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Handicap | Hurdle | 2m 5f
Storm Heart
STORM HEART did well to score at Gowran and could be the way to go back up in trip in a typically well-contested renewal of this handicap. Dan Skelton has enjoyed great success in this race and his Kateira rates a big threat on the back of a couple of eye-catching efforts. Nicky Henderson's Iberico Lord and Jingko Blue are also well in the mix along with Puturhandstogether, The Yellow Clay, Kopeck de Mee and Farren Glory.
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- 3Storm HeartJ: D. E. MullinsT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland5/42-11Age 65/15/19/2
- OR: 151
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 25
Smart hurdler who arrives on a hat-trick after wins in conditions event at Limerick in December and Grade 3 at Gowran last month, doing well on latter occasion having conceded first run. Remains relatively lightly raced and he merits serious consideration back up in trip here.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosGowran Park2mHeavyHurdle1/7Limerick2m 4fHeavyHurdle1/4Leopardstown2mSoftHurdle2/18Punchestown2mSoftHurdle4/10Cheltenham2m 179yHeavyHurdle5/12- 9Kopeck De MeeJ: M. P. WalshT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland1/102-FAge 611/211/26/1
- OR: 145
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 95
A very useful juvenile winner in France. Well held (5/2) in Martin Pipe last year but posted smart effort when second in Aintree handicap subsequently. Considerately handled but held when fell last only run this term on his chasing bow at Navan in December. Remains with lots of potential.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosNavan2m 4f 150ySoft to Heavy (Heavy in places)ChaseF/16Aintree2m 4fGood to Soft (Good in places)Hurdle2/20Cheltenham2m 4f 56yGood to SoftHurdle20/24Auteuil2m 1f 197yVery softHurdle1/8Nantes2m 1f 88yHurdle1/7- 14KateiraJ: Harry SkeltonT: Dan Skelton2-14389Age 97/16/115/2
- OR: 141
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 25
Landed a match in listed mares event at Wetherby (2m) in November before a good fourth in Ascot Grade 2. Not at all knocked about back in handicaps at Musselburgh and Ascot on her last two runs. Big player off an easing mark for yard with excellent record in this.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosAscot2m 3f 63yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Hurdle9/15Musselburgh1m 7f 124yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Hurdle8/10Doncaster3m 84yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Hurdle3/5Ascot2m 3f 63yGood to SoftHurdle4/8Wetherby2mGoodHurdle1/2- 1The Yellow ClayJ: M. J. KenneallyT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland112-F25Age 77/17/113/2
- OR: 155
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 73
Very smart hurdler who scored four times (including in a Grade 1) last season, when also second in the Turners here. Struggled in the Christmas Hurdle last time but ran well at Navan before that and of firm interest now going handicapping fitted with cheekpieces under good conditional.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosLeopardstown2m 7f 80yGood to YieldingHurdle5/8Navan2m 4f 50ySoft to Heavy (Soft in places)Hurdle2/5Punchestown2m 4f 140yYieldingHurdleF/8Cheltenham2m 5fGood to SoftHurdle2/11Naas2m 4fSoft (Soft to Heavy in places)Hurdle1/8- 11Iberico LordJ: Nico de BoinvilleT: Nicky Henderson40-0991Age 88/18/115/2
- OR: 144
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 60
Greatwood/Betfair Hurdle winner in 2023/24 who capitalised on a falling mark when cosily landing Lanzarote at Kempton (2m5f) in January despite challenging wide. Back up 8 lb but he's unexposed over this sort of trip and can't be taken lightly for stable with excellent record in this event.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosKempton Park2m 5fGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle1/15Cheltenham2m 179yGood to SoftHurdle9/11Cheltenham2m 87ySoftHurdle9/18Punchestown2m 149yYieldingHurdle17/17Newbury2m 69ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle12/17- 23Forty CoatsJ: D. J. O'KeeffeT: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland2224-73Age 79/19/111/1
- OR: 138
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 52
