Cheltenham Formguide 15-03-2012

Betfair betting forecast
CHELTENHAM
Good
4.5 Peddlers Cross (IRE), 5 Sir Des Champs (FR), 6 Cristal Bonus (FR), 8 For Non Stop (IRE),
9 Champion Court (IRE), 11 Solix (FR), 34 Bold Sir Brian (IRE), 34 Zaynar (FR), 42 Micheal
Flips (IRE), 80 Duke Of Lucca (IRE), 200 Red Tanber (IRE), 300 Imperial Shabra (IRE)
Thursday, 15 March 2012
13:30 JEWSON NOVICES' CHASE (Golden Miller) (Grade 2) (1)

Race 1
Guaranteed Prize Money 90,000
17-22111
BOLD SIR BRIAN (IRE)32
bg Brian Boru - Black Queen (IRE)
TIMEFORM 1-2-3
Sir Des Champs (FR) - Cristal Bonus (FR) - Solix (FR)
2m4f
TIMEFORM VIEW
6-11-4
An open contest in which Peddlers Cross would hold a leading chance if showing his best form,
but his preparation seemingly hasn't gone smoothly and he could be worth opposing. Preference
is for Sir Des Champs, who won here last year and has done nothing wrong over fences. Cristal
Bonus may emerge as the biggest danger, with Solix also capable of getting into the places.
Peter Buchanan
Lucinda Russell
Mr A. R. Trotter
73
TIMEFORM SAYS...
94-U1231
CHAMPION COURT (IRE)
bg Court Cave (IRE) - Mooneys Hill (IRE)
Alain Cawley
Bold Sir Brian (IRE)
Martin Keighley
Mr M. Boothright
Useful hurdler and already even better over fences, completing hat-trick at up to 2m when
beating Stopped Out by 22 lengths at Musselburgh last month. More needed in this company.
7-11-4
16257-11
CRISTAL BONUS (FR)18
bg Della Francesca (USA) - Cristal Springs (FR)
6-11-4
Paul Nicholls
Champion Court (IRE)

R. Walsh
Mr R. J. H. Geffen
50-221P2
DUKE OF LUCCA (IRE)18
bg Milan - Derravaragh Native (IRE)
Cristal Bonus (FR)
t 7-11-4
Richard Johnson
Philip Hobbs
Useful novice hurdler last term (fourth in Spa Hurdle) and even better over fences, winning 21f
Grade 2 at this course on New Year's Day by 1 lengths from Solix. Frame claims.
Joined current yard from Evan Williams before chase debut. Impressed with slick jumping in
taking both starts around 2m, latest a Grade 2 at Kempton. Exciting prospect and needs
respecting.
Mrs Lesley Field

26
F0-F2221
FOR NON STOP (IRE)
bg Alderbrook - Lost Link (IRE)
Duke Of Lucca (IRE)
7-11-4
Noel Fehily
Nick Williams
Useful hurdler who has taken pretty well to fences. Jumping let him down in handicap here in
January but better when 13 lengths second to Cristal Bonus at Kempton latest. Plenty to find,
though.
Mr Chris Giles & Mr Jared Sullivan

2
For Non Stop (IRE)
43630531
IMPERIAL SHABRA (IRE)
bg Imperial Ballet (IRE) - Jane Digby (IRE)
John Cullen
Patrick O. Brady, Ireland
Miss Rita Shah

26
-6214712
MICHEAL FLIPS (IRE)
bg Kayf Tara - Pianissimo (IRE)
8-11-4
Imperial Shabra (IRE)
8-11-4
Nick Scholfield
Andy Turnell
Mr M. Tedham
78
1127-112
PEDDLERS CROSS (IRE)
bg Oscar (IRE) - Patscilla
7-11-4
Jason Maguire
Donald Mccain
Mr T. G. Leslie
64111211
RED TANBER (IRE)11
chg Karinga Bay - Dreamy Desire
9-11-4
Bruce Mactaggart
Lucy Alexander
Mr Hugh T. Redhead
46
1-11-111
SIR DES CHAMPS (FR)
10
bg Robin Des Champs (FR) - Liste En Tete (FR)
Useful hurdler and even better over fences, pushing Al Ferof and Cue Card close before winning
Grade 1 at Newbury by 2 lengths from Michael Flips, only doing what was required in front.
Respected.
6-11-4
Finally broke duck over fences when taking a 17f handicap at Stratford on Monday but flying too
high in this company.
Micheal Flips (IRE)

Developed into smart novice chaser, winning Ascot maiden and useful Taunton handicap (both
19f). Just as good in defeat when 2 lengths second to For Non Stop in Grade 1 at Newbury last
time.
Peddlers Cross (IRE)

Runner-up in 2011 Champion Hurdle, and easy winner of first 2 chase starts at Bangor before
finding Sprinter Sacre too strong at Kempton. Stable vibes could be better, but big chance if at
best.
Red Tanber (IRE)

Most progressive chaser, winning 5 of last 6 starts in handicaps, showing near-useful form when
going in again at Kelso recently. This looks too tough, however.
Davy Russell
Sir Des Champs (FR)

W. P. Mullins, Ireland
Gigginstown House Stud
1475-112
SOLIX (FR)73
11
bg Al Namix (FR) - Solimade (FR)
Barry Geraghty
Nicky Henderson
Mr Michael Buckley
7332144U
ZAYNAR (FR)18
12
grg Daylami (IRE) - Zainta (IRE)
David Pipe
6-11-4
b 7-11-4
Tom Scudamore
Men In Our Position
Unbeaten for this yard, landing the Martin Pipe here in 2011. Progressive in 3 chase starts and
stayed on strongly to beat Fists of Fury in 21f Leopardstown Grade 2 last time. Top-class
prospect.
Solix (FR)
Held his own in competitive handicap hurdles last season on arrival from France. Won 2 starts
over fences and good 1 lengths second to Champion Court here (21f) on New Year's Day.
Considered.
Zaynar (FR)
Went with plenty of zest when landing Ascot Grade 2 in December. Temperamental, however,
and unseated after trying to refuse latest (left Nick Williams after). Change of scenery needs to
revive him.
14:05 PERTEMPS FINAL (HANDICAP HURDLE) (Listed) (1)

