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3.30

Unibet Greatwood Handicap Hurdle

(Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) of £100,000.00 3-y-o plus 2m. 87yds.

3.30 2m. 87yds. Hcap Hurdle (Class 1) 3-y-o plus 20 Declared

Unibet Greatwood Handicap Hurdle

(Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) of £100,000.00

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1st - £56,950.00 2nd - £21,370.00 3rd - £10,700.00 4th - £5,330.00 5th - £2,680.00 6th - £1,340.00

Formscan - Useful in the novice ranks last term, CELTIC DINO made an excellent start to the new campaign when defeating Alexei (second) in the Welsh Champion Hurdle at Chepstow last month. The latter has since won in commanding fashion at Ascot but Sam Thomas' gelding can confirm his superiority. Ground conditions would be an unknown should they become extremely soft, but the son of Doctor Dino is clearly on the up and could have more to offer. This is competitive, though, and there ought to be a host of challengers. Serious Challenge made a pleasing seasonal return at Aintree three weeks ago and is noted along with Gibbs Island. Iberico Lord lost his way following a fall at Ascot last season but he won this in 2023.

33-1

6,ch g 12-0

Doctor Dino (FR)-Bal Celtique(Ballingarry)

(35) d³ (Walters Plant Hire Ltd)
Rated 144

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Celtic Dino (FR) has met

Horse	No. Of times
Fiercely Proud (IRE)	1
4th Apr 2025 Aintree(2m 103yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good) Celtic Dino (FR) 3rd (9/4Fav 10-10 Rated 132) Dylan Johnston Fiercely Proud (IRE) pulled up (25/1 10-13 Rated 137) Callum Pritchard (17 ran)

Alexei (GER)	1
12th Oct 2025 Chepstow(2m 11yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Firm-Good in places) Celtic Dino (FR) 1st (6/4Fav 11-9 Rated 137) Dylan Johnston 2.25L in front of Alexei (GER) 2nd (10/1 11-2 Rated 127) Brendan Powell (9 ran)

P8-1

4,ch g 11-10

Iffraaj (GB)-Dream Book(Sea The Stars)

(36) d² (Raceshare - Gibbs Island)
Rated 140

171-

6,b g 11-9

Sans Frontieres (IRE)-Cracking Gale(Alderbrook)

(218) d⁷ (Mr J D Wright & Mrs S Wright)
Rated 139

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Cracking Rhapsody (IRE) has met

Horse	No. Of times
Knickerbockerglory (IRE)	1
17th Jan 2025 Windsor(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Knickerbockerglory (IRE) 3rd (20/1 11-5 Rated 139) Harry Skelton 7.41L in front of Cracking Rhapsody (IRE) 10th (25/1 10-13 Rated 133) Craig Nichol (14 ran)

Welsh Charger (IRE)	1
12th Apr 2025 Ayr(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft-Good in places) Cracking Rhapsody (IRE) 1st (10/1 11-5 Rated 137) Craig Nichol 1.81L in front of Welsh Charger (IRE) 5th (22/1 10-12 Rated 130) David Noonan (12 ran)

Fiercely Proud (IRE)	1
17th Nov 2024 Cheltenham(2m 87yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good-Good to Soft in places) Fiercely Proud (IRE) 6th (16/1 11-6 Rated 129) Ben Jones 20.00L in front of Cracking Rhapsody (IRE) 10th (33/1 11-6 Rated 129) Craig Nichol (15 ran)

Dedicated Hero (IRE)	1
19th Oct 2023 Carlisle(2m 1f 33yds, Bumper, Heavy (Soft in places)) Dedicated Hero (IRE) 3rd (4/1 11-1) Ryan Mania 12.00L in front of Cracking Rhapsody (IRE) 4th (12/1 11-8) Henry Brooke (10 ran)

400-

7,b g 11-9

Cokoriko (FR)-Valcelita(Voix Du Nord)

