Cheltenham Formguide 13-03-2012

Good (Good To Soft in places);
X-Country: Good To Firm
CHELTENHAM
212-3211
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Tuesday, 13 March 2012
Guaranteed Prize Money 100,000
11
AGENT ARCHIE (USA)16
bg Smart Strike (CAN) - Dans La Ville (CHI)
2m 110yds
Henry Brooke
Mr D. Gorton
13-21
ALLURE OF ILLUSION (IRE)36
chg Captain Rio - Sixhills (FR)
250-2111
Davy Condon
CATCH TAMMY (IRE)44
David Pipe
Mr R. S. Brookhouse
Dermot Hanafin & Phil Cunningham
COLOUR SQUADRON (IRE)24
bg Old Vic - That's The Goose (IRE)
brg Milan - Darbela (IRE)
Mr John P. McManus
DISTANT MEMORIES (IRE)51
bg Falbrav (IRE) - Amathia (IRE)
6-11-7
A. E. Lynch
Tom J. Taaffe, Ireland
Mrs Fitri Hay

51
F0-12222
DYLAN ROSS (IRE)
bg Shantou (USA) - Quit The Noise (IRE)
b 6-11-7
Noel Meade, Ireland
GALILEO'S CHOICE (IRE)26
bg Galileo (IRE) - Sevi's Choice (USA)
10
STEPS TO FREEDOM (IRE)
16
bg Statue Of Liberty (USA) - Dhakhirah (IRE)
HAZY TOM (IRE)23
Mr Robbie
Mcnamara
6-11-7
bg Heron Island (IRE) - The Wounded Cook

(IRE)
Noel Fehily
Charlie Longsdon
Mr Alan Halsall
71
1210
JIMBILL (IRE)
11
bg Flying Legend (USA) - Ah Gowan (IRE)
6-11-7
Tim Vaughan
Aidan Coleman
Mr M. E. Moore & Mr B. Ead
51
2411
MIDNIGHT GAME
12
bg Montjeu (IRE) - Midnight Angel (GER)
W. P. Mullins, Ireland
31
1210/111
TETLAMI (IRE)
17
chg Daylami (IRE) - Tetou (IRE)
t 6-11-7
Robbie Power
Mrs Sean Hussey
6-11-7
Barry Geraghty
Mrs Susan Roy
P-231121
TRIFOLIUM (FR)36
18
bg Goldneyev (USA) - Opium Des Mottes (FR)
24
212
VULCANITE (IRE)
19
bg Dubawi (IRE) - Daraliya (IRE)
cp 5-11-7
Davy Russell
Gigginstown House Stud
5-11-7
Paddy Brennan
Pearl Bloodstock Ltd
Betfair betting forecast

5.5 Darlan, 9 Steps To Freedom (IRE), 9.6 Galileo's Choice (IRE), 10 Montbazon (FR), 12
Cinders and Ashes, 15 Midnight Game, 15 Trifolium (FR), 17 Tetlami (IRE), 23 Colour
Squadron (IRE), 23 Prospect Wells (FR), 26 Vulcanite (IRE), 42 Agent Archie (USA), 42 Allure
Of Illusion (IRE), 50 Dylan Ross (IRE), 65 Distant Memories (IRE), 65 Hazy Tom (IRE), 65
Simenon (IRE), 150 Jimbill (IRE), 300 Catch Tammy (IRE)
TIMEFORM 1-2-3
Montbazon (FR) - Galileo's Choice (IRE) - Tetlami (IRE)
A fascinating blend of British and Irish challengers in a wide-open curtain-raiser. Galileo's Choice
commands serious respect given his smart Flat form, but a well-run contest will suit the exciting
Montbazon down to the ground, and he is taken to get the Alan King team off to a flyer. The
Henderson pair Tetlami and Darlan complete the shortlist.
6-11-7
Newtown
Anner/Dr.Lambe/Dr.Smurfit/Keough
D. K. Weld, Ireland
Wicklow Bloodstock Limited

122
TIMEFORM VIEW
Paul Carberry
No Rush Man Syndicate
121
D. J. Casey
Charlie Longsdon
A. P. Mccoy
13
5-11-7
1S1-0111
5-11-7
Nicky Henderson
1-11134
15
bg Marju (IRE) - Epistoliere (IRE)
Charles Byrnes, Ireland
Mr John P. McManus
DARLAN24
Andrea & Graham Wylie

36
SIMENON (IRE)
6-11-7
Richard Johnson
Philip Hobbs
R. Walsh
Nicky Henderson
Jason Maguire
1212F
t 7-11-7
bg Sadler's Wells (USA) - Brooklyn's Dance

(FR)
512
5-11-7
bg Beat Hollow - Moon Search
PROSPECT WELLS (FR)
Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland
Tom Scudamore
CINDERS AND ASHES51
Mr David Sewell
Paul Nicholls
6-11-7
brg Tamayaz (CAN) - Bramble Orchard (IRE)
1-111F
Robert Thornton
65
Mrs S. Ricci
Donald Mccain
14
t 6-11-7
12144
5-11-7
Donald Mccain
2968
5-11-7
bg Alberto Giacometti (IRE) - Duchesse Pierji

(FR)
Alan King
13:30 WILLIAM HILL SUPREME NOVICES' HURDLE (Grade 1) (1)

Race 1
MONTBAZON (FR)24
TIMEFORM SAYS...
Agent Archie (USA)
Useful handicapper at up to 1m on Flat and has won novice hurdles at Ludlow and Newcastle
this winter. Bare form clearly doesn't do him justice, but Cinders And Ashes looks yard's main
hope.
Allure Of Illusion (IRE)

Bumper winner who was unlucky on hurdles bow behind Joxer, but had run of things when only
sharing the spoils at Punchestown last month, and much more required to take a hand here.
Catch Tammy (IRE)

Ran well at big odds here on bumper debut for Rebecca Curtis, but hasn't gone on from that,
including in 2 starts over hurdles for new yard, and this surely asking too much.
5-11-7
Paul Townend
Cinders and Ashes

Smart in bumpers and impressive when winning all 3 starts since an unlucky debut over hurdles,
jumping soundly to take a 3-runner Grade 2 at Haydock in January. Desevers a crack at this
level.
Colour Squadron (IRE)

Off the mark over hurdles when beating Montbazon at Newbury in December, and may have
repeated feat but for falling there last time. Hung certain victory away when beaten in Tolworth in
between.
Darlan
Unbeaten first 4 starts (bumper & 3 novice hurdles) and in the process of showing smart form
when falling heavily 2 out in Betfair Hurdle. Worthy of serious respect.
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Distant Memories (IRE)

