Leopardstown The Paddy Power Future Champions Novice Hurdle 13.47 UK Time.
Koktail Brut has displayed excellent recent form with consecutive victories.
He won a Grade 2 novice hurdle at Fairyhouse on yielding to soft ground most recently, by a head.
Prior to that, he scored by nine lengths in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown on heavy.
He acts well on yielding ground, with solid performances on similar conditions.
He has course form, placing fourth in a Grade 2 bumper here on soft.
Fitness is peak following his November successes.
He possesses high class and experience in graded company.
Le Divin Enfant impressed on his Irish debut, winning a maiden hurdle by twenty-three lengths at Thurles on good to yielding.
Previously placed fourth in French hurdles on heavy and good.
He handles yielding conditions effectively, based on his latest dominant display.
No previous course experience.
He appears fit after his November run.
Lightly raced but shows promising class over hurdles.
Love Me Tender remains unbeaten with three successive wins.
She landed a Grade 3 novice hurdle at Tipperary on good to yielding last time, by six and a half lengths.
Before that, comfortable victories in a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan and a bumper at Tramore, both on good to yielding.
She thrives on yielding ground, with all her successes on it or similar.
No course form noted.
Fitness looks sharp after her October outing.
She has graded class and progressive experience.
Mister Pessimistic is progressive, with three straight wins.
He scored by two and three-quarter lengths in a maiden hurdle at Cork on yielding most recently.
Previously won a bumper at Listowel on good to yielding and a point-to-point on good to yielding.
He performs well on yielding ground, with recent form on it.
No course experience.
Fitness is good following his November success.
He has solid experience but steps up in class.
Skylight Hustle showed marked improvement winning a maiden hurdle by twenty-one lengths at Fairyhouse on yielding to soft last time.
He was second at Gowran on heavy previously.
Earlier placed fourth in a bumper at Fairyhouse on yielding to soft.
He handles yielding conditions well, with his impressive win on it.
No course form.
Fitness excellent after his November victory.
He has potential class but limited hurdle experience.
Talk The Talk has strong recent form with back-to-back wins.
He captured a Grade 3 at Fairyhouse on yielding to soft latest, by seven and a half lengths.
Prior win in a maiden hurdle at Limerick on good to yielding.
He acts on yielding ground, with successes on similar.
No previous course runs.
Fitness is optimal after November triumph.
He boasts graded class and sound experience.
The Passing Wife has been consistent recently, placing third in her last two starts.
She was third in a Grade 2 novice hurdle at Fairyhouse on yielding to soft most recently.
Third at Gowran on heavy before that.
Previous bumper wins at Galway on soft and Bellewstown on good.
She copes with yielding ground, with placed form on it.
No course experience.
Fitness sound from November runs.
She has experience but needs to find more at this level.
Carrigmoornaspruce ran well recently, finishing second in a Grade 3 novice hurdle at Down Royal on good to yielding.
She won a maiden hurdle at Listowel on yielding prior.
Also won a Grade 3 bumper at Punchestown on yielding.
She performs on yielding ground, with multiple successes on it.
Has course form, placing third in a Grade 2 bumper here on soft.
Fitness good after October outing.
She has graded experience and class as a mare receiving allowance.
Simulation Results:
Koktail Brut 35.22%, Love Me Tender 19.78%, Talk The Talk 14.97%, Le Divin Enfant 9.98%, Skylight Hustle 8.12%, Carrigmoornaspruce 5.02%, Mister Pessimistic 4.94%, The Passing Wife 1.97%.
Equivalent fractional odds: Koktail Brut 15/8, Love Me Tender 4/1, Talk The Talk 11/2, Le Divin Enfant 9/1, Skylight Hustle 11/1, Carrigmoornaspruce 19/1, Mister Pessimistic 20/1, The Passing Wife 50/1.
The best bet is Koktail Brut.
The two value selections are Koktail Brut (live 9/1 greater than fair 15/8) and Talk The Talk (live 6/1 greater than fair 11/2).
Steamer bets will be Carrigmoornaspruce.
Trends based on last 12 years:
Koktail Brut matches the age trend at five years old.
He won his last run in the Royal Bond Novice Hurdle at Fairyhouse, within 27 days, aligning strongly with six winners taking their previous start and the specific prep race trend.
He has one previous Leopardstown run but no win, partially fitting course form.
Distance form is excellent with five runs and two wins over 15-17 furlongs.
Hurdle form includes three runs and two wins.
His rating of 135 is below 140.
No previous graded wins.
