Cheltenham Racecard - Tuesday 15th March

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TUESDAY 15 MARCH 2022 Official programme - £5.00

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THE JOCKEY CLUB WELCOMES YOU

Welcome to our opening day of The Festival™. This year is going to have an even more special feeling at 10:30am when those gates open and we are able to welcome fans back to the four biggest days in the Jump racing calendar. The familiar roar will return and we have no doubt, it will be greater than ever.

Our feature race today is the Unibet Champion Hurdle, which was won in 2021 by the Henry De Bromhead-trained Honeysuckle, under an inspired ride from Rachael Blackmore. The Kenny Alexander-owned mare is back today to defend her crown and is looking to win her fifteenth race in a row to remain unbeaten. We wish all connections the best of luck.

As ever, our thanks go to our raceday sponsors who continue to support this wonderful event.

Today’s sponsors include; Unibet, Sky Bet, Sporting Life, Ultima, Close Brothers and Boodles.

Ahead of racing today, we will be able to welcome back a few Cheltenham favourites as part of the Retraining of Racehorses parade taking place in the Parade Ring at 12:15pm. We encourage you all to enjoy seeing these equine stars including Call The Cops, Coneygree, Master Minded, Saphir du Rheu, Thistlecrack, Un Temps Pour Tout, Zarkandar and more as they excel in their second careers away from the racecourse.

We will be supporting Well Child once again, as our charity partner for The Festival™. Well Child is the national charity for seriously ill children and headquartered in Cheltenham.

At 12:40pm today in the Parade Ring, we will be officially opening the horsewalk as the Well Child Walkway with the charity’s newest ambassador, Smad Place. Smad Place will be joined by CEO of Well Child, Colin Dyer, Festival Ambassador Barry Geraghty and last year’s leading jockey at The Festival, Rachael Blackmore.

While we hope everyone has a fantastic day with us, and is able to celebrate what we hope is the beginning of an extraordinary four days, we all acknowledge that the current news surrounding the world is at the forefront of all our minds. The final race on today’s card will be run as The Ukraine Appeal National Hunt Chase in support of the ongoing humanitarian crisis arising from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Jockey Club are supporting the charitable efforts of The British Red Cross which is fundraising to support people impacted and displaced by the invasion with necessities including food, water, first aid, medicines, warm clothes and shelter. We thank you all for any support you can offer the appeal, we know the racing community is incredibly strong when we come together and we hope we can help to raise funds for this very important cause.

As we look ahead to the rest of the week, racegoers are reminded that whilst both Thursday and Gold Cup Day are sold out, tickets are still available for tomorrow if you wish to return and enjoy another day with us.

In between enjoying today’s top-class racing, racegoers are encouraged to explore The Orchard™, where a range of luxury brands are situated, including Boodles, Bentley, Ana De Costa and Glenfarclas. The Orchard™ is available to Club Enclosure ticket holders, including Hospitality guests, Owners and Trainers, and all Cheltenham Annual Members.

Finally, I would like to wish all racegoers an enjoyable opening day with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back here tomorrow when we get to do it all over again.

MARTIN ST QUINTON

IAN RENTON

Chairman

Regional Director

T: 01242 513 014 E: cheltenham-races@thejockeyclub.co.uk W: cheltenham.co.uk

COURSE MAP OLD COURSE

Races 1, 2, 4 & 6

Race 7

Race 5 Race 3

Hurdle Plain Fence Open Ditch RACE STARTS

Water

RACE 1 - 1:30pm

The Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle Race (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (2m 1/2f)

RACE 2 - 2:10pm

The Sporting Life Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices’ Steeple Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (2m)

RACE 3 - 2:50pm

The Ultima Handicap Steeple Chase (Grade 3) (GBB Race) (3m 1f)

RACE 4 - 3:30pm

The Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (2m 1/2f)

RACE 5 - 4:10pm

The Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle Race (Registered as The David Nicholson Mares’ Hurdle) (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (2m 4f)

RACE 6 - 4:50pm

The Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle (Registered as The Fred Winter) (Grade 3) (GBB Race) (2m 1/2f)

RACE 7 - 5:30pm

The Ukraine Appeal National Hunt Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys’ Novices’ Steeple Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (3m 6f) Cheltenham Racecourse has 75 acres (30 hectares) of racing surface with five different tracks – a Chase and Hurdle course on the Old and New Courses and the Glenfarclas Cross Country Course. A team of 10 Groundstaff look after the track day to day and on raceday the team increases to 50, and 100 at The Festival™.

TODAY’S RACE SPONSORS

SKYBET Skybet.com

SPORTING LIFE Sportinglife.com

ULTIMA Ultima.com

UNIBET Unibet.co.uk

CLOSE BROTHERS Closebrothers.com

BOODLES Boodles.com

RACEDAY OFFICIALS Chairman Martin St Quinton Committee John Inverdale Louise Kemble Martin Pope Sir Richard Stagg KCMG Zara Tindall Michael Wainwright Regional Managing Director Ian Renton Head of Racing & Clerk of the Course Jon Pullin Assistant Clerk of the Course Daniel Cooper Regional Head of Operations David Mackinnon Finance Director - West Roy Barker Communications Lead - West Grant Rowley Head of Partnerships - West Jack Royle Head of Hospitality - West Claire Leonard Head of Marketing - West Matthew Foxton-Duffy

Race Conditions can be found on page 78

Cheltenham Racecourse Community Engagement Manager Andre Klein Head Groundsperson Ben Hastie Catering Director Richard Herring Tote Manager Paul Ritchie Stewards Shaun Parker (Chief Steward) Roger Bellamy (Stewards’ Panel Chair) Josie Brown Chris Hill Louise Moore Caroline Robinson Richard Westropp Starters Robert Suppple William Jordan James Stenning Seamus O’Neill Judges Nick Bostock Guy Lewis Clerks of the Scales Georgina Robarts Robert Cuthbert Veterinary Officers Sally Taylor Naomi Mellor Kate Maxwell Graham Potts

Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers Martin Knight Michael Turner Melanie Sheppard Jeremy Willis Jane Southam Mel Baker Darren Stone Lisa Cook Alec Dent Graham Gray Christopher Maiden Medical Officers Lee Humphreys SRMO Sue Smith Andy Simpson Simon Clint Rob Orme Crowd Doctors Jim Pascoe Watson Suzannah Hoult Medical Co-Ordinator Tony Twiggs Veterinary Surgeons Liam Kearns SRVS Ian Camm Henry Tremaine Andrew Harrison John Williams Jon Campbell Tom Campbell Vittorio Caramello Farriers David Hall Alex Hall Mike Cooper Commentators Ian Bartlett Stewart Machin Betting Ring Managers Andrew Collins Neil Pateman Vicki Moore Will Sherwood Bill Sherwood

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We’re aiming for zero waste to landfill by 2020.

CUSTOMER CODE OF CONDUCT As part of our joint commitment to each other and the communities in which we operate, all racegoers should be aware of the Code of Conduct and observe the following whilst at our Racecourse: • For the safety of other racegoers and racecourse staff, please consider wearing a face covering in busy indoor areas or outside where social distancing cannot be maintained.

• If you feel you may be experiencing any of the recognised symptoms of Covid-19, please put on a face covering and speak to a member of staff in a well ventilated area. It is best to travel home if it is safe to do so.

• Regularly wash your hands, use hand sanitiser and avoid touching your face and dispose of any used tissues appropriately.

• Familiarise yourself with your entry point and the location of amenities within the racecourse.

• We are operating a cashless event. On-course bookmakers/pool betting operators may accept cash.

• Enjoy the vast amounts of space around the racecourse and avoid congregating in busy areas (for example, along the rail or by the Winning Post).

• Make sure all walkways, corridors and doorways etc are clear before you walk through.

• Follow all signage and the instructions of staff, officials or any emergency service personnel present at the racecourse.

• Make sure other members of your group have read and understood these guidelines.

Thank you so much for your continued support and co-operation. We hope you have a wonderful day with us.

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9 Minella Indo (IRE) (40) B g Beat Hollow - Carrigeen Lily (IRE) J T O B S

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Henry de Bromhead, Ireland Mr Barry Maloney Mrs R. H. Lalor

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TIMEFORM VIEW 2019 Albert Bartlett winner who was reeled in by Champ in last year’s RSA and resumed this season with 2 victories. Faded behind Kemboy in the Irish Gold Cup last time but likely to fare better here.

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soft 4/5 Kemboy (FR) yield F/14 A Plus Tard (FR) soft 1/4 Brahma Bull (IRE)

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RACECARD EXPLAINED 1. FORM

EXPERT VIEW

A quick way to see a horse’s past performance.

These are its recent finishing positions.

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

MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM / P

= 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

How the experts rate the horse’s chances: 2.

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

Timeform view and TFR rating

4. HORSE’S TRAINER & THEIR LOCATION Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.

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

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

BETTING EXPLAINED — Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number.

— Decide the amount – or stake – you are comfortable to bet.

— Choose your bet. ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are popular types of bet.

— Place your bet. There are different places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online.

Each option offers a different experience.

— ‘To win’ is for your horse to come first.

— ‘Each-way’ is for your horse to come first or to be placed. It’s two bets, so ‘£2 each-way’ = £4 total bet.

Visit www.racingexplained.co.uk for more information

— Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.

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RACE NIGHT FEATURING GREG JAMES (FROM BBC RADIO 1) FRIDAY 29 APRIL 2022 Cheltenham Racecourse

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BY PARTICIPATING IN THIS RAFFLE YOU WILL BE ASSISTING THE BRITISH RED CROSS RESPOND TO THE GROWING HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN UKRAINE.

PROVIDE PEOPLE WITH ESSENTIALS Your donation could help provide people with essential items like food, water and warm clothing.

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SUPPORT PARTNER ORGANISATIONS Your donation means Red Cross can work with organisations who are already working in Ukraine and neighbouring countries to help meet the needs of people who have already lost so much.

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BUFFET LUNCH TO BE SERVED BETWEEN MIDDAY AND 2PM

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BEVERAGE PACKAGE INCLUDED – HOUSE BEER, WINE AND

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THE RAFFLE WILL OPEN TUESDAY 8 MARCH AT 11.00AM AND WILL CLOSE ON TUESDAY 15 MARCH AT 6.00PM. NO RAFFLE TICKETS WILL BE ABLE TO BE PURCHASED OUTSIDE OF THIS TIME AND 24 WINNERS WILL BE DRAWN AS PART OF A RANDOM NUMBER GENERATOR AFTER 6.00PM ON TUESDAY 15 MARCH. WINNERS WILL BE CONTACTED TUESDAY EVENING BETWEEN 6.00PM AND 8.00PM.

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Don’t miss the Parade of former racehorses at 12:15pm - 12:30pm this afternoon in the parade ring!

Today’s RoR Parade A parade of retired racehorses takes place in the parade ring from 12.15pm to 12.30pm, the parade showcases the versatility of the thoroughbred together with the range of activities open to racehorses when they finish their racing careers, thanks to the work of Retraining of Racehorses (RoR).

Today’s parade features a host of familiar names who have adapted to a new career, including Gold Cup winner Coneygree, Grand National winner Pineau De Re and Stayers’ Hurdle winner, Thistlecrack, alongside several other Festival winners.

Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) is British Horseracing’s official charity for the welfare of horses that have retired from racing.

RoR annually stages over 40 separate competition series across 15 different disciplines, catering for all levels of ability, from grassroots to elite. The disciplines include dressage, showing, polo, eventing, show jumping, endurance, hunting and horseball.

Barbers Shop - ridden by Katie Jerram-Hunnable 20-year-old by Saddlers’ Hall Formerly trained by Nicky Henderson Breeder – Queen Elizabeth

Bred by Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, Barbers Shop raced in The Queen’s colours with distinction. An eight-time winner, he was also placed in a King George and a Hennessy.

Since his retirement from racing in 2012, he has been with Katie Jerram-Hunnable and under her care he became one of the leading former racehorses to compete in showing classes. Among his many successes was being crowned champion at Hickstead and three times winner and champion at Royal Windsor Horse Show. He is now retired from competitive showing.

CONEYGREE - ridden by Sara Bradstock

15-year-old by Karinga Bay Formerly trained by Mark Bradstock Breeder - Lord Oaksey

Winner of the 2015 Cheltenham Gold Cup, Coneygree was retired from racing in February 2019. He adapted quickly to a life outside of racing and since being re-trained by Mark’s wife Sara, Coneygree has won RoR showing classes and qualified for both The Jockey Club RoR National Championships at Aintree and the Tattersalls RoR Show Series Final at Hickstead. Sara and Coneygree’s ambition for 2022 is to repeat the feat of qualifying for these prestigious championship finals.

CALL THE COPS – ridden by Alice Kent 13-year-old by Presenting Formerly trained by Ben Haslam Breeder – Martin Donnellan

Call the Cops achieved the pinnacle of his racing career at the 2015 Cheltenham Festival when a convincing winner of the Pertemps Network Final under Andrew Tinkler for trainer Nicky Henderson.

He was retired from racing in 2019 after enjoying further success when trained by Ben Haslam. A bit of a character, he has taken well to his new career, together with Alice Kent the pair enjoy show jumping, arena eventing and hunting, qualifying for the upcoming SEEL Arena Eventing Finals. They also plan to venture into the show ring in 2022.

COGRY– ridden by Jessica Grulich 13-year-old by King’s Theatre Formerly trained by Nigel Twiston-Davies Breeder – R D and Mrs. J S Chugg

A four-time course winner at Cheltenham, the locally trained Cogry retired from racing in 2020.

He was looked after throughout his racing career

by Jessica Grulich and his owners Graham and Alison Jelley gifted Cogry to Jessica following his retirement. Last year Cogry and Jessica had great fun taking part in dressage and combined training events and Jessica says the plan is to graduate to fully fledged eventing classes in 2022.

CHAMPAGNE FEVER – ridden by Harriet Colderick

15-year-old gelding by Stowaway Formerly trained by Willie Mullins Breeder – John P Cahill

During a distinguished racing career Champagne Fever ran at three consecutive Festivals, winning the Weatherbys Champion Bumper, the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle and finishing runner-up in the Arkle. He was retired in 2016 and has been a pleasure to retrain, “thriving in his ‘semi-retirement’. He is now ridden by Georgia Marsland who is enjoying learning the ropes eventing on him with the pair competing at BE100 level. Owner Harriet Colderick says: “He is such a character and does a bit of everything, including hacking round the Ashdown Forest, where he is much admired as he is such a striking horse.”

MASTER MINDED – ridden by Sophie Haylock 19-year-old gelding by Nikos Formerly trained by Paul Nicholls Breeder – Marie-Christine Gabeur

In 2008 Master Minded became the youngest ever winner of the Queen Mother Champion Chase when just a five-year-old. In all, he won eight Grade 1 races before incurring a career ending injury in 2011. Still owned by Clive Smith, Master Minded has been with Sophie Haylock ever since he started the road to recovery. His rehabilitation has enabled him to have a long and happy retirement, competing at local shows and doing some dressage classes, but mostly just hacking around the farm. Sophie says: “He is a pleasure to look after and thehorse of a lifetime.”

PINEAU DE RE - ridden by Lizzie Brunt 19-year-old gelding by Maresca Sorrento Formerly trained by Dr Richard Newland Breeder – Michel Hardy Winner of the 2014 Grand National Pineau De Re retired from racing in 2016. Since then, he and Lizzie Brunt have formed a successful partnership. In eventing they compete at BE Novice level and in dressage they qualified for the RoR Southern Dressage Championships at Blenheim in September. Lizzie says Pineau loves jumping, adding: “He is very keen into a fence and he reads the combinations before his rider!

He is so intelligent, by far the brightest horse I’ve ever ridden. I think this helped him win the National, along with his huge heart.”

UN TEMPS POUR TOUT –ridden by Clare Poole

13-year-old gelding by Robin Des Champs Formerly trained by David Pipe Breeder – Felix Talbot

A dual Cheltenham Festival winner, Un Temps Pour Tout has been in the care of Clare Poole since he retired from racing in 2019. Clare finds him an incredible horse, although very sensitive in his nature and it took a while for him to fully let her in, but once the trust was established there has been no looking back. Clare says: “Tompy has been an absolute pleasure to retrain, he always gives his all and is thoroughly enjoying his show jumping and our goal is to qualify for the 2022 British Show Jumping Amateur Championships at Aintree.”

SAPHIR DU RHEU – ridden by Charlotte Alexander 13-year-old gelding by Al Namix Formerly trained by Paul Nicholls Breeder - Claude Duval

A Grade 1 winner at Aintree, Saphir Du Rheu has been with Charlotte Alexander since he retired from racing in 2018. Very versatile, he has risen quickly through the eventing ranks to compete at Intermediate level, while in dressage he is about to start competing at Medium level and is already doing well at Elementary. He is also doing some show jumping, as well as team chasing and hunting. Charlotte says: “Saphy loves life and particularly performing in front of a crowd where he grows another hand and knows everyone is admiring him.”

SMAD PLACE – ridden by Sarah Haydon

15-year-old gelding by Smadoun Formerly trained by Alan King Breeder – Eric Aubtee and Mme Maryse Aubree Winner of the 2015 Hennessy Gold Cup, Smad Place was entrusted to Sarah Holden in 2019, although he is still owned by his wonderfully supportive owner, Mrs Peter Andrews. After a slow start due to Sarah having baby and then Covid, the pair have recently really cemented their partnership and they have been out to some local unaffiliated dressage events and had fun cross-country schooling. The plan is to continue doing dressage before graduating to do more RoR competitions in a range of disciplines.

