London City Island
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Few events in the racing calendar capture the imagination quite like today’s feature race, the Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase. Over the years some of the sport’s biggest names have claimed victory in the race and we can’t wait to see who will be the next to add their name to the prestigious roster. Among them will be Energumene, last year’s winner with Edwardstone and Editeur du Gite leading the British challenge
Festival Wednesday also offers something unique in the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase Delta Work, the horse who dashed Tiger Roll’s chances of a final Cheltenham Festival victory last year, lines up once again and is favourite to take home the prize
As always, our thanks go to our race day sponsors who continue to support this wonderful event. Today, they include Ballymore, Brown Advisory, Coral, Betway, Glenfarclas and Weatherbys. We wish them all a wonderful day with us
We are honoured to once again be working with WellChild, our official charity partners for 2023. WellChild do amazing work across the country with seriously ill children, and their headquarters are based right here in Cheltenham.
Once again, our punters panel will be live from the parade ring before racing, providing you with their tips for this afternoon’s action. In the same location just before 1pm, the electric string quartet Escala will be performing a set, providing the perfect warm-up for a brilliant day of racing. After the last, Tommy and the Fuse will be ready and waiting to entertain you all in
The Centaur, so make sure you head over to keep the party going!
Undoubtedly one of the most special moments of the Cheltenham Festival is when the tape goes up on the first race of the day and the Cheltenham Roar is unleashed This year, we’ve teamed up with DJ Cuddles to produce a remix of the iconic sound To see the track played to a live audience for the first time, head over to the Best Mate Pavilion this afternoon where none other than DJ Cuddles himself will be performing a live set from 3.30pm – 5pm.
We’re delighted to announce that after a successful launch at the November Meeting, the ‘Love Our Turf’ campaign has returned for the four days of the Cheltenham Festival. The initiative seeks to reinforce and strengthen the relationship between the Home of Jump Racing and our local community. This will be most notable across all main routes back to the town, where you will find wayfinding ushers, street entertainment, enhanced cleaning and an increased number of toilets along the way
We’d like to sign-off by thanking each and every one of you for joining us for what is the highlight of our calendar. The impact the event and your attendance has on the local community is staggering, with a new report carried out by The University of Gloucestershire revealing that in 2022, The Festival brought an estimated £274million to the local economy.
For now, we wish you a memorable day with us and hope to see you all again very soon.
MARTIN ST QUINTON IAN RENTON Chairman Regional DirectorT: 01242 513 014
E: cheltenham-races@thejockeyclub.co.uk
Helloand a warm welcome to Cheltenham Racecourse for day two of The Festival.
Races
4, 6 & 7
Race 2
Race 5 (For the full Cross Country Course see pages 52-53)
Race 1 - 1:30pm
The Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle Race (Registered as The Baring Bingham) (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (2m 5f)
Race 2 - 2:10pm
The Brown Advisory Novices’ Steeple Chase (Registered as The Broadway Novices’ Chase) (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (3m ½f)
Race 3 - 2:50pm
The Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle Race (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (2m 5f)
Race 4 - 3:30pm
The Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (2m)
Race 5 - 4:10pm
The Glenfarclas Steeple Chase (A Cross Country Steeple Chase) (GBB Race) (3m 6f)
Races 1 & 3
Race 6 - 4:50pm
The Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Steeple Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (2m)
Race 7 - 5:30pm
The Weatherbys Champion Bumper (A Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race) (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (2m ½f)
Cheltenham Racecourse has 75 acres (30 hectares) of racing surface with five different tracks – a Chase and Hurdle course on the Old and New Courses and the Glenfarclas Cross Country Course. A team of 10 Groundstaff look after the track day to day and on raceday the team increases to 50, and 100 at The Festival.
RACE CONDITIONS CAN BE FOUND ON PAGE 78 & 79
CHAIRMAN
Martin St Quinton
COMMITTEE
John Inverdale
Louise Kemble
Martin Pope
Margaret Arthur
Zara Tindall
Michael Wainwright
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LEAD - WEST
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HEAD OF HOSPITALITY - WEST
Claire Leonard
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Louise Dodds
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
Andre Klein
HEAD GROUNDSPERSON
Alastair King CATERING DIRECTOR
Simon Hanna
TOTE MANAGER
Paul Ritchie
STEWARDS
Shaun Parker (Chief Steward)
George Welch, Charlie Lane (Stewards’ Panel Chairs)
Daniel Andrews
Milly Bersey
Tom Evetts
Kate Smith
Guy Upton
STARTERS
Robert Supple
William Jordan
James Stenning
Seamus O’Neill
JUDGES
Nick Bostock
David Hicks
CLERKS OF THE SCALES
Paul Champion
Chris Hill
HANDICAPPER
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EQUINE WELFARE & INTEGRITY OFFICERS
Mel Baker
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MEDICAL OFFICERS
Lee Humphreys SRMO
Andy Simpson
Simon Clint
Rick Brown
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CROWD DOCTORS
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MEDICAL CO-ORDINATOR
Tony Twiggs
VETERINARY SURGEONS
Liam Kearns SRVS
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Henry Tremaine
Andrew Harrison
John Campbell
Tom Campbell
John Williams
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FARRIERS
David Hall
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Mike Cooper
VETERINARY OFFICERS
Graham Potts
Sally Taylor
Kate Maxwell
Lucinda Tyler
COMMENTATORS
Ian Bartlett
Stewart Machin
BETTING RING MANAGERS
Andy Collins
Neil Pateman
Will Sherwood
Darren Tilbury
Malcolm Hart
Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number
Choose your bet. ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are popular types of bet.
‘To win’ is for your horse to come first.
‘Each-way’ is for your horse to come first or to be placed. It’s two bets, so ‘£2 each-way’ = £4 total bet.
Decide the amount –or stake – you are comfortable to bet.
Place your bet. There are different places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online. Each option offers a different experience.
Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.
2 ENERGUMENE (IRE)(53)
TFRHHHHH BHA175 FORM 111-112 D
Wentunbeateninhisfirst5startsoverfencesbefore worndownonlylateonbyShishkinintheClarenceHouseatAscot.Top-class, bold-jumpingfrontrunnerwhoseemssuretogowellagain.
Aquick wayto see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.
Look out for Letters:
C = Has won at this course
D = Has won over this distance
CD = Has won over this distance at this course
BF = Was a beaten favourite - = New racing season
MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM
/ = Missed racing season
P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race
F = Horse fell
U = Rider unseated
R = Horse refused to race
CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse
B = Horse was brought down
S = Horse slipped
r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race
d = Disqualified
Bold form
figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races
How the experts rate the horse’s chances:
2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.
3. Timeform view and TFR rating
4. HORSE’STRAINER &THEIR
Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race
Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.
OTHER USEFUL DETAILS
6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey
7. Saddlecloth number
8. Horse’s name
9. Days since the horse last run
10. Horse’s age
11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs)
12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)
13. Horse’s owner
14. Horse’s breeder
15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)
16. Draw – position of the horse in the starting stalls
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The Jockey Club South West Frequent Runner Scheme is aimed at rewarding trainers who run horses regularly at Jockey Club Racecourses in the South West Region - Cheltenham, Exeter, Warwick and Wincanton.
There are two categories of a frequent runner. Trainers with 40 or more horses and Trainers with 40 or fewer horses in training.
Warwick’s two-day meeting on Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 September kicks off the 2021/22 scheme, which will conclude on 31 May 2022.
All qualifying races are allocated a star rating (* to *****) with trainers awarded full points (star rating) for their first runner and half points for additional runners in the same race. These are based on the average numbers of runners a race has attracted over the previous two or three years as follows:
1 star - 18 plus runners 2 stars - 15-17 3 stars - 12-14 4 stars – 8-11 5 stars – less than 8
The star ratings for each qualifying race are marked with the race conditions.
CURRENT STANDINGS (as of 26 February 2022)
40+ horses
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RACE DESCRIPTION
The Grade 1 Ballymore
Novices’ Hurdle is run over two miles and five furlongs and is contested by some of the highest-class novice hurdlers this year. Horses are classed as a novice if they have yet to win a race prior to the official start of the season, usually towards the end of April. In theory, this allows the inexperienced horses to race against each other before graduating to the senior ranks. All of today’s runners will carry 11st 7lb.
22 of the past 28 winners won last time out
The past 13 winners had won at least one bumper
8 of the past 9 winners were trained in Ireland
Sir Gerhard was seen by many as a bit of an Irish banker and put to bed any doubts over his stamina when bolting up in our opener The seven-year-old fairly tanked his way through the race and cruised up alongside Journey With Me, who unfortunately fell when three lengths down Three Stripe Life had been held been up in rear and despite making up good ground, was never close enough to give Sir Gerhard anything serious to think about.
Run over two miles, five furlongs 10 hurdles to be jumped Total prize fund of £135,000 £75,964 to the winner
Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years.
Leading course trainer (17-22): N Henderson (38 wins from 286 runners, 13%) runs PERSIAN TIME
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (11 wins from 28 runners, 39%) runs HERMES ALLEN
Fancy That: G Elliott won this race in 2018 & 2020. The stable runs
AMERICAN MIKE today. W P Mullins won this race in 2014, 2016 & 2022. The stable runs CHAMP KIELY, GAELIC WARRIOR, HO MY LORD & IMPAIRE ET PASSE today.
1 AMERICAN MIKE (IRE) (31)
T Gordon Elliott, Ireland
O Bective Stud
2 CHAMP KIELY (IRE) (66)
B g Ocovango - Cregg So (IRE)
J Daniel Mullins
T W. P. Mullins, Ireland
O Miss M. A. Masterson
B Ian Dullea
3 GAELIC WARRIOR (GER) (38)
B g Maxios - Game of Legs (FR)
J Mr P. W. Mullins
T W. P. Mullins, Ireland
O Mrs S. Ricci
B The Niarchos Family
4 GOOD LAND (FR) (39)
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Unique Star (FR)
J M. J. M. O’Sullivan
T Barry Connell, Ireland
O Mr Barry Connell
B Mr Jean-Charles Haimet
5 HERMES ALLEN (FR) (74)
7 11-7
TFRHHHII BHA140
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed smart form in bumpers, including when second to Facile Vega in Champion Bumper,and justified short odds on Down Royal hurdling debut.Hasn’t gone on as expected in 2 subsequent starts,but was patently unsuited bythedropintripatNavan(2m)lasttimeandremainswithpotential.Tonguetieon.
TFRHHHII BHA149
FORM U/1-1141 D
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulonhisonlyoutinginbumpersandhasmadeup into a smart hurdler,quickly resuming his progress when making all in 8-runner Lawlor’s of Naas Novices’Hurdle (20f) in January.That form perhaps isn’t quite as strong as some of the other protagonists but he still enters calculations
8Jan
TFRHHHHI BHA157
FORM 332-111
TIMEFORM VIEW Nearly landed an almighty gamble in last season’s Fred Winter, going like the best prospect in the field. Has progressed further this term, defying top weight in a valuable Leopardstown handicap most recently Major claims on that form up in trip,though a tendency to jump right is still a concern.
5Feb Leo 16f HcpH yield 1/17 Nibiru (IRE) 33/4l
17Jan Clo 16f Hdl heavy 1 Blue Sari (FR) 15l
Dec22 Tmr 16f Hdl soft 1 Littel Flour (IRE) 86l
TFRHHHII BHA147
FORM 2/-1U11
7 11-7
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a Wexford bumper that’s worked out well and ran out an impressive winner on his first completed start over hurdles at Leopardstown (20f) in December, making all. Raised his game to justify favouritism up in class back there in February and there’s surely more to come.
4Feb Leo 22f Hdl yield 1/8 Absolute Notions (IRE) 11/2l
Dec22 Leo 20f Hdl soft 1 Tag Man (IRE) 8l
Dec22 Fai 16f Hdl gd-yd U Joyeux Machin (FR) -
TFRHHHHI BHA150
FORM 31-111 CD
B g Poliglote - Une Destine (FR) 6 11-7
J Harry Cobden E Tongue Strap
T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
O Sir A Ferguson G Mason J Hales & J Diver
B Mr Bruno Vagne
S Morson Group
6 HO MY LORD (FR) (31)
Gr g Doctor Dino (FR) - Ho Good Lord Has (FR) 5 11-7
J Mark Walsh
T W. P. Mullins, Ireland
O Mr John P. McManus
B Noel Dubief & Stephane Ruel
7 IMPAIRE ET PASSE (FR) (59)
B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Brune Ecossaise (FR) 5 11-7
J P. Townend
T W. P. Mullins, Ireland
O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede
B S.C.E.A. Haras de Peyre & Mme Pascale Pa
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points and coped verywellwithatruly-runraceashemadeit3-3inthisspherewithascintillating performanceintheChallowatNewbury(20.5f,soft)inDecember Topprospect who will continue to take plenty of beating.
Dec22 Nby 20f Hdl soft 1/12 You Wear It Well 43/4l
Nov22 Chl 21f Hdl good 1/7 Music Drive (FR)
Oct22 Str 22f Hdl good 1/5 Theatre Man (IRE)
TFRHHHII BHA-
FORM F1
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 1 3/4m maiden on sole start on Flat in France and looked a good prospect as he easily landed the odds on his first completed start over hurdles at Navan (2m) 31 days ago Upped markedly in trip and open to plenty of improvement.
12Feb Nav 16f Hdl gd-yd 1 Banjaxed 41/2l
Dec22 Leo 20f Hdl soft F Deep Cave (IRE) -
Nov21 Dur 14f Stk - 1 Ianis Jem (FR) 13/4l
TFRHHHHH BHA148
FORM 1-11
TIMEFORM VIEW Easily won only start in bumpers before changing hands for €155,000.Looked potentially out of the top drawer when justifying strong support on hurdling debut at Naas and followed up in impressive fashion in 5-runner Moscow Flyer Novices’Hurdle at Punchestown (2m).Hugely exciting prospect.
15Jan Pun 16f Hdl heavy 1/5 The Model Kingdom (IRE) 61/2l
Dec22 Naa 18f Hdl soft 1 For Fear of Frost (IRE) 18l
Mar22 Nan 12f Stk - 1 Hyper Sud (FR) 6l
8 MARBLE SANDS (FR) (34)
Gr g Martaline - Sans Rien (FR)
J Paddy Brennan
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
7 11-7
O DL Adams, JA Adams & G McPherson
B Mr G. Codre & Mrs. A. & K Kepa
S Bresbet
9 MASTER CHEWY (IRE) (32)
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Shake The Tree (IRE)
J Sam Twiston-Davies
6 11-7
T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
O Anne-Marie & Jamie Shepperd
B James Hoare
S Courtiers Investment Services Limited
10 PERSIAN TIME (GB) (25)
B g Califet (FR) - Persian Forest
J A. P. Heskin
T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
O McNeill Family & Stone Family
B Clarendon Farm
S Ultima Business Solutions
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
5 11-7
TFRHHIII BHA136
FORM 22-1151
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed plenty in defeat over hurdles last term and made the most of good opportunities at Hereford/Leicester first 2 starts this season. Bounced back from a below-par effort in the Challow to lower the colours of a higher-rated rival at Huntingdon but is clearly vulnerable back at this level.
9Feb
TFRHHIII BHA122
FORM 4-3F226
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful in bumpers and has shown similar form over hurdles despite not yet winning,shaping well when sixth of 16 in Betfair Hurdle at Newbury (16.3f, firm) 32 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Very much up against it on these terms,though.
11Feb
TFRHHIII BHA128
FORM 2-12
TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-upsolestartinIrishpointsandwentonebetteron his first attempt over hurdles (albeit fortuitously) in 8-runner introductory event at Ascot (15.7f) in November Built on that stepped up in trip when runner-up back there (19.3f) 3 months later but has much more on his plate now
2022: SIR GERHARD (IRE) 7 11 7 P Townend 8-11 (W P Mullins) 9 ran
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Impaire Et Passe (FR), 7-2 Hermes Allen (FR), 9-2 Gaelic Warrior (GER), 15-2 Good Land (FR), 17-2 Champ Kiely (IRE), 28-1 Ho My Lord (FR), 33-1 American Mike (IRE), 66-1 Marble Sands (FR), Persian Time (GB), 80-1 Master Chewy (IRE)
IMPAIRE ET PASSE is admittedly more style over substance at this stage, but he couldn’t have been much more impressive in winning both his hurdle starts to date and, with the longer trip highly unlikely to hold any fears, he’s very much fancied to make his class tell. Hermes Allen produced a scintillating performance in the Challow and has to be considered a big threat, along with last years’s Fred Winter runner-up Gaelic Warrior, who has progressed plenty more this season.
