2025/26 Jumps Issue 3 - Plenty more action

Headlines

Jukebox plays winning Tune

Dawn Rises over Haydock

Jango Baie lands Ascot Chase

Calico lands Hurst Park Chase

Lossiemouth wins Morgiana hurdle

Wodhoo impressive at Ascot

Warrior Slays Punchestown Rivals

Report

We Start at Haydock on Saturday where in the 2m 5f graduation chase, The Jukebox Man ( Steve), went to post, Jumped well, made all, hung left but went clear approaching last, winning readily by 2 ½ l. He gets 23.46 points.

In the 3m 1f grade 1 Lancashire Chase Grey Dawning ( Martin, Neil, Steve), went to post, in rear but in touch with leaders, headway going easily and went second 4 out, challenging 2 out, eased into lead run-in, winning impressively by 2 ¾ l. Steve  gets  53.82 points, Neil, Msrtin 26,91

At Ascot in the 2m 5f grade 2 chase Jango Baie ( Steve) took his chance, in touch with leaders, not fluent 9th, headway and went second before 4 out, pushed along and led before 2 out, ridden and went clear after 2 out, good jump last, winning impressively by 9l. He gets 46.5 points.

In the 2m 3f grade 2 Ascot Hurdle Wodhooh ( Bob) went to post, in touch with leaders, pushed along and good headway just before 2 out, went second and challenging approaching last, good jump and led last, kept on well, winning by 2 ½ l. She gets 44,4 points.

In the 2m 1f handicap chase Calico (Peej), went to post, Jumped left on occasions, pressed leader, led narrowly before 2 out, ridden before last, kept on well final 110yds, winning by 2 ¼ l. He gets 55.6 points.

At Punchestown in the 2m grade 1 Morgiana hurdle Lossiemouth ( Neil) took her chance, Made all, not fluent 5th, clear after 2 out, eased towards finish, winning readily 19l. She gets 42.4 points.

At Punchestown on Sunday in the 2m 3f grade 1 John Durkan Memorial chase Gaelic Warrior ( Bob). Went to post, Took keen hold, led, went well clear before 6th, mistake 10th, much reduced lead before 4 out, headed just before last, ridden and rallied run-in, led again towards finish, kept on and all out, winning by a neck. He gets 55.26 points.

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

              November         Total

Neil            192.68       192.68

Steve         135.18               135.18

Bob           111.06             111.06

Peej           66.89              66.89

Martin      38.2            38.2

Clliff          11.4               11.4

Cod        11.29              11.29

Stats Per String

           Runs        Wins

Martin      6             2

Bob           6             3

Cliff           5                1  

Neil           9               6

Peej           5                1

Cod           4                 1

Steve          8                4 

The Weeks Losers

Loaded And Locked, Baron Noir, Masked Man, Handstands, Gidleigh Park, Pic D’Orhy, Il Est Francais, Kateria , Celtic Dino, Fact To File, Fast Or Slow, I Am Maximus, Lecky Watson, Inothewayourthinkin, Un Sens A La Vi

Weekend Runners

Friday   

Newbury

12.45 Mambonumberfive

1.50 Regents Stroll, Wendigo, Kingston Pride

3.00 Strong Leader, Hewick, Doddiethegreat, 

Saturday  

Newbury

11.55 Kingston Queen

2.55 Myretown, Resplendent Grey, 

Newcastle

2.00 Constitution Hill, The New Lion, Anzadam

2.35 Akimos

Doncaster

1.32 Akimos

Fairyhouse

11.36 Jimmy Du Seuil

3.00 Jordans

Sunday 

Fairyhouse

12.35 Narciso Has

2.05 Captain Cody, Brighterdaysahead

2.36 Teahupoo, Ballyburn, Jimmy Du Seuil, Salvator Mundi, Wodhooh, Irancy, Lossiemouth, 

Carlisle

2.15 Hot Fuss

Leicester

2.25 Akimos

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2025/26 Jumps Issue 2 - Neil off to a Flyer

Headlines

No Drama with this winner

Rivals swamped By L’Eau du Sud

Report

We start at Cheltenham on Friday in the 2m grade 2 chase where L’Eau Du Sud (Neil) went to post Raced in third, led 8th, joined 4 out, led again 3 out, 6 lengths ahead when left clear last, winning easily ,by 15 l. He gets 48.68 points

In the 2m 5f grade 2 novice hurdle No Drama This End (Neil), took his chance, Travelled strongly, in touch with leaders, went second 2 out, headway on turn before last, led last, nudged along and went clear run-in winning impressively by 3l. He gets 52 points,

At Navan On Sunday in the 2m 4f Beginners Chase Final Demand ( Cod, Martin, Neil, Peej), went to post, Disputed lead, raced in second before 3rd, led before 5th, joined 3 out, shaken up approaching last, soon clear, went further clear run-in, winning impressively by 13l. He gets 11.29 points. 

At Exeter on Monday in the 2m 1f Beginners Chase Lulamba ( Bob, Cliff, Neil, Steve) went to post, Prominent, led 4 out, soon clear, winning easily by 10l.He gets 11.4 points.

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

              November         Total

Neil            123.37       123.37

Cod        11.29              11.29

Bob           11.4                11.4

Steve         11.4               11.4

Cliff          11.4               11.4

Martin      11.29            11.29

Peej           11.29              11.29

Stats Per String

           Runs        Wins

Martin      2                1

Steve         2                1

Bob           3              1

Cliff           1                1  

Neil           6               4

Peej           2                 1

Cod           3                   1

The Weeks Losers

Jonbon, Be Aware, Juracon, Queenofthejukebox, Iberico Lord, A Path to Ronda, Dinoblue

Weekend Runners

Friday  

Ascot

12.15 Regents Stroll

Saturday  

Haydock

12.08 Masked Man

1.50 Gidleigh Park, Jango Baie, The Jukeboxman

3.00 Grey Dawning, Haiti Coloeurs , Handstands

Ascot

1.30 Il Est Francais, Jango Baie, Pic D’Orhy, Gidleigh Park, The Jukeboxman, 

2.40 Wodhooh, Kateria, Celtic Dino, 

3.15 Gidleigh Park, Calico

Punchestown

2.10 Anzadam, Irancy, Lossiemouth, Salvator Mundi, William Munny

Sunday 

Punchestown

1.17 Wodhooh

3.00 Fact To File, Gaelic Warrior, Fast Or Slow, Galopin Des Champs, Inothewayourthinkin, Lecky Watson, I Am Maximus, Jordan’s 

News

Rebecca Curtis is going for the Betfair Chase with Haiti Couleurs and expects Britain's newest – and hottest – Cheltenham Cup hope to be "bang on ready" for Saturday. She is committed to Haydock with the improving chaser, rather than waiting for the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury seven days later.

Nicky Henderson has every ounce of confidence that Constitution Hill is on the road to returning to his best after he sailed through his final racecourse gallop before his comeback run in Newcastle’s BetMGM Fighting Fifth on Saturday week. After the workout Constitution Hill retained his position as the 6-4 second favourite with William Hill for the Fighting Fifth on November 29, with the market headed by even money shot The New Lion, winner of the Turners Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival last season.

On the prospect of meeting the Dan Skelton-trained six-year-old, Henderson said: "It’ll be tough. Dan’s horse is very good, and we know they’re all very fit horses right now. It’ll definitely test him in every single way, and there will be improvement, which will hopefully get him into Christmas. It wouldn’t be disappointing if he did finish second to The New Lion."

Ben Pauling believes Saturday's Betfair Chase offers last term's exciting novice Handstands his best chance of winning a Grade 1 this season. The Tim Radford-owned six-year-old, who won last season's Scilly Isles Novices' Chase, faces the biggest test of his career at Haydock, but Pauling is confident his first runner in the Betfair Chase can prove up to the task.

"I expect him to run very well," said Pauling. "I have more faith in this horse than you could ever imagine. The two times he's gone to festivals [Cheltenham and Aintree] he hasn't performed, but he's been wrong both times. I just think he's got a huge engine and we'll look back at that Scilly Isles like it was a very good race.  He's in really good form and I couldn't be happier with him. This is his best chance of a Grade 1 this season and we'll try to take it."

Dan Skelton is looking to continue his rampant form in the first British Grade 1 of the season with favourite Grey Dawning primed for Saturday's Betfair Chase (3.30), a race in which the trainer says last year's runner-up has "unfinished business". After a successful November meeting at Cheltenham when Skelton won the Paddy Power Gold Cup with Panic Attack and Shloer Chase with L'Eau Du Sud, as well as two other races across the three days, Skelton believes Grey Dawning is ready to fire on his comeback in Haydock's biggest jumps race. 

Skelton, the early British trainers' championship leader, is seeing all the right signs in his big-race contender and hopes for less testing conditions this time. "I'm really happy," Skelton said. "The forecast looks a bit in and out for the week, which is fine, we just don't want it like it was at the 11th hour last year.   "We've got him really prepared for it. We've had an away day when he went with Panic Attack, and I couldn't have asked to have prepared better. I don't really have a negative about not having had a run with him. It certainly wasn't fitness that got him beat last year and he's every bit as fit now. He's at the peak of his life, in terms of age, so hopefully it's all enough."

Leading Champion Hurdle hope Anzadam has not been declared for the Unibet Morgiana Hurdle (2.10) at Punchestown on Saturday despite trading at a shade of odds-on before declaration stage on Thursday, with Lossiemouth heading a field of four. Trainer Willie Mullins had previously indicated that Anzadam would begin his campaign in the race, while Lossiemouth would attempt to defend her Hatton's Grace crown a week later. Lossiemouth will face just three rivals and heads the market with Paddy Power at odds of 4-9, while her closest market rival is stablemate Irancy, at 11-4

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2025/26 Jumps Issue 1 - Strings and Weekend Entries

The Strings

Cliff,   Constitution Hill, Derryhassen Paddy, Doyen Quest, Fact To File, Gidleigh Park,  Handstands Inothewayurthinkin, Irancy, Jagwar,  , Kalif Du Berlais, Loaded And Locked, Lulamba, Mambonumberfive,  Marine Nationale, Resplendent Grey, Sober Glory, Thistle Ask, The Juke Box Kid, Tiptoptim, We’re Red And Blue

Bob  A Path To Ronda,  Bambino Fever,  Battle Born Lad,  Brighter days ahead,  Bud Fox,  Celtic Dino,  Derryhassen Paddy,  Gaelic Warrior ,  Inothewayurthinkin, Jukebox King, Lulamba, Majborough, Mydaddypaddy, Narciso Has, Regent's Stroll, Sir Gino, Sober Glory, The New Lion, Upon Tweed, Wodhooh