Race 2
9-132341
RESTLESS HARRY25
bg Sir Harry Lewis (USA) - Restless Native
(IRE)
Robin Dickin
3m
8-11-12 (157)
Charlie Poste
Mr R. G. Whitehead
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48510-P7
ASHKAZAR (FR)79
8-11-10 (155)
bg Sadler's Wells (USA) - Asharna (IRE)
Francis Hayes
(10)
David Pipe
Mr D. A. Johnson
89
122-1
OUR FATHER (IRE)
grg Shantou (USA) - Rosepan (IRE)
6-11-3 (148)
Timmy Murphy
David Pipe
-B8F131P
PALACE JESTER25
16
bg King's Theatre (IRE) - Jessolle
11-2F55P
RUSSIAN WAR (IRE)
bg Moscow Society (USA) - Oneofmegirls (IRE)
tcp 9-11-2 (147)
Gordon Elliott, Ireland
PETTIFOUR (IRE)
bg Supreme Leader - Queen Of Natives (IRE)
b 10-10-12 (143)
Nigel Twiston-davies
William
Twiston-davies
(7)
REINDEER DIPPIN
17
bg Sir Harry Lewis (USA) - Analogical
RICK (FR)
bg Astarabad (USA) - Catty Jolie (FR)
8-10-12 (143)
Bryan J. Cooper
D. T. Hughes, Ireland
CANTLOW (IRE)
18
bg Kayf Tara - Winnowing (IRE)
SERGENT GUIB'S (FR)38
bg Califet (FR) - Miss Quessie (FR)
6-10-12 (143)
R. Walsh
30411-97
SIR KEZBAAH (IRE)
bg Oscar (IRE) - Madam Chloe
8-10-12 (143)
Nick Scholfield
Jeremy Scott
22-5P504
CAPE TRIBULATION
bg Hernando (FR) - Gay Fantastic
8-10-11 (142)
Denis O'Regan
Malcolm Jefferson
19
bg Kayf Tara - Ara
11-25
SONOFVIC (IRE)
10
chg Old Vic - Prudent View (IRE)
7-10-10 (141)
Daryl Jacob
Paul Nicholls
Mrs Angela Hart

38
32-61F54
PINEAU DE RE (FR)
11
bg Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Elfe Du Perche (FR)
9-10-9 (140)
Philip Fenton, Ireland

333-6375
CATCH ME (GER)38
12
bg Law Society (USA) - Calcida (GER)
Mr Barry Connell
10-10-9 (140)
A. P. Mccoy
E. J. O'Grady, Ireland
-0900509
BUENA VISTA (IRE)26
13
bg In The Wings - Park Special
Mr John P. McManus
b 11-10-9 (140)
Tom Bellamy (10)

Matt Archer&The Late Miss J.
Broadhurst
David Pipe
8-782425
ACROSS THE BAY (IRE)46
14
bg Bob's Return (IRE) - The Southern (IRE)
8-10-9 (140)
Donald Mccain
03-96710
HOUBLON DES OBEAUX (FR)
15
bg Panoramic - Harkosa (FR)
Brian Hayes (7)
Jason Maguire
Scotch Piper Syndicate
25
b 10-10-7 (138)
Sam
Twiston-davies
20
Mr John Goodman
33
BARWELL BRIDGE
t 6-10-7 (138)
bg Red Ransom (USA) - Sentimental Value

(USA)
Warren Greatrex
Noel Fehily
Mrs T. Brown
-64-1116
THEHILLOFUISNEACH (IRE)25
21
bg Flemensfirth (USA) - Miniconjou (IRE)
Jonjo O'Neill
8-10-7 (138)
Barry Geraghty
Walters Plant Hire Ltd
31
251-0690
PRINCE ERIK
22
grg Indian Ridge - Miracle
8-10-6 (137)
Davy Condon
D. K. Weld, Ireland
Dr R. Lambe
25
-151222P
SCOTSBROOK CLOUD
23
grg Cloudings (IRE) - Angie Marinie
7-10-6 (137)
Michael Byrne (5)
David Evans
Mr J. David Abell
73
Mr R. V. Shaw
KAYF ARAMIS
Andrew & Vanessa Maddox

25
Dominic Elsworth
25
08-50225
Mrs S. Ricci
26
7-10-8 (139)
Paul Webber
2206-336
Henry Brooke (3)

Sandgrounders
14
412-4020
Mr J. P. Dunne
41/33
10-10-8 (139)
Donald Mccain
Mr J. B. Pettifer
24
81-54F23
Mr Trevor Hemmings
25
2-002414
Mr T. D. Howley Jnr
60
U4P/2368
Venetia Williams
Paul Carberry
Richie Mclernon
Jonjo O'Neill
The Ives & Johnson Families

137
7-10-8 (139)

48
-P006011
BELLFLOWER BOY (IRE)
24
bg Old Vic - Dante's Arrow (IRE)
Dr Richard Newland
tb 9-10-6 (137)
Jack Quinlan (5)

The Five Nations Partnership

6.6 Our Father (IRE), 12 Buena Vista (IRE), 13 Sonofvic (IRE), 15 Catch Me (GER), 17
Sergent Guib's (FR), 17 Thehillofuisneach (IRE), 21 Barwell Bridge, 26 Restless Harry, 26
Cape Tribulation, 26 Prince Erik, 29 Sir Kezbaah (IRE), 29 Cantlow (IRE), 34 Rick (FR), 34
Pineau De Re (FR), 34 Reindeer Dippin, 34 Bellflower Boy (IRE), 42 Russian War (IRE), 42
Pettifour (IRE), 42 Across The Bay (IRE), 42 Houblon Des Obeaux (FR), 42 Palace Jester, 42
Kayf Aramis, 50 Ashkazar (FR), 80 Scotsbrook Cloud
TIMEFORM 1-2-3
Our Father (IRE) - Cape Tribulation - Buena Vista (IRE)
TIMEFORM VIEW
A typically open and competitive renewal, but Our Father stands out as the least-exposed runner
and, kept fresh for this since scoring at Ascot in December, is the selection. Stablemate Buena
Vista, winner of the last two renewals, and Cape Tribulation head the list of dangers.
TIMEFORM SAYS...
Restless Harry
Game front-runner who is capable of very smart form, making winning return at Wetherby in
October and resuming winning ways in Grade 2 Rendlesham Hurdle at Haydock last month.
5-10-9 (140)
Aidan Coleman
Mrs Julian Blackwell
Ashkazar (FR)
Winner of C&D handicap in January 2011. Not got anywhere near that level in just 3 starts since,
shaping as if amiss, and near 3-month break since last seen needs to have revived him.
Our Father (IRE)

Showed pretty useful form in just 3 starts as novice last term and improved another chunk when
landing 18-runner 2m Ascot handicap on return in December. Presumably been saved for this
since.
Russian War (IRE)

Six-time hurdle winner last term at up to 3m. Disappointing over fences in September but more
like old self back hurdling here in October. Ran poorly later in month, though, and not seen since.
Pettifour (IRE)
Thehillofuisneach (IRE)
Smart staying hurdler who made cracking return to action when second here in November. Not
built on that since, however, only eighth in Warwick handicap last time. Headgear tried.
One of the most progressive hurdlers around earlier in the season, winning 3 handicaps at up to
25f. Disappointed last time upped in grade (heavy ground) but far too soon to write off.
Rick (FR)
Prince Erik
Reliable 8-y-o who performed with credit again when 14 lengths third to Mourad in 21f Grade 2 at
Navan last time. Career best needed to defy this handicap mark, though.
Useful hurdler and got his act together over fences in 2010/11, landing a maiden at Sligo and
minor event at Naas. Disappointing this season, however, including back over hurdles last 2
starts.
Sergent Guib's (FR)

