Cheltenham Form Guide 16-03-2012

CHELTENHAM
513
MATTORAL27
13
bg High Chaparral (IRE) - Angry Bark (USA)
Good to Soft (Good in places)
Friday, 16 March 2012
Chris Gordon
13:30 JCB TRIUMPH HURDLE (Grade 1) (1)

Race 1
Guaranteed Prize Money 100,000
12115
ARCTIC REACH32
bg Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Arctic Queen
2m1f
Holistic Racing Ltd
141
ASAID18
bg Singspiel (IRE) - Forum Floozie (NZ)
Barry Geraghty
Bloomfields
BABY MIX (FR)19
GDM Partnership
BALDER SUCCES (FR)26
Masterson Holdings Limited
112123
COUNTRYWIDE FLAME32
bg Haafhd - Third Party
Richard Johnson
Philip Hobbs
Mr R. S. Brookhouse
Dougie Costello
Estio Pinnacle Racing
21
DARROUN (IRE)47
grg Dalakhani (IRE) - Darayka (FR)
SHADOW CATCHER
16
chg Haafhd - Unchain My Heart
DODGING BULLETS19
bg Dubawi (IRE) - Nova Cyngi (USA)
D. J. Casey
Martin Broughton & Friends
DYSIOS (IRE)12
bg Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Hataana (USA)
4-11-0
Tom Doyle
Denis W. Cullen, Ireland
Mr Kieron Gammell
1F11
GRUMETI19
bg Sakhee (USA) - Tetravella (IRE)
4-11-0
McNeill Family
32
U2221
HISAABAAT (IRE)
10
bg Dubawi (IRE) - Phariseek (IRE)
A. E. Lynch
Dr R. Lambe/Dominick Glennane
32
0428219
HIS EXCELLENCY (IRE)
11
chg King's Best (USA) - Road Harbour (USA)
12113
HOLLOW TREE
12
bg Beat Hollow - Hesperia
Noel Fehily
Potensis Limited & Mr Chris Giles
2117
UT DE SIVOLA (FR)32
18
bg Robin Des Champs (FR) - Kerrana (FR)
Paul Townend
W. P. Mullins, Ireland
Philip J. Reynolds
33
P1
WEST BRIT (IRE)
19
bg High Chaparral (IRE) - Aldburgh
33
54
WINGTIPS (FR)
20
grg High Chaparral (IRE) - Without Shoes (FR)
4-11-0
t 4-11-0
Tom Scudamore
Mr Tyrone Hanlon
4-11-0
Bryan J. Cooper
Ms Sheila Moffett
Betfair betting forecast

7 Sadler's Risk (IRE), 8 Baby Mix (FR), 8 Grumeti, 8.6 Pearl Swan (FR), 10 Balder Succes
(FR), 13 Shadow Catcher, 17 Darroun (IRE), 21 Dodging Bullets, 21 Hisaabaat (IRE), 21
Urbain De Sivola (FR), 23 Hollow Tree, 42 Ut De Sivola (FR), 50 Countrywide Flame, 100
Asaid, 100 West Brit (IRE), 150 Dysios (IRE), 150 His Excellency (IRE), 150 Wingtips (FR),
200 Arctic Reach, 500 Mattoral
TIMEFORM 1-2-3
Urbain De Sivola (FR) - Grumeti - Sadler's Risk (IRE)
A wide-open renewal, and it could be worth looking outside of those most prominent in the
market. Urbain de Sivola arguably wasn't given the credit he deserved for his latest effort, and
looks overpriced at the likely odds. Grumeti and Sadler's Risk also look set to go well among the
many dangers.
4-11-0
D. K. Weld, Ireland
47
chg Le Fou (IRE) - Neva De Sivola (FR)
4-11-0
TIMEFORM VIEW
Robert Thornton
Alan King
Gordon Elliott, Ireland
17
A. J. Martin, Ireland
Daryl Jacob
81
Mrs Pat Sloan

23
URBAIN DE SIVOLA (FR)
4-11-0
Paul Nicholls
Paul Carberry
Charlie Longsdon
Mrs S. Ricci
4-11-0
U311
4-11-0
4-11-0
32
12
4-11-0
John Quinn
Donald Mccain
15
bg Sadler's Wells (USA) - Riskaverse (USA)
Nick Williams
Wayne
Hutchinson
Alan King
Mr R. J. H. Geffen
19
SADLER'S RISK (IRE)
4-11-0
bg Goldneyev (USA) - Frija Eria (FR)
R. Walsh
Paddy Brennan
grg Al Namix (FR) - Douchka (FR)
4-11-0
12
4-11-0
Tom George
1111
14
bg Gentlewave (IRE) - Swanson (USA)
cp 4-11-0
John Ferguson
PEARL SWAN (FR)
Paul Nicholls
Aidan Coleman
Tom Cannon
The Not Over Big Partnership

47
12
4-11-0
Brendan Powell
5-161
b 4-11-0
4-11-0
Davy Russell
Gigginstown House Stud
4-11-0
Jason Maguire
Brannon Dennis Dick Holden
TIMEFORM SAYS...
Arctic Reach
Just poor form on Flat but taken well to hurdling, winning 3 of 4 starts in juvenile events. Arrives
on the back of a moderate effort in a Southwell jumpers' bumper, and up against it.
Asaid
Form of maiden hurdle win at Huntingdon has worked out and ran a solid race in Leopardstown
Grade 1 penultimate start. Easy winner of a Towcester novice latest, but improvement needed.
Baby Mix (FR)

Impressed when unextended to beat Hinterland over C&D in December. Disappointed here next
time but bounced back to give 3 lb and a 2-length beating to Sadler's Risk at Kempton last month.
Respected.
Balder Succes (FR)

Landed big-field newcomers race on hurdling debut in France, and followed odds-on successes
in first 2 British starts with impressive 7-length victory at Ascot last month. More to come.
Countrywide Flame
Quickly developed into a useful juvenile hurdler, winning 3 of first 4 starts over obstacles. Nothing
wrong with latest third in Grade 1 at Leopardstown, but unlikely to make required improvement.
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Darroun (IRE)
140,000 purchase from Flat in France. Second to Shadow Catcher at Punchestown on hurdling
debut, and beat Hisaabaat by 1 lengths next time. Those formlines read well here, and
respected.
Dodging Bullets
Made up into a useful Flat performer for Andrew Oliver last summer at up to 1m, and
encouraging debut when second to Grumeti on hurdling debut at Kempton, keeping on well.
Open to improvement.
Dysios (IRE)
Dual winner on the Flat for Luca Cumani, albeit at a lowly level. Improved markedly on hurdling
debut to land Navan maiden earlier this month, but plenty more needed.
-23134-3
STARLUCK (IRE)26
grg Key Of Luck (USA) - Sarifa (IRE)
7-11-12 (150)
David Arbuthnot
Mr A. T. A. Wates
34
4462-744
CLERK'S CHOICE (IRE)
bg Bachelor Duke (USA) - Credit Crunch (IRE)
Oliver Sherwood
MOON DICE (IRE)
bg Norwich - Ella Come Back (IRE)
His Excellency (IRE)
5-426290
VIA GALILEI (IRE)
bg Galileo (IRE) - Manger Square (IRE)
7-11-6 (144)
UBI ACE
bg First Trump - Faithful Beauty (IRE)
6-11-6 (144)
Jonjo O'Neill
6-712276
SAILORS WARN (IRE)27
Hollow Tree
bg Redback - Coral Dawn (IRE)
Fair on Flat, but did become one to treat with caution. In cheekpieces when fortunate winner of
2m Chepstow juvenile and improved form in defeat latest, but out of his depth here.
Pearl Swan (FR)

Fair form up to 15f on Flat in France. Landed Taunton novice on hurdles bow in January (form
franked), and lost Grade 2 to Grumeti here only in stewards room 9 days later. Leading chance.
Useful performer on Flat, fourth in the Chester Vase. Impressive on hurdling debut at Kempton
(2m) and solid second to Baby Mix back there last month. Should appreciate this stiffer test.
E. J. O'Grady, Ireland
Mr Patrick Wilmott
27
F4-21313
RAYA STAR (IRE)
bg Milan - Garden City (IRE)
6-11-5 (143)
Robert Thornton
Alan King
Mr S. Munir
27
25-10520
DESERT CRY (IRE)
bg Desert Prince (IRE) - Hataana (USA)
6-11-4 (142)
THE BULL HAYES (IRE)
bg Sadler's Wells (USA) - No Review (USA)
Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland
Won 3 times on Flat and landed maiden by length from Darroun on hurdling bow, racing freely.
Again keen when good second to Hisaabaat in Grade 1 latest, making late mistakes. More to
come.
145
138-3265
DIRAR (IRE)
10
bg King's Best (USA) - Dibiya (IRE)
Urbain De Sivola (FR)
Ut De Sivola (FR)
031F5P-8
DEE EE WILLIAMS (IRE)23
11
bg Dushyantor (USA) - Fainne Oir (IRE)
Nick Gifford
LOCAL HERO (GER)
West Brit (IRE)
12
bg Lomitas - Lolli Pop (GER)
Won over 1m on polytrack at Deauville in August and bought for 68,000 in November. Failed
to build on promising hurdles debut at Naas last month, and this looks too tough.
14:05
Race 2
VINCENT O'BRIEN COUNTY HANDICAP HURDLE (Grade 3) (1)

