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14:50 Navan (IRE) 08 Feb 2026

William Hill Boyne Hurdle

Grade 2 | Class 1 | 5YO plus

Winner €27,000 - 6 declared to run

2m 5f 180y

Heavy

Draw Advantage: None

Weather: Sunny spells

Forecast: Sunny spells

Temperature: 5.4° - 9.9°

Rainfall: 0.55mm

Wind: 6.9 mph SE

Sunny spells

Last Update: 07/02/2026 17:00x

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Hiddenvalley Lake 283

ch g Sholokhov - Coming Home (Exit To Nowhere)

Course: 2 runs, 1 win, 0 places, 50%
C has a 50% or better record at this course
C
Similar Going: 5 runs, 1 win, 1 place, 20%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Class: 9 runs, 3 wins, 3 places, 33.33%
Cl has previously won in this class
Cl
Horse is within the top 10 Market Movers for the day - click for further information.
MM
9 11-12
158
159

Race may have come a bit soon when finishing down the field in the Champion Stayers Hurdle (Grade 1) at Punchestown most recently. Effective over 2 1/2-3m, took this in 2024, a Grade 1 winner who sets the standard and will be tough to beat if fit.

He has won four hurdle races from 2m 3f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Teahupoo when 9th of 11 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle at Punchestown over 2m 7f (yielding) in May last year.

Race may have come a bit soon when finishing down the field in the Champion Stayers Hurdle (Grade 1) at Punchestown most recently. Effective over 2 1/2-3m, took this in 2024, a Grade 1 winner who sets the standard and will be tough to beat if fit.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 11 4 3 36.4%
Hurdle 10 4 3 40%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
C Course 2 1 0 50%
Distance 0 0 0 -
G Similar Going 5 1 1 20%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 11 4 3 36.4%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 1 9 3 3 33.3%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Darragh O'Keeffe 5 2 1 40%
T H De Bromhead 11 4 3 36.4%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
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  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
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1711/46
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Irancy (FR) 41

b g Saddex - Nassora (Assessor)

Similar Going: 3 runs, 0 wins, 2 places, 0%
G has previously placed on similar going
G
Class: 6 runs, 2 wins, 1 place, 33.33%
Cl has previously won in this class
Cl
8 11-12
153
155

Below best novice form when comfortably held in the December Hurdle (Grade 1) at Leopardstown last time. Effective at 2m, had an issue and, despite being a Grade 1 novice winner, needs more now in open company.

He has won three hurdle races and a NH flat race from 1m 6f to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to yielding. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Lossiemouth when sixth of 8 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 December Hurdle at Leopardstown over 2m (good - yielding) in December last year.

Below best novice form when comfortably held in the December Hurdle (Grade 1) at Leopardstown last time. Effective at 2m, had an issue and, despite being a Grade 1 novice winner, needs more now in open company.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 7 3 1 42.9%
Hurdle 7 3 1 42.9%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
Distance 0 0 0 -
G Similar Going 3 0 2 0%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 9 3 2 33.3%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 1 6 2 1 33.3%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Mark Walsh 6 3 0 50%
T W P Mullins 7 3 1 42.9%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
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Colonel Mustard (FR) 50

ch g Makfi - Waldblume (Halling)

Course: 2 runs, 1 win, 0 places, 50%
C has a 50% or better record at this course
C
Similar Going: 9 runs, 2 wins, 4 places, 22.22%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Class: 18 runs, 1 win, 7 places, 5.56%
Cl has previously won in this class
Cl
11 11-8
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152

Did not stay when well beaten in the Long Walk Hurdle (Grade 1) at Ascot latest. Off a short break, effective over 2m-2m5f, a likeable sort who needs a further drop back in trip and looks vulnerable here.

He has won three hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good - yielding to soft - heavy. Well beaten at 20-1 when eighth of 11 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 Howden Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot over 3m (good to soft) in December last year.

Did not stay when well beaten in the Long Walk Hurdle (Grade 1) at Ascot latest. Off a short break, effective over 2m-2m5f, a likeable sort who needs a further drop back in trip and looks vulnerable here.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 28 3 12 10.7%
Hurdle 24 3 10 12.5%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
C Course 2 1 0 50%
Distance 0 0 0 -
G Similar Going 9 2 4 22.2%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 25 4 13 16%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 1 18 1 7 5.6%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J John Shinnick 3 2 0 66.7%
T L Fowler 30 4 13 13.3%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
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Maxxum 70

b g Westerner - Anshan Bay (Anshan)

Course and Distance: 2 runs, 2 wins, 0 places, 100%
CD has a 50% or better record at this course and distance

Course: 5 runs, 2 wins, 0 places, 40%
C has previously won at this course

Distance: 2 runs, 2 wins, 0 places, 100%
D has a 50% or better record at this distance
CD
Similar Going: 15 runs, 5 wins, 0 places, 33.33%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Class: 15 runs, 4 wins, 1 place, 26.67%
Cl has previously won in this class
Cl
9 11-8
152
161

Won this race last year but made mistakes and was outclassed when 40l third in the Hatton's Grace Hurdle (Grade 1) at Fairyhouse most recently. Off a short break, effective at 2 1/2m and likes to dominate. Dangerous if allowed to do so.