(201) cd¹ (Mr John P McManus)
Rated 139

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Iberico Lord (FR) has met

Horse	No. Of times
Faivoir (FR)	2
10th Feb 2024 Newbury(2m 69yds, Hcap Hurdle, Heavy-Soft in places) Iberico Lord (FR) 1st (11/2 11-8 Rated 134) N de Boinville 9.00L in front of Faivoir (FR) 5th (50/1 11-4 Rated 137) Miss Heidi Palin (21 ran)

23rd Dec 2023 Ascot(1m 7f 152yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good-Good to Soft in places) Iberico Lord (FR) 7th (11/4Fav 11-6 Rated 134) N de Boinville 10.00L in front of Faivoir (FR) 8th (33/1 11-9 Rated 137) Harry Skelton (9 ran)

Knickerbockerglory (IRE)	2
10th Feb 2024 Newbury(2m 69yds, Hcap Hurdle, Heavy-Soft in places) Iberico Lord (FR) 1st (11/2 11-8 Rated 134) N de Boinville 10.75L in front of Knickerbockerglory (IRE) 6th (22/1 11-8 Rated 137) Tristan Durrell (21 ran)

19th Nov 2023 Cheltenham(2m 87yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Iberico Lord (FR) 1st (7/1 11-0 Rated 126) N de Boinville 17.50L in front of Knickerbockerglory (IRE) 7th (9/1 11-4 Rated 130) Tristan Durrell (15 ran)

Mirabad (FR)	1
8th Feb 2025 Newbury(2m 69yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft-Good to Soft in places) Mirabad (FR) 10th (16/1 10-9 Rated 130) Luke Scott 12.00L in front of Iberico Lord (FR) 12th (14/1 11-11 Rated 144) Freddie Gordon (17 ran)

Fiercely Proud (IRE)	1
8th Feb 2025 Newbury(2m 69yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft-Good to Soft in places) Iberico Lord (FR) 12th (14/1 11-11 Rated 144) Freddie Gordon Fiercely Proud (IRE) pulled up (11/1 11-7 Rated 137) Ben Jones (17 ran)

King William Rufus (FR)	1
8th Feb 2025 Newbury(2m 69yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft-Good to Soft in places) King William Rufus (FR) 6th (20/1 10-1 Rated 122) Charlie Maggs 29.25L in front of Iberico Lord (FR) 12th (14/1 11-11 Rated 144) Freddie Gordon (17 ran)

354-

9,b g 11-8

Fame And Glory (GB)-The Brass Lady(Supreme Leader)

(210) d⁶ (S T Racing - Knickerbocker)
Rated 138

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Knickerbockerglory (IRE) has met

Horse	No. Of times
Faivoir (FR)	3
9th Mar 2024 Sandown(1m 7f 216yds, Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle: Soft-Heavy in places; Chase: Good to Soft-Soft in places) Faivoir (FR) 2nd (11/1 11-11 Rated 136) Harry Skelton 13.25L in front of Knickerbockerglory (IRE) 5th (15/2 11-7 Rated 135) Tristan Durrell (16 ran)

10th Feb 2024 Newbury(2m 69yds, Hcap Hurdle, Heavy-Soft in places) Faivoir (FR) 5th (50/1 11-4 Rated 137) Miss Heidi Palin 1.75L in front of Knickerbockerglory (IRE) 6th (22/1 11-8 Rated 137) Tristan Durrell (21 ran)

4th Nov 2023 Ascot(1m 7f 152yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Knickerbockerglory (IRE) 1st (10/1 10-11 Rated 130) Tristan Durrell Faivoir (FR) pulled up (16/1 11-8 Rated 139) Fergus Gillard (12 ran)

Iberico Lord (FR)	2
10th Feb 2024 Newbury(2m 69yds, Hcap Hurdle, Heavy-Soft in places) Iberico Lord (FR) 1st (11/2 11-8 Rated 134) N de Boinville 10.75L in front of Knickerbockerglory (IRE) 6th (22/1 11-8 Rated 137) Tristan Durrell (21 ran)

19th Nov 2023 Cheltenham(2m 87yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Iberico Lord (FR) 1st (7/1 11-0 Rated 126) N de Boinville 17.50L in front of Knickerbockerglory (IRE) 7th (9/1 11-4 Rated 130) Tristan Durrell (15 ran)

