Weatherbys Racing Bank Cheltenham Preview Night 2025
Monday 3rd March 2025 • From 6.30pm
THE PANEL
Nicky Henderson
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Paul Ferguson
Richard Hoiles (host)
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WELCOME
I am delighted to welcome you to our 2025 Cheltenham Preview Night.
The Festival is just over a week away and I hope the event helps to whet your appetite, whilst also providing you with some useful pointers.
I would like to thank our panellists for giving up their valuable time to join us and sharing their honest and expert opinions, as well as wishing Nicky and the Seven Barrows team the very best of luck.
The regulars amongst you will know the format by now, but for those joining for the first time, we will be previewing the main Graded races, while dipping in and out of the handicaps along the way. This digital guide has the entries for the major races and it may be helpful to have this open on a separate device throughout the evening.
Finally, I hope you thoroughly enjoy tonight’s event, and I would like to personally thank you for your continued support of Weatherbys Racing Bank.
Henry Taylor Head of Weatherbys Racing Bank
Bleu de Vassy (FR) 11-7
Gordon Elliott Form: 126
Celtic Dino (FR) 11-7
Sam Thomas Form: 114
De Temps En Temps (IRE) 11-7
Gavin Cromwell Form: 221
Dunkerque (DEN) 11-7
Gavin Cromwell Form:
Forty Coats (IRE) 11-7
Henry de Bromhead Form: 222
Funiculi Funicula (FR) 11-7
W. P. Mullins Form: 2-1
Good And Clever (IRE) 11-7
Warren Greatrex Form: 233
Graham (GB) 11-7
Gary & Josh Moore Form: 60
Inn At The Park (IRE) 11-7
W. P. Mullins Form: 6-14
Irancy (FR) 11-7
W. P. Mullins Form: 1//3-1
Jacovec Cavern (GB) 11-7
P. Hennessy Form: 005
James’s Gate (IRE) 11-7
Martin Brassil Form: 3-11
Kappa Jy Pyke (FR) 11-7
W. P. Mullins Form: 1-21
Karbau (FR) 11-7
W. P. Mullins Form: 141
Karniquet (FR)
W. P. Mullins Form: 152
Kawaboomga (FR)
W. P. Mullins Form: 3-21
Kel Histoire (FR) 11-7
W. P. Mullins Form: 1-12
Kiss Will (FR) 11-7
W. P. Mullins Form: 2-1
Kopek des Bordes (FR) 11-7
W. P. Mullins Form: 1-11
Miami Magic (IRE) 11-7
Stuart Edmunds Form: 112
No Questions Asked (IRE) 11-7
Ben Pauling Form: 312
Potters Charm (IRE) 11-7
Nigel Twiston-Davies Form: 112
Romeo Coolio (GB) 11-7
Gordon Elliott Form: 121
Roysse (GB) 11-7
Ben Pauling Form: 2F1
Salvator Mundi (FR) 11-7
W. P. Mullins Form: 6-11
Sea of Sands (GER) 11-7
W. P. Mullins Form: 3P5
Sixmilebridge (IRE) 11-7
Fergal O’Brien Form: 111
Sky Lord (GB) 11-7
Henry de Bromhead Form: 2-14
Starcrossed Lover (IRE) 11-7
Neil Mulholland Form: 311
The Enabler (IRE) 11-7
Gordon Elliott Form: 210
The New Lion (GB) 11-7
Dan Skelton Form: 111
Tripoli Flyer (IRE) 11-7 Fergal O’Brien Form: 211
Tutti Quanti (FR) 11-7
Paul Nicholls Form: 2-12
Whinney Hill (GB) 11-7
Gordon Elliott Form: 130
William Munny (IRE) 11-7
Barry Connell Form: 322
Workahead (IRE) 11-7
Henry de Bromhead Form: 1/-31
You Oughta Know (IRE) 11-7
W. P. Mullins Form: 0-01,
15 of the past 16 winners were aged 5 or 6
15 of the 25 winners this century were trained in Ireland (this includes 8 of the past 12 winners)
12 of the past 13 winners had won a Graded novice hurdle earlier in the season
11 of the past 12 winners were sent off at single figures (7 of those returned at 6-1 or shorter)
7 of the past 11 winners were unbeaten during the current campaign
8 of the past 23 winners had contested a Graded bumper the previous spring
5 of the past 14 winners had won an Irish Point-to-Point
5 of the past 12 winners had run in the Tattersalls Ireland Novice Hurdle on their most recent start (4 had won and all trained by Willie Mullins)
The past 5 winners had run 2 or 3 times over hurdles
Only 1 of the past 17 winners had failed to win at least twice over hurdles
Only 1 of the past 14 winners returned at odds greater than 10-1
Only 2 of the past 22 winners were older than 6
Only 2 of the past 20 winners were outright favourite
Only 2 of the past 14 winners failed to win last time out
Only 2 of the past 12 winners were rated below 148
4yo’s are 0-15 this century
Genuine ex-Flat horses have struggled of late
Be wary of Betfair Hurdle form
KOPEK DES BORDES
favourite for the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle.
