Kempton Park racecard - King George VI Chase Day 2020

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First Race: 12.45pm Last Race: 3.40pm

TODAY’S RACING FIRST RACE 12.40pm

The Get Your Ladbrokes £1 Free Bet Novices’ Hurdle Race (GBB Race) - 2m

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SECOND RACE 1.15pm

The Play Ladbrokes 5-A-Side On Football Novices’ Limited Handicap Steeple Chase (GBB Race) - 2m 4½f

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THIRD RACE 1.50pm

The Ladbrokes Kauto Star Novices’ Steeple Chase (In Memory of Nigel Clark) (Grade 1) (GBB Race) - 3m

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FOURTH RACE 2.25pm

The Ladbrokes Christmas Hurdle Race (Grade 1) (GBB Race) - 2m

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FIFTH RACE 3.00pm

The Ladbrokes King George VI Steeple Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) - 3m

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SIXTH RACE 3.35pm

The Ladbrokes Committed To Safer Gambling Handicap Hurdle Race - 2m 5f

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RACING AT HOME Get involved with the racing from the comfort of your home with our fun, mini-activity pack.

Simply print off these pages of the racecard and enjoy!

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SWEEPSTAKE Choose your race, print off and write down the names of the runners and colour in their silks, then put them all in a bowl and pick your horse at random - good luck!

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BINGO! Who will be the first in your household to shout Bingo!

Make sure you don’t miss a point!

You backed a winner!

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False Start

Spot the Trophy on camera

Paul Nicholls trained a winner

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Spot a horse wearing fluffy cheek pieces

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Won the Sweepstake

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Photo Finish!

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Backed a horse each-way

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WHO AM I? Famous Racing Faces Edition

Cut out the clues below and mix them up in a hat.

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I became the first woman to win a Grade 1 race over obstacles at the Cheltenham Festival

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I am the main commentator on ITV Racing

I have trained a remarkable 11 winners of both the King George VI and Tingle Creek Chases

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Each one of your household then picks out a card and reads out their clues - the first to guess “who they are” wins the point! Good luck!

I am a former bookmaker

I used to host the coverage of Premier League football on Sky Sports

I have been the main presenter on ITV Racing since 2017

Answer: Ed Chamberlain

I left Newcastle University in my first year to pursue a career in horseracing

I won the 2015 Cheltenham Gold Cup only a year after I turned professional!

I won the King George VI Chase with Might Bite in 2017

Answer: Nico de Boinville

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EXPERT VIEW

A quick way to see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.

How the experts rate the horse’s chances:

Look out for Letters: C = Has won at this course D = Has won over this distance CD = Has won over this distance at this course BF = Was a beaten favourite

2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.

3. Timeform view and TFR rating 4. HORSE’S TRAINER & THEIR LOCATION Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.

MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM

5. JOCKEY

- = New racing season / = Missed racing season P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race F = Horse fell U = Rider unseated R = Horse refused to race CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse B = Horse was brought down S = Horse slipped r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race d = Disqualified Bold form figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races

Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.

OTHER USEFUL DETAILS 6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey 7. Saddlecloth number 8. Horse’s name 9. Days since the horse last run 10. Horse’s age 11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs) 12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam) 13. Horse’s owner 14. Horse’s breeder 15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)

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FIRST RACE 12.40 THE GET YOUR LADBROKES £1 FREE BET NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) For novice four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £16000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £7600, 2nd £2539, 3rd £1270, 4th £635, 5th £317, 6th £158.

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FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (15-20): N Henderson (63 wins from 241 runners, 26%) runs GO SACRE GO Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (9 wins from 42 runners, 21%) runs FLIC OU VOYOU Fancy That: N Henderson won this race in 2011, 2012, 2015, 2018 and 2019. The stable runs GO SACRE GO today.

Longest Traveller: THIRD TIME LUCKI trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 99 miles.

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6 11-8 Harry Cobden J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Morson Group S

Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Hillflower (FR) O Mr Colm Donlon B Mme Celine Sirven-Gualde

TIMEFORM VIEW Has returned with a bang, rattling off a hat-trick at very cramped odds in novice hurdles this autumn.

Close up but ridden when chance-ending mistake in Haydock Listed event latest.

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2 THIRD TIME LUCKI (IRE) (41) 114-112 D BF 5 11-8 Harry Skelton J Br Br g Arcadio (GER) - Definite Valley (IRE) Dan Skelton, Alcester T O Mike and Eileen Newbould B Mr G. Delaney The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart and progressive bumper performer who landed 2m novices at Uttoxeter and Wetherby prior to shaping better than the bare result in a Cheltenham Grade 2. Remains a smart novice in the making. TFRHHHHI BHA140

3 SEVERANCE (GB) (35) 15 Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Decorative (IRE) O The Megsons B Highclere Stud & HMH Management

4 11-5 Kielan Woods J Ben Pauling, Bourton-on-the-Water T Jeremy Houghton - Houghtonart S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on the Flat for Mick Channon and made an impressive winning debut over hurdles in 17f Carlisle maiden in November. Too keen up in grade at Haydock and remains capable of better.

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4 GO SACRE GO (FR) (450) P- Br B g Network (GER) - Altesse Sacree (FR) O Mr G. L. Porter B Graham Porter & Henrietta Charlet

4 11-0 Nico de Boinville J Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

TIMEFORM VIEW Tailed off when pulled up before 2 out in newcomers race at Auteuil in 2019/20 on hurdling debut, in touch till weakening 5 out. Now in the care of Nicky Henderson but makes UK debut in a warm race. TFRHHHII BHA-

5 IL RE DI NESSUNO (FR) (750) 3/- Br B g Sinndar (IRE) - Lady Elgar (IRE) O Mr Ashley Head & Mr Garry Dreher B S.C.E.A. Haras de Manneville

5 11-0 Jamie Moore J Gary Moore, Horsham T K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on the Flat in Italy (stays 11f) and shaped with some encouragement when 23 lengths third of 6 in a Sandown juvenile on hurdle debut in December 2018. Off since but should still improve. TFRHHHII BHA-

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Tom Cannon J Br B g Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) - Clouds of Magellan (USA) Alan King, Barbury Castle T O HP Racing On To Victory Hare Group Ltd S B The Aston House Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart on the Flat, looking better than ever when landing November Handicap at Doncaster. Showed plenty when placed completed starts over hurdles last winter and remains capable of better.

TFRHHHHH BHA125 DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2019: FRED (FR) 4 11 0 Barry Geraghty 9-2 (Nicky Henderson) 8 ran Hood worn by No. 3.

Stewards Note: ON TO VICTORY: Following its run on 18/11/2020 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Third Time Lucki (IRE), 4-1 On To Victory (GB), 9-2 Flic Ou Voyou (FR), 11-2 Severance (GB), 12-1 Go Sacre Go (FR), 14-1 Il Re di Nessuno (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

An interesting novice to start off the card. ON TO VICTORY has had a solid autumn on the Flat having landed the November Handicap at Doncaster, so he makes plenty of appeal back over timber, especially now returned to shorter. Third Time Lucki remains a smart novice in the making after shaping better than the bare result in a Cheltenham Grade 2, with Severance and Flic Ou Voyou also respected.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ON TO VICTORY 2.THIRD TIME LUCKI (IRE) 3.SEVERANCE 14

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EACH-WAY BETTING TERMS Working alongside the Racecourse Association (RCA), bookmakers have introduced standard each-way betting terms across Jockey Club Racecourses.

Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.

• Fewer than 3 runners: win bets only, no places offered • 3 or 4 runners: all to win. Where a bookmaker wishes to depart from this default position he may offer place terms for 3 or 4 runners, this must be at 1/5 odds a place 1-2 • 5 to 7 runners (inclusive): 1/4 (one quarter) odds for finishing 1st or 2nd • 8 or more runners: 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd • Handicap races with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive): 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd • Handicap races with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive): 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th • Handicap races with 22 or more runners: 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th

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Owners Prize Money. 1st £8172, 2nd £2708, 3rd £1355, 4th £677, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280, 8th £280.