King William Rufus (FR)	1
8th Mar 2025 Sandown(1m 7f 216yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Knickerbockerglory (IRE) 5th (16/1 11-6 Rated 139) Harry Skelton 17.50L in front of King William Rufus (FR) 16th (25/1 10-2 Rated 121) Rex Dingle (17 ran)

Cracking Rhapsody (IRE)	1
17th Jan 2025 Windsor(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Knickerbockerglory (IRE) 3rd (20/1 11-5 Rated 139) Harry Skelton 7.41L in front of Cracking Rhapsody (IRE) 10th (25/1 10-13 Rated 133) Craig Nichol (14 ran)

13-

5,b g 11-8

Cloth Of Stars (IRE)-Mediteranea(Smart Strike)

bl²(294) d¹ (Four D Partnership)
Rated 138

40-9

9,b g 11-7

Getaway (GER)-Shadow Dearg(Beneficial)

ts²(30) d² (The Cheeky Pups)
Rated 137

Faye Bramley

R P McLernon

Faye Bramley

R P McLernon

Head to Head

In the last 3 years No Ordinary Joe (IRE) has met

Horse	No. Of times
Faivoir (FR)	2
11th Feb 2023 Newbury(2m 69yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Firm in places)) No Ordinary Joe (IRE) 9th (6/1 11-5 Rated 139) J Bowen Faivoir (FR) pulled up (25/1 11-4 Rated 138) Bridget Andrews (16 ran)

27th Dec 2022 Kempton(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Soft) No Ordinary Joe (IRE) 1st (10/3Fav 11-8 Rated 134) J Bowen 12.63L in front of Faivoir (FR) 4th (14/1 11-11 Rated 140) Fergus Gillard (14 ran)

Fiveonefive (IRE)	1
15th Mar 2024 Cheltenham(2m 4f 56yds, Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) No Ordinary Joe (IRE) 7th (16/1 11-7 Rated 140) Aidan Kelly 19.00L in front of Fiveonefive (IRE) 8th (125/1 10-10 Rated 129) E Walsh (21 ran)

1PP-

6,b g 11-6

Iffraaj (GB)-Estiqaama(Nayef)

(226) c¹ d³ (Mr T P Radford)
Rated 136

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Fiercely Proud (IRE) has met

Horse	No. Of times
Helnwein (IRE)	2
27th Apr 2024 Sandown(1m 7f 216yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good-Good to Soft in places) Helnwein (IRE) 1st (14/1 10-13 Rated 121) Tom Cannon 8.75L in front of Fiercely Proud (IRE) 7th (15/2 11-8 Rated 130) Kielan Woods (20 ran)

24th Feb 2024 Kempton(2m , Hurdle, Soft-Heavy in places) Fiercely Proud (IRE) 2nd (5/2 11-5 Rated 129) Ben Jones 8.25L in front of Helnwein (IRE) 4th (8/1 11-5 Rated 121) Tom Cannon (6 ran)

Mirabad (FR)	1
8th Feb 2025 Newbury(2m 69yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft-Good to Soft in places) Mirabad (FR) 10th (16/1 10-9 Rated 130) Luke Scott Fiercely Proud (IRE) pulled up (11/1 11-7 Rated 137) Ben Jones (17 ran)

Iberico Lord (FR)	1
8th Feb 2025 Newbury(2m 69yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft-Good to Soft in places) Iberico Lord (FR) 12th (14/1 11-11 Rated 144) Freddie Gordon Fiercely Proud (IRE) pulled up (11/1 11-7 Rated 137) Ben Jones (17 ran)

King William Rufus (FR)	1
8th Feb 2025 Newbury(2m 69yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft-Good to Soft in places) King William Rufus (FR) 6th (20/1 10-1 Rated 122) Charlie Maggs Fiercely Proud (IRE) pulled up (11/1 11-7 Rated 137) Ben Jones (17 ran)