Ballyburn (IRE) 11-7
W. P. Mullins Form: 121,
Caldwell Potter (FR) 11-7
Paul Nicholls Form: 132
Fascile Mode (IRE) 11-7
Thomas Mullins Form: F6P
Firefox (IRE) 11-7
Gordon Elliott Form: 323
Gidleigh Park (GB) 11-7
Harry Fry Form: 6-P1
Jango Baie (FR) 11-7
Nicky Henderson Form: 2-12
Jeannot Lapin (FR) 11-7
Gearoid O’Loughlin Form: P-14
Jordans (FR) 11-7
Joseph Patrick O’Brien Form: 1U2
Key Trends
Kalif du Berlais (FR) 11-7
Paul Nicholls Form: 114
L’Eau du Sud (FR) 11-7
Dan Skelton Form: 111
Majborough (FR) 11-7
W. P. Mullins Form: 1-11
San Salvador (IRE) 11-7
Joseph Patrick O’Brien Form: 44F
Springwell Bay (GB) 11-7
Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill Form: 321
Touch Me Not (IRE) 11-7
Gordon Elliott Form: 122
Only By Night (IRE) 11-0
Gavin Cromwell Form: 111
19 of the past 24 winners had won a Grade 1 or Grade 2 over fences
10 of the past 13 winners were trained by Willie Mullins (6) or Nicky Henderson (4)
7 of the past 12 winners had won a Grade 1 or Grade 2 over both hurdles and fences
Horses rated 161+ are 7-15 since 2012
26 of the past 33 winners were aged 6 or 7
19 of the past 24 winners won last time out
16 of the past 22 winners had run 3 or 4 times over fences
15 of the past 21 winners had run at the previous year’s Cheltenham Festival
15 of the past 21 winners spent just one season over hurdles
15 of the past 19 winners had won at least twice over fences
11 of the past 17 winners were officially top-rated (BHA Ratings)
10 of the past 13 favourites have won
9 of the past 15 winners were unbeaten over fences
Alan King-trained runners are 3-5 since 2006
5yo’s are 0-16 since 2007
Only 2 of the past 23 winners had not already won a Grade 1 or Grade 2 (over hurdles or fences)
Only 2 winners this century were sent off at double-figure odds
Only 3 winners this century had fallen (or UR) earlier in the season
Only 3 winners this century had run more than 4 times over fences
Only 3 of the past 33 winners were older than 7
Paul Nicholls has struggled in recent years
Gordon Elliott-trained runners are 0-6
All The Glory (GB) 11-5
Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill Form: 163
Brighterdaysahead (FR) 11-5
Gordon Elliott Form: 111
Casa No Mento (GB) 11-5
Nigel Twiston-Davies Form: P44
Dysart Enos (IRE) 11-5 Fergal O’Brien Form: 1-30
Feet of A Dancer (FR) 11-5
Paul Nolan Form: 333
Gala Marceau (FR) 11-5
W. P. Mullins Form: 6-23
Golden Ace (GB) 11-5
Jeremy Scott Form: 1-43
Got Glory (FR) 11-5
W. P. Mullins Form: PFF
Hollygrove Cha Cha (IRE) 11-5
Jamie Snowden Form: 112
Jade de Grugy (FR) 11-5
W. P. Mullins Form: 141-
Jetara (IRE) 11-5
Mrs J. Harrington Form: 531
July Flower (FR) 11-5
Henry de Bromhead Form: 3-31
Key Trends
Kala Conti (FR) 11-5
Gordon Elliott Form: 122
Kargese (FR) 11-5
W. P. Mullins Form: 2-12
Lantry Lady (FR) 11-5
Henry de Bromhead Form: 4-04
Lossiemouth (FR) 11-5
W. P. Mullins Form: 12F
Lot of Joy (IRE) 11-5
W. P. Mullins Form: 116
Nurse Susan (FR) 11-5
Dan Skelton Form: 011-
Pinot Rouge (IRE) 11-5
Susan Corbett Form: 46P
Queens Gamble (IRE) 11-5
Harry Derham Form: 1-26
Take No Chances (IRE) 11-5
Dan Skelton Form: 531
West Balboa (IRE) 11-5
Dan Skelton Form: 344
Wyenot (GB) 11-5
Henry Daly Form: 413
15 of the 17 winners had won against geldings (12 of which came in Grade 1 or Grade 2 company)
14 of the 17 winners were trained in Ireland
10 of the 17 winners were trained by Willie Mullins
13 of the 17 winners won last time out
13 of the 17 winners were aged 5-7
11 of the 17 winners were rated 153+
10 of the 17 winners were French-bred
10 of the 17 winners had won or placed at the Cheltenham Festival previously
Susannah Ricci-owned runners are 3-9 during the past decade (another 3 placed)
Respect form over further
Only 1 of the 17 winners had failed to finish in the first 4 of a Grade 1 or Grade 2
Honeysuckle is the only ex-Point-to-Point winner to land the contest
Only 2 of the past 10 winners were outright favourite
Only 2 of the 17 winners had failed to win over 2m4f
Only 3 of the 17 winners were rated below 147
Only 4 of the 17 winners returned at odds greater than 6-1
Be wary of ex-Flat performers
Quevega and Honeysuckle are the only winners older than the age of 7
Winners of the previous year’s Dawn Run Novices’ Hurdle are 0-5
BRIGHTERDAYSAHEAD
holds entries in both the Mares’ Hurdle and Champion Hurdle.
CONSTITUTION HILL
will bid to regain his Champion Hurdle crown.
Brentford Hope (GB) 11-10
Harry Derham Form: 202
Burdett Road (GB) 11-10
James Owen Form: 2-13
Constitution Hill (GB) 11-10
Nicky Henderson Form: 1-11
King of Kingsfield (IRE) 11-10
Gordon Elliott Form: 225
Senecia (IRE) 11-10
Vincent Halley Form: U3P
Key Trends
State Man (FR) 11-10
W. P. Mullins Form: 231
Winter Fog (IRE) 11-10
W. P. Mullins Form: 323
Brighterdaysahead (FR) 11-3
Gordon Elliott Form: 111
Golden Ace (GB) 11-3
Jeremy Scott Form: 1-43
Lossiemouth (FR) 11-3
W. P. Mullins Form: 12F
12 of the past 14 winners were unbeaten during the current season (this includes the past 10 winners and the record is 10-21 during those past 10 years)
11 of the past 15 winners were trained by Nicky Henderson (6) or Willie Mullins (5)