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FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (15-20): N Henderson (63 wins from 241 runners, 26%) runs FALCO BLITZ & SON OF CAMAS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (9 wins from 42 runners, 21%) runs GETAREASON Fancy That: N Henderson won this race in 2012 and 2015. The stable runs FALCO BLITZ & SON OF CAMAS today.

Longest Traveller: GALAHAD QUEST trained by N Williams, South Molton, 173 miles.

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6 11-8 Tom Scudamore J Mick Channon, West Ilsley T Timico S

Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Keys Hope (IRE) O Mr T. P. Radford B Michael Martin

TIMEFORM VIEW Quickly made up into a smart novice chaser last term but still winless in this discipline and was again below his best at Cheltenham 2 weeks ago. However, is potentially on a good mark back in a handicap.

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TIMEFORM VIEW Point/hurdle winner who made promising start over fences when runner-up at Carlisle on return.

Duly built on that when going one better at Sandown, strong at the finish. Sure to progress again. TFRHHHHH BHA137

3 MR ONE MORE (IRE) (36) 1/1165//-2

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Br B g Asian Heights - Norah’s Quay (IRE) O Mr John P. McManus B John Barry

TIMEFORM VIEW Won first 3 starts under Rules (bumper/2 hurdles) prior to coming up short in better company. Looks a chasing type and made an encouraging debut after 34 months off when close second at Chepstow.

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4 CHAMPAGNE WELL (IRE) (24) 22P-332 BF 7 11-4 Paddy Brennan J Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T Dunraven Group of Companies S

Br B g Gold Well - Perkanod (IRE) O The Bolly Champagne Crew B William Larkin

TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-pointer who made up into a useful novice hurdler last term and has made a satisfactory start over fences this season. Opening mark in this sphere demands more, however.

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7 11-3 Harry Cobden J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Morson Group S

Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Simple Reason (IRE) O Sullivan Bloodstock Limited B Roger G. English

TIMEFORM VIEW Pretty useful over timber for Willie Mullins and shaped well both starts over fences for this yard this season. Remains unexposed in this sphere.

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6 SON OF CAMAS (FR) (42) 0113P-P Br Ch g Creachadoir (IRE) - Camas (FR) O Sullivan Bloodstock Limited B Mr Jerome & Mrs Ophelie Delaunay

5 11-0 Nico de Boinville J Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T Unibet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won Newbury bumper/maiden hurdle in good style but ended the season below-par and pulled up on handicap bow at Cheltenham on return. Better ground here will at least suit on chase bow. TFRHHHII BHA132

7 FALCO BLITZ (IRE) (56) 12415-5 BF

6 10-12 Jeremiah McGrath J Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T Axom Ltd S

Br B g Falco (USA) - Ignited O Axom LXXVII B Niarchos Family

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdle winner last term though ran below that level sent chasing at Ascot on return 8 weeks ago, a bit disconcerting to see him start jumping left from halfway. Should do better at some point. TFRHHHII BHA130

8 GALAHAD QUEST (FR) (23) 4210-04 Br B g American Post - Atacames (FR) O Holt, Macnabb, Robinson & Jeffrey B Mr Bruno Vagne

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Sam Twiston-Davies J Nick Williams, South Molton T Nick & Jane Williams Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 2 juvenile hurdle winner last season and has made a positive start to this campaign in France.

However, improvement required off this mark now chasing.

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9 WILLIAM H BONNEY (GB) (29) 0/P3-503 9 10-7 Tom Cannon J Alan King, Barbury Castle T Hare Group Ltd S

Br B g Midnight Legend - Calamintha O Mr & Mrs R. Scott B Pitchall Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Has shaped as if retaining ability over hurdles on both outings this term and ran to a fairly useful level on belated debut over fences when third at Newbury, though seen to good effect.

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10 KILLER CLOWN (IRE) (22) 553-U63

6 10-5 Adam Wedge J Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T Hatherden Horse Transport S

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Our Soiree (IRE) O Tim Syder B Kevin Cullen

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who has shown promise over fences this season, best effort yet when 8 lengths third of 11 to Alnadam in handicap chase at Sandown 3 weeks ago. 9lb better off with that rival here.

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11 OISTRAKH LE NOIR (FR) (56) 21230//-0 6 10-5 Gavin Sheehan J Br B g Kentucky Dynamite (USA) - Linares Noire (FR) Ben Pauling, Bourton-on-the-Water T O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Ptarmigan Media Limited S B Pierre Jabot

TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-French hurdler who scored in 2018 and shaped as if in need of first run for 30 months when thirteenth of 18 in 20f handicap at Wetherby. This no easy introduction to fences.

TFRHIIII BHA123

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Alnadam (FR), 6-1 Mr One More (IRE), 15-2 Killer Clown (IRE), 9-1 Getareason (IRE), 11-1 Champagne Well (IRE), Son of Camas (FR), 12-1 Hold The Note (IRE), Falco Blitz (IRE), 22-1 Galahad Quest (FR), William H Bonney (GB), 40-1 Oistrakh Le Noir (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

ALNADAM has improved again going chasing this season, strong at the finish to score at Sandown 3 weeks ago, and remains one to keep on the right side of with further progress to come. Mr One More made a very encouraging start over fences when returning from a mammoth absence at Chepstow and is entitled to improve on that, while Hold The Note is becoming well-treated.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ALNADAM (FR) 2.MR ONE MORE (IRE) 3.HOLD THE NOTE (IRE)

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DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2019: COMMANCHE RED (IRE) 6 11 5 Paddy Brennan 4-1 (Chris Gordon) 11 ran Hood worn first time by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4.

Visor worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5.

Stewards Note: SON OF CAMAS: Following its run on 14/11/2020 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the soft ground.

FALCO BLITZ: Following its run on 31/10/2020 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake.

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WINNER KAUTO STAR NOVICES’ CHASE

SLATE HOUSE

TRAINER: COLIN TIZZARD JOCKEY: ROBBIE POWER

OWNER: ERIC JONES, GEOFF NICHOLAS, JOHN ROMANS

GRADE 1 FIRST RUN IN

1975

RUN OVER THREE MILES

4,828 METRES 18 FENCES TO BE JUMPED

TOTAL PRIZE FUND OF

£80,000

£45,560 TO THE WINNER

ROLL OF HONOUR YEAR HORSE 2019 SLATE HOUSE 2018 LA BAGUE AU ROI 2017 BLACK CORTON 2016 ROYAL VACATION 2015 TEA FOR TWO 2014 CONEYGREE 2013 ANNACOTTY 2012 DYNASTE 2011 GRANDS CRUS 2010 NO RACE 2009 LONG RUN

TRAINER Colin Tizzard Warren Greatrex Paul Nicholls Colin Tizzard Nick Williams Mark Bradstock Martin Keighley David Pipe David Pipe

JOCKEY Robbie Power Richard Johnson Bryony Frost Paddy Brennan Lizzie Kelly Nico de Boinville Ian Popham Tom Scudamore Tom Scudamore

Nicky Henderson Sam Waley-Cohen

This looked to be a competitve running of the Kauto Star, with Grade 1winning hurdler Black Op edging favouritism for Tom George having finished runner-up in a Grade 2 novice chase at Newbury last time.

Also prominent in the betting were the lightly-raced Master Tommytucker, who had been successful at Kempton Park on his seasonal reappearance for Paul Nicholls, while the Colin Tizzardtrained Slate House had won two from three to start off his campaign.

