'He’s the best horse, he’ll win' - Ruby Walsh is certain this horse wins on Friday
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CHELTENHAM
12 March 2025
Wednesday 12th March
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Turners Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (Registered As The Baring Bingham Novices' Hurdle) (GBB Race) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 5f
- Going: Good To Soft
- Runners
- 11
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Partly cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 5 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (45%)
Easily won Grade 1 novice at Leopardstown last month; superstar potential; leading claims
11
Age: 6
Weight: 11-7
OR: 154
Days: 39
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Feb 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 22f Sft | NvHG1 | 11-10 | 1/12 | Wingmen (12L) | 11/8F | - | 154 |
| 28 Dec 24 | Lim Limerick | 21f Y/Sft | MdH | 11-4 | 1/11 | Timmy Tuesday (15L) | 4/7F | - | 140 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Runner-up in maiden races on all three hurdle starts; needs to find chunk of improvement
1-222
Age: 6
Weight: 11-7
OR: 131
Days: 53
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan 25 | Nav Navan | 20f Sft | MdH | 11-12 | 2/4 | Jacob's Ladder (½L) | 6/5F | - | 130 |
| 10 Dec 24 | Pun Punchestown | 19f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-12 | 2/19 | James's Gate (4½L) | 7/4J | - | 127 |
| 16 Nov 24 | Nav Navan | 20f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-12 | 2/11 | Wingmen (3L) | 7/4 | - | 122 |
| 4 Apr 24 | Naa Naas | 16f Sft/Hy | NHF | 11-5 | 1/7 | Coral River (4L) | 11/10F | - | 109 |
He's better than he showed in Leopardstown Grade 1, but suspicion he'll be up against it
5/F14
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: 138
Days: 38
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Sft | NvHG1 | 11-12 | 4/10 | Kopek Des Bordes (28L) | 9/2 | - | 119 |
| 28 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 20f Y | 4yMdH | 11-7 | 1/12 | Koktail Divin (½L) | 7/2 | - | 130 |
| 7 Dec 24 | Nav Navan | 16f Gd/Y | 4yMdH | 11-7 | F/19 | Magic Boum () | 1/3F | - | - |
| 2 Apr 23 | Aut Auteuil | 15f VSft | 3yH | 10-8 | 5/11 | Majborough (6¼L) | 10/1 | - | 99 |
In a battle when left clear at final flight in Punchestown maiden; needs good step forward
1-21
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 59
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan 25 | Pun Punchestown | 17f Sft | MdH | 11-12 | 1/21 | Brave Brigadier (17L) | EvensF | - | 136 |
| 8 Dec 24 | Cor Cork | 15.5f Sft | MdH | 11-12 | 2/20 | Sky Lord (4¼L) | 4/5F | - | 115 |
| 29 Oct 23 | Pmn Paray-Le-Monial | 12f VSft | 3yNHF | 9-11 t | 1/9 | Kuzco (1½L) | - | - |
Rallied for second in 2m1f Grade 2 novice last time; could relish this step up in trip
1-12
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 59
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan 25 | Pun Punchestown | 17f Sft | NvHG2 | 11-4 | 2/6 | Salvator Mundi (3L) | 7/2 | - | 133 |
| 13 Dec 24 | Cor Cork | 16f Y | 4yMdH | 11-7 | 1/19 | Dream Diamond (3½L) | 4/5F | - | 121 |
| 11 Nov 23 | Sbr Saint-Brieuc | 12f VSft | 3yMdNHF | 9-12 | 1/14 | Kimi De Mai (1½L) | - | - |
Very impressive in Fairyhouse maiden in January; remains to be seen where limitations lie
2-1
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 55
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16.5f Sft | MdH | 11-4 | 1/13 | Costacurta (13L) | 4/11F | - | 130 |
| 14 Sep 23 | Fnt Fontainebleau | 13f GS | 3yNHF | 9-7 t | 2/10 | Kaleo Jim (1½L) | 11/1 | - | 94 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Course Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts here (67%)
Won Grade 1 novice at Aintree in December; may be better than he showed here last time
-11112
Age: 6
Weight: 11-7
OR: 145
Days: 46
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f Sft | NvHG2 | 11-10 | 2/7 | Sixmilebridge (8½L) | 8/15F | 146 | 143 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Ain Aintree | 17f Sft | NvHG1 | 11-8 | 1/7 | Miami Magic (2¼L) | EvensF | 146 | 142 |
| 15 Nov 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 21f Gd | NvHG2 | 11-5 | 1/5 | Valgrand (11L) | 7/4 | 139 | 146 |
| 25 Oct 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 20f Gd | 2NvH | 11-5 | 1/8 | Minella Sixo (2¼L) | 6/5F | - | 138 |
| 27 Sep 24 | Wor Worcester | 20f Sft | 4MdH | 11-4 | 1/10 | Chancycourt (3½L) | 8/13F | - | 129 |
