Sandown Park Race 3

Bet365 Oaksey Chase (Grade 2) (Gbb Race)

Prize Money: $147,601

Willie Mullins looks to have a strong hand in this headed by 2024 G1 Cheltenham Festival Arkle winner GAELIC WARRIOR (3). The seven-year-old placed twice among G1 company at Leopardstown (Ireland) prior to a 3L success in the 5000m G1 Aintree Bowl Chase. Rates the one to beat. PIC D'ORHY (4) enhanced his Ascot record winning by 10L the 4200m G1 Ascot Chase two months ago. Likely player. GENTLEMAN DE MEE (6) is a stablemate to the top pick. Narrowly found success in the 4200m Topham Premier Handicap Chase attempting the national course at Aintree. Holds claims. HITMAN (9) was third in this event last year. May place while G1 course novice chase winner LE PATRON (8) might feature.

Distance: 4575m
Track: Good
Weather: Cloudy
Surface: Turf
Class: OPEN

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Appreciate It (1) 3x25x351x0
Trainer: Willie Mullins (Ireland)
Jockey: S F O'keeffe
Weight: 73.5kg
Prize Money: $746,003
Win / Place: 37% / 75%

2nd Up Record

11 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: JEREMY (USA)

Dam: SAINTE BARONNE (FR)

Dam's Sire: Saint Des Saints

Rating

Stats

Career

24: 9-4-5

Season

3: 1-0-0

1st Up

8: 2-2-2

2nd Up

6: 3-0-0

3rd Up

5: 3-0-2

4th Up

3: 1-1-0

Metro

11: 5-1-1

Non-Metro

13: 4-3-4

Turf

24: 9-4-5

Good

3: 1-0-0

Soft

18: 7-3-5

Heavy

3: 1-1-0

Clockwise

12: 3-3-4

Anti-Clockwise

12: 6-1-1

Hurdle

5: 4-0-0

Steeple

11: 2-3-3

Handicap Rating

157

Jockey Stats

Horse

4: 1-0-1

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

3319m - 6940m

Gear Changes

[Tongue Strap]

Comments

Racing second-up today. First-up after three months didn't finish the race at Aintree Grand National on April 5 over 6900m. Previously second-up finished fifth of 7 starters at Tramore in the G3 Savills New Year's Day Chase on January 1 over 4600m, on rain affected going; 27 len behind Embassy Gardens carrying 70kg at $6. May well be worth another chance.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
- of 34	5/4/25	Aintree	6940m	STPLE HCP 7U	-	Sean O'Keeffe	71kg	Good Soft	9:06.14	45.7 km/h	99.0L	-	$29	76	$1,931,820	-	1. Nick Rockett 2. I Am Maximus 3. Grangeclare West
76 Day Spell
1st of 7	19/1/25	Thurles	4224m	G2 OPEN 6U	-	Sean O'Keeffe	71kg	Good	5:01.00	50.5 km/h	6.0L	-	$7.00	18	$78,040	$48,985	1. Appreciate It 2. Classic Getaway 3. Blood Destiny
5th of 7	1/1/25	Tramore	4626m	G3 OPEN 5U	-	Simon Torrens	70kg	Heavy	6:17.07	44.2 km/h	27.0L	-	$6.00	24	$65,040	$1,384	1. Embassy Gardens 2. Monty's Star 3. Classic Getaway
3rd of 8	8/12/24	Cork	3319m	G2 OPEN 5U	-	Sean O'Keeffe	71.5kg	Y	4:17.80	46.3 km/h	16.0L	-	$10	221	$173,430	$16,605	1. Energumene 2. Dinoblue 3. Appreciate It
221 Day Spell
5th of 9	1/5/24	Punchestown	5029m	G1 5U	-	P W Mullins	74.5kg	Y	6:26.70	46.8 km/h	5.5L	-	$34	30	$520,300	$11,070	1. Fastorslow 2. Galopin Des Champs 3. Hewick
2nd of 6	1/4/24	Fairyhouse	3922m	G2 CHSE 5U	-	D J Mullins	71.5kg	Heavy	5:32.90	42.4 km/h	9.0L	-	$4.33	71	$167,900	$35,055	1. Journey With Me 2. Appreciate It 3. Fil Dor
71 Day Spell

