The County Hurdle can make a perfectly sensible form case depend on a very untidy passage through the race. That does not mean abandoning analysis and hoping for luck. It means looking for a horse that can travel, settle and respond without needing every gap to open at exactly the right moment. The handicap mark is important, but so is the route to using it.
A sharp handicap with a demanding finish
This is the short-distance handicap hurdle on Friday’s New Course programme. A horse needs enough pace to stay involved and enough stamina to finish after a sustained effort. A previous win over two miles can conceal very different demands depending on the track, ground and early gallop.
The organiser announced a reduction in the maximum field size from this hurdle start for the 2025/26 season. Use the current declarations and conditions when assessing traffic and eligibility rather than assuming the old maximum applies.
County Handicap Hurdle
Stats & trends.
Go beyond the winner. Study the price, the preparation and the next run. The detail is yours to explore.
Winners returned as favourite, joint or co-favourite
calculated from listed winner records
Above: shares calculated from the listed winners. These are historical characteristics, not a runner’s chance of winning.
Every winner. Every detail.
2015–2026 · Follow the same horses from their preparation to what happened next.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Age | Weight | Price | Runners | Fav. position | Rating | Season | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runs | Wins | ||||||||||
| 2026 | Wilful | Jonjo O'Neill Jr | Jonjo & A J O'Neill | 7 | 11-2 | 14/1 | 23 | 6th | 144 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | Kargese | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins | 5 | 11-3 | 3/1 F | 16 | 1st | 141 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | Absurde | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins | 6 | 10-10 | 12/1 | 17 | 2nd | 138 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 | Faivoir | Bridget Andrews | Dan Skelton | 8 | 10-7 | 33/1 | 24 | 17th | 134 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | State Man | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins | 5 | 11-1 | 11/4 F | 26 | 1st | 141 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 | Belfast Banter | Kevin Sexton | Peter Fahey | 6 | 10-0 | 33/1 | 25 | 10th | 129 | 10 | 1 |
| 2020 | Saint Roi | Barry Geraghty | Willie Mullins | 5 | 10-13 | 11/2 F | 24 | 1st | 137 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 | Ch'tibello | Harry Skelton | Dan Skelton | 8 | 11-5 | 12/1 | 24 | 4th | 146 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | Mohaayed | Bridget Andrews | Dan Skelton | 6 | 10-8 | 33/1 | 24 | 16th | 139 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 | Arctic Fire | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins | 8 | 11-12 | 20/1 | 25 | 6th | 158 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | Superb Story | Harry Skelton | Dan Skelton | 5 | 10-12 | 8/1 3F | 26 | 4th/PU | 138 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 | Wicklow Brave | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins | 6 | 11-4 | 25/1 | 24 | 13th | 138 | 4 | 0 |
