Cheltenham Racecard - Thursday 16th March

ST. PATRICK’S

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THE JOCKEY CLUB

Welcome to Day Three of The Cheltenham Festival where we continue with our four days of incredible racing!

St Patrick’s Thursday is a favourite day of The Festival for many keen racegoers, and it’s clear to see why. The feature race of the day is the Ryanair Chase, an event which always produces a fantastic spectacle and is swiftly followed by the Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle. The action comes thick and fast and we can’t wait to see what stories are about to unfold on the turf.

We’d like to take this opportunity to thank all of those who continue to support this wonderful event Today’s sponsors include; Turners, Pertemps, Ryanair, Paddy Power, Magners and the JRL Group.

As always, we’ve put on a special schedule of entertainment around the racecourse to keep you busy before, in-between and after racing At 11.30am and again at 12.30pm, racegoers will find a troop of Irish Dancers putting on an epic performance by the Best Mate statue – so head on over to get really into the swing of things. Our punters panel will once again be live from the Parade Ring before racing, while at 1pm in the same location, singer Anja Sei will be performing.

After racing in The Centaur, contemporary Irish band LAMPA will keep the party going with a thrilling set starting at 5.45pm. Alternatively stick around the Parade Ring where from 6.15pm, the Tattersalls Cheltenham Festival Sale will be taking place.

Over the last two days we’ve been running the ‘Love our Turf’ campaign and will continue to do so throughout The Festival. This new initiative, which was launched at The November meeting, 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

Thanks to each and every one of you for coming to the Cheltenham Festival today 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.

We wish you a wonderful day

MARTIN ST QUINTON IAN RENTON Chairman Regional Director

T: 01242 513 014

E: cheltenham-races@thejockeyclub.co.uk

RACE 6

RACE 1 RACE 7

RACES 3 & 5

RACE STARTS

Race 1 - 1:30pm

The Turners Novices’ Steeple Chase

(Registered as the Golden Miller (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (2m 4f)

Race 2 - 2:10pm

The Pertemps Network Final Handicap

RACES 2 & 4

COURSE MAP NEW COURSE

Race 6 - 4:50pm

The Jack de Bromhead

Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Race

(Registered as The Dawn Run Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle) (Grade 2) (2m 1f)

Race 7 - 5:30pm

Hurdle Race (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (3m)

Race 3 - 2:50pm

The Ryanair Steeple Chase

(Registered as the Festival Trophy (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (2m 4 1/2f)

Race 4 - 3:30pm

The Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle Race (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (3m)

Race 5 - 4:10pm

The Magners Plate

Handicap Steeple Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (2m 4 1/2f)

The Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup

Amatuer Jockeys’ Handicap Chase

(Sponsored by the JRL Group) (GBB Race) (3m 2f)

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.

TO DA Y ’S R AC E SP ONS OR S

RACEDAY OFFICIALS

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

REGIONAL MANAGING DIRECTOR

Ian Renton

HEAD OF RACING & CLERK OF THE COURSE

Jon Pullin

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Gethin Jenkins

FINANCE DIRECTOR

- WEST

Roy Barker COMMUNICATIONS

LEAD - WEST

Grant Rowley

HEAD OF PARTNERSHIPS

Carey Weeks

HEAD OF HOSPITALITY

- WEST

Claire Leonard

MARKETING MANAGER

Louise Dodds

ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER

Andre Klein

HEAD GROUNDSPERSON

Alastair King

CATERING DIRECTOR

Simon Hanna

TOTE MANAGER

Paul Ritchie

STEWARDS

Shaun Parker (Chief Steward)

Caroline Robinson (Stewards’ Panel Chairs)

Daniel Andrews

Milly Bersey

Tom Evetts

Helen Kinsella

Guy Upton

STARTERS

Robert Supple

William Jordan

Sophia Upton

James Stenning

JUDGES

Nick Bostock

Guy Lewis

CLERKS OF THE SCALES

Graham Ford

Robert Cuthbert

HANDICAPPER

James Norris

EQUINE WELFARE & INTEGRITY OFFICERS

Mel Baker

Martin Knight

Jane Southam

Michael Turner

Jeremy Willis

Darren Stone

Lisa Cook

Christopher Maiden

Melanie Sheppard

Alec Dent

Graham Gray

Louise Neale

Vince McKevitt

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Andy Simpson SRMO

Lee Humphreys

Jon Mutimer

Simon Clint

Gavin Nicol

CROWD DOCTORS

Jim Holmes

Angus McMyn

MEDICAL

CO-ORDINATOR

Tony Twiggs

VETERINARY SURGEONS

Liam Kearns SRVS

Ian Camm

Henry Tremaine

Andrew Harrison

John Campbell

Tom Campbell

John Williams

Laura Grey

FARRIERS

David Hall

Alex Hall

Mike Cooper

VETERINARY OFFICERS

Graham Potts

Sally Taylor

Kate Maxwell

Amy Hawthorn

COMMENTATORS

Mark Johnson

Simon Holt

BETTING RING MANAGERS

Andrew Collins

Neil Pateman

Will Sherwood

Darren Tilbury

Malcolm Hart

BE T TI NG E XP L AI NE D

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.

RACECARD EXPLAINED

2 FLOORING PORTER (IRE) (79)

J Daniel Mullins

(IRE)

T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland

O Flooring Porter Syndicate

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

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FORM 111-PF2 CD

TIMEFORMVIEW Remarkable rise through the ranks last term, dominant when makingall inthis race12 months ago Dispelleda fallwhen second behind Klassical Dream over Christmas andbig player in defenceof crown.

EXPERTVIEW

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 LOCATION

Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race

5. JOCKEYS

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)

1. FORM

THE SHOPPING VILLAGE

ANNA JAMES

STAND 27

Contemporary ladieswear designed to be eye-catching, expressive and empowering. www.annajamesthelabel.com

ASHORE

STAND 18

Luxury accessories & travel items Home, work & away Step Ashore… www.ashore.store

AUGUSTINE JEWELS

STAND 56

British Luxury Gemstone Jewellery with extraordinary gemstones in exquisite designs www.augustinejewels.com

BEATRICE VON TRESCKOW

STAND 39

Fabulous designs for ladies Elegant outfits and accessories www.beatricevontresckow.com

BHOID STAND 53

Contemporary British accessories inspired by British Country lifestyle. www.bhoid.co.uk

BROWNE & DAUGHTERS

STAND 3

Bespoke exquisite tailored coats and suits, dresses and jackets www.browneanddaughters.com

CAROLINE NICHOLLS

STAND 47

Caroline Nicholls is a country inspired clothing brand with a touch of elegance and luxury. Also offering a bespoke millinery and tailoring service. www.carolinenicholls.com

CLARE BROWNLOW

PHEASANT FEATHER ART

STAND 21

Original art painted with pheasants feather & ink. Brownlow is a globally comissioned wildlife artist with a wide range of subject matter www.clarebrownlow.co.uk

COFFEE SHOP

STAND 45

CONVERSATION PIECES

STAND 4

Original Horse Racing artwork and limited edition prints from leading artists Exclusive publications for the discerning collector www.ascotgallery.com

DANIEL CRANE SPORTING ART

STAND 13

Sporting originals & limited edition prints by Daniel Crane. Commissions to order www.danielcrane.co.uk

DELANNS JEWELS

STAND 30

We have now opened a shop in Burford. Diamond Gold Jewellery/ Equestrian in Jewellery. Saturno Silver Figurines Bronze Sculptures www.delannsjewels.com

DUBARRY OF IRELAND

STAND 52

Dubarry footwear, tweed clothing, outerwear and leather goods & accessories. www.dubarry.com

ELIZABETH ARMSTRONG

FINE ART

STAND 48

Original contemporary fine art. Limited edition prints, silk scarves, greeting cards designed by the artist. www.elizabetharmstrong.co.uk

ELLA AND CHERRY

STAND 20

Stunning white shirts with unique features: wired collards & cuffs. Our clothing is effortlessly stylish & elegant. www.ellaandcherry.co.uk

EMPHASIZE

STAND 44

Emphasize specialises in unusual ladies fashion for town & country wear from sizes 8-30. www.emphasizefashion.com

EQUESTRIAN ART

INTERNATIONAL

STAND 24

Exhibition of original contemporary equestrian fine art. www.equestrianartuk.com

ESTRIBOS ARGENTINA

STAND 32

The Estribos collection of felt, leather & summer hats, polo belts and accessories from Argentina. www.estribos.co

FAIRFAX & FAVOR

STAND 37

Handmade leather & suede boots, shoes, luggage & accessories for ladies & gentlemen.

www.fairfaxandfavor.com

FOX LONDON

STAND 31

Luxury British designed women’s tailored blazers and jackets

www.foxlondon.co

FRYS TEAK

STAND 43

Frys Teak are suppliers of life size teak driftwood horses & bespoke furniture for the home & garden. www.frysteakgarden.co.uk

GABRIELA ROSE LONDON

STAND 29

Gabriela Rose is a well-established, luxury British brand, internationally recognised for exquisite, flattering tailoring, innovative design, and the unique use of vibrant, artistic print linings

GRAHAM MCCARTNEY

MILLINERY

STAND 10

Classic Millinery & purveyor of fine vintage silk top hats & vintage clothing. www.silktophats.com

GUINEA

STAND 2

Elegant & flattering contemporary women’s fashion. www.guinealondon.com

HARRIET GLEN CREATIONS

STAND 11

Gold & Silver equestrian and animal jewellery, and sculptures designed and made by Harriet Glen. www.harrietglencreations.co.uk

HICKS & BROWN

STAND 40

Timeless hat and accessories to complement a town or country lifestyle. www.hicksandbrown.com

HOLLAND COOPER

STAND 41

Holland Cooper is renowned for our British heritage and classic tailoring made in England. www.hollandcooper.com

HOUSE OF CAVANI

STAND 28

Contemporary menswear & formal wear that you will be proud to have in your wardrobe. Boasting a range of classic smart wear that you can wear during the finer moments of life. www.cavani.co.uk

HUNTING FOR INTERIORS

STAND 55

Country inspired antiques, soft furnishings & silk top hats

JESSICA MARY DESIGNS

STAND 15

Beautiful couture ladies hats - all handmade by Jessica & Mother Caroline. For races & weddings www.jessicamarydesign.co.uk

JOHN FITZGERALD

ARTIST & SCULPTOR

STAND 36

John Fitzgerald is now firmly established as one of the most respected equine Artists of his generation. His unique & distinctive style of work is collected by leading owners & trainers around the world www.johnfitzgeraldart.ie

JONNY BEARDSALL STAND 8 Bespoke millinery. www.jonnybeardsall.com

JOULES STAND 1

Own Brand Clothing, Accessories and footwear for all. www.joules.com

LALAND & BO

STAND 9

Equestrian and country themed jewellery, luxury gifts, couture tweeds and headwear www.lalandandbo.com

LATHAM & TAYLOR

STAND 58

Country, sporting & race wear for both ladies and gentlemen. Handmade in England. www.lathamandtaylor.couk

LAURIE & JULES

STAND 34

Laurie & Jules offer a unique & stylish collection of women’s clothing and accessories www.laurieandjules.co.uk

LOAKE SHOEMAKERS

STAND 50

The Loake family business has been making shoes in Northamtonshire since 1880. A truly authentic British brand. www.loake.com

MACKENZIE & GEORGE

STAND 12

Handmade leather goods, hats and feathers built to last. Belt, wallets, purses and more. Personalised while you wait. www.mackenzieandgeorge.com

MAUDE & FOX STAND 33

British tweed for ladies and gentsdesigned and made in the UK adding a contemporary twist to a classic material. Practical clothing with significant flair. www.maudeandfox.com

MONTANA COUNTRY COLLECTION

STAND 6

Ladies and Mens country fashion speciality exclusive hats, caps and jackets www.montananorthallerton.com

NEARLY NEW CASHMERE STAND 54

Immaculate, reconditioned 100% cashmere for ladies and gents, including accessories www.nearlynewcashmere.co.uk

NICOLA SEXTON

STAND 16

Nicola Sexton combines classic styling and comfort with an imaginative twist. Made in Italy www.nicolasexton.co.uk

OXFORD SHIRT COMPANY

STAND 25

Ladies & gentleman’s shirts knitwear & accessories. www.oxfordshirt.co.uk

PEACHY BELTS STAND 7

Beautiful Italian leather belts handmade in England with detachable buckles www.peachybelts.co.uk

PUNCHESTOWN STAND 5

Home of Irish Jump Racing. Visit us to plan your trip www.punchestown.com

REALLY WILD STAND 51

Ladies luxury clothing. Refined city styling meets wild heritage. www.reallywildclothing.com

ROCK SALT RAGS

STAND 46

JOTT is a trendy lifestyle brand that specialises in ultra-lightweight down jackets in a multitude of colours

www.rocksaltrags.co.uk

SELL’AVI VINTAGE OLD & NEW

STAND 42

A leading UK, and worldwide sellers in Vintage and New . Shearlings, Furs and Leather, garments

SHEEP & CHIC

STAND 26

Family business based in Cirencester

Designers of unique furniture, clothing and leather accessories Be the one that doesn’t follow the flock.

www.sheepnchic.com

SOUTH WEST TEN

STAND 35

Exclusive luxury outerwear, coats, jackets and accessories.

www.southwestten.com

STARTSMART

STAND 23

Tremendous range of children’s clothing from 2yrs to 16yrs

To be worn, loved and passed on.

www.startsmart.co.uk

STEVENSON BROTHERS

STAND 22

Wooden rocking horses and horse sculptures

www.stevensonbros.com

SWOLE PANDA

STAND 57

Sustainable accessories Selling socks, boxers & scarves made from Moso Bamboo, Belts from recycled plastic, T-Shirts & Polo’s made from Organic cotton & Refibra.

www.swolepanda.com

THE LONDON FUR COMPANY

STAND 17

High end, ethically sourced designer fur and leather goods.

www.thelondonfurcompany.com

TROY LONDON

STAND 38

Beautifully British Made outerwear and wardrobe staples for both Men and Women.

www.troylondon.com

VINTAGE COLLECTIBLE CLOTHING

STAND 19

Beautiful vintage & designer furs, tweeds & accessories

WELLIGOGS

STAND 49

Country clothing and footwear

www.welligogs.com

WORLD SECRETS

STAND 14

Happy shoes and accessories, designed using bright coloured fabrics, with sunshine soul.

www.worldsecrets.co.uk

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN HAVING YOUR OWN TRADESTAND AT CHELTENHAM? CONTACT US AT: exhibitors.cheltenham@thejockeyclub.co.uk

THE APRIL MEETING

WEDNESDAY 19 - THURSDAY 20 APRIL 2023

ENJOY THE BEST OF THE COTSWOLDS THIS SPRING TICKETS FROM £10

Cheltenham Festival Sale

Thursday 16 March 2023

After Racing in the Winner’s Enclosure

The dream starts here

Lot 1 Dwight K Schrute

4yo g. by Clovis du Berlais: debut winner of 4 & 5yo Maiden, Kingston Blount, dam black type ARTOFMEN.

Lot 2 Touch Me Not 4yo g. by Malinas: fell at the last whilst in the lead in 4&5yo Maiden, Charm Park.

Lot 3 Quebecois 4yo g. by No Risk At All: debut 2nd in 4yo Maiden, Castlelands. Half-brother to BRINDISIBREEZE.

Lot 4 Doyen Magic 4yo f. by Doyen: debut winner of 4yo

Mares Maiden, Kildorrery, dam black type half-sister to the dam of TOMMY’S OSCAR.

Lot 5 Bill Joyce 4yo g. by Mahler: debut winner at Lisronagh, dam half-sister to RETURN SPRING.

Lot 6 Romeo Coolio 4yo g. by Kayf Tara: debut winner of 4yo Maiden, Belclare, dam own-sister to CAPSOLEIL.

Lot 7 Champersinthepark

4yo f. by Walk In The Park: fell at the last when leading in 4yo

Mares Maiden, Lisronagh, dam half-sister to RORY O’MOORE.

Lot 8 Queensbury Boy 4yo

g. by Doyen: debut winner of 4yo Maiden, Castlelands, dam black type QUEENSWILD.

Lot 9 Sea God 4yo g. by Sea

Moon: debut winner of 4 & 5yo

Maiden, Charlton Horethorne, dam half-sister to FIVEFORTHREE & CELESTIALGOLD.

Lot 10 Intense Approach

4yo g. by Jack Hobbs: debut winner at Farmclaffley dam black type INTNESETANGO.

Lot 11 Incognito Fatal 5yo g. by Network: debut winner of 5 & 6yo Geldings Maiden, Lingstown.

Lot 12 Vision De Maine 4yo

g. by Buck’s Boum: debut winner of 4yo Maiden, Tyrella, dam halfsister to VISIOND’ETAT.

Lot 13 Jalon D’Oudairies

4yo g. by No Risk At All: debut winner of 4yo Geldings Maiden, Lingstown.

Lot 14 Cadoual Saint 5yo

g. by Saint des Saints: debut winner of 5yo Geldings Maiden, Farmaclaffley, dam black type half-sister to MADISONDU BERLAIS.

Lot 15 Invicta du Berlais

4yo g. by Blue Bresil: debut 2nd in 4yo Maiden, Tyrella, half-brother to LILYDU BERLAIS.

Lot 16 Mossy Fen Park 4yo

g. by Walk In The Park: winner of 4yo Maiden, Nenagh.

Lot 17 Jack N Jones 4yo f. by Jack Hobbs: debut winner of 4yo Mares Maiden, Ballycahane. Second dam UNITED.

Lot 18 Pragnell 4yo g. by Diamond Boy: debut winner of Maiden at Dalton Park.

Lot 19 Rose In The Park

5yo m by Walk In The Park: debut winner of 5yo+ Mares Maiden, Borris House, half-sister to BLOW BYBLOW.

Lot 20 Kap D’Ange 4yo g. by Kap Rock: winner of 4yo Maiden, Ballycahane, half-brother to ROCKADENN.

Lot 21 Banprionsa 5yo m. by Kayf Tara: debut winner of 5yo Mares Maiden, Lingstown, half- sister to WESTWITH THE WIND & MIDNIGHT GAME.

Lot 22 Break My Soul 4yo

f. by Doyen: debut winner of 4yo Maiden, Tinahely beating the geldings, dam own-sister to GunnerySergeant.

