Cheltenham Racecard - The April Meeting - Wednesday 14th April 2021

THE APRIL MEETING WEDNESDAY 14TH APRIL 2021

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We are looking forward to another two fantastic days of racing action here at the Home of Jump Racing for The April Meeting.

We are delighted to be able to welcome owners back on course today. It was a great shame not to have you with us in March for what proved to be a fantastic four days of top quality racing, so we hope you all enjoy your day and wish you the best of luck.

Ahead of racing today, we will hold a minute's silence to pay tribute to HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh who sadly passed away on Friday. Jockeys today will be invited to wear black armbands throughout the afternoon.

This meeting marks the end of our season here for professional trainers and jockeys, and we would like to take the time to wish trainer Colin Tizzard a wonderful retirement at the end of the season. We look forward to welcoming Colin back on course as he continues to support his son Joe who will now hold the license. Colin has had many brilliant moments with us, from the much-loved Cue Card to the impressive Thistlecrack but one of Colin’s most memorable days here was when Native River came storming up the hill to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 2018, under the recently retired, Richard Johnson. We would also like to wish Richard all the best in his next chapter after announcing this month that he would be retiring with immediate effect. We wish him the best of luck out of the saddle and he will be hugely missed here at Cheltenham. With two Cheltenham Gold Cups, and multiple Grade 1s to his name, since his very first Cheltenham Festival winner in 1999 it has always been a pleasure to welcome Richard on course.

We hope to see both Colin and Richard back here very soon.

We look ahead to a fantastic seven race card today, and as ever, would like to thank our sponsors of today’s meeting for their continued support; Racing TV, Ballymore, Kingston Stud, Arkells Brewery, and Weatherite.

We look forward to being able to welcome spectators back on course once it is safe to do so, but until then we hope you enjoy all the coverage on Racing TV, and our website.

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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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TFR BHA164 FORM F2F1r-1

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

soft 1/7 yd/sf r sf/hy 1/9

Total Recall The Storyteller Shattered Love

6l 1l

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NEWMARKET Race 1 1.15

5f

1 Amber Dew (GB)

9-0

Ralph Beckett Form:

Ryan Moore TFR:

2 Banana (GB)

9-0

Martyn Meade Form:

David Egan TFR:

3 Beautiful Sunshine (GB)

9-0

4 Bellarena Lady (GB)

9-0

5 Canonized (GB)

9-0

George Boughey Form:

Rossa Ryan TFR:

Ed Dunlop Form:

William Buick TFR:

William Haggas Form:

Cieren Fallon TFR:

6 Desert Dreamer (GB)

9-0

7 Devious Angel (IRE)

9-0

8 El Hadeeyah (IRE)

9-0

Stuart Williams Form:

Hollie Doyle TFR:

Tom Dascombe Richard Kingscote Form: TFR: James Tate Form:

James Doyle TFR:

9 Global Romance (IRE) Chris Dwyer Form:

10 Indian Guru (IRE) Richard Hannon Form:

9-0

Silvestre De Sousa TFR:

9-0 Sean Levey TFR:

11 Nymphadora (GB)

9-0

12 Reel of Fortune (IRE)

9-0

13 Symphony Perfect (IRE)

9-0

Andrew Balding Form:

John Ryan Form:

Richard Hannon Form:

Oisin Murphy TFR: Tom Queally TFR: Pat Dobbs TFR:

Race 2 1.50

6f

1 Willie John (GB)

9-7

2 Stone of Destiny (GB)

9-7

3 Going Places (GB)

9-3

4 Chil Chil (GB)

9-1

Tom Dascombe Richard Kingscote Form: 040-, TFR: Andrew Balding Silvestre De Sousa Form: 210-, TFR:

Archie Watson Form: 131,

Hollie Doyle TFR:

Andrew Balding Form: 534-,

Oisin Murphy TFR:

5 Count Otto (IRE)

8-13

Amanda Perrett Form: 113,

Jim Crowley TFR:

6 Dazzling Dan (IRE)

8-12

7 Additional (IRE)

8-11

Pam Sly Form: 440-,

Callum Shepherd TFR:

Martyn Meade Form: 030-,

Sean Levey TFR:

8 Stone Circle (IRE) Michael Bell Form: 051-,

9 Concierge (IRE) Michael Attwater Form: 004,

10 Gunmetal (IRE) David Barron Form: 641,

8-9 William Buick TFR:

8-6 Andrea Atzeni TFR:

8-5 Connor Beasley TFR:

11 George Bowen (IRE) Richard Fahey Form: 30-6,

8-4

Franny Norton TFR:

Race 3 2.25 1 Ontario (IRE) Aidan O’Brien Form: 225-,

7f 9-7 Ryan Moore TFR:

2 Naval Crown (GB)

9-6

3 Tactical (GB)

9-5

Charlie Appleby Form: 3-31,

Andrew Balding Form: 540-,

William Buick TFR:

Oisin Murphy TFR:

4 Royal Scimitar (IRE) Clive Cox Form: 144-,

5 Dark Lion (IRE) Roger Varian Form: 425-,

6 Legal Attack (GB) Simon & Ed Crisford Form: 124-,

7 Percy’s Lad (GB)

9-1

Adam Kirby TFR:

8-12 David Egan TFR:

8-12 James Doyle TFR:

Race 4 3.00

1m 1f

1 Forest of Dean (GB)

9-3

2 Global Giant (GB)

9-0

3 Marie’s Diamond (IRE)

9-0

4 My Oberon (IRE)

9-0

John & Thady GosdenWilliam Buick Form: 313, TFR: John & Thady Gosden Form: 2-01,

Mark Johnston Form: 043-,

Frankie Dettori TFR:

Silvestre De Sousa TFR:

William Haggas Form: 225-,

James Doyle TFR:

5 San Donato (IRE) Roger Varian Form: 603-,

9-0

Andrea Atzeni TFR:

6 Solid Stone (IRE)

9-0

Sir Michael Stoute Form: 123-,

Ryan Moore TFR:

8-12

Eve Johnson Houghton Charles Bishop Form: 112-, TFR:

Race 5 3.35

7f

1 Chocoya (GB)

9-0

Hugo Palmer Form: 13-2,

James Doyle TFR:

2 Divine Light (IRE)

9-0

Charlie Appleby Form: 1-,

3 Love Is You (IRE) Roger Charlton Form: 11-,

William Buick TFR:

9-0 Jason Watson TFR:

4 Mamba Wamba (IRE)

9-0

5 Sacred (GB)

9-0

Adrian Nicholls Form: 434-,

Tony Hamilton TFR:

William Haggas Form: 220-,

Ryan Moore TFR:

6 Saffron Beach (IRE)

9-0

7 Seattle Rock (GB)

9-0

Jane Chapple-Hyam Adam Kirby Form: 11-, TFR:

Sylvester Kirk Form: 633-,

Oisin Murphy TFR:

8 Star of Emaraaty (IRE)

9-0

9 Tawahub (GB)

9-0

John & Thady Gosden Form: 150-,

Frankie Dettori TFR:

John & Thady Gosden Jim Crowley Form: 01-, TFR:

10 Ventura Diamond (IRE) Richard Fahey Form: 611-,

9-0

Silvestre De Sousa TFR:

Race 6 4.10

1m

1 Colour of Light (IRE)

9-0

2 Dawndiva (GB)

9-0

Charlie Appleby Form: 22,

Brian Meehan Form: 3-,

3 Delta Bay (GB)

John & Thady Gosden Form: 2-,

William Buick TFR:

Oisin Murphy TFR:

9-0 Frankie Dettori TFR:

4 Haija (FR)

9-0

John & Thady Gosden Robert Havlin Form: 25-, TFR:

5 Magenta (IRE) David Menuisier Form:

6 Portfolio (JPN) Sir Michael Stoute Form: 25-,

9-0 Jason Watson TFR:

9-0 Ryan Moore TFR:

Race 7 4.45

1m 2f

1 Act of Wisdom (IRE)

9-7

2 Just Fine (IRE)

9-6

Charlie Appleby Form: 111-,

William Buick TFR:

Sir Michael Stoute Form: 413-,

Ryan Moore TFR:

3 Roseabad (IRE) Mark Johnston Form: 154-,

4 Echo Point (IRE) Charlie Appleby Form: 12,

5 Mohaafeth (IRE) William Haggas Form: 03-1,

9-5 Franny Norton TFR:

9-0 James Doyle TFR:

9-0 Jim Crowley TFR:

6 Wake Up Harry (GB) Simon Dow Form: 2-13,

7 Professional Widow (IRE) 9-0

7 Wallem (GB)

8 Riknnah (IRE)

8 No Recollection (GB)

Richard Spencer Form: 22-,

Simon & Ed Crisford Form:

Hollie Doyle TFR:

9-0 James Doyle TFR:

9 Snow Lantern (GB) Richard Hannon Form: 2-,

10 Strawberri (GB) Roger Varian Form:

9-0 Andrea Atzeni TFR:

11 Velvet And Steel (USA) Ralph Beckett Form: 2,

9-0

Sean Levey TFR:

9-0

Rossa Ryan TFR:

Andrew Balding Form: 4-13,

Alan King Form: 31-4,

8-13

Callum Shepherd TFR:

8-8 Oisin Murphy TFR:

8-8

Hollie Doyle TFR:

H I S R O YA L H I G H N E S S

The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh 1921 - 2021

2m 4f 56y + 37y

FIRST RACE 1.30

due to rail movement

THE JOIN RACING TV NOW NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £15000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5963, 2nd £2981, 3rd £1491, 4th £746, 5th £372. (Penalty Value £7804.50) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (16-21): N Twiston-Davies (21 wins from 255 runners, 8%) runs TORN AND FRAYED Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (10 wins from 57 runners, 18%) runs FAIVOIR Longest Traveller: NICKELSONTHEDIME trained by K Woollacott, Crewkerne, 90 miles.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 FAIVOIR (FR) (19) B g Coastal Path - Qape Noir (FR)

TFRHHHHI BHA144 FORM 141131 C

6 11-8

TIMEFORM VIEW Won Grade 2 hurdle at Haydock prior to excellent third in the Morebattle at Kelso. Made very hard work of landing cramped odds at Newbury last time, but circumstances were far from ideal.