Slate House had the most experience over fences of the trio and put that to good use, travelling powerfully into contention before doing enough to hold off the challenge of Black Op.

Colin Tizzard and Robbie Power team up with The Big Breakaway as they look to make it back-to-back wins in the Grade 1. The last pair to do so were David Pipe and Tom Scudamore (Grand Crus and Dynaste) in 2011/12

9⁄10 7⁄10 10⁄10 AGED SIX OR SEVEN

IN THE TOP 3 IN THE BETTING

ALREADY WON THAT SEASON

KEY CONTENDERS IF THE CAP FITS A Grade 1 winner over hurdles last year, he has taken well to fences in two attempts so far.

He made a winning debut over the bigger obstacles at Ffos Las in October and followed that up with a runner-up effort at Listed level at Sandown last month.

 THE BIG BREAKAWAY Held in high regard by Colin Tizzard, he had no problem making a successful chasing debut with a ten-length victory at Cheltenham in November. He was second back in trip last time but remains one to follow over fences.

 SHAN BLUE Shan Blue has looked a natural in his two starts over fences to date, winning both races this season at Wetherby in style by over ten lengths. He is a smart chasing prospect for the Skelton team.

 FAMOUS WINNER LONG RUN KING GEORGE VI CHASE WINNER (TWICE) & CHELTENHAM GOLD CUP WINNER

LEADING TRAINER NICKY HENDERSON 5 WINNERS

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THIRD RACE 1.50 THE LADBROKES KAUTO STAR NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (In Memory of Nigel Clark) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) For novice four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £80000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £34864, 2nd £14312, 3rd £7160, 4th £3576, 5th £1792, 6th £896.

(Penalty Value £45560)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (15-20): P Nicholls (46 wins from 229 runners, 20%) runs ENRILO Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (9 wins from 42 runners, 21%) runs ENRILO Fancy That: C Tizzard won this race in 2016 and 2019. The stable runs THE BIG BREAKAWAY today.

Longest Traveller: ONE FOR THE TEAM trained by N Williams, South Molton, 173 miles.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding

colours no

horse

age

1 ENRILO (FR) (53) 1513-21 C D Br Bl g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Rock Treasure (FR) O Martin Broughton & Friends 4 B Mme Daniela Airaldi

st- lb

6 11-7 Harry Cobden J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful bumper/hurdles winner who has quickly reached that level over fences, stylish winner of 3m novice chase at Exeter last month when jumping well. Capable of better still so he needs considering.

TFRHHHII BHA140

2 GOLAN FORTUNE (IRE) (24) P0-0431 C D 8 11-7 Br B g Golan (IRE) - Ballyknock Alainn (IRE) O P Middleton, M Lowther B B. Higgins

Kielan Woods J Phil Middleton, Aylesbury T Equine America Ltd (Cortaflex) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who made winning start over fences in 3m Ludlow novice chase 24 days ago. This is much tougher though so a big step forward is required.

TFRHHHII BHA141

3 IF THE CAP FITS (IRE) (48) 21/15-12 C BF 8 11-7 Br B g Milan - Derravaragh Sayra (IRE) O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede B Liam Gilsenan

Daryl Jacob J Harry Fry, Seaborough T Ptarmigan Media Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 1 winning hurdler who scored easily on chase debut at Ffos Las before failing to land the odds in 3m Listed race at Sandown when caught out by late errors. Retains potential so not written off. TFRHHHII BHA160

4 KALOOKI (GER) (28) 4112-13

6 11-7 Richard Johnson J Philip Hobbs, Minehead T Wood Hall Stud S

Br Gr g Martaline - Karuma (GER) O Mr Andrew L. Cohen B Gestut Kussaburg

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive hurdler last term who has relished the switch to fences, bolting up at Newbury before good third of 5 in 23f Grade 2 there last time. Likely to progress further, so one for the shortlist. TFRHHHII BHA147

5 ONE FOR THE TEAM (GB) (28) 231-3U2 D 6 11-7 Br B g Shirocco (GER) - One Gulp O Forty Winks Syndicate 2 & Partner B R. J. McAlpine

Tom Scudamore J Nick Williams, South Molton T Nick & Jane Williams Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who quickly matched that level on only second run over fences when second of 5 in Grade 2 at Newbury (23f) 28 days ago. Has more to offer so he’s in the mix.

TFRHHHII BHA140

6 SHAN BLUE (IRE) (57) 1326-11 D

6 11-7

Harry Skelton J Br B g Shantou (USA) - Lady Roberta (IRE) Dan Skelton, Alcester T O Mr Colm Donlon B Desmond Amond Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who has made a seamless transition to chasing, 2 from 2 in Wetherby novices and superb over 3m latest when scintillating at his fences. Type to do much better still, so the one to beat.

TFRHHHHH BHA152

7 THE BIG BREAKAWAY (IRE) (22) 1/114-12 D BF 5 11-7 Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Princess Mairead (IRE) O Eric Jones, Geoff Nicholas, John Romans B William Mangan

Robbie Power J Colin Tizzard, Sherborne T Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ballymore Novice Hurdle fourth who easily landed odds on chasing bow at Cheltenham (3m) but outpaced after last fence error in 18f Exeter novice since. Remains capable of lot better back at 3m. TFRHHHHI BHA148 DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2019: SLATE HOUSE (IRE) 7 11 7 Robbie Power 3-1 (Colin Tizzard) 7 ran Visor worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 The Big Breakaway (IRE), 11-4 Shan Blue (IRE), 5-1 If The Cap Fits (IRE), 7-1 Enrilo (FR), 16-1 Kalooki (GER), 20-1 One For The Team (GB), 50-1 Golan Fortune (IRE)

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PLAY SMARTER

A cracking Grade 1 novice chase but SHAN BLUE looks sure to take some stopping in his hat-trick bid after two most impressive Wetherby wins in which he jumped imperiously and scored with lots in hand. The Big Breakaway is sure to leave the form of his recent Exeter reverse behind now back to 3m so is feared most, although Enrilo was a stylish winner there and commands respect for his top yard.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SHAN BLUE (IRE) 2.THE BIG BREAKAWAY (IRE) 3.ENRILO (FR)

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LAST YEAR’S

WINNER

EPATANTE CHRISTMAS HURDLE

TRAINER: NICKY HENDERSON JOCKEY: BARRY GERAGHTY OWNER: J. P. MCMANUS

GRADE 1 FIRST RUN IN

1969

RUN OVER TWO MILES

3,219 METRES 8 HURDLES TO BE JUMPED Nicky Henderson held a strong hand in the 2019 renewal as he saddled a trio of runners in a bid to make it three wins in a row in the Grade 1 contest.

TOTAL PRIZE FUND OF

£105,000

£59,797 TO THE WINNER

ROLL OF HONOUR YEAR 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010

HORSE TRAINER EPATANTE Nicky Henderson VERDANA BLUE Nicky Henderson BUVEUR D’AIR Nicky Henderson YANWORTH Alan King FAUGHEEN Willie Mullins FAUGHEEN Willie Mullins MY TENT OR YOURS Nicky Henderson DARLAN Nicky Henderson BINOCULAR Nicky Henderson BINOCULAR Nicky Henderson

JOCKEY Barry Geraghty Nico de Boinville Barry Geraghty Barry Geraghty Ruby Walsh Ruby Walsh A P McCoy A P McCoy A P McCoy A P McCoy

The trainer sent out both of the jointfavourites for the race, Epatante and Fusil Raffles, along with the previous year's winner Verdana Blue and it was one of the market leaders who put up a dazzling performance.

Epatante confirmed herself as being a leading Champion Hurdle contender with a stylish five-length success, quickening impressively to go clear of the Evan Williams-trained Silver Streak.

