The 11/1 Willie Mullins double that Dan Skelton dreads at Cheltenham on Wednesday
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5 April 2025
Saturday 5th April
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Turners Mersey Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 4f
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 9
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Sunny
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Useful Sandown win on debut and respectable third in Grade 2 since; highly tried this time
113
Age: 6
Weight: 11-7
OR: 127
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar 25 | Kel Kelso | 18f GS | NvHG2 | 11-5 | 3/9 | Jet To Vegas (9½L) | 6/1 | - | 130 |
| 24 Jan 25 | San Sandown | 16f Sft | 3NvH | 11-4 | 1/10 | Diva Luna (3¾L) | 9/2 | - | 126 |
| 13 Nov 24 | Ayr Ayr | 16f Gd | 5NHF | 11-2 | 1/6 | Jack Dempsey (16L) | 4/6F | - | 100 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 15 in the last 14 days (0%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 13 wins from 35 in the last 14 days (37%)
Wide-margin winner of yard debut (2m1f, soft); 80-1, never sighted in the Supreme since
2-19
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 25
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f GS | NvHG1 | 11-7 | 9/11 | Kopek Des Bordes (45L) | 80/1 | - | 116 |
| 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 |
Close 3rd in bumper at this meeting last year; third in two Grade 1 hurdles; more needed
13-233
Age: 6
Weight: 11-7
OR: 135
Days: 62
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Sft | NvHG1 | 11-12 | 3/10 | Kopek Des Bordes (22L) | 16/1 | - | 126 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Ain Aintree | 17f Sft | NvHG1 | 11-8 | 3/7 | Potters Charm (7L) | 28/1 | - | 134 |
| 29 Nov 24 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f Sft | 3MdH | 11-4 | 2/10 | Regent's Stroll (9½L) | 4/1 | - | 115 |
| 13 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 17f GS | NHFG2 | 11-4 | 3/18 | Horaces Pearl (2¼L) | 14/1 | - | 118 |
| 10 Mar 24 | War Warwick | 16f Sft | 5NHF | 11-2 | 1/12 | Les's Destiny Star (12L) | 8/1 | - | 116 |
Progressive winner of last two races; up in class but open to improvement at new trip
211
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: 135
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mar 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Y | NvH | 11-10 | 1/5 | Champagne Jury (1¼L) | 4/9F | 132 | 131 |
| 9 Feb 25 | Nav Navan | 15.5f Sft/Hy | MdH | 11-12 | 1/14 | Come Walk With Me (8L) | 6/4F | - | 133 |
| 5 Jan 25 | Naa Naas | 16f Hy | MdH | 11-12 | 2/21 | Joystick (½L) | 16/1 | - | 120 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Won all five starts, including Grade 2 bumper on this card in 2024; very promising hurdler
/11-11
Age: 7
Weight: 11-7
OR: 135
Days: 36
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 25 | Nby Newbury | 20.5f Sft | 3NvH | 11-6 | 1/5 | Lud'or (5½L) | 5/6F | - | 137 |
| 23 Nov 24 | Hun Huntingdon | 16f GS | 4MdH | 11-6 | 1/7 | Jackstell (6L) | 1/5F | - | 114 |
| 13 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 17f GS | NHFG2 | 11-4 | 1/18 | Tripoli Flyer (1L) | 14/1 | - | 120 |
| 11 Nov 23 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f GS | 5NHF | 11-9 | 1/17 | Roman Roy (¾L) | 7/2F | - | 115 |
| 16 Apr 23 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f GS | 5NHF | 11-2 | 1/5 | Kintail (2L) | 7/2 | - | 104 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 8 wins from 15 in the last 14 days (53%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 13 wins from 35 in the last 14 days (37%)
Left clear for Punchestown win; tough task at Cheltenham since; may be similar story again
1-216
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: 139
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 21f GS | NvHG1 | 11-7 | 6/11 | The New Lion (27L) | 100/1 | - | 134 |
| 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) | - | - |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Suited by 2m4f and a convincing winner at Leopardstown latest; one of the better ones
11-231
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: 137
Days: 33
