Paul O'Brien Horse Racing Form | Cheltenham 13:20 12th March 2026

Paul O'Brien' Form | 12th March 2026

12th March 2026 Ryanair Mares' Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (Registered As The Dawn Run Mares' Novices' Hurdle) (GBB Race)

Total Horses Ride Last 14 Days Race Type Wins Races Win %
16 1 wins from 18 runs
5.56%
Flat Turf 0 1
0%
Race Type
Hurdle Turf
Class
1
Classifications
Grade, Hurdle, Mares, Novice, Grade 2
Ground
Good To Soft
Distance
2m 0f 179y
Runners
22
Prize Money
£105,000
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Horse Strength

43.6%

Session: 6817

Going % good races

13.11%

44 of 61

Distance % good races

12.11%

8 of 61

Class % good races

43.6%

18 of 179

Race Type % good races

60.5%

18 of 179

Course % good races

60.5%

18 of 179

Jackie Hobbs Statistics
Date Horse
Trainer
Course/Class/Distance/Type/Prize
Classifications
Weight
Headgear
Going Finish Pos./No. Of Runners - Dist. Won/Beaten/Finish Time
In Running Comments
SP BF Odds
Plc Odds
OR
0 2026-03-09 17:00 Chocks Away
Paul O'Brien
Plumpton / 5 / 2m 1f 169y / NH Flat / 5K 10-9 Good To Soft 3/7 -btn 7 Otie's Friend 11-5

midfield, went third 4f out, ridden over 2f out, plugged on final furlong

15 18.2
6.47
1 2026-03-09 16:30 Lasko Des Obeaux
Paul O'Brien
Plumpton / 4 / 2m 4f 116y / Hurdle Turf / 10K 11-12 Good To Soft 6/6 -btn 24.5 Valadon 11-11

prominent, pushed along to lead after 3 out, headed before 2 out, weakened after 2 out

4.33 4.7
2.5
112
2 2026-03-08 14:10 Ballylicky Bay
Paul O'Brien
Warwick / 4 / 2m 0f 0y / Hurdle Turf / 10K 10-12 Good To Soft 5/11 -btn 18.75 Wilstar 11-12

mid-division, pushed along and closed after 3 out, weakened 2 out

201 710
42.22
3 2026-03-07 16:45 Norn Iron
Paul O'Brien
Sandown / 3 / 2m 4f 15y / Chase Turf / 20K 11-11
Tongue Strap
Soft 1/3 -win 4.5 Toothless 11-4

held up behind front pair, closed in 4 out, went second after 3 out, untidy 2 out and pushed along, led narrowly approaching last, ridden and asserted flat

1.67 1.74
1.21
124
4 2026-03-07 13:50 Roi Du Risk
Paul O'Brien
Sandown / 1 / 2m 3f 178y / Hurdle Turf / 80K 10-13 Soft 9/17 -btn 35.2 Scorpio Rising 11-11

mid-division, pushed along and weakened before 2 out

29 40
7.4
116
5 2026-03-06 15:10 Moab
Paul O'Brien
Exeter / 4 / 2m 0f 161y / Hurdle Turf / 10.5K 11-2 Good To Soft 2/10 -btn 6 Sherminator 11-12

towards rear, steady headway after 4 out, pushed along after 3 out, chased leaders from 2 out, stayed on well run-in, took second final 100yds, no chance with winner towards finish

10 11.14
3.23
108
6 2026-03-06 14:10 Wellwillya
Paul O'Brien
Exeter / 5 / 2m 3f 48y / Chase Turf / 9K 10-6 Good To Soft 2/11 -btn 6 Kingcormac 10-12

midfield, steady headway from 4 out, led 3 out, ridden 2 out, headed last, kept on but no chance with winner run-in