In 2019/20 Epatante became the fifth horse to have won the Christmas Hurdle before going on to land the Champion Hurdle (Lanzarote, Dawn Run, Kribensis and Faugheen)

8⁄10 7⁄10 7⁄10 AGED SIX OR SEVEN

WINNING FAVOURITES

TRAINED BY NICKY HENDERSON

KEY CONTENDERS BALLYANDY The top-three from last year's Christmas Hurdle all take each other on again and the 2020 third Ballyandy can give his all as usual.

He has run fine races to finish placed in his three runs so far this season.

 SILVER STREAK Enjoys himself here at Kempton where he is dual winner at Listed level.

The better the ground the better his chances are, but he finished five lengths behing Epatante in last year's Christmas Hurdle so has work to do to reverse the form this time around.

 EPATANTE The mare arrived here last year on the back of a Listed win at Newbury, but she gained a breakthrough Grade 1 success in the Christmas Hurdle and has not looked back since, winning twice more at the highest level including the Champion Hurdle. She is the one that they all have to beat on Saturday.



LEADING JOCKEY A P MCCOY FIVE WINS IN THE RACE: ‘07, '10, ‘11, '12, '13

LEADING TRAINER NICKY HENDERSON 9 WINNERS

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FOURTH RACE 2.25 THE LADBROKES CHRISTMAS HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) For four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £105000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £45759, 2nd £18785, 3rd £9398, 4th £4694, 5th £2352.

(Penalty Value £59797.50)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (15-20): N Henderson (63 wins from 241 runners, 26%) runs EPATANTE & FLORESSA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (9 wins from 42 runners, 21%) runs DIEGO DU CHARMIL Fancy That: N Henderson won this race in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2017, 2018 and 2019. The stable’s runners are listed above.

Longest Traveller: SILVER STREAK trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 162 miles.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding

colours no

horse

age

1 BALLYANDY (GB) (14) 310-223 D

st- lb

9 11-7

Sam Twiston-Davies J Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T Options Energy Services Ltd S

Br B g Kayf Tara - Megalex O Options O Syndicate B Pleasure Palace Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Tremendously consistent hurdler who has been in fine form this term, running excellent races in defeat to finish placed in the Welsh Champion, Greatwood, and International Hurdle. Third in this last year.

TFRHHHII BHA157

2 DIEGO DU CHARMIL (FR) (49) 5/122-33 D 8 11-7 Harry Cobden J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Morson Group S

Br B g Ballingarry (IRE) - Daramour (FR) O Mrs Johnny de la Hey B Mme Guilhaine Le Borgne

TIMEFORM VIEW Largely campaigned over fences in recent years but finished runner-up in the Kingwell Hurdle over this C&D in February. Not in top form on either start this term and he looks up against it here. TFRHHIII BHA148

3 SILVER STREAK (IRE) (14) 326-1C2 CD

7 11-7

Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Happy Talk (IRE) O Mr L. Fell B Yeomanstown Stud

Adam Wedge J Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

4 EPATANTE (FR) (28) 10/111-1 CD

6 11-0

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in the 2019 Champion Hurdle and runner-up to Epatante in this race 12 months ago. Looked as good as ever when winning a Listed race here on return and unlucky not to land the International Hurdle. TFRHHHHI BHA158

Br B m No Risk At All (FR) - Kadjara (FR) O Mr John P. McManus B Francois-Xavier & Anne Doulce Lefeuvre

Aidan Coleman J Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

TIMEFORM VIEW High-class hurdler with a sharp turn of foot, running out a decisive winner of this race a year ago prior to Champion Hurdle glory. Fighting Fifth triumph confirms she’s the standard bearer.

TFRHHHHH BHA162

5 FLORESSA (FR) (28) 12120-1 D

5 11-0 Jeremiah McGrath J Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T Unibet S

Br B m Poliglote - Dona Rez (FR) O Just Four Men B Mme Josette Lasseur

TIMEFORM VIEW Followed in the footsteps of stablemate Epatante by winning the Gerry Feilden on her return having failed to meet expectations in the Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham. A lot went her way that day.

TFRHHHII BHA144 DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2019: EPATANTE (FR) 5 11 0 Barry Geraghty 2-1 (Nicky Henderson) 10 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 2-5 Epatante (FR), 11-2 Silver Streak (IRE), 10-1 Ballyandy (GB), 18-1 Floressa (FR), 33-1 Diego du Charmil (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

Top-class mare EPATANTE used this race as a successful stepping stone to Champion Hurdle glory last season and more of the same is very likely following a highly-polished display in the Fighting Fifth on reappearance. Silver Streak and Ballyandy chased home the selection 12 months ago and that scenario is envisaged again.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.EPATANTE (FR) 2.SILVER STREAK (IRE) 3.BALLYANDY

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KING GEORGE VI CHASE BIG RACE TRENDS AGE With horses aged seven or eight having landed six of the last ten renewals, these seem the group to focus on. In this year’s field they have seven of the nine representatives. Only the great pair of Kauto Star and Cue Card have defied this trend when older, so it does look best to side with that age group - a negative for Waiting Patiently and Black Op.

KEY RACES The Betfair Chase, run at Haydock at the end of November has been the stand-out trial for this race in recent years. Six of the last ten winners of the race had run in Haydock’s three-mile Grade 1 contest and the race is well-represented again in 2020. The 2019 King George winner Clan des Obeaux made a promising seasonal reappearance to finish runner-up in the Betfair, while Lostintranslation was sent off as favourite for the race but ran below-par when trying to defend his Haydock crown. Interestingly, no other runner in this year’s King George took part in the Betfair Chase.

TRAINER TRENDS Paul Nicholls has a strong record in the King George VI Chase in recent years, winning five of the last ten renewals, including the magnificent Kauto Star and superb Silviniaco Conti. See More Business also won the race in 1997 and 1999, before Clan des Obeaux became another dual winner last year - giving the trainer a record total of eleven wins overall. He has Clan des Obeaux and Cyrname in the line-up on Boxing Day in a bid to make it an amazing twelfth victory in the race.

There have only been three winning trainers of the King George in the last ten years as Nicky Henderson has won the race three times and Colin Tizzard has two successes to his name in the past decade. The pair saddle the second and third from the 2020 Gold Cup this weekend as Henderson added Santini to the race earlier in the week, while Tizzard is represented by Lostintranslation.

FORM & CLASS When trying to narrow down the shortlist in Grade 1 events, it often pays to side with proven quality and this race is no different with all but two of the last ten winners having previously been successful at Grade 1 level over fences. Santini, Real Steel and Saint Calvados have all won Grade 2 chases, but will be bidding for that breakthrough success at the highest level in the King George.

Recent form is also an important factor to consider because whilst only five of the last ten winners won on their most recent start, only one had finished outside of the first three which was Clan des Obeaux ahead of his first success here in 2018.

This shows that it can be difficult to bounce back from a below-par effort to win the King George, which is a negative against the chances of Frodon and Black Op. Proven stamina over 3m or further is something that most of the last 15 winners have had on their resumé. Whilst our chase course may have a reputation as a speed course, horses still need to have the required stamina so beware of any doubtful stayers in this year’s field - perhaps Saint Calvados and Real Steel have the most question marks against their names in this regard.

TRENDS SUMMARY POSITIVES • • • •

NEGATIVES

Trained by Paul Nicholls, Nicky Henderson or Colin Tizzard Aged seven or eight Ran in the Betfair Chase at Haydock Park Previous winner over 3m or further

• • • •

Outside the first-two in the betting Without a Grade 1 success Aged nine or above Finished outside the first-three last time

BETTING It usually pays to stick with the fancied runners in the King George VI Chase with seven of the last ten winners having come from the first two in the betting.

Four of those were sent off as favourite, which is good news for supporters of the Paul Nicholl’s pair of Clan des Obeaux and Cyrname who have been vying for favouritism for the race. They are followed in the betting by Santini and Lostintranslation, who will be hoping to return to the form that they showed in the Gold Cup.

