front mid-division in 4th, improved to chase leader after 6th, slick jump and led 3 out, soon forged well clear, ran on strongly, eased closing stages, impressive
3 17:15 Haydock 22 Nov 2025
Betfair Racing Podcasts Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 2) (4YO plus)
2m 2f 191y Good to Soft (Soft in places)
chased clear leader, closed up and in 3rd after 6th, hit 4 out, pushed along before 3 out, went 2nd before 2 out, stayed on but no chance with facile winner
mid-division, not fluent 1st, pushed along home turn, soon took 4th, ridden and no impression from 2 out
in rear, mistake 2 out, plugged on past beaten rivals, never a factor
towards rear, improved 3 out, pushed along disputing 4th 2 out, faded before last
wore red hood to post, led and clear before 2nd, reduced lead before 4 out, not fluent and headed 3 out, weakened tamely
mid-division, not fluent 2nd, short-lived effort after 4 out, pushed along before and lost ground before next, weakened 2 out
towards rear, ridden 2 out, never involved
chased clear leader, lost position 6th, gradually dropped away
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Soft | 14 | Steel Ally | 6 | 12 0 | 137 | 2P123-2 | 41 days | S Thomas (187 miles) | Dylan Johnston | 6/ 1 | 4:53.50 | |
| 2023 | Good to Soft | 10 | Park Annonciade | 5 | 10 3 | 114 | 9-72131 | 21 days | S R B Crawford | Ben Bromley | 3/ 1 | 4:37.10 | |
| 2022 | Soft | 7 | Stainsby Girl | 8 | 10 11 | 124 | 34-4211 | 274 days | N W Alexander (112 miles) | Mr Kit Alexander | 16/ 1 | 4:32.98 | |
| 2021 | Good | 8 | Tommy's Oscar | 6 | 11 1 | 138 | 2613-23 | 20 days | Mrs A Hamilton (147 miles) | Danny McMenamin | 10/ 3 | 4:31.97 | |
| 2020 | Soft | 14 | War Lord | 5 | 11 0 | 131 | 13418-2 | 21 days | C L Tizzard (212 miles) | Robbie Power | 13/ 2 | 4:51.86 | |
| 2019 | Good to Soft | 12 | Bold Plan | 5 | 11 1 | 130 | 23312-0 | 42 days | Evan Williams (205 miles) | Robbie Power | 11/ 4 | 4:43.10 | |
| 2018 | Good | 11 | Black Mischief | 6 | 11 0 | 136 | 55331-F | 35 days | H Fry (229 miles) | Richard Johnson | 6/ 1 | 4:27.80 | |
| 2017 | Heavy | 9 | Limited Reserve | 5 | 10 2 | 125 | 125-242 | 21 days | Christian Williams (183 miles) | James Bowen | 9/ 2 | 4:47.00 | |
| 2016 | Heavy | 6 | El Terremoto | 4 | 10 7 | 126 | 4342-51 | 23 days | N & W Twiston-Davies (133 miles) | Jamie Bargary | 9/ 4 | 5:05.14 | |
| 2015 | Soft | 9 | Rock The Kasbah | 5 | 11 9 | 136 | 1321P-2 | 42 days | P Hobbs & J White (192 miles) | Tom O'Brien | 9/ 2 | 4:47.01 | |
| 2014 | Soft | 11 | On Tour | 6 | 11 3 | 131 | 213-211 | 28 days | Evan Williams (205 miles) | P Moloney | 7/ 1 | 4:53.41 | |
| 2013 | Soft | 12 | More Of That | 5 | 11 2 | 137 | 1-1 | 21 days | J & A O'Neill (133 miles) | A P McCoy | 3/ 1 | 4:43.00 | |
| 2012 | Soft | 12 | Yesyoucan | 7 | 10 12 | 125 | 9-F3122 | 24 days | B Ellison (107 miles) | Danny Cook | 14/ 1 | 4:53.90 | |
| 2011 | Good to Soft | 12 | Any Given Day | 6 | 11 12 | 155 | 142247 | 247 days | D McCain Jnr (34 miles) | Henry Brooke | 11/ 1 | 4:44.40 |