Cheltenham Racecard - Wednesday 16th March

THE

FESTIVAL

TM

DAY TWO

WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH 2022 Official programme - £5.00

Put The Kettle On, winner of the 2021 Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase

THE JOCKEY CLUB WELCOMES YOU

Welcome to our second day of The Festival™. It was magical to welcome you all back to Jump racing’s biggest Festival yesterday, and what a fantastic day of sport we were treated to.

Today we have the Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase headlining the day which is shaping up to be one of the best races of the week. 2021 victor, Put The Kettle On is back in action to try to retain her crown and the re-match between Shishkin and Energumene will also be one to savour, as Nicky Henderson goes for his seventh win in the race, whilst Willie Mullins looks for his first.

As ever, our thanks go to our raceday sponsors who continue to support this wonderful event. Today’s sponsors include; Betway, Ballymore, Brown Advisory, Coral, Glenfarclas and Weatherbys.

We are very proud to once again be supporting Well Child as our charity partner for The Festival™. Well Child is the national charity for seriously ill children and headquartered in Cheltenham. There will be a bucket collection on exit from the racecourse today, and any donation you are able to make will be a huge help to this wonderful charity. We thank you in advance.

While we hope everyone has a fantastic day with us, we all acknowledge that the current news surrounding the world is at the forefront of all our minds. 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.

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, We would like to wish all racegoers an enjoyable day with us, and hope to see you once again tomorrow for St Patrick’s Thursday.

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 4, 6 & 7

Races 1&3 Race 2 Race 5 (For the full Cross Country Course see pages 52-53)

Hurdle Plain Fence RACE STARTS RACE 1 - 1:30pm

Open Ditch Water

The Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle Race (Registered as The Baring Bingham) (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (2m 5f)

RACE 2 - 2:10pm

The Brown Advisory Novices’ Steeple Chase (Registered as The Broadway Novices’ Chase) (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (3m ½f)

RACE 3 - 2:50pm

The Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle Race (Grade 3) (GBB Race) (2m 5f)

RACE 4 - 3:30pm

The Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (2m)

RACE 5 - 4:10pm

The Glenfarclas Steeple Chase (A Cross Country Steeple Chase) (GBB Race) (3m 6f)

RACE 6 - 4:50pm

The Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Steeple Chase (Grade 3) (GBB Race) (2m)

RACE 7 - 5:30pm

The Weatherbys Champion Bumper (A Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race) (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (2m ½f) 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

BALLYMORE ballymoregroup.com

BROWN ADVISORY brownadvisory.com

CORAL coral.co.uk

BETWAY betway.com

GLENFARCLAS glenfarclas.co.uk

WEATHERBYS weatherbys.co.uk

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) Peta Evetts, George Welch (Stewards’ Panel Chairs) Chris Hill Louise Moore Kate Smith Richard Westropp Starters Robert Supple William Jordan James Stenning Seamus O’Neill Judges Nick Bostock Michael Roberts Clerks of the Scales Georgina Robarts Robert Cuthbert Veterinary Officers Naomi Mellor Kate Maxwell Graham Potts Katherine Byam-Cook

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 Sue Smith SRMO John Mutimer Rob Orme Lee Humphreys Rick Brown Crowd Doctors Suzannah Hoult Jim Holmes 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

Published by authority of the Managing Executive of the Racecourse.

This card is 100% recyclable and printed on FSC and PEFC certified paper.

We’re aiming for zero waste to landfill by 2022.

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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RACING EXPLAINED 7 12 8

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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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TFR BHA164 FORM 12-11F4 C BF

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.

7Feb Leo Dec20 Leo Nov20 Nav

24f Ch 24f Ch 24f Ch

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

63/4l 71/2l

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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.

3.

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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We’ll pay whichever is better!

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Cheltenham

It’s Everyone’s Dream To Have A Festival Winner

NINE FESTIVAL WINNING

GRADUATES IN 2021

Cheltenham Festival Sale Thursday 17 March

After racing in the winner’s enclosure

CATALOGUE ONLINE www.tattersallscheltenham.com

You don't have to bet big to win big The Festival Placepot pays £7,376 to £1 on average

Are you in?