Hurdle winner in France who has shown much improved form when third at Punchestown on both
starts for new yard, impressing with how he travelled latter occasion. Could have more to offer.
Sir Kezbaah (IRE)

Ended last season in tremendous form, winning back-to-back handicaps at Exeter and over C&D.
Shaped as if working way back to form both starts this term and likely to be spot on now.
Cape Tribulation
Talented hurdler/chaser who shaped well when 21 lengths fourth to Grand Vision back over
hurdles at Haydock last month, travelling well but left with lot to do. 3 lb lower here and one to
consider.
Scotsbrook Cloud
Most progressive for David Evans, winning 5 times over hurdles. Well held returning from an
absence in qualifier at Haydock last time, however, and hard to fancy here.
Bellflower Boy (IRE)

Won 4 times in 2010/11 but left even those efforts behind with back-to-back wins at Warwick in
December/January, scoring by 21 lengths second occasion. Yard enjoyed success at this
meeting before.
14:40 RYANAIR CHASE (Festival) (Grade 1) (1)

Race 3
Sonofvic (IRE)
Point winner, and 2 from 2 over hurdles in 2010/11. Highly encouraging second to Grands Crus
on chase bow at Newbury but let down by jumping here next time. Interesting runner back
hurdling.
-4FP12-1
ALBERTAS RUN (IRE)144
bg Accordion - Holly Grove Lass
2m5f
11-11-10
A. P. Mccoy
Jonjo O'Neill
Pineau De Re (FR)
Consistent sort who landed a 2m Thurles minor event in October. Another good effort when
fourth in 3m Punchestown handicap last time and no reason he won't give running again.
211-1U3P
CAPTAIN CHRIS (IRE)
bg King's Theatre (IRE) - Function Dream (IRE)
Catch Me (GER)
Pretty smart hurdler earlier in his career. Went with more encouragement than previously this
term when staying-on fifth at Punchestown (3m) last month and potentially on a fair mark here.
Buena Vista (IRE)

Has won this race for last 2 years, making all to beat Son Amix 4 lengths off 2 lb lower mark last
year. Yet to show much this term but this presumably always been the plan and better expected
now.
Across The Bay (IRE)

Good efforts when making frame in handicap hurdles on first 3 starts for current yard. Out of
depth in Cleeve Hurdle here last time but no reason he won't go well back at this level.
Houblon Des Obeaux (FR)

Relished step up to 3m when getting back to winning ways here on New Year's Day.
Handicapper had his say, though, and does need to bounce back from poor effort at Haydock last
time.
Palace Jester
Has appreciated return to hurdling (after some bad experiences over fences) this term, winning at
Ffos Las and dead-heating at Chepstow (3m). Ran poorly in qualifier for this last time, though.
Mr Trevor Hemmings
46
Philip Hobbs
FORPADYDEPLASTERER (IRE)
bg Moscow Society (USA) - Run Artiste
cp 10-11-10
Bryan J. Cooper
Thomas Cooper, Ireland
Goat Racing Syndicate
GREAT ENDEAVOUR (IRE)95
8-11-10
grg Great Palm (USA) - Strong Irish (IRE)
David Pipe
Timmy Murphy
Mr D. A. Johnson
116
7542P-5P
KALAHARI KING (FR)
bg Kahyasi - Queen Of Warsaw (FR)
Noel Fehily
Ferdy Murphy
Mrs J. Morgan
11-11-10
25
-1155-6P
LITTLE JOSH (IRE)
chg Pasternak - Miss Top (IRE)
10-11-10
Sam
Twiston-davies
Mr Tony Bloom
25
Useful hurdler who landed 10-runner handicap over 3m at Haydock in January. Shaped as if still
in form in face of stiff task in Grade 2 over same C&D next time. Chance he's best in mud,
though.
grg Medaaly - Miss D'Hermite (FR)
Cantlow (IRE)
21-F1222
NOBLE PRINCE (GER)
Useful novice last season who got career firmly back on track when second to Poungach in big
field at Sandown in early December. Shaped as if amiss (not for first time) at Bangor only start
since.
bg Montjeu (IRE) - Noble Pearl (GER)
Kayf Aramis
5141-5U2
POQUELIN (FR)46
Creditable efforts when twice runner-up in handicaps at this course prior to well held in Grade 2 at
Haydock last time. Won this race in 2009 but probably playing for minor money at best.
blg Lahint (USA) - Babolna (FR)
8-11-10
Alan King
Robert Thornton
The Dunkley & Reilly Partnership
52
Paul Nolan, Ireland
t 8-11-10
Davy Russell
Mr D. P. Sharkey
9-11-10
Paul Nicholls
Runner-up twice last season and good placed efforts both starts over hurdles this term. Return to
3m will suit after run in jumpers' bumper last time, but others appeal as better handicapped.
53
62F6-140
MEDERMIT (FR)
Barwell Bridge
Richard Johnson
Mrs Diana L. Whateley
-2P-2334
142-1322
Reindeer Dippin
t 8-11-10
Daryl Jacob
The Stewart Family
2113-125
REALT DUBH (IRE)
10
bg Beneficial - Suez Canal (FR)
Paul Carberry
Noel Meade, Ireland
Mr D. J. Sharkey
8-11-10
25
5F-121-1
RIVERSIDE THEATRE
11
bg King's Theatre (IRE) - Disallowed (IRE)
Nicky Henderson
8-11-10
Barry Geraghty
Jimmy Nesbitt Partnership
213-3121
RUBI LIGHT (FR)25
12
bg Network (GER) - Genny Lights (FR)
7-11-10
Robert Hennessy, Ireland
Realt Dubh (IRE)

A. E. Lynch
Mr W. Hennessy
Third in 2011 Arkle, and took Powers Gold Cup at Fairyhouse in April. Not seen since chasing
home Captain Chris at Punchestown in early-May, however. Engaged 3.20 Cheltenham
Wednesday.
53-12241
SOMERSBY (IRE)53
cp 8-11-10
Riverside Theatre
13
bg Second Empire (IRE) - Back To Roost (IRE)
Dominic Elsworth
Lightly-raced chaser who has won Ascot Chase on last 2 starts, beating Gauvain 10 lengths in
2011 and Medermit 3 lengths on return last month, looking as good as ever. Bit in hand on form.
Henrietta Knight
Mrs T. P. Radford
52
-2143111
BLAZING TEMPO (IRE)
14
bm Accordion - Leading Duke (IRE)
Rubi Light (FR)