J Harry Skelton T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Mrs Suzanne Lawrence 26Mar Nby B E.A.R.L. Trinquet & M. & O. Trinquet 6Mar Kel S Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire) 23Jan Hay

2 TAMAR BRIDGE (IRE) (32) B g Jeremy (USA) - Mise En Place

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who looked a useful prospect in brushing aside his sole rival with ease in a novice hurdle at Ayr (20.4f) 32 days ago. Will go on improving.

13Mar Ayr 17Feb Wet Dec20 Hay

3 TORN AND FRAYED (FR) (15)

7 11-4

30Mar Fkn 6Mar Kel 28Feb Her

8 11-4

5 NICKELSONTHEDIME (IRE) (117)

20f Hdl good 1/5 Take Your Time (IRE) 20f HcpH gd-sf 2/9 Flash Collonges (FR) 19f HcpH soft 1/10 Mr Jack (IRE)

20l 61/2l 10l

TIMEFORM VIEW Promise in bumpers and successful twice in novice company this season. Failed to get home in the Coral Cup at the Festival, but he commands respect now back in a novice.

17Mar Chl 9Jan Chp Dec20 Wet

21f HcpH gd-sf 21/26 Heaven Help Us (IRE) 16f Hdl soft 1/11 Can You Call 21f Hdl soft 2/11 Fern Hill (IRE)

35l /2l hd

1

TFRHHIII BHA122 FORM 12-233F

7 11-0

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in bumpers and first 3 starts over hurdles for this yard this season, but has yet to better fair form so looks up against it. Has had a wind operation since last seen.

Dec20 Asc Nov20 Utt Nov20 Exe

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

21f Hdl 19f Hdl 21f Hdl

soft F/4 Everglow soft 3/14 Here Comes McCoy (IRE) good 3/10 Bobhopeornohope (IRE)

33/4l 3 2 /4l

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Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Faivoir (FR), 3-1 Tamar Bridge 6-1 Witness Protection (IRE), 14-1 Nickelsonthedime (IRE)

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81/2l 33/4l 11/4l

TFRHHHHH BHA129 FORM 42-1210

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

J Mr Joshua Newman T Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne O T Hamlin, J E Gardener B J. O’Connor & Burgage Stud S NAF

heavy 1/2 Bass Rock (FR) soft 3/14 Ballybegg (IRE) heavy 1/5 Parramount

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark over hurdles with plenty to spare on Hereford handicap bow (19.7f) in February.

Excellent second at Kelso prior to resume winning ways back in novice company at Fakenham. Respected.

4 WITNESS PROTECTION (IRE) (28)

B g Shantou (USA) - Penny Fiction (IRE)

20f Hdl 19f Hdl 15f NHF

TFRHHHHI BHA132 FORM 425121 D

J Sam Twiston-Davies T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O Mrs Caroline Beresford-Wylie B S.A.R.L. Haras Du Bois Emery S Agetur (UK) Ltd

B g Witness Box (USA) - Queen’s Exit

/2l 6l nk

1

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 131 D

6 11-4

J A. P. Heskin T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote O McNeill Family and Prodec Networks Ltd B Mr D. Pratt S Ultima Business Solutions

B g Califet (FR) - Chic Et Zen (FR)

20f Hdl gd-sf 1/3 Will Carver (IRE) 16f HcpH gd-sf 3/14 The Shunter (IRE) 15f Hdl heavy 1/5 Minella Drama (IRE)

(IRE), 7-2 Torn And Frayed (FR),

WITNESS PROTECTION failed to get home in the Coral Cup at the Cheltenham Festival, but he’s worth another chance now returning to novice company given how well his Chepstow win has worked out. Torn And Frayed has upped his game recently and commands respect, as do Faivoir and Tamar Bridge in an interesting race.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WITNESS PROTECTION (IRE) 2.TORN AND FRAYED (FR) 3.FAIVOIR (FR)

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SECOND RACE 2.05 THE BALLYMORE SILVER TROPHY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (A LIMITED HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total race value £37800 Owners Prize Money. 1st £16473, 2nd £6762, 3rd £3383, 4th £1690, 5th £847, 6th £423. (Penalty Value £21527.10) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (16-21): N Henderson (50 wins from 349 runners, 14%) runs PYM Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (12 wins from 45 runners, 27%) runs MAGIC SAINT Longest Traveller: BENATAR trained by G L Moore, Horsham, 120 miles.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 MAGIC SAINT (FR) (5)

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Magic Poline (FR)

J Bryan Carver (3) T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Mr and Mrs J. D. Cotton B S.C.E.A. Des Prairies et al S John Cotton (Group) Ltd

TFRHHHII BHA157 (-3) FORM 61445P C

7 11-10

TIMEFORM VIEW Proved better than ever when putting E Tongue Strap up a high-class effort to win a handicap here (2m) in November. Rider lost irons at Aintree on Friday but probably better over a shorter trip.

9Apr Ain 21Feb Nby Dec20 Chl

2 PYM (IRE) (29)

24l 16l

TFRHHHII BHA151 FORM 1PP-150 C D

8 11-4

B g Stowaway - Liss Rua (IRE)

21f HcpC gd-sf P/26 Livelovelaugh (IRE) 16f Ch gd-sf 5/6 Sceau Royal (FR) 16f HcpC soft 4/9 Sky Pirate

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a good start to chase career last J Nico de Boinville E Cheek Pieces term and back on track to land a Listed race at Sandown on return. Has added to patchy record since, though, and T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn headgear now given a whirl.

O Mrs Patricia Pugh 16Mar Chl 25f HcpC soft 11/16 Vintage Clouds (IRE) 28l B Niall Flynn Nov20 Nwc 23f HcpC good 5/10 Yorkhill (IRE) 103/4l S Unibet Nov20 San 24f Ch good 1/3 If The Cap Fits (IRE) 21/2l

3 THE BIG BITE (IRE) (39) B g Scorpion (IRE) - Thanks Noel (IRE)

J Jonathan Burke T Henry Oliver, Abberley O Mr N T Griffith & H M Haddock B T. & S. Duggan S Hatt Kitchens

8

11-3

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/hurdles winner who is progressive over fences, winning on 2m Aintree return before good placed efforts at Doncaster and Newbury, though rather threw it away at latter track. Considered.

6Mar Nby 29Jan Don Nov20 Ain

4 ROMAIN DE SENAM (FR) (46) B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Salvatrixe (FR)

TFRHHHHI BHA150 (-1) FORM 412-123 D

9

11-1

B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Run For Cover (IRE) 10 10-10 J Tom O’Brien T Evan Williams, Llancarfan O Mr W. Clifford B Timothy Considine S Byerley Stud (courtlands) Ltd

7 10-6

J James Davies T Richard Rowe, Pulborough O The Forever Partnership B Kenneth Parkhill S Southern Cranes & Access Limited

7 TWO TAFFS (IRE) (27)

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Richs Mermaid (IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner at around 2 1/2m for Paul Nicholls in 2019 and it all clicked for new stable with Musselburgh win on New Year’s Day. Good fourth of 17 at Kempton since and drop back in trip a plus.

27Feb Kmp 24f HcpC good 4/17 Clondaw Castle (IRE) 1Jan Mus 20f HcpC soft 1/11 Schiehallion Munro Dec20 Chl 20f HcpC soft B/17 Chatham Street Lad (IRE)

7l 12l -

TFRHHHHH BHA143 FORM 221634 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Big improver over fences for new yard this term, landing the Paddy Power Gold Cup here and running a fine race to finish fourth in the Plate at The Festival last month. Obvious claims off same mark.

18Mar Chl 20f HcpC gd-sf 4/21 The Shunter (IRE) 61/4l 27Feb Kmp 20f Ch good 3/4 Tamaroc Du Mathan (FR) 15l Dec20 Chl 20f HcpC soft 6/17 Chatham Street Lad (IRE) 38l

6 UP THE STRAIGHT (IRE) (32) B g Arcadio (GER) - Kings Artist (IRE)

21/4l 31/2l 4l

TFRHHHHI BHA148 FORM 064B14 D

J Harry Skelton E Tongue Strap T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Chris Giles B Pierre Senamaud & Dr Jacques Detre S Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)

5 COOLE CODY (IRE) (27)

19f HcpC good 3/14 Umbrigado (IRE) 16f HcpC soft 2/5 Ibleo (FR) 15f HcpC gd-sf 1/8 Defi Sacre (FR)

11 10-4

J Sam Twiston-Davies T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O Walters Plant Hire & Potter Group B Grange Stud S Potter Group

TFRHHHII BHA139 FORM 32U252 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler and just as good over fences this season despite mixed record, good second at Sandown latest but faltered up the run-in when set to win.

Better ground here may help.

13Mar 6Feb 14Jan

San San Fon

20f HcpC soft 2/9 20f Ch heavy 5/7 19f Ch heavy 2/4

Farinet (FR) Sporting John (IRE) Umbrigado (IRE)

61/2l 69l 31/2l

TFRHHIII BHA137 FORM 3020-40 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser for Dan Skelton and respectable start for new yard (well backed) when fourth at Leicester on return. Struggled in the Paddy Power Plate at the Festival next time, however.

18Mar Chl Nov20 Lei Mar20 Chl

16

20f HcpC gd-sf 16/21 The Shunter (IRE) 20f HcpC good 4/7 Theo (IRE) 16f HcpC gd-sf 11/18 Chosen Mate (IRE)

31l 53/4l 13l

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8 MANOFTHEMOUNTAIN (IRE) (25) B g Mahler - Womanofthemountain (IRE)

J Tom Bellamy T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough O Mr Paul G. Jacobs B Mr Gabriel Fahy S Hatherden Horse Transport

9 BENATAR (IRE) (15) 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

TFRHHHII BHA137 FORM U1-14P2

8 10-4

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of his first 4 completed starts over fences. Disappointed next 2 starts but back to form when second at Kempton last month. More needed here, though.