2m1f
Mr J. Wholey
Davy Condon
b 9-11-2 (140)
Andrew
Glassonbury
Give Every Man His Due
111485-3
Wingtips (FR)
Paul Townend
M. White/M. Reeder/Emma
Johansen-Wooder
French import who landed the odds with minimum of fuss at Clonmel and Punchestown (by 3
lengths from Hisaabaat). Below par when reportedly struck into in Leopardstown Grade 1 latest.
Landed 1m heavy-ground maiden on Flat. Pulled up first hurdles start, but showed benefit of
breathing operation/tongue tie to win at Musselburgh last month. Plenty more needed now.
cp 6-11-3 (141)
7-11-2 (140)
Well bred, and marked progress when easily getting off mark over hurdles at Newbury in
November (form franked). Dead-heated in 14-runner novice at Taunton latest, and can do better
still.
Jason Maguire
N.Y.P.D Racing
11
02-61340
Shadow Catcher
5-11-5 (143)
A. E. Lynch
Donald Mccain
Sadler's Risk (IRE)
Richie Mclernon
Mrs Gay Smith
Temperamental gelding (tail flasher) but upped his game to land Leopardstown Grade 2 by
length penultimate start. Well below that level last time, and others much more likely.
Mattoral
Jamie Moore
Mr C. E. Stedman
33
231-1132
Genuine performer who has performed with credit all 5 hurdles starts. Similar level of form in
winning Chepstow Grade 1 and when third to Grumeti/Pearl Swan here in January. Frame claims.
Tom Doyle
Three Friers Cross Syndicate
27
Gary Moore
Runner-up first 3 completed hurdles starts, but improved in reapplied blinkers to land
Leopardstown Grade 1 by 1 lengths from Shadow Catcher last month, and enters calculations
on that form.
Peter Carberry (5)
7-11-11 (149)
Paul W. Flynn, Ireland
Hisaabaat (IRE)
6-11-12 (150)
Mr M. C. Banks
77
346-1145
Grumeti
Made striking hurdles debut at Taunton, and put fall behind him when awarded Grade 2 here in
January. Comfortable winner at Kempton last month, and respected despite late injury scare.
Tom Cannon (3)
29
Steve Gollings
cp 5-11-2 (140)
Brian Hughes
Mr P. J. Martin
32
41610120
ALDERWOOD (IRE)
13
bg Alderbrook - Clamit Falls (IRE)
Thomas Mullins, Ireland

211-U143
LIFESTYLE47
14
bm Karinga Bay - Like Manner
8-11-1 (139)
A. P. Mccoy
Mr John P. McManus
6-11-0 (138)
Nicky Henderson
27
104-5360
ALARAZI (IRE)
15
bg Spectrum (IRE) - Alaya (IRE)
Lucy Wadham
Barry Geraghty
The Turf Club & David Ford
8-11-0 (138)
Dominic Elsworth
Mr Johnny Eddis
47
17611P26
PLAN A (IRE)
16
bg Le Vie Dei Colori - Heres The Plan (IRE)
Paul Carberry
Mr Liam Mulryan
5-10-13 (137)
62311435
EDGARDO SOL (FR)23
17
chg Kapgarde (FR) - Tikiti Dancer (FR)
5-10-13 (137)
Harry Derham (7)
Paul Nicholls
Axom XXXII
26
221-P09P
HELL'S BAY (FR)
18
bg Supreme Leader - Queen's Flagship (IRE)
TIMEFORM VIEW
With the smart Flat performer Ted Spread a big disappointment in the Imperial Cup on Saturday,
there are plenty of alternatives in a typically wide-open renewal. Ubi Ace has been a revelation
this season, and he's taken to make a winning start for the Jonjo O'Neill team at rewarding odds.
Irish challengers Citizenship and Dirar are of interest for different reasons.
t 10-10-13 (137)
Colin Tizzard
Joe Tizzard
A. G. Fear & A. J. Norman
881
-12376-1
SNAP TIE (IRE)
19
bg Pistolet Bleu (IRE) - Aries Girl
10-10-13 (137)
Richard Johnson
Philip Hobbs
Mrs Diana L. Whateley

68
342-1113
MAGNIFIQUE ETOILE
20
bg Kayf Tara - Star Diva (IRE)
Noel Fehily
Magnifique Etoile Partnership
41110363
REDERA (IRE)32
21
bg Chevalier (IRE) - Lady Redera (IRE)
6-10-12 (136)
A. J. Martin, Ireland
OLOFI (FR)27
22
grg Slickly (FR) - Dona Bella (FR)
Starluck (IRE)
Very smart 2m hurdler at best, placed in Fighting Fifth and Christmas Hurdle last season for Alan
Fleming. Ground not ideal when well held behind Binocular in Kingwell Hurdle on belated return.
Clerk's Choice (IRE)

Sixth to Hurricane Fly in last year's Champion Hurdle for Michael Banks, but in nothing like the
same form this time round (fourth in jumpers' bumper) and this a hard race to bounce back in.
5-10-12 (136)
Charlie Longsdon
538-42F5
TIMEFORM SAYS...
Bryan J. Cooper
Moon Dice (IRE)

Form took off switched to handicaps, backing up his Limerick success in the ultra-competitive
Galway Hurdle in July. Another cracking effort in the Greatwood here, also.
Via Galilei (IRE)

Done really well since being switched to handicaps, with solid placed efforts behind Brampour
and Ubi Ace to his name this term. Excused latest 2 starts, and not written off lightly.
Peter William Partnership

tcp 6-10-12 (136)
Paddy Brennan
Tom George
Ubi Ace
Progressive hurdler, racking up a hat-trick of wins at Sandown in December. Even better effort in
defeat (helped force strong pace) at Musselburgh and likely to give another good account for new
yard.
McNeill Family
5
Sailors Warn (IRE)
10//0
MASTER OF ARTS (USA)
23
bg Swain (IRE) - Grazia
Tom Scudamore
Useful juvenile hurdler last term and got back to winning ways in minor event at Limerick (2m)
in October. Solid efforts in handicaps the last twice without looking to have anything in hand.
David Pipe
Mr R. S. Brookhouse
Raya Star (IRE)
7-10-11 (135)
4218
TED SPREAD
24
bg Beat Hollow - Highbrook (USA)
t 5-10-11 (135)
Sharp improver since tackling handicaps, landing a valuable pot at Ascot in December prior to an
excellent third behind Zarkandar and Get Me Out of Here at Newbury last month.
R. Walsh
Desert Cry (IRE)

Paul Nicholls
False Nose 'n Glasses Partnership
19321
IFYOULETMEFINISH (IRE)23
25
bg Bonbon Rose (FR) - Surfing France (FR)
Jeremy Scott
t 5-10-11 (135)
Nick Scholfield
Bradley Partnership
42114
INGLEBY SPIRIT33
26
bg Avonbridge - Encore Du Cristal (USA)
Richard Fahey
5-10-10 (134)
Denis O'Regan
Percy/Green Racing
47
00-71321
CITIZENSHIP
27
bg Beat Hollow - Three More (USA)
Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland

2P11478
COURT IN SESSION (IRE)34
28
bg Court Cave (IRE) - Dangerous Dolly (IRE)
Martin Keighley
6-10-9 (133)
Robbie Power
Fresh By Nature Syndicate
7-10-8 (132)
Alain Cawley
The Figjam Partnership

9.6 Citizenship, 10 Moon Dice (IRE), 13 Raya Star (IRE), 17 Snap Tie (IRE), 19 Dirar (IRE), 21
Ifyouletmefinish (IRE), 23 Olofi (FR), 23 Ted Spread, 26 Plan a (IRE), 26 Magnifique Etoile, 29
Ubi Ace, 29 Local Hero (GER), 34 Sailors Warn (IRE), 34 Redera (IRE), 34 Master Of Arts
(USA), 42 Clerk's Choice (IRE), 42 Alderwood (IRE), 42 Alarazi (IRE), 42 Edgardo Sol (FR), 42
Ingleby Spirit, 42 Court In Session (IRE), 50 Starluck (IRE), 50 Via Galilei (IRE), 50 Desert Cry
(IRE), 50 The Bull Hayes (IRE), 50 Lifestyle, 65 Hell's Bay (FR), 100 Dee Ee Williams (IRE)
Improved when making winning return in Haydock handicap in November and easy to excuse
latest Newbury run behind several of these (held up in slowly-run race). This test more suitable.
The Bull Hayes (IRE)