2026WilfulAGE 7 · 11-214/1
- Jockey
- Jonjo O'Neill Jr
- Trainer
- Jonjo & A J O'Neill
- Age
- 7
- Weight
- 11-2
- Price
- 14/1
- Runners
- 23
- Favourite position
- 6th
- Rating
- 144
- Season R / W
- 3/1
2025KargeseAGE 5 · 11-33/1 F
- Jockey
- Paul Townend
- Trainer
- Willie Mullins
- Age
- 5
- Weight
- 11-3
- Price
- 3/1 F
- Runners
- 16
- Favourite position
- 1st
- Rating
- 141
- Season R / W
- 1/0
2024AbsurdeAGE 6 · 10-1012/1
- Jockey
- Paul Townend
- Trainer
- Willie Mullins
- Age
- 6
- Weight
- 10-10
- Price
- 12/1
- Runners
- 17
- Favourite position
- 2nd
- Rating
- 138
- Season R / W
- 4/1
2023FaivoirAGE 8 · 10-733/1
- Jockey
- Bridget Andrews
- Trainer
- Dan Skelton
- Age
- 8
- Weight
- 10-7
- Price
- 33/1
- Runners
- 24
- Favourite position
- 17th
- Rating
- 134
- Season R / W
- 2/0
2022State ManAGE 5 · 11-111/4 F
- Jockey
- Paul Townend
- Trainer
- Willie Mullins
- Age
- 5
- Weight
- 11-1
- Price
- 11/4 F
- Runners
- 26
- Favourite position
- 1st
- Rating
- 141
- Season R / W
- 2/1
2021Belfast BanterAGE 6 · 10-033/1
- Jockey
- Kevin Sexton
- Trainer
- Peter Fahey
- Age
- 6
- Weight
- 10-0
- Price
- 33/1
- Runners
- 25
- Favourite position
- 10th
- Rating
- 129
- Season R / W
- 10/1
2020Saint RoiAGE 5 · 10-1311/2 F
- Jockey
- Barry Geraghty
- Trainer
- Willie Mullins
- Age
- 5
- Weight
- 10-13
- Price
- 11/2 F
- Runners
- 24
- Favourite position
- 1st
- Rating
- 137
- Season R / W
- 2/1
2019Ch'tibelloAGE 8 · 11-512/1
- Jockey
- Harry Skelton
- Trainer
- Dan Skelton
- Age
- 8
- Weight
- 11-5
- Price
- 12/1
- Runners
- 24
- Favourite position
- 4th
- Rating
- 146
- Season R / W
- 4/0
2018MohaayedAGE 6 · 10-833/1
- Jockey
- Bridget Andrews
- Trainer
- Dan Skelton
- Age
- 6
- Weight
- 10-8
- Price
- 33/1
- Runners
- 24
- Favourite position
- 16th
- Rating
- 139
- Season R / W
- 4/1
2017Arctic FireAGE 8 · 11-1220/1
- Jockey
- Paul Townend
- Trainer
- Willie Mullins
- Age
- 8
- Weight
- 11-12
- Price
- 20/1
- Runners
- 25
- Favourite position
- 6th
- Rating
- 158
- Season R / W
- 0/0
2016Superb StoryAGE 5 · 10-128/1 3F
- Jockey
- Harry Skelton
- Trainer
- Dan Skelton
- Age
- 5
- Weight
- 10-12
- Price
- 8/1 3F
- Runners
- 26
- Favourite position
- 4th/PU
- Rating
- 138
- Season R / W
- 2/1
2015Wicklow BraveAGE 6 · 11-425/1
- Jockey
- Paul Townend
- Trainer
- Willie Mullins
- Age
- 6
- Weight
- 11-4
- Price
- 25/1
- Runners
- 24
- Favourite position
- 13th
- Rating
- 138
- Season R / W
- 4/0
| Year | Winner | Cheltenham | Distance Form (15-17f) | Hurdle | Chase | Previous race | Days since run | Previous result | Grade Wins | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runs | Wins | Runs | Wins | Runs | Wins | Runs | Wins | Grade 1 wins | Grade 2 wins | Grade 3 wins | |||||
