made all, pushed along entering straight, ridden after last and kept on well run-in
4 19:15 Punchestown (IRE) 28 Apr 2026
PRL Champion Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) (Class 1) (5YO plus)
2m 132y Yielding
towards rear, 6th halfway, not fluent 4 out, pushed along after 2 out, ridden to go 3rd approaching last, went 2nd over 150 yards out, kept on, no impression on winner
towards rear, progress on inner to go 4th early straight, ridden to go 3rd over 150 yards out, soon no extra and kept on one pace close home
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, progress into 2nd 2 out, pushed along entering straight, soon ridden and no extra after last, dropped to 4th over 150 yards out
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along after 3 out, not fluent next, no extra in 5th before last, kept on one pace run-in
towards rear, not fluent 2 out, soon no extra and weakened
mid division, 5th halfway, pushed along after 2 out, ridden to briefly go 3rd entering straight, soon no extra and weakened before last
chased leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along and dropped to 3rd after 2 out, soon ridden and no extra, weakened before straight

Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Yielding | 6 | Irancy | 7 | 11 12 | - | 313-171 | 23 days | W P Mullins (47 miles) | Mark Walsh | 18/ 1 | 4:01.60 | |
| 2024 | Yielding | 9 | Mystical Power | 5 | 11 12 | - | 11121 | 18 days | W P Mullins (47 miles) | Mark Walsh | 2/ 1 | 4:07.20 | |
| 2023 | Yielding - Soft | 5 | Facile Vega | 6 | 11 12 | - | 1-11152 | 42 days | W P Mullins (47 miles) | Paul Townend | 4/ 6 | 4:00.80 | |
| 2022 | Good - Yielding | 5 | Mighty Potter | 5 | 11 12 | - | 1-131P | 42 days | G Elliott (49 miles) | Jack Kennedy | 20/ 1 | 4:02.30 | |
| 2021 | Yielding | 5 | Echoes In Rain | 5 | 11 7 | - | 15-1411 | 23 days | W P Mullins (47 miles) | Mr Patrick Mullins | 8/ 13 | 4:05.30 | |
| 2019 | Yielding | 6 | Klassical Dream | 5 | 11 12 | - | 24P-111 | 49 days | W P Mullins (47 miles) | Ruby Walsh | 8/ 13 | 4:00.90 | |
| 2018 | Yielding - Soft | 10 | Draconien | 5 | 11 12 | - | 4-12U2 | 22 days | W P Mullins (47 miles) | Noel Fehily | 25/ 1 | 4:03.70 | |
| 2017 | Good - Yielding | 7 | Cilaos Emery | 5 | 11 12 | - | 1125 | 42 days | W P Mullins (47 miles) | D J Mullins | 8/ 1 | 3:58.90 | |
| 2016 | Good - Yielding | 6 | Don't Touch It | 6 | 11 12 | - | 212213 | 65 days | Mrs J Harrington (19 miles) | B J Geraghty | 16/ 1 | 4:03.20 | |
| 2015 | Good - Yielding | 6 | Douvan | 5 | 11 12 | - | 21111 | 49 days | W P Mullins (47 miles) | Ruby Walsh | 1/ 6 | 4:01.30 | |
| 2014 | Good - Yielding | 8 | Faugheen | 6 | 11 12 | - | 1-11111 | 48 days | W P Mullins (47 miles) | Ruby Walsh | 1/ 2 | 3:57.60 | |
| 2013 | Soft | 6 | Jezki | 5 | 11 12 | - | 511113 | 42 days | Mrs J Harrington (19 miles) | B J Geraghty | 2/ 1 | 4:10.60 | |
| 2012 | Good to Soft | 5 | Alderwood | 8 | 11 12 | - | 012011 | 15 days | T Mullins (62 miles) | A P McCoy | 5/ 2 | 4:05.50 | |
| 2011 | Good | 7 | Shot From The Hip | 7 | 11 12 | - | 00-2133 | 31 days | E J O'Grady (98 miles) | A P McCoy | 11/ 2 | 3:49.70 | |
| 2010 | Good | 10 | Blackstairmountain | 5 | 11 12 | - | 121102 | 16 days | W P Mullins (47 miles) | Paul Townend | 5/ 1 | 3:52.60 | |
| 2009 | Soft | 8 | Hurricane Fly | 5 | 11 12 | - | 7-11211 | 122 days | W P Mullins (47 miles) | Ruby Walsh | 4/ 6 | 4:02.60 | |
| 2008 | Good | 9 | Jered | 6 | 11 12 | - | 312511 | 28 days | N Meade (49 miles) | A P McCoy | 7/ 4 | 3:47.20 | |
| 2007 | Good | 9 | Clopf | 6 | 11 12 | - | 16112-1 | 12 days | E J O'Grady (98 miles) | B J Geraghty | 7/ 4 | 3:45.40 | |
| 2006 | Good | 7 | Iktitaf | 5 | 11 11 | - | 173112 | 79 days | N Meade (49 miles) | Ruby Walsh | 8/ 1 | 3:50.50 | |
| 2005 | Soft | 8 | Wild Passion | 5 | 11 11 | - | F-21142 | 42 days | N Meade (49 miles) | Paul Carberry | 7/ 4 | 3:58.00 |