Cheltenham Racecouse - Festival Trials Day - Saturday 30th January 2021

FESTIVAL TRIALS DAY SATURDAY 30 JANUARY 2021

Santini, 2020 winner of The Paddy Power ‘45 SLEEPS TO CHELTENHAM’ Cotswold Steeple Chase

THE JOCKEY CLUB WELCOMES YOU

Welcome to Festival Trials Day, our final raceday before four days of fantastic racing at The Festival™ in March. Today we are treated to seven high class races to whet the appetite for just over six weeks time.

With the Paddy Power '45 Sleeps To Cheltenham' Cotswold Chase (Grade 2) taking centre stage, we are likely to see candidates for Jump racing’s greatest steeple chase take their chance. Last year’s winner, Santini went on to only find Al Boum Photo a neck too strong in The Festival™’s Blue Riband event. With three more Grade 2s on the day, the Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle often provides us with exciting horses who will return to the Home of Jump Racing in March, and of course, the Paddy Power Cleeve Hurdle has been won for the past two years by Cheltenham favourite, Paisley Park. We look forward to seeing this year’s contests.

As well as the racing on offer today, Paddy Power will be making one of their lucky customers a millionaire. The Paddy Power Millionaire Handicap Chase is the culmination of a campaign, which concluded at the end of 2020. To find out more about this exciting competition, please head to our website. We wish all the finalists the best of luck.

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1 AL BOUM PHOTO (FR) (73) B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Al Gane (FR) J T O B S

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TIMEFORM VIEW Would have been placed if standing up in the RSA last year and has improved again since, impressively winning Listed event at Tramore on his only start this season in January. Can do even better

01Jan Trm 24Apr Pun 01Apr Fai

21f Ch 24f Ch 20f Ch

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Total Recall The Storyteller Shattered Love

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

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= New racing season = Missed racing season = 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

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2m 179y + 75y

FIRST RACE 12.40

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THE JCB TRIUMPH TRIAL JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (Registered as the FINESSE) (GBB RACE)

for juvenile four yrs old x Total race value £22500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £9806, 2nd £4025, 3rd £2014, 4th £1006.

(Penalty Value £12813.75) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (16-21): D Skelton (19 wins from 233 runners, 8%) runs CABOT CLIFFS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G L Moore (8 wins from 35 runners, 23%) runs NASSALAM Fancy That: N Williams won this race in 2014 and 2020. The stable runs YGGDRASIL today.

Longest Traveller: YGGDRASIL trained by N Williams, South Molton, 121 miles.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 CABOT CLIFFS (IRE) (77) Ch g Gleneagles (IRE) - Hallouella

J Harry Skelton T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Craig & Laura Buckingham B Deerpark Stud S Red Rock Partnership Limited

2 NASSALAM (FR) (21) Ch g Dream Well (FR) - Ramina (GER)

J Jamie Moore T Gary Moore, Horsham O Mr John Stone B S.A.R.L. Genetique Obstacle S K M Elite Products Ltd

3 SAGE ADVICE (IRE) (21) B g Make Believe - Purple Sage (IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdle debut at Uttoxeter E Hood (2m, good to soft) in October but limitations have been exposed in stronger company since and likely he’ll be vulnerable once again.

Nov20 Chl Oct20 Wet Oct20 Utt

11-0

11-0

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Margerie (FR)

J Gavin Sheehan T Nick Williams, South Molton O John White & Anne Underhill B Mr Louis Fagalde S Tote

DECLARED RUNNERS 4

11-0

16f Hdl 16f Hdl 15f Hdl

gd-sf 4/8 Duffle Coat (IRE) gd-sf 3/7 Duffle Coat (IRE) gd-sf 1/6 Magna Moralia (IRE)

14l 8l 43/4l

TFRHHHHH BHA142 FORM 2112 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW French recruit who started out for new yard with 2 wide-margin wins at Fontwell. Very good 2 1/2 lengths to Adagio in Grade 1 Finale at Chepstow since.

Likely even more to come and hard to beat.

9Jan Chp Dec20 Fon Nov20 Fon

J Sam Twiston-Davies T Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich O The Imperium Syndicate B Michael Phelan & Make Believe Syndicate

4 YGGDRASIL (FR) (21)

TFRHHIII BHA125 FORM 134

11-0

16f Hdl 17f Hdl 17f Hdl

soft 2/8 soft 1/6 heavy 1/4

Adagio (GER) Zellerate (IRE) Shentri (FR)

21/2l 49l 59l

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 1

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat winner In Ireland who looked a useful recruit to hurdles when making a successful start for new yard in Kempton juvenile 3 weeks ago. Looks the threat to Nassalam.

9Jan Kmp 16f Hdl Sep20 Tip 12f Hcp Aug20 Crk 10f Stk

soft 1/8 gd-yd 3 soft 1

Tinnahalla (IRE) Son of Hypnos (IRE) Alghazaal

6l 31/4l 3 /4l

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 35

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to smart chaser Siruh du Lac. Promise when third on Sandown debut. Probably best not to judge him too harshly on his subsequent run in the Finale but he was well behind Nassalam.

9Jan Chp Dec20 San

16f Hdl 15f Hdl

soft 5/8 heavy 3/8

Adagio (GER) Elham Valley (FR)

29l 6l

2020: GALAHAD QUEST (FR) 4 11 0 Harry Cobden 6-1 (Nick Williams) 6 ran

Probable S.P’s: 4-7 Nassalam (FR), 9-4 Sage Advice (IRE), 16-1 Cabot Cliffs (IRE), 28-1 Yggdrasil (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

NASSALAM lost his unbeaten record in Britain in the Finale but really impressed with the way he travelled through most of that contest and is very much the one to beat, although Sage Advice did win easily on his Kempton hurdle debut and could be good enough to give him something to think about.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.NASSALAM (FR) 2.SAGE ADVICE (IRE) 3.CABOT CLIFFS (IRE)

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2m 4f 127y + 103y

SECOND RACE 1.15

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THE TIMEFORM NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total race value £18500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £8788, 2nd £2936, 3rd £1469, 4th £734, 5th £366, 6th £183. (Penalty Value £11573.60) Weights raised 7lbs 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 (16-21): D Skelton (19 wins from 233 runners, 8%) runs ALNADAM Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G L Moore (8 wins from 35 runners, 23%) runs HIGH UP IN THE AIR Longest Traveller: MAC TOTTIE trained by P Bowen, Haverfordwest, 162 miles.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 LIEUTENANT ROCCO (IRE) (21) Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Five Star Present (IRE)

J Daryl Jacob T Nick Mitchell, Sherborne O Sherborne Utilities Ltd B Mrs Mary O’Connor S Sherborne Utilities Ltd

TFRHHHII BHA140 FORM 11P-323

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2 UMBRIGADO (IRE) (16) Br g Stowaway - Dame O’Neill (IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner last term and stepped up on return/chase bow when second in C&D novice. Lost nothing in defeat when last of 3 in Grade 2 at Wincanton since and respected now handicapping.