Impressive for both wins over hurdles, on handicap debut at Killarney in August. Shaped quite
well on return from an absence recently, but never encountered a race as competitive as this
before.
Dirar (IRE)
4 from 8 in handicap hurdles, winning the 2010 Ebor along the way. Not seen to best effect in this
race last year, and likely he's been laid out for this.
Dee Ee Williams (IRE)

Smart performer at best, but reportedly finished distressed after this race last year, and didn't
offer enough on last month's return to warrant an interest in a race as competitive as this.
Local Hero (GER)

Won 3 times over hurdles last season, and respectable eighth in Triumph despite mistakes.
Flattered by proximity to Simonsig on belated return, and cheekpieces on now handicapping.
Alderwood (IRE)
Lot to like about progress earlier this season, winning 3 times at up to 2m. Shaped as if in need
of last month's return following a break, but big career best needed from this mark.
Lifestyle
Can boast a fine strike rate over hurdles, and looked better than ever when winning at Kempton
over Christmas. Failed to travel with usual zest when favourite for a minor contest last time.
TIMEFORM 1-2-3
Alarazi (IRE)
Ubi Ace - Citizenship - Dirar (IRE)
2011 Imperial Cup winner, and right back to best when beaten just length by Raya Star in
Ladbroke Hurdle. Has failed to back that up both starts since, though.
Plan a (IRE)
Good strike rate over hurdles. Shaped as if amiss here in October, but right back to best when
sixth behind Citizenship in January, and has some unfinished business at this meeting.
Edgardo Sol (FR)

Didn't take long to leave French form behind upon joining this stable, winning over hurdles (at this
venue) and fences at back end of 2011. Shaped as if still in form last month, also.
Hell's Bay (FR)

Useful hurdler/chaser who has yet to rediscover his form since returning from injury this term. Has
a lower hurdles mark to exploit but big leap of faith required.
31-111
BOSTON BOB (IRE)46
bg Bob Back (USA) - Bavaway
7-11-7
R. Walsh
Snap Tie (IRE)

Smart hurdler (seventh in 2009 Champion) and looked a chaser with a good future when winning
novice here on chase debut in November 2009. Given every chance by the assessor if returning
near his best.
Andrea & Graham Wylie

26
2111
BRINDISI BREEZE (IRE)
bg King's Theatre (IRE) - Miss Poutine (FR)
Lucinda Russell
Magnifique Etoile
Useful performer in bumpers, and made it 2-2 over hurdles when winning with plenty in hand at
Bangor in December. Found Grade 1 too much the following month but remains capable of
better.
DAWN COMMANDER (GER)
grg Mamool (IRE) - Dark Lady (GER)
Mr Alan Halsall
19
FILL THE POWER (IRE)
bg Subtle Power (IRE) - Our Alma (IRE)
The McGoldrick Partnership
FOX APPEAL (IRE)
bg Brian Boru - Lady Appeal (IRE)
5-11-7
Noel Fehily
Emma Lavelle
Taking start over hurdles at Doncaster 3 years ago before well held in Triumph. Very useful
performer on the Flat since, but a big flop on belated return at Sandown on Saturday (blinkered).
Ted Spread
Fox Inn Syndicate 3
22-23211
GRAND VISION (IRE)26
grg Old Vic - West Hill Rose (IRE)
6-11-7
Tom O'Brien
Colin Tizzard
Smart on Flat up to 1m for Mark Tompkins, and looked a handicapper to follow when bolting up
at Taunton in January. Saturday's Imperial Cup eighth was disappointing, however.
Ifyouletmefinish (IRE)
Ingleby Spirit
Three-time winner up to 1m on Flat and taken well to hurdles, winning ordinary races at
Musselburgh prior to an improved showing on handicap bow there latest. Stiff test at this trip is a
worry.
Citizenship
Capitalised on lenient mark at Punchestown in November and progressive in handicaps since, on
latest start winning competitive event at Leopardstown. Leading player despite big rise.
Mr Terry Warner
34
1-2F442
HARD TO SWALLOW (IRE)
10
bg Snurge - Nicat's Daughter (IRE)
Alain Cawley
Mrs Louise Jones
61
11231
IPSOS DU BERLAIS (FR)
11
grg Poliglote - Isis Du Berlais (FR)
Noel Meade, Ireland
26
41F1
LOVCEN (GER)
12
bg Tiger Hill (IRE) - Lady Hawk (GER)
7-11-7
Robert Thornton
Alan King
The Barbury Apes
Court In Session (IRE)
MEISTER ECKHART (IRE)
Second on sole bumper run and successful both completed hurdles starts. Chase career quickly
aborted, and hard to be confident as to what form he's in (well held in jumpers' bumper last
month).
13
bg Flemensfirth (USA) - Carrabawn
26
6-11-7
A. P. Mccoy
Rebecca Curtis
Carters Of Baltimore
ALBERT BARTLETT NOVICES' HURDLE (Spa) (Grade 1) (1)
411-S112
MOUNT BENBULBEN (IRE)88
14
bg Beneficial - Dramatic Dame (IRE)
Paul Carberry
Mr Barry Connell
AMERICAN SPIN96
3m
8-11-7
Timmy Murphy
chg Groom Dancer (USA) - Sea Vixen
Luke Dace
Mr G Collacott & Mrs Louise Dace
BENHEIR (IRE)25
bg Beneficial - Vicford (IRE)
BIG OCCASION (IRE)24

bg Sadler's Wells (USA) - Asnieres (USA)
David Pipe
47
21
ROCKY CREEK (IRE)
15
bg Dr Massini (IRE) - Kissantell (IRE)
Aidan Coleman
T43 Partners
Daryl Jacob
Tom Scudamore
The Old Betfairians
The Johnson & Stewart Families

46
04-312F5
SEA OF THUNDER (IRE)
16
bg Old Vic - Snob's Supreme (IRE)
7-11-7
Davy Russell
Charles Byrnes, Ireland
b 5-11-7
27-11514
SIVOLA DE SIVOLA (FR)
17
grg Martaline - Kerrana (FR)

47
Tom George
6-11-7
Paddy Brennan
D O'Donohoe, S & P Nelson & D
Silvester
40
7-11-7
26/11
THE BOSSES COUSIN (IRE)
18
bg King's Theatre (IRE) - Seductive Dance
Mr P. W. Mullins
Mrs J. M. Mullins
61
31
THE DRUIDS NEPHEW (IRE)
19
bg King's Theatre (IRE) - Gifted
Andy Turnell
7-11-7
6-11-7
Paul Nicholls
6-11-7
Rebecca Curtis
6-11-7
Davy Condon
1113
141
6-11-7
Martin Keighley
Bumper winner who took a marked step forward when dead-heating with Triumph hopeful Urbain
de Sivola at Taunton last month. Opening mark fair on that evidence.
Shane Byrne
56
50-1311
Master Of Arts (USA)
67-112
6-11-7
Sue Smith
Consistent handicapper who put up a solid performance when second to Brampour in Greatwood
here, and also when fifth to Zarkandar in Betfair Hurdle at Newbury. Likely to give another good
account.
Richard Johnson
52-12154
Olofi (FR)
22123
5-11-7
Charlie Longsdon
Hold-up performer who travels well in his races. Completed hat-trick of wins in Roscommon
handicap in the summer, and improved again when placed at Leopardstown last month. Of
interest after that.
Race 3
Campbell Gillies
Mr Sandy Seymour
15
1372
Redera (IRE)
14:40
6-11-7
5-11-7
Nick Scholfield
The Stonehenge Druids
1F32P
TOUR DES CHAMPS (FR)26
20
bg Robin Des Champs (FR) - Massada (FR)
5-11-7
Nigel Twiston-davies
Ipsos Du Berlais (FR)
Sam
Twiston-davies
Mr H. R. Mould
Won sole bumper start, and landed maiden hurdle at Down Royal in November. Good third to
Boston Bob in Navan Grade 1, and similar form to land Punchestown minor event latest. Frame
claims.
Lovcen (GER)
2.62 Boston Bob (IRE), 8 Mount Benbulben (IRE), 10 Sea Of Thunder (IRE), 11 Rocky Creek
(IRE), 13 Brindisi Breeze (IRE), 21 Lovcen (GER), 29 Sivola De Sivola (FR), 34 Fox Appeal
(IRE), 34 Ipsos Du Berlais (FR), 50 Grand Vision (IRE), 50 Hard To Swallow (IRE), 80 Big
Occasion (IRE), 80 Meister Eckhart (IRE), 100 Benheir (IRE), 100 The Bosses Cousin (IRE),
150 The Druids Nephew (IRE), 200 American Spin, 200 Tour Des Champs (FR), 250 Dawn
Commander (GER), 250 Fill The Power (IRE)
Winning pointer and built on debut to readily land 21f Towcester novice. Fell early in Grade 2 in
January, but greatly improved to land Wincanton handicap (2m) by 6 lengths latest. Place
claims.
TIMEFORM 1-2-3
Boston Bob (IRE) - Mount Benbulben (IRE) - Sivola De Sivola (FR)
Meister Eckhart (IRE)