20Mar Kmp 20f HcpC good 2/9 Domaine de L’Isle (FR) Dec20 Nby 25f HcpC soft P/14 Amateur (IRE) Oct20 Chl 25f HcpC good 4/10 Frodon (FR)

5l 52l

TFRHHHII BHA134 FORM 30/-3P02 D

9 10-4

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who shaped encouragingly after long absence when third in Caspian Caviar Gold Cup over C&D. Struggled next 2 starts but back-toform at Warwick 2 weeks ago. 3lb out of weights.

30Mar War 26Feb War 6Feb San

16f HcpC good 2/6 King d’Argent (FR) 20f HcpC soft 8/9 Espoir de Teillee (FR) 20f HcpC heavy P/10 Alnadam (FR)

81/2l 47l -

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

PLAY SMARTER

Paddy Power Gold Cup winner COOLE CODY enhanced his excellent record here when fourth in the Plate at the Festival last month and should make another bold bid off the same mark back in calmer waters. Conditions will suit the in-form Romain de Senam and he rates the main threat ahead of The Big Bite, who was set to win at Newbury before hanging badly left up the run-in.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.COOLE CODY (IRE) 2.ROMAIN DE SENAM (FR) 3.THE BIG BITE (IRE)

RACE RESULT

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Probable S.P’s: 4-1 The Big Bite (IRE), 9-2 Coole Cody (IRE), 6-1 Romain de Senam (FR), 9-1 Up The Straight (IRE), Benatar (IRE), 10-1 Magic Saint (FR), 11-1 Manofthemountain (IRE), 12-1 Pym (IRE), 20-1 Two Taffs (IRE)

RACHAEL BLACKMORE A JUMP JOCKEY LIKE NO OTHER

By Ben Cox At the beginning of March, Rachael Blackmore was already well established as the leading female jockey in Ireland, having enjoyed a dozen Grade 1 victories and with three winners at The Festival™ supporting WellChild to her name. However, what was to follow over the next few weeks transferred her to another stratosphere and one never approached by any other female jockey in the history of Jump racing.

The mare Honeysuckle had already provided Blackmore with a Grade 1 Cheltenham victory when landing the Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle at The Festival™ in 2020. Honeysuckle enabled the 31-year-old to become the first female jockey to win the Grade 1 Unibet Champion Hurdle as she easily justified 11-10 favouritism in hurdling’s premier prize.

More was to follow at The Festival™, with the jockey enjoying a Grade 1 double on day two courtesy of Bob Olinger in the Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle and Sir Gerhard in the Weatherbys Champion Bumper. That double made Blackmore hot favourite to take the leading jockey honours at Jump racing’s four-day extravaganza and by the end of Friday she duly justified that opinion by adding the Grade 1 Ryanair Chase on Allaho, the Grade 1 JCB Triumph Hurdle on Quilixios and the Grade 2 Parnell Properties Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle on Telmesomethinggirl to take her tally to six winners for the week – two clear of her closest rival Jack Kennedy.

It was so nearly another first for Blackmore at Cheltenham as her mount A Plus Tard only found Minella Indo too good in the Grade 1 WellChild Cheltenham Gold Cup. Ever the perfectionist, it was the one that got way that Blackmore reflected on after The Festival™, particularly as she had the chance to ride Minella Indo.

She commented: “It was my decision and I chose the wrong one and it happens. But I’m not going to take anything away from Minella Indo, who was the best horse on the day.

“Gold Cups don’t go away. The replays will be on at award shows and at next year’s meetings and it’ll always be when the ball didn’t bounce right - but I had an incredible week.”

Aintree’s Randox Grand National Festival followed on three weeks after Cheltenham and Blackmore was back in action again. Day one got off to a good start as she partnered Me Too Please to success in the Grade 2 Goffs UK Mares’ Bumper.

The big race itself, the Randox Grand National, was the first of Jump racing’s major prizes to have had female participation with Charlotte Brew partnering Barony Fort back in 1977, although the closest a female jockey had come to winning was third (Katie Walsh on Seabass in 2012).

That all changed in 2021 as Blackmore partnered Minella Times to a comprehensive six and a half-length success.

Minella Times is from the yard of Henry de Bromhead, Blackmore’s greatest supporter who said after the famous Aintree victory: “She’s brilliant, isn’t she? We are just lucky to have her and I think they broke the mould after her. She’s tough out, she’s brilliant just what more can you say? We are very lucky to have her.

“You can see since she joined us how we’ve gone from strength to strength with her, she’s a fantastic rider, great team player and just a lovely person to work with.”

Tennis Coach, Judy Murray, a participant at Aintree’s Grand Women’s Summit in 2021, perfectly summarised Blackmore’s achievement when she said: “Rachael Blackmore’s Grand National win on Minella Times at Aintree on Saturday was an iconic moment for sport, not just for racing. Almost nine million people watched her sensational performance which I’m sure will inspire young girls up and down the country and show them that anything is possible.

“Rachael is not only skilful, determined and brave, she is breaking down barriers and shining a very bright spotlight on women in sport.”

Last word must go to Blackmore herself, who once remarked: “I can’t say I was too worried about the female thing deep down myself.” Her achievements this season bear that out – they are phenomenal for any jockey for any jockey in the long history of this great sport.

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THIRD RACE 2.40

2m 4f 56y + 37y due to rail movement

THE KINGSTON STUD HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £15750 Owners Prize Money. 1st £6261, 2nd £3130, 3rd £1566, 4th £783, 5th £391, 6th £195. (Penalty Value £8194.72) Weights raised 6lbs 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 (50 wins from 349 runners, 14%) runs GLOBAL SOCIETY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (10 wins from 57 runners, 18%) runs PROSCHEMA Fancy That: P Hobbs won this race in 2011 and 2012. The stable runs PILEON today.

Longest Traveller: DELL ORO trained by D Steele, Henfield, 140 miles.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 PILEON (IRE) (53)

TFRHHHII BHA140 FORM 112-4PP D

7 11-12

B g Yeats (IRE) - Heath Heaven

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive hurdler last season, E Blinkers including runner-up in Martin Pipe over C&D. Things haven’t gone to plan this term (over fences initially) but wouldn’t be a shock if he revived in blinkers.

J Tom O’Brien T Philip Hobbs, Minehead O Tim Syder & Martin St Quinton B Mr P. Hennessy S Philip Hobbs Racing

20Feb Asc Nov20 Lud Oct20 Chl

2 BACK ON THE LASH (GB) (181) B g Malinas (GER) - Giovanna

J James Best T Martin Keighley, Cheltenham O Mr M. Boothright B Mrs S. C. Welch & Mr R. Phillips S Fbc Manby Bowdler

J Jonjo O’Neill Jr. T Colin Tizzard, Sherborne O A Selway & P Wavish B Mrs S. O’Keeffe S Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Signed off last season with a win in 17f handicap here. Reappeared with a decent third on Carlisle chase debut in October. Absent since but could have a say if ready to roll back hurdling.

Oct20 Car Jan20 Chl Nov19 Mkt

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful 3m winner over hurdles. Pulled

return to hurdles to spark a revival back from 4 months off.

Dec20 Fon Nov20 Bgr Mar20 Chl

5 11-4

6

J William Kennedy T Ian Williams, Alvechurch O Anchor Men B Barton Stud

28l

19f HcpH soft 1/15 Riggs (IRE) 19f Hdl heavy 3/13 Golden Boy Grey (FR) 21f Hdl soft 1/11 Moroder (IRE)

11l 23/4l 5l

TFRHHHHI BHA129 FORM 4-2P115 BF

J Harry Skelton T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Empire State Racing Partnership B Lynch Bages Ltd S Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)

B g Byron - Nursling (IRE)

P/7 Earth Moor (IRE) P/13 Notachance (IRE) 14/24 Sire du Berlais (FR)

TIMEFORM VIEW Quickly developed into a useful hurdler, winning EBF Final at Sandown (heavy) last month by 11 lengths. Faced with contrasting ground conditions now but this 5-y-o may well have more to offer.

13Mar San 18Feb Fon 14Jan Fon

11-1

21f HcpC soft 24f HcpC soft 23f HcpH soft

TFRHHHHI BHA132 FORM 43131 D

J Jordan Nailor (3) T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O Bryan & Philippa Burrough B Byerley Stud Ltd S Agetur (UK) Ltd

6 BYRON FLYER (GB) (19)

2l 31/4l 11l

TFRHHIII BHA132 FORM 3630-PP C

10 11-4

B g Califet (FR) - Byerley Beauty (IRE)

Ch g Declaration of War (USA) - Notable

15f HcpC good 3/11 Flegmatik (FR) 16f HcpH soft 1/11 Lust For Glory (IRE) 23f HcpH soft 7/9 Rapper

E Tongue Strap up in a couple of chases towards end of 2020 so needs a

4 BEAUPORT (IRE) (32)

5 PROSCHEMA (IRE) (39)

67l

TFRHHHII BHA133 FORM 21501-3 C

7 11-5

3 KILBRICKEN STORM (IRE) (127) B g Oscar (IRE) - Kilbricken Leader (IRE)

19f HcpH soft P/15 Shannon Bridge (IRE) 20f Ch gd-sf P/6 House Island (IRE) 19f Ch good 4/4 Southfield Stone

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who won a pair of AW jumpers bumpers at the start of this year. Not at best when fifth in 2m Newbury handicap hurdle last month but this trip could suit one who stays well on Flat.

6Mar Nby 16f HcpH good 5/10 Millers Bank 2Feb Nwc 16f NHF st-sl 1/10 Wise Eagle (IRE) 20Jan Nwc 16f NHF st-sl 1/10 Artistic Streak

17l 13/4l s.h

TFRHHIII BHA128 FORM 6/11-450 D

10 11-0

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful dual-purpose performer but E Cheek Pieces wasn’t at his best back hurdling in the autumn and also finished last of 6 on AW Flat return last month. Bit to prove for now.