Has won seven hurdle races and a chase from 2m 2f to 3m on ground varying from good - yielding to soft - heavy. Third of 6 behind Teahupoo beaten 41l at 28-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 BAR 1 Betting Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (yielding - soft) in November last year.

Won this race last year but made mistakes and was outclassed when 40l third in the Hatton's Grace Hurdle (Grade 1) at Fairyhouse most recently. Off a short break, effective at 2 1/2m and likes to dominate. Dangerous if allowed to do so.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 30 8 2 26.7%
Hurdle 27 7 2 25.9%
Conditions
CD Course and Distance 2 2 0 100%
C Course 5 2 0 40%
D Distance 2 2 0 100%
G Similar Going 15 5 0 33.3%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 30 8 2 26.7%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 1 15 4 1 26.7%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Jordan Gainford 2 0 0 0%
T G Elliott 23 7 2 30.4%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
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Better Days Ahead 293

b g Milan - Bonnie And Bright (Topanoora)

Course: 4 runs, 2 wins, 1 place, 50%
C has a 50% or better record at this course
C
Similar Going: 9 runs, 4 wins, 1 place, 44.44%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Tongue Strap: 11 runs, 4 wins, 1 place, 36.36%
HG has previously won wearing a tongue strap
HG
Class: 7 runs, 1 win, 0 places, 14.29%
Cl has previously won in this class
Cl
8 11-3 t
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163

Yard won this last year and he may not have stayed when comfortably held in the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse last time. Effective over 2 1/2-3m, well treated on these terms on chase form but may just need this.

Winner of two hurdle races, a NH flat race, two chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy. Well beaten at 16-1 when sixth of 30 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 chase in the Group 3 BoyleSports Irish Grand National Chase at Fairyhouse over 3m 5f (soft - heavy) in April last year.

Yard won this last year and he may not have stayed when comfortably held in the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse last time. Effective over 2 1/2-3m, well treated on these terms on chase form but may just need this.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 11 4 1 36.4%
Hurdle 6 2 1 33.3%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
C Course 4 2 1 50%
Distance 1 0 0 0%
G Similar Going 9 4 1 44.4%
Headgear
HG Today (T only) 11 4 1 36.4%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 1 7 1 0 14.3%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Danny Gilligan 3 1 0 33.3%
T G Elliott 14 5 1 35.7%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
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Staffordshire Knot 17

b g Shantou - Ned's Joy (Oscar)

Distance: 1 run, 1 win, 0 places, 100%
D has a 50% or better record at this distance
D
Similar Going: 10 runs, 4 wins, 4 places, 40%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Blinkers: 6 runs, 2 wins, 2 places, 33.33%
HG has previously won wearing blinkers
HG
Class: 8 runs, 1 win, 4 places, 12.5%
Cl has previously won in this class
Cl
Was beaten favourite last time out
BF
Horse is within the top 10 Market Movers for the day - click for further information.
MM
8 11-3 b
147
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Yard won this last year and he travelled well before being out-battled late by a strong stayer when second beaten 1/2l in the Galmoy Hurdle (Grade 2) at Gowran Park latest. Effective over 2 1/2-3m and suited by cut. Hugely progressive this term and stable first string on jockey bookings.

He has won three hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 3m on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy. Beaten 1/2l by Home By The Lee when second of 6 at 9-4fav on his latest outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race in the Group 2 John Mulhern Galmoy Hurdle at Gowran Park over 2m 7f (heavy) last month.

Yard won this last year and he travelled well before being out-battled late by a strong stayer when second beaten 1/2l in the Galmoy Hurdle (Grade 2) at Gowran Park latest. Effective over 2 1/2-3m and suited by cut. Hugely progressive this term and stable first string on jockey bookings.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 15 3 6 20%
Hurdle 13 3 5 23.1%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
D Distance 1 1 0 100%
G Similar Going 10 4 4 40%
Headgear
HG Today (B only) 6 2 2 33.3%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 1 8 1 4 12.5%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Jack Kennedy 3 1 1 33.3%
T G Elliott 16 4 6 25%
BF Was beaten favourite last time out
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record

At The Races Verdict

STAFFORDSHIRE KNOT has returned to form this season and has both a light weight and suitable ground conditions. He finished second in the Galmoy last month and again avoids any penalty in this race. Hiddenvalley Lake won the 2024 renewal and landed the Liverpool Hurdle last April, but lacks a recent run and has a 9lb penalty. Last year's winner Maxxum is next best.