Smart on Flat for Tom Tate, and easy winner of Limerick maiden on his debut in this sphere.
Blunder at second last cost him any chance when third of 4 behind Midnight Game at Naas last
time.
Dylan Ross (IRE)

Won maiden in good style at Fairyhouse in October, and runner-up all 4 starts in better company
since, tried blinkered when splitting Midnight Game and Distant Memories last time. Tail flasher.
27-26115
BLACKSTAIRMOUNTAIN (IRE)43
bg Imperial Ballet (IRE) - Sixhills (FR)
Mrs S. Ricci
72
242-1U21
CUE CARD
bg King's Theatre (IRE) - Wicked Crack (IRE)
6-11-7
Colin Tizzard
U3231372
FOILDUBH (IRE)
8-11-7
John Patrick Ryan, Ireland
Won both bumpers, and impressive in taking first 2 hurdles starts, but below his best since,
finding little after racing freely at Ascot last time. Asking a lot for him to bounce back here.
5-4U411F
Jimbill (IRE)
Midnight Game
Joe Tizzard
Mrs Jean R. Bishop
22
bg Woods Of Windsor (USA) - Bushey Glen

(IRE)
Hazy Tom (IRE)
Better effort in bumpers when second to One Term in listed event here, and won maiden on
hurdling debut at Fakenham. Failed to confirm that promise up in trip here last time and hard to
fancy.
Paul Townend
Galileo's Choice (IRE)

Smart Flat performer (won 1m Group 3) and not taken long to achieve same level over hurdles,
landing odds either side of an excellent runner-up effort in Grade 1 Royal Bond. Pick of the Irish.
t 7-11-7
Robert Colgan
Mr John Patrick Ryan
44
MENORAH (IRE)
7-11-7
bg King's Theatre (IRE) - Maid For Adventure

(IRE)
Philip Hobbs
Richard Johnson
Mrs Diana L. Whateley
24
2113-111
SPRINTER SACRE (FR)
bg Network (GER) - Fatima Iii (FR)
Barry Geraghty
Nicky Henderson
Mrs Caroline Mould
6-11-7
Dual Flat winner in France, and has improved with racing over hurdles, showing himself to be a
class act when beating Dylan Ross at Naas in January. Tendency to get on edge is a concern,
though.
Montbazon (FR)
1.91 Sprinter Sacre (FR), 3.75 Al Ferof (FR), 8 Cue Card, 15 Menorah (IRE), 26
Blackstairmountain (IRE), 150 Foildubh (IRE)
Smart in bumpers, and going the right way over hurdles, taking advantage of fall of Colour
Squadron when winning at Newbury last month. Strong traveller who is well worth his place in
Grade 1 company.
TIMEFORM 1-2-3
Prospect Wells (FR)
TIMEFORM VIEW
Smart Flat performer who has translated a good chunk of that ability to timber. Disappointing in
Grade 1 Tolworth when last seen, but breathing operation and tongue tie may help finishing
effort.
Sprinter Sacre could hardly have been more impressive in his 3 starts over fences to date, but he
was outstayed up the hill by Al Ferof in last year's Supreme Novices' and Paul Nicholls' charge,
who proved himself high class over fences in the Victor Chandler, looks to represent a bit of
value.
Al Ferof (FR) - Sprinter Sacre (FR) - Cue Card
Simenon (IRE)
Useful on the Flat and built on sound hurdles debut when thrashing rivals in Cork maiden. Rather
put in his place by Trifolium on latest start, but may do better now tackling quicker ground.
TIMEFORM SAYS...
Steps To Freedom (IRE)
Had Sprinter Scare in behind when winning Supreme Novices' last year and quickly made up into
high-class chaser, winning twice before third against established chasers in Ascot Grade 1 last
time.
Won Grade 2 bumper at Aintree for Gordon Elliott, and unbeaten over hurdles for new yard,
completing hat-trick when beating Prospect Wells here in November. Deliberately rested since.
Blackstairmountain (IRE)
Tetlami (IRE)
Useful form when landing 2 bumpers in 2009/10 and has made a faultless start to his hurdling
career with smooth wins at Sandown and Kempton. Confirmed well-being in recent jumpers'
bumper.
Dual bumper winner in France and a real improver over hurdles since fitted with cheekpieces,
finding only So Young too good in 4 outings this winter. Needs to prove himself away from testing
ground.
Very smart novice hurdler last term and similar standard over fences, winning 2 of 4 starts.
Behind Al Ferof and Sprinter Sacre in last year's Supreme Novices', though, and set for similar
fate again.
Foildubh (IRE)
Vulcanite (IRE)
Useful on Flat and has done well over hurdles, second to Tetlami at Kempton and Montbazon at
Newbury, where unsuited by front running. Difficult to see him reversing form with either, though.
14:05 RACING POST ARKLE CHALLENGE TROPHY CHASE (Grade 1) (1)

Grade 1 novice winner over hurdles who achieved same feat over fences at Leopardstown in
December. Very testing ground perhaps not ideal next time, but probably playing for a place at
best.
Cue Card
Trifolium (FR)
Race 2
Al Ferof (FR)
Won at Navan in December and placed in graded company there and at Leopardstown since. No
doubting his durability, but faces by far his stiffest task here, and others look much stronger.
Menorah (IRE)
Winner of both completed starts over fences but yet to reach the heights that might have been
expected given his hurdling form, again let down by jumping on most recent outing.
2m
Sprinter Sacre (FR)
3111-113
AL FEROF (FR)51
grg Dom Alco (FR) - Maralta (FR)
R. Walsh
Paul Nicholls
Mr J. Hales
7-11-7
Has made a highly impressive start to his chasing career, slamming Peddlers Cross at Kempton
before coasting home from French Opera in Grade 2 at Newbury, jumping superbly both times.
14:40 JLT SPECIALTY HANDICAP CHASE (Grade 3) (1)