Cracking Rhapsody (IRE)	1
17th Nov 2024 Cheltenham(2m 87yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good-Good to Soft in places) Fiercely Proud (IRE) 6th (16/1 11-6 Rated 129) Ben Jones 20.00L in front of Cracking Rhapsody (IRE) 10th (33/1 11-6 Rated 129) Craig Nichol (15 ran)

Celtic Dino (FR)	1
4th Apr 2025 Aintree(2m 103yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good) Celtic Dino (FR) 3rd (9/4Fav 10-10 Rated 132) Dylan Johnston Fiercely Proud (IRE) pulled up (25/1 10-13 Rated 137) Callum Pritchard (17 ran)

26/8

10,b g 11-4

Coastal Path (GB)-Qape Noir(Subotica)

(14) cd¹ (Mrs Suzanne Lawrence)
Rated 134 Won When Rated 134

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Faivoir (FR) has met

Horse	No. Of times
No Ordinary Joe (IRE)	2
11th Feb 2023 Newbury(2m 69yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Firm in places)) No Ordinary Joe (IRE) 9th (6/1 11-5 Rated 139) J Bowen Faivoir (FR) pulled up (25/1 11-4 Rated 138) Bridget Andrews (16 ran)

27th Dec 2022 Kempton(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Soft) No Ordinary Joe (IRE) 1st (10/3Fav 11-8 Rated 134) J Bowen 12.63L in front of Faivoir (FR) 4th (14/1 11-11 Rated 140) Fergus Gillard (14 ran)

Knickerbockerglory (IRE)	3
9th Mar 2024 Sandown(1m 7f 216yds, Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle: Soft-Heavy in places; Chase: Good to Soft-Soft in places) Faivoir (FR) 2nd (11/1 11-11 Rated 136) Harry Skelton 13.25L in front of Knickerbockerglory (IRE) 5th (15/2 11-7 Rated 135) Tristan Durrell (16 ran)

10th Feb 2024 Newbury(2m 69yds, Hcap Hurdle, Heavy-Soft in places) Faivoir (FR) 5th (50/1 11-4 Rated 137) Miss Heidi Palin 1.75L in front of Knickerbockerglory (IRE) 6th (22/1 11-8 Rated 137) Tristan Durrell (21 ran)

4th Nov 2023 Ascot(1m 7f 152yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Knickerbockerglory (IRE) 1st (10/1 10-11 Rated 130) Tristan Durrell Faivoir (FR) pulled up (16/1 11-8 Rated 139) Fergus Gillard (12 ran)

Fiveonefive (IRE)	1
15th Oct 2023 Ffos Las(1m 7f 182yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Fiveonefive (IRE) 3rd (10/1 10-12 Rated 129) Jack Tudor 9.25L in front of Faivoir (FR) 6th (9/1 11-8 Rated 139) Harry Skelton (10 ran)

Iberico Lord (FR)	2
10th Feb 2024 Newbury(2m 69yds, Hcap Hurdle, Heavy-Soft in places) Iberico Lord (FR) 1st (11/2 11-8 Rated 134) N de Boinville 9.00L in front of Faivoir (FR) 5th (50/1 11-4 Rated 137) Miss Heidi Palin (21 ran)

23rd Dec 2023 Ascot(1m 7f 152yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good-Good to Soft in places) Iberico Lord (FR) 7th (11/4Fav 11-6 Rated 134) N de Boinville 10.00L in front of Faivoir (FR) 8th (33/1 11-9 Rated 137) Harry Skelton (9 ran)

Dedicated Hero (IRE)	1
2nd Nov 2025 Carlisle(2m 3f 218yds, Hcap Hurdle, Chase: Good to Soft-Soft in places; Hurdle: Soft-Good to Soft in places) Dedicated Hero (IRE) 6th (11/1 11-8 Rated 130) G Sheehan 14.75L in front of Faivoir (FR) 8th (28/1 11-7 Rated 136) Miss Heidi Palin (11 ran)