Lot 23 Mayor’s Walk 4yo

f. by Walk In The Park: debut winner of 4yo Mares Maiden, Lingstown, dam Gr2 placed halfsister to ACESFOUR & the dam of ALLETRIX.

Lot 24 Tellherthename 4yo g. by Malinas: debut winner of 4yo Maiden at Borris House, halfbrother to Whatsnotoknow.

Lot 25 Jasette d’Irlande

4yo f. by Crillon: debut 2nd in 4yo Mares Maiden, Lingstown, dam half-sister to ALISIERD’IRLANDE.

Lot 26 Finn Lough 4yo g. by Milan: debut winner of 4yo Maiden, Knockanohill, dam halfsister to HIS NIBBS.

Lot 27 Intrepide Sivola

5yo g. by Noroit: winner of 5yo Geldings Maiden, Lisronagh, halfbrother to ATTILADESIVOLA.

Lot 28 Hidden History 5yo

g. by Schiaparelli: debut winner of 5yo Geldings Maiden, Bandon.

Lot 29 Electric Mason 4yo

g. by Sandmason: debut 2nd in 4yo Maiden, Tinahely, second dam own sister to BALLABRIGGS.

Lot 30 Lady Balko 4yo f. by Balko: debut winner of 4yo Mares Maiden, Lisronagh.

View Lots at the RDA Stables

IN THE MIX

WITH

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CHECK OUT CHELTENHAM RACECOURSE’S SOCIAL CHANNELS EVERY MORNING TO WATCH IN THE MIX WITH GLENFARCAS

RACE DESCRIPTION

The Turners Novices’

Chase, first run in 2011, is a two and a half mile Grade 1 contest for novices. 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 senior ranks. Grade 1 contests are the highest level of National Hunt racing so some classy horses are lining up. In terms of weight, the whole field carried 11st 7lb.

THE TURNERS NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (REGISTERED AS THE GOLDEN MILLER) FA CT S AN D ST AT IS TI CS

11 of the 12 winners were aged 6 or 7

KEY TRENDS

9 of the 12 winners were trained in Ireland

11 of the 12 winners had run 9 times or less over hurdles

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

BOB OLINGER

The 2021 Ballymore winner continued his Cheltenham success when picking up last year’s Turners Novices’ Chase. His success came at the expense of Galopin Des Champs, who looked for all the world as though he would be returning victorious That was until he came crashing down after jumping the final fence, thankfully both horse and jockey were okay but it left the race at the mercy of Rachael Blackmore and Bob Olinger, who duly obliged

GRADE 1

Run over two miles, three furlongs & 168 yards. 17 fences to be jumped

Total prize fund of £175,000 £98,472 to the winner

WINNING CONNECTIONS

Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years.

TRAINER Willie Mullins 3 winners

Leading course trainer (17-22): N Henderson (38 wins from 286 runners, 13%) runs BALCO COASTAL

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (11 wins from 32 runners, 34%) runs STAGE STAR

Fancy That: G Elliott won this race in 2018 & 2020. The stable runs

FI RS T RAC ETHETURNERSNOVICES’STEEPLECHASE(CLASS1)(GRADE1)

MIGHTY POTTER today. W P Mullins won this race in 2015, 2016 & 2017. The stable runs APPRECIATE IT & JAMES DU BERLAIS today.

1 APPRECIATE IT (IRE) (40)

B g Jeremy (USA) - Sainte Baronne (FR) 9 11-7

J P. Townend

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Miss M. A. Masterson

B Barmakin Ltd & South Lodge Stud

2 BALCO COASTAL (FR) (40)

B g Coastal Path - Fliugika (FR) 7 11-7

J Nico de Boinville

T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

O Mr Mark Blandford

B Mr Thierry Mangote

S Unibet

3 BANBRIDGE (IRE) (40)

Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Old Carton Lass (IRE) 7 11-7

J J. J. Slevin

T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland

O Mr R. A. Bartlett

B Dan McSorley

S Albert Bartlett

4 CHRISTOPHER WOOD (IRE) (44)

B g Fast Company (IRE) - Surf The Web (IRE) 8 11-7

J Harry Bannister

T Venetia Williams, Hereford

O Ms Sharon Kinsella

B Airlie Stud

S Faucets Limited

5 JAMES DU BERLAIS (FR) (39)

Ch g Muhtathir - King’s Daughter (FR) 7 11-7

J Daryl Jacob

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede

B Jean-Marc Lucas

6 MIGHTY POTTER (FR) (39)

B g Martaline - Matnie (FR)

J Davy Russell

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Caldwell Construction Ltd

B Mr Francois-Marie Cottin

S Gordon Elliott

7 NOTLONGTILLMAY (GB) (40)

B g Malinas (GER) - Tara Croft

J Adam Wedge

6 11-7

TFRHHHHI BHA152

FORM 11/6-113 C BF

TIMEFORM VIEW 2021 Supreme Hurdle winner who scored easily on his firsttworunsoverfencesatPunchestownandNaasbeforepostingverygood thirdtoElFabioloinIrishArkleatLeopardstown(17f)40daysago Stillhasfew miles on the clock so well in the mix with this longer trip a likely plus

4Feb Leo 17f Ch yield 3/8 El Fabiolo (FR) 10l

8Jan

Dec22

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FORM 2P3-512 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Two-time novice hurdle winner who has improved a chunk with each of his three starts over fences, easily scoring at Kempton beforerunner-uptoGerriColombeinScillyIslesatSandown(20f)40daysago Much respected.

(FR)

TFRHHHHI BHA152

FORM 10-1132 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed the Martin Pipe at last year’s Festival and has quickly made up into an even better chaser,including a C&D Grade 2 win in November Ran creditably but no match for El Fabilio in last month’s Irish Arkle.Should give a good account.

4Feb Leo 17f Ch yield 2/8 El Fabiolo (FR) 10l

Dec22 Fai 19f Ch soft 3/10 Mighty Potter (FR) 18l

Nov22 Chl 15f Ch good 1/6 Tommy’s Oscar (IRE) 6l

TFRHIIII BHA132

FORM 2260-22

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful winning hurdler at his best and not at all disgraced given a second try over fences when runner-up over 2m at Hereford and Lingfield this winter This is a very tough ask.

31Jan Lin 16f Ch gd-sf 2/3 Quel Destin (FR) 1l

4Jan Her 16f Ch soft 2/5 Saint Segal (FR) 21/2l

Apr22 Ain 24f HcpH gd-sf 12/21 Party Business (IRE) 48l

TFRHHIII BHA151

FORM 120/2-16

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart hurdler who really impressed when winning 21f novice chase at Fairyhouse on his debut over fences in January.Came in last of 6 to Mighty Potter in Scalp Chase at Leopardstown since however so has it to prove now

5Feb Leo 21f Ch yield 6/6 Mighty Potter (FR) 31l

1Jan Fai 21f Ch soft 1 Capilano Bridge (IRE) 15l

Apr21 Pun 23f Hdl yield 2/14 Klassical Dream (FR) 9l

TFRHHHHH BHA162

FORM 1P-1111 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual Grade 1-winning hurdler who has looked an outstandingprospectoverfencesthisterm,stormingclearfromthelastwhen completing his hat-trick in Scalp Novices’ Chase at Leopardstown (21.2f) by 8 1/2 lengths The one to beat with further progress anticipated.

5Feb Leo 21f Ch yield 1/6 Adamantly Chosen (IRE) 8

Dec22 Fai 19f Ch soft 1/10 Gaillard du Mesnil (FR)

Nov22 Dow 19f Ch yield 1 Mars Harper

TFRHHIII BHA142

FORM 341-111 D

7 11-7

T L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

O Mr Alan Rogers

B B. J. Forrester

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/

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TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhurdleswinnerforChrisGordonlasttermand immediate improvement switched to fences for new yard, making it 3-3 in this sphere with a dominant display in 2m4f Musselburgh handicap last month. This demands a lot more.

4Feb Mus 20f HcpC gd-sf 1/6 Half Shot (IRE) 9l

3Jan Mus 20f HcpC soft 1/5 Barrichello 16l

Nov22 Wet 15f HcpC good 1/5 Moriko de Vassy (FR) 1l

8 STAGE STAR (IRE) (47)

B g Fame And Glory - Sparky May 7 11-7

J Harry Cobden

T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

O Owners Group 044

B Ruxley Holdings Ltd

S Owners Group

9 UNEXPECTED PARTY (FR) (47)

Gr g Martaline - Reform Act (USA) 8 11-7

J Harry Skelton E Tongue Strap

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O O’Reilly MacLennan Tynan Carthy Shanahan

B Mr & Mrs Gilles Forien

S Ashford Stud

TFRHHHII BHA152

FORM PP-1211 C D

TIMEFORM VIEW Challow Hurdle winner last season who made it 3-4 over fences when impressively defying top weight in 2m4f handicap here in January. This is tougher but ought to be in the shake-up with further progress on the cards

TFRHIIII BHA138

FORM 1P-2323

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive hurdler last season who has performed well in this sphere without winning, third of 11 to Stage Star in 2m4f handicap here in January.Very hard to make a case for in this grade,however

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: BOB OLINGER (IRE) 7 11 4 Rachael Blackmore 6-5 (Henry de Bromhead) 4 ran

Stewards Note: UNEXPECTED PARTY: Following its run on 28/1/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Mighty Potter (FR), 4-1 Appreciate It (IRE), 11-2 Banbridge (IRE), 12-1 Balco Coastal (FR), Stage Star (IRE), 20-1 James du Berlais (FR), 100-1 Notlongtillmay (GB), 150-1 Unexpected Party (FR), 300-1 Christopher Wood (IRE)

MIGHTY POTTER has been hugely impressive in winning his first three chase outings, powering away to land the Scalp Novices’ Chase at Leopardstown last time, and with more to come he’s the obvious way to go Appreciate It hasn’t achieved as much over fences but his hurdling class brings him into the reckoning, while another solid performance is expected from Bainbridge.

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THE PERTEMPS NETWORK FINAL HANDICAP HURDLE (PREMIER HANDICAP)

RACE DESCRIPTION

This Pertemps Network

Final is a Premier Handicap Hurdle run over three miles and is restricted to horses that finished in the first four in one of the many Pertemps Qualifiers run throughout the season. Each horse’s weight is determined by their official BHA rating, meaning the higher the rating, the bigger the weight the horse has to carry - see how Salvador Ziggy, rated 147, carries 2lb more than the 145-rated The Bosses Oscar.

The past 11 winners were aged 8 or younger

KEY TRENDS

8 of the past 10 were unexposed at 3m

6 of the past 7 winners were trained in Ireland

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

THIRD WIND

Honest Vic took up the running two from home and looked as though he may stay there as they rolled down the hill and into the straight Eventual winner Third Wind was ninth as they swung for home but soon his stamina began to kick in as they hurtled toward the final hurdle. Veteran Mill Green stuck to the nearside, while Alaphillippe and Third Wind battled it out in the centre of the track It was a terrific watch with Tom O’Brien just prevailing on Third Wind

PREMIER HANDICAP

Run over two miles, seven furlongs & 213 yards. 12 hurdles to be jumped Total prize fund of £100,000

£56,270 to the winner

WINNING CONNECTIONS

Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years. TRAINER

Jockey J

Trainer T Owner O

Breeder B

Sponsor S

Equipment E

SE CON D RA CE

for five yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £100000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £43040, 2nd £17740, 3rd £8870, 4th £4440, 5th £2220, 6th £1110, 7th £550, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £56270) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LOOK

Leading course trainer (17-22): N Henderson (38 wins from 286 runners, 13%) runs CAPTAIN MORGS, MILL GREEN & WALKING ON AIR

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (11 wins from 32 runners, 34%)

runs JET OF MAGIC

Fancy That: G Elliott won this race in 2018, 2019 & 2020. The stable runs LEVEL NEVERENDING, MAXXUM, SALVADOR ZIGGY & THE BOSSES OSCAR today.

FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |

1 SALVADOR ZIGGY (IRE) (145)

B g El Salvador (IRE) - Doncisha (IRE) 7 12-0

J Aidan Kelly (7)

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O William Hurley/Mrs Aisling Hurley

B Mr Liam Hurley

S Gordon Elliott

2 THE BOSSES OSCAR (IRE) (39)

B g Oscar (IRE) - Cuteasafox (IRE) 8 11-12

J Ben Harvey (5)

E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Bective Stud

B Grange Stud

S Gordon Elliott

3 MAXXUM (IRE) (40)

B g Westerner - Anshan Bay (IRE) 6 11-12

J Davy Russell

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Mr P. Rabbitt

B Mr P. Rabbitte

S Gordon Elliott

4 ITCHY FEET (FR) (26)

B g Cima de Triomphe (IRE) - Maeva Candas (FR) 9 11-10

J Sean Bowen

T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

O The Sherington Partnership

B Jean-Pierre Cordonnier & Daniel Gromada

S McCoy Contractors

5 GOOD TIME JONNY (IRE) (39)

B g Shirocco (GER) - Shaylejon (IRE) 8 11-9

J Liam McKenna (5) E Tongue Strap

T A. J. Martin, Ireland

O A Shiels/Donal Gavigan/Niall Reilly

B James F. Dunne

6 WAKOOL (FR) (26)

Gr g Motivator - Symba’s Dream (USA) 7 11-9

J Conor O’Farrell E Cheek Pieces

T N. W. Alexander, Kinneston

O Turcan, Borwick, Dunning & Elles

B S.C.E.A. Haras de Manneville

S Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

7 CAPTAIN MORGS (IRE) (97)

B g Milan - Gold Donn (IRE) 7 11-8

J Sam Twiston-Davies E Cheek Pieces

T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

O The Albatross Club

B Brian and Mrs Bronagh Lawler

S Unibet

2m 7f 213y

TFRHHHII BHA147

FORM 0-11114 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Most progressive since joining Gordon Elliott and completed a four-timer in 3m Down Royal conditions hurdle in August.Off the track since posting an excellent fourth in 3m handicap here in October but remains with potential and shouldn’t be underestimated despite top weight. Oct22 Chl 23f HcpH good 4/15 Shoot First (IRE) 4l

Aug22 Dow 24f Hdl good 1 Off You Go (IRE) s.h

Jul22 Gal 20f Hdl good 1 Hors Piste (FR) 1/2l

TFRHHHHI BHA145

FORM P-42143

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart hurdler/chaser who landed Limerick conditions hurdle in July before resuming from 6 months off with very good third in 3m handicapatMusselburgh.Runner-upinthiseventin2021andwellinthemix again.

TFRHHHHH BHA145

FORM 542110 D BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Very much on the up since joining current yard, readily landing big-field 3m handicaps at Navan and Leopardstown in late 2022. BadlyhamperedhometurnwhentwelfthbackatLeopardstownlasttimeand remains open to progress for stable which has excellent record in this event.

4Feb Leo 24f HcpH yield 12/17 Perceval Legallois (FR) 14l

Dec22 Leo 24f HcpH soft 1 Eric Bloodaxe (IRE) 16l

Nov22 Nav 22f HcpH yield 1 Routine Excellence (IRE) 9l

TFRHHHII BHA143

FORM PP-4612

TIMEFORM VIEW Rejuvenated by a return to hurdles of late, winning 25f Huntingdon handicap before runner-up to Wakool in Rendlesham at Haydock 26 days ago This demands more.

TFRHHHII BHA142

FORM 0-P4030 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner last term who got back on track after an unsuccessful stint chasing when third of 27 to Maxxum in 3m Leopardstown handicap in December Unsuited by drop to 2m back at Leopardstown since.Weighted to go well.

5Feb Leo 16f HcpH yield 12/17 Gaelic Warrior (GER) 17l

Dec22 Leo 24f HcpH soft 3 Maxxum (IRE) 16l

Nov22 Nav 17f Ch soft 12 Fil Dor (FR) 71l

TFRHHIII BHA142

FORM 3-10241 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Has made really good strides since stepped up to 3m, gaining his fifth success in the Rendlesham at Haydock 26 days ago by 1 3/4 lengths from Itchy Feet. Has proved vulnerable from marks in the 140s previously,though.

18Feb Hay 24f Hdl gd-sf 1/6 Itchy Feet (FR) 13/4l

5Feb Mus 23f HcpH good 4/13 Brandy McQueen (IRE) 61/4l

2Jan Ayr 24f HcpH heavy 2/4 Storm Nelson (IRE) 6l

TFRHHIII BHA141

FORM 05-2321 CD

TIMEFORMVIEWUnreliabletypebutheshowedthebenefitofcheekpieces (retained) when winning handicap over C&D in December Others remain more persuasive,though.

Dec22 Chl 23f HcpH good 1/8

8 COLTOR (IRE) (39)

B g Free Eagle (IRE) - Reclamation (IRE)

6 11-6

J Kevin Brogan E Cheek Pieces

T Roger Fell, Nawton

O Nick Bradley Racing 3 and Partner

B Margaret Sinanan & Irish National Stud

S OR8WELLNESS

9 GREEN BOOK (FR) (26)

B g Authorized (IRE) - Mantissa

J Charlie Deutsch

T Venetia Williams, Hereford

6 11-6

O Lady Price, C Shaw, C Boylan & I Tagg

B S.A. Le Thenney

S Faucets Limited

10 AN TAILLIUR (FR) (145)

Gr g Authorized (IRE) - Dirama (FR) 7 11-6

J Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

T Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

O Mr P. Hickey

B S.a.r.l Haras Du Logis Saint Germain

S Wasdell Group

11 MILL GREEN (GB) (26)

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Ceilidh Royal 11 11-5

J Daryl Jacob

T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

O Mrs Rita Brown

B Mrs Rita Brown

S Unibet

12 WALKING ON AIR (IRE) (32)

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Refinement (IRE) 6 11-5

J Nico de Boinville

T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

O Mrs Doreen Tabor

B Chelston Ireland, Ltd.