Average Dividendto a £1 StakeforCheltenham Festival Placepots 2017-2021 was £7,376.54. On course min. stake £2. 18+. Full T&Cs apply. BeGambleaware.org

LEADING CONNECTIONS LEADING JOCKEY

The Leading Jockey award is sponsored by Holland & Cooper.

The Jockey with the most wins over the four days will receive the Leading Rider Perpetual Trophy on Friday.

LEADING TRAINER

The Trainer with the most wins over the four days will be presented with a perpetual trophy.

LEADING OWNER

The Leading Owner award is sponsored by the ROA. The Owner with the most wins over the four days will be presented with a perpetual trophy.

THE JOCKEY CLUB RACECOURSES

SOUTH WEST REGION FREQUENT RUNNER SCHEME

The Jockey Club South West Frequent Runner Scheme is aimed at rewarding trainers who run horses regularly at Jockey Club Racecourses in the South West Region Cheltenham, Exeter, Warwick, and Wincanton.

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

Warwick’s two-day meeting on Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 September kicks off the 2021/22 scheme, which will conclude on 31 May 2022.

All qualifying races are allocated a star rating (* to *****) with trainers awarded full points (star rating) for their first runner and half points for additional runners in the same race. These are based on the average numbers of runners a race has attracted over the previous two or three.

At the end of the South West Jumps Season, the over 40winner will receive an Equi-trek horsebox for 12 months.

CURRENT STANDINGS (as of 11 March 2022) 40+ horses

Stars

Less than 40 horses

Stars

P J Hobbs

345

J Scott

123.5

P F Nicholls

340

Christian Williams

119.5

C L Tizzard

339.5

C J Down

119.5

D Skelton

331.5

Mrs J Williams

88

F O’Brien

261.5

Harriet Brown

85

A King

236.5

Ian Williams

81.5

N A Twiston-Davies

207

Mrs S Gardner

80.5

Jonjo O’Neill

197

J W Mullins

77

N J Henderson

189

Nick Williams

74

N P Mulholland

189

Henry Daly

72

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

London City Island

Dublin Landings

Embassy Gardens

FACTS & STATS THE BALLYMORE NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE RACE DESCRIPTION

The Grade 1 Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle is run over two miles and five furlongs and is contested by some of the highest-class novice hurdlers this year. 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 of today’s runners will carry 11st 7lb.

LAST YEAR’S

GRADE 1

WINNER

RUN OVER TWO MILES, FIVE FURLONGS

BOB OLINGER

Bob Olinger was the banker of the meeting for many and he made easy work of his six rivals to win by seven and a half lengths.

Bravemansgame took it up after the second from home but didn't jump it overly well and quickly he began to come under pressure.

Rachael Blackmore cruised into the race like she was on much the best horse and quickly put it to bed jumping the last. Gaillard Du Mesnil ran on well to take second, but Bob Olinger was in a league of his own.

10 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 211 111 1D11 111 211 11 142 1111 1112 121

WINNER AGE WEIGHT SP Bob Olinger 6 11-7 6/4F Envoi Allen 6 11-7 4/7F City Island 6 11-7 8/1 Samcro 6 11-7 8/11F Willoughby Court 6 11-7 14/1 Yorkhill 6 11-7 3/1 Windsor Park 6 11-7 9/2 Faugheen 6 11-7 6/4F The New One 5 11-7 7/2 Simonsig 6 11-7 2/1F

TRAINER RUNNERS H de Bromhead (Ire) 7 G Elliott (Ire) 12 M Brassil (Ire) 16 G Elliott (Ire) 14 B Pauling 15 W Mullins (Ire) 11 D Weld (Ire) 10 W Mullins (Ire) 15 N Twiston-Davies 8 N Henderson 17

LAST RACE (NO.DAYS) 1st Naas Novice Hurdle (63) 1st Naas Novice Hurdle (66) 1st Naas Novice Hurdle (32) 1st Deloitte Novice Hurdle (38) 1st Leamington Novice Hurdle (60) 1st Tolworth Hurdle (74) 2nd Deloitte Novice Hurdle (31) 1st Limerick Grade 3 Novice Hurdle (74) 2nd Classic Novice Hurdle (46) 1st Morebattle Hurdle (28)

