tracked leader in 2nd, took keen hold, improved to lead travelling well 2 out, went clear before last, stayed on strongly run-in, not extended, very easily
3 19:00 Naas (IRE) 28 Feb 2021
Paddy Power Betting Shop Novice Hurdle (Grade 2) (Class 1) (4YO plus)
1m 7f 101y Yielding to Soft
held up in touch in rear, headway on outer after 3 out, 3rd travelling well 2 out, ridden and disputed 2nd approaching last, 2nd at last, kept on without threatening winner inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, progress to dispute 4th at halfway, headway into 2nd 2 out, soon ridden, disputed 2nd and no impression on winner approaching last, slight mistake in 3rd at last, no extra run-in
tracked leaders, 3rd 3 out, ridden in 4th next, soon no impression on leaders
held up in touch in rear, headway into 5th approaching 2 out, soon ridden and no impression
tracked leaders, niggled along at halfway, ridden and dropped to last approaching 2 out, moderate 6th at last, no impression
led, ridden and headed 2 out, weakened before last
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Soft - Heavy | 9 | Jason The Militant | 6 | 11 4 | - | 3-215 | 21 days | H De Bromhead (86 miles) | Rachael Blackmore | 25/ 1 | 3:54.20 | |
| 2019 | Good | 6 | Chosen Mate | 6 | 11 4 | - | P-112 | 14 days | G Elliott (35 miles) | Davy Russell | 9/ 10 | 3:48.60 | |
| 2018 | Soft | 8 | Hardline | 6 | 11 7 | - | 211331 | 14 days | G Elliott (35 miles) | Davy Russell | 6/ 1 | 4:10.50 | |
| 2017 | Soft - Heavy | 7 | Forge Meadow | 5 | 10 10 | - | 1-2152 | 22 days | J Harrington (17 miles) | Robbie Power | 6/ 1 | 4:14.00 | |
| 2016 | Soft - Heavy | 8 | Ball D'Arc | 5 | 11 3 | - | 12U131 | 21 days | G Elliott (35 miles) | Bryan Cooper | 5/ 1 | 4:14.10 | |
| 2015 | Soft | 5 | Lean Araig | 6 | 11 4 | - | 3-42711 | 21 days | O McKiernan (17 miles) | Robbie Colgan | 9/ 2 | 4:08.40 | |
| 2014 | Soft - Heavy | 6 | Real Steel | 6 | 11 4 | - | 22-123 | 21 days | P Fenton (95 miles) | B O'Connell | 7/ 1 | 3:56.50 | |
| 2013 | Soft - Heavy | 6 | Annie Power | 5 | 10 10 | - | 11111 | 17 days | W P Mullins (44 miles) | Ruby Walsh | 5/ 2 | 3:55.00 | |
| 2012 | Soft | 8 | Felix Yonger | 6 | 11 5 | - | 210-21 | 67 days | W P Mullins (44 miles) | Ruby Walsh | 2/ 1 | 3:57.60 | |
| 2011 | Soft - Heavy | 8 | Dare To Doubt | 7 | 11 0 | - | 112-421 | 25 days | W P Mullins (44 miles) | Paul Townend | 7/ 2 | 3:53.90 | |
| 2009 | Soft | 6 | Go Native | 6 | 11 5 | - | 21-1212 | 57 days | N Meade (35 miles) | Paul Carberry | 9/ 4 | 4:14.70 | |
| 2008 | Good to Soft | 7 | Coolcashin | 7 | 11 5 | - | 432143 | 38 days | M Bowe (60 miles) | T J Doyle | 20/ 1 | 4:56.00 | |
| 2007 | Heavy | 10 | Kazal | 6 | 11 10 | - | 3-14111 | 28 days | E Griffin (60 miles) | B J Geraghty | 5/ 2 | 5:13.00 | |
| 2006 | Heavy | 9 | Merdeka | 6 | 11 5 | - | 31-913 | 49 days | T J Taaffe (17 miles) | B J Geraghty | 7/ 2 | 4:58.50 | |
| 2005 | Soft | 11 | Black Apalachi | 6 | 11 5 | - | 1-20136 | 14 days | P J Rothwell (47 miles) | J L Cullen | 20/ 1 | 4:55.00 | |
| 2004 | Good to Soft | 6 | Newmill | 6 | 11 12 | - | 121122 | 14 days | T G O'Leary (139 miles) | B J Geraghty | 1/ 2 | 4:44.60 | |
| 2003 | Good to Soft | 10 | Rosaker | 6 | 11 5 | - | 6114-51 | 71 days | N Meade (35 miles) | Paul Carberry | 8/ 1 | 4:56.30 | |
| 2002 | Heavy | 9 | Tuco | 6 | 11 0 | - | 1-1F1 | 10 days | D Wachman (95 miles) | Norman Williamson | 2/ 1 | 5:31.40 | |
| 2001 | Good to Soft | 12 | Macs Gildoran | 7 | 11 0 | - | 2124 | 14 days | W P Mullins (44 miles) | Ruby Walsh | 6/ 4 | 4:59.40 |