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Howden Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
Ascot · 19 December 2025
- TypeHurdle
- ClassClass 3
- Distance2m5f146y
- GoingSoft
- SurfaceTurf
- Runners12
Crystal Island (IRE) (3/1F) won the Howden Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) at Ascot on 19 December 2025, beating Off The Jury (IRE) by 4 lengths under Nico de Boinville for trainer Nicky Henderson. 12 ran on Soft going over 2m5f146y; the winning time was 5m 25.91s (slow by 15.41s).
| Pos | Horse | Btn | Jockey | Trainer | Wgt | OR | KTB | Spd | Time | Prize | SP | BSP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Crystal Island (IRE) 4g Led Held a midpack position early - pressed on to join the front rank two out while drifting a touch right - forged in front approaching the line - pulled away at the finish to score | Nico de Boinville | Nicky Henderson | 11-4 | — | 136A | 116B | 5:25.91 | 8,169 | 3/1F | 4.74 | |
| 2nd | Off The Jury (IRE) 6g Prominent Handy early - shared advantage 5th - kicked clear before 2 out - drifted left and was matched up - scratchy at the last - overtaken and unable to quicken close home | 4 | James Bowen | Mickey Bowen | 11-4 | 131 | 131A | 113B | 5:26.91 | 3,763.50 | 4/1 | 5.91 |
| 3rd | West Hill Verde (FR) 5g Pulling hard early - settled in the pack - pushed along before the final fence and finished strongly to snatch third close home | 3¼ | Harry Cobden | Seamus Mullins | 11-4 | — | 128A | 111B | 5:27.72 | 1,881 | 10/1 | 16.24 |
| 4th | Gaelic Pride (SPA) 5g Held a central position early - clipped a hurdle three out and needed encouragement soon after - closed on the front group nearing the last - stayed on at one gear through the finish - edged out of third close home | shd | Caoilin Quinn | Warren Greatrex | 11-4 | 122 | 128A | 111B | 5:27.75 | 942 | 10/3 | 5.18 |
| 5th | Seamoon Story (IRE) 4g Went to front early - shared command until pace stiffened before 7th where hesitant over the obstacle - then pushed along and drew level for second spot 2 out - dropped to fourth nearing final fence - lost momentum quickly and beaten home fifth | 4½ | David Bass | Charlie Longsdon | 11-4 | — | 123A | 107B | 5:28.85 | — | 66/1 | 90.00 |
| 6th | Dig Deep (IRE) 4g Settled in the pack early - pushed along before 2 out - lost ground on the run-in to finish sixth | 6½ | Ben Jones | Ben Pauling | 11-4 | 118 | 115A | 103B | 5:30.47 | — | 9/2 | 7.63 |
| 7th | Walk Tall (IRE) 5g Settled in the pack early - improved into contention by the 7th before pressed for effort approaching 2 out - lost touch soon after and dropped away to finish 7th | 6½ | Brendan Powell | Joe Tizzard | 11-4 | — | 108A | 98B | 5:32.10 | — | 33/1 | 48.26 |
| 8th | Charlies Jetaway (IRE) 4g Held up Held up at the back throughout - never able to make an impression - well held at the finish | 47 | Harry Kimber | Syd Hosie | 11-4 | — | 102C | 62C | 5:43.85 | — | 250/1 | 916.45 |
| PU | Definite Call (IRE) 7g Held up Held up towards the back - hit the 4th - eased out of contention shortly after and no longer pursuing the race before the 7th | — | Charlie Hammond | Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole | 11-4 | — | — | — | — | — | 33/1 | 67.29 |
| PU | Fury Lad (IRE) 6g Held up Held up at back throughout - eased out of contention before 3 out | — | Tom Cannon | Richard Rowe | 11-4 | — | — | — | — | — | 250/1 | 1,000.00 |
| PU | Les's Destiny Star (IRE) 6g Went forward early and hit front - fumbled first fence and drew level - lost advantage by 5th - pressed for effort and lost ground before 7th - eased and retired before two out | — | Callum Pritchard(3) | Ben Pauling | 11-1 | — | — | — | — | — | 33/1 | 51.49 |
| PU | Big Ticket (GB) 4g Prominent Handy early - shared front spot by the 6th and hit the top just after - jumped awkwardly and lost command 3 out - eased to a halt soon after | — | Sam Twiston-Davies | Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies | 11-4 | 126 | — | — | — | — | 5/1 | 6.65 |
Quick answers
- Who won the Howden Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) at Ascot in 2025?
- Crystal Island (IRE) won the Howden Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) at Ascot on 19 December 2025, ridden by Nico de Boinville and trained by Nicky Henderson.
- What was the finishing order of the 2025 Howden Maiden Hurdle at Ascot?
- 1st Crystal Island (IRE) (3/1F), 2nd Off The Jury (IRE) (4/1), 3rd West Hill Verde (FR) (10/1).
- What price was the winner of the 2025 Howden Maiden Hurdle at Ascot?
- Crystal Island (IRE) returned a starting price of 3/1F, with a Betfair SP of 4.74.
- How many horses ran in the 2025 Howden Maiden Hurdle at Ascot?
- 12 horses ran in the 2025 Howden Maiden Hurdle at Ascot.
- What was the winning time of the 2025 Howden Maiden Hurdle at Ascot?
- The winning time was 5m 25.91s (slow by 15.41s).