8-21

5,b g 11-4

Tai Chi (GER)-Andromeda(Mount Nelson)

ts⁷(15) d² (Brocade Racing)
Rated 134

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Alexei (GER) has met

Horse	No. Of times
Celtic Dino (FR)	1
12th Oct 2025 Chepstow(2m 11yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Firm-Good in places) Celtic Dino (FR) 1st (6/4Fav 11-9 Rated 137) Dylan Johnston 2.25L in front of Alexei (GER) 2nd (10/1 11-2 Rated 127) Brendan Powell (9 ran)

136-

6,b g 11-3

Mahler (GB)-Myztique(High Chaparral)

(225) d² (Mr J Law)
Rated 133

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Castle Carrock (IRE) has met

Horse	No. Of times
Putapoundinthejar (IRE)	1
1st Mar 2025 Kelso(2m 2f 25yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft) Castle Carrock (IRE) 3rd (6/1 11-5) Tom Cannon 28.03L in front of Putapoundinthejar (IRE) 6th (33/1 11-5 Rated 118) S W Quinlan (9 ran)

1-08

5,b g 11-3

Walk In The Park (IRE)-Blue Eyed Lucy(Strategic Prince)

ts⁴(26) d¹ (Ray Grehan)
Rated 133

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Putapoundinthejar (IRE) has met

Horse	No. Of times
Castle Carrock (IRE)	1
1st Mar 2025 Kelso(2m 2f 25yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft) Castle Carrock (IRE) 3rd (6/1 11-5) Tom Cannon 28.03L in front of Putapoundinthejar (IRE) 6th (33/1 11-5 Rated 118) S W Quinlan (9 ran)

1P65

7,b g 11-3

Dylan Thomas (IRE)-Jenmarie(Dr Massini)

cp⁺(23) d² (Salvatore Giannini & Tony Lagan)
Rated 133

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Fiveonefive (IRE) has met

Horse	No. Of times
Faivoir (FR)	1
15th Oct 2023 Ffos Las(1m 7f 182yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Fiveonefive (IRE) 3rd (10/1 10-12 Rated 129) Jack Tudor 9.25L in front of Faivoir (FR) 6th (9/1 11-8 Rated 139) Harry Skelton (10 ran)

No Ordinary Joe (IRE)	1
15th Mar 2024 Cheltenham(2m 4f 56yds, Hcap Hurdle, Heavy) No Ordinary Joe (IRE) 7th (16/1 11-7 Rated 140) Aidan Kelly 19.00L in front of Fiveonefive (IRE) 8th (125/1 10-10 Rated 129) E Walsh (21 ran)

King William Rufus (FR)	1
24th Oct 2025 Cheltenham(2m 87yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft) King William Rufus (FR) 4th (6/1 11-3 Rated 123) Freddie Gordon .25L in front of Fiveonefive (IRE) 5th (28/1 12-0 Rated 134) A Harvey (12 ran)

15-6

6,b g 10-13

Shirocco (GER)-True Dedication(Revoque)

(14) d⁴ (Recommended Freight & S McMillan)
Rated 129

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Dedicated Hero (IRE) has met

Horse	No. Of times
Faivoir (FR)	1
2nd Nov 2025 Carlisle(2m 3f 218yds, Hcap Hurdle, Chase: Good to Soft-Soft in places; Hurdle: Soft-Good to Soft in places) Dedicated Hero (IRE) 6th (11/1 11-8 Rated 130) G Sheehan 14.75L in front of Faivoir (FR) 8th (28/1 11-7 Rated 136) Miss Heidi Palin (11 ran)

Cracking Rhapsody (IRE)	1
19th Oct 2023 Carlisle(2m 1f 33yds, Bumper, Heavy (Soft in places)) Dedicated Hero (IRE) 3rd (4/1 11-1) Ryan Mania 12.00L in front of Cracking Rhapsody (IRE) 4th (12/1 11-8) Henry Brooke (10 ran)

72-2

7,b g 10-13

Walk In The Park (IRE)-Synthe Davis(Saint des Saints)

(190) d³ (Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates Helnwein)
Rated 129