Season form shows three runs and two wins.
Le Divin Enfant fits age at four.
He won his last run within 30 days but not in the Royal Bond.
No previous Leopardstown form.
Distance form is limited with only one run and one win over 15-17 furlongs, missing the minimum of two runs.
Hurdle form has one run and one win, below the preferred two runs.
Rating 135 under 140.
No graded wins.
Season form one run and one win, below preferred two runs.
Love Me Tender aligns with age at four.
She won her last run but 83 days ago, missing the 35-day recency for most winners.
Not from the Royal Bond.
No Leopardstown form.
Distance form solid with three runs and three wins.
Hurdle form two runs and two wins.
Rating 135 below 140.
Has one graded win.
Season two runs and two wins.
Mister Pessimistic fits age at four.
Won last run but 55 days ago, outside 35 days.
Not Royal Bond.
No course form.
Distance two runs and two wins.
Hurdle one run and one win, below preferred.
Rating 124 well under 140.
No graded.
Season one run and one win, below preferred.
Skylight Hustle matches age at four.
Won last run within 28 days, but not Royal Bond.
No Leopardstown.
Distance four runs and one win, missing preferred two wins.
Hurdle three runs and one win.
Rating 141 meets 140 or higher.
No graded.
Season two runs and one win.
Talk The Talk fits age at four.
Won last run within 28 days, but not Royal Bond.
No course.
Distance three runs and two wins.
Hurdle two runs and two wins.
Rating 133 below 140.
Has one graded win.
Season two runs and two wins.
The Passing Wife aligns with age at four.
Placed in last run (Royal Bond) within 27 days, but did not win it.
No Leopardstown.
Distance five runs and two wins.
Hurdle two runs but zero wins, missing the universal one win.
Rating 143 above 140.
No graded.
Season two runs but zero wins, missing the one win.
Carrigmoornaspruce matches age at five.
Placed in last run 56 days ago, missing recency.
Not Royal Bond.
Has one Leopardstown run, no win.
Distance five runs and two wins.
Hurdle two runs and one win.
Rating 122 below 140.
No graded.
Season two runs and one win.
In order of preference: Koktail Brut, Talk The Talk, Skylight Hustle, Love Me Tender, Le Divin Enfant, The Passing Wife, Carrigmoornaspruce, Mister Pessimistic.
Leopardstown The Paddy’s Rewards Club Steeplechase (Grade 1) 13.12 UK Time
Marine Nationale possesses top-class form from last season, winning the Champion Chase at Cheltenham on good to soft.
He followed up with a Grade 1 success at Punchestown on yielding ground, which matches today’s conditions.
He has a course and distance win here.
Off the track since April, but his fitness should be adequate for a horse of this calibre, with proven experience in elite contests.
Found A Fifty is in excellent recent form, winning his last two starts over fences.
He beat Majborough by one and a half lengths at Cork on soft ground most recently.
Prior to that, he won at Navan on soft, beating Hercule Du Seuil.
He handles yielding ground well, with strong performances on similar going.
He has course and distance success.
Fitness is sharp after recent outings, and he shows progressive class.
Majborough ran well in his latest start, finishing a close second to Found A Fifty at Cork on soft.
He previously won at Punchestown on yielding, demonstrating preference for this going.
He has a course and distance placing.
As a young horse, he remains lightly raced over fences but shows ample experience from hurdles.
Fitness looks good following his reappearance.
Only By Night impressed with a win at Naas on soft in her most recent run, equipped with cheekpieces.
She was second in high-class novice chases at Punchestown and Cheltenham on yielding and good to soft earlier.
She handles yielding ground effectively.
No specific Leopardstown form, but suits left-handed tracks.
Current fitness is strong, with solid handicap and graded experience.
Solness has respectable form but was behind Marine Nationale at Punchestown and Cheltenham last season on yielding and good to soft.
He won this race last year on soft here, indicating course affinity.
Off since April, fitness may need the run.
He performs on yielding ground, with placed efforts.
Captain Guinness pulled up at Navan on soft in his latest outing.
He was second at Punchestown on yielding before that, showing he acts on the ground.
He has experience in Grade 1 chases but recent form is patchy.
No recent Leopardstown success, though competitive in similar contests.
Fitness questionable after poor reappearance.
Hercule Du Seuil finished third at Navan on soft last time, behind Found A Fifty.
He won at Killarney on yielding earlier in the year.
Handles yielding well, with wins on it.
Limited recent course form, but experienced over fences.
Fitness appears sound.