15 26
6.99
82
7 2026-03-06 13:40 Bunny Bee
Paul O'Brien
Exeter / 4 / 2m 0f 161y / Hurdle Turf / 10K 10-12 Good To Soft P -btn Amatchmadeinheaven 10-12

midfield, pulled up before 2nd

101 159.25
19.61
8 2026-03-05 16:45 The Lightmaker
Paul O'Brien
Wincanton / 5 / 1m 7f 50y / NH Flat / 4K 11-2 Good To Soft 3/12 -btn 1.75 Nevada Samba 11-2

prominent, ridden to chased leader from 2f out, short of room inside final furlong, weakened towards finish

3.25 3.8
1.54
9 2026-03-05 15:07 Western Soldier
Paul O'Brien
Wincanton / 5 / 1m 7f 50y / Hurdle Turf / 6.75K 11-12 Good To Soft 9/12 -btn 19.5 Thankyouandplease 11-9

midfield, outpaced from 2 out, weakened before last

13 17.77
4.8
95
10 2026-03-01 15:15 The Blueberry One
Paul O'Brien
Huntingdon / 5 / 2m 7f 129y / Chase Turf / 7.25K 12-0
Cheekpieces
Good To Soft P -btn Imperial Pride 9-13

chased leaders, mistake 2nd, not fluent 11th, untidy 13th and pushed along, lost touch after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out

3.75 4.2
2.42
100
11 2026-03-01 13:45 Gallivanted
Paul O'Brien
Huntingdon / 4 / 1m 7f 171y / Hurdle Turf / 10K 11-9
Tongue Strap
Good To Soft 3/8 -btn 17.5 Golden Falls 11-2

handy in second, tracked leaders after 3rd, led before 3 out, pushed along and headed before 2 out, ridden and faded approaching last

3.12 3.5
1.27
113
12 2026-02-28 15:05 Asta La Vista
Paul O'Brien
Doncaster / 3 / 2m 3f 88y / Hurdle Turf / 15K 11-7 Soft 8/8 -btn 59 Leader Crik 11-7

raced keenly in midfield, pushed along and dropped to rear after 3 out, soon beaten

41 83.6
13
13 2026-02-28 13:55 Queens Gamble
Paul O'Brien
Doncaster / 2 / 2m 0f 78y / Chase Turf / 40K 10-10 Soft 2/5 -btn 17 Mighty Bandit 11-6

prominent, ridden to chase leader before 2 out, no impression on winner before last where mistake, plugged on

2.88 3.25
1.77
132
14 2026-02-27 17:05 Autonomous Cloud
Paul O'Brien
Doncaster / 3 / 2m 7f 214y / Chase Turf / 20K 11-4
Tongue Strap
Good To Soft 7/9 -btn 28.3 If Not For Dylan 10-12

midfield, not fluent 3rd, in touch 3 out, soon ridden and outpaced, faded after 2 out

3.75 4.35
1.95
115
15 2026-02-27 14:20 Noahsgreatrainbow
Paul O'Brien
Doncaster / 4 / 2m 3f 31y / Chase Turf / 12K 12-0 Good To Soft 2/4 -btn 13 Cuban Court 10-9

chased leaders, mistake 8th, not fluent 4 out, pushed along to go second 2 out, ridden when blundered last, no chance with winner, kept on one pace

5 5.5
2.48
120
16 2026-02-26 15:35 Park Talk
Paul O'Brien
Wetherby / 4 / 2m 3f 85y / Chase Turf / 10K 12-0 Soft 4/8 -btn 14 Largy Force 11-12

midfield, dropped to rear after 7th, progress 12th, travelled strongly to challenge after 3 out, ridden before 2 out where not fluent, weakened before last

6.5 7
2.7
110
17 2026-02-25 17:00 Casual Observer
Paul O'Brien
Bangor-on-Dee / 4 / 2m 4f 72y / Chase Turf / 12.5K 11-2 Soft 2/4 -btn 8.5 Bowenspark 11-5

restrained in last but well in touch, headway to go third before 2 out, ridden and went second approaching last, kept on one pace, no match for winner