7 CAPTAIN TOM CAT (IRE) (130)

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Miss Molly Malone (IRE) 6 10-12 J Cillin Leonard (7) T Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich O Deva Racing Captain Tom Cat B P. Motherway

26Mar Nwc 12f Hcp st-sl 6/6 Madeeh Nov20 Don 19f HcpH gd-sf 8/9 Big Bad Bear (IRE) Oct20 Asc 15f HcpH soft 5/8 Kid Commando

19l 21l 25l

TFRHHHHI BHA126 FORM 211136 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a hat-trick when making successful handicap debut over 21f here in October.

Shaped as if still in good form when sixth at Aintree in December. Could resume his progression back from break.

Dec20 Ain Nov20 Chl Oct20 Chl

22

20f HcpH soft 6/11 Kateson 21f HcpH soft 3/9 Stimulating Song 21f HcpH good 1/19 Debestyman (IRE)

17l 12l 2l

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8 GLOBAL SOCIETY (GB) (30) B g Shirocco (GER) - Oligarch Society (IRE)

J Nico de Boinville T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O Mr Johnnie Lightfoot B Mr J. L. Lightfoot

TFRHHHII BHA125 FORM 21P4-03

6 10-11

TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdle debut winner last winter.

E Hood Disappointingly failed to build on that on next 3 starts but firmly back on track when third at Stratford (2m) last month. Goes back up in trip now.

15Mar Str 16f HcpH gd-sf 3/12 Vision Du Puy (FR) Dec20 Wcn 15f HcpH soft 8/9 Friend Or Foe (FR) Mar20 Kmp 16f Hdl gd-sf 4/6 Fidelio Vallis (FR)

9 HERE COMES MCCOY (IRE) (21)

TFRHHHII BHA123 FORM 1-41021 D

6 10-9

Br g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Is It Here (IRE)

33/4l 36l 12l

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 2-5 over hurdles when beating J Aidan Coleman E Hood, Tongue Strap Quinta Do Mar a length in 19f Market Rasen novice in this headgear combination last month. Ought to be T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote competitive off this opening handicap mark.

O Mr C. J. Haughey 24Mar Mkt 18f Hdl gd-sf 1/6 Quinta Do Mar (IRE) 1l B Mrs Mary Mangan 23Feb Wet 16f Hdl soft 2/7 Franigane (FR) 11l S McCoy Contractors Dec20 Wcn 19f Hdl soft 7/14 Sizable Sam 18l

10 QUINTA DO MAR (IRE) (21) B g Califet (FR) - Cara Mara (IRE)

6 10-8

J Kevin Brogan (5) T Ben Pauling, Bourton-on-the-Water O The Bourtoneers B William Bourke S Jeremy Houghton - Houghtonart

11 JAVA POINT (IRE) (15) B g Stowaway - Classic Sun (GER)

J Isabel Williams (5) T Evan Williams, Llancarfan O Mr L. Fell B Godolphin S Tote

13 DELL ORO (FR) (35)

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Kallistea (FR)

J James Davies T Daniel Steele, Henfield O D Steele S Tingey C Tingey B Mr Laurent Adalbert

18f Hdl 15f Hdl 16f Hdl

gd-sf 2/6 Here Comes McCoy (IRE) soft 1/16 Dobryn (FR) soft 3/11 Across The Line (IRE)

1l 23/4l 11/2l

TFRHHHHH BHA121 FORM 24-5221

6 10-7

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who was has improved E Tongue Strap over hurdles since fitted with a tongue tie, runner-up twice in handicaps before getting off mark in 21f Warwick maiden 15 days ago. Looks capable of better again.

12 WINDS OF FIRE (USA) (54) B g Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Laureldean Gale (USA)

24Mar Mkt 4Mar Lud Dec20 Mkt

30Mar War 21f Hdl good 1/14 Known (IRE) 6Mar Nby 16f HcpH good 2/13 Iron Heart Nov20 Utt 19f HcpH soft 2/11 Riggs (IRE)

6 10-3

TFRHHHII BHA117 FORM 0-62122 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on Flat and going the right way in this sphere, off the mark at Sedgefield (2 1/2m) prior to finishing second at Hereford (2m) and Fakenham (3m).

19Feb Fkn 11Jan Her Dec20 Seg

8 10-0

13/4l nk 8l

23f HcpH soft 16f HcpH soft 19f HcpH soft

2/5 2/7 1/5

Moroder (IRE) The Mick Preston (IRE) Hart of Steel (IRE)

21/4l 23/4l 11/4l

TFRHIIII BHA114 FORM P3/PP-03 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Gone wrong way since Huntingdon chase win in January 2019, including beaten a long way both starts for new yard this season.

10Mar Fon 19f HcpH gd-sf 3/7 Mount Windsor (IRE) Nov20 Wcn 19f HcpH gd-sf 12/13 Carys’ Commodity Dec19 Kmp 21f HcpH soft P/16 Honest Vic (IRE)

27l 57l -

DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Stewards Note: PILEON: Following its run on 20/2/2021 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Java Point (IRE), 6-1 Proschema (IRE), 13-2 Beauport (IRE), 17-2 Global Society (GB), 9-1 Quinta Do Mar (IRE), 10-1 Here Comes McCoy (IRE), 12-1 Winds of Fire (USA), 16-1 Pileon (IRE), Captain Tom Cat (IRE), 18-1 Back On The Lash (GB), 28-1 Kilbricken Storm (IRE), Byron Flyer (GB), 100-1 Dell Oro (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

A useful contest. JAVA POINT has progressed nicely of late and gets a narrow vote.

Dan Skelton’s Proschema is of some interest now stepping up to a trip which could suit given the stamina he’s shown on the Flat. Course-winner Captain Tom Cat has the potential for better again back from a break and also makes the shortlist.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JAVA POINT (IRE) 2.PROSCHEMA (IRE) 3.CAPTAIN TOM CAT (IRE)

RACE RESULT

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J Jonathan Burke T Kim Bailey, Cheltenham O Fanning, Griffith, Haddock B Miss C. O’Neill S Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TFRHHHII BHA122 FORM 1/02-312 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Has made positive start over hurdles for this yard, comfortably landing 2m Ludlow novice last month. Beaten length by reopposing Here Comes Mccoy at Market Rasen (19f) 3 weeks later. Handicap debut.

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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).

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CURRENT STANDINGS (as of 8 April 2021) 40+ horses

Stars

Less than 40 horses

Stars

P F Nicholls

446.5

Christian Williams

176

P J Hobbs

432.5

C J Down

157

C L Tizzard

424.5

N J Hawke

142

D Skelton

378.5

R Walford

140

F O'Brien

320.5

J W Mullins

131

N A Twiston-Davies

274

J Farrelly

113

A King

261

P Henderson

107

D Pipe

244.5

P Gundry

103

Jonjo O'Neill

225

Mrs S Gardner

95.5

J Scott

216

H D Daly

93.5

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“It’s the race that captures everyone’s imagination” Rachael Blackmore, Grand National Winning Jockey 2021

3m 1f 56y

FOURTH RACE 3.15 THE ARKELLS BREWERY NICHOLSON HOLMAN (A NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP) STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total race value £11931 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4382, 2nd £2191, 3rd £1096, 4th £548, 5th £290, 6th £285, 7th £280, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £5736.30) Weights raised 2lbs 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 (18 wins from 230 runners, 8%) runs ACCORDINGTOGINO Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (10 wins from 57 runners, 18%) runs ACCORDINGTOGINO Longest Traveller: BENEVOLENTDICTATOR trained by G L Moore, Horsham, 120 miles.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 JERSEY BEAN (IRE) (19) B g Court Cave (IRE) - Jennifers Diary (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA133 FORM 0-31134

8 11-8

TIMEFORM VIEW In excellent form over fences since the J Brendan Powell E Blinkers blinkers went on, scoring at Newton Abbot and Exeter.

Good fourth at Newbury off 10lb higher mark last time.

T Oliver Sherwood, Upper Lambourn Much respected.

O Mr A. Taylor 26Mar Nby 23f HcpC gd-sf 4/10 Mac Tottie 12l B Mr H. Fowler Dec20 Don 23f HcpC gd-sf 3/8 Rocky’s Treasure (IRE) 9l S Rewards 4 Racing Ltd Nov20 Exe 24f HcpC good 1/18 Classic Ben (IRE) 61/2l

2 OSKI (IRE) (13) B g Oscar (IRE) - Mossville (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA129 FORM 1//-F3P21

9 11-4

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced 9-y-o who resumed J Max Kendrick (3) E Cheek Pieces winning ways in first-time cheekpieces at Uttoxeter (2m4f) 13 days ago. Up 4lb but at least as effective over T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham this longer trip, so not taken lightly.

O Mrs Carolyn Kendrick 1Apr Utt 20f HcpC good 1/6 Eclair D’ainay (FR) 31/4l B James T. Williams 3 13Mar Her 20f HcpC soft 2/10 Fraternel (FR) /4l S Dunraven Group of Companies 5Feb Chp 23f HcpC heavy P/12 No Rematch (IRE) -

3 THE DEVILS DROP (IRE) (19) B g Court Cave (IRE) - Concernforkillen (IRE)

J Tom Cannon T Alan King, Barbury Castle O Mr David Mason B Stephanie & Andrew Warren S Hare Group Ltd

4 REVE (GB) (96)

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Rouge (FR)

8

TFRHHHII BHA127 FORM 11/-0502

11-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Racked up hat-trick of 3m hurdle wins in 2018. Off over 2 years and back on track on third run over fences when second in 2m7f handicap at Newbury 19 days ago. 4lb rise demands another step forward.

