The New Lion
(GB)About
The New Lion is a 6yo b unknown from United Kingdom 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 5 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 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 144% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham 13-Mar-25 m R1 CL1 NvH $84,405 (of $147,555), Winning Time: 08:31.070, SP: 3/1 | H Skelton 73kg | 1 (11) |
| Newbury 28-Dec-24 4131m SOFT R6 NvH $56,950 (of $56,950), Winning Time: 05:03.500, SP: 9/4 Held up behind leaders, took keen hold, went left 2nd, closed 3 out, switched right before last, led soon after last, drew clear, impressive | H Skelton 73kg | 1 (7) |
| Newbury 30-Nov-24 4131m SOFT R3 NvH $8,169 (of $8,169), Winning Time: 05:06.500, SP: 4/6 Chased leaders, switched right and closed 3 out, led 2 out, clear flat, stayed on, comfortably | H Skelton 72.6kg | 1 (6) |
| Chepstow 30-Oct-24 3913m SOFT R1 MdH $4,193 (of $4,193), Winning Time: 04:54.600, SP: 10/11 Prominent, sauntered into contention before 2 out where slick jump, led travelling powerfully between final flights, won going away, impressive | H Skelton 71.7kg | 1 (14) |
| Market Rasen 10-Apr-24 3333m SOFT R6 NHF $2,178 (of $2,178), Winning Time: 04:14.010, SP: 11/8 Rear of mid-division, headway out wide home turn, led 2f out, clear final furlong, ran on well | H Skelton 70.8kg | 1 (11) |