Formscan - Paul Nicholls' tentative comparison to Demnan is a significant clue towards the potential held by NO DRAMA THIS END, who is unbeaten over hurdles and appears to be a rising star. Things didn't go to plan for him in the Champion Bumper here last year but he has flourished greatly since jumping entered the equation. A Grade 2 success over C&D at the November meeting was followed by a striking display at the same level at Sandown. Having then comfortably stepped up to the top tier in the Challow at Newbury, the son of Walk In The Park boasts rock-solid credentials. Ballyfad and King Rasko Grey lead the charge for Ireland and are hard to split based on their second and third-placed finishes in the Tattersalls at the Dublin Racing Festival. Like the Challow, that race has produced several previous winners of this prestigious novices' event and both are serious contenders. Their yards are very strongly represented and the likes of Skylight Hustle, Sober and Sortudo would all be dangerous to underestimate. I'll Sort That comfortably held the latter in a Grade 1 at Naas and he is another must for the shortlist in a high-calibre renewal.

My Dream Boat (IRE)-Tub Of Harte's(Kutub)
(34)
(Gordon & Su Hall)
Rated 138
In the last 3 years Act Of Innocence (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| King Rasko Grey (FR) | 1 | |
| 30th Apr 2024 Punchestown(2m 149yds, Bumper, Yielding, good to yielding in places) Act Of Innocence (IRE) 3rd (80/1 11-10) Mr B O'Neill .75L in front of King Rasko Grey (FR) 4th (16/5 11-10) Mr P W Mullins (25 ran) | ||
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In the last 3 years Ballyfad (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| King Rasko Grey (FR) | 1 | |
| 1st Feb 2026 Leopardstown(2m , Hurdle, Heavy (Hurdle); Soft (Chase)) Ballyfad (IRE) 2nd (7/2 11-12) J W Kennedy .50L in front of King Rasko Grey (FR) 3rd (11/2 11-12) P Townend (12 ran) | ||
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Jack Hobbs (GB)-Lindeman(Presenting)
(26)
(M W Lake & Exors Of The Late N W Lake)
Rated 134

Shirocco (GER)-Nowhere Fast(Jeremy)
ts3WS1(53)
(On A Mission)
Rated 132

Soldier Of Fortune (IRE)-Flaming Nora(Flemensfirth)
(46)
(A J Pegley)
Rated 132
In the last 3 years Fortune Timmy (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Taurus Bay (IRE) | 1 | |
| 24th Jan 2026 Cheltenham(2m 4f 56yds, Hurdle, Soft) Taurus Bay (IRE) 2nd (11/4 11-5 Rated 132) Ben Jones 2.00L in front of Fortune Timmy (IRE) 3rd (15/2 11-5 Rated 129) Freddie Gordon (7 ran) | ||
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In the last 3 years Free Spirit (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Sober (FR) | 1 | |
| 11th Jan 2026 Punchestown(2m 122yds, Hurdle, Soft; changed to Soft to Heavy after Race 3) Sober (FR) 1st (9/4 11-4) P Townend 6.00L in front of Free Spirit (FR) 3rd (9/2 11-4) D E Mullins (3 ran) | ||
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Kalanisi (IRE)-Fedoria(Authorized)
(53)
(Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Hurrica)
Rated 136
In the last 3 years Hurricane Pat (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Soldier Reeves (IRE) | 2 | |
| 17th Jan 2026 Haydock(1m 7f 144yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft) Hurricane Pat (IRE) 2nd (7/4 11-9 Rated 136) Caoilin Quinn .06L in front of Soldier Reeves (IRE) 3rd (12/1 11-7 Rated 130) Tristan Durrell (6 ran) | ||
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| 6th Dec 2025 Sandown(1m 7f 216yds, Hurdle, Hurdle: Soft-Heavy in places; Chase: Good to Soft-Soft in places) Hurricane Pat (IRE) 1st (7/2 11-0) Caoilin Quinn 5.50L in front of Soldier Reeves (IRE) 2nd (10/1 11-3) Harry Skelton (5 ran) | ||
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Sandmason (GB)-Tuscarora(Revoque)
(61)
d1
(Mr David Needham)
Rated 142
In the last 3 years Ill Sort That (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Shuttle Diplomacy (FR) | 1 | |
| 21st Apr 2025 Fairyhouse(2m , Bumper, Soft to Heavy) I'll Sort That (IRE) 2nd (4/1 12-0) Mr D L Queally 41.00L in front of Shuttle Diplomacy (FR) 5th (85/40Fav 12-0) Mr F Maguire (9 ran) | ||
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| Sortudo (IRE) | 2 | |
