Cheltenham Racecard - Friday 17th March

THE JOCKEYCLUB

As always, we have already witnessed greatness at this year’s Festival through Constitution Hill, Energumene and the emotional farewell victory of Honeysuckle, so what are we to witness on the final day of this great Festival as we approach the blue riband of Jump Racing –The Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup.

On this day last year, Rachael Blackmore made history by becoming the first ever woman to win the race onboard the Henry De Bromhead-trained A Plus Tard. While the triowill be lookingtoretaintheircrown this year, they’ll first have to get past afield of England and Ireland’s topchasers in order to do so

Among thoseincontention is GalopinDes Champs for Willie Mullins, whilethe top-trainer’s nephew will also be looking to make history with Noble Yeats. The Emmet Mullins-trained seven-year-old was victorious in lastyear’s Aintree GrandNational,and awin in the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup wouldmake him one of onlythreehorses to ever do theGrand National-Gold Cupdouble

We’d like to take this opportunity to thankall of those who are supporting racing today. They includeJCB, McCoy Contractors, Albert Bartlett, Boodles, Paddy Power and St James’s Place.Wewish them all a wonderful dayhere with us

We are honoured to once againbeworkingwith WellChild, our official charity partners for 2023. WellChild do amazing work across the country with seriously ill children, andtheir headquartersare based right here in Cheltenham.

Beforeracing, you can headover to the parade ring for the lastinstalment from our Punters Panel,who will be on hand to offer some expertadvice on the day’s action. In the samelocationat12.55 pm Soprano Laura Wright willbegetting thelastday of The Festival officially underway with aspecialperformance which is nottobemissed.

To celebrate the four days of extraordinary racing we’ve had here at Cheltenham Racecourse, you can headovertoThe Centaur after the last to see Satellite Down, who will be providing the perfect send off to thisyear’s Festival

We’d like to sign-off by thanking each and every one of you for joining us for what is the highlight of our calendar. The impact thatthe event and your attendancehas on the localcommunityisstaggering, with anew report carried out by The University of Gloucestershirerevealing that in 2022, The Festival brought an estimated £274million to the local economy.

For now from us andthe team we wishyou a wonderful day and hope that we will be seeingyou again very soon.

Until nexttime,

ST QUINTON IAN RENTON Chairman Regional Director

T: 01242 513 014

E: cheltenham-races@thejockeyclub.co.uk

MARTIN

Hello and welcometoCheltenham Racecourse for the fourth and finalday of thisyear’s Festival –Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Day.

Races

1&2

Races 4&5

Race 3

RACE STARTS

Race 1-1:30pm

The JCB Triumph Hurdle (Class 1) (Grade 1) (GBB Race)(2m 1f)

Race 2-2:10pm

The McCoy ContractorsCounty

Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)(2m 1f)

Race 3-2:50pm

The Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle (Class 1) (Grade 1) (Registered as The Spa Novices’ Hurdle) (GBB Race)(3m)

Race 4-3:30pm

The Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase (Class 1) (Grade 1) (GBB Race)(3m 2f 1/2)

Race 5-4:10pm

The St.James’sPlaceFestival Challenge

Cup Open Hunters’Chase (Class 2) (3m 2f 1/2)

COURSE MAP NEWCOURSE

Race 6-4:50pm

The MrsPaddy PowerMares’ Chase (Class 1) (Registered as The Liberthine Mares’ Chase) (Grade 2) (GBB Race)(2m 4f 1/2)

Race 7-5:30pm

The Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) (GBB Race) (2m 4f 1/2)

Cheltenham Racecourse has 75 acres (30 hectares) of racing surface with five different tracks –aChase and Hurdle course on the Old and New Courses and the Glenfarclas Cross Country Course. Ateam 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’ SR AC ES PO NS OR S

RACEDAYOFFICIALS

RACE CONDITIONS CANBEFOUND ON PAGE 78 &79

CHAIRMAN

Martin St Quinton

COMMITTEE

John Inverdale

Louise Kemble

Martin Pope

Margaret Arthur

Zara Tindall

Michael Wainwright

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Ian Renton

HEAD OF RACING

&CLERK OF THECOURSE

Jon Pullin

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Gethin Jenkins

FINANCE DIRECTOR

-WEST

RoyBarker

COMMUNICATIONS

LEAD -WEST

Grant Rowley

HEAD OF PARTNERSHIPS

Carey Weeks

HEAD OF HOSPITALITY

-WEST

ClaireLeonard

MARKETING MANAGER

Louise Dodds

ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER

AndreKlein

HEAD GROUNDSPERSON

Alastair King

CATERING DIRECTOR

Simon Hanna

TOTE MANAGER

Paul Ritchie

STEWARDS

Shaun Parker (Chief Steward)

Roger Bellamy (Stewards’ Panel Chairs)

TomEvetts

Chris Hill

Helen Kinsella

Kelly O’Boyle

Guy Upton

STARTERS

Robert Supple

William Jordan

Sophia Upton

James Stenning

JUDGES

Nick Bostock

Guy Lewis

CLERKS OF THESCALES

Graham Ford

Robert Cuthbert

HANDICAPPER

Graeme Smith

EQUINE WELFARE& INTEGRITYOFFICERS

Mel Baker

Martin Knight

Jane Southam

Michael Turner

Jeremy Willis

Darren Stone

Lisa Cook

Christopher Maiden

MelanieSheppard

Alec Dent

Graham Gray

MEDICALOFFICERS

LeeHumphreysSRMO

Andy Simpson

Jon Mutimer

Rick Brown

Gavin Nicol

CROWD DOCTORS

Jim Holmes

Angus McMyn

MEDICAL

CO-ORDINATOR

Tony Twiggs

VETERINARYSURGEONS

Liam Kearns SRVS

Ian Camm

HenryTremaine

Andrew Harrison

John Campbell

TomCampbell

John Williams

LauraGrey

FARRIERS

David Hall

Alex Hall

MikeCooper

VETERINARYOFFICERS

Graham Potts

Sally Taylor

Kate Maxwell

Amy Hawthorn

COMMENTATORS

Mark Johnson

Simon Holt

BETTINGRINGMANAGERS

Andrew Collins

Neil Pateman

Will Sherwood

Darren Tilbury

Malcolm Hart

Introducing...‘Love

BE TT IN GE XP LA IN ED

Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number

Choose your bet. ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are popular types of bet.

‘Towin’ is foryour horse to come first.

‘Each-way’ is foryour horse to come first or to be placed. It’s two bets, so ‘£2 each-way’ =£4total bet.

Decide the amount–or stake– youare comfortable to bet.

Placeyour bet. There aredifferentplaces to betoncourse; TheTote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online. Each option offersa differentexperience.

Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect anywinnings.

Visit www.racingexplained.co.uk formoreinformation

RACECARD EXPLAINED

2 APLUSTARD (FR) (80)

BgKapgarde (FR) -Turboka (FR) 811-10

J Rachael Blackmore

T HenrydeBromhead, Ireland

O CheveleyPark Stud

B Mme Henri Devin

S CheveleyPark Stud

Aquick waytosee ahorse’spast performance. These areits recent finishing positions.

Look out forLetters:

C =Has wonatthis course

D =Has wonoverthis distance

CD =Has wonoverthis distanceat this course

BF =Was abeatenfavourite

MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM

- =New racing season

/ =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 horsewas forced out of aracebya loose horse

B =Horse wasbroughtdown

S =Horse slipped

r =The horse ranaround a jump or took the wrong course in aflat race

d =Disqualified

Bold form

figures = performanceinall-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump)races

TFRHHHHH BHA172

FORM 3/212-12 CDBF

TIMEFORMVIEW Second to Minella Indo last year.Veryimpressive when beating Royale Pagaille by 22 lengths on Haydock return.Collared by Galvin at Leopardstown sincebut yard in better form now.Leading claims.

Dec21 Leo24f Ch yield 2/8 Galvin (IRE) s.h

Nov21 Hay 25f Ch gd-sf 1/7 Royale Pagaille (FR) 22l

Mar21 Chl 26f Ch gd-sf 2/12

Minella Indo (IRE) 11/4l

EXPERTVIEW

Howthe experts ratethe horse’schances:

2. BHArating= the higher the number, the better the horse.

3. Timeform viewand TFR rating

4. HORSE’STRAINER&THEIR LOCATION

Look out forthe summary of leading course trainersbeforeeach race

5. JOCKEYS

Listen out forany jockeys who are having asuccessful day.

OTHER USEFUL DETAILS

6. Owner’scoloursworn by the Jockey

7. Saddlecloth number

8. Horse’sname

9. Days sincethe horse last run

10. Horse’sage

11. Jockey’s weight(stone and Ibs)

12. Thehorse’sbreeding –father (sire) and mother (dam)

13. Horse’sowner

14. Horse’sbreeder

15. Birthplaceofhorse (outside GB)

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THE JCB TRIUMPH HURDLE FA CT SA ND ST AT IS TI CS

The JCB Triumph Hurdle is the Championship race for juveniles (four-year-olds) and is historically one of the most open races at The Festival. Thanks to the introduction of the Fred Winter, it usually means the field is much smaller and more competitve. As is usualina Grade 1Championship race, all horses carry the 11st 2lb, apart from the fillies’, who get a7lb allowance.

RACE DESCRIPTION

19 of thepast 14 winners were unbeaten

KEY TRENDS

19 of thepast25 winners wonlast time out

7ofthe past10 winners were trained in Ireland

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

VAUBAN

Ashort-priced Willie Mullins favouritegavepunters the best possiblestart to Friday.Vauban sat handyinbehind theleaders andcruised into the race under amotionlessPaul Townend. He’d had the beating of Fil Dor,IlEtait Tempsand IcareAllenearlierin the season buthad been beaten by Pied Piper on hisfirst start. It wasthese twowho onceagainstbattleditout up the hill with a gallant Fil Dor between them. Neithercould find theextra gear to go with Vauban,who extended away up therun in

GRADE 1

Runovertwo miles,179 yards. 8hurdles to be jumped Totalprize fund of £139,209

£78,332 to thewinner

WINNING CONNECTIONS

Trainers andJockeys with some of the strongestrecords in theraceoverthe last10years

TRAINER

Willie Mullins 2winners

Today Willie saddles Bloody Destiny, Gust Of Wind, Cinsa, Gala Marceau, Je Garde, Lossiemouth &Zenta

JOCKEY Paul Townend

2winners

Today Paul rides Lossiemouth

The JCB Triumph Hurdle certainly has arich and interesting history. The racewas introduced to the Racing Calendar in 1939, and was originally heldatHurst ParkinSurrey. That race was won by Grey Talk, who was trained by George Batchelor and ridden by Serge Rochet. Although no race took placefrom 1940-1949 duetothe war, in the following years it was regularly contested by horses trained in France with six of the first seven winners French-based.

As the leading event in the National Huntcalendar exclusively contested by juveniles, you would have thought that the two-mile and one-furlong (3,420 metres) contest would be agood source for Champion Hurdle winners, butClair Soleil was the first of justfour to achieve the featwhen winning the 1953 Triumph Hurdle before bagging Champion Hurdle glory in 1955, bothtimesunder FredWinter.

Prince Charlemagne proved anotable Triumph winner in 1954asthe Tommy Carey-trained gelding provided acertain Lester Piggott with one of his twenty hurdle race victories. Fred Winter was back in the winners’ enclosurein1961 when partnering the Ryan Price-trainedCantab to victoryand 12 months on, the legendary trainer saddledBeaver II, his second winner of the race, riddenthistime by Josh Gifford.

When Hurst Park closed its doors, the Triumph Hurdle wastransferred to Cheltenham for the 1965 renewal, althoughatthat pointittook place at the April meetinguntilitbecamepartofThe Festival in 1968.Itwas at this stage that the race attracted its first sponsor –the Daily Express, whose name was associated with the racefrom1965-1996

Arguably, the most impressive Triumph Hurdle winner cameinthe shape of the Brian Swift-trained Persian War who won the race in 1967 under Jimmy Uttley, beforewinning ahat-trickof Champion Hurdle titles in 1968, 1969 and1970.In fact, until2015, Uttley was the joint most successful jockey in the history of the race having also won on England’sGlory in 1968 andBoxer in 1971.

In 1985 acertain Nicky Henderson recorded his first Triumph Hurdle winner when Steve Smith Eccles partnered First Bout to victory. The race has provedkindtoHenderson, whohas wonthe raceafurther sixtimes courtesy of Alone Success (1987), Katarino(1999), Zaynar(2009), Soldatino (2010), Peace And Co (2015) and Pentland Hills (2019), making him the leadingtrainer in therace’s history

Although better known for winning Classics, Sir Michael Stoute got in on the actwhen the Sheikh Mohammed-owedKribensis took the spoils in 1988 beforebecoming the third horse to go on to ChampionHurdle gloryin1990.

The Elite Racing Club took over the sponsorship of the race in 1997 andsaw the TedWalsh-trained Commanche Court gallop to victory under Norman Williamson. The Irish have aremarkable record at The Festival butsincethen they have onlywon six TriumphHurdles –Scolardyin2002, when current sponsor JCB took up the reins, and morerecently OurConor,Tiger Roll, Ivanovich Gorbatov, Farclas, Burning Victory, Quilixios and last year’s winnerVauban

Ivanovich Gorbatov’s success earned Barry Geraghty the honourofbeing the most successful jockeyinthe race’s history. His tally of fiveisunmatched, having alsowon aboard Spectroscope, Zaynar,Soldatino and Peace And Co.

In 2007, the tiny Alan King-trained Katchit became only the fourth horse to win the Triumph Hurdle before following up in the following season’s Champion Hurdle. Twelve months later Paul Nicholls won the first of two Triumph Hurdles thanks to Celestial Halo, Zarkandar adding the secondin2011

In 2020 Goshen unseated at the last in terribly unluckyfashion when ten lengthsclear. Burning Victorycaptalisedtogive Willie Mullins hisfirst win since2002 but in 2021itwas theturn of Quilixious to steam up the hill in amuchless dramatic fashion

Last year Willie Mullins found himself with a second winner in three years with the hot favouriteVauban. Thisyearhecould wellfind himself in the winners’ enclosureagain,withthree of hisdominatingthe first few in the betting. This includesLossiemouth,who wears thesamesilks as 2022winnerVauban.

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Breeder B Sponsor S Equipment E

THE JCB TRIUMPH HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1)(GRADE 1) (GBB RACE)

for juvenile four yrs old ™ Total prize fund £139209

Owners Prize Money. 1st £59916, 2nd £24696, 3rd£12348, 4th £6181, 5th £3090, 6th £1545, 7th £766, 8th £390. (PenaltyValue £78332.90)

Leading course trainer (17-22): WPMullins (33 wins from 306 runners,11%) runs BLOODDESTINY,GUSTOFWIND,CINSA, GALAMARCEAU, JE GARDE, LOSSIEMOUTH &ZENTA

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): WPMullins (12 wins from 68 runners,18%)

runs BLOODDESTINY,GUSTOFWIND,CINSA, GALAMARCEAU, JE GARDE, LOSSIEMOUTH &ZENTA

Fancy That: WPMullins won this race in 2020 &2022. Thestable runs BLOODDESTINY, GUSTOFWIND, CINSA, GALAMARCEAU, JE GARDE, LOSSIEMOUTH & ZENTA today.

|FACTS |FANCIES |FORM |STATS|

1ACTIVE DUTY(FR) (24)

BgAlmanzor (FR) -Minakshi (FR) 11-2

J TomCannon

T Ben Pauling, Naunton

O Mr T. P. Radford

B S.A.S.Elevage Du Haras de Bourgeauville

S Fitzdares

2ALMUHIT (IRE) (34)

BgSea TheStars (IRE) -Ezima (IRE) 11-2

J Donagh Meyler

T Denis G. Hogan, Ireland

O Mr Justin Carthy

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

3ASCENDING (IRE) (41)

BgAwtaad (IRE) -Midnight Martini

J Rachael Blackmore

T HenrydeBromhead, Ireland

O C. Jones

11-2

B Karis Bloodstock Ltd &RathbarryStud

4BLOOD DESTINY (FR) (62)

Ch gNoRisk At All (FR) -High Blood (FR) 11-2

J Mr P. W. Mullins

T W. P. Mullins,Ireland

O Roaringwater Syndicate

B Dr V. GerardSamain

5GUSTOFWIND (FR) (41)

Br gGreat Pretender (IRE) -Rafale Pearl (FR) 11-2

J Sean O’Keeffe

T W. P. Mullins,Ireland

O Hollywood Syndicate &Barnane Stud

B S.A.R.L. Ecuries Babsen Courses

6HYPOTENUS (GB) (20)

Ch gLopedeVega (IRE) -Mathematicienne (IRE) 11-2

J Sean Bowen E Hood,Tongue Strap

T John McConnell, Ireland

O Mr D. Kierans

B Wertheimer et Frere

7JACOVEC CAVERN (GB) (27)

BgSixties Icon -Siri 11-2

J Sean Flanagan E Hood

T P. Hennessy, Ireland

O TheTurner Family

B GHedley&MikeChannon Bloodstock Ltd

TFRHIIII BHA117 FORM 343 BF

2m 179y

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful maiden on Flat(stays 11/2m) in Ireland. Fair startoverhurdles for newyardthisyearbut looks totally up against it in this

TFRHIIII BHA117

FORM 6266

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful Flatwinner who had hinted at temperament in thatcodeand rana moodyracesporting blinkers for the first time in this sphereatNaas last month.Easily passed over

TFRHHIII BHA129

FORM 24

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flatwinner for Clive Coxwho made a promising startinthis spherewhen second in big-field Leopardstown contest over Christmas,but no match for Gala Marceau and Lossiemouth in Grade 1 therelast time and vulnerable hereafter that.

4Feb Leo16f Hdl yield 4/8 Gala Marceau (FR) 18l

Dec22 Leo16f Hdl soft2 Tekao (FR) 1/2l

Oct22 Not 10f Hcp soft2/11 First Officer (IRE) 61/2l

TFRHHHHI BHA146

FORM 2-11 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Has made averygood startover hurdles for newyard, scoring at Cork and Fairyhouse (still novicey withhis jumping but bolted up in good time). He won’t get awaywith toomany mistakes herebut he’s clearly atop prospect.

14Jan Fai16f Hdl sf-hv 1 Common Practice(IRE) 18l

Dec22 Crk 16f Hdl yd-sf 1Sir Allen 5l

Apr22 Aut 15f Hdl soft2 Bo Zenith (FR) 31/2l

TFRHHIII BHA-

FORM 15

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful form when landing newcomers’hurdle at Auteuil in September and shaped as if better for run behind stablemate Gala Marceau and co in Leopardstown Grade 1last month. Can improve but is down the Willie Mullins’pecking order in this

4Feb Leo16f Hdl yield 5/8 Gala Marceau (FR) 20l

Sep22 Aut 18f Hdl soft1 Jit Langy (FR) 3l

TFRHHHII BHA-

FORM 2

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on the FlatinFranceand wasa€215,000 buy for connectionsbeforeshapingwellbehindZentaonhurdlesdebutatFairyhouse 3weeks ago fitted with hood/tongue strap.Should improve but this is abig step up

25Feb Fai16f Hdl yield 2/5 Zenta (FR) 3l

Aug22 Cla 11f Stk -1 Greym (FR)

Jul22 Stc 10f Hcp gd-sf 6Woodstone (GER)

TFRHIIII BHA110

FORM 606

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TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flatwinner who hasn’t matched that in 3runs over hurdles for newyardthis year and can’t be fancied in this company

8JIPCOT (FR) (26)

BgChoeur du Nord(FR) -Blinngaroe (FR) 11-2

J Luca Morgan

T Ben Pauling, Naunton

O TheMegsons

B J.Alvarez &G.Lassaussaye

S Fitzdares

9JUPITER DU GITE (FR) (48)

BgCastle du Berlais (FR) -Malaga de St Sulpice(FR) 11-2

J Niall Houlihan E Hood

T GaryMoore,Horsham

O Alan Jamieson Site Services Ltd

B Mr Daniel Gerault

S KMElite Products Ltd

10 RIGHTSOTOM(GER) (129)

BgMaxios -RiviereDiamant (IRE)

J Jack Foley

T Thomas Mullins,Ireland

O Mrs Rita Byrne

B Gestut Kussaburg

11 CINSA(FR) (41)

11-2

TFRHHHII BHA127 FORM 240U11 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful improving winner over hurdles in France, seeking ahat-trick starting out for newconnections but has plentytofind to get in the mix.