8-11-3
R. Walsh
Mrs S. Ricci

7 Riverside Theatre, 8 Noble Prince (GER), 8 Rubi Light (FR), 8 Somersby (IRE), 10 Medermit
(FR), 13 Albertas Run (IRE), 13 Great Endeavour (IRE), 21 Captain Chris (IRE), 21 Poquelin
(FR), 21 Blazing Tempo (IRE), 26 Kalahari King (FR), 34 Realt Dubh (IRE), 42 Little Josh
(IRE), 60 Forpadydeplasterer (IRE)
TIMEFORM 1-2-3
Good third in this last year, and as good as ever when making all in John Durkan at Punchestown
and Red Mills Chase at Gowran on heavy ground this term. Not so easy dominating these, but
respected.
Somersby (IRE)
Finally ended a frustrating run at top level when overhauling Finian's Rainbow at Ascot (17f) in
January in first-time cheekpieces. 2m looks his ideal trip these days, and solid place claims.
Blazing Tempo (IRE)

Galway Plate heroine who has gone on to score twice in graded company since, her best effort
coming when beating Noble Prince at Fairyhouse in January. Bit more needed to bridge gap to
top level.
Riverside Theatre - Great Endeavour (IRE) - Medermit (FR)
TIMEFORM VIEW
A good renewal of the Ryanair, providing further evidence that the race is finding its feet as a
genuine championship event. The form of the Ascot Chase, where Riverside Theatre and
Medermit were miles clear of the rest, looks key, and the former is a confident selection. Great
Endeavour appeals most of those at longer odds.
TIMEFORM SAYS...
Albertas Run (IRE)
Three-time Festival winner, including last 2 runnings of this contest. Won Grade 2 at Aintree in
October on return, but injury has kept him off since. Obvious claims if fully recovered.
15:20 LADBROKES WORLD HURDLE (Grade 1) (1)

Race 4
Forpadydeplasterer (IRE)
Without a win since the 2009 Arkle though has finished in the frame in all but one of his 12 starts
since, beaten 11 lengths when fourth to Somersby in Grade 1 at Ascot last time.
Great Endeavour (IRE)
bg Cadoudal (FR) - Buck's (FR)
Won 2010 Paddy Power, and shaped well until stamina stretched in Argento Chase on belated
return. Race may have come too soon when flopping last time, but still plenty to prove at present.
bg Haafhd - Desert Magic (IRE)

25
214-5452
CROSS KENNON (IRE)
bg Craigsteel - Gaelic Million (IRE)
cp 8-11-10
Alan O'Keeffe
Jennie Candlish
Mr P. And Mrs G. A. Clarke

46
3216-142
DYNASTE (FR)
grg Martaline - Bellissima De Mai (FR)
t 6-11-10
Tom Scudamore
David Pipe
Mr A. J. White
46
36-92226
FIVE DREAM (FR)
bg Take Risks (FR) - Jenny Pous (FR)
8-11-10
Ryan Mahon
Scott-MacDonald, Kilduff, Donlon &

Doyle
116
8-11-10
Paul Nicholls
51F0-114
KING OF THE NIGHT (GER)
bg Lomitas - Kaiserlerche (GER)
Paul Nicholls
Mr & Mrs G. Calder

24
-4831112
MIKAEL D'HAGUENET (FR)
bg Lavirco (GER) - Fleur D'Haguenet (FR)
8-11-10
Davy Condon
Mrs S. Ricci
24
3-242231
MOURAD (IRE)
chg Sinndar (IRE) - Mouramara (IRE)
7-11-10
Poquelin (FR)
Last 5 wins gained here, and ran respectably when chasing home The Giant Bolster in 21f Grade
3 handicap in January. Only fourth in this in 2011, and place may be best he can hope for again.
t 6-11-10
Davy Russell
Gordon Elliott, Ireland
Noble Prince (GER)

Took the Jewson here in 2011, and has improved this term, second to Big Zeb at Navan and
Leopardstown and to Blazing Tempo at Fairyhouse, all around 2m. Return to further will suit, and
considered.
The Stewart Family
CARLITO BRIGANTE (IRE)0
Medermit (FR)
Built on novice form when landing Haldon Gold Cup on return, and better form in defeat since,
beaten 3 lengths by Riverside Theatre in Ascot Chase last time. Sound each-way claims based
on that.
R. Walsh
Paul Nicholls
Kalahari King (FR)
Little Josh (IRE)
3m
9-11-10
0214-35P
Landed Festival Plate in 2010, and impressive winner of Paddy Power in November. Excuses for
couple of defeats since, and worth his place at the top table, for all he'll need a career best to win.
Never out of the frame in 4 visits to the Festival, and back to best when second to Albertas Run in
this contest last year. Pulled up in 2 of 3 starts since, however, and questions to answer now.
46
BIG BUCK'S (FR)
Captain Chris (IRE)

Last season's Arkle winner. Finished a creditable third behind Kauto Star and Long Run in the
King George, but ran no sort of race in Argento Chase here last time, jumping violently right.
1111-111
Teahon Consulting Limited

33
131-F111
OSCAR WHISKY (IRE)
bg Oscar (IRE) - Ash Baloo (IRE)
Nicky Henderson
1310-12
SMAD PLACE (FR)25
10
grg Smadoun (FR) - Bienna Star (FR)
Alan King
Ms K. Walsh
7-11-10
Barry Geraghty
5-11-10
Robert Thornton
Mrs Peter Andrews
113-6111
SO YOUNG (FR)59
11
bg Lavirco (GER) - Honey (FR)
6-11-10
2-221123
THOUSAND STARS (FR)45
12
grg Grey Risk (FR) - Livaniana (FR)
Smad Place (FR)

D. J. Casey
Mrs M. McMahon
So Young (FR)
8-11-10
Paul Townend
Useful juvenile who was impressive when winning 19f handicap at Ascot on return, and improved
again when an excellent second to Bourne over same C&D last month, shaping as if he would
stay 3m.
Excellent third to Flight Lieutenant in Neptune here in 2011, and has improved further this term,
completing hat-trick in minor event at Navan last time. Not fully exposed as a stayer.
Hammer & Trowel Syndicate

48
Thousand Stars (FR)
1-141112
VOLER LA VEDETTE (IRE)
13
bm King's Theatre (IRE) - Steel Grey Lady (IRE)
A. E. Lynch
Colm A. Murphy, Ireland
Mrs M. Brophy
t 8-11-3

1.67 Big Buck's (FR), 6 Oscar Whisky (IRE), 12 Thousand Stars (FR), 26 Dynaste (FR), 34 So
Young (FR), 34 Voler La Vedette (IRE), 42 Mourad (IRE), 50 Smad Place (FR), 65 Carlito
Brigante (IRE), 80 Mikael D'Haguenet (FR), 200 Cross Kennon (IRE), 300 Five Dream (FR)
TIMEFORM 1-2-3
Tough and reliable performer who won Grade 1s at Auteuil (3m) in June and Punchestown (2m)
in November. No match for Hurricane Fly in Irish Champion last time, but place claims hard to
knock.
Voler La Vedette (IRE)