2.62 2.79
1.66
113
18 2026-02-24 15:50 Xcitations
Paul O'Brien
Leicester / 4 / 1m 7f 201y / Chase Turf / 10K 12-0
Cheekpieces
Soft 2/4 -btn 1 Rip Wheeler 10-13

soon led, went three lengths clear 4th, reduced lead 4 out, not fluent 3 out, joined 2 out, ridden before last, all out when headed final 110yds, no extra towards finish

4.33 4.33
2
120
19 2026-02-24 14:50 The Brickey Ranger
Paul O'Brien
Leicester / 5 / 2m 6f 151y / Chase Turf / 7K 10-11
Cheekpieces
Soft P -btn Delgany Deadline 11-4

led, headed 8th, led again before 10th, outpaced and struggling before 4 out, soon weakened, pulled up 3 out

13 15.75
6.21
75
20 2026-02-22 16:50 Minella Premier
Paul O'Brien
Fontwell / 5 / 2m 1f 162y / NH Flat / 4.5K 11-7
Tongue Strap
Heavy 1/4 -win 1.75 Red Acres Max 11-7

travelled strongly, in touch with leader, smooth headway to dispute lead 3f out, soon sustained duel with runner-up, ridden over 1f out, kept on and led outright close home

4.5 5.36
2.16
21 2026-02-21 16:40 Red Metal
Paul O'Brien
Kempton / 3 / 2m 0f 0y / NH Flat / 17K 10-11 Good To Soft P -btn Fine Shot 11-4

towards rear, pulled up when saddle slipped after 6f

8 11
3.15
22 2026-02-21 15:00 Klub De Reve
Paul O'Brien
Kempton / 1 / 2m 0f 0y / Hurdle Turf / 80K 11-8 Good To Soft 1/12 -win 3 Kocktail Bleu 11-5

held up in midfield, made steady headway from 2 out (usual 3 out), led going best before last, soon shaken up, ridden flat, kept on well

4.5 5.37
1.94
127
23 2026-02-21 14:25 Jasmine Bliss
Paul O'Brien
Kempton / 1 / 2m 4f 110y / Chase Turf / 75K 11-0
Tongue Strap
Good To Soft 2/4 -btn 6.5 Jax Junior 11-2

tracked leader, led 12th, joined 3 out, ridden and headed before 2 out, nodded last, no match for winner

6.5 8.01
2.54
130
24 2026-02-21 13:45 One Horse Town
Paul O'Brien
Kempton / 1 / 2m 0f 0y / Hurdle Turf / 80K 11-5
Cheekpieces
Good To Soft 2/6 -btn 13 La Luna Artista 10-7

led, headed before 3rd, blundered 5th, pushed along before 2 out, in clear second but no chance with winner before last, no impression flat

3.75 3.9
1.83
134
25 2026-02-20 14:14 Kapitein Kool
Paul O'Brien
Exeter / 4 / 2m 0f 161y / Hurdle Turf / 10K 11-12 Heavy 1/7 -win 0.05 Lisbane Park 11-12

soon raced in second, disputed lead from 3 out, narrowly led last, faced sustained challenge run-in, all out towards finish, just did enough

4.5 3.76
1.06
118
26 2026-02-19 13:41 Paragon
Paul O'Brien
Huntingdon / 4 / 1m 7f 171y / Hurdle Turf / 10K 10-9 Heavy 4/9 -btn 16.75 Burano Murano 10-6

held up in touch, progress before 3 out, ridden after 3 out, mistake last, went moderate fourth run-in, never going pace to challenge

26 68.98
6.83
27 2026-02-18 16:25 Ever Ready
Paul O'Brien
Southwell / 5 / 2m 4f 88y / Hurdle Turf / 6.15K 11-5 Soft 2/11 -btn 0.5 In The Purple 11-11

prominent, not fluent 4th, untidy 5th, soon chased clear leaders, went second after 3 out, shaken up to lead after 2 out, soon ridden, no extra when headed towards finish

23 32
6
91
28 2026-02-18 14:55 William Cody
Paul O'Brien
Southwell / 4 / 2m 4f 88y / Chase Turf / 8.9K 11-5 Soft 2/7 -btn 0.75 He Knows Better 11-6

in touch, made steady headway from 9th, pressed leaders after 3 out, led before 2 out, went few lengths clear approaching last, no extra and reduced advantage flat, headed towards finish