THOMAS CRAPPER – Ridden by Harriet Dickin

15-year-old gelding by Tamure Formerly trained by Robin Dickin Breeder - Mrs J A Carr-Evans

A two-time course winner at Cheltenham, Thomas Crapper, known as ‘Crappy’, was purchased as a foal

by Robin Dickin’s wife Claire. He was a wonderful servant to the Dickin family, running 50 times in a nine-year career.

Still a strong character; Crappy knows exactly what he wants, he hates the snow, but loves hunting and the solarium!

Since retiring, Harriet Dickin has retrained him for hunting and showing, winning two classes at The Jockey Club RoR National Championships. Harriet says: “He will spend the rest of his life at Robin Dickin Racing, we owe him so much.”

THISTLECRACK – Ridden by Alice Gillard

14-year-old gelding by Kayf Tara Formerly trained by Colin Tizzard Breeder – RF and SD Knipe

In a stellar racing career Thistlecrack amassed earnings of £750,000 with highlights including victory in the 2016 running of the Stayers’ Hurdle and the King George VI Chase at Kempton. Thistlecrack is now enjoying a busy retirement; hunting, cross country schooling, show jumping and arena eventing. He has shown great enthusiasm for every new challenge. His rider Alice Gillard is planning a varied RoR programme for him in the coming months and his progress is closely followed by owners John and Heather Snook.

ZARKANDAR – ridden side saddle by Olivia Fforde

15-year-old gelding by Azamour Formerly trained by Paul Nicholls Bred by the Aga Khan

A Grade 1 winner at Cheltenham, Aintree and Auteuil, Zarkandar amassed almost £1 million in prize money. A half-brother to the Arc winning mare Zarkava, he is known as “Gino” at home and was retired from racing in 2018 when Paul Nicholls gifted Zarkandar to Lucinda Sims. Since then, he has adjusted very well to a slower pace of life, starting as Lucinda’s happy hacker before graduating to dressage and hunter trials. He also competes in showing classes side-saddle under Lucinda’s daughter Olivia, which he really enjoys and is excelling at.

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FACTS & STATS THE SKY BET SUPREME NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE RACE DESCRIPTION

The Grade 1 Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle is run over two miles and half a furlong and is contested by the cream of this year’s novice hurdlers. Horses are classed as a novice if they have yet to win a race prior to the official start of the season, usually towards the end of April. In theory, this allows the inexperienced horses to race against each other before graduating to the senior ranks.

All the runners in this year’s contest will carry 11st 7lb.

GRADE 1

LAST YEAR’S

WINNER

RUN OVER TWO MILES, EIGHTY-SEVEN YARDS

APPRECIATE IT Wille Mullins notched up his seventh winner in the race. In the last nine years he’s had five winners, so be wary of his runners today. Appreciate It took last year’s renewal in what was a smaller field than usual with just the eight runners due to Covid. Paul Townend was very confident throughout the race, happy to sit in as For Pleasure took them along at a breakneck pace. He was clearly the best horse in the race and won by an eventual 24 lengths.

8 HURDLES TO BE JUMPED

TOTAL PRIZE FUND OF

£135,000

£75,964 TO THE WINNER

ROLL OF HONOUR 2012-2021 YEAR 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012

FORM 111 F11 11 2231 11RR6 1111 2111 111 1231 2111

WINNER AGE WEIGHT SP Appreciate It 7 11-7 8/11F Shishkin 6 11-7 6/1 Klassical Dream 5 11-7 6/1 Summerville Boy 6 11-7 9/1 Labaik 6 11-7 25/1 Altior 6 11-7 4/1 Douvan 5 11-7 2/1F Vautour 5 11-7 7/2JF Champagne Fever 6 11-7 5/1 Cinders And Ashes 5 11-7 10/1

TRAINER RUNNERS LAST RACE (NO.DAYS) 1st Tattersalls Ireland Novice Hurdle (37) W Mullins (Ire) 8 N Henderson 15 1st Sidney Banks Novice Hurdle (33) W Mullins (Ire) 16 1st Leopardstown Novice Hurdle (37) T George 19 1st Tolworth Hurdle (66) G Elliott (Ire) 14 6th Naas Novice Hurdle (16) N Henderson 14 1st Kempton Novice Hurdle (80) W Mullins (Ire) 12 1st Moscow Flyer Hurdle (59) W Mullins (Ire) 18 1st Leopardstown Novice Hurdle (30) W Mullins (Ire) 12 1st Leopardstown Novice Hurdle (31) D McCain 19 1st Rossington Main Nov Hdle (52)

KEY TRENDS 6 of the past 8 winners were rated 153+

5 of the past 9 winners won a Grade 1 last-time-out

22 of the past 25 winners won last-time-out

WINNING CONNECTIONS Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years.

TRAINER

JOCKEY

Willie Mullins

Jack Kennedy

5 winners

1 winner

Today Willie saddles Dysart Dynamo, Kilcruit & Bring On The Night

Today Jack rides Mighty Potter

2m 87y

FIRST RACE 1.30 THE SKY BET SUPREME NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards ª Total race value £135000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £58104, 2nd £23949, 3rd £11975, 4th £5994, 5th £2997, 6th £1499, 7th £743, 8th £378. (Penalty Value £75964.50) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): N Henderson (48 wins from 329 runners, 15%) runs CONSTITUTION HILL & JONBON Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (14 wins from 33 runners, 42%) runs BRING ON THE NIGHT, DYSART DYNAMO & KILCRUIT Fancy That: N Henderson won this race in 2016 & 2020. The stable runs CONSTITUTION HILL & JONBON today.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 BRING ON THE NIGHT (GB) (16) Ch g Gleneagles (IRE) - Brasileira

J B. J. Cooper T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Mrs J. Donnelly B Ecurie Serval

5

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful dual-Flat winner in 2020 E Tongue Strap for Andre Fabre. Expertly prepared to make winning hurdles debut at Naas 16 days ago, and while this a totally different ask, he’s a nice prospect. Tongue tied.

27Feb Naa 15f Hdl May20 Dea 12f Stk Mar20 Com 12f Stk

2 CONSTITUTION HILL (GB) (66) B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Queen of The Stage (IRE)

J Nico de Boinville T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O Mr Michael Buckley B Mrs S. A. Noott S Unibet

5

J P. Townend T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Ms Eleanor Manning B Eleanor Manning

6

5 JPR ONE (IRE) (31)

J Brendan Powell T Colin Tizzard, Sherborne O Mr J. P. Romans B Robert Allen S Coral Racing Limited

TFRHHHHI BHA148 FORM 2-11 D

15f Hdl 15f Hdl

heavy 1/6 gd-sf 1/9

Jetoile (IRE) Might I (IRE)

12l 14l

TFRHHHHI BHA152 FORM 1-111 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Free-going sort but looked a bit special

11-7

7

soft 1/7 soft 1 yield 1

Gringo d’Aubrelle (FR) Lucky Tenner (IRE) Gordon Dai Dai (FR)

19l 19l 71/2l

TIMEFORM VIEW Brother to top-class Douvan and could be of similar standard himself, stretching his unbeaten record to 5 (including a point) in Grade 2 at Haydock in January. Well-run race would really suit. Player.

22Jan Hay Dec21 Asc Nov21 Nby

11-7

16f Hdl 16f Hdl 16f Stk

TFRHHHHH BHA145 FORM 11-111 D

15f Hdl 15f Hdl 16f Hdl

soft 1/7 gd-sf 1/5 gd-sf 1/8

Richmond Lake (IRE) Colonel Mustard (FR) Good Risk At All (FR)

3l 23/4l 6l

TFRHIIII BHA129 FORM 1210

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of novice hurdles at Exeter and Taunton this winter and even better form when narrowly denied here in between. No impact in the Betfair Hurdle and this a tough race to bounce back in.

12Feb Nby 10Jan Tnt Dec21 Chl

16f HcpH gd-sf 13/14 Glory And Fortune (IRE) 19f Hdl soft 1/9 Tango Tara 16f Hdl good 2/5 Datsalrightgino (GER)

19l 61/2l nk

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 12-1231 D

11-7

TIMEFORM VIEW Second in the Champion Bumper last E Tongue Strap year and made winning hurdles debut in April. Suffered brace of surprising defeats in December but, back in trip and tongue tied, he got it right at Punchestown.

7 MIGHTY POTTER (FR) (78) J Jack Kennedy T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Caldwell Construction Ltd B Mr Francois-Marie Cottin

6

5

B or Br g Court Cave (IRE) - Lady Knightess (IRE)

B g Martaline - Matnie (FR)

8l 3 /4l 31/2l

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point recruit who has looked something out of the ordinary under Rules in two runs at Sandown, his debut effort backed up by the clock and his Tolworth success all class. Very exciting prospect.

16Jan Pun Dec21 Crk Apr21 Pun

J Aidan Coleman T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O Mr John P. McManus B Mr Lotfi Kohli

J Mr P. W. Mullins T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Miss M. A. Masterson B Mrs P. Mullins

Snake Oil (IRE) L’Aigle (IRE) Salesman (IRE)

Novices’ Hurdle at Punchestown. Limit not yet reached and could be a tough nut to crack.

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Star Face (FR)

B g Stowaway - Not Broke Yet (IRE)

11-7

soft 1 stand 1 1

E Tongue Strap when extending unbeaten run to 4 in Moscow Flyer

4 JONBON (FR) (52)

6 KILCRUIT (IRE) (43)

11-7

8Jan San Dec21 San

3 DYSART DYNAMO (IRE) (58) B g Westerner - Dysart Dancer (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 1

11-7

31Jan Dec21 Dec21

5

11-7

Pun Leo Crk

16f Hdl 20f Hdl 16f Hdl

yield 1 yd-sf 3 soft 2

Bold Approach (IRE) Journey With Me (IRE) Largy Debut (IRE)

21l 43/4l 10l

TFRHHHII BHA146 FORM 1-131 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Benefited enormously from experience in Royal Bond Novices’ Hurdle at Fairyhouse when resuming winning ways in Future Champions Novices’ Hurdle at Leopardstown. Will stay further and a likeable type.

Dec21 Leo 16f Hdl Nov21 Fai 16f Hdl Oct21 Dow 16f Hdl 26

yd-sf 1/6 good 3/7 soft 1

Three Stripe Life (IRE) Statuaire (FR) Doyen Rose (IRE)

11/2l 11/4l 29l

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8 SHALLWEHAVEONEMORE (FR) (17) B g Authorized (IRE) - Princess Roseburg (USA)

J Joshua Moore T Gary Moore, Horsham O Mr Steven Packham B S.C.E.A. Haras de Manneville S K M Elite Products Ltd

5

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

6

11-7

gd-sf 2/8 Aucunrisque (FR) gd-sf 1/7 Grandeur d’Ame (FR) heavy 4/6 Constitution Hill

1l 20l 25l

TFRHIIII BHAFORM 213-1 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning bumper form pretty ordinary but displayed willing attitude to make successful reappearance/hurdles bow (having had a wind operation) at Newbury in November. Off since and this asking a lot.

Nov21 Nby Mar21 Nby Dec20 Hun

16f Hdl 16f NHF 15f NHF

good 1/6 good 3/9 soft 1/8

Broomfield Burg (IRE) Charlie’s Glance Lebowski (IRE)

11/2l 101/2l s.h

2021: APPRECIATE IT (IRE) 7 11 7 P Townend 8-11 (W P Mullins) 8 ran

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Dysart Dynamo (IRE), 5-2 Constitution Hill (GB), 5-1 Jonbon (FR), 13-2 Kilcruit (IRE), 12-1 Mighty Potter (FR), 40-1 Bring On The Night (GB), 50-1 Shallwehaveonemore (FR), 150-1 JPR One (IRE), Silent Revolution (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Another small-field Supreme but a cracking curtain-raiser nonetheless. The Nicky Henderson-trained pair JONBON and Constitution Hill defend unbeaten records, and in the hope the former gets a good pace to aim at for the first time in his hurdles career, he appeals as being the bet at the prices. Dysart Dynamo looked a bit special at Punchestown and has to be feared.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JONBON (FR) 2.CONSTITUTION HILL 3.DYSART DYNAMO (IRE)

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J Harry Cobden T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Mr Colm Donlon B D. Murphy S Morson Group

TFRHHIII BHA133 FORM 1-2412 D BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Won sole bumper start and opened account over hurdles at third attempt with a bloodless display at Sandown in February. Similar form when second in the Dovecote but he could do with settling down.

26Feb Kmp 16f Hdl 5Feb San 15f Hdl 8Jan San 15f Hdl

9 SILENT REVOLUTION (IRE) (131) B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Watson River (IRE)

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FACTS & STATS THE SPORTING LIFE ARKLE CHALLENGE TROPHY NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE RACE DESCRIPTION The Grade 1 Sporting Life Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices’ Steeple Chase is run over the minimum trip of two miles and features this season’s leading novice chasers, all tackling twelve demanding fences at breathtaking speed. Many great horses in the past have used this race as a stepping-stone to Champion Chase glory the following season and the Arkle is one of the highlights of the whole Festival. As is usual in a Grade 1 chase, all horses carry the same weight – 11st 4lb, with mares’ receving their usual 7lb.

LAST YEAR’S

GRADE 1

WINNER

RUN OVER ONE MILE, SEVEN FURLONGS & 199 YARDS

SHISHKIN

Shishkin continued his ascendency to stardom when winning the 2021 Arkle in emphatic style. Like the winner of our first, he wasn’t missed by the market and was sent off the well backed 4/9F. With no superstar from the Mullins yard, Nicky Henderson’s gelding was happy to chase the leaders and once he jumped to the lead two out, there was no catching him. It was all hands and heels from Nico de Boinville to win impressively.

12 FENCES TO BE JUMPED

TOTAL PRIZE FUND OF

£182,125

£102,481 TO THE WINNER

ROLL OF HONOUR 2012-2021 YEAR 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012

FORM 111 121 231 111 1111 111 F11 201 11 111

WINNER AGE WEIGHT SP Shishkin 7 11-4 4/9F Put The Kettle On 6 10-11 16/1 Duc Des Genievres 6 11-4 5/1 Footpad 6 11-4 5/6F Altior 7 11-4 1/4F Douvan 6 11-4 1/4F Un De Sceaux 7 11-4 4/6F Western Warhorse 6 11-7 33/1 Simonsig 7 11-7 8/15F Sprinter Sacre 6 11-7 8/11F

TRAINER RUNNERS N Henderson 5 H De Bromhead (Ire) 11 W Mullins (Ire) 12 W Mullins (Ire) 5 N Henderson 9 W Mullins (Ire) 7 W Mullins (Ire) 11 D Pipe 9 N Henderson 7 N Henderson 6

LAST RACE (NO.DAYS) 1st Lightening Novices’ Chase (44) 1st November Novices’ Chase (114) 1st Gowran Park Beginners Chase (24) 1st Arkle Novice Chase (38) 1st Game Spirit Chase (31) 1st Arkle Novice Chase (51) 1st Arkle Novice Chase (44) 1st Doncaster Novice Chase (62) 1st Wayward Lad Novices’ Chase (75) 1st Game Spirit Chase (25)

KEY TRENDS 16 of the past 21 winners had won a Grade 1 or Grade 2 over fences

8 of the past 10 winners were trained by Henderson or Mullins

6 of the past 9 winners had won a Grade 1 or Grade 2 over both hurdles and fences

WINNING CONNECTIONS Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years.

TRAINER

JOCKEY

Willie Mullins

Paul Townend

4 winners

1 winner

Today Willie saddles Blue Lord, Saint Sam & Haut En Couleurs

Today Paul rides Blue Lord

HISTORY The Sporting Life Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices’ Chase was introduced to The Festival™ in 1969 as a replacement for the Cotswold Chase. It goes without saying that the race was named in honour of the legendary Arkle, a three-time winner of the Gold Cup in the mid-1960s.

The inaugural race, which was initially run on the second day of The Festival™ before being switched to its current slot in 1980, was won by the Fred Rimell-trained Chatham who was ridden by the late Terry Biddlecombe. In 1972 Fred Winter and Richard Pitman teamed up to win the Arkle with Pendil, a subsequent dual-winner of Kempton’s King George VI Chase where a race is now named in his honour.

1978 Arkle winner, Alverton, certainly deserves a mention as the Peter Easterby-trained gelding is the only horse in the race’s history to go on to win the prestigious Gold Cup, a feat he achieved 12 months later when ridden by Jonjo O’Neill. Easterby was to win the Arkle twice more with Clayside in 1981 and Ryeman in 1983.

The 1991 renewal was notable for a trio of reasons. Firstly, Waterford Castle stepped into become the first sponsor of the race and secondly, the Richard Dunwoody-ridden Remittance Man provided Nicky Henderson with the first of his record six Arkle winners.But the most noticeable fact was that Remittance Man became the first horse to go on and win the Queen Mother Champion Chase. The Arthur Moore-trained Klarion Davis achieved the same feat in 1995 and 1996.

A. P. McCoy won the first of his three Arkles when partnering the Martin Pipe-trained Or Royal to victory in 1997 and he didn’t have to wait long for his second, following up on Champleve the following year, again for Martin Pipe. Flagship Uberalles gave Paul Nicholls his first Arkle success in 1999 and became the third horse to follow up in the Champion Chase, while Azertyuiop gave Nicholls the double when winning both races in 2003 and 2004.

Jessica Harrington’s Moscow Flyer was a hugely popular Arkle winner for Barry Geraghty in 2002, by which time the sponsorship baton had passed to the Irish Independent newspaper.