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The Grade 1 Brown Advisory Novices’ Steeple Chase is run over three miles and half a furlong and features this season’s leading novice staying chasers. Many horses in the past have used this race as a stepping-stone to future Gold Cup glory - including recent winners Denman, Bobs Worth and Lord Windermere. As is usual in a Grade 1 chase, all horses carry the same weight, in this case 11st 7lb. The only exception being Galia des Liteaux, who carries 11st being a mare.
18 of the past 23 winners were aged 7
6 of the past 13 winners contested last years Albert Bartlett Novices’
The past 21 winners had contested a Graded novice chase
L’Homme Presse justified connections decision to go for this race when bolting up 12 months ago. It was a definite career best, beating a field that included Ahoy Senor and Gaillard Du Mesnil His jumping is one of his biggest assets and coming into the straight, he was travelling much the best Ahoy Senor did his gallant best to run down Venetia’s horse up the run in but he was more than good enough to kick clear and win going away
Run over three miles, eighty yards. 20 fences to be jumped
Total prize fund of £181,437
£102,094 to the winner
Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years. TRAINER
The three miles and half a furlong race was introduced to The Festival in 1946 under the title of the Broadway Novices’ Chase and that inaugural running was won by Birthlaw who was trained by Tommy Rayson and ridden by Ted Vinall. At 11-years-old he remains the oldest winner of the Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase. In 1957, Fulke Walwyn became the race’s leading trainer when Mandarin, ridden by Michael Scudamore, gave him his fourth success in the race - adding to the victories of Mountain Prince (1948), On View (1951) and Glenbeigh (1954).
Some legendary names of the National Hunt scene have won the Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase but perhaps the biggest of them all was Tom Dreaper’s Arkle who won the 1963 renewal before landing a hat-trick of Gold Cups in 1964, 1965 and 1966. Arkle’s rider Pat Taaffe was winning the race for the fourth time following victories on Coneyburrow (1953), Solfen (1960) and Grallagh Cnoc (1961) and when he partnered Proud Tarquin to victory in 1970 he became the leading rider in the race’s history
The Dan Moore-trained Tied Cottage proved a convincing winner under jockey Tommy Carberry in 1976 and four years later went on to land the Gold Cup before being subsequently disqualified having testing positive for a banned substance 1977 was the Dickinson’s year when Gay Spartan won the race for trainer Tony and jockey Michael.
Several winners have subsequently achieved victory in the Cheltenham Gold Cup but Jenny Pitman’s Garrison Savannah did it in subsequent years winning the race in 1990 and the Gold Cup in 1991 when he beat two former champions in Desert Orchid and Norton’s Coin. He almost went into the record books the following month when he went so close to winning the Grand National only giving best to Seagram.
In 1992, Miinnehoma was a winning favourite of the race and two years later the Martin Pipe-trained
runner went on to win the 1994 Grand National, confirming that the Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase really does unearth some future superstars. 1999 saw victory for the Noel Chance-trained Looks Like Trouble who later went on to win the 2000 Gold Cup. Paul Nicholls’ Denman was an emphatic ten length winner of the 2007 Brown Advisory Chase before following up in breathtaking style in the following season’s Gold Cup, a feat repeated by Nicky Henderson’s 2012 winner Bobs Worth, as well as the Jim Culloty-trained Lord Windermere twelve months later Nicholls was back in the winners’ enclosure in 2019 when Topofthegame took a thrilling renewal of the race from Henderson’s Santini.
Willie Mullins won the first of four Brown Advisory Novices’ Chases when Florida Pearl galloped to success under Richard Dunwoody in 1998 before Rule Supreme and Cooldine followed suit in 2004 and 2009. Don Poli’s victory in 2015 saw Mullins join Fulke Walwyn as the race’s leading trainer. The Peter Beaumont-trained Hussard Collonges became the joint longest priced winner of the race when landing odds of 33-1 in 2002 – the same price as the 1983 winner Canny Danny. Another record was toppled in 2006 when the Paul Nicholls-trained Star De Mohaison became the first, and only, five-year-old winner
Nigel Twiston-Davies ended a 23 year wait for a second winner of the Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase when Blaklion triumphed under Ryan Hatch in 2016. Twiston-Davies’ maiden success had come with the six-year-old Young Hustler, who won in the hands of Peter Scudamore in 1993. However, the 2020 winner was from familiar sourcesChamp flew home late on for Nicky Henderson and owner JP McManus in one of the finishes of The Festival. Monkfish took the race back to Ireland with a fine performance in 2021 before L’Homme Presse wrestled it back under Charlie Deutsch for Venetia Williams.
The Grade 1 Brown Advisory Novices’ Steeple Chase is always a hotly contested race with Europe’s top novice staying chasers looking to make a name for themselves over the larger obstacles.
Jockey J Trainer T Owner O Breeder B Sponsor S Equipment E
for novice five yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £181437
Owners Prize Money. 1st £78090, 2nd £32187, 3rd £16093, 4th £8056, 5th £4028, 6th £2014, 7th £998, 8th £508. (Penalty Value £102094.61)
Leading course trainer (17-22): W P Mullins (33 wins from 292 runners, 11%) runs BRONN, I AM MAXIMUS, RAMILLIES, SIR GERHARD & ADAMANTLY CHOSEN
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (8 wins from 25 runners, 32%) runs BRONN, I AM MAXIMUS, RAMILLIES, SIR GERHARD & ADAMANTLY CHOSEN
Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2015 & 2021. The stable runs BRONN, I AM MAXIMUS, RAMILLIES & SIR GERHARD, ADAMANTLY CHOSEN today.
1 ADAMANTLY CHOSEN (IRE) (38)
B g Well Chosen - Sher’s Adamant (IRE) 6 11-7
J Brian Hayes
T W. P. Mullins, Ireland
O Watch This Space Syndicate
B Martin Kenirons
2 AMIRITE (IRE) (45)
B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Belle Again (IRE) 7 11-7
J Rachael Blackmore
T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
O Patrick Hale
B Victor Connolly
3 BRONN (IRE) (46)
B g Notnowcato - Cluain Easa (IRE) 6 11-7
J Daryl Jacob
T W. P. Mullins, Ireland
O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede
B J. H. Walsh
4 GERRI COLOMBE (FR) (39)
B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Ruse de Guerre (FR) 7 11-7
J Jordan Gainford
T Gordon Elliott, Ireland
O Robcour
B C. Boistier & M. A. Boistier
S Gordon Elliott
5 I AM MAXIMUS (FR) (38)
B g Authorized (IRE) - Polysheba (FR) 7 11-7
J Daniel Mullins
T W. P. Mullins, Ireland
O Mr Claudio Michael Grech
B Ronald Huggins & George William Tiney
6 RAMILLIES (IRE) (45)
Gr g Shantou (USA) - Mrs Wallensky (IRE) 8 11-7
J B. J. Cooper E Tongue Strap
T W. P. Mullins, Ireland
O Mrs J. Donnelly
B M. Morgan
7 SIR GERHARD (IRE) (48)
B g Jeremy (USA) - Faanan Aldaar (IRE) 8 11-7
J P. Townend
T W. P. Mullins, Ireland
O Cheveley Park Stud
B Keatingstown Bloodstock
S Cheveley Park Stud
3m 80y
TFRHHHII BHA153
FORM 011522
TIMEFORMVIEWQuicklymadeupintoasmartperformeroverfences,landing 17f maiden prior to Punchestown Grade 3 in October Improved further in defeat back up in trip, runner-up behind Mighty Potter in 21f Grade 1 at Leopardstown 38 days ago Even longer trip here could unlock a little more progress 5Feb Leo 21f Ch yield 2/6
Potter (FR)
Dec22 Lim 19f Ch sf-hv 2/5 Gerri Colombe (FR)
Fai 19f Ch soft 5/10
TFRHHIII BHA142
FORM 51-13U3 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage hurdler who looked a good prospect when makingwinningchasedebutinFairyhousemaiden(21f)inOctober Thingshaven’t gone to plan since,likely to have finished closer still but for a late bump/error at last when third in Naas Gr 3 in January.Still,this does demand good bit more.
29Jan Naa 24f Ch soft 3/5 Thedevilscoachman (IRE) -
Dec22 Leo 24f Ch soft U/7 Gaillard du Mesnil (FR) -
Nov22 Pun 22f Ch yield 3/5 Darrens Hope (IRE) 41/4l
TFRHHIII BHA145
FORM 521-421
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful sole start in bumpers and 2 from 5 over hurdles, career-best display when taking Fairyhouse Grade 2 last spring. Improved on chasedebutform,albeitmakingheavyweatherofit,whenlandingmaidenatthat venue (21.6f) in January.Remains early days but more needed.
28Jan Fai 21f Ch soft 1 Grandero Bello (FR) nk
Nov22 Fai 21f Ch sf-hv 2 Gerri Colombe (FR) 23/4l
Apr22 Pun 24f Hdl gd-yd 4/11 The Nice Guy (IRE) 20l
TFRHHHHH BHA154
FORM 1/11-111 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful only start in points and yet to taste defeat in 7 startsunderRules,hisjumpingagainlookinganassetashelandedGrade1Scilly Isles Novices’Chase at Sandown (20f) in game fashion last month. Highly likely there’s more to come and he’s unexposed at around 3m.Obvious claims
1/5 Balco Coastal (FR)
Dec22 Lim 19f Ch sf-hv 1/5 Adamantly Chosen (IRE)
Nov22 Fai 21f Ch sf-hv 1 Bronn (IRE)
TFRHHIII BHA151
FORM 124-224 C
/
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful over hurdles for Nicky Henderson. Definite promise over fences for new yard, runner-up first 2 starts in maidens and not disgraced when11lengthsfourthinLeopardstownGrade1earlylastmonth.However,more needed if he’s to feature here.One of 5 representatives for Willie Mullins
5Feb Leo 21f Ch yield 4/6 Mighty Potter (FR) 11l
Dec22 Leo 21f Ch soft 2 Gentlemansgame 8l
Dec22 Fai 21f Ch yield 2 Minella Crooner (IRE) s.h
TFRHHHII BHA147
FORM 316-612 D BF
TIMEFORMVIEWHurdleswinnerat21/2mwhofinishedsixthinAlbertBartlett here 12 months ago Showed improved form to make winning chase debut at Thurles (3m) in December and first past post (subsequently demoted for causing interference) in Naas Grade 3 in January.Remains with potential.
29Jan Naa 24f Ch soft 2/5 Thedevilscoachman (IRE) -
Dec22 Thu 24f Ch yield 1 Tenzing (IRE) 21/
Apr22 Pun 24f Hdl gd-yd 6/11 The Nice Guy (IRE) 40l
TFRHHHHI BHA155
FORM 3111-31 C D
TIMEFORM VIEW ChampionBumperwinner2yearsagowhoconfirmedhimself one of last season’s leading novice hurdlers, taking Gr 1 Ballymore at this meeting 12 months ago Jumping mixed when landing Gowran maiden chase (2m) in January andwhilstlight onexperience heclearly has theabilitytobe amajorplayer
26Jan Gow 16f Ch sf-hv 1 Largy Debut (IRE) 38l
Apr22 Pun 16f Hdl gd-yd 3/5 Mighty Potter (FR)
8 THE REAL WHACKER (IRE) (73)
B g Mahler - Credit Box (IRE)
J Sam Twiston-Davies
T Patrick Neville, Leyburn
7 11-7
O Neville, Mann, Duffus and Dennis
B Mrs B. Keane
S The Red Armoury
9 THUNDER ROCK (IRE) (39)
B g Shirocco (GER) - La Belle Sauvage
J A. P. Heskin
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
O McNeill Family & Mr Ian Dale
B Mrs O. Hegarty
S Ultima Business Solutions
10 THYME HILL (GB) (79)
7 11-7
TFRHHHHI BHA153
FORM 612-011 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner over hurdles for Ann Duffield and,since re-united with this yard, has scaled new heights over fences, landing a C&D novice in November and very impressive when following up in Grade 2 Dipper (20.6f) here on New Year’s Day.Exciting prospect and one for the shortlist.
1Jan Chl 20f Ch soft
Nov22 Chl 24f Ch good
Oct22 Chl 23f HcpH good
TFRHHHII BHA149
FORM 01-1133
TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time hurdle winner last season and plenty to like about pair of novice handicap chase victories at up to 19f earlier this term. Far from disgraced without being fluent at his obstacles in stronger company subsequently and this step up in trip could just help Remains with potential.
TFRHHHII BHA156
FORM 225-121 C D
B g Kayf Tara - Rosita Bay 9 11-7
J Micheal Nolan E Cheek Pieces
T Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
O The Englands and Heywoods
B Overbury Stallions Ltd
S Philip Hobbs Racing
11 GALIA DES LITEAUX (FR) (60)
B m Saddler Maker (IRE) - Serie Love (FR) 7 11-0
J Harry Skelton
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Mr Michael Ariss
B Henri Gruloos
S Ladbrokes, TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual Grade 1 winning hurdler who made successful chase debut at Exeter (3m) in November Jumping lacked conviction at Newbury next time but proved a good deal more convincing (equipped with cheekpieces) when taking Grade1KautoStaratKemptonoverChristmas Keptfreshsince butthis tougher
Dec22 Kmp 24f Ch soft 1/5
Nov22 Nby 23f Ch good 2/3
(IRE) 15l
(IRE)
Nov22 Exe 24f Ch good 1/3 Flash Collonges (FR) 17l
TFRHHHHI BHA146
FORM 133-1P1 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Point/hurdles winner who looked something out of the ordinary when making a successful start over fences at Bangor (17.4f, heavy) inNovember NeverfiguredonbackofanearlyblunderinKautoStarbutfirmlyback on track to land Warwick Grade 2 in January.Very good prospect and not ruled out.
14Jan War 24f Ch heavy 1/4 Complete Unknown (IRE) 13l
Dec22 Kmp 24f Ch soft P/5 Thyme Hill -
Nov22 Bgr 17f Ch heavy 1/8 Miah Grace 9l
2022: L’HOMME PRESSE (FR) 7 11 4
Charlie Deutsch 9-4 (Venetia Williams) 9 ran
Sir Gerhard (IRE), 8-1 Thyme Hill (GB), Galia des Liteaux (FR), 16-1 Ramillies (IRE), 18-1 Adamantly Chosen (IRE), 22-1 Thunder Rock (IRE), 40-1 Bronn (IRE), 50-1 Amirite (IRE), 66-1 I Am Maximus (FR)
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Gerri Colombe (FR), 11-2 The Real Whacker (IRE), 6-1
GERRI COLOMBE enhanced his reputation when taking his record under Rules to 7-7 in the Scilly Isles at Sandown last month, jumping soundly and coming out on top in game fashion. Very much the type to be suited by the return to further, he can make a bold bid to keep his 100% record intact. The Real Whacker, an impressive dual winner over fences here already this term, rates a big threat though. Sir Gerhard, twice a winner at the Festival, and Galia des Liteaux complete the shortlist. TIMEFORM
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Handicap Hurdle is the first handicap of the afternoon and is a fiercely competitive event – both on the track and in the betting ring! Handicaps exist as an attempt to level the playing field for horses of varying quality, thereby ensuring more competitive racing. All horses possess an official BHA rating that reflects their relative abilities. The higher the rating, the more weight the horse has to carry - see how Fil Dor & Sporting John rated 151, carry 4lb more than the 147-rated Scaramanga.
11 of the past 15 winners were aged 7 or younger
10 of the past 21 winners were French-bred
18 of the past 22 winners had run 9 times or less over hurdles
As the rain began really getting into the ground, up stepped Commander Of Fleet to give Gordon Elliott his first winner of the meeting He came as a bit of a shock to almost everyone but had won a Grade One as a novice and had finished second in the 2019 Albert Bartlett. He was always up with the pace and was one of the few who’s silks still resembled their original colours He and Fastorslow fought out an excellent finish with Commander Of Fleet just prevailing.
Run over two miles, five furlongs 10 hurdles to be jumped Total prize fund of £100,000 £56,270 to the winner
Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years.