S Ashford Stud

13 GLIMPSE OF GALA (GB) (61)

B m Passing Glance - Apple Days 7 11-4

J Gavin Sheehan E Cheek Pieces

T Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

O The Tweed Clad Fossils

B Mrs F. Marriott

S Merribelle Stable Llc

14 BEAR GHYLLS (IRE) (19)

Br g Arcadio (GER) - Inch Princess (IRE) 8 11-3

J Jamie Moore E Cheek Pieces

T Nicky Martin, Minehead

O Bradley Partnership

B Mrs Mary Tynan Phelan

S Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd

15 HECTOR JAVILEX (FR) (48)

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Peps Jarzeene (FR) 6 11-1

J Lilly Pinchin (3) E Tongue Strap

T Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

O Mr David Mason

B S.C.E.A. Ecurie JC Laisis

S Merribelle Stable Llc

16 JET OF MAGIC (IRE) (26)

B g Jet Away - Ginandit (IRE)

7 10-10

J Harry Cobden E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

O Ratkatcha Racing

B Mr John Wade

S Tmt Construction Ltd

TFRHHHII BHA139

FORM 15/P01-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on the Flat and over hurdles for Dermot Weld.Has made a solid start for his new stable and came in a good second to Brandy McQueen in handicap at Musselburgh (3m) 39 days ago

Not entirely dismissed.

5Feb Mus 23f HcpH good 2/13 Brandy McQueen (IRE) 3/4l

25Jan Kmp 15f Hcp st-sl 3/6 First Emperor 23/4l

Oct22 Cur 16f Hcp yd-sf 5 Autumn Evening 9l

TFRHHHII BHA139

FORM 450-615

TIMEFORMVIEWOntheuplastseasonandresumedhisprogressionwhen landing 3m Sandown handicap last month. Possibly found run coming too quickly when beating only one at Haydock last time and no surprise to see him bounce back.

18Feb Hay 24f Hdl gd-sf 5/6 Wakool (FR) 27l

4Feb San 23f HcpH gd-sf 1/14 Call Me Lord (FR) 3l

Dec22 Chp 23f HcpH soft 6/10 Flight Deck (IRE) 40l

TFRHHHII BHA139

FORM U121-23 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed a superb time of it last season when winning a remarkable 7 times Off 5 months,very good third of 15 in 3m handicap here in October.Resumes after another break now but still can’t be ruled out.

Oct22 Chl 23f HcpH good 3/15 Shoot First (IRE)

May22 Cml 25f HcpH good 2/13 Wbee (IRE)

Apr22 Hay 24f HcpH good 1/14 Imphal

TFRHHHII BHA138

FORM FU233-3

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 11-y-o who came in third in this contest 12 months ago Returned from 10 months off with encouraging third in 3m Haydock handicap last month so not discounted off an unchanged mark.

TFRHHHHI BHA138

FORM 2/1P-341

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 6-y-o who took his form up a notch when comfortably bagging 23f handicap hurdle at Exeter 32 days ago by 3 1/4 lengths Up 5lb but one to consider given he could have more to offer

12Feb

TFRHHHII BHA137

FORM 0-32211 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable mare who scored at Kempton (24.5f) over Christmas and she again proved tenacious when following up at Warwick (25f).Further 5lb rise demands another big career best,though.Cheekpieces on first time.

TFRHHHII BHA136

FORM 14/-3044

TIMEFORM VIEW Had a fine season as a novice hurdler in 2020/21, winning 3 times Off 20 months before failing to take to fences but he got back on track in first-time cheekpieces (retained) when fourth of 15 to Thanksforthehelp in 3m handicap hurdle at Chepstow 19 days ago No forlorn hope off a 3lb lower mark.

25Feb Chp 23f HcpH gd-sf 4/15 Thanksforthehelp (FR) 15l

4Feb Mus 20f HcpC gd-sf 4/6 Notlongtillmay 48l

Nov22 Utt 22f HcpC soft 7/8 Fern Hill (IRE) 24l

TFRHHHII BHA134

FORM 11-5414 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Largely progressive type who bagged C&D handicap before posting good fourth to Itchy Feet at Huntingdon (25f) later in January. Still lightly raced so may do better still.

27Jan Hun 25f HcpH gd-sf 4/12 Itchy Feet (FR) 51/2l

1Jan Chl 23f HcpH soft 1/10 Jet of Magic (IRE) 7l

Nov22 Chl 21f HcpH good 4/18 Sweet Will (IRE) 5l

TFRHHHII BHA129

FORM 01223U BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Has returned an improved model for new yard this season,followinghisHerefordsuccesswithastringofsolidplacedeffortsover 3m. Unseated rider early at Wincanton last time but very much the sort to bounce back.Has first-time tongue tie added to his regular cheekpieces

18Feb Wcn 21f HcpH good U/6 Press Your Luck (IRE) -

4Feb San 23f HcpH gd-sf 3/14 Green Book (FR) 41/

1Jan Chl 23f HcpH soft 2/10 Hector Javilex (FR)

17 THE CHANGING MAN (IRE) (26)

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Bitofapuzzle 6 10-9

J Brendan Powell

T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

O Susan and John Waterworth

B O’Sullivan Bloodstock

S Coral Racing Limited

18 THANKSFORTHEHELP (FR) (19)

Gr g Martaline - Agathe du Berlais (FR) 6 10-9

J Mark Walsh E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T David Pipe, Wellington

O Mr John P. McManus

B Mr Mickael Fennessy

S W & S Recycling

19 LEVEL NEVERENDING (IRE) (61)

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Lunar Beauty (IRE) 6 10-7

J Sam Ewing E Blinkers

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Bective Stud

B Whisperview Trading Ltd

S Gordon Elliott

20 BURROWS PARK (FR) (32)

B g Astarabad (USA) - La Vie de Boitron (FR) 11 10-7

J Ned Fox (7)

T Venetia Williams, Hereford

O Venetia Williams Racehorse Syndicate III

B Mme Julie Morgan

S Faucets Limited

21 RISK AND ROLL (FR) (33)

B g No Risk At All (FR) - Rolie de Vindecy (FR) 9 10-6

J Tabitha Worsley (3) E Cheek Pieces

T James Evans, Kinnersley

O Mr B. Preece

B Mme Alexandrine Berger

S The Little Jet Company Ltd

22 MOKA DE VASSY (FR) (32)

B g Karaktar (IRE) - Mona Vassy (FR) 5 10-6

J David Noonan E Cheek Pieces

T Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton

O Tom Chadney and Friends

B Mr Nicolas Ferrand

S Culverhill Farm Racing

23 TAKARENGO (IRE) (19)

B g Battle of Marengo (IRE) - Takaliyda (IRE) 7 10-5

J Daniel Mullins E Cheek Pieces

T Thomas Mullins, Ireland

O Mrs Rita Byrne

B Jas Linnane, J. Moore & B. Gardiner

24 BRANDY MCQUEEN (IRE) (26)

B g Yeats (IRE) - Down Ace (IRE) 6 10-2

J Edward Austin (5)

T Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh

O Townshend, Irving & Graham

B Mr P. Sullivan

DECLARED RUNNERS 24

TFRHHHHI BHA128

FORM 1-11222 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a handicap hat-trick when easily scoring at Uttoxeter (23f) in November and has progressed further in filling the runner-up spot all 3 starts since,staying on after final-flight error at Haydock last time.Can go well again.

18Feb

TFRHHHHI BHA128

FORM 322-341 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Had wind op and cheekpieces on when much improved to get off the mark in 3m handicap hurdle at Chepstow 19 days ago,coming homehardheld.Hitwith11lbriseintheweightsbuthe’sstilllowmileageand rates a big player with more to offer

TFRHHIII BHA126

FORM 4-13423

TIMEFORM VIEW Turned in one of his better efforts when third to Glimpse of Gala in handicap at Warwick (25f) in January. First-time blinkers replace cheekpieces Yard has stronger claims elsewhere.

14Jan War 25f HcpH

TFRHHHII BHA126

FORM 1-02134 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to winning ways in 23f handicap hurdle at Exeter and not disgraced off a 6lb higher mark when in the frame at Plumpton and Exeter since.Plenty more needed here.

TFRHHIII BHA125

FORM 53-2306

TIMEFORM VIEW Temperamental sort but not disgraced when sixth of 12 in 3m handicap chase at Uttoxeter 33 days ago Back hurdling with more required though if he’s to gain a first win of the season. Has cheekpieces refitted.

11Feb Utt 24f HcpC gd-sf 6/12 Guetapan Collonges (FR) 12l

27Jan Hun 25f HcpH gd-sf 8/12 Itchy Feet (FR) 11l

Nov22 Utt 23f HcpH soft 3/5 The Changing Man (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA125

FORM 325-P53

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler who arrives in good nick, cheekpieces on when third of 7 to Walking On Air on his handicap debut at Exeter last month. Has few miles on the clock but this is a whole different test.

12Feb Exe 23f HcpH good 3/7 Walking On Air (IRE) 6l

28Jan Chl 20f Hdl soft 5/10 Rock My Way (IRE) 12l

Dec22 Nby 20f Hdl soft P/12 Hermes Allen (FR) -

TFRHHIII BHA124

FORM 402650

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since 2021 and arrives below par too, tried blinkered when eighth in handicap at Fairyhouse (2 1/2m) 19 days ago Easy to look elsewhere.

25Feb Fai 20f HcpH yield 8 L’Yser (FR) 32l

18Feb Gow 16f Hdl sf-hv 5/6 Fil Dor (FR) 19l

4Feb Leo 24f HcpH yield 6/17 Perceval Legallois (FR) 101/2l

TFRHHHII BHA121

FORM 222110 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Has thrived in staying handicaps this term, gaining fourth success at Musselburgh in February. Rare poor effort when only seventh at Haydock last time but this likeable type can bounce back if jumping better

18Feb Hay 24f HcpH gd-sf 7/9 Johnson’s Blue (IRE) 44l

5Feb Mus 23f HcpH good 1/13 Coltor (IRE) 3/4l

1Jan Mus 23f HcpH soft 1/10 Lock Down Luke 2l

2022: THIRD WIND 8 10 11 Tom O’Brien 25-1 (Hughie Morrison) 22 ran

Stewards Note: GREEN BOOK: Following its run on 18/2/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

BRANDY MCQUEEN: Following its run on 18/2/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too soon after its last trip

Probable S.P’s: 6-1 Thanksforthehelp (FR), 13-2 Maxxum (IRE), 10-1 Walking On Air (IRE), 14-1 The Bosses Oscar (IRE), 18-1 Good Time Jonny (IRE), Hector Javilex (FR), 20-1 Salvador Ziggy (IRE), An Tailliur (FR), 25-1 Captain Morgs (IRE), Mill Green (GB), Jet of Magic (IRE), 28-1 Itchy Feet (FR), Wakool (FR), Coltor (IRE), Glimpse of Gala (GB), Bear Ghylls (IRE), The Changing Man (IRE), 33-1 Green Book (FR), 40-1 Level Neverending (IRE), 66-1 Burrows Park (FR), Moka de Vassy (FR), 80-1 Brandy McQueen (IRE), 100-1 Takarengo (IRE), 300-1 Risk And Roll (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

Gordon Elliott has his usual strong hand, with MAXXUM taken to provide him with a fourth win since 2018. This 6-y-o looked firmly on the up with 2 wins at the end of last year and it’s easy to forgive his latest run at Leopardstown as he was badly hampered on the home turn. Thanksforthehelp scored with any amount in hand at Chepstow on his recent return after wind surgery and rates a major threat. The Bosses Oscar, runner-up in 2021, and Walking On Air complete the shortlist.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MAXXUM (IRE) 2.THANKSFORTHEHELP (FR) 3.THE BOSSES OSCAR (IRE)

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There are two categories of a frequent runner. Trainers with 40 or more horses and Trainers with 40 or fewer horses in training.

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THE RYANAIR STEEPLE CHASE FA CT S AN D ST AT IS TI CS

The Grade 1 Ryanair Steeple Chase is a race for five-year-olds and upwards which are rated in excess of 130 and is run over the intermediate trip of two miles, four and a half furlongs. It therefore suits horses that perhaps find the Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase on the sharp side and those that find the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup trip a step too far at this stage in their careers. Always a competitive race at The Festival – Shishkin will be looking to build on his win in the Ascot Chase.

RACE DESCRIPTION

Horses rated 170+ are 4-5

KEY TRENDS

The past 9 winners were French-bred

5 of the past 7 winners were trained by Willie Mullins

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

ALLAHO

Allaho wrote himself into the history books as only the second horse to win the Ryanair twice, the first being Albertas Run in 2011/12. The Cheveley Park owned eight-year-old had romped home the previous year and came here with a big reputation He once again went from the front under Paul Townend and had all his rivals pushing away two furlongs from home. He got in tight to the last but it didn’t stop his momentum as he powered clear to win by 14 lengths.

GRADE 1

Run over two miles, four furlongs & 127 yards. 17 fences to be jumped

Total prize fund of £375,000 £211,012 to the winner

WINNING CONNECTIONS

Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years. TRAINER Willie

The Ryanair Steeple Chase, or the Festival Trophy Steeple Chase to give it its registered name, was introduced in 2005 when a fourth day was added to The Festival. Some think that it is the reincarnation of the Cathcart Challenge Cup but that isn’t strictly true as that race was restricted to first and second-season chasers. Run over a distance of two miles, four and a half furlongs, the race was initially granted Grade 2 status and was sponsored by the Daily Telegraph.

Thisthatandtother had proven his liking for Cheltenham by finishing runner-up in that season’s BetVictor Gold Cup, December Gold Cup and re-scheduled Victor Chandler Chase. Memories of his fall when sent off favourite for the previous season’s Arkle were soon forgotten as the Paul Nicholls-trained gelding won out in a gripping battle with Fondmort in the hands of Ruby Walsh.

Paul Nicholls and Ruby Walsh became the first trainer and jockey to win the Ryanair twice when Taranis, the youngest winner of the race, beat the unfortunate Our Vic in a gripping dive for the line. A neck was the official verdict – the shortest winning distance in the race’s history. The David Pipe-trained Our Vic had been pulled-up in the inaugural race and finished 9th behind Fondmort before his narrow defeat in 2007 but twelve months later, the year the race achieved Grade 1 status, he gained compensation with a five length victory in the hands of Timmy Murphy.

In 2009 Imperial Commander gave us all a glimpse of what was to come when staying on gamely in the hands of Paddy Brennan to beat the 2006 Arkle and 2007 Champion Chase winner Voy Por Ustedes. Twelve months later, the Nigel TwistonDavies-trained Imperial Commander returned to Cheltenham to land the Gold Cup; beating Denman by seven lengths

Jonjo O’Neill’s Albertas Run proved the biggest priced winner of the Ryanair when dispelling his starting price of 14-1 to win under A. P. McCoy in 2010. He was sent off at 6-1 for the following season’s renewal but the result was the same. Under a typical McCoy drive Albertas Run became the first horse to win the race twice In fact, he went very close to a hat-trick of victories but at the age of eleven he was unable to handle the finishing kick of his younger rival Riverside Theatre. The Nicky Henderson-trained winner was a well supported 7-2 favourite and he became the first outright winning favourite of the race, thanks in part to jockey Barry Geraghty.

The 2013 renewal saw the widest margin winner of the Ryanair when Cue Card routed his rivals by nine lengths. After running well in defeat in the 2011 Supreme and 2012 Arkle, the 2010 Champion Bumper winner got back to winning ways for father and son team Colin and Joe Tizzard.

Dynaste gave his trainer David Pipe a second victory in the race in 2014 with a two-and-a-quarterlength success, some six years after Our Vic landed the spoils for the Pond House team. Uxizandre gave jockey AP McCoy the perfect Festival send off as he produced a fine front-running display to win the race four years ago.

Willie Mullins landed back-to-back Ryanair Chases in 2016 and 2017 courtesy of Vautour and Un De Sceaux. However, the master of Closutton was denied a hat-trick twelve months later as Henry De Bromhead’s Balko des Flos beat Un de Sceaux by four and a half lengths, but it wasn’t long for Mullins to wait to regain the crown as Min put in an exhibition of jumping to win the 2020 renewal of the race.

The 2019 renewal saw a brave performance from Paul Nicholls’ Frodon, who battled back bravely up the hill under Bryony Frost to defeat Aso, third in 2018, by just over a length to begin what came to be known as ‘The Golden Hour’. The pair returned to jubilant scenes in the winners’ enclosure with a first Grade 1 triumph for a horse that is very popular with the racing public

In 2021 we saw the emergence of a new superstar, Allaho. Willie Mullins’ seven-year-old proved to be one of the more popular bets of the week after a significant market support just before the off He returned last year to defend his crown and once more we were treated to another jumping exhibition, as he romped home by 14-lengths. It further extended Mullins as the record holding trainer, who now sits on five wins. This year there will be a new name on the roll of honour, after an unfortunate setback for the defending champion.

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THE RYANAIR STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1)

(RegisteredasTheFESTIVALTROPHY)(GRADE1)(GBBRACE)

for five yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £375000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £161400, 2nd £66525, 3rd £33263, 4th £16650, 5th £8325, 6th £4163, 7th £2063, 8th £1050. (Penalty Value £211012.50)

Leading course trainer (17-22): N Henderson (38 wins from 286 runners, 13%) runs SHISHKIN

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (11 wins from 32 runners, 34%) runs HITMAN

Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2016, 2017, 2020, 2021 & 2022. The stable runs BLUE LORD, CHACUN POUR SOI & JANIDIL today.

