Jasmine Bliss

Trained by Harry Derham

FORM 481/411-24110-3120   OR – 133

"Has done incredibly well winning novice hurdles at Ludlow and at Southwell where she was particularly impressive. This season is what we've always been working toward as she's made to jump fences. I’m sure they will bring about improvement, Jasmine should be a very exciting novice chaser. An incredibly tough and genuine mare who is a pleasure to train" Harry Derham - Trainer

Jasmine Bliss had a really good debut season over hurdles which started at Lingfield when second to ‘Listed’ winner Holloway Queen.  After a below par run on bottomless Ffos Las ground she recorded impressive victories at Ludlow and Southwell under Paul O’Brien.
 
Off the back of those two wins she was asked to carry top weight in the EBF Mares Handicap Final at Newbury but she ran below form.  This competitive handicap came just 19 days after her Southwell win so maybe that had an effect.  Kudos to Harry Derham as he’s placed her perfectly to win four GBB Bonus races which in turn earned her owners £60,000.  
 
Jasmine had a delayed start to the 2025-26 season courtesy of a wind operation but this certainly helped as she ran superbly (3rd) on chase debut at Kempton.  It was a very competitive race but Jasmine jumped brilliantly and only gave way heading to the last fence when she took a blow. Paul O’Brien said Jasmine would improve for the run, her jumping was electric and she was very exciting for the future.
 
Jasmine’s next appearance was in Listed company (5th Feb) at Huntingdon. On paper the classy Paggane had loads in hand of the field but she didn’t fire on the day which left Jasmine to pick up the pieces and grab some valuable winning ‘Black Type’ which is so helpful for her stud career. Jasmine’s progression continued at Kempton (21st Feb) when a game 2nd in the ‘Pendil Novice Chase – Grade 2’ behind the very progressive Jax Junior.  She again jumped superbly albeit Paul O’Brien said some nicer spring ground would help.  
 
Jasmine was given her last run of the season at Market Rasen (14th April) when carrying top weight in a Mares Chase.  She got a good start, jumped well but Paul O’Brien was always niggling her along. She began to drop away approaching three out, finished 6th and was very tired. It can happen after a long season, she always gives 100% and it just caught up with her.  It’s been a great season but now for a long well earned rest before coming back in the autumn.

About the Trainer

Harry Derham

Harry Derham is an emerging National Hunt trainer, having recently transitioned from being an assistant to Paul Nicholls. Based at his own yard in Wiltshire, Derham has already garnered attention for his attention to detail and methodical approach to horse training. A former jockey himself, Derham understands the importance of communication between trainers, horses, and jockeys. He also has an eye for identifying talented horses and is focused on developing a yard that can compete at the highest levels of jumps racing. His background with Nicholls provides him with a strong foundation in the sport, particularly in managing high-caliber horses. Though early in his career, Derham is seen as a rising star in British racing, with the potential to become a top trainer in the years to come.