Classic Getaway (2) 12030x3216
Trainer: Willie Mullins (Carlow)
Jockey: D E Mullins
Weight: 73.5kg
Prize Money: $180,246
Win / Place: 31% / 62%

9 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: GETAWAY (GER)

Dam: CLASSIC MAGIC (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Classic Cliche

Rating

Stats

Career

16: 5-3-2

Season

4: 1-1-1

1st Up

6: 3-1-1

2nd Up

3: 1-2-0

3rd Up

3: 1-0-0

4th Up

3: 0-0-1

Metro

4: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

12: 5-3-2

Turf

16: 5-3-2

Good

4: 0-1-0

Soft

7: 3-0-1

Heavy

5: 2-2-1

Clockwise

11: 4-3-2

Anti-Clockwise

5: 1-0-0

Hurdle

4: 1-1-0

Steeple

8: 2-1-1

Handicap Rating

157

Jockey Stats

Horse

3: 1-0-0

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

4023m - 4626m

Comments

Last start finished sixth of 10 runners at Cheltenham in the G2 Silver Trophy Chase on April 16 over 4130m, 6 len behind Riskintheground with 75.5kg at $9.50. The run before ran on strong from last on the turn and won by 6 len Gowran Park in a G2 Red Mills Chase on February 15 over 4000m slow going defeating Saint Sam with 71kg at $5.50 in a jumps. Previous form sound but needs to do more.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 10	16/4/25	Cheltenham	4139m	G2 HCP CHSE	-	Danny Mullins	75.5kg	Good	5:12.52	47.7 km/h	6.0L	-	$9.50	60	$129,150	$1,731	1. Riskintheground 2. O'Moore Park 3. Bhaloo
60 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 3	15/2/25	Gowran Park	4023m	G2 OPEN 5U	-	D J Mullins	71kg	Soft	5:20.01	45.3 km/h	6.0L	-	$5.50	27	$72,230	$48,985	1. Classic Getaway 2. Saint Sam 3. Journey With Me
2nd of 7	19/1/25	Thurles	4224m	G2 OPEN 6U	-	D J Mullins	71kg	Good	5:01.00	50.5 km/h	6.0L	-	$6.50	18	$78,040	$15,775	1. Appreciate It 2. Classic Getaway 3. Blood Destiny
3rd of 7	1/1/25	Tramore	4626m	G3 OPEN 5U	-	D J Mullins	70kg	Heavy	6:17.07	44.2 km/h	15.0L	-	$6.00	264	$65,040	$6,227	1. Embassy Gardens 2. Monty's Star 3. Classic Getaway
264 Day Spell
99th of 24	12/4/24	Aintree	4224m	STPLE HCP 5U	-	P W Mullins	76kg	Soft	5:42.92	44.3 km/h	99.0L	-	$26	26	$268,530	-	1. Arizona Cardinal 2. James Du Berlais 3. Kandoo Kid
3rd of 5	17/3/24	Down Royal	5230m	CHSE 5U	-	Paul Townend	71.5kg	Soft	7:00.30	44.8 km/h	20.5L	-	$1.67f	42	$26,020	$2,574	1. Adamantly Chosen 2. Roi Mage 3. Classic Getaway
42 Day Freshen-Up

Gaelic Warrior (3) x11012x231
Trainer: Willie Mullins (Ireland)
Jockey: P Townend
Weight: 73.5kg
Prize Money: $1,073,613
Win / Place: 47% / 88%

Jockey / Horse Combo

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: MAXIOS (GB)

Dam: GAME OF LEGS (FR)

Dam's Sire: Hernando

100

Rating

Stats

Career

17: 8-4-3

Season

2: 1-0-1

1st Up

5: 2-2-0

2nd Up

4: 2-0-2

3rd Up

4: 2-0-1

4th Up

2: 1-1-0

Metro

11: 3-3-3

Non-Metro

6: 5-1-0

Turf

17: 8-4-3

Good

3: 1-2-0

Soft

12: 5-2-3

Heavy

2: 2-0-0

Clockwise

6: 5-1-0

Anti-Clockwise

11: 3-3-3

Hurdle

9: 4-2-2

Steeple

6: 4-1-0

Handicap Rating

170

Jockey Stats

Horse

10: 6-2-1

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

3419m - 5020m

Gear Changes

[Hood, Tongue Strap]