A year later, Moscow Flyer was welcomed back into the Winners’ Enclosure following his success in the Champion Chase, and again in 2005 when he regained his crown.

In fact, the 2000s proved a hot period for the race as, in addition to Moscow Flyer, Voy Por Ustedes for Alan King and Robert Thornton achieved the Grade 1 double in 2006 and 2007, as did Sizing Europe for Henry de Bromhead and Andrew Lynch in 2010 and 2011.

Few will forget Sprinter Sacre’s scintillating success in the 2012 Arkle, which was the Racing Post’s first year of sponsorship, and he has since gone on to establish himself as one of the all-time greats with two victories in the Champion Chase.

The same trainer and jockey teamed up with Simonsig the following year and not only did his victory mean Nicky Henderson became the joint-leading trainer in the race but Barry Geraghty became the winningmost rider. Henderson has since moved out on his own as Altior gave his trainer a sixth victory in 2017.

Willie Mullins’ Champagne Fever was denied by 33/1 shot Western Warhorse in 2014 but he had no such problems in the following two years as Un De Sceaux and Douvan (pictured) both landed the prize for Ireland’s Champion Trainer. The brilliant Footpad gave Mullins a third success in 2018, a victory which also moved jockey Ruby Walsh alongside Barry Geraghty on four wins, while 2019’s winner, Duc Des Genievres made it four wins in the last five years for Mullins, Paul Townend in the saddle this time, recording his first Arkle triumph.

2020’s renewal was taken by a mare for the first time since Anaglogs Daughter’s 1980 triumph as Put The Kettle On emerged victorious in brave style. Last year Sishkin followed in the footsteps of Sprinter Sacre and Altior to win the race for top trainer Nicky Henderson.

1m 7f 199y

SECOND RACE 2.10 THE SPORTING LIFE ARKLE CHALLENGE TROPHY NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)

for novice five yrs old and upwards ª Total race value £175000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £78387, 2nd £32309, 3rd £16154, 4th £8086, 5th £4043, 6th £2022, 7th £1002, 8th £510. (Penalty Value £102481.73) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): G Elliott (33 wins from 190 runners, 17%) runs RIVIERE D’ETEL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (14 wins from 33 runners, 42%) runs BLUE LORD, HAUT EN COULEURS & SAINT SAM Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2015, 2016, 2018 & 2019.

The stable runs BLUE LORD, HAUT EN COULEURS & SAINT SAM today.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 BLUE LORD (FR) (38)

TFRHHHHI BHA158 FORM 3F-3111 D

7 11-4

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Lorette (FR)

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart novice hurdler last term and has J P. Townend E Tongue Strap made a perfect start over fences, making it 3-3 when fending off Riviere d’Etel by 1/2 length in Leopardstown T W. P. Mullins, Ireland Grade 1 last month. Bold bid looks assured.

O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede 1 5Feb Leo 17f Ch yield 1/6 Riviere d’Etel (FR) /2l B Mrs Joelle Morruzzi & Mrs Raymonde Demai 2Jan Naa 16f Ch soft 1 Lifetime Ambition (IRE) 20l

Dec21 Fai

2 BRAVE SEASCA (FR) (31)

7 11-4

Bl g Brave Mansonnien (FR) - Miss Laveron (FR)

J Charlie Deutsch T Venetia Williams, Hereford O Brooks & Taylor Families B Dr Vet M. Guiot & Dr Vet B. Stoffel S Faucets Limited

3 COEUR SUBLIME (IRE) (47) B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Love Knot (IRE)

7 11-4

8 11-4

B g Kayf Tara - Nothingtoloose (IRE)

J Tom Cannon T Alan King, Barbury Castle O Robert Abrey & Ian Thurtle B Mr R. Abrey & Mr I. Thurtle S Hare Group Ltd

B g Tirwanako (FR) - Gunboatfrance (FR)

J Keith Donoghue T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland O Mick & Molly Syndicate B Mme Marie Pallot

7 11-4

51/2l

TFRHHIII BHA146 FORM 1-61113 D

Edwardstone Sky Pirate Amarillo Sky (IRE)

53/4l 7l 3l

TFRHHHII BHA151 FORM 0/40-231 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart hurdler who ran very well behind Ferny Hollow on first 2 chase starts (including Grade 1 third) before making the most of a drop back to maiden company at Gowran. More to come from him.

27Jan Gow 16f Ch Dec21 Leo 17f Ch Dec21 Pun 16f Ch

soft 1 soft 3/6 yd-sf 2

Duchess Ravenwaves Ferny Hollow (IRE) Ferny Hollow (IRE)

10l 15l 4l

TFRHHHHH BHA159 FORM 3-B1111 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Has laid down his marker as a serious Arkle candidate with victories in Grade 1 Henry VIII at Sandown in December as well as Grade 2s at Kempton and Warwick since. Looks the one to beat.

gd-sf 1/4 soft 1/4 gd-sf 1/7

Third Time Lucki (IRE) Do Your Job (IRE) War Lord (GER)

41/4l 10l 16l

TFRHHIII BHA152 FORM U-52123 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Excellent second to Beacon Edge in

E Tongue Strap Grade 1 Drinmore at Fairyhouse (2 1/2m) in November.

Below-par third at Limerick on Boxing Day. Tongue tied first time. Shorter trip a worry. Supplemented for £8,000.

Dec21 Lim Nov21 Fai Nov21 Fai

6 HAUT EN COULEURS (FR) (38) B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Sanouva (FR)

5 11-4

J B. J. Cooper T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Mrs J. Donnelly B Haras De Saint Voir & Patrick Joubert

7 RED ROOKIE (GB) (70)

Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Auction Belle

El Barra (FR)

TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a handicap chase hat-trick this winter. Ran well again but seemed to have his limitations exposed when, in receipt of 5lb, he was beaten 5 3/4 lengths by Edwardstone in Kingmaker at Warwick.

12Feb War 16f Ch Dec21 Kmp 16f Ch Dec21 San 15f Ch

5 GABYNAKO (FR) (79)

yd-sf 1

12Feb War 16f Ch gd-sf 3/4 15Jan War 16f HcpC soft 1/4 Dec21 Asc 16f HcpC gd-sf 1/8

J Rachael Blackmore E Tongue Strap T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland O C. Jones B Mr Paul Croke

4 EDWARDSTONE (GB) (31)

16f Ch

J Tom Bellamy T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough O The Hawk Inn Syndicate 3 B Mr R. P. Phillips S Hatherden Horse Transport

heavy 3/6 good 2/8 gd-yd 1

Master McShee Beacon Edge (IRE) Fury Road (IRE)

28l 11/4l 1 2 /4l

TFRHHHHI BHA152 FORM 13-31F

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice placed in Grade 1 company as a juvenile hurdler and made winning start over fences at Leopardstown over Christmas. Fell early in Grade 1 there since. Remains an exciting prospect.

5Feb Leo Dec21 Leo May21 Pun

7 11-4

19f Ch 19f Ch 21f Ch

17f Ch 17f Ch 16f Hdl

yield F/6 gd-yd 1 gd-yd 3/9

Blue Lord (FR) Gentleman de Mee (FR) Jeff Kidder (IRE)

51/2l 21/4l

TFRHIIII BHA138 FORM 514-2F1 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/hurdle winner and quickly an even better chaser, bouncing back from a fall at Ascot to win a 2m Hereford novice in January. Open to further progress but this surely asking too much.

4Jan Her Dec21 Asc Nov21 Chp

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16f Ch gd-sf 1/7 Galice Macalo (FR) 16f HcpC gd-sf F/8 Brave Seasca (FR) 16f HcpC gd-sf 2/13 Witness Protection (IRE)

31/4l nk

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8 SAINT SAM (FR) (38)

J Sean O’Keeffe T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Mr Edward J. Ware B I. Catsaras, V. Dubois & M. Dubois

9 WAR LORD (GER) (51) Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Westalin (GER)

J Brendan Powell T Colin Tizzard, Sherborne O The Wychwood Partnership B Gestut Etzean S Coral Racing Limited

10 MAGIC DAZE (IRE) (100) B m Doyen (IRE) - Magic Maze (IRE)

11 RIVIERE D’ETEL (FR) (38) Gr m Martaline - Angesse (FR)

J Jack Kennedy T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Bective Stud B Mr Yannick Fouin

TIMEFORM VIEW Last year’s Fred Winter runner-up who E Hood made winning start over fences at Fairyhouse. Behind Blue Lord and Riviere d’Etel in Leopardstown Grade 1 since but that was a good run so early in chase career.

5Feb Leo 9Jan Fai May21 Pun

7 11-4

Blue Lord (FR) 41/4l Thedevilscoachman (IRE) 9l Jeff Kidder (IRE) 71/4l

TFRHHHII BHA149 FORM 40-1121 D

16f Ch 15f Ch 15f Ch

heavy 1/4 gd-sf 2/7 gd-sf 1/6

Faivoir (FR) Edwardstone Minella Drama (IRE)

31/4l 16l s.h

TFRHHHII BHA138 FORM 12-4313 D BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Easy winner of Cork maiden chase in November. Her jumping wasn’t quite so polished when third in Grade 2 there next time but she remains open to progress for yard which won this with a mare in 2020.

Dec21 Crk Nov21 Crk Oct21 Gal

5 10-11

yield 3/6 soft 1 gd-yd 5/9

TIMEFORM VIEW Only defeat in 4 chase starts came when 16 lengths second to Edwardstone in Henry VIII at Sandown in December. Likeable type but he’ll surely come up short here.

23Jan Lin Dec21 San Nov21 Car

6 10-11

17f Ch 17f Ch 16f Hdl

16f Ch 16f Ch 18f Ch

soft soft soft

3/9 1 3

Concertista (FR) Darrens Hope (IRE) Noble Yeats (IRE)

13/4l 25l 8l

TFRHHHHI BHA150 FORM 0-11122 D BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Easily won first 3 starts over fences.

Even better form when second in pair of Leopardstown Grade 1s since, going down by 1/2 length to Blue Lord latterly (may have won but for mistake last). Player.

5Feb Leo Dec21 Leo Dec21 Nav

17f Ch 17f Ch 17f Ch

yield 2/6 soft 2/6 yield 1/6

Blue Lord (FR) Ferny Hollow (IRE) Take All (IRE)

1 /2l 11/2l 12l

2021: SHISHKIN (IRE) 7 11 4 Nico de Boinville 4-9 (Nicky Henderson) 5 ran

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Edwardstone (GB), 4-1 Blue Lord (FR), 5-1 Riviere d’Etel (FR), 7-1 Haut En Couleurs (FR), 8-1 Saint Sam (FR), 11-1 Magic Daze (IRE), 20-1 Gabynako (FR), 25-1 Coeur Sublime (IRE), 40-1 Brave Seasca (FR), 50-1 War Lord (GER), 100-1 Red Rookie (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

The likeable EDWARDSTONE was foot perfect when making short work of smart opposition in the Kingmaker and can see off the Irish challenge, headed by Riviere d’Etel, who may have beaten Blue Lord at Leopardstown last time with a cleaner jump at the last. Haut En Couleurs came to grief early in that same Leopardstown race but is another who leaves the impression he can make his mark at this level.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.EDWARDSTONE 2.RIVIERE D’ETEL (FR) 3.BLUE LORD (FR)

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J Darragh O’Keeffe T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland O Robcour B Sunnyhill Stud

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TFRHHHII BHA153 FORM 422-513

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

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FACTS & STATS THE ULTIMA HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE RACE DESCRIPTION

This Grade 3 Ultima Handicap Steeple Chase is the first handicap of The Festival™. The aim of a handicap is to ensure a level playing field for all achieved by allocating different weights to each of the runners based on what they have achieved on the racecourse so far. All horses possess an official BHA rating that reflects their relative abilities. The higher the rating, the bigger the weight the horse has to carry – see how top-weight Frodon, rated 164, carries 9lb more than Lostintranslation, rated 155.

LAST YEAR’S

GRADE 3 HANDICAP

WINNER

RUN OVER THREE MILES, ONE FURLONG

VINTAGE CLOUDS

A memorable day for Sue Smith in last year’s renewal as Vintage Clouds took home the race at the grand old age of 11.

The striking grey could be spotted from a mile away coming down the hill and was galvanised by Ryan Mania to win by an unbelievable five and a half lengths.

The big fancy of the race, Happygolucky, could only manage second. Vintage Clouds had run in the race previously and clearly benefited from the first time cheekpieces.

20 FENCES TO BE JUMPED

TOTAL PRIZE FUND OF

£125,000

£70,337 TO THE WINNER

ROLL OF HONOUR 2012-2021 YEAR 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012

FORM 753 3124 41 53241 1036 1224 1275 32U11 P3033 PF05

WINNER AGE WEIGHT Vintage Clouds 11 10-11 The Conditional 8 10-6 Beware The Bear 9 11-8 Coo Star Sivola 6 10-10 Un Temps Pour Tout 8 11-12 Un Temps Pour Tout 7 11-7 The Druids Nephew 8 11-3 Holywell 7 11-6 Golden Chieftain 8 10-2 (3) Alfie Sherrin 9 10-0 (1oh)

OR 143 139 151 142 155 148 146 145 132 129

SP 28/1 15/2 10/1 5/1F 9/1 11/1 8/1 10/1 28/1 14/1

TRAINER S Smith D Bridgwater N Henderson N Williams D Pipe D Pipe N Mulholland J J O’Neill C Tizzard J J O’Neill

RUNNERS 16 23 24 18 23 23 24 23 24 19

LAST RACE (NO. DAYS) 3rd Kelso H’Cap Chase (25) 4th Classic H’Cap Chase (59) 1st Cheltenham H’cap Chase (70) 1st Exeter H’cap Chase (18) 6th Cleeve Hurdle (45) 4th Cheltenham H’cap Chase (45) 5th Cleeve Hurdle (45) 1st Doncaster Novice Chase (20) 3rd Warwick H’cap Chase (18) unpl Haydock Pertemps Qualifier (24)

KEY TRENDS 9 of the past 10 winners wore headgear

4 of the past 8 winners were novices

9 of the past 12 winners carried 10-10 or more

WINNING CONNECTIONS Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years.

TRAINER

JOCKEY

David Pipe

Tom Scudamore

2 winners

2 winners

Today David saddles Gericault Roque

Today Tom rides Gericault Roque

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THIRD RACE 2.50 THE ULTIMA HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 3) (GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards ª Total race value £125000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £53800, 2nd £22175, 3rd £11088, 4th £5550, 5th £2775, 6th £1388, 7th £688, 8th £350. (Penalty Value £70337.50) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): G Elliott (33 wins from 190 runners, 17%) runs DEATH DUTY & FLOUEUR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (10 wins from 45 runners, 22%) runs DEATH DUTY & FLOUEUR Fancy That: D Pipe won this race in 2016 & 2017. The stable runs GERICAULT ROQUE today.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 FRODON (FR) (38)

B g Nickname (FR) - Miss Country (FR)

J Bryony Frost T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Mr P. J. Vogt B Mr Philippe Gasdoue S Morson Group

TFRHHHHI BHA164 FORM 151-140 CD

10 11-12

TIMEFORM VIEW Top-class front-running chaser under E Tongue Strap this rider, his 3 Grade 1 wins including the 2019 Ryanair.

Successful on last go in a handicap over C&D off this mark in October 2020. Fascinating contender.

5Feb Dec21 Oct21

Leo 24f Ch Kmp 24f Ch Dow 24f Ch

yield 7/8 Conflated (IRE) soft 4/9 Tornado Flyer (IRE) soft 1/5 Galvin (IRE)

2 LOSTINTRANSLATION (IRE) (24)

TFRHHHII BHA155 FORM P5P-15P C D

3 DOES HE KNOW (GB) (24)

TFRHHHII BHA152 FORM 05-1121 C

10 11-3

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Falika (FR)

21l 21l /4l

3

TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 1 winner and third in the 2020 J Brendan Powell E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces Gold Cup but far more blow-outs since, disappointing twice since landing thin Ascot Grade 2 on return this T Colin Tizzard, Sherborne term. First go in a handicap. Cheekpieces also go on.

O Taylor & O’Dwyer 19Feb Asc 21f Ch soft P/8 Fakir d’Oudairies (FR) B Mr A. R. M. M. Kavanagh Dec21 Kmp 24f Ch soft 5/9 Tornado Flyer (IRE) 26l S Coral Racing Limited Nov21 Asc 21f Ch good 1/6 Master Tommytucker 4l

B g Alkaased (USA) - Diavoleria

J David Bass T Kim Bailey, Cheltenham O Yes He Does Syndicate B M. W. Easterby S Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

4 BEN DUNDEE (IRE) (78) Ch g Beneficial - Miss Dundee (IRE)

J Daniel Mullins T Andrew Lynch, Ireland O C. Jones B James Wickham

5 NOBLE YEATS (IRE) (38) B g Yeats (IRE) - That’s Moyne (IRE)

J Mr Sam Waley-Cohen T Emmet Mullins, Ireland O Mr Robert Waley-Cohen B Mrs Kristene Hunter S Upton Viva Stud

6 FLOUEUR (FR) (30)

B g Legolas (JPN) - Saraska d’Airy (FR)

J Jordan Gainford (3) T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Mr Claudio Michael Grech B Aurelien Hamm

7 FOXY JACKS (IRE) (37) B g Fame And Glory - Benefit Ball (IRE)

J Jonathan Moore T M. F. Morris, Ireland O Mr D. F. Desmond B Michael Long

7 11-0

TIMEFORM VIEW Has made up into a smart novice chaser, winning for a third time in 4 starts in testing 3m Ascot Grade 2 last month, showing bags of stamina. Plenty of Cheltenham experience and got to be respected.