Race 3
3m 110yds
7112-021
QUANTITATIVEEASING (IRE)93
7-11-12 (155)
chg Anshan - Mazuma (IRE)
Nicky Henderson
51
A. P. Mccoy
Mr John P. McManus
1/2P1-56
NOLAND
bg Exit To Nowhere (USA) - Molakai (USA)
R. Walsh
Paul Nicholls
Mr J. Hales
t 11-11-5 (148)
PP/1-11
HOLD ON JULIO (IRE)65
brg Blueprint (IRE) - Eileens Native (IRE)
Alan King
9-11-2 (145)
Robert Thornton
2-PU336U
RIGUEZ DANCER26
17
bg Dansili - Tricoteuse
63F/52PP
MON MOME (FR)
bg Passing Sale (FR) - Etoile Du Lion (FR)
12-11-2 (145)
Venetia Williams
Aidan Coleman
5-1PP-21
ZARRAFAKT (IRE)
bg Rudimentary (USA) - Carrick Glen (IRE)
8-11-2 (145)
Emma Lavelle
Noel Fehily
PENTIFFIC (NZ)
18
brg Pentire - Sailing High (NZ)
Venetia Williams
F-531113
OUR MICK
grg Karinga Bay - Dawn's Della
Donald Mccain
Jason Maguire
Mr K. Benson & Mrs E. Benson
16
MAGNANIMITY (IRE)
bg Winged Love (IRE) - Mossy Mistress (IRE)
D. T. Hughes, Ireland
3-5F94U2
TULLAMORE DEW (IRE)23
chg Pistolet Bleu (IRE) - Heather Point
Nick Gifford
v 8-11-1 (144)
Davy Russell
RUNSHAN (IRE)
19
chg Anshan - Whitebarn Run
Tom Scudamore
David Bridgwater
Terry & Sarah Amos
Liam Treadwell
bg Old Vic - Sorivera
Barry Geraghty
Nicky Henderson
Mr Michael Buckley
10
bg Kahyasi - Recipe
6-10-13 (142)
cp 9-10-11 (140)
Heart of the South Racing
312U5-5-
THE PACKAGE492
11
brg Kayf Tara - Ardent Bride
David Pipe
BILLIE MAGERN44
12
bg Alderbrook - Outfield
Nigel Twiston-davies
3162-P35
MOUNT OSCAR (IRE)16
13
bg Oscar (IRE) - Sweet Mount (IRE)
Colin Tizzard
Quantitativeeasing, who has built up an excellent record here, shapes as if he can do better still
now tackling 3m and is taken to defy top weight. The Package was runner-up in this 2 years ago
and is much respected despite the length of his absence, while Pentiffic is one who could go well
at longer odds.
Quantitativeeasing (IRE)
Chased home Divers in novice handicap at last year's Festival, and improved this term, second in
Paddy Power before taking 21f handicap here in December. Can go well despite welter burden.
Noland
Former Supreme winner who hasn't stood much racing in recent years, although managed to
take a Grade 2 at Newbury last February. Not disgraced this term, but glory days may have
passed him by.
9-10-10 (139)
Timmy Murphy
Mr D. A. Johnson
28-15PP3
TIMEFORM 1-2-3
TIMEFORM SAYS...
Jamie Moore
Gary Moore
6.6 Hold On Julio (IRE), 7 Quantitativeeasing (IRE), 7.6 The Package, 15 Our Mick, 17
Tullamore Dew (IRE), 17 Baile Anrai (IRE), 19 Zarrafakt (IRE), 19 Magnanimity (IRE), 21
Pentiffic (NZ), 23 Fruity O'Rooney, 26 Mossley (IRE), 26 Alfie Sherrin, 34 Noland, 42 Riguez
Dancer, 50 Billie Magern, 50 Bottman (IRE), 65 Mount Oscar (IRE), 80 Mon Mome (FR), 80
Runshan (IRE)
TIMEFORM VIEW
10-11-0 (143)
MOSSLEY (IRE)
FRUITY O'ROONEY44
12-10-0 (129)
Quantitativeeasing (IRE) - The Package - Pentiffic (NZ)
152P-12P
121-6213
P Sinn, P Lawrence, L Sutcliffe, M Smith

71
Give Every Man His Due

24
Robert Dunne (5)
6-11-1 (144)
1124-874
9-10-0 (129)
64-21144
Mr G. P. MacIntosh
24
Let's Live Racing

9
P41332F
Mrs Vida Bingham

51
Lucy Alexander
(5)
Ferdy Murphy
Mr & Mrs F Bell,N Farrell, A Marsh

23
8-10-0 (129)
8-10-10 (139)
Sam
Twiston-davies
Mr Roger Nicholls
t 13-10-6 (135)
Joe Tizzard
Hold On Julio (IRE)

Winning pointer who has made perfect start over regulation fences, bolting up in brace of 3m
Sandown handicaps this term. Not always fluent, but still appears to be on a sharp upward curve.
Mon Mome (FR)

2009 Grand National winner who showed there was life left in him when runner-up here on New
Year's Day, but has run poorly on both starts since. Still capable, but hard to predict his mood
these days.
Zarrafakt (IRE)
Not been the type to hold his form for long in past, so encouraging that he was able to build on a
promising return when winning at Wincanton (25f) last time. Remains unexposed over fences.
Mrs Jean R. Bishop
12-2F11F
BAILE ANRAI (IRE)23
14
bg Norwich - Rose Ana (IRE)
Our Mick
8-10-4 (133)
Harry Skelton
Ian Williams
Massive
23
13P-PF75
ALFIE SHERRIN
15
bg Kayf Tara - Mandys Native (IRE)
cp 9-10-0 (129)
Progressive novice, landing 3-timer over fences in Haydock Grade 2 in January, and creditable
third in Grade 1 Scilly Isles at Newbury last time. Shapes as if he'll stay beyond 2m.
Magnanimity (IRE)
Progressed well as a novice, fourth in RSA here. Let down by jumping on first 2 starts this term,
but good fourth in Bobbyjo Chase last time in blinkers/tongue tie. Visor tried now.
Richie Mclernon
Tullamore Dew (IRE)

Jonjo O'Neill
522-1345
BOTTMAN (IRE)44
16
grg Milan - Dipped In Silver (IRE)
Tim Vaughan
Mr John P. McManus
7-10-0 (129)
Richard Killoran
The Oxymorons
Good third to Divers at last year's Festival, but often let down by jumping. Cut out mistakes when
excellent second at Ascot (3m) last time, and chances if he can keep it together again.
Mossley (IRE)
Took Spa Hurdle here in 2011, and best effort over fences when runner-up to Join Together over
25f here in December. Ran poorly in Grade 1 at Newbury last time, though, and jumping remains
a worry.
Fruity O'Rooney
Front runner who was back to form when winning a 3m handicap at Kempton over Christmas,
and good third in Skybet Chase at Doncaster last time when not helped by a slipping saddle.
The Package
Runner-up behind Chief Dan George in this contest in 2010. Not seen since November of that
year, but trainer adept at reviving similar types, and needs to be considered from a 2 lb lower
mark.
Billie Magern
Made a winning return over 2m here in October, but can look moody, and while a third to The
Giant Bolster in 21f handicap in January was a return to form, he merely plugged on past beaten
rivals.
Mount Oscar (IRE)

