15:50 Haydock 14 Feb 2026
Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle
GBB Race | Class 2 | 5YO plus
Winner £13,615 - 15 run
Soft-heavy in places (prec inspection 8am)
Draw Advantage: None
Forecast: Light sleet
Temperature: 1.9° - 6.2°
Rainfall: 1.15mm
Wind: 7.1 mph SE
Last Update: 14/02/2026 07:00
- Winner
- Top 3 Finish
- W/O Nurse Susan
- W/O Minella Emperor And Nurse Susan
- W/O
- W/O Minella Emperor
- Top 4 Finish
- Top 2 Finish
Bookies best price percentage = 127.27% | Standard bookmaker terms: 3 places, 1/4 odds
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Rallied gamely, returned to form in first-time blinkers under positive ride beaten 1 1/4l off a 4lb lower mark here last time; effective up to 3m1f, acts on S and G; well treated on old form, needs to build on recent revival.
Winner of two hurdle races, two chases and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 1 1/4l by Dalston Lad when second of 10 at 22-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good to soft) last month.
Rallied gamely, returned to form in first-time blinkers under positive ride beaten 1 1/4l off a 4lb lower mark here last time; effective up to 3m1f, acts on S and G; well treated on old form, needs to build on recent revival.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 15 | 4 | 2 | 26.7% | |
| Hurdle | 7 | 2 | 2 | 28.6% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 8 | 4 | 2 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 3 | 1 | 23.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & B) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| HG | Blinkers | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Freddie Gingell | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | P F Nicholls | 15 | 4 | 2 | 26.7% |
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Improved again when cosily landing a Mares' Handicap Hurdle by 3l off a 13lb lower mark at Cheltenham on her penultimate start. Effective from 2m4f-3m, acts on S and G; back in form and may have more to offer now over her issues.
Winner of six hurdle races from 1m 7f to 2m 7f on ground varying from good to soft. A winner at 11-4 in a hurdle race at Sandown over 2m 4f (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Jubilee Alpha by 2 1/4l. Has also won at Cheltenham this season.
Improved again when cosily landing a Mares' Handicap Hurdle by 3l off a 13lb lower mark at Cheltenham on her penultimate start. Effective from 2m4f-3m, acts on S and G; back in form and may have more to offer now over her issues.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 12 | 6 | 1 | 50% | |
| Hurdle | 11 | 6 | 1 | 54.6% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 5 | 1 | 45.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 11 | 6 | 1 | 54.6% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 42.9% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Skelton | 11 | 6 | 1 | 54.6% |
| T | Dan Skelton | 12 | 6 | 1 | 50% |
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Hampered by a faller and eased when pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Cheltenham latest. Returning from a break; effective from 2m4f-3m and acts on S and G. Excuses for that run and could bounce back.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 2f on good and soft ground. Pulled up 2 out when 17-2 at Cheltenham over 3m (good) in a hurdle race won by Ma Shantou in October last year on his latest outing.
Hampered by a faller and eased when pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Cheltenham latest. Returning from a break; effective from 2m4f-3m and acts on S and G. Excuses for that run and could bounce back.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 7 | 2 | 2 | 28.6% | |
| Hurdle | 7 | 2 | 2 | 28.6% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 10 | 2 | 4 | 20% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Brian Hayes | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | W P Mullins | 10 | 2 | 4 | 20% |
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May have needed the run when pulled up in the Heroes Handicap Hurdle at Sandown latest. Enjoys making it and is effective from 2m4f-2m7f with cut; should come on for that outing.
Winner of four hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. Pulled up at the last when 15-2 at Sandown over 2m 7f (heavy) in a hurdle race won by Henri The Second last month on his latest outing.
May have needed the run when pulled up in the Heroes Handicap Hurdle at Sandown latest. Enjoys making it and is effective from 2m4f-2m7f with cut; should come on for that outing.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 4 | 2 | 40% | |
| Hurdle | 10 | 4 | 2 | 40% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 2 | 2 | 28.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 11 | 5 | 2 | 45.5% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jonjo O'Neill Jr. | 10 | 4 | 2 | 40% |
| T | Jonjo & A J O'Neill | 10 | 4 | 2 | 40% |
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Returned to form back over hurdles when beaten 1/2l off a 4lb lower mark at Windsor last time. Effective at 3m and acts on S and GS; looks on a good mark over hurdles.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on good ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 1/2l by Go To War when second of 15 at 10-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Windsor over 3m (soft) last month.