Steve  Akimos, , Baby Ken, Banbridge, Fact to File , Grey Dawning, Haiti Couleurs, Handstands, Jango Baie, Jonbon, Kalif du Berlais  Lulamba, Marlborough, Pic D’Orhy Regent’s Stroll, Sir Gino, Teahupoo , The New Lion ,The Jukebox Man, Thistle Ask, Viscountess Nelson

Peej Ballyburn, Calico,  Derryhassen Paddy, Doctor Du Mesnil , Final Demand,Fun Fun Fun,  Galopin Des Champs, Haiti Couleurs, Il Etait Temps, Impair Et Passe, Irancy, Jagwar, Jurancon, Lecky Watson, Macho Man, Masked Man, Myretown, Salvator Mundi, , Teahupoo, Tiptoptim

Martin,     Baron Noir,  Bud Fox , Diva Luna, Final Demand , Grey Dawning , Handstands, Henry's Friend ,  Hot Fuss, Jimmy Du Seuil, Katerina ,  Kalif Du Berlais,  Lump Sum,  Regents Stroll , ,Sole Solution ,  Strong Leader, Surrey Belle , The New Lion, Un Sens A La Vi,  Wendigo . Wilstar      

             

Cod,  Bambino Fever, Captain Cody, Dinoblue, Doddiethegreat, Fast Or Slow, Final Demand, Galopin Des Champs, Hewick, I Am Maximus, Iberico Lord, Il Est Francais, Jagwar, Jazzy Matty, Jordans, Johnny Who, Marine Nationale, Quilixios, Stumptown, The New Lion, William Munny,         

Neil Anzadam, Banlaoch, Be Aware, Constitution Hill, Final Demand, Galopin Des Champs, Grey Dawning, Haiti Couleurs, Il Etait Temps, Innamorato, L'Eau du Sud, Kingston Pride, Kingston Queen, Lossiemouth ,Lulamba,  Marine Nationale, No Drama This End, Queenofthejukebox, Resplendent Grey, The New Lion

Weekend Runners

Friday  

Cheltenham 

1.10 Akimos, 

2,20 Be Aware

2.55 Jonbon, Calico, L’Eau Du Dud

3.30 No Drama This End

Saturday  

Cheltenham

1.45 Be Aware 

2.20 Jagwar

3.30 Juracon

Wetherby 

3.10 Masked Man

Uttoxeter

12.42 Queenofthejukebox

Navan

2.45 Banbridge, Dinoblue, Marine Nationale

3.20 Brighterdaysahead

Sunday

Cheltenham    

3.30 Iberico Lord, Celtic Dino

4.00 Bud Fox

Navan 

3.07 Brighterdaysahead

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2025/26 Jumps - The Points Scorers

Jonbon won this last year - what price a repeat victory?

55.6 - Calico

55.26 - Gaelic warrior

53.82 - Grey Dawning

52.0 - No Drama This End

48.68 - L'Eau Du Sud 

46.5 - Jango Baie

44.4 - Wodhooh

42.4 - Lossiemouth

23.46 - The Jukebox Msn

11.4 - Lulamba

11.29 - Final Demand

2025/26 Jumps - The Single Picks

Bob (10) - A Path to Ronda, Battle Born Lad, Brighterdaysahead, Celtic Dino, Gaelic Warrior, Jukebox King, Mydaddypaddy, Narciso Has, Upon Tweed, Wodhooh

Cliff (6) - Doyen Quest, Gidleigh Park, Loaded and Locked, Mambonumberfive, The Juke Box Kid, We're Red and Blue

Cod (14) - Captain Cody, Dinoblue, Doddiethegreat, Fast Or Slow, Hewick, I Am Maximus, Iberico Lord, Il Est Francais, Jazzy Matty, Johnny Who, Jordans, Quilixios, Stumptown, William Munny

Martin (13) - Baron Noir, Diva Luna, Henry's Friend, Hot Fuss, Jimmy Du Seuil, Kateria, Lump Sum, Sole Solution, Strong Leader, Surrey Belle, Un Sens A La VI, Wendigo, Wilstar

Neil (10) - Anzadam, Banlaoch, Be Aware, Innamorato, Kingston Pride, Kingston Queen, L'Eau du Sud, Lossiemouth, No Drama This End, Queenofthejukebox

Peej (11) - Ballyburn, Calico, Doctor Du Mesnil, Fun Fun Fun, Impaire Et Passe, Jurancon, Lecky Watson, Macho Man, Masked Man, Myretown, Salvator Mundi

Steve (8) - Akimos, Babyken, Banbridge, Jango Baie, Jonbon, Pic D'Orhy, The Jukebox Man, Viscountess Nelson

In addition there are are the following reserved rights:

Peej - Haiti Couleurs, Teahupoo

Steve - Grey Dawning

2025/26 Jumps - The alphabetical list

Akimos                      Steve

Anzadam                    Neil

A Path To Ronda       Bob 

Babyken                 Steve

Baron Noir               Martin

Ballyburn                  Peej

Bambino Fever          Bob, Cod

Banbridge                   Steve

Banlaoch                    Neil

Battle Born Lad        Bob

Be Aware                   Neil

Brighterdaysahead     Bob

Bud Fox                          Bob, Martin

Calico                              Peej

Captain Cody                 Cod

Celtic Dino                   Bob  

Constitution Hill           Cliff, Neil

Derryhassen Paddy     Bob, Cliff, Peej

Dinoblue                         Cod

Diva Luna                       Martin

Doctor Du Mesnil          Peej

Doddiethegreat           Cod

Doyen Quest                 Cliff

Fact To File                     Cliff, Steve

Fast Or Slow                  Cod

Final Demand                Cod,  Martin, Neil, Peej

Fun, Fun, Fun               Peej

Gaelic Warrior             Bob

Galopin Des Champs     Cod, Neil, Peej

Gidleigh Park                Cliff

Grey Dawning             Martin, Neil Steve

Handstands                  Cliff, Martin, Steve

Haiti Coloeurs            Peej, Steve, Neil

Henry’s Friend              Martin

Hewick                          Cod

Hot Fuss                        Martin

I Am Maximus             Cod

Iberico  Lord               Cod

Innamorato                 Neil

Inothewayourthinkin   Bob, Cliff

IL Etait Temps                 Neil,  Peej

Il Est Francais             Cod   

Impaire Et Passe        Peej      

Irancy                             Cliff, Peej

Jagwar                           Cliff, Cod, Peej

Jango Baie                     Steve

Jazzy Matty                   Cod

Jimmy Du Seuil             Martin

Johnny Who                Cod

Jonbon                          Steve

Jordans                          Cod

Jukebox King               Bob

Jurancon                        Peej

Kalif Du Berlais            Cliff, Martin, Steve

Kateria                          Martin

Kingston Pride             Neil

Kingston Queen          Neil

Lecky Watson             Peej

L’Eau Du Sud                Neil

Loaded And Locked     Cliff

Lossiemouth               Neil

Lulamba                        Bob, Cliff, Neil, Steve

Lump Sum                    Martin

Macho Man                 Peej

Masked Man              Peej 

Majborough                  Bob, Steve

Mambonumberfive          Cliff

Marine Nationale            Cliff, Cod, Neil

Mydaddypaddy            Bob

Myretown                    Peej

Narciso Has                   Bob

No Drama This End      Neil

Pic D’Orhy                      Steve

Queenofthedukebox    Neil

Regents  Stroll                Bob,  Martin, Steve

Quilixios                       Cod

Resplendent Grey        Cliff, Neil

Salvator Mundi           Peej

Sir Gino                          Bob,  Steve

Sober Glory                Bob, Cliff

Sole Solution              Martin

Strong Leader             Martin

Stumptown                 Cod

Surrey Belle                   Martin

Teauphoo                    Peej, Steve

Thistle Ask                    Cliff, Steve

The New Lion            Bob,  Cliff, Cod, Martin, Neil,  Steve   

The Juke Box Kid      Cliff

The Jukebox Man         Steve     

Tiptoptim                     Cliff, Peej

Upon Tweed                 Bob

 Un Sens A La Vi                  Martin

Viscountess Nelson       Steve

Wendigo                         Martin

We’re Red And Blue   Cliff

Wilstar                           Martin

William Munny            Cod

Wodhooh                Bob      

2025/26 Jumps - The Strings

Bob  A Path To Ronda,  Bambino Fever,  Battle Born Lad,  Brighter days ahead,  Bud Fox,  Celtic Dino,  Derryhassen Paddy,  Gaelic Warrior ,  Inothewayurthinkin, Jukebox King, Lulamba, Majborough, Mydaddypaddy, Narciso Has, Regent's Stroll, Sir Gino, Sober Glory, The New Lion, Upon Tweed, Wodhooh

Cliff,   Constitution Hill, Derryhassen Paddy, Doyen Quest, Fact To File, Gidleigh Park,  Handstands Inothewayurthinkin, Irancy, Jagwar,  , Kalif Du Berlais, Loaded And Locked, Lulamba, Mambonumberfive,  Marine Nationale, Resplendent Grey, Sober Glory, Thistle Ask, The Juke Box Kid, Tiptoptim, We’re Red And Blue

Cod,  Bambino Fever, Captain Cody, Dinoblue, Doddiethegreat, Fast Or Slow, Final Demand, Galopin Des Champs, Hewick, I Am Maximus, Iberico Lord, Il Est Francais, Jagwar, Jazzy Matty, Jordans, Johnny Who, Marine Nationale, Quilixios, Stumptown, The New Lion, William Munny,    

Martin,     Baron Noir,  Bud Fox , Diva Luna, Final Demand , Grey Dawning , Handstands, Henry's Friend ,  Hot Fuss, Jimmy Du Seuil, Katerina ,  Kalif Du Berlais,  Lump Sum,  Regents Stroll , ,Sole Solution ,  Strong Leader, Surrey Belle , The New Lion,   Un Sens A La Vi, Wendigo,  Wilstar     

Neil Anzadam, Banlaoch, Be Aware, Constitution Hill, Final Demand, Galopin Des Champs, Grey Dawning, Haiti Couleurs, Il Etait Temps, Innamorato, L'Eau du Sud, Kingston Pride, Kingston Queen, Lossiemouth ,Lulamba,  Marine Nationale, No Drama This End, Queenofthejukebox, Resplendent Grey, The New Lion

Peej Ballyburn, Calico,  Derryhassen Paddy, Doctor Du Mesnil , Final Demand, Fun, Fun, Fun, Galopin Des Champs, Haiti Couleurs, Il Etait Temps, Impair Et Passe, Irancy, Jagwar, Jurancon, Lecky Watson, Macho Man, Masked Man, Myretown, Salvator Mundi, , Teahupoo, Tiptoptim

Steve  Akimos, , Baby Ken, Banbridge, Fact to File , Grey Dawning, Haiti Couleurs, Handstands, Jango Baie, Jonbon, Kalif du Berlais  Lulamba, Marlborough, Pic D’Orhy Regent’s Stroll, Sir Gino, Teahupoo , The New Lion ,The Jukebox Man, Thistle Ask, Viscountess Nelson

 

 

             

     

2025/26 Jumps - The Editor's Star Ratings (and the Could Be Anything brigade)

Hats off to the Editor for sticking his head over the parapet and giving a score from 1-5 for all the horses in the Profile section this year.