| 9th Jan 2026 Naas(2m 4f , Hurdle, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places (Hurdle); Yielding to Soft (Chase) changed to Soft on both tracks after Race 1) I'll Sort That (IRE) 1st (5/1 11-10 Rated 136) Mr D L Queally 2.50L in front of Sortudo (IRE) 2nd (15/8Fav 11-10) Mr P W Mullins (10 ran) | ||
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| 21st Apr 2025 Fairyhouse(2m , Bumper, Soft to Heavy) Sortudo (IRE) 1st (5/2 11-11) Mr P W Mullins 12.00L in front of I'll Sort That (IRE) 2nd (4/1 12-0) Mr D L Queally (9 ran) | ||
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| Walks In June (IRE) | 1 | |
| 25th Jan 2025 Fairyhouse(2m , Bumper, Soft) I'll Sort That (IRE) 1st (11/1 12-0) Mr D L Queally 26.00L in front of Walks In June (IRE) 5th (11/2 11-11) Mr J L Gleeson (7 ran) | ||
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| Saint Baco (FR) | 1 | |
| 9th Jan 2026 Naas(2m 4f , Hurdle, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places (Hurdle); Yielding to Soft (Chase) changed to Soft on both tracks after Race 1) I'll Sort That (IRE) 1st (5/1 11-10 Rated 136) Mr D L Queally 26.00L in front of Saint Baco (FR) 6th (9/2 11-10) P Townend (10 ran) | ||
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Galiway (GB)-Imaginary Move(Wiener Walzer)
(38)
(Mrs Audrey Turley)
Rated 146
In the last 3 years King Rasko Grey (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Shuttle Diplomacy (FR) | 1 | |
| 28th Dec 2025 Limerick(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) King Rasko Grey (FR) 1st (16/5 11-4) D E Mullins 2.75L in front of Shuttle Diplomacy (FR) 2nd (18/1 11-12) D King (18 ran) | ||
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| Act Of Innocence (IRE) | 1 | |
| 30th Apr 2024 Punchestown(2m 149yds, Bumper, Yielding, good to yielding in places) Act Of Innocence (IRE) 3rd (80/1 11-10) Mr B O'Neill .75L in front of King Rasko Grey (FR) 4th (16/5 11-10) Mr P W Mullins (25 ran) | ||
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| Riskaway (FR) | 1 | |
| 2nd May 2025 Punchestown(2m 2f 181yds, Bumper, Yielding) King Rasko Grey (FR) 2nd (2/1Fav 12-0) Miss J Townend 1.75L in front of Riskaway (FR) 4th (12/1 12-0) Mr H C Swan (22 ran) | ||
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| Ballyfad (IRE) | 1 | |
| 1st Feb 2026 Leopardstown(2m , Hurdle, Heavy (Hurdle); Soft (Chase)) Ballyfad (IRE) 2nd (7/2 11-12) J W Kennedy .50L in front of King Rasko Grey (FR) 3rd (11/2 11-12) P Townend (12 ran) | ||
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Choeur Du Nord (FR)-Wishing Well(Irish Wells)
(72)
d1
(Alex and Janet Card)
Rated 138
In the last 3 years Klimt Madrik (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| No Drama This End (IRE) | 1 | |
| 29th Dec 2025 Newbury(2m 4f 118yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft) No Drama This End (IRE) 1st (4/9Fav 11-7 Rated 143) Harry Cobden 1.25L in front of Klimt Madrik (FR) 2nd (9/1 11-7 Rated 129) K Brogan (6 ran) | ||
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Saint des Saints (FR)-Brise D'estruval(Nickname)
(34) (Mrs S Ricci)

Walk In The Park (IRE)-La Segnora(Turgeon)
(72)
cd1
(McNeill Family And Chris & Giles Barbe)
Rated 144
In the last 3 years No Drama This End (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Shuttle Diplomacy (FR) | 1 | |
| 12th Mar 2025 Cheltenham(2m 87yds, Bumper, Good to Soft) Shuttle Diplomacy (FR) 3rd (66/1 11-7 Rated 122) Donagh Meyler 5.88L in front of No Drama This End (IRE) 9th (12/1 11-7 Rated 118) Harry Cobden (17 ran) | ||
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| Klimt Madrik (FR) | 1 | |
| 29th Dec 2025 Newbury(2m 4f 118yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft) No Drama This End (IRE) 1st (4/9Fav 11-7 Rated 143) Harry Cobden 1.25L in front of Klimt Madrik (FR) 2nd (9/1 11-7 Rated 129) K Brogan (6 ran) | ||
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| Sortudo (IRE) | 1 | |
| 12th Mar 2025 Cheltenham(2m 87yds, Bumper, Good to Soft) Sortudo (IRE) 7th (33/1 11-7 Rated 123) D E Mullins 2.00L in front of No Drama This End (IRE) 9th (12/1 11-7 Rated 118) Harry Cobden (17 ran) | ||