26Mar Nby 23f HcpC gd-sf 2/10 Mac Tottie 27Feb Kmp 20f HcpC good 7/10 My Way (FR) Nov20 Nwc 23f HcpC good 5/6 The Ferry Master (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA125 FORM 314-P14 D

7 11-0

J Sean Bowen E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces T Martin Keighley, Cheltenham O Mr Oliver Ryan B Earl Haras du Quesnay S Fbc Manby Bowdler

5 ACCORDINGTOGINO (IRE) (30) Ch g Perugino (USA) - Accordintomags (IRE)

8 10-13

Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Kim Fontenail (FR)

J Joshua Moore T Gary Moore, Horsham O The Knights Of Pleasure B Bryan Fry S K M Elite Products Ltd

7 SUBCONTINENT (IRE) (30) B g Dubawi (IRE) - Saree

J Charlie Deutsch T Venetia Williams, Hereford O Shire Birds B Ballygallon Stud Limited S Faucets Limited

7 10-11

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful in 3m Southwell handicap chase in November but never able to challenge in 2m Lingfield jumpers bumper only run since. No forlorn hope back up in trip after a break.

8Jan Lin Nov20 Swl Oct20 Ain

81/2l 3 /4l -

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his account over fences at Warwick (3m1f) in November and posted very good second of 8 in 2m6f handicap at Stratford 30 days ago.

Holds solid claims off an unchanged mark.

15Mar Str 22f HcpC soft 2/8 Dec20 Bgr 24f HcpC heavy P/7 Nov20 War 25f HcpC good 1/9

Joueur Bresilien (FR) Snuff Box (IRE) Antony (FR)

33/4l 10l

TFRHHHHI BHA122 FORM 344-113

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 2-2 over fences when stylish scorer at Plumpton before good third of 12 in Sussex National there in January. Has more to offer after his break. Needs considering.

3Jan Plm Dec20 Plm Nov20 Lin

9 10-11

16f NHF st-sl 4/5 Black Kalanisi (IRE) 24f HcpC gd-sf 1/9 Who’s In The Box (IRE) 24f HcpC soft P/11 Acey Milan (IRE)

TFRHHHHI BHA124 FORM 31-61P2 D BF

J Harry Skelton E Cheek Pieces T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Mrs Gill Duckworth & Mrs Pat Dry B Rory O’Meara S Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)

6 BENEVOLENTDICTATOR (GB) (101)

21/2l 52l 14l

28f HcpC soft 3/12 Seaston Spirit 25f HcpC soft 1/5 Garrane (IRE) 20f HcpC heavy 1/10 Snuff Box (IRE)

3l 14l 11/2l

TFRHHHII BHA122 FORM 24351P

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful 21f hurdles winner who came good over fences in 3m Ludlow handicap in February. Ran no sort of race when pulled up at Stratford on only start since though so has something to prove now.

15Mar Str 24Feb Lud 5Feb Chp

28

22f HcpC soft P/8 Joueur Bresilien (FR) 23f HcpC soft 1/7 Dieu Vivant (FR) 23f HcpC heavy 5/12 No Rematch (IRE)

43/4l 26l

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8 EAGLEHILL (FR) (23)

Gr g Blue Bresil (FR) - Ratina de Vaige (FR)

J Aidan Coleman T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote O Mr John P. McManus B Scea Barbottiere

7 10-11

TFRHHHHH BHA122 FORM 21-0P11

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who arrives on a hat-trick after ready victories around 2m4f at Taunton and Plumpton in March. Hit with 7lb rise but this longer tip should unlock more improvement. Player.

22Mar Plm 4Mar Tnt Nov20 Lin

19f HcpC good 1/4 Tribesmans Glory (IRE) 21f HcpC soft 1/4 Waikiki Waves (FR) 20f HcpC heavy P/10 Benevolentdictator

21/2l 23/4l -

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Stewards Note: SUBCONTINENT: Following its run on 15/3/2021 it was reported that the horse resented the fast pace.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Oski (IRE), Accordingtogino (IRE), 5-1 Benevolentdictator (GB), 6-1 The Devils Drop (IRE), Eaglehill (FR), 14-1 Jersey Bean (IRE), Reve (GB), Subcontinent (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

A cracking handicap. EAGLEHILL faces his stiffest assignment yet over fences but Olly Murphy’s 7-y-o arrives firmly on the up and is fancied to complete a quick hat-trick now he gets the chance to tackle this longer trip. Handily-weighted Accordingtogino is sure to present a stern challenge for the in-form Skelton team with Benevolentdictator a big threat too after his break.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.EAGLEHILL (FR) 2.ACCORDINGTOGINO (IRE) 3.BENEVOLENTDICTATOR

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for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £15000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5963, 2nd £2981, 3rd £1491, 4th £746, 5th £372, 6th £186. (Penalty Value £7804.50) Weights raised 2lbs 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 (50 wins from 349 runners, 14%) runs WELSH SAINT Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (12 wins from 45 runners, 27%) runs DIESE DES BIEFFES Fancy That: P Nicholls won this race in 2012 and 2016. The stable runs DIESE DES BIEFFES today.

Longest Traveller: TRINCOMALEE trained by L Wadham, Newmarket, 129 miles.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 ASK DILLON (IRE) (27)

TFRHHHHI BHA144 FORM F42246 D

8 11-12

B g Ask - Mum’s Miracle (IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW Drawn a blank since his novice season J Liam Harrison (7) E Cheek Pieces but he’s posted 5 very solid efforts in staying handicap hurdles this season, keeping on for sixth in the Pertemps T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham over C&D last month. Same mark here.

O 4 The Fun Partnership 18Mar Chl 23f HcpH gd-sf 6/22 Mrs Milner (IRE) 71/2l B Mrs Jerry Rohan 14Feb Exe 23f HcpH heavy 4/10 Brinkley (FR) 12l S Dunraven Group of Companies 9Jan Chp 23f HcpH soft 2/12 Storm Arising (IRE) 11/4l

2 NO COMMENT (GB) (27) Br g Kayf Tara - Dizzy Frizzy

TFRHHHII BHA136 FORM FF-52F0

10 11-4

TIMEFORM VIEW Let down by his jumping over fences J Tom O’Brien E Hood, Tongue Strap last term and back in reasonable form over hurdles this season. That said, his losing sequence stretches over 4 T Philip Hobbs, Minehead years and he was disappointing in the Pertemps.

O Mr John P. McManus 18Mar Chl 23f HcpH gd-sf 19/22 Mrs Milner (IRE) 31l B Jethro Bloodstock 17Feb Wet 19f HcpH soft F/9 Nightboattoclyro -

Dec20 Her

3 WELSH SAINT (FR) (47)

7

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

11-3

J Nico de Boinville E Cheek Pieces T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O Walters Plant Hire & Potter Group B S.C.E.A. Haras Du Ma S Potter Group

4 STORM GODDESS (IRE) (19) Br m Oscar (IRE) - Afasheen (IRE)

7

11-2

Gr g Martaline - Chanel du Berlais (FR)

J Lorcan Williams (3) T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Sullivan Bloodstock Limited B Marc Bridoux S Morson Group

6 AARON LAD (IRE) (19) B g Daylami (IRE) - Borntobepampered

8

11-1

B g Morozov (USA) - Garrisker (IRE)

Dans Le Vent (FR)

10 11-0

s.h

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who showed promise at the second attempt over fences when third in a Ffos Las novice. No telling impact back in a handicap in February and now back over timber with headgear fitted.

26Feb Exe 4Feb Fls 19Jan Exe

24f HcpC soft 4/6 Earth Moor (IRE) 23f Ch heavy 3/8 Lieutenant Rocco (IRE) 24f Ch soft U/5 Full Back (FR)

22l 18l -

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple hurdles winner, the latest in 21f Kempton handicap (21f) in November. Didn’t get very far before unseating rider in the Pertemps but right back to best when runner-up at Newbury 19 days ago.

26Mar Nby 24f HcpH gd-sf 2/8 Jarveys Plate (IRE) 18Mar Chl 23f HcpH gd-sf U/22 Mrs Milner (IRE) 8Feb Nwc 16f NHF st-sl 5/12 Travel Lightly

11/4l 71/2l

TFRHHHII BHA133 FORM 551//-C30 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful novice hurdler for Nicky Henderson in 2017/18, winning 3 times. Held when carried out on chase/yard debut at Wincanton in December and needed to see more both starts since.

20Mar Kmp 21f HcpH good 8/8 Switch Hitter (IRE) 22Feb Swl 20f HcpC soft 3/6 Falco Blitz (IRE) Dec20 Wcn 20f HcpC soft C/9 Messire des Obeaux (FR)

J Cillin Leonard (7) T Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich O Off The Clock Partners & Dr RDP Newland B L. F. J. McCormack S Carehome Selection Ltd

7 PERFECT MAN (IRE) (2)

2/7

TFRHHHII BHA134 FORM 4145U2

J Brian Hughes E Tongue Strap T Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton O Don Sebastiao Partnership B Philip and Mrs Jane Myerscough S Whiting Landscape Ltd

5 DIESE DES BIEFFES (FR) (25)

19f HcpH soft

TFRHHHHI BHA135 FORM 310-U34 D

18l 22l -

TFRHHHII BHA132 FORM 6/P31F-4 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful winning hurdler who landed 3-runner novice chase at Exeter in January 2020. Fell a month later and though he posted a sound comeback fourth over hurdles 19 days ago, he was seen to good effect.

26Mar Nby Feb20 Don Jan20 Exe

24f HcpH gd-sf 4/8 Jarveys Plate (IRE) 26f HcpC heavy F/7 Captain Chaos (IRE) 24f Ch heavy 1/3 Prime Venture (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA132 FORM 15040P D

10 11-0

8l 11/4l

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended time with Olly Murphy with J A. P. Heskin E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces Leicester selling win in December. Predictably found the Pertemps a bit hot at this stage of his career last month T Sophie Leech, Westbury-on-Severn and pulled up at Compiegne on Monday.