I've grouped them by rating and added another section for horses that the Ed has described as 'could be anything'. Let's see how they all do.

5 Star

Diva Luna

Haiti Couleurs

Inothewayurthinkin

Kingston Queen

Majborough

Marine Nationale

Salvator Mundi

The Juke Box Man

4 Star

A Path to Ronda

Bambino Fever
Baron Noir
Fact To File

Final Demand

Gidleigh Park

Jagwar

Jordans

Loaded And Locked 

Lump Sum

Mydaddypaddy

Myretown

Sir Gino

William Munny

3 Star

Akimos

Babyken

Ballyburn

Bud Fox

Captain Cody

Doctor Du Mesnil

Irancy

Jango Baie

Kingston Pride

L'Eau Du Sud

Macho Man

Narciso Has

We’re Red And Blue

2 Star

Calico

Sole Solution

The Could Be Anything Brigade

A Path to Ronda

Babyken

Bud Fox

Doctor Du Mesnil

2025/26 Jumps Profile - The ones that didn't make it

Potters Charm 

6 y bg Valarian – AutumnIn New In New York

Very useful novice hurdler, he made his debut at Boulta in November 2023, finishing 2nd in a 3m 4y geldings maiden point, beaten 3l by Mulinas, then moved across the water to the Twiston – Davies. He made his UK debut at Ffos Las in March last year winning a 2m bumper by 11 l from King Of Thieves, then in September at Worcester, won a 2m 4f maiden hurdle by 3 ½ l from Chancycourt. In October at Cheltenham he followed up winning a 2m 4f novice hurdle by 2 ¼ l from Minella Sixo , then in November, over 2m 5f at Cheltenham won a grade 2 novice hurdle by 11 l from Valgrand. 

In December at Aintree he won the 2m 1f grade 1 Formby novice hurdle by 2 ¼ l from Miami Magic, then at Cheltenham in January this year was 2nd in a 2m 4f grade 2 novice hurdle, beaten 8 ½ l by Sixmilebridge (received 5lb). He finished the season at Cheltenham finishing 5th beaten 17 ¾ l behind stablemate The New Lion. He should win more races this season

Trainer W.Twiston Davies

Wade Out 

6 y bg Shantou – What’s Up Britta

Smart novice hurdler who did well for Martin last season, he goes novice chasing and could take high rank his season. He made his debut at Lisronagh in November 2023, winning a 3m 4year old geldings point by 2 ½ l from Diagon Alley, then moved across the water to Olly Murphy and made his UK debut at Market Rasen in March last year winning a 2m bumper by 3 ½ l from Ace of Spades. He reappeared at Uttoxeter in October last year winning a 2m novice hurdle by 1 ½ l from We’re Red And Blue (received 1 lb), then in November at Ascot was 2nd in a 2m Introductory hurdle beaten 4 ¼ l by Celtic Dino. 

In December at Lingfield he won a 2m novice hurdle by 4 ¼ l from Iller Spirit, then in January at Cheltenham disappointed in a 2m 4f grade 2 novice finishing 7th and last, beaten 62 ½ l by Sixmilebridge.In February at Wetherby he won a 2m 3f novice hurdle by 19 l from Rule Me in (received 5lb), then finished the season at Aintree in April, finishing 6th beaten 6 ¾ l behind Wellington Arch(received 5lb).  in a 2m 4f Premier handicap hurdle. He reappeared at Worcester in October winning a 2m 4f Beginners Chase by a head from Wendigo and should progress through the season. 

Olly Murphy told The Punter: "He will jump a fence, and I think he has unfinished business off his handicap mark. He is a horse I look forward to going handicap chasing with."

Trainer O Murphy

Kopek Des Bordes  

5 y bg No Risk At All – Miss Berry

Top class novice hurdler, he made his debut at Fairyhouse in March last year, winning a 2m bumper by 13 l from Clap Of Thunder (received 7lb), then reappeared in December at Punchestown, winning a2m maiden hurdle by 2 ¾ l from Kawaboomga, then in February at Leopardstown, won the 2m grade 1 Ireland Novice hurdle by 13 l from Karniquet. In March at Cheltenham he won the 2m grade 1 Supreme novice hurdle by 1 ¾ l from William Munny, and finished at Punchestown in April, finishing 4th in the 2m grade 1 Champion novice hurdle, beaten 31 l behind Irancy. 

Willie Mullins told The Punter: "He’s going novice chasing. He is every inch a chaser and I’m really looking forward to seeing him race over a fence. He’s a very keen horse and I think fences will help him settle. He could be careless at his hurdles last season, but he should respect fences more and I think he’ll be well suited by them. He looks one for the Arkle."

Trainer W.Mullins

2025/26 Jumps Profile - William Munny

7 y bg Westerner – Court My Eye (Cod)

Lightly raced 7 year old, he made his debut at Navan in January last year winning a 2m bumper by a short head from C’Est to Chance, and followed up at Naas in February in a similar event beating Fleur Park (received 7lb) 5l, and finished the season with a 3rd at Punchestown in May beaten 10 ¾ l behind Redemption Day in the 2m Grade 1 Champion Bumper. 

He reappeared in December, finishing 2nd at Punchestown in a2m maiden hurdle, beaten 7l by Workahead, then in January this year at Fairyhouse was 2nd to Kawboomga beaten 1 ½ l in a 2m maiden hurdle. He then won a 2m listed novice hurdle at Punchestown in February, beating The Great Nudie 15l, and finished the season at Cheltenham in March, finishing 2nd in the 2m grade 1 Supreme novice hurdle, beaten 1 ¾ l by Kopeck Des Bordes.

Trainer Barry Connell has said he will be aimed at the Champion Hurdle this season

Trainer B.Connell    

Eds Rating 4 

2025/26 Jumps Profile - We’re Red And Blue

5 y bg  Blue Bresil – Samaraiya  (Cliff)

Perfectly named for the Editor’s string, I am hoping he will win a handicap  hurdle this season, although he probably won’t take top rank. He made his debut at Hereford in February this year, wining a 2m bumper by a short head from Ocean Waltz. He went off 8/11 fav that day so obviously had shown up well at home. At the end of March he was sent to Fairyhouse for a 2m sales bumper, finishing 4th, beaten 38 l behind Kopek Des Bordes, who is considered one of the Closutton’s better novices this season. 

He reappeared at Chepstow in October and unseated at the 2nd in a 2m novice hurdle, but galloped round loose, jumping the rest well and finishing in front of the “winner”, so hopefully with a clear round he can win again. He reappeared a week later at Uttoxeter and made nearly all the running in a 2m novice hurdle, being caught on the run in by odds on Wade Out (gave 1lb), who was completing a hat trick. 

He ran recently at Carlisle winning a 2m 1f maiden hurdle by 2 ¼ l from Jet o Vegas, and hopefully will progress from this. In December he was pulled up in a 2m handicap hurdle and was reported to be bleeding from his nose afterwards. He reappeared at Kelso in February this year winning a 2m novice hurdle by 11l from Blazer Two (received 12 lb), At Sandown in March he was 8th in a 2m handicap hurdle beaten 5l behind Go Dante (gave 6lb), and finished the season at Sandown in the 2m novice championship handicap hurdle final , finishing 7th beaten 10 ¾ l by Give It To Me OJ (GAVE 9LB). Jon Jo told the Punter that he feels he will improve again his season and should win a handicap at least.

Trainer J.J.O’Neill   

Eds Rating 3 

2025/26 Jumps Profile - The Juke Box Man

7 y bg Ask – My Twist   (Steve )

He made his debut at Turtulla in November 2022, winning a 3m 4y geldings point by 6l from Cleatus Poolaw, then in March 2023, reappeared a Chepstow, finishing 2nd in a 2m bumper, beaten 6l by Gidleigh Park. In April at Ffos Las, he won a 2m bumper by 4 ¾ l from He Knows Better, then reappeared at Ffos Las in November last year, winning a 2m 4f maiden hurdle by 5l from Golden De Coer. 

In December he followed up over course and distance in a similar event, beating House of Stories (received 7lb), 4 ¾ l then 2 weeks later a Newbury in the 2m 4f grade 1 Challow hurdle, finished 3rd beaten 1 ¾ l behind Captain Teague. In March this year at Cheltenham, he finished 2nd in the 3m grade 1 Albert Bartlett novice hurdle, beaten a head by Stellar Story, and finished the season at Aintree with 2nd in the 3m grade 1 Sefton novice hurdle, beaten 5 ½ l by Dancing City. 

He reappeared at Newbury in November last year winning ta 2m 4f grade 2 novice chase by 2l from Masaccio, then followed up at Kempton in December, winning the 3m grade 1 Kauto Star novice chase by 2 ½ l from Hyland. He then sustained an injury in training and missed the rest of the season. Ben Pauling told the Punter: "he has summered well and is in good form. I am not convinced he needs 3 miles and an early season target could be the paddy Power Gold Cup, but he heeds another run over fences to qualify for that so alternatively he will go to Ascot for a grade 2 chase at Ascot a week later. The King George at Christmas will be next before we decide on either the Ryan Air or Gold Cup at Cheltenham."

Trainer B.Pauling   

Eds Rating 5 

2025/26 Jumps Profile - Sole Solution

7y ch g Sans Frontier – Bell Storm (Martin)

Interesting pick, lightly raced 7 year old who made his debut at Bangor in November 2022, winning a 2m bumper by 4l from Blue Fin (gave 7lb), then followed up at Ffos las in January 2023, winning another 2m bumper by 4 ½ l from Norman Fletcher (received 16lb). He reappeared in November last year, finishing 6th in a 2m novice hurdle at Bangor, beaten 37 by Junker d’Allier ( gave 10 lb), then in December at Leicester in a 2m 4f novice hurdle was 2nd beaten 14 l by Sixmilebridge. In January this year at Hereford he won a 2m 5f novice hurdle by 3 ¼ l from Buckna, and finished in February at Sandown wining the 2m 4f novice handicap hurdle by ½ l from Kalif D’Airy (received 11lb ).

I would assume he is likely to go novice chasing, he would seem fragile but has ability and should win again this season.

Trainer V. Williams    

Eds Rating 2 

2025/26 Jumps Profile - Sir Gino

5y bg It’s Gino – Anzi Star  (Bob, Steve)

He remains one of the most potentially exciting chasers in training, and it was frustrating that he suffered an injury and infection after just one run last season.