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Helnwein (IRE) has met

Horse	No. Of times
Welsh Charger (IRE)	1
10th May 2025 Haydock(1m 7f 144yds, Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle: Good; Flat: Good to Firm-Good in places) Helnwein (IRE) 2nd (7/1 11-5 Rated 128) G Sheehan 29.63L in front of Welsh Charger (IRE) 14th (16/1 11-7 Rated 130) David Noonan (16 ran)

Fiercely Proud (IRE)	2
27th Apr 2024 Sandown(1m 7f 216yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good-Good to Soft in places) Helnwein (IRE) 1st (14/1 10-13 Rated 121) Tom Cannon 8.75L in front of Fiercely Proud (IRE) 7th (15/2 11-8 Rated 130) Kielan Woods (20 ran)

24th Feb 2024 Kempton(2m , Hurdle, Soft-Heavy in places) Fiercely Proud (IRE) 2nd (5/2 11-5 Rated 129) Ben Jones 8.25L in front of Helnwein (IRE) 4th (8/1 11-5 Rated 121) Tom Cannon (6 ran)

310-

6,b g 10-13

Gleneagles (IRE)-Mila(Cape Cross)

ts¹(281) c¹ d¹ (The Forefold Racing Partnership)
Rated 129

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Mirabad (FR) has met

Horse	No. Of times
Fiercely Proud (IRE)	1
8th Feb 2025 Newbury(2m 69yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft-Good to Soft in places) Mirabad (FR) 10th (16/1 10-9 Rated 130) Luke Scott Fiercely Proud (IRE) pulled up (11/1 11-7 Rated 137) Ben Jones (17 ran)

Iberico Lord (FR)	1
8th Feb 2025 Newbury(2m 69yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft-Good to Soft in places) Mirabad (FR) 10th (16/1 10-9 Rated 130) Luke Scott 12.00L in front of Iberico Lord (FR) 12th (14/1 11-11 Rated 144) Freddie Gordon (17 ran)

King William Rufus (FR)	1
8th Feb 2025 Newbury(2m 69yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft-Good to Soft in places) King William Rufus (FR) 6th (20/1 10-1 Rated 122) Charlie Maggs 17.25L in front of Mirabad (FR) 10th (16/1 10-9 Rated 130) Luke Scott (17 ran)

15-0

7,b g 10-13

Westerner (GB)-Answer Ur Phone(Flemensfirth)

(190) d³ (Jones, Spiers & Hartwell)
Rated 129

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Welsh Charger (IRE) has met

Horse	No. Of times
Helnwein (IRE)	1
10th May 2025 Haydock(1m 7f 144yds, Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle: Good; Flat: Good to Firm-Good in places) Helnwein (IRE) 2nd (7/1 11-5 Rated 128) G Sheehan 29.63L in front of Welsh Charger (IRE) 14th (16/1 11-7 Rated 130) David Noonan (16 ran)

Cracking Rhapsody (IRE)	1
12th Apr 2025 Ayr(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft-Good in places) Cracking Rhapsody (IRE) 1st (10/1 11-5 Rated 137) Craig Nichol 1.81L in front of Welsh Charger (IRE) 5th (22/1 10-12 Rated 130) David Noonan (12 ran)

119-

5,b g 10-12

Yorgunnabelucky (USA)-Psychocandy(Oscar)

(226) d² (Peter Beadles)
Rated 128

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Rubber Ball (GB) has met

Horse	No. Of times
Serious Challenge (IRE)	1
2nd Jan 2025 Huntingdon(1m 7f 171yds, Maiden Hurdle, Good to Soft) Rubber Ball (GB) 3rd (11/1 11-8) J M Quinlan 18.50L in front of Serious Challenge (IRE) 5th (9/2 11-8) J J Burke (14 ran)

14-4

5,ch g 10-11

Fracas (IRE)-Dushlan(New Approach)

(21) d² (Martin St Quinton & TheYesNoWaitSorries)
Rated 127

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Serious Challenge (IRE) has met

Horse	No. Of times
Rubber Ball (GB)	1
2nd Jan 2025 Huntingdon(1m 7f 171yds, Maiden Hurdle, Good to Soft) Rubber Ball (GB) 3rd (11/1 11-8) J M Quinlan 18.50L in front of Serious Challenge (IRE) 5th (9/2 11-8) J J Burke (14 ran)