Ran creditably when third in a veterans race at Wincanton last month. Race may have come too
soon when only fifth behind Nacarat in Racing Plus Chase a week later, but not easy to fancy
here.
Baile Anrai (IRE)

Second to Fingal Bay in Grade 2 over hurdles in October, and has won both starts over fences
when avoiding mishap. Still going ok when falling in Reynoldstown at Ascot last time.
73-11123
OVERTURN (IRE)77
bg Barathea (IRE) - Kristal Bridge
8-11-10
Jason Maguire
Donald Mccain
Mr T. G. Leslie
77
11223-12
ROCK ON RUBY (IRE)
bg Oscar (IRE) - Stony View (IRE)
t 7-11-10
Noel Fehily
Paul Nicholls
The Festival Goers

23
227-1111
ZAIDPOUR (FR)
bg Red Ransom (USA) - Zainta (IRE)
6-11-10
Paul Townend
Alfie Sherrin
Smart hurdler at best and won over fences for this yard last term. More promise than previously
this season when fifth over hurdles last time and no shock if he goes well in first-time
cheekpieces.
111-1
ZARKANDAR (IRE)
10
bg Azamour (IRE) - Zarkasha (IRE)
Paul Nicholls
Bottman (IRE)
Made winning chase debut at Fakenham in October but let down by jumping next 2 starts. More
encouragement when fifth of 16 behind Bless The Wings here in January, but yard remains quiet.
Riguez Dancer
Signs he was close to recapturing best when not beaten far in a 3m Skybet Chase at Doncaster
in January, but well held when unseating at Kelso last time, and opposable from out of handicap.
Mrs S. Ricci
24
5-11-10
Daryl Jacob
Potensis Limited & Mr Chris Giles

2 Hurricane Fly (IRE), 6.6 Binocular (FR), 7.6 Zarkandar (IRE), 13 Rock On Ruby (IRE), 15
Oscars Well (IRE), 29 Overturn (IRE), 34 Zaidpour (FR), 65 Brampour (IRE), 80 Celestial Halo
(IRE), 250 Kalann (IRE)
TIMEFORM 1-2-3
Hurricane Fly (IRE) - Binocular (FR) - Rock On Ruby (IRE)
Pentiffic (NZ)
TIMEFORM VIEW
Ex-Australian performer who won at Huntingdon and ran a good third to Bless The Wings here,
both in January. Set to improve when falling at Doncaster last time, and needs a second look
here.
Last year's winner Hurricane Fly has cemented his position at the top of the 2m tree since then
and can confirm himself the best since Istabraq with a follow up. An on-song Binocular would
provide the stiffest resistance, with Rock On Ruby a solid each-way proposition.
Runshan (IRE)
Bold-jumping front runner who won at Plumpton and Stratford in October. In frame on both starts
since, over 3m here on New Year's Day, but thorough stayer is vulnerable on drop back to 3m.
15:20
Race 4
STAN JAMES CHAMPION HURDLE CHALLENGE TROPHY (Grade

1) (1)
114-3211
BINOCULAR (FR)23
bg Enrique - Bleu Ciel Et Blanc (FR)
Binocular (FR)
Won 2010 Champion Hurdle, and back to that sort of form on last 2 starts after undergoing
breathing operation. Smooth winner of Kingwell Hurdle last month, and looks the main threat to
Hurricane Fly.
2m 110yds
Brampour (IRE)
8-11-10
Nicky Henderson
TIMEFORM SAYS...
A. P. Mccoy
Much improved this season, winning at Ascot then Greatwood Hurdle at this track a couple of
weeks later. Third in Grade 2 here after and had excuses since, but hopes look pretty slim in this
company.
Mr John P. McManus
24
99-11307
BRAMPOUR (IRE)
bg Daylami (IRE) - Brusca (USA)
Celestial Halo (IRE)
5-11-10
Harry Derham
Paul Nicholls
Fine servant to connections, landing the Triumph in 2008 as well as 4 Grade 2s. Only just
touched off in 2009 renewal of this, but latest defeat to Binocular confirms he's just short of this
level.
Banks, Blackshaw & Gannon
18-13112
CELESTIAL HALO (IRE)
bg Galileo (IRE) - Pay The Bank
23
Hurricane Fly (IRE)
tb 8-11-10
Harry Skelton
Paul Nicholls
Unbeaten in 5 starts (all Grade 1s) last term, including in this contest, and showed himself as
good as ever when making impressive return in Irish Champion in January. Hard to beat on that
form.
The Stewart Family

43
-1111-11
HURRICANE FLY (IRE)
bg Montjeu (IRE) - Scandisk (IRE)
23
8-131252
KALANN (IRE)
bg Barathea (IRE) - Karkiyla (IRE)
Kalann (IRE)
8-11-10
R. Walsh
George Creighton & Mrs Rose Boyd
5-11-10
Quickly left his Flat form behind switched to hurdling, running out a ready winner of 4-y-o minor
event here in October. Failed to really build on that since and firmly up against it.
Oscars Well (IRE)

Won 2 Grade 1 novices last term and would surely have won the Neptune but for a late blunder.
Better form in defeat this season, but put in his place by Hurricane Fly last time.
Michael Darcy
Overturn (IRE)
Sabrina J. Harty, Ireland
114-3232
OSCARS WELL (IRE)43
bg Oscar (IRE) - Placid Willow (IRE)
Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland
Mr K. McConnell
7-11-10
Robbie Power
Molley Malone Syndicate
Front runner who was seventh in 2011 Champion. Better than ever this term, completing hat-trick
when beating Binocular in Fighting Fifth. Given a break and likely to give it his all again.
Rock On Ruby (IRE)

Propelled himself into Champion Hurdle picture when running away with handicap at Newbury on
return, and pushed Binocular hard when neck second in Christmas Hurdle. Definite place
contender.
Zaidpour (FR)
Unbeaten in 4 starts this season, showing himself effective from 2m to 3m. Last 3 wins gained at
Grade 2 level and this step back up in class likely to prove a bridge too far.
Zarkandar (IRE)
Took Triumph Hurdle win in unbeaten 2010/11 campaign, and returned from absence with
impressive win in Betfair Hurdle last month. Capable of better still, but that is factored into his
price.
16:00 GLENFARCLAS HANDICAP CHASE (CROSS COUNTRY) (2)