9Jan Wcn 20f Ch Dec20 Chl 20f Ch Nov20 Chp 16f Ch

gd-sf 3/3 soft 2/4 soft 3/5

Messire des Obeaux (FR) 63/4l Fusil Raffles (FR) 33/4l Antunes 33/4l

TFRHHHHH BHA139 FORM 560-221

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TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who has taken well to J Tom Scudamore E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces fences this season, readily landing the odds on second chase start at Fontwell (19.5f, heavy). More to come off T David Pipe, Wellington what looks a fair opening mark in this sphere.

O John White & Anne Underhill 14Jan Fon 19f Ch heavy 1/4 Up The Straight (IRE) 31/2l B Maurice Smiddy Dec20 Utt 20f Ch soft 2/3 Northofthewall (IRE) 10l S W & S Recycling Nov20 Hay 18f HcpH soft 2/14 War Lord (GER) 11/4l

3 HOLD THE NOTE (IRE) (35) B g Jeremy (USA) - Keys Hope (IRE)

J Jonathan Burke T Mick Channon, West Ilsley O Mr T. P. Radford B Michael Martin S Timico

4 ALNADAM (FR) (35) B g Poliglote - Rosadame (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA138 FORM 23-4435

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TIMEFORM VIEW Quickly made up into a smart novice

E Visor chaser last term but still winless in this discipline and was again below best at Kempton 5 weeks ago. Becoming well handicapped at least.

Dec20 Kmp 20f HcpC gd-sf 5/10 Killer Clown (IRE) Dec20 Chl 25f Ch gd-sf 3/5 Happygolucky (IRE) Nov20 Nby 23f Ch good 4/5 Next Destination (IRE)

8 11-9

TFRHHHII BHA137 FORM 441-210 BF

J Harry Skelton T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Bryan Drew B Mr Richard Corveller & Mr Ange Corveller S Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)

5 NESTOR PARK (FR) (32) B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Cila (FR)

8 11-8

J Bryony Frost E Cheek Pieces T Ben Pauling, Bourton-on-the-Water O Mrs S. P. Davis B S.A.R.L. Haras de La Faisanderie et al S Jeremy Houghton - Houghtonart

6 MAYPOLE CLASS (IRE) (41) B g Gold Well - Maypole Queen (IRE)

J Richie McLernon T Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham O Delancey B Eamonn Dempsey S Wasdell Group

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J Connor Brace (3) T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham O Caveat Emptor Partnership B Miss Catherine White S Dunraven Group of Companies

TIMEFORM VIEW Point/hurdle winner who made promising start over fences, runner-up at Carlisle on return before going one better at Sandown (20f). Not in same form at Kempton since but type to bounce back.

Dec20 Kmp 20f HcpC gd-sf 8/10 Killer Clown (IRE) Dec20 San 20f HcpC soft 1/11 Before Midnight Nov20 Car 20f HcpC heavy 2/6 Rath An Iuir (IRE)

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29l 61/2l 1l

TFRHHHHI BHA136 FORM P/P4-252 D BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful bumper winner who won twice over hurdles in 2018/19. Lightly raced since but produced sort of performance he’d long promised over fences when just denied at Newbury. Back down in trip.

Dec20 Nby Dec20 Ain Nov20 Nby

25f HcpC soft 2/14 Amateur (IRE) 19f HcpC soft 5/13 Clan Legend 19f HcpC good 2/11 Morning Vicar (IRE)

nk 14l 1 /4l 1

TFRHHHHI BHA133 FORM 12P-011 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Largely progressive over hurdles last term and similar theme over fences, winning last 2 starts, including in good style at Fakenham 6 weeks ago. Player with prospect of more to come.

Dec20 Fkn Nov20 Bgr Oct20 Utt

7 THEGALLANTWAY (IRE) (45) B g Stowaway - Imogens Fancy (IRE)

11-5

26l 15l 13l

21f HcpC gd-sf 1/7 Duhallow Lad (IRE) 20f HcpC soft 1/5 Subcontinent (IRE) 22f HcpC gd-sf 15/18 Demachine (IRE)

23/4l 23/4l 54l

TFRHHIII BHA129 FORM 420-133

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish-point winner who returned as good as ever to land Bangor match event over hurdles (23f). Promising start over fences when third at Exeter but held back by jumping at Newbury since.

Dec20 Nby Nov20 Exe Sep20 Bgr

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23f HcpC soft 3/8 24f HcpC gd-sf 3/9 23f Hdl good 1/2

St Barts (IRE) Ofalltheginjoints (IRE) The Wolf (FR)

14l 61/4l 3 /4l

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8 MAC TOTTIE (GB) (14)

TFRHHHII BHA127 FORM 0/P-0P12 D BF

8 10-13

B g Midnight Legend - Tot of The Knar

TIMEFORM VIEW Good strike rate over hurdles (4-8) and J James Bowen E Hood, Tongue Strap off the mark at fourth attempt over fences in handicap at Market Rasen (21.4f), jumping well. Good second in T Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest similar event there since and not taken lightly.

O Steve & Jackie Fleetham 16Jan Mkt 23f HcpC heavy 2/9 Eclair Mag (FR) 43/4l B Steve & Jackie Fleetham Dec20 Mkt 21f HcpC soft 1/10 Le Cameleon 4l

Nov20 Fls

9 HIGH UP IN THE AIR (FR) (17) Ch g Famous Name - You Got The Love

J Joshua Moore T Gary Moore, Horsham O Mr P. Mott B E.A.R.L. Elevage Des Loges S Mtt

19f HcpC heavy P/8

Hill Sixteen

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TFRHHHHI BHA120 FORM 50-6111 D

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TIMEFORM VIEW Progressing in leaps and bounds sent chasing this season and completed hat-trick under a penalty with the minimum of fuss at Plumpton. This demands a lot more but hasn’t finished improving.

13Jan Plm 3Jan Plm Nov20 Lin

16f HcpC soft 1/9 19f HcpC soft 1/5 16f HcpC heavy 1/8

En Coeur (FR) Oxwich Bay (IRE) Clondaw Storm (IRE)

6l 6l 31/4l

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2020: SIMPLY THE BETTS (IRE) 7 11 5 Gavin Sheehan 11-2 (Harry Whittington) 12 ran Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3.

Stewards Note: ALNADAM: Following its run on 26/12/2020 it was reported that the horse resented the tight track.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Umbrigado (IRE), 11-2 Nestor Park (FR), 6-1 Maypole Class (IRE), High Up In The Air (FR), 10-1 Lieutenant Rocco (IRE), 12-1 Hold The Note (IRE), Alnadam (FR), Mac Tottie (GB), 16-1 Thegallantway (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

This looks competitive but UMBRIGADO has already matched his useful hurdles form in this sphere and should have more to offer now handicapping, so shades the vote. High Up In The Air is an obvious threat having completed the hat-trick with the minimum of fuss at Plumpton, while Nestor Park pulled a long way clear of the rest when just edged out at Newbury.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.UMBRIGADO (IRE) 2.HIGH UP IN THE AIR (FR) 3.NESTOR PARK (FR)

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There are two categories of a frequent runner. Trainers with 40 or more horses and Trainers with 40 or fewer horses in training.

The Championship for the 2020/21 season started at Warwick on Monday 21 September - scores will be backdated - and will finish on Wednesday 26 May 2021 (excluding The Festival™ and Hunter Chases).

The winning trainer will receive an Equi-Trek horsebox for a year.