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |

1 BLUE LORD (FR) (39)

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Lorette (FR) 8 11-10

J P. Townend E Tongue Strap

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede

B Mrs Joelle Morruzzi & Mrs Raymonde Demai

2 CHACUN POUR SOI (FR) (53)

B g Policy Maker (IRE) - Kruscyna (FR) 11 11-10

J Daniel Mullins

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Mrs S. Ricci

B Mr Didier Berland

3 ENVOI ALLEN (FR) (80)

B g Muhtathir - Reaction (FR) 9 11-10

J Rachael Blackmore E Tongue Strap

T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland

O Cheveley Park Stud

B Mr Bruno Vagne

S Cheveley Park Stud

4 FRENCH DYNAMITE (FR) (53)

B g Kentucky Dynamite (USA) - Matnie (FR)

8 11-10

J Darragh O’Keeffe E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T M. F. Morris, Ireland

O Robcour

B Francois-Marie Cottin & Hubert Barbe

5 FURY ROAD (IRE) (40)

B g Stowaway - Molly Duffy (IRE) 9 11-10

J Davy Russell E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Gigginstown House Stud

B Kenneth Parkhill

S Gordon Elliott

6 GA LAW (FR) (47)

B g Sinndar (IRE) - Law (FR)

J Jonathan Burke

T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

O The Footie Partnership

B Jean-Francois Magnien

S Betvictor

7 HITMAN (FR) (33)

7 11-10

TFRHHHHI BHA167

FORM 13-1112 BF

2m 4f 127y

TIMEFORM VIEW Has made up into a top-class chaser (including victory over this trip) and met with defeat for only the second time from 8 starts over fences in the Dublin Chase at Leopardstown, never looking like getting to stablemate Gentlemen de Mee,who jumped better Solid place claims

5Feb Leo 17f Ch yield 2/5 Gentleman de Mee (FR) 7l

Dec22 Leo 17f Ch yield 1/7 Captain Guinness (IRE) 11l

Nov22 Clo 20f Ch sf-hv 1/4 Tornado Flyer (IRE) nk

TFRHHHII BHA167

FORM 51U-233

TIMEFORM VIEW Top-class chaser at his best, notching up a sixth Grade 1 success at Leopardstown in February 2022 before unseating ninth in the Champion Chase here.Hasn’t looked the same force since,folding in the straight at Thurles 7 weeks ago Suspect his chance of Festival glory has passed him by 22Jan Thu 20f Ch yield 3/6 Fakir d’Oudairies (FR) 18l

Dec22 Leo 17f Ch yield 3/7 Blue Lord (FR) 14l

Apr22 Pun 16f Ch gd-yd 2/5 Energumene (FR) 81/2l

TFRHHHII BHA163

FORM 613-310 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW 2019ChampionBumperand2020Ballymorewinnerwhohas become a bit of an enigma since his highly-promising novice chase campaign. Was back to winning ways impressively in the Down Royal Champion Chase in November but bombed out again in the King George.Tons of class but clearly risky.

Dec22 Kmp 24f Ch soft 7/9 Bravemansgame (FR) 50l

Nov22 Dow 24f Ch yield 1/5 Kemboy (FR) 13/4l

Apr22 Pun 16f Ch gd-yd 3/5 Energumene (FR) 14l

TFRHHIII BHA155

FORM 1-31252

TIMEFORMVIEWDualchasewinnerwhoscoredoverhurdlesatThurles(23f) inOctoberandhasheldhisowninsomegoodracesoverfencessince,goingclose behind Ga Law in the Paddy Power Gold Cup here and chasing home Fakir d’Oudairies over this trip back at Thurles last time.This looks too tough though.

22Jan Thu 20f Ch yield 2/6 Fakir d’Oudairies (FR) 6l

Dec22 Leo 24f Ch soft 5 Conflated (IRE) 12l

Nov22 Chl 20f HcpC good 2/14 Ga Law (FR) 3/4l

TFRHHHHI BHA161

FORM 52-3133

TIMEFORM VIEW Went close in the 2020 Albert Bartlett and has made up into a top-class chaser, scoring again on his return at Down Royal in November Fine run behind a couple of Gold Cup contenders in the Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown and this race could be tailor-made for him.

4Feb Leo 24f Ch yield 3/7 Galopin des Champs (FR) 83/4l

Dec22 Leo 24f Ch soft 3 Conflated (IRE) 61/4l

Nov22 Dow 19f Ch yield 1/4 Delvino (IRE) s.h

TFRHHHHI BHA152

FORM 132/-31F C BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Has improved this term after a long absence,finding plenty toseeoffFrenchDynamite,whofluffedthelast,inthePaddyPowerGoldCuphere. ThefinalfenceprovedtobehisownundoingintheSkyBetChase7weeksagoand he might have won.Remains potentially a high-class chaser

28Jan Don 23f HcpC good F/11 Cooper’s Cross (IRE) -

Nov22 Chl 20f HcpC good 1/14 French Dynamite (FR) 3/4

Oct22 Ain 19f HcpC gd-sf 3/8 Riders Onthe Storm (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA159

FORM 32-21P2 BF

B g Falco (USA) - Tercah Girl (FR) 7 11-10

J Harry Cobden E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

O Mason, Hogarth, Ferguson & Done

B Mme C. Villaud Ameline & Mr Q. Villaud

S Morson Group

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TIMEFORM VIEW Easy winner of 21.5f Haydock graduation event in November and back to form after King George flop (reportedly bled) when runner-up in the Denman Chase at Newbury, faring best of those ridden prominently First run at Cheltenham and goes in first-time cheekpieces Probably just place claims at best.

11Feb Nby 23f Ch good 2/7 Zanza (IRE) 7l

Dec22 Kmp 24f Ch soft P/9 Bravemansgame (FR) -

Nov22 Hay 21f Ch soft 1/4 Erne River (IRE) 11l

8 JANIDIL (FR) (26)

B g Indian Daffodil (IRE) - Janidouce (FR) 9 11-10

J Mark Walsh

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Mr John P. McManus

B Mr Hubert Langot & Mr Michel Langot

9 SHISHKIN (IRE) (26)

B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Labarynth (IRE) 9 11-10

J Nico de Boinville E Tongue Strap

T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

O Mrs J Donnelly

B C.J. & E.B Bennett

S Unibet

TFRHHHII BHA163

FORM 532F-P1

TIMEFORM VIEW No match for mighty stablemate Allaho in this last year, plugging on for a remote second.Completed for the first time since back from 10 months off when winning Gowran Grade 2 last month (1-2-3 for yard in a 4-runner race),looking as good as ever,but more needed to take a hand in this

18Feb Gow 20f Ch sf-hv 1/4 Haut En Couleurs (FR) 11/4l

Apr22 Pun 24f Ch gd-yd P/9 Allaho (FR) -

Apr22 Fai 19f Ch yield F/6 Easy Game (FR) -

TFRHHHHH BHA174

FORM 1/11P-31 C D

TIMEFORM VIEW Big disappointment in the Queen Mother last year but that was his first defeat at the Festival having won the 2020 Supreme and 2021 Arkle andhewasrightbacktohisstunningbest2runsonintheAscotChaselastmonth, relishing the step up in trip tongue tied/after a wind op The one to beat

18Feb Asc 21f Ch gd-sf 1/6 Pic D’orhy (FR) 16l

Dec22 San 15f Ch gd-sf 3/6 Edwardstone 15l

Mar22 Chl 15f Ch soft P/7 Energumene (FR) -

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: ALLAHO (FR) 8 11 10 P Townend 4-7 (W P Mullins) 7 ran

Stewards Note: ENVOI ALLEN: Following its run on 26/12/2022 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 8-11 Shishkin (IRE), 11-2 Blue Lord (FR), 10-1 Fury Road (IRE), 14-1 Janidil (FR), 20-1 Envoi Allen (FR), 33-1 Ga Law (FR), 40-1 Chacun Pour Soi (FR), French Dynamite (FR), 66-1 Hitman (FR)

SHISHKIN regained his place back among the chasing elite when scoring impressively at Ascot last month, relishing the longer trip in a first-time tongue tie. He won the 2020 Supreme and 2021 Arkle and can atone for last year’s Queen Mother disappointment with a third Festival victory. Fury Road, who went close in the 2020 Albert Bartlett, has been holding his own in 3m Grade 1s and looks the biggest danger ahead of Blue Lord and Paddy Power Gold Cup winner Ga Law

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THE PADDY POWER STAYERS HURDLE FA CT S AN D ST AT IS TI CS

The ultimate stamina test for hurdlers, the Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle Race is run over three miles. Recent famous winners on the illustrious Roll of Honour include Baracouda, Inglis Drever, multiple winner Big Buck’s and more recently Thistlecrack, Nichols Canyon, Penhill, Paisley Park and last years winner Flooring Porter. As is often the case in a Grade 1 hurdle, all horses carry the same weight, in this case 11st 10lb.

RACE DESCRIPTION

13 of the past 18 winners won last time out

KEY TRENDS

20 of the past 23 winners finished 1st or 2nd last time out

7 of the past 9 winners were secondseason hurdlers

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

FLOORING PORTER

It was a day of defended titles as Flooring Porter was given one of the rides of the week by Danny Mullins Gavin Cromwell’s seven-year-old was given an easy lead by his rivals in a race that lacked front-runners He jumped fantastically throughout the contest, hardly putting a foot wrong. Coming to the top of the hill Danny gave him an allimportant breather before setting him alight coming to the last to win the race in back-to-back years.

GRADE 1

Run over two miles, seven furlongs & 213 yards. 12 hurdles to be jumped Total prize fund of £351,334 £197,695 to the winner

WINNING CONNECTIONS

Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years. TRAINER Gavin

The Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle is the most prestigious long-distance hurdle race in the calendar. It was introduced to The Festival in 1972 when it replaced the Spa Hurdle and was initially known as the Lloyds Bank Stayers’ Hurdle. Originally held on Tuesday or Wednesday until it was switched to the Thursday in 1993, the inaugural race was won by Parlour Moor, trained by Harry Thomson Jones and ridden by Macer Gifford.

Tommy Carberry steered Brown Lad to victory in 1975 for trainer Jim Dreaper before becoming the first jockey to win the race twice when partnering the Peter Easterby-trained Town Ship to victory in 1977. In 1982 Crimson Embers gave Fulke Walwyn his first of three Stayers’ Hurdle successes when partnered by Stuart Shilston and the trio combined again four years later when Crimson Embers became the first horse to regain the title and at eleven, the oldest winner of the race

Galmoy became the first horse to win back-to-back renewals in 1987 and 1988 for trainer John Mulhern and jockey Tommy Carmody. The Barry Hills-trained Nomadic Way was equally at home racing on the level or over hurdles and in 1992 won the Stayers’ Hurdle with those famous Sangster colours carried by Jamie Osborne. Martin Pipe recorded the first of two Stayers’ Hurdle successes in 1994 when Balasani held off all challengers under Mark Perrett and two years later Cyborgo followed suit when ridden by David Bridgwater.

Multiple winners were aplenty in the 2000s. The French raider Baracouda set the trend when winning in the famous silks of J. P. McManus in 2002 and 2003 for Francois and Thierry Doumen

2005 proved a landmark year for more than one reason The title of the race was changed to the World Hurdle when Ladbrokes took over the sponsorship and it also saw the emergence of one of the best-known names associated with the race

The Howard Johnson-trained Inglis Drever dominated the race during the mid-part of the decade winning three times in 2005, 2007 and 2008. Graham Lee did the steering for his first success whilst Paddy Brennan took over for his second success and Denis O’Regan for the third, meaning that Inglis Drever is the only multiple winner in the race’s history to be ridden by three different jockeys.

Prior to 2009 Paul Nicholls had been out of luck in the Stayers’ Hurdle and Big Buck’s hadn’t looked anything out of the ordinary in his native France, winning twice from 13 starts, but in the hands of Nicholls he blossomed into the best hurdler of his generation and arguably the best we have ever seen.

The 2009 Festival provided the springboard to a career that saw him win back-to-back Stayers’ Hurdles from 2009 to 2012 under the tutorage of Ruby Walsh. In fact, from January 2009 to December 2012 the stylish hurdler went a total of 18 races unbeaten. In four short years, Big Buck’s, Paul Nicholls and Ruby Walsh became the most successful horse, trainer and jockey in the race’s history

Injury prevented the superstar defending his title in 2013 when the Charles Byrnes-trained Solwhit took full advantage under Paul Carberry – 36 years after his father had won with Town Ship.

With Sun Bets taking over the sponsorship in 2017 and changing the race title back to the Stayers’ Hurdle, the final World Hurdle saw Colin Tizzard’s brilliant hurdler Thistlecrack land the spoils, stretching clear up the famous Cheltenham hill to win by seven lengths at the line.

The inaugural Sun Bets Stayers’ Hurdle saw trainer Willie Mullins gain a first success in the 3m prize with Nichols Canyon and Mullins was back in the Winner’s Enclosure twelve months later with Penhill Paisley Park’s dominance of the stayers’ hurdling arena began in 2019 and he duly landed the Grade 1 prize here at The Festival. Paisley Park and dual Stayers’ Hurdle winner Flooring Porter are both back to try and win the race again. Previous winners have a great record in the race and if Flooring Porter is able to get his head in front for a third time, the roof may well come off.

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THE PADDY POWER STAYERS’ HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 1) (GRADE 1) (GBB RACE)

FO UR TH RAC

for four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £351334

Owners Prize Money. 1st £151214, 2nd £62327, 3rd £31163, 4th £15599, 5th £7800, 6th £3900, 7th £1932, 8th £984. (Penalty Value £197695.65)

Leading course trainer (17-22): W P Mullins (33 wins from 291 runners, 11%) runs KLASSICAL DREAM

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (10 wins from 42 runners, 24%) runs KLASSICAL DREAM

Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2017 & 2018. The stable runs KLASSICAL DREAM today. G Cromwell won this race in 2021 & 2022. The stable runs FLOORING PORTER today.

1 ASHDALE BOB (IRE) (78)

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TFRHHHII BHA153

FORM 23-2342

B g Shantou (USA) - Ceol Rua (IRE) 8 11-10

J Keith Donoghue

T Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland

O Diarmuid Horgan

B Mrs Fiona McStay

2 BLAZING KHAL (IRE) (32)

B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Blazing Sonnet (IRE) 7 11-10

J P. Byrnes

T Charles Byrnes, Ireland

O Byrnes Bloodstock Ltd/F McCarthy

B W. Austin

3 DASHEL DRASHER (GB) (47)

B g Passing Glance - So Long

J Rex Dingle

T Jeremy Scott, Dulverton

O Mrs B Tully and Mr R Lock

B Mrs C. C. Scott

S Brendon Powerwashers

4 FLOORING PORTER (IRE) (78)

10 11-10

B g Yeats (IRE) - Lillymile (IRE) 8 11-10

J Daniel Mullins E Tongue Strap

T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland

O Flooring Porter Syndicate

B Sean Murphy

5 GOLD TWEET (FR) (47)

B g On Est Bien (IRE) - Goldance (FR) 6 11-10

J Johnny Charron E Tongue Strap

T Gabriel Leenders, France

O AGV Karwin Stud

B Mr Elie Lellouche

S Connolly’s Red Mills (UK) Ltd

6 HENRI LE FARCEUR (FR) (103)

B g Hunter’s Light (IRE) - Alerte Rouge (FR) 6 11-10

J Felix de Giles

T Hugo Merienne, France

O Haras De Saint-Voir

B Haras de Saint-Voir

S Connolly’s Red Mills (UK) Ltd

7 HOME BY THE LEE (IRE) (78)

B g Fame And Glory - Going For Home (IRE) 8 11-10

J J. J. Slevin

T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland

O Mr Sean O’Driscoll

B Mr Sean O’Driscoll

2m 7f 213y

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart hurdler who was a gallant third under top weight in the Coral Cup at last year’s Festival and bounced back to his best when 3 lengths second to Home By The Lee in Christmas Hurdle at Leopardstown (24f,soft) 78 days ago However,unlikely he’ll be ending his losing run in this

Dec22 Leo 24f Hdl soft 2 Home By The Lee (IRE) 3l

Dec22 Fai 19f Hdl soft 4/8 Teahupoo (FR) 32l

Nov22 Nav 20f Hdl yield 3/9 Home By The Lee (IRE) 12l

TFRHHHHI BHA157

FORM 41/111-1 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Took very well to hurdling last season, winning all 3 of his starts, notably a couple of Grade 2s at this track, and picked up where he left off after an absence (14 months) when defying a penalty in Boyne Hurdle at Navan(21f)32daysago Moreneededherebuthasthemostpotentialinthefield.

TFRHHIII BHA153

FORM 2P-1222 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Tough and likeable sort who resumed with a 2 1/2m win overhurdlesatAintreeinNovember Runner-upinRelkeelHurdleandCleeve Hurdle here last 2 starts but proved a sitting duck for Gold Tweet in latter event and likely to be found wanting again.

TFRHHHHI BHA162

FORM F212-44 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW All-the-way winner of this race for the last 2 years Excuses both starts this term, shaping as if needing run at Navan on return before not making it enough of a test when fourth in Christmas Hurdle at Leopardstown.Big run expected now

yield 4/9 Home By The Lee (IRE)

Apr22 Ain 24f Hdl gd-sf 2/8 Sire du Berlais (FR) 13/4l

TFRHHHHI BHA156

FORM 33-3121 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful performer in France but took form to another level (smart) when impressive winner of the Cleeve Hurdle over this C&D 47daysago,clearlywellservedbytheextradistance.UpagainsttheIrishnow but remains unexposed at 3m so not to be underestimated.

28Jan Chl 23f Hdl soft 1/7 Dashel Drasher 3l

Dec22 Pau 17f Hdl heavy 2 Rosario Baron (FR) 11/4l

Nov22 Fon 19f Hdl - 1 Portivy (FR) 3/4l

TFRHHIII BHA136

FORM 561351

TIMEFORM VIEW French hurdler who arrives on the back of a career-best winin5-runnerGroup2PrixLeonOlryRoedereratAuteuil(21.4f,heavy,48/10) in December However, well held both starts at this sort of trip (in Group 1s) so easy enough to look elsewhere.

Dec22 Aut 21f Hdl heavy 1/5 Anouma Freedom (FR) 9l

Nov22 Aut 24f Hdl heavy 5/8 Theleme (FR) 46l

Oct22 Aut 19f HcpH soft 3 Hano de Loi (FR) 71/2l

TFRHHHHI BHA157

FORM 226-r11 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Seemed to excel himself when sixth in this last year but haskickedonagainthisseason,winningGrade2atNavanbeforemakingthe breakthroughatthislevelinChristmasHurdleatLeopardstown,findingextra to beat Ashdale Bob by 3 lengths Must be respected.