Comments

Recent form hard to fault. Last start won by 3 len Aintree in a G1 Bowl Steeple Chase on April 3 over 5010m defeating Grey Dawning with 74.5kg at $3.80 in a steeplechase. Race before finished third of 8 starters at Leopardstown in the G1 Dublin Chase on February 2 over 3400m, 14 len behind Solness with 75.5kg at $2.50. Racing well. Expected to measure up again.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 7	3/4/25	Aintree	5020m	G1 WFA CHSE	-	P W Mullins	74.5kg	Good Soft	6:22.15	47.3 km/h	3.0L	-	$3.75	60	$461,250	$258,902	1. Gaelic Warrior 2. Grey Dawning 3. Stage Star
60 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 8	2/2/25	Leopardstown	3419m	G1 OPEN 5U	-	P Townend	75.5kg	Y	4:07.40	49.8 km/h	14.0L	-	$2.50f	37	$260,150	$24,908	1. Solness 2. Marine Nationale 3. Gaelic Warrior
37 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 9	27/12/24	Leopardstown	3419m	G1 OPEN 5U	-	P W Mullins	75.5kg	GY	4:08.20	49.6 km/h	3.8L	-	$2.63f	239	$229,490	$43,819	1. Solness 2. Gaelic Warrior 3. Marine Nationale
239 Day Spell
2nd of 4	2/5/24	Punchestown	3319m	G1 NCHSE 5U	-	P Townend	75.5kg	Y	4:08.40	48.1 km/h	2.3L	-	$1.33f	51	$209,870	$43,819	1. Il Etait Temps 2. Gaelic Warrior 3. Hercule Du Seuil
51 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 10	12/3/24	Cheltenham	3218m	G1 NCHSE 5U	-	Paul Townend	73kg	Soft	4:08.36	46.6 km/h	8.5L	-	$3.00f	37	$331,510	$181,683	1. Gaelic Warrior 2. Found A Fifty 3. Il Etait Temps
37 Day Freshen-Up
99th of 2	4/2/24	Leopardstown	4325m	G1 NCHSE 5U	-	Paul Townend	74.5kg	YS	5:27.20	47.6 km/h	99.0L	-	$1.57f	38	$163,280	-	1. Fact To File 2. 3.
38 Day Freshen-Up

Pic D'orhy (4) x1210x1x1x
Trainer: P F Nicholls (Ditcheat)
Jockey: H Cobden
Weight: 73.5kg
Prize Money: $1,713,737
Win / Place: 45% / 69%

Jockey / Horse Combo

Fresh Record

Strong Form on Good

10 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: TURGEON (USA)

Dam: ROSE CANDY (FR)

Dam's Sire: Roli Abi

Rating

Stats

Career

33: 15-7-1

Track

2: 0-0-1

Season

1: 1-0-0

1st Up

12: 7-2-0

2nd Up

8: 3-1-0

3rd Up

6: 3-2-0

4th Up

4: 0-2-1

Metro

28: 12-5-1

Non-Metro

5: 3-2-0

Turf

33: 15-7-1

Good

18: 10-3-1

Soft

11: 4-3-0

Heavy

4: 1-1-0

Clockwise

17: 8-4-1

Anti-Clockwise

16: 7-3-0

Hurdle

12: 4-4-0

Steeple

19: 9-3-1

Handicap Rating

162

Jockey Stats

Horse

24: 12-4-1

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

4224m - 4231m

Gear Changes

[Tongue Strap]