| 2026 | Wilful | 0 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | Handicap Hurdle (Windsor) | 56 | 2 / 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | Kargese | 1 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | Warfield Mares Hurdle (Ascot) | 55 | 2 / 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | Absurde | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Tattersalls Ireland Novice Hurdle (Leopardstown) | 40 | 4 / 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Faivoir | 4 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 2 | Betfair Hurdle (Newbury) | 34 | PU / 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | State Man | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Maiden Hurdle (Limerick) | 45 | 1 / 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | Belfast Banter | 0 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Johnstown Novice Hurdle (Naas) | 19 | 2 / 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Saint Roi | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Maiden Hurdle (Tramore) | 72 | 1 / 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Ch'tibello | 2 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Handicap Hurdle (Aintree) | 97 | 2 / 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | Mohaayed | 2 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Christmas Hurdle (Kempton) | 80 | 3 / 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | Arctic Fire | 2 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | Irish Champion Hurdle (Leopardstown) | 418 | 2 / 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | Superb Story | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Greatwood Hurdle (Cheltenham) | 124 | 2 / 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | Wicklow Brave | 1 | 0 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Imperial Cup (Sandown) | 6 | PU / 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2026WilfulBEFORE THE RACE
- Cheltenham R / W
- 0/0
- Distance Form (15-17f) R / W
- 11/4
- Hurdle R / W
- 12/5
- Chase R / W
- 0/0
- Previous race
- Handicap Hurdle (Windsor)
- Days since run
- 56
- Previous result
- 2 / 14
- Grade Wins 1 / 2 / 3
- 0/0/1
2025KargeseBEFORE THE RACE
- Cheltenham R / W
- 1/0
- Distance Form (15-17f) R / W
- 9/4
- Hurdle R / W
- 9/4
- Chase R / W
- 0/0
- Previous race
- Warfield Mares Hurdle (Ascot)
- Days since run
- 55
- Previous result
- 2 / 7
- Grade Wins 1 / 2 / 3
- 2/0/1
2024AbsurdeBEFORE THE RACE
- Cheltenham R / W
- 0/0
- Distance Form (15-17f) R / W
- 4/0
- Hurdle R / W
- 4/1
- Chase R / W
- 0/0
- Previous race
- Tattersalls Ireland Novice Hurdle (Leopardstown)
- Days since run
- 40
- Previous result
- 4 / 10
- Grade Wins 1 / 2 / 3
- 0/0/0
2023FaivoirBEFORE THE RACE
- Cheltenham R / W
- 4/2
- Distance Form (15-17f) R / W
- 16/6
- Hurdle R / W
- 14/5
- Chase R / W
- 5/2
- Previous race
- Betfair Hurdle (Newbury)
- Days since run
- 34
- Previous result
- PU / 16
- Grade Wins 1 / 2 / 3
- 0/1/0
2022State ManBEFORE THE RACE
- Cheltenham R / W
- 0/0
- Distance Form (15-17f) R / W
- 3/1
- Hurdle R / W
- 3/1
- Chase R / W
- 0/0
- Previous race
- Maiden Hurdle (Limerick)
- Days since run
- 45