Tough mare who has looked better than ever this season, twice beating Mourad in Grade 1/2
company up to 3m in December. Failed to settle when beaten by Zaidpour at Gowran last time.
16:00 BYRNE GROUP PLATE (HANDICAP CHASE) (Grade 3) (1)

Race 5
Big Buck's (FR) - Oscar Whisky (IRE) - Dynaste (FR)
TIMEFORM VIEW
There's no sense in opposing Big Buck's in his bid for a fourth success in this race, even if he
meets one in Oscar Whisky whose best form (albeit over shorter) isn't far off what the champion
can offer. Dynaste and Smad Place could prove the best each-way alternatives.
TIMEFORM SAYS...
Big Buck's (FR)
The outstanding staying hurdler of recent years, unbeaten in 15 starts over timber in Britain
including last 3 runnings of this contest. Latest success gained here in January in Cleeve Hurdle.
Carlito Brigante (IRE)

Won Coral Cup at the 2011 Festival and good third in 3m Grade 1 at Punchestown in May. Not
seen over hurdles since poor run in October, but fit from the Flat. Engaged 4.00 Cheltenham
Wednesday.
Cross Kennon (IRE)

Developed into a very smart hurdler last year, finishing a credible fourth in this race. Back to best
after an abortive spell chasing when second at Haydock last month and cheekpieces in place
now.
Dynaste (FR)
Won Grade 3 handicap at Haydock on return. Has bumped into Big Buck's both starts since,
acquitting himself well when second in Cleeve Hurdle in January, and sports a tongue strap this
time.
Five Dream (FR)

Revitalised by a return to hurdles of late, although was merely picking up the pieces when second
to Big Buck's at Ascot in December, and well held when the pair reopposed in the Cleeve Hurdle.
King Of The Night (GER)

Has improved this season, ready winner at Newton Abbot before easing to success in Pertemps
Qualifier at Kempton in October. Soundly beaten in Grade 2 company since. NON RUNNER.
574-5860
TARTAK (FR)46
bg Akhdari (USA) - Tartamuda (FR)
t 9-11-12 (153)
Richard Johnson
Tim Vaughan
Power Panels Electrical Systems Ltd

53
F1165-21
GIORGIO QUERCUS (FR)
bg Starborough - Winter Breeze (FR)
7-11-11 (152)
Barry Geraghty
Nicky Henderson
Seasons Holidays
231
13541-19
REBEL DU MAQUIS (FR)
bg Brier Creek (USA) - Jade De Chalamont (FR)
7-11-9 (150)
Paul Nicholls
11-1-88/
Has gradually found his feet back over hurdles after disappointing novice chasing campaign,
notching up a hat-trick, but came up short against stablemate Mourad in Grade 2 at Navan last
time.
Mourad (IRE)
Consistent since third in this race last year, beating Mikael d'Haguenet in Grade 2 at Navan last
time. Put in his place by both Big Buck's and Dynaste in Cleeve Hurdle prior to that, though.
10-11-6 (147)
bg Giant's Causeway (USA) - State Crystal

(IRE)
Andrew Tinkler
Nicky Henderson
Hanbury Syndicate
18
1P-13232
HECTOR'S CHOICE (FR)
bg Grey Risk (FR) - The Voice (FR)
8-11-6 (147)
Jamie Moore
Richard Lee
James and Jean Potter

45
5-211323
NOTUS DE LA TOUR (FR)
bg Kutub (IRE) - Ridiyla (IRE)
cp 6-11-3 (144)
Conor O'Farrell
(3)
D Bradshaw,J Dale,P Deal,J Smee,W
Walsh
David Pipe
0661-B03
MATUHI73
bg Dansili - Montserrat
t 9-11-3 (144)
Tom Bellamy (10)

Willsford Racing Incorporated
95
00-7010F
FINGER ONTHE PULSE (IRE)
bg Accordion - Quinnsboro Ice (IRE)
Maurice Linehan
(7)
Tom J. Taaffe, Ireland
Mr John P. McManus
25
24-8P-50
CRACK AWAY JACK
chg Gold Away (IRE) - Jolly Harbour
Paul Nicholls
Oscar Whisky (IRE)

Third in last year's Champion before taking Aintree Hurdle, and a 3-time winner over 2m here.
Class not in doubt, but unsure to improve for 3m, and must do so to dethrone Big Buck's.
Ryan Mahon (3)

Mrs Kathy Stuart
JACK THE GIANT (IRE)705
David Pipe
Mikael D'Haguenet (FR)
2m5f
8-11-1 (142)
R. Walsh
GDM Partnership
32
911-P3U0
DIVERS (FR)
10
grg Highest Honor (FR) - Divination (FR)
8-11-1 (142)
Ferdy Murphy
A. P. Mccoy
Let's Live Racing
25
112-0385
HOLMWOOD LEGEND
11
bg Midnight Legend - West-hatch-spirit
Keiran Burke
t 11-11-3 (144)
11-10-13 (140)
Steven Clements
(7)
Mr Brian Derrick
51-F5U3P
GILBARRY (IRE)53
12
bg Bahri (USA) - Starry Night
e/s 7-10-10 (137)
Richie Mclernon
Jonjo O'Neill
Mrs Peter Bond

95
105312/0
SALUT FLO (FR)
13
bg Saint Des Saints (FR) - Royale Marie (FR)
7-10-10 (137)
David Pipe
Tom Scudamore
Mr Allan Stennett
11732380
MAD MOOSE (IRE)25
14
chg Presenting - Sheshollystar (IRE)
8-10-8 (135)
William
Twiston-davies
(7)
Middleham Park Racing XXXV &

Partner
16-9301U
CHARINGWORTH (IRE)29
15
bg Supreme Leader - Quinnsboro Guest (IRE)
Ferdy Murphy
FINE PARCHMENT (IRE)11
16
bg Presenting - Run For Cover (IRE)
Lucy Alexander
(5)
t 9-10-6 (133)
Noel Fehily
Charlie Mann
Mr N. W. A. Bannister
18
10UP-3P4
GANSEY (IRE)
17
brg Anshan - Ebony Jane
10-10-6 (133)
Peter Buchanan
Sue Smith
Mr Trevor Hemmings
3-11PPP0
SCHINDLER'S GOLD (IRE)60
18
chg Oscar Schindler (IRE) - Saraemma
Dr Richard Newland
Sam Jones
0-25671U
GLAM GERRY (IRE)48
19
bg Dr Massini (IRE) - Daraheen Diamond (IRE)
8-10-3 (130)
Colm A. Murphy, Ireland
20
bg Ishiguru (USA) - Chesnut Ripple
6-10-2 (129)
Aidan Coleman
Venetia Williams
-F22U322
THE COCKNEY MACKEM (IRE)
21
bg Milan - Divine Prospect (IRE)
Brian Hayes (7)