TRAINER
Nicky Henderson
3 winners
Today Nicky saddles Call Me Lord & Bold Endeavour
JOCKEY
Nico de Boinville
2 winners
Today Nico rides Bold Endeavour
Jockey J
Trainer T
Owner O
Breeder B
Sponsor S
Equipment E
for four yrs old and upwards
2nd £17740, 3rd £8870, 4th £4440, 5th £2220, 6th £1110, 7th £550, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £56270)
Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.11 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
Leading course trainer (17-22): N Henderson (38 wins from 286 runners, 13%) runs BOLD ENDEAVOUR & CALL ME LORD
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (11 wins from 28 runners, 39%) runs RED RISK
Fancy That: N Henderson won this race in 2014, 2019 & 2020. The stable runs BOLD ENDEAVOUR & CALL ME LORD today.
G Elliott won this race in 2016 & 2022. The stable runs FIL DOR, GRAND ROI, OFF YOUR ROCCO, RIAAN & SA FUREUR today.
1 FIL DOR (FR) (25)
Gr g Doctor Dino (FR) - La Turbale (FR) 5 12-0
J Ben Harvey (5) E Tongue Strap
T Gordon Elliott, Ireland
O Caldwell Construction Ltd
B Mrs Henri Devin
S Gordon Elliott
2 SPORTING JOHN (IRE) (11)
B or Br g Getaway (GER) - Wild Spell (IRE) 8 12-0
J Micheal Nolan
T Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
O Mr John P. McManus
B Stephanie Hanly
3 RUN FOR OSCAR (IRE) (74)
B g Oscar (IRE) - Run For Sol (FR) 8 11-10
J P. Byrnes (5) E Cheek Pieces
T Charles Byrnes, Ireland
O Top Of The Hill Syndicate
B Top Of The Hill Syndicate
4 SCARAMANGA (IRE) (129)
B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Herboriste 8 11-10
J Jack Foley (3)
T W. P. Mullins, Ireland
O Mr Malcolm C. Denmark
B Sarl Elevage du Haras de Bourgeauville
S Leaflet Company Ltd
5 RED RISK (FR) (60)
B g No Risk At All (FR) - Rolie de Vindecy (FR) 8 11-10
J Harry Cobden
T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
O Middleham Park Racing XLIV & A&J Ryan
B Mme Alexandrine Berger
S Middleham Park Racing
6 BEACON EDGE (IRE) (31)
B g Doyen (IRE) - Laurel Gift (IRE) 9 11-10
J M. J. M. O’Sullivan (3) E Blinkers, Tongue Strap
T Noel Meade, Ireland
O Gigginstown House Stud
B Mr Harry Browne
7 CALL ME LORD (FR) (39)
B or Br g Slickly (FR) - Sosa (GER) 10 11-9
J Daryl Jacob
T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede
B Mr Roger Marot
S Ptarmigan Media Limited
TFRHHHII BHA151
FORM 221351
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in the 2022 Triumph and having come up short in a brace of Grade 1 chases,he was better than ever when landing Red MillsTrialHurdleatGowranlasttimeby1/2lengthfromSharjah,rallyingwell having been headed briefly.Well worth a go at this trip for handicap debut.
18Feb Gow 16f Hdl sf-hv 1/6 Sharjah (FR) 1/2l
4Feb Leo 17f Ch yield 5/8 El Fabiolo (FR) 37l
Dec22 Leo 17f Ch yield 3/5 Saint Roi (FR) 93/4l
TFRHHIII BHA151 (-4)
FORM 41-4P05 C
TIMEFORM VIEW Not the force of old (Grade 1 novice chase winner) and hard to get excited by what he’s achieved over both sets of obstacles this season.Drops in trip and higher in the weights over hurdles,so others more persuasive.
4Mar Don 26f HcpC good 5/7 Moroder (IRE) 23l
18Feb Asc 23f HcpC gd-sf 11/14 Cap du Nord (FR) 49l
Dec22 Wet 24f HcpC gd-sf P/11 Into Overdrive -
TFRHHHHH BHA147
FORM 2110-33
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed sustained gamble in Britain on the Flat at Haydock inAugustandputawayfor2monthsafter,hedulyfollowedupintheCesarewitch. Shaped quite well both hurdles starts since and his inflated mark is fully justified. One for the shortlist for very shrewd yard Cheekpieces back on.
Dec22 Pun 19f Hdl sf-hv 3 Saint Sam (FR) 7l
Nov22 Hay 24f HcpH soft 3/13 Botox Has (FR)
Oct22 Nkt 18f Hcp good 1/21 Vino Victrix
TFRHHHII BHA147
FORM 00/311/4-
/
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful performer on the Flat and was an improved modelinhandicaphurdleslastspring,winningatNewburyandSandownfor Paul Nicholls Just fair efforts in a brace of valuable staying handicaps on the level for Willie Mullins and current mark doesn’t appear to be generous
Nov22 Naa 16f Hcp heavy 6 Drop The Anchor (IRE) 8l
Oct22 Nkt 18f Hcp good 8/21 Run For Oscar (IRE)
Jun22 Asc 19f Hcp gd-fm 11/19 Coltrane (IRE)
TFRHHHII BHA147
FORM 610-012 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Very useful chaser who won twice back hurdling in 2022, latterlyatNewbury(20.5f)inNovember Superbeffortwhenedgedoutinthe Lanzarote Hurdle in January though 5lb rise demands another personal best from him.
14Jan Kmp 21f HcpH soft 2/20 West Balboa (IRE) s.h
Nov22 Nby 20f HcpH good 1/9 Petit Tonnerre (FR) 41/4l
May22 Hay 24f HcpH gd-sf 12/16 Romeo Brown 33l
TFRHHHII BHA147
FORM 0-P5P43 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart chaser/high-class hurdler in his pomp and firstsignsofpositivelifeforawhilewhenakeeping-onthirdinGrade2Boyne Hurdle at Navan last time.This is a belated handicap debut and his task is to build on that effort with a tongue tie on for the first time.
12Feb Nav 21f Hdl gd-yd 3/8 Blazing Khal (IRE) 61/2l
26Jan Gow 24f Hdl sf-hv 4/6 Teahupoo (FR) 44l
Dec22 Leo 24f Hdl soft P Home By The Lee (IRE) -
TFRHHIII BHA146
FORM P3-1252 C D
TIMEFORM VIEW Suffered heavy defeat in this race from 4lb lower a year agobuthasrunrightuptoformin3of4outingsthisseason,findingonlyone too good in a valuable 3m contest at Sandown last month.Very likeable type but could be vulnerable to improvers
4Feb San 23f
8 ICARE ALLEN (FR) (32)
B g Cokoriko (FR) - Coeur d’Allen (FR) 5 11-8
J Mark Walsh E Tongue Strap
T W. P. Mullins, Ireland
O Mr John P. McManus
B Bruno Vagne
9 GRAND ROI (FR) (31)
B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Ultra d’Anjou (FR) 7 11-7
J Corey McGivern (7) E Cheek Pieces
T Gordon Elliott, Ireland
O Bective Stud
B Gildas Vaillant
S Gordon Elliott
10 CAPTAIN CONBY (IRE) (74)
Ch g Conduit (IRE) - Viking Gold
J Keith Donoghue
T E. Sheehy, Ireland
O O’Reilly Buller Partnership
B Danny Doran
11 GOOD RISK AT ALL (FR) (116)
Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Sissi Land (FR)
J Sam Twiston-Davies
T Sam Thomas, Cardiff
O Walters Plant Hire Ltd
6 11-6
TFRHHIII BHA145
FORM 5143-30
TIMEFORM VIEW Usefuljuvenilelasttermandmadeanencouragingreturnto action when third of 17 in 2m Fairyhouse handicap at the beginning of December (heavy). Ground was totally different when well held in the Betfair Hurdle and dangerous to rule out this unexposed 5-y-o up in trip for top connections
11Feb Nby 16f HcpH good 14/16 Aucunrisque (FR) 58l
Dec22 Fai 16f HcpH soft 3 Merlin Giant (FR) 5
Apr22 Fai 16f Hdl yield 3/7 Iberique du Seuil (FR)
TFRHHIII BHA144
FORM P3-2FP0
TIMEFORM VIEW No serious impact having contested this race in 2021 and 2022 and last month’s Boyne Hurdle performance was hardly brimming with promise.
12Feb Nav 21f Hdl gd-yd 7/8 Blazing Khal (IRE) 16l
Dec22 Leo 21f Ch soft P Gentlemansgame -
Oct22 Fai 21f Ch good F Amirite (IRE) -
TFRHHHHI BHA143
FORM 13F-232
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden/novice winner at Punchestown last season and took form to a whole new level when second of 19 (to San Salvador) in a handicapatthatvenueinDecember Longwayclearofthethirdthatdayand presumably saved for this,which makes him a strong contender
Dec22 Pun 19f HcpH sf-hv 2 San Salvador (IRE) 13/
Nov22 Pun 23f HcpH yield 3 Shewearsitwell (IRE)
Nov22 Fai 20f Hdl soft 2 Eric Bloodaxe (IRE)
TFRHHHHI BHA143
FORM 2216-16 C
7 11-6
E Tongue Strap
B M. Collet, J. Collet & M. Collet
12 HMS SEAHORSE (IRE) (53)
Ch g Galileo (IRE) - After (IRE) 5 11-6
J Sean O’Keeffe
T Paul Nolan, Ireland
O Sonja Buckley/Anne Coffey Partnership
B Coolmore
13 WATCH HOUSE CROSS (IRE) (78)
B g Libertarian - Benefit Lodge (IRE) 6 11-5
J Rachael Blackmore E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces
T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
O Sunday Racing & R.M.Kelleher Partnership
B Joseph Power
14 LANGER DAN (IRE) (73)
B g Ocovango - What A Fashion (IRE) 7 11-4
J Harry Skelton
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Mr Colm Donlon
B Hugh O’Connor
S Ladbrokes, TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)
15 BOLD ENDEAVOUR (GB) (25)
B g Fame And Glory - Araucaria (IRE) 7 11-3
J Nico de Boinville E Cheek Pieces
T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
O Countrywide Park Homes Ltd
B Miss L. Hales
S Countrywide Park Homes and Luxury Lodges
16 THE VERY MAN (IRE) (39)
B g Jeremy (USA) - Mill Meadow (IRE) 9 11-2
J Conor Smithers (7)
T Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland
O Dan Kiely/Rob Kearney
B G. Merrigan
TIMEFORMVIEW High-endbumperperformerwholookedalongwayaheadof his mark when an easy winner at Ascot in February 2022.Well prepared on the back of 6 months off when adding to his tally at Carlisle in October and 3m probably stretched him at Haydock 3 weeks later Off since and back in trip Interesting.
Nov22 Hay 24f HcpH soft 6/13 Botox Has (FR) 20l
Oct22 Car 20f HcpH heavy 1/8 Wholestone (IRE) 43/4l
Apr22 Ain 20f Hdl gd-sf 6/12 Three Stripe Life (IRE) 28l
TFRHHHHI BHA143
FORM 214-331
TIMEFORM VIEW Fourth in the Fred Winter a year ago and arrives on the back of a big career best when landing 13-runner handicap at Navan on first crack at 20f in January. British assessor has had his say but he’s unexposed over this sort of trip and his limit hasn’t been reached.
21Jan Nav 20f HcpH soft 1 Felix Desjy (FR) 21/4l
Sep22 Cur 16f Hcp yield 19/30 Waterville (IRE) 15l
Jul22 Gal 16f Hdl gd-yd 3 Royal Eagle (IRE) 3l
TFRHHHII BHA142
FORM 4PF515
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to convince over fences but in top hands and was expertly prepared to gain second hurdles win at Naas in November Fair fifth back at 2m a month later but his mark looks a shade too high.
Dec22 Leo 16f HcpH soft 5 Winter Fog (IRE) 12l
Nov22 Naa 20f HcpH yd-sf 1 Vina Ardanza (IRE) s.h
Oct22 Crk 20f Ch soft 5 Idas Boy (IRE) 21l
TFRHHHII BHA141
FORM 6B1-300
TIMEFORM VIEW Well clear of the rest when second to Galopin des Champs in 2021 Martin Pipe and brought down early when favourite for that race last year Landed a big handicap at Aintree after,and while his 3 runs this term have hardly been brimming with promise,this very much his season target.
1Jan Chl 20f Hdl soft 8/9 Marie’s Rock (IRE) 34l
Dec22 Ain 20f HcpH gd-sf 7/13 Romeo Brown 103/4l
Nov22 Ain 20f Hdl soft 3/4 Dashel Drasher 81/4l
TFRHHIII BHA140
FORM 3P-P112 D BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Point/bumper winner who quickly made up into a borderline useful novice hurdler last season. Already better over fences, winning twice during the winter, and much depends on whether he can translate that form back over the smaller obstacles Cheekpieces fitted for first time.
18Feb Asc 23f Ch gd-sf 2/3 Oscar Elite (IRE) 71/2l
10Jan Don 20f HcpC gd-sf 1/5 Baron de Midleton (IRE) 7l
Dec22 Lei 20f HcpC gd-fm 1/7 Ashington 10l
TFRHHHII BHA139
FORM 10-0030
TIMEFORM VIEW Big-field handicap winner in January 2022. Peaks and troughs since, strong at the finish for Flat win in October and mid-field in a deeper 3m handicap on return from a short break last month.
4Feb
17 BENSON (GB) (11) (in 5lb ex)
B g Beat Hollow - Karla June 8 11-2
J Ryan Mania
T Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw
O J Fyffe & S Townshend
B Netherfield House Stud
E Cheek Pieces
S Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd, Sandy Thomson Racing
18 CAMPROND (FR) (39)
B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Bernieres (IRE) 7 11-1
J Aidan Coleman
T Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
O Mr John P. McManus
B S.A. Franklin Finance
19 SAN SALVADOR (IRE) (74)
Ch g El Salvador (IRE) - Angel Chorus (IRE) 7 11-1
J Richard Deegan (3)
T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland
O Annus Mirabilis Syndicate
B Mrs Ann Marie O’Brien
20 TAX FOR MAX (GER) (38)
B g Maxios - Tomato Finish (GER) 6 11-0
J Daniel Mullins E Tongue Strap
T W. P. Mullins, Ireland
O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede
B V. Kaufling
21 AN EPIC SONG (FR) (38)
B g Authorized (IRE) - Morning Sun (GER) 6 11-0
J J. J. Slevin E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces
T Martin Brassil, Ireland
O Sean & Bernardine Mulryan
B S.C.E.A. Haras De La Perelle
22 SA FUREUR (IRE) (20)
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Ma Furie (FR) 6 11-0
J Davy Russell
T Gordon Elliott, Ireland
O Caldwell Construction Ltd
B The Hon Mrs V. M. A. Tower
S Gordon Elliott
23 RIAAN (IRE) (34)
B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Pretty Moon (FR) 6 10-12
J Jordan Gainford
T Gordon Elliott, Ireland
O Philip J. Reynolds
B Whitebarn Farming Ltd
S Gordon Elliott
24 NELLS SON (GB) (11)
B g Trans Island - Miss Nellie (IRE) 8 10-12
J Danny McMenamin E Cheek Pieces
T Nicky Richards, Greystoke
O Langdale Bloodstock
B Langdale Racing & Bloodstock
S Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)
25 OFF YOUR ROCCO (IRE) (74)
B g Shirocco (GER) - Takeyourcapoff (IRE) 7 10-12
J Sam Ewing E Cheek Pieces
T Gordon Elliott, Ireland
O Pioneer Racing
B Francis & Christopher Donnelly
S Pioneer Racing, Gordon Elliott
TFRHHHII BHA134 (+5)
FORM 6-22211
TIMEFORM VIEW Great start for this yard,runner-up 3 times prior to deservedly gettinghisheadbackinfrontatMusselburgh(21/2m)onNewYear’sDay.Theplaced horses in that race performed well since and he did his bit for the form when landing Morebattle Hurdle at Kelso 11 days ago Chases £100,000 bonus
4Mar Kel 16f HcpH gd-sf 1/16 Colonel Mustard (FR) 2l
1Jan Mus 19f HcpH soft 1/8 Holmes St Georges (FR) 11l
Dec22 Ain 20f HcpH gd-sf 2/13 Romeo Brown 3/4l
TFRHHHII BHA138
FORM 1U4B00 C
TIMEFORMVIEWSmartefforttowinabig-fieldhandicapatthePunchestown Festival last spring but didn’t take to fences on return to action in November and well held completed starts over hurdles since. Now finds himself 2lb lower than when fourth in this race a year ago and he’s been well backed for this
4Feb Mus 15f HcpH gd-sf 8/10 Collingham (GER) 22l
28Jan Chl 16f HcpH soft 12/15 Hacker des Places (FR) 16l
14Jan Kmp 21f HcpH soft B/20 West Balboa (IRE) -
TFRHHHII BHA138
FORM 1F6-021
TIMEFORM VIEW Major strides in a trio of handicaps during the second halfof2022,runner-upatCorkpriortogoingoneplacebetteratPunchestown (with Captain Conby 1 3/4 lengths back) in December Off since and he is prone to the odd mistake but he demands consideration.