CONCLUSION With all things considered, CLAN DES OBEAUX looks to hold huge claims of making it a third consecutive win in the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase. He was a wide-margin twenty-one length winner of the Grade 1 last year and as an eight-year-old this time around he still has plenty more to offer. He made a very promising start to the current season when runner-up in the Betfair Chase at Haydock on ground that would not have been ideal for him, travelling in his customary strong style before only losing out to course specialist Bristol de Mai. Paul Nicholls will have CLAN DES OBEAUX primed for another big run on Boxing Day and he could take some stopping back here at Kempton.

His main danger could be his stablemate Cyrname, who was actually sent off as favourite for last year’s King George but could not quite manage to live up to expectations.

His defeat of Altior at Ascot last November had saw him cement his status as the highest-rated horse in Britain and, although things did not go to plan in his following two races, he showed signs that he was coming back to his best with a smooth victory in the Charlie Hall at Wetherby in October. It looks to be another fascinating clash between Paul Nicholls’ pair in the 2020 renewal of the King George.

Clan des Obeaux

Cyrname

Year Form

Winner

Trainer

Last Race (no days)

2019 1152-2

CLAN DES OBEAUX 7-11-10

11/2

Paul Nicholls

2nd Ladbrokes Champion Chase (54)

2018 2123-4 CLAN DES OBEAUX 6-11-10

12/1

Paul Nicholls

4th Betfair Chase (32)

2017 F111-1

6/4F

Nicky Henderson 1st Future Stars Chase (44)

MIGHT BITE

Age/Wt SP

8-11-10

1st Worcester Novices’ Chase (30)

2016 111-11

THISTLECRACK

8-11-10

11/10F

Colin Tizzard

2015 524-11

CUE CARD

9-11-10

9/2

Colin Tizzard

1st Betfair Chase (37)

2014 141-51

SILVINIACO CONTI 8-11-10

15/8F

Paul Nicholls

1st Betfair Chase (34)

2013 11F3-3

SILVINIACO CONTI 7-11-10

7/2

Paul Nicholls

3rd Betfair Chase (33)

15/8F

Nicky Henderson 2nd Betfair Chase (32)

2012 2213-2 LONG RUN 2011

133P-1

2010 113-3

7-11-10

KAUTO STAR

11-11-10

3/1

Paul Nicholls

LONG RUN

6-11-10

9/2

Nicky Henderson 3rd Paddy Power Gold Cup (63)

1st Betfair Chase (70)

LAST YEAR’S

WINNER KING GEORGE VI CHASE

CLAN DES OBEAUX

TRAINER: PAUL NICHOLLS

JOCKEY: SAM TWISTON-DAVIES OWNER: MR & MRS P K BARBER, G MASON & SIR A FERGUSON

GRADE 1 FIRST RUN IN

1937

RUN OVER THREE MILES

4,828 METRES 18 FENCES TO BE JUMPED

TOTAL PRIZE FUND OF

£204,000

£116,178 TO THE WINNER

ROLL OF HONOUR YEAR 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010

HORSE CLAN DES OBEAUX CLAN DES OBEAUX MIGHT BITE THISTLECRACK CUE CARD SILVINIACO CONTI SILVINIACO CONTI LONG RUN KAUTO STAR LONG RUN

TRAINER Paul Nicholls Paul Nicholls Nicky Henderson Colin Tizzard Colin Tizzard Paul Nicholls Paul Nicholls Nicky Henderson Paul Nicholls Nicky Henderson

JOCKEY Sam Twiston-Davies Harry Cobden Nico de Boinville Tom Scudamore Paddy Brennan Noel Fehily Noel Fehily Sam Waley-Cohen Ruby Walsh Sam Waley-Cohen

Clan des Obeaux arrived at Kempton Park bidding to become another dual winner of the prestigious race for Paul Nicholls, but it was his stablemate Cyrname who was considered as the main danger having defeated Altior at Ascot when last seen in November.

It was an eagerly-anticipated contest with Betfair Chase winner Lostintranslation chasing the Triple Crown and Irish challenger Footpad representing Willie Mullins.

However, it was Clan des Obeaux who had too much for his rivals, travelling strongly and jumping boldy throughout before powering away after the second-last for a widemargin success.

Clan des Obeaux will be aiming to enhance Paul Nicholls’ fantastic record in the King George and become the first three-time winner of the race since the magnificent Kauto Star

6⁄10 4⁄10 5⁄10 AGED SEVEN OR EIGHT

WINNING FAVOURITES

TRAINED BY PAUL NICHOLLS

KEY CONTENDERS LOSTINTRANSLATION Lostintranslation won last year’s Betfair Chase but then failed to show his true running in the King George.

However, if returning to the form of his third in the Gold Cup then he would be a major player here for Colin Tizzard.

 CYRNAME Sent off as favourite for last year’s King George, he finished second here albeit no match for his stablemate Clan des Obeaux. He was an impressive winner of the Charlie Hall on his seasonal return though, so holds high hopes of going one better this time around.

 CLAN DES OBEAUX An emphatic winner of the King George last year as he made it back-to-back victories in the Grade 1. He looks set for another bold bid in 2020 as Paul Nicholls has strong claims of making it an incredible 12 wins in the race.

 LEADING HORSE KAUTO STAR FIVE WINS IN THE RACE: ‘06, ‘07, ‘08, ‘09 & ‘11

LEADING TRAINER PAUL NICHOLLS 11 WINNERS

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FIFTH RACE 3.00 THE LADBROKES KING GEORGE VI STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) For four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £204000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £88903, 2nd £36496, 3rd £18258, 4th £9119, 5th £4570, 6th £2285.

(Penalty Value £116178)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (15-20): N Henderson (63 wins from 241 runners, 26%) runs SANTINI Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (9 wins from 42 runners, 21%) runs CLAN DES OBEAUX, CYRNAME, FRODON & REAL STEEL Longest Traveller: WAITING PATIENTLY trained by Ruth Jefferson, Malton, 222 miles.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding

colours no

horse

age

1 BLACK OP (IRE) (28) 4/122-40 D

st- lb

9 11-10 Tom Scudamore J Tom George, Slad T HBA Media S

Br Br g Sandmason - Afar Story (IRE) O Mr R. S. Brookhouse B P. Rothwell

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart novice last term and reappeared with fine fourth to Imperial Aura in 2 1/2m Carlisle Listed contest. Only midfield in the Ladbrokes Trophy since, though, and faces a tough ask here.

TFRHHIII BHA147

2 CLAN DES OBEAUX (FR) (35) 52/210-2 CD 8 11-10 Sam Twiston-Davies J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Morson Group S

Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Nausicaa des Obeaux (FR) O Mr&Mrs P.K.Barber,G.Mason,Sir A Ferguson B Mme Marie Devilder

TIMEFORM VIEW Has won this for the last 2 years, easily seeing off stablemate Cyrname 12 months ago. Disappointed in the Gold Cup but set himself up nicely for this when second in the Betfair Chase last month. TFRHHHHI BHA171

3 CYRNAME (FR) (56) 11/12F-1 C D

8 11-10 Harry Cobden J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Morson Group S

Br B g Nickname (FR) - Narquille (FR) O Mrs Johnny de la Hey B Mr S. Follain, Mr E. Lecoiffier et al

TIMEFORM VIEW Not at his best when remote second in this last year but that came on back of a gruelling race at Ascot and he proved his stamina for 3m when winning the Charlie Hall at Wetherby on return. Leading claims. TFRHHHHH BHA176

4 FRODON (FR) (21) 3314-14 C

8 11-10 Bryony Frost J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Morson Group S

Br B g Nickname (FR) - Miss Country (FR) O Mr P. J. Vogt B Mr Philippe Gasdoue

TIMEFORM VIEW Admirable sort who is arguably still getting better based on his wire-to-wire reappearance win in a handicap at Cheltenham. Has run below-par at Aintree since, though. Yard has stronger claims elsewhere.