Landed 2 bumpers for Charlie Swan and a heavy-ground novice hurdle (2m) for current yard.
Improved form in defeat behind Brindisi Breeze in Haydock Grade 2 last month, but work to do to
feature.
TIMEFORM VIEW
Mount Benbulben (IRE)
Boston Bob is an exceptional prospect and boasts much the strongest form on offer and, with the
likelihood of even more to come now stepped up to 3m, he is a confident selection to confirm
Navan form with Mount Benbulben, who nevertheless looks next best. At a bigger price, Sivola de
Sivola could build on his eye-catching run over shorter last time and claim a place.
Smart bumper winner who showed good attitude to land Grade 2 novice hurdle at Navan (2m)
in November, and found only Boston Bob too good over same C&D since. Will be suited by 3m
and big player.
Rocky Creek (IRE)

TIMEFORM SAYS...
Brother to useful Tell Massini who won maiden Irish point in February. Built on promising hurdling
debut at Exeter to land Doncaster Grade 2 (3m) from Gullinbursti in January. More to come.
American Spin
Relished stamina test when easily opening hurdling account at Fontwell (27f) in October. Solid
efforts next twice, including here in December, and fit from the Flat, but has a lot to find.
Benheir (IRE)
Impressive Towcester bumper winner in November, and easy winner on hurdling bow for new
connections at Ffos Las. Improved form in defeat back there latest, but plenty to do up in
trip/class.
Big Occasion (IRE)

Useful performer on the Flat and made winning hurdles debut in 3m novice at Chepstow in
December. Bounced back from poor effort to land 2m novice at Carlisle latest, but this much
tougher.
Boston Bob (IRE)

Point/bumper winner who has shown very smart form over hurdles in beating Mount Belbulben in
Navan Grade 1 and defying penalty at Leopordstown (Grade 2). Exciting prospect and the one to
beat.
Sea Of Thunder (IRE)

Dual-point winner who left previous hurdles form behind when set to win but for falling at last in
C&D Grade 2 in December. Respectable 15-lengths fifth to Boston Bob on testing ground next
time.
Sivola De Sivola (FR)

Made it 3 wins from first 4 starts this term in 3m Newbury handicap in November. Most
encouraging fourth over inadequate 17f here only start since, and more to come back over
further.
The Bosses Cousin (IRE)

Ran in 2 bumpers 2009/10, and returned from 20-month absence to comfortably land
Leopardstown bumper in December. Easy winner on hurdles bow (2m) last month, but
inexperience/trip are doubts.
The Druids Nephew (IRE)

Irish point winner who made an encouraging start over hurdles when third at Ascot (2m) in
December. Improved to land Kempton novice in January, but this is a different ball game.
Brindisi Breeze (IRE)

Point winner who left good impression in winning novices at Kelso/Newcastle, and relished
testing conditions to make all in Haydock Grade 2 last month. Frame claims if handling quicker
ground.
Tour Des Champs (FR)

Stratford maiden hurdle winner who ran a blinder on handicap bow at Huntingdon (3m) in
January. Pulled up on testing ground at Haydock latest, and asking a lot to bounce back and
feature here.
Dawn Commander (GER)

Scored on hurdles debut at Wexford (2m) in October for Willie Codd, and better form in defeat
last 3 starts for this yard, runner-up in Bangor handicap latest. This likely too tough, though.
15:20 BETFRED CHELTENHAM GOLD CUP CHASE (Grade 1) (1)

Race 4
Fill The Power (IRE)

Further progress when recording second hurdling win at Newcastle in November (2m), but not
gone on since then, and out of his depth.
Grand Vision (IRE)

Progressive sort who has won both starts in handicaps, impressive stepping up to 3m for first
time when landing 19-runner event by 7 lengths at Haydock last time, though this requires more.
Hard To Swallow (IRE)

Useful bumper winner and run well without winning over hurdles, matching best form when fourth
here in January (2m). Confirmed well-being in jumpers' bumper latest, but others preferred.
27
BURTON PORT (IRE)
bg Bob Back (USA) - Despute (IRE)
Fox Appeal (IRE)

Steadily progressive over hurdles this season, winning 3 of 4 starts, best effort yet when defying
top weight in Taunton handicap hurdle (3m) despite late errors. More to do, but unexposed.
1121-2-2
8-11-10
Barry Geraghty
Nicky Henderson
Mr Trevor Hemmings
6649-31P
CARRUTHERS79
bg Kayf Tara - Plaid Maid (IRE)
t 9-11-10
Mattie Batchelor
Mark Bradstock
The Oaksey Partnership

32
1134P-45
CHINA ROCK (IRE)
chg Presenting - Kigali (IRE)
9-11-10
A. E. Lynch
M. F. Morris, Ireland
11P-1-45
Michael O'Flynn
47
DIAMOND HARRY
9-11-10
bg Sir Harry Lewis (USA) - Swift Conveyance

(IRE)
Nick Williams
Noel Fehily
Paul Duffy Diamond Partnership

80
-133-P11
KAUTO STAR (FR)
bg Village Star (FR) - Kauto Relka (FR)
Paul Nicholls
3m2f 110yds
t 12-11-10
R. Walsh
Mr Clive D. Smith
45-02632
KNOCKARA BEAU (IRE)29
bg Leading Counsel (USA) - Clairabell (IRE)
9-11-10
Carruthers
Jan Faltejsek
George Charlton
Had his day in the sun when landing the Hennessy in first-time tongue tie at Newbury in
November. Fourth in this race back in 2010, but ran poorly in the Welsh National when last seen.
Mr W. F. Trueman
China Rock (IRE)
-311-221
LONG RUN (FR)27
bg Cadoudal (FR) - Libertina (FR)
7-11-10
Mr S.
Waley-cohen
Nicky Henderson
Mr Robert Waley-Cohen
47
1115-F31
MIDNIGHT CHASE
bg Midnight Legend - Yamrah
Very smart chaser who was still in touch when losing his action in this contest last year. Pulled
too hard when behind Quel Esprit at Leopardstown last time, and stamina for this trip a concern.
Diamond Harry
Impressive winner of 2010 Hennessy, but missed rest of season. Not seen things out on either
start this term, and has reportedly had a wind operation since Argento Chase in January.
10-11-10
Dougie Costello
Kauto Star (FR)

Neil Mulholland
Lady Clarke
1FF-B111
QUEL ESPRIT (FR)32
grg Saint Des Saints (FR) - Jeune D'Esprit (FR)
8-11-10
Paul Townend
Red Barn Syndicate
613-P731
SYNCHRONISED (IRE)78
10
bg Sadler's Wells (USA) - Mayasta (IRE)
9-11-10
A. P. Mccoy
Jonjo O'Neill
Mr John P. McManus
F-4U7214
THE GIANT BOLSTER27
11
bg Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Divisa (GER)
7-11-10
David Bridgwater
THE MIDNIGHT CLUB (IRE)42
12
chg Flemensfirth (USA) - Larry's Peach
D. J. Casey
TIME FOR RUPERT (IRE)
13
chg Flemensfirth (USA) - Bell Walks Run (IRE)
8-11-10
Denis O'Regan
Littlecote Racing Partnership
1-18P-13
WEIRD AL (IRE)
14
bg Accordion - Bucks Gift (IRE)
Donald Mccain
9-11-10
Jason Maguire
Brannon Dennis Dick Holden
27
-524P-33
WHAT A FRIEND
15
bg Alflora (IRE) - Friendly Lady
Paul Nicholls
Long Run (FR)

Capped breakthrough season when taking this contest last year. Found Kauto Star too strong on
first 2 starts this term, but back on target in Denman Chase last time, and must go well again.
Front runner who progressed well last term, landing 4 handicaps prior to good fifth in this race.
Back to best when winning Argento here in January, and not easily dismissed now.
Successful on all 4 completed starts over fences and was completing hat-trick when taking Irish
Hennessy at Leopardstown last time, making most and jumping well. Much more required here,
though.
Mrs S. Ricci
47
115-2514
117
Genuine performer who has posted number of good efforts over hurdles and fences, including
third in Argento Chase. Not discredited back over hurdles latest, but lacks the class of several of
these.
Quel Esprit (FR)
11-11-10
Paul Webber
Knockara Beau (IRE)
Midnight Chase
Tom Scudamore
Mr Simon Hunt
-216-B43
Stand-out chaser of his generation. Returned to near best this season to see off Long Run in
Betfair Chase and King George, and sure to make presence felt despite late training setback.
b 9-11-10
Synchronised (IRE)
Won 2010 Welsh National, and bridged the gap to graded company when taking Lexus Chase at
Leopardstown after Christmas. However, needs to find another career best if he's to take this.
The Giant Bolster

Jumping been Achilles heel over fences but barely put a foot wrong when winning Grade 3
handicap here over 21f in January. Fair fourth behind Long Run at Newbury last time, but others
stronger.
The Midnight Club (IRE)