- Previous result
- 1 / 14
- Grade Wins 1 / 2 / 3
- 0/0/0
2021Belfast BanterBEFORE THE RACE
- Cheltenham R / W
- 0/0
- Distance Form (15-17f) R / W
- 13/2
- Hurdle R / W
- 14/2
- Chase R / W
- 0/0
- Previous race
- Johnstown Novice Hurdle (Naas)
- Days since run
- 19
- Previous result
- 2 / 7
- Grade Wins 1 / 2 / 3
- 0/0/0
2020Saint RoiBEFORE THE RACE
- Cheltenham R / W
- 0/0
- Distance Form (15-17f) R / W
- 1/1
- Hurdle R / W
- 3/1
- Chase R / W
- 0/0
- Previous race
- Maiden Hurdle (Tramore)
- Days since run
- 72
- Previous result
- 1 / 14
- Grade Wins 1 / 2 / 3
- 0/0/0
2019Ch'tibelloBEFORE THE RACE
- Cheltenham R / W
- 2/0
- Distance Form (15-17f) R / W
- 16/3
- Hurdle R / W
- 19/3
- Chase R / W
- 0/0
- Previous race
- Handicap Hurdle (Aintree)
- Days since run
- 97
- Previous result
- 2 / 11
- Grade Wins 1 / 2 / 3
- 0/1/0
2018MohaayedBEFORE THE RACE
- Cheltenham R / W
- 2/0
- Distance Form (15-17f) R / W
- 9/2
- Hurdle R / W
- 9/2
- Chase R / W
- 0/0
- Previous race
- Christmas Hurdle (Kempton)
- Days since run
- 80
- Previous result
- 3 / 4
- Grade Wins 1 / 2 / 3
- 0/0/0
2017Arctic FireBEFORE THE RACE
- Cheltenham R / W
- 2/0
- Distance Form (15-17f) R / W
- 13/2
- Hurdle R / W
- 17/4
- Chase R / W
- 0/0
- Previous race
- Irish Champion Hurdle (Leopardstown)
- Days since run
- 418
- Previous result
- 2 / 5
- Grade Wins 1 / 2 / 3
- 1/1/0
2016Superb StoryBEFORE THE RACE
- Cheltenham R / W
- 1/0
- Distance Form (15-17f) R / W
- 3/1
- Hurdle R / W
- 6/2
- Chase R / W
- 0/0
- Previous race
- Greatwood Hurdle (Cheltenham)
- Days since run
- 124
- Previous result
- 2 / 17
- Grade Wins 1 / 2 / 3
- 0/0/0
2015Wicklow BraveBEFORE THE RACE
- Cheltenham R / W
- 1/0
- Distance Form (15-17f) R / W
- 14/5
- Hurdle R / W
- 9/2
- Chase R / W
- 0/0
- Previous race
- Imperial Cup (Sandown)
- Days since run
- 6
- Previous result
- PU / 23
- Grade Wins 1 / 2 / 3
- 0/0/0
| Year | Winner | Next run | Date | Result | Rest-of-season runs | Rest-of-season results | Next Cheltenham Festival run | Festival result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wilful | Champion Hurdle (Punchestown) | May-26 | 3 / 7 | 1 | 0 wins, 0 placed | - | - |
| 2025 | Kargese | Champion Hurdle (Punchestown) | May-25 | 3 / 6 | 1 | 0 wins, 0 placed | Arkle Novice Chase | 1 / 6 |
| 2024 | Absurde | Irish St Leger Trial (Curragh) | Aug-24 | 4 / 5 | 0 | - | County Handicap Hurdle | 3 / 16 |
| 2023 | Faivoir | Welsh Champion Hurdle (Ffos Las) | Oct-23 | 6 / 10 | 0 | - | County Handicap Hurdle | 6 / 17 |
| 2022 | State Man | Champion Novice Hurdle (Punchestown) | Apr-22 | 1 / 5 | 1 | 1 win, 0 placed | Champion Hurdle | 2 / 7 |
| 2021 | Belfast Banter | Top Novices Hurdle (Aintree) | Apr-21 | 1 / 10 | 1 | 1 win, 0 placed | - | - |
| 2020 | Saint Roi | Horse & Jockey Hotel Hurdle (Tipperary) | Oct-20 | 1 / 5 | 0 | - | - | - |
| 2019 | Ch'tibello | Aintree Hurdle (Aintree) | Apr-19 | 3 / 7 | 1 | 0 wins, 0 placed | - | - |
| 2018 | Mohaayed | Welsh Champion Hurdle (Ffos Las) | Oct-18 | 4 / 8 | 0 | - | County Handicap Hurdle | 7 / 24 |