TFRHHIII BHA168

5 LOSTINTRANSLATION (IRE) (35) 1/11P3-3 BF 8 11-10 Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Falika (FR) O Taylor & O’Dwyer B Mr A. R. M. M. Kavanagh

Robbie Power J Colin Tizzard, Sherborne T Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Betfair Chase winner last term and also third (Santini second) in the Gold Cup. However, he disappointed in this 12 months ago and also when a distant third in this year’s Betfair.

TFRHHHII BHA171

6 REAL STEEL (FR) (35) 141P6-3

7 11-10 Daryl Jacob J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Morson Group S

Br B g Loup Breton (IRE) - Kalimina (FR) O Mrs Kathy Stuart&Sullivan Bloodstock Ltd B Haras de Plasence & Mme V. Saint-Palais

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual 2 1/2m Grade 2 winner in Ireland last term and travelled well until stamina ran out in the Gold Cup. Needed the run when third on return for new yard. Should be spot on now and tongue tie added. TFRHHHII BHA163

7 SAINT CALVADOS (FR) (289) 30/1422- Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Lamorrese (FR) O Kate & Andrew Brooks B Mr Jeremy Buez

7 11-10

Gavin Sheehan J Harry Whittington, Sparsholt T Webbswood S

TIMEFORM VIEW Developed into a top-class chaser last term, pushing Min all the way in the Ryanair at Cheltenham (20.5f) when last seen. Stamina has to be taken on trust but has a very good record fresh.

TFRHHHII BHA167

8 SANTINI (GB) (21) 32/112-2 D BF

8 11-10 Nico de Boinville J Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T H & C Group Ltd S

Br B g Milan - Tinagoodnight (FR) O Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes B Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes

TIMEFORM VIEW Top-class chaser who signed off last season with second in the Gold Cup at Cheltenham. Made satisfactory return at Aintree 3 weeks ago but this test probably sharp enough for him. Supplemented on Monday. TFRHHHII BHA172 38

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9 WAITING PATIENTLY (IRE) (385) 11/U23/3- C 9 11-10 Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Rossavon (IRE) O Mr Richard Collins B Vincent Finn

Brian Hughes J Ruth Jefferson, Malton T Collins (Seafoods) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Impressive in the Ascot Chase in 2018. Lightly-raced since but as good as ever when third in Tingle Creek a year ago (off since but goes well fresh). Unseated in this in 2018 on sole previous run at 3m.

TFRHHHHI BHA163 DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2019: CLAN DES OBEAUX (FR) 7 11 10 Sam Twiston-Davies 11-2 (Paul Nicholls) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8, 9.

Stewards Note: LOSTINTRANSLATION: Following its run on 21/11/2020 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the heavy ground.

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Cyrname (FR), 2-1 Clan des Obeaux (FR), 7-1 Santini (GB), 9-1 Lostintranslation (IRE), 25-1 Real Steel (FR), Waiting Patiently (IRE), 33-1 Saint Calvados (FR), 40-1 Frodon (FR), 150-1 Black Op (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

CYRNAME proved himself over 3m when strolling home in the Charlie Hall and is taken to the turn the tables on last year’s winner Clan des Obeaux in what could be yet another Paul Nicholls domination of this contest. There are doubts surrounding a few so there’s possibly some each-way value in Waiting Patiently, who is top-class on his day and has a good record when fresh.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CYRNAME (FR) 2.CLAN DES OBEAUX (FR) 3.WAITING PATIENTLY (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE 3.35 THE LADBROKES COMMITTED TO SAFER GAMBLING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) For three yrs old and upwards x Total race value £16400

Owners Prize Money. 1st £7430, 2nd £2462, 3rd £1232, 4th £615, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £9747) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (15-20): N Henderson (63 wins from 241 runners, 26%) runs BARBADOS BLUE, MONTE CRISTO & RATHHILL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (9 wins from 42 runners, 21%) runs ECCO & SWITCH HITTER Longest Traveller: PUSH THE TEMPO trained by Robert Stephens, Caldicot, 118 miles.

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T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding

colours no

horse

age

1 JARVEYS PLATE (IRE) (94) 1440F-5 BF

st- lb

7 11-12

Paddy Brennan J Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - She’s Got To Go (IRE) Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T O The Yes No Wait Sorries & Mr Chris Coley Dunraven Group of Companies S B Philip Brolan

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful effort when landing 3-runner Listed event on chase debut at Chepstow last autumn. Hasn’t progressed in that sphere since (jumping not convincing) and smart performance needed back hurdling.

TFRHHIII BHA138

2 WHATSUPWITHYOU (IRE) (42) 1/1P3-02 6 11-11 Luca Morgan (7) J Br B g Shantou (USA) - Whats Up Britta (IRE) Ben Pauling, Bourton-on-the-Water T O Co-Foundations Ltd Jeremy Houghton - Houghtonart S B Stone Electrical Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW A lightly-raced winner over hurdles who improved again when second in 21f Cheltenham handicap (heavy) 6 weeks ago. A 5lb rise demands more from him again, though.

TFRHHHII BHA137

3 DREAM BERRY (FR) (22) 0/20-300

9 11-9 Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T Wasdell Group S

Br Gr g Dream Well (FR) - Kalberry (FR) O Mr John P. McManus B Mme Caroline Decazes

TIMEFORM VIEW Added to his good record fresh when third on 20.5f Market Rasen reappearance in October but not in the same form twice since. Likely he’ll find this too competitive.

TFRHHIII BHA135

4 WHO’S MY JOCKEY (IRE) (42) 1000-50 CD 7 11-7 Jack Tudor (3) J Richard Hobson, Little Rissington T R H Bloodstock S

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Scandisk (IRE) O Carl Hinchy and Mark Scott B Drumlin Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW Third in this race off 1lb higher in 2018. Creditable fifth on C&D return in November and likely found the race coming too soon when down the field at Cheltenham only 5 days later.

TFRHHHII BHA133

5 MONTE CRISTO (FR) (62) 62141-0

4 11-7

Daryl Jacob J Br B g Montmartre (FR) - Rylara des Brosses (FR) Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Ptarmigan Media Limited S B Mr Jean-Philippe Dubois

TIMEFORM VIEW French recruit who landed a Newbury juvenile hurdle for this yard last season. Could only manage a midfield finish when stepped up to 2 1/2m for his Aintree reappearance but remains unexposed. TFRHHHII BHA133

6 ECCO (GB) (15) 200-031

5 11-5 Harry Cobden J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Morson Group S

Br B g Maxios - Enjoy The Life O Mr Colm Donlon B Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof

TIMEFORM VIEW Disappointing when favourite for the Welsh Champion on reappearance but back on track in cheekpieces since, awarded a Doncaster handicap latest after the first past the post weighed-in light. Same mark. TFRHHHHI BHA131

7 RATHHILL (IRE) (28) 2/14/00-0 Br B g Getaway (GER) - Bella Venezia (IRE) O Mr John P. McManus B Frank Motherway

7 11-5 Aidan Coleman J Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t gone on as expected since impressive debut win 2 years ago but it’s still relatively early days and he could be sharper with his reappearance run at Newbury (20.5f) under his belt.