19Feb Pau17f Hdl -1 Jingle Denuo (FR) 31/2l

8Feb Pau17f Hdl soft1 UltraMarino (FR) 10l

25Jan Pau18f Ch -U J’Arrive de L’Est (FR) -

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 3-16

TIMEFORM VIEW Caused amajor upset when making all on British/ hurdles debut at NewburyinDecember but proved fartoo free and well beaten in the Trial over C&D 7weeks ago,jumping well but aspent force by the home turn.Could do better but clearly abit of ahandful.

28Jan Chl 16f Hdl soft6/7 ComfortZone (IRE) 28l

Dec22 Nby 16f Hdl soft1/11 Klitschko15l

Apr22 Sen 11f Stk -3 Joie des Obeaux (FR) 9l

TFRHHIII BHA-

FORM 2

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped well behind another good prospectfromthe Willie Mullins stable in Fairyhouse event in November.Opentoprogress but this surely beyond him on just his second start.

Nov22 Fai16f Hdl soft2 ZarakThe Brave(FR) 10l

TFRHHIII BHA-

FORM 4-6

Bf Tirwanako(FR) -PassyAuteuil (IRE) 10-9

J Brian Hayes

T W. P. Mullins,Ireland

O Sullivan Bloodstock Limited

B M. Jean-Luc Pelletan et al

12 GALAMARCEAU(FR) (41)

Bf Galiway-Alma Marceau (FR) 10-9

J Daniel Mullins E Hood

T W. P. Mullins,Ireland

O Mr K. Alexander

B Guy Pariente Holding SPRL

13 JE GARDE (FR) (159)

Gr fKapgarde (FR) -Valgardena (FR) 10-9

J M. J. M. O’Sullivan

T W. P. Mullins,Ireland

O Mrs J. Donnelly

B Mrs Michele Juhen Cypres et al

14 LOSSIEMOUTH (FR) (41)

Gr fGreat Pretender (IRE) -Mariner’s Light (FR) 10-9

J P. Townend

T W. P. Mullins,Ireland

O Mrs S. Ricci

B Sarl Elevage DesVallons &M.Ian Kellit

15 ZENTA(FR) (20)

Bf Pastorius (GER) -Zenturie (GER) 10-9

J Mark Walsh

T W. P. Mullins,Ireland

O Mr John P. McManus

B E.A.R.L. de Cordelles et al

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form in acouple of racesover hurdles 10 months apart(trained in Franceondebut), not knocked about behind GalaMarceauandcoinLeopardstownGrade1lastmonth.Moretocomebut others from her yard waymorelikely here.

4Feb Leo16f Hdl yield 6/8 Gala Marceau (FR) 28l

Apr22 Aut 15f Hdl soft4 Lossiemouth (FR) 12l

TFRHHHHI BHA141

FORM 11-21

TIMEFORM VIEW Twofrom2overhurdlesinFranceandhasmadeafinestart for newconnections,finding just Lossiemouth toogood at Leopardstown at Christmas then turning the tables on her back there6 weeks ago,seen to much better effectbut also keen and seeing things out well.Big player with hood fitted.

4Feb Leo16f Hdl yield 1/8 Lossiemouth (FR) 21/2l

Dec22 Leo16f Hdl soft2/11 Lossiemouth (FR) 71/2l

Apr22 Adi 15f Hdl -1

TFRHHHII BHA-

FORM 3

TIMEFORM VIEW Made apromising startwhen thirdbehindacouple of subsequent winners in Auteuil event in October.Joined top connections and likely to improve but she looks up against it here.

Oct22 Aut 18f Hdl soft3 Jane de La Brunie (FR) 5l

TFRHHHHH BHA142

FORM 1-112 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW SawoffGalaMarceauingoodstyleinLeopardstownGrade2 at Christmas and would surely have made it 4-4 but for meeting significant interferencejust as things werehotting up back therelast month,her old rival not for catching in the end.Moretocome and can get back to winning ways

4Feb Leo16f Hdl yield 2/8 Gala Marceau (FR) 21/2l

Dec22 Leo16f Hdl soft1/11 Gala Marceau (FR) 71/2l

Dec22 Fai16f Hdl soft1/10 ZarakThe Brave(FR) 4l

TFRHHHII BHA-

FORM 11

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 2-2 over hurdles (first startfor newconnections) whenseeingoffHypotenusinFairyhouseGrade3recently,stilllookingrough aroundtheedges.Bettertocomeandshe’soneofthemoretemptingMullins’ outsiders

25Feb Fai16f Hdl yield 1/5 Hypotenus 3l

Sep22 Aut 18f Hdl soft1 Jessi Sei (FR)

Aug22 Cla 12f Stk -3 Mappatassie (IRE)

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DECLARED RUNNERS152022: VAUBAN (FR) 4110PTownend 6-4 (W PMullins) 12 ran

Stewards Note: JUPITER DU GITE:Following its run on 28/1/2023 it was reported thatthe horse rantoo freely.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Lossiemouth (FR), 9-4 Blood Destiny (FR), 9-2 Gala Marceau (FR), 16-1 Zenta (FR), 28-1 Hypotenus (GB), 33-1 Jupiter du Gite (FR), 50-1 Gust of Wind (FR), Jipcot(FR), Je Garde (FR), 66-1 Ascending (IRE), Rightsotom (GER), 100-1 Cinsa (FR), 300-1 Active Duty(FR), Almuhit (IRE), Jacovec Cavern (GB)

PLAYSMARTER

LOSSIEMOUTH looks one of the best seen in this division for several years and would be unbeaten had she got better luck behind Gala Marceau at Leopardstown. She can improve further and makeit 2-1 against her stablemate who is also capable of better and won’t go down easily now fitted ahood Blood Destiny needs to cut out the mistakes but is another veryexciting juvenile and can makeit another 1-2-3 this week for Willie Mullins

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LOSSIEMOUTH

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RACE DESCRIPTION

The McCoy Contractors CountyHurdle, atwo miles andone furlong handicap hurdle for five-year-olds and upwards, is one of the most fiercely contested races of the entire Festival. The aim of ahandicap is to ensure alevel playing field for all and this is achieved by allocating different weights to each of the runners based on what they have achievedonthe racecourse so far -see how the 155-ratedSharjah carries 1lb more than the 154-rated Pied Piper.

THE MCCOY CONTRACTORS COUNTY HANDICAP HURDLE (PREMIER HANDICAP) FA CT SA ND ST AT IS TI CS

6ofthe past 13 winnersweretrained by WillieMullins

KEY TRENDS

18 of thepast 25 winners were aged 5or6

18 of thepast 22 winners were novicesor second-season hurdlers

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

StateMan has proventhathehad more thanafew lb in hand overthe handicapper,judgingbyhis graded successthis season.Paul Townendclearlyknewhow much horse he had underneath himand optedtotakeawidecourse throughout in aracethatcan oftenget alittle messydue to the number of runners. FirstStreet andColonel Mustardtried to makea race of it up the run in buttheir effortswereinvain as State Mancoastedhome to acomfortablevictory

PREMIER HANDICAP

Runovertwo miles,179 yards. 8hurdles to be jumped

Totalprize fund of £100,000

£56,270 to thewinner

WINNING CONNECTIONS

Trainers andJockeys with some of the strongestrecords in theraceoverthe last10years

TRAINER Willie Mullins 4winners Today

JOCKEY Paul Townend

Jockey J

Trainer T Owner O

Breeder B

Sponsor S

Equipment E

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. (PenaltyValue £56270)

Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with whereapplicable.6Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

Leading course trainer (17-22): NHenderson (38 wins from 282 runners,13%) runs FIRST STREET

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): WPMullins (12 wins from 68 runners,18%) runs HUNTERSYARN,SAINT SAM, SHARJAH &WINTER FOG

Fancy That: WPMullins won this race in 2015, 2017, 2020 &2022. Thestable runs HUNTERSYARN, SAINT SAM, SHARJAH & WINTER FOG today. DSkelton won this race in 2016, 2018 &2019. Thestable runs FAIVOIR & PEMBROKE today.

1SHARJAH (FR) (27)

|FACTS |FANCIES |FORM |STATS|

TFRHHHHH BHA155

FORM 211-232 BF

BgDoctor Dino (FR) -Saaryeh 10 12-0

J Mr P. W. Mullins E Tongue Strap

T W. P. Mullins,Ireland

O Mrs S. Ricci

B Ecurie Haras De Beauvoir

2PIED PIPER (GB) (40)

Ch gNew Approach (IRE) -PureFantasy 511-13

J Davy Russell

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Caldwell Construction Ltd

B TheQueen

S Gordon Elliott

3WINTER FOG(IRE) (80)

E Tongue Strap

BgPapal Bull -Banphrionsa (IRE) 911-11

J Kieran Callaghan (7)

T W. P. Mullins,Ireland

O TheTriple Lock Partnership

B Paddy O’Leary

4SAINT SAM(FR) (12)

BgSaint des Saints (FR) -Ladeka (FR)

J Jack Foley(3)

T W. P. Mullins,Ireland

O Mr EdwardJ.Ware

611-11

E Hood

B I. Catsaras,V.Dubois &M.Dubois

5FIRST STREET (GB) (27)

BgGolden Horn -LadysFirst

611-11

J NicodeBoinville E Tongue Strap

T NickyHenderson, Lambourn

O Lady Bamford&AliceBamford

B Lady Bamford

S Unibet

6BALLYADAM(IRE) (40)

BgFame And Glory-Grass Tips (IRE) 811-7

J Rachael Blackmore E Tongue Strap

T HenrydeBromhead, Ireland

O CheveleyPark Stud

B P. Connell

S CheveleyPark Stud

7AUCUNRISQUE (FR) (34)

BgNoRisk At All (FR) -Saintheze (FR)

J TomCannon

T Chris Gordon, Winchester

O Goodwin Racing Ltd

B L. Lafitte,H.Barus &P.Lafitte

711-6

S Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing &Timber Ltd

2m 179y

SE CON DR AC ETHEMCCOYCONTRACTORSCOUNTYHANDICAPHURDLERACE (CLASS1)(PREMIERHANDICAP)(GBBRACE)

TIMEFORM VIEW Smashing 10-y-owho has twicefinished runner-up in Champion Hurdle and whilst he maynot be quite the force of old, he’s acquitted himself with plentyofcredit all 3starts in Graded events this campaign. Veryinterestingconnectionspitchhiminhereonjusthissecondstartinhandicaps

18Feb Gow 16f Hdl sf-hv 2/6 Fil Dor(FR) 1/2l

Dec22 Leo16f Hdl soft3/5 State Man (FR) 91/4l

Nov22 Pun16f Hdl yield 2/4 State Man (FR) 4l

TFRHHHHI BHA154

FORM 32-1154 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Smartsort(thirdinlast season’s Triumph) who won aC&D conditions’event and aDown RoyalGrade 2inthe autumn.Bounced back from a poorrun at Leopardstown over Christmas when 61/2 lengths fourth to State Man in Irish Champion last month and he’s respected given his good record here.

5Feb Leo16f Hdl yield 4/5 State

TFRHHHII BHA152

FORM 4240-51

TIMEFORM VIEW 9-y-owho boasts some verysolid form in big-field handicaps(fourthinlastyear’sPertemps)andhadlittletroubledroppingbackto 2m as he made awinning debut for Willie Mullins at Leopardstown over Christmas.Mark has risen considerably but he’s verylow-mileage for his age.

Dec22 Leo16f HcpH soft1 PalaceRock(IRE)

May22 Kny 22f HcpH good 5Happy Jacky(IRE)

Apr22 Ain 24f HcpH

TFRHHHII BHA152

FORM 3U-6152 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful novicehurdler during 2020/21 season who didn’t alwaysconvincewith his jumping over fences.Back on track over hurdles this term,albeitunabletojustifycrampedoddshavingracedfreelyinsmallfieldevent at Leopardstown (18.3f)12daysago.Return to big-field scenario maywell help

TFRHHHII BHA152

FORM 325-133 BF

TIMEFORMVIEWMightyeffortsinBetfairandthisracelasttermandresumed withawinintheGerryFeildenatNewbury(2m)inNovember.Matchedthatlevel when keeping-on thirdinGrade 2Relkeel here(21/2m) on NewYear’s Dayand whilst below thatlevel in Kingwell last time,this rates moresuitable.Had wind op

18Feb Wcn15f Hdl good 3/4 ILikeToMove It 17l

1Jan Chl 20f Hdl soft3/9 Marie’s Rock (IRE) 6l

Nov22 Nby 16f HcpH good 1/7 Grivetana (FR) 21/2l

TFRHHHII BHA148

FORM 2505-03

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in 2021 Supreme on debut for this yard and followingmixedbaglastwinterreturnedtoformwhenfifthfrom4lblowermarkin this race 12 months ago.Confirmed himself in good heartback from an absence when thirdinLeopardstown handicap last month and he rates an each-way player

5Feb Leo16f HcpH yield 3/17 Gaelic Warrior (GER) 41/2l

Jul22 Gal 16f HcpH good 14/20 Tudor City(IRE) 35l

Mar22 Chl 16f HcpH gd-sf 5/26 State Man (FR) 6l

TFRHHHII BHA147

FORM 41-1221

TIMEFORMVIEWUpwardly-mobileasanovice(Grade2winner)and,following bright startover fences,tookhis form up another notch when landing Betfair HurdlebyalengthfromFileyBay,wellriddenunderconditionsthattestedspeedto the full.9lb higher herebut boasts smashing attitude and not dismissed.

11Feb Nby 16f HcpH good 1/16 FileyBay (IRE) 1l

Dec22 Kmp 16f Ch soft2/4 Boothill (IRE) 1l

Nov22 Nby 16f HcpCgood 2/6 Frered’Armes (FR)

8HUNTERSYARN (IRE) (33)

BgFame And Glory-Full of Birds (FR)

J P. Townend

T W. P. Mullins,Ireland

611-6

O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede

B Mrs C. J. Berry

9PRAIRIE DANCER (IRE) (103)

BgTerritories (IRE) -Polka Dot(IRE)

511-3

J Brendan Powell E Blinkers

T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland

O Sean Sweeney/Kieran O’Hare

B Mr S. Sweeney

10 GLORYAND FORTUNE (IRE) (34)

BgFame And Glory-Night Heron (IRE) 811-3

J Stan Sheppard E Tongue Strap

T TomLacey,Woolhope

O Mr J. Hinds

B P. Connell

S Plusbac

11 HIGHWAY ONE OTWO (IRE) (34)

BorBrgShirocco (GER) -Supreme Dreamer (IRE) 811-2

J Mr Freddie Gordon (7)

T Chris Gordon, Winchester

O Mr Anthony Ward-Thomas

B Stephen O’Flynn

S Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing &Timber Ltd

12 ANNA BUNINA (FR) (23)

BmPoet’sVoice -Russian Society 711-2

J Ben Harvey(5) E Tongue Strap

T John McConnell, Ireland

O Ms Caroline Ahearn

B Dermot Cantillon

13 MILKWOOD (IRE) (30)

BgDylan Thomas (IRE) -Tropical Lake (IRE) 911-0

J Sam Twiston-Davies E Hood

T Neil Mulholland, LimpleyStoke

O Ms Jo Bridel

B John Boden and Willie Kane

14 FILEY BAY(IRE) (34)

BgFame And Glory-You Should Know Me (IRE)

711-0

J Mark Walsh E Tongue Strap

T Emmet Mullins,Ireland

O Mr John P. McManus

B Liam O’Regan

15 PINKERTON(IRE) (81)

Br gOcovango -Mistress Pope (IRE)

711-0

J Sean Flanagan E Tongue Strap

T Noel Meade,Ireland

O Mr P. L. Polly

B J. Mangan

16 PATH D’OROUX (FR) (55)

BgCoastalPath-Belle du Bresil (FR) 611-0

J Keith Donoghue

T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland

O French Connection Partnership

B David Giraudeau &PhilippeMoreau

TFRHHHHI BHA147

FORM 411-311

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time bumper winner who opened his account at third attemptoverhurdlesatNaas(15.9f)inJanuaryandimprovedfurthertolandListed noviceatNavan(2m)5weeksago.Excellentyardhaswon2oflast3renewalsofthis race and this low-mileage sortisshortlisted making handicap debut.

12Feb Nav16f Hdl gd-yd 1/5 Imagine (FR) 6l

8Jan Naa 15f Hdl soft1 Quirke’s Gate 13l

Nov22 Pun16f Hdl yd-sf 3NuckyJohnson (IRE) -

TFRHHHII BHA144

FORM 103135 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved over hurdles last summer,thirdinGalway Hurdle priortoscoringunchallengedatListowel(2m)inSeptember.Struggledupingrade thereafter,well-beatenfifthbehindMarineNationaleinRoyalBondoverChristmas This moresuitable and yard no stranger to success at this meeting.

Dec22 Fai16f Hdl soft5/8 Marine Nationale (IRE) 89l

Nov22 Naa 16f Hdl yd-sf 3/4 Brazil (IRE) 91/2l

Sep22 Lis 16f HcpH good 1Man OWork (IRE) 61/2l

TFRHHIII BHA144

FORM 44-4U30 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved hurdler last season, bagging Betfair Hurdle from 1lb lower mark prior to acreditable fourth in Champion Hurdle. Doesn’t arrive hereinsame groove though,not convincing with his jumping over fences late on last year and well held in first-named race 5weeks ago

11Feb Nby 16f HcpH good 13/16 Aucunrisque (FR) 50l

Dec22 Kmp 16f Ch soft3/4 Boothill (IRE) 35l

Nov22 Chl 15f Ch good U/6 Banbridge(IRE) -

TFRHHHII BHA143

FORM 2P-2130

TIMEFORM VIEW Likemany from this yard,returned in excellent form in the autumn, adding to his tally from an 8lb lower mark at Ascot (15.9f)inOctober OverfacedinChristmas Hurdle next startand he could finish only midfield in Betfair Hurdle on his most recent outing.Likely vulnerable to afew again here.

11Feb Nby 16f HcpH good 7/16 Aucunrisque (FR) 16l

Dec22 Kmp 16f Hdl soft3/5 Constitution Hill 23l

Oct22 Asc 15f HcpH good 1/10 Hacker des Places (FR) 71/2l

TFRHHHII BHA143

FORM 106042 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Classymarewho tasted success twiceover hurdles last year and added to her tally on FlatatKillarney (14f)inAugust.Shade underwhelming around Christmas but back on track in recent weeks,respectable second in Grade 3Quevega Mares’Hurdle (20.4f)last time.Mark looks about right,however

22Feb Pun20f Hdl yield 2/7 Queens Brook(IRE) 41/2l

5Feb Leo16f HcpH yield 4/17 Gaelic Warrior (GER) 6l

Dec22 Leo16f HcpH soft10Winter Fog(IRE) 24l

TFRHHHII BHA141

FORM 45-F244

TIMEFORM VIEW Ranastormer when thirdinthis race 2years agopriorto landing Scottish Champion Hurdle at Ayramonth later.Somewhattypically been lightly racedsince, shaping encouragingly on back of 3months off when fourth at Wetherby (19.7f)4weeks ago.Return to this shorter trip aplus.Hood fitted.