KEY TRENDS 11 of the past 13 winners were top or second-top-rated

10 of the past 13 winners had won a Graded novice hurdle

12 of the past 23 winners were unbeaten that season

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

2 winners

1 winner

Today Willie saddles Sir Gerhard, Whatdeawant & Haxo

Today Rachael rides Journey With Me

2m 5f

FIRST RACE 1.30 THE BALLYMORE NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (Registered as The BARING BINGHAM) (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 (46 wins from 320 runners, 14%) runs I AM MAXIMUS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (14 wins from 33 runners, 42%) runs HAXO, SIR GERHARD & WHATDEAWANT Fancy That: G Elliott won this race in 2018 & 2020. The stable runs THREE STRIPE LIFE today.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 HAXO (FR) (21)

Ch g Kandidate - Responsable (FR)

J Sean O’Keeffe T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Mrs J. M. Mullins B Mr Eric Leray

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B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - He Said She Said (IRE) 5 J Darragh O’Keeffe T T. Gibney, Ireland O Alberta Capital Ltd B Aiden Murphy

B g Authorized (IRE) - Polysheba (FR)

11-7

6

11-7

4 JOURNEY WITH ME (IRE) (32) J Rachael Blackmore T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland O Robcour B Con O’Keeffe

5 SCARFACE (IRE) (25) B g Milan - Consider Her Lucky (GER)

J Brendan Powell T Colin Tizzard, Sherborne O Taylor & O’Dwyer B Mrs Lisa Doran S Coral Racing Limited

6 SIR GERHARD (IRE) (38) B g Jeremy (USA) - Faanan Aldaar (IRE)

J P. Townend T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Cheveley Park Stud B Keatingstown Bloodstock S Cheveley Park Stud

7 STAGE STAR (IRE) (77) B g Fame And Glory - Sparky May

J Harry Cobden T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Owners Group 044 B Ruxley Holdings Ltd S Owners Group

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11-7

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11-7

heavy 2 Irish Blaze (IRE) yield 2 Jaycean (IRE) gd-yd D/6 American Mike (IRE)

11/4l 31/4l -

TIMEFORM VIEW Won sole bumper at this track in 2020.

Found wanting for know-how on hurdling debut but made no mistake at Newbury. Took form up another notch when runner-up over 20.3f at listed level here latest.

1Jan Chl Dec21 Nby Nov21 Exe

20f Hdl 16f Hdl 16f Hdl

soft 2/7 Hillcrest (IRE) gd-sf 1/13 Raymond Tusk (IRE) gd-sf 3/16 JPR One (IRE)

2l 6l 1l

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 11-11

TIMEFORM VIEW Wide-margin bumper scorer and made most impressive winning debut over hurdles at Leopardstown (2m4f) in December. That race worked out well and he did his bit for the form at Naas. Exciting prospect.

soft 1 yd-sf 1 heavy 1

Choice of Words Minella Crooner (IRE) Galudon (FR)

3l 31/2l 13l

TFRHHIII BHA128 FORM 54022

TIMEFORM VIEW Related to hurdling winners and found only one too good on hurdles debut at Exeter in January.

Stuck to his task when occupying same spot over 19.3f at Ascot and more to come as stamina is drawn out.

Asc Exe Asc

19f Hdl 16f Hdl 15f NHF

soft 2/8 Skytastic (FR) gd-sf 2/12 Serious Charges (IRE) gd-sf 10/12 Henri The Second (FR)

nk 33/4l 11l

TFRHHHHH BHA151 FORM 111-311 C

TIMEFORM VIEW £400,000 point recruit who was unbeaten last term, notably in the Champion Bumper. Landed odds both starts over hurdles (2m), looking every inch a top-class prospect despite odd error at Leopardstown.

6Feb Leo Dec21 Leo Apr21 Pun

6

23/4l 83/4l nk

TFRHHHII BHA134 FORM 1-312 C BF

19Feb 18Jan Dec21

7

Walnut Beach (IRE) Hart So Big (FR) Hat Trick Sivola (FR)

TFRHIIII BHAFORM 5-01D22

12Feb Naa 19f Hdl Dec21 Leo 20f Hdl Mar21 Gow 18f Stk

5

sf-hv 2 6 1

TIMEFORM VIEW Eased in class and made sole run for Robert Widger a winning one in bumper at Perth in June.