Simulation Results:
Marine Nationale 42.15%, Found A Fifty 27.84%, Majborough 18.92%, Only By Night 6.73%, Solness 2.36%, Hercule Du Seuil 1.00%, Captain Guinness 1.00%.
Equivalent fractional odds: Marine Nationale 11/8, Found A Fifty 13/5, Majborough 4/1, Only By Night 14/1, Solness 41/1, Hercule Du Seuil 99/1, Captain Guinness 99/1.
The best bet is Marine Nationale.
The two value selections are Marine Nationale (live 15/8 greater than fair 11/8) and Found A Fifty (live 5/1 greater than fair 13/5).
There are no steamer bets, as no horses meet the criteria of early prices higher than live by at least four points among those with the greatest chances.
Trends based on last 12 years:
Found A Fifty fits many key trends strongly.
Aged eight, he aligns with the preference for horses seven or older.
He has a rating of 164, well above 150.
He won his last run in the Hilly Way Chase at Cork, one of the three recent winners to come from that contest, and it was within 20 days.
He has three previous runs at Leopardstown with one win, meeting the course form criteria.
His distance form includes multiple runs and wins over 15-17 furlongs.
Chase experience is extensive with 19 runs and nine wins, exceeding the minimums.
He has graded wins in his record.
This season, he has one run and one win.
Captain Guinness matches the age trend at 11 years old.
Rated 160, above the threshold.
He did not win his last run but competed within 40 days.
Last run was not the Hilly Way.
He has seven previous Leopardstown runs but no wins there.
Distance and chase form are solid with ample runs and seven wins.
He possesses graded victories.
Season form includes one run without a win.
Hercule Du Seuil fits age at eight.
Rating of 151 meets the minimum.
He placed third in his last outing within 40 days, not a win and not from the Hilly Way.
One previous Leopardstown run with no win.
Strong distance form with multiple successes.
Chase record shows 17 runs and nine wins.
Has graded wins.
One season run without victory.
Majborough misses the age preference at five years old.
However, his 164 rating is high.
He finished second in his last run, the Hilly Way at Cork, within 20 days.
Two Leopardstown runs with one win.
Distance form adequate but wins total four, below the five preferred by many winners.
Chase experience includes seven runs and four wins.
Boasts two Grade 1 victories.
One season run without a win.
Only By Night aligns with age at seven.
But her rating of 148 falls below 150.
She won her last run within 48 days, though not the Hilly Way.
No noted previous Leopardstown runs or wins.
Distance form shows multiple efforts and seven wins.
Chase record of 13 runs and seven wins.
Has graded successes.
One season run with a win.
Solness fits age at seven.
Rated 161, above threshold.
He did not win his last run, and it was 242 days ago, missing the 55-day recency.
Not from the Hilly Way.
Strong course form with four runs and three wins.
Ample distance runs and wins.
21 chase runs with seven wins.
Multiple Grade 1 victories.
No runs this season.
Marine Nationale matches age at eight.
Top rating of 170.
He won his last run but 242 days ago, outside 55 days.
Not the Hilly Way.
Four Leopardstown runs with one win.
Excellent distance form.
12 chase runs with eight wins.
Multiple Grade 1 triumphs.
No runs this season.
In order of preference: Found A Fifty, Captain Guinness, Hercule Du Seuil, Majborough, Only By Night, Solness, Marine Nationale.
Chepstow 27th December 2025, Coral Welsh Grand National Handicap Chase 14.50 UK Time
Rock My Way is in top current form, having won impressively at Ascot over 3m5f on good ground in his most recent start.
He was beaten by eighteen lengths at Cheltenham previously on good going.
He showed stamina with a second at Cheltenham on good to soft.
He excels on good to soft going, with strong placed form.
No Chepstow experience, but he handles left-handed tracks well.
Fitness is excellent after his latest victory, and he has class for this handicap level.
Jubilee Express has displayed good recent form, winning at Chepstow over 3m on good to soft in his last outing.
He previously finished tenth somewhere, but bounced back strongly.
He performs well on good to soft, with a win under those conditions.
Course form is positive with a recent success here.
Fitness appears sharp, and he has experience over extended trips.
O’Connell comes into this with solid form, securing a win at Sandown over 3m5f on good to soft most recently.
He was third at Carlisle on good to soft before that.
He thrives on good to soft going, as shown by his victories.
No specific Chepstow form, but suits stamina tests on undulating tracks.
Current fitness is good, with progressive handicap experience.