19Feb Asc Nov21 Chl Oct21 Chl

23f Ch 24f Ch 24f Ch

soft 1/6 good 2/5 good 1/3

Doyen Breed (IRE) 14l Threeunderthrufive (IRE) 41/4l Undersupervision (IRE) 12l

TFRHHHII BHA147 FORM 002402

10 10-9

TIMEFORM VIEW Good runs in handicap chases at the last 2 Festivals (unlucky eye-catcher 12 months ago) and back to form when beaten narrowly by School Boy Hours at Leopardstown over Christmas. Likely to go well.

Dec21 Leo Nov21 Pun Sep21 Lis

7 10-9

24f HcpC gd-yd 2 23f HcpH gd-yd 7 24f HcpC good 4

School Boy Hours (IRE) Sassy Yet Classy (IRE) Assemble

1 /2l 63/4l 4l

TFRHHHII BHA147 FORM 1460P2

TIMEFORM VIEW Galway maiden chase winner in October and back to form when second to Ahoy Senior in 4-runner Wetherby Grade 2 over 3m last month. Changed hands since. Not the most fluent of jumpers.

5Feb Wet 30Jan Naa Dec21 Leo

24f Ch good 2/4 24f Ch good P 24f HcpC gd-yd 9

Ahoy Senor (IRE) Stattler (IRE) School Boy Hours (IRE)

51/2l 26l

TFRHHHHI BHA146 FORM 3-P3313

7 10-8

TIMEFORM VIEW No match for Galopin des Champs E Tongue Strap before opening chase account in 21f Fairyhouse maiden in January. Fine run behind Death Duty in Punchestown handicap since. Third in the Martin Pipe last year. Player.

13Feb Pun 29Jan Fai Dec21 Leo

28f HcpC heavy 3 21f Ch good 1 21f Ch yield 3

Death Duty (IRE) Frontal Assault (IRE) Galopin des Champs (FR)

7l 1 /2l 38l

TFRHHHII BHA145 FORM 4000P2

8 10-7

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a valuable 20f handicap at the E Cheek Pieces Punchestown Festival last spring and best run since when second in another big-field contest at Leopardstown last month. Will need a career-best to take this.

6Feb 27Jan Dec21 42

Leo 21f HcpC yield 2 Gow 25f HcpC soft P Leo 24f HcpC gd-yd 7

Birchdale (IRE) Longhouse Poet (IRE) School Boy Hours (IRE)

11/4l 81/2l

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8 DOCTOR DUFFY (IRE) (30) Br g Craigsteel - Anna’s Melody (IRE)

J Liam Quinlan (5) T Charles Byrnes, Ireland O Relic Pride Partnership B Richard Eustace

TFRHHHII BHA145 FORM 0-2000U D

9 10-7

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual chase winner at up to this trip last E Cheek Pieces season. Rather quiet this term, though better signs until unseating 2 out in Punchestown handicap chase won by Death Duty latest. Could revive.

13Feb Dec21 Dec21

9 TEA CLIPPER (IRE) (79)

28f HcpC heavy U Death Duty (IRE) 24f HcpH soft 8/27 Panda Boy (IRE) 24f HcpH yield 12 Commander of Fleet (IRE)

12l 21l

TFRHHHHI BHA145 FORM 533-124

7 10-7

B g Stowaway - A Plus Ma Puce (FR)

Pun Leo Nav

TIMEFORM VIEW Fine start over fences when scoring at J Stan Sheppard E Cheek Pieces Chepstow (19.5f) in October and, while disappointing twice since, could revive now handicapping after wind op T Tom Lacey, Woolhope (also sports headgear), Third in 2021 Coral Cup. O Mr Jerry Hinds & Mr Ashley Head Dec21 Kmp 24f Ch soft 4/4 Bravemansgame (FR) 42l B Cyril O’Hara Nov21 Nby 19f Ch gd-sf 2/4 Nassalam (FR) 30l S Plusbac Oct21 Chp 19f Ch good 1/5 Fidelio Vallis (FR) 3l

10 DEATH DUTY (IRE) (30) B g Shantou (USA) - Midnight Gift (IRE)

J Jack Kennedy T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Gigginstown House Stud B Geoffrey Thompson

11 10-6

13Feb 27Jan Dec21

11 FANTASTIKAS (FR) (53)

7 10-6

B g Davidoff (GER) - Negresse de Cuta (FR)

12 10-6

J Sean Quinlan E Cheek Pieces T Sue Smith, Bingley O Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings B Gleadhill House Stud Ltd S Trust Inns Limited

13 RAPPER (GB) (40) B g Scorpion (IRE) - Bling Noir (FR)

J Tom O’Brien T Henry Daly, Ludlow O The Home Farm Partnership B Mr George Stanners S Humphrey Butler Ltd

8 10-5

Champagne Platinum (IRE) 3l Longhouse Poet (IRE) 22l School Boy Hours (IRE) 71/4l

TFRHHHII BHA144 FORM 13-1231

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive novice chaser, winning for a second time at Lingfield (3m) 7 weeks ago, leading again on the line. Big-field handicap scenario could suit him well and he’s worth consideration.

21Jan 1Jan Dec21

12 VINTAGE CLOUDS (IRE) (20)

Pun 28f HcpC heavy 1 Gow 25f HcpC soft 7 Leo 24f HcpC gd-yd 5

Lin Chl Don

23f Ch 20f Ch 23f Ch

heavy 1/6 soft 3/8 gd-sf 2/3

Queenohearts (IRE) s.h L’homme Presse (FR) 12l Threeunderthrufive (IRE) 71/2l

TFRHHHII BHA144 FORM 31-50P2 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW A regular in this and won it on his fifth attempt fitted with cheekpieces last year, jumping much better. Best run since at Doncaster after wind op last time and can’t be ruled out.

23Feb Don Dec21 Hay Nov21 War

23f HcpC soft 2/5 Up Helly Aa King 25f HcpC soft P/16 Enqarde (FR) 24f HcpC gd-sf 8/11 Final Nudge (IRE)

/4l 42l 3

TFRHHIII BHA143 FORM 0/4-P211 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Looks a thorough stayer and on a hat-trick after victories in small-field handicaps at Catterick and Wincanton over this trip. This is a whole different test up 6lb and he would be a surprise winner.

3Feb Wcn 25f HcpC good 1/6 1Jan Cat 25f HcpC soft 1/5 Nov21 Asc 23f HcpC good 2/3

14 DISCORDANTLY (IRE) (9) (5lb ex)

El Paso Wood (FR) Thatsy (FR) Jeremy Pass (IRE)

1

/2l 3l 4l

TFRHHHII BHA138 FORM 6P-6F61

B g Salutino (GER) - Collinstown Queen (IRE) 8 10-5 TIMEFORM VIEW Jumped much better with cheekpieces J Robbie Power E Cheek Pieces fitted when resuming winning ways in 21f Leopardstown handicap earlier this month. Headgear must work as well T Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland a second time in this tougher contest.

O The Odd Fellows Partnership 6Mar Leo 21f HcpC yield 1 Jerandme (IRE) 11/2l B P. Gavin 9Feb Fai 23f Ch soft 6 Full Time Score (IRE) 18l Dec21

15 GRUMPY CHARLEY (GB) (31) Gr g Shirocco (GER) - Whisky Rose (IRE)

J Bryan Carver (3) T Chris Honour, Ashburton O Mr G. Thompson B Distillery Stud S Cotswold Stone Supplies

16 KILTEALY BRIGGS (IRE) (38) B g Fame And Glory - Baby Briggs (IRE)

7 10-4

Chp

30f HcpC soft

F/20 Iwilldoit

-

TFRHHHII BHA142 (-1) FORM 116-513

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple hurdles winner who has taken well to chasing, impressive when landing 22.5f Newbury novice handicap at Christmas. Fair run behind Bravemansgame there latest and could have more in the locker.

12Feb Nby Dec21 Nby Oct21 Chp

8 10-3

23f HcpC gd-sf 3/4 22f HcpC soft 1/7 19f Ch good 5/5

Bravemansgame (FR) Fern Hill (IRE) Tea Clipper (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA141 FORM 0-42131

6l 31/4l 74l

TIMEFORM VIEW Has improved further over fences this J A. P. Heskin E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces season, landing a couple of small-field novices at Haydock and Musselburgh (gamely made all in first-time T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn cheekpieces). This test should suit and worth a look.

O McNeill Family 1 5Feb Mus 20f Ch good 1/4 Pay The Piper (IRE) /2l B John Mounsey Dec21 Kmp 24f Ch soft 3/4 Bravemansgame (FR) 17l S Ultima Business Solutions Dec21 Hay 21f Ch heavy 1/4 Mint Condition nk 43

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J Sam Twiston-Davies T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O Imperial Racing Partnership 2016 B Mr R. Van Haaren & Mr E. Van Haaren S Agetur (UK) Ltd

Gr g Cloudings (IRE) - Rare Vintage (IRE)

TFRHHHHI BHA144 FORM 2/06-501

TIMEFORM VIEW First success since his Grade 1-winning novice chase days in 28.2f Punchestown handicap 4 weeks ago, jumping fine and relishing the test. Remains well treated on best form and will be popular.

17 FULL BACK (FR) (52)

7 10-2

B g Sinndar (IRE) - Quatre Bleue (FR)

J Joshua Moore T Gary Moore, Horsham O Mr Ashley Head B Mr Francois-Marie Cottin S K M Elite Products Ltd

TFRHHHII BHA140 FORM P2-0012 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever when winning 26.3f handicap chase here (other course) on New Year’s Day and ran well behind stalwart Yala Enki at Taunton 7 weeks ago. Big performance could be on the way again.

22Jan Tnt 1Jan Chl Nov21 Nby

18 CORACH RAMBLER (IRE) (24) B g Jeremy (USA) - Heart N Hope (IRE)

J Derek Fox T Lucinda Russell, Kinross O The Ramblers B P. Hillis S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

19 RUN TO MILAN (IRE) (30) B g Milan - Run Supreme (IRE)

28f Ch gd-sf 2/5 Yala Enki (FR) 26f HcpC soft 1/11 The Wolf (FR) 25f HcpC gd-sf 8/21 Cloudy Glen (IRE)

33/4l 21/4l 43l

TFRHHHHI BHA140 FORM 1-3114U CD BF

8 10-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved to win novice handicaps over E Tongue Strap this trip at Aintree/here (other course) before a good run in the Classic Chase. Coming into it when unseating in Grade 2 won by Does He Know at Ascot. Respected.

19Feb Asc 15Jan War Dec21 Chl

10 10-0

J Alan Johns T Victor Dartnall, Barnstaple O Barber, Birchenhough, De Wilde B Close Holding Ltd S Hartnoll Hotel

20 OUR POWER (IRE) (17)

19l 2l

TFRHHIII BHA138 FORM 1-34421

TIMEFORM VIEW Good record at Exeter, making all in extended 3m veterans’ handicap there last month. Has work to do in this much hotter environment.

13Feb 11Jan Dec21

Exe Exe Nby

24f HcpC soft 24f HcpC soft 25f HcpC soft

1/7 Belami des Pictons (FR) 23/4l 1 2/9 Win My Wings (IRE) /2l 4/12 Saint Palais (FR) 33l

TFRHHHHH BHA136 FORM P-51F13

7 10-0

B g Power - Scripture (IRE)

23f Ch soft U/6 Does He Know 29f HcpC soft 4/15 Eclair Surf (FR) 25f HcpC gd-sf 1/6 Eva’s Oskar (IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW Has taken well to chasing, winning 2 J Charlie Deutsch E Cheek Pieces small-field novice handicaps before a very encouraging effort in valuable 3m Kempton heat 17 days ago, finishing T Sam Thomas, Cardiff strongly after an unlucky run. Most interesting.

O Walters Plant Hire & Potter Group 26Feb Kmp 24f HcpC gd-sf 3/14 Cap du Nord (FR) 81/4l B Mr John Hennessy 14Jan Hun 19f HcpC soft 1/4 Dorking Lad 11/2l S Potter Group 11Jan Don 20f HcpC gd-sf F/8 Erne River (IRE) -

21 ONE MORE FLEURIE (IRE) (108) B g Mustameet (USA) - Auburn Cherry (IRE)

J Charlie Todd (3) T Ian Williams, Alvechurch O Mr K. McKenna B F. and L. Daly

8 10-0

7 10-0

B g Authorized (IRE) - Belga Wood (USA) J Niall Houlihan (3) T Nick Gifford, Findon O Mr John P. McManus B Dr Georges Sandor

B g Oscar (IRE) - Lady Elite (IRE)

J Harry Cobden T Colin Tizzard, Sherborne O Mrs Mary-Ann Middleton B T. McAuliffe S Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Highly progressive novice chaser last term who won his last 4 completed starts at up to 3m.

Poor runs upon his return in the autumn though and needs a big comeback reappearing in a race like this.

Nov21 Nby Oct21 Asc Apr21 Ayr

22 BELARGUS (FR) (17)

23 OSCAR ELITE (IRE) (45)

TFRHHIII BHA135 FORM 1F11-0P

58l 1 6 /2l

TFRHHIII BHA135 FORM 31F1-F4

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual chase winner at up to 20f at Sandown last term. Seen just twice this season, falling first in the Paddy Power Gold Cup here then well held over hurdles 17 days ago. Unproven over this far.

26Feb Chp Nov21 Chl Apr21 San

23f HcpH heavy 4/8 Ballyandy 20f HcpC good F/19 Midnight Shadow 20f HcpC good 1/8 Falco Blitz (IRE)

11l 4l

TFRHHHII BHA134 FORM 23-F345 BF

7 10-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who was second in last E Tongue Strap year’s Albert Bartlett but hasn’t progressed after a promising chase debut here (fell 3 out when going well), again finishing tamely on handicap bow in January.

29Jan Chl 1Jan Chl Dec21 Hun

24 GERICAULT ROQUE (FR) (59) B g Montmartre (FR) - Nijinska Delaroque (FR)

25f HcpC gd-sf P/21 Cloudy Glen (IRE) 23f HcpC soft 8/14 Larry 24f HcpC good 1/13 Mac Tottie

6 10-0

20f HcpC good 5/8 Imperial Alcazar (IRE) 20f Ch soft 4/8 L’homme Presse (FR) 23f Ch good 3/4 Brinkley (FR)

23l 18l 21l

TFRHHHII BHA133 FORM 31-3222 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner who has taken J Tom Scudamore E Tongue Strap very well to chasing, placed again in the Classic Chase at Warwick 8 weeks ago. Tongue tie back on and can T David Pipe, Wellington improve further for yard with good record in this race.

O Prof. Caroline Tisdall and Bryan Drew 15Jan War 29f HcpC soft 2/15 Eclair Surf (FR) 13l B Mme Genevieve Mongin Dec21 Nby 25f HcpC soft 2/12 Saint Palais (FR) 11/4l 1 S W & S Recycling Dec21 Chp 23f HcpC gd-sf 2/12 Pats Fancy (IRE) /2l

DECLARED RUNNERS 25 2021: VINTAGE CLOUDS (IRE) 11 10 11 Ryan Mania 28-1 (Sue Smith) 16 ran Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 9.

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Probable S.P’s: 9-1 Death Duty (IRE), 10-1 Does He Know (GB), 12-1 Floueur (FR), 16-1 Noble Yeats (IRE), Fantastikas (FR), Corach Rambler (IRE), 18-1 Kiltealy Briggs (IRE), 20-1 Frodon (FR), Tea Clipper (IRE), Full Back (FR), Our Power (IRE), Gericault Roque (FR), 25-1 Lostintranslation (IRE), Ben Dundee (IRE), Vintage Clouds (IRE), 28-1 Oscar Elite (IRE), 33-1 Foxy Jacks (IRE), Discordantly (IRE), 50-1 Grumpy Charley (GB), 66-1 Doctor Duffy (IRE), Rapper (GB), Belargus (FR), 100-1 Run To Milan (IRE), 150-1 One More Fleurie (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

One of the few races the home team has dominated and OUR POWER looks very interesting for the burgeoning Sam Thomas yard. He ran a very eye-catching race on his first go over 3m in a valuable Kempton handicap last month, finishing with a flourish having had plenty go wrong. He gets the vote over Corach Rambler, Tea Clipper and the high-class Frodon. Floueur could be the pick of the Irish challengers.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.OUR POWER (IRE) 2.CORACH RAMBLER (IRE) 3.TEA CLIPPER (IRE)

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FACTS & STATS THE UNIBET CHAMPION HURDLE CHALLENGE TROPHY RACE DESCRIPTION

The third Grade 1 race on today’s card, the Unibet Champion Hurdle is the historic Championship race for two-mile hurdlers and is the highest-quality race of its type run anywhere in the world. The crème de la crème of Europe’s speed hurdlers will all be in the line-up chasing a first prize of £253,215. All of the runners are set to carry 11st 10lb, apart from the mares, Epatante and Honeysuckle, who receive a 7lb allowance, and so shoulder 11st 3lb.

GRADE 1

LAST YEAR’S

WINNER

RUN OVER TWO MILES, EIGHTY-SEVEN YARDS

HONEYSUCKLE Honeysuckle became the sixth mare to win the Champion Hurdle and in doing so dethroned previous winner Epatante.