Very useful hurdler who came in a good fourth in the Baring Bingham here 12 months ago. Only seen twice this season and well below par when an odds-on third in Thurles novice in January. Needs to bounce back on handicap debut in first-time cheekpieces.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosThurles2m 4fYieldingHurdle3/11Leopardstown2m 4f 103yGood to YieldingHurdle7/11Cheltenham2m 5fGood to SoftHurdle4/11Navan2m 4fSoftHurdle2/4Punchestown2m 3f 15yGood to YieldingHurdle2/19- 8PuturhandstogetherJ: J. J. SlevinT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland13-6026Age 59/111/110/1
- OR: 146
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 101
Impressive Fred Winter winner here last season and landed a gamble on Flat in the Irish Cesarewitch in September. Not seen to best effect back in this sphere when sixth in 2m Fairyhouse handicap in November. Stamina to prove but merits plenty of respect after a break.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosFairyhouse2mYielding to Soft (Soft in places)Hurdle6/10Curragh2m 80yYieldingFlat1/30Listowel2mGood to YieldingHurdle2/17Gowran Park1m 4f 100yGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat3/7Galway2m 11yGood (Good to Yielding in places)Hurdle10/19- 10Jingko BlueJ: James BowenT: Nicky Henderson/11U-72Age 79/19/18/1
- OR: 144
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 69
Very useful novice over hurdles who quickly made up into a smart chaser last term, successful twice. Back in this sphere this season and posted a good second in Relkeel here on New Year's Day. Has room for improvement in his jumping but handily weighted returned to handicaps.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCheltenham2m 4f 56yGoodHurdle2/6Haydock Park3m 58yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Hurdle7/17Ascot2m 7f 180yGood (Good to Soft in places)Chaseur/4Windsor3m 53ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Chase1/3Uttoxeter2m 4fSoft (Good to Soft in Places)Chase1/5- 21BuntingJ: Harry CobdenT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland2P60-49Age 612/112/111/1
- OR: 139
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 38
Improved on Flat when third in Cesarewitch last October and returned to this sphere with a very good fourth in listed handicap at Leopardstown at Christmas. Failed to build on it when ninth in similar company there last month though and is winless since 2023.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosLeopardstown2mHeavyHurdle9/19Leopardstown2m 4f 103yGood to YieldingHurdle4/16Newmarket (rowley)2m 2fGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat3/19Leopardstown1m 5fGood to YieldingFlat5/17Galway1m 6f 14yYielding (Good to Yielding in places)Flat4/7- 6Farren GloryJ: J. W. KennedyT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland1233-33Age 916/116/118/1
- OR: 148
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 25
Useful winning hurdler/chaser who has been campaigned lightly this term, posting a good third to Storm Heart in Grade 3 Red Mills at Gowran (2m) 25 days ago. Wouldn't dismiss back up in trip for his handicap debut for yard with good record in this event. Cheekpieces added.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosGowran Park2mHeavyHurdle3/7Naas1m 7f 190yHeavyHurdle3/7Navan2m 5f 180ySoft to HeavyHurdle3/7Punchestown2m 3f 93ySoft (Soft to Heavy in places)Chase3/4Punchestown2m 71ySoftChase2/8- 12Guard DutyJ: Ben JonesT: Emma Lavelle119-231Age 916/116/114/1
- OR: 142
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 47
Bagged three hurdle wins last season and has continued in very good form this term, landing 4-runner handicap at Doncaster (2m3f) in January. This is tougher but this reliable sort is no forlorn hope if keeping the mistakes down.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosDoncaster2m 3f 88ySoftHurdle1/4Windsor2m 4fGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle3/12Newbury2m 4f 118ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle2/15Uttoxeter2m 7f 70yGood to SoftHurdle9/17Newbury2m 4f 118ySoftHurdle1/11- 4Lucky PlaceJ: Brian HughesT: Nicky Henderson174-323Age 716/116/118/1
- OR: 151
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 69
Dual Grade 2 hurdle winner last season, including in the Relkeel here. Didn't look a natural in 2 chase outings this term but got back on track reverted to this sphere when third bidding for a repeat in the Relkeel on New Year's Day. Fourth in this in 2024 and not dismissed.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCheltenham2m 4f 56yGoodHurdle3/6Newbury2m 6f 93yGood to Soft (Soft In Places)Chase2/2Ascot2m 5f 13yGood (Good to Soft in places)Chase3/3Sandown Park2m 5f 110yGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle4/6Cheltenham2m 7f 213yGood to SoftHurdle7/13- 2BallyadamJ: Patrick Michael O'BrienT: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland27/13-6Age 1118/118/120/1