Runner-up both starts over hurdles for current yard this winter but looks out of his depth.

22Feb Nav 22Jan Nav Dec21 Nav

J Nico de Boinville T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O Mr Claudio Michael Grech B Ronald Huggins & George William Tiney S Unibet

Ch g Mahler - Kilbarry Demon (IRE)

TFRHIIII BHAFORM 00-162

TIMEFORM VIEW French bumper winner for E. Leray.

Off 10 months and runner-up on hurdles debut at Punchestown 3 weeks ago (2m). In top hands but this is a huge ask at this stage of his career.

23Feb Pun May21 Lio May21 Lph

2 HEMLOCK (GB) (22)

3 I AM MAXIMUS (FR) (74)

11-7

16f Hdl 16f Hdl 16f Stk

yd-sf 1/8 soft 1 yield 3/8

Three Stripe Life (IRE) Highland Charge (IRE) Kilcruit (IRE)

6l 8l 61/2l

TFRHHHHI BHA143 FORM 123-111 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Highly-promising bumper winner who is unbeaten over hurdles, taking the step up in class in his stride when slamming the opposition in the Challow Hurdle at Newbury. Limit not yet reached.

Dec21 Nby Nov21 Nby Oct21 Chp 22

20f Hdl 20f Hdl 19f Hdl

soft 1/7 West Balboa (IRE) 61/2l gd-sf 1/5 Unanswered Prayers (IRE) 71/2l good 1/14 Deeper Blue (FR) 6l

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8 THREE STRIPE LIFE (IRE) (38)

6

Br g Leading Light (IRE) - Hirayna

11-7

TFRHHHII BHA144 FORM 14-122

TIMEFORM VIEW Fourth in the Champion Bumper last year and very positive start over hurdles, successful at Fairyhouse before a brace of runner-up efforts in Grade 1 company over 2m. Promises to stay this far.

J Davy Russell T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O K Haughey/Laura Haughey/Kieran T Byrne 6Feb Leo B Mr Pat O’Reilly Dec21 Leo Nov21 Fai

9 WHATDEAWANT (IRE) (73) B g Aizavoski (IRE) - Hidden Reserve (IRE)

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

11-7

yd-sf 2/8 yd-sf 2/6 yield 1

Sir Gerhard (IRE) Mighty Potter (FR) Hans Gruber

6l 11/2l 6l

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 13-15

TIMEFORM VIEW Beat Ginto in a bumper and made a successful debut over hurdles at Navan in December.

Shaped better than the result suggests in Grade 1 at Naas subsequently, so well worth another chance.

2Jan Naa Dec21 Nav Feb21 Leo

20f Hdl 20f Hdl 16f Stk

soft 5/7 Ginto (FR) yield 1 Harald Hardrad (IRE) sf-hv 3/10 Kilcruit (IRE)

81/2l 21/4l 21l

2021: BOB OLINGER (IRE) 6 11 7 Rachael Blackmore 6-4 (Henry de Bromhead) 7 ran

Probable S.P’s: 8-11 Sir Gerhard (IRE), 6-1 Journey With Me (IRE), 7-1 Stage Star (IRE), 17-2 Three Stripe Life (IRE), 20-1 I Am Maximus (FR), 28-1 Whatdeawant (IRE), 150-1 Scarface (IRE), 200-1 Haxo (FR), 300-1 Hemlock (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

SIR GERHARD wasn’t foot perfect in the Tattersalls Ireland Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown but still proved way too good for the opposition in what has traditionally been the key novice trial for this meeting. That sets the clear standard and, with hopes high that he will stay this trip, he’ll take some stopping. Stage Star and Journey With Me have done everything right over hurdles so far and they head the opposition.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SIR GERHARD (IRE) 2.STAGE STAR (IRE) 3.JOURNEY WITH ME (IRE)

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FACTS & STATS THE BROWN ADVISORY NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE RACE DESCRIPTION The Grade 1 Brown Advisory Novices’ Steeple Chase is run over three miles and half a furlong and features this season’s leading novice staying chasers. Many horses in the past have used this race as a stepping-stone to future Gold Cup glory - including recent winners Denman, Bobs Worth and Lord Windermere.