11 13.59
2.53
111
29 2026-02-18 14:20 Mixedwave
Paul O'Brien
Southwell / 5 / 3m 0f 60y / Chase Turf / 6.15K 11-9 Soft 2/7 -btn 11 Bank On Frank 12-0

prominent, led briefly 4th, chased leading pair after 5th, pushed along and went second after 3 out, not fluent and pecked 2 out, no chance with winner before last, plugged on

12 16.81
5.2
95
30 2026-02-17 15:02 Madame Luna
Paul O'Brien
Market Rasen / 4 / 2m 4f 139y / Hurdle Turf / 11K 11-5
Tongue Strap
Soft 12/12 -btn 17.5 Pretending 11-8

never better than midfield, pushed along after 3 out, weakened and dropped to last 2 out, soon detached (yard representative could offer no explanation for performance of mare who was routine tested by vet, vet had nothing to report)

3.75 5
1.88
110
31 2026-02-15 16:20 Jus De Citron
Paul O'Brien
Musselburgh / 4 / 2m 7f 138y / Chase Turf / 10K 11-11
Tongue Strap
Soft 3/7 -btn 11.75 Bridge Court 10-7

disputed third, shaken up before 4 out, not fluent 3 out, soon ridden, soon no chance

2.88 3.19
1.91
117
32 2026-02-15 15:50 Crystello
Paul O'Brien
Musselburgh / 5 / 2m 7f 180y / Hurdle Turf / 7K 12-0
Tongue Strap
Soft 1/6 -win 0.2 Bollin Matilda 11-1

tracked leaders on outer, made smooth headway to press leaders 3 out, hung right before 2 out, switch right before last, made sustained challenge and went clear with another run-in, led towards finish

3.12 3.4
2.32
100
33 2026-02-15 14:20 Siorai
Paul O'Brien
Musselburgh / 4 / 2m 3f 171y / Hurdle Turf / 10K 10-5
Tongue Strap
Soft 5/6 -btn 32.25 Roses All The Way 11-5

took keen hold, in touch, went second 8th, not fluent 9th, ridden before 3 out where mistake, weakened before 2 out

3.75 4.83
2
34 2026-02-15 13:50 Gallivanted
Paul O'Brien
Musselburgh / 4 / 1m 7f 124y / Hurdle Turf / 10K 10-9
Tongue Strap
Soft 1/11 -win 1.5 Keyboard 10-9

made all, faced challenge 3 out, shaken up before 2 out, ridden approaching last, kept on well flat

8 14.56
1.79
35 2026-02-14 16:37 Badentaggart
Paul O'Brien
Wincanton / 4 / 3m 0f 150y / Hurdle Turf / 8.5K 10-7
Blinkers
Heavy P -btn Call Me Legend 11-9

tracked leaders, chased front rank after 5th, pushed along 3 out, soon lost touch, pulled up before 2 out

10 12
4.8
89
36 2026-02-14 14:50 Bonza Boy
Paul O'Brien
Wincanton / 4 / 2m 4f 35y / Chase Turf / 10.25K 11-12
Cheekpieces
Heavy 2/7 -btn 7 Jeu D'opale 11-6

led, headed after 4th, tracked leaders, took second before 3 out, ridden before 2 out, ran on one pace

7.5 8.62
3.8
108
37 2026-02-14 13:35 Secret Squirrel
Paul O'Brien
Wincanton / 1 / 1m 7f 50y / Hurdle Turf / 70K 11-4 Heavy 3/4 -btn 8.25 Alexei 11-8

in rear, in touch, moved into third before 2 out, left behind by front pair after 2 out, kept on one pace

7 7.66
2.42
133
38 2026-02-14 13:05 Queens Gamble
Paul O'Brien
Wincanton / 1 / 1m 7f 149y / Chase Turf / 35K 11-2 Heavy 1/5 -win 2.25 Bluey 11-2

tracked leaders, took second at 3rd, led 3 out, stayed on well, pushed out run-in, readily