Comments

Resuming after a break; having had just one run last to post a big 10 len win. Ascot in a G1 Ascot Steeple Chase on February 15 over 4200m defeating Corbetts Cross with 74.5kg at $2.80 in a jumps. Also won first up last previous preparation. The one to beat on best form.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 6	15/2/25	Ascot Uk	4231m	G1 OPEN 5U	-	Harry Cobden	74.5kg	Good	5:15.22	48.3 km/h	10.0L	-	$2.80	84	$322,880	$183,878	1. Pic D'orhy 2. Corbetts Cross 3. Blue Lord
84 Day Spell
1st of 4	23/11/24	Ascot Uk	4224m	G2 OPEN 4U	-	Harry Cobden	74.5kg	Good	5:19.98	47.5 km/h	3.5L	-	$1.44f	225	$139,260	$84,059	1. Pic D'orhy 2. Hidden Depths 3. Dashel Drasher
225 Day Spell
99th of 7	12/4/24	Aintree	4023m	G1 CHSE 5U	-	Harry Cobden	74.5kg	Soft	5:12.29	46.4 km/h	99.0L	-	$5.50	55	$447,550	-	1. Jonbon 2. Conflated 3. Protektorat
55 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 4	17/2/24	Ascot Uk	4224m	G1 CHSE 5U	-	Harry Cobden	74.5kg	Good Soft	5:25.30	46.7 km/h	5.5L	-	$2.63	35	$304,640	$183,878	1. Pic D'orhy 2. L'homme Presse 3. Ahoy Senor
35 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 5	13/1/24	Kempton Park	4123m	G2 CHSE 5U	-	H Cobden	73.5kg	Good Soft	4:59.72	49.5 km/h	1.8L	-	$3.50f	49	$143,220	$32,531	1. Banbridge 2. Pic D'orhy 3. Janidil
49 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 4	25/11/23	Ascot Uk	4224m	G2 CHSE 4U	-	H Cobden	74.5kg	Good	5:19.42	47.6 km/h	16.0L	-	$3.50	225	$114,970	$73,552	1. Pic D'orhy 2. Straw Fan Jack 3. Minella Drama
225 Day Spell

Ga Law (5) 1p2x2295pp
Trainer: Jamie Snowden (Lambourn)
Jockey: G Sheehan
Weight: 72.5kg
Prize Money: $489,270
Win / Place: 26% / 52%

9 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: SINNDAR (IRE)

Dam: LAW (FR)

Dam's Sire: Lute Antique

Rating

Stats

Career

23: 6-4-2

Distance

1: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-1-0

Track

2: 0-1-1

Season

3: 0-0-0

1st Up

8: 2-2-1

2nd Up

5: 2-1-0

3rd Up

4: 2-0-0

4th Up

3: 0-0-1

Metro

16: 2-3-2

Non-Metro

7: 4-1-0

Turf

23: 6-4-2

Good

16: 5-4-1

Soft

7: 1-0-1

Firm

1: 1-0-0

Clockwise

7: 3-2-1

Anti-Clockwise

16: 3-2-1

Hurdle

3: 1-0-0

Steeple

18: 5-4-2

Handicap Rating

152

Jockey Stats

Horse

13: 2-3-1

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

4023m - 4821m

Gear Changes

[Blinkers]

Comments

Last run pulled up at Aintree on April 4 over 4220m. The start before that; pulled up at Cheltenham in the G1 Stayers Hurdle on March 13 over 4810m. Big task ahead.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
- of 30	4/4/25	Aintree	4241m	HCP CHSE 5U	-	Gavin Sheehan	73.5kg	Good Soft	5:23.72	47.2 km/h	99.0L	-	$26	22	$276,750	-	1. Gentleman De Mee 2. Lisnamult Lad 3. The Goffer
- of 13	13/3/25	Cheltenham	4821m	G1 OPEN 4U	-	Gavin Sheehan	74.5kg	Good Soft	5:58.85	48.4 km/h	99.0L	-	$51	33	$599,630	-	1. Bob Olinger 2. Teahupoo 3. The Wallpark
33 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 7	8/2/25	Newbury	4727m	G2 OPEN 5U	-	Gavin Sheehan	72.5kg	Soft	6:05.80	46.5 km/h	16.3L	-	$9.00	56	$154,270	$4,203	1. Djelo 2. Hitman 3. Bravemansgame
56 Day Freshen-Up
9th of 11	14/12/24	Cheltenham	4139m	HCP CHSE 4U	-	Gavin Sheehan	73.5kg	Good Soft	5:13.93	47.5 km/h	23.3L	-	$9.00	28	$230,630	-	1. Gemirande 2. Madara 3. Fugitif
2nd of 15	16/11/24	Cheltenham	4023m	STPLE HCP 4U	-	Gavin Sheehan	71kg	Good	4:59.53	48.4 km/h	4.5L	-	$5.50	35	$269,470	$58,672	1. Il Ridoto 2. Ga Law 3. Lets Go Champ
35 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 10	12/10/24	Chepstow	3922m	STPLE HCP 4U	-	Jonathan Burke	74.5kg	Good	4:50.91	48.5 km/h	2.0L	-	$9.00	168	$76,110	$17,653	1. Grandeur D'ame 2. Ga Law 3. The King Of Ryhope
168 Day Spell