| 2017 | Arctic Fire | Champion Hurdle (Punchestown) | Apr-17 | 3 / 10 | 1 | 0 wins, 1 placed | - | - |
| 2016 | Superb Story | Galway Hurdle (Galway) | Jul-16 | PU / 20 | 0 | - | - | - |
| 2015 | Wicklow Brave | Gowran Park Maiden (Gowran Park) | May-15 | 1 / 7 | 0 | - | - | - |
2026WilfulTHE NEXT CHAPTER
- Next run
- Champion Hurdle (Punchestown)
- Date
- May-26
- Result
- 3 / 7
- Season runs after
- 1
- Season results after
- 0 wins, 0 placed
- Next Festival run
- -
- Festival result
- -
2025KargeseTHE NEXT CHAPTER
- Next run
- Champion Hurdle (Punchestown)
- Date
- May-25
- Result
- 3 / 6
- Season runs after
- 1
- Season results after
- 0 wins, 0 placed
- Next Festival run
- Arkle Novice Chase
- Festival result
- 1 / 6
2024AbsurdeTHE NEXT CHAPTER
- Next run
- Irish St Leger Trial (Curragh)
- Date
- Aug-24
- Result
- 4 / 5
- Season runs after
- 0
- Season results after
- -
- Next Festival run
- County Handicap Hurdle
- Festival result
- 3 / 16
2023FaivoirTHE NEXT CHAPTER
- Next run
- Welsh Champion Hurdle (Ffos Las)
- Date
- Oct-23
- Result
- 6 / 10
- Season runs after
- 0
- Season results after
- -
- Next Festival run
- County Handicap Hurdle
- Festival result
- 6 / 17
2022State ManTHE NEXT CHAPTER
- Next run
- Champion Novice Hurdle (Punchestown)
- Date
- Apr-22
- Result
- 1 / 5
- Season runs after
- 1
- Season results after
- 1 win, 0 placed
- Next Festival run
- Champion Hurdle
- Festival result
- 2 / 7
2021Belfast BanterTHE NEXT CHAPTER
- Next run
- Top Novices Hurdle (Aintree)
- Date
- Apr-21
- Result
- 1 / 10
- Season runs after
- 1
- Season results after
- 1 win, 0 placed
- Next Festival run
- -
- Festival result
- -
2020Saint RoiTHE NEXT CHAPTER
- Next run
- Horse & Jockey Hotel Hurdle (Tipperary)
- Date
- Oct-20
- Result
- 1 / 5
- Season runs after
- 0
- Season results after
- -
- Next Festival run
- -
- Festival result
- -
2019Ch'tibelloTHE NEXT CHAPTER
- Next run
- Aintree Hurdle (Aintree)
- Date
- Apr-19
- Result
- 3 / 7
- Season runs after
- 1
- Season results after
- 0 wins, 0 placed
- Next Festival run
- -
- Festival result
- -
2018MohaayedTHE NEXT CHAPTER
- Next run
- Welsh Champion Hurdle (Ffos Las)
- Date
- Oct-18
- Result
- 4 / 8
- Season runs after
- 0
- Season results after
- -
- Next Festival run
- County Handicap Hurdle
- Festival result
- 7 / 24
2017Arctic FireTHE NEXT CHAPTER
- Next run
- Champion Hurdle (Punchestown)
- Date
- Apr-17
- Result
- 3 / 10
- Season runs after
- 1
- Season results after
- 0 wins, 1 placed
- Next Festival run
- -
- Festival result
- -
2016Superb StoryTHE NEXT CHAPTER
- Next run
- Galway Hurdle (Galway)
- Date
- Jul-16
- Result
- PU / 20
- Season runs after
- 0
- Season results after
- -
- Next Festival run
- -
- Festival result
- -
2015Wicklow BraveTHE NEXT CHAPTER
- Next run
- Gowran Park Maiden (Gowran Park)
- Date
- May-15
- Result
- 1 / 7
- Season runs after
- 0
- Season results after
- -
- Next Festival run
- -
- Festival result
- -
The winner profile.
The supplied summary ratios, preserved separately from the table calculations above. Check the sample notes before combining them.