| 31 Mar 24 | Ffo Ffos Las | 16f Hy | 5MdNHF | 11-6 | 1/6 | King Of Thieves (11L) | 2/1F | - | 119 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 3 wins from 3 starts at this distance (100%)
Going Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts on this ground (67%)
Powered clear in Grade 2 novice here in January and could have a part to play
0-2111
Age: 6
Weight: 11-7
OR: 142
Days: 46
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f Sft | NvHG2 | 11-5 t | 1/7 | Potters Charm (8½L) | 9/1 | 128 | 145 |
| 2 Jan 25 | Hun Huntingdon | 20.5f GS | 4NvH | 11-7 t | 1/4 | Land Afar (4L) | 2/5F | 123 | 129 |
| 5 Dec 24 | Lei Leicester | 20.5f Hy | 4MdH | 11-4 t | 1/9 | Sole Solution (14L) | 1/2F | - | 130 |
| 31 Oct 24 | Str Stratford | 16.5f GS | 3NvH | 11-0 t1 | 2/14 | Mythical Moon (1¼L) | 11/10F | - | 115 |
| 13 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f Sft | NHFG1 | 11-7 | 17/19 | Jasmin De Vaux (44L) | 33/1 | 121 | 93 |
| 3 Feb 24 | San Sandown | 16f GS | 2NHF | 11-4 | 1/8 | Juby Ball (2¾L) | 13/8F | - | 114 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Held by The Yellow Clay on Naas form and pulled up behind Final Demand last time
/7-12P
Age: 6
Weight: 11-7
OR: 143
Days: 39
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Feb 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 22f Sft | NvHG1 | 11-10 ht1 | PU/12 | Final Demand () | 4/1 | 142 | - |
| 5 Jan 25 | Naa Naas | 20f Sft | NvHG1 | 11-12 | 2/8 | The Yellow Clay (8L) | 6/1 | - | 137 |
| 7 May 24 | Bal Ballinrobe | 21.5f Y | MdH | 10-13 | 1/14 | Kilkee Bay (10L) | 1/6F | - | 123 |
| 12 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f Sft | NvHG1 | 11-7 | 7/11 | Slade Steel (10½L) | 66/1 | - | 137 |
| 10 Apr 23 | Com Compiegne | 18f Hy | 4yH | 10-8 t | 2/14 | All Right Now (2L) | 21/1 | - | 98 |
| 19 Apr 22 | Aut Auteuil | 15f VSft | 3yHL | 10-8 t | 7/12 | Kalouka (26L) | 16/1 | - | 83 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Going Specialist - 3 wins from 3 starts on this ground (100%)
Cruised to victory in Grade 1 Challow Hurdle; hugely exciting prospect; major player
1-111
Age: 6
Weight: 11-7
OR: 147
Days: 74
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Dec 24 | Nby Newbury | 20.5f GS | NvHG1 | 11-7 | 1/7 | Wendigo (4¾L) | 9/4 | 136 | 152 |
| 30 Nov 24 | Nby Newbury | 20.5f GS | 3NvH | 11-6 | 1/6 | Califet En Vol (3L) | 4/6F | - | 137 |
| 29 Oct 24 | Chp Chepstow | 19.5f Sft | 4MdH | 11-4 | 1/14 | Belliano (4¾L) | 10/11F | - | 131 |
| 10 Apr 24 | Mar Market Rasen | 16.5f GS | 5NHF | 11-2 | 1/11 | Not So Sobers (5½L) | 11/8F | - | 110 |
Made it 4-4 over hurdles with Grade 1 win at Naas; clearly progressive; possible contender
-21111
Age: 6
Weight: 11-7
OR: 149
Days: 66
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jan 25 | Naa Naas | 20f Sft | NvHG1 | 11-12 | 1/8 | Supersundae (8L) | 11/4 | 142 | 148 |
| 7 Dec 24 | Nav Navan | 20f Sft | NvHG2 | 11-6 | 1/6 | Fleur In The Park (nk) | 4/11F | - | 140 |
| 17 Nov 24 | Nav Navan | 20f Y | NvHG3 | 11-0 | 1/8 | Where's My Jet (10L) | 8/11F | - | 142 |
| 1 Nov 24 | Dro Down Royal | 22.5f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-12 | 1/7 | Healdsburg (9L) | 4/11F | - | 116 |
| 1 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Gd/Y | NHFG1 | 12-0 | 2/12 | Redemption Day (3¾L) | 16/1 | - | 129 |
| 13 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f Sft | NHFG1 | 11-7 | 6/19 | Jasmin De Vaux (12L) | 17/2 | 132 | 125 |
Verdict
British-trained contenders have won just one of the last 11 runnings but impressive Challow winner THE NEW LION can buck that trend.
The New Lion
Betting Forecast:
6/4 Final Demand,
15/8 The New Lion,
5/1 The Yellow Clay,
14/1 Potters Charm,
16/1 Sixmilebridge,
25/1 Kaid d'Authie,
Kel Histoire,
Kiss Will,
40/1 Kappa Jy Pyke,
50/1 Supersundae,
66/1 Forty Coats
Relevant Tips
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Cheltenham Schedule
13:20 JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
14:00 County Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
14:40 Mrs Paddy Power Mares' Chase (Registered As The Liberthine Mares' Chase) (Grade 2) (GBB Race)
15:20 Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (Registered As The Spa Novices' Hurdle) (GBB Race)
16:00 Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
16:40 St. James's Place Festival Challenge Cup Open Hunters' Chase (POSSIBLE ENTRIES)
17:20 Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
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