15Feb Wet19f HcpH good 4/8 Impulsive One (USA) 51/2l

Nov22 Wcn15f Hdl gd-fm 4/4 Knappers Hill (IRE) 21l

Oct22 Fls 15f HcpH good 2/5 Effernock Fizz(IRE) 2l

TFRHHHHI BHA141

FORM 633-112 DBF

TIMEFORM VIEW Another verygood advertfor his shrewdyard, bagging handicapsatDoncaster/Wincantonpriortobigcareer-besteffortwhenrunner-upto Aucunrisqueinlastmonth’sBetfairHurdle,comfortablyfaringbestofthoseheldup Long wayclear of remainder then and 8lb higher mark looks well within reach

11Feb Nby 16f HcpH good 2/16 Aucunrisque (FR) 1l

Dec22 Wcn15f HcpH gd-sf 1/10 Shallow River (IRE) 1l

Nov22 Don16f HcpH good 1/6 Hurricane Ali (IRE) 6l

TFRHHHII BHA141

FORM 133-323

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/maiden hurdle winner during 2021/22 campaign. Progressed again in handicaps this season, beaten only by another unexposed sortatFairyhouse (2m) in December.Small-field scenario likely didn’t playtohis strengths at Limerick (20f)next time and this rates moresuitable.

Dec22 Lim 20f Hdl sf-hv 3LonghousePoet(IRE)

Dec22 Fai16f HcpH soft2 Merlin Giant (FR)

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Nov22 Dow16f HcpH soft3 Nibiru (IRE) hd

TFRHHHII BHA141

FORM 1-11P41

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/maiden hurdle winner who struggled to makean impactinpairofGrade1sinDecember.Returnedtoformbackincalmerwatersto land Navannovice(15.7f,soft) in January(3main market rivals fell) but it remains relatively early days with him now attentions switch to handicaps

21Jan Nav15f Hdl soft1 Ifiwerearichman (IRE)

/

Dec22 Leo16f Hdl soft4/6 Facile Vega (IRE) 28l

Dec22 Fai16f Hdl softP/8 Marine Nationale (IRE) -

17 PETIT TONNERRE (FR) (27)

BgWaldpark (GER) -Perpette (FR) 510-13

J Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

T Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

O Mr John P. McManus

B A. De La Motte Saint Pierreetal

S Wasdell Group

18 HIGHLAND CHARGE (IRE) (33)

BgFame And Glory-Full of Birds (FR) 810-12

J Sam Ewing

T Noel Meade,Ireland

O Gigginstown House Stud

B Mrs C. J. Berry

19 GANAPATHI (FR) (48)

BgSamum (GER) -Une Dame d’Avril (FR) 710-9

J Alan Doyle (5) E Tongue Strap,Cheek Pieces

T Patrick Neville,Leyburn

O Mrs Wilma Duffus

B E.A.R.L. Detouillon

S TheRed Armoury

20 MAGNOR GLORY(IRE) (175)

BgFame And Glory-Andreas Pride (IRE) 710-9

J M. J. M. O’Sullivan (3) E Hood

T TerenceO’Brien, Ireland

O BarryF.Walsh/Joseph Sheahan

B Joseph Sheahan

21 PEMBROKE (GB) (48)

BgBlue Bresil (FR) -Moyliscar

J HarrySkelton

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O Jon and Julia Aisbitt

B Mrs Caroline George

610-9

S Ladbrokes, TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)

22 GIN COCO (FR) (124)

BgCokoriko(FR) -Qlementine (FR)

J Jonathan Burke

T HarryFry,Corscombe

O David’s Partnership

710-8

B L. Giethlen Cadiergues &D.Giethlen

S Olivia Darcy Limited, Tenth Revolution Group,Grosvenor Sport

23 FAIVOIR (FR) (34)

BgCoastalPath-QapeNoir (FR)

J Bridget Andrews

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O Mrs Suzanne Lawrence

810-7

B E.A.R.L. Trinquet &M.& O. Trinquet

S Ladbrokes, TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)

24 GLAN (IRE) (175)

Ch mGetaway(GER) -Fleur (GER)

810-7

J Luke Dempsey E Hood

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Mr John P. McManus

B K. McManus

S Gordon Elliott

25 WONDERWALL (IRE) (112)

BgYeats (IRE) -RockMeGently

710-7

J Sean Bowen E Cheek Pieces

T RichardSpencer,Newmarket

O RebelJumping II

B BarbaraKirby

S RebelRacingLtd, DirectCommercial Ltd

TFRHHHII BHA140

FORM 1P-32P5 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Made winning handicap debut for this yard 13 months ago and even better form in defeatthis campaign,not seen to best effectinLanzarote onpenultimatestartandquicklybacktobestwhenfifthatAscot(19.2f)4weeksago Remains relatively unexposed at around 2m and eased 1lb ahead of this

18Feb Asc 19f HcpH gd-sf 5/12 Irish Hill (GER) 51/2l

14Jan Kmp 21f HcpH softP/20 West Balboa (IRE) -

Nov22 Nby 20f HcpH good 2/9 RedRisk (FR) 41/

TFRHHHII BHA139

FORM 211-3P0

TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed himself auseful performer over hurdles when taking Naas Grade 3this time last year.Fairly low-key start over fences initially this term but this moresuitable than latest assignment in Grade 2 Boyne Hurdle in February.Handicap debut.

12Feb Nav21f Hdl gd-yd 8/8 Blazing Khal (IRE) 19l

14Jan Fai17f Ch sf-hv PFlame Bearer (IRE) -

Dec22 Fai16f Ch soft3 El Fabiolo (FR) 25l

TFRHHIII BHA136

FORM 133254

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/hurdles winner who landed pair of small-field novicechasesforWillieMullinslastsummer.Hasseeminglyfoundhislevelin thatspherethough and others makemoreappeal on balanceahead of this return to timber.Cheekpieces added to usual tongue tie.

28Jan Don16f Ch good 4/5 Tommy’s Oscar (IRE) 21l

Dec22 Wet19f HcpCsoft5/6 Grandads Cottage (IRE) 9l

Nov22 Chl 15f Ch good 2/3 NubeNegra(SPA) 8l

TFRHHHII BHA136

FORM 51-6101 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Steadily progressive 7-y-owho surpassed previous form to land Listowel handicap (2m) in September,deserving of extracredit given he came from further back than other principals.Presumably kept fresh for a tilt at this and excellent value claimer takes off handy 3lb

Sep22 Lis 16f HcpH good 1Fils d’Oudairies (FR) 3l

Jul22 Gal 16f HcpH gd-yd 11 Sit Down Lucy (IRE) 21l

Jul22 Kny 20f HcpH good 1Kells Priory(IRE) nk

TFRHHHHI BHA136

FORM F1-0112 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who lefthurdles debut form in his wake when landing back-to-back novicecontests late last year.Progressed further when second in Grade 2over 21/2m hereinJanuaryand another worth a look from this sortofmark for yard that has landed this race twicesince2018.

28Jan Chl 20f Hdl soft2/10 Rock My Way(IRE) 11/2l

Dec22 Lud15f Hdl gd-sf 1/15 Amrons Sage (IRE) 16l

Nov22 Wet16f Hdl heavy 1/8 Magic Wave

TFRHHHII BHA135

FORM 22/1-212 DBF

/

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced 7-y-owho made light of lengthy absencetoland Fontwellmaidenforthisyard12monthsagopriortogoodsecondonhandicapbow at Punchestown (2m).Absent sincefinishing fine second in Greatwood Hurdlehere in November (clear of remainder).That unlikely to prove his limit.

Nov22 Chl 16f HcpH good 2/13 ILikeToMove It

Oct22 Ntn 16f Hdl good 1/12 Call TheDawn(IRE)

Apr22 Pun16f HcpH gd-yd 2/25 Broomfield Hall (IRE) 1l

TFRHHHII BHA134

FORM 3305-4P CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Talented hurdler/chaser who finished midfield in this race 12 months ago beforegood fifth in Aintree handicap final start. Returned with creditablefourthatKempton(2m)overChristmasbutnotinanythinglikethesame form when pulled up in last month’s Betfair Hurdle.Others makemoreappeal.

11Feb Nby 16f HcpH good P/16 Aucunrisque (FR) -

Dec22 Kmp 16f HcpH soft4/14 No OrdinaryJoe (IRE) 12l

Apr22 Ain 16f HcpH gd-sf 5/16 Hacker des Places (FR) 83/4l

TFRHHHII BHA134

FORM 51-P04P

TIMEFORM VIEW Big effortonback of ashortbreak to land 17-runner Fairyhouse handicap (2m) last April.Proved moremiss-than-hit either side of another good run in Galway Hurdle,pulled up in race won by Magnor Glory when last seen in September

Sep22 Lis 16f HcpH good PMagnor Glory(IRE) -

Jul22 Gal 16f HcpH good 4/20 Tudor City(IRE) 31/2l

May22 Kny 17f HcpH good 15 Celestial Horizon (IRE) 67l

TFRHHHII BHA134

FORM 30/21F-3

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful bumper performer and reached asimilar level in 3starts over hurdles,inprocess of running well when falling last in Listed race at HuntingdonlastFebruary.PromisesolestartoverfencesatNewburyinNovember and whilst absent sinceheremains unexposed.Cheekpieces on for handicap bow.

Nov22 Nby 19f Ch good 3/4 Sebastopol (IRE) 8l

Feb22 Hun 19f Hdl softF/5 Elle Est Belle -

Jan22 Don20f Hdl gd-sf 1/16 CityChief (IRE) 3l

LUTTRELL LAD(IRE) (13)

BgBeatHollow -Fairly Definite (IRE) 710-6

J HarryCobden

T TomLacey,Woolhope

O Owners for Owners Luttrell Lad

B Louis G. Vambeck

S Plusbac

TFRHHIII BHA133 FORM 1222-0P D

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful bumper winner and of asimilar standardover hurdles last season.Did disappoint on Flatfor previous yard last summer but best not judged tooharshly on recent return/yarddebut at Kelso,(rider lost irons early).Still,this looks abig ask.

4Mar Kel16f HcpH gd-sf P/16 Benson -

Sep22 Kmp 15f Hcp st-sl 9/9 SmartChampion 24l

Jul22 Wol12f Stk stand 7/11 Haskoy 18l

DECLARED RUNNERS282022: STATEMAN (FR) 5111PTownend 11-4 (W PMullins) 26 ran

Running for the first time sinceWind SurgeryNo. 5.

Stewards Note: LUTTRELL LAD: Following its run on 4/3/2023 it was reported thatthe jockey’s saddle slipped.

Probable S.P’s: 13-2 FileyBay (IRE), 9-1 Hunters Yarn (IRE), 11-1 Sharjah (FR), Pembroke(GB), Gin Coco (FR), 14-1 Aucunrisque (FR), 18-1 Pied Piper (GB), Winter Fog(IRE), Path d’Oroux (FR), 22-1 First Street (GB), Wonderwall (IRE), 28-1 Ballyadam (IRE), Petit Tonnerre(FR), Magnor Glory(IRE), 33-1 Saint Sam (FR), Milkwood (IRE), 40-1 Pinkerton (IRE), 50-1 Prairie Dancer (IRE), HighwayOne OTwo (IRE), Glan (IRE), 66-1 GloryAnd Fortune (IRE), Anna Bunina (FR), Highland Charge (IRE), Faivoir (FR), 80-1 Ganapathi (FR),

Willie Mullins has compiled afine record in this race in recent years,and as one of a4-pronged attack, the highly-admirable SHARJAH could provide the Closutton handler with further success.Twicearunner-up in the Champion Hurdle,he’s run well all 3starts in Graded company so farthis term and this sortofmark maywell be within reach. Low-mileage stablemate Hunters Yarn is amajor threathowever along with Betfair Hurdle second FileyBay.Pembrokeand Pied Piper complete the shortlist. TIMEFORM

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LEADING CONNECTIONS

Leading Jockey

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Leading Trainer

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RACE DESCRIPTION

The Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle is run overthe stamina-sapping trip of three miles and this contest attracts the top staying hurdlersofthe future. Horses are classed as anovice if they have yet to win arace prior to the official start of the season, usually towards the end of April. In theory, this allows the inexperienced horses to race against each other before graduating to the senior ranks. In this Grade 1race, all runners will carry 11st 7lb.

THE ALBERTBARTLETT NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (REGISTERED AS THE SPANOVICES’ HURDLE) FA CT SA ND ST AT IS TI CS

Horsesrated 152+

KEY TRENDS

Willie Mullinshas trained3 of the past 6winners

15 of the18winners contestedaGraded novice hurdlelasttime out

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

THENICE GUY

The son of Fame AndGlorywas lightlyraced foraseven-yearoldbut showedjustwhy theyhad kept him in training,despite hisproblems. He wasn’t themostfluentatsomeofhis hurdles butclearlyhas someengineashepickedupMinella Cocooner up the run in.Paul Townendtried to go with The Nice Guybut wasonlyeverchasing hisshadow as he scootedclear up the run in.Itwas agreat winfor Sean O’Keeffe anditmeant that WillieMullinshad wonthe first threeraces on the card

GRADE 1

Runovertwo miles,seven furlongs &213 yards. 12 hurdlestobejumped. Totalprize fund of £135,000 £75,964 to thewinner

WINNING CONNECTIONS

Trainers andJockeys with some of the strongestrecords in theraceoverthe last10years

TRAINER

Willie Mullins 3winners

Today Willie saddles Embassy Gardens & Seabank Bistro

JOCKEY Paul Townend

2winners

Today Paul rides Embassy Gardens

Jockey J

Trainer T

Owner O

Breeder B

Sponsor S

Equipment E

TH IR DR AC E -

THEALBERTBARTLETTNOVICES’HURDLERACE(CLASS1)(GRADE1) (RegisteredasTheSPANOVICES’HURDLERACE)(GBBRACE)

for novicefive yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £135000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £58104, 2nd £23949, 3rd£11975, 4th £5994, 5th £2997, 6th £1499, 7th £743, 8th £378. (PenaltyValue £75964.50) 8Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

Leading course trainer (17-22): WPMullins (33 wins from 306 runners,11%) runs EMBASSY GARDENS,SEABANK BISTRO&SHANBALLYKID

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): WPMullins (12 wins from 68 runners,18%) runs EMBASSY GARDENS,SEABANK BISTRO&SHANBALLYKID

Fancy That: WPMullins won this race in 2017, 2020 &2022. Thestable runs EMBASSY GARDENS, SEABANK BISTRO & SHANBALLYKID today.

|FACTS |FANCIES |FORM |STATS|

1AFFORDALE FURY(IRE) (68)

BgAffinisea (IRE) -NoGreater Fury (IRE) 511-7

J Sam Ewing

T Noel Meade,Ireland

O Mr P. L. Polly

B DeirdreAConnolly

2CHIANTI CLASSICO(IRE) (69)

BgShantou (USA) -BallinderryLady (IRE) 611-7

J David Bass

T Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

O Sir Francis Brooke &RAPilkington

B David O’Connell

S Kim BaileyRacing Ltd

3CORBETTS CROSS(IRE) (19)

Ch gGamut (IRE) -Annagh Hill Lady (IRE) 611-7

J Mark Walsh

T Emmet Mullins,Ireland

O Mr John P. McManus

B Mr GMurphy

4DAWNRISING (IRE) (68)

BgGalileo (IRE) -Devoted To You(IRE) 611-7

J Luke Dempsey

T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland

O Mr John P. McManus

B Barronstown Stud

5EMBASSY GARDENS (GB) (54)

BgShantou (USA) -Adriana des Mottes (FR) 711-7

J P. Townend

T W. P. Mullins,Ireland

O Sean &Bernardine Mulryan

B R. T. Crellin

6FAVORI DE CHAMPDOU (FR) (80)

BgSaddler Maker (IRE) -Pamella (FR) 811-7

J Jordan Gainford

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Gigginstown House Stud

B Mme MH. Cassier

S Gordon Elliott

7HIDDENVALLEY LAKE (IRE) (29)

Ch gSholokhov (IRE) -Coming Home (FR)

611-7

J Rachael Blackmore E Tongue Strap

T HenrydeBromhead, Ireland

O Robcour

B PatKinsella

TFRHHIII BHA-

FORM 1-11F6 D

TIMEFORMVIEW Successfulonsoleoutinginpoints/bumpersandalsomadea winning hurdling debut at Galway in late October.Still held anarrow advantage when taking atired-looking fall at the last at Navannext time but wasfound out in better company at Naas 6weeks later and looks set for another struggle.

8Jan Naa 19f Hdl soft6/8 Champ Kiely (IRE) 30l

Nov22 Nav20f Hdl softF/4 Dawn Rising (IRE) -

Oct22 Gal 22f Hdl soft1 Monbeg Park (IRE) 3l

TFRHHIII BHA133

FORM 210-111 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who has passed each of 3tests over hurdles so farwith flying colours,just about to assertwhen leftclear 2out at Wincanton in January(21.4f). 3m could unluck morebut this is clearly a different ask.

7Jan Wcn21f HcpH gd-sf 1/4 Stoner’s Choice24l

Dec22 Mkt 20f Hdl gd-sf 1/6 Park Hill Dancer (FR) 81/

Oct22 Chp 19f Hdl gd-sf 1/16 Henri TheSecond (FR) 11/4l

TFRHHHHH BHA148

FORM 512111 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Highly-promisingsortwhoimprovedagainwhencompleting hat-trick in Grade 2company at Naas on first startfor Emmet Mullins last month (2m).Very versatile regards trip and his limit hasn’t been reached so he demands a placehigh on the shortlist having been purchased by leading owner since.

26Feb Naa 15f Hdl yield 1/6 Found AFifty (IRE) hd

14Jan Fai24f HcpH sf-hv 1Martha Divine

TFRHHHII BHA141

FORM 3113

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful winner at 12f on Flat. Won4-runner Monksfield Novices’Hurdle at Navan(20f,heavy,10/1) 42 days agoby8lengths from American Mike,suitedbywayracedeveloped.ShapedlikeastayerwhenthirdtoChampKiely in Lawlor’s of Naas Novices’Hurdle last time,again doing best work late on. 8Jan

TFRHHHII BHA146

FORM 15-241

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful bumper winner who took hurdles form to a whole newlevel when landing the odds by 35 lengths in 5-runner novice at Thurles (23f)inJanuary. Will stay3mand further progress verymuch on the cards so verydangerous to underestimate.

22Jan Thu23f Hdl yield 1Kilbree Warrior (IRE) 35l

Dec22 Leo20f Hdl soft4 Good Land (FR)

Nov22 Crk 16f Hdl soft2 Itswhatunitesus (IRE) 13/4l

TFRHHHII BHA141

FORM 21//2-111

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who went from strength to strength during latter partof2022, completing the hat-trick with asmooth success at Limerick in December (23f).Very professional type but maylack the scopeof acouple of these.

Dec22 Lim 23f Hdl sf-hv 1/5 Letsbeclearaboutit (IRE) 41/

Nov22 Thu23f Hdl yd-sf 1 Harrydes Ongrais (FR)

Nov22 Thu23f Hdl yd-sf 1Silver Gazette (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA144

FORM C-112 DBF

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/

TIMEFORM VIEW Big-field maiden winner on debut at Naas in November and took step up in class in his stride when following up at Cork amonth later (Grade 3). Unable to concede 6lb to astablemate at Clonmel but it wasanother verygood effortonthe figures.Stamina for 3m assured.Tongue tie on first time.

2m 7f 213y

8IDALKOBIHOUE (FR) (48)

Br gBalko(FR) -Vann Bihouee (FR)

J Jordan Nailor

511-7

T Nigel Twiston-Davies,Cheltenham

O Anne-Marie &Jamie Shepperd

B BernardCrossouard&Pascal Bodenes

S Courtiers Investment Services Limited

9LETSBECLEARABOUTIT (IRE) (60)

BgFlemensfirth (USA)- Clarification (IRE)

J Keith Donoghue

T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland

O Alymer Stud Ltd

B Mrs DeborahHobson

10 MONTY’SSTAR(IRE) (29)

811-7

TFRHIIII BHA132

FORM 1-13P D

TIMEFORM VIEW From family of fairly useful chaser Bagad Bihoue and finishedaloneonhissolestartinIrishpoints.EasywinnerinthemudatWorcester in October and cracking effortindefeatupped to Grade 1level in the Challow That gruelling race mayhaveleftamark given heavy defeatinthe River Don.