| Category | Profile angle | Winners | Share of winners | Study list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AgeREPORTED SUMMARY | Aged 5–7 | 10/12 | ||
| MarketREPORTED SUMMARY | Started favourite | 3/12 | ||
| MarketREPORTED SUMMARY | Top three in betting | 4/12 | ||
| MarketREPORTED SUMMARY | SP of 10/1 or higher | 8/12 | ||
| TrainerREPORTED SUMMARY | Ireland-trained | 7/12 | ||
| TrainerREPORTED SUMMARY | UK-trained | 5/12 | ||
| WeightREPORTED SUMMARY | Carried 11st 3lb or less | 9/12 | ||
| Recent formREPORTED SUMMARY | Won previous start | 2/12 | ||
| Recent formREPORTED SUMMARY | Top three on previous start | 9/12 | ||
| Recent formREPORTED SUMMARY | Raced within 80 days | 9/12 | ||
| CourseREPORTED SUMMARY | At least one Cheltenham start | 7/12 | ||
| CourseREPORTED SUMMARY | Had won at Cheltenham | 1/12 | ||
| DistanceREPORTED SUMMARY | 3+ starts at 15–17f | 11/12 | ||
| DistanceREPORTED SUMMARY | 1+ win at 15–17f | 11/12 | ||
| DistanceREPORTED SUMMARY | 2+ wins at 15–17f | 8/12 | ||
| HurdlesREPORTED SUMMARY | 6+ hurdle starts | 9/12 | ||
| HurdlesREPORTED SUMMARY | 1+ hurdle win | 12/12 | ||
| HurdlesREPORTED SUMMARY | 2+ hurdle wins | 9/12 | ||
| RatingREPORTED SUMMARY | Rated 134–144 | 9/12 | ||
| SeasonREPORTED SUMMARY | 2+ starts that season | 10/12 | ||
| SeasonREPORTED SUMMARY | 1+ win that season | 7/12 |
Follow-up summary
Reported follow-up figures remain distinct from the detailed winner tables.
Won on next start
Placed on next start
Raced again that season
Won again that season
Placed again that season
Next-start destinations
| Destination | Went | Won | Placed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion Hurdle (Punchestown) | 3/12 | 0/3 | 1 |
| Welsh Champion Hurdle (Ffos Las) | 2/12 | 0/2 | 0 |
Festival returns
| Destination | Went | Won | Placed |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Hurdle | 3/12 | 0/3 | 1 |
| Champion Hurdle | 1/12 | 0/1 | 1 |
| Arkle Novice Chase | 1/12 | 1/1 | 0 |
Sample notes and interpretation
- R / W = runs / wins before the Festival race. A dash is a missing or unreported value, not zero. Price suffixes: F = favourite, JF = joint favourite, CF = co-favourite, 2F / 3F = second / third favourite.
- The favourite-position column records the listed result of the favourite(s). Price suffixes identify the winner’s position in the market. These fields are retained independently.
- All listed rows are retained, including blank years. Winner counts exclude rows with no named winner. Later missing results do not imply a loss.
- Summary ratios are retained as reported and may not reconcile with every detailed table cell. They are displayed separately from calculations made from the winner records. A high winner share is not a selection strike rate or evidence of profit.
- “Won” and “placed” are retained as separate reported outcomes. No combined place rate or profit is inferred.
Look for the right sort of evidence
A useful preparation does not have to be a win. A horse might have travelled strongly in better company or finished well after being forced to race wider than ideal. Describe what happened and how today differs. That is more informative than filing every defeat under “needed the run”.
For an improving hurdler, compare the latest rating with the actual level achieved. For an exposed handicapper, ask whether recent performances suggest it can still reproduce its best. Being below an old winning mark matters only if that ability remains available.
Give race position a place in the shortlist
Note whether a runner can take a position without fighting its rider. A very keen horse may benefit from a stronger pace, but it may also waste energy regardless. A hold-up horse needs enough responsiveness to make use of a gap when one appears.
Finally, compare the likely ground with the evidence for each contender. A horse that looks well treated under one set of conditions can be much less attractive under another. Your price assessment should include those dependencies rather than treating the handicap number as a complete answer.
Previous renewals
The 2027 runners
Declarations will settle the field.
The 2027 runners are not yet declared. A past winner or a horse quoted in an ante-post market is not a confirmed runner. Check entries, connections’ published plans and the final declarations before treating a horse as part of this field.
No live prices or confirmed 2027 runner list are presented in this guide. Reviewed 11 November 2026.
Your questions, answered
Is the County Hurdle run over exactly two miles?
It uses an extended two-mile New Course trip, approximately 2m1f. Check the final racecard for the measured distance.
Does the lowest weight identify the best-handicapped horse?
No. Compare achievable ability with the rating and actual weight terms, not the weight column in isolation.
Sources & editorial notes
Reviewed 11 November 2026. Interpretation is Puntrr’s; factual results and conditions are linked below.