Mr Barry Connell
12
NICEONEFRANKIE
The Gambling Cousins

21
6-10-1 (128)
Sam
Twiston-davies
Mills & Mason Partnership
121P-P1P
RADETSKY MARCH (IRE)14
22
bg Taipan (IRE) - Jane Jones (IRE)
Mattie Batchelor
Mark Bradstock
Mr P. J. D. Pottinger
F1724303
LIFE OF A LUSO (IRE)18
23
bg Luso - Life Of a Lady (IRE)
Paul Henderson
234/8272
KILCREA ASLA (IRE)25
24
bg Oscar (IRE) - Alottalady (IRE)
Graeme Mcpherson
TIMEFORM 1-2-3
Salut Flo (FR) - Divers (FR) - Niceonefrankie
TIMEFORM VIEW
Salut Flo is very well handicapped on the pick of his form, in the process of proving as much
when blundering his chance away in a competitive handicap here in December. He has clearly
been kept fresh with the Festival in mind since and looks the one to side with. Divers and
Niceonefrankie are others worthy of serious consideration.
TIMEFORM SAYS...
Tartak (FR)
Tongue tie helped last season, winning twice at the turn of the year. Well below best this season,
however, leaving Tom George after latest outing, and little appeal here.
Giorgio Quercus (FR)

Made up into smart chaser, following good reappearance second with victory in 21f minor event
at Haydock in January. More needed to defy this mark back in handicap but that's not out of
question.
Rebel Du Maquis (FR)

Often front runner. Won first 2 races over fences in Britain and back on the up at Stratford in May.
However, only mid-field in Galway Plate when last seen in July.
t 10-10-3 (130)
Dr R. D. P. And Mrs L. J. Newland
-0311611
6 Salut Flo (FR), 8.6 Divers (FR), 9 Crack Away Jack, 17 Hector's Choice (FR), 17 Notus De La
Tour (FR), 17 Niceonefrankie, 21 Holmwood Legend, 34 Tartak (FR), 34 Giorgio Quercus (FR),
34 Rebel Du Maquis (FR), 34 Matuhi, 34 Charingworth (IRE), 34 Fine Parchment (IRE), 34 The
Cockney Mackem (IRE), 42 Jack The Giant (IRE), 42 Gilbarry (IRE), 42 Gansey (IRE), 42
Glam Gerry (IRE), 42 Radetsky March (IRE), 50 Finger Onthe Pulse (IRE), 50 Life Of a Luso
(IRE), 65 Mad Moose (IRE), 65 Schindler's Gold (IRE), 65 Kilcrea Asla (IRE)
9-10-6 (133)
Mr Simon Roberts & A & S Enterprises
1U-29P54
9-10-1 (128)
t 8-10-0 (127)
Paddy Brennan
Mareildar Racing Part 1
11-10-0 (127)
Killian Moore (7)

Mrs Laura Day
Jack The Giant (IRE)

Very smart chaser but difficult to train in recent years. Shaped as if retaining ability in Ryanair at
2010 Festival but well held at Aintree following month and not seen since.
Hector's Choice (FR)

Has taken very well to chasing, making winning reappearance at Aintree. Solid placed efforts all 4
starts since, stamina just stretched by 3m when chasing home Nacarat at Kempton last month.
Notus De La Tour (FR)

Useful hurdler who hacked up in a couple of 2m novice chases this term. Good second to
Blackstairmountain at Leopardstown in December, but disappointing there last time and
cheekpieces on now.
Matuhi
Thrived in 2010/11 for David Pipe, bookending season with victories in handicap chases around
2m. Back to form when third to Calgary Bay here in January, but this tougher still.
Finger Onthe Pulse (IRE)

Inconsistent chaser who won 2m Listowel minor event in September. Put in his place in Paddy
Power, though was still in touch when falling heavily 4 out back here since. Given time to get over
that.
Crack Away Jack

High-class hurdler at best. Lightly raced of late, though in contention until mistake 3 out in
handicap chase here on debut for Paul Nicholls in November and not given hard time back
hurdling since.
Divers (FR)
Won novice handicap at last year's Festival and another fine effort when third in the Paddy
Power. Sharpened up by a recent spin over hurdles and record here means he has to command
respect.
Holmwood Legend
Big success story over fences last season, winning this race. Not repeated that this term but did
go with more zest at Wincanton latest and this presumably been the target all along.
Gilbarry (IRE)
Can finish weakly but still won Grade 2 novice chase at Ayr in April for Malcolm Jefferson. Let
down by jumping for new yard this season, headgear making no difference the last twice.
Salut Flo (FR)

Good efforts both starts over fences in spring 2010 after joining this stable, but missed last
season with injury. Shaped with promise on return in handicap chase here in December. Leading
claims.
Mad Moose (IRE)

Won novices at Worcester and Uttoxeter early in the season, but not been seeing his races out
since, including in valuable 21f handicap here in December. Ran poorly over hurdles last month.
Charingworth (IRE)
Not always been reliable but scored over 2m at Wetherby in December and in process of showing
improved form when unseating 2 out at Ayr (2m) last time.
42F-63F2
BECAUSEICOULDNTSEE (IRE)28
chg Beneficial - Ath Dara
Mr Robbie
Mcnamara
Noel Glynn, Ireland
Fine Parchment (IRE)

Three-time winner last season. Not quite as consistent this time round, though one of better
efforts when fourth to Aerial in valuable event at Newbury earlier this month.
MOSTLY BOB (IRE)
t 9-11-5 (136)
bg Bob Back (USA) - Town Gossip (IRE)
Mr M. G. Nolan (7)
Philip Hobbs
Schindler's Gold (IRE)

Improved for new yard when winning over fences at Market Rasen (handicap) and Worcester
(novice) early this season. Out of form afterwards, though, and no encouragement on return in
January.
Strong traveller who made successful handicap debut in this sphere at Leopardstown (21f) in
December, but let down by jumping prior to unseating at Gowran in January.
Niceonefrankie
Much improved since sent chasing, gaining fourth win in 17f Newbury handicap 13 days ago. Still
fairly treated under a 5 lb penalty for that success, and one to consider back over a longer trip.
The Cockney Mackem (IRE)

Bumper winner who has been placed on all 8 completed starts over obstacles, and tends to travel
strongly. Inability to land killer blow is becoming something of a concern, though.
Radetsky March (IRE)

Done well back over hurdles, putting a couple of non-completions behind him when winning at
Ffos Las in December. Pulled up last time, though, and this looks tough on chasing return.
MIDNIGHT APPEAL
bg Midnight Legend - Lac Marmot (FR)
Kilcrea Asla (IRE)
121432P0
WALWYN KIM MUIR CHALLENGE CUP HANDICAP CHASE

16:40 FULKE
(AMATEUR RIDERS) (2)
Mr Matt O'Connor
Martin Keighley
Mrs Louise Jones