O Mr James Finch 12Apr Com 19f Hdl heavy P Grand de Thaix (FR) B Andrew Pierce 18Mar Chl 23f HcpH gd-sf 17/22 Mrs Milner (IRE) 26l S W & S Recycling 25Feb Chp 23f HcpH soft 4/6 Blackjack Kentucky (IRE) 5l 32

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8 DOLCIANO DICI (FR) (26) B g Assessor (IRE) - Louve Rina (FR)

TFRHIIII BHA130 FORM 46-2460

8 10-12

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to win for Willie Mullins early in J Miss Harriet Tucker (7) E Tongue Strap his career and suffered a heavy defeat in the Martin Pipe last month. Others more persuasive tackling a new trip.

T Brian Barr, Sherborne O Miss Daisy Hitchins 19Mar Chl 20f HcpH gd-sf 16/22 Galopin des Champs (FR) 52l B Mme Babette Lasset & Mr Arnaud Valette 9Feb Kmp 16f NHF st-sl 6/6 Southfield Stone 91/4l

Aug20 Dow 24f Hdl

9 TRINCOMALEE (GB) (30) B g Malinas (GER) - Royal Tango

yd-sf 4

Go Another One (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA130 FORM U44031

8 10-12

TIMEFORM VIEW Overcame mistakes despite switching to hurdling when doubling career tally over obstacles at Plumpton (25f) a month ago. Up 5lb without a conditional on so this clearly a lot harder.

J Aidan Coleman T Lucy Wadham, Newmarket O Hot to Trot Jumping&Mrs E Gordon Lennox 15Mar Plm 24f HcpH gd-sf 1/8 Moroder (IRE) B Mrs Elizabeth Gordon Lennox 22Feb Swl 24f HcpC soft 3/8 Checkitout (IRE) S Weatherbys Hamilton LLP 11Feb Kmp 18f NHF st-sl 7/12 Young Lieutenant (IRE)

10 ENCORE CHAMPS (IRE) (46) B g Robin des Champs (FR) - Dani California

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winning hurdler who matched that form over fences last term for Warren Greatrex. Had a breathing operation prior to shaping quite well on February’s debut for Dan Skelton. Player.

11 BALLON ONABUDGET (IRE) (138) J Jonathan Burke T Tom George, Slad O The Little Faith Syndicate B Raymond Burroughs S HBA Media

TIMEFORM VIEW Rather fortunate winner at Newton Abbot (26.5f, good) in September, but that was still an improved display and fourth-place finish at Newbury was creditable. Off 5 months but yard in good order.

Nov20 Nby Oct20 Chl Sep20 Ntn

7 10-5

7 10-4

J Kevin Brogan (5) T Ben Pauling, Bourton-on-the-Water O Presumption in Favour Partnership B Mrs Una Sinnott S Jeremy Houghton - Houghtonart

9l 28l 21/4l

TIMEFORM VIEW Reportedly bled when below form in a Kempton novice but quickly back on the up in first-time cheekpieces when opening account at Chepstow 3 weeks ago. More required back in a handicap.

21Mar Chp 23f Hdl gd-sf 1/13 Sylvies Dance 9Jan Kmp 24f Hdl soft 6/9 Barbados Buck’s (IRE) Nov20 Kmp 24f HcpH good 2/11 Supakalanistic (IRE)

7l 41l 2 /2l 1

TFRHHHII BHA122 FORM 146116 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Improving 7-y-o who added third handicap success to tally at Carlisle (19.3f) in February, clearing away from a low-mileage sort. Held up in a slowly-run race at Sandown, so likely remains in form.

12Mar San 16Feb Car 11Jan Her

19f HcpH gd-sf 6/10 Sexy Lot (GER) 19f HcpH heavy 1/12 Poldark Cross (IRE) 19f HcpH soft 1/15 Dubai Guest (IRE)

20l 23/4l nk

DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Stewards Note: DIESE DES BIEFFES: Following its run on 20/3/2021 it was reported that the horse erred late-on and lost its action.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Encore Champs (IRE), 13-2 Ask Dillon (IRE), 8-1 Welsh Saint (FR), 17-2 The Domino Effect (IRE), 9-1 Storm Goddess (IRE), Trincomalee (GB), 10-1 Apple Rock (IRE), 16-1 Ballon Onabudget (IRE), 18-1 Aaron Lad (IRE), 20-1 No Comment (GB), Diese des Bieffes (FR), 50-1 Perfect Man (IRE), 100-1 Dolciano Dici (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

ENCORE CHAMPS is well handicapped on the pick of his chase form for Warren Greatrex, and having shaped well on February’s debut for Dan Skelton, there should be more to come over hurdles. Ask Dillon is a very reliable operator, while Welsh Saint could easily spring back to life in first-time cheekpieces.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ENCORE CHAMPS (IRE) 2.ASK DILLON (IRE) 3.WELSH SAINT (FR)

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B g Royal Anthem (USA) - Wayward Cove

24f HcpH good 4/12 Hill Sixteen 23f HcpH good 8/17 Honest Vic (IRE) 26f HcpH good 1/9 Story of Friends (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA123 FORM 03-3261 D

J Tom Bellamy E Cheek Pieces T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough O Mighty Acorn Stables B Mrs M. Brophy S Hatherden Horse Transport

13 APPLE ROCK (IRE) (33)

12l 25l

TFRHHHII BHA128 FORM F-23104

8 10-10

12 THE DOMINO EFFECT (IRE) (24) B g Oscar (IRE) - Lively Lass (IRE)

21/2l 6l 53/4l

TFRHHHHH BHA129 FORM 2610F-5

7 10-11

J Harry Skelton T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Bryan Drew 27Feb Kmp 21f HcpH good 5/10 Hometown Boy (IRE) B Mr Kevin McCarthy Mar20 Kmp 20f HcpC gd-sf F/20 Delire d’Estruval (FR) S Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire) Jan20 Chl 20f HcpC soft 7/12 Simply The Betts (IRE)

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for five yrs old and upwards x Total race value £18500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £7354, 2nd £3676, 3rd £1839, 4th £919, 5th £459, 6th £229. (Penalty Value £9625.55) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (16-21): N Henderson (50 wins from 349 runners, 14%) runs BEWARE THE BEAR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (10 wins from 57 runners, 18%) runs BORN SURVIVOR Fancy That: P Hobbs won this race in 2011 and 2015. The stable runs BEAU DU BRIZAIS today.

Longest Traveller: COO STAR SIVOLA trained by Nick Williams, South Molton, 121 miles.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 BEWARE THE BEAR (IRE) (39)

TFRHHHHI BHA150 FORM P/40-500 CD

11 11-12

B g Shantou (USA) - Native Bid (IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW Won the Ultima at the 2019 Cheltenham E Blinkers Festival. Another good run in the Ladbrokes on his return but modest efforts on next 2 starts and long been inconsistent. Down 3lb and has a new rider here.

J Nico de Boinville T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O Mr G. B. Barlow B Mrs Marilyn Syme S Unibet

6Mar Don Dec20 Asc Nov20 Nby

2 DOMAINE DE L’ISLE (FR) (25)

70l 42l 17l

TFRHHHHI BHA144 FORM 4P0401

8 11-6

B g Network (GER) - Gratiene de L’Isle (FR)

26f HcpC good 7/7 Red Infantry (IRE) 23f HcpC heavy 7/10 Mister Malarky 25f HcpC good 5/18 Cloth Cap (IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to his very useful best after a J Brian Hughes E Tongue Strap wind operation when landing sixth chase success in 20.5f Kempton handicap 25 days ago. Up 7lb and forced into T Sean Curran, Swindon this better contest but he’s respected.

O 12 Oaks Racing and Mr Ian Hutchins 20Mar Kmp 20f HcpC good 1/9 Manofthemountain (IRE) 5l B Mme Veronique Sayet 23Jan Asc 21f HcpC soft 9/14 Dashel Drasher 40l

12Jan

3 BORN SURVIVOR (IRE) (16) B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - Bob’s Flame (IRE)

J Harry Skelton T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes B Liam Brady S H & C Group Ltd

10 11-6

J David Bass T Kim Bailey, Cheltenham O Mr J. Perriss B A. W. Young S Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

10 11-4

19f Hdl

heavy 4/9 Henry Gondoff

33l

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart chaser who took advantage of a much-reduced mark to win his first race for almost 2 years at Stratford (22.6f) 16 days ago. 9lb rise to contend with but leading claims with stable thriving.

29Mar Str 6Mar Nby 2Jan San

4 ROCKY’S TREASURE (IRE) (49) B g Westerner - Fiddlers Bar (IRE)

Wet

TFRHHHHH BHA144 FORM 040001

22f HcpC good 1/7 Colorado Doc 19f HcpC good 7/14 Umbrigado (IRE) 15f HcpC soft 7/8 Ibleo (FR)

14l 22l 28l

TFRHHHII BHA142 FORM P-U01P5 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Doncaster in December but

E Cheek Pieces struggled back there on his last 2 outings, including in a

change of headgear in a veterens event last time. Still looks a shade too high in the weights.

24Feb Don 30Jan Don Dec20 Don

5 THE MIGHTY DON (IRE) (29)

9

Ch g Shantou (USA) - Flying Answer (IRE)

J James Davies T Nick Gifford, Findon O Golden Rose Partnership B Mrs B. D. Byrne S Avtrade Limited

11-2

23f HcpC gd-sf 5/8 Beau Bay (FR) 23f HcpC soft P/11 Takingrisks (IRE) 23f HcpC gd-sf 1/8 Give Me A Copper (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA140 FORM 132P06 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Capable of useful form but has never looked a natural over fences, running about as well as could have been when sixth in National Hunt Chase here last month. Others appeal more on handicap chase bow.