4.33 5.81
1.82
132
39 2026-02-13 16:00 Apieceovfortune
Paul O'Brien
Fakenham / 5 / 2m 7f 95y / Hurdle Turf / 7K 11-11 Soft 3/5 -btn 17 Junior Des Mottes 10-5

tracked leaders, dropped to last after 3 out, detached after 2 out, rallied into moderate third run-in

4.33 4.7
2.16
89
40 2026-02-13 13:50 Miss Fedora
Paul O'Brien
Fakenham / 5 / 3m 5f 24y / Chase Turf / 7K 10-9
Cheekpieces
Soft R -btn Brother Boris 11-4

raced in last pair, struggling 4 out, soon detached, refused last

12 13.32
5
79
41 2026-02-12 14:50 The Blueberry One
Paul O'Brien
Taunton / 5 / 2m 7f 3y / Chase Turf / 11.3K 11-11
Cheekpieces
Heavy 4/10 -btn 34.2 Ted The Thief 10-2

chased leaders, lost position after 12th, ridden along after 4 out, weakened before 3 out

34 64.69
11.15
102
42 2026-02-07 16:45 Mega Etoile
Paul O'Brien
Warwick / 5 / 2m 0f 0y / NH Flat / 4K 10-4 Heavy 4/8 -btn 14.05 Popton Point 11-6

midfield, ridden 4f out, weakened 2f out

17 21
3.8
43 2026-02-07 13:15 La Pinsonniere
Paul O'Brien
Warwick / 1 / 2m 5f 5y / Hurdle Turf / 30K 11-2
Cheekpieces
Heavy 3/4 -btn 12.5 Hollygrove Cha Cha 11-5

raced in third, ridden after 2 out, plugged on run-in

5.5 8.35
2.45
130
44 2026-02-05 14:35 Lunar Orbit
Paul O'Brien
Huntingdon / 4 / 1m 7f 171y / Hurdle Turf / 10K 11-0
Hood
Soft 5/7 -btn 17.5 Westlain 11-1

raced in fourth, went third after 5th, ridden before 2 out, lost third and no extra after 2 out

2.5 3.07
1.4
108
45 2026-02-05 14:00 Jasmine Bliss
Paul O'Brien
Huntingdon / 1 / 2m 3f 189y / Chase Turf / 40K 11-2
Tongue Strap
Soft 1/6 -win 2 Piper Park 11-2

prominent, led after 2nd, headed after 7th, challenged 2 out, soon ridden, kept on strongly run-in, led near finish

3.25 3.87
1.93
126
46 2026-02-04 15:33 Dramatic Encore
Paul O'Brien
Ludlow / 4 / 2m 5f 55y / Hurdle Turf / 9K 11-8
Cheekpieces
Soft 4/10 -btn 11.75 Magical Maggie 11-7

midfield, ridden and in touch with leaders 2 out, faded approaching last where mistake, lost third run-in

10 12.5
3.4
114
47 2026-02-04 14:23 Kiwi Rush
Paul O'Brien
Ludlow / 4 / 1m 7f 169y / Hurdle Turf / 10K 11-0
Tongue Strap
Soft 3/11 -btn 8.25 Sherminator 11-0

led, ridden and joined 3 out, soon headed, kept on same pace and lost second approaching last, soon outpaced by leaders

1.8 1.84
1.13
48 2026-02-04 13:13 Gallivanted
Paul O'Brien
Ludlow / 4 / 1m 7f 169y / Hurdle Turf / 10K 11-0
Tongue Strap
Soft 4/8 -btn 9.55 King Al 11-0

prominent, ridden and dropped to fourth before 3 out, mistake 2 out, briefly lost position approaching last, kept on same pace

10 13
3.8
49 2026-02-03 13:30 Lasko Des Obeaux
Paul O'Brien
Carlisle / 4 / 2m 1f 0y / Hurdle Turf / 10K 11-5 Good To Soft 3/12 -btn 3.5 It's Top 11-5

soon raced in second, pushed along 2 out, chased winner before last, all out when lost second towards finish

