Cheltenham

Today, March 12, 2025HurdleClass 12m5fGood Soft

Verdict

A thrilling renewal of this Grade 1 featuring 6 for Mullins and a clash between the potentially top-class pair FINAL DEMAND and The New Lion. The latter was bought by JP McManus for an undisclosed sum after a most striking success in the Challow at Newbury, but it was a performance more about style than substance, whereas the former's wide-margin win at Leopardstown is very much supported by the timefigure, which sways the vote in his favour. The Yellow Clay is also worthy of plenty of respect.

Final Demand
The New Lion
The Yellow Clay

Win or Each Way

Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places

1. Final Demand
J: P. TownendT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
F: 11
Price History:
2.50
Age:
6
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
Won sole outing in points and looks a hugely exciting novice hurdler having won both starts in impressive fashion, including Grade 1 at Leopardstown (22.2f, good to soft) last time. Top-class prospect who's open to oodles more improvement.
10. The New Lion
J: Harry SkeltonT: Dan Skelton
F: 1-111
Price History:
3.25
Age:
6
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
74
Verdict
Bred to stay well but showed no shortage of speed when winning a Market Rasen bumper on debut in April and has gone from strength to strength over hurdles, maintaining his unbeaten record with a most striking success in Grade 1 Challow at Newbury on most recent outing. Top-class prospect
11. The Yellow Clay
J: J. W. KennedyT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
F: 1/46-21111
Price History:
4.50
Age:
6
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
66
Verdict
Smart in bumpers and has already reached a similar level over hurdles, completing 4-timer in Grade 1 Lawlor's of Naas Novices' Hurdle (20f, heavy) in January. That performance is supported by the timefigure and he's open to even more improvement.
7. Potters Charm
J: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: Nigel Twiston-Davies
F: 1-11112
Price History:
15.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
46
Verdict
Won sole outing in bumpers and first 4 starts over hurdles, including Grade 1 Formby Novices' Hurdle at Aintree (17f, soft) in December. Possibly found fifth run in 4 months one too many when no match for reopposing Sixmilebridge on most recent outing and better judged on previous form. Tongue tied.
8. Sixmilebridge
J: Kielan WoodsT: Fergal O'Brien
F: 10-2111
Price History:
23.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
46
Verdict
£100,000 buy after finishing runner-up completed start in Irish points and looked above average in bumpers. Failed to justify favouritism on 2m Stratford hurdle debut but has won all 3 starts since, showing marked improvement in Grade 2 here (20.2f) last month. Likely to go on improving.
5. Kel Histoire
J: M. P. WalshT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
F: 1-12
Price History:
41.00
Age:
5
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
59
Verdict
Successful on sole outing in bumpers for Alain Couetil and made a smooth transition to hurdling when running out an easy winner of a Cork maiden (16.2f) 13 months later. Shaped well in defeat in Grade 2 Moscow Flyer at Punchestown subsequently and open to further improvement.
6. Kiss Will
J: Mr P. W. MullinsT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
F: 2-1
Price History:
34.00
Age:
5
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
55
Verdict
Runner-up sole outing in bumpers in France for Francois Nicolle and created a huge impression starting out for powerful connections when making all in 13-runner maiden at Fairyhouse (16.2f) 16 months on. This is a big step up but looks sure to go on to better things.
9. Supersundae
J: D. E. MullinsT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
F: 2/7-12P
Price History:
41.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
Completed a simple task back down from Grade 1 company at Ballinrobe in May and ran well when 8 lengths second of 8 to The Yellow Clay in Lawlor's of Naas Novices' Hurdle at Naas (20f, heavy) 8 months on. However, was pulled up in Grade 1 won by Final Demand on most recent outing. Hard to fancy.
3. Kaid Dauthie
J: B. HayesT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
F: 5/F14
Price History:
41.00
Age:
5
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
38
Verdict
Gained compensation for his Navan mishap (fell fifth) when winning a Punchestown maiden (19.8f) under a hands-and-heels ride in December. Still in need of the experience hiked in class when only fifth of 10 there last time and remains with potential up in trip.
2. Forty Coats
J: D. J. O'KeeffeT: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
F: 1-222
Price History:
67.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
53
Verdict
Successful in his sole bumper and fairly useful form when runner-up all 3 starts in maiden hurdles, including when going down narrowly in 4-runner event at Navan (20f) on most recent outing. Very hard to make a case for at this level, though.
4. Kappa Jy Pyke
J: S. F. O'KeeffeT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
F: 1-21
Price History:
91.00
Age:
5
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
59
Verdict
French bumper winner for D. Satalia who confirmed the promise of his hurdling/stable debut when winning 21-runner maiden at Punchestown (16.9f) in January, around a length up when left clear last. Has a lot more on his plate now, but open to further improvement.
Unnamed Favourite
Unnamed 2nd Favourite

Cheltenham

Bet Slip