Mares are 4-10 during the past 9 years
30 of the past 35 winners won last time out
30 of the past 42 winners were aged 6 or 7
16 of the past 26 winners had won at the Festival previously
10 of the past 15 winners had run no more than 10 times over hurdles
10 of the past 14 favourites have won (this includes the past 5 winners and 8 of the past 10)
7 of the past 13 winners were second-season hurdlers
7 of the past 16 winners had contested the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton
6 of the past 15 winners were owned by JP McManus (9 winners in total)
5 of the past 13 winners finished in the first 3 of the previous year’s Supreme Novices’ Hurdle or Baring Bingham Novices’ Hurdle
There have been 5 multiple winners this century
5yo’s are 2-113 during the past 38 years
10yo’s (or older) are 0-31 during the past 41 years
Only 3 of the past 14 winners had run more than 12 times over hurdles
Only 2 of the past 26 winners had not run at the Cheltenham Festival previously
Only 1 of the past 48 winners regained their crown
Only 1 of the past 21 winners was aged 9
Only 1 of the past 54 winners had won the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle the previous year
International (Unibet) Hurdle winners are 0-13 during the past 21 years
Argento Boy (IRE) 11-7
W. P. Mullins Form: 2P1
Ballygunner Castle (IRE) 11-7
W. P. Mullins Form: 114
Bill Joyce (IRE) 11-7
Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill Form: 133
Bleu de Vassy (FR) 11-7
Gordon Elliott Form: 126
Crest of Fortune (GB) 11-7
Anthony Honeyball Form: 122
Final Demand (IRE) 11-7
W. P. Mullins Form: 1-11
Fingle Bridge (IRE) 11-7
Olly Murphy Form: 111
First Confession (IRE) 11-7
Joe Tizzard Form: 310
Fishery Lane (FR) 11-7
W. P. Mullins Form: 031
Forty Coats (IRE) 11-7
Henry de Bromhead Form: 222
Funiculi Funicula (FR) 11-7
W. P. Mullins Form: 2-1
Good And Clever (IRE) 11-7
Warren Greatrex Form: 233
Good N’ Kind (IRE) 11-7 Henry de Bromhead Form: 412-
Inn At The Park (IRE) 11-7
W. P. Mullins Form: 6-14
Jacob’s Ladder (IRE) 11-7
Gordon Elliott Form: 051
Jacovec Cavern (GB) 11-7 P. Hennessy Form: 005
James’s Gate (IRE) 11-7
Martin Brassil Form: 3-11
Jet Blue (FR) 11-7
D. Cottin Form: 121
Jig’s Forge (IRE) 11-7
Ben Pauling Form: 1-14
Joystick (FR) 11-7
W. P. Mullins Form: 41P
Kaid d’Authie (FR) 11-7
W. P. Mullins Form: F14
Kappa Jy Pyke (FR) 11-7
W. P. Mullins Form: 1-21
Karbau (FR) 11-7
W. P. Mullins Form: 141
Kel Histoire (FR) 11-7
W. P. Mullins Form: 1-12
Kingston Pride (IRE) 11-7
Nicky Henderson Form: 1-1P
Kiss Will (FR) 11-7
W. P. Mullins Form: 2-1
Koktail Divin (FR) 11-7
Henry de Bromhead Form: 1-23
Kopek des Bordes (FR) 11-7
W. P. Mullins Form: 1-11
Minella Sixo (IRE) 11-7
Gordon Elliott Form: 123
Newton Tornado (FR) 11-7
Rebecca Curtis Form: 222
No Questions Asked (IRE) 11-7
Ben Pauling Form: 312
Old Cowboy (GB) 11-7
Gary & Josh Moore Form: 2-33
Port Joulain (FR) 11-7
W. P. Mullins Form: P31
Potters Charm (IRE) 11-7
Nigel Twiston-Davies Form: 112
Romeo Coolio (GB) 11-7
Gordon Elliott Form: 121
Sea of Sands (GER) 11-7
W. P. Mullins Form: 3P5
Sixmilebridge (IRE) 11-7
Fergal O’Brien Form: 111
Sounds Victorius (IRE) 11-7
W. P. Mullins Form: 215
South Omo Zone (IRE) 11-7
Olly Murphy Form: 0/1-1
Supersundae (FR) 11-7
W. P. Mullins Form: 12P
The Enabler (IRE) 11-7
Gordon Elliott Form: 210
The New Lion (GB) 11-7
Dan Skelton Form: 111
The Yellow Clay (IRE) 11-7
Gordon Elliott Form: 111
Tutti Quanti (FR) 11-7
Paul Nicholls Form: 2-12
Whinney Hill (GB) 11-7
Gordon Elliott Form: 130
Wingmen (IRE) 11-7
Gordon Elliott Form: 232
You Oughta Know (IRE) 11-7
W. P. Mullins Form: 0-01
Key Trends
Zillow (GB) 11-7
W. P. Mullins Form: 543
Holloway Queen (IRE) 11-0
Nicky Henderson Form: 2-11
The Big Westerner (IRE) 11-0
Henry de Bromhead Form: 1-11
Horses who have won a P2P, bumper and a Graded novice hurdle are 8-15 during the past 15 years
13 of the past 16 were top- or second-top-rated (official BHA Ratings)
10 of the past 11 winners were trained in Ireland
7 of the past 16 winners were trained by Willie Mullins
24 of the past 30 winners won last time out
18 of the past 25 winners were aged 6
The past 15 winners had won at least 1 bumper
14 of the past 26 winners were unbeaten during the current season
13 of the past 16 winners had already won a Graded novice hurdle (8 had won a Grade 1)
The past 11 winners had run no more than 3 times over hurdles
10 of the past 15 winners had won an Irish Point-to-Point
10 of the past 16 winners won over 2m-2m2f on their most recent start
7 of the past 13 favourites have won
Nigel Twiston-Davies has won the race 3 times
Respect horses rated 150+
Respect strong bumper form
Only 2 of the past 13 winners returned at odds greater than 9-2
Only 1 of the past 34 winners failed to finish 1st or 2nd last time out
Only 1 of the past 19 winners had not won a bumper
Only 1 of the past 16 winners had failed to win at least twice over hurdles
Nicky Henderson is 1-22 this century
Challow Novices’ Hurdle winners are 0-21
Ex-Flat horses are 0-31 during the past 19 years
favourite for the Turners Novices’ Hurdle.