- OR: 152
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 26
A regular here, second in the 2021 Supreme and placed in the last two runnings of this but has been kept mainly to the Flat in a light campaign this term, third in Dundalk handicap last month. Can't be dismissed given his excellent Festival record.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosDundalk1m 4fStandardFlat3/10Punchestown2m 3f 37yYielding (Yielding to Soft in places)Hurdle6/8Dundalk1m 4fStandardFlat3/14Cheltenham2m 5fGood to SoftHurdle3/26Punchestown2m 3fSoftHurdle1/3- 13Chart TopperJ: B. HayesT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland22-63PFAge 718/122/116/1
- OR: 141
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 25
Dual 2m hurdles winner last term and he looked right back to his best when falling 2 out (likely to have finished second) in 3m handicap at Haydock 25 days ago. Remains low mileage and in the mix with cheekpieces added.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosHaydock Park3m 58yGood to SoftHurdleF/13Cheltenham2m 7f 208yGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdlepu/17Galway2m 6f 108yGoodHurdle3/19Punchestown2m 7f 110yYieldingHurdle6/23Ayr2m 4f 100yGood to Soft (Good in places)Hurdle2/3- 20Beckett RockJ: M. P. O'ConnorT: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland6-00542Age 720/120/118/1
- OR: 139
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 25
Useful hurdler who made a low-key start over fences earlier this term but produced easily his most encouraging effort to date switched to a handicap when runner-up at Gowran (2m3f) 25 days ago. Sixth in this last year so not out of things back hurdling.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosGowran Park2m 3f 70yHeavyChase2/9Fairyhouse2m 5f 175yYielding (Good to Yielding in places)Chase4/7Fairyhouse2m 5f 152yYielding to Soft (Soft in places)Chase5/15Naas2mSoft (Soft to Heavy in places)Chase13/16Punchestown2m 7f 110yYieldingHurdle16/23- 7Colonel MustardJ: J. P. ShinnickT: Mrs Lorna Fowler, Ireland4-51184Age 1122/122/125/1
- OR: 148
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 31
Won Grade 2 Lismullen at Navan in November and not discredited when fourth of 6 in another Grade 2 event there last month. Posted a very good fifth in this 12 months ago (also third in the 2022 County) so worth considering on his first go in handicap company since.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosNavan2m 5f 180yHeavyHurdle4/6Ascot3m 102yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Hurdle8/11Navan2m 4f 50ySoft to Heavy (Soft in places)Hurdle1/5Sligo2m 1f 112yGood to Yielding (Yielding in places)Hurdle1/4Punchestown2m 7f 110yYieldingHurdle5/11- 15Sony BillJ: S. F. O'KeeffeT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland2350-F8Age 525/122/128/1
- OR: 141
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 38
Ex-French winning hurdler but below par when fancied for Fred Winter here 12 months ago. Running well when fell last in Punchestown Grade 1 in May and not discredited after 9 months off when eighth of 19 in 2m listed handicap at Leopardstown last month. No forlorn hope taking a big step up in trip.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosLeopardstown2mHeavyHurdle8/19Punchestown2mYieldingHurdleF/12Cheltenham2m 87yGood to SoftHurdle14/22Leopardstown2mSoftHurdle5/8Leopardstown2mYielding (Good to Yielding in places)Hurdle3/10- 16Give It To Me OjJ: Caoilin QuinnT: Gary & Josh Moore411-156Age 528/128/133/1
- OR: 140
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 75
Went on a winning spree over hurdles and on the Flat in 2025, including a 2m conditions event here in October. Well held in the face of stiffer tasks in the Gerry Feilden at Newbury and Kempton Christmas Hurdle since but not totally dismissed now.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosKempton Park2mGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle6/6Newbury2m 69ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle5/8Cheltenham2m 87yGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle1/5Epsom Downs1m 4f 6yGood (Good to Soft in places)Flat1/9Epsom Downs1m 4f 6ySoftFlat1/10- 17Rambo TJ: Sean BowenT: Olly Murphy1-31980Age 933/133/140/1
- OR: 140
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 25