CURRENT STANDINGS (as of 22 December 2020) 40+ horses

Stars

Less than 40 horses

Stars

P F Nicholls

292

N J Hawke

91

P J Hobbs

256

Christian Williams

91

D Skelton

219

R Walford

89

C L Tizzard

216.5

C J Down

88.5

F O'Brien

201

J W Mullins

63

A King

183.5

J Farrelly

61

N A Twiston-Davies

166.5

Kayley Woollacott

57

D Pipe

156.5

Mrs L Wadham

54

N J Henderson

117.5

J D Frost

54

Jonjo O'Neill

112

H D Daly

53.5

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2m 4f 127y + 103y

THIRD RACE 1.50

due to rail movement

THE PADDY POWER MILLIONAIRE TROPHY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 3) (GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total race value £50000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £21790, 2nd £8945, 3rd £4475, 4th £2235, 5th £1120, 6th £560. (Penalty Value £28475) Weights raised 3lbs 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 (16-21): N Henderson (51 wins from 368 runners, 14%) runs CARIBEAN BOY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G L Moore (8 wins from 35 runners, 23%) runs BENATAR Fancy That: V Williams won this race in 2013 and 2020. The stable runs ASO today.

Longest Traveller: CLAN LEGEND trained by N Alexander, Kinneston, 379 miles.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 ASO (FR) (56)

B or Br g Goldneyev (USA) - Odyssee du Cellier (FR) 11 11-12 J Charlie Deutsch T Venetia Williams, Hereford O The Bellamy Partnership B I. Pacault, A. Pacault & M. Pacault S Faucets Limited

2 CARIBEAN BOY (FR) (42) Gr g Myboycharlie (IRE) - Caribena (FR)

7 11-11

J Daryl Jacob T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede B Mme S. Guittard & Mr G. E. Guittard S Ptarmigan Media Limited

3 AL DANCER (FR) (49) Gr g Al Namix (FR) - Steel Dancer (FR)

8 11-10

J Sam Twiston-Davies T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O Walters Plant Hire Ltd B S.C.E.A. de Maulepaire et al

4 MISTER WHITAKER (IRE) (91) B g Court Cave (IRE) - Benbradagh Vard (IRE)

9 11-9

J Jonathan Burke E Cheek Pieces T Mick Channon, West Ilsley O Mr T. P. Radford B Patrick F. Callinan S Timico

5 HAPPY DIVA (IRE) (62) B m King’s Theatre (IRE) - Megans Joy (IRE) J Richard Patrick T Kerry Lee, Presteigne O Mr Will Roseff B M. Harris & P. Mckeon S Horseracing.Net

10 11-6

J Ryan Mania T Sue Smith, Bingley O Mrs Aafke Clarke B Capt A. L. Smith-Maxwell S Tuffa Footwear Ltd

25f HcpC soft 20f HcpC soft 20f Ch soft

F/14 Vieux Lion Rouge (FR) 7/16 Coole Cody (IRE) 7/8 Min (FR)

15l 58l

TFRHHIII BHA154 FORM 02//31-13 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW French import who has made up into a smart chaser for present yard, showing good turn of foot to land Newbury Grade 2. Didn’t last home in the mud when last of 3 at Ascot latest so stamina a worry.

Dec20 Asc Nov20 Nby Feb20 Hay

21f Ch heavy 3/3 19f Ch good 1/3 19f HcpC heavy 1/6

Dashel Drasher Fiddlerontheroof (IRE) The Big Bite (IRE)

7l 4l 5l

TFRHHHHI BHA153 FORM 425-130 C D BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who has taken his form up another notch this term, though he turned in an uncharacteristic laboured effort when ninth over C&D last time. Sort to bounce back, so not written off.

Dec20 Chl Nov20 Chl Oct20 Ntn

20f HcpC soft 9/17 Chatham Street Lad (IRE) 57l 20f HcpC soft 3/16 Coole Cody (IRE) 41/4l 20f Ch gd-sf 1/4 Master Tommytucker 23/4l

TFRHHHII BHA152 FORM P1/5P3-6 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart chaser with a very good record here, including third in Plate at the Festival in March. Not seen since fair sixth in Charlie Hall at Wetherby but goes well fresh so he’s worth considering.

Oct20 Wet Mar20 Chl Jan20 Chl

24f Ch soft 20f HcpC soft 25f Ch soft

6/10 Cyrname (FR) 3/23 Simply The Betts (IRE) P/6 Santini

22l 3l -

TFRHHHHI BHA149 FORM 242-5F3 C D BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Llikeable mare who took 2019 Paddy

out in latest renewal. Rare poor run in Carlisle mares’ chase latest but no surprise to see her bounce back.

Nov20 Car Nov20 Chl Oct20 Wet

8 11-6

10 11-3

20f Ch soft 3/6 My Old Gold (IRE) 20f HcpC soft F/16 Coole Cody (IRE) 19f HcpC gd-sf 5/11 Huntsman Son (IRE)

51/4l 17l

TFRHHHHI BHA149 FORM 2126-02 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 2 winner over hurdles/fences, landing Dipper over C&D last term, and ran another cracker here when gutsy second of 17 in Caspian Caviar Gold Cup. Nudged up just 1lb, so big player.

Dec20 Chl Oct20 Ain Mar20 Chl

7 OLDGRANGEWOOD (GB) (64) B g Central Park (IRE) - Top of The Class (IRE)

Dec20 Ain Nov20 Chl Mar20 Chl

E Tongue Strap Power Gold Cup here and was running well when falling 2

6 MIDNIGHT SHADOW (GB) (49) B g Midnight Legend - Holy Smoke

TFRHHIII BHA155 FORM 3540-0F CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed twice in the Ryanair but essentially below his best last term and he arrives here on the back of a heavy fall in the Becher 56 days ago. Yard in great nick but veteran has something to prove.

20f HcpC soft 19f HcpC soft 19f Ch soft

2/17 Chatham Street Lad (IRE) 15l 10/12 Nuts Well 31l 6/12 Samcro (IRE) 101/4l

TFRHHHII BHA146 FORM 3114-44 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Beneficiary of wind surgery last term, winning handicaps at Newbury and over C&D. Solid efforts when fourth both starts this term so he’s in the mix once more.

J Harry Skelton T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Chris Giles & Sandra Giles Nov20 Nby B Mickley Stud Oct20 Ain S Ladbrokes, TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire) Mar20 Chl 18

19f HcpC good 4/10 Clondaw Castle (IRE) 19f HcpC soft 4/12 Nuts Well 20f HcpC soft 4/23 Simply The Betts (IRE)

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TFRHHHII BHA142 FORM 0/2520-4

10 10-13

B g Ballingarry (IRE) - Kauto Relstar (FR)

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since 2018 but he is very useful J Brian Hughes E Tongue Strap on his day and returned after a wind op with good fourth of 16 in 20f handicap here 77 days ago. Handles the mud T Tom Gretton, Inkberrow well so decent claims off unchanged mark.