28Jan Don24f Hdl good P/10Maximilian (GER) -

Dec22 Nby 20f Hdl soft3/12 Hermes Allen (FR) 14l

Oct22 Wor20f Hdl soft1/12 Hardy Fella (IRE) 14l

TFRHHHII BHA137

FORM 21/-2421 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Talented triple-bumper winner who made the most of a bigdropingradewhenlandingtheoddsinmaidencompanyatPunchestown in January(24.5f). Dominating this field acompletely different ask but he’s useful.

16Jan Pun24f Hdl sf-hv 1Rowdy Romeo (IRE) 22l

Dec22 Lim 23f Hdl sf-hv 2/5 Favori de Champdou (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA139

FORM 224-21 D

BgWalk In ThePark (IRE) -Tempest Belle (IRE) 611-7

J Sean Flanagan

T HenrydeBromhead, Ireland

O Mr BarryMaloney

B Aidan Aherne

11 ROCK MY WAY(IRE) (48)

BgGetaway(GER) -Far Rock (IRE)

J Nick Scholfield

T Syd Hosie,Sherborne

511-7

O Nick Case,Syd Hosie,John Romans

B Rockvale Stud

12 SAINT PALAIS (FR) (27)

BgSaint des Saints (FR) -LadiesChoice(FR)

J HarryBannister

T RichardBandey, Kingsclere

O Syders &Burkes

611-7

B Mme Henri Devin &Mme Victoria Devin

S Tote

13 SANDOR CLEGANE (IRE) (41)

BgFame And Glory-Betty Roe(IRE)

J Sean O’Keeffe

T Paul Nolan, Ireland

611-7

O Mrs K.Browne &Mrs Anne Coffey

B Minch Bloodstock &AVBloodstock

14 SEABANK BISTRO(IRE) (47)

Gr gWalkInThe Park (IRE) -Sigh of Relief (IRE) 611-7

J Mr P. W. Mullins

T W. P. Mullins,Ireland

O JodmartConstruction Ltd

B W. P. Mullins

15 SEARCH FORGLORY (IRE) (29)

BgFame And Glory-Geek Chic (IRE) 611-7

J Davy Russell

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Gigginstown House Stud

B P. Connell

S Gordon Elliott

16 SHANBALLYKID (IRE) (55)

BgPresenting -Kalanisi’s Lady (IRE) 611-7

J Daniel Mullins

T W. P. Mullins,Ireland

O Gigginstown House Stud

B John Hayes

TIMEFORM VIEW Promise in points and abumper and veryencouraging start overhurdleswhensecondtoShanballyKidatNavaninJanuary.Uppedinclassandtrip and thatdidn’t prevent him going one placebetter in the Surehaul Mercedes-Benz Novices’HurdleatClonmel,fendingoffstablemateHiddenvalleyLake.

TFRHHHII BHA138

FORM P3-121 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer who wasunconsidered in the market (66/1) but looked auseful prospectnonetheless when runner-up on hurdling debut here(20.3f)onNewYear’sDay,pullingmilesclearoftheremainder.Stilllookedgreen when going one placebetter over same C&D and limit not yet reached.

28Jan Chl 20f Hdl soft1/10 Pembroke11/2l

1Jan Chl 20f Hdl gd-sf 2/13 Weveallbeencaught (IRE) 11/4l

TFRHIIII BHA140

FORM 1141-5F D

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressed into asmartchaser last season,winning 4of his 5starts.However,proved bitterly disappointing returned to hurdling after 8months off at Bangor in November.Was in process of showing more at Haydock but he took aheavy fall at the last.

18Feb Hay24f Hdl gd-sf F/12 Makin’yourmindup -

Nov22 Bgr 23f Hdl soft5/5 Maximilian (GER) 42l

Mar22 Utt24f HcpCsoft1/7 Gustavian (IRE) 31/4l

TFRHHHII BHA140

FORM 22-0213

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful bumper winner who opened his account over hurdles in stylish fashion in Punchestown maiden (21.7f)inNovember.Upped to Grade 1 company and rana fine race whenthirdinNathaniel Lacy &Partners Solicitors Novices’Hurdle at Leopardstown.Wouldn’t be as strong astayer as some of these.

TFRHHHII BHA137

FORM 14-6321

TIMEFORMVIEWNaasbumperwinner(fourthintheChampionBumper) who landed the odds in amaiden hurdle on the same cardayear later in January.Longer trip maybring about further progress

29Jan Naa 19f Hdl soft1 Franciscan Rock (IRE) 23/4l

Dec22 Lim 21f Hdl sf-hv 2Corbetts Cross (IRE)

Nov22 Pun21f Hdl yield 3Monbeg Park (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA137

FORM 1-133 D

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TIMEFORM VIEW Landed the odds in abumper at Fairyhouse on Rules debut in November and shaped likeastayer when thirdonhurdles bow at Leopardstown amonth later.Work to do with Monty’s Star and HiddenvalleyLakeonClonmel running last month.

16Feb Clo 24f Hdl soft3 Monty’s Star (IRE)

Dec22 Leo20f Hdl soft3 Good Land (FR)

Nov22 Fai16f Stk soft1 Zaidi (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA-

FORM 01-41

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper winner who confirmed the promise of his hurdling debut with victoryin14-runner maiden at Navan(20f)inJanuary, well suited by longer trip.This is abig step up in class but he’s in excellent hands and open to further progress

21Jan Nav20f Hdl soft1 Monty’s Star (IRE)

Dec22 Lim 16f Hdl sf-hv 4Maidenstreetprince(IRE)6

Apr22 Clo 16f Stk yield 1Polo Lounge (IRE)

/

/

17 STAY AWAYFAY (IRE) (48)

BgShantou (USA) -Augusta Bay

611-7

J HarryCobden E Tongue Strap

T Paul Nicholls,Ditcheat

O Mr Chris Giles &MrDaveStaddon

B Southeast Bloodstock Ltd &Owen Hickey

S Morson Group

18 THOMAS MOR (IRE) (27)

Ch gDylan Thomas (IRE) -Lusty Beg (IRE) 611-7

J Adam Wedge

T David Pipe, Wellington

O Wayne Clifford&Ian Gosden

B MaryFitzpatrick and Brendan Fitzpatrick

S ByerleyStud (courtlands) Ltd

19 THREE CARD BRAG(IRE) (51)

BgJet Away -Belon Breeze (IRE) 611-7

J A. P. Heskin

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O McNeill Family/Patrick &Scott Bryceland

B Roland Rothwell

20

WEVEALLBEENCAUGHT (IRE) (41)

BgGetaway(GER) -Curvacious (IRE) 611-7

J Sam Twiston-Davies

T Nigel Twiston-Davies,Cheltenham

O Jimmy &Susie Wenman Edward&Jane James

B Conor Murphy

S Agetur (UK) Ltd

TFRHHHHI BHA136

FORM 1-12 DBF

TIMEFORM VIEW Underwent breathing surgeryafter winning his only outing in Irish points and made the perfectstartover hurdles at Newbury (20.5f)inNovember.9 weeks on he emerged with plentyofcredit when second in the River Donand stamina is clearly his forte.

28Jan Don24f Hdl good 2/10 Maximilian (GER) 1l

Nov22 Nby 20f Hdl good 1/10 Heezer Geezer (FR) 5l

TFRHHIII BHA133

FORM 5-111P1 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Took 5goestoget off the mark in points but looked an above-average staying prospectduring the autumn, winning at Worcester and Wincanton.Found the Grade 1Challow at Newburytoo much but thatraceworked outverywellandhewaswellontopuppedto23.5fwhenaddingtohistallyatAscot.

18Feb Asc 23f HcpH gd-sf 1/12 Loup de Maulde (FR) 41/2l

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

Nov22 Wcn21f Hdl good 1/5 Twin Power (IRE) 57l

TFRHHHHI BHA142

FORM 1-1321

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner on his sole startinthatsphereand he respondedwellwhendoublinghurdlestallyinnovicecompanyatFairyhouse in January.Looks all about stamina so 3m is expected to unluck morefor his top yard.Massive player

25Jan Fai19f Hdl sf-hv 1Spanish Harlem (FR) 12l

Dec22 Naa 19f Hdl soft2/6 Inthepocketnk Nov22 Nav16f Hdl yield 3/5 Hercule du Seuil (FR) 11/4l

TFRHHIII BHA139

FORM 11-310 CD

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint/usefulbumperwinnerwhoshapedwithplentyofencouragementthrowninatthedeependonhurdlingdebutandsawoffRockMyWaywhen getting off the mark here(20.2f)onNew Year’s Day.Can’t have been right given how easily he wasbrushed aside,albeit in Grade 1company at Leopardstown. 4Feb

DECLARED RUNNERS202022: THE NICE GUY (IRE) 7118Sean O’Keeffe 18-1 (W PMullins) 16 ran

Stewards Note: IDALKOBIHOUE:Following its run on 28/1/2023 it was reported thatthe trainer could not explain the poorrun.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 ThreeCardBrag(IRE), 5-1 Corbetts Cross (IRE), 9-1 EmbassyGardens (GB), 11-1 HiddenvalleyLake(IRE), 16-1 Seabank Bistro(IRE), 18-1 Monty’s Star (IRE), Sandor Clegane (IRE), 20-1 Favori de Champdou (FR), 22-1 Letsbeclearaboutit (IRE), 25-1 Search ForGlory(IRE), Shanbally Kid (IRE), 28-1 Dawn Rising (IRE), Rock My Way(IRE), StayAwayFay (IRE), 50-1 Thomas Mor (IRE), Weveallbeencaught (IRE), 66-1 Affordale Fury (IRE), Chianti Classico(IRE), 150-1 Saint Palais (FR), 200-1 IdalkoBihoue (FR)

PLAYSMARTER

Very open by Grade 1standards but there’s an air of star qualitysurrounding CORBETTS CROSS, who has been acquired by J.P.McManus having taken another step forwardwhen scoring on debut for Emmet Mullins at Naas last month. Therewill be no hiding placeregarding staminahereand, with thatinmind, ThreeCardBragisa massive threat, while those looking for one at longer odds, we certainly haven’t seen the best of StayAwayFay

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THE BOODLES CHELTENHAM GOLD CUP

RACE DESCRIPTION

The Boodles Cheltenham GoldCup is the most prestigious steeplechase found anywhere in the world.The creamofBritish and Irish staying chasers will be lining up for what is knownasthe Blue Riband of steeple chasing, and the small matter of a£351,687 first prize. Many of the past winners of this race such as Best Mate, Kauto Star and Denman to name just three have become legendary names in the world of NationalHunt racing.Once again,asisusualinChampionshipraces, all horses carry the same weight, in this case 11st 10lb.

KEY TRENDS

20 of the23 winners had 12 or lesschase starts

Everywinner this centuryspent just one season hurdling

22 of thepast 23 winners were aged 7-9

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

APLUSTARD

APlusTardmadeamendsfor hissecond in 2021 when delivering oneofthe finestGold Cupwinningperformances in recent memory.Itwasn’t the fastestrun renewalofthe race, whichgavefive runners afighting chance jumping thesecond last.Itlooked foramomentasthoughMinella Indo wasgoing to make it back-to-back wins but APlus Tard hadotherideas as he bounded offinpursuit. They jumped the lastalmost togetherbut it wasonlyevergoing the wayofAPlusTard.

GRADE 1

Runoverthree miles,two furlongs &70yards.22fences to be jumped Totalprize fund of £625,000 £351,687 to thewinner

WINNING CONNECTIONS

Trainers andJockeys with some of the strongestrecords in theraceoverthe last10years

TRAINER Henry de Bromhead 2winners

Today Henry saddles APlus Tard &Minello Indo

JOCKEY Paul Townend 2winners

Today Paul rides Galopin Des Champs

The Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup, run over three miles and two-and-a-half furlongs, has a history longer than most races at The Festival. The first ‘CheltenhamGold Cup’ took place in July 1819 and was aFlat race over three miles on Cleeve Hill, overlooking the present racecourse. The inaugural winner,Spectre, won aprize of 100 guineas for his owner.

It wasn’t until 12 March 1924 when the race was run as we know it now, although in thosedays it took place on what is now the Old Course and was overshadowed by the National Hunt Chase. That first renewal was won by the five-year-old Red Splash, who earned connections £685!

The race was first abandoneddue to frost in 1931 and in 1937 due to flooding, but the five intervening yearssaw the most prolific horsein the race’s history–GoldenMiller.Hewon five consecutive Gold Cups between 1932 and 1936 andalso managed aGrand National for good measure in 1934.

The Vincent O’Brien-trained CottageRake became the first multiple winner in the post-war era winning all three renewals from 1948-50. Such washis success thathehelped to popularise the Gold Cup, and TheFestival itself, with theIrishpublic.

During the 1960s the legendary Arkle cemented hisnameinracing’s Hall of Fame by winning all threerenewalsfrom 1964-66 Suchwas Arkle’s superiority prior to his final victory that he was sent off the 1-10 favourite andthe Tom Dreaper-trained icon remainsthe shortest-priced winner in the race’s history.

Perhapsthe most remarkable feat by atrainer camein1983when Michael Dickinson saddled the first five finishers. Bregawn, ridden by Graham Bradleycame out on topbut canyou name the otherfour? Captain John, Wayward Lad,Silver Buckand AshleyHouse, in caseyou wereleftscratchingyourhead.

DawnRun created anotherpiece of history in 1986 when Paddy Mullins’ mare became the first, andonly, horse to date to win both the Gold Cup and the Champion Hurdle.

Anew era of domination began in 2002 when Best Mate, trained by HenriettaKnight, won the first of threeconsecutive Gold Cups.

His finalvictoryin2004 confirmed himasonly the fourth horse to have won the race three or more times.

The Paul Nicholls-trained Kauto Star outclassed hisrivals in 2007but twelvemonths later he hadnoanswer to his strong-travelling stablemate Denman. In 2009,the pair locked horns againbut withDenman only just recoveredfrom aheartcondition, KautoStar gainedrevengeand becamethe first horse to regain theGoldCup

In 2013,Bob’sWorth gaveNicky Henderson his second Gold Cupwinner in threeyears following the success of LongRun in 2011. The 2014 renewalsaw Lord Windermere prevail in a dramatic renewal and 2015 had itsfair share of drama as Coneygreebecame the first novice since Captain Christy in 1974 to lift the Gold Cup.

Four of the last seven renewals have seen trainers win the racefor the first time with Don Cossack, Sizing John, NativeRiver, Al Boum Photo,Minella Indo and APlus Tard landing the spoils fortheirrespective trainers. Al Boum Photo not onlyended Willie Mullins drought in the Gold Cup butthen went onto win it again in 2020. The same happened in 2021 when Henry de Bromheadwon the race for the first time with Minella Indo. The duo returned last yeartotry and reclaim thecrownbut it instead went to the 2021 runner-up APlus Tard, who delivered aspinetingling performance.

This year we aretreated to both 2021 and 2022 winners returning to try and once more claim theprize.They aregoing up against King George winner Bravemansgame and 2022 NationalHunt Chase winner Stattler. Also in the mixisthe Willie Mullins hotpot,Galopin Des Champs,willhegive Mullins athird winin the last fiveyears?

Jockey J

Trainer T

Owner O

Breeder B

Sponsor S

Equipment E

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THE BOODLESCHELTENHAM GOLD CUP STEEPLE CHASE

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

for five yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £625000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £269000, 2nd £110875, 3rd£55438, 4th £27750, 5th £13875, 6th £6938, 7th £3438, 8th £1750. (PenaltyValue £351687.50)

Leading course trainer (17-22): WPMullins (33 wins from 306 runners,11%)

runs GALOPIN DES CHAMPS &STATTLER

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): WPMullins (12 wins from 68 runners,18%)

runs GALOPIN DES CHAMPS &STATTLER

Fancy That: WPMullins won this race in 2019 &2020.

Thestable runs GALOPIN DES CHAMPS & STATTLER today. HDeBromhead won this race in 2021 &2022.

Thestable runs APLUSTARD & MINELLAINDO today.

1AHOYSENOR (IRE) (48)

BgDylan Thomas (IRE) -DaraSupreme (IRE)

J DerekFox

T Lucinda Russell, Kinross

O Wymer &Russell

B Mr D.P. Constable

S Ian Macleod&CoLtd

2A PLUS TARD (FR) (118)

BgKapgarde (FR) -Turboka (FR)

|FACTS |FANCIES |FORM |STATS|

TFRHHHII BHA166

FORM 21-5351 C

811-10

911-10

J Rachael Blackmore E Tongue Strap

T HenrydeBromhead, Ireland

O CheveleyPark Stud

B Mme Henri Devin

S CheveleyPark Stud

3BRAVEMANSGAME (FR) (81)

BgBrave Mansonnien (FR) -Genifique (FR) 811-10

J HarryCobden

T Paul Nicholls,Ditcheat

O John Danceand BryanDrew

B Dr VetM.Guiot &DrVet B. Stoffel

S Morson Group

4CONFLATED (IRE) (79)

BgYeats (IRE) -Saucy Present (IRE) 911-10

J Davy Russell

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Gigginstown House Stud

B Dillon Family

S Gordon Elliott, Mr Elliott

5ELDORADOALLEN (FR) (34)

Gr gKhalkevi (IRE) -Hesmeralda (FR) 911-10

J Brendan Powell E Tongue Strap,Cheek Pieces

T JoeTizzard, Sherborne

O JPRomans&Terry Warner

B Mr Bruno Vagne

S CoralRacingLimited

6GALOPIN DES CHAMPS (FR) (41)

Bl gTimos (GER) -Manon des Champs (FR) 711-10

J P. Townend

T W. P. Mullins,Ireland

O Mrs Audrey Turley

B G.A.E.C. DesChamps

7HEWICK (IRE) (153)

BgVirtual -Ballyburn Rose (IRE)

811-10

J Jordan Gainford E Cheek Pieces

T John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland

O Mr T. J. Mcdonald

B William Quinn

3m 2f 70y

TIMEFORM VIEW Initially found the transition from top noviceto contender at the highest level abit of astruggle,but he pieced it all together with adefeatofSounds Russian,Noble Yeatsand Protektorat in the Cotswold Chase hereinJanuary.Moreneeded now but his yard is in flying form.

28Jan Chl 25f Ch soft1/6 Sounds Russian (IRE) 11/2l

Dec22 Kmp 24f Ch soft5/9 Bravemansgame (FR) 33l

Dec22 Ain 24f Ch gd-sf 3/6 Noble Yeats(IRE) 31/

TFRHHHII BHA180

FORM 12/121-P CD BF

TIMEFORM VIEW One of the best Gold Cup winners of recent years when beating stable-companion Minella Indo by 15 lengths 12 months ago Pulled up in Betfair at Haydock in November on his only outing since. Clearly hardtobeconfident but athreattoall if back on song.