Dec22 Leo 24f Hdl soft 1 Ashdale Bob (IRE) 3l

Nov22 Nav 20f Hdl yield 1/9 Bob Olinger (IRE) 2l

Aug22 Dow 24f Hdl good O Salvador Ziggy (IRE) -

8 KLASSICAL DREAM (FR) (102)

B g Dream Well (FR) - Klassical Way (FR) 9 11-10

J P. Townend E Hood

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Mrs J Coleman

B Mr. Hubert Honore & Mrs Laure Guillaume

9 PAISLEY PARK (IRE) (47)

B g Oscar (IRE) - Presenting Shares (IRE) 11 11-10

J Aidan Coleman E Tongue Strap

T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

O Mr Andrew Gemmell

B M. Conaghan

S Hatherden Horse Transport

10 SIRE DU BERLAIS (FR) (32)

B g Poliglote - Royale Athenia (FR) 11 11-10

J Mark Walsh E Blinkers, Tongue Strap

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Mr John P. McManus

B Mr Jean-Marc Lucas et al

S Gordon Elliott

11 TEAHUPOO (FR) (49)

B g Masked Marvel - Droit d’Aimer (FR) 6 11-10

J Davy Russell

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Robcour

B S.C.E.A. Haras Du Hoguenet et al

S Gordon Elliott

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

TFRHHHHI BHA162

FORM 145-122 C D

TIMEFORM VIEW High-class hurdler who won a second-successive Champion Stayers’ Hurdle at Punchestown and failed only narrowly in bid for a seventh Grade 1 victory when neck second to Teahupoo in Hatton’s Grace at Fairyhouseafter7monthsoff Notseentobesteffectwhenfifthinthislastyear Player

Dec22 Fai 19f Hdl soft 2/8 Teahupoo (FR) nk

May22 Aut 25f Hdl soft 2/8 Hermes Baie (FR) 7l

Apr22 Pun 23f Hdl gd-yd 1/7 Ashdale Bob (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA160

FORM 13-5213 CD BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Unbeatable in 2018/19, completing the 5-timer in this race Not quite at that level since but still picked up 2 Grade 1s and 3 Grade 2s,including his second Long Walk on Boxing Day. Respectable third under a penalty in Cleeve Hurdle next time and could run into the frame (third last 2 renewals).

28Jan Chl 23f Hdl soft 3/7 Gold Tweet (FR) 9

Dec22 Kmp 24f Hdl soft 1/5 Goshen (FR)

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Nov22 Nby 24f Hdl good 2/5 Champ (IRE) nk

TFRHIIII BHA152

FORM 1-455P4 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Excellent record at this meeting, winning 2 Pertemps FinalsandalsosecondtoFlooringPorterinthis2yearsago Endedlastseason with Grade 1 win at Aintree but signs of decline this campaign.

12Feb Nav 21f Hdl gd-yd 4/8 Blazing Khal (IRE) 10l

Dec22 Leo 24f Hdl soft P Home By The Lee (IRE) -

Dec22 Fai 19f Hdl soft 5/8 Teahupoo (FR) 33l

TFRHHHHH BHA163

FORM 110-611 D

TIMEFORM VIEW High-class hurdler who posted a career best when winning Grade 1 Hatton’s Grace at Fairyhouse (19.6f,heavy) in December by neck from Klassical Dream.Defied a 9lb penalty with flying colours in Grade 2 at Gowran (24.4f) next time,the longer trip no issue.Bold bid expected.

26Jan Gow 24f Hdl sf-hv 1/6

Summerville Boy (IRE) 15l

Dec22 Fai 19f Hdl soft 1/8 Klassical Dream (FR) nk

Apr22 Pun 16f Hdl gd-yd 6/6 Honeysuckle 24l

2022: FLOORING PORTER (IRE) 7 11 10 Daniel Mullins 4-1 (Gavin Cromwell) 10 ran

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Blazing Khal (IRE), 9-2 Teahupoo (FR), 13-2 Flooring Porter (IRE), Home By The Lee (IRE), 10-1 Klassical Dream (FR), 14-1 Gold Tweet (FR), 18-1 Paisley Park (IRE), 25-1 Ashdale Bob (IRE), 33-1 Dashel Drasher (GB), Henri Le Farceur (FR), 100-1 Sire du Berlais (FR)

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An open renewal but TEAHUPOO has taken his form to another level this season, holding off Klassical Dream in the Hatton’s Grace at Fairyhouse before easily defying a penalty in a Grade 2 at Gowran over this trip, so Gordon Elliott’s 6-y-o could be the answer Flooring Porter hasn’t had the ideal preparation but must be respected as he bids for a third straight win in this, while French-raider Gold Tweet shouldn’t be underestimated given the manner of his win in the Cleeve Hurdle over C&D.

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THE MAGNERS PLATE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (PREMIER HANIDCAP)

RACE DESCRIPTION

The Magners Plate is a Premier Handicap Steeple Chase run over two miles, four and a half furlongs. Handicaps exist as an attempt to level the playing field for horses of varying quality, thereby ensuring more competitive racing for connections and punters alike. All horses possess an official BHA rating that reflects their relative abilities. Put simply, the higher the rating, the bigger the weight carried - see how 157 rated Haut En Couleurs carries 1lb more than the 156-rated Two For Gold.

KEY TRENDS

4 of the past 7 winners won last time out

The past 9 winners were rated in the 140s

The past 7 winners had contested a Graded novice hurdle or chase

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

COOLE CODY

The phrase ‘horses for courses’ has never applied more to Cheltenham veteran Coole Cody The Evan Williams twelve-year-old ran as he always does, from the front, with Adam Wedge just needing to set steady fractions Favourite Imperial Alcazar sat in third, with Slate House sitting second Coole Cody looked to be in trouble coming down the second last but he would not be beaten and rallied gamely to win emphatically.

PREMIER HANDICAP

Run over two miles, four furlongs & 127 yards. 17 fences to be jumped Total prize fund of £120,000 £67,524 to the winner

WINNING CONNECTIONS

Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years.

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Jockey J

Trainer T

Owner O

Breeder B

Sponsor S

Equipment E

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THE MAGNERS PLATE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £120000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £51648, 2nd £21288, 3rd £10644, 4th £5328, 5th £2664, 6th £1332, 7th £660, 8th £336. (Penalty Value £67524) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

Leading course trainer (17-22): W P Mullins (33 wins from 291 runners, 11%) runs HAUT EN COULEURS

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (11 wins from 32 runners, 34%) runs IL RIDOTO

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |

1 HAUT EN COULEURS (FR) (26)

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Sanouva (FR) 6 12-0

J M. J. M. O’Sullivan (3)

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Mrs J. Donnelly

B Haras De Saint Voir & Patrick Joubert

2 TWO FOR GOLD (IRE) (131)

B g Gold Well - Two of Each (IRE) 10 11-13

J David Bass

T Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

E Visor

O May We Never Be Found Out Partnership 2

B Neil R. Tector

S Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

3 STOLEN SILVER (FR) (33)

Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Change Partner (FR) 8 11-11

J Sam Twiston-Davies E Tongue Strap

T Sam Thomas, Cardiff

O Walters Plant Hire & Potter Group

B S.C. Snig Elevage

S Potter Group

4 MIDNIGHT RIVER (GB) (74)

Ch g Midnight Legend - Well Connected 8 11-9

J Harry Skelton

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O Mr Frank McAleavy

B Swanbridge Bloodstock Limited

S Ladbrokes, TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)

5 ESCARIA TEN (FR) (49)

B g Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Spartes Eria (FR) 9 11-8

J A. P. Heskin E Blinkers

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O McNeill Family

B Mr Jacques Antoine Cesbron

S Ultima Business Solutions

6 FUGITIF (FR) (47)

B g Ballingarry (IRE) - Turiane (FR) 8 11-6

J Sean Bowen E Tongue Strap

T Richard Hobson, Little Rissington

O Mr Carl Hinchy & Dr Emad Hussain

B Mr Andre Rousseau

S R H Bloodstock, Fitzdares Limited

7 IL RIDOTO (FR) (47)

B g Kapgarde (FR) - L’Exploratrice (FR) 6 11-3

J Harry Cobden E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

O Giles, Hogarth, Mason & McGoff

B Noel Lemaire

S Morson Group

2m 4f 127y

TFRHHHII BHA157

FORM F6-54F2 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Verysmartchaserwhofellin Kinloch BraeChasein January (looked likelywinner) and no disgrace inlosing out to stablemate Janidil inGrade 2 Red Mills Chase at Gowran 26 days ago Jumping looked assured then and he remains relatively low mileage so not discounted despite big weight.

18Feb Gow 20f Ch sf-hv 2/4 Janidil (FR) 11/4l

22Jan Thu 20f Ch yield F/6 Fakir d’Oudairies (FR) -

Dec22 Pun 19f Ch soft 4/6 Galopin des Champs (FR) 19l

TFRHHHII BHA156

FORM U/112P-5 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned better than ever last winter, successful in handicaps at Doncaster/Lingfield prior to a gallant second behind Fakir D’oudairies in Gr 1 Ascot Chase. Not at best over National fences on return in November but freshened up since and visor now goes on.

Nov22 Ain 21f HcpC gd-sf 5/14 Al Dancer (FR) 21l

Apr22 Ain 34f HcpC gd-sf P/40 Noble Yeats (IRE) -

Feb22 Asc 21f Ch soft 2/8 Fakir d’Oudairies (FR) 13/4l

TFRHHHII BHA154

FORM 341-U2P CD BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Good fourth in this race 12 months ago and ended campaign with success in Silver Trophy here in April. Unseated in Paddy Power on return but right back to best when second in C&D handicap won by Midnight River on New Year’s Day.Rare poor effort at Warwick latest but mark may just be right now

11Feb War 20f HcpC good P/4 Messire des Obeaux (FR) -

1Jan Chl 20f HcpC soft 2/16 Midnight River 21/4l

Nov22 Chl 20f HcpC good U/14 Ga Law (FR) -

TFRHHHHI BHA152

FORM 1P3-131 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful novice hurdler who gained second chase success at Stratford (19.5f) in October prior to a cracking third in the Paddy Power here in November Stepped up again when gamely landing valuable C&D handicap on New Year’s Day and this low-mileage sort is worth a look from his revised mark.

1Jan Chl 20f HcpC soft 1/16 Stolen Silver (FR)

Nov22 Chl 20f HcpC good 3/14 Ga Law (FR)

Oct22 Str 19f HcpC good 1/7 Moonlighter 25l

TFRHHHII BHA151

FORM P/020-20

TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart chaser on his day and shaped well when second on return in Listed chase at Thurles in December Finishing effort left a lot to be desired having looked a big threat when seventh Thyestes Chase since and others make more appeal now dropped back in trip

26Jan Gow 25f HcpC sf-hv 7/18 Carefully Selected (IRE) 21l

Dec22 Thu 22f Ch yield 2/5 Darasso (FR) 2l

Apr22 Ain 34f HcpC gd-sf 9/40 Noble Yeats (IRE) 75l

TFRHHHII BHA149

FORM 440-212 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Looks more mature this season,barely coming off the bridle whenlanding12-runnerChepstowhandicap(19.5f)overChristmas Hitwitha10lb hike but ran another cracker when runner-up behind Il Ridoto over C&D since, held final 100 yd but clear of rest.Expected to give another good account.

28Jan Chl 20f HcpC soft 2/16 Il Ridoto (FR) 1l

Dec22 Chp 19f HcpC soft 1/12 Golden Whisky (IRE) 5l

Nov22 Chl 15f HcpC good 2/8 Amarillo Sky (IRE) 11/2l

TFRHHHHI BHA146

FORM 303-441 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful novice chaser who was threatening another big performance and duly delivered (in first-time cheekpieces) when taking 16-runner C&D handicap on Trials Day.This understandably demands more from an 8lb higher mark but entitled to be thereabouts again.

28Jan Chl 20f HcpC soft 1/16 Fugitif (FR) 1l

1Jan Chl 20f HcpC soft 4/16 Midnight River 8l

Nov22 Chl 20f HcpC good 4/14 Ga Law (FR) 5l

8 DATSALRIGHTGINO (GER) (19)

B g It’s Gino (GER) - Delightful Sofie (GER) 7 11-2

J Gavin Sheehan E Cheek Pieces

T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

O The GD Partnership

B Stall 5-Stars

S Betvictor

9 EMBITTERED (IRE) (80)

B g Fame And Glory - Kilbarry Classic (IRE) 9 11-2

J Shane Fitzgerald (3) E Tongue Strap

T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland

O Gigginstown House Stud

B Con O’Keeffe

10 WAR LORD (GER) (40)

Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Westalin (GER) 8 11-1

J Brendan Powell E Tongue Strap

T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

O The Wychwood Partnership

B Gestut Etzean

S Coral Racing Limited

11 COOLE CODY (IRE) (47)

B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Run For Cover (IRE) 12 11-0

J Adam Wedge

T Evan Williams, Llancarfan

O Mr W. Clifford

B Timothy Considine

S Byerley Stud (courtlands) Ltd

12 SO SCOTTISH (FR) (117)

B g Martaline - Mer d’Arabie (FR) 6 11-0

J Mark Walsh

T Emmet Mullins, Ireland

O Mr John P. McManus

B N. Madamet, I. Kellitt & A. Thomlinson

13 SEDDON (IRE) (77)

B g Stowaway - Andreas Benefit (IRE) 10 11-0

J Ben Harvey (5)

T John McConnell, Ireland

O Galaxy Horse Racing Syndicate

B Tim and Helen Keoghan

14 MARVEL DE CERISY (FR) (85)

Ch g Masked Marvel - Midalisy (FR) 6 10-13

J Rachael Blackmore E Tongue Strap

T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland

O Mr C. B. Woods

B Mr O. Varin, Mr Y. Varin & Mr S. Varin

15 CHAMPAGNE GOLD (IRE) (146)

B g Presenting - Kon Tiky (FR) 8 10-13

J Aidan Coleman E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland

O Mr Barry Maloney

B Peter McCrea

16 SHAKEM UP’ARRY (IRE) (74)

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Nun Better (IRE) 9 10-10

J Luca Morgan E Tongue Strap

T Ben Pauling, Naunton

O Mr Harry Redknapp

B R. McCarthy

S Fitzdares

TFRHHHHI BHA145

FORM 213422 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved model sent chasing,off the mark at Chepstow (2m) in November Ran a cracker when runner-up in Timeform Novices’ Handicap here in January and backed that up when filling same spot in Gr 2 Pendil at Kempton.Interesting returned to handicap company

25Feb Kmp 20f Ch good 2/5 Solo (FR) 2l

28Jan Chl 20f HcpC soft 2/11 Stage Star (IRE) 33/4l

Dec22 Don 16f HcpC good 4/8 Haddex des Obeaux (FR) 15l

TFRHHIII BHA145

FORM 0-30026

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner over fences who only narrowly failed to justify strong support at Cork (16.7f) in November However, not in same form at Leopardstown (17f) over Christmas and his jumping a cause for concern back in this ultra-competitive scenario Back up in trip

Dec22 Leo 17f HcpC yield 6 Final Orders 22l

Nov22 Crk 16f HcpC soft 2 Big Debates (FR) hd

Sep22 Lis 24f HcpC good 7/16 Busselton (FR) 17l

TFRHHHII BHA144

FORM 142-3P2

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart novice chaser last term, winning 3 times alongside a trio of in-the-frame efforts in Grade 1 company Low-key efforts first2startsthistermbutlatestWetherbysecondinlesscompetitiveaffairwas a step back in right direction from easing mark.

4Feb Wet 19f HcpC gd-sf 2/5 Gemirande (FR) 51/2l

1Jan Chl 20f HcpC soft P/16 Midnight River -

Nov22 Exe 17f HcpC good 3/5 Greaneteen (FR) 21l

TFRHHHII BHA143

FORM 3-0P150 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Tremendous servant to connections (3-time C&D winner) who proved better than ever aged 11 when landing this race from a 2lb higher mark 12 months ago Hasn’t made an impact either side of success in 2-runner Ascot Grade 2 in November and he needs to raise his game again.

28Jan Chl 20f HcpC soft 10/16 Il Ridoto (FR) 40l

14Jan Kmp 20f Ch soft 5/6 Pic D’orhy (FR) 41l

Nov22 Asc 21f Ch good 1/2 Saint Calvados (FR) 10l

TFRHHHHH BHA143

FORM 021112 BF

TIMEFORMVIEW 6-y-owhoreallyfoundhisfeetduringsecondhalfoflastyear, buildingonhismaidenhurdlevictorytolandback-to-backnovicechasesataround 20f Career-best display when second behind Boothill on handicap debut at Ascot in November and kept fresh by shrewd yard ahead of this Big player

Nov22 Asc 16f HcpC good 2/7 Boothill (IRE)

Oct22 Car 20f Ch good 1/3 Grand Voyage (FR)

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Oct22 Tip 19f Ch good 1 Railway Hurricane (IRE) 7l

TFRHHHII BHA143

FORM 0F2311 C D

TIMEFORM VIEW Firmly back on track for present yard, successful over hurdles here (19.9f) in October and justified good support to follow up in convincing fashion over fences at Leopardstown (21f,soft) over Christmas Much higher mark to defy back on these shores,though.

Dec22 Leo 21f HcpC soft 1 Archies Charm 13l

Oct22 Chl 19f HcpH gd-fm 1/13 Fontana Ellissi (FR) 51/2l

Sep22 Nav 15f HcpH good 3 Nibiru (IRE) 51/4l

TFRHHHII BHA142

FORM 2-16F13

TIMEFORMVIEW6-y-owhoconfirmedpromiseofchasedebutwhenrunning out good winner of a Punchestown novice (19.7f) in November Not seen to best effect when distant third at Fairyhouse the following month and he goes handicapping on back of a break with potential remaining firmly intact.

Dec22 Fai 21f Ch soft 3 Ha d’Or (FR) 47l

Nov22 Pun 19f Ch yd-sf 1 Aarons Day (IRE) 61/2l

Oct22 Wex 16f Ch heavy F Impervious (IRE) -

TFRHHHII BHA142

FORM 00-4132

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark over fences in maiden company at Wexford (20f) last summer and stepped up on that effort when hitting frame next 2 starts, latterly when second here (19.7f) in October,rallying having been outpaced home turn.This understandably tougher,however Yard also saddle Marvel de Cerisy.

Oct22 Chl 19f HcpC gd-fm 2/5 Found On (IRE) 6l

Jul22 Gal 18f Ch good 3/7 Visionarian (IRE) 51/4l

Jul22 Wex 20f Ch soft 1 Everglow nk

TFRHHHHI BHA139

FORM 1323-15 BF

TIMEFORMVIEWProvedbetterthanever(tonguetied)whenmakingwinning return at Exeter (19.2f) in December and looked very much at home in this companywhenfifthbehindMidnightRiveroverC&DonNewYear’sDay,possibly making move sooner than ideal.Worth a second look from this mark.