Gentleman De Mee (6) 4203x57541
Trainer: Willie Mullins (Carlow)
Jockey: M P Walsh
Weight: 72.5kg
Prize Money: $834,611
Win / Place: 24% / 48%

9 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: SAINT DES SAINTS (FR)

Dam: KOEUR DE MEE (FR)

Dam's Sire: Video Rock

Rating

Stats

Career

25: 6-5-1

Track

1: 0-0-0

Season

3: 1-0-0

1st Up

7: 1-2-0

2nd Up

6: 0-2-0

3rd Up

5: 1-1-0

4th Up

4: 2-0-0

Metro

13: 3-4-0

Non-Metro

12: 3-1-1

Turf

25: 6-5-1

Good

8: 3-2-0

Soft

15: 3-2-1

Heavy

2: 0-1-0

Clockwise

7: 1-1-0

Anti-Clockwise

18: 5-4-1

Hurdle

5: 1-2-0

Steeple

16: 5-3-1

Handicap Rating

160

Jockey Stats

Horse

14: 5-2-1

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

3218m - 4241m

Gear Changes

[Tongue Strap]

Comments

Useful type. Last start won by 0.8 len Aintree on April 4 over 4220m defeating Lisnamult Lad with 75kg at $15 in a steeplechase. Race before finished fourth in a small field at Navan in the G2 Webster Cup Chase on March 1 over 4100m, in the wet; 6 len behind Senecia with 71kg at $9.50. Sure to improve again. Confidence building win last time and can make it two on the trot.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 30	4/4/25	Aintree	4241m	HCP CHSE 5U	-	Mark Walsh	75kg	Good Soft	5:23.72	47.2 km/h	0.8L	-	$15	34	$276,750	$155,341	1. Gentleman De Mee 2. Lisnamult Lad 3. The Goffer
34 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 5	1/3/25	Navan	4123m	G2 OPEN 5U	-	Mark Walsh	71kg	Heavy	5:36.00	44.2 km/h	5.8L	-	$9.50	27	$77,210	$7,472	1. Senecia 2. El Fabiolo 3. Fil Dor
5th of 8	2/2/25	Leopardstown	3419m	G1 OPEN 5U	-	Mark Walsh	75.5kg	Y	4:07.40	49.8 km/h	24.5L	-	$41	37	$260,150	$5,535	1. Solness 2. Marine Nationale 3. Gaelic Warrior
37 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 9	27/12/24	Leopardstown	3419m	G1 OPEN 5U	-	D J Mullins	75.5kg	GY	4:08.20	49.6 km/h	35.8L	-	$34	41	$229,490	-	1. Solness 2. Gaelic Warrior 3. Marine Nationale
41 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 6	16/11/24	Navan	3218m	G2 OPEN 5U	-	Mark P Walsh	71.5kg	Y	3:53.10	49.7 km/h	47.3L	-	$12	187	$91,720	$1,845	1. Found A Fifty 2. Solness 3. Senecia
187 Day Spell
3rd of 4	13/5/24	Killarney	4123m	G3 CHSE 5U	-	Mark P Walsh	75.5kg	Y	5:30.50	44.9 km/h	8.3L	-	$1.73f	13	$47,850	$4,732	1. Ash Tree Meadow 2. French Dynamite 3. Gentleman De Mee

Boombawn (7) 320x315x24
Trainer: Dan Skelton (Alcester)
Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 72kg
Prize Money: $353,254
Win / Place: 29% / 75%

3rd Up Record

8 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: DYLAN THOMAS (IRE)

