The New Lion (2019) Horse
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About
Cheltenham R5 Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy (Grade 1) (GBB Race) — The New Lion is a 7yo b unknown from trained by D Skelton, who is based at Alcester. It is sired by the stallion Kayf Tara out of the dam Raitera. The New Lion has managed to win 6 races in its career so far. On 13th Mar 2025 at Cheltenham, The New Lion scored its most significant win to date, getting the money in the $147555.00 Cl1 Nvh. It has proven a profitable horse for the punters over the journey. If you had backed The New Lion throughout its career you'd have achieved a 135% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham 24-Jan-26 3382m SOFT R6 CL1 HNHF $71,188 (of $122,962), SP: 3.25 1st The New Lion ( H Skelton 161 ) 2nd Nemean Lion ( C O'farrell 164 ) 1.50L 3rd Brentford Hope ( P O'brien 158 ) 0.00L See full results | H Skelton 73kg | 1 (4) |
| Newcastle 29-Nov-25 3390m SOFT R5 CL1 H (of $114,925), Winning Time: 04:01.300, SP: 2.88 1st Golden Ace ( L Williams 157 ) 2nd Anzadam ( P Townend 164 ) 1.50L 3rd Nemean Lion ( C O'farrell 164 ) 0.30L The New Lion ( H Skelton 164 ) 0.00L See full results | H Skelton 74.4kg 0.00L | UPD (5) |
| Cheltenham 13-Mar-25 4220m SOFT R1 CL1 NvH $84,405 (of $147,555), Winning Time: 05:11.070, SP: 4.00 1st The New Lion ( H Skelton 161 ) 2nd The Yellow Clay ( J Kennedy 161 ) 0.75L 3rd Final Demand ( P Townend 161 ) 4.75L See full results | H Skelton 73kg | 1 (11) |
| Newbury 28-Dec-24 4130m SOFT R6 CL1 NvH $56,950 (of $98,370), Winning Time: 05:03.500, SP: 3.25 Held up behind leaders, took keen hold, went left 2nd, closed 3 out, switched right before last, led soon after last, drew clear, impressive 1st The New Lion ( H Skelton 161 ) 2nd Wendigo ( G Sheehan 161 ) 4.75L 3rd Bill Joyce ( J O Jr 161 ) 5.50L See full results | H Skelton 73kg | 1 (7) |
| Newbury 30-Nov-24 4130m SOFT R3 CL3 NvH $8,169 (of $14,756), Winning Time: 05:06.500, SP: 1.67 Chased leaders, switched right and closed 3 out, led 2 out, clear flat, stayed on, comfortably 1st The New Lion ( H Skelton 160 ) 2nd Califet En Vol ( J Bowen 160 ) 3.00L 3rd Electric Mason ( F Gordon 160 , Cd 155 ) 4.25L See full results | H Skelton 72.6kg | 1 (6) |
| Chepstow 30-Oct-24 3910m SOFT R1 CL4 MdH $4,193 (of $7,575), Winning Time: 04:58.750, SP: 1.91 Prominent, sauntered into contention before 2 out where slick jump, led travelling powerfully between final flights, won going away, impressive 1st The New Lion ( H Skelton 158 ) 2nd Belliano ( H Cobden 158 ) 4.75L 3rd Kayf Dancer ( M G Nolan 158 ) 2.75L See full results | H Skelton 71.7kg | 1 (14) |
| Market Rasen 10-Apr-24 3330m SOFT R6 CL5 NHF $2,178 (of $3,935), Winning Time: 04:14.010, SP: 2.38 Rear of mid-division, headway out wide home turn, led 2f out, clear final furlong, ran on well 1st The New Lion ( H Skelton 156 ) 2nd Not So Sobers ( K Woods 156 ) 5.50L 3rd Off The Jury ( D Maxwell 156 ) 0.75L See full results | H Skelton 70.8kg | 1 (11) |