Full Result 1.15 Cheltenham | 16 November 2025

mallardjewellers.com Maiden Hurdle (Novices' Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

(Class 2) (4yo+) (2m87yds) 2m½f Old Soft 8 hurdles

1st £10,892 2nd £5,018 3rd £2,508 4th £1,256

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Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	11. Soldier Reeves (IRE) 14/1 Harry Skelton Dan Skelton	Harry Skelton Dan Skelton	4	114 t¹	–	91	121	–
b g Soldier Of Fortune (IRE) - Benny's Fagartha (IRE) (Beneficial)
Held up in rear, not fluent 3 out, headway when ridden before last, led inside final 110yds, kept on well (op 15/2 tchd 7/1)

2 ½	6. Gaelic Pride (SPA) 5/2 James Bowen Warren Greatrex	James Bowen Warren Greatrex	5	114	–	91	118	–
b g Kool Kompany (IRE) - Sahabah (USA) (Swain)
Prominent behind clear leader, not fluent 3 out, headway after 2 out, led narrowly approaching last, disputed lead run-in, headed inside final 110yds, soon rallied, pressed winner towards finish, stayed on (op 2/1)

3 1¾ [2¼]	3. Bespoke Tailor (IRE) 14/1 Gavin Sheehan Oliver Signy	Gavin Sheehan Oliver Signy	5	114	–	88	116	–
b g Malinas (GER) - Bespoke Baby (IRE) (Invincible Spirit)
In touch with leaders, headway and pressed leaders before last, disputed lead run-in, no extra towards finish (op 22/1 tchd 12/1)

4 5½ [7¾]	2. Ambiente Friendly (IRE) 11/2 Sam Twiston-Davies James Owen	Sam Twiston-Davies James Owen	4	114 w¹ h	–	82	110	–
b g Gleneagles (IRE) - Roxity (IRE) (Fastnet Rock)
Keen to post, took keen hold, led, wandered around when clear before 2nd, reduced lead before 2 out, headed approaching last, weakened gradually run-in (op 15/2 tchd 5/1)

5 1½ [9¼]	4. Bras d'Or (FR) 25/1 Jack Tudor David Pipe	Jack Tudor David Pipe	5	114	–	80	108	–
b g Barastraight - Nuit De Guerre (FR) (April Night)
Towards rear, midfield before 4 out, headway before 2 out, no extra run-in (op 14/1)

6 4 [13¼]	14. Touch The Moon (IRE) 5/1 Philip Byrnes William Durkan	Philip Byrnes William Durkan	4	114	–	75	106	–
b g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Holda (IRE) (Docksider)
Took keen hold, held up in midfield, headway before 3 out, no extra approaching last (op 6/1 tchd 13/2)

7 nk [13½]	9. Khafre (FR) 28/1 Harry Cobden Syd Hosie	Harry Cobden Syd Hosie	5	114	–	75	105	–
b g Cima De Triomphe (IRE) - Beyonce Du Lys (FR) (Nickname)
Midfield, some headway and in touch with leaders before 4 out, outpaced before 2 out, rallied run-in, not pace to challenge (jockey said gelding jumped right-handed and hung right-handed) (op 25/1 tchd 33/1)

8 17 [30½]	17. Portetta (IRE) 125/1 Ben Jones John Joseph Hanlon	Ben Jones John Joseph Hanlon	4	1011	103	47	80	–
gr f Le Havre (IRE) - Loch Ma Naire (IRE) (Galileo)
Never better than midfield (op 100/1)

9 7½ [38]	10. Ribba Hill (IRE) 500/1 Miss Megan Bevan Syd Hosie	Miss Megan Bevan Syd Hosie	4	114	–	44	80	–
b g Ribchester (IRE) - Anklet (IRE) (Acclamation)
In rear, midfield halfway, mistake 3 out, weakened before last (op 200/1)

10 1¼ [39¼]	15. Astelia (IRE) 50/1 Jonathan Burke Peter Fahey	Jonathan Burke Peter Fahey	6	1011	113	35	71	–
ch m Sea The Stars (IRE) - Agapantha (USA) (Dynaformer)
Prominent behind clear leader, lost ground and in touch with leaders after 4 out, weakened before last (op 40/1 tchd 66/1)

11 4¾ [44]	7. Hold The Serve (IRE) 13/8F Sean Bowen Olly Murphy	Sean Bowen Olly Murphy	5	114	–	36	77	–
gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Bisoguet (IRE) (Definite Article)
Midfield, dropped to rear before 5 out, no chance after 2 out (trainer could provide no explanation for the poor form shown; vet had nothing to report) (op 5/2)

12 9½ [53½]	8. Keno Black (FR) 300/1 Richie McLernon Neil Mulholland	Richie McLernon Neil Mulholland	5	114	–	24	65	–
bl g Tirwanako (FR) - Sage Decision (FR) (Sageburg)
Midfield, weakened before 2 out (op 150/1)

13 5½ [59]	5. Directly 500/1 Mr Sam Burton Samuel Drinkwater	Mr Sam Burton Samuel Drinkwater	6	114	–	17	60	–
b g Telescope (IRE) - Kansas City (FR) (Lute Antique)
Never better than midfield, not fluent 2nd (op 250/1)

PU	12. Stay In The Game (IRE) 150/1 Paddy Hanlon John Joseph Hanlon	Paddy Hanlon John Joseph Hanlon	4	114	–	–	–	–
b g Too Darn Hot - Kitty Love (USA) (Kitten's Joy)
Never better than midfield, pulled up before 3 out (vet said gelding had bled from the nose) (op 80/1)

14 ran Off time: 1:17:27 Winning time: 4m 6.03s (slow by 16.03s) Total SP: 124%
Non-runners: Act Of Innocence (unsuitable ground), Gower Spirit (self certificate, other), The Egyptian Ginge (unsuitable ground)
1st owner: Des Grech (Soldier Reeves) 1st breeder: Phelim & Mary Sheridan
2nd owner: Franklin & Gurney (Gaelic Pride)
3rd owner: Barratt, Signy & Spiers (Bespoke Tailor)
Tote win: £15 PL: £3 £1.50 £3.40 Ex: £44.50 CSF: £51.65 Trifecta: £632.40

1:15 Cheltenham 16 Nov 2025

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