15:00 Cheltenham
Saturday 24 January 2026
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Unibet Hurdle (Registered As The International Hurdle) (Grade 2) (GBB Race)
- 4YO plus  |  Class 1  |  2m 179y  |  Soft  |  4 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 15:03Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 4m 24.88s
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Likeable sort who recorded hat-trick in 2024/25, landing National Spirit Hurdle at Fontwell for final success. Creditable efforts both outings this season but firmly up against it taking on 2 top-class prospects back at this level.
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Easy winner of the Fighting Fifth at Newcastle in 2024/25 before switched to fences to slam Ballyburn in Grade 2 Kempton novice. A severe infection ruled him out of the remainder of last term but created a big impression when readily landing Christmas Hurdle after a year off. Most exciting prospect.
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Unbeaten in 5 starts as a novice hurdler and particularly impressive in Baring Bingham at Cheltenham (21f, good to soft) in March. Still finding in front when falling heavily 2 out in Fighting Fifth at Newcastle on reappearance and remains a top-class prospect.
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Smart performer at his best who ended a long losing run in a weak handicap for the grade at Haydock (15.6f) last week. Has it all to do in this company.
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Forecasts
Sir Gino (2/5), The New Lion (9/4), Nemean Lion (18/1), Brentford Hope (50/1)
A fascinating clash between a pair of top-class prospects in SIR GINO and The New Lion. The former made a highly impressive comeback in the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton and is fancied to strengthen his position at the top of the Champion Hurdle betting.
- Sir Gino2/5
- The New Lion9/4
- Nemean Lion18/1
Previous Winners
Prize Money
1st: £71,188.002nd: £26,712.003rd: £13,375.004th: £6,662.005th: £3,350.006th: £1,675.00
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