3.5 4.03
1.34
50 2026-02-02 15:42 The Two Harrys
Paul O'Brien
Kempton / 4 / 2m 5f 0y / Hurdle Turf / 10K 11-12 Good To Soft P -btn Guchen 11-0

held up towards rear, outpaced after 3 out, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out

13 18.65
4.7
108
51 2026-02-02 14:35 Filibustering
Paul O'Brien
Kempton / 4 / 2m 0f 0y / Hurdle Turf / 10K 11-12 Good To Soft 8/10 -btn 42.25 Gooloogong 11-8

led, pushed along when joined 3 out, headed on bend before 2 out, soon outpaced, weakened quickly approaching 2 out, tailed off before last

5.5 5.9
2.25
118
52 2026-02-02 13:27 Ignore The Door
Paul O'Brien
Kempton / 4 / 3m 0f 0y / Chase Turf / 11K 11-3
Tongue Strap
Good To Soft 5/10 -btn 26.5 Aviation 11-10

midfield, pushed along 4 out, not fluent 3 out, outpaced before 2 out, weakened before last

19 23
6.17
109
53 2026-02-02 12:52 Jem's Lilly
Paul O'Brien
Kempton / 4 / 2m 0f 0y / Hurdle Turf / 10K 11-4 Good To Soft 2/16 -btn 1.25 Lady Magic 10-13

wore hood to start, soon raced in second, pressed leader 2 out, briefly led approaching last, soon headed, ran on but no extra toward finish

3.5 4.2
1.82
109
54 2026-02-01 13:55 Pure Carbon
Paul O'Brien
Musselburgh / 3 / 1m 7f 182y / Chase Turf / 20K 11-2 Good To Soft 1/5 -win 0.5 Aeros Luck 11-6

in touch in rear, in touch 4 out, soon switched left and ridden, headway to press leader 2 out, briefly disputed lead approaching last where stumbled on landing, kept on well and led final strides

3 3.35
1.78
115
55 2026-02-01 13:25 Queens Gamble
Paul O'Brien
Musselburgh / 3 / 2m 4f 68y / Chase Turf / 30K 11-7 Good To Soft 3/6 -btn 6.5 Go West 11-8

in rear, hampered and chased leaders after 1st, went second after 11th, ridden along after 3 out, no impression on winner from 2 out, no extra and lost second flat

5.5 5.82
2.79
134
56 2026-02-01 12:55 Mossy Fen Road
Paul O'Brien
Musselburgh / 2 / 1m 7f 124y / Hurdle Turf / 25K 11-10
Tongue Strap
Good To Soft 2/4 -btn 4.25 Onlyforfrankie 11-7

disputed lead, headed 2nd, headway to lead 5th, briefly pressed for lead 3 out, ridden and pressed for lead approaching last, soon headed and outpaced by winner

1.33 1.38
1.15
137
57 2026-01-31 15:37 As Fast As Wind
Paul O'Brien
Musselburgh / 4 / 1m 7f 124y / Hurdle Turf / 10K 11-3 Good To Soft 2/9 -btn 2 Magna Victor 11-11

midfield, headway from 2 out, ran on well after last, took second towards finish, no chance with winner

8.5 8.63
2.77
101
58 2026-01-31 14:20 Teddy Blue
Paul O'Brien
Musselburgh / 2 / 2m 4f 68y / Chase Turf / 80K 10-6
Blinkers
Good To Soft 5/8 -btn 8.2 JPR One 12-0

midfield, outpaced after 4 out, rallied and some headway after 3 out, kept on bu no further headway after last

13 15.99
4.9
134
59 2026-01-30 13:10 Belaya River
Paul O'Brien
Catterick / 4 / 1m 7f 156y / Hurdle Turf / 10K 10-12 Soft 1/9 -win 1.5 Whatsgoingonmarvin 10-12

made all, not fluent 3rd, asserted after 2 out, ran on well after last, always doing enough towards finish