1Jan Chl 20f HcpC soft 5/16 Midnight River 103/4l

Dec22 Exe 19f HcpC gd-sf 1/11 Tile Tapper 31/4l

Apr22 Ain 15f HcpC gd-sf 3/16 The Last Day (IRE) 17l

17 MARS HARPER (GB) (11)

B g Sulamani (IRE) - Kizzy May (IRE) 7 10-9

J Jordan Gainford E Cheek Pieces

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Pioneer Racing

B Mr Dermot Rogers

S Pioneer Racing, Gordon Elliott

18 GEVREY (FR) (110)

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Skarina (FR) 7 10-8

J Sam Ewing E Cheek Pieces

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Denis Gallagher Racing

B Mme Karine Perreau

S Gordon Elliott

19 HEREDITARY RULE (IRE) (125)

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Miss Ogan (IRE) 8 10-7

J Jack Hogan (5) E Tongue Strap

T John McConnell, Ireland

O CF Syndicate

B Olive Troy

20 CELEBRE D’ALLEN (FR) (40)

Ch g Network (GER) - Revoltee (FR)

11 10-6

J Micheal Nolan E Cheek Pieces

T Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

O Mr Allan Stennett

B Bruno Vagne

S Philip Hobbs Racing

21 FRERO BANBOU (FR)

(40)

B g Apsis - Lady Banbou (FR) 8 10-6

J Charlie Deutsch

T Venetia Williams, Hereford

O Mr P. Davies

B Madame Evelyne Banchereau

S Faucets Limited

22 BORN BY THE SEA (IRE) (18)

B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Avida Star (IRE) 9 10-6

J Danny Gilligan (7)

T Paul John Gilligan, Ireland

O Natalie Gilligan

B Gt Bloodstock

23 CAPTAIN TOM CAT (IRE) (104)

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Miss Molly Malone (IRE) 8 10-4

J Charlie Hammond

T Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich

O Deva Racing (CTC)

B P. Motherway

S Deva Racing Group

24 BOWTOGREATNESS (IRE) (20)

Br g Westerner - Miss Baden (IRE) 7 10-4

J Kevin Brogan

T Ben Pauling, Naunton

O Harry Redknapp & Sophie Pauling

B Mr J. McDonald

S Fitzdares

DECLARED RUNNERS 26

TFRHHHII BHA138

FORM 322402

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful, dual winner over hurdles who has taken well to chasing,againfindingonlyonetoogoodatLeopardstown(21.4f)11daysago Yard’s runners always command respect here but he disappointed in the Coral Cup 12 months ago

5Mar Leo 21f HcpC yield 2 Lieutenant Command (FR) 11/4l

5Feb Leo 21f HcpC yield 9/23 The Goffer (IRE) 17l

Dec22 Naa 20f Ch yd-sf 4 Journey With Me (IRE) 43l

TFRHHIII BHA137

FORM 043145 D

TIMEFORM VIEW BaggedthirdchasesuccessatLimerick(19.5f)inOctoberand finished creditable fourth despite seeming to find drop in trip against him when fourth at Down Royal (16.5f) in November Absent since running below best at Gowran later that month and mark probably high enough in race of this nature.

Nov22 Gow 20f HcpC heavy 5 Dunboyne (IRE) 30l

Nov22 Dow 16f HcpC yd-sf 4 Now Where Or When (IRE) 21/2l

Oct22 Lim 19f HcpC soft 1 Optional Mix (IRE) nk

TFRHHHII BHA136

FORM 242113 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Took well to chasing last year, gaining third small-field victory in Cartmel novice (21f) in August. Cashed in off much lower hurdles markatDownpatricknexttimeandheranwithcreditwhenthirdover21/2m here in November However,this tougher again.

Nov22 Chl 20f HcpC good 3/8

Unanswered Prayers (IRE) 101/4l

Sep22 Dpk 18f HcpH gd-yd 1 Diamondinthemud (IRE)

Aug22 Cml 21f Ch good 1/4 Jelski (GER)

TFRHHIII BHA135

FORM 115-434

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned from a long absence with a bang last season, winning 3 handicaps (2 hurdle, 1 chase) and fine fifth in this race from 6lb higher mark. Not disgraced without threatening in trio of starts this time around and this 11-y-o is likely to find a few too strong.

4Feb San 24f HcpC gd-sf 4/12 Castle Robin (IRE) 5l

7Jan Wcn 20f HcpC gd-sf 3/6 Elixir de Nutz (FR) 15l

Nov22 War 24f HcpC soft 4/10 Ramses de Teillee (FR) 14l

TFRHHHII BHA135

FORM 30-2434

TIMEFORMVIEWLargelyacquittedhimselfwithcreditlastterm,successful over 2m at Lingfield and good third in Grand Annual thereafter Solid second on return at Ascot (16.7f) in October and shaped as though this greater emphasis on stamina was worth exploring in trio of starts since.

4Feb San 15f HcpC gd-sf 4/8 Third Time Lucki (IRE) 14l

7Jan San 15f HcpC soft 3/7 Xcitations 15l

Nov22 Asc 16f HcpC good 4/7 Boothill (IRE) 12l

TFRHIIII BHA135

FORM 235305

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful handicap chaser at his best who has failed to figure (albeit faced with some stiff tasks) in trio of starts so far this winter Well held tenth in this race 12 months ago and likely set for another struggle this time around.

26Feb Naa 16f Ch yield 5/6 Rebel Gold (IRE) 22l

Dec22 Leo 24f HcpC yield 18 Real Steel (FR) 63l

Dec22 Crk 16f Ch yd-sf 3/4 Energumene (FR) 40l

TFRHHIII BHA133

FORM 1F-20P0 CD

TIMEFORMVIEWDevelopedintoaprettysmartchaserlastyear,successful 4timesincludingaGrade2atWincanton.Afterreturningoverhurdles,found thingstoughinOldRoanatAintreeinOctoberandfarednobettereitherstart thereafter Needs to step up plenty on return from a break.

Dec22 Exe 19f HcpC gd-sf 7/11 Shakem Up’arry (IRE) 21l

Nov22 Chl 15f HcpC good P/8 Amarillo Sky (IRE) -

Oct22 Ain 19f HcpC gd-sf 7/8 Riders Onthe Storm (IRE)23l

TFRHHIII BHA133

FORM 10-235P

TIMEFORMVIEWDualnovicehurdlewinner(ataround21/2m)andbetter form when twice placed over fences earlier this term. Overfaced in Grade 1 company next time but latest run at Warwick best overlooked having been hampered early Still,others may be better treated in this field.

24Feb War 20f HcpC good P/9

Galahad Quest (FR) -

4Feb San 20f Ch gd-sf 5/5 Gerri Colombe (FR) 32l

Dec22 Fls 20f HcpC soft 3/8

Complete Unknown (IRE)93/4l

2022: COOLE CODY (IRE) 11 11 2 Adam Wedge 22-1 (Evan Williams) 15 ran

Stewards Note: STOLEN SILVER: Following its run on 11/2/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 So Scottish (FR), 10-1 Il Ridoto (FR), 11-1 Haut En Couleurs (FR), Midnight River (GB), 14-1 Fugitif (FR), Datsalrightgino (GER), 16-1 Frero Banbou (FR), 22-1 Seddon (IRE), Shakem Up’arry (IRE), 25-1 Marvel de Cerisy (FR), 28-1 War Lord (GER), Coole Cody (IRE), 33-1 Stolen Silver (FR), Mars Harper (GB), 40-1 Two For Gold (IRE), Escaria Ten (FR), Champagne Gold (IRE), Hereditary Rule (IRE), Celebre d’Allen (FR), 50-1 Embittered (IRE), 66-1 Gevrey (FR), Captain Tom Cat (IRE), Bowtogreatness (IRE), 100-1 Born By The Sea (IRE),

PLAY SMARTER

Plenty arrive with claims, the most compelling coming in the shape of low-mileage 6-y-o SO SCOTTISH. Representing a very shrewd yard that landed this race 2 years ago with The Shunter, he’s been kept fresh since running a fine race when second at Ascot back in November and his revised mark could well underestimate him back up in trip Midnight River and Datsalrightgino are a couple of likely threats, with Shakem Up’arry and Il Ridoto completing the shortlist.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SO SCOTTISH (FR) 2.MIDNIGHT RIVER 3.DATSALRIGHTGINO (GER)

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REMEMBERING JackdeBromhead

The Jack de Bromhead Mares Novices’ Hurdle

RACE DESCRIPTION

Novice races tend to be for younger horses that are still learning their way over hurdles or fences and allow them to race against each other before graduating up the ranks. Horses are classed as a novice if they have yet to win a race, under the respective code, prior to the official start of the season. This race has also been allocated Grade 2 status which makes it a high-class contest and only bettered by a Grade 1, so expect to see some top-notch contenders lining up. Initially all runners are allocated 11st 2lb (4yo 10st 6lb) before penalties are awarded to horses which have won above a certain level prior to taking part here - see how Magical Zoe carries 5lb extra for her Grade Three success at Down Royal.

THE JACK DE BROMHEAD MARES’ NOVICE HURDLE REGISTEREDASTHEDAWNRUNMARES’NOVICES’HURDLE FA CT S AN D ST AT IS TI CS

All 7 winners were aged 5 or 6

KEY TRENDS

The first 5 winners were trained by Willie Mullins

5 of the 7 winners had run at least 4 times over hurdles

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

LOVE ENVOI

Love Envoi won what was an open looking Mares’ Novice Hurdle for Harry Fry. Willie Mullins had his usual battalion with the JP McManus Dinoblue leading the charge She looked to be travelling as good as any of those up with the pace but slipped away as they sprinted for the finish. Jonathan Burke grabbed the nearside rail on Love Envoi and pinched a few lengths on his rivals once they swung for home She looked to relish the hill and finished a gallant second on Tuesday.

GRADE 2

Run over two miles, 179 yards. 8 hurdles to be jumped

Total prize fund of £105,000 £59,083 to the winner

WINNING CONNECTIONS

Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 7 years

Jockey J

Trainer T

Owner O

Breeder B

Sponsor S

Equipment E

1 LUCCIA (GB) (32)

(RegisteredasTHEDAWNRUNMARES’NOVICES’HURDLE)(GBBRACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares ™ Total prize fund £105000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £45192, 2nd £18627, 3rd £9314, 4th £4662, 5th £2331, 6th £1166, 7th £578, 8th £294. (Penalty Value £59083.50)

Leading course trainer (17-22): N Henderson (38 wins from 286 runners, 13%) runs LUCCIA, AHORSEWITHNONAME & UNDER CONTROL

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (10 wins from 42 runners, 24%) runs LOT OF JOY & NIKINI

Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020. The stable runs LOT OF JOY & NIKINI today.

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |

TFRHHHHH BHA142

FORM 11-11 D

Ch m The Gurkha (IRE) - Earth Amber 5 11-7

J Nico de Boinville

T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

O Pump & Plant Services Ltd

B Pump and Plant Services Ltd

S Pump & Plant Services Ltd

2 MAGICAL ZOE (IRE) (132)

B m Shantou (USA) - Fedaia (IRE) 5 11-7

J A. P. Heskin

T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland

O Patrick & Scott Bryceland

B Mountainview Stud Ltd

3 YOU WEAR IT WELL (GB) (28)

B m Midnight Legend - Annie’s Answer (IRE) 6 11-7

J Gavin Sheehan

T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

O Sir Chips Keswick

B R. G. & V. J. Makin

S Betvictor

4 BELLE THE LIONESS (IRE) (53)

Ch m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Belle of The Moor (IRE) 6 11-5

J Darragh O’Keeffe

T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland

O Ms Michelle Doyle/Sean Barton

B Mrs Vera Deegan

5 AHORSEWITHNONAME (GB) (80)

B m Cacique (IRE) - Sea of Galilee 8 11-2

J Sean Bowen

T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

O Mr D J Burke & Mr P Alderson

B Whitley Stud

S Unibet

6 BANNTOWN GIRL (IRE) (39)

Ch m Stowaway - Rinnce Moll (IRE) 8 11-2

J Keith Donoghue E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T S. Carey, Ireland

O Mr B. Hutchinson

B Mr B. Hutchinson

7 ENDLESS ESCAPE (IRE) (19)

B m Getaway (GER) - Endless Wave 7 11-2

J Ben Jones

T Ben Clarke, Beaminster

O Butler, Langford, Tootell & The Hecks

B Maurice Smiddy

S Tote

2m 179y

4.50SI XT H RAC ETHEJACKDEBROMHEADMARES’NOVICES’HURDLERACE(CLASS1)(GRADE2)

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked an excellent prospect when winning both bumper startslastseasonandhasverymuchconfirmedthatimpressionoverhurdles,making it 2-2 in impressive fashion in 6-runner Listed event at Exeter (16.7f) 32 days ago, travelling powerfully and jumping well in the main.Very exciting prospect.

12Feb Exe 16f Hdl good 1/6

Nov22 Nby 16f Hdl good 1/7

San 15f NHF soft 1/12

TFRHHHHI BHA134

FORM 1-11 D

TIMEFORMVIEWWonheronlystartinbumpersinthestyleofausefulprospect and has made an equally promising start over hurdles, impressing greatly with the turn of pace she displayed to overcome a less-than-ideal position in Grade 3 event (form working out) at Down Royal back in November Exciting prospect.

Nov22 Dow 16f Hdl soft 1/10 Nikini (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA135

FORM 21-1121

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who readily landed first 2 starts over hurdles in the autumn and ran well to finish runner-up behind Hermes Allen in Grade 2 Challow at Newbury. Resumed winning ways back against her own sex in Sandown Grade 2 since and is a strong each-way contender despite the drop back in trip

TFRHHIII BHA128

FORM 31-221

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on her sole outing in bumpers and didn’t need to improve on her first 2 starts over hurdles to open her account in 10-runner maiden at Thurles (15.5f, soft) in January. Remains with potential but has plenty to find at this level.

22Jan Thu 15f Hdl yield 1 Mollys Glory (IRE)

Dec22 Thu 15f Hdl yield 2/7 Liberty Dance (IRE)

Nov22 Pun 16f Hdl yd-sf 2 Intranet (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA132

FORM 6/2232-P D BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful performer on the Flat who is still a maiden over hurdles following 7 attempts but was an excellent second in this corresponding event 12 months ago Found to have bled when pulled up at Wincanton on her only outing in this sphere since.

Dec22 Wcn 15f Hdl gd-sf P/13 Endless Escape (IRE) -

Oct22 Nkt 18f Hcp good 5/21 Run For Oscar (IRE) 8l

May22 Yrk 16f Hcp good 1/7 Master Milliner (IRE) 5l

TFRHHIII BHA129

FORM 323-423

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who ran right up to her best back over hurdles in first-time cheekpieces when third of 22 in a valuable Leopardstown handicap (17.7f, good to soft) 39 days ago Has much more on her plate on these terms,however

5Feb Leo 17f HcpH yield 3/22 Dollys Destination (IRE)

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Dec22 Clo 16f Ch sf-hv 2 Jody Ted (IRE) 16l

Oct22 Wex 20f Ch heavy 4 Gold Cup Bailly (FR)

TFRHHIII BHA127

FORM P-51111

TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable type who extended her unbeaten hurdling record to 4 without needing to improve in 8-runner novice at Newcastle (20.3f) 19 days ago,asserting run-in.Her winning run will surely come to an end now upped markedly in grade,though.

8 FOXY GIRL (FR) (80)

B m Saint des Saints (FR) - Far Burg (FR) 5 11-2

J Rachael Blackmore

T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland

O Robcour

B Mr Jean-Philippe Dubois

9 HALKA DU TABERT (FR) (47)

B m Balko (FR) - Naska (FR)

J Davy Russell

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Mr K. Alexander

6 11-2

B Mr Martine Girard & Mr Alain Pajot

S Gordon Elliott

10 JETARA (IRE) (47)

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Jelan (IRE) 5 11-2

J Sean O’Keeffe

T Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland

O Mr G. McGrath

B Gerard M. McGrath

11 LADYBANK (GB) (45)

B m Balko (FR) - Wendy du Berlais (FR) 5 11-2

J Aidan Coleman

T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland

O Mr K. Alexander

B Mr J. L. Lightfoot

12 LOT OF JOY (IRE) (36)

B m Camelot - Miss Macnamara (IRE) 5 11-2

J P. Townend

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Over The Sticks Syndicate

B Ms Diane O’Neill

13 MULLENBEG (IRE) (19)

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Oscars Joy (IRE) 6 11-2

J Harry Cobden E Hood

T Milton Harris, Warminster

O Mullenbeg Partnership

B Mr Peter Magnier & Ms Margaret Mullins

S Bresbet

14 NIKINI (IRE) (132)

B m Sea Moon - Back Log (IRE)

J Mr P. W. Mullins

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Gorm Agus Ban Syndicate

B John O’Connor

15 POETIC MUSIC (GB) (38)

Ch m Poet’s Voice - Mofeyda (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA127

FORM 2-21

TIMEFORM VIEW Showednear-usefulformonhersolestartforDavidCottinin France and confirmed the promise of her yard debut in good style when winning 18-runner maiden at Limerick (16f, heavy) on Boxing Day, pushed out. This obviously asks for more but she should be up to holding her own up in grade.

Dec22 Lim 16f Hdl sf-hv 1 In Excess (FR) 4l

Dec22 Thu 15f Hdl yield 2 Liberty Dance (IRE)

Apr21 Aut 15f Hdl soft 2 Matilda du Berlais (FR)

TFRHHHHI BHA134

FORM 1-113

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on her sole outing in both points/bumpers and looked a good prospect when drawing clear of a subsequent winner on her 2m Naas hurdling debut in December Ran a fine race for one so inexperienced when third to Ashroe Diamondin SolerinaatFairyhousesince andremainsopento improvement.

28Jan Fai 18f Hdl soft 3/6 Ashroe Diamond (IRE)

Dec22 Naa 15f Hdl soft 1 Eabha Grace (IRE) 11l

Nov22 Naa 16f Stk yd-sf 1 Coole Cherry (IRE) nk

TFRHHHII BHA135

FORM 032122

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful dual bumper winner who was unlucky to bump into a potentially smart one on her hurdling debut at Leopardstown and confirmed that promise when second to Ashroe Diamond in Solerina at Fairyhouse (18.5f).Open to further progress

28Jan Fai 18f Hdl soft 2/6 Ashroe Diamond (IRE)

Dec22 Leo 16f Hdl soft 2 High Definition (IRE)

Nov22 Nav 16f Stk soft 1/8 Lily du Berlais

TFRHHIII BHA-

FORM 01

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed much improved form to grab a share of the spoils with Princess Zoe in 9-runner maiden at Punchestown (20.3f, heavy) 45 days ago Open to further progress but looks firmly up against it hiked up in class

30Jan Pun 20f Hdl soft 1 -Dec22 Leo 20f Hdl soft

TFRHHHHI BHA135

FORM 221

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulFlatwinnerwhoopenedheraccountoverhurdles at the third attempt when cruising clear in 15-runner maiden at Fairyhouse (2m) 36 days ago Open to plenty more improvement.