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No Risk At All (FR)-Grey Owl(Hurricane Cat)
(74)
(Gigginstown House Stud)
Rated 134
In the last 3 years Riskaway (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| King Rasko Grey (FR) | 1 | |
| 2nd May 2025 Punchestown(2m 2f 181yds, Bumper, Yielding) King Rasko Grey (FR) 2nd (2/1Fav 12-0) Miss J Townend 1.75L in front of Riskaway (FR) 4th (12/1 12-0) Mr H C Swan (22 ran) | ||
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| Zeus Power (GER) | 1 | |
| 27th Nov 2025 Thurles(2m 4f 51yds, Maiden Hurdle, Good to yielding, yielding in places) Riskaway (FR) 1st (5/6Fav 11-12) J W Kennedy 11.00L in front of Zeus Power (GER) 2nd (11/1 11-11) R Deegan (16 ran) | ||
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In the last 3 years Saint Baco (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Sortudo (IRE) | 1 | |
| 9th Jan 2026 Naas(2m 4f , Hurdle, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places (Hurdle); Yielding to Soft (Chase) changed to Soft on both tracks after Race 1) Sortudo (IRE) 2nd (15/8Fav 11-10) Mr P W Mullins 23.50L in front of Saint Baco (FR) 6th (9/2 11-10) P Townend (10 ran) | ||
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| I'll Sort That (IRE) | 1 | |
| 9th Jan 2026 Naas(2m 4f , Hurdle, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places (Hurdle); Yielding to Soft (Chase) changed to Soft on both tracks after Race 1) I'll Sort That (IRE) 1st (5/1 11-10 Rated 136) Mr D L Queally 26.00L in front of Saint Baco (FR) 6th (9/2 11-10) P Townend (10 ran) | ||
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Dschingis Secret (GER)-Rime De Boitron(My Risk)
ts3(45)
(Ciaran John Mooney)
Rated 133
In the last 3 years Shuttle Diplomacy (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| King Rasko Grey (FR) | 1 | |
| 28th Dec 2025 Limerick(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) King Rasko Grey (FR) 1st (16/5 11-4) D E Mullins 2.75L in front of Shuttle Diplomacy (FR) 2nd (18/1 11-12) D King (18 ran) | ||
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| Sortudo (IRE) | 3 | |
| 23rd Nov 2025 Cork(1m 7f 200yds, Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle: Yielding to Soft. Chase: Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places) Sortudo (IRE) 1st (8/15Fav 11-12) D E Mullins 44.63L in front of Shuttle Diplomacy (FR) 7th (14/1 11-12) Sam Ewing (15 ran) | ||
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| 21st Apr 2025 Fairyhouse(2m , Bumper, Soft to Heavy) Sortudo (IRE) 1st (5/2 11-11) Mr P W Mullins 53.00L in front of Shuttle Diplomacy (FR) 5th (85/40Fav 12-0) Mr F Maguire (9 ran) | ||
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| 12th Mar 2025 Cheltenham(2m 87yds, Bumper, Good to Soft) Shuttle Diplomacy (FR) 3rd (66/1 11-7 Rated 122) Donagh Meyler 3.88L in front of Sortudo (IRE) 7th (33/1 11-7 Rated 123) D E Mullins (17 ran) | ||
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| I'll Sort That (IRE) | 1 | |
| 21st Apr 2025 Fairyhouse(2m , Bumper, Soft to Heavy) I'll Sort That (IRE) 2nd (4/1 12-0) Mr D L Queally 41.00L in front of Shuttle Diplomacy (FR) 5th (85/40Fav 12-0) Mr F Maguire (9 ran) | ||
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| No Drama This End (IRE) | 1 | |
| 12th Mar 2025 Cheltenham(2m 87yds, Bumper, Good to Soft) Shuttle Diplomacy (FR) 3rd (66/1 11-7 Rated 122) Donagh Meyler 5.88L in front of No Drama This End (IRE) 9th (12/1 11-7 Rated 118) Harry Cobden (17 ran) | ||
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Jukebox Jury (IRE)-Menesteem(Mark Of Esteem)
(74)
(Robcour)
Rated 145

Camelot (GB)-Burma Sea(Lope De Vega)
(59)
(OTI Racing & The Why Knot Partnership)
In the last 3 years Sober (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Free Spirit (FR) | 1 | |
| 11th Jan 2026 Punchestown(2m 122yds, Hurdle, Soft; changed to Soft to Heavy after Race 3) Sober (FR) 1st (9/4 11-4) P Townend 6.00L in front of Free Spirit (FR) 3rd (9/2 11-4) D E Mullins (3 ran) | ||
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Soldier Of Fortune (IRE)-Benny's Fagartha(Beneficial)
ts4(53)
c1
(Mr Des Grech)
Rated 131
In the last 3 years Soldier Reeves (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Hurricane Pat (IRE) | 2 | |