As is usual in a Grade 1 chase, all horses carry the same weight, in this case 11st 4lb.

GRADE 1

LAST YEAR’S

WINNER

RUN OVER THREE MILES, EIGHTY YARDS

MONKFISH Monkfish continued the trend of well supported favourites. A combination of a small field and his win in the Albert Bartlett at last year's Festival™ placed him firmly at the head of the market. A winner of all three runs before this, there seemed to be none close to his level. He didn't have it all his own way and did throw in a few sketchy jumps but come the line he was well on top.

Fiddlerontheroof ran a big race to finish second and it's a shame we won't get to see Monkfish at this year's Festival™.

20 FENCES TO BE JUMPED

TOTAL PRIZE FUND OF

£175,000

£98,472 TO THE WINNER

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

FORM 111 11F 22 13112 21F1 4F121 11 2P1 22123 132

WINNER AGE WEIGHT SP Monkfish 7 11-4 1/4F Champ 8 11-4 4/1 Topofthegame 7 11-4 4/1 Presenting Percy 7 11-4 5/2F Might Bite 8 11-4 7/2F Blaklion 7 11-4 8/1 Don Poli 6 11-4 13/8F O’Faolain’s Boy 7 11-4 12/1 Lord Windermere 7 11-4 8/1 Bobs Worth 7 11-4 9/2

TRAINER RUNNERS W Mullins (Ire) 6 N Henderson 10 P Nicholls 12 P G Kelly (Ire) 10 N Henderson 12 N Twiston-Davies 8 W Mullins (Ire) 8 R Curtis 15 J Culloty (Ire) 11 N Henderson 9

LAST RACE (NO.DAYS) 1st Flogas Novice Chase (38) Fell Dipper Novice Chase (70) 2nd Kauto Star Novice Chase (77) 2nd Red Mills Chase (25) 1st Doncaster Novice Chase (34) 1st Towton Novice Chase (39) 1st Topaz Novice Chase (72) 1st Reynoldstown Chase (25) 3rd Dr P J Moriarty Novice Chase (32) 2nd Reynoldstown Chase (25)

KEY TRENDS The past 20 winners had contested a Graded novice chase

14 of the past 15 winners had finished 1st or 2nd in a Grade 1/2 novice chase

11 of the past 19 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

Nicky Henderson

Harry Cobden

3 winners

1 winner

Today Nicky saddles Dusart

Today Harry rides Bravemansgame

HISTORY The Grade 1 Brown Advisory Novices’ Steeple Chase is always a hotly contested race with Europe’s top novice staying chasers looking to make a name for themselves over the larger obstacles.

The three miles and half a furlong race was introduced to The Festival™ in 1946 under the title of the Broadway Novices’ Chase and that inaugural running was won by Birthlaw who was trained

by Tommy Rayson and ridden by Ted Vinall. At 11-years-old he remains the oldest winner of the Brown Advisory Novices' Chase. In 1957, Fulke Walwyn became the race’s leading trainer when Mandarin, ridden by Michael Scudamore, gave him his fourth success in the race - adding to the victories of Mountain Prince (1948), On View (1951) and Glenbeigh (1954).

Some legendary names of the National Hunt scene have won the Brown Advisory Novices' Chase but perhaps the biggest of them all was Tom Dreaper’s Arkle who won the 1963 renewal before landing a hat-trick of Gold Cups in 1964, 1965 and 1966. Arkle’s rider Pat Taaffe was winning the race for the fourth time following victories on Coneyburrow (1953), Solfen (1960) and Grallagh Cnoc (1961) and when he partnered Proud Tarquin to victory in 1970 he became the leading rider in the race’s history.

The Dan Moore-trained Tied Cottage proved a convincing winner under jockey Tommy Carberry in 1976 and four years later went on to land the Gold Cup before being subsequently disqualified having testing positive for a banned substance. 1977 was the Dickinson’s year when Gay Spartan won the race for trainer Tony and jockey Michael.

Several winners have subsequently achieved victory in the Cheltenham Gold Cup but Jenny Pitman’s Garrison Savannah did it in subsequent years winning the race in 1990 and the Gold Cup in 1991 when he beat two former champions in Desert Orchid and Norton’s Coin. He almost went into the record books the following month when he went so close to winning the Grand National only giving best to Seagram.