8 11
1.83
60 2026-01-29 14:03 The Blueberry One
Paul O'Brien
Wincanton / 4 / 2m 4f 35y / Chase Turf / 10K 11-12 Heavy 6/7 -btn 34.3 Mutley Crew 10-11

led to 1st, chased leaders after 2nd, not fluent 13th, ridden and dropped to rear before 4 out where bad mistake, lost touch before 3 out

6.5 7.76
4
104
61 2026-01-29 13:33 Katie's Melody
Paul O'Brien
Wincanton / 4 / 2m 5f 82y / Hurdle Turf / 11K 11-3 Heavy 3/11 -btn 7.75 Coolanna 11-9

close up, not fluent 6th, still going okay when challenging 2 out, soon ridden along, no chance with first two after last

8 9.6
1.78
62 2026-01-27 15:12 Clondaw Park
Paul O'Brien
Chepstow / 4 / 2m 0f 16y / Hurdle Turf / 10K 11-2 Soft 3/10 -btn 4.75 Charisma Cat 11-2

led, headed before 3 out, dropped to third after 2 out, ridden and still every chance but not fluent last, weakened towards

2.5 2.73
1.18
63 2026-01-27 13:30 Jedhi Knight
Paul O'Brien
Chepstow / 4 / 2m 0f 16y / Hurdle Turf / 10K 11-0
Blinkers
Soft 7/7 -btn 24.35 Thewoodcorner 11-0

soon raced in second, not fluent 5th, lost ground with slow jump 2 out, outpaced in rear and mistake last, soon tailed off

15 14.24
5.91
64 2026-01-24 15:00 Brentford Hope
Paul O'Brien
Cheltenham / 1 / 2m 0f 179y / Hurdle Turf / 125K 11-4
Tongue Strap
Soft 3/4 -btn 1.55 The New Lion 11-7

chased leader, ridden approaching last, kept on to chase winner run in, lost second on line

51 90
13
138
65 2026-01-24 13:50 Tommie Beau
Paul O'Brien
Cheltenham / 2 / 3m 5f 56y / Chase Turf / 35K 10-7 Soft 8/16 -btn 37.8 Favori De Champdou 12-0

chased leaders, ridden after 23rd and lost place, plugged on

23 39.25
5.8
128
66 2026-01-24 12:40 One Horse Town
Paul O'Brien
Cheltenham / 1 / 2m 0f 179y / Hurdle Turf / 80K 11-5 Soft 2/10 -btn 2 Maestro Conti 11-3

led, raced on the inner, ridden and quickened after 2 out, two lengths clear at last, headed run-in, kept on well

6 6.8
1.94
131
67 2026-01-23 13:15 Lario
Paul O'Brien
Doncaster / 3 / 2m 3f 31y / Chase Turf / 15K 11-8
Tongue Strap
Soft F -btn Western Knight 11-8

led, bumped 1st, mistake 10th, joined 3 out, still every chance when fell 2 out

4.5 5
1.93
127
68 2026-01-20 15:32 Mixedwave
Paul O'Brien
Leicester / 5 / 2m 6f 151y / Chase Turf / 7K 11-6 Heavy 4/9 -btn 24 River Run Free 10-10

prominent, not fluent 11th, some headway after 3 out, not fluent last, kept on for remote fourth

11 11.62
3.26
96
69 2026-01-18 13:00 Apieceovfortune
Paul O'Brien
Fakenham / 5 / 2m 7f 95y / Hurdle Turf / 7K 11-2 Good To Soft 1/4 -win 1.5 Getaway With You 11-7

tracked leader, lost second 10th, soon shaken up, dropped to last 3 out, rallied after 2 out, went second before last where led, ran on

2.88 3.17
1.71
87
70 2026-01-17 16:05 The Burren Man
Paul O'Brien
Ascot / 3 / 2m 5f 146y / Hurdle Turf / 25K 11-8
Tongue Strap
Soft 4/8 -btn 17.25 Whiskey Yankee 11-2

took keen hold, midfield, headway to lead before 5th, pressed for lead 3 out, soon headed and weakened