Returned to form back over hurdles when beaten 1/2l off a 4lb lower mark at Windsor last time. Effective at 3m and acts on S and GS; looks on a good mark over hurdles.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 9 | 1 | 4 | 11.1% | |
| Hurdle | 8 | 1 | 4 | 12.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 10 | 1 | 4 | 10% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | G Sheehan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Miss E C Lavelle | 9 | 1 | 4 | 11.1% |
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Hampered mid-race and forced wide at the home bend before finding little down the field in a handicap chase at Galway most recently. Effective from 2m-2m5f with cut; may need this back hurdling after a break.
Winner of four hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft to soft - heavy. Beaten 13l behind Turnpike Trip at 9-2fav when 13th of 20 on his latest outing in a chase at Galway over 2m 6f (good) in August last year.
Hampered mid-race and forced wide at the home bend before finding little down the field in a handicap chase at Galway most recently. Effective from 2m-2m5f with cut; may need this back hurdling after a break.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 26 | 6 | 4 | 23.1% | |
| Hurdle | 19 | 4 | 2 | 21.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 20 | 6 | 4 | 30% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 24 | 6 | 4 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr O McGill | 14 | 5 | 2 | 35.7% |
| T | N C Kelly | 26 | 6 | 4 | 23.1% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
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Ran to form up in trip when second beaten 4l in a novice hurdle at Thurles latest; effective 2m3f-2m5f, acts on any; steadily progressing.
Successful in two NH flat races at 2m 3f on good ground. Beaten 4l by Espresso Milan when second of 6 at 17-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Thurles over 2m 6f (yielding) last month.
Ran to form up in trip when second beaten 4l in a novice hurdle at Thurles latest; effective 2m3f-2m5f, acts on any; steadily progressing.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 9 | 2 | 2 | 22.2% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Donagh Meyler | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | E Mullins | 9 | 2 | 2 | 22.2% |
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Ran to form when second, beaten 3 1/2l, in a maiden hurdle at Ffos Las latest; tongue-tie first time. Effective from 2m4f-3m and acts on S and G; good form and has undergone another wind operation.
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 3 1/2l by Bobby's Nelson when second of 12 at 10-3 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Ffos Las over 2m 4f (soft) last month.
Ran to form when second, beaten 3 1/2l, in a maiden hurdle at Ffos Las latest; tongue-tie first time. Effective from 2m4f-3m and acts on S and G; good form and has undergone another wind operation.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 8 | 0 | 6 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 8 | 0 | 6 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 0 | 7 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Bowen | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | Mickey Bowen | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
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Returned to form on easy ground when landing a Handicap Hurdle by 1/2l off a 6lb lower mark at Windsor last time. Trainer in form; effective from 2m-3m and acts on S and G; inconsistent and a revised mark will demand more.
He has won three hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 3m on good and soft ground. A winner at 20-1 in a hurdle race at Windsor over 3m (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Doughmore Bay by 1/2l.
Returned to form on easy ground when landing a Handicap Hurdle by 1/2l off a 6lb lower mark at Windsor last time. Trainer in form; effective from 2m-3m and acts on S and G; inconsistent and a revised mark will demand more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 11 | 3 | 3 | 27.3% | |
| Hurdle | 9 | 3 | 3 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 3 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 3 | 2 | 37.5% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | B S Hughes | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | N J Henderson | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.3% |
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Never travelled when pulled up at Musselburgh latest. Effective from 2m4f-3m; progressive until that run, and galloping tracks may suit best with a longer trip in his favour.
Winner of four hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 7f on good and soft ground. Beaten 14l behind Fasol at 9-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month. Has won at Doncaster and Stratford this season.
Never travelled when pulled up at Musselburgh latest. Effective from 2m4f-3m; progressive until that run, and galloping tracks may suit best with a longer trip in his favour.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 10 | 4 | 1 | 40% | |
| Hurdle | 10 | 4 | 1 | 40% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 8 | 3 | 1 | 37.5% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Non Runner | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | D McCain Jnr | 11 | 5 | 1 | 45.5% |
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Improved and showed a good attitude when landing a handicap by 2l off a 6lb lower mark at Wincanton last time. Usually held up; effective from 2m-2m7f and acts on any; open to progress as a stayer.
Successful in two hurdle races at 1m 7f and 3m 1f on heavy ground. A winner at 10-3 in a hurdle race at Wincanton over 3m 1f (heavy) on his latest outing last month, beating Turndlightsdownlow by 1 3/4l.
Improved and showed a good attitude when landing a handicap by 2l off a 6lb lower mark at Wincanton last time. Usually held up; effective from 2m-2m7f and acts on any; open to progress as a stayer.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% | |
| Hurdle | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Lorcan Williams | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| T | J Scott | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% |
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Improved again when allowed an easy lead, landing a handicap by 7 1/2l off a 7lb lower mark at Doncaster last time. Best around 3m on a sound surface; steadily progressive.