Henry De Bromhead’s mare had won the Mares’ Hurdle at the previous festival and came into the race an extremely well backed favourite. The money came for her all throughout the day despite already being a short price and she duly obliged in emphatic style. She put the race to bed in a matter of strides and fairly flew up the hill.

8 HURDLES TO BE JUMPED

TOTAL PRIZE FUND OF

£450,000

£253,215 TO THE WINNER

ROLL OF HONOUR 2012-2021 YEAR 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012

FORM 11 11 111 111 111 11 11 1124 111 12

WINNER Honeysuckle Epatante Espoir d’Allen Buveur d’Air Buveur d’Air Annie Power Faugheen Jezki Hurricane Fly Rock On Ruby

AGE WEIGHT SP 7 11-7 11/10F 6 11-3 2/1F 5 11-10 16/1 7 11-10 4/6F 6 11-10 5/1 8 11-3 5/2F 7 11-10 4/5F 6 11-10 9/1 9 11-10 13/8F 7 11-10 11/1

TRAINER RUNNERS H De Bromhead (Ire) 10 N Henderson 17 G Cromwell 10 N Henderson 11 N Henderson 10 W Mullins (Ire) 12 W Mullins (Ire) 8 J Harrington (Ire) 9 W Mullins (Ire) 9 P Nicholls 10

LAST RACE (NO.DAYS) 1st Irish Champion Hurdle (38) 1st Christmas Hurdle (75) 1st Limestone Lad Hurdle (44) 1st Contenders Hurdle (38) 1st Contenders Hurdle (38) 1st Punchestown Mares’ Hurdle (27) 1st Christmas Hurdle (74) 4th Irish Champion Hurdle (44) 1st Irish Champion Hurdle (44) 2nd Christmas Hurdle (78)

KEY TRENDS 9 of the past 11 winners were unbeaten during the current season

Mares are 3-7 during the past 6 years

28 of the past 39 winners were aged 6 or 7

WINNING CONNECTIONS Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years.

TRAINER

JOCKEY

Willie Mullins

Rachael Blackmore

4 winners

1 winner

Today Willie saddles Appreciate It & Saint Roi

Today Rachael Rides Honeysuckle

HISTORY The Unibet Champion Hurdle is without doubt the most prestigious hurdle race in the calendar. Run over a distance of two miles and 87 yards, with eight flights to be jumped, the race was first run in 1927.

That inaugural race was won by Blaris, earning connections the grand sum of £365.

Twelve months later, Brown Jack added his name to the Roll of Honour before switching codes to win the Queen Alexandra Stakes six times from 1929-34. Only three runners went to post in 1932 – the smallest field in the race’s history. Insurance proved victorious that day and confirmed his superiority by following up twelve months later.

The post-war years saw the race’s first triple winner. Hatton’s Grace, trained by the legendary Vincent O’Brien, dominated from 1949-51. He was swiftly followed by Sir Ken who recorded a hat-trick of wins for Willie Stephenson from 1952-54 and still holds the record of being the shortest-priced winner - sent off a 2/5 favourite in 1953. He was ridden by Tim Molony who with four victories is the winning most rider.

The late 60s saw the emergence of another superstar in the shape of Persian War who ruled the race for trainer Colin Davies, winning three times from 1968-1970. The 70s provided some well-known winners and even today few will need little introduction.

Bula recorded back-to-back wins in 1971-72, Comedy Of Errors’ two wins in 1973 and 1975 were sandwiched around the victory of a certain Lanzarote, before Night Nurse 1976-77, Monksfield 1978-79 and Sea Pigeon 1980-81 all recorded doubles.

In 1984 Dawn Run, trained by Paddy Mullins, emerged on the scene and started re-writing the history books. That year she became only the second mare to win the Unibet Champion Hurdle – also adding the Irish and French versions, and two years later she added the Gold Cup and remains the only horse to have completed the Champion Hurdle-Gold Cup double.

Nicky Henderson’s See You Then dominated the race from 1985-87 to become the race’s fourth three-time winner.

The most recent three-time winner came in 1998-2000 when Istabraq (pictured above right) helped launch the career of a certain Aidan O’Brien. He was odds-on to become the first four-time winner of the race in 2001 but was cruelly denied due to the entire Festival being lost to the foot-and-mouth outbreak.

In recent times, Hurricane Fly excelled in 2011 and although he missed the following year through injury, he returned in 2013 to regain his crown. He could finish only fourth in 2014 and in his final attempt at the race, he finished a gallant third behind stablemate Faugheen in 2015.

Willie Mullins also saddled the winner in 2016 as Annie Power became the first mare since Flakey Dove in 1994 and just the fourth overall to win the Unibet Champion Hurdle.

2017 and 2018 saw Nicky Henderson’s Buveur d’Air cross the line first and extend his trainer’s tally of victories in the race to seven. He fell in the 2019 renewal when bidding for the hat-trick and instead, it was JP McManus’ other representative, the Gavin Cromwell-trained Espoir d’Allen, who became the first five-year-old since Katchit in 2008 to win the premier two-mile hurdle in the National Hunt calendar, and he did so in some style. Epatante made it back to back wins for JP but last year it was all about the superstar mare Honeysuckle. She continued her unbeaten run and this year she will try and become one of racings greatest mares by winning the Champion Hurdle again.

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FOURTH RACE 3.30 THE UNIBET CHAMPION HURDLE CHALLENGE TROPHY (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards ª Total race value £450000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £193680, 2nd £79830, 3rd £39915, 4th £19980, 5th £9990, 6th £4995, 7th £2475, 8th £1260. (Penalty Value £253215) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): N Henderson (48 wins from 329 runners, 15%) runs EPATANTE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (14 wins from 33 runners, 42%) runs APPRECIATE IT & SAINT ROI Fancy That: N Henderson won this race in 2017, 2018 & 2020. The stable runs EPATANTE today.

W P Mullins won this race in 2013, 2015 & 2016. The stable runs APPRECIATE IT & SAINT ROI today.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 ADAGIO (GER) (24)

TFRHHHII BHA152 FORM 1122-22 C D

5 11-10

B g Wiener Walzer (GER) - Aspidistra (GER)

TIMEFORM VIEW Second in Triumph last year and improved J Tom Scudamore E Tongue Strap again when runner-up in Greatwood on C&D return. 1 3/4 lengths second to Goshen in Kingwell at Wincanton since.

T David Pipe, Wellington Tongue tie added. Could have even more to come.

O Bryan Drew and Friends / Prof. C.Tisdall 19Feb Wcn 15f Hdl soft 2/4 Goshen (FR) 13/4l B Gestut Schlenderhan 3 Nov21 Chl 16f HcpH good 2/19 West Cork /4l S W & S Recycling Apr21 Ain 16f Hdl gd-sf 2/6 Monmiral (FR) 71/2l

2 APPRECIATE IT (IRE) (364) B g Jeremy (USA) - Sainte Baronne (FR)

8 11-10

J P. Townend T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Miss M. A. Masterson B Barmakin Ltd & South Lodge Stud

TFRHHHHI BHA160 FORM 12/1111- CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Most impressive in Supreme at last year’s Festival. Things haven’t been plain sailing with him since (chase campaign postponed due to injury and didn’t make Irish Champion) but remains very exciting.

Mar21 Chl Feb21 Leo Dec20 Leo

3 GLORY AND FORTUNE (IRE) (31) B g Fame And Glory - Night Heron (IRE)

J Stan Sheppard T Tom Lacey, Woolhope O Mr J. Hinds B P. Connell S Plusbac

J Jonathan Burke T Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley O Lady Blyth B Lord Blyth S Bridgend Hotel

24l 31/4l 9l

TFRHHIII BHA148 FORM 116421 C D

7 11-10

12Feb Nby 16f HcpH gd-sf 1/14 I Like To Move It Dec21 Kmp 16f Hdl soft 2/5 Epatante (FR) Nov21 Nby 20f HcpH gd-sf 4/11 Earlofthecotswolds (FR)

10 11-10

5 SAINT ROI (FR) (37) Br g Coastal Path - Sainte Vigne (FR)

7 11-10

6 TEAHUPOO (FR) (24) B g Masked Marvel - Droit d’Aimer (FR)

5 11-10

J Robbie Power T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Robcour B S.C.E.A. Haras Du Hoguenet et al

7 TOMMY’S OSCAR (IRE) (52)

TIMEFORM VIEW Proved better than ever when dead-heating with Epatante in Fighting Fifth at Newcastle but in nothing like the same form when well behind that same rival in Christmas Hurdle. Others preferred.

J Danny McMenamin T Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne O Mr Ian Hamilton B Mrs E. Kelly S I & A Hamilton

Epatante (FR) Postileo (IRE)

11l 11/2l

TIMEFORM VIEW 2020 County winner and has developed into a smart hurdler, albeit one whose limitations have been exposed at the top level, finishing 9 1/4 lengths fourth to Honeysuckle in Irish Champion. Tongue tie on.

6Feb Dec21 Feb21

Leo Leo Leo

16f Hdl 16f Hdl 16f Hdl

yield 4/5 Honeysuckle yd-sf 3/6 Sharjah (FR) sf-hv 4/6 Honeysuckle

91/4l 5l 21l

TFRHHHHI BHA162 FORM 112-111 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Took hurdle record to very impressive 6-7 when easily seeing off Darasso by 11 lengths in 2m Gowran Grade 3 last month. Whether he can trouble Honeysuckle remains to be seen but he’s highly talented.

heavy 1/7 heavy 1/6 yield 1/5

Darasso (FR) Quilixios Quilixios

11l /2l 12l

1

TFRHHHHI BHA156 FORM 231111 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Small stable’s remarkable season typified by this one’s improvement, winning 3 handicaps before taking step up to Graded company in stride at Haydock. Well worth his place at the top table.

22Jan Hay 1Jan Mus Dec21 Don 50

soft 5/5 gd-sf 1/6 soft 2/7

TFRHHIII BHA155 FORM 1244-34 C D

19Feb Gow 16f Hdl Dec21 Lim 16f Hdl Nov21 Naa 16f Hdl

7 11-10

s.h 21/4l 14l

TFRHHIII BHA159 FORM R150-15 D

Dec21 Kmp 16f Hdl Nov21 Nwc 16f Hdl Oct21 Don 14f Hcp

J Mark Walsh E Tongue Strap T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Mr John P. McManus B P.E. Guilloux, J. Thomas & B. Dasque

B g Oscar (IRE) - Glibin (IRE)

soft 1/8 Ballyadam (IRE) sf-hv 1/13 Ballyadam (IRE) soft 1/9 Irascible (FR)

TIMEFORM VIEW Just gets better and better this season, E Tongue Strap second to Epatante in Christmas Hurdle before holding on gamely in Betfair Hurdle at Newbury. A chunk of improvement will be needed to go close here, though.

4 NOT SO SLEEPY (GB) (79) Ch g Beat Hollow - Papillon de Bronze (IRE)

16f Hdl 16f Hdl 16f Hdl

15f Hdl soft 1/6 15f HcpH gd-sf 1/7 16f HcpH gd-sf 1/9

Global Citizen (IRE) Christopher Wood (IRE) Geromino (FR)

3

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8 ZANAHIYR (IRE) (37)

TFRHHHII BHA160 FORM 4-21222 D

5 11-10

Ch g Nathaniel (IRE) - Zariyna (IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up at Grade 1 level in Ireland on J Jack Kennedy E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces last 3 starts. Has 6 1/2 lengths to make up with Honeysuckle from Irish Champion and likely playing for T Gordon Elliott, Ireland places again. Cheekpieces added to regular tongue tie.

O Bective Stud 6Feb Leo 16f Hdl yield 2/5 Honeysuckle 61/2l B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C. Dec21 Leo 16f Hdl yd-sf 2/6 Sharjah (FR) nk

Nov21 Pun

9 EPATANTE (FR) (79)

8

B m No Risk At All (FR) - Kadjara (FR)

B m Sulamani (IRE) - First Royal (GER)

J Rachael Blackmore T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland O Mr K. Alexander B Dr G. W. Guy

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

8

gd-yd 2/3

Sharjah (FR)

3l

TFRHHHII BHA153 FORM 123-311 CD

11-3

TIMEFORM VIEW Won this in 2020 but could manage only third to Honeysuckle last year. Hasn’t had to be at best to win Fighting Fifth (dead-heat) and Christmas Hurdle this winter and Honeysuckle looks too good again.

J Aidan Coleman T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O Mr John P. McManus B Francois-Xavier & Anne Doulce Lefeuvre

10 HONEYSUCKLE (GB) (37)

16f Hdl

Dec21 Kmp 16f Hdl Nov21 Nwc 16f Hdl Apr21 Pun 16f Hdl

soft 1/5 gd-sf 1/6 yield 3/8

Glory And Fortune (IRE) 21/4l Honeysuckle 12l

TFRHHHHH BHA165 FORM 111-111 CD

11-3

TIMEFORM VIEW Stretched her remarkable unbeaten record to 14 when landing third successive Irish Champion last month by 6 1/2 lengths from Zanahiyr. Can’t be opposed as she bids to become first mare to win this twice.

6Feb Leo Nov21 Fai Apr21 Pun

16f Hdl 20f Hdl 16f Hdl

yield 1/5 good 1/8 yield 1/8

Zanahiyr (IRE) Ronald Pump Sharjah (FR)

61/2l 8l 21/4l

2021: HONEYSUCKLE 7 11 3 Rachael Blackmore 11-10 (Henry de Bromhead) 10 ran

Probable S.P’s: 4-7 Honeysuckle (GB), 6-1 Appreciate It (IRE), 10-1 Teahupoo (FR), 16-1 Epatante (FR), 25-1 Zanahiyr (IRE), 33-1 Adagio (GER), 50-1 Saint Roi (FR), Tommy’s Oscar (IRE), 250-1 Not So Sleepy (GB), 300-1 Glory And Fortune (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

HONEYSUCKLE is a mare out of the very top drawer and is strongly fancied to remain unbeaten and land a third successive win at this meeting. It’s tough to see any of those she’s accounted for previously troubling her so what threat there is may come from unexposed pair Teahupoo, who was very good at Gowran last time, and Appreciate It, so impressive in the Supreme last year but not seen since.

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TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HONEYSUCKLE 2.TEAHUPOO (FR) 3.APPRECIATE IT (IRE)

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FACTS & STATS THE CLOSE BROTHERS MARES’ HURDLE RACE (Registered as The David Nicholson Mares’ Hurdle) RACE DESCRIPTION The Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle race, now in its fifteenth year, has largely been dominated by Willie Mullins, largely thanks to the brilliant race mare Quevega who won the race six times. This Grade 1 hurdle race, run over about two and a half miles, is designed specifically for fillies and mares. With no four-year-olds in today’s line-up, all of the runners are set to carry 11st 5lb.

GRADE 1

LAST YEAR’S

WINNER

RUN OVER TWO MILES, THREE FURLONGS & 200 YARDS

BLACK TEARS Black Tears lowered the colours of hot favourite Concertista. The Wille Mullinsmare looked to have put the raced to bed, but Jack Kennedy and Black Tears had other ideas, as the pair stormed up the hill to win by a head. The 2020 Coral Cup winner had proven Cheltenham form and put that to good use. She was held up by Jack Kennedy and it’s safe to say he timed his ride to perfection. Concertista looks set to return in the Mares’ Chase this year.

10 HURDLES TO BE JUMPED

TOTAL PRIZE FUND OF

£120,000

£67,524 TO THE WINNER

ROLL OF HONOUR 2012-2021 YEAR 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012

FORM 331 111 3 11 2212 111 7521 -

WINNER AGE WEIGHT SP Black Tears 6 11-5 11/1 Honeysuckle 6 11-5 9/4 Roksana 7 11-5 10/1 Benie Des Dieux 7 11-5 9/2 Apple’s Jade 5 11-5 7/2 Vroum Vroum Mag 7 11-5 4/6F Glens Melody 7 11-5 6/1 Quevega 10 11-5 8/11F Quevega 9 11-5 8/11F Quevega 8 11-5 4/7F

TRAINER RUNNERS D Foster (Ire) 10 H De Bromhead (Ire) 9 D Skelton 14 W Mullins (Ire) 9 G Elliott (Ire) 17 W Mullins (Ire) 19 W Mullins (Ire) 15 W Mullins (Ire) 16 W Mullins (Ire) 19 W Mullins (Ire) 19

LAST RACE (NO.DAYS) 1st Quevega Mares Hurdle (15) 1st Irish Champion Hurdle (38) 3rd Contenders Hurdle (38) 1st Opera Hat Chase (31) 2nd Punchestown Hurdle (20) 1st Ascot Mares Hurdle (52) 1st Warwick Mares Hurdle (31) 1st World Series Hurdle (320) 1st World Series Hurdle (320) 1st World Series Hurdle (313)

KEY TRENDS 12 of the 14 winners were trained in Ireland

11 of the 14 won last time out

11 of the 14 were aged 5-7

WINNING CONNECTIONS Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years.

TRAINER Willie Mullins 8 winners Today Willie saddles Burning Victory, Echoes In Rain & Stormy Ireland

JOCKEY Jack Kennedy 1 winner Today Jack rides Queens Brook

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FIFTH RACE 4.10 THE CLOSE BROTHERS MARES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Registered as The DAVID NICHOLSON MARES’ HURDLE) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares ª Total race value £120000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £51648, 2nd £21288, 3rd £10644, 4th £5328, 5th £2664, 6th £1332, 7th £660, 8th £336. (Penalty Value £67524) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): N Henderson (48 wins from 329 runners, 15%) runs MARIE’S ROCK Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (14 wins from 33 runners, 42%) runs BURNING VICTORY, ECHOES IN RAIN & STORMY IRELAND

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 BURNING VICTORY (FR) (20) Br m Nathaniel (IRE) - M’Oubliez Pas (USA)

6

TFRHHHHI BHA145 FORM 1/-00031 C D

11-5

TIMEFORM VIEW 2020 Triumph winner who was an E Cheek Pieces excellent second in Cesarewitch at Newmarket on Flat last autumn. Back to winning ways over hurdles when seeing off Queens Brook at Punchestown latest. Should go well.