Race 5
3m7f
1-147317
UNCLE JUNIOR (IRE)94
11-11-12 (156)
bg Saddlers' Hall (IRE) - Caslain Nua
Emmet Mullins (3)
33631441
SCOTSIRISH (IRE)36
bg Zaffaran (USA) - Serjitak
Mrs M. McMahon
Mr P. W. Mullins
Double R Stables Syndicate
212-5212
GARDE CHAMPETRE (FR)36
bg Garde Royale - Clementine Fleurie (FR)
Miss N. Carberry
Enda Bolger, Ireland
Mr John P. McManus
13-11-8 (152)
1381-F03
SIZING AUSTRALIA (IRE)30
bg New Frontier (IRE) - All The Gear (IRE)
10-11-1 (145)
A. E. Lynch
Henry De Bromhead, Ireland
DREAM ALLIANCE72
14
chg Bien Bien (USA) - Rewbell
Ann & Alan Potts Partnership
DANCING TORNADO (IRE)44
11-10-13 (143)
chg Golden Tornado (IRE) - Lady Dante (IRE)
M. Hourigan, Ireland
Mr J. T.
Mcnamara
11-10-4 (134)
Tom O'Brien
John Flint
The Alliance Partnership

94
P28/P26P
WEDGER PARDY (IRE)
15
bg Zaffaran (USA) - Raise The Bells
Kim Bailey
11-11-9 (153)
22-88500
P-PP8-90
b 11-10-1 (131)
Miss J. Coward
(7)
Lord Leigh
128
-67-4P19
GONE TO LUNCH (IRE)
16
chg Mohaajir (USA) - Jayells Dream
Jeremy Scott
b 12-10-0 (130)
Nick Scholfield
Mr G. T. Lever

4.3 Scotsirish (IRE), 5.5 Uncle Junior (IRE), 6.6 Sizing Australia (IRE), 12 Garde Champetre
(FR), 15 Balthazar King (IRE), 15 Maljimar (IRE), 26 A New Story (IRE), 29 Dancing Tornado
(IRE), 29 Wedger Pardy (IRE), 34 Double Dizzy, 42 Midnight Haze, 42 Fortification (USA), 50
Tally Em Up (IRE), 50 Gone To Lunch (IRE), 80 Jacks Island (IRE), 100 Dream Alliance
TIMEFORM 1-2-3
Scotsirish (IRE) - Uncle Junior (IRE) - Sizing Australia (IRE)
TIMEFORM VIEW
This race has tended to be an Enda Bolger benefit over the years, but Willie Mullins has muscled
in of late and his pair, Scotsirish and Uncle Junior, look set to dominate. Last year's winner Sizing
Australia can push old favourite Garde Champetre out of the places.
Mr John P. McManus
94
1P-15P0F
BALTHAZAR KING (IRE)
bg King's Theatre (IRE) - Afdala (IRE)
8-10-9 (139)
Richard Johnson
Philip Hobbs
The Brushmakers
0-540B40
A NEW STORY (IRE)15
bg Fourstars Allstar (USA) - Diyala (FR)
14-10-9 (139)
A. P. Heskin (3)
M. Hourigan, Ireland
Storey's Over Syndicate
-5346519
DOUBLE DIZZY51
bg Double Trigger (IRE) - Miss Diskin (IRE)
t 11-10-8 (138)
Bob Buckler
Andrew
Glassonbury
TIMEFORM SAYS...
Uncle Junior (IRE)
Belied a lack of experience when too strong for Garde Champetre here in November and still
going well when one of several to take wrong course following month. Clearly remains of serious
interest.
Scotsirish (IRE)
Smart chaser who has taken well to this discipline, winning twice at Punchestown and looking
unlucky when taking wrong course here in December. Looks a major player despite big weight.
Garde Champetre (FR)

Dual winner of this contest, and runner-up last season. Fortunate win here in December
sandwiched by defeats by Uncle Junior and Scotsirish, and looking vulnerable at age of 13.
Mr Martyn Forrester
21-17P-1
MIDNIGHT HAZE95
bg Midnight Legend - Gypsy Haze
10-10-7 (137)
Sean Quinlan
Kim Bailey
Kim Bailey Racing Partnership
P68-13P1
FORTIFICATION (USA)17
10
grg With Approval (CAN) - Palisade (USA)
cp 9-10-6 (136)
Keiran Burke
Denis O'Regan
Mr Christopher Rudd
23344664
JACKS ISLAND (IRE)36
11
brg Turtle Island (IRE) - Good Thyne Mary (IRE)
Joe Kenny, Ireland
t 9-10-5 (135)
Shane Jackson
(3)
Butlersgrange Racing Syndicate

174
-F74-51P
MALJIMAR (IRE)
12
bg Un Desperado (FR) - Marble Miller (IRE)
James Reveley
Nick Williams
Mrs Jane Williams
08-2P33P
TALLY EM UP (IRE)18
13
grm Flemensfirth (USA) - Tot Em Up
P. J. Rothwell, Ireland
Sizing Australia (IRE)

Landed this event from Grade Champetre last year. Not at best since, although still going well
when unseating at Punchestown in May, and presumably been trained to peak for this target.
Dancing Tornado (IRE)

Useful hurdler/chaser but yet to add a big handicap win to his tally, jumping often his undoing, as
was the case at Leopardstown on latest outing. Untried over cross-country fences.
Balthazar King (IRE)

Useful novice chaser last year, and improved again to win 3m handicap here on return. Below
form since, but was running well until colliding with rail on first attempt in this sphere last time.
A New Story (IRE)

Former winner of this contest who retains ability at the age of 14. Well held in usual prep race
over hurdles at Naas last time, and asking too much for him to turn the clock back now.
12-10-5 (135)
Double Dizzy
Showed he was capable in this sphere when third behind Uncle Junior in November, but couldn't
build on that here following month. Won at Plumpton in January, although latest effort needs
forgiving.
t 9-10-5 (135)
Declan Bates (5)

N.Deegan/Ms A Gault Murphy/Colm
Murray
Midnight Haze
Front runner who was better than ever when winning handicap chase at Ludlow in December.
Goes best fresh, so absence since a plus, but has to prove himself in this different discipline.
Fortification (USA)
Made good start for this yard when winning at Exeter in November, and back to form when
grinding out victory at Warwick (29f) last time. Lack of experience in cross-country races a big
concern.
Jacks Island (IRE)

