Golden Ace
Horse Form Profile
| Place / No / Draw | Date / Going / Distance / Class | Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer | Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 6 | 1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 45y | 11st 5lb | Fortuitous winner of the 2025 Champion Hurdle (same story in this season's Fighting Fifth); could only manage fifth when attempting to retain her crown (9.75l behind Lossiemouth); posted another solid effort in the Aintree Hurdle last time when fourth (2m4f, good to soft); return to 2m should suit, cheekpieces go on and she was second in this contest last year (good) but may need further luck to increase Grade 1 haul. | 11/1 |
| 4th 7 | 9th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 1 | 11st 3lb | Fortuitous winner of the 2025 Champion Hurdle (same story in the Fighting Fifth) and finished only fifth, behind some of today's rivals, when attempting to retain her crown; largely consistent and has won over 2m4f but increasing her Grade 1 tally may require further luck. | 11/1 |
| 5th 8 | 10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 87y Class 1 | 11st 3lb | Record of 3-4 at Cheltenham features two Festival wins, beating Brighterdaysahead in the Grade 2 novice hurdle in 2024 then admittedly fortuitous (left in lead when State Man took a late fall; odds-on Constitution Hill exited earlier) when 25-1 in this race last year; also had fortune on her side in this season's Fighting Fifth as the front two in the market, including The New Lion, failed to complete; ran creditably on Boxing Day when last seen; largely consistent and should go well but may require further luck to retain her crown. | 12/1 |
| 2nd 6 | 26th Dec 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 1 | 11st 3lb | Gained her Grade 1 wins in fortuitous fashion, having benefited from the falls of major rivals in the Champion Hurdle last season and Fighting Fifth on latest start, both on good to soft ground; however, she's still one of the main players, with her sex allowance again coming in handy. | 5/1 |
| 1st 5 | 29th Nov 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 190y Class 1 | 11st 3lb | Fortunate to win last season's Champion Hurdle (2m, good to soft) in which Constitution Hill fell mid-race and State Man did likewise at the final flight when clear; scoped dirty after disappointing at Wetherby four weeks ago; there's every chance she'll give a good account and the big names in opposition all lack a recent run and might not be at the top of their games, but there's still a firm suspicion she'll be vulnerable in this hot contest. | 22/1 |