01-4

8,b g 10-7

Diamond Boy (FR)-Clochette De Sou(Ajdayt)

(23) c¹ d² (Mrs B Ansell)
Rated 123

Head to Head

In the last 3 years King William Rufus (FR) has met

Horse	No. Of times
Knickerbockerglory (IRE)	1
8th Mar 2025 Sandown(1m 7f 216yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Knickerbockerglory (IRE) 5th (16/1 11-6 Rated 139) Harry Skelton 17.50L in front of King William Rufus (FR) 16th (25/1 10-2 Rated 121) Rex Dingle (17 ran)

Fiveonefive (IRE)	1
24th Oct 2025 Cheltenham(2m 87yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft) King William Rufus (FR) 4th (6/1 11-3 Rated 123) Freddie Gordon .25L in front of Fiveonefive (IRE) 5th (28/1 12-0 Rated 134) A Harvey (12 ran)

Mirabad (FR)	1
8th Feb 2025 Newbury(2m 69yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft-Good to Soft in places) King William Rufus (FR) 6th (20/1 10-1 Rated 122) Charlie Maggs 17.25L in front of Mirabad (FR) 10th (16/1 10-9 Rated 130) Luke Scott (17 ran)

Fiercely Proud (IRE)	1
8th Feb 2025 Newbury(2m 69yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft-Good to Soft in places) King William Rufus (FR) 6th (20/1 10-1 Rated 122) Charlie Maggs Fiercely Proud (IRE) pulled up (11/1 11-7 Rated 137) Ben Jones (17 ran)

Iberico Lord (FR)	1
8th Feb 2025 Newbury(2m 69yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft-Good to Soft in places) King William Rufus (FR) 6th (20/1 10-1 Rated 122) Charlie Maggs 29.25L in front of Iberico Lord (FR) 12th (14/1 11-11 Rated 144) Freddie Gordon (17 ran)

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Previous Winners of this Race by Year

2024 Burdett Road 4 11-10 Harry Cobden 7/2 (James Owen)
2023 Iberico Lord 5 11-0 N de Boinville 7/1 (Nicky Henderson)
2022 I Like To Move It 5 12-0 Sam Twiston-Davies 17/2 (Nigel Twiston-Davies)
2021 West Cork 7 10-13 Harry Skelton 11/1 (Dan Skelton)
2020 The Shunter 7 10-0 R M Power 13/2 (Emmet Mullins)
2019 Harambe 6 11-0 Tom Bellamy 16/1 (Alan King)
2018 Nietzsche 5 9-7 Danny McMenamin 20/1 (B Ellison)
2017 Elgin 5 10-8 W Hutchinson 10/1 (Alan King)
2016 North Hill Harvey 5 11-0 Harry Skelton 6/1 (Dan Skelton)
2015 Old Guard 4 10-10 Harry Cobden 12/1 (Paul Nicholls)
2014 Garde La Victoire 5 11-9 R Johnson 10/1 (Philip Hobbs)
2013 Dell' Arca 4 10-5 T Scudamore 12/1 (David Pipe)
2012 Olofi 6 10-11 P J Brennan 8/1 (Tom George)
2011 Brampour 4 11-4 Mr H Derham 12/1 (Paul Nicholls)
2010 Menorah 5 11-12 R Johnson 6/1 (Philip Hobbs)
2009 Khyber Kim 7 11-9 P J Brennan 9/1 (Nigel Twiston-Davies)
2008 Numide 5 10-3 J E Moore 5/1 (G L Moore)

Previous Winners of this Race by Trainer (Since 1990)

Wins

Trainer

Winning Horses

Alan King

2019 - Harambe(16/1), 2017 - Elgin(10/1)

Dan Skelton

2021 - West Cork(11/1), 2016 - North Hill Harvey(6/1)

Nigel Twiston-Davies

2022 - I Like To Move It(17/2), 2009 - Khyber Kim(9/1)