Git Maker has mixed recent form, placing third at Lingfield over 2m7f on good to soft in his latest run.
He was unplaced in previous outings but shows signs of returning to form.
He handles good to soft well, with placed efforts.
Has a win at Chepstow, indicating course suitability.
Fitness may improve, with class for competitive handicaps.
Haiti Couleurs has a strong profile but pulled up at Haydock on good to soft in his last start.
He won at Newbury on good to soft before that.
Victories in major handicaps like the NH Chase on good to soft highlight his preference for this going.
No Chepstow form noted, but handles similar tracks.
Fitness question after pull-up, but proven class and stamina.
Mr Vango ran well recently, finishing a close second at Aintree over 3m2f on soft.
He won at Uttoxeter on good to soft earlier in the year.
He performs best with cut in the ground, including good to soft wins.
No Chepstow experience, but suits long-distance chases.
Current fitness is solid, with consistent high-level form.
Collectors Item showed promise with a second at Chepstow over 3m on good to soft last time out.
He was unplaced prior but improving.
Handles good to soft, with placed form.
Course affinity evident from recent performance.
Fitness building, with experience in staying handicaps.
Dom Of Mary is in decent form, winning at Newcastle over 3m6f on good to soft recently.
He placed third before that.
Suited to good to soft, with a win on it.
No Chepstow form, but handles stamina demands.
Fitness good, with class for this contest.
Deafening Silence ran creditably, second at Newcastle over 2m7f on good to soft last outing.
He won earlier but consistent placer.
Performs on good to soft, with placed efforts.
Has placed at Chepstow, showing course suitability.
Fitness sound, experienced in handicaps.
Intense Raffles has moderate recent form, finishing eighth at Newbury over 3m2f on good to soft.
He was third at Clonmel on soft before.
Prefers softer ground, but has form on good to soft.
No Chepstow noted, right-handed preference may not suit left-handed Chepstow.
Fitness adequate, with graded experience.
Uncle Bert impressed with a win at Aintree over 2m4f on soft recently.
He was unplaced at Cheltenham on good to soft prior.
Handles good to soft, with form figures.
No Chepstow experience, but progressive over fences.
Fitness excellent, stamina to prove but class evident.
Livin On Luco won narrowly at Fontwell over 3m4f on good to soft last time.
He placed third before pull-up earlier.
Suited to good to soft, with a win.
Has a win at Chepstow, positive course form.
Fitness good, but tougher here.
Simulation Results:
Rock My Way 63.84%, Uncle Bert 35.46%, Mr Vango 0.69%, Nassalam 0.00%, Monbeg Genius 0.00%, Intense Raffles 0.00%, Haiti Couleurs 0.00%, O’Connell 0.00%, Collectors Item 0.00%, Git Maker 0.00%, Deafening Silence 0.00%, Jubilee Express 0.00%, Where It All Began 0.00%, Livin On Luco 0.00%, Dom Of Mary 0.00%, Hung Jury 0.00%, Tanganyika 0.00%, Beaufort Scale 0.00%, Pats Fancy 0.00%.
Equivalent fractional odds: Rock My Way 4/7, Uncle Bert 9/5, Mr Vango 66/1, Nassalam N/A, Monbeg Genius N/A, Intense Raffles N/A, Haiti Couleurs N/A, O’Connell N/A, Collectors Item N/A, Git Maker N/A, Deafening Silence N/A, Jubilee Express N/A, Where It All Began N/A, Livin On Luco N/A, Dom Of Mary N/A, Hung Jury N/A, Tanganyika N/A, Beaufort Scale N/A, Pats Fancy N/A.
The best bet is Rock My Way.
The two value selections are Rock My Way (live 11/2 greater than fair 4/7) and Uncle Bert (live 8/1 greater than fair 9/5).
Steamer bets are Uncle Bert.
Trends:
Rock My Way fits the age trend at seven years old.
He carries 10-13, below the 11-3 threshold.
He won his last run at Ascot.
He ran 35 days ago, within 54 days.
No previous Chepstow run.
He has a win over 3m5f, fitting distance form.
Chase form includes multiple runs and wins.
Rated 140, above 131.
No graded wins.
Two runs this season with one win.
Uncle Bert matches age at eight.
Carries 10-9, under 11-3.
Won last time at Aintree.
Ran 21 days ago.
No Chepstow form.
Unproven over extended distances.
Chase form solid with several runs and wins.
Rated 132, meets threshold.
No graded wins.
At least one run and win this season.
Collectors Item is eight, fitting age.