O Mr and Mrs J.Dale and Partners Nov20 Chl 20f HcpC soft 4/16 Coole Cody (IRE) 51/2l B Jean-Philippe Aubert & Denis Aubert Mar20 Chl 20f HcpC soft 14/23 Simply The Betts (IRE) 25l S Treehouse Sporting Colours Feb20 Kel 23f Ch heavy 2/5 Definitly Red (IRE) 14l

9 BENATAR (IRE) (49)

9 10-13

B g Beneficial - Carrigeen Lily (IRE)

J Jamie Moore T Gary Moore, Horsham O Mr Ashley Head B Mrs R. H. Lalor S K M Elite Products Ltd

TFRHHHHH BHA142 FORM 3/4430/-3 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who shaped encouragingly after 23 months off when third of 17 in Caspian Caviar Gold Cup over C&D 49 days ago, travelling strongly long way. Yard among winners, so sure to go well again.

Dec20 Chl Jan19 Asc Dec18 Asc

10 CLAN LEGEND (GB) (56)

TFRHHHII BHA135 FORM 1324-61 D

11 10-6

Ch g Midnight Legend - Harrietfield

20f HcpC soft 3/17 Chatham Street Lad (IRE) 27l 21f HcpC gd-sf 7/10 Cyrname (FR) 59l 23f HcpC soft 3/12 Valtor (FR) 81/2l

TIMEFORM VIEW In good form last season and built on J Danny McMenamin (3) E Tongue Strap reappearance at this track to score cosily at Aintree last month. 8lb hike means he has career-high mark to T N. W. Alexander, Kinneston overcome but another solid showing expected.

O Clan Gathering Dec20 Ain 19f HcpC soft 1/13 Dashing Perk 21/2l B Alexander Family Oct20 Ayr 16f HcpC heavy 6/8 Drumconnor Lad (IRE) 12l S Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd Mar20 Ayr 16f HcpC soft 4/6 Drumconnor Lad (IRE) 81/2l

11 EDEN DU HOUX (FR) (44) B g Irish Wells (FR) - Maralypha (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA127 FORM 134-044

7 10-0

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who arrives on back of J Tom Scudamore E Blinkers, Tongue Strap two creditable fourths in 3m handicap chases at Exeter.

Since had wind op and low mileage over fences so no T David Pipe, Wellington forlorn hope despite being 2lb out of the handicap.

O Prof. Caroline Tisdall Dec20 Exe 24f HcpC heavy 4/13 Cobolobo (FR) 103/4l B C. Ferchaud, E. Ibara & M. A. Seche Nov20 Exe 24f HcpC gd-sf 4/9 Ofalltheginjoints (IRE) 103/4l S W & S Recycling Oct20 Utt 22f HcpC gd-sf 10/18 Demachine (IRE) 23l

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2020: CEPAGE (FR) 8 11 12 Charlie Deutsch 8-1 (Venetia Williams) 10 ran Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 11.

Stewards Note: CARIBEAN BOY: Following its run on 19/12/2020 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 6-1 Al Dancer (FR), 13-2 Caribean Boy (FR), 7-1 Midnight Shadow (GB), 8-1 Benatar (IRE), 10-1 Eden du Houx (FR), 12-1 Happy Diva (IRE), Oldgrangewood (GB), Clan Legend (GB), 14-1 Mister Whitaker (IRE), 16-1 Aso (FR), Kauto Riko (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

Lots with chances in a cracking handicap but MIDNIGHT SHADOW is taken to add to his fine record round here having found only runaway winner Chatham Street Lad too good in the Caspian Caviar Gold Cup last time. Gary Moore’s Benatar finished one place behind him that day and is again taken to prove the chief threat.

Al Dancer and Happy Diva are tough sorts who are sure to be on the premises too.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MIDNIGHT SHADOW 2.BENATAR (IRE) 3.AL DANCER (FR)

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THE PADDY POWER ‘45 SLEEPS TO CHELTENHAM’ COTSWOLD STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total race value £63000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £27115, 2nd £11176, 3rd £5588, 4th £2797, 5th £1399, 6th £699, 7th £347, 8th £176. (Penalty Value £35450.10) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (16-21): N Henderson (51 wins from 368 runners, 14%) runs SANTINI Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Henderson (5 wins from 26 runners, 19%) runs SANTINI Fancy That: P Nicholls won this race in 2011 and 2019. The stable runs YALA ENKI today.

Longest Traveller: LAKE VIEW LAD trained by N Alexander, Kinneston, 379 miles.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 BRISTOL DE MAI (FR) (70) Gr g Saddler Maker (IRE) - La Bole Night (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA169 FORM 34/220-1

10 11-6

TIMEFORM VIEW Fine record at Haydock Park and won the Betfair Chase for a third time in 4 years in November.

Found only Santini too strong in this last season and can go well again with deep ground ideal.

J Daryl Jacob T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede B Mr Jean-Yves Touzaint S Ptarmigan Media Limited

2 LAKE VIEW LAD (IRE) (56) Gr g Oscar (IRE) - Missy O’Brien (IRE)

J Brian Hughes T N. W. Alexander, Kinneston O Mr Trevor Hemmings B Peter Magnier S Trust Inns Limited

3 NATIVE RIVER (IRE) (56) Ch g Indian River (FR) - Native Mo (IRE)

J Richard Johnson T Colin Tizzard, Sherborne O Brocade Racing B Fred Mackey S Coral Racing Limited

4 SANTINI (GB) (35) B g Milan - Tinagoodnight (FR)

Nov20 Hay Mar20 Chl Jan20 Chl

Dec20 Ain Jan20 Kel Dec19 Wet

11 11-6

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Lamorrese (FR)

J Gavin Sheehan T Harry Whittington, Sparsholt O Kate & Andrew Brooks B Mr Jeremy Buez S Webbswood

1/5 Santini 3/6 The Con Man (IRE) 3/10 Top Ville Ben (IRE)

1l 93/4l 11l

TIMEFORM VIEW 2018 Gold Cup winner who added 2

E Blinkers Grade 2s to his tally last term and should have come on

plenty for his Aintree return behind Lake View Lad when neither his jumping nor stamina was tested. Respected.

Dec20 Ain Feb20 Nby Dec19 Ain

9 11-4

11 11-4

8 11-0

24f Ch 23f Ch 24f Ch

soft 3/5 good 1/6 gd-sf 1/4

Lake View Lad (IRE) Secret Investor Black Corton (FR)

3l 23/4l 33l

TFRHHHHH BHA170 FORM 2/112-25 CD

9 11-6

J Ryan Mania T Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw O D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood B Patrick Keating

7 SAINT CALVADOS (FR) (35)

24f Ch soft 20f HcpH soft 24f HcpC soft

TFRHHHHI BHA168 FORM 234/11-3 C D

TIMEFORM VIEW Impressive when outstaying Bristol de Mai in this last year before an agonising defeat in the Gold Cup. Not seen to best effect either start this season and a proper test here much more his bag.

Dec20 Kmp 24f Ch Dec20 Ain 24f Ch Mar20 Chl 26f Ch

gd-sf 5/9 Frodon (FR) soft 2/5 Lake View Lad (IRE) gd-sf 2/12 Al Boum Photo (FR)

10l 1l nk

TFRHHIII BHA149 FORM 1241-32 CD

J Tom Scudamore E Cheek Pieces T David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold O Mr P. J. Cave B Brendan Ferris

Ch g Presenting - Lightning Breeze (IRE)

2l 18l 31/2l

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways in the Grade 2 Many Clouds Chase at Aintree (25f) 8 weeks ago, seeing off Santini and Native River with 9 of the 19 fences not jumped. Likeable type but he clearly needs more now.