Asian Master (IRE) 11-7
W. P. Mullins Form: 533
Ballyburn (IRE) 11-7
W. P. Mullins Form: 121
Better Days Ahead (IRE) 11-7
Gordon Elliott Form: 121
Buddy One (IRE) 11-7
Paul John Gilligan Form: 43P
Butch (GB) 11-7 Olly Murphy Form: 12-1
Champ Kiely (IRE)
W. P. Mullins Form: 3/-14
Croke Park (IRE)
Gordon Elliott Form: 112
Dancing City (FR)
W. P. Mullins Form: 111
Gorgeous Tom (IRE) 11-7
Henry de Bromhead Form: F14
Haiti Couleurs (FR) 11-7
Rebecca Curtis Form: 113
High Class Hero (GB) 11-7
W. P. Mullins Form: P-22
Ideal des Bordes (FR) 11-7
Nicky Henderson Form: 112
Key Trends
Jango Baie (FR) 11-7
Nicky Henderson Form: 2-12
Jingko Blue (FR) 11-7
Nicky Henderson Form: P-11
Lecky Watson (IRE) 11-7
W. P. Mullins Form: 511
Lowry’s Bar (IRE) 11-7
Philip Hobbs & Johnson White Form: 112
Peaky Boy (IRE) 11-7
Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill Form: 1-13
Quai de Bourbon (FR) 11-7
W. P. Mullins Form: 1-31
Search For Glory (IRE) 11-7
Gordon Elliott Form: 230
Springwell Bay (GB) 11-7
Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill Form: 321
Stellar Story (IRE) 11-7
Gordon Elliott Form: 142
The Changing Man (IRE) 11-7 Joe Tizzard Form: 222
White Rhino (IRE) 11-7
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero Form: 11U
The past 23 winners had contested a Graded novice chase
17 of the past 18 winners had finished 1st or 2nd in a Grade 1 or Grade 2 novice chase
6 of the past 15 winners had contested the previous year’s Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle
The past 5 winners ran over 2m4f-2m5f last time out
The past 27 winners made their chasing debut before the turn of the year
24 of the past 29 winners spent just one season over hurdles
21 of the past 24 winners had between 3-5 chase starts
15 of the past 18 winners were aged 7
14 of the past 22 winners won last time out
12 of the past 21 winners were trained by Mullins, Henderson or Nicholls
12 of the past 13 winners were sent off at 8-1 or shorter
11 of the past 18 winners had won a bumper and/or a Point-to-Point
The past 10 winners were rated 150+
8 of the past 15 winners were beaten on chase debut
6 of the past 10 favourites have won
4 of the past 9 winners had fallen over fences
Second-season chasers are 4-14 this century
2 of the past 9 winners were British-bred
Only 2 winners this century failed to finish 1st or 2nd last time out
Only 3 of the past 15 winners failed to run at the previous year’s Cheltenham Festival
Only 3 of the past 30 winners were younger than 7
Only 2 winning French-bred in the past 18 years
Mares are 0-12 during the past 27 renewals
Gordon Elliott is 0-9 since 2011
Henry de Bromhead is 0-6 during the past 10 years
Be wary of top-class staying hurdlers
Drinmore Novice Chase winners are 0-10
No Kauto Star winner has ever won the race (form can often be reversed)
BALLYBURN
bids to win at the Festival for a second successive year.
DANCING CITY
gives Willie Mullins a strong hand in this race.
JONBON
favourite for the Champion Chase.
ENERGUMENE
will bid to win a third Champion Chase at the age of 11.
Banbridge (IRE) 11-10
Joseph Patrick O’Brien Form: 4U1
Blood Destiny (FR) 11-10
W. P. Mullins Form: 3-P3
Captain Guinness (IRE) 11-10
Henry de Bromhead Form: P56
Djelo (FR) 11-10
Venetia Williams Form: 121
Edwardstone (GB) 11-10
Alan King Form: 235
El Fabiolo (FR) 11-10
W. P. Mullins Form: P2-F
Energumene (FR) 11-10
W. P. Mullins Form: 1/-12
Found A Fifty (IRE) 11-10
Gordon Elliott Form: 11P
Gaelic Warrior (GER) 11-10
W. P. Mullins Form: 223
Il Est Francais (FR) 11-10
N. George & A. Zetterholm Form: 1P2
Key Trends
Jonbon (FR) 11-10
Nicky Henderson Form: 111
JPR One (IRE) 11-10
Joe Tizzard Form: 134
Jungle Boogie (IRE) 11-10
Henry de Bromhead Form: 16-1
Libberty Hunter (GB) 11-10
Evan Williams Form: 3-12
Marine Nationale (IRE) 11-10
Barry Connell Form: 232
Master Chewy (IRE) 11-10
Nigel Twiston-Davies Form: F31
Matata (IRE) 11-10
Nigel Twiston-Davies Form: 213
Quilixios (GB) 11-10
Henry de Bromhead Form: 124
Senecia (IRE) 11-10
Vincent Halley Form: U3P
Solness (FR) 11-10
Joseph Patrick O’Brien Form: 411
7 of the past 14 Arkle winners (from the previous season) to have run have won
5 of the past 13 winners were trained by Nicky Henderson
4 of the past 14 winners were trained by Henry de Bromhead
14 of the past 24 winners had won at the Festival previously
30 of the past 38 winners were aged 7-9
18 of the past 20 winners had run just 2-3 times earlier in the season
14 of the past 23 winners won last time out
14 horses have won the race more than once since 1960
13 of the past 22 winners were second-season chasers
12 of the past 25 winners were trained by Nicky Henderson or Paul Nicholls
10 of the past 13 winners returned at 6-1 or shorter
9 of the past 16 winners had run no more than twice that season
8 of the past 13 winners contested the Clarence House Chase (6 finished 1st or 2nd)
6 of the past 11 winners contested the Shloer Chase
Horses who are 1-1 for that season are 4-8 since 1999
3 of the past 9 winners hadn’t run since Christmas (or earlier)
Respect the winner of the Tingle Creek Chase
Only 1 of the past 20 winners had run more than 3 times that season
Only 1 of the past 13 winners returned at double-figure odds
Only 1 mare has ever won the race
Only 2 of the past 26 winners hadn’t won a race earlier in the season
Only 3 of the past 50 winners were aged 6 or younger
Only 3 previous winners regained their crown
Only 5 of the past 38 winners were aged 10 or older
6 odds-on favourites beaten in the past 9 years
A fall/UR earlier in the season is a negative
The record of the Dublin Chase winner stands at 0-5
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Affinity Rock (IRE)
Cian Collins Form: 16
Air of Entitlement (IRE) 11-4
Henry de Bromhead Form: 1-01
Auntie Lacey (IRE)
Paul Nolan Form: 5-10
Aurora Vega (IRE)
W. P. Mullins Form: P11
Baby Kate (IRE)
W. P. Mullins Form: 0-16