24
START ME UP (IRE)
10
bg Winged Love (IRE) - Go and Tell
8-11-4 (135)
Miss N. Carberry
Charlie Swan, Ireland
U8212254
YOUR BUSY (IRE)18
11
bg Anshan - Springfort Society (IRE)
t 9-11-4 (135)
Ms K. Walsh
James A. Nash, Ireland
Mr Ronan O'Gara
48
2U2-U534
ADAMS ISLAND (IRE)
12
bg Beneficial - Eoin's Orchestra (IRE)
tb 8-11-4 (135)
Mr Barry O'Neill
Naughty Lads Syndicate
31
-2023P81
THE HOLLINWELL
13
bg Classic Cliche (IRE) - Action De Balle (FR)
b e/s 9-11-3 (134)
SUMMERY JUSTICE (IRE)
14
bg Witness Box (USA) - Kinsellas Rose (IRE)
8-11-3 (134)
Venetia Williams
Victor Dartnall
73F-37P9
SUNNYHILLBOY (IRE)25
bg Old Vic - Sizzle
Mrs H. Brown
25
BE THERE IN FIVE (IRE)
8-11-3 (134)
15
bg Indian Danehill (IRE) - Marwa (IRE)
Mr N. De Boinville
(5)
Mr S. Munir
6-4112U3
FRONTIER SPIRIT (IRE)27
16
bg New Frontier (IRE) - Psalmist
Jump For Fun Racing

27
120-5211
BRACKLOON HIGH (IRE)
17
bg Bob Back (USA) - Homebird (IRE)
9-11-11 (142)
Mr John P. McManus
SWING BILL (FR)79
11-11-9 (140)
grg Grey Risk (FR) - Melodie Royale (FR)
Mr D. Edwards (3)
David Pipe
FAASEL (IRE)21
bg Unfuwain (USA) - Waqood (USA)
David Pipe
Mr R. O. Harding
33P6-3P9
SLIPPERS PERCY (IRE)25
18
bg Sea Raven (IRE) - Lough Borough (IRE)
Jo Davis
Mr D. A. Johnson
FREDO (IRE)
19
chg Lomitas - Felina (GER)
Mr A. Morley (7)
cp 8-11-1 (132)
Mr J. Hodson (5)
Ian Williams
Mr Jim Ennis
t 10-11-1 (132)
Mr A. J. Morley
25
16P-952P
tb 11-11-9 (140)
Mr K. Edgar (7)
7-11-1 (132)
Mr T Conway,Mrs Conway,Mr T G
Warren
Noel Chance
Jonjo O'Neill
8-11-3 (134)
Mr C. Cully (3)
The Rangers Partnership
Mr Alan Berry
Mr W. Biddick
2513P-PP
cp 10-11-12 (143)
Mr Joshua
Guerriero
Mr J. T. Carroll
Mr and Mrs Neil Iveson
116
9-1P-1-4
Mrs A. M. Varmen/R. J. D. Varmen
chg Grand Plaisir (IRE) - Slyguff Torus (IRE)
3m1f 110yds
Mr P. W. Mullins
EXMOOR RANGER (IRE)25
P-022-01
t 8-11-5 (136)
chg Giant's Causeway (USA) - Prospectress

(USA)
476513U3
7-11-12 (143)
9U6P-15F
BENBANE HEAD (USA)
Nicky Henderson
-82313P2
Mr David Sewell
25
Ferdy Murphy
Generally quite consistent in lesser handicaps, running right up to best when runner-up at
Wincanton (21f) last month, but up against it from 3 lb out of the weights on this occasion.
bg Beat All (USA) - Everything's Rosy
Mr R. G.
Henderson (3)
Paul Nolan, Ireland
Much improved for current stable, winning trio of handicaps in the summer. In frame on 4 of last 5
chase starts, including here, and type to run well at long odds.
UP THE BEAT38
b 7-11-5 (136)
Alan King
Life Of a Luso (IRE)
4266-312
Favourites Racing XXVI

26
111-2321
Glam Gerry (IRE)
Race 6
Mr Noel Glynn
73
21FP-551
Gansey (IRE)
Shaped better than bare result when making frame both completed starts this term, but often
finds little when the chips are down and well beaten in this race last year.
9-11-9 (140)
Mrs Jacky Allen

66
P0-63643
PIRAYA (FR)
20
grg Lost World (IRE) - Ella Royale (FR)
tcp 9-11-1 (132)
David Pipe
71-15220
TIME FOR SPRING (IRE)
21
bg Snurge - Burksie (IRE)
Charlie Longsdon
Mr M. Heard (7)
Mr Terry Neill
26
cp 8-10-11 (128)
Mr S.
Waley-cohen
MacEchern, Pottinger, Badcock
116-2065
SONA SASTA (IRE)25
22
bg Sonus (IRE) - Derry Lark (IRE)
David Pipe
b 9-10-11 (128)
Mr M. Ennis (5)
Start Me Up (IRE)
Off mark over fences in 3m Navan maiden in December. Good third both completed starts since,
beaten under a length in Grade 2 novice latest. Up 5 lb as a result and improvement needed.
Mr R. S. Brookhouse
2231-531
GURTACRUE (IRE)53
23
chg Deploy - Biddy Early (IRE)
Evan Williams
Your Busy (IRE)

7-10-9 (126)
Mr T. Weston
Improved over fences in first half of season, winning maiden at Galway in August and good
second next 2 starts (including here). Should be sharper for a recent spin over hurdles at
Fairyhouse.
Mr & Mrs William Rucker

4
45534868
THE SAWYER (BEL)
24
chg Fleetwood (IRE) - Green Land (BEL)
Bob Buckler
Adams Island (IRE)

12-10-9 (126)
Mr M. Wall (3)
Mr D. R. Fear

10 Sunnyhillboy (IRE), 12 Up The Beat, 15 Mostly Bob (IRE), 17 Becauseicouldntsee (IRE), 17
Midnight Appeal, 17 Brackloon High (IRE), 21 Swing Bill (FR), 21 Faasel (IRE), 21 Start Me Up
(IRE), 21 Adams Island (IRE), 21 The Hollinwell, 21 Gurtacrue (IRE), 26 Your Busy (IRE), 26
Summery Justice (IRE), 26 Sona Sasta (IRE), 34 Exmoor Ranger (IRE), 34 Be There In Five
(IRE), 34 Fredo (IRE), 34 Time For Spring (IRE), 50 Benbane Head (USA), 50 Frontier Spirit
(IRE), 65 Piraya (FR), 65 The Sawyer (BEL), 100 Slippers Percy (IRE)
TIMEFORM 1-2-3
Up The Beat - Gurtacrue (IRE) - Sunnyhillboy (IRE)
TIMEFORM VIEW
A big weight has been no barrier to success in this and the unexposed Up The Beat looks to have
a great chance after his excellent second at Punchestown. At the bottom of the handicap
Gurtacrue is interesting representing connections who won this 4 years ago with a similarly
lightly-raced sort, while Sunnyhillboy continues to leave the impression he has a big handicap
chase in him.
TIMEFORM SAYS...
Useful novice, winning twice over fences for Rebecca Curtis. Back to form for new yard last twice,
fourth to On His Own in valuable 3m handicap at Gowran last time. Blinkers/tongue tie fitted.
The Hollinwell
Useful staying chaser at best who warmed up for this with success in jumpers' bumper at
Southwell last month. Not entirely straightforward but stable always respected in these events.
Summery Justice (IRE)