Nov22 Hay25f Ch softP/5 Protektorat (FR) -

Mar22 Chl 26f Ch gd-sf 1/11 Minella Indo (IRE) 15l

Dec21 Leo24f Ch yield 2/8 Galvin (IRE) s.h

TFRHHHHI BHA172

FORM 1114-11

TIMEFORMVIEWDisappointedinAintreeGrade1noviceonfinalstartlast season but that’shis only defeatin7outings over fences,taking his form to another level in King George at Kempton in December,well in control when leftclear at last.Saved for this since.Big player

Dec22 Kmp 24f Ch soft1/9 Royale Pagaille (FR) 14l

Oct22 Wet24f Ch gd-sf 1/5 Eldorado Allen (FR) 31/2l

Apr22 Ain 24f Ch gd-sf 4/4 Ahoy Senor (IRE) 30l

TFRHHHII BHA168

FORM 11F2-31

TIMEFORM VIEW Top-class chaser whohas been kept fresh for this since readily landing the Grade 1Savills at Leopardstown over Christmas That wasn’t the strongest of Grade 1s,though, and he’ll need abigger performancehere.Not acertainstayer,either

Dec22 Leo24f Ch soft1 Kemboy (FR) 5l

Nov22 Dow24f Ch yield 3/5 Envoi Allen (FR) 41/2l

Apr22 Ain 24f Ch gd-sf 2/9 Clan des Obeaux (FR) 1l

TFRHIIII BHA161

FORM 30-2245 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Very smartbut his limitations have been exposed at the highest level.Did toomuch toosoonunder achange of tactics when fading into abelow-form fifth in Denman Chase at Newburylast month. Big outsider

11Feb Nby 23f Ch good 5/7 Zanza (IRE) 23l

Dec22 Kmp 24f Ch soft4/9 Bravemansgame (FR) 22l

Nov22 Hay25f Ch soft2/5 Protektorat (FR) 11l

TFRHHHHH BHA173

FORM 11F1-11 C

TIMEFORMVIEWWouldbeunbeatenoverfencesbutforcomingdownatlast when clear in the Turners at this meeting 12 months ago.Proved himself at 3m with an 8-length defeatofStattler in Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown last month. Another 2f further to travel now but he’ll be hardtobeatifhis stamina holds 4Feb Leo24f Ch yield 1/7 Stattler (IRE) 8l

Dec22 Pun19f Ch soft1/6 Fakir d’Oudairies (FR) 13l

Apr22 Fai20f Ch gd-yd 1/4 Master McShee 18l

TFRHHIII BHA170

FORM P1-21U1

TIMEFORM VIEW Has got better and better over fences,ending last season with win in bet365 Gold Cup and adding Galway PlateinJuly.Landed another significant victorywhen taking Grand National Hurdle in America in October.Couldn’t have found amuch tougher task for first ventureinto Graded company,though.

Oct22 Far21f Hdl yield 1/9 Noah And TheArk (IRE) 11l

Sep22 Lis 24f HcpCgood U/16 Busselton (FR) -

Jul22 Gal 22f HcpCgood 1/21 Darasso (FR)

/

8MINELLAINDO(IRE) (75)

BgBeatHollow -Carrigeen Lily (IRE) 10 11-10

J Mark Walsh

T HenrydeBromhead, Ireland

O Mr BarryMaloney

B Mrs R. H. Lalor

9NOBLE YEATS (IRE) (48)

BgYeats (IRE) -That’sMoyne (IRE) 811-10

J Sean Bowen E Cheek Pieces

T Emmet Mullins,Ireland

O Mr Robert Waley-Cohen

B Mrs Kristene Hunter

S Upton VivaStud

10 PROTEKTORAT(FR) (48)

BgSaint des Saints (FR) -Protektion (FR) 811-10

J HarrySkelton E Tongue Strap

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O Sir AFerguson GMason JHales &LHales

B Mr Guy Cherel &Mme Isabelle Pacault

S Morson Group

11 ROYALE PAGAILLE (FR) (81)

BgBlue Bresil (FR) -Royale Cazoumaille (FR) 911-10

J Charlie Deutsch

T Venetia Williams,Hereford

O Mrs S. Ricci

B Mr PhilippeMace

S Faucets Limited

12 SOUNDS RUSSIAN (IRE) (48)

BgSholokhov (IRE) -Reevolesa (IRE) 811-10

J Sean Quinlan

T Ruth Jefferson, Malton

O Claxby &Co

B Noel O’Brien

S Brocksbushes Limited

13 STATTLER (IRE) (41)

Br gStowaway-Our Honey(IRE) 811-10

J Mr P. W. Mullins

T W. P. Mullins,Ireland

O Mr R. A. Bartlett

B Cyril O’Hara

S AlbertBartlett

TFRHHHII BHA168

FORM 3P22-P1 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Wonthis in 2021 and chased home stablemate APlus Tard 12 months ago.Only scrambled home in receipt of 8lb from Stattler in Tramore Grade3onhisreappearanceonNewYear’s Daybut hisverygood Festival record (2 wins and 2seconds from 4runs) means it would be no shock if he goes well.

1Jan Tmr22f Ch heavy 1/5 Stattler (IRE) nk

Apr22 Pun24f Ch gd-yd P/9 Allaho (FR) -

Mar22 Chl 26f Ch gd-sf 2/11 APlus Tard (FR) 15l

TFRHHHHI BHA167

FORM 01-P113

TIMEFORM VIEW Last season’s Grand National winner and has progressed again over conventional fences this time round, winning WexfordListed and Aintree Grade 2beforethirdtoAhoy Senor (Sounds Russian second) in Cotswold here.Cheekpieces back on for the first time sinceAintree.Each-way claims

28Jan Chl 25f Ch soft3/6 Ahoy Senor (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA170

FORM 2134-14 CDBF

TIMEFORM VIEW Expertly trained to gain asecond Grade 1success of his career in Betfair Chase on return at Haydock in November.Not at best when fourthof6toAhoySenorinCotswoldhereinJanuarybutnosurprisewerehe to bounceback and record another good run in this (thirdlast year).

28Jan Chl 25f Ch soft4/6 Ahoy Senor (IRE)

Nov22 Hay25f Ch soft1/5 Eldorado Allen (FR)

Apr22 Ain 24f Ch gd-sf 4/9 Clan des Obeaux (FR) 26l

TFRHHIII BHA163

FORM 21255-2 D

TIMEFORM VIEW High-class chaser who wasa creditable 14 lengths second to Bravemansgame in King George on his reappearancebut he’s finishedsixthandfifthinthelast2runningsofthisraceandit’slikelyhe’llfind at least afew toostrong again.

Dec22 Kmp 24f Ch soft2/9 Bravemansgame (FR) 14l

Apr22 Ain 24f Ch gd-sf 5/9 Clan des Obeaux (FR) 31l

Mar22 Chl 26f Ch gd-sf 5/11 APlus Tard(FR) 17l

TFRHHIII BHA161

FORM 12-1422 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t looked back sincesent over fences,gaining afourth success in Kelso handicap on reappearance. Better form in defeatsince, notably 11/2 lengths second to Ahoy Senor (Noble Yeatsthird, Protektorat fourth) inCotswoldChaseatthiscourse(25f,goodtosoft)lasttime.Vulnerablehere,though

28Jan Chl 25f Ch soft2/6 Ahoy Senor (IRE) 11/2l

Dec22 Wet24f HcpCgd-sf 2/11 Into Overdrive 1/2l

Dec22 Ain 24f Ch gd-sf 4/6 Noble Yeats(IRE) 41/2l

TFRHHHHI BHA163

FORM 3111-22 C

TIMEFORM VIEW National Hunt Chase winner at this meeting last year and has improved again in defeatthis time round,only narrowly failing to concede 8lb toMinellaIndoonhisreappearancebeforechasinghomestablemateGalopinDes Champs in Irish Gold Cup.Slightly longer trip now will playtohis strengths

(IRE) 8l

DECLARED RUNNERS132022: APLUSTARD (FR) 81110Rachael Blackmore3-1 (HenrydeBromhead) 11 ran

Stewards Note: APLUSTARD:Following its run on 19/11/2022 it was reported thatthe horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Galopin des Champs (FR), 13-2 Bravemansgame (FR), 9-1 APlus Tard (FR), 11-1 Noble Yeats(IRE), Stattler (IRE), 18-1 Protektorat (FR), 20-1 Conflated(IRE), 22-1 Ahoy Senor (IRE), 25-1 Minella Indo (IRE), 33-1 Sounds Russian (IRE), 40-1 Hewick (IRE), 66-1 Royale Pagaille (FR), 150-1 Eldorado Allen (FR)

PLAYSMARTER

GALOPIN DES CHAMPS would be unbeaten over fences but for falling at last year’s Festival. Theway he forged clear in the Irish Gold Cup suggests the slightly longer trip this afternoon should be within range and he’s verymuch the one to beat.Bravemansgame is another who has suffered only one defeatover fences and is feared most after his impressive King George success.Last year’s National Hunt Chase winner Stattler will relish the return to alonger trip and looks best of the rest.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GALOPIN DES CHAMPS (FR) 2.BRAVEMANSGAME (FR) 3.STATTLER (IRE)

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A winning Partnership Winning

OPEN HUNTERS’ CHASE FA CT SA ND ST AT IS TI CS

THE ST.JAMES’S PLACE FESTIVAL CHALLENGE CUP

RACE DESCRIPTION

Usuallyknownasthe

‘Amateurs’ Gold Cup’, the St James’s Place Festival Chase is the Championship race for the stars of the Point-toPointing circuit. Horses are only qualified for this race if they have either been placed first or second in two hunter chases since October 2020, won two open Point-to-Point races in that same timescale, or acombination of the two, with some extra allowances. Each of the runners carries the same weight -12st.

KEY TRENDS

11 of thepast 13 winners had an officialratingof134+

13 of thepast 15 winners placed last time out

8ofthe past 12 winnerswere trainedinIreland

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

Billaway had finishedrunneruptwice in thisracebut finally gotoff the mark at the thirdtimeofasking.Things looked extremelyunlikelyfor muchofthe race as he jumped withoutany real lack of enthusiasmthroughout the contest. Thereisnodenying theenginehepossesses however andasWinged Leader began to tire,Billawayate into hislead.Thingsgot really tightatthe linebut Patrick Mullins deliveredhim at theright momenttofirstplace.

HUNTER CHASE

Runoverthree miles, twofurlongs &70yards.22fences to be jumped Totalprize fund of £50,000

£24,445 to thewinner

WINNING CONNECTIONS

Trainers andJockeys with some of the strongestrecords in theraceoverthe last10years

TRAINER

Jockey J

Trainer T Owner O

Hunt H

Sponsor S

Equipment E

OPEN HUNTERS’

STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2)

for five yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £50000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £21245, 2nd £10620, 3rd£5310, 4th £2655, 5th £1330, 6th £665. (PenaltyValue £24445) 3Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

Bold Form Figures Indicate Point-to-Point Form

Leading course trainer (17-22): WPMullins (33 wins from 306 runners,11%) runs BILLAWAY

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): WPMullins (12 wins from 68 runners,18%)

FI FT HR AC ETHE ST.JAMES’S PLACE FESTIVAL CHALLENGE CUP

runs BILLAWAY

Fancy That: PNicholls won this race in 2017 &2018. Thestable runs CATTIGER & SECRET INVESTOR today.

|FACTS |FANCIES |FORM |STATS|

1BILLAWAY(IRE) (34)

BgWell Chosen -TaipansGirl (IRE) 11 12-0

J Mr P. W. Mullins E Blinkers,Tongue Strap

T W. P. Mullins,Ireland

O TheTurner Family

H Carlow Farmers

2BLACKOP(IRE) (61)

Br gSandmason -AfarStory(IRE)

12 12-0

J Mr John Dawson E Tongue Strap

T Mrs Emma Clark, Wistow

O Mr Charles R. Clark

H Holderness

3BOB AND CO (FR) (364)

BgDom Alco(FR) -OutreMer (FR) 12 12-0

J Miss AliceStevens E Tongue Strap

T HarryDerham, Upper Lambourn

O Mr David Maxwell

H West Somerset

S Fitzdares

4BRAIN POWER (IRE) (48)

BgKalanisi (IRE) -Blonde Ambition (IRE) 12 12-0

J Mr DaraMcGill

T W. Ewing, Ireland

O Mr W. Ewing

H East Antrim

5CAT TIGER (FR) (119)

BgDiamond Boy (FR) -Miss Canon (FR) 912-0

J Mr Charlie Sprake E Tongue Strap

T Paul Nicholls,Ditcheat

O Mr David Maxwell

H Blackmore&SparkfordVale

S Fitzdares

6CHRIS’S DREAM (IRE) (61)

BgMahler -Janebailey 11 12-0

J Miss Maxine O’Sullivan

T HenrydeBromhead, Ireland

O Robcour

H Waterford

7DANDYDAN (IRE) (19)

BgMidnight Legend -Playing Around 10 12-0

J Mr James King

T J. Bourne,Abersychan

O Mr P. J. Andrews

H Monmouthshire

TFRHHHHI BHA141

FORM 211-121 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Long been one of the leading lights in hunter chases and wasagame winner (beatWinged Leader) of this 12 months ago having finished runner-up the previous 2years.However,signs of decline this season,despite last month’s Naas success,soprobably one to takeonfor the win in newheadgear

11Feb Naa 24f Ch yield 1LeMalin (FR)

yield

gd-yd

TFRHHHII BHA127

FORM 5641-11

TIMEFORM VIEW Smartchaser at best, little impactin2021/22. However, stretched unbeaten record in points to 4sinceleaving TomGeorge (Jan 15,latest).

Feb22 Don23f HcpCsoft4/5 Up Helly Aa King 18l

Dec21 Asc 21f Ch gd-sf 6/7 L’homme Presse (FR) 43l

Oct21 Ain 24f HcpCgood 5/7 Wishing And Hoping (IRE) 19l

TFRHHHII BHA132

FORM U1/122F- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced good strikerateinthis sphereinChampion Hunters at Punchestown in April 2021 but let down by jumping in last 2renewals of this.Off12months.First run for yard after leaving Paul Nicholls

Mar22 Chl 26f Ch gd-sf F/19 Billaway(IRE) -

Feb22 Hay22f Ch heavy 2/4 Cousin Pascal (FR) 2l

May21 Str 27f Ch good 2/7 Law of Gold (IRE) 51/2l

TFRHHHII BHA140

FORM 121F11 C

TIMEFORMVIEWSmarthurdler/chaserforNickyHenderson.Won4oflast 5completedstarts in points,including latest (Jan 28) but stamina verymuch to prove.

Oct20 Kmp 16f Hdl good 6/6 Silver Streak (IRE) 17l

Oct19 Far21f Hdl good 1/20 Scorpiancer (IRE) 15l

Apr19 Ayr16f HcpH good P/14 Verdana Blue (IRE) -

TFRHHIII BHA139

FORM 52102-5 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who waslet down by jumping in this last year but bounced back with agood second in Foxhunters’Chase at Aintree Well held on comeback at Ascot in November,however

Nov22 Asc 23f HcpCgd-sf 5/9 Larry27l

Apr22 Ain 21f Ch gd-sf 2/23 Latenightpass 11/4l

Mar22 Chl 26f HcpCsoft12/20 Chambard(FR) 69l

TFRHHHHI BHA155

FORM PU/U0-11

TIMEFORM VIEW High-class chaser at one time andhas wonall 3ofhis starts in points (latest Jan 15). Difficult to know how much abilityheretains but must be respected.

Jan22 Gow 25f HcpCsoft11Longhouse Poet (IRE) 49l

Dec21 Ain 25f HcpCsoftU/21 Snow Leopardess -

Apr21 Ain 34f HcpCgd-sf U/40 Minella Times (IRE) -

TFRHHIII BHA130

FORM U11-133 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Formerly with Kim Bailey, who made awinning startfor newyardinhunterchaseoverC&D11monthsago.Notseentobesteffectwhen 10 1/2 lengths thirdtoVaucelet in similar event at Stratfordfollowing month. Dual point winner,thirdlast time (Feb 26).Up against it.

May22 Str 27f Ch good 3/9

8DORKING COCK (IRE) (81)

BgWinged Love (IRE) -Kiss Jolie (FR)

912-0

J Mr B. G. Crawford E Tongue Strap,Cheek Pieces

T S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland

O S. R. B. Crawford

H East Antrim

9FAMOUS CLERMONT (FR) (27)

BgMaresca Sorrento (FR) -Progest des Mottes (FR)

J Mr William Biddick

T C. R. Barber,Beaminster

812-0

O Biddiscombe, Rousell, Collins &Rogers

H Cattistock

S Equine Products UK Ltd

10 GO GO GERONIMO (GB) (47)

BgGreat Pretender (IRE) -Farewellatmidnight

812-0

J Mr TomChatfeild-Roberts E Tongue Strap,Cheek Pieces

T Kelly Morgan, Withcote

O Mr John Chatfeild-Roberts

H Belvoir

11 IK BRUNEL (GB) (24)

BgMidnight Legend -Somethinaboutmolly (IRE) 912-0

J Miss Izzie Marshall

T Alan Hill, Aston Rowant

O Mr M. W. Redman

H Kimblewick

12 ITSONTHE LINE (IRE) (26)

Br gPresenting -Ten Dollar Bill (IRE) 612-0

J Mr DerekO’Connor E Cheek Pieces

T Emmet Mullins,Ireland

O Emmet Mullins

H Carlow Farmers

13 LE MALIN (FR) (19)

BgMartaline -Lumina (FR)

J Mr N. McParlan

T Sean McParlan, Ireland

O Mr Sean McParlan

H Co Down

14 MIGHTYSTOWAWAY(IRE) (76)

TFRHHHII BHA135

FORM 2/311-32

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hunter chaser who should have won when neck second of 8toVaucelet at Down Royal(24f,soft) 81 days ago,headed close home after idling markedly.Headgear back on now

Dec22 Dow24f Ch soft2 Vaucelet (FR) nk

Apr22 Pun24f Ch gd-yd 3Billaway(IRE) 59l

Dec21 Dow21f Ch soft1 Er Dancer (FR) 23/4l

TFRHHHHI BHA142

FORM 1-P1111

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple point winner and useful form in hunter chases, overcomingerraticroundofjumpingwhenwinningatWincanton(by4lengths fromShantouFlyer)lastmonth.FollowedupatHaydockwithoutcomingoffthe bridle so enters calculations

18Feb Hay22f Ch gd-sf 1/8 Envious Editor (IRE) 18l

2Feb Wcn25f Ch gd-sf 1/4 Shantou Flyer (IRE) 4l

Apr22 Chl 26f Ch good P/12 Latenightfumble -

TFRHHHII BHA115

FORM 11-2211

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form in pair of hunter chases for G. T. H. Bailey.Multiple point winner,bywide margin on both starts in January.

May22 Str 27f Ch good 2/7 Ask d’Man (IRE) 3/4l

Apr22 Chl 26f Ch good 2/12 Latenightfumble nk

TFRHHIII BHA130

FORM 3156-11

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful chase winner (at23f)for Olly Murphy last season and made asuccessful transition to hunters (winning pointer) at Taunton.This atough ask,however

21Feb Tnt23f Ch good 1/8 Not That Fuisse (FR) 51/2l

Apr22 Ayr24f HcpCgd-sf 6/8 Dusart(IRE) 19l

Feb22 Lud23f HcpCsoft5/9 Bobhopeornohope(IRE) 13l

TFRHHHII BHA126

FORM P22311

TIMEFORM VIEW Wonlast 2of6 starts in points (Feb 19, second one). Fairly useful form in hunter chases though didn’t impress with head carriage when 12 lengths second of 6toFerns Lock at Fairyhouse (23.7f,heavy) 122 days ago.Headgear now applied.

Nov22 Fai23f Ch sf-hv 2Ferns Lock 12l

May22 Str 27f Ch good P/7 Ask d’Man (IRE)May22 Tip23f Ch gd-yd 1NiceToMeet (IRE) 1/2l

TFRHHHII BHA128

FORM 1//-34221

912-0

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time hurdle winner (for Francois Nicolle) andsuccessfulonlastof4startsinpoints(Feb26).Fairlyusefulforminchases, 1/2-length second of 5toBillawayinhunter at Naas in February.