Bluey (IRE) 11-4
Emma Lavelle Form: 412
Brendas Asking (IRE) 11-4
Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls Form: 325
Colonia Victoria (FR) 11-4
Paul Nolan Form: 654-
Cottesloe Sunshine (IRE) 11-4
Joseph Patrick O’Brien Form: 310
Disco Dancer (IRE) 11-4
Gordon Elliott Form: F14
Diva Luna (IRE) 11-4
Ben Pauling Form: 212
Familiar Dreams (GB) 11-4
Gordon Elliott Form: 1-13
Fancy Girl (IRE) 11-4
W. P. Mullins Form: 0/-10
Gale Mahler (IRE)
Adrian Keatley Form: 342
Herja (IRE)
Patrick Griffin Form: 43
Hollygrove Cha Cha (IRE)
Jamie Snowden Form: 112
Jane Eire (IRE) 11-4 Henry de Bromhead Form: 421
Jubilee Alpha (IRE) 11-4
Paul Nicholls Form: 311
Just A Rose (FR) 11-4
Paul Nicholls Form: 1-1
Karamoja (FR) 11-4
W. P. Mullins Form: 3-3P
Karoline Banbou (FR)
W. P. Mullins Form: 2-21
Katira du Mestivel (FR)
Ben Pauling Form: 2P0
Khrisma (FR) 11-4
Nicky Henderson Form: 13-3
Kimi de Mai (FR) 11-4
W. P. Mullins Form: 113
Kimy (FR) 11-4
Thomas Mullins Form: P02
Kitty Foyle (IRE) 11-4
Daisy Hitchins Form: 253
Kom Tu Voudras (FR) 11-4
W. P. Mullins Form: 3-
Lagertha (FR) 11-4
Katy Price Form: 001
La Pinsonniere (FR) 11-4
Nicky Henderson Form: 2-21
Listentoyourheart (IRE) 11-4
Dan Skelton Form: 114
Magic McColgan (IRE) 11-4
W. P. Mullins Form: 021
Maughreen (IRE) 11-4
W. P. Mullins Form: 1-1
Metkayina (IRE) 11-4
Noel Williams Form: 152
Mystical Goddess (IRE) 11-4
Henry de Bromhead Form: 164
Qualimita (FR) 11-4
Gordon Elliott Form: 423
Queenie St Clair (IRE) 11-4
E. Sheehy Form: 060
Rula Bula (IRE) 11-4
Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill Form: 12P
Siog Geal (IRE) 11-4 Fergal O’Brien Form: 214
Sixandahalf (IRE) 11-4
Gavin Cromwell Form: 2-11
Surrey Belle (GB) 11-4
Adrian Keatley Form: 221
Tareze (IRE) 11-4
Henry de Bromhead Form: 121
That’ll Do Moss (GB) 11-4
Fergal O’Brien Form: 101
Tour Ovalie (FR) 11-4
Evan Williams Form: 101
Ufouria (IRE) 11-4
Paul Nolan Form: 0-41
Joseph Patrick O’Brien Form: 22
Key Trends
Mares unbeaten during the current season and won a Graded race last time boast a record of 4-8
6 of the 9 winners were trained in Ireland
The first 5 winners were trained by Willie Mullins
All 9 winners were aged 5 or 6
7 of the 9 winners had won over 2m2f or further
6 of the 9 winners returned at 15-2 or shorter
6 of the 9 winners had run at least 4 times over hurdles
5 of the 9 winners started their careers in France
5 of the 9 winners won a Graded race last time out (record 5-16)
5 of the 9 winners were unbeaten during the current season
4 of the 9 winners were French-bred
4 of the 9 winners were second-season novices (2 had run over hurdles at the previous year’s Festival)
The past 3 winners had won a bumper
Respect Henry de Bromhead-trained mares
7yo’s are 0-24
Nicky Henderson-trained mares are 0-13
JP McManus-owned mares are 0-10
Gordon Elliott-trained mares are 0-9
Alan King-trained mares are 0-6
Gigginstown House Stud-owned mares are 0-5
British-bred mares are 2-31
Only 1 of the 9 winners was an ex-Pointer
Only 1 of the 9 winners had failed to place over at least 2m2f (or further)
5yo’s are 0-7
JUBILEE ALPHA
could represent Paul Nicholls in the Dawn Run.
Banbridge (IRE) 11-10
Joseph Patrick O’Brien Form: 4U1
Blood Destiny (FR) 11-10
W. P. Mullins Form: 3-P3
Blue Lord (FR) 11-10
W. P. Mullins Form: 463
Conflated (IRE) 11-10
Gordon Elliott Form: 000
Djelo (FR) 11-10
Venetia Williams Form: 121
El Fabiolo (FR) 11-10
W. P. Mullins Form: P2-F
Energumene (FR) 11-10
W. P. Mullins Form: 1/-12
Envoi Allen (FR) 11-10
Henry de Bromhead Form: 4-1U
Fact To File (FR) 11-10
W. P. Mullins Form: 123
Fil Dor (FR) 11-10
Gordon Elliott Form: 243
Found A Fifty (IRE) 11-10
Gordon Elliott Form: 11P
Gaelic Warrior (GER) 11-10
W. P. Mullins Form: 223
Ga Law (FR) 11-10
Jamie Snowden Form: 205
Gentleman de Mee (FR) 11-10
W. P. Mullins Form: 505
Key Trends
Ginny’s Destiny (IRE) 11-10
Paul Nicholls Form: P30
Grangeclare West (IRE) 11-10
W. P. Mullins Form: P62
Hang In There (IRE) 11-10
Emma Lavelle Form: 324
Heart Wood (FR) 11-10
Henry de Bromhead Form: 124
Hitman (FR) 11-10
Paul Nicholls Form: 222
Il Est Francais (FR) 11-10
N. George & A. Zetterholm Form: 1P2
Journey With Me (IRE) 11-10
Henry de Bromhead Form: 633]
JPR One (IRE) 11-10
Joe Tizzard Form: 134
Jungle Boogie (IRE) 11-10
Henry de Bromhead Form: 16-1
Le Patron (FR) 11-10
Gary & Josh Moore Form: 105
Master Chewy (IRE) 11-10
Nigel Twiston-Davies Form: F31
Protektorat (FR) 11-10
Dan Skelton Form: 621
Spillane’s Tower (IRE) 11-10
James Joseph Mangan Form: 125
Springwell Bay (GB) 11-10
Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill Form: 321
5 of the past 9 winners were trained by Willie Mullins
The past 11 winners were French-bred
All 17 winners (since the race became a Grade 1) had won over a minimum of 2m4f
Horses rated 170+ are 4-6
17 of the 20 winners were in the top-3 of the betting
16 of the 20 winners had won at Cheltenham previously
15 of the past 16 winners were aged 7-9
14 of the past 17 winners had won or placed at the Cheltenham Festival previously
13 of the past 17 winners had already won at least one Grade 1
13 of the 20 winners had run 12 times or less over fences
11 of the past 17 winners finished 1st or 2nd in a Grade 1 or Grade 2 last time out
8 of the past 17 winners were beaten in the King George
8 of the past 11 winners hadn’t run for 47+ days
6 of the past 16 winners hadn’t run since Christmas
6 of the past 12 winners were second-season chasers (but on 1 in the past 6 years)
6 of the past 13 favourites have won
3 of the past 4 winners were owned by Cheveley Park Stud
Respect strong form over 3m
Only 1 of the past 16 winners was aged 10
Only 2 of 20 winners returned at odds greater than 17-2
Yet to win over 2m4f (or further)
No previous course form
No winner older than the age of 10
Gordon Elliott-trained runners are 0-8
FACT TO FILE
holds entries in the
GAELIC WARRIOR
is another who could re-route to the Ryanair.