TFRHHIII BHA137
FORM 314316
TIMEFORM VIEW Fitted with a tongue tie and made the most of a good opening when doubling hurdles tally in 6-runner minor race at Punchestown in November That wasn’t a strong race but he matched that form when sixth back in handicap companyatLeopardstownlastmonth.Uppedmarkedlyindistance(canpullhard).
5Feb Leo 16f HcpH yield 6/17 Gaelic Warrior (GER)
Nov22 Pun 16f Hdl yd-sf
Oct22 Sli 17f Hdl yd-sf
TFRHHHII BHA137
FORM 1/401-00
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t stood much racing and still looked in need of the run when well held at Leopardstown last month.Represents shrewd yard and certainly not out of it on the level he showed when winning at Punchestown in December 2021 if he stays this longer trip Cheekpieces and tongue tie on first time.
5Feb Leo 16f HcpH yield 13/17 Gaelic Warrior (GER) 19l
Dec22 Fai 16f HcpH soft 12 Merlin Giant (FR) 38l
Dec21 Pun 19f HcpH heavy 1 Bread And Butter (IRE) 61/2l
TFRHHHII BHA137
FORM 3-42111 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful novice, completing hat-trick in 8-runner Grade 3 at Thurles last month. This is a different environment but he looks pretty professional,is in top hands and a good test of stamina over this trip will suit.
23Feb Thu 20f Hdl good 1/8 Buddy One (IRE) s.h 30Jan Pun 20f Hdl soft 1 La Malmason (IRE) 1/2l 15Jan Pun 16f Hdl heavy 1 Stuzzikini (IRE) 43/4l
TFRHHHII BHA135
FORM 225101
TIMEFORM VIEW Novice who didn’t need to improve to land 6-runner contest at Thurles last month.Handicap winner in November but this asks a totally different question of him at this stage of his career
9Feb Thu 20f Hdl gd-yd 1 Spanish Harlem (FR) 1/2l
Dec22 Pun 19f HcpH sf-hv 16 San Salvador (IRE) 66l
Nov22 Crk 20f HcpH soft 1 San Salvador (IRE) 23/4l
TFRHHIII BHA135
FORM 14-246F
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful novice hurdler (won Grade 2) and sound start over fences when second in 4-runner event at Ayr in October Things haven’t gone to plan since,though he looked threatening on the back of a breathing op when falling in well-contested handicap hurdle at Kelso 11 days ago
4Mar Kel 20f HcpH gd-sf F/10 Santos Blue -
28Jan Chl 16f HcpH soft 6/15 Hacker des Places (FR) 7l
Nov22 Car 15f Ch soft 4/7 Bass Rock (FR) 13l
TFRHHIII BHA135
FORM 0114-00 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 4 of first 5 starts and looked a smart performer in the making. Missed 13 months though and heavy defeat both outings in handicaps in December Lot to prove now
Dec22 Pun 19f HcpH sf-hv 12 San Salvador (IRE) 41l
Dec22 Fai 16f HcpH soft 8 Merlin Giant (FR) 25l
Nov21 Chl 21f Hdl good 4/6 Blazing Khal (IRE) 11l
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Gr g Great Pretender (IRE) - Queenly Mail (FR) 9 10-11
J Bruce Lynn (3) E Tongue Strap
T N. W. Alexander, Kinneston
O The Ladies Who
B Mr Bernard Pierre Le Courtois
S Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler/chaser who returned to something like his best to end losing run on return at Ayr (20.5f) in October Better effort since when third of 11 in 3m Sky Bet Chase at Doncaster,despite looking laboured,but not in the same form at Kelso since.Slightly lower in the weights over timber
17Feb Kel 21f HcpC good 3/3 Minella Drama (IRE) 16l
28Jan Don 23f HcpC good 3/11 Cooper’s Cross (IRE) 91/2l
Dec22 Ain 19f HcpC gd-sf 6/13 Brave Seasca (FR) 13l
DECLARED RUNNERS 28 2022: COMMANDER OF FLEET (IRE) 8 11 5 Shane Fitzgerald 50-1 (Gordon Elliott) 23 ran
Stewards Note: ICARE ALLEN: Following its run on 11/2/2023 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going GOOD RISK AT ALL: Following its run on 19/11/2022 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: 9-1 Run For Oscar (IRE), Camprond (FR), 11-1 Hms Seahorse (IRE), 12-1 Captain Conby (IRE), 14-1 Langer Dan (IRE), 18-1 Fil Dor (FR), 20-1 Beacon Edge (IRE), Watch House Cross (IRE), Benson (GB), 22-1 Good Risk At All (FR), 25-1 San Salvador (IRE), 28-1 Red Risk (FR), 33-1 Scaramanga (IRE), An Epic Song (FR), Sa Fureur (IRE), Riaan (IRE), 40-1 Icare Allen (FR), 50-1 Call Me Lord (FR), GrandRoi(FR),BoldEndeavour(GB),TheVeryMan(IRE),TaxForMax(GER),66-1SportingJohn(IRE),NellsSon(GB),80-1OffYourRocco(IRE), 150-1 Elvis Mail (FR)
Any number to consider but RUN FOR OSCAR is just about the most persuasive option having improved into a very useful stayer on the Flat during the second half of 2022. He was also better than the result on both hurdles outings since and, representing a yard with very few peers in handicaps, he looks the way to go with cheekpieces back on. Captain Conby has presumably been saved for this and he’s open to lots of progress, with Good Risk At All perhaps the pick of the British contenders
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The feature race of the day is the Grade 1 Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase, the championship event for two mile chasers Some of the leading chasers from Britain and Ireland will be tackling Cheltenham’s unique undulations at breathtaking speed and there will be no hiding places as the cream usually rises to the top. All todays runners carry 11st 10lb in the absence of any mares.
RACE DESCRIPTION
28 of the past 36 winners were aged 7-9
13 of the past 20 winners were secondseason chasers
Nicky Henderson has won 5 of the past 11 renewals
Unfortunately, we didn’t get to see a proper rematch between Energumene and Shishkin as Nicky Henderson eight-year-old was pulled up after eight fences He was never travelling and was found to have a rare bone disease in the months that followed. Energuemene clearly enjoyed the change in tactics and may well have beaten Shishkin had he completed the race In the end he won with his head in his chest and we look forward to seeing if he can retain his title.
Run over one mile, seven furlongs & 199 yards. 13 fences to be jumped Total prize fund of £400,000 £225,080 to the winner
Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years.
TRAINER Paul Nicholls
2 winners
Today Paul saddles Greaneteen
JOCKEY Paul Townend
1 winner
Today Paul rides Energumene
Whilst Friday’s Gold Cup is all about stamina, this afternoon’s Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase focuses on speed, with Europe’s top two-mile chasers hoping to add their name to an illustrious Roll of Honour.
The Dan Moore-trained Quita Que won the inaugural National Hunt Two-Mile Champion Chase in 1959 under Bunny Cox before Tom Dreaper, the leading trainer in the race, and Pat Taaffe teamed up with Fortria to become the first multiple winner of the race in 1960 and 1961. Ever since then there have been many multiple winners of this two mile chase; Drinny’s Double achieving the same feat for trainer Bob Turnell and jockey Frank Nash in 1967 and 1968.
Fred Winter trained his one and only Champion Chase winner in 1971 when Paul Kelleway partnered Crisp to victory, who two years later suffered an agonising defeat by Red Rum in the 1973 Grand National.
The Edward Courage-trained Royal Relief became the first horse in the race’s history to regain his title after winning under Bill Smith in 1972 and 1974. Skymas recorded back-to-back wins for trainer Brian Lusk and jockey Mouse Morris in 1976 and 1977 and became the oldest winner, at twelve, on the second of those occasions The Peter McCreery-trained Hilly Way picked up the baton immediately afterwards winning under Tommy Carmody in 1978 and Ted Walsh in 1979.
The Queen Mother, whose Game Spirit finished runner-up in the race in 1976, had been an unwavering supporter of National Hunt racing and in 1980 the race was renamed the Queen Mother Champion Chase in celebration of her 80th birthday. Up until her death she was always on hand to give out the trophy each season.
The Robert Earnshaw-ridden Badsworth Boy dominated the race in the early 1980s, winning for three years in succession between 1983 and 1985 for the Dickinson family and he remains the most successful horse in the history of the race. At the end of the 1980s there were two more back-to-back winners of the race. Pearlyman tasted glory for John Edwards in 1987 and 1988
and the David Elsworth-trained Barnbrook Again followed suit in 1989 and 1990.
David Nicholson broke his duck in 1994 when Viking Flagship galloped to victory under Adrian Maguire and he didn’t have to wait long for his second when the same horse followed up 12 months later in the hands of Charlie Swan
The Jessica Harrington-trained Moscow Flyer stamped his authority on the race in 2003 before disappointing punters 12 months later when unseating Barry Geraghty. He returned in 2005 and duly made amends, becoming the joint-second oldest winner of the race
In more recent seasons Barry Geraghty has been a leading force. In 2010, he partnered the Colm Murphy-trained Big Zeb to something of a surprise success before teaming up with Nicky Henderson in 2012 and 2013 with Finian’s Rainbow and Sprinter Sacre respectively. That took his tally to five making him joint-leading jockey with Pat Taaffe
And who can forget the 2016 renewal when Sprinter Sacre completed the greatest of comebacks by becoming only the third horse to regain his Champion Chase crown. The ten-year-old had endured a difficult time since winning the race for the first time in 2013 but produced a brilliant display under Nico De Boinville to send the crowd into raptures.
Altior gave Nico and trainer Nicky Henderson two winners of the race between 2017 and 2020, but his absence saw Politologue take the crown back to Ditcheat in 2020, giving Paul Nicholls a sixth Champion Chase win and owner, John Hales, a third after One Man and Azertyuiop had won the race for him in 1998 and 2004 respectively. Henry de Bromhead’s Put The Kettle On made it seven from the last 11 Arkle winners to go on and win the Champion Chase in 2021 Energumene gave master trainer Willie Mullins his first winner in the race and returns this year to defend his crown.
Jockey J
Trainer T
Owner O
Breeder B
Sponsor S
Equipment E
for five yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £400000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £172160, 2nd £70960, 3rd £35480, 4th £17760, 5th £8880, 6th £4440, 7th £2200. (Penalty Value £225080)
Leading course trainer (17-22): W P Mullins (33 wins from 292 runners, 11%) runs ENERGUMENE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (11 wins from 28 runners, 39%) runs GREANETEEN
Fancy That: P Nicholls won this race in 2015 & 2020. The stable runs GREANETEEN today. H De Bromhead won this race in 2017 & 2021. The stable runs CAPTAIN GUINNESS today.
1 CAPTAIN GUINNESS (IRE) (78)
B g Arakan (USA) - Presenting d’Azy (IRE) 8 11-10
J Rachael Blackmore
T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
O Declan Landy
B Arthur Fennelly
2 EDITEUR DU GITE (FR) (46)
B g Saddex - Malaga de St Sulpice (FR) 9 11-10
J Niall Houlihan
T Gary Moore, Horsham
O The Preston Family, Friends & T Jacobs
B Mr Daniel Gerault
S K M Elite Products Ltd
3
EDWARDSTONE (GB) (46)
B g Kayf Tara - Nothingtoloose (IRE) 9 11-10
J Tom Cannon
T Alan King, Barbury Castle
O Robert Abrey & Ian Thurtle
B Mr R. Abrey & Mr I. Thurtle
S Goodwin Racing Ltd
4 ENERGUMENE (FR) (46)
Br g Denham Red (FR) - Olinight (FR) 9 11-10
J P. Townend
T W. P. Mullins, Ireland
O Tony Bloom
B Mr Christophe Dubourg
5 FUNAMBULE SIVOLA (FR) (32)
B g Noroit (GER) - Little Memories (IRE) 8 11-10
J Charlie Deutsch
T Venetia Williams, Hereford
O My Racing Manager Friends
B Mr Gilles Trapenard
S My Racing Manager
6 GREANETEEN (FR) (32)
B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Manson Teene (FR) 9 11-10
J Harry Cobden
T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
O Chris Giles
B Mr Bertrand Compignie
S Morson Group
7 NUBE NEGRA (SPA) (78)
Br g Dink (FR) - Manly Dream (FR) 9 11-10
J Harry Skelton E Tongue Strap
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Mr T. Spraggett
B Cuadra Internorte
S Ladbrokes, TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)
TFRHHIII BHA159
FORM 316-412 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed his first success at Grade 2 level in Fortria Chase at Navan on return in November and creditable effort when runner-up in Grade 1 Paddy’s Rewards Club Chase over Christmas That was further evidence that he’s vulnerable at this level,however
Dec22 Leo 17f Ch yield 2/7 Blue Lord (FR) 11l
Nov22 Nav 16f Ch yield 1/4 Riviere d’Etel (FR) 11/2l
Apr22 Pun 16f Ch gd-yd 4/5 Energumene (FR) 25l
TFRHHHII BHA166
FORM 14P-311 CD
TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinneratthisvenuelasttermbuthascrankeditup another notch this season,landing the Desert Orchid at Kempton and ridden to perfection when accounting for both Edwardstone and Energumene in Clarence House in January.Sure to give it a good go from the front.
28Jan Chl 16f Ch soft 1/6 Edwardstone hd
Dec22 Kmp 16f Ch soft 1/7 Nube Negra (SPA) 13l
Oct22 Chl 15f HcpC good 3/7 Dads Lad (IRE) 12l
TFRHHHHH BHA170
FORM 112-1U2 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW A thoroughly likeable sort who won 5 in a row last season (including Arkle). Displayed top-class form when commanding winner of Tingle Creek on return and back on song after rare jumping blip when runner-up to Editeur du Gite in Clarence House in January.Bold bid anticipated.
28Jan Chl 16f Ch soft 2/6 Editeur du Gite (FR) hd
Dec22 Kmp 16f Ch soft U/7 Editeur du Gite (FR) -
Dec22 San 15f Ch gd-sf 1/6 Greaneteen (FR) 9l
TFRHHHHI BHA175
FORM 121-113 CD BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Top-class chaser who has tasted defeat only twice in his career over fences,both in the Clarence House (latest when staged at this venue in January). That was a first below-par effort, and having been an authoritative winner of this contest last season,he holds major claims once again.
28Jan Chl 16f Ch soft 3/6 Editeur du Gite (FR) 61/2l
Dec22 Crk 16f Ch yd-sf 1/4 Epson du Houx (FR) 15l
Apr22 Pun 16f Ch gd-yd 1/5 Chacun Pour Soi (FR) 81/2l
TFRHHIII BHA157
FORM 2P-6451 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressed well in open company last season, finishing runner-uptoEnergumeneinthiscorrespondingevent.Bouncedbacktoform to take Game Spirit for second year running at Newbury last month but will need to crank things up again if he’s to get involved in this year’s renewal.
11Feb Nby 16f Ch good 1/4 Elixir de Nutz (FR) 31/2l
28Jan Chl 16f Ch soft 5/6 Editeur du Gite (FR) 20l
Dec22 Kmp 16f Ch soft 4/7 Editeur du Gite (FR) 36l
TFRHHHII BHA169
FORM 251-123 D BF
TIMEFORMVIEWFourthinthisracebackin2021anddevelopedintoatop-class chaser soon after, winning a trio of Grade 1 contests Haldon Gold Cup scorer on reappearance but unable to live with Edwardstone in Tingle Creek and wasted a golden opportunity when third to Funambule Sivola in Game Spirit since.