Weight 10-8, below threshold.
Placed second last time.
Ran 21 days ago.
Has a previous Chepstow run.
Distance form adequate for stamina test.
Chase form with at least five runs and two wins.
Rated 135, above 131.
No graded wins.
One run this season without a win.
Jubilee Express aged eight.
Carries 10-3, well below.
Won last run in the trial.
Ran 21 days ago.
Multiple Chepstow runs including a win.
Has run over 3m6f here last year.
Chase experience with sufficient runs and wins.
Rated 126, below 131.
No graded wins.
Two runs this season with one win.
Haiti Couleurs eight years old.
Weight 11-13, above threshold.
Pulled up last time.
Ran 35 days ago.
Has Chepstow form.
Wins over 3m5f and 3m6f.
Extensive chase form with many runs and wins.
Rated 154, well above.
Has graded wins in National Hunt Chase.
Two runs this season with one win.
O’Connell is nine, outside preferred age.
Carries 10-9, below.
Won last run at Sandown.
Ran 21 days ago.
No Chepstow form.
Win over near 3m5f.
Chase form meets minimum runs and wins.
Rated 132.
No graded wins.
Two runs this season with one win.
Git Maker nine years old.
Weight 10-6, below.
Third last time over hurdles.
Ran 46 days ago.
Chepstow win previously.
Placed in 4m Scottish National.
Plenty of chase runs and wins.
Rated 133.
No graded wins.
One run this season without win.
Deafening Silence eight.
Weight 10-5.
Second last time.
Ran 28 days ago.
No Chepstow.
First time over extended trip.
Chase form emerging with a few runs and one win.
Rated 132.
No graded.
One run this season no win.
Nassalam eight.
Weight 11-4, above.
Pulled up last.
Ran 41 days ago.
Chepstow win in this race.
Distance win here.
Chase experience good.
Rated 145.
No graded.
Two runs this season no win.
Mr Vango nine.
Weight 11-11, above.
Second last time.
Ran 21 days ago.
No Chepstow.
Wins over 4m2f.
Chase form solid.
Rated 152.
No graded.
One run this season no win.
Monbeg Genius nine.
Weight 11-3.
Pulled up last.
Ran 21 days ago.
Chepstow run last year.
Distance form from fourth here.
Chase runs and wins sufficient.
Rated 144.
No graded.
One run no win.
Livin On Luco seven.
Weight 10-2.
Won last at Fontwell.
Ran 41 days ago.
Chepstow win.
Extended 3m3f win.
Chase form meets.
Rated 128, below.
No graded.
One run one win.
Dom Of Mary nine.
Weight 10-2.
Won last at Newcastle.
Ran 28 days ago.
No Chepstow.
3m6f win.
Chase experience good.
Rated 128, below.
No graded.
Two runs one win.
Intense Raffles seven.
Weight 12-0, above.
Eighth last.
Ran 28 days ago.
No Chepstow.
Distance form limited.
Chase runs adequate.
Rated 155.
No graded.
Two runs no win.
Where It All Began nine.
Weight 10-2.
Pulled up last.
Ran 41 days ago.
No Chepstow but ran here last year.
Distance form from previous.
Chase form yes.
Rated 129, below.
No graded.
One run no win.
Tanganyika seven.
Weight 10-13.
Pulled up last.
Ran 21 days ago.
No Chepstow.
Second over 4m2f.
Chase wins and runs.
Rated 140.
No graded.
Two runs no win.
Hung Jury ten.
Weight 10-2.
Unknown last, but placed in long trips.
Ran 21 days ago.
No Chepstow.
Wins over 4m.
Chase form yes.
Rated 128, below.
No graded.
Multiple runs this season.
Pats Fancy ten.
Weight 10-2.
Sixth last.
Ran 21 days ago.
Chepstow wins.
Distance form limited.
Chase experience.
Rated 120, below.
No graded.
Multiple runs no recent win.
Beaufort Scale six.
Weight 10-2.
Recent run unknown.
Ran 27 days ago.
No Chepstow.
Distance unproven.
Limited chase form.
Rated 123, below.
No graded.
Multiple runs.
In order of preference: Rock My Way, Uncle Bert, Collectors Item, Jubilee Express, Haiti Couleurs, O’Connell, Git Maker, Deafening Silence, Nassalam, Mr Vango, Monbeg Genius, Livin On Luco, Dom Of Mary, Intense Raffles, Where It All Began, Tanganyika, Hung Jury, Pats Fancy, Beaufort Scale.