Tough campaigner who has run respectably in cross-country events in Ireland, finishing in frame
behind Scotsirish twice this season. Those races came at 3m, though, and stamina to prove over
31f.
Maljimar (IRE)
Has finished fourth on both starts over C&D, including in this event last year. Since won twice in
similar events in France (ran poorly last time), and can't be ruled out of calculations.
21P22333
BELLE DE FONTENAY (FR)0
10
bm Spadoun (FR) - Friendly Hostess
cp 7-11-0
Trevor Whelan
George Baker
Tally Em Up (IRE)
Inconsistent mare who has run well on both cross-country starts at Punchestown this season, just
a head behind Garde Champetre when third to Scotsirish there last time. More needed here,
however.
3215153
CANDELITA
11
bm Trade Fair - Gramada (IRE)
Welsh National winner in 2009 for Philip Hobbs but been long way below form since. Not entirely
disgraced when eighth in this in 2011, but no reason why he should fare much better now.
Gone To Lunch (IRE)

Stamina his forte, runner-up in 2 Scottish Nationals in his prime. Scored again at Wincanton in
October, but laboured there last time, and has no experience of these fences. Blinkered first time.
16:40 OLBG MARES' HURDLE (David Nicholson) (Grade 2) (1)
3-315331

44
CLOUDY SPIRIT
12
grm Silver Patriarch (IRE) - Miss Lacroix
7-11-0
Timmy Murphy
ALASI
bm Alflora (IRE) - Anamasi
Dominic Elsworth
Paul Webber
Mr Shully Liebermann
8-11-5
Paul Townend
bm King's Theatre (IRE) - Karawa
DORABELLE (IRE)
13
bm King's Theatre (IRE) - Stateable Case (IRE)
Donald Mccain
HIMAYNA
14
bm Generous (IRE) - Himaya (IRE)
0-116231
IXORA (IRE)149
15
grm Milan - Tucacas (FR)
6-11-5
Barry Geraghty
bm Alflora (IRE) - Clandestine
Nicky Henderson
OUR GIRL SALLEY (IRE)51
bm Carroll House - Lenmore Lisa (IRE)
A. E. Lynch
Mrs Prunella Dobbs, Ireland
Mrs A. O'Neill
312
3911-1-1
QUEVEGA (FR)
bm Robin Des Champs (FR) - Vega Iv (FR)
7-11-5
8-11-5
R. Walsh
3-314142
SHOP DJ (IRE)
bm Dushyantor (USA) - Shoplifter (IRE)
t 7-11-5
Davy Russell
Peter Fahey, Ireland
VIOLIN DAVIS (FR)51
bm Turgeon (USA) - Trumpet Davis (FR)
Daryl Jacob
Mr Andrew Polson
53
6-11-0
Tom O'Brien
The Ixora Racing Partnership
51
16
grm Silver Patriarch (IRE) - Kentford Grebe
6-11-0
Noel Fehily
Emma Lavelle
Mr D. I. Bare
23
11-21113
SWINCOMBE FLAME
17
bm Exit To Nowhere (USA) - Lady Felix
Nick Williams
6-11-0
Will Kennedy
Yeo Racing Partnership
48
341-3412
TEMPEST RIVER (IRE)
18
bm Old Vic - Dee-one-o-one
6-11-0
Aidan Coleman
Ben Case
Fly Like The Wind Partnership

16
TERRE DU VENT (FR)
19
bm Kutub (IRE) - Phlizz (FR)
Tom George
6-11-0
Paddy Brennan
Mr Simon W. Clarke
12266568
THE STRAWBERRY ONE31
20
chm Kadastrof (FR) - Peppermint Plod
Denis O'Regan
David Arbuthnot
Miss Kykie Allsopp
7-11-0
t 6-11-5
Paul Nicholls
The Futures Bright Partnership
KENTFORD GREY LADY
Arthur Craigie
123-1331
Giles Hawkins
10-53112
Hammer & Trowel Syndicate
92
8-11-0
Jamie Snowden
Brian,Gwen,Terri & Kelly Griffiths
1-668313
Jason Maguire
Mr Brendan Richardson
22P333P6
Mr Jim Ennis
KELLS BELLE (IRE)65
7-11-0
Frank Sheridan
8-11-5
DARE TO DOUBT11
Mrs Norma Harris

22
3-2146F4
2m4f
130-3241
Mrs Joanna Hughes

12
Reg Hollinshead
Successful twice in cross-country events at Punchestown in the past, and was in front, but
looking vulnerable when taking wrong course here in December on second start for Kim Bailey.
Mark Grant
14-52453
Wedger Pardy (IRE)
2-8111U1
5-11-0
Jo Hughes
Dream Alliance
Race 6
George Baker & Partners

102
-23F1444
GOLDEN SUNBIRD (IRE)
chm Bob Back (USA) - Mrs Marples (IRE)
Robbie Power
Paul Nolan, Ireland
Mr J. F. Mernagh
1.62 Quevega (FR), 15 Kentford Grey Lady, 19 Our Girl Salley (IRE), 19 Swincombe Flame, 23
Violin Davis (FR), 29 Alasi, 29 Shop Dj (IRE), 50 Dare To Doubt, 65 Kells Belle (IRE), 65 What
a Charm (IRE), 65 Ixora (IRE), 65 Terre Du Vent (FR), 80 Cloudy Spirit, 100 Golden Sunbird
(IRE), 100 Tempest River (IRE), 130 Dorabelle (IRE), 130 The Strawberry One, 500 Candelita,
750 Belle De Fontenay (FR), 750 Himayna
t 8-11-3
TIMEFORM 1-2-3
Quevega (FR) - Kentford Grey Lady - Swincombe Flame
7571-030
WHAT A CHARM (IRE)44
bm Key Of Luck (USA) - Atalina (FR)
A. L. T. Moore, Ireland
b 5-11-3
Paul Carberry
TIMEFORM VIEW
Quevega is regarded as the banker of the meeting by many and she can't realistically be
opposed in her quest for a fourth straight win in this contest. Kentford Grey Lady and Swincombe
Flame are a couple who make appeal for place purposes.
C. Jones
TIMEFORM SAYS...
Alasi
Hard to knock her in in mares only contests, winning 4 times over hurdles/fences since October.
Fourth in this last year, and probably playing for a similar place again.
Dare To Doubt
Enjoyed a good first season over timber, better than ever when winning handicap at
Punchestown. Nowhere near that level over fences despite landing the odds at Thurles recently.
Kells Belle (IRE)
Terre Du Vent (FR)
Bumper winner who improved to belatedly land her second hurdles win at Sandown (2m) in
January. Proper test at this trip will suit, but massive career best needed to fill a place.
Smart Flat performer in her native France, and in the process of making a promising hurdling
debut when falling 2 out at Kempton (Graded company). 2m will suit and not dismissed lightly.
Our Girl Salley (IRE)
The Strawberry One
Very useful Irish mare who returned to winning ways in 2m Grade 3 at Leopardstown in
December for second year running. Better than result in 3m Grade 2 latest and an each-way
player.
Dual bumper winner who took 3 Towcester novice hurdles in May. Like many from her stable was
badly out sorts as year progressed, and has a bit to find with a few of these on earlier meetings.
Quevega (FR)
LAND INVESTMENTS NOVICES' HANDICAP CHASE