11Feb Nby 16f Ch good 3/4 Funambule Sivola (FR) 41/4l
Dec22 San 15f Ch gd-sf 2/6 Edwardstone 9l
Nov22 Exe 17f HcpC good 1/5 Dolos (FR) 7l
TFRHHHII BHA163
FORM 3143-12 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’tstoodmuchracing inrecenttimesbutarguablyunlucky not to win this in 2021.Completed a simple task without alarm when Grade 2 winner on return here in November but below his best when runner-up to Editeur du Gite inDesertOrchidatKemptonoverChristmas Freshenedupsince.
Dec22 Kmp 16f
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Edwardstone (GB), 7-4 Energumene (FR), 11-2 Editeur du Gite (FR), 16-1 Nube Negra (SPA), 25-1 Greaneteen (FR), 33-1 Funambule Sivola (FR), 40-1 Captain Guinness (IRE)
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Potentially the race of the week featuring the 1-2-3 from the rearranged Clarence House Chase here in January, EDWARDSTONE getting the verdict to emerge on top this time and master reigning champion Energumene, who posted his first ever below-par effort when 6 1/2 lengths back in third. Editeur du Gite was ridden to perfection that day and Gary Moore’s bold-jumping front runner may have to settle for bronze on this occasion, in what promises to be a tactically-intriguing affair
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Leading Jockey
The Leading Owner award is sponsored by The Craft Irish Whiskey Co The Jockey with the most wins over the four days will receive the Leading Rider Perpetual Trophy on Friday.
Leading Owner
The Leading Owner award is sponsored by The Craft Irish Whiskey Co The Owner with the most wins over the four days will be presented with a perpetual trophy.
Leading Trainer
The Leading Trainer award is sponsored by The Craft Irish Whiskey Co. The Trainer with the most wins over the four days will be presented with a perpetual trophy.
Today’s Glenfarclas Cross Country Steeplechase is part of a European race series called The Crystal Cup. As well as here at Cheltenham, the series is competed at racecourses across France, Italy, Belgium, Poland and the Czech Republic.
Following today’s event there are just two stages of the current series remaining; Fontainebleau (April 1) and the final leg at Le Lion D’Angers (May 18).
TRAINER
1. P Quinton (France) 44.4
2. G Elliott (Ireland) 22
3. J Vana Sr (Czech Republic) 21
JOCKEY
1. Clement Lefebvre (France) 26
2. Felix de Giles (France) 25
3. Lukas Matusky (Czech Republic) 18
HORSE
1. Polinuit 13.5
2. Royal Brunch 12.5
3. Delta Work 12
OWNER
1. Mrs Patrick Papot (France) 33
2. Scuderia Aichner (Czech Republic) 23.5
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RACE DESCRIPTION
A relatively new race in the calendar, the Glenfarclas Steeple Chase for five-year-olds and upwards is run over Cheltenham’s unique cross country course which provides a variety of fences, banks and turns for the runners to negotiate. Run over three miles and six furlongs, this cross-country race is considered one for specialists and therefore previous experience of this unique circuit can be considered advantageous.
7 of the 18 winners were owned by JP McManus
15 of the 18 winners were trained in Ireland
9 of the last 13 winners were unplaced last time out
Winner of the Pertemps Final in 2018, Delta Work boasted some excellent graded form coming into the race He denied National Hunt legend Tiger Roll in a thrilling finish and proved just how ruthless our sport can be. The roof would have surely come off had Tiger Roll got the job done and he looked to be travelling the best of the two coming into the straight However the class of Delta Work came through and he is another set to defend his crown.
Run over three miles, six furlongs & 37 yards. 32 obstacles to be jumped Total prize fund of £75,000 £39,022 to the winner
Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years.
Jockey J
Trainer T
Owner O
Breeder B
Sponsor S
Equipment E
for five yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £75000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £29813, 2nd £14903, 3rd £7455, 4th £3728, 5th £1860, 6th £930. (Penalty Value £39022.50) 3 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
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Leading course trainer (17-22): W P Mullins (33 wins from 292 runners, 11%) runs FRANCO DE PORT
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (8 wins from 53 runners, 15%) runs DELTA WORK, GALVIN, HARDLINE & MORTAL
Fancy That: G Elliott won this race in 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2022. The stable runs DELTA WORK, GALVIN, HARDLINE & MORTAL today.
1 BACK ON THE LASH (GB) (46)
B g Malinas (GER) - Giovanna 9 11-7
J Sean Bowen
T Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
O Maughan, Redknapp, Ryan, Salters
B Mrs S. C. Welch & Mr R. Phillips
S Fbc Manby Bowdler
2 COUP DE PINCEAU (FR) (19)
B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Castagnette III (FR) 11 11-7
J Mr George Hiscock
T Syd Hosie, Sherborne
O Syd Hosie
B Mr Emmanuel Clayeux
E Blinkers
S Sherborne Utilities Ltd, Steven James Hosie
3 DEISE ABA (IRE) (46)
B g Mahler - Kit Massini (IRE) 10 11-7
J Micheal Nolan E Cheek Pieces
T Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
O Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings
B Ms Margaret Leahy
S Trust Inns Limited
4 DELTA WORK (FR) (31)
Br g Network (GER) - Robbe (FR) 10 11-7
J Keith Donoghue E Tongue Strap
T Gordon Elliott, Ireland
O Gigginstown House Stud
B Mr C. Magnien & Mr J. Magnien
S Gordon Elliott
5 DIESEL D’ALLIER (FR) (46)
Gr g Kap Rock (FR) - Iena d’Allier (FR) 10 11-7
J Harry Bannister E Tongue Strap
T Richard Bandey, Kingsclere
O The French Link
B Mr Yves Maupoil
S Tote
6 EASYSLAND (FR) (46)
B or Br g Gentlewave (IRE) - Island du Frene (FR) 9 11-7
J Jonjo O’Neill Jr E Blinkers
T Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham
O Mr John P. McManus
B Marinette Avril & Marie Laure Labbe
S Wasdell Group
7 FOXY JACKS (IRE) (38)
B g Fame And Glory - Benefit Ball (IRE) 9 11-7
J Ricky Doyle
T M. F. Morris, Ireland
O Mr D. F. Desmond
B Michael Long
54 & 55 FOR COURSE MAP
3m 6f 37y
TFRHHHII BHA140
FORM 5P-0231 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable sort who was back to winning ways over C&D last time by 3/4 length from Deise Aba. This is clearly much tougher, but he should give his running and boasts solid place claims
28Jan Chl 30f HcpC gd-sf 1/15 Deise Aba (IRE)
Nov22 Chl 27f HcpC good 3/11 Does He Know
Sep22 Wor 20f HcpH good 2/5 Finisk River
TFRHIIII BHA123
FORM 55-1D3P C
TIMEFORM VIEW Back up in trip,he shrugged aside some below-par runs toresumewinningwaysina4mhunterherelastApril.Creditableeffortsnext two starts but pulled up at Exeter on latest.
24Feb Exe 30f HcpC good P/8 Gwencily Berbas (FR) -
Nov22 Mus 31f HcpC gd-sf 3/4 Flying Verse 6l
May22 Cml 29f HcpC good D/5 Jerrysback (IRE) -
TFRHHHII BHA137
FORM 2P-65P2
TIMEFORM VIEW Hard to predict but put up one of his better efforts when runner-up to Back On The Lash over C&D last time. Not completely discounted.
28Jan Chl 30f HcpC gd-sf 2/15 Back On The Lash 3/4l
Dec22 Hay 28f HcpC soft P/12 All About Joe (IRE) -
Dec22 San 28f HcpC gd-sf 5/11 Quick Wave (FR) 16l
TFRHHHHH BHA159
FORM 613-136 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Top-class chaser who won this last year and shaped well when third here in January. Latest run in the Boyne Hurdle no more than a prep run and he boasts strong claims of defending his crown.
12Feb Nav 21f Hdl gd-yd 6/8 Blazing Khal (IRE) 13l 28Jan Chl 30f HcpC gd-sf 3/15 Back On The Lash 43/4l Nov22 Pun 24f Ch yield 1 Singing Banjo (IRE) s.h
TFRHHIII BHA137
FORM 36/314-0 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Not disgraced in this last year but latest effort over C&D doesn’t inspire confidence that he’ll better his position this time round.
28Jan Chl 30f HcpC gd-sf 11/15 Back On The Lash 19l
Mar22 Chl 30f Ch heavy 4/16 Delta Work (FR) 30l
Dec21 Chl 30f HcpC gd-sf 1/15 Potters Corner (IRE) nose
TFRHHIII BHA130
FORM PP-P000 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW One time top-quality performer in this sphere (landed the 2020 renewal) but has failed to shine for Jonjo O’Neill.
28Jan Chl 30f HcpC gd-sf 9/15 Back On The Lash 14l 1Jan Chl 26f HcpC soft 10/11 Rapper 26l
TFRHHIII BHA138
FORM P635F0
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful when on his game but hasn’t been firing of late and others make more appeal.
8 FRANCKY DU BERLAIS (FR) (46)
B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Legende du Luy (FR) 10 11-7
J Ben Jones E Tongue Strap
T Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest
O Mr Roddy Owen
B Mr Jean-Marc Lucas & Mr Franck Champion
S Foodnet Ltd
9 FRANCO DE PORT (FR) (39)
Br g Coastal Path - Ruth (FR) 8 11-7
J Mr P. W. Mullins
T W. P. Mullins, Ireland
O Bruton Street V
B Mr Patrick Joubert & Haras de Saint-Voir
10 GALVIN (IRE) (77)
B g Gold Well - Burren Moonshine (IRE) 9 11-7
J Davy Russell
T Gordon Elliott, Ireland
O Mr R. A. Bartlett
B Gabriel O’Gara
S Albert Bartlett, Gordon Elliott
11 HARDLINE (IRE) (24)
B g Arcadio (GER) - Hidden Reserve (IRE) 11 11-7
J Shane Fitzgerald
T Gordon Elliott, Ireland
O Bronsan Racing
B Ms Nadja Humphreys
S Gordon Elliott, Prop
12
LIEUTENANT ROCCO (IRE) (18)
Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Five Star Present (IRE) 8 11-7
J Nick Scholfield E Tongue Strap
T Syd Hosie, Sherborne
O Syd Hosie
B Mrs Mary O’Connor
S Sherborne Utilities Ltd, Steven James Hosie
13 MORTAL (IRE) (46)
B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - Pomme Tiepy (FR) 11 11-7
J Jody McGarvey E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces
T Gordon Elliott, Ireland
O Mr A. Dunlop
B Corrib Racing
S Gordon Elliott
14 PLAN OF ATTACK (IRE) (46)
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Loadsofability (IRE) 10 11-7
J Darragh O’Keeffe E Blinkers
T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
O Mr A. Halsall
B Mrs Claire Doyle
15 GIN ON LIME (FR) (175)
B m Doctor Dino (FR) - Quiche Lorraine (FR) 7 11-0
J Rachael Blackmore E Tongue Strap
T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
O Robcour
B Mrs L. Gagneux & Mrs C. Denieul
16 SNOW LEOPARDESS (GB) (25)
Gr m Martaline - Queen Soraya 11 11-0
J Aidan Coleman E Cheek Pieces
T Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
O Andrew Fox-Pitt
B O. and Mrs Fox-Pitt
S Merribelle Stable Llc
TFRHHIII BHA141
FORM 120005
TIMEFORM VIEW Found plenty for pressure when landing a second win in the valuable Summer Plate at Market Rasen in July Best effort since when fifth to Back On The Lash over C&D last time but place claims only at best.
28Jan Chl 30f HcpC gd-sf 5/15 Back On The Lash 71/4l
Dec22 Chp 19f HcpC soft 10/12 Fugitif (FR) 38l
Dec22 Ain 25f HcpC gd-sf 15/22 Ashtown Lad (IRE) 57l
TFRHHHHI BHA158
FORM 345545
TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart chaser who has his sights lowered having competed in Grade 1s/2s all season so worthy of plenty of respect.
4Feb Leo 24f Ch yield 5/7 Galopin des Champs (FR)16l
Dec22 Leo 24f Ch soft 4 Conflated (IRE) 63/4l
Dec22 Aut 22f Ch heavy 5/11 Gran Diose (FR) 30l
TFRHHHHI BHA166
FORM 14-6146 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Developed into a high-class chaser last season (fourth in the Gold Cup) and,while he’s not been quite at the top of his game this term, he’s a big player having his first go in this sphere.
Dec22 Leo 24f Ch soft 6 Conflated (IRE) 48l
Nov22 Dow 24f Ch yield 4/5 Envoi Allen (FR) 15l
Oct22 Pun 23f Ch good 1/5 Run Wild Fred (IRE) 51/
TFRHIIII BHA137
FORM 132216
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who wasn’t at his best in one of these events at Punchestown last time.Firmly up against it.
19Feb Pun 25f Ch yield 6 Stealthy Tom (IRE) 13l
Jul22 Gal 22f HcpC gd-yd U Gabbys Cross (IRE) -
Jul22 Kil 25f HcpC good P Hurricane Georgie (IRE) -
TFRHIIII BHA127
FORM P504P1
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who improved to score at Kempton last time.Needs a lot more if he’s to feature in this,however
25Feb Kmp 20f HcpC good 1/11 Iconic Muddle 13/4l
30Jan Her 25f HcpC soft P/12 Only The Bold (IRE) -
14Jan War 25f HcpH heavy 4/7 Glimpse of Gala 24l
TFRHHIII BHA135
FORM 05040-4
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful sort who was fourth to Back On The Lash over C&D last time. Needs a lot more if he’s to make his presence felt in this stronger contest.
28Jan Chl 30f HcpC gd-sf 4/15 Back On The Lash 7l
Feb22 Leo 21f HcpC yield 8 Birchdale (IRE) 57l
Dec21 Chl 30f HcpC gd-sf 4/15 Diesel d’Allier (FR) 81/4l
TFRHIIII BHA137
FORM 33-06P0
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulchaserwhowasonlyseventhtoBackOnTheLash here last time.Unlikely to make a significant impact.
28Jan Chl 30f HcpC gd-sf 7/15 Back On The Lash 11l
Dec22 Leo 24f HcpH soft P Maxxum (IRE) -
Nov22 Clo 16f HcpH sf-hv 6 Clifton Warrior 11l
TFRHHHII BHA145
FORM 14-3204 C
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser Course winner Respectable fourth of 16 in handicap chase at Listowel (24f,good) 175 days ago Top yard should have her well prepared but there are stamina concerns
Sep22 Lis 24f HcpC good 4/16 Busselton (FR) 11l
Jul22 Gal 22f HcpC good 12/21 Hewick (IRE) 19l
May22 Lim 19f Ch good 2 Say Goodbye (IRE) 1/2l
TFRHHHII BHA140
FORM P-P0062
TIMEFORM VIEW Proved some sight over the National fences when winning the 2021 Becher Chase. Looked back to her best fitted with this headgear when second in a handicap at Haydock last time and has experience of the track.
18Feb Hay 28f HcpC gd-sf 2/14 Quick Wave (FR) 3/4l
28Jan Chl 30f HcpC gd-sf 6/15 Back On The Lash 103/4l
7Jan San 24f HcpC soft 7/18 Wishing And Hoping (IRE) 12l
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Delta Work (FR), 11-4 Galvin (IRE), 13-2 Franco de Port (FR), 20-1 Snow Leopardess (GB), 22-1 Back On The Lash (GB), 33-1 Deise Aba (IRE), Gin On Lime (FR), 50-1 Diesel d’Allier (FR), Foxy Jacks (IRE), 100-1 Easysland (FR), Francky du Berlais (FR), Mortal (IRE), Plan of Attack (IRE), 150-1 Hardline (IRE), Lieutenant Rocco (IRE), 300-1 Coup de Pinceau (FR)
PLAY SMARTER
DELTA WORK was impressive in this last season and looks well prepared to make it back-to-back successes. His stablemate Galvin is the other class act in this field and looks a huge threat if he takes to the new discipline, while Franco de Port represents another top Irish yard and has enough ability to make his presence felt. The others all have improvement to find.