16Mar Chl 29f Ch 11Feb Kmp 18f NHF 23Jan Tnt 28f Ch

6 CALETT MAD (FR) (25)

9

B or Br g Axxos (GER) - Omelia (FR)

101/2l 1 /2l

gd-sf 6/12 Galvin (IRE) st-sl 11/12 Young Lieutenant (IRE) soft P/6 Yala Enki (FR)

24l 91/4l -

TFRHHIII BHA139 FORM 4522/-UP C D

11-1

TIMEFORM VIEW Prolific hurdler in 2017/18 and improved J Daryl Jacob E Tongue Strap his form over fences season after despite failing to win.

Let down by jumping both starts this term and percentage T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham call is best to look elsewhere for now.

O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede 20Mar Utt 34f HcpC gd-sf P/20 Time To Get Up (IRE) B Michel Le Meur Dec20 Ain 25f HcpC soft U/14 Vieux Lion Rouge (FR) S Ptarmigan Media Limited Jan19 War 29f HcpC good 2/12 Impulsive Star (IRE) 31/4l

7 SINGLEFARMPAYMENT (GB) (17) B g Milan - Crevamoy (IRE)

11 10-10

J A. P. Heskin T Henry Oliver, Abberley O Mr N T Griffith & H M Haddock B Distillery Stud S Hatt Kitchens

TFRHHHII BHA134 FORM 40-4551 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Inconsistent chaser who ended his storied mammoth drought when scoring at Ascot 17 days ago, asserting late on as second tied up. Not sure to be in the same form so probably best to oppose him here.

28Mar Asc 6Mar Nby Dec20 Don

38

23f HcpC good 1/7 25f HcpC good 5/9 23f HcpC gd-sf 5/8

Crosspark Sir Ivan Rocky’s Treasure (IRE)

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8 COO STAR SIVOLA (FR) (25) B g Assessor (IRE) - Santorine (FR)

J Sam Twiston-Davies T Nick Williams, South Molton O Babbitt Racing B Mr Gilles Trapenard S Bottlegreen

J Micheal Nolan T Philip Hobbs, Minehead O Mrs R. J. Skan B E.A.R.L. Haras de Magouet S Philip Hobbs Racing

10 ENQARDE (FR) (53) B g Kapgarde (FR) - Usachaqa (FR)

TIMEFORM VIEW Won the Ultima at Cheltenham Festival in 2018. Best run this season when second in 3m Sandown handicap in February. Stamina stretched at Uttoxeter so this sort of test should be more suitable.

20Mar Utt 34f HcpC gd-sf 10/20 Time To Get Up (IRE) 6Feb San 24f HcpC heavy 2/7 Deise Aba (IRE) 9Jan Kmp 24f HcpC gd-sf 5/11 Double Shuffle (IRE)

9 BEAU DU BRIZAIS (FR) (30) Gr g Kapgarde (FR) - Belle du Brizais (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA134 FORM P/-5U520 C

9 10-10

TFRHHHII BHA132 FORM 4F2253 D

9 10-8

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who might have needed the run after 3 months off when third of 5 in handicap at Taunton last month, beaten 2 out. Mark eases and touch and could come on from that effort.

15Mar Tnt Dec20 Chl Nov20 Chl

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Dona du Rheu (FR)

28f HcpC soft 3/5 Coup de Pinceau (FR) 30f HcpC soft 5/10 Some Neck (FR) 30f HcpC good 2/9 Kingswell Theatre

15l 14l 5l

TFRHHHII BHA132 FORM 6-21U15 BF

7 10-8

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler who was still in touch when unseating 5 out in the Tommy Whittle and quickly resumed progress with success at Ascot in January.

Stamina stretched on latest and remains of interest.

J Charlie Hammond T Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich O Off The Clock Partners & Dr RDP Newland B Mr Charles Hubert De Chaudenay S Carehome Selection Ltd

11 IBIS DU RHEU (FR) (16)

17l 41/4l 13l

20Feb Hay 23Jan Asc Dec20 Hay

28f HcpC soft 5/9 Lord du Mesnil (FR) 23f HcpC soft 1/11 Cobolobo (FR) 25f HcpC heavy U/10 Sam’s Adventure

15l 31/2l -

TFRHHIII BHA125 FORM 20P/-5F4 C

10 10-1

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful at best and probably needed the J Nick Scholfield E Hood, Tongue Strap run when returning from a lengthy layoff for new yard at Kempton in January. However, no promise in both T Richard Hobson, Little Rissington subsequent runs and has been dropped 6lb as a result.

O Mr D. W. Fox 29Mar Str 22f HcpC good 4/7 Born Survivor (IRE) 35l B Mr Claude Duval 16Feb Cat 25f HcpC heavy F/6 Didero Vallis (FR) -

9Jan

12 BERMEO (IRE) (19)

B g Definite Article - Miss Blueyes (IRE)

10 10-0

Kmp 20f HcpC gd-sf 5/7

Smarty Wild

20l

TFRHHIII BHA111 FORM 12P403 C D

J Angus Cheleda (7) E Blinkers, Tongue Strap T Johnny Farrelly, Midford O Manhole Covers Ltd B T. Boylan S Johnny Farrelly Racing, Manhole Covers Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained second win of season at this course (25f) in October. Possibly found things too competitive in the Devon National but back to form at Newbury since. Faces stiff task from well out of weights.

26Mar Nby 26Feb Exe 3Jan Plm

22f HcpC gd-sf 3/8 Dublin Four (IRE) 30f HcpC soft 8/14 Samuel Jackson 28f HcpC soft 4/12 Seaston Spirit

11l 26l 3 3 /4l

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Stewards Note: BEWARE THE BEAR: Following its run on 6/3/2021 it was reported that the horse lost its right fore shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Born Survivor (IRE), 6-1 Singlefarmpayment (GB), 7-1 Domaine de L’Isle (FR), 8-1 Beware The Bear (IRE), 12-1 Rocky’s Treasure (IRE), 14-1 Enqarde (FR), Ibis du Rheu (FR), 16-1 Beau du Brizais (FR), 22-1 The Mighty Don (IRE), Calett Mad (FR), Coo Star Sivola (FR), 33-1 Bermeo (IRE)

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BORN SURVIVOR (IRE) 2.BEWARE THE BEAR (IRE) 3.DOMAINE DE L’ISLE (FR)

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Those at the top of the weights look the ones to focus on here, with BORN SURVIVOR selected to follow up having taken advantage of a much-reduced mark to win his first race for almost 2 years at Stratford 16 days ago. He rates a solid option with the Skelton team thriving at present. Beware The Bear heads the dangers with Nico de Boinville up for the first time, ahead of Domaine de L’Isle.

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SEVENTH RACE 5.00

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THE CHELTENHAM PONY RACING AUTHORITY GRADUATES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ AND AMATEUR RIDERS’ RACE) (For Riders that have ridden in PRA Pony Races) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £15000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5963, 2nd £2981, 3rd £1491, 4th £746, 5th £372, 6th £186. (Penalty Value £7804.50) 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): N Henderson (50 wins from 349 runners, 14%) runs FRENCH CRUSADER and HOOPER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): F O’Brien (7 wins from 36 runners, 19%) runs ELHAM VALLEY Longest Traveller: NORDIC COMBINED trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 100 miles.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 ZUREKIN (IRE) (4)

5 12-7

B g Martaline - Fleur d’Ainay (FR)

J Luca Morgan (7) T Sophie Leech, Westbury-on-Severn O Mr James Finch B N. Heaney & K. Heaney S W & S Recycling

10Apr Aut Dec20 Cag Nov20 Aut

2 FRENCH CRUSADER (FR) (501)

J Ben Jones (3) T Philip Hobbs, Minehead O Tim Syder B Mr James Egan S Philip Hobbs Racing

J Jack Tudor (3) T Tony Carroll, Cropthorne O CCCP Syndicate B Raymond Clive Tooth S Mill House Racing

6

11-5

16f HcpH gd-sf 2/11 Epatante (FR) 16f HcpH gd-sf 1/6 Majestic Touch (IRE) 20f Hdl good 2/4 Earlshill (IRE)

6l 8l 31/2l

TFRHHHII BHA136 FORM 3200-36

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful and consistent hurdler who was better than the result when sixth in hot handicap at Ascot 116 days ago. One to consider back from a break with Ben Jones taking 3lb off.

Dec20 Asc Oct20 Wet Mar20 Chl

4 NELSON RIVER (GB) (28) B g Mount Nelson - I Say (IRE)

Nov19 Nby Nov18 Nby May18 Swl

8 11-11

B g Oscar (IRE) - Tirolean Dance (IRE)

93/4l 11/2l 9l

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful handicap debut at Newbury in November 2018 and returned from a year off to finish a good second to stablemate Epatante in Listed handicap there. Off a further 16 months since, though.

J Alfie Jordan (10) T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O Mr Robert Kirkland B Mr Herve Lair & Mr Jean-Louis Lair S Unibet

3 OAKLEY (IRE) (116)

19f Hdl heavy 4 Corazones (FR) 17f HcpH heavy 1/16 Kimriver (FR) 19f Hdl heavy 5/7 Moises Has (FR)

TFRHHHHI BHA137 FORM 52/121/2-

8 11-12

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Largesse (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA146 FORM 512514 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who has held his form well in France lately, fourth in a Listed event at Auteuil only 4 days ago. Mark looks pretty stiff for British debut, however.

15f HcpH heavy 6/17 Not So Sleepy 16f HcpH gd-sf 3/11 Anemoi (FR) 16f HcpH soft 12/24 Saint Roi (FR)

16l 31/4l 14l

TFRHHHII BHA130 FORM 550-400 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t have much chance in the Coral

E Cheek Pieces Cup last time but is at least edging down the weights and

5 STORM RISING (IRE) (459) B g Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Before The Storm

cheekpieces are tried on this C&D winner now.