He has won three hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. A winner at 3-1 in a hurdle race at Doncaster over 3m (good) on his latest outing in December last year, beating Bugise Seagull by 8l. Has also won at Southwell this season.
Improved again when allowed an easy lead, landing a handicap by 7 1/2l off a 7lb lower mark at Doncaster last time. Best around 3m on a sound surface; steadily progressive.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 8 | 3 | 1 | 37.5% | |
| Hurdle | 8 | 3 | 1 | 37.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 9 | 4 | 1 | 44.4% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Davies | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Billy Aprahamian | 8 | 3 | 1 | 37.5% |
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Outpaced, needed run on chase debut down the field in a handicap chase at Carlisle most recent; returning from a break; effective 2m4f-3m with cut; unexposed back hurdling.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 4f on soft ground. Well beaten at 5-1 behind The Jukebox Kid when 9th of 12 on his chase debut at Carlisle over 2m 5f (good to soft) in November last year. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Outpaced, needed run on chase debut down the field in a handicap chase at Carlisle most recent; returning from a break; effective 2m4f-3m with cut; unexposed back hurdling.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% | |
| Hurdle | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 2 | 1 | 40% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 2 | 1 | 40% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Danny McMenamin | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | N G Richards | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
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Made too much use of when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Ascot last time. Effective from 2m4f-3m on S and G; mark looks high enough.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m 3f to 3m on good to soft and yielding ground. Finished 20l behind Came From Nowhere when fifth of 10 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ascot over 2m 3f (soft) last month.
Made too much use of when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Ascot last time. Effective from 2m4f-3m on S and G; mark looks high enough.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 18 | 3 | 5 | 16.7% | |
| Hurdle | 18 | 3 | 5 | 16.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| C | Course | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 6 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 15 | 3 | 5 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & B) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Blinkers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 12.5% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | R P McLernon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | D Pipe | 19 | 3 | 5 | 15.8% |
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Ran to form when third, beaten 8 1/4l off 114 last time and is 4lb higher here. Effective up to 3m1f and acts on HY and G; in form and not ruled out.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 6f and 3m 1f on good - yielding and soft - heavy ground. Third of 9 behind From The Ashes beaten 8l at 3-1fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 3m (yielding) last month.
Ran to form when third, beaten 8 1/4l off 114 last time and is 4lb higher here. Effective up to 3m1f and acts on HY and G; in form and not ruled out.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 8 | 2 | 2 | 25% | |
| Hurdle | 8 | 2 | 2 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Shane Markey | 5 | 2 | 2 | 40% |
| T | R O'Sullivan | 9 | 2 | 3 | 22.2% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Improved up in trip, aided by leaders getting racing early, when landing a handicap by 3l off a 6lb lower mark at Warwick last time; tongue-tie first time. Effective from 2m-3m; steadily progressive and unexposed as a stayer.
He has won four hurdle races from 2m 1f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to soft. A winner at 10-3 in a hurdle race at Warwick over 3m 1f (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Jalisco Star by 2 3/4l. Has won twice at Warwick this season.
Improved up in trip, aided by leaders getting racing early, when landing a handicap by 3l off a 6lb lower mark at Warwick last time; tongue-tie first time. Effective from 2m-3m; steadily progressive and unexposed as a stayer.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Jumps Races | 13 | 4 | 0 | 30.8% | |
| Hurdle | 11 | 4 | 0 | 36.4% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 3 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & P) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 6 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | S Bowen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | O Murphy | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Verdict
STAY AWAY FAY bounced back to form in first-time blinkers here last month. He finished a resolute second to the progressive Dalston Lad and is taken to go one better, despite a 4lb rise, with Paul Nicholls' yard in such good form. Nurse Susan arrives in fine fettle having landed a double with a Listed success at Sandown, while Doughmore Bay may well reverse latest running at Windsor with the winner Go To War now on better terms.
Expert View Verdict
A comptitive heat that can go to handicap newcomer MINELLA EMPEROR. Trainer Emmet Mullins is no stranger to plundering a good handicap in Britian and this one has run well behind smart Willie Mullins-trained novices the last twice. A dual bumper scorer, he looks set to improve now upped in trip. Stay Away Fay won the 2023 Albert Bartlett and lacked the physical scope to make a chaser but after a spell in the doldrums he finally showed signs of life when runner-up over C&D in first-time blinkers four weeks ago, finding only a useful and progressive novice too strong. He's been raised 4lb but is still well treated if able to build on that. Gwennie May Star is progressive and stays well, so could easily have a say off a low weight on this rise in grade, with similar comments applying to the unexposed Jupiter Des Mottes, who looked a promising novice hurdler but hasn't been seen since finishing running poorly on Novmber's chase debut.