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RACE DESCRIPTION
The Johnny Henderson
Grand Annual Challenge Cup is a Premier Handicap Steeple Chase, named in honour of the late Johnny Henderson, the father of Nicky Henderson and the man who helped safeguard the future of Cheltenham racecourse in the 1960s, is the oldest race that takes place at The Festival. This handicap chase is run over two miles on the Old Course for the second time this year, has been designed for five-year-olds and upwards and is often one of the most fastest-paced, thrilling races of the whole week.
JP McManus has won 4 of the past 18
11 of the past 17 winners were aged between 6-8
9 of the past 13 winners failed to win earlier in the season
Ben Pauling’s Global Citizen kept on strongly to deny the JP McManus hot pot Andy Dufresne A wind operation had clearly done the trick on Global Citizen and he came into the race off the back of a nice prep run behind Goshen Kielan Woods kept him in and around the front trio from the off and it paid to be prominent throughout the day. Once Editeur Du Gite gave best, he was left alone up the run in and despite idling, he was a comfortable winner
Run over one mile, seven furlongs & 199 yards. 13 fences to be jumped Total prize fund of £125,000 £70,337 to the winner
Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years. TRAINER Paul
Jockey J
Trainer T
Owner O
Breeder B
Sponsor S
Equipment E
for five yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £125000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £53800, 2nd £22175, 3rd £11088, 4th £5550, 5th £2775, 6th £1388, 7th £688, 8th £350. (Penalty Value £70337.50) 13 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
Leading course trainer (17-22): W P Mullins (33 wins from 292 runners, 11%) runs DADS LAD & DINOBLUE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (11 wins from 28 runners, 39%) runs THYME WHITE
Fancy That: P Nicholls won this race in 2016 & 2018. The stable runs THYME WHITE today.
1 ANDY DUFRESNE (IRE) (60)
B g Doyen (IRE) - Daytona Lily (IRE)
J Mark Walsh
T Gordon Elliott, Ireland
O Mr John P. McManus
B Mrs Gillian Browne
S Gordon Elliott
2 COEUR SUBLIME (IRE) (17)
B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Love Knot (IRE)
J Ben Harvey (5)
TFRHHHHH BHA155
FORM 22-F300 D
9 12-0
E Tongue Strap
8 11-12
E Tongue Strap
T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
O C. Jones
B Mr Paul Croke
3 FINAL ORDERS (GB) (39)
B g Camelot - Trapeze
J Keith Donoghue
T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland
O C. M. D. Syndicate
B Hascombe and Valiant Studs
4 THIRD TIME LUCKI (IRE) (39)
Br g Arcadio (GER) - Definite Valley (IRE)
J Harry Skelton
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Mike and Eileen Newbould
B Mr G. Delaney
7 11-9
8 11-8
E Tongue Strap
S TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)
5 MALYSTIC (GB) (32)
B g Malinas (GER) - Mystic Glen 9 11-8
J Danny McMenamin
T Peter Niven, Malton
O Clova Syndicate and Mr P. D. Niven
B Mrs J. A. Niven & Mrs D. M. Ewart
S P D Niven Racing Ltd
6 A WAVE OF THE SEA (IRE) (39)
B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Je T’Adore (IRE)
7 11-7
J Simon Torrens E Blinkers
T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland
O Mr John P. McManus
B John Yarr
7 ELIXIR DE NUTZ (FR) (32)
Gr g Al Namix (FR) - Nutz (FR)
9 11-6
J Brendan Powell E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces
T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
O Mr Terry Warner
B Mr Tangi Saliou & Mme Jocelyne Ventrou
S Coral Racing Limited
1m 7f 199y
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up (3 lengths behind Global Citizen) off this markwhenastrongfavouriteforthisrace12monthsago Notatthatlevelthis season,failingtobuildonarespectablereturnlast2starts,buthaspresumably been laid out for this again.Tongue strap on first time.Big shout.
14Jan Fai 17f HcpC sf-hv 8 Rebel Gold (IRE) 38l
Dec22 Leo 17f Ch yield 7/7 Blue Lord (FR) 86l
Nov22 Nav 16f Ch yield 3/4 Captain Guinness (IRE) 33/4l
TFRHHHHI BHA153
FORM 10-2F42 D BF
TIMEFORMVIEWWellheldintheArklelastseasonbuthasproducedsome very smart efforts in defeat since,notably when just denied in Grade 1 at the Punchestown Festival. Seemingly outbattled in Grade 3 at Naas 17 days ago but opening mark is an appealing one.
26Feb Naa 16f Ch yield 2/6 Rebel Gold (IRE) nk
Dec22 Leo 17f Ch yield 4/7 Blue Lord (FR) 14l
Nov22 Naa 16f Ch yd-sf F/5 Jeremys Flame (IRE) -
TFRHHHHI BHA150
FORM 211111 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Has been nothing short of a revelation for these connections and completed a 5-timer over fences in comprehensive style having again jumped with aplomb and responding generously to pressure in valuable 2m handicap at Leopardstown last month.A must for the shortlist.
4Feb Leo 17f HcpC yield 1/13 Barnacullia (IRE) 4l
Dec22 Leo 17f HcpC yield 1 The Folkes Tiara (IRE) 4l
Nov22 Dow 24f HcpC yield 1 Archies Charm 3/4l
TFRHHHII BHA149
FORM 23-4631 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored 3 times last season, including a Grade 2 novice over C&D, and bounced back to his best when resuming winning ways at Sandown last month. However, was suited by way the race developed so more needed up 6lb in more competitive event.
4Feb San 15f HcpC gd-sf 1/8 Fast Buck (FR) 1l
14Jan War 16f HcpC heavy 3/4 Haddex des Obeaux (FR) 19l
Nov22 Asc 16f HcpC good 6/7 Boothill (IRE) 20l
TFRHHIII BHA149
FORM 42P114 D
TIMEFORMVIEWAttheverytopofhisgamethiswinter,recordingbraceof handicap wins over 2m at Wetherby and Doncaster However,unable to land a blow (over 4 lengths behind Elixir de Nutz off level weights) in Grade 2 Game Spirit Chase at Newbury since and may find this a bit too competitive.
11Feb Nby 16f Ch good 4/4 Funambule Sivola (FR) 73/4l
27Jan Don 16f HcpC good 1/11 Saint Segal (FR) 1/2l
Dec22 Wet 15f HcpC soft 1/9 Cheddleton 21/4l
TFRHHIII BHA148
FORM F64P03 D
TIMEFORMVIEWMoremissthanhitaround3mthisseasonbutrevivedas he so often has at this time of year when 4 1/2 lengths third of 12 to Final OrdersatLeopardstown(17f,goodtosoft)39daysago However,waswellheld in this last season off similar mark so probably best to look elsewhere.
4Feb Leo 17f HcpC yield 3/13 Final Orders 41/2l
Dec22 Leo 24f HcpC yield 14 Real Steel (FR) 28l
Nov22 Nav 24f HcpC soft P The Big Dog (IRE) -
TFRHHHII BHA147
FORM PP-0212 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Found handicaps at Cheltenham (this race) and Aintree Festivals beyond him last spring but has come on again this term,responding well to headgear when easy winner from the front at Wincanton (20.2f). Good second of 4 inGame SpiritChase atNewburysince andshouldbe more competitive thistime.
11Feb Nby 16f Ch good 2/4 Funambule Sivola (FR) 3
7Jan Wcn 20f HcpC gd-sf 1/6 Galahad Quest (FR)
good 2/5 Xcitations
8 THYME WHITE (FR) (116)
B g Anodin (IRE) - Jane (GER) 7 11-6
J Harry Cobden
T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
O The Stewart Family & Michael Blencowe
B E.A.R.L. Haras de L’Hotellerie
S Morson Group
9 EPSON DU HOUX (FR) (60)
Br g Diamond Boy (FR) - Pruneyle Do (FR) 9 11-6
J Rachael Blackmore E Tongue Strap
T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
O Gigginstown House Stud
B Mr Camille Ferchaud & Mr Rene Dugardin
10 MIDNIGHT RUN (IRE) (79)
B g Well Chosen - Knockamullen Girl (IRE) 9 11-5
J B. J. Cooper
T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland
O Gigginstown House Stud
B Joseph R. Lalor
11 DADS LAD (IRE) (122)
Ch g Eliot (GER) - Little Jess (IRE) 8 11-4
J Brian Hayes
T W. P. Mullins, Ireland
E Tongue Strap
O Whitegrass Racing Syndicate
B Michael Bates
12 CALL ME LYREEN (IRE) (154)
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Mooneys Valley (IRE) 7 11-4
J Sam Ewing E Cheek Pieces
T Gordon Elliott, Ireland
O Lyreen Syndicate
B William Flood
S Gordon Elliott
13 DANCING ON MY OWN (IRE) (60)
B g Milan - Morning Supreme (IRE) 9 11-3
J J. J. Slevin E Tongue Strap
T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
O Sean & Bernardine Mulryan
B Marie-Claire Murphy
14 BATTLEOVERDOYEN (IRE) (17)
B g Doyen (IRE) - Battle Over (FR) 10 11-3
J Jordan Gainford E Tongue Strap
T Gordon Elliott, Ireland
O Pioneer Racing
B Berry Farms
S Pioneer Racing, Gordon Elliott
15 BEFORE MIDNIGHT (GB) (47)
Ch g Midnight Legend - Lady Samantha 10 11-2
J Sam Twiston-Davies E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces
T Sam Thomas, Cardiff
O Walters Plant Hire & Potter Group
B Mr David Redvers
S Potter Group
16 MASKADA (FR) (38)
B m Masked Marvel - Mandina (FR) 7 11-1
J Darragh O’Keeffe
T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
O M. K. Mariga
B Mr Herve Lair & Mr Jean-Louis Lair
TFRHHHII BHA147
FORM U12F-15 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who has proved better over fences and had plenty in hand when scoring at Ascot in October on return. Only fifth offrevisedmarktherefollowingmonthbutmighthavehadaproblemashe’s been off the track since.
Nov22 Asc 16f HcpC good 5/7 Boothill (IRE) 13l
Oct22 Asc 16f HcpC good 1/8 Frero Banbou (FR) 43/4l
Apr22 Ain 15f HcpC gd-sf F/16 The Last Day (IRE) -
TFRHHHII BHA147
FORM F3/61-23 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced in recent seasons but made a respectable return after 13 months off when 15 lengths second of 4 to Energumene in Grade 2 at Cork.Similar form when third back in a handicap at Fairyhouse and capable of being competitive off current mark.
14Jan Fai 17f HcpC sf-hv 3 Rebel Gold (IRE) 13l
Dec22 Crk 16f Ch yd-sf 2/4 Energumene (FR) 15l
Nov21 Crk 16f HcpC soft 1 Golden Jewel (IRE) 4l
TFRHHHII BHA146
FORM F-22315 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart chaser who put his experience to good use when finally off the mark over fences in Grade 2 novice at Punchestown,albeit his task made considerably easier by the departure of main market rival.Struggled back inaGrade1nexttimebutnottakenlightlymakinghandicapbowinthissphere.
Dec22 Leo 17f Ch yield 5/5 Saint Roi (FR) 33l
Nov22 Pun 16f Ch yield 1/6 Mars Harper 9l
Oct22 Pun 18f Ch good 3/6 Adamantly Chosen (IRE) 5l
TFRHHHHI BHA145
FORM 511510 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Has won his last 3 outings over fences,the latest success coming in a C&D handicap in October Well held back over hurdles in Greatwood here following month and off since but expected to bounce back returned to this sphere.
Nov22 Chl 16f HcpH good 9/13 I Like To Move It 34l
Oct22 Chl 15f HcpC good 1/7 Effernock Fizz (IRE) 3/4l
Sep22 Lis 16f HcpH good 5 Magnor Glory (IRE) 6l
TFRHHIII BHA145
FORM 1122F5 D
TIMEFORMVIEWSmarthurdler(Grade2winner)whomadepositivestart over fences in the summer, winning maiden/novice before close second in Grade 3 at Galway However,jumping has let him down (in this headgear) last 2 starts and has been off the track since October
Oct22 Pun 18f Ch good 5/6 Adamantly Chosen (IRE) 29l
Sep22 Lis 20f Ch good F Easy Game (FR) -
Aug22 Kny 20f Ch gd-yd 2 Authorized Art (FR) 11l
TFRHIIII BHA144
FORM 3F02-00
TIMEFORM VIEW Good 2 1/2 lengths second to The Last Day in Red Rum Handicap Chase at Aintree final start in 2021/22 but was well held in this race prior to that (let down by jumping) and little encouragement both starts this term.
TFRHHIII BHA144
FORM 35P403 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 1 winner in his pomp but just useful nowadays Losing run is mounting up and record in handicaps is 0-10.
26Feb Naa 16f Ch yield 3/6 Rebel Gold (IRE) 4l
4Feb Leo 17f HcpC yield 9/13 Final Orders 17l
14Jan Fai 17f HcpC sf-hv 4 Rebel Gold (IRE) 16l
TFRHHHII BHA143
FORM 426-334 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Won handicaps over C&D and at Ascot first 2 starts in2021/22.SteppeduponreturnwhenthirdincorrespondingraceatAscot,albeit finding little. Shaped as if still in good form back from a break at Doncaster and has now dipped below last winning mark.Tongue strap/headgear applied.
27Jan Don 16f HcpC good 4/11 Malystic 6l
Nov22 Asc 16f HcpC good 3/7 Boothill (IRE) 83/4l
Oct22 Asc 16f HcpC good 3/8 Thyme White (FR) 11l
TFRHHIII BHA142
FORM 3F-4F10 D BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever this season and was set to go very close beforefalling2outatFairyhouse.MadeamendsatLimerick(19.7f,heavy)just after Christmas though not in the same form at Leopardstown since, her jumping not really holding up to the sterner test.Back down in trip
5Feb Leo 21f HcpC yield 11/23 The Goffer (IRE) 19l
Dec22 Lim 19f HcpC heavy 1 Rebel Gold (IRE) 23/4l
Dec22 Fai 19f HcpC yd-sf F Malina Girl (IRE) -
17 SIZING POTTSIE (FR) (46)
B or Br g Kapgarde (FR) - Line Salsa (FR) 9 10-13
J Jack Tudor E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces
T David Pipe, Wellington
O Tracey, Alexander, Apiafi, Kuyt, Harman
B Mr Jean-Charles Haimet & Ecurie Oceane
S W & S Recycling
18 DINOBLUE (FR) (32)
Ch m Doctor Dino (FR) - Blue Aster (FR) 6 10-13
J Luke Dempsey
T W. P. Mullins, Ireland
O Mr John P. McManus
B M.L. Bloodstock Ltd
19
GLOBAL CITIZEN (IRE) (25)
B g Alkaadhem - Lady Willmurt (IRE) 11 10-12
J Luca Morgan
T Ben Pauling, Naunton
O The Megsons
B Martin Byrne
S Fitzdares
20 THE LAST DAY (IRE) (67)
B g Oscar (IRE) - The Last Bank (IRE) 11 10-12
J Adam Wedge
T Evan Williams, Llancarfan
O Mr & Mrs William Rucker
B M. Conaghan
S Tote
DECLARED RUNNERS 22
Stewards Note:
TFRHIIII BHA140
FORM 0-12056 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart chaser for Jessica Harrington last season but long way below that level for this yard so big leap of faith required. Headgear applied.
28Jan Chl 16f Ch soft 6/6 Editeur du Gite (FR) 39l
Dec22 Kmp 16f Ch soft 5/7 Editeur du Gite (FR) 40l
Dec22 Ain 20f HcpH gd-sf 9/13 Romeo Brown 27l
TFRHHHHI BHA140
FORM 04-4122 BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Highly-regarded mare (failed to meet expectations on second career start in Dawn Run at this meeting 12 months ago) who comfortably landed theoddsatCorkonchasebow/return.Betterformwhenrunner-upinGrade2atCork and Listed event at Naas since and remains with potential now handicapping.
11Feb Naa 16f Ch yield 2/6 Magic Daze (IRE) 3
Dec22 Crk 16f Ch yd-sf 2/5 Impervious (IRE) 3l Nov22 Crk 16f Ch soft 1 Roseys Hollow (IRE)
TFRHHHII BHA139
FORM 231-P04 CD
TIMEFORMVIEWSmartfront-runninghurdler/chaser,asshownwhenwinning thisrace12monthsagooff3lblower(beatAndyDufresneby3lengths).Wellheld all 3 starts this season but those efforts are easy to forgive (Grade 2 hurdle events last 2 starts) so no surprise if he was back on song here.