Dam: WELL CLAD (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Oscar

Rating

Stats

Career

24: 7-7-4

Track

1: 0-1-0

Season

2: 0-1-0

1st Up

8: 2-4-2

2nd Up

7: 2-1-1

3rd Up

5: 3-0-0

4th Up

2: 0-1-1

Metro

13: 3-3-2

Non-Metro

11: 4-4-2

Turf

24: 7-7-4

Good

22: 7-6-4

Soft

2: 0-1-0

Clockwise

9: 3-5-0

Anti-Clockwise

15: 4-2-4

Hurdle

14: 5-4-2

Steeple

4: 1-1-1

Handicap Rating

153

Jockey Stats

Horse

17: 5-4-4

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

4023m - 4124m

Comments

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up finished second in a small field at Kempton Park in the G2 Pendil Novices' Chase on February 22 over 4110m, 1.0 len behind Rubaud carrying 73kg at $9. Second run from a spell came home strongly from last on the turn; finished fourth of 9 starters at Aintree in the G1 Manifesto Novices Chase on April 3 over 4000m, 3.5 len behind Impaire Et Passe with 73kg at $23.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 9	3/4/25	Aintree	4023m	G1 OPEN 5U	-	Harry Skelton	73kg	Good Soft	4:58.58	48.5 km/h	3.5L	-	$23	40	$241,410	$23,491	1. Impaire Et Passe 2. Gidleigh Park 3. Jango Baie
40 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 6	22/2/25	Kempton Park	4124m	G2 OPEN 5U	-	Harry Skelton	73kg	Good Soft	5:20.88	46.3 km/h	1.0L	-	$9.00	85	$138,380	$29,572	1. Rubaud 2. Boombawn 3. Mark Of Gold
85 Day Spell
5th of 6	29/11/24	Newbury	4023m	G2 OPEN 4U	-	Harry Skelton	74kg	Good Soft	5:02.10	47.9 km/h	21.8L	-	$26	20	$136,120	$4,079	1. The Jukebox Man 2. Masaccio 3. Johnnywho
1st of 5	9/11/24	Wincanton	4023m	G2 OPEN 4U	-	Harry Skelton	71.5kg	Good	4:52.27	49.6 km/h	0.3L	-	$9.00	28	$136,120	$82,251	1. Boombawn 2. Soul Icon 3. Insurrection
3rd of 5	12/10/24	Chepstow	3922m	LR OPEN 4U	-	Harry Skelton	72kg	Good	4:55.36	47.8 km/h	1.3L	-	$8.00	84	$69,630	$7,897	1. Springwell Bay 2. Insurrection 3. Boombawn
84 Day Spell
10th of 16	20/7/24	Market Rasen	4325m	STPLE HCP 4U	-	Harry Skelton	75kg	Good	5:21.58	48.4 km/h	20.3L	-	$4.50f	37	$181,490	-	1. Sure Touch 2. Soul Icon 3. Statuario
37 Day Freshen-Up

Le Patron (8) 114px10x5x
Trainer: Gary & Josh Moore (Lower Beeding, W Sussex)
Jockey: David Noonan
Weight: 72kg
Prize Money: $237,768
Win / Place: 29% / 58%

Track Specialist

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: BALKO (FR)

Dam: LA LOUTE (FR)

Dam's Sire: Saint Des Saints

Rating

Stats

Career

17: 5-2-3

Track

3: 2-0-0

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

6: 2-1-1

2nd Up

5: 2-0-1

3rd Up

3: 1-1-1

4th Up

2: 0-0-0

Metro

8: 3-1-0

Non-Metro

9: 2-1-3

Turf

17: 5-2-3

Good

8: 3-0-1

Soft

8: 1-2-2

Heavy

1: 1-0-0

Clockwise

8: 4-0-1

Anti-Clockwise

9: 1-2-2

Hurdle

9: 1-2-3

Steeple

7: 4-0-0

Handicap Rating

151

Jockey Stats

Horse

3: 1-0-0

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

4023m - 4231m

Gear Changes

[Tongue Strap check piece]