11Feb Naa 24f Ch yield 2Billaway(IRE) 1/2l

Jun19 Die 19f Hdl soft1/11 Seven de Baune (FR) 5l

Dec18 Pau19f Ch sf-hv 3Calotin (FR) 61/4l

TFRHHIII BHA126

FORM 11P3-P4

BgStowaway-The MightyMatron(IRE) 12 12-0

J Mr Ben Sutton E Tongue Strap,Cheek Pieces

T Alan Hill, Aston Rowant

O Mr N. Sutton

H Kimblewick

15 MORATORIUM (IRE) (19)

BgPresenting -Shuil Oilean (IRE) 10 12-0

J Mr Martin McIntyre E Cheek Pieces

T M. Osborne,Bourton-On-The-Water

O Mrs L. Osborne

H Heythrop

16 MYTH BUSTER (IRE) (20)

BgShantou (USA) -FairyBlaze (IRE) 10 12-0

J Miss Lily Bradstock E Cheek Pieces

T Mrs SaraV.Bradstock, Wantage

O TheBuzzSyndicate

H Berks &Bucks Drag

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple point winner who rana cracker when thirdin thislastyearforGordonElliott.However,wellbeatenforthisyardhereinApril and in apointwhen last seen on NewYear’s Eve.

Apr22 Chl 26f Ch good P/11 Dandy Dan (IRE) -

Mar22 Chl 26f Ch gd-sf 3/19 Billaway(IRE) 12l

Nov21 Fai24f Ch gd-yd 3Vaucelet (FR) 51/2l

TFRHIIII BHA123

FORM 1-25321

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to taketochasing for Gordon Elliottbut fairly usefulforminhuntersforthisyardandhasdonewellinpoints.Thissurelytoo demanding,however

4Feb Wet24f Ch gd-sf 2/6 Not That Fuisse (FR) 3l

Apr22 Chl 25f Ch good 2/9 Trio ForRio (IRE) 1l

Jan22 War24f Ch gd-sf 2/5 Reikers Island (IRE) 5l

TFRHHIII BHA130

FORM 0-2P2F1

TIMEFORM VIEW One-time useful chaser (for HenrydeBromhead) and easywinnerofaMusselburghhunter13monthsago.WellheldinFoxhunters’ at Aintree sincebut waswide-margin winner of apoint last month.

Apr22 Ain 21f Ch gd-sf 12/23 Latenightpass 77l

Feb22 Mus 26f Ch good 1/4 Soldier of Love 9l

Aug21 Kny 20f Ch good 5Druid’s Altar (IRE) 43l

17 NOTTHATFUISSE (FR) (24)

BgFuisse (FR) -Edelmira(FR)

J Mr Jack Andrews

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O Mr Colm Donlon

H Croome &West Warwickshire

10 12-0

S Ladbrokes, TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)

18 PREMIER MAGIC (IRE) (40)

BgCourtCave(IRE) -Burn

10 12-0

J Mr BradleyGibbs E Tongue Strap,Cheek Pieces

T BradleyGibbs,Lemsford

O Mr Julian Sherriff

H Glamorgan

19 ROCKY’S HOWYA(IRE) (40)

BgAsk -It’sMyChoice(IRE)

J Mr M. C. O’Donovan

T Declan Queally,Ireland

O Mrs Margaret C. Kiely

H Lismore

20 SECRET INVESTOR(GB) (28)

BgKayfTara-Silver Charmer

712-0

TFRHHHII BHA134

FORM 111-412 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who completed his hat-trick in 5-runner hunter chase at Fakenham in April. Smooth winner at Wetherby on return lastmonthbeforeleftwithtoomuchtodoatTaunton.Couldoutrunhisodds

21Feb Tnt23f Ch good 2/8 IKBrunel 51/2l

4Feb Wet24f Ch gd-sf 1/6 Moratorium (IRE) 3l

May22 Str 27f Ch good 4/9 Vaucelet (FR) 25l

TFRHHIII BHA122

FORM 11P1-11 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple point winner,including last time (Feb 5). Fairlyusefulforminhunterchasesbutproducedatameeffortinthislastyear

Mar22 Chl 26f Ch gd-sf P/19 Billaway(IRE) -

May21 Str 27f Ch good 3/5 Vaucelet (FR) 4

Feb21 Lei22f Ch heavy 1/15 No Limitations (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA116

FORM 0-11111

11 12-0

J Miss Natalie Parker E Tongue Strap,Cheek Pieces

T Paul Nicholls,Ditcheat

O Mr C. J. Hitchings

H Blackmore&SparkfordVale

S Morson Group

21 SHANTOU FLYER (IRE) (12)

BgShantou (USA) -Carrigmorna Flyer (IRE) 13 12-0

J Miss Olive Nicholls E Blinkers,Tongue Strap

T S. Loxton, Bruton

O Worldwide HospitalityLtd

H Blackmore&SparkfordVale

S Worldwide HospitalityLtd

22 THE STORYTELLER (IRE) (33)

Ch gShantou (USA) -Bally Bolshoi (IRE) 12 12-0

J Mr J. J. Codd E CheekPieces

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Mrs PatSloan

H Westmeath

S Gordon Elliott

23 VAUCELET (FR) (81)

BgAuthorized (IRE) -PeggyPierji (FR) 812-0

J Mr BarryO’Neill

T D. M. Christie,Ireland

O Samuel John Hegarty/Miss Jennifer O’Kane

H Fermanagh

24

WOTZIZNAME (IRE) (19)

BgFruits of Love (USA) -Native Beau (IRE) 13 12-0

J Miss Megan Bevan E Tongue Strap

T Mrs D. Ward

O Miss L. B. Gould

H Mendip Farmers

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TIMEFORM VIEW Just afair maiden under Rules but easywinner all 5starts inpoints(latestFeb5).CapableofmuchbetterbackunderRulesandonetonote.

Oct21 Crk 24f HcpH good 9She’stherightone (IRE) 24l

Oct21 Kny 17f Ch yield 5 Dancing On My Own (IRE) 62l

Sep21 Sli 20f Ch good FBold Emperor (IRE) -

TFRHHHII BHA144

FORM 101/-611

TIMEFORM VIEW Just useful nowadays but had little trouble landing the oddsin5-runnerhunterchasesatBangorandKelsolastmonth.Moreneeded in newheadgear herebut not taken lightly

1/5 Dieu Vivant (FR) 13/4l

Dec22 Chp 23f HcpCgd-sf 6/10 Farinet (FR) 21l

TFRHHHII BHA135

FORM 1-5112U CDBF

TIMEFORM VIEW Has run some excellent racesatthis meeting over the years,includingwhentwiceplacedinthisevent.Stillretainsplentyofabilitybut hadnoanswertoFamousClermontinhunteratWincanton(25.1f,goodtosoft) 43 days ago.Failed to complete in point morerecently

2Feb Wcn25f Ch gd-sf 2/4 Famous Clermont (FR) 4l

Apr22 Chl 32f Ch good 5/12 Coup de Pinceau (FR) 30l

Feb22 Fon25f Ch soft1/4 Jett(IRE) 51/2l

TFRHHHII BHA155

FORM P-11102 C

TIMEFORMVIEWVerysmarthurdler/high-classchaseratbest.Letdownby jumping when 26 3/4 lengths seventh of 8toVaucelet in hunter at Down RoyalinDecember.Won first 3starts in points,runner-up last time (Feb 12).

Dec22 Dow24f Ch soft7 Vaucelet (FR) 26l

Sep21 Lis 20f Ch gd-yd PEasyGame (FR) -

Apr21 Pun23f Hdl yield 7/14 Klassical Dream (FR) 30l

TFRHHHHH BHA145

FORM 11-2111

TIMEFORM VIEW Won3oflast 4starts in points and pushed Billawayclose in Champion Hunter at Punchestown in April.Enhancedexcellent strikerateback under Rules in hunter chase at Down Royal(24f)81daysago,winning by neck from the idling Dorking Cock.Stiffer test herewill suit and high on shortlist.

Dec22 Dow24f Ch soft1 Dorking Cock (IRE) nk

May22 Str 27f Ch good 1/9 Law of Gold (IRE) 4l

Apr22 Pun24f Ch gd-yd 2Billaway(IRE) 11/4l

TFRHIIII BHA117

FORM 31-1256 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler/chaser at his peak but offered little on his return and last of 6finishers in apoint last time (Feb 26).

9Jan Tnt23f Ch soft5/9 Envious Editor (IRE) 36l

May22 Ntn 20f Ch good 2/8 StoryofFriends (FR) nk May22 Ntn 25f Ch good 1/2 Smithscorner (IRE) 45l

DECLARED RUNNERS242022: BILLAWAY(IRE) 10 12 0MrPWMullins 13-8 (W PMullins) 19 ran

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Vaucelet (FR), 8-1 Famous Clermont (FR), 9-1 Billaway(IRE), 11-1 Chris’s Dream (IRE), 16-1 Secret Investor (GB), 20-1 Bob And Co (FR), Rocky’s Howya(IRE), 22-1 Dorking Cock (IRE), TheStoryteller (IRE), 28-1 Its On TheLine (IRE), 33-1 Black Op (IRE), Brain Power (IRE), CatTiger (FR),LeMalin (FR), 40-1 Go Go Geronimo (GB), Premier Magic (IRE), Shantou Flyer (IRE), 50-1 IKBrunel (GB), Not That Fuisse (FR), 66-1 Dandy Dan (IRE), 80-1 MightyStowaway(IRE), Myth Buster (IRE), 100-1 Moratorium (IRE), 200-1 Wotzizname (IRE)

PLAYSMARTER

VAUCELET improved on his excellent strikerateback under Rules when beating the idling Dorking Cock at Down RoyalonBoxing Dayand is just about the form pick with this stiffer test suretosuit. Famous Clermont was most impressive at Haydock last month and rates the main threatahead of last year’s winner Billaway.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.VAUCELET (FR) 2.FAMOUS CLERMONT (FR) 3.BILLAWAY(IRE)

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THE MRS PADDYPOWER MARES’ STEEPLE CHASE

(Registered as The Liberthine Mares’ Chase)

RACE DESCRIPTION

The Grade 2Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Steeple Chase is afairly new addition to The Festival, providing an excellent opportunity for high-class racing mares under National Hunt rules and perhaps creating a springboard for apotential Gold Cup winner like the great Dawn Run. Run over two miles, four and ahalf furlongs, those running in the race will have to carry 11st 2lb, with penalties assessed on the class of race they have won over the past 18 months -3lb for the winner of aGrade 2chase and 5lb for the winner of aGrade

1. See how Impervious carries 11st 5lb after taking aGrade 2 chase at Cork in December.

KEY TRENDS

Both winners wonlast time out

Both winners were rated150+

Both winnerswere aged 8

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

ELIMAY

Everyone lovesa grey and there were fewmorepopular winners overthe four days thanElimay.She wasnarrowly beateninthe 2021 renewalbystablemate Colreevy butthis year shemanaged to come home in front. Mark Walshwas excellentonthe eight-year-old, whoisn’t themostimposingof mares.Jumping thelastitcould havegone to anyone of four mares’ butitwas the greenand gold silksofElimay whojust touchedoff Pink Legend and Scarlet AndDove

GRADE 2

Runovertwo miles,four furlongs &127 yards. 17 fences to be jumped Totalprize fund of £120,000 £67,524 to thewinner

WINNING CONNECTIONS

TRAINER

Willie Mullins has wonboth renewals and today saddles

Allegorie De Vassy, Elimay &Dolcita

Jockey J

Trainer T

Owner O

Breeder B

Sponsor S

Equipment E

SI XT HR AC E -

THEMRSPADDYPOWERMARES’STEEPLECHASE(CLASS1) (RegisteredasTHELIBERTHINEMARES’STEEPLECHASE)(GRADE2)(GBBRACE)

for five yrs old and upwards mares ™ Total prize fund £120000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £51648, 2nd £21288, 3rd£10644, 4th £5328, 5th £2664, 6th £1332, 7th £660, 8th £336. (PenaltyValue £67524)

Leading course trainer (17-22): WPMullins (33 wins from 306 runners,11%) runs ALLEGORIE DE VASSY, ELIMAY&DOLCITA

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): WPMullins (12 wins from 68 runners,18%) runs ALLEGORIE DE VASSY, ELIMAY&DOLCITA

Fancy That: WPMullins won this race in 2021 &2022. Thestable runs ALLEGORIE DE VASSY, ELIMAY & DOLCITA today.

|FACTS |FANCIES |FORM |STATS|

1ALLEGORIE DE VASSY(FR) (54)

BmNoRisk At All (FR) -Autignac (FR) 611-5

J P. Townend E Tongue Strap

T W. P. Mullins,Ireland

O Mrs S. Ricci

B N. Ferrand, A. Brakha &J.M.Porzier

2ELIMAY(FR) (34)

Gr mMontmartre(FR) -Hyde (FR) 911-5

J Mark Walsh E Blinkers,Tongue Strap

T W. P. Mullins,Ireland

O Mr John P. McManus

B Mr Christophe Toulorge

3IMPERVIOUS (IRE) (61)

BmShantou (USA) -Blodge (IRE) 711-5

J Brian Hayes

T Colm A. Murphy,Ireland

O Mr John P. McManus

B Mr TomO’Doherty

4RIVIERE D’ETEL (FR) (110)

Gr mMartaline -Angesse (FR)

J Davy Russell

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Bective Stud

B Mr Yannick Fouin

S Gordon Elliott

5DOLCITA(FR) (75)

BmSaint des Saints (FR) -Orcantara(FR)

J Daniel Mullins

T W. P. Mullins,Ireland

O Sullivan Bloodstock Limited

B PierreGoral

6JEREMYS FLAME (IRE) (49)

611-5

TFRHHHHI BHA151

FORM 2/311-11

TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives unbeaten in 4starts sincejoining Willie Mullins, bolting up in Grade 2mares’ novicechases at Limerick and Thurles this winter.Her tendency to jump right at the latter track is aslight concern now switching to aleft-handed course but she’s ahugely exciting prospect.

22Jan Thu20f Ch yield 1/6 Brides Hill (IRE) 19l

Dec22 Lim 22f Ch heavy 1Malina Girl (IRE) 19l

Jan22 Fai18f Hdl good 1/8 Brandy Love (IRE) 31/2l

TFRHHHII BHA149

FORM 211-244 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Edged out Pink Legend to win this race lastyearbut her 2runs this winter have been underwhelming. No big surprise wereshe to revive in first-time blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) but Allegorie de Vassyhas to be considered the stable number one.

11Feb Naa 16f Ch yield 4/6 Magic Daze (IRE) 24l

Nov22 Clo 20f Ch sf-hv 4/9 Dolcita (FR) 16l

Apr22 Pun21f Ch gd-yd 2/4 Scarlet And Dove (IRE) 15l

TFRHHHHH BHA151

FORM 565-111

TIMEFORM VIEW 3-3over fences,taking her form up another notch stepping up to 21/2m for the first time in this discipline when proving 1/2 length toostrong for JourneyWith Me (won since) in Punchestown Grade 3 last time.Likely there’s even moretocome.Leading claims

15Jan Pun19f Ch heavy 1/6 JourneyWith Me (IRE) 1/2l

Dec22 Crk 16f Ch yd-sf 1/5 Dinoblue (FR) 3l

Oct22 Wex16f Ch heavy 1CaydBoy (FR) 21/

TFRHHHII BHA149

FORM 2253-24 BF

TIMEFORMVIEWSmartchaserwhowonherfirst3outingsoverfenceslast season. Respectable reappearancefourth at NavaninNovember but ran poorly when aremotelast of 4ina Carlisle Listed event afortnight later Given abreak since.

Nov22 Car 20f Ch soft4/4 Zambella (FR) 36l

Nov22 Nav16f Ch yield 2/4 Captain Guinness (IRE) 11/2l

Apr22 Fai20f Ch gd-yd 3/4 Galopin des Champs (FR) 20l

TFRHHIII BHA142

FORM 121-312 D

811-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back to best to win 9-runner Listed chase at Clonmel (20.5f,heavy) in November.Verygood 43/4 lengths second of 5 toScarletAndDoveinGrade3atFairyhouseonNewYear’sDaybuteventhat leaves her with abit to find here.

1Jan Fai21f Ch soft2/5 Scarlet And Dove (IRE) 43/4l

Nov22 Clo 20f Ch sf-hv 1/9 Ballyshannon Rose (IRE) 1/2l

Apr22 Pun21f Ch gd-yd 3/4 Scarlet And Dove (IRE) 47l

TFRHHHHI BHA150

FORM 631151

BmJeremy (USA) -Supreme Beneficial (IRE) 911-2

J Keith Donoghue E Hood

T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland

O Flushfarm Racing Syndicate

B Mrs A. Kirkwood

7MAGIC DAZE (IRE) (34)

BmDoyen (IRE) -Magic Maze (IRE) 711-2

J Rachael Blackmore E Tongue Strap

T HenrydeBromhead, Ireland

O Robcour

B Sunnyhill Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved performer this season,making it 3wins in last 4starts when seeing off the reopposing Zambella by 61/2 lengths in 21/2m Huntingdon Listed chase 7weeks ago.Thatform doesn’t leave her toomuch to findwith market leaders here.

27Jan Hun 19f Ch gd-sf 1/6 Zambella (FR) 61/2l

Dec22 Leo17f Ch yield 5/7 Blue Lord (FR) 36l

Nov22 Naa 16f Ch yd-sf 1/5

TFRHHHII BHA148

FORM 30-1221

Gallant John Joe(IRE) 54l

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed areally good attitude when posting asmart efforttowin a2mNaas Listed event last month, forcing paceand finding extrawhen tackled after 2out.Stamina isn’t assured stepping back up in trip

11Feb Naa 16f Ch yield 1/6 Dinoblue (FR)

Dec22 Fai16f HcpCyield 2Sil VerKlass (FR)

Oct22 Clo 18f Ch sf-hv 2Whosgotyanow (IRE)

2m 4f 127y

8PINK LEGEND (GB) (33)

BmMidnight Legend -Red And White (IRE) 911-2

J Charlie Deutsch

T Venetia Williams,Hereford

O Mr Francis Mahon

B Mr Francis Mahon

S Faucets Limited

9ZAMBELLA(FR) (49)

BmZambezi Sun -Visby (FR)

J Daryl Jacob

811-2

T Nigel Twiston-Davies,Cheltenham

O Mr Simon Munir &MrIsaac Souede

B Mme Anne Boisnard&MrYannick Fouin

S Ptarmigan Media Limited

DECLARED RUNNERS9

TFRHHHII BHA142

FORM 22-6341 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Beaten 1/2 length by Elimayinthis 12 months go.A 3m ExeterListedwinlastmonthshowsshearrivesingoodformagainbutitlooks astronger race this year

12Feb Exe 24f Ch good 1/5 Kissesforkatie (IRE) 5l

27Jan Hun 19f Ch gd-sf 4/6 JeremysFlame (IRE) 26l

Dec22 Don20f Ch good 3/5 Zambella (FR) 8l

TFRHHHII BHA144

FORM 43-2112 DBF

TIMEFORM VIEW Has bagged Listed chases at Carlisle and Doncaster this winterbutJeremy’sFlameprovedtoostrongforheratHuntingdonlasttime. Fourth in this last year and suspicion she’ll find afew toogood again.

2022: ELIMAY(FR) 8112Mark Walsh 9-4 (W PMullins) 8ran

Stewards Note: RIVIERE D’ETEL:Following its run on 27/11/2022 it was reported thatthe horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Allegorie de Vassy(FR), 9-4 Impervious (IRE), 8-1 JeremysFlame (IRE), 16-1 Magic Daze (IRE), 28-1 Riviered’Etel (FR), Zambella (FR), 33-1 Elimay(FR), 40-1 Dolcita (FR), 50-1 Pink Legend (GB)

PLAYSMARTER

Afascinating clash between 2young chasers who could be verysmart. IMPERVIOUS really impressed when claiming the scalp of JourneyWith Me at Punchestown in Januaryand is narrowly preferred to Allegorie de Vassy, who has been averyeasywinner of her 2starts over fences. JeremysFlame looks best of the rest.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.IMPERVIOUS (IRE) 2.ALLEGORIE DE VASSY(FR) 3.JEREMYS FLAME (IRE)

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RACE DESCRIPTION

THE MARTIN PIPE CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE FA CT SA ND ST AT IS TI CS

The MartinPipe

Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle, named in honour of theformertrainer and father of current trainer David, is now in its fourteenth year. Run over two miles, four and ahalf furlongs,thisrace for four-year-olds and upwards which have been officially rated0-145and is restrictedsolely to conditionaljockeys.