5 THE CONDITIONAL (IRE) (42)

6 YORKHILL (IRE) (63)

heavy 1/5 Clan des Obeaux (FR) gd-sf 9/12 Al Boum Photo (FR) soft 2/6 Santini

TFRHHIII BHA162 FORM 3P/533-1 D

11 11-6

J Aidan Coleman E Cheek Pieces T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes B Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes S H & C Group Ltd

B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Gorrie Vale (IRE)

25f Ch 26f Ch 25f Ch

TIMEFORM VIEW Fine record in the top handicap chases for this yard, winning the Ultima at the Festival and (in cheekpieces) placed in the Ladbrokes Trophy and Silver Cup this term. Plenty to find on these terms.

Dec20 Asc Nov20 Nby Mar20 Chl

23f HcpC heavy 2/10 Mister Malarky 25f HcpC good 3/18 Cloth Cap (IRE) 25f HcpC soft 1/23 Kildisart (IRE)

13/4l 11l nk

TFRHHIII BHA147 FORM P4FP-P1 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time Grade 1 winner (including at 2 Festivals) who turned back the clock in a first-time tongue tie with victory in the Rehearsal Chase at Newcastle. Some feat if he followed up in this.

Nov20 Nwc 23f HcpC good 1/10 Whatmore Oct20 Ain 19f HcpC soft P/12 Nuts Well Feb20 Leo 21f HcpC yield P/24 Glamorgan Duke (IRE)

13/4l -

TFRHHHII BHA167 FORM 0/1422-4 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved again last term, pushing Min close in the Ryanair at the Festival. Didn’t seem to stay 3m despite running well in the King George (pulled hard) on return and this will test him even further.

Dec20 Kmp 24f Ch gd-sf 4/9 Frodon (FR) Mar20 Chl 20f Ch soft 2/8 Min (FR) Jan20 Chl 20f HcpC soft 2/12 Oldgrangewood

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8 YALA ENKI (FR) (7)

B or Br g Nickname (FR) - Cadiane (FR)

J Bryony Frost T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Hills of Ledbury Ltd B Esteve Rouchvarger et al S Morson Group

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

11 11-0

TFRHHHII BHA161 FORM 13-2F31

TIMEFORM VIEW Tough stayer racing for the third time this month having finished third in the Welsh National before resuming winning ways at Taunton last weekend.

Escapes a penalty and will relish conditions.

23Jan Tnt 9Jan Chp Dec20 Ain

28f Ch soft 30f HcpC soft 25f HcpC soft

1/6 If The Cap Fits (IRE) 3/18 Secret Reprieve (IRE) F/14 Vieux Lion Rouge (FR)

5l 31/4l -

2020: SANTINI 8 11 4 Nico de Boinville 13-8 (Nicky Henderson) 6 ran

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Bristol de Mai (FR), 3-1 Santini (GB), 9-2 Native River (IRE), 8-1 Saint Calvados (FR), 12-1 Yala Enki (FR), 25-1 Lake View Lad (IRE), 33-1 The Conditional (IRE), 66-1 Yorkhill (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Last year’s winner SANTINI can repeat the feat in a cracking renewal of the Cotswold Chase. He outstayed Bristol de Mai 12 months ago and his run in the King George can be overlooked. Native River was behind the selection in the very unsatisfactory Aintree race won by Lake View Lad and the 2018 Gold Cup hero is expected to fare a lot better now.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SANTINI 2.NATIVE RIVER (IRE) 3.BRISTOL DE MAI (FR)

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FIFTH RACE 3.00

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THE BALLYMORE NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Registered as the CLASSIC Novices’ Hurdle Race) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £22500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £9806, 2nd £4025, 3rd £2014, 4th £1006, 5th £504. (Penalty Value £12813.75) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (16-21): N Twiston-Davies (23 wins from 260 runners, 9%) runs TOOK THE LOT Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (5 wins from 26 runners, 19%) runs WILDE ABOUT OSCAR Longest Traveller: BEAR GHYLLS trained by Nicky Martin, Minehead, 90 miles.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 ANNUAL INVICTUS (IRE) (27)

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B g Mahler - Shantou Rose (IRE)

J Richard Johnson T Chris Gordon, Winchester O Mr Thomas Michael Smith B Mrs Deborah Hobson S Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd

2 BEAR GHYLLS (IRE) (20) Br g Arcadio (GER) - Inch Princess (IRE)

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J Matt Griffiths T Nicky Martin, Minehead O Bradley Partnership B Mrs Mary Tynan Phelan S Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd

3 OPTIMISE PRIME (IRE) (49) B g Shantou (USA) - Wilde Ruby (IRE)

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J Daryl Jacob T Ben Pauling, Bourton-on-the-Water O Mrs Rachel Brodie & Mr John Brodie B O. Costello & R. Moorhead S Jeremy Houghton - Houghtonart

4 TOOK THE LOT (GB) (49)

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Riverbank Rainbow 7

J Sam Twiston-Davies T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O The True Acre Partnership B G. Wheildon S Agetur (UK) Ltd

5 WILDE ABOUT OSCAR (IRE) (32) B g Oscar (IRE) - Baie Barbara (IRE)

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3Jan Plm Dec20 Plm Nov20 Lin

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11-5

61/2l 13l 6l

18f HcpH soft 15f Hdl soft 19f Hdl soft

1/8 Stormy Flight (IRE) 5l 1/11 Gowel Road (IRE) 11/2l 1/16 Make Me A Believer (IRE) 41/2l

TFRHHHII BHA128 FORM 011 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Disappointed when fancied for Newton Abbot bumper in October but has made no mistake in pair of 2 1/2m novice hurdles at Hereford since. This asks a much bigger question but he likely has more to offer.

19f Hdl 19f Hdl 16f NHF

soft 1/8 Velasco (IRE) soft 1/13 Sam Barton gd-sf 8/13 Onemorefortheroad

41/4l 11/4l 28l

TFRHHIII BHA130 FORM 30-2110 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who confirmed promise of hurdling debut when easily winning a couple of novice events at Bangor (19.5f) in November. Was well-held in a 3m Grade 2 here last month, though.

Dec20 Chl Nov20 Bgr Nov20 Bgr

11-5

soft 1/7 Dorking Lad soft 1/13 Mon Petit Cheri heavy 1/10 The Mick Preston (IRE)

TFRHHHHH BHA140 FORM 1-111

Dec20 Her Nov20 Her Oct20 Ntn

11-5

20f Hdl 15f Hdl 16f Hdl

TIMEFORM VIEW Unbeaten in 4 starts, readily defying a mark of 130 on 18.5f Exeter handicap debut (heavy) 20 days ago. Step up in trip now in his favour. Can take the step up to Graded company in his stride.

10Jan Exe Nov20 Fls Oct20 Lin

J Harry Skelton T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Mike and Eileen Newbould B Miss Elizabeth Kennedy S TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

TFRHHHHI BHA135 FORM 25-2111

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who is progressing well, notching his third novice hurdle win of the winter when seeing off 6 rivals at Plumpton (20.5f, soft) this month. Capable of mixing it at higher level.