18Feb Wcn 15f Hdl good 4/4 I Like To Move It 41l
Oct22 Far 21f Hdl yield 7/9 Hewick (IRE) 46l
Sep22 Wor 16f HcpC gd-sf P/7 Clear The Runway (IRE) -
TFRHHIII BHA139
FORM 4/56/F1-5 D
TIMEFORMVIEWSparinglycampaignedforahorseofhisageandprovedthatallof his ability remains intact when landing a Grade 3 handicap at Aintree’s Grand National meetinglastseason.Shapedasifneedingtherunafter9monthsoffatSandownsolestart thistermbutthisprobablytoodemanding. 7Jan
2022: GLOBAL CITIZEN (IRE) 10 10 6 Kielan Woods 28-1 (Ben Pauling) 16 ran
DADS LAD: Following its run on 13/11/2022 it was reported that the horse hung left handed throughout.
Probable S.P’s: 6-1 Dinoblue (FR), 13-2 Andy Dufresne (IRE), 7-1 Final Orders (GB), 12-1 Coeur Sublime (IRE), Third Time Lucki (IRE), 14-1 Dads Lad (IRE), 18-1 Thyme White (FR), 20-1 Elixir de Nutz (FR), 22-1 Epson du Houx (FR), Before Midnight (GB), 25-1 Global Citizen (IRE), 28-1 Call Me Lyreen (IRE), 33-1 Midnight Run (IRE), 40-1 Malystic (GB), Maskada (FR), Sizing Pottsie (FR), The Last Day (IRE), 50-1 A Wave of The Sea (IRE), Battleoverdoyen (IRE), 80-1 Dancing On My Own (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
Plenty of exposed sorts in this year’s renewal so ANDY DUFRESNE, who was a strong favourite when runner-up off the same mark 12 months ago, is taken to defy top weight and go one place better having been laid out for this again. The Irish could well dominate, with Final Orders, Dinoblue and Coeur Sublime making up the shortlist.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ANDY DUFRESNE (IRE) 2.FINAL ORDERS 3.DINOBLUE (FR)
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Champion Bumper is the classiest race of its nature run anywhere in the world, and many past winners have developed into top-class hurdlers and chasers. A bumper, officially known as a National Hunt Flat Race, takes place without any hurdles or fences and is aimed at young horses that are likely to develop into jumpers. Only debutantes or horses that have run in this type of race, or an Irish or French equivalent, are qualified to run If they have run in flat races or have turned out in hurdle races or chases, they are barred from entry.
Willie Mullins has trained 12 winners
23 of the 30 winners were trained in Ireland
The past 19 winners won last time out
Both Facile Vega and American Mike had looked special coming into the race but it was the Willie Mullins trained Facile Vega who stormed up the hill in front. Out of the legend Quevega, there was a lot of hype after he had decimated his rivals at the Dublin Racing Festival Paul Townend kept things very simple and opted to take the shortest route rounding the home turn The race was over in a matter of strides once Townend got to work; an excellent winner to round off the Wednesday.
Run over two miles, eighty-seven yards.
Total prize fund of £80,000 £45,560 to the winner
Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years.
Jockey J
Trainer T
Owner O
Breeder B
Sponsor S
Equipment E
for four, five and six yrs old ™ Total prize fund £80000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £34864, 2nd £14312, 3rd £7160, 4th £3576, 5th £1792, 6th £896. (Penalty Value £45560) 5 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
Leading course trainer (17-22): W P Mullins (33 wins from 292 runners, 11%) runs CAPTAIN CODY, CHAPEAU DE SOLEIL, CHOSEN WITNESS, FACT TO FILE, IT’S FOR ME, LECKY WATSON, LOUGHGLYNN, WESTERN DIEGO, WESTPORT COVE & FUN FUN FUN
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (11 wins from 28 runners, 39%) runs CAPTAIN TEAGUE
1 A DREAM TO SHARE (IRE) (39)
B g Muhaarar - Hikari (IRE) 5 11-7
J Mr J. L. Gleeson
T John E. Kiely, Ireland
O Mr John P. McManus
B Brucetown Farms Ltd
2 BEACHCOMBER (FR) (40)
B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Alpes du Sud (FR) 5 11-7
J Jonjo O’Neill Jr
T Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham
O Mrs E. J. Wills
B Mr Philippe Rainteau
S Wasdell Group
3 BETTER DAYS AHEAD (IRE) (101)
B g Milan - Bonnie And Bright (IRE) 5 11-7
J Mr J. J. Codd
T Gordon Elliott, Ireland
O Bective Stud
B T. J. Nagle
S Gordon Elliott
4 CAPTAIN CODY (IRE) (43)
B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Fromthecloudsabove (IRE) 5 11-7
J Miss Josephine Townend
T W. P. Mullins, Ireland
O V Caldwell/A Shamoon/Mrs A Shamoon Ibgi
B R. Morrissey
5 CAPTAIN TEAGUE (IRE) (85)
Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Dancingwithbubbles (IRE) 5 11-7
J Harry Cobden
T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
O Mrs Johnny de la Hey
B Corrib Racing
S Morson Group
6 CHAPEAU DE SOLEIL (IRE) (101)
Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - On Line Tara (IRE) 5 11-7
J Brian Hayes
T W. P. Mullins, Ireland
O Mrs S. Ricci
B Aidan Aherne
7 CHOSEN WITNESS (IRE) (39)
B g Well Chosen - Whatareyousaying (IRE) 6 11-7
J Sean O’Keeffe
T W. P. Mullins, Ireland
O Monabeg Investments Limited
B John Dunford (Jnr)
2m 87y
TFRHHHHI BHA135
FORM 111
TIMEFORM VIEW Has looked a top prospect in winning all 3 of his starts in bumpers,including what is usually an informative Leopardstown Grade 2 last month,quickening clear from Fact To File.Bought by J P.McManus in the meantime and sets a very good standard.
4Feb
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FORM 41 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Better for debut (when well backed) and ran out an easy winner of Chepstow bumper 6 weeks ago, drawing clear final furlong. Plenty more needed to get competitive in this
3Feb Chp 16f NHF gd-sf 1/14 Delgany Bobby Blue 16l
Nov22 Car 17f NHF soft 4/7 Lost In Transit (IRE) 24l
TFRHHHHI BHA123
FORM 1-21
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who cost a tidy £350,000 at these sales last yearandallthebetterfordebutinmessyraceatDownRoyalashesawoffthe well-touted Chapeau de Soleil at Fairyhouse in December, eased late on underthisrider WillgoonimprovingandlooksthepickoftheElliottrunners
Dec22 Fai 16f Stk soft 1 Chapeau de Soleil (IRE)
Nov22 Dow 16f Stk yd-sf 2 Carnfunnock (IRE) 11/4l
TFRHHIII BHA121
FORM F-421
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed plenty on completed start in point and Punchestown bumper prior to easy success in Limerick contest 6 weeks ago 1 of 10 runners for Willie Mullins and down the pecking order
31Jan Lim 16f Stk soft 1 Blizzard of Oz (IRE) 61/2l Dec22 Pun 16f Stk soft 2 Slade Steel (IRE) 1/2l
TFRHHHII BHA116
FORM 1-1
TIMEFORM VIEW €70,000 point winner from good family and looked a good prospectwhenlandingtheoddsinPlumptonbumperinDecember,havingenoughleft toresisttherunner-uphavingalreadytakencareofthefrontrunnerinawell-runaffair Wellworth acrackatthis onthatshowingand wouldn’tdismiss
Dec22 Plm 17f NHF soft 1/11 King William Rufus (FR) 21/4l
TFRHHHII BHA115
FORM 12
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a point in May and went into his Fairyhouse bumperdebutinDecemberasante-postfavouriteforthisrace,unabletoland the odds on that day as he looked green,no match for the eased-down Better Days Ahead.More to come but some effort if he were to win this
Dec22 Fai 16f Stk soft 2 Better Days Ahead (IRE) 31/4l
TFRHHHII BHA120
FORM 1-15
TIMEFORM VIEW Dead-heated in point and landed the odds easily on bumper debut at Limerick over Christmas,making all.Behind a few of these in the Leopardstown bumper won by A Dream To Share since though and one of the Mullins’outsiders after that.
4Feb Leo 16f Stk yield 5/8 A Dream To Share (IRE) 22l Dec22 Lim 18f Stk heavy 1 Talk In The Park (IRE) 10l
8 ENCANTO BRUNO (IRE) (144)
B g Mahler - Stratosphere
J Sean Bowen
T John McConnell, Ireland
O Mr D. Kierans
B M. O’Keeffe
9 FACT TO FILE (FR) (39)
B g Poliglote - Mitemps (FR)
J Mr P. W. Mullins
T W. P. Mullins, Ireland
O Mr John P. McManus
B Michel Pehu
10 FASCILE MODE (IRE) (39)
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - C’Est La Mode (IRE)
J Mr Charlie Mullins
T Thomas Mullins, Ireland
O Mrs H. Mullins
B Mrs H. Mullins
11 FAVOUR AND FORTUNE (IRE) (32)
5 11-7
TFRHHHHI BHA123
FORM 1-11 CD
TIMEFORMVIEW£210,000buyafterpointdebutsuccessayearagoandit’s looking money well spent after he followed up last summer’s Cork victory with an impressive win in C&D bumper in October, showing a good turn of foot.That form is strong and he shouldn’t be underestimated.
Oct22 Chl 16f NHF good 1/11 Strong Leader 4l
Jul22 Crk 16f Stk good 1 Cash The Cheque (IRE) 1
TFRHHHHI BHA129
FORM 1-12 BF
6 11-7
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TIMEFORM VIEW Easy winner in a point and successful start under Rules ina20fLeopardstownbumperoverChristmas FoundonlyADreamToShare toogoodinGrade2backtherelastmonth,lackinghispacelateon.Thisstiffer finish will suit him better and he’s another solid contender for Willie Mullins
TFRHHIII BHA121
FORM 14
TIMEFORMVIEWOvercamegreennessashesawofftheWillieMullins-trained pair Lecky Weston and Special Cadeau on debut at Leopardstown in December andnotdisgraceduppedingradebehindADreamToShareandFactToFileinlast month’s Grade 2 back there.Looking vulnerable here,though.
4Feb
Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Fleur Rose (IRE) 5 11-7
J Tom Cannon
T Alan King, Barbury Castle
O Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings
B Ballymorisheen Stables
S Trust Inns Limited
12 IT’S FOR ME (FR) (53)
Ch g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Ugoline (FR) 5 11-7
J P. Townend
T W. P. Mullins, Ireland
O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede
B L. Giethlen Cadiergues & D. Giethlen
13 KING OF KINGSFIELD (IRE) (76)
B g Vadamos (FR) - Passion Planet (IRE) 5 11-7
J Jordan Gainford
T Gordon Elliott, Ireland
O Gigginstown House Stud
B Mr P. Turley
S Gordon Elliott
14 LECKY WATSON (IRE) (76)
Ch g Valirann (FR) - Anno Whyte (IRE) 5 11-7
J Jack Foley
T W. P. Mullins, Ireland
O Slaneyville Syndicate
B Ronnie O’Neill
15 LOUGHGLYNN (IRE) (85)
B g Vendangeur (IRE) - Thessalienne (FR) 5 11-7
J M. J. M. O’Sullivan
T W. P. Mullins, Ireland
O Jodmart Construction Ltd
B James Luttrell
16 NO TIME TO WAIT (IRE) (50)
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Stephanie Frances (IRE) 5 11-7
J Davy Russell
T Gordon Elliott, Ireland
O Caldwell Construction Ltd
B M. H. Sport Horses
S Gordon Elliott
TFRHHHII BHA122
FORM 11 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Lots to like with how he’s easily won Southwell and Warwick bumpers this term,drawing clear from 3 previous winners for latest victory 32 days ago This is a whole different test against the Irish challengers, though.
11Feb War 16f NHF good 1/11 Alright Dai (IRE)
Nov22 Swl 15f NHF soft 1/8 Spago (IRE)
TFRHHHHI BHA125
FORM 1-1
TIMEFORMVIEWEmphaticpointwinnerandverywellbackedashecame clear for a 10-length victory in Navan bumper 7 weeks ago Another top contender in Willie Mullins’ten (same connections as Fun Fun Fun).
21Jan Nav 15f Stk soft 1 Suttons Hill (IRE) 10l
TFRHHHII BHA122
FORM 1-15
TIMEFORM VIEW Easy point scorer who landed Down Royal bumper in November won by Sir Gerhard (won this in 2021) and American Mike (second in this last year).Ran poorly fitted with a hood behind Fascile Mode and co at Leopardstown over Christmas,though.Others preferred.
Dec22 Leo 16f Stk soft 5 Fascile Mode (IRE) 19l
Nov22 Dow 16f Stk soft 1 Faulty 31/2l
TFRHHHII BHA117
FORM 2-22
TIMEFORM VIEW Looked unlucky not to make a successful start at Fairyhouse last spring and felt the wrath of the stewards’himself 7 months on at Punchestown (first past post but demoted). Another good effort behind Fascile Mode at Leopardstown over Christmas but surprising if he opens his account in this
Dec22 Leo 16f Stk soft 2 Fascile Mode (IRE) 23/4l
Nov22 Pun 16f Stk yield 2 Cato Capone (IRE) -
Apr22 Fai 16f Stk gd-yd 2 Icare Desbois (FR) 21/4l
TFRHHHII BHA116
FORM 6-1
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising start in good Fairyhouse bumper and much improvedwhenlandingNaascontest8monthson,respondingwelltoseeoff a subsequent winner Plenty more needed to land a blow in this
Dec22 Naa 15f Stk soft 1 Firefox (IRE) 3/4l
Apr22 Fai 16f Stk gd-yd 6 Icare Desbois (FR) 13l
TFRHHIII BHA124
FORM FF-31
TIMEFORM VIEW Faller in 2 points but has done better in bumpers, easilymakingallonsecondgoatDownRoyal7weeksago Waymoreneeded to get involved here.
24Jan Dow 17f Stk soft 1 Soldante (IRE) 15l
Dec22 Leo 16f Stk soft 3 Ile Atlantique (FR) 5
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17 WESTERN DIEGO (IRE) (45)
B g Westerner - Ask Me Sister (IRE) 6 11-7
J Rachael Blackmore E Hood
T W. P. Mullins, Ireland
O Clipper Logistics Group Ltd
B Sean Osborne
18 WESTPORT COVE (FR) (60)
B g Muhtathir - Reine Pieuse (FR) 5 11-7
J Daniel Mullins
T W. P. Mullins, Ireland
O Mr Cathal Hughes
B S.C.E.A. de Maulepaire
19 FUN FUN FUN (IRE) (38)
B m Martaline - Ocean Breeze (IRE) 5 11-0
J Daryl Jacob
T W. P. Mullins, Ireland
O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede
B Patrick Mullins
20
QUEENS GAMBLE (IRE) (36)
Ch m Getaway (GER) - Gambling Girl (IRE) 5 11-0
J Jonathan Burke
T Oliver Sherwood, Upper Lambourn
O Mr A Frost and Mr E Galvin
B Ardmulchan Stud
S Rewards 4 Racing Ltd
21 D ART D ART (FR) (48)
Ch g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Fleur du Brizais (FR) 4 10-11
J B. J. Cooper
T Thomas Cooper, Ireland
O Mr Ciaran John Mooney
B Mr Joel Denis & Mr Sebastien Pinthon
22 FIERCELY PROUD (IRE) (73)
B g Iffraaj - Estiqaama (USA)
J Luca Morgan
T Ben Pauling, Naunton
O Mr T. P. Radford
4 10-11
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited
S Fitzdares
23 SAMUI (GB) (32)
B g Siyouni (FR) - Appearance
J Sam Ewing
T Gordon Elliott, Ireland
O Mr Allan Snow
4 10-11
B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
S Gordon Elliott
24 SHINJI (IRE) (32)
B g Kingston Hill - Albemarle
J Aidan Coleman E Hood
T Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
O Mrs Louise Jones
B Rosetown Bloodstock Ltd
S Fbc Manby Bowdler
DECLARED RUNNERS 24
TFRHHHII BHA122
FORM 1-1
TIMEFORM VIEW £125,000 point winner who made all impressively in 19f Naas bumper in January, quickening clear with a bit in hand More to come and another big player in the Willie Mullins team.