It is the final race of this year’s Festival -wehope you can finish it off in style by backing the winner!

KEY TRENDS

4ofthe past 12 winners were trained by WillieMullins

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

BANBRIDGE

Joseph O’Briensignedoff the Festival in stylewithhis unexposed six-year-oldBanbridge.MarkMcDonaghwas excellentaboardthe son of Doyen, managingtokeep hismount away from all the troublethatensuedbehind him.Long-time pace setter Bigz Belief gave wayasthey free wheeled down the hilland Banbridge emerged as the leader.CobblersDream looked to be travelling thestronger of the pair butwas outstayed by thegame Banbridge.

HANDICAP CHASE

Runovertwo mile,four furlongs &56yards.9hurdles to be jumped Totalprize fund of £75,000

£39,022 to thewinner

WINNING CONNECTIONS

Trainers andJockeys with some of the strongestrecords in theraceoverthe last10years

TRAINER

Willie Mullins 3winners

Today Willie saddles Saylavee, Spanish Harlem &Haxo

JOCKEY As arace for conditonal jockeys, we will see anew name on the roll of honour

Jockey J

Trainer T

Owner O

Breeder B

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Sponsor S

Equipment E

MARTIN PIPE CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’

HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £75000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £29813, 2nd £14903, 3rd£7455, 4th £3728, 5th £1860, 6th £930. (PenaltyValue £39022.50) 2Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

Leading course trainer (17-22): NHenderson (38 wins from 282 runners,13%) runs IMPULSIVE ONE &NOORDINARYJOE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): WPMullins (12 wins from 68 runners,18%) runs HAXO,SAYLAVEE &SPANISH HARLEM

Fancy That: GElliottwon this race in 2017 &2018. Thestable runs AU FLEURON, COOL SURVIVOR, FELIX DESJY, FIRM FOOTINGS, IMAGINE & IN FROM THE COLD today. WPMullins won this race in 2014, 2015 &2021. Thestable runs HAXO, SAYLAVEE & SPANISH HARLEM today.

|FACTS |FANCIES |FORM |STATS|

1FELIX DESJY (FR) (55)

Ch gMaresca Sorrento (FR) -Lamadoun (FR) 10 11-12

J CoreyMcGivern E Cheek Pieces

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Mr A. Dunlop

B Catherine Bodin &Martine Boullier

S Gordon Elliott

2MIGHT I(IRE) (48)

BgFame And Glory-Our Honey(IRE)

711-12

J Lorcan Murtagh E Tongue Strap

T HarryFry,Corscombe

O Brian &Sandy Lambert

B Cyril O’Hara

S Grosvenor Sport

3COOLSURVIVOR (IRE) (41)

BgWesterner -Pale Face (IRE)

J Sam Ewing

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Gigginstown House Stud

B Mr J. Finlay

S Gordon Elliott

611-7

4MOLLYOLLYS WISHES (GB) (34)

BmBlack Sam Bellamy (IRE) -September Moon

911-7

J Fergus Gillard E Tongue Strap

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O Mr Dean Pugh

B K. D. &D.K.Pugh

S Ladbrokes, TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)

5IMAGINE (FR) (33)

BgMontmartre(FR) -Ofurie (FR)

J Ben Harvey

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Caldwell Construction Ltd

511-6

B Xavier Leredde &Daniel Desforges

S Gordon Elliott

6MARK OF GOLD (GB) (20)

BgGolden Horn -Polly’s Mark (IRE) 611-6

J Caoilin Quinn

T GaryMoore,Horsham

O Stevie Fisher &Friends

B TheKathryn Stud

S KMElite Products Ltd

7NOORDINARYJOE (IRE) (34)

BgGetaway(GER) -Shadow Dearg(IRE) 711-6

J Luca Morgan

T NickyHenderson, Lambourn

O Mr John P. McManus

B Sean Reilly

2m 4f 56y

TFRHHHII BHA145

FORM 14B002

TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 1winner earlier in his career and finally took advantage of alenient mark at Punchestown 11 months ago.Bit of amixed bagsince,oneofhisbetterrecenteffortswhenrunner-upatNavaninJanuary, but wouldn’t be suretobeinthe same mood here.

21Jan Nav20f HcpH soft2 Hms Seahorse (IRE) 21/4l

Sep22 Lis 16f HcpH good 12 Magnor Glory(IRE) 14l

Aug22 Kny 17f HcpH good 7Effernock Fizz(IRE) 15l

TFRHHHII BHA145

FORM 1232-02

TIMEFORMVIEWFinishedrunner-upin21/2mAintreeGrade1onhisfinal startlast term and having racedtoo freely upped to 3m on return, rana stormer back down amile in trip on just his second startinhandicaps when second at this track (16.8f)inJanuary.Shortlisted in first-time tongue tie.

28Jan Chl 16f HcpH soft2/15 Hacker des Places (FR) nk

Nov22 Hay24f HcpH soft8/13 Botox Has (FR) 23l

Apr22 Ain 20f Hdl gd-sf 2/12 ThreeStripeLife (IRE) 43/4l

TFRHHHII BHA140

FORM 6-61124

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in bumpers and won first 2starts over hurdles Took his form up anotch when fourth in Grade 1Nathaniel Lacy &Partners Solicitors Novices’Hurdle at Leopardstown 6weeks ago and he’s ahandicap debutant to note from atop yard

4Feb Leo22f Hdl yield 4/8 Good Land (FR) 41/2l

Dec22 Crk 24f Hdl yd-sf 2/6 HiddenvalleyLake(IRE) 8l

Nov22 Crk 24f Hdl heavy 1/7 Granny Lowrie (IRE) 2l

TFRHHIII BHA140

FORM P0-1352 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable marewho has built up agood strikerate,taking Wetherby mares’ Listed hurdle for second year running in October.Not in same form since, though, and this is atrickyassignment for ararestart in handicap company

11Feb War21f Hdl good 2/5 TheatreGlory(IRE)

TFRHHHHI BHA139

FORM 1-1222

TIMEFORM VIEW Made awinning hurdling debut at WexfordinOctober and has filled the runner-up spot on all 3subsequent outings.Nosurprise should he takehis form up anotch now tackling 21/2m for the first time on handicap debut.One to consider

12Feb Nav16f Hdl gd-yd 2/5 Hunters Yarn (IRE) 6l

Nov22 Gow 16f Hdl heavy 2 Inothewayurthinkin (IRE) 1/2l

Nov22 Nav16f Hdl yield 2/5 Hercule du Seuil (FR) 3/4l

TFRHHHII BHA139

FORM 5-101F1

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winner on the Flatwho has taken verywell to hurdling, making it 6wins in 12 starts when easily seeing off 8rivals over 21f at Kempton last month. Hitwith a10lb rise but on an upwardtrajectory and warrants plentyofrespect.

25Feb Kmp 21f HcpH good 1/9

Ballyhome (IRE) 14l

14Jan Kmp 21f HcpH softF/20 West Balboa (IRE) -

Dec22 Lin 19f HcpH gd-sf 1/7 Has Troke(FR) 81/2l

TFRHHHII BHA139

FORM 113P-10 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in the Greatwood herelast season and took his form up another notch when making asuccessful reappearanceatKempton (2m, soft) over Christmas.Better than the result when mid-field at Newbury (16.3f)sinceand now steps back up in trip

11Feb Nby 16f HcpH good 9/16 Aucunrisque (FR) 22l

Dec22 Kmp 16f HcpH soft1/14 Big Boy Bobby (IRE) hd

Dec21 Asc 15f HcpH gd-sf P/12 Tritonic -

8IROKO (FR) (62)

BgCokoriko(FR) -Boscraie (FR)

511-5

J Aidan Kelly E Tongue Strap

T Oliver Greenall &Josh Guerriero, Malpas

O Mr John P. McManus

B Jacques Cypres

S Swansway

9SPIRIT OF LEGEND (FR) (20)

BgKapgarde (FR) -Indian Lizzy

J M. P. O’Connor

T HenrydeBromhead, Ireland

O C. Jones

611-4

B J. P. Lemelletier &Poulinieres.com

10 SAYLAVEE (IRE) (48)

BmShantou (USA) -Mae’s Choice(IRE)

J Jack Foley

T W. P. Mullins,Ireland

611-4

O Ecurie Madame Lynne Maclennan

B Seana Sammon

11 WESTTOTHE BRIDGE (IRE) (10) (in 5lb ex)

BgFlemensfirth (USA)-Godlylady (IRE) 10 11-4

J Tristan Durrell E Tongue Strap,Cheek Pieces

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O Mr J. Tierney

B Mr L. Dunne

S Ladbrokes, TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)

12 SPANISH HARLEM (FR) (36)

Ch gSpanish Moon (USA) -Souverainete (FR) 511-2

J M. J. M. O’Sullivan

T W. P. Mullins,Ireland

O Dr S. P. Fitzgerald

B E.A.R.L. Elevage DesLoges

13 AU FLEURON (FR) (76)

BgCrillon (FR) -LaPelodette (FR) 611-2

J Kieren Buckley E Cheek Pieces

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Bective Stud

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

S Gordon Elliott

14 IRISH HILL (GER) (27)

Gr gKingston Hill -Irresistable (GER) 511-1

J Angus Cheleda

T Paul Nicholls,Ditcheat

O Sir Martin Broughton &Friends 8

B Gestut Hachtsee

S Morson Group

15 FIRM FOOTINGS (IRE) (33)

BgWalk In ThePark (IRE) -Tempest Belle (IRE) 511-1

J Shane Fitzgerald

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Caldwell Construction Ltd

B Aidan Aherne &Cathal Ennis

S Gordon Elliott

16 WONDERWALL (IRE) (112)

BgYeats (IRE) -RockMeGently

TFRHHHHI BHA138

FORM 4244-11 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Justified good supporttomakeawinning return/ handicap debut at Wetherby in November and followed up in even more impressive fashion back thereinJanuary. Up 10lb forthatsuccess but yet to finish improving and folly to ignore.

14Jan Wet19f HcpH soft1/10 Rafferty’s Return 14l

Nov22 Wet19f HcpH good 1/12 Foster’sisland 13/4l

Feb22 Kmp 16f Hdl gd-sf 4/11 Knight Salute 16l

TFRHHHII BHA137

FORM 2-012B6 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Made awinning startinthis sphereatNavan in November and better form when runner-up in handicap next start. Below thatlevel for no obvious reason at Fairyhouse last month but he’s worth another chance.

25Feb Fai20f HcpH yield 6L’Yser(FR) 15l

21Jan Nav15f Hdl softB Path d’Oroux (FR) -

Dec22 Leo20f HcpH soft2 Green Glory(IRE) 1l

TFRHHHII BHA137

FORM 111515

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual bumper winner who is already useful over hurdles after just ahandful of starts,landing aListed mares’noviceatPunchestown in December.Foundthings tough under apenaltyupped in grade at Fairyhouse sinceand she looks up against it.

28Jan Fai18f Hdl soft5/6 Ashroe Diamond (IRE) 12l

Dec22 Pun19f Hdl yield 1/7 Bella Scintilla (FR)

Dow16f Hdl soft5/10 Magical Zoe(IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA132 (+5)

FORM 005321 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed apurple patch early last year,completing 4-timer at Newton Abbot(26.5f)inMarch.Steadily found his form this term, buildingonplacedeffortstoscoreatSandown(19.8f,soft)forthesecondyear running 10 days ago.This is averydifferent test under apenalty,however

Utt19f HcpH gd-sf 2/9 Dargiannini (IRE) 7l

Dec22 Chp 23f HcpH soft 3/10 Flight Deck (IRE) 93/4l

TFRHHHHH BHA135

FORM 1322

TIMEFORMVIEWProvingexpensivetofollow,placedall3outingsforthisyard having made awinning debut at Auteuil last June. However,his all-conquering trainer took asimilar route when winning this in 2021 with Galopin des Champs, so he rates as amajor player on handicap debut under top conditional.

9Feb Thu20f Hdl gd-yd 2Riaan (IRE) 1/2l

25Jan Fai19f Hdl sf-hv 2Three CardBrag(IRE) 12l

Nov22 Gow 16f Hdl heavy 3 Inothewayurthinkin (IRE) 41/4l

TFRHHIII BHA135

FORM 2300-04

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped as if amiss sent chasing but took astep back in the right direction when fourth in abig-field handicap at Punchestown (19.6f,heavy) on NewYear’s Eve.Yard appears to have stronger candidates

Dec22 Pun19f HcpH sf-hv 4San Salvador (IRE) 16l

Oct22 Wex16f Ch heavy 12 Impervious (IRE) 65l

Apr22 Crk 19f HcpH heavy 8Bois de Clamart(FR) 39l

TFRHHHII BHA134

FORM 1-22111 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on the FlatinGermany and going from strength-to-strengthoverhurdles,overcomingariseinclasswhencompleting ahat-trick at Ascot (19.3f)last month. Not yet finished improving so looks worthy of his placeinthis stronger company on thatevidence.

18Feb Asc 19f HcpH gd-sf 1/12 Zoffany Bay(IRE) 13/4l

1Jan Fkn 20f HcpH gd-sf 1/15 Haafapiece33/4l

Nov22 Tnt19f HcpH good 1/9 Itso Fury (IRE) 4l

TFRHHIII BHA134

FORM 312331

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner at thesecond attempt who knuckled down wellto breakhis duck over hurdles in 16-runnermaiden at Navan(2m) 33 days ago,rallying to regain lead run-in.Longer trip promises to suit but he needs alot morenow upped markedly in grade.

12Feb Nav16f Hdl gd-yd 1Horantzau d’Airy(FR) 1l

25Jan Fai16f Hdl sf-hv 3InExcess (FR) 31l

Dec22 Leo20f Hdl soft3 Deep Cave (IRE) 21/2l

TFRIIIII BHA134

FORM 30/21F-3

711-1

J Non Runner E Cheek Pieces

T RichardSpencer,Newmarket

O REBEL JUMPING II

B BarbaraKirby

S RebelRacingLtd, DirectCommercial Ltd

7 11-1 Don20f gd-sf CityChief

TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER.

Nov22 Nby 19f Ch good 3/4 Sebastopol (IRE) 8l

Feb22 Hun 19f Hdl softF/5 Elle Est BelleJan22 Don20f Hdl gd-sf 1/16 CityChief (IRE) 3l

17 IMPULSIVE ONE (USA) (30)

BgUnion Rags (USA) -Hokey Okey (USA)

511-0

J Ben Bromley E Tongue Strap

T NickyHenderson, Lambourn

O Mr Simon Munir &MrIsaac Souede

B CaldaraFarm Inc &Flaxman Holdings Ltd

S Ptarmigan Media Limited

18 IN FROM THE COLD (IRE) (30)

Br or Gr gAlhebayeb (IRE) -Grandegrandegrande (IRE)

J Danny Gilligan

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Pioneer Racing

B CiaraEglington

S Pioneer Racing, Gordon Elliott

19 HAXO (FR) (46)

Ch gKandidate -Responsable(FR)

J Kieran Callaghan

T W. P. Mullins,Ireland

O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate

B Mr Eric Leray

20 BUDDYONE (IRE) (22)

BgSans Frontieres (IRE) -May’s Magic (IRE)

J Jack G. Gilligan

T Paul John Gilligan, Ireland

611-0

TFRHHHII BHA133

FORM 4-51431 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed benefit of second wind op when resuming winning ways at Huntingdon (15.8f)inNovember and notched his second success of the campaign at Wetherby (19.7f)last month, doing well to peg back arecent winner.Nudged up 4lb and mayfeature.

15Feb Wet19f HcpH good 1/8 Progressive hd

30Jan Hun 15f HcpH good 3/10 Homme Public (FR) 8l

Dec22 Hun 15f HcpH good 4/10 Big Boy Bobby (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA133

FORM 3404-0P

610-13

610-12

O E. Lynch/T.C.Quinn/John J. McGrath

B Martin Cullinane

21 GROZNI (FR) (41)

BgSaddler Maker (IRE) -Urane de Ferbet (FR) 710-11

J Non Runner

T Charles Byrnes,Ireland

O Mr Cathal Byrnes

B Mr Ivan Dumont

22 HOLLOW SOUND (IRE) (26)

BorBrgBeatHollow -LadyImola (IRE) 810-10

J Charlie O’Dwyer

T Luke Comer,Ireland

O Mr Luke Comer

B Mrs Margaret Comer

23 HEY JOHNNY (IRE) (19)

BgWorthadd (IRE) -Faanan Aldaar (IRE) 610-8

J Non Runner

T Thomas Mullins,Ireland

O Mr Joseph M. Fitzpatrick

B Keatingstown Bloodstock

24 FIFTYBALL (FR) (27)

BgCokoriko(FR) -Voix de Montot (FR) 810-7

J Niall Houlihan

T GaryMoore,Horsham

O Mr Steven Packham

B Mr J. Berger &MrJ.Lamborot

S KMElite Products Ltd

25 INNATENDUE (FR) (19)

BmSpanish Moon (USA) -Trotot (FR)

510-6

J Non Runner E Tongue Strap

T A. J. Martin, Ireland

O Alymer Stud Ltd

B Mrs Francoise Gondouin et al

/

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced hurdler who disappointed on first startfor this yard but took astep back in the right direction on the Flatwhen third at Dundalk last month.Needs to build on thatback over hurdles now

15Feb Dun 10f Hcp stand 3Elzaam Blue (IRE) 11/2l

Dec22 Fai16f HcpH softP Merlin Giant (FR) -

Oct22 Gow 11f Hcp soft7 White Caviar (FR) 9

TFRHHHII BHA132

FORM 1626-01 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner in Francewho showed improved form to get off the mark over timber at Punchestown (20.3f,heavy) in January, taking advantage of the runner-up’s late error.Not beyond the realms thathe has moretooffer on handicap debut.

30Jan Pun20f Hdl soft1 Sir Argus 1l

Dec22 Lim 21f Hdl sf-hv 7Corbetts Cross (IRE) 64l

Mar22 Chl 21f Hdl soft6/9 Sir Gerhard(IRE) 60l

TFRHHHII BHA131

FORM 006122 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark at Fairyhouse in Januaryand resumed progress to asignificant extent when going down by just ashorthead in a Grade 3atThurles(20.7f)just over 3weeks ago,not going down without a fight.This just his second startinhandicaps so not dismissed.

TFRIIIII BHA130

FORM 101412 D

TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER.

4Feb Leo24f HcpH yield 2/17 PercevalLegallois (FR)

Lei20f Hdl soft1/11 Not ALight (IRE) s.h

Plm 20f Hdl gd-sf 4/12 Northern Poet (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA129

FORM 426-P52

TIMEFORM VIEW Yettotaste success over hurdles but put up acareer best when runner-up in maiden at Punchestown (20f,good to soft) last month. Plentymorerequired back in handicap company

19Feb Pun20f Hdl yield 2Senior Chief 1l Dec22 Leo20f HcpH soft5 Green Glory(IRE) 103/4l Apr22 Pun19f HcpH yield P/26 Camprond (FR) -

TFRIIIII BHA127

FORM UP4153

TIMEFORM VIEW.NON RUNNER.

26Feb Naa 15f HcpH yield 3Little Mixup (IRE) 5l

3Little

5Feb Leo16f HcpH yield 5/17 Gaelic Warrior (GER) 61/2l

22Jan Thu15f HcpH yield 1Popova(IRE) 21/4l

TFRHHIII BHA126

FORM 5021-P0

TIMEFORM VIEW Cashed in off reduced mark over extended 21f at Ascot on final startlast season and having shaped as if the run wasneeded on return,he’sbeenleftwithabittoprovefollowingalacklustreeffortbackthere (19.3f)since.