J Sean O’Keeffe T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Mrs Audrey Turley 23Feb Pun B SARL De Chambure & SARL Riviera Equine Dec21 Leo Dec21 Nav

2 ECHOES IN RAIN (FR) (37) B m Authorized (IRE) - Amarantine (FR)

6

20f Hdl sf-hv 1/5 Queens Brook (IRE) 11/2l 24f Hdl soft 3/11 Klassical Dream (FR) 23l 24f HcpH yield 16 Commander of Fleet (IRE) 25l

TFRHHHII BHA150 FORM 11-1343

11-5

TIMEFORM VIEW Won Punchestown Grade 1 novice last J Mr P. W. Mullins E Hood, Tongue Strap spring. Has found life tougher in open company this winter but latest 7 lengths third to Honeysucke in Irish T W. P. Mullins, Ireland Champion very creditable. Up in trip.

O Barnane Stud 6Feb Leo 16f Hdl yield 3/5 Honeysuckle 7l B Thierry Storme Dec21 Leo 16f Hdl yd-sf 4/6 Sharjah (FR) 15l

Nov21 Pun

3 HEAVEN HELP US (IRE) (37) B m Yeats (IRE) - Spare The Air (IRE)

J Daniel Mullins T P. Hennessy, Ireland O Mr J. Turner B P. Hennessy

11-5

9

B or Br m Milan - By The Hour (IRE)

7

11-5

11-5

Gr m Martaline - Kentucky Sky

J Bryony Frost T Lucy Wadham, Newmarket O The Sky Partnership B Mr T. Wood S Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

7 MRS MILNER (IRE) (109)

B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Thegirlonthehill (IRE) J B. J. Cooper T Paul Nolan, Ireland O SoftCo B Mrs A. Coffey

6

11-5

Leo Leo Chl

12Feb War Dec21 Chl Nov21 Nby

16f Hdl 20f Hdl 16f Hdl

yield 5/5 yd-sf 2/9 gd-sf 4/7

Honeysuckle Royal Kahala (IRE) Guard Your Dreams

23l nk 101/2l

21f Hdl gd-sf 3/4 Marie’s Rock (IRE) 20f HcpH gd-sf 2/9 Martello Sky 24f Hdl gd-sf 6/6 Thomas Darby (IRE)

12l nk 76l

TFRHHHII BHA140 FORM 3-301P1

TIMEFORM VIEW Back on track since upped to 21f, winning Kempton handicap and Warwick Listed event (badly hampered when pulled up early in between). This demands more but is unexposed at the trip.

12Feb War 21f Hdl gd-sf 1/4 Get A Tonic (IRE) 15Jan Kmp 21f HcpH soft P/19 Cobblers Dream (IRE) Dec21 Kmp 21f HcpH soft 1/8 An Tailliur (FR)

3l 7l

TFRHHHII BHA143 FORM 01-1411 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Improving mare who received 5lb when edging out Indefatigable in a course handicap in December. Made it 3-4 for the season with small-field Sandown Listed event win since.

8Jan San Dec21 Chl Nov21 Ain

7

15l

TIMEFORM VIEW Won Martin Pipe at 2020 Festival and good fourth in this 12 months ago. Added to her very good track record when narrowly denied by Martello Sky in 2 1/2m handicap in December. Should give running.

J Nico de Boinville E Tongue Strap T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O Middleham Park Racing XLII B Mr D. Breen S Middleham Park Racing

6 MARTELLO SKY (GB) (66)

Sharjah (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA146 FORM 02-1623 CD BF

J Rex Dingle T Paul Webber, Banbury O Mr Philip Rocher B John O’Connor S Fairfax Saddles, Paul Webber Racing

5 MARIE’S ROCK (IRE) (31)

gd-yd 3/3

TIMEFORM VIEW Last year’s Coral Cup winner. Not up to the Irish Champion at Leopardstown last time but prior to that she’d split Royal Kahala and Telmesomethinggirl there over Christmas. Place claims.

6Feb Dec21 Dec21

4 INDEFATIGABLE (IRE) (31) B m Schiaparelli (GER) - Spin The Wheel (IRE)

8

16f Hdl

TFRHHHHI BHA147 FORM 1-06425 C

19f Hdl heavy 1/5 Anythingforlove 20f HcpH gd-sf 1/9 Indefatigable (IRE) 20f Hdl gd-sf 4/6 Brewin’upastorm (IRE)

13/4l nk 93/4l

TFRHHHII BHA144 FORM 24F1-14 C

11-5

TIMEFORM VIEW Bolted up in the Pertemps Final at 2021 E Tongue Strap Festival. Made a winning return in Limerick mares’ Listed event in autumn but off since 15 1/4 lengths fourth in 3m Newbury Grade 2 in November.

Nov21 Nby Oct21 Lim Mar21 Chl

58

24f Hdl gd-sf 4/6 Thomas Darby (IRE) 22f Hdl soft 1/9 No Memory (IRE) 23f HcpH gd-sf 1/22 The Bosses Oscar (IRE)

15l 11/2l 5l

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8 NADA TO PRADA (GB) (76) B m Kayf Tara - Ambrosia’s Promise (IRE)

7

11-5

7

11-5

TFRHIIII BHA126 FORM 113-244

TIMEFORM VIEW Listed novice hurdle winner last term J Richard Patrick E Cheek Pieces but hasn’t gone on from a promising start over fences and faces a very stiff task back over the smaller obstacles.

T Michael Scudamore, Bromsash O Mrs Lynne Maclennan Dec21 Don 20f Ch soft 4/6 Zambella (FR) 19l B Geoff Hubbard Racing Nov21 Fls 19f HcpC soft 4/11 Chinwag 8l S Kiely Bros Ltd Oct21 Wor 20f Ch gd-sf 2/5 Little River Bay (IRE) 1l

9 QUEENS BROOK (IRE) (20) B m Shirocco (GER) - Awesome Miracle (IRE) J Jack Kennedy T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Bective Stud B Mrs Richella Rohan

23Feb Pun 20f Hdl Nov21 Fai 20f Hdl Oct21 Wex 20f Hdl

10 STORMY IRELAND (FR) (73) B m Motivator - Like A Storm (IRE)

J P. Townend T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O FB Racing Club B S.C.E.A. Haras D’Orfausse S Thoroughbid

8

B m Stowaway - Wahiba Hall (IRE)

J Rachael Blackmore T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland O Mr K. Alexander B John Gallagher

7

11-5

9

J Tom Bellamy T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough O Swanbridge Bloodstock Limited B Tim Conroy S Hatherden Horse Transport

11-5

sf-hv 2/5 yield 1 heavy 2

Burning Victory (FR) Ciel De Neige (FR) Lunar Display (IRE)

11/2l 4l 11/4l

TFRHHHHI BHA150 FORM 021-161 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Fairyhouse and Punchestown last spring and back to that sort of level when landing Grade 2 Relkeel over 2 1/2m here on New Year’s Day. Another solid contender for the stable.

soft 1/6 McFabulous (IRE) good 6/8 Honeysuckle gd-fm 2 Kalapour (IRE)

21/2l 36l 2l

TFRHHHHH BHA145 FORM 131-553 C D

TIMEFORM VIEW 2021 Dawn Run winner. Very good 1 1/4 lengths third to Royal Kahala and Heaven Help Us at Leopardstown over Christmas. Gave weight to the latter then and can turn the tables off levels. Leading claims.

Dec21 Leo Nov21 Pun Apr21 Pun

12 WESTERN VICTORY (IRE) (45) B m Westerner - Zara’s Victory (IRE)

11-5

1Jan Chl 20f Hdl Nov21 Fai 20f Hdl Jun21 Dow 12f Stk

11 TELMESOMETHINGGIRL (IRE) (76)

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

TFRHHHHI BHA142 FORM 123-212 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Saw off smart Ciel de Neige at Fairyhouse in November and warmed up for this with a good 1 1/2 lengths second of 5 to Burning Victory at Punchestown (20.5f) last month. Heading in right direction.

20f Hdl 18f Hdl 24f Hdl

yd-sf 3/9 gd-yd 5/8 yield 5/8

Royal Kahala (IRE) 11/4l Dysart Diamond (IRE) 91/2l Galopin des Champs (FR) 18l

TFRHHIII BHA137 FORM 213143

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who ended her time with Declan Queally in top form but has struggled at Grade 2 level in 2 runs since joining this yard. Likely up against it again.

29Jan Don 22Jan Asc Dec21 Clo

16f Hdl 23f Hdl 24f Hdl

good 3/5 soft 4/5 yd-sf 1

Miss Heritage (IRE) Molly Ollys Wishes Minx Tiara (IRE)

17l 34l 11l

2021: BLACK TEARS 7 11 5 Jack Kennedy 11-1 (Mrs Denise Foster) 10 ran

PLAY SMARTER

Last year’s Dawn Run winner TELMESOMETHINGGIRL came out clear best at the weights when third in a Leopardstown Grade 3 over Christmas and a repeat of that form might be good enough here. Queens Brook may have just needed it when beaten by Burning Victory at Punchestown last month and can turn the tables on Willie Mullins’ charge and fill the forecast spot. Stormy Ireland completes the shortlist.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TELMESOMETHINGGIRL (IRE) 2.QUEENS BROOK (IRE) 3.BURNING VICTORY (FR)

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FACTS & STATS THE BOODLES JUVENILE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (REGISTERED AS THE FRED WINTER) RACE DESCRIPTION

The Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle is a Grade 3 Handicap restricted to juveniles (four-year-olds), so many of the runners in this two miles and half a furlong race will still be very inexperienced over hurdles. As with the handicap earlier in the card, the higher the rating, the bigger the weight a horse has to carry - see how The Tide Turns and Brazil, both rated 137, carry 4lb more than the 133-rated Doctor Churchill.

GRADE 3 HANDICAP

LAST YEAR’S

WINNER

RUN OVER TWO MILES, EIGHTY-SEVEN YARDS

JEFF KIDDER Well done to anyone who picked out last year’s shock 80/1 winner for Noel Meade and Sean Flanagan. Carrying only 10-8, Sean Flanagan struggled to get him into a rhythm for the first part of the race, where he didn’t jump with much fluency. After making a mistake four out, Sean gave a shake of the reins and after some rousting the penny began to drop. He looked to be getting outpaced but once those in front started to paddle, he reeled them in with ease.

8 HURDLES TO BE JUMPED

TOTAL PRIZE FUND OF

£80,000

£45,016 TO THE WINNER

ROLL OF HONOUR 2012-2021 YEAR 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012

FORM 2217 F31 311 120 P614 322 421 1210 120 11114

WINNER AGE WEIGHT OR Jeff Kidder 4 10-8 125 Aramax 4 11-8 138 Band Of Outlaws 4 11-8 139 Veneer Of Charm 4 11-0 129 Flying Tiger 4 11-5 134 Diego Du Charmil 4 11-1 133 Qualando 4 11-0 131 Hawk High 4 11-1 130 Flaxen Flare 4 10-7 127 Une Artiste 4 10-8 (5ex) 127

SP 80/1 15/2 7/2F 33/1 33/1 13/2 25/1 33/1 25/1 40/1

TRAINER RUNNERS N Meade (Ire) 22 G Elliott (Ire) 22 J P O’Brien (Ire) 21 G Elliott (Ire) 22 N Williams 22 P Nicholls 22 P Nicholls 22 T Easterby 24 G Elliott (Ire) 24 N Henderson 24

LAST RACE (NO. DAYS) 7th Knight Frank Juvenile Hurdle (80) 1st Naas Novice Hurdle (31) 1st Navan Novice Hurdle (24) unpl Navan Novice Hurdle (53) 4th Adonis Hurdle (18) 2nd Enghien Hurdle (133) 1st Exeter Novice Hurdle (19) unpl Victor Ludorum Hurdle (25) unpl Spring Hurdle (32) 4th Adonis Hurdle (18)

KEY TRENDS 9 of the 17 winners began their career in France

6 of the past 11 winners ran in a Grade 1 or Grade 2 earlier in the season

11 of the 17 winners carried 11-stone or more

WINNING CONNECTIONS Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years.

TRAINER

JOCKEY

Paul Nicholls

Mark Walsh

2 winners

1 winner

Today Paul saddles Bell Ex One

Today Mark rides Brazil

2m 87y

SIXTH RACE 4.50 THE BOODLES JUVENILE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Registered as The FRED WINTER) (Grade 3) (GBB RACE)

for juvenile four yrs old ª Total race value £80000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £34432, 2nd £14192, 3rd £7096, 4th £3552, 5th £1776, 6th £888, 7th £440, 8th £224. (Penalty Value £45016) Weights raised 4lb & paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 6 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): G Elliott (33 wins from 190 runners, 17%) runs BRITZKA, DOCTOR CHURCHILL, EBASARI, IBERIQUE DU SEUIL & THE TIDE TURNS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (14 wins from 33 runners, 42%) runs FEIGH & GAELIC WARRIOR

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 PETIT TONNERRE (FR) (21) B g Waldpark (GER) - Perpette (FR)

J Jonjo O’Neill Jr. T Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham O Mr John P. McManus B A. De La Motte Saint Pierre et al S Wasdell Group

11-10

22Feb Mkt 16f HcpH soft Sep21 Com 17f Hdl Aug21 Die 17f Hdl -

2 THE TIDE TURNS (GB) (24) Ch g Sea The Moon (GER) - Red Roxanne

J Jack Kennedy T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Let’s Go Partnership B El Catorce Partnership

19Feb 5Feb 17Jan

11-9

J Mark Walsh T Padraig Roche, Ireland O Mr John P. McManus B Lynch Bages Ltd & Camas Park Stud

4 DOCTOR CHURCHILL (IRE) (43)

5 EBASARI (IRE) (31) B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Ebayya (IRE)

B g Zoffany (IRE) - Albarouche

Gow 16f Hdl Leo 16f Hdl Pun 16f Hdl

21/2l 3l 11/2l

11-5

23l 81/4l 23/4l

TIMEFORM VIEW Just a maiden win for Aidan O’Brien on the level. Jolt of progress each hurdles start, running out a ready winner at Naas last month. Isn’t obviously well-in but fair chance there’s more to come.

15f Hdl 16f Hdl 16f Hdl

soft 1 soft 4 yd-sf 5

Un des Flos (FR) The Tide Turns Icare Allen (FR)

13l 71/4l 73/4l

TFRHHIII BHA133 FORM 40512 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t look straightforward on the level for David Evans but kept the mistakes down when won on fourth hurdles start at Limerick. Better form when second to next-time-out winner latest. More needed.

31Jan Pun Dec21 Lim Nov21 Pun

11-3

heavy 4/7 Teahupoo (FR) yield 4/9 Vauban (FR) soft 1 Hms Seahorse (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA137 FORM 6541 D

12Feb Naa 17Jan Pun Dec21 Leo

J Davy Russell E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Royals & Blue Syndicate B His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.

6 BRITZKA (IRE) (65)

Presuming Ed (IRE) Heart Wood (FR) Particuliere Dream (FR)

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive on the AW when trained by E Tongue Strap Sir Mark Prescott and made a seamless transition to hurdling at Punchestown in January. Fourth in brace of Graded races since and more to come in handicaps.

B c Galileo (IRE) - Dialafara (FR)

J Jordan Gainford (3) T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Mr Pierce Gerard Molony B Pierce Molony

1/3 1 1

TFRHHHII BHA137 FORM 144 D

11-9

3 BRAZIL (IRE) (31)

B g Mukhadram - Salhooda (IRE)

TFRHHHHI BHA138 FORM 111

TIMEFORM VIEW Won both starts in juvenile company in France last year and, having transferred to powerful connections, he landed the odds with plenty in hand in 3-runner handicap at Market Rasen. Lots more to come.

16f HcpH yield 2 16f Hdl heavy 1 16f Hdl gd-yd 5

Justicialism (IRE) Champion Green (IRE) Ben Siegel (IRE)

nk 21/2l 15l

TFRHHHHI BHA131 FORM 163 D

TIMEFORM VIEW No great shakes on the level for Mark Halford but left that form well behind when making successful hurdling debut at Cork. Unable to build on that twice since but retains potential as a handicapper.

12Feb Naa 22Jan Nav 8Jan Crk

15f Hdl 16f Hdl 16f Hdl

soft 3 yield 6 heavy 1

Brazil (IRE) Banbridge (IRE) Adamantly Chosen (IRE)

16l 29l /4l

3

TFRHHHII BHA130 FORM 134 D

11-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to win on the level but J Robbie Power E Blinkers, Tongue Strap transferred to Gordon Elliott and made perfect start over hurdles in December. Held back by his jumping to an T Gordon Elliott, Ireland extent since but had a wind op and could bounce back.