17:15 PULTENEY
(Listed) (1)
A mare of rare quality, landing the last 3 renewals of this contest (all as favourite). Enhanced her
CV in Grade 1 World Series Hurdle when last seen in May and sure to take all the beating again.
Shop Dj (IRE)
Solid performer against her own sex in her native Ireland, seldom finding herself out of the frame.
Has been chasing this winter, but return to timber will suit and fit from a recent AW win.
Violin Davis (FR)
Race 7
-1112111
HUNT BALL (IRE)16
bg Winged Love (IRE) - La Fandango (IRE)
7-12-0 (142)
Mr Anthony Knott
44
1-02524U
SAINT ARE (FR)
bg Network (GER) - Fortanea (FR)
Golden Sunbird (IRE)
5-81113P
THE PANAMA KID (IRE)
Improved form over hurdles fitted with a tongue tie, posting a very useful effort when landing
listed mares hurdle at Limerick (2m) a year ago. Failed to scale same heights over fences.
bg Presenting - Mrs Jodi
Mares bumper/maiden hurdle winner during the second part of 2011, and since added to that in
1m fibresand maiden on Flat, but her level of form is miles removed from what's required.
Cloudy Spirit
Fairly useful form in bumpers, and only of similar merit over hurdles despite 4 wins. Below form in
handicap company last month so easy to look elsewhere.
Mr D. W. Fox
8-11-12 (140)
Harry Haynes (3)
Malcolm Jefferson
Mr & Mrs J. M. Davenport
67
GOING WRONG
bg Bob Back (USA) - Lucy Glitters
9-11-11 (139)
Davy Russell
Ferdy Murphy
Universal Recycling Company
3092U205
BATTLE GROUP15
bg Beat Hollow - Cantanta
b 7-11-10 (138)
Tom Scudamore
David Pipe
Jolly Boys Outing

44
2462-121
BLESS THE WINGS (IRE)
bg Winged Love (IRE) - Silva Venture (IRE)
7-11-10 (138)
Alan King
Hold-up performer who's proving genuine and consistent, though winless this season, and fully
expected to find at least a couple too strong.
Dorabelle (IRE)
Richard Johnson
65
5-12/411
Belle De Fontenay (FR)
Candelita
6-11-12 (140)
Tim Vaughan
What a Charm (IRE)
Has just a 2m Worcester mares maiden hurdle to her name, and flying much too high in this
company. NON RUNNER.
-9151312
FALCON ISLAND
bg Turtle Island (IRE) - Dolly Sparks (IRE)
7-11-10 (138)
Colin Tizzard
QUINCY DES PICTONS (FR)
Modest maiden handicap hurdler who is simply making the numbers up.
bg Kadalko (FR) - Izabel Des Pictons (FR)
Swincombe Flame
Useful form when winning both bumpers, and quickly reached that level in handicap hurdles,
following up her Kempton win with a very good placed effort at Ascot. Well worth place in this
grade.
Tempest River (IRE)
8-11-9 (137)
James Best (7)
Alan Jones
Ixora (IRE)
The most progressive mare in the line-up, showing her opening mark to be all wrong at Kempton
prior to splitting Violin Davis and Our Girl Salley at Ascot. Looks the pick of that trio this time.
Joe Tizzard
The Butterwick Syndicate
76
Himayna
Kentford Grey Lady
Robert Thornton
Mrs Lesley Field
17
61-3P111
Form took off upon joining this stable in summer of 2010, last seen taking another step forward in
21f handicap here in October. Absent since, and likely to come up short in this field.
Nick Scholfield
Keiran Burke
Useful hurdler in her own right, but benefited from the best ride of the front 3 when ahead of
Kentford Grey Lady and Our Girl Salley at Ascot (3m) in January. May struggle to confirm that
form.
Smart on the Flat for John Oxx and landed the Fred Winter on handicap bow at last year's
Festival. No match for Our Girl Salley in Grade 3 in December, and firmly up against it in this
company.
2m4f 110yds
BPD Ltd
93-43141
OWEN GLENDOWER (IRE)
brg Anshan - Native Success (IRE)
18
Nicky Henderson
TRIOLO D'ALENE (FR)51
10
chg Epalo (GER) - Joliette D'Alene (FR)
Nicky Henderson
5-11-7 (136)
Barry Geraghty
Mr & Mrs Sandy Orr
74
2127-4U3
WHITE STAR LINE (IRE)
11
bg Saddlers' Hall (IRE) - Fairly Deep
D. T. Hughes, Ireland
8-11-7 (135)
Bryan J. Cooper
Mr P. A. Byrne
22
112-2211
MIC'S DELIGHT (IRE)
12
bg Witness Box (USA) - Warrior Princess (IRE)
Victor Dartnall
8-11-7 (135)
Denis O'Regan
The Higos Hopefuls
44
2121-214
CHARMINSTER (IRE)
13
bg Broadway Flyer (USA) - Monteleena (IRE)
Donald Mccain
Andrew Tinkler
The Ten From Seven
454111
Beat Baby Shine at third attempt in bumpers last season. Off the mark at third attempt over
hurdles, and has threatened a bigger peformance, but this hike in grade will likely be too much.
7-11-9 (137)
6-11-7 (135)
Jason Maguire
Mr T. G. Leslie
60-P2332
ACKERTAC (IRE)51
14
chg Anshan - Clonsingle Native (IRE)
cp 7-11-6 (134)
Sam
Twiston-davies
U83-P121
15
Battle Group
Prolific winning hurdler at up to 3m. Temperament getting the better of him nowadays, though,
and tried blinkered after failing to convince all 3 previous tries over fences.
Mark Aspey & Steve Catton
Bless The Wings (IRE)
CARRICKBOY (IRE)7
8-11-5 (133)
bg Silver Patriarch (IRE) - Alaskan Princess