TFRHHHII BHA131

8 COEUR DE LION (GB) (29) 00//550-6

7 11-3

Max Browne (10) J Alan King, Barbury Castle T Hare Group Ltd S

Br B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Hora O The Barbury Boys B Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on the Flat, scoring at Royal Ascot back in June. Not seen to best effect (caught too far back) when sixth on Newbury hurdle return last month and remains one to bear in mind from this mark. TFRHHHHI BHA129 42

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9 SWITCH HITTER (IRE) (47) 1/5-21 CD

5 11-1 Bryony Frost J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Morson Group S

Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Country Time (IRE) O Hills of Ledbury Ltd B Liam Norris

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who struck at the second time of asking over hurdles when fending off a next-time-out winner in C&D novice 47 days ago. Open to further progress now handicapping for top yard.

TFRHHHHI BHA127

10 PUSH THE TEMPO (IRE) (59) 305/0-34

7 11-1

Richard Johnson J Robert Stephens, Caldicot T

Br B g Gold Well - Fairpark (IRE) O Castle Farm Racing B Sean Osbourne

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced in recent years but made a decent return to hurdles this autumn. Also ran to a fair level when fourth on Flat debut last time. Richard Johnson booked.

TFRHHHII BHA127

11 RIGGS (IRE) (34) 642-61

5 10-12

Harry Skelton J Br B g Mahler - Cousin Kizzy (IRE) Dan Skelton, Alcester T O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates - Riggs B Bernard McCabe Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made second handicap start a winning one when seeing off 10 rivals at Uttoxeter (2 1/2m, heavy) 5 weeks ago. Raised 9lb but it’s likely this low-mileage sort has more to offer.

TFRHHHHH BHA124

12 LET’S GET AT IT (IRE) (391) 10114/4- D

7 10-10 Tom Scudamore J Nick Mitchell, Sherborne T Sherborne Utilities Ltd S

Br B g Mustameet (USA) - Last Hope (IRE) O Sherborne Utilities Ltd B Clongiffin Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Three handicap wins for Olly Murphy in 2018/19 but off for 20 months ahead of this return for a new yard.

Has a hood on for the first time. Watching brief the percentage call.

TFRHHIII BHA122

13 RUNSWICK BAY (GB) (30) 10-221

5 10-9 Adam Wedge J Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T Hatherden Horse Transport S

Br B g Arvico (FR) - Chantal O Mr James Drummond B Mrs Audrey Goodwin

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who has made a solid start over hurdles, runner-up on first 2 starts before winning at Taunton (16.5f) last month. Likely has more to offer now stepping up in trip for handicap debut. TFRHHHHI BHA121

14 TEL’ART (FR) (33) 213P65 Br Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Textuelle (FR) O Mr & Mrs J Tuttiett B Mr Jean-Dominique Missoffe et al

6 10-7 Kielan Woods J Ben Pauling, Bourton-on-the-Water T Jeremy Houghton - Houghtonart S

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved model this summer, scoring twice at up to 2 3/4m. Put in another good shift when fifth over C&D latest but the handicapper seems to be winning the argument for now.

TFRHHIII BHA119

15 BARBADOS BLUE (IRE) (593) 122/1- CD Br B m Getaway (GER) - Buck’s Blue (FR) O Crimbourne Bloodstock B Philip Hore Jnr

6 10-7

Nico de Boinville J Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T Crimbourne Bloodstock Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Not seen since dotting up in a small-field C&D novice hurdle May 2019 but she’s a totally unexposed mare from a top stable so needs considering even though she returns in a competitive environment.

TFRHHHHI BHA119

16 TOP MAN (IRE) (11) 136-1FF D

6 10-7

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced point/hurdles winner who got off to a perfect start over fences with stylish win in 2 1/2m Fontwell handicap. Now back hurdling having fallen on both outings since.

TFRHHHII BHA119

17 DISTINGO (IRE) (33) 650-P04 C Br B g Smart Strike (CAN) - Distinctive Look (IRE) O Alan Jamieson Site Services Ltd B Wertheimer & Frere

7 10-4 Jamie Moore J Gary Moore, Horsham T K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW More miss than hit since landing a 2m novice here in March 2018. Latest 3m fourth here was a step back in the right direction but others certainly arrive with more pressing claims.

TFRHHIII BHA116 DECLARED RUNNERS 17 2019: HONEST VIC (IRE) 6 11 9 Tom Scudamore 10-1 (Henry Daly) 16 ran Hood worn first time by No. 12. Blinkers worn by No. 14.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 6, 8, 17.

Probable S.P’s: 8-1 Barbados Blue (IRE), 17-2 Ecco (GB), 9-1 Switch Hitter (IRE), 10-1 Riggs (IRE), 12-1 Whatsupwithyou (IRE), 14-1 Rathhill (IRE), Coeur de Lion (GB), Runswick Bay (GB), 18-1 Monte Cristo (FR), Push The Tempo (IRE), Let’s Get At It (IRE), 22-1 Jarveys Plate (IRE), 25-1 Tel’art (FR), Top Man (IRE), 28-1 Who’s My Jockey (IRE), Distingo (IRE), 33-1 Dream Berry (FR)

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Tom Cannon J Chris Gordon, Winchester T Broadsword Group Ltd S

Br B g Milan - Get In There (IRE) O Broadsword Group Ltd B Christopher Doyle

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PLAY SMARTER

A highly competitive finale. RIGGS had plenty in hand when making his second handicap start a winning one at Uttoxeter last month so could perhaps prove the answer. A market move for the returning Nicky Henderson mare Barbados Blue would make her a probable threat. The Paul Nicholls pair Ecco and Switch Hitter are also on the shortlist along with Coeur de Lion.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.RIGGS (IRE) 2.BARBADOS BLUE (IRE) 3.ECCO

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TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.40 - THE GET YOUR LADBROKES £1 FREE BET NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10009 to the winning horse The second to receive £2956, the third £1478, the fourth £739, the fifth £369 and the sixth £185. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 21st and pay £80 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 5lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 8lb. Ladbrokes has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 14 entries at £80. - Closed December 21st, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7600; Second £2539; Third £1270; Fourth £635; Fifth £317; Sixth £158. (Penalty Value £10009.60) A SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.15 - THE PLAY LADBROKES 5-A-SIDE ON FOOTBALL NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10721 to the winning horse The second to receive £3148, the third £1574, the fourth £787, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £80 stake if the horse is rated 121 or higher, or £16 stake if the horse is rated 120 or lower with £64 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m.

December 23rd. Lowest weight 10st 3lb; Highest weight 11st 8lb Penalties, after December 19th, 2020, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Ladbrokes has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Ladbrokes. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 15 entries at £80. - Closed December 21st, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8172; Second £2708; Third £1355; Fourth £677; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £10721.70) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.50 - THE LADBROKES KAUTO STAR NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (In Memory of Nigel Clark) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £45560 to the winning horse The second to receive £17096, the third £8560, the fourth £4264, the fifth £2144 and the sixth £1072. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating of 120 or more by the BHA Head of Handicapping following a review of the horses entered and after taking account of races run up to and including December 19th.

