At The Races
Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy (Grade 1) (Class 1) (4YO plus)
Winner £253,215 - 10 ran
| Pos. | Dist Beaten | Horse | SP | Age / wt | OR | Jockey / Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 3. Espoir D'allen (FR)held up in mid-division, closed 4 out, 3rd before 3 out, led 2 out, allowed to drift right when drawing clear before last, stayed on strongly, impressive |
16/1 | 5 11-10 | 162 | M P WalshG P Cromwell | |
| 2 | 15 |
 5. Melonled until 2 out, no impression on winner before not fluent last, edged right flat, being closed on by 3rd close home |
20/1 | 7 11-10 p1 | 165 | P TownendW P Mullins |
| 3 | nk |
 7. Silver Streak (IRE)held up in rear, jumped right at times, closed after mistake 4 out, went 3rd last, no chance with winner, kept on under pressure and closing on 2nd close home |
80/1 | 6 11-10 | 156 | Adam WedgeEvan Williams |
| 4 | 1½ |
 9. Laurina (FR)tracked leaders, went 2nd 4 out, hit next, ridden after 2 out, dropped to 4th last, stayed on same pace |
5/2 2Fav | 6 11-3 | 159 | R WalshW P Mullins |
| 5 | 7 |
 10. Verdana Blue (IRE)held up towards rear, went 5th 3 out, shaken up after 2 out, never on terms and well held before last |
33/1 | 7 11-3 | 157 | D N RussellN J Henderson |
| 6 | 6 | 7/4 Fav | 7 11-3 t | 166 | J W KennedyG Elliott | |
| 7 | 45 | 50/1 | 7 11-10 | 159 | David BassBen Pauling | |
| PU |
 1. Brain Power (IRE)held up in rear, not fluent 4th, slightly hampered 4 out, soon ridden and beaten, weakened before next, pulled up before 2 out |
33/1 | 8 11-10 p | 158 | Nico de BoinvilleN J Henderson | |
| F | 11/4 | 8 11-10 | 172 | B J GeraghtyN J Henderson | ||
| B | 20/1 | 6 11-10 | 165 | Mr P W MullinsW P Mullins |
| Pos | Date | Race Details | Result | SP | Age/Wgt | Jockey | OR | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
held up in mid-division, closed 4 out, 3rd before 3 out, led 2 out, allowed to drift right when drawing clear before last, stayed on strongly, impressive |
16/1 | 5 11-10 | M P Walsh | 162 | |||
| 2 | 15 |
5. Melonled until 2 out, no impression on winner before not fluent last, edged right flat, being closed on by 3rd close home |
20/1 | 7 11-10 p1 | P Townend | 165 | ||
| F/7 | 04 Apr 2019 | Ain 20F Sft Cl1 HdlGd1 £140,325 (J) | to Supasundae  |
8/1 | 711-7 | P Townend | 157 | |
| 3 | nk |
held up in rear, jumped right at times, closed after mistake 4 out, went 3rd last, no chance with winner, kept on under pressure and closing on 2nd close home |
80/1 | 6 11-10 | Adam Wedge | 156 | ||
| 5/7 | 04 Apr 2019 | Ain 20F Sft Cl1 HdlGd1 £140,325 (J) | to Supasundae
(43)
|
25/1 | 611-7 | Adam Wedge | 156 | |
| 4 | 1½ |
9. Laurina (FR)tracked leaders, went 2nd 4 out, hit next, ridden after 2 out, dropped to 4th last, stayed on same pace |
5/2 2Fav | 6 11-3 | R Walsh | 159 | ||
| 5 | 7 |