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Mar 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 20f Y | MdH | 11-12 | 1/12 | Champagne Kid (6L) | 8/11F | - | 135 |
| 25 Jan 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Sft | MdH | 11-12 | 3/20 | Kawaboomga (24L) | 100/30 | - | 111 |
| 28 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 20f Y | 4yMdH | 11-7 | 2/12 | Kaid d'Authie (½L) | 7/2 | - | 129 |
| 1 Apr 24 | Lel Le Lion-D'Angers | 15f Hy | 4yNHF | 9-12 | 1/7 | Kerion Bourgeois (10L) | - | - | |
| 5 Oct 23 | Nan Nantes | 12f VSft | 3yNHF | 10-1 | 1/7 | Kanfyn Ludois (9L) | 9/5F | - | - |
| 28 Aug 23 | Mli Moulins | 12f Sft | 3yMdNHF | 9-11 | 4/11 | Karina Sween (3¼L) | 19/5 | - | - |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 3 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (25%)
Useful effort in Grade 1 here on Boxing Day; needs more for the new trip
21122
Age: 6
Weight: 11-7
OR: 138
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb 25 | Kem Kempton | 16f GS | NvHG2 | 11-5 | 2/7 | Tripoli Flyer (7½L) | 9/5F | 139 | 136 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Ain Aintree | 17f Sft | NvHG1 | 11-8 | 2/7 | Potters Charm (2¼L) | 6/1 | 132 | 139 |
| 25 Nov 24 | Kem Kempton | 16f GS | 4NvH | 11-6 | 1/11 | George's Lad (12L) | 6/5F | - | 132 |
| 30 Oct 24 | Fak Fakenham | 16f Gd | 4MdH | 11-4 | 1/5 | Authentic Legacy (10L) | 9/4 | - | 113 |
| 17 May 24 | Ain Aintree | 17f Gd | 3NHF | 11-9 | 2/10 | Bear Market (hd) | 4/1 | - | 104 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 8 wins from 29 in the last 14 days (28%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 7 wins from 28 in the last 14 days (25%)
Needs more than for two wins in relatively minor races but may do better for being hooded
1-1421
Age: 6
Weight: 11-7
OR: 134
Days: 30
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Mar 25 | Wcn Wincanton | 20f GS | 4NvH | 11-9 | 1/5 | The Sainted Canary (2L) | 1/12F | 134 | 126 |
| 9 Feb 25 | Exe Exeter | 16.5f GS | NvHL | 11-5 | 2/6 | Fingle Bridge (2L) | 8/11F | 134 | 133 |
| 28 Dec 24 | Nby Newbury | 20.5f GS | NvHG1 | 11-7 | 4/7 | The New Lion (7¼L) | 5/4F | - | 137 |
| 29 Nov 24 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f Sft | 3MdH | 11-4 | 1/10 | Good And Clever (9½L) | 4/11F | - | 130 |
| 23 Mar 24 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f GS | 2NHF | 11-10 | 1/20 | Don't Mind If I Do (5L) | 7/2J | - | 116 |
| 25 Nov 23 | Asc Ascot | 15.5f Gd | 3NHF | 11-2 | 1/6 | Tradecraft (2½L) | 7/4F | - | 106 |
2
Fingle Bridge
T: Olly Murphy
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 8 wins from 22 in the last 14 days (36%)
21/111
Age: 7
Weight: 11-7
OR: 136
Days: 55
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Feb 25 | Exe Exeter | 16.5f GS | NvHL | 11-5 | 1/6 | Regent's Stroll (2L) | 7/1 | 123 | 135 |
| 17 Jan 25 | Mar Market Rasen | 18.5f GS | 4NvH | 11-12 | 1/8 | Wellington Arch (1¼L) | 2/5F | - | 132 |
| 10 Dec 24 | Utt Uttoxeter | 16f Sft | 4MdH | 11-6 | 1/10 | Koukeo (8L) | 2/7F | - | 115 |
| 27 Dec 22 | Chp Chepstow | 16f Sft | 3NHF | 11-2 | 1/10 | Thank You Blue (18L) | 4/1 | - | 109 |
| 28 Oct 22 | Utt Uttoxeter | 16f Gd | 5NHF | 10-13 | 2/11 | Go To War (2¼L) | 5/2F | - | 109 |
10
Moon Phases
T: Lucinda Russell
0-2
Age: 6
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 29
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Mar 25 | Ayr Ayr | 16f Sft | 4MdH | 11-6 | 2/9 | My Kiwi Girl (13L) | 5/1 | - | 104 |
| 26 Apr 24 | Per Perth | 16f Sft | 4NHF | 11-3 | 12/13 | Takt De Touques (23L) | 9/2 | - | 81 |
12
Lulamba
T: Nicky Henderson
112
Age: 4
Weight: 10-11
OR: 148
Days: 22
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 17f GS | 4yHG1 | 11-2 | 2/17 | Poniros (nk) | 11/4 | 140 | 145 |
| 18 Jan 25 | Asc Ascot | 15.5f Gd | 34yH | 11-10 | 1/7 | Mondo Man (3½L) | 4/5F | - | 132 |
| 8 Oct 24 | Aut Auteuil | 18f Hy | 3yH | 10-10 t | 1/16 | Lugoville (5L) | 79/10 | - | 103 |
Verdict
The late defection of Lulamba gives this an open but still intriguing look. HORACES PEARL is taken to retain his unbeaten record.
Horaces Pearl
Betting Forecast:
11/4 Horaces Pearl,
5/1 Koktail Divin,
Regent's Stroll,
11/2 Honesty Policy,
7/1 Miami Magic,
8/1 Kappa Jy Pyke,
16/1 Good And Clever,
22/1 Castle Carrock,
25/1 Funiculi Funicula
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