O Mr Ray Stokes 9Jan Fai 16f Hdl soft 4 White Pepper (IRE) 16l B Barouche Stud (Ire) Ltd Dec21 Leo 16f Hdl soft 3/7 Fil Dor (FR) 93/4l

Dec21 Fai

7 BELL EX ONE (IRE) (154) B g Excelebration (IRE) - Bonnie Bluebell (IRE) J Harry Cobden T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Mr Alexander McGregor B R. Cody S Morson Group

16f Hdl

yd-sf 1

Scenic Look (IRE)

6l

TFRHHIII BHA130 FORM 211 D

11-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained plenty of experience on the Flat and E Blinkers lot to like about way he’s taken to hurdling, supplementing his Listowel win at Punchestown. Left R. P. Cody for £110,000.

Now blinkered for powerful yard.

Oct21 Pun 16f Hdl Sep21 Lis 16f Hdl Aug21 Dow 16f Hdl

66

good 1 gd-yd 1 good 2

Sea Sessions Realist Realist

/2l 3l 13/4l 1

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8 GAELIC WARRIOR (GER) (283) B g Maxios - Game of Legs (FR)

J P. Townend T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Mrs S. Ricci B The Niarchos Family

9 WHITE PEPPER (IRE) (17) B f Fast Company (IRE) - Quite Smart (IRE)

TFRHHHHH BHA129 FORM 6-33

11-1

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful form over hurdles, tongue tied when third in juveniles at Auteuil in May/June (beaten 6 1/2 lengths by Sans Bruit, looks strong form). Saved for this by shrewd connections and looks well-in.

Jun21 Aut May21 Aut Apr21 Aut

Ch c Galileo (IRE) - After (IRE)

11-0

B g Territories (IRE) - Polka Dot (IRE)

11-0

10-12

Ch f Well Chosen - Greatartist (IRE)

J Daniel Mullins T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Dr S. P. Fitzgerald B Miss Pamela Sweeney

13 IBERIQUE DU SEUIL (FR) (65) B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Tulipe du Seuil (FR) J Denis O’Regan T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Bective Stud B Mrs Catherine Boudot

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Bal Celtique (FR)

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a brace of juvenile contests in Ireland but limitations rather exposed in better company last couple of outings and opening mark looks too high.

26Feb Fai 28Jan Don 9Jan Fai

9Feb 17Jan Dec21

Fai Pun Pun

soft 3/8 good 3/6 soft 1

Icare Allen (FR) Six Feet Apart (IRE) Feigh (IRE)

8l 33/4l 2l

16f Hdl 16f Hdl 15f Hdl

soft 1 soft 2 heavy 3

Global Export (IRE) The Tide Turns Pied Piper

11/4l 23/4l 15l

TFRHHIII BHA126 FORM 2632

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to match Flat form over hurdles, looking a tricky ride despite finishing second in a Grade 3 at Fairyhouse 3 weeks ago. Re-fitting of blinkers may help his cause now handicapping.

26Feb Fai 29Jan Fai Dec21 Leo

16f Hdl 16f Hdl 16f Hdl

soft 2/8 good 3 yd-sf 6

Icare Allen (FR) Flame Bearer (IRE) Icare Allen (FR)

71/2l 12l 9l

TFRHHIII BHA126 FORM 10324

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t race on Flat but that didn’t prevent her making a winning debut at Killarney in August. In top hands but limit does already look to be established having raced 4 times since without success.

12Feb Naa 9Jan Fai Nov21 Fai

10-12

16f Hdl 16f Hdl 16f Hdl

15f Hdl 16f Hdl 16f Hdl

soft 4 soft 2 good 3/8

Brazil (IRE) White Pepper (IRE) Fil Dor (FR)

17l 2l 12l

TFRHHIII BHA126 FORM 22213 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Workmanlike when landing the odds in 18-runner juvenile at Cork in December. Behind White Pepper and Feigh at Fairyhouse and needs to improve a lot to defy this mark.

9Jan Fai Dec21 Crk Nov21 Pun

16f Hdl 16f Hdl 16f Hdl

soft 3 soft 1 yield 2

White Pepper (IRE) Vera Verto (IRE) Lunar Power (IRE)

9l hd 43/4l

TFRHHHII BHA126 FORM 121 D

10-12

TIMEFORM VIEW Excellent second in Grade 1 Juvenile J Chester Williams (3) E Tongue Strap Hurdle at Chepstow and flanked that with wins at Bangor and Warwick. Lacks experience of some but he’s a good T Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton prospect and now tongue tied for handicap debut.

O Culverhill Racing Club V 23Jan War 16f Hdl gd-sf 1/7 Hasty Parisian (IRE) 3l B E.A.R.L. Haras Du Mondant et al Dec21 Chp 16f Hdl soft 2/11 Porticello (FR) 81/2l S Culverhill Farm Racing Nov21 Bgr 16f Hdl gd-sf 1/8 Book of Secrets (IRE) 3l

15 CHAMPION GREEN (IRE) (44) B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Back On Top (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA125 FORM 42P1 D

10-11

TIMEFORM VIEW Needed just 4 runs to reach a useful J Rachael Blackmore E Hood, Tongue Strap level on the Flat for this yard and settled better when ridden more aggressively to get off the mark at Naas in T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland January. Scope for better as a hurdler.

O Mr John P. McManus 30Jan Naa 15f Hdl good 1 Magic Word (IRE) 31/2l B Mrs Noreen McManus 17Jan Pun 16f Hdl soft P The Tide Turns S Joseph O’Brien/Carriganog Racing Dec21 Lim 16f Hdl heavy 2 Doctor Churchill (IRE) 21/2l

16 SEA SESSIONS (GB) (46) B f Territories (IRE) - Funday

J Jonathan Burke T Ross O’Sullivan, Ireland O Stuart John Robinson B Crimbourne Bloodstock Ltd

10-11

TFRHHIII BHA125 FORM 2212

TIMEFORM VIEW Inferior to most of these on the level but a much better hurdler, successful at Aintree before an excellent second under a penalty at Doncaster (both against her own sex). Well-run race would suit.

28Jan Don 16f Hdl Dec21 Ain 16f Hdl Oct21 Dow 16f Hdl

67

good 2/6 soft 1/9 soft 2

Six Feet Apart (IRE) Calvados (IRE) Fil Dor (FR)

s.h 21/4l 16l

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14 SAINT SEGAL (FR) (51)

10-12

61/2l 3 /4l 17l

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful maiden on the Flat and landed the odds at the third time of asking over hurdles at Fairyhouse last month, nicely clear with a next-time-out winner. Opening mark looks very fair.

J J. J. Slevin E Blinkers T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland O Sean Sweeney/Kieran O’Hare B Mr S. Sweeney S Joseph O’Brien/Carriganog Racing

12 FEIGH (IRE) (31)

Sans Bruit (FR) Imprenable (FR) Paradiso (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA128 FORM 321 D

J B. J. Cooper T Paul Nolan, Ireland O Sonja Buckley/Anne Coffey Partnership B Coolmore

11 PRAIRIE DANCER (IRE) (17)

heavy 3 heavy 3 soft 6

TFRHHIII BHA128 FORM 513133 D

J Luke Dempsey E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland O Mrs Maria McCullen Harvey B Mr E. Cantillon

10 HMS SEAHORSE (IRE) (34)

15f Hdl 15f Hdl 15f Hdl

17 MILLDAM (FR) (145)

TFRHHIII BHA125 FORM 333

10-11

Gr g Martaline - Santa Dame (FR)

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form over hurdles, much improved when 5 3/4 lengths third of 9 to Ivanohe in juvenile at Auteuil for A. Chaille-Chaille. Changed hands for €145,000 in November and usual headgear off.

J Gavin Sheehan T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn O Neil Goulden, Kevin & Sue Hopgood B Mr R. Corveller & Mrs A. Corveller S Betvictor

18 DOCTOR BROWN BEAR (IRE) (78) B g Estidhkaar (IRE) - All In Clover (IRE)

10-11

Oct21 Aut Jun21 Lyp May21 Vic

10-11

B g Camelot - Chatline (IRE)

J Harry Skelton T Dan Skelton, Alcester O The Gredley Family B Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd S Unex Group

20 FOREVER WILLIAM (GB) (45) Ch g Sea The Moon (GER) - Archina (IRE)

22 SKYCUTTER (FR) (24) B g Scissor Kick (AUS) - Skysweeper (FR)

53/4l 11l 61/2l

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to be out of the frame over hurdles and ran right up to form when fourth at Leopardstown on final start for Brendan Duke in December. Tongue tie fitted starting out for shrewd yard.

Dec21 Leo Nov21 Fai Nov21 Pun

16f Hdl 16f Hdl 16f Hdl

yd-sf 4 Icare Allen (FR) good 4/8 Fil Dor (FR) gd-yd 3 Ben Siegel (IRE)

4l 15l 7l

TFRHHHII BHA125 FORM 114 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Flat winner for George Scott and carried that ability over to hurdles, winning juveniles at Stratford and Newcastle during the autumn. Had a wind op since respectable effort in Grade 2 company.

Dec21 Don 16f Hdl Nov21 Nwc 16f Hdl Oct21 Str 16f Hdl

gd-sf 4/7 gd-sf 1/6 gd-sf 1/4

Knight Salute Twilight Twist Oceanline (IRE)

71/2l 43/4l 11/4l

TFRHHIII BHA125 FORM 133 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful maiden on Flat who struck December. Similar form when third twice in Graded company since and a visor now reached for.

29Jan Chl Dec21 Chp Dec21 Nby

21 SWINGING LONDON (IRE) (34) J Aidan Coleman T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote O Mr Adrian Butler B Zalim Bifov S McCoy Contractors

Ivanohe (FR) Igloo d’Estruval (FR) Fautinette (FR)

E Visor at first time of asking over hurdles at Newbury in

J Tom Cannon T Alan King, Barbury Castle O The Barbury Lions 6 B Mr & Mrs David Brown S Hare Group Ltd

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Malka (FR)

10-11

heavy 3 3 3

TFRHHHHI BHA125 FORM 42344

J Darragh O’Keeffe E Tongue Strap T Martin Brassil, Ireland O Sean & Bernardine Mulryan B John Foley

19 TOO FRIENDLY (GB) (94)

17f Hdl 17f Hdl 16f Hdl

16f Hdl 16f Hdl 16f Hdl

good 3/8 Pied Piper soft 3/11 Porticello (FR) gd-sf 1/9 Dr T J Eckleburg (IRE)

9l 91/4l 1 4 /4l

TFRHHIII BHA124 FORM 331 D

10-10

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up 3 times on Flat in France E Tongue Strap and third both starts for Ellmarie Holden in December.

Landed the odds in smooth fashion for new yard last month and he can leave bare form behind. Tongue tied.

9Feb Fkn Dec21 Crk Nov21 Pun

16f Hdl 16f Hdl 16f Hdl

soft 1/7 soft 3 yield 3

High Tech (FR) Iberique du Seuil (FR) Lunar Power (IRE)

3l nk 18l

TFRHHIII BHA122 FORM 1102 D

10-8

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on Flat and impressive when E Hood landing first 2 starts in juvenile hurdles at around 2m late last year. No chance with Porticello last time and he retains potential as a handicapper.

J Thomas Dowson T Philip Kirby, Richmond O The French Connection B E.A.R.L. Ecurie Haras Du Cadran et al S Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

19Feb Hay Dec21 Chp Dec21 Mus

15f Hdl 16f Hdl 15f Hdl

heavy 2/6 Porticello (FR) soft 8/11 Porticello (FR) gd-sf 1/6 Collingham (GER)

17l 29l 2l

DECLARED RUNNERS 24 2021: JEFF KIDDER (IRE) 4 10 8 Sean Flanagan 80-1 (Noel Meade) 22 ran Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6, 19.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Gaelic Warrior (GER), 7-1 The Tide Turns (GB), 11-1 Brazil (IRE), 16-1 Champion Green (IRE), 18-1 Petit Tonnerre (FR), Saint Segal (FR), 22-1 Ebasari (IRE), HMS Seahorse (IRE), 25-1 Britzka (IRE), Doctor Brown Bear (IRE), 28-1 Too Friendly (GB), 33-1 Bell Ex One (IRE), 40-1 Prairie Dancer (IRE), Iberique du Seuil (FR), Sea Sessions (GB), Forever William (GB), 50-1 White Pepper (IRE), Milldam (FR), Swinging London (IRE), 66-1 Feigh (IRE), Skycutter (FR), 100-1 Doctor Churchill (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

An ante-post plunge has materialised on GAELIC WARRIOR despite his never having raced in Britain or Ireland and it’s easy to see why given how his form in France has worked out. Saved for this by top connections, he could be a handicap blot. Of the others, Ebasari, respected on hurdling debut form now handicapping, and Petit Tonnerre, still very much unexposed, head the opposition.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GAELIC WARRIOR (GER) 2.EBASARI (IRE) 3.PETIT TONNERRE (FR)

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FACTS & STATS UKRAINE APPEAL NATIONAL HUNT CHALLENGE CUP AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ NOVICES’ CHASE RACE DESCRIPTION

The Ukraine Appeal National Hunt Steeple Chase has a rich history and, in its heyday, was second only to the Grand National when it came to the most prestigious races of the season. Nowadays, the race is restricted to novices aged five-years-old and upwards and is run over about three miles and six furlongs – the longest race over regulation obstacles during the entire Festival™. All runners this afternoon carry 11st 6lb.

GRADE 1

LAST YEAR’S

WINNER

RUN OVER THREE MILES, FIVE FURLONGS & 201 YARDS

GALVIN

This had long been the plan for Galvin and despite the untimely stable move, he made easy work of his rivals in what was an excellent renewal. With no amateur riders at last year’s festival, the responsibility fell to Jack Kennedy, who made it two winners on the day. He held him up in midfield and there were only three in with a chance turning for home. Next Destination took a narrow lead but was pegged back by Galvin, who ate up the hill and kept on well.

24 FENCES TO BE JUMPED

TOTAL PRIZE FUND OF

£125,000

£60,387 TO THE WINNER

ROLL OF HONOUR 2012-2021 YEAR 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012

FORM 1111 152F 12324 3112BU 222133 3P62 75 01U21 2111 321P1

WINNER Galvin Ravenhill Le Breuil Rathvinden Tiger Roll Minella Rocco Cause Of Causes Midnight Prayer Back In Focus Teaforthree

AGE WEIGHT SP 7 11-6 7/2 10 11-6 12/1 7 11-6 14/1 10 11-6 9/2 7 11-6 16/1 6 11-9 8/1 7 11-6 8/1 9 11-6 8/1 8 11-6 9/4F 8 11-6 5/1F

TRAINER RUNNERS LAST RACE (NO.DAYS) I Ferguson (Ire) 12 1st Cheltenham Nov. Chase (144) G Elliott (Ire) 14 F Troytown H’Cap Chase (107) B Pauling 18 4th Altcar Novices’ Chase (52) W Mullins (Ire) 16 UR Flogas Novice Chase (37) G Elliott (Ire) 18 3rd Wexford Chase (195) J J O’Neill 20 2nd Reynoldstown Novice Chase (24) G Elliott (Ire) 17 5th Galmoy Hurdle (47) A King 15 1st Warwick Novice Chase (31) W Mullins (Ire) 16 1st Topaz Novice Chase (75) R Curtis 19 1st Chepstow Novice Chase (18)

KEY TRENDS 10 of the past 12 winners had contested a Graded Novice Chase

3 of the past 7 winners were ridden by Jamie Codd

22 of the past 31 winners were aged 7 or 8

WINNING CONNECTIONS Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years.

TRAINER

JOCKEY

Willie Mullins

Jamie Codd

3 winners

3 winners

Today Willie saddles Stattler

Today Jamie Codd rides Run Wild Fred

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SEVENTH RACE 5.30 THE UKRAINE APPEAL NATIONAL HUNT CHALLENGE CUP AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) for novice five yrs old and upwards ª Total race value £125000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £52488, 2nd £26238, 3rd £13125, 4th £6563, 5th £3275, 6th £1638, 7th £825. (Penalty Value £60387.50)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): G Elliott (33 wins from 190 runners, 17%) runs BRAESIDE & RUN WILD FRED Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (14 wins from 33 runners, 42%) runs STATTLER Fancy That: G Elliott won this race in 2015, 2017 & 2020. The stable runs BRAESIDE & RUN WILD FRED today.

W P Mullins won this race in 2013 & 2018. The stable runs STATTLER today.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 BEATTHEBULLET (IRE) (56) Br g Flemensfirth (USA) - Top Quality

TFRHIIII BHA126 FORM 6P2-15P

8 11-6

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual point/25f hurdles winner who J Mr James King E Blinkers jumped better than 2 rivals to make a winning chase debut in November. Well held both starts since and right T Rebecca Curtis, Newport up against it on these terms.

O Conyers, O’Reilly, Roddis, Zeffman 18Jan Exe 24f HcpC gd-sf P/5 Moroder (IRE) B Thistletown Stud Dec21 Nby 22f HcpC soft 5/7 Grumpy Charley 23l S William Hill Nov21 Exe 24f HcpC good 1/3 Gosheven (IRE) 3l

2 BRAESIDE (IRE) (21) B g Presenting - The Kids Dante (IRE)

J Mr Robert James T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O KTDA Racing B John Roche

TFRHHHII BHA148 FORM 26-14P3

8 11-6

TIMEFORM VIEW Has garnered plenty of experience over E Cheek Pieces the larger obstacles, his sole success coming in handicap company at Cork in October. Relative test of speed against him at Navan and stamina his forte.