held up towards rear, went 5th 3 out, shaken up after 2 out, never on terms and well held before last |
33/1 | 7 11-3 | D N Russell | 157 | ||
| Won/14 | 13 Apr 2019 | Ayr 16F Gd Cl1 HcpHdlGd2 £59,798 (J) | bt Dino Velvet
(7)
|
4/1 Fav | 711-10 | Connor Brace | 154 | |
| 6 | 6 |
with leader, hit 2nd, lost 2nd 4 out, well beaten before 3 out |
7/4 Fav | 7 11-3 t | J W Kennedy | 166 | ||
| 3/15 | 06 Apr 2019 | Ain 24½F Gd Cl1 HdlGd1 £101,034 (J) | to If The Cap Fits
(½)
|
5/6 Fav | 711-0 | J W Kennedy | 163 | |
| 7 | 45 |
mid-division on inside, ridden and weakened before 3 out, tailed off |
50/1 | 7 11-10 | David Bass | 159 | ||
| PU |
held up in rear, not fluent 4th, slightly hampered 4 out, soon ridden and beaten, weakened before next, pulled up before 2 out |
33/1 | 8 11-10 p | Nico de Boinville | 158 | |||
| PU/14 | 13 Apr 2019 | Ayr 16F Gd Cl1 HcpHdlGd2 £59,798 (J) | to Verdana Blue |
11/1 | 811-9 | Nico de Boinville | 153 | |
| F |
held up in touch in 4th, fell 3rd |
11/4 | 8 11-10 | B J Geraghty | 172 | |||
| 2/7 | 04 Apr 2019 | Ain 20F Sft Cl1 HdlGd1 £140,325 (J) | to Supasundae
(1¼)
|
5/6 Fav | 811-7 | B J Geraghty | 172 | |
| B |
 6. Sharjah (FR)held up in mid-division, brought down 3rd |
20/1 | 6 11-10 | Mr P W Mullins | 165 | |||
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| Betfair SP | £26.00 |
| Tote Win | £22.30 (3) |
| Tote Place | £3.30 (3) , £2.80 (5) , £7.30 (7) |
| Tote Swinger | £48.80 (3, 5) , £103.70 (3, 7) , £156.70 (5, 7) |
| Tote Exacta | £277.60 (3, 5) |
| Tote Trifecta | £17569.50 (3, 5, 7) |
| CSF | £251.60 (3, 5) |
| Tricast | £22067.60 (3, 5, 7) |
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Heavy | 11 | Buveur D'Air | 7 | 11 10 | - | 111-111 | 38 days | N Henderson (51 miles) | B J Geraghty | 4/6 | 4:05.00 | |
| 2017 | Good to Soft | 11 | Buveur D'Air | 6 | 11 10 | - | 131-111 | 38 days | N Henderson (51 miles) | N Fehily | 5/1 | 3:51.00 | |
| 2016 | Good to Soft | 12 | Annie Power | 8 | 11 3 | - | 121F-11 | 27 days | W P Mullins | R Walsh | 5/2 | 3:45.10 | |
| 2015 | Good to Soft | 8 | Faugheen | 7 | 11 10 | - | 1111-11 | 74 days | W P Mullins | R Walsh | 4/5 | 3:50.90 | |
| 2014 | Good to Soft | 9 | Jezki | 6 | 11 10 | - | 31-1124 | 44 days | Mrs J Harrington | B J Geraghty | 9/1 | 3:44.60 | |
| 2013 | Soft | 9 | Hurricane Fly | 9 | 11 10 | - | 131-111 | 44 days | W P Mullins | R Walsh | 13/8 | 3:59.10 | |
| 2012 | Good | 10 | Rock On Ruby | 7 | 11 10 | - | 1223-12 | 78 days | P Nicholls (69 miles) | N Fehily | 11/1 | 3:50.10 | |
| 2011 | Good | 11 | Hurricane Fly | 7 | 11 10 | - | 131-111 | 51 days | W P Mullins | R Walsh | 11/4 | 3:53.60 | |
| 2010 | Good to Soft | 12 | Binocular | 6 | 11 10 | - | 113-531 | 38 days | N Henderson (51 miles) | A P McCoy | 9/1 | 3:53.90 | |
| 2009 | Good to Soft | 23 | Punjabi | 6 | 11 10 | - | 1-111F3 | 24 days | N Henderson (51 miles) | B J Geraghty | 22/1 | 4:00.90 |