Paul Nicholls

2015 - Old Guard(12/1), 2011 - Brampour(12/1)

Philip Hobbs

2014 - Garde La Victoire(10/1), 2010 - Menorah(6/1)

B Ellison

2018 - Nietzsche(20/1)

David Pipe

2013 - Dell' Arca(12/1)

Emmet Mullins

2020 - The Shunter(13/2)

G L Moore

2008 - Numide(5/1)

James Owen

2024 - Burdett Road(7/2)

Nicky Henderson

2023 - Iberico Lord(7/1)

Tom George

2012 - Olofi(8/1)

Previous Winners of this Race by Jockey (Since 1990)

Wins

Jockey

Winning Horses

Harry Cobden

2024 - Burdett Road(7/2), 2015 - Old Guard(12/1)

Harry Skelton

2021 - West Cork(11/1), 2016 - North Hill Harvey(6/1)

P J Brennan

2012 - Olofi(8/1), 2009 - Khyber Kim(9/1)

R Johnson

2014 - Garde La Victoire(10/1), 2010 - Menorah(6/1)

Danny McMenamin

2018 - Nietzsche(20/1)

J E Moore

2008 - Numide(5/1)

Mr H Derham

2011 - Brampour(12/1)

N de Boinville

2023 - Iberico Lord(7/1)

R M Power

2020 - The Shunter(13/2)

Sam Twiston-Davies

2022 - I Like To Move It(17/2)

T Scudamore

2013 - Dell' Arca(12/1)

Tom Bellamy

2019 - Harambe(16/1)

W Hutchinson

2017 - Elgin(10/1)

Previous Winners of this Race by Age

Wins

Age

Winning Horses

5yo

2023 - Iberico Lord(7/1), 2022 - I Like To Move It(17/2), 2018 - Nietzsche(20/1), 2017 - Elgin(10/1), 2016 - North Hill Harvey(6/1), 2014 - Garde La Victoire(10/1), 2010 - Menorah(6/1), 2008 - Numide(5/1)

4yo

2024 - Burdett Road(7/2), 2015 - Old Guard(12/1), 2013 - Dell' Arca(12/1), 2011 - Brampour(12/1)

7yo

2021 - West Cork(11/1), 2020 - The Shunter(13/2), 2009 - Khyber Kim(9/1)

6yo

2019 - Harambe(16/1), 2012 - Olofi(8/1)

Previous Winners of this Race by Sire (Since 1990)

Wins

Sire

Winning Horses

Cokoriko (FR)

2023 - Iberico Lord(7/1)

Daylami (IRE)

2011 - Brampour(12/1)

Duke Of Marmalade (IRE)

2017 - Elgin(10/1)

Highest Honor (FR)

2008 - Numide(5/1)

Kapgarde (FR)

2014 - Garde La Victoire(10/1)

Kayf Tara (GB)

2016 - North Hill Harvey(6/1)

King's Theatre (IRE)

2010 - Menorah(6/1)

Malinas (GER)

2019 - Harambe(16/1)

Midnight Legend (GB)

2021 - West Cork(11/1)

Muhaarar (GB)

2024 - Burdett Road(7/2)

Mujahid (USA)

2009 - Khyber Kim(9/1)

Notnowcato (GB)

2015 - Old Guard(12/1)

Poet's Voice (GB)

2018 - Nietzsche(20/1)

Sholokhov (IRE)

2013 - Dell' Arca(12/1)

Slickly (FR)

2012 - Olofi(8/1)

Stowaway (GB)

2020 - The Shunter(13/2)

Trans Island (GB)

2022 - I Like To Move It(17/2)

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Probable SP 5/1 Mirabad, 11/2 Serious Challenge, 13/2 Alexei, 15/2 Gibbs Island, 10/1 Castle Carrock, Iberico Lord, 11/1 Knickerbockerglory, 14/1 Helnwein, Rubber Ball, 16/1 Putapoundinthejar, 20/1 Laafi, Fiercely Proud, 25/1 Dedicated Hero, Cracking Rhapsody, 33/1 Others.

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