Progressive last term, winning the Bobbyjo at Fairyhouse (25f). Not seen to best effect in 3 runs
this season, and makes minimal appeal at this level of competition.
Daryl Jacob
Mr Ged Mason & Sir Alex Ferguson
Time For Rupert (IRE)
Smart novice in 2010/11. Returned to winning ways when beating The Giant Bolster at Newbury
in December, making all, but had no excuse when only fourth behind Midnight Chase in Argento
last time.
3 Long Run (FR), 5 Kauto Star (FR), 9 Burton Port (IRE), 15 Midnight Chase, 15 Weird Al
(IRE), 17 Quel Esprit (FR), 17 Synchronised (IRE), 26 What a Friend, 42 Diamond Harry, 50
Time For Rupert (IRE), 65 Carruthers, 65 China Rock (IRE), 65 The Giant Bolster, 150
Knockara Beau (IRE), 150 The Midnight Club (IRE)
Weird Al (IRE)
TIMEFORM 1-2-3
Long Run (FR) - Kauto Star (FR) - Weird Al (IRE)
TIMEFORM VIEW
The stage looks set for another classic duel between Kauto Star and Long Run, with preference
for defending-champion Long Run, who can reverse Betfair Chase and King George form over
this extra 2f. Weird Al, kept fresh for this since November, appeals best of the remainder.
Made perfect start for new yard when beating Time For Rupert in Charlie Hall on return, then
highly creditable third behind Kauto Star in Betfair Chase on next outing. Deliberately kept fresh
since.
What a Friend
Fourth in this race last year in first-time blinkers, and not discredited when third to Long Run in
Denman Chase at Newbury last time, despite showing his usual awkward head carriage.
16:00 CHRISTIE'S FOXHUNTER CHASE CHALLENGE CUP (2)
TIMEFORM SAYS...
Race 5

18
3m2f 110yds
Burton Port (IRE)
7P-7P-11
BARBERS SHOP
cp 10-12-0
Excellent second to Diamond Harry in the Hennessy on 2010/11 return, and showed all his ability
remained intact when runner-up to Long Run in Denman Chase after an absence in February.
bg Saddlers' Hall (IRE) - Close Harmony
Mr N. De Boinville
Nicky Henderson
1-52
BLACKSTAFF (IRE)27
bg Needle Gun (IRE) - Sister Swing
Mrs Jane Williams

32472-61
BOXER GEORG (IRE)42
bg Taipan (IRE) - Country Course (IRE)
The Queen
7-12-0
Miss E. Kelly
Mrs Jane Williams
10-12-0
Mr P. W. Mullins
William Murray/Keith Murray
4-12-21
BRADLEY27
chg Karinga Bay - Good Taste
8-12-0
Mr M. Wall
Fergal O'Brien
CHAPOTURGEON (FR)
grg Turgeon (USA) - Chapohio (FR)
8-12-0
Mr J. Barber
R. Barber
CLOUDY LANE
bg Cloudings (IRE) - Celtic Cygnet
Mr R. O. Harding
Donald Mccain
Mr Trevor Hemmings
12-12-0
56
1P
COUNT SALAZAR (IRE)
bg Revoque (IRE) - Cherry Sent (IRE)
7-12-0
Mr P. D. Collins
Eoin Doyle, Ireland
ELEAZAR (GER)
bg Alkalde (GER) - Eicidora (GER)
cp 11-12-0
Mr M. G. Nolan
Lucy Wadham
8-12-0
chg Moscow Society (USA) - Cappamore Girl

(IRE)
HERONS WELL27
cp 9-12-0
bg Heron Island (IRE) - The Storm Bell (IRE)
Mr Josh Halley
Rebecca Curtis
16-11P1-
JUST AMAZING (IRE)340
11
bg Presenting - Just Precious
Mr D. Collins
Mrs Catherine Penny
263
KEENAN'S FUTURE (IRE)
12
chg Safety Catch (USA) - The Singer (IRE)
cp 11-12-0
Mr J. Hodson
S. Rea
Mr S. Rea
56
P2/P111
MERCHANT ROYAL (IRE)
13
bg Kayf Tara - Country Store
1-14-3
15
Mr James Cowley
Paul Nicholls
Mr Robbie
Mcnamara
Mr Kris Weld
32
NOT BEFORE EIGHT (IRE)
brg Flemensfirth (USA) - Supreme Evening

(IRE)
Mr Barry O'Neill
R J Watson/R Nicholas
ON THE FRINGE (IRE)32
7-12-0
OSCAR DELTA (IRE)32
16
bg Oscar (IRE) - Timerry (IRE)
Mr John P. McManus
PICAROON596
17
bg Jade Robbery (USA) - Anaam
Mrs Abbi Vaughan
20
bg Beneficial - Our Deadly (IRE)
7-12-0
Mr C. J. Sweeney
Rodger Sweeney, Ireland
Mrs J. B. Sweeney
26
0P13-F3P
SURENAGA (IRE)
21
bg Arctic Lord - Surely Madam
cp 10-12-0
Mr W. Kinsey
Phillip Rowley
Mr Ken Price
26
2U1F-942
TURKO (FR)
22
grg Turgeon (USA) - Cambaria (FR)
t 10-12-0
Mr S. Allwood
Mrs L. Borradaile
Mr & Mrs D. Borradaile
11F
MY FLORA57
8-11-7
23
bm Alflora (IRE) - Bishop's Folly
Mrs Edward Crow
Mr Tom David
Mr W D Edwards & Mr J Whitfield
14
-4U11-63
THEATRE DIVA (IRE)
24
bm King's Theatre (IRE) - Rigobertha (IRE)
Jackie Du Plessis
11-11-7
Miss J. Buck
Miss J. du Plessis
7 Chapoturgeon (FR), 8.6 Salsify (IRE), 9 Cloudy Lane, 10 On The Fringe (IRE), 13 My Flora,
15 Barbers Shop, 19 Roulez Cool, 21 Enter Paradise (IRE), 26 Merchant Royal (IRE), 29 Boxer
Georg (IRE), 34 Rowdy Rampage (IRE), 42 Just Amazing (IRE), 50 Bradley, 50 Eleazar
(GER), 50 Keenan's Future (IRE), 50 Not Before Eight (IRE), 50 Oscar Delta (IRE), 65 Herons
Well, 80 Blackstaff (IRE), 80 Count Salazar (IRE), 80 Picaroon, 80 Surenaga (IRE), 80 Turko
(FR)
TIMEFORM 1-2-3
Salsify (IRE) - Chapoturgeon (FR) - Merchant Royal (IRE)
A cracking renewal which features several former high-level performers against some of the best
pointers around. The still youthful Chapoturgeon is clearly a big player if his stamina holds out,
but the progressive Salsify has no worries on that score and could prove the best option.
Merchant Royal, On The Fringe and Cloudy Lane complete the shortlist.
TIMEFORM SAYS...
Barbers Shop
Blackstaff (IRE)
Won all 3 starts in points in 2011, and successful on hunter debut at Exeter in April. Caught the
eye when second at Sandown last time, but that came over shorter, and stamina doubts remain.
9-12-0
Mr D. Murphy
James Joseph Mangan, Ireland

31-21U2-
SALSIFY (IRE)
Smart chaser in his prime, and successful on both hunter starts up to this trip in recent weeks.
Made to battle at Fontwell last time, and must step up again to rekindle past glories.
Mr J. T.
Mcnamara
bg Exit To Nowhere (USA) - Love and Porter

(IRE)
03-8
72U-11P1
cp 8-12-0
David Christie, Ireland
Enda Bolger, Ireland
The Rowdy Boys

32
TIMEFORM VIEW
8-12-0
D. K. Weld, Ireland
14
19
t 9-12-0
-21-3F14
25P61244
8-12-0
bg Lahib (USA) - Rowdy Nights (IRE)
Mr John Halley
Paul Nicholls
Mr Robert Waley-Cohen
223
ROWDY RAMPAGE (IRE)
The Four Minutes Of Madness

Partnership
Charlie Mann
10
Mr D. Queally
Mr S.
Waley-cohen
P/B62-11
Mr J. J. W. Wadham
ENTER PARADISE (IRE)27
9-12-0
Robert Waley-cohen
James F. Barry
27
1F0/1122
621UB-44
18
bg Classic Cliche (IRE) - Makounji (FR)
D. A. Johnson & P. F. Nicholls

30
36448/21
ROULEZ COOL656
Mr J. C. Collett
57
77B-37-1
21
F1-2B-1-
Ms K. O'Driscoll
8-12-0
Mrs Alex Dunn
Boxer Georg (IRE)

