17:20 Cheltenham

Friday 13 March 2026

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Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Off time: 17:24 | Winning time: 5m 8.84s

Its Bilbo⁷⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 11-12| J: Mike O'Connor| T: H De Bromhead| OR: 141

22/1

Got back on the up returned to hurdling after a stint chasing with a gutsy success in 2m listed handicap at Limerick in late December. Hiked up 12 lb so needs to take another step forward.

Form: 522-431

Nurse Susan¹⁹

Age: 9| Weight: 11-11| J: Tristan Durrell| T: D Skelton| OR: 140| CD

14/1

Low-mileage mare firmly back in the groove this season, supplementing her handicap success here in listed event at Sandown. Not at her best in the National Spirit at Fontwell last time but caught the eye in this last year and no surprise to see her bounce back.

Form: 09-9114

Air Of Entitlement⁷⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 11-10| J: Patrick M O'Brien| T: H De Bromhead| OR: 139| BF| C| D

10/1

Impressive winner of Dawn Run here in 2025. Very lightly raced since and she failed to build on an encouraging reappearance second at Fairyhouse when held in handicap at Leopardstown just after Christmas. Probably worth another chance back at the Festival.

Form: 7/117-20

Sa Fureur²⁷

Age: 9| Weight: 11-9| J: Eoin Staples| T: G Elliott| OR: 138| D

50/1

Has acquitted himself well over hurdles this term without winning, posting a good fourth in handicap at Navan in January. Also ran well back chasing when second of 4 in Red Mills Chase at Gowran (2m3f) last month. Fourth when backed for the Grand Annual in 2024 and could figure.

Form: 00-4742

Farfromnowhere^t1⁷⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 11-9| J: Conor Stone-Walsh| T: P Nolan| OR: 138| D

28/1

Landed conditions hurdle at Listowel in September and arrives in good nick over fences, fourth of 7 in Grade 2 at Limerick when last seen out just after Christmas. Tongue tie goes on now.

Form: 201P24

Karl Des Tourelles⁴⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-9| J: Gavin Brouder| T: P Fenton| OR: 138

14/1

Winless since his hurdling debut at Gowran in February 2024 though he was a good seventh in the Pertemps here last year. Sent chasing this term and recorded his best effort when fourth in Naas handicap in January. Can go very well off a handy-looking mark back in this sphere.

Form: 74-6464

Zillow^t⁴⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 11-9| J: Sean Cleary-Farrell| T: W P Mullins| OR: 138

50/1

Progressive when completing a cross-code hat-trick last autumn in 2m listed handicap at Fairyhouse. Shaped like a non-stayer over 2½m at Leopardstown in December and fell early there last month. Has his stamina to prove here.

Form: 70-110F

Kel Histoire²⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-8| J: Michael Kenneally| T: W P Mullins| OR: 137

9/2

French bumper scorer who landed Cork maiden on his debut for this yard in 2024. Has been brought along steadily this term, best effort when a staying-on fifth of 7 in Grade 3 at Gowran (2m) 27 days ago. Likely plenty more to come now stepping up in trip for his handicap debut. Player.

Form: 1/128-55

Fiercely Proud²⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 11-8| J: Callum Pritchard| T: B Pauling| OR: 137| C

16/1

Ended last term under a cloud but bounced back to form in some style when bagging 2m3f Ascot handicap last month, seeming well suited by the step up in trip. Shouldn't be underestimated.

Form: 1PP-501

East India Express⁷¹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-8| J: Freddie Gordon| T: N J Henderson| OR: 137| CD

4/1

A three-time winner in 2024/25, his third victory coming over C&D. Subdued start to the present campaign until posting an excellent second of 12 in 2½m handicap at Windsor on New Year's Day. Up 4 lb but needs considering for his in-form yard.

Form: 71/FP92-

Da Capo Glory^p²⁷

Age: 9| Weight: 11-8| J: Cian Quirke| T: Padraig Butler| OR: 137| D

80/1

Useful winning hurdler in 2024. Lightly raced since and sent chasing this season, coming in a good third of 8 in 2m3f maiden at Gowran last month. Others appeal more in this environment.

Form: 79/FP33

Intellotto²⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-6| J: Robbie David| T: Daisy Hitchins| OR: 135| D

100/1

A useful winning hurdler/chaser at his best for Joseph O'Brien. Faced a stiff task for his new yard in the Kingwell Hurdle at Wincanton 27 days ago. Hard to warm to from this mark.

Form: 4/3-1334

Act Of Authority^p1²⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 11-6| J: Lewis Saunders| T: O Murphy| OR: 135| D

14/1

Runner-up in this 12 months ago and in good nick without winning this term until only eighth in 2m3f Ascot handicap last month. Merits consideration back here with cheekpieces added.