8Feb Fai 16f Hdl yield 1 Cash The Cheque (IRE) 12l

Dec22 Leo 20f Hdl soft 2 Deep Cave (IRE) 1/2l Nov22 Crk 16f Hdl heavy 2 Inothewayurthinkin (IRE) 13/4l

TFRHHHII BHA126

FORM 211162 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Usefuldualbumperwinnerwhocompletedahurdleshat-trick when taking a 2m Ludlow handicap in November Came up short when bidding for the 4-timer at Cheltenham but resumed progress back from a break when second in Grade 2 Dovecote at Kempton.Should be well suited by this sort of scenario

25Feb Kmp 16f Hdl good 2/7 Rubaud (FR) 11/4l

Dec22 Chl 16f HcpH good 6/9 Punctuation 13l

Nov22 Lud 15f HcpH gd-sf 1/5 Rock of Fame 7l

TFRHHHII BHA135

FORM 63-4112

6 11-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful bumper winner who came out on top first 2 outings over hurdles and then was collared only in the final 50 yds in her hat-trick bid by Magical Zoe in a Grade 3 contest at Down Royal (16.9f) on her most recent outing in November Open to further progress and shouldn’t be underestimated.

Nov22 Dow 16f Hdl soft 2/10 Magical Zoe (IRE) 1l

Sep22 Lis 20f Hdl good 1 Hollymount (IRE) 21/4l

Aug22 Kil 16f Hdl good 1 Estepona Sun 31/4l

TFRHHIII BHA118

FORM 16-1321 C

5 11-2

J Paddy Brennan E Cheek Pieces

T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

O Mr Ismail El Magdoub

B H. & V. Pratt

S Bresbet

16 PRINCESS ZOE (GER) (45)

Gr m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Palace Princess (GER) 8 11-2

J Daniel Mullins

T Anthony Mullins, Ireland

O Patrick F. Kehoe/Mrs.P.Crampton

B Gestut Hony-Hof

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on 3 of her 4 bumper starts last season and is also 2 from 4 over hurdles, not needing to be at her best to defy a penalty in 7-runner event at Carlisle (19.3f) last month,suited by emphasis on speed up in trip This is a much stiffer task,however Wears first-time cheekpieces

6Feb Car 19f Hdl gd-sf 1/7 Ebonello (IRE) 2

31Jan Fls 15f Hdl soft 2/8 She’s A Saint (IRE)

Nov22 Nby 16f Hdl good 3/7 Luccia

TFRHHHII BHA-

FORM 1

/

/

TIMEFORM VIEW High-class Group 1 winning stayer on Flat at her best who dead-heated with Ladybank in 9-runner maiden on her Punchestown hurdling bow (20.3f) in January, joined line after losing momentum last. Has scope for plenty of improvement,especially now faced with a more competitive,big-field scenario

30Jan Pun 20f Hdl soft 1 -

Oct22 Lon 15f Stk heavy 4/10 Iresine (FR)

Oct22 Lon 20f Stk soft 4/12 Kyprios (IRE)

17 SHECOULDBEANYTHING (IRE) (25)

B m Malinas (GER) - Culmore Girl (IRE) 6 11-2

J Jordan Gainford

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Mr M. J. Hanrahan

B Damien Duncan

S Gordon Elliott

18 STILL CIEL (IRE) (21)

B m Westerner - Graigace (IRE) 6 11-2

J Shane Fitzgerald

T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland

O Graiglore Limited

B Breandan Long

19 THE MODEL KINGDOM (IRE) (60)

B m Aizavoski (IRE) - Fickle Fortune (IRE) 6 11-2

J Sean Flanagan E Tongue Strap

T Noel Meade, Ireland

O Model Kingdom Syndicate

B Arctic Tack Stud

20

INSPIRATRICE (IRE) (37)

Gr f Galileo Gold - Telegraphy (USA) 4 10-6

J Sam Twiston-Davies

T Nicky Martin, Minehead

O Bradley Partnership

B Ringfort Stud

S Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd

21 UNDER CONTROL (FR) (13)

E Hood

TFRHHIII BHA135

FORM 1-1132

TIMEFORM VIEW Easy winner on sole outing in points and won first 2 starts under Rules in ready fashion at Limerick (bumper/maiden hurdle). Has run well in stronger events the last twice but this drop back in trip is unlikely to suit. 19Feb

TFRHIIII BHA120

FORM B22105

TIMEFORMVIEWThurlesmaidenwinnerexposedasfairlyusefulbutupin grade so can be easily passed over

TFRHHHII BHA134

FORM 113132

TIMEFORM VIEW Usefulinbumpers(wonall3starts)andofasimilarlevelover hurdles, showing a good turn of foot to double her tally in 6-runner event at Punchestown (2m) in November Understandably no match for the hugely exciting Impaire Et Passe on her most recent start and arrives with each-way claims

TFRHIIII BHA112 (-2)

FORM 601U3

TIMEFORM VIEW Caused a huge shock (200/1) when landing a Taunton juvenile event at the end of December Ran at least as well in defeat on completed start since but makes no appeal in this company 7Feb

TFRHHHHI BHA-

FORM 11

Ch f Doctor Dino (FR) - Delinda (FR) 4 10-6

J Mark Walsh

T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

O Mr John P. McManus

B S.A.R.L. Ecurie Des Charmes

DECLARED RUNNERS 21

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on her only start in France in December and lookedsomethingoutoftheordinarywhenmaintainingherunbeatenrecord in 9-runner juvenile at Newbury (16.3f, good to firm) 13 days ago, jumping impeccably and travelling powerfully Exciting prospect.

3Mar Nby 16f Hdl good 1/9 Bluegrass (IRE) 41/4l Dec22 Fon 19f Hdl - 1 Blooming (FR) 1/2l

2022: LOVE ENVOI (IRE) 6 11 7 Jonathan Burke 15-2 (Harry Fry) 19 ran

Stewards Note: AHORSEWITHNONAME: Following its run on 26/12/2022 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Luccia (GB), 15-2 Lot of Joy (IRE), 12-1 You Wear It Well (GB), 14-1 Princess Zoe (GER), Under Control (FR), 16-1 Halka du Tabert (FR), 18-1 Magical Zoe (IRE), 28-1 Foxy Girl (FR), Jetara (IRE), The Model Kingdom (IRE), 33-1 Ladybank (GB), Mullenbeg (IRE), Nikini (IRE), 40-1 Ahorsewithnoname (GB), Shecouldbeanything (IRE), 50-1 Endless Escape (IRE), Poetic Music (GB), 80-1 Belle The Lioness (IRE), 100-1 Banntown Girl (IRE), 150-1 Still Ciel (IRE), 250-1 Inspiratrice (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Another big field for the Dawn Run but it is very hard to get away from the claims of LUCCIA, who maintained her unbeaten record in effortless fashion at Exeter last month, is open to bundles more improvement after just 4 career starts, and has all the attributes to cope with a more demanding test at the Festival. Magical Zoe’s Down Royal win back in November has worked out well and she’s another exciting prospect, with Halka du Tabert, Lot of Joy and Under Control a trio of others to consider

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HANDICAPSTEEPLECHASE(SPONSOREDBYTHEJRLGROUP)

RACE DESCRIPTION

The Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Handicap Steeple Chase (Sponsored by the JRL Group) is another handicap, this time for horses which possess an official rating from 0 to 145 and will be run over three miles and two furlongs. Unike the rest of the handicaps on today’s card, this one is limited to amateur jockey however the weight allocation remains the same as our previous handicaps The higher a horse’s official BHA rating, the bigger the weight they have to carry - see how the 145-rated Mr Incredible, carries 1lb more than Annual Invictus, who is rated 144.

KEY TRENDS

The past 4 winners were novices

9 of the past 13 winners returned at single figures

10 of the past 11 winners were rated between 137-143

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

CHAMBARD

Lucy Turner had a day to remember in our final race of day three. Chambard was given a patient ride in a race that can be a bit frantic with so many runners Embarking on their second circuit she began to move forward on the Venetia Williams ten-year-old to join those at the head of affairs Mister Coffey emerged as the main danger to Chambard but couldn’t find that extra gear to go past him It rounded off a superb Thursday at Cheltenham.

HANDICAP CHASE

Run over three miles& two furlongs 21 fences to be jumped Total prize fund of £75,000 £36,667 to the winner

WINNING CONNECTIONS

Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years.

TRAINER

Gordon Elliott

2 winners

Today Gordon saddles Dunboyne, Defi Bleu, Punitive & Ballykeel

JOCKEY

Mr JJ Codd

2 winners

Today Jamie rides Dunboyne

Jockey J

Trainer T

Owner O

Breeder B

5.30SE VE NT H RAC E -

Sponsor S

Equipment E

THEFULKEWALWYNKIMMUIRCHALLENGECUPAMATEURJOCKEYS’

HANDICAPSTEEPLECHASE(CLASS2)(SponsoredbytheJRLGroup)(GBBRACE) for five yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £75000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £31868, 2nd £15930, 3rd £7965, 4th £3983, 5th £1995, 6th £998. (Penalty Value £36667.50)

Leading course trainer (17-22): N Henderson (38 wins from 286 runners, 13%) runs EMIR SACREE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (10 wins from 42 runners, 24%) runs MR INCREDIBLE

Fancy That: G Elliott won this race in 2016 & 2020. The stable runs BALLYKEEL, DEFI BLEU, DUNBOYNE & PUNITIVE today.

1 MR INCREDIBLE (IRE) (61)

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |

TFRHHHHI BHA145

FORM 12TP-F2

B g Westerner - Bartlemy Bell (IRE) 7 12-0

J Mr P. W. Mullins

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Paul Byrne & J. Carthy

B R. Lynch

2 ANNUAL INVICTUS (IRE) (33)

B g Mahler - Shantou Rose (IRE)

J Mr Freddie Gordon (3)

T Chris Gordon, Winchester

O Mr Thomas Michael Smith

B Mrs Deborah Hobson

8 11-13

S Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd

3 BEAUPORT (IRE) (74)

B g Califet (FR) - Byerley Beauty (IRE) 7 11-12

J Mr Zac Baker

T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

O Bryan & Philippa Burrough

B Byerley Stud Ltd

S Agetur (UK) Ltd

4 FARINET (FR) (26)

Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Mendy Tennise (FR) 8 11-11

J Mr James King

T Venetia Williams, Hereford

O M Hammond, E Coombs & T Henriques

B Jean-Marie Callier

S Faucets Limited

5 RAPPER (GB) (40)

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Bling Noir (FR) 9 11-11

J Miss Alice Stevens (3) E Visor

T Henry Daly, Ludlow

O The Home Farm Partnership

B Mr George Stanners

S Humphrey Butler Ltd

6 DUNBOYNE (IRE) (49)

B g Yeats (IRE) - Patsy Cline (IRE) 8 11-10

J Mr J. J. Codd

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O S. P. O’Connor

B Denis Cleary

S Gordon Elliott

7 COEUR SEREIN (IRE) (33)

E Cheek Pieces

B g Fame And Glory - Balvenie (IRE) 9 11-9

J Mr William Biddick

T Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

O Andy Ralph

B Seamus Kennedy

S Wasdell Group

E Blinkers

3m 2f

TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenwinneroverhurdles/fences(19f)atNaasin2021but completelylosthiswayforHenrydeBromhead.Switchedtoanothertopyardand dispelled reappearance blip when strong-finishing second in Classic Chase at Warwick (29f) in January.Capable of playing a part if coming here in same form.

14Jan War 29f HcpC heavy 2/13 Iwilldoit 23/4l

Dec22 Leo 24f HcpC yield F Real Steel (FR) -

Apr22 Tmr 21f Ch gd-yd P Fighter Allen (FR) -

TFRHHHII BHA144

FORM P-P13P1 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t really kick on during first spell chasing but made light of 8-month absence to make winning return over hurdles here (3m) in November Lacklustre display on penultimate start but back to winning ways allowed own way in front at Newbury (3m) last month.More on his plate returned to chasing.

11Feb Nby 24f HcpH good 1/8 Barbados Buck’s (IRE) 3l

Dec22 Wcn 24f HcpH gd-sf P/11 Steal A March -

Dec22 Chl 23f HcpH good 3/8 Captain Morgs (IRE) 81/4l

TFRHHHHI BHA143

FORM 214-124

TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable, progressive hurdler who made fine start over fences when landing Listed Colin Parker Chase at Carlisle in October Runner-up at Haydock next time and may have just found Grade 2 level too tough in the Dipper here last time.Longer trip/switch to handicaps in this sphere rates a plus

1Jan Chl 20f Ch soft 4/5 The Real Whacker (IRE) 20l

Nov22 Hay 21f Ch soft 2/3 Ballygrifincottage (IRE) 11l

Oct22 Car 20f Ch soft 1/7 Millers Bank 1/2l

TFRHHHII BHA142

FORM 15P-150

TIMEFORMVIEWWellpreparedwhendefying9-monthabsencetoscoreat Chepstow(3m)inDecember,jumpingsuperblyandincommandfrom3out. Ran well for long way when fifth behind Rapper here on New Year’s Day but disappointed when faced with competition for lead at Ascot latest.

18Feb Asc 23f HcpC gd-sf 10/14 Cap du Nord (FR) 35l

1Jan Chl 26f HcpC soft 5/11 Rapper 12l

Dec22 Chp 23f HcpC gd-sf 1/10 Secret Reprieve (IRE) 8l

TFRHHHII BHA142

FORM 10-0315 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice successful over fences last season and, equipped with first-timecheekpieces,foundfurtherprogresswhenaddingtohistallyoverC&Don New Year’s Day. Hard to knock his fifth-place finish in Masters Handicap Chase at Sandown since.First-time visor could well put an extra edge on him here.

4Feb San 24f HcpC gd-sf 5/12 Castle Robin (IRE) 91/4l

1Jan Chl 26f HcpC soft 1/11 Java Point (IRE) 81/2l

Nov22 Hay 25f HcpC soft 3/10 Fontaine Collonges (FR) 11l

TFRHHHII BHA141

FORM 66R1P2

TIMEFORM VIEW Very much on a going day when opening chase account atGowran(21/2m)inNovemberandhavingranamoodyraceatFairyhousenexttime, hebouncedbackinnouncertaintermswhenjustfailingtolandThyestesChaseonhis latestouting.Evidentlycapablebut nosure thingtobe insamemoodhere.

26Jan Gow 25f HcpC sf-hv 2/18 Carefully Selected (IRE) s.h

Dec22 Fai 21f Ch soft P Ha d’Or (FR) -

Nov22 Gow 20f HcpC heavy 1 Street Value (IRE) 10l

TFRHHHII BHA140

FORM 05-P201

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner over hurdles who ran respectably in staying handicaps here/Aintree last spring.Mixed bag returned to chasing this season,probably flattered by margin of victory when taking 3-runner novices’ handicap at Newbury (23.5f)33daysago Markunchangedbutothersmorepersuasive.

11Feb Nby 23f HcpC good 1/3

Unanswered Prayers (IRE) 9l

Dec22 Don 23f HcpC good 8/9 Senior Citizen 30l

Dec22 Chp 23f HcpC gd-sf 2/9 Manothepeople (IRE)

8 SLIPWAY (IRE) (40)

B g Stowaway - Little Sioux (IRE) 8 11-8

J Miss Gina Andrews

T Ben Pauling, Naunton

O Mrs S. N. J. Embiricos

B M. Phelan

S Fitzdares

9 DEFI BLEU (FR) (25)

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Glycine Bleue (FR) 10 11-8

J Mr Brian Lawless (7) E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Gigginstown House Stud

B A. Peltier, J. Houdin & D. Juste

S Gordon Elliott

10 ROYAL THIEF (IRE) (60)

B g Fame And Glory - Lady Fancy (IRE) 9 11-7

J Mr Jack Hendrick (5) E Cheek Pieces

T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland

O Gigginstown House Stud

B Noel Fenton

11 LORD ACCORD (IRE) (47)

B g Yeats (IRE) - Cush Jewel (IRE) 8 11-6

J Mr D. G. Lavery E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

O Lynne & Angus Maclennan

B Olive Troy

12 PUNITIVE (IRE) (49)

B g Shantou (USA) - Rowlands Star (IRE) 9 11-6

J Mr J. C. Barry E Blinkers

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Pioneer Racing

B Miss Marie-Louise Donnelly

S Pioneer Racing, Gordon Elliott

13 CHAMBARD (FR) (32)

B g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Regina Park (FR) 11 11-6

J Non Runner E Cheek Pieces

T Venetia Williams, Hereford

O David & Carol Shaw

B A. Cypres, A. Maggiar & E. Roussel

S Faucets Limited

14 DR KANANGA (GB) (26)

B g Dapper - Crepe de Chine (FR) 9 11-4

J Mr Darren Andrews (5) E Tongue Strap

T Ben Clarke, Beaminster

O Tootell, Tomkies & Tory

B Mrs C. M. Bowman

S Tote

15 STUMPTOWN (IRE) (28)

Br g Laverock (IRE) - Active Fieldgale (IRE) 6 11-4

J Mr Barry O’Neill

T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland

O Furze Bush Syndicate

B Patrick Aspell

16 FONTAINE COLLONGES (FR) (26)

B m Saddler Maker (IRE) - Saturne Collonges (FR) 8 11-4

J Miss Aine O’Connor

T Venetia Williams, Hereford

O Mr P. Davies

B G.A.E.C. Delorme Freres

S Faucets Limited

TFRHHHII BHA139

FORM 1P51-10 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked a stayer still firmly on the up when adding the Southern National to his CV at Fontwell in November Not in the same form for the Edinburgh equivalent at Musselburgh 6 weeks ago but he remains a low-mileage 8-y-o and certainly not one to be writing off

4Feb Mus 31f HcpC gd-sf 9/13 Magna Sam

Nov22 Fon 27f HcpC gd-sf 1/11 Premiumaccess (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA139

FORM 6200P3

TIMEFORMVIEW10-y-owhoisatwiceawinneroverfencesandheranwell when second in Cork National (3 1/2m) back in November Below par next 3 starts but he did halt the slide when third faced with stamina test at Punchestown (3 1/2m) 25 days ago Needs to back that up now

19Feb Pun 28f HcpC yield 3 Coko Beach (FR)

26Jan Gow 25f HcpC sf-hv P/18 Carefully Selected (IRE) -

Dec22 Leo 24f HcpC yield 17 Real Steel (FR) 42l

TFRHHHII BHA138

FORM 150/1B/-1

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage chaser who enhanced his excellent record fresh when running out a 10-length winner of Amateurs’National handicap (23f) at Punchestown in January. The British handicapper hasn’t taken any chances but he remains unexposed over fences

15Jan Pun 22f HcpC heavy 1 Fakiera (FR) 10l

Nov20 Pun 19f Ch heavy B Colreevy (IRE) -

Oct20 Kil 25f Ch soft 1 Battle of Midway (IRE) 1/2l

TFRHHHII BHA137

FORM 531206 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful handicap chaser who capitalised on some leniency from the assessor to score here (25f) in October prior to solid second behind Frodon in Badger Beer next time.Only ninth in Coral Gold Cup next time but entitled to be sharper for his run in Cleeve Hurdle in late January.