Hard to train, but successful on first 2 completed chase starts, and not discredited behind Cappa
Bleu on return at Haydock in November. Yard going better now and not fully exposed.
Be There In Five (IRE)

Won 3m Kempton novice last term before fine third in National Hunt Chase at this meeting.
Wretched efforts since, though, and hard to be positive about even for these connections.
Frontier Spirit (IRE)

Already much better over fences, winning pair of handicaps before Christmas. Creditable placed
efforts both completed starts since, behind Brackloon High at Leicester (3m) latest.
Brackloon High (IRE)

Progressive performer who booked his ticket for this when dead-heating at Leicester last month
(10 lengths clear of Frontier Spirit). Stays and has even more to offer.
Up The Beat
Slippers Percy (IRE)
Different proposition over fences, winning Fairyhouse maiden before fine second to subsequent
Eider winner in 3m Punchestown handicap last month. Leading contender with more to come.
Won 3m maiden chase when trained in Ireland, but profile patchy over fences otherwise and very
hard to support after heavy defeat in veterans chase for new yard last month.
Exmoor Ranger (IRE)
Fredo (IRE)
Made winning return in Grade 3 Ascot handicap in October despite trademark mistakes. Didn't
fire at Sandown next time and fell back at Ascot last month. Cheekpieces reached for.
Thorough stayer who was second to Hey Big Spender in the Classic Chase at Warwick in
January. Latest effort excused, but will do well to better last year's sixth in this now 2 lb higher.
Sunnyhillboy (IRE)
Piraya (FR)
Irregular heartbeat when backed off the boards in valuable handicap chase here in December.
Eye-catching efforts over hurdles either side of that, though, and dangerous to dismiss.
Only win in Britain came over fences in February 2010, and consistency not his strong suit.
Laboured display over hurdles last time and hard to warm to despite tumbling mark.
Swing Bill (FR)
Time For Spring (IRE)
Better than ever when winning amateur event over 3m here in November. Just as good when
placed 2 of 3 starts since, and overall record here means he has to command respect.
Successful start over fences at Carlisle (2m) in October. Couple of fair efforts since, but
concerning to see jumping go to pot in cheekpieces at Sandown last time.
Faasel (IRE)
Sona Sasta (IRE)
Not straightforward but runner-up in last 2 renewals of this race and gained first success in over 3
years in Doncaster handicap last time. No surprise to see him in the thick of things again.
Held form over fences in the main (excuses last time) and second to Le Beau Bai off this mark at
Chepstow on return. Ran well at this meeting last year and interesting in first-time blinkers.
Becauseicouldntsee (IRE)
Gurtacrue (IRE)
Developed into a useful staying chaser a couple of years back. Lightly raced in more recent times
but signs of retaining ability when second in Fairyhouse hurdle over inadequate 2m last time.
Jumped much better when winning 25f novice handicap at Wincanton in January. Open to further
improvement and connections won this in 2008 with similarly unexposed sort.
Mostly Bob (IRE)
The Sawyer (BEL)
Seems to struggle for consistency but useful on his day, staying on well to land 3m chase here
on New Year's Day. Remains to be seen if he can back that up.
Sure-footed front runner who goes well at Ascot. A while since he last won and asking a lot for
him to end the drought in this at twilight of his career.
Midnight Appeal
Not always foot perfect in jumping department but been progressive in last year, taking form up
another notch when scoring in blinkers at Sandown (3m) last month. Shortlisted.
Benbane Head (USA)

Initially took well to fences, but jumping gradually got worse in competitive handicaps, and went
with little zest back over hurdles last month.

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13:30 JEWSON NOVICES' CHASE (Golden Miller) (Grade 2) (1)

Guaranteed Prize Money 90,000

BOLD SIR BRIAN (IRE)32

bg Brian Boru - Black Queen (IRE)

CHAMPION COURT (IRE)

bg Court Cave (IRE) - Mooneys Hill (IRE)

Bold Sir Brian (IRE)

CRISTAL BONUS (FR)18

bg Della Francesca (USA) - Cristal Springs (FR)

Champion Court (IRE)

DUKE OF LUCCA (IRE)18

bg Milan - Derravaragh Native (IRE)

Cristal Bonus (FR)

Mrs Lesley Field

FOR NON STOP (IRE)

bg Alderbrook - Lost Link (IRE)

Duke Of Lucca (IRE)

Mr Chris Giles & Mr Jared Sullivan

For Non Stop (IRE)

IMPERIAL SHABRA (IRE)

bg Imperial Ballet (IRE) - Jane Digby (IRE)

Patrick O. Brady, Ireland

Miss Rita Shah

MICHEAL FLIPS (IRE)

bg Kayf Tara - Pianissimo (IRE)

Imperial Shabra (IRE)

PEDDLERS CROSS (IRE)

bg Oscar (IRE) - Patscilla

RED TANBER (IRE)11

chg Karinga Bay - Dreamy Desire

SIR DES CHAMPS (FR)

bg Robin Des Champs (FR) - Liste En Tete (FR)

Micheal Flips (IRE)

Peddlers Cross (IRE)

Red Tanber (IRE)

Sir Des Champs (FR)

Gigginstown House Stud

bg Al Namix (FR) - Solimade (FR)

grg Daylami (IRE) - Zainta (IRE)

14:05 PERTEMPS FINAL (HANDICAP HURDLE) (Listed) (1)

Guaranteed Prize Money 70,000

bg Sadler's Wells (USA) - Asharna (IRE)

OUR FATHER (IRE)

grg Shantou (USA) - Rosepan (IRE)

bg King's Theatre (IRE) - Jessolle

RUSSIAN WAR (IRE)

bg Moscow Society (USA) - Oneofmegirls (IRE)

tcp 9-11-2 (147)

Gordon Elliott, Ireland

bg Supreme Leader - Queen Of Natives (IRE)

bg Sir Harry Lewis (USA) - Analogical

bg Astarabad (USA) - Catty Jolie (FR)

bg Kayf Tara - Winnowing (IRE)

SERGENT GUIB'S (FR)38

bg Califet (FR) - Miss Quessie (FR)

SIR KEZBAAH (IRE)

bg Oscar (IRE) - Madam Chloe

bg Hernando (FR) - Gay Fantastic

bg Kayf Tara - Ara

chg Old Vic - Prudent View (IRE)

Mrs Angela Hart

bg Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Elfe Du Perche (FR)