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2024-12-26 Kempton 13:55

Kempton

Ladbrokes Christmas Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)

Going: Good

Distance: 2m

Prize: £74,035

Runners: 4

Surface: Turf

Age: 4yo+

Class: Class 1

Type: Hurdle

Constitution Hill w1 (GB) G CD

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Form: 111/1-

Age: 7

WT: 11st 10lbs

OR: 175

1.03

Additional Information

Owner Michael Buckley

Breeder Mrs S A Noott

Last Run 366 days ago

Pedigree

Sire: Blue Bresil (FR)

Dam: Queen Of The Stage (IRE)

Damsire: King's Theatre (IRE)

Trainer Last 14 Days

Runs 33

Wins 4

Percent 12%

Comment Superstar who was hugely impressive in the 2022 Supreme Novices' and 2023 Champion Hurdle, looking one of the modern greats; absent since hammering his rivals in this race 12 months ago (second Christmas Hurdle win) and has been plagued with issues this year, including a bout of colic and lameness, as well as the need for wind surgery; also failed to impress in his latest racecourse gallop, at Newbury last month; however, he sets a tall standard assuming he has overcome those problems and turns up in top form.

Lossiemouth (FR) M D

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Form: /11-11

Age: 5

WT: 11st 3lbs

OR: 160

3.05

Additional Information

Owner Mrs S Ricci

Breeder Sarl Elevage Des Vallons & M Ian Kellit

Last Run 25 days ago

Pedigree

Sire: Great Pretender (IRE)

Dam: Mariner's Light (FR)

Damsire: Gentlewave (IRE)

Trainer Last 14 Days

Runs 38

Wins 11

Percent 29%

Comment Highly talented mare and an emerging star who has been successful at the last two Cheltenham Festivals; easily brushed aside male rivals in the Hatton's Grace at Fairyhouse (yielding) most recently, completing a 2m4f Grade 1 hat-trick and taking record to 9-10; has plenty of speed and should be just as effective back at 2m; current favourite for the Champion Hurdle and commands great respect.

Lump Sum (FR) G CD

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Sam Thomas

Form: 215-12

Age: 6

WT: 11st 10lbs

OR: 144

38.02

Additional Information

Owner Walters Plant Hire Ltd

Breeder Antoine Sauty De Chalon

Last Run 26 days ago

Pedigree

Sire: Authorized (IRE)

Dam: Fleur Enchantee (FR)

Damsire: Marchand De Sable (USA)

Trainer Last 14 Days

Runs 9

Wins 1

Percent 11%

Comment Improving hurdler who won last season's Dovecote over C&D (soft); useful handicap performance in the Welsh Champion Hurdle at Ffos Las on reappearance then ran well, albeit no match for the unbeaten Sir Gino, in the Fighting Fifth at Newcastle (2m, good); however, on ratings he's a league below the stars in this field.

Burdett Road t (GB) G D

J: Harry Cobden

T: James Owen

Form: 112-1

Age: 4

WT: 11st 10lbs

OR: 142

50.0

Additional Information

Owner The Gredley Family

Breeder Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd

Last Run 39 days ago

Pedigree

Sire: Muhaarar (GB)

Dam: Diamond Bangle (IRE)

Damsire: Galileo (IRE)

Trainer Last 14 Days

Runs 33

Wins 8

Percent 24%

Comment Has reached a smart level on the Flat this year (easy Listed winner) and took advantage of a handy hurdles mark in the Greatwood at Cheltenham (2m, good; made all) last month; now 3-4 in this sphere (sole defeat occurred behind the exciting Sir Gino); progressive but has plenty to find with the two big guns in this field.

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