Horses which are not qualified for a rating in Great Britain, Ireland or France may also be entered. Such horses may be eligible providing the Handicapper is satisfied that the horse’s racecourse performances up to and including the day prior to confirmation would merit a minimum rating rating of 120. The decision of the BHA Head of Handicapping shall be final.. Enter by noon, December 21st and pay £400 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Weights: 4-y-o 11st; 5-y-o and up 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Ladbrokes has generously sponsored this race and will present a Perpetual Challenge Trophy, to be held by the winning owner until November 1st, 2021. Ladbrokes will also present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Ladbrokes. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 9 entries at £400. - Closed December 21st, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £34864; Second £14312; Third £7160; Fourth £3576; Fifth £1792; Sixth £896. (Penalty Value £45560) A SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.25 - THE LADBROKES CHRISTMAS HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £59797 to the winning horse The second to receive £22438, the third £11235, the fourth £5596 and the fifth £2814. for four yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating of 130 or more by the BHA Head of Handicapping following a review of the horses entered and after taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to closing. Horses which are not qualified for a rating in Great Britain, Ireland or France may also be entered. Such horses may be eligible providing the Handicapper is satisfied that the horse’s racecourse performances up to and including the day prior to closing would merit a minimum rating of 130. The decision of the BHA Head of Handicapping shall be final.. Enter by noon, December 21st and pay £525 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Weights: 11st 7lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Ladbrokes has generously sponsored this race and will present a Perpetual Challenge Trophy, to be held by the winning owner until November 1st, 2021. Ladbrokes will also present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Monday, December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on Monday, December 23rd. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Ladbrokes. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 7 entries at £525. - Closed December 21st, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £45759; Second £18785; Third £9398; Fourth £4694; Fifth £2352. (Penalty Value £59797.50) A SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.00 - THE LADBROKES KING GEORGE VI STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £116178 to the winning horse The second to receive £43594, the third £21828, the fourth £10873, the fifth £5467 and the sixth £2733. for four yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating of 130 or more by the BHA Head of Handicapping following a review of the horses entered and after taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to confirmation. Horses which are not qualified for a rating in Great Britain, Ireland or France may also be entered. Such horses may be eligible providing the Handicapper is satisfied that the horse’s racecourse performances up to and including the day prior to confirmation would merit a minimum rating of 130. The decision of the BHA Head of Handicapping shall be final. Enter by noon, November 3rd and pay £250 stake, Scratch by noon, December 1st or pay £350, Confirm by noon, December 21st and pay £400, Supplementary Entry by noon, December 21st and pay £5000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 3lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 10lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Ladbrokes has generously sponsored this race and will present a perpetual Challenge Trophy, to be held by the winning owner until November 1st, 2021. Ladbrokes will also present a memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 23rd. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Ladbrokes. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 72 Hour Declarations apply for this race. THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE. Runners will be led past the stands before turning and cantering to the start. (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). 25 entries, 8 at £250, 7 at £600, 9 at £1000, 1 at £5000. - Closed November 3rd, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £88903; Second £36496; Third £18258; Fourth £9119; Fifth £4570; Sixth £2285. (Penalty Value £116178) A SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.35 - THE LADBROKES COMMITTED TO SAFER GAMBLING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9747 to the winning horse The second to receive £2862, the third £1431, the fourth £715, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Penalties, after December 19th, 2020, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Ladbrokes has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 27 entries at £75. - Closed December 21st, 2020.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £7430; Second £2462; Third £1232; Fourth £615; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £9747) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Jockey/Trainer

Southern Hero

J: J. Fawcus T: G. Evans

1983

Wayward Lad

J: Robert Earnshaw T: Michael Dickinson

Airgead Sios

J: T. McNeill T: V. Tabor

1984

Burrough Hill Lad

J: John Francome T: Jenny Pitman

1985

Wayward Lad

J: Graham Bradley T: Monica Dickinson

Rowland Roy

J: Bryan Marshall T: Fulke Walwyn

1986

Desert Orchid

J: Simon Sherwood T: David Elsworth

Cottage Rake

J: Aubrey Brabazon T: Vincent O’Brien

1987

Nupsala

J: André Pommier T: François Doumen

1949

Finnure

J: Dick Francis T: George Beeby

1988

Desert Orchid

Manicou

J: Bryan Marshall T: Peter Cazalet

J: Simon Sherwood T: David Elsworth

1950

1989

Desert Orchid

J: Richard Dunwoody T: David Elsworth

1990

Desert Orchid

J: Richard Dunwoody T: David Elsworth

1939-1946 no race 1947 1948

1951

Statecraft

J: Tony Grantham T: Peter Cazalet

1952

Halloween

J: Fred Winter T: Bill Wightman

1991

The Fellow

1953

Galloway Braes

J: Bert Morrow T: Alec Kilpatrick

J: Adam Kondrat T: François Doumen

1992

The Fellow

J: Adam Kondrat T: François Doumen

1954

Halloween

J: Fred Winter T: Bill Wightman

1993

Barton Bank

Limber Hill

J: Jimmy Power T: Bill Dutton

J: Adrian Maguire T: David Nicholson

1955

1994

Algan

J: Philippe Chevalier T: François Doumen

1956

Rose Park

J: Michael Scudamore T: Peter Cazalet

1995

One Man

Mandarin

J: Gerry Madden T: Fulke Walwyn

J: Richard Dunwoody T: Gordon W. Richards

1957

1996

One Man

J: Richard Dunwoody T: Gordon W. Richards

Lochroe

J: Arthur Freeman T: Peter Cazalet

1997

See More Business

J: Andrew Thornton T: Paul Nicholls

Mandarin

J: Gerry Madden T: Fulke Walwyn

1998

Teeton Mill

J: Norman Williamson T: Venetia Williams

Saffron Tartan

J: Fred Winter T: Don Butchers

1999

See More Business

J: Mick Fitzgerald T: Paul Nicholls

2000

First Gold

J: Thierry Doumen T: François Doumen

2001

Florida Pearl

J: Adrian Maguire T: Willie Mullins

2002

Best Mate

J: Tony McCoy T: Henrietta Knight

2003

Edredon Bleu

J: Jim Culloty T: Henrietta Knight

2004

Kicking King

J: Barry Geraghty T: Tom Taaffe

2005

Kicking King

J: Barry Geraghty T: Tom Taaffe

2006

Kauto Star

J: Ruby Walsh T: Paul Nicholls

2007

Kauto Star

J: Ruby Walsh T: Paul Nicholls

2008

Kauto Star

J: Ruby Walsh T: Paul Nicholls

2009

Kauto Star

J: Ruby Walsh T: Paul Nicholls

2010

Long Run

J: Sam Waley-Cohen T: Nicky Henderson

2011

Kauto Star

J: Ruby Walsh T: Paul Nicholls

2012

Long Run

J: Sam Waley-Cohen T: Nicky Henderson

2013

Silviniaco Conti

J: Noel Fehily T: Paul Nicholls

2014

Silviniaco Conti

J: Noel Fehily T: Paul Nicholls

2015

Cue Card

J: Paddy Brennan T: Colin Tizzard

1958 1959 1960

1961-1962 no race 1963

Mill House

J: Willie Robinson T: Fulke Walwyn

1964

Frenchman’s Cove

J: Stan Mellor T: Harry Thomson Jones

1965

Arkle

J: Pat Taaffe T: Tom Dreaper

1966

Dormant

J: Jeff King T: John Wells-Kendrew

1967-1968 no race 1969

Titus Oates

J: Stan Mellor T: Gordon W. Richards

1970 no race 1971

The Dikler

J: Barry Brogan T: Fulke Walwyn

1972

Pendil

J: Richard Pitman T: Fred Winter

1973

Pendil

J: Richard Pitman T: Fred Winter

1974

Captain Christy

J: Bobby Coonan T: Pat Taaffe

1975

Captain Christy

J: Gerry Newman T: Pat Taaffe

1976

Royal Marshall II

J: Graham Thorner T: Tim Forster

1977

Bachelor’s Hall

J: Martin O’Halloran T: Peter Cundell

1978

Gay Spartan

J: Tommy Carmody T: Tony Dickinson

1979

Silver Buck

J: Tommy Carmody T: Tony Dickinson

1980

Silver Buck

J: Tommy Carmody T: Michael Dickinson

2016

Thistlecrack

J: Tom Scudamore T: Colin Tizzard

2017

Might Bite

J: Nico de Boinville T: Nicky Henderson

J: John Francome T: Monica Dickinson

2018

Clan des Obeaux

J: Harry Cobden T: Paul Nicholls

2019

Clan des Obeaux

J: Sam Twiston-Davies T: Paul Nicholls

1981 no race 1982

Wayward Lad