22Feb Nav 24f Ch heavy 3/4 27Jan Gow 25f HcpC soft P Dec21 Leo 24f HcpC gd-yd 4

3 ONTHEROPES (IRE) (47)

TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER

R

UNNE R N O

J NON RUNNER E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Cheveley Park Stud 27Jan Gow 25f HcpC soft 5 Longhouse Poet (IRE) B Donal Murphy Dec21 Leo 24f Ch yield 6/8 Fury Road (IRE) S Cheveley Park Stud Nov21 Nby 25f HcpC gd-sf 4/21 Cloudy Glen (IRE)

N

4 PATS FANCY (IRE) (31)

7 11-6

B g Oscar (IRE) - Pat’s Darling (IRE)

Ch g Shantou (USA) - Talkin Madam (IRE)

J Mr J. J. Codd T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Gigginstown House Stud B Maurice O’Brien

6 STATTLER (IRE) (44) Br g Stowaway - Our Honey (IRE)

J Mr P. W. Mullins T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Mr R. A. Bartlett B Cyril O’Hara S Albert Bartlett

7 VANILLIER (FR) (44) Gr g Martaline - Virgata (FR)

8 11-6

18l 34l 30l

TFRHHHII BHA143 FORM 06-4112

J Mr Barry O’Neill T Rebecca Curtis, Newport O Hydes,McDermott,Spencer,Frobisher & Lee B Maurice Leamy S William Hill

5 RUN WILD FRED (IRE) (76)

27l 53/4l

TFRHHHII BHA152 FORM P/2-1465

8 11-6

Br g Presenting - Dushion (IRE)

Farouk d’Alene (FR) Longhouse Poet (IRE) School Boy Hours (IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW Has left hurdles form trailing in his wake over fences this term, winning a brace of Chepstow handicaps (23.6f) in December before finding only a top prospect too good at Newbury. Thorough stayer.

12Feb Nby Dec21 Chp Dec21 Chp

23f HcpC gd-sf 2/4 Bravemansgame (FR) 23f HcpC soft 1/7 Imperial Alcazar (IRE) 23f HcpC gd-sf 1/12 Gericault Roque (FR)

31/2l 11l 1 /2l

TFRHHHHH BHA158 FORM 222-212 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Really turned a corner since fitted with

E Blinkers blinkers, making all in 16-runner Troytown Chase before a

respectable second in Grade 1 Neville Hotels Novices’ Chase. Classy and demands of this will suit.

Dec21 Leo Nov21 Nav Oct21 Crk

7 11-6

24f Ch yield 2/8 24f HcpC good 1 20f Ch heavy 2/7

Fury Road (IRE) Farclas (FR) Cape Gentleman (IRE)

8l 71/2l 14l

TFRHHHHI BHA153 FORM 134-311

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful over hurdles but already far better chaser, displaying willing attitude when landing 7-runner Grade 3 at Naas in January (3m). That form already right up there and trip should be within range.

30Jan Naa Dec21 Fai Apr21 Pun

24f Ch 21f Ch 24f Hdl

good 1 yd-sf 1 yield 3/8

Farouk d’Alene (FR) 11/4l Fighter Allen (FR) 6l Galopin des Champs (FR) 13l

TFRHHHHI BHA148 FORM 1-43133 C

7 11-6

TIMEFORM VIEW Most impressive when landing E Tongue Strap 16-runner Albert Bartlett a year ago. Hasn’t quite hit the heights over fences this season and has work to do with Run Wild Fred and Stattler but he may yet do better.

J Mr Derek O’Connor T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland O Mrs H. M. Keaveney B S.C.E.A. Ecurie Haras Des Marais

30Jan Naa Dec21 Leo Nov21 Pun

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24f Ch 24f Ch 22f Ch

good 3 yield 3/8 yield 1/4

Stattler (IRE) Fury Road (IRE) Fancy Foundations

18l 18l 26l

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DECLARED RUNNERS 7

2021: GALVIN (IRE) 7 11 6 Jack Kennedy 7-2 (Ian Ferguson) 12 ran

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Stattler (IRE), 5-2 Run Wild Fred (IRE), 7-2 Vanillier (FR), 8-1 Braeside (IRE), Pats Fancy (IRE), 150-1 Beatthebullet (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

The presence of classy trio RUN WILD FRED, Stattler and Vanillier has diluted the field but separating that trio isn’t easy. The first-named runner has plenty of experience over fences to call upon, which could be significant and if he can get into his usual rhythm since fitted with blinkers he will be a tough nut to crack.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.RUN WILD FRED (IRE) 2.STATTLER (IRE) 3.VANILLIER (FR)

RACE RESULT

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The Prestbury Cup, named after the nearest village to Cheltenham Racecourse, will be presented to jockeys and trainers from Ireland or Britain once the winning country is confirmed. The Cup itself has been sealed with some hallowed Cheltenham turf, so the winning country will be taking a little bit of Cheltenham with them.

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TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS First Race 1.30 - THE SKY BET SUPREME NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £75964 to the winning horse The second to receive £28620, the third £14323, the fourth £7155, the fifth £3591, the sixth £1795, the seventh £891 and the eighth £459. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 25th and pay £168 stake, Scratch by noon, February 15th or pay £339, Confirm by noon, March 9th and pay £168, Supplementary Entry by noon, March 9th and pay £5500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 13th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 11lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. SKY BET has generously sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and the stable employee responsible for the winning horse. A £200 cash prize and an £50 Amazon Voucher to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse and, a £50 Amazon Voucher awarded to the other stable employees leading up a runner in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of SKY BET. 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 Declaration to Run will not be accepted for any horse if, at the time fixed for declaration, it has been declared to run in any other race at this year’s Cheltenham Festival, which has yet to take place. (This will apply whether or not the horse is subsequently declared a non-runner, unless the horse has been eliminated from a race, or declared as a reserve and not been made a non-runner.) ELIMINATION: If elimination is necessary from this race, the elimination sequence shall be determined by the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code) A Confirmation of Entry will not be accepted for any horse for whom a Medication Declaration Form A is not submitted to the BHA via cheltenhammeds@britishhorseracing.co by 8th March, 2022. 61 entries, 22 at £168, 22 at £507, 17 at £675. - Closed January 25th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £58104; Second £23949; Third £11975; Fourth £5994; Fifth £2997; Sixth £1499; Seventh £743; Eighth £378. (Penalty Value £75964.50) A SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 2.10 - THE SPORTING LIFE ARKLE CHALLENGE TROPHY NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £102481 to the winning horse The second to receive £38610, the third £19323, the fourth £9652, the fifth £4844, the sixth £2422, the seventh £1202 and the eighth £619. for novice five yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating of 120 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to confirmation.. Enter by noon, January 18th and pay £218 stake, Scratch by noon, February 15th or pay £439, Confirm by noon, March 9th and pay £218, Supplementary Entry by noon, March 9th and pay £8000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 13th. Weights: 11st 4lb each Mares allowed 7lb. SPORTING LIFE has generously sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A £200 award and £50 Amazon voucher will be given to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. A £50 Amazon Voucher will be awarded to the other stable employees leading up a runner in this race. The Challenge Trophy has been presented by Anne Duchess of Westminster as a tribute to ARKLE, and is to be held by the winning owner until February 1st, 2023. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of SPORTING LIFE. 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 Declaration to Run will not be accepted for any horse if, at the time fixed for declaration, it has been declared to run in any other race at this year’s Cheltenham Festival, which has yet to take place. (This will apply whether or not the horse is subsequently declared a non-runner, unless the horse has been eliminated from a race, or declared as a reserve and not been made a non-runner.) ELIMINATION: If elimination is necessary from this race, the elimination sequence shall be determined by the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code) A Confirmation of Entry will not be accepted for any horse for whom a Medication Declaration Form A is not submitted to the BHA via cheltenham-meds@britishhorseracing.co by 8th March, 2022. 25 entries, 7 at £218, 4 at £657, 13 at £875, 1 at £8000. - Closed January 18th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £78387; Second £32309; Third £16154; Fourth £8086; Fifth £4043; Sixth £2022; Seventh £1002; Eighth £510. (Penalty Value £102481.73) A SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.50 - THE ULTIMA HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £70337 to the winning horse The second to receive £26500, the third £13262, the fourth £6625, the fifth £3325, the sixth £1662, the seventh £825 and the eighth £425. for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 23rd and pay £155 stake, Confirm by noon, March 9th and pay £470, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 13th. Penalties, after February 27th, 2022, a winner of a steeple chase 5lb (No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 11st 12lb). ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS has generously sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a £200 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 ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS. 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. The British Horseracing Authority will amend paragraphs 28 to 32 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24-hour stage proves necessary.

This race will be restricted to 24 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R25 and R26. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the reserves notice in the Conditions For Entry Section, accessed from the Information menu on the BHA Racing Administration Internet site (www2. racingadmin.co.uk). Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they MUST notify the Racing Calendar Office IMMEDIATELY when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority will modify the Rules of Racing as a consequence of providing two reserves for this race. The non runner penalty will be waived for any horse which is deemed a non-runner by 1.00 p.m. the day before the race. PLEASE NOTE: Any horse for whom a confirmation of entry has been submitted will not be permitted to declare to run if, at the time fixed for declaration, it has been declared to run in any other race at the 2022 Cheltenham Festival, which has yet to take place. (This will apply whether subsequently declared a non-runner or not, unless the horse has been eliminated from a race, or declared as a reserve and not been made a non-runner.) The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 6 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race, such that racecourse performances up to and including Sunday, February 27th may be taken into account. A Confirmation of Entry will not be accepted for any horse for whom a Medication Declaration Form A is not submitted to the BHA via cheltenham-meds@britishhorseracing.co by 8th March, 2022. 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 82 entries, 41 at £155, 41 at £625. - Closed February 23rd, 2022. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £53800; Second £22175; Third £11088; Fourth £5550; Fifth £2775; Sixth £1388; Seventh £688; Eighth £350.

(Penalty Value £70337.50) SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.30 - THE UNIBET CHAMPION HURDLE CHALLENGE TROPHY (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £253215 to the winning horse The second to receive £95400, the third £47745, the fourth £23850, the fifth £11970, the sixth £5985, the seventh £2970 and the eighth £1530. for four yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating or an assessment of 130 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to confirmation. Enter by noon, January 11th and pay £560 stake, Scratch by noon, February 8th or pay £1130, Confirm by noon, March 9th and pay £560, Supplementary Entry by noon, March 9th and pay £21500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 13th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st; 5-y-o and up 11st 10lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. UNIBET has generously sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and Unibet will also present £100 to the stable employee responsible for the winning horse and a £250 award to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. The winning owner is to hold a perpetual Challenge Cup until February 1st 2023. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of UNIBET. 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.

THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE. Horses will be led past the stands and then allowed to canter to the start.

(No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). PLEASE NOTE: Any horse whose entry is confirmed will not be permitted to declare to run if, at the time fixed for declaration, it has been declared to run in any other race at this year’s Cheltenham Festival, which has yet to take place. (This will apply whether or not the horse is subsequently declared a non-runner, unless the horse has been eliminated from a race, or declared as a reserve and not subsequently been made a non-runner.) The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 6 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race, such that racecourse performances up to and including Sunday, February 27th may be taken into account. A Confirmation of Entry will not be accepted for any horse for whom a Medication Declaration Form A is not submitted to the BHA via cheltenham-meds@britishhorseracing.co by 8th March, 2022. 23 entries, 9 at £560, 4 at £1690, 10 at £2250. - Closed January 11th, 2022. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £193680; Second £79830; Third £39915; Fourth £19980; Fifth £9990; Sixth £4995; Seventh £2475; Eighth £1260. (Penalty Value £253215) A SEE PAGE 50 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.10 - THE CLOSE BROTHERS MARES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Registered as The DAVID NICHOLSON MARES’ HURDLE) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £67524 to the winning horse The second to receive £25440, the third £12732, the fourth £6360, the fifth £3192, the sixth £1596, the seventh £792 and the eighth £408. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which are allotted a rating or an assessment of 120 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to confirmation. Enter by noon, January 11th and pay £150 stake, Scratch by noon, February 8th or pay £300, Confirm by noon, March 9th and pay £150, Supplementary Entry by noon, March 9th and pay £5250 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m.

March 13th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 7lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb. CLOSE BROTHERS have generously sponsored this race.

Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey, and an award of £200 will be given to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. The winning owner is to hold a perpetual Challenge Trophy until February 1st, 2023. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of CLOSE BROTHERS. 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. The British Horseracing Authority has modified Rule (F)85.2 of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). PLEASE NOTE: Any horse whose entry is confirmed will not be permitted to declare to run if, at the time fixed for declaration, it has been declared to run in any other race at this year’s Cheltenham Festival, which has yet to take place. (This will apply whether or not the horse is subsequently declared a non-runner, unless the horse has been eliminated from a race, or declared as a reserve and not subsequently been made a non-runner.) A Confirmation of Entry will not be accepted for any horse for whom a Medication Declaration Form A is not submitted to the BHA via cheltenham-meds@britishhorseracing.co by 8th March, 2022.

28 entries, 3 at £150, 10 at £450, 15 at £600. - Closed January 11th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £51648; Second £21288; Third £10644; Fourth £5328; Fifth £2664; Sixth £1332; Seventh £660; Eighth £336. (Penalty Value £67524) A SEE PAGE 58 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.50 - THE BOODLES JUVENILE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Registered as The FRED WINTER) (Grade 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £45016 to the winning horse The second to receive £16960, the third £8488, the fourth £4240, the fifth £2128, the sixth £1064, the seventh £528 and the eighth £272. for juvenile four yrs old. Enter by noon, February 23rd and pay £100 stake, Confirm by noon, March 9th and pay £300, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 13th. Lowest weight 10st; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after February 27th, 2022, a winner of a hurdle race 5lb No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 11st 10lb. BOODLES has generously sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey, and a £200 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 Boodles. 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. The British Horseracing Authority will amend paragraphs 28 to 32 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24-hour stage proves necessary. This race will be restricted to 22 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R23 and R24. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the reserves notice in the Conditions For Entry Section, accessed from the Information menu on the BHA Racing Administration Internet site (www2.racingadmin.co.uk). Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they MUST notify the Racing Calendar Office IMMEDIATELY when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority will modify the Rules of Racing as a consequence of providing two reserves for this race.

The non runner penalty will be waived for any horse which is deemed a non-runner by 1.00 p.m. on the day before the race. PLEASE NOTE: Any horse for whom a confirmation of entry has been submitted will not be permitted to declare to run if, at the time fixed for declaration, it has been declared to run in any other race at the 2022 Cheltenham Festival, which has yet to take place. (This will apply whether subsequently declared a non-runner or not, unless the horse has been eliminated from a race, or declared as a reserve and not been made a non-runner.) The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 6 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race, such that racecourse performances up to and including Sunday, February 27th may be taken into account. A Confirmation of Entry will not be accepted for any horse for whom a Medication Declaration Form A is not submitted to the BHA via cheltenham-meds@britishhorseracing.co by 8th March, 2022. 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 42 entries, 15 at £100, 27 at £400. - Closed February 23rd, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £34432; Second £14192; Third £7096; Fourth £3552; Fifth £1776; Sixth £888; Seventh £440; Eighth £224. (Penalty Value £45016) Weights raised 4lb & paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 6 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

SEE PAGE 66 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 5.30 - THE UKRAINE APPEAL NATIONAL HUNT CHALLENGE CUP AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £60387 to the winning horse The second to receive £30187, the third £15112, the fourth £7550, the fifth £3775, the sixth £1875 and the seventh £950. for novice five yrs old and upwards, which prior to confirmation, have Started in a minimum of two steeple chases, at least one of which must be during the current season, and which have been placed first, second, third or fourth in a steeple chase with an official distance description of ‘two miles seven and a half furlongs’ or more, at any time during the horse’s career. Horses must also be allotted a rating or an assessment of 120 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to confirmation.. Enter by noon, January 18th and pay £156 stake, Scratch by noon, February 15th or pay £313, Confirm by noon, March 9th and pay £156, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 13th. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 2lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 6lb Mares allowed 7lb. To be ridden

by Amateur Jockeys who have ridden in a minimum of 20 steeple chases under the Rules of Racing, including a minimum of 5 wins in steeple chases. (For the avoidance of doubt wins achieved in Point-to-Points do not count as wins under the Rules of Racing.) The Amateur Jockeys referred to above shall be Category B’ Amateur Jockeys or ‘Category C’ Qualified Riders. A Challenge Cup, originally presented by the late Col. P. M. Hamer, O.B.E., is to be held by the winning owner until February 1st, 2023. In addition, a Challenge Trophy , in memory of Major Sir Guy Cunard, will be presented to the winning rider , to be held until February 1st 2023. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a £200 award given to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

PLEASE NOTE: A Declaration to Run will not be accepted for any horse if, at the time fixed for declaration, it has been declared to run in any other race at this year’s Cheltenham Festival, which has yet to take place. (This will apply whether or not the horse is subsequently declared a non-runner, unless the horse has been eliminated from a race, or declared as a reserve and not been made a non-runner.) ELIMINATION: If elimination is necessary from this race, the elimination sequence shall be determined by the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code) The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Stakes and Prize money Code for the purposes of this race. A Confirmation of Entry will not be accepted for any horse for whom a Medication Declaration Form A is not submitted to the BHA via cheltenham-meds@britishhorseracing.co by 8th March, 2022. 48 entries, 16 at £156, 16 at £469, 16 at £625. - Closed January 18th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £52488; Second £26238; Third £13125; Fourth £6563; Fifth £3275; Sixth £1638; Seventh £825. (Penalty Value £60387.50) A SEE PAGE 72 FOR THIS RACE.

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