He made his debut at Auteuil in April 2023, winning a 1m 7f listed hurdle for 3y colts and geldings unraced over obstacles by 1 ¾ l from Salvator Mundi. Moving to Nicky Henderson he reappeared at Kempton in December, winning a 2m juvenile hurdle by 14 l from Royal Way(received 5 lb), then in January last year at Cheltenham, won a 2m 1f grade 2 juvenile hurdle by 10 l from Burdett Road. 

In April at Aintree he won the 2m 1f grade 1 Boodles juvenile hurdle by 3 ¼ l from Kargese (received 7 lb), and reappeared at Newcastle last November, winning the 2m grade 1 Fighting Fifth hurdle by 8l from Lump Sum. He then went to Kempton in December and won a 2m grade 2 novice chase by 7 ½ l from Ballyburn (gave 7lb). 

Trainer N. Henderson   

Eds Rating 4 

2025/26 Jumps Profile - Salvator Mundi

5 y bg No Risk At All – Staciacaya  (Peej)

Was a good pick from Peej last season and should go well again this time round. He made his debut at Auteuil in April 2023, finishing 2nd in a 1m 7f 3year listed unraced colts and geldings over obstacles stakes, beaten 1 ¾ l by Sir Gino. Moving to Willie Mullins he made his stable debut at Cheltenham in March last year, finishing 6th beaten 17 l in the 2m 1f grade 1 Triumph hurdle behind Majborough. 

He reappeared at Tipperary in May, winning a 2m maiden hurdle by 62 l from Mrs TK (received 7lb), then in January this year at Punchestown, won a 2m 1f grade 2 novice hurdle by 3l from Kel Histoire, then at Cheltenham in March was disappointing in the 2m grade 1 Supreme novice hurdle, finishing 5th, beaten 18 ½ l by Kopek Des Bordes. He then won the 2m grade 1 Top novice hurdle at Aintree in April, beating Romeo Coolio 7l, and finished at Punchestown 3 weeks later, finishing 2nd to Irancy, beaten 9l in the 2m grade 1 Champion novice hurdle. 

Willie Mullins told The Punter: "He’s a very strong-going horse. The Donnellys have State Man and Anzadam already, but I think this fella could be another one of Champion Hurdle quality if he was asked to do that. However, looking at how keen he is in his races, we’re going to go over fences with him and give him the chance to be an Arkle horse. He has huge ability, a lot more than he has shown on the track so far. If he settles better over fences, he’ll hopefully show on the track what he has shown us at home."

Trainer W.Mullins   

Eds Rating  5 

2025/26 Jumps Profile - Narciso Has

3 y bg Doctor Dino – Cheigei Has (Bob)

Interesting French recruit he made his debut at Auteuil in April this year winning a 1m 7f  3 year colts and geldings hurdle for horses unraced over hurdles by 1 ¼ l from Diablo Vert. Similar to Mach Man, it remains to be seen if is bought by UK or Irish stables.

Trainer M.Rolland   

Eds Rating  3 

2025/26 Jumps Profile - Myretown

8 y bg Dylan Thomas – Miss Platinum (Peej)

Improving chaser he made his debut at Dromahane in December 2021 in a 3m 4year old geldings maiden point, falling at half way, behind Inch House, then in April 2022, over course and distance in a 5year old maiden, won by 5 ½ l from Old Beginnings.. He moved across the water to Lucinda Russell and made his UK debut at Hexham in October 2022, finishing 4th in a 2m bumper beaten 4 ½ l by Rolling River (received 1 lb). 

Off until January 2024, he reappeared at Ayr in a 2m maiden hurdle, finishing 2nd beaten 7 ½ l by Joshua Des Flos ( gave 5 lb), then at Ayr in February in a 2m 4f maiden hurdle, fell at the last when in front by 2l. Next at Kelso in March he won a 2m 5f maiden hurdle by 11l from Joie More, and reappeared in November last year at Newbury, finishing 5th, beaten 17 in a 2m limited novice handicap chase behind Kalif Du Berlais ( gave 4 lb). 

He then won a 2m 3f handicap chase at Wetherby in December beating Glory and Honour (received 2lb) 19 l, then in January at Windsor in January this year fell in a 3m handicap chase behind Hearakles Westwood . In February at Kelso he won a 2m 7f limited novice handicap chase by 9 ½ l from Dare To shout (gave 10lb), then finished the season with victory at Cheltenham in March winning the 3m 1f Ultima Premier handicap chase by 11l from The Changing Man ( gave 13 lb). 

Highly regarded, his early target is the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury in November, but he could be better than a handicapper by the end of the season. 

L Russell and P Scudamore  

Eds Rating 4 

2025/26 Jumps Profile - Mydaddypaddy

4 y bg  Walk In The Park -Debdebded  (Bob)

From the high flying Skelton team, he made his debut at Huntingdon in March this year winning a 2m bumper by 11l from Lirion. He made a winning return recently at Carlise in a 2m 1f maiden hurdle, beating Harbour Island 4 ½ l and is now 7 /1 fav for the Supreme novice hurdle in March.

Dan Skelton likes him a lot so it will be interesting to see where he rates at the of his novice hurdle season

Trainer D.Skelton  

Eds Rating 4 

2025/26 Jumps Profile - Marine Nationale

8 y bg   French Navy – Power of Future (Cliff, Cod, Neil)

Champion Chaser last season, he will set the standard in that department again this season. He made his debut at Punchestown in May 2022, winning a 2m flat race by 3 ½ l from Demandrivingdouvan (gave 7lb), then in August at Killarney, followed up in a similar event, beating My Goffer (received 10 lb ) by 11 l . In October at Punchestown he won a 2m maiden hurdle by 4l from Viceregent (received 2 lb), and followed up at Fairyhouse in December, winning the 2m grade 1 Royal Bond novice hurdle by a head from Irish Point.In March 2023 at Cheltenham in the 2m grade 1 Supreme novice hurdle he won by 3 ¼ l from Facile Vega, and reappeared at Leopardstown in December, winning a 2m 1f Beginners Chase by 8 ½ l from Firm Footings. 

In February last year he was 5th beaten 10 1/4l at Leopardstown in the 2m 1f grade 1 Arkle novice chase behind Il Etait Temps, then in November at Naas in a 2m grade 3 chase was 2nd to Quilixios (received 6lb), beaten 7 ½ l. In December at Leopardstown in the 2m 1f grade 1 Paddy’s Rewards Club Chase he was 3rd beaten 4 ½ l by Solness, then at Leopardstown in February was 2nd again to Solness in the 2m 1f grade 1 Dublin Chase , beaten 2l.  In March at Cheltenham he won the 2m grade 1 Champion Chase by 18 l from Jonbon, and followed up at Punchestown in April winning the 2m grade 1 Champion Chase by 7l from Captain Guiness. He will set a high standard in the 2m division this season.

Trainer B.Connell   

Eds Rating  5 

2025/26 Jumps Profile - Majborough

5y bg      Martinborough – Janimone (Bob, Steve)

One of the Willie Mullins battalion, he made his debut at Auteuil in April 2023 winning a conditions hurdle for 3 year olds unraced over obstacles by 4 ½ l from Winstonpresident. He moved to Ireland and reappeared at Leopardstown in February last year, finishing 3rd in a 2m grade 1 Juvenile hurdle, beaten 1 ¾ l behind Kargese (received 7lb), then in March at Cheltenham won the 2m 1f Triumph hurdle by 1 1/2l from Kargese (received 7lb). 

He reappeared at Fairyhouse in December last year, winning a 2m Beginners Chase by 6 ½ l from Tullyhill (gave 6lb), then at Leopardstown in February this year, won the 2m 1f Grade 1 Arkle novice chase by 9l from Touch Me (gave 2 lb). He then came to Cheltenham for the 2m grade 1 Arkle novice chase and went off 1-2 fav, but made mistakes and finished 3rd beaten ¾ l by Jango Baie. He finished the season at Punchestown in May, winning the 2m grade 1 Barberstown Castle novice chase by 14l from Only By Night (received 7lb), and looks sure to take top rank in the 2m chase division this season.

Trainer  W.Mullins   

Eds Rating  5 

2025/26 Jumps Profile - Macho Man

3 y ch g Ivanhowe – L’Aumance Girl  (Peej)

A real dark horse he made a winning debut at Auteuil on 1 October this year winning a 2m 2f  3 year old hurdle for horses unraced over obstacles by 5l from Feel Gut. Peej is hoping he gets picked by a British or Irish yard, but if not he could still be a Triumph hurdle horse in March. His progress will be interesting

Trainer G.Leenders    

Eds Rating  3 

2025/26 Jumps Profile - Lump Sum

7 y bg Authorised – Fleur Enchantee (Martin)

Smart hurdler who goes chasing and looks like he will do well over fences. He made his debut at Bangor in October 2022, winning a 2m bumper by 2 ¼ l from DJ Pete. He reappeared at Hereford in April 2023, finishing 3rd in a 2m bumper, beaten 4l by The Doyen Chief (received 7lb ) then in November at Ffos Las won a 2m maiden hurdle by 10 l from Onewaywest, and followed up at Wincanton in December, wining a 1m 7f novice hurdle by 1l from Onethreefivenotout (received 7lb). In January last year at Doncaster he was 2nd in a 2m grade 2 novice hurdle, beaten 1 ¼ l by Jericho De Reponet , then at Kempton in February won a similar event by 4l from Fiercely Proud, and then at Aintree in April was 5th, beaten 14 1/4l by Mystical Power in the 2m grade 1 Top Novice hurdle. 

He reappeared in October at Ffos Las winning the 2m Welsh Champion hurdle (limited Handicap ) by 1l from Steel Ally ( gave 5lb), then in November at Newcastle in the 2m grade 1 Fighting Fifth hurdle was 2nd beaten 8l by Sir Gino. In December at Kempton he was last of 4 in the 2m grade 1 Christmas hurdle, beaten 32 l behind Constitution Hill, then in February at Newbury this year was 2nd in the 2m William Hill Premier handicap hurdle, beaten 8l by Joyeuse (received 18 lb). In March at Sandown in the 2m Imperial Cup handicap hurdle he was 15th, beaten 15 ¾ l behind Go Dante ( received 17 lb), and reappeared recently at Uttoxeter winning a 2m Beginners chase by 16 l from Jax Junior (gave 3lb). He looks a high class chaser in the making and could be an Arkle horse come March.