Form: 27/4348-

Wendrock³⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-5| J: Carl Millar| T: G Elliott| OR: 134

16/1

Scored at Leopardstown (2m) in December 2024 but he saw his run of good form come to an end when pulled up in 3m handicap at Leopardstown last month. Ran well in the Fred Winter last season.

Form: 53-745P

Open Secret^t²²

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: James Smith| T: G Elliott| OR: 133

16/1

A fair Flat winner for Charlie Johnston and largely progressive over hurdles, scoring at Naas in December. Good efforts in graded company over C&D and at Thurles (2m5f) since but even more needed now.

Form: 42142

Stede Bonnet²⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: Josh Williamson| T: G Elliott| OR: 133

20/1

Dual bumper winner who bagged a pair of 2m novice hurdles at Tramore and Ayr in January. Posted a good third of 4 in Punchestown listed hurdle last month. No forlorn hope now stepping up in trip for his first go in handicaps.

Form: 16211-3

Jump Allen^t²⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 11-4| J: Anna McGuinness| T: W P Mullins| OR: 133| D

8/1

Useful bumper winner who progressed well once sent handicapping last season, going 2-3 at Sandown last April. Off since but hails from top yard and must be respected.

Form: 543121-

Andashan⁷⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: Dylan Johnston| T: C Gordon| OR: 133

20/1

Advanced his form when resuming winning ways in 2½m handicap hurdle at Newbury just after Christmas. Up 6 lb but he remains unexposed at this trip and could make his presence felt with relatively few miles still on the clock.

Form: 315-321

Ballykinlar^t¹⁴⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 11-3| J: Shane Fenelon| T: M Bowen| OR: 132| D

66/1

Completed a hat-trick in handicap at Sligo in August and improved again when second in 2m5f listed event at Limerick when last seen out in October on his final run for Donncha Duggan. More still is required starting out for a new yard here.

Form: 111432

Saint Le Fort³⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-3| J: Niall Moore| T: P Fenton| OR: 132| D

33/1

Took a big step forward when opening account for the season in 3m handicap hurdle at Leopardstown last month. Drops back in trip now from a much higher mark so this demands another personal best.

Form: 984531

Roc Dino⁴³

Age: 5| Weight: 11-2| J: John Shinnick| T: W P Mullins| OR: 131

11/1

Placed twice over hurdles in France (for Gabriel Leenders) and has shaped with plenty of promise after 10 months off when second in a pair of big-field 2m maidens at Fairyhouse and Thurles in January. Looks capable of a fair bit better now venturing into handicaps over a long trip. Interesting.

Form: 723-22

Charlus^h,t1²⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 11-1| J: Harry Atkins| T: D Skelton| OR: 130

100/1

Fairly useful Flat/hurdles winner for Willie Mullins. Raced freely before being pulled up on his yard debut in 2m5f Kempton handicap last month. Needs to get back on track in first-time tongue tie.

Form: 10-2FP

Hot Fuss^v¹³

Age: 5| Weight: 11-1| J: Joe Anderson| T: Tom Dascombe| OR: 130

25/1

Useful on Flat and has shown similar form over hurdles, gaining a deserved success in 2m handicap at Windsor in January. Pulled up in Morebattle at Kelso since but up in trip now and he's the sort to bounce back.

Form: 4-6241P

Sainte Lucie⁴⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: Charlie O'Dwyer| T: W P Mullins| OR: 129

40/1

Hasn't kicked on from a promising stable debut victory as a juvenile and has been well held in 2m handicaps at Leopardstown on her last two runs.

Form: 8857-00

Forecasts

East India Express (4/1), Kel Histoire (9/2), Jump Allen (8/1), Air Of Entitlement (10/1), Roc Dino (11/1), Act Of Authority (14/1), Karl Des Tourelles (14/1), Nurse Susan (14/1), Fiercely Proud (16/1), Open Secret (16/1), Wendrock (16/1), Andashan (20/1), Stede Bonnet (20/1), Its Bilbo (22/1), Hot Fuss (25/1), Farfromnowhere (28/1), Saint Le Fort (33/1), Sainte Lucie (40/1), Sa Fureur (50/1), Zillow (50/1), Ballykinlar (66/1), Da Capo Glory (80/1), Intellotto (100/1), Charlus (100/1)

A wide open finale. Willie Mullins saddles five and his lightly-raced ex-French recruit ROC DINO appeals as a major improver now stepping into handicap company on his first go over this trip so edges the vote from stablemate Kel Histoire, who also looks primed to take a big step forward on his handicap debut. Karl des Tourelles reverts to this sphere after a spell chasing on a good mark and could also have a big say, while Andashan and East India Express look the pick of the home contingent.