18Feb Asc 19f HcpH gd-sf 12/12 Irish Hill (GER) 53l

14Jan Kmp 21f HcpH softP/20 West Balboa (IRE) -

Apr22 San 19f HcpH good Y/8 Samarrive (FR)

TFRIIIII BHA125

FORM 2-63205

TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER.

VULTAN(IRE) (19)

BgFastnet Rock (AUS) -Beneloge 610-5

J Non Runner E Tongue Strap

T A. J. Martin, Ireland

O Newtown Anner Stud Farm

B Mr MauriceRegan

TFRIIIII BHA124 FORM 21-0P0 TIMEFORM VIEW.NON RUNNER.

26Feb Naa 15f HcpH yield 13 Little Mixup (IRE) 39l Sep22 Lis 16f HcpH good PMagnor Glory(IRE)Aug22 Kny 22f HcpH gd-yd 11 Finest Evermore(IRE) 34l

DECLARED RUNNERS262022: BANBRIDGE (IRE) 6113MMMcDonagh 12-1 (Joseph Patrick O’Brien) 23 ran

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Spanish Harlem (FR), 6-1 Imagine (FR), 8-1 Cool Survivor (IRE), Iroko(FR), 14-1Might I(IRE), 20-1 Irish Hill (GER), Haxo (FR), 25-1 Firm Footings (IRE), 28-1 Mark of Gold (GB), 33-1 Felix Desjy (FR), Au Fleuron (FR), Impulsive One (USA),Buddy One (IRE), 40-1 Molly OllysWishes (GB), No OrdinaryJoe (IRE), Spirit of Legend (FR), 66-1 In From TheCold (IRE), 80-1 Saylavee (IRE), 100-1 West To TheBridge (IRE), Hollow Sound (IRE), Fifty Ball (FR)

PLAYSMARTER

Willie Mullins took this in 2021 with Galopin des Champs and SPANISH HARLEM is fancied to tread asimilar path and makeawinning handicap debut under Michael O’Sullivan who has hit the headlines already herethis week. Iroko, who continues to go from strength to strength, looks sure makeabold bid for the hat-trick so he heads up the dangers,while Imagine and Cool Survivor look the pick of Gordon Elliott’ssextet in an ultra-competitive final race of the Festival.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SPANISH HARLEM (FR) 2.IROKO(FR) 3.IMAGINE (FR)

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First Race 1.30 -THE JCB TRIUMPH HURDLE RACE (CLASS1)(Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordancewith the Stakes and Prize MoneyCode. £78332 to the winning horse Thesecond to receive £29512, the third£14770, the fourth £7378, the fifth £3702, the sixth £1851, the seventh £918 and the eighth £473. for juvenile four yrs old. Enter by noon, January24th and pay£168 stake, Scratch by noon, February14th or pay£339, Confirm by noon, March 11th and pay£168, SupplementaryEntrybynoon, March 11th and pay£4884 stake, Declareby10.00 a.m. March 15th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies allowed 7lb.JCB has kindly sponsored this race.The winning owner will be presented with aperpetual trophy to be held until February1st, next year.Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey andJCB will also present amemento to the stable employee responsible for the winning horse and a£200 awardto 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 carrythe name/logo of JCB.The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equallyamongstall horses starting in this race in accordancewith paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize MoneyCode. PLEASE NOTE: ADeclaration to Run will not be accepted for any horse if,atthe time fixed for declaration, it has been declared to run in any other race at this year’s Cheltenham Festival, which has yet to takeplace. (This will apply whether or not the horse is subsequently declared anon-runner,unless the horse has been eliminated from arace, or declared as areserve and not been made anon-runner.) ELIMINATION: If elimination is necessaryfromthis race, the elimination sequenceshall be determined by the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code) AConfirmation of Entrywill not be accepted for any horse for whom aMedication Declaration Form Aisnot submitted to the BHA via cheltenham-meds@britishhorseracing.coby7th March, 2023. 60 entries,14at£168, 29 at £507, 16 at £675, 1 at £4884. -Closed January24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £59916; Second £24696; Third£12348; Fourth £6181; Fifth £3090; Sixth £1545; Seventh £766; Eighth £390. (PenaltyValue £78332.90) A

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Second Race 2.10 -THE MCCOY CONTRACTORSCOUNTYHANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS1)(PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordancewith the Stakes and Prize MoneyCode. £56270 to the winning horse Thesecond 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 Enter by noon, February21st and pay£125 stake, Confirm by noon, March 11th and pay£375, Declareby10.00 a.m. March 15th. Penalties,after February26th, 2023, awinner of ahurdle race 5lb No penaltytoincrease ahorse’s weight above 12st. McCoy Contractors has generously sponsored this race.Presentations will be made to the winning owner,trainer and jockey and a£200 awardgiven to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.A Challenge Trophy,presented by the Racegoers Club,tobeheld by the winning owner until February1st, 2024. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carrythe name/ logo of McCoy Contractors.The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equallyamongstall horses starting in this race in accordancewith paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize MoneyCode. TheBritish Horseracing Authoritywill amend paragraphs 28 to 32 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race EntriesCodeinthe event thatraising of the weights at the 24-hour stage proves necessary. This race will be restricted to 26 runners plus tworeserves.The tworeserves will be nominated as R27 and R28. Theprocedurefor the allocation and operation of the reserves protocolwill be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in TheRacingCalendar and which also appears in the reserves noticeinthe Conditions ForEntrySection, accessed from the Information menu on the BHA Racing Administration Internet site (www2.racingadmin.co.uk). Trainers arereminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race EntryCodewhich requirethattheyMUSTnotifythe Racing Calendar Office IMMEDIATELYwhen 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. TheBritish Horseracing Authoritywill modifythe Rules of Racing as aconsequenceofproviding tworeserves for this race.The non runner penaltywill be waived for any horse which is deemed anon-runner by 1.00 p.m. on the day beforethe race.PLEASE NOTE: Any horse for whom aconfirmation of entryhas been submitted will not be permitted to declareto run if,atthe time fixed for declaration, it has been declared to run in any other race at the 2023 Cheltenham Festival, which has yet to takeplace. (This will apply whether subsequently declared anon-runner or not, unless the horse has been eliminated from arace, or declared as areserve and not been made anon-runner.) TheBritish Horseracing Authorityhas modified paragraph 6ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race, such that racecourse performances up to and including Sunday, February26th maybetaken into account. AConfirmation of Entrywill not be accepted for any horse for whom aMedication Declaration Form Ais not submitted to the BHA via cheltenham-meds@britishhorseracing.coby7th March, 2023. PLEASE NOTE: Anoviceorjuvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run aminimum of four times in Hurdle racesinGreat Britain, Ireland or Francein accordancewith paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 69 entries,23at£125, 46 at £500. -Closed February21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £43040; Second £17740; Third£8870; Fourth £4440; Fifth £2220; Sixth £1110; Seventh £550; Eighth £280. (PenaltyValue£56270) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 6Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

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ThirdRace2.50 -THE ALBERTBARTLETTNOVICES’HURDLE RACE (CLASS1)(Grade 1) (Registered as TheSPA NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordancewith the Stakes and Prize MoneyCode. £75964 to the winning horse The second to receive £28620, the third£14323, the fourth £7155, the fifth £3591, the sixth £1795, the seventh £891 and the eighth £459. for novicefive yrs old and upwards.Enter by noon, January24th and pay£168 stake, Scratch by noon, February14th or pay£339, Confirm by noon, March 11th and pay£168, SupplementaryEntrybynoon, March 11th and pay£4884 stake, Declareby10.00 a.m. March 15th. Weights: 11st 7lb each Mares allowed 7lb.ALBERTBARTLETT(AIRDRIE) &SONS has generously sponsored this race Thewinning owner will be presented with aperpetual trophy to be held until February1st, next 2024. Presentations will be made to the winning owner,trainer and jockey andAlbertBartlettwill also present amemento to the stable employee responsible for the winning horse and a£200 awardtothe 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 carrythe name/logo of ALBERTBARTLETT. Thesponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordancewith paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize MoneyCode. PLEASE NOTE: ADeclaration to Runwill not be accepted for any horse if,atthe time fixed for declaration, it has been declared to run in any other race at this year’s Cheltenham Festival, which has yet to takeplace. (Thiswill apply whether or not the horse is subsequently declared anon-runner,unless the horse has been eliminated from arace, or declared as areserve and not been made anon-runner.) ELIMINATION: If elimination is necessaryfromthis race, the elimination sequenceshall be determined by the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code) AConfirmation of Entrywill not be accepted for any horse for whom aMedication Declaration Form Aisnot submitted to the BHA via cheltenham-meds@britishhorseracing.co by 7th March, 2023. 69 entries,15at£168, 28 at £507, 26 at £675. -Closed January24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £58104; Second £23949; Third£11975; Fourth £5994; Fifth £2997; Sixth £1499; Seventh £743; Eighth £378. (PenaltyValue£75964.50)

8Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. A

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Fourth Race 3.30 -THE BOODLES CHELTENHAM GOLD CUP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS1)(Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordancewith the Stakes and Prize MoneyCode. £351687 to the winning horse Thesecond to receive £132500, the third£66312, the fourth £33125, the fifth £16625, the sixth £8312, the seventh £4125 and the eighth £2125. for five yrs old and upwards,which areallotted arating or an assessment of 130 or morebythe BHA Handicapper,taking account of racesrun up to and including the dayprior to confirmation. Enter by noon, January3rd and pay£780 stake, Scratch by noon, February7th or pay£1560, Confirm by noon, March 11th and pay£780, SupplementaryEntrybynoon, March 11th and pay£29040 stake, Declareby10.00 a.m. March 15th. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 6lb; 6-y-oand up 11st 10lb Mares allowed 7lb.BOODLES has generously sponsored this race.Presentations will be made to the winning owner,trainer,jockey andthe stable employee responsible for the winning horse. Thestable employee judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse will receive amemento and a£500 cash awardand therewill be £50 cash awards given to the other stable employees responsible for runners in this race.£250 will be presented to the stable employee responsible for the winning horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carrythe name/logo of BOODLES.The sponsorshippayment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordancewith paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize MoneyCode. TheBritish Horseracing Authorityhas modified Rule (F)85.2 of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race.THERE WILL BE APARADE FORTHIS RACE. Horses will be led past the stands and then allowed to canter to the start. (No confirmation of entryisrequired for Supplementaryentries). PLEASE NOTE: Any horse whose entryisconfirmed will not be permitted to declareto run if,atthe time fixed for declaration, it has been declared to run in any other race at this year’s Cheltenham Festival, which has yet to takeplace. (This will apply whether or not the horse is subsequently declared anon-runner,unless the horse has been eliminated from arace, or declared as areserve and not subsequently been made anon-runner.) AConfirmation of Entrywill not be accepted for any horse for whom aMedication Declaration Form Aisnot submitted to the BHA via cheltenham-meds@britishhorseracing.co by 7th March, 2023. 27 entries,4 at £780, 9at£2340, 14 at £3120. -Closed January3rd,2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £269000; Second £110875; Third£55438; Fourth £27750; Fifth £13875; Sixth £6938; Seventh £3438; Eighth £1750. (PenaltyValue£351687.50)

Fifth Race 4.10 -THE ST.JAMES’S PLACEFESTIVAL CHALLENGE CUP OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS2) Distributed in accordancewith the Stakes and Prize MoneyCode. £24445 to the winning horse Thesecond to receive £12220, the third£6110, the fourth £3055, the fifth £1530 and the sixth £765. for five yrs old and upwards,which, arequalified to run in Hunters’ Steeple Chases under the Running Requirements Code and which, sinceOctober 1st, 2020, and beforeFebruary28th, 2023, have been placed FIRST OR SECOND ON TWO OCCASIONS in ahunters’ steeple chase in GreatBritain or Ireland OR have WON TWO OPEN STEEPLE CHASES at Point-to-Point Meetings (i.e. Gentlemens,Ladies or Mixed Open Races) in Great Britain or Ireland OR have WON ONE OPEN STEEPLE CHASE at aPoint-to-Point Meeting in GreatBritain or Ireland and have been placed FIRST or SECOND in ahunters’ steeple chase. Enter by noon, February28th and pay£60 stake, Confirm by noon, March 11th and pay£190, Declareby10.00 a.m. March 15th. Weights: 5-y-o11st 10lb; 6-y-oand up 12st Mares allowed 7lb.Tobe ridden by Amateur JockeysThe Amateur Riders referred to above shall be CategoryB’Amateur Jockeysor‘CategoryC’Qualified Riders.ST. JAMES’S PLACEWEALTH MANAGEMENT has generously sponsored this race.The ChallengeCup is to be held by the winning owner until February1st, 2024. Presentations will be made to the winning owner,trainer,jockey and stable employee responsible for the winning horse,and a£200 awardgiven 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 carrythe name/logo of ST.JAMES’S PLACE. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordancewith paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize MoneyCode. PLEASE NOTE: Any horse for whom aconfirmation of entryhas been submitted will not be permitted to declaretorun if,atthe time fixed for declaration, it has been declared to run in any other race at the 2023 Cheltenham Festival, which has yet to takeplace. (This will apply whether or not the horse is subsequently declared a non-runner,unless the horse has been eliminated from arace, or declared as areserve and not been made anon-runner.) The British Horseracing Authorityhas modified paragraph 16 of the Running Requirements Code for the purposes of this race to provide thathorses will be qualified to run if theyare qualified in Ireland and have aHunters Certificate currently registered by the Stewards of the Irish National Hunt Steeple Chase Committee and which has not been cancelled. TheBritish Horseracing Authorityhas modified Rule (I) 10 and the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code) of the Rules of Racing to provide that, if it is necessarytodoso, elimination of horses from this race will be determined by the BHA Handicapper.PLEASE NOTE: If morethan 24 horses aredeclared to run in this race and elimination is necessary, prioritywill be given to horses which have run in Steeple Chases and Hunters’ Steeple Chases under the Rules of Racing. With this in mind, it is strongly recommended thathorses qualifying to run in this race through Point-to-Points should also run in aSteeple Chase or Hunters’ Steeple Chase prior to Confirmation (March 11th, 2023) in order to avoid elimination. TheBHA Handicapper will, however,reserve the right to guarantee aplaceinthe line-up for amaximum of one ‘wild card’ runner,should he wish to do so Thedecision of the BHA Head Handicapper shall be final. PLEASE NOTE: Any horse for whom aconfirmation of entryhas been submitted will not be permitted to declaretorun if,atthe time fixed for declaration, it has been declared to run in any other race at this year’s Cheltenham Festival, which has yet to takeplace. (This will apply whether subsequently declared anon-runner or not, unless the horse has been eliminated from arace, or declared as areserve and not been made anon-runner.) AConfirmation of Entryunder will not be accepted for any horse for whom aMedication Declaration Form Aisnot submitted to the BHA via cheltenham-meds@britishhorseracing.coby7th March, 2023. 32 entries,5 at £60, 27 at £250. -Closed February28th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £21245; Second £10620; Third£5310; Fourth £2655; Fifth £1330; Sixth £665. (PenaltyValue £24445) 3Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. AHC

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Sixth Race 4.50 -THE MRSPADDY POWER MARES’STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS1)(Registered as THE LIBERTHINE MARES’ STEEPLE CHASE) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordancewith the Stakes and Prize MoneyCode. £67524 to the winning horse Thesecond 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 mares only,which areallotted arating or an assessment of 120 or morebythe BHA Handicapper,taking account of racesrun up to and including the dayprior to confirmation. Enter by noon, February14th and pay£165 stake, Confirm by noon, March 11th and pay£435, Declareby10.00 a.m. March 15th. Weights: 5-y-o11st; 6-y-o and up 11st 2lb Penalties,after September 30th, 2021, awinner of aGrade 2steeple chase 3lb Of aGrade 1steeple chase 5lb PADDYPOWER has generously sponsored this race.Presentations will be made to the winning owner,trainer,jockey and stable employee responsible for the winning horse. PADDYPOWER will also present a£500 awardtothe stable employee judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.£50 will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for each runner and £100 to the stable employee responsible for the winning horse All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carrythe name/logo of PADDYPOWER. Thesponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordancewith paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize MoneyCode. PLEASE NOTE: Any horse whose entryisconfirmed will not be permitted to declaretorun if,atthe time fixed for declaration, it has been declared to run in any other race at this year’s Cheltenham Festival, which has yet to takeplace. (Thiswill apply whether or not the horse is subsequently declared anon-runner,unless the horse has been eliminated from arace, or declared as areserve and not subsequently been made anon-runner.) AConfirmation of Entrywill not be accepted for any horse for whom aMedication Declaration Form Aisnot submitted to the BHA via cheltenham-meds@britishhorseracing.coby7th March, 2023. 17 entries,8 at £165, 9at£600.Closed February14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £51648; Second £21288; Third£10644; Fourth £5328; Fifth £2664; Sixth £1332; Seventh £660; Eighth £336. (PenaltyValue £67524) A

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Seventh Race 5.30 -THE MARTIN PIPE CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS2)(GBB RACE) Distributed in accordancewith the Stakes and Prize MoneyCode. £39022 to the winning horse Thesecond to receive £17940, the third£8970, the fourth £4485, the fifth £2242 and the sixth £1117. for four yrs old and upwards,Rated 0-145. Enter by noon, February21st and pay£95 stake, Confirm by noon, March 11th and pay£280, Declareby10.00 a.m. March 15th. Lowest weight 10st 2lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties,after February26th, 2023, awinner of ahurdle race 5lb No penaltytoincrease a horse’s weight above 11st 12lb.Toberidden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeyseligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeyseligible to claim aweight allowanceunder paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code No Jockey claims available in this race Presentations will be made to thewinning owner,trainer and jockey,and a£200 awardgiven to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.The British Horseracing Authoritywill amend paragraphs 28 to 32 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race EntriesCodeinthe event thatraising of the weights at the 24-hour stage proves necessary. This race will be restricted to 24 runners plus tworeserves.The tworeserves will be nominated as R25 and R26. Theprocedurefor the allocation and operation of the reserves protocolwill be as detailed in the noticeheaded ‘Reserves’ which has been published in TheRacingCalendar and which also appears in the reserves notice in the Conditions ForEntrySection, accessed from the Information menu on the BHA Racing Administration Internet site (www2.racingadmin.co.uk). Trainers arereminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race EntryCodewhich requirethat theyMUSTnotifythe Racing Calendar Office IMMEDIATELYwhen 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. TheBritish Horseracing Authoritywill modifythe Rules of Racing as aconsequenceofproviding tworeserves for this race.The non runner penaltywill be waived for any horse which is deemed anon-runner by 1.00 p.m. on the daybeforethe race.PLEASE NOTE: Any horse for whom aconfirmation of entryhas been submitted will not be permitted to declaretorun if,atthe time fixed for declaration, it has been declared to run in any other race at the 2023 Cheltenham Festival, which has yet to takeplace. (Thiswill apply whether subsequently declared a non-runner or not, unlessthe horse has been eliminated from arace, or declared as areserve and not been made anon-runner.)

TheBritish Horseracing Authorityhas modified paragraph 6ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race, such that racecourse performances up to and including Sunday, February26th maybetaken into account. AConfirmation of Entrywill not be accepted for any horse for whom aMedication Declaration Form Aisnot submitted to the BHA via cheltenham-meds@britishhorseracing.coby7th March, 2023. PLEASE NOTE: Anoviceorjuvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run aminimum of four times in Hurdle racesinGreat Britain, Ireland or Franceinaccordancewith paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 82 entries,31at£95, 51 at £375. -Closed February21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £29813; Second £14903; Third£7455; Fourth £3728; Fifth £1860; Sixth £930. (PenaltyValue£39022.50) 2Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. A SEE PAGE 72 FORTHIS RACE.

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