Trainer S.Thomas    

Eds Rating 4 

2025/26 Jumps Profile - Loaded And Locked

5y bg Malinas – Roman Seera   (Cliff)

This one made the string after winning a Worcester bumper in October and he is highly regarded.. He made his debut at Necarne in April last year , falling in a 3m 4y maiden point, then at Lingstown in November last year was 2nd in a 3m 4year old geldings point, then in January this year at Ballindenisk, won a 3m 5year maiden point by 1l from My Milkman. Moved to Emma Lavelle, he made his UK debut at Worcester on 15 October winning a 2m bumper by 1l from Western Cross (received 1lb). He was value for a lot more than that as Harry Cobden toyed with his rivals through the final furlong, and it will be interesting to see where he ends up at the end of the season

Trainer E Lavelle   

Eds Rating    4 

2025/26 Jumps Profile - L'Eau Du Sud

7 y gr g Lord Du Sud – Eaux Fortes (Neil)

He made his debut in August 2021 at Royan La Palmyre finishing 4th in a 2m 1f 3 year old conditions hurdle, beaten 10 ½ l by Iron Des Mottes, then in November at Fontainbleau, fell in a 2m 2f 3yar old conditions hurdle. In December at Pau he won a 2m 1f 3 year conditions hurdle by 4l from Thequietman(received 3 lb), then in February 2022, was 2nd in a 2m 2f 4year old conditions hurdle, beaten 1 ¾ l by Ken Beseder (gave 7lb). 

In April at Auteuil he won a 2m 2f listed 4 year old hurdle by 1 ½ l from You’re the Boss, then moved to Dan Skelton and reappeared in November 2022 at Haydock, finishing 4th in a 2m 3f handicap hurdle, beaten 18 l by Stainsby Girl (received 12 lb). In December he was 3rd at Kempton in a 2m handicap hurdle beaten 3 ¼ l by No Ordinary Joe ( gave 4lb). In  March at Kelso he was 3rd again in a 2m handicap hurdle beaten 5 ½ l by Benson (gave 3lb). and had wind surgery after. 

He reappeared at Cheltenham in November, and was pulled up in a 2m handicap hurdle won by Iberico Lord, then in February 2024, was 2nd at Newbury in the 2m Betfair handicap hurdle, beaten 2 ¼ l by Iberico Lord (gave 5lb). Next at Cheltenham in March he was 2nd in the 2m 1f County handicap hurdle, beaten1l by Absurde (gave 3lb), and finished the season at Ayr finishing 5th and last, but beaten only 1 ½ l in the 2m Scottish Champion limited handicap hurdle, behind Favour And Fortune . 

He reappeared at Stratford in October last year winning a 2m 3f handicap chase by 10 l from No Risk Des Flos,(received 9lb) then followed up at Cheltenham in November winning a 2m grade 2 novice chase by 11l from Western Zephyr. In December at Sandown he won the 2m grade 1 Henry V111 Novice chase by 3 ¾ l from Touch Me Not , then in February this year  at Warwick won a grade 2 , 2m novice chase by 1 l from Rubaud. At Cheltenham in March in the 2m grade 1 Arkle novice chase he was 4t beaten 1 ½ l by Jango Baie, and finished the season at Aintree with 3rd in the 2m grade 1 Maghull novice chase beaten 5 ½ L by Kalif Du Berlais.

Dan Skelton told The Punter: "there are plenty of options for him, he could start at Ascot in November in a valuable handicap chase or go to Exeter for the Haldon Gold Cup, and as he stays 2 ½m The Peterborough chase is also a possibility before Christmas."

Trainer D.Skelton   

Eds Rating  3 

2025/26 Jumps Profile - Kingston Queen

5 y gr m Kingston Hill – Competitive Affair  (Neil)

Interesting mare she made er debut at Lingstown in March last Year, winning a 3m 4 y mares maiden by 8l from Ballyhiho, then moved to David Pipe, and made her UK debut at Chepstow last November, finishing 3rd in a 2m bumper, beaten 3 ½ l by It’s Top (gave 7lb), then in December at Plumpton, finished 2nd in a 2m 1f bumper beaten a neck by Baron Noir (gave 7lb). In December at Sedgefield she won a 2m 1f mares bumper by 8 ½ l from La Zoubida and followed up at Market Rasen in January this year winning a 2m mares listed bumper by a neck from Charisma Cat. 

She finished the season at Aintree finishing 3rd in the 2m 1f grade 2 mares bumper, beaten 2 ¼ l by Seo Linn. She made an eye catching reappearance at Chepstow recently, always in the front 2 she ran on strongly to beat Kriptic Jim (received 7lb) by 7l, and should win more novice hurdles this season.

Trainer D. Pipe   

Eds Rating  5 

2025/26 Jumps Profile - Kingston Pride

6 y gr g Kingsaton Hill – Milans Pride  (Neil)

Part of Neil’s string last season when with Nicky Henderson he had a disappointing season, only running 3 times, but did win on his last outing. Moved to Olly Murphy he goes chasing this season and is expected to do well. 

He made his debut at Curraghmore in April 2023, winning a 3m 4y geldings maiden by 2l from The Enabler, then moved to Nicky Henderson and made his UK debut at Lingfield in January 2024, finishing 2nd in a 2m all weather bumper, beaten 1 ¼ l by Tripoli Flyer, then at Exeter in April won a 2m bumper by 1 ½  l from Wicked Thoughts (gave 2lb). He reappeared at Uttoxeter last October, winning a 2m 4f maiden hurdle by 3 ¼ l from Land Afar, then in December at Sandown in a 2m 4f grade 2 novice hurdle, was pulled up .

He reappeared at Kempton in March winning a 2m 5f novice hurdle by 5l from Quebecois, and reappeared for his new stable this October at Perth, winning a 2m 4f novice chase by 2 ¾ l from Jet To Vegas. Olly Murphy told the Punter: "he seems to prefer better ground, so will until the ground changes and have a mid winter break before coming back in the spring."

Trainer O.Murphy   

Eds Rating 3 

2025/26 Jumps Profile - Jordans

Coastal Path – Belle Anglaise  (Cod)

Ex French gelding he made his debut at Corlay in June 2023 winning a 1m 7f AQPS race and in July at Vichy in a 1m 4f AQPS stakes finished 2nd. In August at Clairefontaine he won a 1m 4f AQPS stakes, then in September at Auteuil won a 2m 2f conditions hurdle for 4 y colts and geldings by 8l from Juan Du Lemo ( gave4lb). In November at Angers he won another 1m 7f AQPS stakes, then in December at Auteuil was 4th beaten 7 ¾ l by Super Quartz in a 2m2f 4y listed hurdle. Next at Pau in December he was 4th in a 2m 1f Conditions chase, then in January last year at Pau, was 2nd in a 2m 3f conditions chase beaten 1 ¾ l by Justice (received 11lb). 3 weeks later at Pau in a 2m 3f handicap hurdle he was 6th, beaten 8 ¼ l by Numerus Borget , then in March at Auteuil was 5th in a 2m2f 5y handicap hurdle beaten 14 ¾ l by Alentejo (received 2lb). 

He then moved to Ireland with Joseph O’Brien and made his Irish debut at Listowel in September finishing 2nd in a 2m 1f Rated novice chase beaten 1 ¾ l by San Salvador, then in October at Punchestown won a 2m2f grade 3 novice chase by ½ l from Monbeg Park. Next in November at Punchestown he unseated at the 2nd in a grade 2 novice chase then in December at Limerick in the 2m 3f Grade 1 Faugheen novice chase was 2nd beaten 4l by Impaire Et Passe. In March at Cheltenham he was 5th beaten 6 ¾ l by Jagwar (received 9 lb ) in the 2m 4f Turners Plate Premier handicap chase, and finished at Aintree in April finishing 2nd in the 3m 1f grade 1 Mildmay novice chase beaten 1 ¼ l by Caldwell Potter. 

He looks a useful chaser who should win a decent race or two this season.

Trainer J.O’Brien      

Eds Rating 4 

2025/26 Jumps Profile - Jango Baie

6 y bg Tiger Groom -Tennesse (Steve)

High class chaser, he made his debut at Knockanard in February 2023, finishing 2nd in a 2m 4f maiden point, beaten ¾ l by No Flies on Him, then in November 2023, made his British debut for Nicky Henderson at Ascot winning a 2m novice hurdle by a nose from Tellherthename, and followed up at Aintree in December, winning a the 2m Grade 1 Formby novice hurdle by 2 ¾ l from Favour and Fortune.

In February last year he finished 2nd at Huntingdon in a 2m 3f listed novice hurdle, beaten 1 ½ l by Handstands (received 5lb), then in March at Kelso was 2nd again in a 2m 2f grade 2 novice hurdle, beaten ½ l by Personal Ambition (received 5lb). He was 2nd again at Aintree in April, beaten 1 ¾ l by Kateria in a 2m 4f Premier Handicap hurdle, and reappeared at Cheltenham in December last year winning a 2m 4f Novice Chase by 6 ½ l from Springwell Bay (gave 8lb). 

Next up at Sandown In February this year he was 2nd in the 2m 4f grade 1 Scilly Isle Novice chase beaten  a short head by Handstands, then won the 2m grade 1 Arkle Novice Chase at Cheltenham by ¾ l from Only By Night (received 7lb). He finished the season at Aintree, finishing third n the 2m 4f Grade 1 Mildmay novice chase beaten 1 ¼ l by Impaire Et Passe, and should win a decent race at least this season. 

Nicky Henderson told the Punter: "We were extremely proud of achievements as he probably only ran in the Arkle as Sir Gino was unavailable and from being nearly tailed off coming down the hill he came with a whirlwind finish to land the spoils. He ran another cracker when a close third in the Manifesto Novices’ Chase, but he pulled up lame and suffered an injury which necessitated having a screw inserted. Two and a half miles will almost certainly be his minimum trip, and he could well stay three in the near future. He has, already, been seriously exciting and we have the dream of more to come."

Trainer N Henderson   

Eds Rating    3

2025/26 Jumps Profile - Jagwar

6y bg Karaktar – Quizas Jolie   (Cliff, Cod, Peej)

Exciting young chaser who really came to the fore last season. He made his debut at Auteuil in October 2022, finishing 2nd in a 2m2f 3year old hurdle for unraced colts and geldings over obstacles, beaten 6l by Secret D’Etat. He then moved the Greenhall and Guerriero yard, and on his British debut finished 2nd at Aintree in a 2m 4f maiden hurdle beaten a head by Inthewaterside (gave 2lb), in October 2023, then at Haydock in December in a 2m handicap hurdle, was 5th, beaten 12l behind The Churchill Lad (received 5lb). In February last year he won a 2m 4f novice hurdle at Carlisle by a head from Clovis Island, then in March at Uttoxeter in a 2m 4f handicap hurdle, was 4th beaten 9 ½ l by Santos Blue (gave 6lb). He finished the season at Ayr in a 2m 5f handicap hurdle, finishing 5th beaten 6 ½ l by Punto Del Este (gave 10lb). 

