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
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