Has enjoyed plenty of success in handicap hurdles around 2½m, bagging Silver Trophy at Chepstow in October. His form has dipped since though, only tenth at Ascot (2m3f) last month. Others appeal more.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosAscot2m 3f 63yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Hurdle10/15Windsor2m 4fGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle8/12Aintree2m 4fSoftHurdle9/9Chepstow2m 3f 100yGoodHurdle1/14Aintree2m 4fGoodHurdle3/6- 5Buddy OneJ: Jack GilliganT: Paul John Gilligan, Ireland57-66P4Age 933/133/128/1
- OR: 149
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 25
Course winner who was a good fifth in last year's Stayers' Hurdle. Not at his best this term (mainly chasing) but no doubt he'll be primed for another big Festival run.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosGowran Park2m 3f 70yHeavyChase4/4Navan3m 1f 80ySoft to Heavy (Heavy in places)Hurdlepu/14Galway2m 6f 111yYielding (Yielding to Soft in places)Chase6/9Leopardstown1m 5fGood to YieldingFlat17/17Galway2m 6f 111yGoodChase6/22- 19Franciscan RockJ: J. H. WilliamsonT: M. F. Morris, Ireland-833495Age 933/133/140/1
- OR: 139
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 48
Winless since 2024 and he's been below par this season since reverted to hurdles, beating only one in Grade 2 at Gowran (23.5f) last time. Fifth in this in 2024 however so can't be totally dismissed.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosGowran Park2m 7f 110yHeavyHurdle5/6Leopardstown2m 4f 103yGood to YieldingHurdle9/16Clonmel2m 6fHeavyHurdle4/5Thurles2m 6fYieldingChase3/11Gowran Park2m 4fYieldingChase3/11- 24Hms SeahorseJ: E. StaplesT: Paul Nolan, Ireland00-12FUAge 833/133/128/1
- OR: 138
- EQ: Blinkers
- Days Since Last Run: 184
Useful hurdler who won conditions event at Clonmel in June in first-time blinkers. Similar form when second on chase debut at Wexford after but unseated 4 out returned to this sphere at Galway in September. Fourth in the 2022 Fred Winter and has won when fresh but this is tough.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosGalway2m 5f 129yGood to Yielding (Good in places)Hurdleur/6Wexford2m 3f 130yGood (Good to Yielding in places)ChaseF/10Wexford2m 3f 110yGood (Good to Yielding in places)Chase2/6Clonmel2m 3f 203yGood to YieldingHurdle1/8Leopardstown2m 3f 180yGood to YieldingHurdle15/20- 18DargianniniJ: Paul O'BrienT: Harry Derham5425-1PAge 1140/140/150/1
- OR: 140
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 102
Resumed winning ways after 9 months off at Uttoxeter in October but pulled up at Newbury following month. Given a break since but this demands a big step forward.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosNewbury2m 4f 118ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Hurdlepu/15Uttoxeter2m 3f 207yGoodHurdle1/10Taunton2m 3f 1yGood to Soft (Good in places)Hurdle5/7Doncaster2m 3f 88yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Hurdle2/8Kempton Park2m 5fGoodHurdle4/4- 22Minella RescueJ: Gavin SheehanT: Gary Hanmer20-1284Age 840/140/150/1
- OR: 139
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 11
Second in the Grade 1 Sefton at Aintree and scored at Uttoxeter (2m7f) in May. Possibly unsuited by conditions after 4 months off at Doncaster recently but this is surely too much of an ask.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosDoncaster3m 84ySoftHurdle4/5Uttoxeter2m 3f 207yGoodHurdle8/10Chester1m 6f 87yGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat6/6Uttoxeter2m 7f 70yGoodHurdle2/14Uttoxeter2m 7f 70yGoodHurdle1/6- Non-Runners
- 25I Started A JokeWithdrawnJ: ReserveT: Charles Byrnes, Ireland0-43412Age 7
- OR: 138
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 38
Fast-improving hurdler who readily landed the odds in 2m maiden at Punchestown before posting a fine second on his handicap debut at Leopardstown (2m) last month, travelling strongly long way. Should prove as effective over this longer trip and a big run could be forthcoming. RESERVE.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosLeopardstown2mHeavyHurdle2/19Punchestown2m 122ySoft to HeavyHurdle1/20Limerick2mSoft to HeavyHurdle4/18Navan2mSoft to Heavy (Heavy in places)Hurdle3/26Listowel2mYielding (Yielding to Soft in places)Hurdle4/18- 26Intense ApproachWithdrawnJ: ReserveT: John McConnell, IrelandP8-15U5Age 7
- OR: 137
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 11
A four-time winning hurdler (including here) at up to 3m last season. Failed to go on over fences after a winning chasing bow at Galway in August and back hurdling here in first-time cheekpieces with a bit to prove. RESERVE.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosNavan2mHeavyChase5/5Musselburgh2m 4f 68yGood to SoftChaseur/6Cheltenham3m 1fGood (Good to Soft in places)Chase5/7Galway2m 6f 111yGoodChase1/16Perth2m 7f 207yGood to SoftHurdle8/14