(IRE)
Aidan Coleman
Venetia Williams
Mr Trevor Hemmings
15
110-121F
CUCUMBER RUN (IRE)
16
bg Oscar (IRE) - Back To Roost (IRE)
b 7-11-4 (132)
Progressive in 3 starts over fences, having something to spare when taking 21f novice handicap
here in January, particularly impressing with fluency of his jumping. Sure to do better still.
Falcon Island
Has scored 3 times over fences, the last 2 in handicaps around 2m. Creditable second to Toubab
at Sandown last time, but more exposed than most, and must prove his stamina for this trip.
David Bass
Quincy Des Pictons (FR)

Nicky Henderson
4-5U2340
VINO GRIEGO (FR)23
17
bg Kahyasi - Vie De Reine (FR)
The Goblyns
b 7-11-4 (132)
Jamie Moore
Gary Moore
Mr C. E. Stedman
30-12251
THAT'LL DO150
18
bg Beat All (USA) - Forever Shineing
7-11-4 (132)
R. Walsh
Mr Paul Barber & Mr & Mrs Mark
Woodhouse
Paul Nicholls
231-0321
HARPSY CORD (IRE)23
19
bg Accordion - Pitalina's Return (IRE)
6-11-4 (132)
J. T. R. Dreaper, Ireland
A. E. Lynch
Owen Glendower (IRE)

Quickly established himself as a useful chaser, a pair of wins sandwiching a good fourth in
handicap company at Doncaster in December. This trip probably the limit of his stamina.
Triolo D'Alene (FR)

Dual winner over fences in France and showed useful form when making winning start for new
yard in 19f Ascot handicap in January, impressing with way he travelled. Smart prospect.
White Star Line (IRE)

Strong traveller who won maiden hurdle at Naas in 2010/11, and better effort in completed
chases when third to Hidden Cyclone at Leopardstown in December. Capable of better now
handicapping.
Alan & Ann Potts Partnership

16
50-F11P2
EDUCATED EVANS (IRE)
20
bg Bishop Of Cashel - Pavlova (IRE)
Much improved when landing a hat-trick of chase wins in December, most impressive when
routing rivals from out of the handicap at Chepstow last time. Kept fresh with this in mind since.
7-11-4 (132)
Wayne
Hutchinson
Mic's Delight (IRE)

Twice a winner over hurdles last term and has made fine start to chase career, winning twice over
2m at Market Rasen. Will improve further, and interesting contender moving into handicap
company.
Mrs Caroline Beresford-Wylie

7.6 Triolo D'Alene (FR), 8.6 Hunt Ball (IRE), 10 Bless The Wings (IRE), 15 Going Wrong, 15
Mic's Delight (IRE), 17 Ackertac (IRE), 19 White Star Line (IRE), 21 Carrickboy (IRE), 23
Quincy Des Pictons (FR), 23 Charminster (IRE), 23 Harpsy Cord (IRE), 26 Owen Glendower
(IRE), 26 Cucumber Run (IRE), 26 That'll Do, 29 Vino Griego (FR), 29 Educated Evans (IRE),
50 Battle Group, 50 Falcon Island, 65 Saint Are (FR), 65 The Panama Kid (IRE)
TIMEFORM 1-2-3
Bless The Wings (IRE) - Carrickboy (IRE) - Triolo D'Alene (FR)
TIMEFORM VIEW
Hunt Ball continues to go from strength to strength and cannot be ruled out under his welter
burden, but there's no doubting this represents his toughest assignment, so preference is for
Bless The Wings, who impressed with his jumping when scoring on his first visit here in January.
Carrickboy and Triolo d'Alene make up the shortlist.
Charminster (IRE)
Broke chasing duck over 2m at Musselburgh in January, but jumping failed to pass muster when
a keeping-on fourth to Bless The Wings over 21f here in January and others look stronger.
Ackertac (IRE)
Matched useful hurdling form when runner-up in a 3-runner novice chase at Ascot in October,
and back to form in cheekpieces when chasing home Triolo d'Alene in handicap there (19f) last
time.
Carrickboy (IRE)
Belatedly broke his duck over fences when taking a 19f Catterick maiden chase in January, and
improved form when winning handicap at Hereford 8 days ago with a bit to spare. Peaking at right
time.
Cucumber Run (IRE)
TIMEFORM SAYS...
Has won 2 of his 4 starts over fences, despite not convincing with jumping, taking a tumble in
novice at Fontwell last time. Blinkered now, but may find these stiffer fences tough to cope with.
Hunt Ball (IRE)
Vino Griego (FR)
Progressive handicap chaser, making it 6 wins from last 7 starts at Kempton last month,
travelling/jumping well and not extended to assert. Hit with a big rise for that, but capable of better
still.
Hard to win with, but plenty of solid form to his name, finishing an excellent fourth in this contest
last year. Sour display over hurdles last time, but capable of bouncing back.
Saint Are (FR)
That'll Do
Grade 1-winning novice hurdler last season, and shaped well behind Champion Court on chase
bow. Not built on that since, unseating in race won by Bless The Wings here in January.
Can finish weakly, but won on chase debut in May. Somewhat fortunate to collect in 2-finisher
C&D novice when last seen in October, and lot more on his plate in this much more competitive
affair.
The Panama Kid (IRE)
Harpsy Cord (IRE)
Well placed to win first 3 starts over fences this season, and not discredited when third to Lie
Forrit at Kelso in December. Well held in stronger company since, and in handicapper's grip now.
Off the mark at third time of asking when taking advantage of rival's last-fence stumble at Gowran
last month. Lightly-raced sort is open to further improvement and can't be dismissed.
Going Wrong
Educated Evans (IRE)
Shade fortunate to open chase account in 2m novice handicap at Sedgefield in November, but
improved to overhaul Realt Mor there on latest start, and worth his place on bigger stage.
Has failed to complete 2 of 5 chase starts, but good efforts when scoring at Chepstow and
Newbury, and bounced back to best when creditable second to Oh Crick at former track on latest
outing.

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ALLURE OF ILLUSION (IRE)36

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CATCH TAMMY (IRE)44

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COLOUR SQUADRON (IRE)24

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DISTANT MEMORIES (IRE)51

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GALILEO'S CHOICE (IRE)26

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PROSPECT WELLS (FR)

Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland

CINDERS AND ASHES51

brg Tamayaz (CAN) - Bramble Orchard (IRE)

bg Alberto Giacometti (IRE) - Duchesse Pierji

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bg Imperial Ballet (IRE) - Sixhills (FR)

bg King's Theatre (IRE) - Wicked Crack (IRE)

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bg Woods Of Windsor (USA) - Bushey Glen

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