23f Hdl 19f Hdl 19f Hdl

soft soft soft

8/8 1/6 1/8

Make Good (IRE) Pennyforapound (IRE) Legends Ryde

44l 6l 7l

TFRHHHII BHA136 FORM 214-11P D

TIMEFORM VIEW Won novice hurdles at Uttoxeter (2m) and Aintree (2 1/2m) this autumn with the minimum fuss.

Bad mistake 4 out knocked stuffing out him out of him when pulled up in Challow at Newbury last time.

Dec20 Nby Nov20 Ain Oct20 Utt

20f Hdl 20f Hdl 15f Hdl

soft P/5 Bravemansgame (FR) gd-sf 1/6 Docpickedme (IRE) gd-sf 1/12 Lord of Kerak

16l 3l

2020: HARRY SENIOR (IRE) 6 11 5 Robbie Power 4-1 (Colin Tizzard) 8 ran

Stewards Note: WILDE ABOUT OSCAR: Following its run on 29/12/2020 it was reported that the horse was p.u after a bad error late-on.

Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Bear Ghylls (IRE), 10-3 Annual Invictus (IRE), 9-2 Wilde About Oscar (IRE), 10-1 Optimise Prime (IRE), 40-1 Took The Lot (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

BEAR GHYLLS looks a really exciting prospect and can step up again now moving into Graded company and extend his unbeaten record to 5. Wilde About Oscar is definitely better than he was able to show in the Challow but it could be that the main threat emerges from Annual Invictus, who has racked up a hat-trick in novices this winter.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BEAR GHYLLS (IRE) 2.ANNUAL INVICTUS (IRE) 3.WILDE ABOUT OSCAR (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE 3.35

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THE PADDY POWER CLEEVE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) for five yrs old and upwards x Total race value £37800 Owners Prize Money. 1st £16269, 2nd £6706, 3rd £3353, 4th £1678, 5th £839, 6th £420. (Penalty Value £21270.06) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (16-21): D Pipe (12 wins from 131 runners, 9%) runs MAIN FACT and RAMSES DE TEILLEE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Olly Murphy (7 wins from 28 runners, 25%) runs ITCHY FEET Fancy That: Emma Lavelle won this race in 2019 and 2020. The stable runs PAISLEY PARK today.

Longest Traveller: DECOR IRLANDAIS trained by N C Kelly, Ireland.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 PAISLEY PARK (IRE) (42) B g Oscar (IRE) - Presenting Shares (IRE)

J Aidan Coleman T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough O Mr Andrew Gemmell B M. Conaghan S Hatherden Horse Transport

2 MAIN FACT (USA) (42) B g Blame (USA) - Reflections

J Fergus Gillard T David Pipe, Wellington O Munrowd’s Partnership B Juddmonte Farms Inc S W & S Recycling

TIMEFORM VIEW Still the leading staying hurdler, a point underlined by his strong-finishing victory in the Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot in December. Should take all the beating.

Dec20 Asc Nov20 Nby Mar20 Chl

11-3

8 11-0

Ch g Hello Sunday (FR) - Orlandaise (FR)

J James Bowen T Noel C. Kelly, Northern Ireland O Mr John Devine B Madame Marie-Laure Besnouin

5 ITCHY FEET (FR) (42)

B g Cima de Triomphe (IRE) - Maeva Candas (FR)

7 11-0

9Jan Chp Dec20 Ain Nov20 Chl

52l 23/4l 31/4l

30f HcpC soft 25f HcpC soft 27f HcpC soft

12/18 Secret Reprieve (IRE) 7/14 Vieux Lion Rouge (FR) 1/6 Yala Enki (FR)

54l 93l s.h

TFRHHHII BHA149 FORM 4120-41 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 7 runs last season and has continued his progression this term, scoring comfortably in a handicap at Killarney 70 days ago.

Another step forward would put him right in the mix.

22f HcpH yield 1 William of Wykeham (IRE) 3/4l 16f HcpH soft 4 Nibblers Charm (IRE) 13l 21f Hdl soft 9/12 Envoi Allen (FR) 39l

TFRHHHHI BHA155 FORM 11U-322

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart over hurdles and even better over fences last term, winning Grade 1 novice at Sandown.

Creditable efforts this term and makes some appeal returning to the smaller obstacles.

Dec20 Asc Nov20 Asc Oct20 Ain

6 UNOWHATIMEANHARRY (GB) (50) B g Sir Harry Lewis (USA) - Red Nose Lady

24f Hdl heavy 7/8 Paisley Park (IRE) 24f HcpH soft 1/17 Third Wind 16f Hcp soft 1/7 Call My Bluff (IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced good strike rate and better than ever in process when scoring over fences here in November but disappointing subsequently and faces stiff task back in this sphere.

Aug20 Kny Jul20 Gal Mar20 Chl

J Gavin Sheehan T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote O Kate & Andrew Brooks B Jean-Pierre Cordonnier & Daniel Gromada S McCoy Contractors

nk 11/2l 14l

TFRHHIII BHA149 FORM 10-5100 CD

J Tom Scudamore E Tongue Strap T David Pipe, Wellington O John White & Anne Underhill B S.A.S. Brosseau et Fils & C. Brosseau S W & S Recycling

4 DECOR IRLANDAIS (FR) (161)

heavy 1/8 Thyme Hill good 2/10 Thyme Hill soft 7/15 Lisnagar Oscar (IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 9 on the spin when scoring on return to hurdles off a mark of 147 at Haydock at first go at 3m. Came up short in Long Walk at Ascot since, though the experience will have done him good.

Dec20 Asc Nov20 Hay Nov20 Not

9

24f Hdl 24f Hdl 23f Hdl

TFRHHHII BHA154 FORM 1111-10 D

8 11-4

3 RAMSES DE TEILLEE (FR) (21) Gr g Martaline - Princesse d’Orton (FR)

TFRHHHHH BHA165 FORM 1/110-21 CD

9 11-6

21f Ch heavy 2/3 Dashel Drasher 21f Ch soft 2/4 Imperial Aura (IRE) 19f HcpC soft 3/12 Nuts Well

2l 5l 2 /2l 1

TFRHHHII BHA151 FORM 4250-10 CD

13 11-0

TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed he’s still capable of smart J Richard Johnson E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces form when landing handicap at Aintree on return from 8 months off in November. Effort best excused next time, so T Harry Fry, Seaborough not ruled out back in graded company.