In 1992, Miinnehoma was a winning favourite of the race and two years later the Martin Pipe-trained runner went on to win the 1994 Grand National, confirming that the Brown Advisory Novices' Chase really does unearth some future superstars.

1999 saw victory for the Noel Chance-trained Looks Like Trouble (pictured) who later went on to win the 2000 Gold Cup. Paul Nicholls’ Denman was an emphatic ten length winner of the 2007 Brown Advisory Chase before following up in breathtaking style in the following season’s Gold Cup, a feat repeated by Nicky Henderson’s 2012 winner Bobs Worth, as well as the Jim Cullotytrained Lord Windermere twelve months later. Nicholls was back in the winners’ enclosure in 2019 when Topofthegame took a thrilling renewal of the race from Henderson’s Santini.

Willie Mullins won the first of four Brown Advisory Novices' Chases when Florida Pearl galloped to success under Richard Dunwoody in 1998 before Rule Supreme and Cooldine followed suit in 2004 and 2009. Don Poli’s victory in 2015 saw Mullins join Fulke Walwyn as the race’s leading trainer.

The Peter Beaumont-trained Hussard Collonges became the joint longest priced winner of the race when landing odds of 33-1 in 2002 – the same price as the 1983 winner Canny Danny. Another record was toppled in 2006 when the Paul Nicholls-trained Star De Mohaison became the first, and only, five-year-old winner.

Nigel Twiston-Davies ended a 23 year wait for a second winner of the Brown Advisory Novices' Chase when Blaklion triumphed under Ryan Hatch in 2016. Twiston-Davies’ maiden success had come with the six-year-old Young Hustler, who won in the hands of Peter Scudamore in 1993. However, the 2021 winner was from familiar sources - Champ flew home late on for Nicky Henderson and owner JP McManus in one of the finishes of The Festival™. Monkfish took the race back to Ireland with a fine performance last year and it's a shame we won't get to see him take his chance in the Gold Cup.

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SECOND RACE 2.10 THE BROWN ADVISORY NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (Registered as The BROADWAY NOVICES’ CHASE) (GBB RACE)

for novice five yrs old and upwards ª Total race value £175000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £75320, 2nd £31045, 3rd £15523, 4th £7770, 5th £3885, 6th £1943, 7th £963, 8th £490. (Penalty Value £98472.50) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): N Henderson (46 wins from 320 runners, 14%) runs DUSART Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (14 wins from 33 runners, 42%) runs CAPODANNO & GAILLARD DU MESNIL Fancy That: N Henderson won this race in 2012, 2017 & 2020. The stable runs DUSART today.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 AHOY SENOR (IRE) (39) B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Dara Supreme (IRE)

J Derek Fox T Lucinda Russell, Kinross O Mrs C Wymer & Mr PJS Russell B Mr D.P. Constable S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

2 BEACON EDGE (IRE) (22) B g Doyen (IRE) - Laurel Gift (IRE)

J Sean Flanagan T Noel Meade, Ireland O Gigginstown House Stud B Mr Harry Browne S Noel Meade Racing

7 11-4

5Feb Wet 24f Ch Dec21 Kmp 24f Ch Nov21 Nby 23f Ch

22Feb Nav 6Feb Leo Nov21 Fai

7 11-4

J Harry Cobden T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O John Dance and Bryan Drew B Dr Vet M. Guiot & Dr Vet B. Stoffel S Morson Group, Vertem Asset Management

4 CAPODANNO (FR) (38)

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Dusty Too

J Nico de Boinville T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O Mr R. A. Bartlett B Mrs Virginia McGrath S Albert Bartlett

6 FAROUK D’ALENE (FR) (22) J Davy Russell T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Gigginstown House Stud B Mr Louis Couteaudier

7 FURY ROAD (IRE) (38) B g Stowaway - Molly Duffy (IRE)

51/2l 71/2l 31l

6 11-4

24f Ch 21f Ch 19f Ch

heavy 2/4 yield F/8 good 1/8

3 Farouk d’Alene (FR) /4l Galopin des Champs (FR) 1 Gabynako (FR) 1 /4l

TFRHHHHH BHA164 FORM 32-1111 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Has looked a natural over fences, and he gained a fourth straight success in Newbury handicap after impressively bagging Kempton Grade 1. Superb jumper and top-class stayer in making. Serious player.

