'He’s the best horse, he’ll win' - Ruby Walsh is certain this horse wins on Friday
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CHELTENHAM
11 March 2025
Tuesday 11th March
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Michael O'Sullivan Supreme Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 87y
- Going: Good To Soft
- Runners
- 11
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Won comfortably at Clonmel; now goes into much deeper waters but is highly unexposed
2-1
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 55
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan 25 | Clo Clonmel | 17f Sft | MdH | 11-12 | 1/17 | Hitak (17L) | 4/7F | - | 136 |
| 20 Oct 23 | Aut Auteuil | 18f Hy | 3yH | 10-8 t | 2/14 | Dazodream (7½L) | 18/1 | - | 86 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Very lightly raced 7yo; impressive at Punchestown four months ago; potentially smart
31/3-1
Age: 7
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 116
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov 24 | Pun Punchestown | 15.5f Gd | MdH | 11-12 | 1/18 | Will The Wise (9L) | 10/11F | - | 135 |
| 2 Dec 23 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Sft | MdH | 11-12 | 3/24 | Firefox (14½L) | 20/1 | - | 115 |
| 31 Oct 21 | Dtl Durtal | 14.5f Sft | 3yNHF | 10-1 | 1/14 | Iliva Des Obeaux (1¾L) | - | - | |
| 5 Oct 21 | Nan Nantes | 12f Hy | 3yNHF | 10-1 | 3/12 | Idefixe Du Moulin (7L) | 9/1 | - | - |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Looked good last time; related to a dual Cheltenham Festival winner for his yard
2-141
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 43
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan 25 | Pun Punchestown | 16f Hy | MdH | 11-12 | 1/16 | Captain Ryan Matt (16L) | 1/2F | - | 141 |
| 16 Dec 24 | Naa Naas | 19.5f Gd/Y | 4yMdH | 11-7 | 4/18 | Shuffle The Deck (3¾L) | 5/4J | - | 123 |
| 28 Apr 24 | Mtn Montlucon-Neris | 15.5f GS | NHF | 10-0 | 1/8 | Kate Countess (8½L) | - | - | |
| 31 Mar 24 | Lig Lignieres | 12f Hy | 4yNHF | 10-1 | 2/11 | Kimi De Mai (hd) | 31/5 | - | - |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
No match for stablemate Kopek Des Bordes in latest outing; now wears a hood
22-152
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: 146
Days: 37
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Sft | NvHG1 | 11-12 | 2/10 | Kopek Des Bordes (13L) | 16/1 | - | 133 |
| 27 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Y | NvHG1 | 11-12 | 5/7 | Romeo Coolio (49L) | 11/2 | - | 95 |
| 26 Nov 24 | Trm Tramore | 16f Sft/Hy | MdH | 11-12 | 1/15 | Downmexicoway (11L) | 4/5F | - | 126 |
| 24 Feb 24 | Aut Auteuil | 18f Hy | 4yH | 10-8 t | 2/9 | Keed D'Amis (¾L) | 5/1 | - | 87 |
| 25 Jan 24 | Pau Pau | 17.5f VSft | 4yH | 10-8 t | 2/11 | Kador Baie (6L) | 10/1 | - | - |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 3 wins from 3 starts at this distance (100%)
Impressive in Leopardstown Grade 1 event that regularly throws up winners at this meeting
1-11
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: 157
Days: 37
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Sft | NvHG1 | 11-12 | 1/10 | Karniquet (13L) | 4/5F | - | 155 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Y | 4yMdH | 11-7 | 1/23 | Kawaboomga (2¾L) | 4/6F | - | 140 |
| 31 Mar 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Hy | NHF | 11-4 | 1/14 | Clap Of Thunder (13L) | 15/8F | - | 124 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Bagged a Grade 1 prize when last seen; second in the 2024 Champion Bumper; solid claims
2-5121
Age: 6
Weight: 11-7
OR: 148
Days: 74
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Y | NvHG1 | 11-12 | 1/7 | Bleu De Vassy (9L) | 7/4F | - | 149 |
| 1 Dec 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16.5f Y | NvHG2 | 11-4 | 2/8 | Tounsivator (2½L) | 1/2F | - | 135 |
| 2 Nov 24 | Dro Down Royal | 17f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-12 | 1/16 | Ivybrook (18L) | 2/13F | - | 128 |
| 1 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Gd/Y | NHFG1 | 12-0 | 5/12 | Redemption Day (18L) | 5/1 | - | 115 |
| 13 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f Sft | NHFG1 | 11-7 | 2/19 | Jasmin De Vaux (1¾L) | 18/1 | 117 | 135 |
| 13 Jan 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Sft | NHF | 11-9 | 1/5 | Sporting Glory (1¼L) | EvensF | - | 113 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts at this distance (67%)
Second to Sir Gino in sole French run; 2-2 this season and could well rate higher still
2/6-11
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 58