O Mr John P. McManus Dec20 Chl 23f HcpH soft 10/12 Come On Teddy (IRE) 18l B Mr R. J. Smith Nov20 Ain 24f HcpH gd-sf 1/12 Mohaayed 11/4l

Mar20 Chl

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

23f HcpH soft

16/24 Sire du Berlais (FR)

29l

2020: PAISLEY PARK (IRE) 8 11 6 Aidan Coleman 4-6 (Emma Lavelle) 8 ran

Stewards Note: ITCHY FEET: Following its run on 19/12/2020 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P’s: 4-5 Paisley Park (IRE), 13-2 Itchy Feet (FR), 7-1 Unowhatimeanharry (GB), 15-2 Main Fact (USA), 12-1 Decor Irlandais (FR), 40-1 Ramses de Teillee (FR) 32

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PAISLEY PARK underlined that he’s still the best in this division when rattling home to land the Long Walk at Ascot and, in the absence of Thyme Hill, he faces a much simpler task, so he’s an obvious choice. Itchy Feet has the class to pose a threat if he can replicate the form he’s shown over fences and Decor Irlandais still seems to be improving, so he’s another interesting contender.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PAISLEY PARK (IRE) 2.ITCHY FEET (FR) 3.DECOR IRLANDAIS (FR)

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SEVENTH RACE 4.10

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THE SSS SUPER ALLOYS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £17325 Owners Prize Money. 1st £8229, 2nd £2749, 3rd £1376, 4th £688, 5th £343, 6th £172. (Penalty Value £10838.51) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (16-21): N Henderson (51 wins from 368 runners, 14%) runs TIME FLIES BY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (6 wins from 22 runners, 27%) runs CHTI BALKO Fancy That: M Keighley won this race in 2016 and 2020. The stable runs WITNESS PROTECTION today.

Longest Traveller: MONSIEUR LECOQ trained by Mrs J Williams, South Molton, 121 miles.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 MONSIEUR LECOQ (FR) (28) B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Draga (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA142 FORM 205-463 BF

7 11-12

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on return at Ffos Las last J Chester Williams (5) E Tongue Strap term and excellent second in a big-field handicap at Ascot around a year ago. Now 8lb below that mark but T Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton yet to get going this term. Tongue tie applied.

O Mrs Jane Williams 2Jan San 15f HcpH heavy 3/9 Guard Your Dreams 20l B Jean-Charles Haimet & J-Pascal Liberge Nov20 Com 19f Hdl heavy 6/7 Dauteuil Precieux (FR) 15l S Nick & Jane Williams Racing Oct20 Utt 20f Ch gd-sf 4/7 Hurricane Harvey 22l

2 CHTI BALKO (FR) (21) Br g Balko (FR) - Ina Scoop (FR)

J Theo Gillard (7) T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley O Mr D. G. Carrington B Didier Guyot and Pierre Guyot S Proactive Personnel Limited

TFRHHHHI BHA141 FORM 124-615

9 11-11

TIMEFORM VIEW Dropped in weights and back on song with emphatic win in 2m handicap at Haydock last month.

Wasn’t in the same form at Kempton but this mark needn’t prove beyond him.

9Jan Kmp 16f HcpH soft 5/8 Millers Bank Dec20 Hay 15f HcpH heavy 1/6 Llantara Nov20 Bgr 19f HcpH soft 6/6 Mint Condition

3 HIGHWAY ONE O TWO (IRE) (28)

81/2l 26l 15l

TFRHHIII BHA141 FORM 111-FU6

B or Br g Shirocco (GER) - Supreme Dreamer (IRE) 6 11-11

TIMEFORM VIEW Made up into a smart novice hurdler

J Richard Johnson E Hood last term, signing off with an all-the-way Kempton Grade 2 success. Failed to complete both starts over fences and T Chris Gordon, Winchester needed to see more at Sandown latest.

O Mr Anthony Ward-Thomas 2Jan San 15f HcpH heavy 6/9 Guard Your Dreams 42l B Stephen O’Flynn Nov20 Car 15f Ch soft U/5 Cheddleton S Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd Nov20 Fls 16f Ch soft F/5 Hitman (FR) -

4 SIR VALENTINE (GER) (43) B g Cacique (IRE) - Singuna (GER)

8

TFRHHHII BHA131 FORM 340-224

11-1

J Sam Twiston-Davies E Cheek Pieces T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O Walters Plant Hire & Potter Group B Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof S Potter Group

5 WITNESS PROTECTION (IRE) (21) B g Witness Box (USA) - Queen’s Exit

8 10-13

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful winning 2m hurdler who shaped well on chase debut when runner-up here in October.

Mistakes crept in both starts since and now back over timber in first-time cheekpieces.

Dec20 Asc Nov20 Wet Oct20 Chl

12l 11l 9 /2l 1

TFRHHHII BHA129 FORM 342-121

J James Best T Martin Keighley, Cheltenham O FOXTROT RACING WITNESS PROTECTION B Mr & Mrs James Hannon S Foxtrot Racing Syndicates

TIMEFORM VIEW Promise in bumpers and successful twice in novice company this season, latterly strong at the finish at Chepstow 3 weeks ago. More to come in handicaps.

9Jan Chp Dec20 Wet Nov20 Str

6 NORDIC COMBINED (IRE) (32) B g Haafhd - Chilly Filly (IRE)

16f HcpC soft 4/6 Enzo d’Airy (FR) 15f Ch soft 2/3 Malystic 15f Ch good 2/4 Fusil Raffles (FR)

16f Hdl 21f Hdl 18f Hdl

soft 1/11 Can You Call soft 2/11 Fern Hill (IRE) gd-sf 1/12 Fantastikas (FR)

/2l hd 10l 1

TFRHHHII BHA129 FORM 1-6525F

7 10-13

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened hurdles account at Taunton J Fergus Gillard (5) E Blinkers, Tongue Strap final run last term. Resolution when push comes to shove often missing with him though, and he hung left before T David Pipe, Wellington falling at Newbury a month ago.

O Chris & David Stam Dec20 Nby 20f HcpH soft F/5 Calva d’Auge (FR) B Dan Gilbert Dec20 Chl 16f HcpH soft 5/16 Breffniboy (FR) 8l S W & S Recycling, Tote Nov20 Tnt 19f HcpH good 2/16 Calva d’Auge (FR) 11/2l

7 TIME FLIES BY (IRE) (42) Ch g Getaway (GER) - What A Mewsment (IRE)

J Aidan Coleman T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O Mr John P. McManus B Hugh O’Connor

6 10-12

TFRHHHII BHA128 FORM 1235-20 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful bumper winner who showed definite promise in pair of Grade 2 hurdle contests in 2019/20. Needs to step up on last month’s handicap debut effort but he’s certainly in the right hands.

Dec20 Asc Nov20 Asc Jan20 Chl

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15f HcpH heavy 9/17 Not So Sleepy 19f Hdl soft 2/6 Danny Kirwan (IRE) 20f Hdl soft 5/8 Harry Senior (IRE)

18l 31/2l 13l

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8 MARTINHAL (IRE) (20) B g Westerner - Gweedara (IRE)

J Tom Scudamore T David Pipe, Wellington O Mrs Lynne Maclennan B Mrs A. Young S W & S Recycling

TIMEFORM VIEW Heavy-ground bumper winner at E Tongue Strap Huntingdon in March and showed a willing attitude when making third hurdles start a winning one (on the back of a wind op) at Exeter 3 weeks ago. Open to improvement.