12Feb Nby 23f HcpC gd-sf 1/4 Dec21 Kmp 24f Ch soft 1/4 Nov21 Hay 21f Ch gd-sf 1/4

Pats Fancy (IRE) Ahoy Senor (IRE) Itchy Feet (FR)

31/2l 71/2l 23/4l

TFRHHHHI BHA152 FORM 34-112U D

TIMEFORM VIEW Impressive scorer at Naas on chasing

E Tongue Strap bow before excellent second to Bob Olinger in Grade 2 at

5 DUSART (IRE) (42)

B g Racinger (FR) - Mascotte d’Alene (FR)

Noble Yeats (IRE) Bravemansgame (FR) Mr Incredible (IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart hurdler who has quickly E Cheek Pieces reached that level in this sphere, scoring at Fairyhouse before good second to Farouk d’Alene in Grade 2 at Navan. Wears cheekpieces, and looks a thorough stayer.

B g Brave Mansonnien (FR) - Genifique (FR)

J Mark Walsh T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Mr John P. McManus B Mr Andre Hebert

good 1/4 soft 2/4 gd-sf 1/4

TFRHHHII BHA156 FORM 4-F21F2

8 11-4

3 BRAVEMANSGAME (FR) (32)

Ch g Manduro (GER) - Day Gets Up (FR)

TFRHHHHI BHA157 FORM 11-U121 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Unbeaten hurdler who has looked exciting chasing prospect, second to Bravemansgame at Kempton before readily scoring in Towton Chase at Wetherby. Has more to offer, and shouldn’t be underestimated.

Punchestown. Unseated rider early in Grade 1 at Leopardstown since but he remains with lots of potential.

6Feb Leo 16Jan Pun Dec21 Naa

7 11-4

yield U/8 Galopin des Champs (FR) soft 2/8 Bob Olinger (IRE) 43/4l 1 yield 1 Embrun Mitja (FR) 1 /4l

TFRHHHII BHA147 FORM 13-11 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Highly promising hurdler who made it 2-2 over fences with easy victory in 3m Exeter novice last month despite jumping left. Capable of much better, and shouldn’t be underestimated for leading yard.

2Feb 12Jan Apr21

7 11-4

21f Ch 20f Ch 19f Ch

Exe Lei Ain

24f Ch 22f Ch 16f Hdl

gd-sf 1/4 Flash Collonges (FR) gd-sf 1/3 Sail Away (FR) gd-sf 3/10 Belfast Banter (IRE)

11l 5l 2 /2l 1

TFRHHHII BHA151 FORM 41-1221 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart chaser who made it 2-4 in Grade 2 at Navan by 3/4l from Beacon Edge. Likely to do better still granted a thorough test of stamina. Considered.

22Feb Nav 30Jan Naa Dec21 Lim

24f Ch 24f Ch 19f Ch

heavy 1/4 Beacon Edge (IRE) good 2 Stattler (IRE) heavy 2/6 Master McShee

3 /4l 11/4l s.h

TFRHHHII BHA160 FORM P-P2315 D

8 11-4

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart effort in first-time cheekpieces J Jack Kennedy E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces when winning Grade 1 at Leopardstown in December.

Made bad mistake 4 out when well-beaten fifth to T Gordon Elliott, Ireland Galopin des Champs there since, and others preferred.

O Gigginstown House Stud 6Feb Leo 21f Ch yield 5/8 Galopin des Champs (FR) 55l B Kenneth Parkhill Dec21 Leo 24f Ch yield 1/8 Run Wild Fred (IRE) 8l

Nov21 Fai

30

19f Ch

good 3/8

Beacon Edge (IRE)

11/4l

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8 GAILLARD DU MESNIL (FR) (38) Gr g Saint des Saints (FR) - Athena du Mesnil (FR) 6 J P. Townend T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Mrs J. Donnelly B S.C.E.A. Ecurie Cerdeval

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in Ballymore Hurdle 12 months ago.

Yet to score in three chasing runs, but very good third to Galopin des Champs in Grade 1 at Leopardstown last month. Likely to do better still up to 3m.