Much his best effort last season when chasing home Baby Run at Aintree in April, and belatedly
off the mark under Rules when beating Zardsky in maiden hunter at Clonmel last time.
Bradley
Prolific in points and won on hunter debut here in May 2010. Stepped up on good second to
Monkerty Tunkerty at Warwick when taking Royal Artillery last time, and not one to dismiss lightly.
Mrs K. R. Smith-Maxwell
Chapoturgeon (FR)
Smart chaser at his best for Paul Nicholls, and made a winning hunter debut at Newbury (2m)
in January. Sets the standard on that form, although stamina for this extra distance not
copperbottomed.
Cloudy Lane
Won 2007 Kim Muir, and high class at best. No match for Chapoturgeon on return, but won easily
at Ayr last time, and longer trip gives him a chance of turning the tables on his Newbury
conqueror.
Count Salazar (IRE)
My Flora
Has won a trio of points this season, the latest confirming him in good heart after he'd looked
amiss in a hunter at Thurles in January. Still improving, but faces a steep rise in class here.
Made a seamless transition to chasing when scoring twice in hunters last spring. Held when
falling behind Chapoturgeon at Newbury, but back on track between the flags last time, and stays
all day.
Eleazar (GER)
Good strike rate in hunters, winning twice from 3 starts in 2011. No match for Barbers Shop at
Fakenham on return, but stamina test here will suit him much better, and cheekpieces in place
now.
Theatre Diva (IRE)

Four wins from 6 completed starts in hunters since joining current handler. Has run respectably
on both starts this season, in handicap at Ludlow last time, but plenty on her plate here. NON
RUNNER.
Enter Paradise (IRE)

Multiple winning pointer for Sheila Crow who was runner-up to My Flora on hunter debut in May.
Confirmed that promise when scoring for new yard at Fakenham last month, and ought to
improve again.
Herons Well
Won weak hunter at Fontwell (3m) last February, but stamina stretched when only fourth at
Stratford in May. Will strip fitter for recent return at Sandown, but may find others too strong
again.
Just Amazing (IRE)

Front runner who won all 3 completed starts in hunters last season, and excuses for poor effort in
this race (reportedly bled). Not easy to dominate here, but not underestimated.
16:40 MARTIN PIPE CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS' HANDICAP HURDLE (2)

Race 6
2m4f 110yds
53314424
I'MSINGINGTHEBLUES (IRE)26
t 10-11-12 (145)
bg Pistolet Bleu (IRE) - Nova Rose
Tom Bellamy (8)
David Pipe
Mrs Jo Tracey
90
2220-111
MOLOTOF (FR)
grg Smadoun (FR) - Memorial (FR)
5-11-12 (145)
Charlie Wallis (3)
Nicky Henderson
Mr S. Munir
Keenan's Future (IRE)

Sound jumper who returned to near best over fences when winning at Aintree (25f) in June.
Creditable fourth in Summer National on final start for Ian Williams, but 9-month break not ideal.
2P-F5P20
TORNADO BOB (IRE)
bg Bob Back (USA) - Double Glazed (IRE)
Merchant Royal (IRE)

Has thrived since attentions turned to hunters, winning last 3. Best effort when beating Viking
Splash at Thurles in January, and entitled to respect with more improvement to come.
Not Before Eight (IRE)

Not always been the most reliable, but beat Tammys Hill at Downpatrick to open account under
Rules and ran an excellent fourth to Salsify in strong event at Leopardstown last time. Stays very
well.
On The Fringe (IRE)
Ran a big race on just his second start in hunters when third to Zemsky here a year ago. Beaten
in 4 points since, though, and well held in hunter won by Salsify at Leopardstown last month.
7-11-7 (140)
John Kington (3)
Donald Mccain
Mrs Diana L. Whateley

27
312-4120
EMPIRE LEVANT (USA)
grg Empire Maker (USA) - Orellana (USA)
5-11-7 (140)
Harry Derham (8)
Sir A Ferguson,G Mason,R Wood & P

Done
Paul Nicholls
2-8135P1
ATTAGLANCE25
bg Passing Glance - Our Ethel
t 6-11-6 (139)
Harry Haynes (3)
Malcolm Jefferson
Creditable fourth to Zemsky in this contest last season, and ran creditably on belated return when
third to Salsify at Leopardstown last month. Still unexposed at this level, and decent claims.
Oscar Delta (IRE)
26
H Young, G Eifert, R Snyder

77
146-54U6
TONER D'OUDAIRIES (FR)
bg Polish Summer - Iroise D'Oudairies (FR)
t 5-11-4 (137)
Keith Donoghue
(3)
27
Picaroon
1F111
OPEN HEARTED
5-11-3 (136)
Useful chaser at best for Tim Vaughan, although no great battler. Has landed all 3 starts in points,
latest 13 days ago, but unproven beyond 21f under Rules, and others stronger.
bg Generous (IRE) - Romantic Dream
Jeremiah Mcgrath
(3)
Nicky Henderson
Roulez Cool
Made favourite for this contest in 2010, but already beaten when brought down. Put record
straight when taking valuable Stratford contest in May that year, but absence since is a concern.
PATEESE (FR)5
bg Priolo (USA) - Flyer (FR)
Rowdy Rampage (IRE)

Stepped up on the form he'd been showing for Liam Lennon (prolific in points for that yard) when
taking a handicap chase at Worcester in August. Plenty more needed here, but not finished
improving.
2181341
The Test Valley Partnership

76
ARAB LEAGUE (IRE)
cp 7-11-3 (136)
bg Dubai Destination (USA) - Johnny and Clyde

(USA)
OSCAR NOMINEE (IRE)
10
bg Old Vic - Native Bid (IRE)
5-11-2 (135)
David Bass (3)
Nicky Henderson
Mr Michael Buckley
27
3-3U4268
RIGIDITY
11
bg Indian Ridge - Alakananda
t 5-11-2 (135)
Michael Byrne (3)
Tim Vaughan
Pearn's Pharmacies Ltd

12
2713-892
DAN BREEN (IRE)
12
bg Mull Of Kintyre (USA) - Kunuz
David Pipe
2-94-632
LIKE MINDED27
13
bg Kayf Tara - Sun Dante (IRE)
Paul Nicholls
Francis Hayes (8)

Mr Stuart M. Mercer
22
9-8131
Turko (FR)
Impressive winner of 3m Newbury hunter last March and fair fourth behind Chapoturgeon there in
January. Endured a hard race in the mud at Haydock last time, and passed over now.
Matt Griffiths (3)
David Pipe
Surenaga (IRE)
Won 2011 Royal Artillery at Sandown, and ahead of Keenan's Future when third in Summer
National in June. Shaped well until tiring on bad ground at Haydock last month, but needs career
best here.
b 7-11-3 (136)
Philip Hobbs
Salsify (IRE)
Improved to land valuable hunters at Fairyhouse and Punchestown last spring. Not knocked
about on return, and repaid that kindness when an impressive winner at Leopardstown last
month. Much respected.
The Queen
30-10860
cp 7-11-2 (135)
Bryan J. Cooper
Mr Stuart & Simon Mercer
t 8-11-2 (135)
Ryan Mahon (3)

Jim Lewis, Derek Holder & Terry Warner
1321
BOURNE26
14
grg Linamix (FR) - L'Affaire Monique
6-11-2 (135)
Henry Brooke (3)

Timeform Betfair Racing Club & M
Taylor
Donald Mccain
10-1316P
KNIGHT PASS (IRE)1
15
bg Accordion - Toulon Pass (IRE)
cp 6-11-2 (135)
Brendan Powell
Warren Greatrex
Mr Malcolm C. Denmark
61-13009
STREET ENTERTAINER (IRE)56
16
brg Danehill Dancer (IRE) - Opera Ridge (FR)
David Pipe
t 5-11-1 (134)
Conor O'Farrell
(3)
Barnett, Manasseh & Partners

123
12-11117
GRANDADS HORSE
17
bg Bollin Eric - Solid Land (FR)
6-11-1 (134)
Kielan Woods (3)
Charlie Longsdon
Whites of Coventry Limited
11-12315
MAKE A TRACK (IRE)
18
chg Hernando (FR) - Tracker
47
6-11-1 (134)
B. R. Dalton (3)
Charlie Swan, Ireland
190-7330
SKI SUNDAY23
19
bg King's Best (USA) - Lille Hammer
Robert Kirk (3)
Tim Vaughan
Scarlet Pimpernel
t 7-11-0 (133)
13303312
BOCCIANI (GER)47
20
bg Banyumanik (IRE) - Baila
Lucy Alexander
Brian Ellison
Mr John MacGregor
cp 7-11-0 (133)
40
-285P211
CHANGING TIMES (IRE)
21
bg Dr Massini (IRE) - Pharenna (IRE)
6-10-13 (132)
William
Twiston-davies
(8)
Mr C. J. Haughey
110
00PP-233
WOLF MOON (IRE)
22
bg Presenting - Toasted Oats (IRE)
Charlie Huxley
Martin Keighley
Mrs Louise Jones
TIMEFORM SAYS...
I'Msingingtheblues (IRE)
Won valuable 17f handicap chase at Ascot in November, and series of creditable efforts after until
disappointing in 21f Grade 1 there last time. Likeable sort but too much on his plate here.
Molotof (FR)
Unbeaten in 2m hurdles in 2011/12, getting hat-trick up in Grade 2 at Ascot last time. Been given
break since and not impossible he could have more to offer on handicap debut.
Tornado Bob (IRE)