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Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good to Soft | 13 | One Big Bang | 7 | 11 3 | 126 | 11-2246 | 35 days | James Owen (191 miles) | Jamie Brace | 11/ 2 | 6:09.60 | |
| 2024 | Heavy | 10 | Cuthbert Dibble | 6 | 12 0 | 133 | 33151-1 | 18 days | N & W Twiston-Davies (133 miles) | Finn Lambert | 6/ 4 | 6:55.70 | |
| 2023 | Good to Soft | 9 | Johnson's Blue | 6 | 10 12 | 123 | 111416 | 48 days | M Walford (96 miles) | Jamie Hamilton | 17/ 2 | 6:11.70 | |
| 2022 | Heavy | 9 | Foillan | 7 | 10 0 | 116 | 521517 | 28 days | Dr R Newland & J Insole (104 miles) | Charlie Hammond | 10/ 1 | 6:43.35 | |
| 2021 | Soft | 12 | Bushypark | 7 | 10 8 | 120 | 811110 | 43 days | P A Kirby (144 miles) | T Dowson | 8/ 1 | 6:25.82 | |
| 2020 | Heavy | 10 | Welsh Saint | 6 | 10 7 | 134 | 21-F213 | 45 days | N J Henderson (170 miles) | Jeremiah McGrath | 9/ 4 | 6:41.50 | |
| 2019 | Good | 13 | Sykes | 10 | 11 8 | 143 | 12200-2 | 112 days | Nicky Martin (192 miles) | Matt Griffiths | 11/ 1 | 6:06.60 | |
| 2018 | Heavy | 11 | Tommy Rapper | 7 | 11 1 | 135 | 38-7211 | 9 days | D Skelton (111 miles) | Bridget Andrews | 5/ 1 | 5:59.60 | |
| 2017 | Good to Soft | 10 | Dadsintrouble | 7 | 11 5 | 129 | 541-3F1 | 28 days | Tim Vaughan (186 miles) | Alan Johns | 6/ 1 | 5:38.20 | |
| 2016 | Heavy | 11 | Mr Moonshine | 12 | 11 6 | 133 | 0-35PPP | 392 days | J Parkinson & S Smith (59 miles) | Danny Cook | 33/ 1 | 6:32.50 | |
| 2015 | Soft | 16 | Bygones Sovereign | 9 | 10 6 | 130 | 7-07141 | 7 days | D Pipe (209 miles) | M Heard | 7/ 1 | 5:53.31 | |
| 2014 | Heavy | 13 | Top Wood | 7 | 11 7 | 130 | 51-0322 | 388 days | D Pipe (209 miles) | Conor O'Farrell | 25/ 1 | 6:18.80 | |
| 2013 | Heavy | 9 | Seymour Eric | 8 | 10 0 | 121 | 42P-111 | 9 days | M Keighley (133 miles) | I Popham | 7/ 2 | 6:16.00 | |
| 2012 | Heavy | 19 | Grand Vision | 6 | 10 3 | 122 | 22-2321 | 45 days | C L Tizzard (212 miles) | Tom O'Brien | 5/ 1 | 6:09.00 | |
| 2011 | Heavy | 13 | Skippers Brig | 10 | 11 11 | 134 | 41313-0 | 52 days | N G Richards (86 miles) | Brian Harding | 12/ 1 | 6:09.45 | |
| 2010 | Soft | 15 | Fredo | 6 | 10 11 | 120 | 1P-0326 | 7 days | Ian Williams (102 miles) | Tom Scudamore | 7/ 2 | 6:08.38 | |
| 2009 | Heavy | 14 | Synchronised | 6 | 10 4 | 130 | 21-01 | 16 days | J & A O'Neill (133 miles) | R McGrath | 11/ 1 | 6:05.10 | |
| 2008 | Good to Soft | 18 | Ballyfitz | 8 | 10 6 | 125 | 11U-127 | 14 days | N & W Twiston-Davies (133 miles) | Paddy Brennan | 15/ 2 | 6:01.80 | |
| 2007 | Heavy | 21 | Millenium Royal | 7 | 11 5 | 151 | P2P-550 | 91 days | F Doumen | J Ricou | 33/ 1 | 6:03.80 | |
| 2006 | Heavy | 22 | Olaso | 7 | 10 13 | 129 | 14120-3 | 98 days | J & A O'Neill (133 miles) | A P McCoy | 9/ 2 | 6:02.80 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 3 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | 6 |
| 2022 | 6 | 5 |
| 2021 | DNF | 5 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 4, 8, 2 | 7 |
| 2018 | DNF | 3 |
| 2017 | 5 | 2 |
| 2016 | DNF | 11 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 3m 58y | 5:44.00 |