6Feb 16Jan Dec21

9 L’HOMME PRESSE (FR) (39) B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Romance Turgot (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA148 FORM 12-1333

11-4

J Charlie Deutsch T Venetia Williams, Hereford O DFA Racing (Pink & Edwards) B Mr Bernard Camp S Faucets Limited

J A. P. Heskin T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O McNeill Family B James Dunne S Ultima Business Solutions

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Galopin des Champs (FR) Bob Olinger (IRE) Capodanno (FR)

14l 31l 2l

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 7-y-o who has made a fine start over fences, following up his Grade 2 Dipper win here with impressive victory in Grade 1 Scilly Isles at Sandown. Excellent jumper. Capable of better still.

5Feb San 1Jan Chl Dec21 Asc

20f Ch 20f Ch 21f Ch

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

Mister Coffey (FR) 21l The Glancing Queen (IRE) 10l Legends Ryde 13l

TFRHHIII BHA140 FORM 4-013R3 CD

8 11-4

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who scored at Galway in E Tongue Strap July. Refused 3 out over C&D before good third in Navan Grade 3 11 days ago. This is a very tall order.

5Mar Nav 16f Ch yield 3/5 Gentleman de Mee (FR) Nov21 Chl 24f Ch good R/5 Threeunderthrufive (IRE) Aug21 Wor 23f HcpC good 3/5 Rhythm Is A Dancer

11 THREEUNDERTHRUFIVE (IRE) (60) B g Shantou (USA) - Didinas (FR)

yield 3/8 soft 3/8 yield 3

17l 14l

TFRHHHII BHA152 FORM 1-21111 CD

7 11-4

TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time hurdle winner last term who matched that feat in this sphere when readily making all in 3m Warwick Grade 2 in January. This demands plenty more but he comes here more experienced than most.

15Jan War 24f Ch Dec21 Don 23f Ch Nov21 Chl 24f Ch

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

Doyen Breed (IRE) Fantastikas (FR) Does He Know

31/2l 71/2l 41/4l

2021: MONKFISH (IRE) 7 11 4 P Townend 1-4 (W P Mullins) 6 ran

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Bravemansgame (FR), 11-2 L’homme Presse (FR), 6-1 Ahoy Senor (IRE), Capodanno (FR), 11-1 Farouk d’Alene (FR), 18-1 Beacon Edge (IRE), 22-1 Fury Road (IRE), Gaillard du Mesnil (FR), Threeunderthrufive (IRE), 28-1 Dusart (IRE), 300-1 Streets of Doyen (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

BRAVEMANSGAME has made a brilliant start to life over fences and is fancied to make it 5-5 here with his impeccable jumping sure to stand him in excellent stead for this demanding event. His old foe Ahoy Senor will be well suited by this stamina test and should push Paul Nicholls’ top-class prospect close though, with Capodanno likely to prove best of the Irish contingent and claim minor honours.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BRAVEMANSGAME (FR) 2.AHOY SENOR (IRE) 3.CAPODANNO (FR)

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21f Ch 20f Ch 19f Ch

TFRHHHII BHA159 FORM 16-1111 C

7 11-4

10 STREETS OF DOYEN (IRE) (11) B g Doyen (IRE) - Satco Street (IRE)

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FACTS & STATS THE CORAL CUP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE RACE DESCRIPTION The Grade 3 Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle is the first handicap of the afternoon and is a fiercely competitive event – both on the track and in the betting ring! Handicaps exist as an attempt to level the playing field for horses of varying quality, thereby ensuring more competitive racing. All horses possess an official BHA rating that reflects their relative abilities. The higher the rating, the more weight the horse has to carry - see how The Bosses Oscar rated 154, carries 2lb more than the 152-rated Ashdale Bob. LAST YEAR’S

GRADE 3 HANDICAP

WINNER

RUN OVER TWO MILES, FIVE FURLONGS

HEAVEN HELP US

It was back-to-back wins in the race for mares, as Paul Hennessy's Heaven Help Us sprung a big surprise under Richard Condon. Nicky Henderson has a fine record in the race and it looked like he was going to get another win with Craigneiche, before Heaven Help Us spoiled the party.

It gave Richard Condon his first Festival™ success and she looks to be returning this year in the Mares' