
- Days Since Last Run: 40
Thoroughly likeable type who is thriving on racing, finding marked improvement to win back-to-back handicaps at Leopardstown, latterly when knuckling down well to see off gambled-on I Started A Joke. Cannot be discounted in his bid for a hat-trick.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosLeopardstown2mHeavyHurdle1/19Leopardstown2mYielding (Good to Yielding in places)Hurdle1/17Fairyhouse2mYielding to Soft (Soft in places)Hurdle2/10Cheltenham2m 3f 200yGood to SoftHurdle3/20Listowel2mGood to YieldingHurdle3/12- 1NdaawiJ: J. H. WilliamsonT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland6/22-13Age 614/112/1
- OR: 156
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 21
Very solid record in top-end handicaps, runner-up in Galway Hurdle and this race in 2024/25, prior to a career-best performance when awarded latest renewal of former race in July. Encouraging spin on Flat last month will put him spot on for this and he should give his running again.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosDundalk1mStandardFlat3/13Punchestown2m 160ySoft to HeavyHurdle3/4Newmarket (rowley)2m 2fGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat6/19Chester1m 7f 196yGood to SoftFlat4/11Galway2m 11yGood (Good to Yielding in places)Hurdle1/19- 9Tripoli FlyerJ: Fern O'BrienT: Fergal O'Brien6-3U452Age 722/122/125/1
- OR: 142
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 21
Very useful bumper/novice hurdler who was back to his best when runner-up over longer trip on handicap bow at Ascot in January. Disappointing run on the Flat behind Constitution Hill since and while on a fair mark, he needs plenty to fall right in a very competitive race.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosSouthwell1m 4f 14yStandardFlat7/13Ascot2m 3f 63ySoftHurdle2/10Kempton Park2mGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle5/6Exeter2m 1f 109yGood to Soft (Good in places)Chase4/5Perth2m 4f 20ySoftChaseur/3- 10Helvic DreamJ: Donagh MeylerT: Noel Meade, Ireland252-51dAge 922/122/120/1
- OR: 141
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 152
One-time very smart Flat performer who seemed hard done by when demoted in last year's Galway Hurdle, having beaten Ndaawi a head to finish first past the post. That was a career best and it's safe to assume this has been the target following trio of mid-field finishes on Flat last autumn.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosNaas2m 7yYieldingFlat11/20Curragh2m 80yYieldingFlat14/30Leopardstown1m 5fGood to YieldingFlat7/17Galway2m 11yGood (Good to Yielding in places)HurdleD/19Curragh1m 6fGoodFlat3/13- 26Wellington ArchJ: ReserveT: Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill121-392Age 725/122/1
- OR: 132
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 34
Signed off last season with an enthusiastic front-running win in valuable 2m4f Aintree handicap and emerged with plenty of credit under a more patient ride when runner-up in a slog of a William Hill Hurdle last time. Would likely find a return to Liverpool easier than this, though. RESERVE.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosNewbury2m 69yHeavy (Soft in places)Hurdle2/15Windsor2m 4fGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle9/12Punchestown2m 4f 118yYieldingHurdle3/16Aintree2m 4fGood to Soft (Good in places)Hurdle1/20Uttoxeter2m 3f 207yGood to SoftHurdle2/15- 7Pinot GrisJ: D. J. O'KeeffeT: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland21287-0Age 625/128/133/1
- OR: 143
- EQ: Blinkers and tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 40
Had been off for 11 weeks prior to finishing eighth in this race for Gavin Cromwell last year (effort flattened out) and while he should be cherry ripe this time (had a pipe-opener at Leopardstown last month), minor honours likely beckon again.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosLeopardstown2mHeavyHurdle12/19Naas2m 7yYieldingFlat15/20Killarney1m 6f 80yGoodFlat2/10Curragh2mGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat12/25Cork2m 1f 25yYielding (Yielding to Soft in places)Chase7/11- 14SticktotheplanJ: Sean BowenT: Olly Murphy2121130Age 628/125/133/1
- OR: 138
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 83
Off since finishing well held on handicap bow at Ascot in December and while subsequent breathing operation (also wears tongue strap) suggests all wasn't right that day, his handicap mark probably still overstates the value of his Persian War success earlier in the season.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosAscot1m 7f 157yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Hurdle11/13Haydock Park1m 7f 144yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Hurdle3/6Chepstow2m 3f 100yGoodHurdle1/8Galway2m 110yGoodHurdle1/7Punchestown2m 100yGood to YieldingHurdle2/5- 13WilliethebuilderJ: Jack TudorT: Christian Williams3632114Age 728/122/125/1
- OR: 138
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 41
Perhaps surprisingly, has looked an improved model since leaving Dan Skelton, winning back-to-back 2m handicaps at Kempton and running at least as well in defeat when fourth in 'Scottish County' in late-January. Pitched into much deeper waters now but will likely benefit from a stronger pace.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosMusselburgh1m 7f 124yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Hurdle4/10Kempton Park2mGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle1/8Kempton Park2mGoodHurdle1/6Doncaster2m 128yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Hurdle2/9Windsor2mGood to SoftHurdle3/9- 20BowmoreJ: Daire McConvilleT: Charlie Longsdon433-213Age 833/125/128/1
- OR: 134
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 90
Back to his useful-best returned to front running tactics this season, beating a subsequent winner at Newbury before creditable third (behind Williethebuilder) at Doncaster in December. Subsequent absence isn't a concern given his record when fresh, for all he's likely to fall short in this company.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosDoncaster2m 128yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Hurdle3/9Newbury2m 69yGood to SoftHurdle1/13Market Rasen2m 125yGoodHurdle2/7Chepstow2m 11yGood (Good to Soft in places)Chase3/3Newcastle2m 7f 91yGood to Soft (Good in places)Chase3/4- 24Ooh BettyJ: Ben JonesT: Ben Clarke03-0001Age 833/125/128/1
- OR: 132
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 55
Likeable type has been a credit to connections, showing a very willing attitude when landing valuable Grade 2 mares' hurdle at Ascot in January, though she's typically found life tougher in top-quality handicaps.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosAscot1m 7f 157ySoftHurdle1/4Taunton2m 3f 1yGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle10/11Ascot1m 7f 157yGood (Good to Firm in places)Hurdle10/11Haydock Park1m 7f 144yGoodHurdle13/16Ayr2mGood to Soft (Good in places)Hurdle3/12- 25Captain Ryan MattJ: ReserveT: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland2-15631Age 633/120/122/1
- OR: 132
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 71
Well backed/much improved when notching second success at Tramore on New Year's Day and while further progress isn't ruled out on just his fourth start in a handicap, this represents a marked step up in class. RESERVE.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosTramore2m 180ySoftHurdle1/10Punchestown2m 197ySoft to Heavy (Heavy in places)Hurdle3/9Punchestown2m 4f 45yGood to YieldingHurdle6/12Listowel2mYielding (Yielding to Soft in places)Hurdle5/5Tramore2m 80yGoodHurdle1/9- 17Gibbs IslandJ: Stan SheppardT: Tom LaceyP8-1057Age 533/128/1
- OR: 134
- EQ: Hood
- Days Since Last Run: 41
Last season's Victor Ludorum winner hasn't kicked on from a successful reappearance at Chepstow in October and has plenty to prove in top-end handicap.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosMusselburgh1m 7f 124yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Hurdle7/10Kelso2m 51ySoftHurdle5/6Cheltenham2m 87ySoftHurdle11/18Chepstow2m 11yGoodHurdle1/13Aintree2m 209yGood to Soft (Good in places)Hurdle8/13- 15Cracking RhapsodyJ: Craig NicholT: Ewan Whillans71-0666Age 733/133/140/1
- OR: 136
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 13
Gave his running when seventh in the 2025 County, though doesn't arrive on the back of a Morebattle success this time around, only sixth when bidding for a hat-trick in the race at Kelso last time. Hard to envisage him playing a leading role.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosKelso2m 51yGood to SoftHurdle6/17Haydock Park1m 7f 144yGood to SoftHurdle6/8Aintree2m 4fSoftHurdle6/9Cheltenham2m 87ySoftHurdle13/18Ayr2mGood to Soft (Good in places)Hurdle1/12- 19Balko D'angeJ: B. HayesT: Philip Fenton, Ireland-4513F6Age 633/133/140/1
- OR: 134
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 40
Useful hurdler who has chased home thriving Bowensfire on previous two completed starts, though he was beaten a lot further by that rival at Leopardstown last month and it's hard to see him featuring prominently in an even deeper handicap.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosLeopardstown2mHeavyHurdle6/19Navan2m 4f 40ySoft to HeavyHurdleF/13Leopardstown2mYielding (Good to Yielding in places)Hurdle3/17Navan2m 50ySoft to Heavy (Soft in places)Hurdle1/11Down Royal2m 190yYielding (Good to Yielding in places )Hurdle5/12- 18Hamlet's NightJ: James BowenT: James Owen211220Age 533/125/128/1
- OR: 134
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 13
Ran a blinder behind Rubaud in Grade 2 Elite at Wincanton and having again displayed his speed when successful on all-weather, there's plenty of mitigation for his Morebattle run in soft conditions. Handicap mark looks on the stiff side, though.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosKelso2m 51yGood to SoftHurdle11/17Kempton Park1m 2f 219yStandard / SlowFlat1/9Wincanton1m 7f 50yGood (Good to Firm in places)Hurdle2/4Cheltenham2m 87yGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle2/5Warwick2mGood (Good to Firm in Places)Hurdle1/8