He reappeared at Wetherby last October, winning a 2m 3f handicap chase by ½ l from Half Shot (received 1 lb), then followed up at Bangor in November, winning a 2m 4f handicap chase by 3l from Lowry’s Bar (gave 7lb). In December at Uttoxeter in a 2m4f limited novices handicap chase, was 3rd beaten 9 ½ l by Jingko Blue (gave 8lb). In January at Cheltenham he won a 2m 4f novice handicap chase by 2 ½ l from Billytherealbigred (received 7lb), and finished the season with victory at the Cheltenham Festival in March winning a 2m 4f Premier handicap chase by 2 ¾ l from Thecompanysergeant (received 3lb).

He is reported to have thrived during the winter and is bred to stay further than he has been so far. His first target could be the Paddy Power Gold Cup, before stepping up in trip, and it’s hoped he will turn out to be a top class stayer.

Trainers Greenhall and Guerriero   

Eds Rating  4 

2025/26 Jumps Profile - Irancy

7y bg Saddex – Nassora  (Cliff, Peej)

Could be described as a slow burner, he made his debut at Nantes in October 2021, finishing 3rd in a 1m 4f 3  year old APQS conditions stakes, beaten 7l behind Indefixe Du Moulin (gave 3lb). then won a 1m 6f 3 year old APQS  conditions stakes by 1 ¾ l from Il;iva Des Obeaux (received 8lb). He then moved to Willie Mullins and made his Irish debut at Fairyhouse in December 2023, finishing 3rd in a 2m maiden hurdle, beaten 14 ½ l by Firefox, then in November 2024 at Punchestown won a 2m maiden hurdle by 9l from Will The Wise. 

At Cheltenham in March this year he was 7th beaten 32 ½ l by Kopek Des Bordes, then at Fairyhouse in April won a 2m grade 2 novice hurdle by 1 ½ l from Karniquet, qnd finished the season with victory at Punchestown at the end of April, winning the 2m grade 1 Champion Novice hurdle by 9l from Salvator Mundi. I hope he will prove a grade 1 horse this season.

Trainer W.Mullins    

Eds Rating 3 

2025/26 Jumps Profile - Inothewayurthinkin

7y bg Walk In The Park – Sway  (Bob, Cliff)

The new kid on the block in the staying chase division, he made his debut at Cork in November 2022, winning a 2m maiden hurdle by 1 ¾ l from Lots of Joy (received 7lb), then 20 days later followed up at Gowran Park, winning a 2m novice hurdle by ½ l from Imagine. In January 2023 at Naas he was 4th in a Grade 1 2m 4f novice hurdle, beaten 9 ½ l behind Champ Kiely, then in February at Navan was third in a 2m listed novice hurdle, beaten 6 ¾ l by Hunters Yarn (received 3lb). In April at Punchestown he was 4th in the grade1 2m 4f novice champion hurdle, beaten 20 ½ l behind Impaire Et Passe, and reappeared at Fairyhouse in November, finishing 2nd in a 2m Beginners Case, beaten 2 ½ l by Imagine. 

At Punchestown 3 weeks later he was 2nd in another Beginners Chase over 2m 3f, beaten 15l by Gaelic Warrior. In December at Limerick he was third in the 2m 4f grade 1 Faugheen novice chase, beaten 7l by Gaelic Warrior, then in February last year Leopardstown was ninth in a 2m 5f grade 3 handicap chase beaten 29 ¾ l by Heart Wood (received 8 lb). Next stop in March was Cheltenham where he won the 3m 2f Kim Muir handicap chase by 8l from Git Maker (received 13 lb), and finished the season with victory at Aintree winning the 3m 1f grade 1 Mildmay novice chase by 4l from Iroko. 

He reappeared at Punchestown last November finishing 7th beaten 36 ¾ l behind Fact To File in the 2m 3f Grade 1 John Durkan Memorial Chase, then in December at Leopardstown in the 3m grade 1 Savill’s Chase was 5th, beaten 15 ¼ l behind Galopin Des Champs. In February at Leopardstown he was 4th in the 3m grade 1 Irish Gold Cup , beaten 7 ¼ l by Galopin Des Champs. In March at Cheltenham he won the 3m 2f Grade 1 Gold Cup, beating Galopin Des Champ s 6l. He should do well in the top staying chases again this season.

Trainer G.Cromwell    

Eds Rating 5 

2025/26 Jumps Profile - Haiti Couleurs

8 y bg Dragon Dancer – Inchala  (Neil, Peej, Steve)

A big points earner for Peej last season he made his debut at Turtulla in November 2021, finishing 4th in a 3m , 4y geldings maiden, point beaten 19 l by Making Country, then in December at Borris House, was 2nd in a similar event, beaten 1 l by P[ath d’Oroux. He moved to Rebecca Curtis and reappeared in December 2023 in a 2m 3wf novice hurdle, finishing 2nd beaten 6l by Isaac Des Obeaux, (gave 2lb), then in January last year was 2nd in a 2m 5f novice hurdle, beaten 6 ½ l by Awaythelad. In February at Haydock he was 4th beaten 60 l by Now Is The Hour in a 3m grade 2 hurdle, then in March at Chepstow, won a 2m 7f maiden hurdle by 18 l from Bertie Wooster (received 5lb). He followed up at Bangor in April, winning a 2m 7f novice hurdle by 1 l from Grand Albert, 

He reappeared at Chepstow in October in a 2m 7f handicap chase, finishing 2nd beaten 2l by Destroytheevidence ( gave 8lb), then in November at Aintree, won a 3m 1f novice limited handicap chase by 15 l from Uncle Bert (received 7 lb). He followed up at Cheltenham in December, winning another 3m 1f limited novice handicap chase by 2 ¾ l from Transmission (gave 2 lb). In February this year at Newbury he was 3rd in a 3m handicap hurdle, beaten 5 ½ l by Santos Blue (received 5 lb), then in March at  Cheltenham, won the 3m 6f novice handicap chase by 4 ½ l from Rock My Way(received 3 lb). He finished the season with victory at Fairyhouse winning the 3m 5f Irish grand national handicap chase by 3 ¼ l from Any Second Now (received 2lb). 

He made a winning reappearance at Newbury recently, in a 3m handicap hurdle, it was intended as a pipe opener before his first chase assignment this year, and surprised his trainer. He gave lumps of weight all round, beating Bill Baxter (received 19 lb), by 1 ½ l. 

Still only 8, he will initially be aimed at the graded staying chase with the Gold Cup the long term plan. If he falls slightly short he is a natural for the Grand National.

Trainer R.Curtis   

Eds Rating   5 

2025/26 Jumps Profile - Gidleigh Park

7 y bg Walk In The Park – Lindeman (Cliff)

Lightly raced but potentially high class chaser, he made his debut at Chepstow in March 2023, winning a 2m bumper by 6l from The Juke Box Man, then in November followed up at Exeter, winning a 2m novice hurdle by 7l from Range, then in December at Newbury won a 2m 4f novice hurdle by 9l from Fire Flyer. In January last year he won a 2m 4f grade 2 novice hurdle by ½ l from Lucky Place, then in Cheltenham in March in the 3m grade 1 Albert Bartlett novice hurdle was 6th beaten 16 l behind Stellar Story. 

In November at Kempton he was pulled up in a 2m 2f Beginners Chase and was reported to have an irregular heart beat afterwards. At Windsor in February this year he won a 2m grade 2 novice chase by 4l from Caldwell Potter, then finished the season with 2nd at Aintree in the 2m 4f grade 1 Manifesto novice chase beaten 1 ¼ l by Impaire Et Passe. He should make his mark in the top staying races this season.

Trainer H Fry   

 Eds Rating  4 

2025/26 Jumps Profile - Final Demand

6 y bg Walk In The Park – Zuzaka (Cod, Martin, Neil, Peej)

Interesting pick, he is lightly raced for a 6 year old but has high class form in the book.

He made his debut at Lingstown last April winning a 3m 5/6 year old geldings maiden by 6l from River Run Free, moved to Willie Mullins and in December at Limerick won a 2m 5f maiden hurdle by 15 l from Timmy Tuesday, then in February at Leopardstown this year won a 2m 6f grade 1 novice hurdle by 12l from Wingman. In march at Cheltenham in the 2m 5f grade 1 Turners novice hurdle he was 3rd, beaten 5 ½ l behind the New Lion, and finished at Punchestown in May winning the 2m 4f grade 1 Champion novice hurdle by 16 l from Lovely Hurling. 

Willie Mullins told The Punter: "He’s a realty exciting horse for novice chases and will be one for the staying division. He’s a huge horse, well over 17hh, and he has lots of scope to jump. We won’t worry too much about what trip we start him off over, but as the season progresses and he goes up in grade, he’ll go up in trip."

Trainer W. Mullins    

Eds Rating  4 

2025/26 Jumps Profile - Fact To File

8 y bg Poliglote – Mitemps   (Cliff, Steve) 

He made his debut at Belharbour in February 2022, winning a 5y geldings maiden point by 6l from Asian Master. He made his rules debut in December at Leopardstown, winning a 2m 4f bumper by 2l from Irish Panther, then in February last year was 2nd in a 2m grade 2 bumper beaten 2 ¾ l by A Dream to Share (gave 3 lb). 

In March the 2 clashed again at Cheltenham in the Champion bumper and at level weights A Dream to Share came out on top again by 1 ¼  l. Reappearing last November he went straight over fences, finishing 2nd in a 2m 4f Beginners chase at Navan, beaten 3 ¼ l by American Mike, then in December at Leopardstown won a 2m 5f Beginners chase by 17 l from Zanahiyr. 

In February at Leopardstown in 2 m 5f grade 1 novice chase, he was 17 l ahead at the last in a match with Gaelic Warrior who unsated when well beaten. He finished the season with victory at Cheltenham in the 3m grade 1 Brown’s Advisory novice chase, beating Monty’s Star 3 ¼ l, and is considered a live Gold Cup contender this season.

He reappeared at Punchestown in November 2024 winning the grade 1  2m 3f John Durkan Memorial chase by ½ l from Spillanes Tower, then in December at Leopardstown was 2nd in the 3m grade 1 Savills Chase, beaten 7 ½ l by Galopin Des Champs. In February again at Leopardstown he was 3rd to Galopin Des Champs, beaten 4 ¾ l in the 3m Grade 1 Irish Gold Cup, then in March at Cheltenham, won the 2m 4f grade 1 Ryan Air Chase by 9l from Heartwood. He was dropped back to 2 miles at Punchestown in April, finishing a disappointing 4th beaten 38 ½ l behind Marine Nationale. He will win grade 1 ‘s again this season at 2 ½ - 3 miles

Trainer W. Mullins   

Eds Rating  4 

2025/26 Jumps Profile - Doctor Du Mesnil

5 y bg Doctor Dino – Saint Grace   (Peej)

One of the could be anything category he made his debut at Cork in April this year, winning a 2m 3f bumper by 11l from Thedeviluno (received 7lb). Willie Mullins told The Punter: " I like him. He’s a nice type and will go novice hurdling." It will be interesting to see where he ends up in March.