Ryanair and Gold Cup.
Asterion Forlonge (FR) 11-10
W. P. Mullins Form: 265
Bob Olinger (IRE) 11-10
Henry de Bromhead Form: 2-22
Botox Has (FR) 11-10
Gary & Josh Moore Form: 033
Buddy One (IRE) 11-10
Paul John Gilligan Form: 43P
Crambo (GB) 11-10
Fergal O’Brien Form: 0-15
Franciscan Rock (IRE) 11-10
M. F. Morris Form: 113
Ga Law (FR) 11-10
Jamie Snowden Form: 205
Gold Tweet (FR) 11-10
Gabriel Leenders Form: 54U
Goshen (FR) 11-10
Gary & Josh Moore Form: P35
Gowel Road (IRE) 11-10
Nigel Twiston-Davies Form: 221
Hewick (IRE) 11-10
Tara Lee Cogan Form: 250
Hiddenvalley Lake (IRE) 11-10
Henry de Bromhead Form: 3-20
Home By The Lee (IRE) 11-10
Joseph Patrick O’Brien Form: 611
Langer Dan (IRE) 11-10
Dan Skelton Form: 355
Lucky Place (FR) 11-10
Nicky Henderson Form: 4-11
Key Trends
Maximilian (GER) 11-10
Donald McCain Form: 312/-
Maxxum (IRE) 11-10
Gordon Elliott Form: 461
Minella Missile (IRE) 11-10
Evan Williams Form: 1-0P
Monmiral (FR) 11-10
Paul Nicholls Form: 322
Mystical Power (IRE) 11-10
W. P. Mullins Form: 166
Nemean Lion (GER) 11-10
Kerry Lee Form: 211
Rocky’s Diamond (IRE) 11-10
Declan Queally Form: 131
Sandor Clegane (IRE) 11-10
Paul Nolan Form: 244
Stellar Story (IRE) 11-10
Gordon Elliott Form: 142
Strong Leader (GB) 11-10
Olly Murphy Form: 104
Teahupoo (FR) 11-10
Gordon Elliott Form: 1-12
The Wallpark (IRE) 11-10
Gordon Elliott Form: 114
Winter Fog (IRE) 11-10
W. P. Mullins Form: 323
Jetara (IRE) 11-3
Mrs J. Harrington Form: 531
July Flower (FR) 11-3
Henry de Bromhead Form: 3-31
7 of the past 11 winners were second-season hurdlers
8 of the past 18 winners contested the Cleeve Hurdle on trials day
18 winners this century were sent off at single figure odds
16 of the past 28 winners had won or placed at the Festival previously
13 of the past 20 winners won last time out (although only 2 of the past 7)
13 of the past 18 winners were rated 160+
7 of the past 21 winners were British-bred
3 of the past 12 winners were ex-Flat horses
Focus on those aged 6-8
Respect strong form over shorter
Respect those who like to be ridden patiently
Respect last year’s winner
Respect horses rated 168+
Only 2 of the past 51 winners were older than 9
Only 3 of the past 35 winners were aged 9
Only 4 of the 24 winners this century failed to finish 1st or 2nd last time out
Be wary of those beaten in the race previously (although Teahupoo proved this can be done)
No 5yo has ever won the race
TEAHUPOO
bids to win back-to-back Stayers’ Hurdles.
LUCKY PLACE
steps up in distance for trainer Nicky Henderson.