17Mar 17Feb 13Jan

8

Chl 21f HcpH gd-sf 17/26 Heaven Help Us (IRE) Wol 13f Hcp stand 10/11 The Rutland Rebel (IRE) Kmp 15f Hcp st-sl 9/13 Zarafshan (IRE)

25l 13l 13l

TFRHHIII BHA127 FORM 20F414- C D

11-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful but enigmatic hurdler who

5 10-11

TIMEFORM VIEW Proving ultra-consistent, adding to his tally in a jumpers bumper prior to getting off the mark over hurdles at Hereford (19.6f) a month ago, albeit fortunate when leader came down. Solid claims.

J Charlie Hammond E Blinkers has a bit to prove returning from 15 months off, acknowledging he’s on a reasonable mark.

T Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich O M Albon & M P Tudor Jan20 Wet 19f HcpH soft 4/12 West To The Bridge (IRE) 24l B Barouche Stud (Ire) Ltd Dec19 Don 19f HcpH gd-sf 1/6 Mr Scrumpy 1l S Carehome Selection Ltd Nov19 Kmp 16f HcpH gd-sf 4/7 Flashing Glance 63/4l

6 HOOPER (GB) (32)

B g Rip Van Winkle (IRE) - Earth Amber

J Ben Ffrench Davis (7) T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O Pump & Plant Services Ltd B Pump and Plant Services Ltd S Pump & Plant Services Ltd

7 ELHAM VALLEY (FR) (29) Gr g Tin Horse (IRE) - Dame du Floc (IRE)

TFRHHHHI BHA122 FORM 122211

13Mar Her 19f Hdl soft 1/14 Aki Bomaye (IRE) 9Feb Kmp 16f NHF st-sl 1/10 Confirmation Bias (IRE) Dec20 Don 16f HcpH gd-sf 2/10 Nightboattoclyro

4 10-10

TFRHHHHH BHA127 FORM 1433

26l 1 /2l 3 /4l

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat and made J Liam Harrison (7) E Tongue Strap successful hurdling debut at Sandown. Firmly back on the up when third in the Fred Winter 29 days ago. Makes T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham plenty of appeal despite 3lb rise.

O Caveat Emptor Partnership 16Mar Chl 16f HcpH gd-sf 3/22 Jeff Kidder (IRE) 21/2l B Mme Sarah Lhermite 20Feb Hay 15f Hdl soft 3/4 Monmiral (FR) 28l S Dunraven Group of Companies 9Jan Chp 16f Hdl soft 4/8 Adagio (GER) 27l 42

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8 NORDIC COMBINED (IRE) (11) J Fergus Gillard (5) T David Pipe, Wellington O David Pipe Racing Club B Dan Gilbert S W & S Recycling

J Charlie Todd (3) T Ian Williams, Alvechurch O Mr Allan Stennett B Rathasker Stud S Allseasons Bloodstock

15f HcpH gd-sf 2/7 19f HcpH gd-sf 5/7 15f HcpH heavy 5/8

Vision Du Puy (FR) Mount Windsor (IRE) Eddiemaurice (IRE)

6l 38l 16l

TFRHHHII BHA118 FORM 3/105-60

8 10-7

TIMEFORM VIEW Becoming well treated and wasn’t E Cheek Pieces disgraced returning from 3 months off on the Flat at Southwell recently, so one to consider with cheekpieces fitted.

11Mar Swl Dec20 Chl Nov20 Wet

10 SARASOTA STAR (IRE) (26) Gr or Ro g Zebedee - Riviera Rose (IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW Posted a creditable effort when E Visor runner-up at Haydock 11 days ago but, based on his overall profile, he’s no certainty to back it up.

3Apr Hay 10Mar Fon 24Feb Lud

9 SPEED COMPANY (IRE) (34) B g Fast Company (IRE) - Trentini (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA121 FORM 5F0552

7 10-10

B g Haafhd - Chilly Filly (IRE)

J Rex Dingle T Martin Keighley, Cheltenham O Torben Dal & Jon Hughes B Riviera Rose Syndicate S Fbc Manby Bowdler

5 10-6

12f Hcp stand 2/4 Charlie Arthur (IRE) 16f HcpH soft 14/16 Breffniboy (FR) 19f HcpH soft 6/10 Mario de Pail (FR)

61/2l 52l 43l

TFRHHHHI BHA117 FORM 3-31102 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage hurdler who landed back-to-back 17f handicap wins at Carlisle in the autumn and returned to form after 3 months off when second to an improver at Fakenham last time. One to consider.

19Mar Fkn Dec20 Chl Nov20 Car

16f HcpH gd-sf 2/11 Xcitations 16f HcpH soft 11/16 Breffniboy (FR) 17f HcpH soft 1/11 Applaus (GER)

7l 26l nk

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Hooper (GB), Elham Valley (FR), 6-1 French Crusader (FR), 13-2 Sarasota Star (IRE), 10-1 Nordic Combined (IRE), 12-1 Oakley (IRE), 18-1 Zurekin (IRE), 20-1 Storm Rising (IRE), Speed Company (IRE), 25-1 Nelson River (GB)

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ELHAM VALLEY ran a cracker in the Fred Winter and is fancied to land this weaker event. The likeable Hooper should make an impression returning to handicaps, while his stablemate French Crusader is worth considering for all he has to overcome another lengthy absence.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ELHAM VALLEY (FR) 2.HOOPER 3.FRENCH CRUSADER (FR)

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TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS First Race 1.30 - THE JOIN RACING TV NOW NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7804 to the winning horse The second to receive £3588, the third £1794, the fourth £897 and the fifth £448. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, April 8th and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 12th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 7lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 or Class 4 hurdle race 4lb Of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 8lb. Racing TV has 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 Racing TV. 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. 17 entries at £75. - Closed April 8th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5963; Second £2981; Third £1491; Fourth £746; Fifth £372. (Penalty Value £7804.50) A SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 2.05 - THE BALLYMORE SILVER TROPHY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2)(A LIMITED HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £21527 to the winning horse The second to receive £8077, the third £4044, the fourth £2014, the fifth £1013 and the sixth £506. for five yrs old and upwards. £189 stake if the horse is rated 135 or higher, or £37 stake if the horse is rated 134 or lower with £152 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 12th. Lowest weight 10st 4lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after April 3rd, 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 in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. Ballymore has generously sponsored 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. 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 16 entries, 4 at £37 and 12 at £189. - Closed April 8th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £16473; Second £6762; Third £3383; Fourth £1690; Fifth £847; Sixth £423. (Penalty Value £21527.10) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.40 - THE KINGSTON STUD HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8194 to the winning horse The second to receive £3767, the third £1883, the fourth £941, the fifth £470 and the sixth £234. for four yrs old and upwards. £78 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £63 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 12th. Penalties, after April 3rd, 2021, for each hurdle race won 6lb. Kingston Stud 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 24 entries, 3 at £15 and 21 at £78. Closed April 8th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6261; Second £3130; Third £1566; Fourth £783; Fifth £391; Sixth £195. (Penalty Value £8194.72) Weights raised 6lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.15 - THE ARKELLS BREWERY NICHOLSON HOLMAN (A NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP) STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5736 to the winning horse The second to receive £2637, the third £1318, the fourth £659, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £55 stake if the horse is rated 116 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 115 or lower with £44 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 12th. Lowest weight 10st 3lb; Highest weight 11st 8lb Penalties, after April 3rd, 2021, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A Challenge Trophy will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until March 2022. 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. 16 entries, 1 at £11 and 15 at £55. - Closed April 8th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4382; Second £2191; Third £1096; Fourth £548; Fifth £290; Sixth £285; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £5736.30) Weights raised 2lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.50 - THE JOCKEY CLUB CHELTENHAM AND SW SYNDICATE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7804 to the winning horse The second to receive £3588, the third £1794, the fourth £897, the fifth £448 and the sixth £223. for four yrs old and upwards. £75 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 12th. Penalties, after April 3rd, 2021, for each hurdle race won 6lb. 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. The Jockey Club Cheltenham and SW syndicate has sponsored 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 32 entries, 9 at £15 and 23 at £75. - Closed April 8th, 2021. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £5963; Second £2981; Third £1491; Fourth £746; Fifth £372; Sixth £186. (Penalty Value £7804.50) Weights raised 2lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.25 - THE WEATHERITE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9625 to the winning horse The second to receive £4425, the third £2212, the fourth £1106, the fifth £553 and the sixth £275. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 - see Standard Conditions). £92 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £18 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £74 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 12th. Penalties, after April 3rd, 2021, for each steeple chase won 7lb. WEATHERITE 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 Weatherite. 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 20 entries, 1 at £18 and 19 at £92. - Closed April 8th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7354; Second £3676; Third £1839; Fourth £919; Fifth £459; Sixth £229. (Penalty Value £9625.55) SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 5.00 - THE CHELTENHAM PONY RACING AUTHORITY GRADUATES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ AND AMATEUR RIDERS’ RACE) (For Riders that have ridden in PRA Pony Races) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7804 to the winning horse The second to receive £3588, the third £1794, the fourth £897, the fifth £448 and the sixth £223. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-145 (also open to such horses rated 146 and 147 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 12th. Penalties, after April 3rd, 2021, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys or Amateur Jockeys or Overseas Jockeys eligible to ride To be ridden by Jockeys that have ridden in PRA approved Pony Races in Great Britain The Riders shall be: (i) Conditional Jockeys (iii) Amateur Riders holding ‘Category B’ permits to ride (iv) Amateur Riders holding ‘Category A’ permits to ride, provided the rider has achieved at least 10 completed rides in Point-to-Points or 10 completed rides over obstacles under Rules, or a combination of 10 completed rides in either of the above (v) Amateur Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)30. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in 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. To assist trainers, a list of eligible jockeys will be available in the Jockey Availability section of the BHA Racing Administration Internet site www2.racingadmin.co.uk to coincide with the race appearing in the Racing Calendar. The British Horseracing Authority has modified Rule (D)16 for the purposes of 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 23 entries, 2 at £15 and 21 at £75. - Closed April 8th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5963; Second £2981; Third £1491; Fourth £746; Fifth £372; Sixth £186. (Penalty Value £7804.50) Weights raised 7lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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