Trainer W.Mulins   

Eds Rating  3 

2025/26 Jumps Profile - Diva Luna

6 y bm Diamond Boy – Longhouse Presents (Martin)

Smart mare who goes chasing this season, she made her debut at Tattersalls Farm in October 2023 in a 3m 4y mares maiden point, finishing 2nd beaten 3l by Honky Tonk Highway, then joined Ben Pauling and made her UK debut at Market Rasen in February last year, winning a 2m listed mares  bumper by ¾ l from Listentoyourheart,, then  in April at Aintree, won the 2m 1f grade mares bumper by 3 ½ l from Jubilee Alpha. 

She reappeared at Lingfield in December, finishing 2nd in a 2m mares novice hurdle, beaten 1 ¼ l by Metkayia, then in January at Cheltenham, won a 2m 4f maiden hurdle by 1 ¾ l from Newton Tormnado. 3 weeks later at Sandown in a 2m novice hurdle she was 2nd beaten 3 ¾ l by Castle Carrock, then at Cheltenham in March was 3rd beaten 6 ½ l in the 2m 1f grade 2 mares novice hurdle, beaten 6 ½ l by Air of Entitlement, and finished the season at Aintree, finishing 7th, beaten 38 ½ l behind Salvator Mundi (gave 7lb), in the 2m grade 1 Top Novices hurdle.

Ben Pauling told The Punter: :she had a nasty bug last Autumn and never fully recovered, so she did well really. She goes novice chasing and I am looking forward to running her over fences and taking on the geldings with her mares allowance at some point." She made a winning reappearance at Bangor recently, winning a listed mares novice chase by 19 l from Joyeuse and will win more this season.

Trainer B. Pauling    

Eds Rating  5 

2025/26 Jumps Profile - Captain Cody

7y bg Arctic Cosmos – Fromthecloudsabove (Cod)

Useful performer he made his debut at Loughanmore in April 2022, falling in a 3m 4y geldings maiden point, then in May at Broughsahne was 4th in a 3m maiden point, beaten 4l by Kinbara (gave 7lb). He moved to Willie Mullins and made his rules debut at Punchestowm in December finishing 2nd in a 2m bumper, beaten ½  l by Slade Steel. In January 2023 at Limerick he won a 2m bumper by 6 ½ l from Blizard of Oz (gave 5lb) and in March at Cheltenham in the 2m grade 1 Champion bumper was 6th beaten 6l by A Dream To Share, and finished the season at Aintree, with a 2nd to Florida Dreams in the 2m 1f grade 2 bumper beaten 1 ½ l. 

He reappeared in January last year winning a 2m 4f maiden hurdle by 10 l from Backtonormal (gave 6lb)then in February at Naas was 2nd in a 2m 3f novice hurdle, beaten 1 ½ l by Answer To Kayf (received 1lb). He was then 4th at Leopardstown in a 2m novice hurdle, beaten 3l behind Blizard of Oz (gave 2lb), then at Fairyhouse in March won a 2m 4f grade 2 novice hurdle by 6 ½ l from Mossy Fen Park , In May at Punchestown in a 2m 7f listed handicap hurdle he was 12th beaten 22 ½ l behind Maxum (received 2lb), then In November at Tipperary was 4th beaten 18 ½ l by So Majeste in a 2m 7f Beginners Chase. 

In December at Leopardstown in a 2m 5f Beginners Chase he was 4th beaten 9 ¾ l by Dee Capo, then in January this year in a 3m Beginners chase at Navan was 3rd beaten 2 ¾ l by Three Card Brag, In March at Cheltenham in the 3m 6f National Hunt Challenge Cup novice handicap chase he unseated at the 13th, and finished the season at Ayr in April, winning the 4m Scottish Grand National Premier handicap chase by 1l from Klarc Kent ( received 16 lb), and is presumably a Cod hope for the Grand National in April.

Trainer W.Mullins    

Eds Rating    3    

2025/26 Jumps Profile - Calico

9 y bg Soldier Hollow – Casanga  (Peej)

Reliable handicap chaser, he started life on the flat in Germany,  making his debut at  Mulheim in April 2019, finishing 5th in a 1m 2f maiden, then in May at Hoppegarten, was 2nd in a 1m 3f conditions stakes, beaten a nose by Andoro (gave 2lb), then in June at Baden – Baden, in a similar event was 3rd beaten 2 ¼ l by Ashrun (received 2 lb). He was then 2nd in a 1m 2f maiden at Dortmund, then in July at Le Touquet was 2nd again in a 1m 2f maiden beaten ½ l by Traisha. He reappeared at Mulheim in May 2020 winning a 1m 3f 4y+ maiden then followed up at Dusseldorf in June winning a 1m 3f conditions stakes by 3 ¼ l from Quian(gave 12 lb). Next he was 3rd in a similar event in June over course and distance, then was gelded and in July at Hamburg was 7th beaten 12 l in a 1m 2f group 2 behind Satomi (received 3 lb), In August at Dusseldorf he won a 1m 4f conditions stakes by 3l from Whizz Kid (received 1lb), then in September in a 1m 6f listed race was 3rd beaten 2l by Sommelier and in September at Dortmund was 4th in the German St Leger, beaten 3l behind Quian. 

He then moved across to the Skeltons and made his UK debut at Ludlow in January 2021, winning a 2m novice hurdle by 4 ¼ l from The Grey Falco, then in February at Kempton, was 2nd in a grade 2 2m novice hurdle beaten ¾ l by Cape Gentleman. In March at Warwick he won a 2m novice hurdle by 5l from Moore Margaux ( received 6lb), then at Ayr in April was 4th in a 2m grade 2 limited handicap hurdle beaten 10 ¼ l by Milkwood (gave 3lb). He had a wind op and reappeared in October at Ffos Las in a 2m limited handicap hurdle, finishing 8th beaten 21 ¾  by Glory and Fortune (received 5lb), then in November at Haydock in a 2m 3f handicap hurdle was 4th beaten 13 ¾ l behind Tommy’s Oscar ( gave 2 lb). In December at Lingfield he was 2nd in a 2m handicap hurdle beaten 2 ½ l by Hudson De Grugy ( received 1 lb), then at Hereford in January 2022 was third in a 2m novice chase beaten 5 ¾ l behind Red Rookie. In March at Sandown he was 15 beaten 34 l in a 2m grade 3 handicap hurdle behind Surprise Package (gave 10 lb), then in March at Market Rasen was 6th in a 2m 4f handicap hurdle beaten 21 ½ l behind Shantou Express ( received 4 lb). 

Next in October at Cheltenham he was 2nd in a 2m handicap hurdle, beaten 3 ¼ l by Soul Icon ( received 6 lb), then at Chepstow in November was 2nd in a 2m limited handicap novice chase, beaten 7l by Datsalrightgino ( received 1 lb). In December at Leicester he was 4thin a 2m 4f handicap chase beaten 14 ½ l by Bold Endeavour then in January 2023 at Southwell won a 2m handicap chase by 12l from Out On The Tear (received 14 lb), then in February was 2nd in a 2m grade 2 novice chase at Worcester beaten 5 ½ l by Jonbon (gave 5lb). 

Next at Doncaster in March he followed up in a 2m handicap chase beating Pay The Piper ( gave 5lb) a nose , then in April at Aintree in the 2m grade 1 Maghull novice chase fell behind Jonbon. He reappeared at Cheltenham in November, finishing 2nd in the 2m Paddy Power handicap chase beaten ¾ l by Triple Trade ( received 9lb , then at Cheltenham in December in a 2m handicap chase was 4th beaten 16 ¾ l behind Madara ( received 19 lb). In January last year at Doncaster he was 2nd in a 2m handicap chase, beaten 2 ¾ l by Gabriels Getaway (received 20 lb), then at Cheltenham in March was 10th beaten 40 ½ l behind Unexpected Party (received 2lb) in a 2m Premier handicap chase. Next at Chepstow in April he was 4th in a 2m handicap chase beaten 7 ¼ l by Prince Quali (received 16 lb), then at Kempton in May was pulled up in a 2m 2f handicap chase won by I’d Like To Know. 

He reappeared at Cheltenham last October winning a 2m handicap chase by a neck from Matata (gave 9lb)then in November at Cheltenham in a 2m handicap chase was 3rd beaten 30 ½ l behind Matata ( gave 8lb). In January this year at Doncaster he was 4th beaten 14 ¾ l behind Petit Tonnerre ( received 17 lb), and in March at Doncaster was 3rd in a 2m handicap chase, beaten 4l behind Brookie ( received 8lb).In April at Aintree he was 2nd in a 2m Premier handicap chase beaten 4 ½ l by Sans Bruit (received 10 lb), and reappeared at Cheltenham in October, winning a 2m handicap chase by 7l from Jasko Des Dames ( received 6lb). 

A solid handicapper Peej presumably is hoping he can win a Premier handicap.

Trainer D.Skelton          

Eds Rating  2 

2025/26 Jumps Profile - Bud Fox

4 y bg Walk In The Park- Flaviana ( Bob, Martin)

One of the could be anything brigade, he made his debut at Belharbour in February this year winning a 4 year 3m, maiden point by 2l from Pierott, then moved to Gavin Cromwell and at Punchestown in April won a 2m bumper by 4 ¼ l from Celestial Tune (received 14 lb).

Gavin Cromwell told The Punter: "He’s a lovely horse. We are going to keep him in bumpers this season and he’s a horse you’d hope could potentially end up in the Champion Bumper at the Cheltenham Festival."

Trainer G.Cromwell           

Eds Rating             3         

2025/26 Jumps Profile - Baron Noir

5 y bg Vadamos – Scooping  (Martin)

Useful bumper performer he made his debut at Leopardstown  in March last year, finishing 3rd in a 2m bumper beaten 7 ¼ l behind Glyn Brae, then 3 weeks later at Limerick was 8th beaten 38 l in a 2m listed bumper behind Shuttle Diplomacy (gave 4lb), then moved across the water to Alan King.

 He made his UK debut at Plumpton last December, winning a 2m bumper by a neck from Kingston Queen (received 7lb), then in February this year was 3rd at Newbury in a 2m listed bumper beaten 2 ½ l by Sober Glory, and finished the season at Punchestown winning a 2m bumper by 1 ½ l from El Cairos. He should win novice hurdles this season

Trainer A .King             

Eds Rating 4 

2025/26 Jumps Profile - Bambino Fever

5 y Ch m Jukebox Jury – Midnight Way (Bob, Cod)

Very smart mare, she made her debut at Stowlin in May last year winning a 3m 4 year mares maiden point by 40 l from Chiroqui Princess, then moved to Willie Mullins and in December won a 2m 2f bumper at Punchestown by 5l from Derryville, then in February this year at Punchestown, followed up in a 2m grade 2 mares bumper beating Switch from Diesel 7 ½ l. In March at Cheltenham she won the 2m Champion Bumper by 1 ½ l from Heads Up (gave 7lb), and finished at Punchestown in April, winning the 2m grade 1 Champion bumper by 2 ¼ l from Switch From Diesel.