“
Every person matters
No
Tom Jonason Private Banker
Bacchanalian (GB)
Declan Queally Form: 161
Blue Lemons (IRE)
W. P. Mullins Form: 1
Charlus (IRE)
W. P. Mullins Form: 1
Coconut Grove (FR)
Harry Fry Form: 1
East India Dock (GB)
James Owen Form: 111
Gibbs Island (GB)
Tom Lacey Form: 1
Hello Neighbour (IRE)
Gavin Cromwell Form: 11
Hosaamm (GB)
Adrian Keatley Form: 21R
Its Bilbo (FR)
Henry de Bromhead Form: 4-15
Kool One (SPA)
Conor David Maxwell Form: 3
Larzac (FR)
W. P. Mullins Form: 2
Lavender Hill Mob (GB) 11-2
James Owen Form: 241
Liam Swagger (GB)
James Owen Form: 112
Live Conti (FR)
Dan Skelton Form: 11
Lulamba (FR)
Nicky Henderson Form: 11
Marche d’Aligre (FR)
Jamie Snowden Form: 12
Mondo Man (GB)
Gary & Josh Moore Form: 2
Narragansett (GB)
Neil Mulholland Form: 221
Nicky Henderson Form: 1
Pappano (GB)
W. P. Mullins Form:
W. P. Mullins Form: Risk It All
Gary & Josh Moore Form: 32
Sony Bill (FR) 11-2
W. P. Mullins Form: 235
Spaceport (IRE) 11-2
Tom Lacey Form:
Too Bossy For Us (IRE) 11-2
W. P. Mullins Form:
Victory Shout (FR) 11-2
Anthony Charlton Form: P
Viyanni (IRE) 11-2
Harry Derham Form: 131
Wendrock (FR) 11-2
Gordon Elliott Form: 310
Willy de Houelle (FR) 11-2
W. P. Mullins Form: 264
Galileo Dame (IRE) 10-9
Joseph Patrick O’Brien Form: 22
Lady Vega Allen (FR) 10-9
W. P. Mullins Form: 123
Lumiere du Large (FR) 10-9
W. P. Mullins Form: 2
Murcia (FR) 10-9
W. P. Mullins Form: 102
Nini Star (FR) 10-9
David Pipe Form: P
Opec (GB) 10-9
James Owen Form: 110
Place de La Nation (FR) 10-9
W. P. Mullins Form: 32
Sainte Lucie (FR) 10-9
W. P. Mullins Form: 3-10
Key Trends
8 of the past 10 winners started their careers in France (7 were French-bred)
9 of the past 13 winners contested the Spring Juvenile Hurdle (only 3 were successful)
4 of the past 5 winners were trained by Willie Mullins
19 of the past 27 winners won last time out
16 of the past 20 winners started at single figures (14 at 13-2 or shorter)
11 of the past 13 winners had run by the turn of the year
9 of the past 12 winners were trained in Ireland
9 of the past 16 winners were unbeaten
9 of the past 16 winners were either top- or second-top on official BHA Ratings
5 of the past 7 winners had run no more than twice over hurdles
2 of the past 5 winners were fillies
Nicky Henderson has trained 7 winners
Respect horses rated 150+
Respect Gordon Elliott-trained runners
Only 1 of the past 15 winners didn’t contest a Graded race last time out
Only 2 of the past 20 winners were sent off at odds greater than 12-1
The past 8 Adonis winners to have run have been beaten (all 8 finished unplaced)
EAST INDIA DOCK
has won twice at Cheltenham this season.
LULAMBA
is a leading Triumph contender for Nicky Henderson.
LIMERICK LACE
winner of last year’s Mares’ Chase.
Dinoblue (FR) 11-7
W. P. Mullins Form: 241
Bioluminescence (IRE) 11-5
Gavin Cromwell Form: P-12
Brides Hill (IRE) 11-5
Gavin Cromwell Form: 132
Hauturiere (FR) 11-5
W. P. Mullins Form: 2-43
Limerick Lace (IRE) 11-5
Gavin Cromwell Form: 0-52
Only By Night (IRE) 11-5
Gavin Cromwell Form: 111
Allegorie de Vassy (FR) 11-2
W. P. Mullins Form: 412
Fontaine Collonges (FR) 11-2
Venetia Williams Form: 0-1P
Je T’Ai Porte (IRE) 11-2
Gavin Cromwell Form: 02F
Judicieuse Allen (FR) 11-2
W. P. Mullins Form: 113
Key Trends
All 4 winners were trained in Ireland
All 4 winners won last time out
La Renommee (FR) 11-2
Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole Form: 314
Mayhem Mya (GB) 11-2
Chris Honour Form: 126
Micks Jet (IRE) 11-2
Philip Kirby Form: 212
Panic Attack (IRE) 11-2
Dan Skelton Form: 312
Royale Margaux (FR) 11-2
Tom Symonds Form: 431
Sacre Coeur (FR) 11-2
Dan Skelton Form: P42
Shecouldbeanything (IRE) 11-2
Gordon Elliott Form: 153
Spindleberry (IRE) 11-2
W. P. Mullins Form: 2-51
Telepathique (GB) 11-2
Lucy Wadham Form: 211
All 4 winners had Graded form against geldings
All 4 winners had run 3 times earlier in the season
All 4 winners returned at odds between 15-8 and 3-1
All 4 winners were aged 7 or 8
The past 3 winners were owned by JP McManus
3 of the 4 winners were rated 150+ (all 4 rated 147+)
3 of the 4 winners were multiple Graded winners
3 of the 4 winners had run well at the Cheltenham Festival previously
2 of the 4 winners were trained by Willie Mullins
2 of the 4 winners were unbeaten novices
Mares carrying 11-7 (max. penalty) are 1-2
Respect proven stamina
UK-trained runners are 0-13
Mares aged 9+ are 0-11
Mares aged 6 are 0-3
Be wary of twice raced mares
All 4 favourites have been beaten
Gordon Elliott-trained mares are 0-5 (3 sent off at single figures)
Argento Boy (IRE) 11-7
W. P. Mullins Form: 2P1
Ballybow (IRE) 11-7
Gordon Elliott Form: 021
Bill Joyce (IRE) 11-7
Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill Form: 133
Bleu de Vassy (FR) 11-7
Gordon Elliott Form: 126
Derryhassen Paddy (IRE) 11-7
Lucinda Russell Form: 1-11
Final Demand (IRE) 11-7
W. P. Mullins Form: 1-11
First Confession (IRE) 11-7
Joe Tizzard Form: 310
Fishery Lane (FR) 11-7
W. P. Mullins Form: 031
Flicker of Hope (FR) 11-7
Mark Fahey Form: 113
Good N’ Kind (IRE) 11-7
Henry de Bromhead Form: 412-
Idefix de Ciergues (FR) 11-7
Rebecca Curtis Form: 12P
Inn At The Park (IRE) 11-7
W. P. Mullins Form: 6-14
Intense Approach (GB) 11-7
John McConnell Form: 211
Ira Hayes (IRE) 11-7
John McConnell Form: 611
Jacob’s Ladder (IRE) 11-7
Gordon Elliott Form: 051
Jasmin de Vaux (FR) 11-7
W. P. Mullins Form: 144
Jax Junior (GB) 11-7
Lucy Wadham Form: 113
Jet Blue (FR) 11-7
D. Cottin Form: 121