Smart novice hurdler last term who seemed to be badly affected by crashing fall on chase bow on
reappearance. Not at all knocked about back over timber last time, though. Check the betting.
Empire Levant (USA)

Easy winner of 2m Newbury conditionals handicap under this rider in November and split Rock
On Ruby and Raya Star there 48 hours later. Unsuited by steady gallop in Betfair Hurdle last
time.
Attaglance
Progressive hurdler who quickened well back on sounder surface to take 19f handicap at Market
Rasen last month. 9 lb rise to overcome in much harder race now.
Toner D'Oudairies (FR)

Looked exciting prospect when taking Grade 3 at Fairyhouse last term and offered first
encouragement this season in 3m handicap last time. Step back in trip will suit and tongue tie
back on.
Open Hearted
Unbeaten when completing, landing bumper and 3 races over hurdles. Did it smoothly under this
rider at Fakenham (2m) last month and now makes handicap debut.
Pateese (FR)
Justified strong support in 2m Sandown handicap on reappearance but been largely
disappointing since. Blinkers that he wore regularly on Flat in France now on for first time over
hurdles.
Arab League (IRE)

Taken well to hurdles for David Pipe, sprinting clear to win 2m Taunton handicap under this
rider in December. Presumably been kept fresh for this and merits respect.
9-10-13 (132)
34-22141
GORMANSTOWN CUCKOO145
23
bg King's Theatre (IRE) - Cloud Cuckoo
Tom Cannon
Michael Blake
Mrs Val Butcher

5
t 8-10-13 (132)
Oscar Nominee (IRE)

Chased home Cinders And Ashes in testing ground at Haydock in between his 2 victories over
hurdles, landing the odds at Doncaster last month. Step up in trip will suit.
Rigidity
Fine second to Raya Star in Ladbroke at Ascot in December but not been in same form in 2 runs
since at Newbury, fading in tongue tie last time. Others make more appeal.
Dan Breen (IRE)
971-3260
ART PROFESSOR (IRE)
24
bg In The Wings - Itab (USA)
Harry Challoner
(6)
Venetia Williams
Mr Jeremy Hancock
b 8-10-13 (132)

9.6 Bourne, 10 Toner D'Oudairies (FR), 10 Street Entertainer (IRE), 13 Oscar Nominee (IRE),
15 Open Hearted, 17 Molotof (FR), 21 I'Msingingtheblues (IRE), 21 Dan Breen (IRE), 26
Empire Levant (USA), 26 Attaglance, 26 Arab League (IRE), 26 Like Minded, 26 Changing
Times (IRE), 26 Gormanstown Cuckoo, 34 Make a Track (IRE), 42 Grandads Horse, 42
Bocciani (GER), 50 Tornado Bob (IRE), 50 Pateese (FR), 65 Rigidity, 65 Knight Pass (IRE), 65
Ski Sunday, 65 Wolf Moon (IRE), 65 Art Professor (IRE)
TIMEFORM 1-2-3
Bourne - Dan Breen (IRE) - Street Entertainer (IRE)
TIMEFORM VIEW
Bourne was highly impressive at Ascot last month and could shrug off a 10 lb rise to land another
big prize. David Pipe runs four in his attempt to land this race for the first time, with Dan Breen,
the progressive Arab League and market-mover Street Entertainer impossible to rule out.
Has some smart chase form and ran a screamer when just failing behind Aerial in 2m Grade 3
handicap at Newbury last time. 8 lb lower back over hurdles and clearly on a fair mark.
Like Minded
Lightly-raced hurdler who ran well behind Knight Pass at Kempton (21f) on Boxing Day. Beaten at
odds on trying chasing since, and weighted right up to best here.
Bourne
Useful stayer on Flat who took massive step forward on handicap debut over jumps when winning
valuable 19f contest at Ascot last month under this rider. More improvement forthcoming.
Knight Pass (IRE)

Talented bumper performer who won 21f Kempton handicap hurdle on Boxing Day. Badly
hampered in Wednesday's Coral Cup but that was his third poor effort at Cheltenham.
Cheekpieces reached for.
Street Entertainer (IRE)

Successful twice last spring and back on mark he was third off in valuable Market Rasen
handicap in July. Return to better ground will suit and recent market support suggests a big run.
Grandads Horse
Bumper winner who has taken well to hurdling, landing 19f Stratford handicap in October. Not
seen since down the field in strong Grade 2 a month later. Yard in good form.
Make a Track (IRE)

Unbeaten in bumpers and won 2m Gowran novice hurdle in December. Good effort behind
Citizenship in valuable Leopardstown handicap last time and still unexposed over this trip.
Ski Sunday
Tongue tie on for first time since winning 2m Kempton handicap hurdle early in 2011 when with
Lawney Hill. This season been a write off so far, though.
4134-2F1
TOUBAB (FR)20
grg Martaline - Tabachines (FR)
6-10-7 (143)
R. Walsh
Paul Nicholls
Bocciani (GER)
Hard to knock his strike rate over hurdles/fences in the last year or so, winning 5 times in all at up
to 2m. Fine effort behind unexposed sort at Doncaster last time but up another 7 lb.
P3224160
KING EDMUND
10
bg Roi De Rome (USA) - Cadbury Castle
Changing Times (IRE)
Wolf Moon (IRE)

Did well over hurdles initially, winning 4 times in 2009/10. Solid efforts in defeat in handicaps over
both sets of obstacles this term but has career-high mark to overcome now.
Gormanstown Cuckoo
Impressive winner of 3m Aintree handicap hurdle in October on final start for Colm Murphy. Form
of that race has worked out and could have more to offer. Drop back in trip will suit.
Art Professor (IRE)

Well treated on pick of his form and has good record at Cheltenham, but couple of laboured
efforts to put behind him. Interesting if there's market support now he's blinkered.
Race 7
-91651-2
1
2
3
4
5
6
FRENCH OPERA27
9-11-12 (162)
bg Bering - On Fair Stage (IRE)
Jeremiah Mcgrath
(5)
Mrs Judy Wilson & Martin Landau
CORNAS (NZ)103
E. J. O'Grady, Ireland
Mr Simon J. H. Davis
71
67-12141
ERADICATE (IRE)
12
bg Montjeu (IRE) - Coyote
8-10-4 (140)
David Bass
Nicky Henderson
Mr A. D. Spence
33
22-F5351
TARA ROYAL
13
bg Kayf Tara - Poussetiere Deux (FR)
t 7-10-3 (139)
Donald Mccain
Mr W. Biddick (5)
bg Prized (USA) - Duvessa (NZ)
The Gascoigne Brookes Partnership III
OISEAU DE NUIT (FR)54
Mr T. G. Leslie
bg Evening World (FR) - Idylle Du Marais (FR)
Steven Clements
(7)
Mr Terry Warner
TANKS FOR THAT (IRE)68
Barry Geraghty
bg Beneficial - Lady Jurado (IRE)
Mrs Christopher Hanbury
KID CASSIDY (IRE)47
15
bg Anshan - Quetta (IRE)
A. P. Mccoy
Mr John P. McManus
ASTRACAD (FR)96
brg Cadoudal (FR) - Astre Eria (FR)
Mr H. R. Mould
RENARD (FR)44
Aidan Coleman
Venetia Williams
ROA Arkle Partnership
28012122
KUMBESHWAR47
b 5-10-8 (144)
bg Doyen (IRE) - Camp Fire (IRE)
Robert Thornton
McNeill Family & Mr Nigel Bunter
The Ten From Seven

46
LUCKY WILLIAM (IRE)
16
chg All My Dreams (IRE) - Dantes Mile (IRE)
8-10-2 (138)
Thomas Cooper, Ireland
ULTIMATE
17
bg Anabaa (USA) - Nirvana
Bryan J. Cooper
Garden Kingdom Syndicate
12
P-106261
6-10-1 (137)
James Best (7)
Brian Ellison
Mr Dan Gilbert
32
F-U13PP0
FREE WORLD (FR)
18
bg Lost World (IRE) - Fautine (FR)
t 8-10-0 (136)
D. J. Casey
A. L. T. Moore, Ireland
Mr Clive D. Smith
243-7783
DE BOITRON (FR)33
19
bg Sassanian (USA) - Pondiki (FR)
8-10-0 (136)
Ferdy Murphy
Lucy Alexander
(5)
Mrs J. Morgan & Mrs Lindsey J. Shaw
18
12366941
IDARAH (USA)
20
grg Aljabr (USA) - Fatina
9-10-0 (136)
Miss N. Carberry
Paul Cashman, Ireland
7-10-8 (144)
bg Discover D'Auteuil (FR) - Kirmelia (FR)
Andrew Tinkler
69-11244
6-10-9 (145)
Sam
Twiston-davies
8-10-2 (138)
Nicky Henderson
6-10-9 (145)
bg Beneficial - Shuil Na Lee (IRE)
Alan King
ANQUETTA (IRE)
9-10-13 (149)
Paul Carberry
Mr John P. McManus
47
1167-1F0
10-11-2 (152)
Henry Brooke (3)
8-10-2 (138)
Nicky Henderson
10-11-4 (154)
R1112451
A. E. Lynch
bg Silvano (GER) - Bella Vista (GER)
Nicky Henderson
660-1321
8-10-5 (141)
14
Nicky Henderson
132-1F11
11
bg King's Theatre (IRE) - Gayephar
Colin Tizzard
2003-1F3
SLIEVEARDAGH (IRE)
BELLVANO (GER)29
Nick Williams
24-30437
01421221
-2P-1621
2m 110yds
Tom Cannon (3)

