midfield, slow 1st, wandered on approach 3rd, headway 6th, went tird before next, pressed leader approaching 2 out, led 2 out, went clear from last, stayed on strongly
1 12:30 (UK Time) Leicester 04 Dec 2025
Annual Badge At leicesterraces Ideal Christmas Present 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 4) (4YO plus)
2m 4f 110y Soft (Heavy in places)
raced wide, prominent, led remaining group from 2nd, chased clear leader 4th, led before 3 out, headed next, soon ridden, edged left and weakened from last
in touch with leaders, midfield 6th, dropped to rear next, headway 3 out, plugged on one pace from last, went third final 50yds
towards rear, headway 3 out, went third approaching 2 out, no extra before last, lost third final 50yds
took keen hold, held up in rear, headway into midfield 6th, not fluent 3 out, soon ridden, faded 2 out
led, raced alone on inner from 2nd, went clear 4th, reduced advantage 7th, headed before 3 out, weakened before next
midfield, dropped to rear before 3 out, soon weakened
prominent, chased leaders 2nd, ridden 3 out, soon faded
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Heavy | 9 | Sixmilebridge | 5 | 11 4 | - | U210-2 | 35 days | F O'Brien (75 miles) | Kielan Woods | 1/ 2 | 5:30.36 |