Jig’s Forge (IRE) 11-7
Ben Pauling Form: 1-14
Joystick (FR) 11-7
W. P. Mullins Form: 41P
Jus de Citron (FR)
Harry Derham Form: 4-13
Lieutenant Mayne (IRE)
John McConnell Form: 6-16
Ma Shantou (IRE) 11-7
Emma Lavelle Form: 113
Minella Sixo (IRE) 11-7
Gordon Elliott Form: 123
Moon Rocket (IRE) 11-7
Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls Form: 112
Nativehill (IRE) 11-7
Nicky Henderson Form: 61/-2
Newton Tornado (FR) 11-7
Rebecca Curtis Form: 222
Patter Merchant (IRE) 11-7
Gordon Elliott Form: 545
Pierrot Jaguen (FR) 11-7
Olly Murphy Form: 1-31
Port Joulain (FR) 11-7
W. P. Mullins Form: P31
Roaring Conquest (IRE) 11-7
Olly Murphy Form: 141
Sounds Victorius (IRE) 11-7
W. P. Mullins Form: 215
Sporting Glory (IRE) 11-7
Gordon Elliott Form: 13P
Supersundae (FR) 11-7
W. P. Mullins Form: 12P
Taponthego (IRE) 11-7
Henry de Bromhead Form: 123
The Enabler (IRE) 11-7
Gordon Elliott Form: 210
The Yellow Clay (IRE) 11-7
Gordon Elliott Form: 111
Wendigo (FR) 11-7
Jamie Snowden Form: 121
Whinney Hill (GB) 11-7
Gordon Elliott Form: 130
Will The Wise (IRE) 11-7
Gavin Cromwell Form: 631
Wingmen (IRE) 11-7
Gordon Elliott Form: 232
Yellow Car (IRE) 11-7
David Killahena & Graeme McPherson Form: 531
Mozzies Sister (IRE) 11-0
Declan Queally Form: 323
The Big Westerner (IRE) 11-0
Henry de Bromhead Form: 1-11
Key Trends
18 of the 20 winners had won or placed in a Graded novice hurdle
Horses rated 152+ are 3-5
Willie Mullins has trained 3 of the past 8 winners
9 of the past 13 winners had won an Irish Point-to-Point
17 of the 20 winners contested a Graded novice hurdle last time out
17 of the past 19 winners were aged 6 (10) or 7 (7)
15 of the 20 winners finished 1st or 2nd last time out
12 of the 20 winners had won at least twice over hurdles
12 of the 20 winners had run 4 times or more over hurdles
10 of the 20 winners had won over 2m7f+ (a further 4 had finished 2nd in a Graded race over that trip)
10 of the past 14 winners had won or placed in at least one bumper
8 of the past 11 winners were trained in Ireland
7 of the 20 winners had won the Hyde, Bristol or Classic earlier in the season (from 25 runners)
5 of the past 16 winners had run in the Dorans Pride Novice Hurdle at Limerick
3 of the past 16 winners were owned by Gigginstown House Stud
3 of the past 11 winners had run in a bumper at the Punchestown Festival
Respect horses rated 150+
Jonjo O’Neill-trained runners are 2-3
Only 1 of the 20 winners was an ex-Flat horse
Only 1 of the 20 winners had run in a Graded bumper
Only 1 of the past 19 winners was aged 5
Only 1 of the past 12 winners returned at odds shorter than 11-1
Only 2 of the past 15 winners were rated below 140
Only 3 of the past 17 winners had yet to race over 2m7f+
Gordon Elliott-trained runners are 1-14
Nicky Henderson-trained runners are 0-14 since 2012
JET BLUE
wins at Cheltenham in December.
Ahoy Senor (IRE) 11-10
Lucinda Russell Form: 3PP
Banbridge (IRE) 11-10
Joseph Patrick O’Brien Form: 4U1
Conflated (IRE) 11-10
Gordon Elliott Form: 000
Corbetts Cross (IRE) 11-10
Emmet Mullins Form: 262
Fact To File (FR) 11-10
W. P. Mullins Form: 123
Galopin des Champs (FR) 11-10
W. P. Mullins Form: 311
Gentlemansgame (GB) 11-10
M. F. Morris Form: 433
Grangeclare West (IRE) 11-10
W. P. Mullins Form: P62
Key Trends
24 of the past 25 winners were aged 7-9
Grey Dawning (IRE) 11-10
Dan Skelton Form: 3-2P
Hewick (IRE) 11-10
Tara Lee Cogan Form: 250
Jungle Boogie (IRE) 11-10
Henry de Bromhead Form: 16-1
L’homme Presse (FR) 11-10
Venetia Williams Form: 31P
Monty’s Star (IRE) 11-10
Henry de Bromhead Form: 225
Royale Pagaille (FR) 11-10
Venetia Williams Form: 1P6
The Real Whacker (IRE) 11-10
Patrick Neville Form: U14
22 of the past 25 winners had run in 12 chases or less
20 of the 24 winners this century had won or placed at the Cheltenham Festival previously
Every winner this century spent just one season hurdling
Every winner this century had already won at least one Grade 1 race
4 of the past 6 winners were trained by Willie Mullins
18 of the 24 winners this century won last time out
17 of the 24 winners this century returned at odds of 7-1 or shorter
14 of the past 20 winners had not won beyond 3m½f
13 of the past 23 winners had won a Graded novice hurdle over 2m-2m4f
12 of the 24 winners this century were second-season chasers
12 of the past 22 outright favourites have won (this includes 4 of the past 5 winners)
9 of the past 11 winners were trained in Ireland
8 of the past 18 winners were French-bred (this includes 5 of the past 6 winners)
5 of the past 14 winners had run in the previous year’s Broadway Novices’ Chase (Brown Advisory)
4 of the past 12 winners were 1-1 that season
4 multiple winners of the race this century
Placed horses from the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at 6-7 this century
No winner this century older than 9
No winner since 2000 contested the Cotswold Chase
Only 1 winning 6yo since 1964
Only 1 winning 10yo since 1993
Only 1 of the past 14 winners ran in the Betfair Chase
Only 1 of the past 13 winners ran in the King George
Only 2 of the 24 winners this century had won over further than 3m2f
Only 2 of the 24 winners this century returned at double figure odds
Only 2 of the past 17 winners ran more than 3 times earlier that season
Only 3 of the 24 winners this century had placed in the race previously
Only 3 of the 24 winners this century failed to finish 1st or 2nd last time out
Only 3 of the past 20 winners had won a Point-to-Point
