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
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