29Jan Naa 19f Stk soft 1 Suttons Hill (IRE)
TFRHHHII BHA119
FORM 1
TIMEFORM VIEW Strong in the betting and overcame inexperience to make a winning start at Fairyhouse 2 months ago,drawing clear Another in the frame for the Willie Mullins stable.
14Jan Fai 16f Stk sf-hv 1 Faulty 3l
TFRHHHHH BHA125
FORM 11
TIMEFORM VIEW Highly promising sort who has won Sligo contest and (fornewowners)LeopardstownGrade2mares’eventinsensationalfashion,value forevenmorethanthe91/2length-winningmarginlastmonth.Relegatewonthe same race for the yard before taking this in 2018 and her claims are obvious
5Feb Leo 16f Stk yield 1/7 Lily du Berlais 91/2l Oct22 Sli 18f Stk yd-sf 1 Tomas O Maille (IRE) 10l
TFRHHHII BHA120
FORM 1-12 CD BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Looked a class act as she won her first 2 starts in mares’ bumpers here, ridden more handily and well on top for Listed C&D success in November Ran well in defeat conceding 4lb to one better suited by the test of speed at Market Rasen 5 weeks ago and definitely worth remaining positive about.
7Feb Mkt 16f NHF gd-sf 2/8 Dysart Enos (IRE) 1l
Nov22 Chl 16f NHF good 1/16 Bonttay (IRE) 8l
Apr22 Chl 16f NHF good 1/16 Mullenbeg (IRE) 10l
TFRHHIII BHA120
FORM 1
TIMEFORM VIEW Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut in Gowran event under Patrick Mullins 7 weeks ago,taking a while to hit top gear A stiffer test here sure to suit him but he has lots to find
26Jan Gow 16f Stk sf-hv 1 Jerisk Star (FR) 1l
TFRHHHII BHA117
FORM 11 C
TIMEFORM VIEW Justified market confidence when winning Market Rasen bumperondebutinOctober(subsequentlysoldfromDonCantillon£125,000)andstill looked rough around the edges when landing Listed contest here on New Year’s Day. Thatformstill wayshortofwhatwill berequiredto getinvolved inthis
1Jan Chl 13f NHF soft 1/14 Meatloaf (FR) 1/2l Oct22 Mkt 13f NHF gd-sf 1/10 Notimeforanother (IRE) 23/4l
TFRHHHII BHA115
FORM 1
TIMEFORMVIEWFromagoodNHfamilyandjustifiedfavouritismingood style on debut at Naas last month.Entitled to improve for top yard but this is a whole different test.
11Feb Naa 15f Stk yield
TFRHHIII BHA121
FORM 13 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Proved aclassapartin Fakenhambumper for Roger Varian (subsequently sold £60,000) in November Ran well but looked headstrong in Listed event at Newbury last month and hood goes on now Plenty to find.
2022: FACILE VEGA (IRE) 5 11 5 Mr P W Mullins 15-8 (W P Mullins) 20 ran
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 A Dream To Share (IRE), 11-2 Fun Fun Fun (IRE), 13-2 It’s For Me (FR), 9-1 Fact To File (FR), 12-1 Queens Gamble (IRE), 16-1 Encanto Bruno (IRE), Western Diego (IRE), 20-1 Better Days Ahead (IRE), 25-1 Chapeau de Soleil (IRE), 33-1 Westport Cove (FR), 40-1 Favour And Fortune (IRE), Loughglynn (IRE), 50-1 Captain Teague (IRE), 66-1 Fascile Mode (IRE), King of Kingsfield (IRE), Lecky Watson (IRE), No Time To Wait (IRE), Fiercely Proud (IRE), Samui (GB), 80-1 Chosen Witness (IRE), D Art D Art (FR), 100-1 Beachcomber (FR), 300-1 Captain Cody (IRE), Shinji (IRE)
Willie Mullins fields 10 as he bids for a remarkable thirteenth win and the mare FUN FUN FUN could be the way to go She was a sensational winner of a Grade 2 mares’ event at Leopardstown last month and can follow in the footsteps of Relegate who did the same double for the yard in 2018. A Dream To Share has passed every test so far for John Kiely and sets a very good standard. Encanto Bruno and Better Days Ahead are other interesting runners away from the Mullins’ battalion.
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First Race 1.30 - THE BALLYMORE NOVICES’HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1)(Grade 1) (Registered as The BARING BINGHAM) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £75964 to the winning horse The second to receive £28620, the third £14323, the fourth £7155, the fifth £3591, the sixth £1795, the seventh £891 and the eighth £459. for novice four yrs old and upwards Enter by noon, January 24th and pay £168 stake, Scratch by noon, February 14th or pay £339, Confirm by noon, March 9th and pay £168, Supplementary Entry by noon, March 9th and pay £4884 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 13th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb BALLYMORE has generously sponsored this race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and Ballymore will also provide a memento to the stable employee responsible for the winning horse and a £200 award will be given to the stable employee judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BALLYMORE. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A Declaration to Run will not be accepted for any horse if, at the time fixed for declaration, it has been declared to run in any other race at this year’s Cheltenham Festival, which has yet to take place. (This will apply whether or not the horse is subsequently declared a non-runner, unless the horse has been eliminated from a race, or declared as a reserve and not been made a non-runner.) ELIMINATION: If elimination is necessary from this race, the elimination sequence shall be determined by the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code) A Confirmation of Entry will not be accepted for any horse for whom a Medication Declaration Form A is not submitted to the BHA via cheltenham-meds@britishhorseracing.co by 7th March, 2023. 98 entries, 34 at £168, 42 at £507, 22 at £675. - Closed January 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £58104; Second £23949; Third £11975; Fourth £5994; Fifth £2997; Sixth £1499; Seventh £743; Eighth £378. (Penalty Value £75964.50) A
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Second Race 2.10 - THE BROWN ADVISORY NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (Registered as The BROADWAY NOVICES’CHASE) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £102094 to the winning horse The second to receive £38464, the third £19250, the fourth £9616, the fifth £4826, the sixth £2413, the seventh £1197 and the eighth £616. for novice five yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating or an assessment of 120 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to confirmation. Enter by noon, January 17th and pay £218 stake, Scratch by noon, February 14th or pay £439, Confirm by noon, March 9th and pay £218, Supplementary Entry by noon, March 9th and pay £7312 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 13th. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 3lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 7lb Mares allowed 7lb BROWN ADVISORY has generously sponsored this race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a £200 award given to the stable employee judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BROWN ADVISORY AND MERRIEBELLE STABLE. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A Declaration to Run will not be accepted for any horse if, at the time fixed for declaration, it has been declared to run in any other race at this year’s Cheltenham Festival, which has yet to take place. (This will apply whether or not the horse is subsequently declared a non-runner, unless the horse has been eliminated from a race, or declared as a reserve and not been made a non-runner.) ELIMINATION: If elimination is necessary from this race, the elimination sequence shall be determined by the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code) A Confirmation of Entry will not be accepted for any horse for whom a Medication Declaration Form A is not submitted to the BHA via cheltenham-meds@britishhorseracing.co by 7th March, 2023. 35 entries, 10 at £218, 11 at £657, 13 at £875, 1 at £7312. - Closed January 17th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £78090; Second £32187; Third £16093; Fourth £8056; Fifth £4028; Sixth £2014; Seventh £998; Eighth £508. (Penalty Value £102094.61) A SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 2.50 - THE CORAL CUP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £56270 to the winning horse The second to receive £21200, the third £10610, the fourth £5300, the fifth £2660, the sixth £1330, the seventh £660 and the eighth £340. for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 21st and pay £125 stake, Confirm by noon, March 9th and pay £375, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 13th. Penalties, after February 26th, 2023, a winner of a hurdle race 5lb No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st. CORAL has generously sponsored this race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and stable employee and a £250 award given to the stable employee judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of CORAL. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The British Horseracing Authority will amend paragraphs 28 to 32 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24-hour stage proves necessary. This race will be restricted to 26 runners plus two reserves The two reserves will be nominated as R27 and R28. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the reserves notice in the Conditions For Entry Section, accessed from the Information menu on the BHA Racing Administration Internet site (www2.racingadmin.co.uk). Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they MUST notify the Racing Calendar Office IMMEDIATELY when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority will modify the Rules of Racing as a consequence of providing two reserves for this race The non runner penalty will be waived for any horse which is deemed a non-runner by 1.00 p.m. on the day before the race PLEASE NOTE: Any horse for whom a confirmation of entry has been submitted will not be permitted to declare to run if, at the time fixed for declaration, it has been declared to run in any other race at the 2023 Cheltenham Festival, which has yet to take place. (This will apply whether subsequently declared a non-runner or not, unless the horse has been eliminated from a race, or declared as a reserve and not been made a non-runner.) The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 6 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race, such that racecourse performances up to and including Sunday, February 26th may be taken into account. A Confirmation of Entry will not be accepted for any horse for whom a Medication Declaration Form A is not submitted to the BHA via cheltenham-meds@britishhorseracing.co by 7th March, 2023. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 73 entries, 24 at £125, 49 at £500. - Closed February 21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £43040; Second £17740; Third £8870; Fourth £4440; Fifth £2220; Sixth £1110; Seventh £550; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £56270) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 11 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
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Fourth Race 3.30 - THE BETWAY QUEEN MOTHER CHAMPION STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £225080 to the winning horse The second to receive £84800, the third £42440, the fourth £21200, the fifth £10640, the sixth £5320 and the seventh £2640. for five yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating or an assessment of 130 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to confirmation. Enter by noon, January 3rd and pay £500 stake, Scratch by noon, February 7th or pay £1000, Confirm by noon, March 9th and pay £500, Supplementary Entry by noon, March 9th and pay £18050 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 13th. Weights: 11st 10lb each Mares allowed 7lb BETWAY has generously sponsored this race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and BETWAY will also provide a £100 cash award to the stable employee responsible for the winning horse and a £250 award to the stable employee judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race BETWAY will present a £50 cash prize to each stable employee responsible for a runner in this race A Challenge Trophy presented by The Steeplechase Company (Cheltenham) Ltd., is to be held by the winning owner until February 1st, 2024. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BETWAY The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The British Horseracing Authority has modified Rule (F)85.2 of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE. Horses will be led past the stands and then allowed to canter to the start. (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). PLEASE NOTE: Any horse whose entry is confirmed will not be permitted to declare to run if, at the time fixed for declaration, it has been declared to run in any other race at this year’s Cheltenham Festival, which has yet to take place. (This will apply whether or not the horse is subsequently declared a non-runner, unless the horse has been eliminated from a race, or declared as a reserve and not subsequently been made a non-runner.) A Confirmation of Entry will not be accepted for any horse for whom a Medication Declaration Form A is not submitted to the BHA via cheltenham-meds@britishhorseracing.co by 7th March, 2023. 14 entries, 3 at £500, 2 at £1500, 9 at £2000. - Closed January 3rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £172160; Second £70960; Third £35480; Fourth £17760; Fifth £8880; Sixth £4440; Seventh £2200. (Penalty Value £225080) A
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Fifth Race 4.10 - THE GLENFARCLAS STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (CROSS COUNTRY STEEPLE CHASE) (GBB RACE)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £39022 to the winning horse The second to receive £17940, the third £8970, the fourth £4485, the fifth £2242 and the sixth £1117. for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 28th and pay £90 stake, Confirm by noon, March 9th and pay £285, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 13th. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 3lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 7lb Mares allowed 7lb GLENFARCLAS has generously sponsored this race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and stable employee responsible for the winning horse. A £200 award will be given to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of GLENFARCLAS The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: Any horse for whom a confirmation of entry has been submitted will not be permitted to declare to run if, at the time fixed for declaration, it has been declared to run in any other race at the 2023 Cheltenham Festival, which has yet to take place. (This will apply whether or not the horse is subsequently declared a non-runner, unless the horse has been eliminated from a race, or declared as a reserve and not been made a non-runner.) THIS RACE WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE CROSS COUNTRY COURSE. IT IS A CONDITION OF THIS RACE THAT HORSES WHICH HAVE NOT PREVIOUSLY RUN IN CROSS COUNTRY RACES ARE TO BE SCHOOLED OVER THE COURSE PRIOR TO RUNNING The British Horseracing Authority has modified Rule (I) 10 and the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code) to provide that, if it is necessary to do so, elimination of horses from this race will be determined by the BHA Handicapper A Confirmation of Entry will not be accepted for any horse for whom a Medication Declaration Form A is not submitted to the BHA via cheltenham-meds@britishhorseracing.co by 7th March, 2023 17 entries at £375. - Closed February 28th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £29813; Second £14903; Third £7455; Fourth £3728; Fifth £1860; Sixth £930. (Penalty Value £39022.50) 3 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. A SEE PAGE 58 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.50 - THE JOHNNY HENDERSON GRAND ANNUAL CHALLENGE CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £70337 to the winning horse The second to receive £26500, the third £13262, the fourth £6625, the fifth £3325, the sixth £1662, the seventh £825 and the eighth £425. for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 21st and pay £155 stake, Confirm by noon, March 9th and pay £470, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 13th. Penalties, after February 26th, 2023, a winner of a steeple chase 5lb No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st. The Challenge Cup, which was subscribed for by the Town of Cheltenham, is to be held by the winning owner until February 1st, 2024. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey, and an award of £200 will be given to the stable employee judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race The British Horseracing Authority will amend paragraphs 28 to 32 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24-hour stage proves necessary. This race will be restricted to 20 runners plus two reserves The two reserves will be nominated as R21 and R22. TThe procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the reserves notice in the Conditions For Entry Section, accessed from the Information menu on the BHA Racing Administration Internet site (www2.racingadmin.co.uk). Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they MUST notify the Racing Calendar Office IMMEDIATELY when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority will modify the Rules of Racing as a consequence of providing two reserves for this race. The non runner penalty will be waived for any horse which is deemed a non-runner by 1.00 p.m. the day before the race PLEASE NOTE: Any horse for whom a confirmation of entry has been submitted will not be permitted to declare to run if, at the time fixed for declaration, it has been declared to run in any other race at the 2023 Cheltenham Festival, which has yet to take place. (This will apply whether subsequently declared a non-runner or not, unless the horse has been eliminated from a race, or declared as a reserve and not been made a non-runner.) The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 6 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race, such that racecourse performances up to and including Sunday, February 26th may be taken into account. A Confirmation of Entry will not be accepted for any horse for whom a Medication Declaration Form A is not submitted to the BHA via cheltenham-meds@britishhorseracing.co by 7th March, 2023. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 33 entries, 6 at £155, 27 at £625. - Closed February 21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £53800; Second £22175; Third £11088; Fourth £5550; Fifth £2775; Sixth £1388; Seventh £688; Eighth £350. (Penalty Value £70337.50) 13 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
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Seventh Race 5.30 - THE WEATHERBYS CHAMPION BUMPER (A STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE) (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £45560 to the winning horse The second to receive £17096, the third £8560, the fourth £4264, the fifth £2144 and the sixth £1072. for four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Horses are not to have run in more than four races and, prior to Closing, must have been placed first, second, third or fourth in a race Enter by noon, February 28th and pay £100 stake, Confirm by noon, March 9th and pay £300, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 13th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 11lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb WEATHERBYS has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey WEATHERBYS will also provide a memento to the stable employee responsible for the winning horse and a prize of £200 to the stable employee judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of WEATHERBYS The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: Any horse whom a confirmation of entry has been submitted will not be permitted to declare to run if, at the time fixed for declaration, it has been declared to run in any other race at this year’s Cheltenham Festival, which has yet to take place. (This will apply whether or not the horse is subsequently declared a non-runner, unless the horse has been eliminated from a race, or declared as a reserve and not been made a non-runner.) ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race such that the Riders’ Allowances as stated therein may NOT be claimed. A Confirmation of Entry will not be accepted for any horse for whom a Medication Declaration Form A is not submitted to the BHA via cheltenham-meds@britishhorseracing.co by 7th March, 2023. 37 entries, 9 at £100, 28 at £400. - Closed February 28th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £34864; Second £14312; Third £7160; Fourth £3576; Fifth £1792; Sixth £896. (Penalty Value £45560) 5 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. A
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