Willie Mullins told The Punter: :She’ll go novice hurdling and we’ll start her off in mares’ races if we can. She’s one that could end up taking on the boys, but I’m always a believer in winning the races you can at Cheltenham and come home with a winner rather than a loser, so I’d imagine she’ll be one for the Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle if all goes well through the season. It would be hard to think that we might end up with a better mare than her. She races lazily enough and if she looked like she wanted further, the Ballymore would be there as an option too." 

Trainer W. Mullins    

Eds Rating   4  

2025/26 Jumps Profile - Ballyburn

7 y bg Flemensfirth – Old Moon (Peej)

Ballyburn made his debut at Loughanmore in October 2022, winning a 3m 4y maiden point by 4 ½ l from Ossifer Hops, then after moving to Willie Mullins, made a winning rules debut at Punchestown in February last year, taking a 2m bumper by 2 ¼ l from Quantum Storm. In April at Punchestown, he won another 2m bumper by 6l from Dancing City. 

He reappeared at Fairyhouse in December, finishing 2nd in a 2m maiden hurdle, beaten 2 ½ l by Firefox, then 3 weeks later at Leopardstown won a 2m maiden hurdle by  25 l from Cleatus Poolawand followed up in February over Course and distance in the grade 1 novice hurdle beating Slade Steel 7l. He then came to Cheltenham in March and won the 2m 5f grade 1 Gallaghers novice hurdle by 13 l from Jimmy Du Seuil, and finished the season with victory at Punchestown in May, winning the 2m 4f grade 1 Champion novice hurdle by 3 ¼ l from Jetara (received 7 lb).  

He reappeared in November last year winning a 2m 3f Beginners chase at Punchestown, beating Ocastle Des Mottes 13l, then in December at Kempton in a 2m grade 2 novice chase at Kempton was 7 ½ l 2nd to Sir Gino (received 6lb). In February at Leopardstown he won the 2m 5f grade 1 Ladbrokes novice chase by 5l from Croke Park, then at Cheltenham in March finished a disappointing 5th in the 3m grade 1 Brown’s Advisory novice chase, beaten 8 ½ l behind Lecky Weston. He made a bad mistake at half way, so was not beaten far at the end, and ran much better on his final start at Punchestown finishing 2nd in the 3m 1f grade 1 Champion novice chase, beaten 6 1/2 l by Champ Kiely.

Willie Mullins told The Punter: "Ballyburn didn‘t really seem to enjoy his time over fences last season and the plan is to send him back hurdling with the Stayers’ Hurdle as his long-term aim. We brought him back in early and did a lot of groundwork with him to get him good and strong. He can of course go back over fences if we want to do that, but hurdling is what is on our minds for him for now."

Trainer W.Mullins  

Eds Rating   3 

2025/26 Jumps Profile - Babyken

3 y ch g Goken – Maybe  (Steve)

Interesting pick who falls in to the could be any thing category he made his debut at Le Mans in May this year winning a 2m maiden by 2l from Possible, then 3 weeks later at Strasbourg was 2nd in a 1m 4f conditions stakes beaten 3 ½ l by Sedano. Moving to Paul Nicholls he reappeared at Fontwell in October, and was pulled up in a 2m 1f Juvenile hurdle. 

Trainer P.Nicholls      

Eds Rating  3  

2025/26 Jumps Profile - A Path To Ronda

5 y gr m Getaway – Dusty Too  (Bob)

From the yard of upcoming trainer Jamie Snowden, who the Ed likes, she goes in the could be anything category. She made her debut at Uttoxeter last December, winning a 2m mares bumper by 2 ¼ l from Diamonds Galore, then in March this year at Sandown in a 2m listed mares bumper was  4th beaten 9 ½ l by Charisma Cat. 

She reappeared in October at Stratford winning a 2m 6f mares maiden hurdle by 5 ½ l from Followango . She should win more races this season

Trainer J.Snowden   

Editors Rating     4  

2025/26 Jumps Profile - Akimos

5 y gr g Westerner – Redemption Song (Steve)

Lightly raced 5 year old, who could be well handicapped and is in a stable that will exploit his mark if he is. He made his debut at Newbury in December last year, finishing 5th, beaten 19 ½ l behind Peso, then at Uttoxeter in March this year was pulled up in a 2m 4f novice hurdle. At Ffos las in April he won a 2m 4f maiden hurdle by 1 ¼ l from Devon Dude, then reappeared at Sandown recently, finishing 2nd in a 2m 4f conditional jockey’s handicap hurdle beaten a neck by Glynn Brae ( gave 13 lb). 

I will be surprised if he does’nt win a handicap hurdle this season. Nicky Henderson told The Punter, "He looks the sort of horse to give his owners Old Gold Racing a lot of fun. He won his maiden hurdle at Ffos Las but was bought to jump fences and could do well when he is sent novice chasing."

Trainer N.Henderson  

ED’S Rating    3

2025/26 Jumps - What's in a Name?

Banlaoch is an Irish word that translates to "heroine" or "female warrior" in English. It is a compound word made from "ban-" (meaning female) and "laoch" (meaning hero or warrior).

Lulamba Lulamba Island is an island in Kalangala District, Central Uganda and has an elevation of 1,134 metres. Lulamba Island is situated nearby to the village Bugobe

Mambonumberfive is a song by Lou Vega

Ladies and gentlemen, this is Mambo Number Five

One, two, three, four, five

Everybody in the car, so come on, let's ride

To the liquor store around the corner

Viscountess Nelson, Frances "Fanny" Nelson, Viscountess Nelson, Duchess of Bronte[a] (née Frances Herbert Woolward, formerly Nisbet; 1758  – 4 May 1831) was the wife of Horatio Nelson, the British naval officer who won several victories over the French during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.

2025/26 - Bonus Races and Scoring

Scoring system

25 Points - Grade One win

25 points - UK Premier Handicap win

20 points - Grade Two win

12 points - Grade Three win (IRE), Listed Race non handicap win (UK)

10 points - Any other race including listed handicaps

 

 

Bonus Races

Nov/Dec - The Coral Gold Cup (The Hennessy)

December - The King George VI Chase, Welsh Grand National

February     Betfair Hurdle

March - The Champion Hurdle

March - The Champion Chase

March - The Stayers Hurdle

March - The Gold Cup

April - The Grand National

April - The Bet365 Gold Cup (The Whitbread)

 

These races are the only ones to get the 12 point second place bonus.

The win bonus system -  The bonus being applied after the points for Race value + Tote price (x2 for single pick) 

2025/26 - Previous Champs and Chumps

Figures in brackets are point’s totals. 10 Horses were used up to jumps 99/2000 when we moved to 15.

From jump season 200/7 8 single picks get double points.

Hall Of Fame                              List Of Shame                             

Flat 1998   Steve

Flat 1999  Tony (276)            Spoon Bob (59)

Flat 2000 Bob    (497)           Spoon  Steve (105)

Flat 2001 Cod    (402)           Spoon  Cliff (99)

Flat 2000 John (794)            Spoon  Steve (259)

Flat 2003 Neil (601)             Spoon)  Steve) (229)

Flat 2004  John                    Spoon  Peej)

Flat 2005  Neil                      Spoon John   

Flat 2006 Neil (580)             Spoon Peej (224)

Flat 2007  Cliff 703             Spoon Martin 155     

Flat 2008  Cod 1019             Spoon  Steve

Flat 2009  Peej 874                Spoon Tony333

Flat 2010 Bob 958                  Spoon  John 456

Flat 2011 John967                Spoon    Steve    546

Flat 2012  Cod   881               Spoon    Peej   498

Flat 2013 Martin   778.5           Spoon   Bob   377

Flat 2014  Lee    1222.1             Spoon   Martin 443.1

Flat 2015  Cliff   1057.1            Spoon   Steve     340.8

Flat 2016   Bob   875.9             Spoon    Steve  328.1   

Flat 2017   Martin  821.2         Spoon Cod   184.5

Flat2018    Cliff     1254.8         Spoon  Cod  246.2

Flat 2019    Neil  1437.2            Spoon   Peej 545.4

Flat 2020   Cliff   872.4              Spoon   Cod    307.35 * short season due to Covid      

Flat 2021 Steve 802.8                Spoon Peej    217.75

Flat 2022   Neil 838.73                Spoon Cod 250.8

Flat 2023   Bob  995.46              Spoon   Peej  432.74

Flat   2024 Neil 1039.33              Spoon  Bob 553.22

Flat   2025  Cod 1037.94             Spoon  Cliff  328.98 

Jumps Hall Of Fame                    List Of  Shame

Jumps 98/99 Cliff                        Spoon Steve

Jumps 99/00 Cliff(541)                Spoon Steve (182)

Jumps 00/01 Bob (387)                Spoon Lee  (198)

Jumps 01/02 Martin (512)          Spoon Steve (161)

Jumps 02/03 Lee (618)                Spoon Cod  (238)

Jumps 03/04 Neil( 661)               Spoon Steve (361)

Jumps 04/05 John (571)             Spoon Steve (166)

Jumps 05/06 John (571)             Spoon Cliff (180)      

Jumps 06/07 Lee 705                   Spoon  Cod  203

Jumps 07/08 Cliff 703                Spoon   John 322

Jumps 08/09 Lee 737                 Spoon   Tony 249

Jumps   09/10  Bob 983              Spoon    Neil 497

Jumps 10/11   Martin 750         Spoon   Peej 481

Jumps 11/12    Cod   698           Spoon Neil 441

Jumps 12/13  Neil                       Spoon Cliff  

Jumps 13/14  Peej, 842.6          Spoon  Cliff   400.2

Jumps 14/15 Tony 910.6      Spoon 327.8

Jumps 15/16   Neil                 Spoon Steve 545.4  

  Jumps   16/17 Lee 1061                 Spoon   Bob  645.8           

Jumps 17/18  Steve    1035.84          Spoon  Bob  510.9

Jumps 18/19   Peej    1055.1               Spoon     Neil 559.1

Jumps 19/20  Steve 737.7                   Spoon  Cod 481.3  (Season stopped on March 20th due to Covid 19)

Jumps 20/21  Cliff   1093.8           Spoon  Bob   373.1

Jumps 21/22    Peej 1203.92         Spoon Martin 427.99

Jumps 22/23  Peej  1226.22             Spoon  Cliff  680.42

Jumps 23/4    Peej   1111.9                  Spoon Cod 639. 57

Jumps 24/5    Steve 794.57               Spoon Martin 351.45