10Jan Exe Nov20 Fls Oct20 Wet

9 STORMY FLIGHT (IRE) (20) Gr g Cloudings (IRE) - Help Yourself (IRE)

7 10-7

J Rex Dingle T Jeremy Scott, Dulverton O Mr Ian Murray and Mr Dave Smith B Mr Christy Buckley S Brendon Powerwashers

7 10-0

J Brian Hughes T Johnny Farrelly, Midford O Manhole Covers Ltd B E.A.R.L. Elevage Des Loges S Johnny Farrelly Racing, Manhole Covers Ltd

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

16f Hdl 20f Hdl 19f Hdl

soft 1/8 Karl Philippe (FR) soft 4/10 Sending Love (IRE) gd-sf 4/11 Valleres (FR)

/2l 18l 18l

1

TFRHHHHI BHA123 FORM 31-3032

TIMEFORM VIEW Taunton maiden hurdle winner and arrives at the top of his game, again ridden with restraint when runner-up at Exeter 3 weeks ago. Same mark here and he can remain competitive.

10Jan Exe Dec20 Tnt Nov20 San

10 SONG OF THE HUNTER (FR) (19) Gr g Network (GER) - Kittewhistle (FR)

TFRHHHHH BHA123 FORM F1-441 D

6 10-7

18f HcpH soft 2/8 Bear Ghylls (IRE) 19f HcpH gd-sf 3/16 Mount Windsor (IRE) 15f HcpH soft 7/9 Mister Coffey (FR)

5l 3l 21l

TFRHHIII BHA114 FORM F151-F3

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer who made all on Taunton hurdle debut in March. Looked set to go close before falling in a handicap on reappearance but was a shade disappointing last time. Has left Gail Haywood.

11Jan Her Dec20 Her Mar20 Tnt

16f HcpH soft 3/7 16f HcpH heavy F/8 16f Hdl soft 1/8

The Mick Preston (IRE) Demopolis (FR) Mille Sussurri (IRE)

15l 13/4l

2020: BACK ON THE LASH 6 10 8 Jonathan Burke 13-2 (Martin Keighley) 11 ran

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Martinhal (IRE), 13-2 Witness Protection (IRE), Time Flies By (IRE), 7-1 Chti Balko (FR), 9-1 Stormy Flight (IRE), 10-1 Monsieur Lecoq (FR), 11-1 Nordic Combined (IRE), 14-1 Sir Valentine (GER), 16-1 Highway One O Two (IRE), 22-1 Song of The Hunter (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

MARTINHAL displayed the right attitude when opening his hurdles account at Exeter 3 weeks ago, and with a good test of stamina kept to this trip in his favour, he can cash in on a lenient-looking opening mark. Chti Balko is a smart performer on his day and is feared, along with Stormy Flight.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MARTINHAL (IRE) 2.CHTI BALKO (FR) 3.STORMY FLIGHT (IRE)

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TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.40 - THE JCB TRIUMPH TRIAL JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1)(Grade 2) (Registered as the FINESSE) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12813 to the winning horse The second to receive £4808, the third £2407 and the fourth £1199. for juvenile four yrs old. Enter by noon, January 25th and pay £112 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 28th. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap hurdle race 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age hurdle race 5lb. JCB has generously sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a £150 award given to the stable employee in charge of 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 JCB. The sponsorship payment of £250 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. 14 entries at £112. - Closed January 25th, 2021.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £9806; Second £4025; Third £2014; Fourth £1006. (Penalty Value £12813.75) A SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.15 - THE TIMEFORM NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £11573 to the winning horse The second to receive £3418, the third £1709, the fourth £854, the fifth £427 and the sixth £214. for novice five yrs old and upwards. £92 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £18 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £74 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 28th. Penalties, after January 23rd, 2021, for each steeple chase won 7lb. TIMEFORM has generously sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a £150 award given to the stable employee in charge of 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 TIMEFORM. The sponsorship payment of £250 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. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 19 entries, 4 at £18 and 15 at £92. - Closed January 25th, 2021. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £8788; Second £2936; Third £1469; Fourth £734; Fifth £366; Sixth £183. (Penalty Value £11573.60) Weights raised 7lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.50 - THE PADDY POWER MILLIONAIRE TROPHY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £28475 to the winning horse The second to receive £10685, the third £5350, the fourth £2665, the fifth £1340 and the sixth £670. for five yrs old and upwards. £220 stake if the horse is rated 135 or higher, or £44 stake if the horse is rated 134 or lower with £176 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 28th. Penalties, after January 23rd, 2021, a winner of a steeple chase 5lb. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a £150 award given to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. Paddy Power has generously sponsored this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/ logo of Paddy Power. 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. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 15 entries, 1 at £44 and 14 at £220. - Closed January 25th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £21790; Second £8945; Third £4475; Fourth £2235; Fifth £1120; Sixth £560. (Penalty Value £28475) Weights raised 3lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.25 - THE PADDY POWER ‘45 SLEEPS TO CHELTENHAM’ COTSWOLD STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £35450 to the winning horse The second to receive £13356, the third £6684, the fourth £3339, the fifth £1675, the sixth £837, the seventh £415 and the eighth £214. for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 25th and pay £315 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 28th. Weights: 5-y-o 10st 9lb; 6-y-o and up 11st Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2019, a winner of a Listed or Grade 3 steeple chase 4lb Of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 steeple chase 6lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Beginners’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Steeple Chases in France). PADDY POWER has kindly sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a cash prize of £150 will be awarded to the stable employee in charge of 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 Paddy Power. 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. 10 entries at £315. - Closed January 25th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £27115; Second £11176; Third £5588; Fourth £2797; Fifth £1399; Sixth £699; Seventh £347; Eighth £176. (Penalty Value £35450.10) A SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.00 - THE BALLYMORE NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Registered as the CLASSIC Novices’ Hurdle Race) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12813 to the winning horse The second to receive £4808, the third £2407, the fourth £1199 and the fifth £603. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 25th and pay £112 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 28th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 7lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap hurdle race 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age hurdle race 5lb. BALLYMORE has generously sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a £150 award given to the stable employee in charge of 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 BALLYMORE. 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. 14 entries at £112. - Closed January 25th, 2021.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £9806; Second £4025; Third £2014; Fourth £1006; Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £12813.75) A SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.35 - THE PADDY POWER CLEEVE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £21270 to the winning horse The second to receive £8013, the third £4010, the fourth £2003, the fifth £1005 and the sixth £502. for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 25th and pay £189 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 28th. Weights: 11st each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2019, a winner of a Listed or Grade 3 hurdle race 4lb Of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 hurdle race 6lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ or Juvenile Hurdle Races in Great Britain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Hurdle Races in France). PADDY POWER has generously sponsored this race.

Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a £150 award given to the stable employee in charge of 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 Paddy Power. 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 £189. - Closed January 25th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £16269; Second £6706; Third £3353; Fourth £1678; Fifth £839; Sixth £420. (Penalty Value £21270.06) A SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 4.10 - THE SSS SUPER ALLOYS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10838 to the winning horse The second to receive £3201, the third £1600, the fourth £800, the fifth £400 and the sixth £200. for four yrs old and upwards. £86 stake if the horse is rated 119 or higher, or £17 stake if the horse is rated 118 or lower with £69 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 28th. Penalties, after January 23rd, 2021, for each hurdle race won 5lb. SSS SUPER ALLOYS has generously sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a £150 award given to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 15 entries at £86. - Closed January 25th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8229; Second £2749; Third £1376; Fourth £688; Fifth £343; Sixth £172. (Penalty Value £10838.51) SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.

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