| 17th Jan 2026 Haydock(1m 7f 144yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft) Hurricane Pat (IRE) 2nd (7/4 11-9 Rated 136) Caoilin Quinn .06L in front of Soldier Reeves (IRE) 3rd (12/1 11-7 Rated 130) Tristan Durrell (6 ran) | ||
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| 6th Dec 2025 Sandown(1m 7f 216yds, Hurdle, Hurdle: Soft-Heavy in places; Chase: Good to Soft-Soft in places) Hurricane Pat (IRE) 1st (7/2 11-0) Caoilin Quinn 5.50L in front of Soldier Reeves (IRE) 2nd (10/1 11-3) Harry Skelton (5 ran) | ||
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In the last 3 years Sortudo (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Shuttle Diplomacy (FR) | 3 | |
| 23rd Nov 2025 Cork(1m 7f 200yds, Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle: Yielding to Soft. Chase: Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places) Sortudo (IRE) 1st (8/15Fav 11-12) D E Mullins 44.63L in front of Shuttle Diplomacy (FR) 7th (14/1 11-12) Sam Ewing (15 ran) | ||
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| 21st Apr 2025 Fairyhouse(2m , Bumper, Soft to Heavy) Sortudo (IRE) 1st (5/2 11-11) Mr P W Mullins 53.00L in front of Shuttle Diplomacy (FR) 5th (85/40Fav 12-0) Mr F Maguire (9 ran) | ||
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| 12th Mar 2025 Cheltenham(2m 87yds, Bumper, Good to Soft) Shuttle Diplomacy (FR) 3rd (66/1 11-7 Rated 122) Donagh Meyler 3.88L in front of Sortudo (IRE) 7th (33/1 11-7 Rated 123) D E Mullins (17 ran) | ||
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| Saint Baco (FR) | 1 | |
| 9th Jan 2026 Naas(2m 4f , Hurdle, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places (Hurdle); Yielding to Soft (Chase) changed to Soft on both tracks after Race 1) Sortudo (IRE) 2nd (15/8Fav 11-10) Mr P W Mullins 23.50L in front of Saint Baco (FR) 6th (9/2 11-10) P Townend (10 ran) | ||
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| I'll Sort That (IRE) | 2 | |
| 9th Jan 2026 Naas(2m 4f , Hurdle, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places (Hurdle); Yielding to Soft (Chase) changed to Soft on both tracks after Race 1) I'll Sort That (IRE) 1st (5/1 11-10 Rated 136) Mr D L Queally 2.50L in front of Sortudo (IRE) 2nd (15/8Fav 11-10) Mr P W Mullins (10 ran) | ||
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| 21st Apr 2025 Fairyhouse(2m , Bumper, Soft to Heavy) Sortudo (IRE) 1st (5/2 11-11) Mr P W Mullins 12.00L in front of I'll Sort That (IRE) 2nd (4/1 12-0) Mr D L Queally (9 ran) | ||
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| No Drama This End (IRE) | 1 | |
| 12th Mar 2025 Cheltenham(2m 87yds, Bumper, Good to Soft) Sortudo (IRE) 7th (33/1 11-7 Rated 123) D E Mullins 2.00L in front of No Drama This End (IRE) 9th (12/1 11-7 Rated 118) Harry Cobden (17 ran) | ||
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Poet's Word (IRE)-Tea Time Tilly(Shantou)
(46)
(Redknapp And Hill)
Rated 135
In the last 3 years Taurus Bay (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Fortune Timmy (IRE) | 1 | |
| 24th Jan 2026 Cheltenham(2m 4f 56yds, Hurdle, Soft) Taurus Bay (IRE) 2nd (11/4 11-5 Rated 132) Ben Jones 2.00L in front of Fortune Timmy (IRE) 3rd (15/2 11-5 Rated 129) Freddie Gordon (7 ran) | ||
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Walk In The Park (IRE)-Lady Inchiquin(Stowaway)
(72)
(Mr Barry Maloney)
Rated 131
In the last 3 years Walks In June (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| I'll Sort That (IRE) | 1 | |
| 25th Jan 2025 Fairyhouse(2m , Bumper, Soft) I'll Sort That (IRE) 1st (11/1 12-0) Mr D L Queally 26.00L in front of Walks In June (IRE) 5th (11/2 11-11) Mr J L Gleeson (7 ran) | ||
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Protectionist (GER)-Zippity Do Da(Makfi)
(53)
(Power Thoroughbreds PTY Limited)
Rated 131
In the last 3 years Zeus Power (GER) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Riskaway (FR) | 1 | |
| 27th Nov 2025 Thurles(2m 4f 51yds, Maiden Hurdle, Good to yielding, yielding in places) Riskaway (FR) 1st (5/6Fav 11-12) J W Kennedy 11.00L in front of Zeus Power (GER) 2nd (11/1 11-11) R Deegan (16 ran) | ||
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