Mr Anthony Ward-Thomas
11
JOHNNY HENDERSON GRAND ANNUAL CHASE CHALLENGE CUP

(HANDICAP) (Grade 3) (1)
Nicky Henderson
1793-223
t 9-10-7 (143)
Chris Gordon
Did well final 2 starts in Ireland for Oliver McKiernan, winning 2m maiden and novice hurdle at
Fairyhouse. Couldn't rule out for new yard if taking to sounder surface.
17:15
Hills of Ledbury (Aga)

26
Mr Liam Mulryan
173
53-F124U
NORTHER BAY (FR)
21
bg Alamo Bay (USA) - Northern Mixa
Eoin Griffin, Ireland
9-10-0 (136)
Paul Townend
White Hares Syndicate

9.6 Toubab (FR), 13 Kid Cassidy (IRE), 13 Astracad (FR), 13 De Boitron (FR), 15 Tanks For
That (IRE), 17 French Opera, 17 Kumbeshwar, 17 Slieveardagh (IRE), 17 Eradicate (IRE), 17
Bellvano (GER), 21 Oiseau De Nuit (FR), 21 Tara Royal, 26 Ultimate, 34 Cornas (NZ), 34
Renard (FR), 34 Anquetta (IRE), 34 Lucky William (IRE), 34 Free World (FR), 42 Idarah (USA),
50 King Edmund, 65 Norther Bay (FR)
TIMEFORM 1-2-3
Tanks For That (IRE) - Bellvano (GER) - Astracad (FR)
TIMEFORM VIEW
Nicky Henderson holds a strong hand here with 6 runners as he looks to win the race named
after his father, and Tanks For That is selected to provide him with a first success in the contest
since 2006. Stablemate Bellvano and Nigel Twiston-Davies' Astracad head the long list of
potential dangers in the finale.
TIMEFORM SAYS...
Lucky William (IRE)
French Opera
Gained second of 2 chase wins in Grade 3 novice at Punchestown in October, but limitations
exposed at a higher level since, well-held fourth behind Flemenstar in Irish Arkle last time.
Good Cheltenham record though wins last season came at Newbury and Sandown. Showed he's
lost none of his ability even though no match for Sprinter Sacre on return in Grade 2 at Newbury
last month.
Ultimate
Cornas (NZ)
Proved himself as good as ever this term, placed in both the Haldon Gold Cup and the Tingle
Creek. Suspicion he'll prove vulnerable to better-handicapped rivals.
Oiseau De Nuit (FR)

Won race last year under this jockey and several good efforts since without adding to that
success, third to Finian's Rainbow in December. Sometimes let down by jumping, including last
time.
Tanks For That (IRE)

Front runner who won 2m handicap here on return and running another good race when falling 4
out over C&D next time. Creditable third at Sandown latest, and Geraghty's pick of Henderson
runners.
Made winning start over fences at Huntingdon in October. Back to that level when taking
handicap at Doncaster earlier this month, but has been disappointing on all 3 previous visits here.
Free World (FR)

Left Paul Nicholls after disappointing 2010/11 and appreciated drop in grade when winning minor
event at Ballinrobe in August. Not gone on since and only mid-field back over hurdles last time.
De Boitron (FR)
Hold-up performer who finished in frame in 2 good handicaps, including this one last spring. Back
to that sort of form when third to Tara Royal at Musselburgh latest and remains handily treated.
Idarah (USA)
Mixed hurdling/chasing well for this yard, winning over fences at Fairyhouse last April, and over
hurdles at Naas in February. More needed here though from 2 lb out of weights.
Kid Cassidy (IRE)
Norther Bay (FR)
Prominent racer who isn't yet fluent over fences, but has won both completed starts in small
fields, latest a Grade 2 novice at Doncaster. Has natural ability to feature off this mark.
Free-going front runner whose last win was a handicap chase (19f) at Listowel in June. Unseated
rider early on latest start over fences, and poor effort on Flat when last seen in November.
Astracad (FR)
Taken well to chasing and good efforts here last 2 starts, chasing home Al Ferof in Grade 2, and
showing likeable attitude when beating Rileyev in handicap here in December.
Renard (FR)
Racked up a hat-trick in handicaps in November, and better than ever when returned to 2m at
Taunton in January on latest start, winning by 6 lengths from Lord Singer.
Kumbeshwar
Useful form all 5 starts over fences, successful at Hereford and Plumpton. Runner-up all other
outings, in cheekpieces when behind Kid Cassidy at Doncaster latest and now tried blinkered.
Toubab (FR)
Useful novice hurdler in 2010/11 and quickly reached that level over fences. Put Haydock fall
behind him when getting off mark in good style at Sandown last month and remains capable of
better.
King Edmund
Game front runner who got back to winning ways at Ascot in December. Failed to reproduce that
in 2 starts since, including over hurdles on latest, and this a tough race in which to bounce back
in.
Slieveardagh (IRE)
Free-going sort who has taken well to fences. Gained third win when beating Donnas Palm 5
lengths at Leopardstown earlier this month and fairly treated for chase handicap debut.
Eradicate (IRE)
Very smart 2m hurdler who has won last 2 runnings of the Swinton. Done well over fences this
season, winning 2 of his 4 starts, and has ground conditions in his favour.
Tara Royal
Jumping often held him back over fences, but put it all together when winning convincingly at
Musselburgh last month. Handicapper since had his say and this requires more.
Bellvano (GER)
Raced only in novice company over fences so far, winning at Punchestown in May and Kelso on
latest start, never off bridle in latter. Capable of better and will appreciate likely strong gallop.
Anquetta (IRE)
Jumped fluently when making a winning reappearance over 17f at Ascot in October. Fell first
back there next time, though, and disappointing effort only start since.

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CHELTENHAM

bg High Chaparral (IRE) - Angry Bark (USA)

Good to Soft (Good in places)

Friday, 16 March 2012

13:30 JCB TRIUMPH HURDLE (Grade 1) (1)

Guaranteed Prize Money 100,000

bg Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Arctic Queen

Holistic Racing Ltd

bg Singspiel (IRE) - Forum Floozie (NZ)

BABY MIX (FR)19

BALDER SUCCES (FR)26

Masterson Holdings Limited

bg Haafhd - Third Party

grg Dalakhani (IRE) - Darayka (FR)

chg Haafhd - Unchain My Heart

bg Dubawi (IRE) - Nova Cyngi (USA)

Martin Broughton & Friends

bg Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Hataana (USA)

Denis W. Cullen, Ireland

bg Sakhee (USA) - Tetravella (IRE)

bg Dubawi (IRE) - Phariseek (IRE)

HIS EXCELLENCY (IRE)

chg King's Best (USA) - Road Harbour (USA)

bg Beat Hollow - Hesperia

bg Robin Des Champs (FR) - Kerrana (FR)

WEST BRIT (IRE)

bg High Chaparral (IRE) - Aldburgh

grg High Chaparral (IRE) - Without Shoes (FR)

Betfair betting forecast

chg Le Fou (IRE) - Neva De Sivola (FR)

Gordon Elliott, Ireland

Mrs Pat Sloan

URBAIN DE SIVOLA (FR)

bg Sadler's Wells (USA) - Riskaverse (USA)

SADLER'S RISK (IRE)

bg Goldneyev (USA) - Frija Eria (FR)

Gordon Elliott, Ireland

grg Al Namix (FR) - Douchka (FR)

bg Gentlewave (IRE) - Swanson (USA)

PEARL SWAN (FR)

The Not Over Big Partnership

Baby Mix (FR)

Balder Succes (FR)

grg Key Of Luck (USA) - Sarifa (IRE)

CLERK'S CHOICE (IRE)

bg Bachelor Duke (USA) - Credit Crunch (IRE)

MOON DICE (IRE)

bg Norwich - Ella Come Back (IRE)

His Excellency (IRE)

VIA GALILEI (IRE)

bg Galileo (IRE) - Manger Square (IRE)

bg First Trump - Faithful Beauty (IRE)

SAILORS WARN (IRE)27

bg Redback - Coral Dawn (IRE)

Pearl Swan (FR)

RAYA STAR (IRE)

bg Milan - Garden City (IRE)

DESERT CRY (IRE)

bg Desert Prince (IRE) - Hataana (USA)