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan 25 | Pun Punchestown | 17f Sft | NvHG2 | 11-4 ht | 1/6 | Kel Histoire (3L) | 8/15F | - | 139 |
| 15 May 24 | Tip Tipperary | 16f Gd/Y | 4yMdH | 10-13 h1 | 1/13 | Mrs Tk (62L) | 1/12F | - | 146 |
| 15 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 17f Hy | 4yHG1 | 11-2 ht1 | 6/12 | Majborough (17L) | 17/2 | - | 130 |
| 18 Apr 23 | Aut Auteuil | 15f Hy | 3yHL | 10-8 t | 2/15 | Sir Gino (1¾L) | 9/1 | - | 110 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
No excuses in Grade 2 at Punchestown where he finished behind Salvator Mundi
92-14
Age: 6
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 58
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan 25 | Pun Punchestown | 17f Sft | NvHG2 | 11-4 | 4/6 | Salvator Mundi (3¾L) | 15/2 | - | 130 |
| 8 Dec 24 | Cor Cork | 15.5f Sft | MdH | 11-12 | 1/20 | Kappa Jy Pyke (4¼L) | 5/2 | - | 122 |
| 24 Feb 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Hy | NHF | 11-9 | 2/5 | Sporting Glory (nk) | 7/2 | - | 113 |
| 26 Dec 23 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Y | 4yNHF | 11-10 | 9/12 | Goldinthemountains (17½L) | 11/2 | - | 103 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 6 wins from 22 in the last 14 days (27%)
One of only two British runners; proving consistent but this looks a tough task
22-12
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: 125
Days: 31
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Feb 25 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f Sft | 3NvH | 11-8 | 2/5 | Rubber Ball (1L) | 11/8 | 125 | 125 |
| 10 Nov 24 | Ffo Ffos Las | 16f GS | 4NvH | 11-0 | 1/12 | Diamonds For Luck (2½L) | 4/5F | 125 | 124 |
| 8 Jan 24 | Tau Taunton | 16.5f Sft | 4MdH | 10-9 | 2/14 | Joyeuse (½L) | 6/4F | - | 109 |
| 5 Aug 23 | Snp Senonnes-Pouance | 18f VSft | 3yH | 10-1 t1 | 2/12 | Kit Raffles (3½L) | 29/1 | - | 97 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Registered an effortless Listed win at Punchestown last month; peaking at the right time
1-3221
Age: 7
Weight: 11-7
OR: 147
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 25 | Pun Punchestown | 16f Sft | NvHL | 11-5 | 1/5 | The Great Nudie (15L) | 4/6F | - | 144 |
| 25 Jan 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Sft | MdH | 11-12 | 2/20 | Kawaboomga (1½L) | 13/8 | - | 133 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Y | MdH | 11-12 | 2/17 | Workahead (7L) | 5/2 | - | 135 |
| 1 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Gd/Y | NHFG1 | 12-0 | 3/12 | Redemption Day (11L) | 6/1 | - | 122 |
| 25 Feb 24 | Naa Naas | 15.5f Sft | NHF | 11-11 | 1/5 | Fleur In The Park (5L) | 13/2 | - | 130 |
| 20 Jan 24 | Nav Navan | 16f Sft/Hy | NHF | 12-0 | 1/6 | C'Est Ta Chance (shd) | 6/1 | - | 117 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Represents last year's winning yard and is a promising sort who comes here fresh
31
Age: 7
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 75
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Y | MdH | 11-12 | 1/17 | William Munny (7L) | 13/2 | - | 147 |
| 7 Dec 24 | Nav Navan | 16f Sft | MdH | 11-12 | 3/25 | Jasmin De Vaux (9¼L) | 8/1 | - | 121 |
9
D
Tripoli Flyer
J: Jonathan Burke
T: Fergal O'Brien
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 4 wins from 7 starts at this distance (57%)
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 25 in the last 14 days (4%)
2-2111
Age: 6
Weight: 11-7
OR: 142
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb 25 | Kem Kempton | 16f GS | NvHG2 | 11-8 | 1/7 | Miami Magic (7½L) | 5/2 | 133 | 146 |
| 2 Feb 25 | Mus Musselburgh | 15.5f GS | 2NvH | 11-7 | 1/7 | Cloonainra (11L) | 2/5F | 126 | 133 |
| 27 Nov 24 | Mar Market Rasen | 16.5f Sft | 4NvH | 11-0 | 1/6 | Bennettshill (29L) | 1/14F | - | 123 |
| 6 Nov 24 | Chp Chepstow | 16f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 | 2/10 | Jurancon (1¼L) | 6/4 | - | 128 |
| 13 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 17f GS | NHFG2 | 11-4 | 2/18 | Horaces Pearl (1L) | 13/2 | - | 119 |
| 21 Jan 24 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 16f St/Slw | 2NHF | 11-4 | 1/13 | Kingston Pride (1½L) | 15/2 | - | 121 |
Verdict
Kopek Des Bordes is the one to beat but there are several plausible each-way alternatives, notably WILLIAM MUNNY and Workahead.
William Munny
Betting Forecast:
10/11 Kopek Des Bordes,
5/1 Workahead,
13/2 Romeo Coolio,
William Munny,
12/1 Salvator Mundi,
14/1 Irancy,
25/1 Tripoli Flyer,
33/1 Karbau,
40/1 Funiculi Funicula,
Karniquet,
66/1 Sky Lord,
Tutti Quanti
Relevant Tips
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