Expert View Verdict

The standard is set by Hiddenvalley Lake who took this in 2024 and gained success at the top level last spring in the Liverpool Hurdle. However he hasn't been seen since disappointing at Punchestown the following month and he may be vulnberable under a big weight on his return. Gordon Elliott holds a strong hand here including last year's winner Maxxum but it is his stablemate STAFFORDSHIRE KNOT who is preferred. He has been thriving of late and only narrowly failed to complete a hat trick in the Galmoy last time when beaten by a top level performer. All of his best form has come on testing ground and with an easy lead likely under the stable jockey he can get the better of another stablemate Better Days Ahead. The 2024 Martin Pipe winner developed into a classy chaser last term and is likely using this as a prep for fences but he could have the race run to suit and will be staying on at the finish possibly for a place.

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Previous Winners
Year Going Ran Winner Draw Age Weight OR Form Last run Trainer (Distance) Jockey SP Time
2025 Soft - Heavy 7 Maxxum 8 11 3 - 1P8446 17 days G Elliott (2 miles) Danny Gilligan 4/ 1 5:50.30
2024 Heavy 8 Hiddenvalley Lake 7 11 6 - C1128-F 64 days H De Bromhead (153 miles) Darragh O'Keeffe 3/ 1 5:59.30
2023 Good - Yielding 8 Blazing Khal 7 11 8 - 541-111 428 days C Byrnes (127 miles) Philip Byrnes 5/ 1 5:27.50
2022 Heavy 9 Thedevilscoachman 6 11 6 - 5117-32 44 days N Meade (2 miles) Mark Walsh 4/ 1 5:49.60
2021 Heavy 6 Beacon Edge 7 11 8 - 22-1133 21 days N Meade (2 miles) Sean Flanagan 15/ 8 6:06.30
2020 Heavy 8 Cracking Smart 8 11 3 - 2F8P75 47 days G Elliott (2 miles) Davy Russell 16/ 1 5:58.80
2019 Yielding 6 Tiger Roll 9 11 3 - 2P511-4 93 days G Elliott (2 miles) Keith Donoghue 25/ 1 5:25.80
2018 Soft - Heavy 4 Diamond Cauchois 7 11 3 - P01-313 24 days G Elliott (2 miles) Davy Russell 4/ 6 6:04.80
2017 Soft - Heavy 9 Sutton Place 6 11 8 - 3111-1 22 days G Elliott (2 miles) B J Geraghty 4/ 6 5:32.30
2016 Heavy 3 Snow Falcon 6 11 3 - 56-315F 48 days N Meade (2 miles) Sean Flanagan 11/ 4 5:49.70
2015 Yielding - Soft 8 Dedigout 9 11 8 - F415-61 24 days A J Martin (2 miles) Bryan Cooper 6/ 4 5:35.90
2014 Heavy 4 Dunguib 11 11 3 - 13618-3 29 days P Fenton (143 miles) B O'Connell 11/ 4 5:26.80
2013 Heavy 6 On His Own 9 11 3 - 4P1-B1F 311 days W P Mullins (83 miles) Paul Townend 10/ 1 5:50.20
2012 Yielding - Soft 8 Mourad 7 11 8 - 3-24223 22 days W P Mullins (83 miles) Paul Townend 3/ 1 5:23.70
2011 Heavy 9 Voler La Vedette 7 11 3 - 39-1234 21 days Colm Murphy (119 miles) A Lynch 9/ 4 5:37.60
2010 Soft 9 War Of Attrition 11 11 8 - P23041 24 days M F Morris (143 miles) Davy Russell 7/ 1 5:26.30
2009 Heavy 6 Catch Me 7 11 10 - 65-4111 50 days E J O'Grady (143 miles) A J McNamara 4/ 9 5:33.90
2008 Soft 7 Kazal 7 11 8 - 111-FU3 24 days E Griffin (103 miles) B J Geraghty 4/ 1 5:12.90
2007 Heavy 5 Sweet Kiln 8 10 11 - 463421 29 days M J Bowe (103 miles) Davy Russell 8/ 13 5:43.40
2006 Soft 6 Golden Cross 7 11 12 - 77-1123 21 days M Halford (64 miles) Johnny Murtagh 8/ 15 6:04.80

Race Favourite Stats
Year Favourite Finish Position Winner Market Position
2025 2 3
2024 1 1
2023 5 3
2022 7 3
2021 2 2
2020 4 7
2019 4 5
2018 1 1
2017 1 1
2016 3 3

Race Record
Distance Record Time
2m 5f 180y 5:50.30

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