Comments

Resumes from a spell after having raced just once last preparation finished fifth in a small field at Ascot in the G1 Ascot Steeple Chase on February 15 over 4200m, 62 len behind Pic D'orhy with 74.5kg at $17. Won previous preparation first up to post a big 7 len win. Newbury on November 29 over 4000m defeating Scarface with 72kg at $13 in a steeplechase. Looks tested.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 6	15/2/25	Ascot Uk	4231m	G1 OPEN 5U	-	David Noonan	74.5kg	Good	5:15.22	48.3 km/h	62.8L	-	$17	63	$322,880	$8,653	1. Pic D'orhy 2. Corbetts Cross 3. Blue Lord
63 Day Spell
10th of 11	14/12/24	Cheltenham	4139m	HCP CHSE 4U	-	Freddie Mitchell	72kg	Good Soft	5:13.93	47.5 km/h	31.8L	-	$12	15	$230,630	-	1. Gemirande 2. Madara 3. Fugitif
1st of 9	29/11/24	Newbury	4023m	STPLE HCP 4U	-	Freddie Mitchell	72kg	Good Soft	5:04.10	47.6 km/h	7.0L	-	$13	260	$106,710	$52,797	1. Le Patron 2. Scarface 3. Galop De Chasse
260 Day Spell
- of 11	14/3/24	Cheltenham	3976m	G1 WFA NOVCH	-	David Noonan	73kg	Soft	5:04.64	47.0 km/h	99.0L	-	$101	40	$322,880	-	1. Grey Dawning 2. Ginny's Destiny 3. Djelo
40 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 5	3/2/24	Sandown Park Uk	4023m	G1 NCHSE 5U	-	Niall Francis Houlihan	73kg	Good	5:08.57	46.9 km/h	35.5L	-	$7.50	56	$179,020	$19,742	1. Nickle Back 2. Djelo 3. Colonel Harry
56 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 6	9/12/23	Sandown Park Uk	3118m	G1 NCHSE 4U	-	David Noonan	73kg	Heavy	4:09.56	45.0 km/h	1.3L	-	$17	27	$145,190	$84,454	1. Le Patron 2. Colonel Harry 3. Jpr One

Hitman (9) 9283x2x22p
Trainer: P F Nicholls (Ditcheat)
Jockey: Freddie Gingell
Weight: 71kg
Prize Money: $633,900
Win / Place: 14% / 70%

9 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: FALCO (USA)

Dam: TERCAH GIRL (FR)

Dam's Sire: Martaline

Rating

Stats

Career

27: 4-11-4

Distance

1: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-1

Track

4: 0-2-1

Season

3: 0-2-0

1st Up

10: 1-5-1

2nd Up

8: 2-5-0

3rd Up

5: 1-0-1

4th Up

2: 0-1-1

Metro

22: 2-9-4

Non-Metro

5: 2-2-0

Turf

27: 4-11-4

Good

14: 1-7-3

Soft

11: 3-3-1

Heavy

2: 0-1-0

Clockwise

9: 1-4-1

Anti-Clockwise

18: 3-7-3

Hurdle

3: 1-1-0

Steeple

22: 3-8-4

Handicap Rating

154

Jockey Stats

Horse

4: 0-2-0

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

4005m - 6940m

Gear Changes

[Tongue Strap check piece]

Comments

Last run pulled up at Aintree Grand National on April 5 over 6900m. Race before finished second of 7 runners at Newbury in the G2 Denman Chase on February 8 over 4700m, slow track; 3.5 len behind Djelo with 71kg at $5. Has been racing well. Worth another chance and cannot be discounted lightly.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
- of 34	5/4/25	Aintree	6940m	STPLE HCP 7U	-	Freddie Gingell	70.5kg	Good Soft	9:06.14	45.7 km/h	99.0L	-	$29	56	$1,931,820	-	1. Nick Rockett 2. I Am Maximus 3. Grangeclare West
56 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 7	8/2/25	Newbury	4727m	G2 OPEN 5U	-	Freddie Gingell	71kg	Soft	6:05.80	46.5 km/h	3.5L	-	$5.00	21	$154,270	$33,513	1. Djelo 2. Hitman 3. Bravemansgame
2nd of 10	18/1/25	Ascot Uk	4231m	HCP CHSE 5U	-	Harry Cobden	76kg	Good	5:15.83	48.2 km/h	4.3L	-	$15	83	$184,500	$44,133	1. Terresita 2. Hitman 3. Flegmatik
83 Day Spell
2nd of 5	27/10/24	Aintree	4005m	G2 OPEN 4U	-	Freddie Gingell	70kg	Good	5:01.89	47.8 km/h	1.8L	-	$6.50	183	$147,600	$31,542	1. Minella Drama 2. Hitman 3. Ahoy Senor
183 Day Spell
3rd of 7	27/4/24	Sandown Park Uk	4526m	G2 CHSE 5U	-	Harry Cobden	71kg	Good	5:46.00	47.1 km/h	11.5L	-	$3.50f	44	$145,200	$15,793	1. Fantastic Lady 2. Ga Law 3. Hitman
44 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 11	14/3/24	Cheltenham	4139m	G1 WFA CHSE	-	B Frost	74.5kg	Soft	5:21.43	46.4 km/h	34.8L	-	$41	33	$716,100	$9,524	1. Protektorat 2. Envoi Allen 3. Conflated
33 Day Freshen-Up

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