3.75 4.8
1.69
71 2026-01-17 12:25 Enziya
Paul O'Brien
Ascot / 3 / 1m 7f 157y / Hurdle Turf / 25K 11-0
Tongue Strap
Soft 8/10 -btn 62.75 Winston Junior 11-0

midfield, ridden and lost position before 3 out, soon tailed off

126 444.08
48.37
72 2026-01-15 12:50 Jus De Citron
Paul O'Brien
Newcastle / 4 / 2m 4f 19y / Chase Turf / 8.9K 11-10
Tongue Strap
Good To Soft 3/7 -btn 1.05 Moon Phases 11-5

midfield, shaken up after 4 out, went third after 2 out, stayed on run-in, not reach front pair

9 13.15
2.72
115
73 2026-01-12 14:30 Noahsgreatrainbow
Paul O'Brien
Hereford / 4 / 2m 4f 194y / Chase Turf / 8.9K 12-0 Soft P -btn Rodney 11-8

prominent, ridden and lost position 4 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out

6 7
2.6
120
74 2026-01-11 16:00 Motazzen
Paul O'Brien
Fontwell / 4 / 2m 3f 29y / Hurdle Turf / 8.7K 11-4
Cheekpieces
Soft 3/14 -btn 3 Bradman 10-2

chased leaders, short of room on bend after 6th, going okay after 3 out, pushed along 2 out, edged right approaching last, went third run-in, not pace to challenge

15 18.5
5.93
100
75 2026-01-11 14:00 Bunny Bee
Paul O'Brien
Fontwell / 4 / 2m 1f 162y / Hurdle Turf / 10K 11-2 Soft 2/9 -btn 13 Limerick Lass 11-2

raced in third, nodded 3 out, soon outpaced, ridden before 2 out, kept on and went second run-in, no match for winner

51 347.62
7.8
76 2026-01-10 15:17 Just Ennemi
Paul O'Brien
Kempton / 2 / 2m 5f 0y / Hurdle Turf / 100K 10-6 Good 12/15 -btn 31.9 Iberico Lord 11-4

midfield, pushed along bypassing usual 3 out, faded before next

26 30.32
7.56
124
77 2026-01-10 13:30 Wertpol
Paul O'Brien
Kempton / 3 / 2m 0f 0y / Hurdle Turf / 15K 11-0 Good F -btn Precious Man 11-10

took keen hold, prominent, chased leaders 2nd, headway approaching 2 out, ridden and went second approaching last, fell heavily last

4.5 5.82
1.4
78 2026-01-09 16:05 Keepsoldieringon
Paul O'Brien
Exeter / 5 / 2m 0f 161y / NH Flat / 4K 11-2 Good To Soft P -btn Mortal Coil 10-3

always in rear, pulled up over 3f out

201 624.76
95
79 2026-01-08 13:10 Jackpot Cauveliere
Paul O'Brien
Ffos Las / 4 / 2m 4f 0y / Hurdle Turf / 10K 11-7 Heavy 4/12 -btn 15.75 Bobby's Nelson 11-7

front rank, pushed along before 3 out, ridden and outpaced before 2 out, plugged on from last, not pace to challenge

41 59.07
11
80 2026-01-01 14:35 Lucky Place
Paul O'Brien
Cheltenham / 1 / 2m 4f 56y / Hurdle Turf / 70K 11-6 Good 3/6 -btn 7.5 Kabral Du Mathan 11-0

mid-division, awkward 4 out, closer 3 out, pushed along after 2 out, kept on but no impression before final flight

6.5 8.52
2.51
153
81 2026-01-01 12:15 Kiwi Rush
Paul O'Brien
Cheltenham / 2 / 2m 4f 56y / Hurdle Turf / 20K 11-7
Tongue Strap
Good 5/7 -btn 15.3 Step Ahead 11-7

prominent, led 2nd, blundered on landing 3 out and nearly unseated rider, soon headed but recovered to remain close up, ridden and weakened before last

4.5 6.21
1.7