28Jan Chl 23f Hdl soft 6/7 Gold Tweet (FR) 45l

Nov22 Nby 25f HcpC good 9/15 Le Milos

Nov22 Wcn 25f HcpC gd-fm 2/11 Frodon (FR) 21/

TFRHHHII BHA137

FORM 5-22U10

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran well when second behind Anightinlambourn here (25f) in the autumn and dispelled his spill in Troytown when scoring over 29f at Fairyhouse in December, well served by the longer trip Never figured in Thyestes Chase last time but capable of bouncing back.

26Jan Gow 25f HcpC sf-hv 10/18 Carefully Selected (IRE)

Dec22 Fai 29f HcpC soft 1 Fakiera (FR)

TFRHHIII BHA137

FORM 111-PU4 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER

12Feb Exe 24f HcpC good 4/6 Musical Slave (IRE) 24l

7Jan San 24f HcpC soft U/18 Wishing And Hoping (IRE) -

Nov22 Hay 25f HcpC soft P/9 Saint Xavier (FR) -

TFRHHHII BHA135

FORM 112-200 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive staying chaser last term, winning 3 times Perfectly adequate return spin (following wind op) over hurdles at Bangor (23f) in November but proved a disappointment in Becher next time. Entitled to be sharper for last month’s run over hurdles and assessor has relinquished his grip

18Feb Hay 24f Hdl gd-sf 7/12 Makin’yourmindup 25l

Dec22 Ain 25f HcpC gd-sf 16/22 Ashtown Lad (IRE) 57l

Nov22 Bgr 23f Hdl soft 2/5 Maximilian (GER) 91/2l

TFRHHHHI BHA135

FORM 053011

TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner who has improved markedly over fences in recent months, off the mark at Thurles (21.5f) prior to following up in emphatic fashion at Sandown (3m) 4 weeks ago, travelling strongly and cruising clear 10lb higher mark to contend with but he’s still relatively unexposed.Possibilities

16Feb San 24f HcpC good 1/7 Your Own Story (IRE) 7l

22Jan Thu 21f HcpC yield 1 Charlie Stout (IRE) 12l

Dec22 Pun 23f HcpC sf-hv 7 Notice To Close 81/4l

TFRHHHII BHA135

FORM 141-140 D BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Two wins from 4 starts sent chasing during 2021/22 campaign and picked up where she left off when adding to her tally at Haydock (25.5f) in November Probably best not judged too harshly on her run in Grand National Trial at Haydock and she’s not dismissed lightly back down in trip

18Feb Hay 28f HcpC gd-sf 10/14 Quick Wave (FR) 44l

Dec22 Kmp 24f HcpC soft 4/14 Remastered 9l Nov22 Hay 25f HcpC soft 1/10

17 MUSICAL SLAVE (IRE) (32)

B g Getaway (GER) - Inghwung 10 11-4

J Mr Derek O’Connor E Cheek Pieces

T Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

O Mr John P. McManus

B Simon Walford

18 ANIGHTINLAMBOURN (IRE) (124)

B m Gold Well - Madgehil (IRE)

J Mr Jack Andrews

T Ben Pauling, Naunton

O The Megsons

B Jimmy Coffey

S Fitzdares

19 EMIR SACREE (FR) (40)

9 11-4

TFRHHHII BHA135

FORM 112-501 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Put it all together over fences last spring,landing pair of handicaps prior to big effort when runner-up in Bet365 Gold Cup Finished seventhinWelshNationaloverChristmasandcapitalisedonreturntocalmer waters when landing veterans’chase at Exeter last month.Each-way claims

12Feb Exe 24f HcpC good 1/6 Mister Malarky nk

Dec22 Chp 30f HcpC soft 7/17 The Two Amigos 54l

Nov22 Hay 25f HcpC soft 5/10 Fontaine Collonges (FR) 11l

TFRHHHHH BHA135

FORM 401121 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Took sizeable steps forward over fences during second half of last year,deservedly making it 3 wins from last 4 starts over 25f here at the November Meeting. Understandably more on her plate here but she’s a likeable mare and well worth a second look despite career-high mark to defy.

Nov22 Chl 25f HcpC good 1/10 Punitive (IRE) 13/4l

Oct22 Chl 25f HcpC gd-fm 2/20 Jimmy The Digger 1/2l

Sep22 Wor 20f HcpC good 1/5 Princess Midnight 11l

TFRHHHII BHA134

FORM 1231-P3

B g Network (GER) - Altesse Sacree (FR) 9 11-3

J Mr Tommie M. O’Brien

T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

O Mr G. L. Porter

B Graham Porter & Henrietta Charlet

20 WESTERN ZARA (IRE) (79)

Gr m Westerner - Flemerelle (IRE) 7 11-1

J Mr Tiernan Power Roche (7)

T Paul Nolan, Ireland

O Anna M. Scanlon

B P. Hore

21 CAPTAIN CATTISTOCK (GB) (40)

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Pearl Buttons 10 11-1

J Mr Tom Broughton (5) E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

O Mr Nic Brereton

B W. P. Jenks

S Bresbet

22 ANGELS DAWN (IRE) (25)

B m Yeats (IRE) - Angels Guard Thee (IRE) 8 11-0

J Mr P. A. King

T S. Curling, Ireland

O Mr Alfred Sweetnam

B Mr A. R. Sweetnam

23 BALLYKEEL (IRE) (19)

B g Presenting - Captain Supreme (IRE) 7 10-12

J Mr Harry Swan

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Mr Brendan Scully

B Mrs D. Cashman

S Gordon Elliott

24 ONE MORE FLEURIE (IRE) (19)

B g Mustameet (USA) - Auburn Cherry (IRE) 9 10-3

J NON RUNER E Cheek Pieces

T Ian Williams, Alvechurch

O Mr K. McKenna

B F. and L. Daly

25 COO STAR SIVOLA (FR) (22)

B g Assessor (IRE) - Santorine (FR) 11 10-2

J Miss Maxine O'Sullivan

T Venetia Williams, Hereford

O Babbitt Racing

B Mr Gilles Trapenard

TIMEFORM VIEW Very lightly raced for this yard but ended last season with success at Chepstow (19.5f) 12 months ago and all the better for his reappearance when third in Masters Handicap at Sandown (3m) 6 weeks ago Will need to keep the errors at bay once more if he’s to get competitive again here.

4Feb San 24f HcpC gd-sf 3/12 Castle Robin (IRE) 3

Dec22 Her 20f HcpC soft P/7 Equus Dancer (IRE) -

Mar22 Chp 19f HcpC gd-sf 1/4 The Widdow Maker 41/

TFRHHHII BHA132

FORM 11-2530

TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles/chase winner who ran up to best when third behind Punitive at Fairyhouse (29f,heavy) in December,staying on from the last.Never better than midfield in big-field Leopardstown handicap later that month and she’s been absent since.

Dec22 Leo 24f HcpC yield 12 Real Steel (FR) 23l

Dec22 Fai 29f HcpC soft 3 Punitive (IRE) 6l

Nov22 Clo 20f Ch sf-hv 5/9 Dolcita (FR) 22l

TFRHHHII BHA132

FORM P11-342 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last season on a high, bagging victories in Edinburgh National/over this C&D Seen only 3 times since, turning in anothersoliddisplayinfirst-namedraceonlatestouting6weeksago Reliable on the whole but he may just be vulnerable to a few for win purposes here.

4Feb Mus 31f HcpC gd-sf 2/13 Magna Sam 41/4l

Dec22 Chl 26f HcpC good 4/8 Eva’s Oskar (IRE) 7l

Oct22 Chl 25f HcpC good 3/9 Lord Accord (IRE) 43/4l

TFRHHHHI BHA131

FORM B0421U BF

TIMEFORM VIEW 3m winner over hurdles who has improved in line with longer trip over fences, off the mark at Down Royal (3m) in January and yet to be asked for her effort when unseating 2 out at Punchestown (3 1/2m) 25 days ago Remains unexposed over fences and worth a second look here.

19Feb Pun 28f HcpC yield U Coko Beach (FR) -

24Jan Dow 24f HcpC soft 1 Ballykeel (IRE) 1/2l

Dec22 Pun 23f HcpC sf-hv 2 Notice To Close s.h

TFRHHHII BHA129

FORM 433241

TIMEFORM VIEW Proved largely consistent over fences before deservedly getting off the mark returned to novice company at Fairyhouse (25.5f) 3weeksago Remainslow-mileagefromahandicappingperspectiveandgets in here at the foot of the weights Another holding each-way possibilities

25Feb Fai 25f Ch yield 1 Clonmeen (IRE) 23/

12Feb Nav 24f HcpC gd-yd 4 Temptationinmilan (IRE)

24Jan Dow 24f HcpC soft 2 Angels Dawn (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA120

FORM P-P052P

TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER

25Feb Nwc 33f HcpC gd-sf P/13 Kitty’s Light

TFRHIIII BHA118

FORM 202/-505 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Won the Ultima here in 2018 and some useful efforts for Nick Williams in 2020/21.Hasn’t looked the force of old since returning from lengthy absence for new yard this campaign,however

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DIDERO VALLIS (FR) (22)

B g Poliglote - Oreade Vallis (FR) 10 10-2

J Miss Lucy Turner

T Venetia Williams, Hereford

E Blinkers

O Normans, Ramsay, Tufnell & Bishop

B Mr Andre Noel Dutertre

S Faucets Limited

DECLARED RUNNERS 26

TFRHHIII BHA118 FORM P-3U355

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulchaserathisbest(thirdinthisrace12monthsago) and good placed efforts on first 2 completed starts this term. However, he’s beenoperatingbelowhisbestmorerecently,beatensomewayoutinveterans’ handicap at Doncaster 3 weeks ago

2022: CHAMBARD (FR) 10 10 12 Miss Lucy Turner 40-1 (Venetia Williams) 20 ran

Stewards Note: SLIPWAY: Following its run on 4/2/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Stumptown (IRE), 13-2 Mr Incredible (IRE), 10-1 Angels Dawn (IRE), 14-1 Beauport (IRE), Dunboyne (IRE), 16-1 Royal Thief (IRE), 18-1 Anightinlambourn (IRE), 25-1 Ballykeel (IRE), 28-1 Rapper (GB), Lord Accord (IRE), 33-1 Annual Invictus (IRE), Coeur Serein (IRE), Slipway (IRE), Punitive (IRE), Dr Kananga (GB), Fontaine Collonges (FR), 40-1 Musical Slave (IRE), Captain Cattistock (GB), 50-1 Farinet (FR), Western Zara (IRE), Didero Vallis (FR), 66-1 Emir Sacree (FR), 100-1 Defi Bleu (FR), 100-1 Coo Star Sivola (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

Unsurprisingly claims can be made for plenty and it could just pay to side with ANIGHTINLAMBOURN. Ben Pauling’s mare has already enjoyed a fine season, impressively making it 3 wins from her last 4 starts at the November Meeting and an 8lb higher mark may not prevent another bold showing from this likeable 9-y-o. Irish-raiders Angels Dawn and Mr Incredible are others to consider, with Beauport and the progressive Stumptown also highly respected.

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First Race 1.30 - THE TURNERS NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1)(Grade 1) (Registered as The GOLDEN MILLER) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £98472 to the winning horse The second to receive £37100, the third £18567, the fourth £9275, the fifth £4655, the sixth £2327, the seventh £1155 and the eighth £595. 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 10th and pay £218, Supplementary Entry by noon, March 10th and pay £6176 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 14th. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 5lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 7lb Mares allowed 7lb. TURNERS has generously sponsored this race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey, and stable employee responsible for the winning horse 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 Turners 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. 41 entries, 14 at £218, 13 at £657, 14 at £875. - Closed January 17th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £75320; Second £31045; Third £15523; Fourth £7770; Fifth £3885; Sixth £1943; Seventh £963; Eighth £490. (Penalty Value £98472.50) A

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Second Race 2.10 - THE PERTEMPS NETWORK FINAL 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 five yrs old and upwards, which have been placed in the first four on at least one occasion in a Pertemps Hurdle Race (Series Qualifier) since the start of the current season. Enter by noon, February 21st and pay £125 stake, Confirm by noon, March 10th and pay £375, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 14th. Penalties, after February 26th, 2023, a winner of a hurdle race 5lb No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st. PERTEMPS 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 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 PERTEMPS. 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 24 runners plus two reserves The two reserves will be nominated as R25 and R26. 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 35 entries, 7 at £125, 28 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 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Third Race 2.50 - THE RYANAIR STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Registered as The FESTIVAL TROPHY) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £211012 to the winning horse The second to receive £79500, the third £39787, the fourth £19875, the fifth £9975, the sixth £4987, the seventh £2475 and the eighth £1275. 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 £468 stake, Scratch by noon, February 7th or pay £939, Confirm by noon, March 10th and pay £468, Supplementary Entry by noon, March 10th and pay £15620 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 14th. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 8lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 10lb Mares allowed 7lb RYANAIR has generously sponsored this race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, and jockey and Ryanair will also present a memento to the stable employee responsible for the winning horse and a £200 award 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 RYANAIR. 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. THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE. The British Horseracing Authority has modified Rule (F)85.2 of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race (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. 27 entries, 7 at £468, 8 at £1407, 12 at £1875. - Closed January 3rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £161400; Second £66525; Third £33263; Fourth £16650; Fifth £8325; Sixth £4163; Seventh £2063; Eighth £1050. (Penalty Value £211012.50) A

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Fourth Race 3.30 - THE PADDY POWER STAYERS’HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £197695 to the winning horse The second to receive £74482, the third £37276, the fourth £18620, the fifth £9345, the sixth £4672, the seventh £2318 and the eighth £1194. for four 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 10th and pay £405 stake, Scratch by noon, February 7th or pay £810, Confirm by noon, March 10th and pay £405, Supplementary Entry by noon, March 10th and pay £14787 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 14th

Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 10lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Paddy Power has generously sponsored this race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. An award of £500 will be given to the stable employee judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Paddy Power 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 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. 30 entries, 3 at £405, 12 at £1215, 13 at £1620, 2 at £14787. - Closed January 10th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £151214; Second £62327; Third £31163; Fourth £15599; Fifth £7800; Sixth £3900; Seventh £1932; Eighth £984. (Penalty Value £197695.65) A

Fifth Race 4.10 - THE MAGNERS PLATE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £67524 to the winning horse The second to receive £25440, the third £12732, the fourth £6360, the fifth £3192, the sixth £1596, the seventh £792 and the eighth £408. for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 21st and pay £150 stake, Confirm by noon, March 10th and pay £450, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 14th. Penalties, after February 26th, 2023, a winner of a steeple chase 5lb No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st. MAGNERS has kindly sponsored this race. 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 All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of MAGNERS. 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 24 runners plus two reserves The two reserves will be nominated as R25 and R26. 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. 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 59 entries, 23 at £150, 36 at £600. - Closed February 21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £51648; Second £21288; Third £10644; Fourth £5328; Fifth £2664; Sixth £1332; Seventh £660; Eighth £336. (Penalty Value £67524) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

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Sixth Race 4.50 - THE JACK DE BROMHEAD MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (Registered as THE DAWN RUN MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £59083 to the winning horse The second to receive £22260, the third £11140, the fourth £5565, the fifth £2793, the sixth £1396, the seventh £693 and the eighth £357. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only Enter by noon, February 14th and pay £130 stake, Confirm by noon, March 10th and pay £395, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 14th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap hurdle race 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age hurdle race 5lb. RYANAIR has generously sponsored this race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a £200 cash prize will be awarded 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 Ryanair. 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 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 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. 42 entries, 17 at £130, 25 at £525. - Closed February 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £45192; Second £18627; Third £9314; Fourth £4662; Fifth £2331; Sixth £1166; Seventh £578; Eighth £294. (Penalty Value £59083.50) A

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Seventh Race 5.30 - THE FULKE WALWYN KIM MUIR CHALLENGE CUP AMATEUR JOCKEYS’HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (Sponsored by the JRL Group) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £36667 to the winning horse The second to receive £18330, the third £9165, the fourth £4582, the fifth £2295 and the sixth £1147. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-145. Enter by noon, February 21st and pay £90 stake, Confirm by noon, March 10th and pay £285, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 14th. Penalties, after February 26th, 2023, a winner of a steeple chase 5lb (No penalty to take a horse’s weight above 12st). To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys The Amateur Jockeys referred to above shall be Category B’ Amateur Jockeys or ‘Category C’ Qualified Riders The Challenge Cup, presented by Mrs Evan Williams, is to be held by the winning owner until February 1st, 2024. The JRL Group has generously sponsored this race and presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey, and a £200 award 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 JRL GROUP 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. 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 24 runners plus two reserves The two reserves will be nominated as R25 and R26. 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. 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. The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code with regard to this provision 58 entries, 23 at £90, 35 at £375. - Closed February 21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £31868; Second £15930; Third £7965; Fourth £3983; Fifth £1995; Sixth £998. (Penalty Value £36667.50)

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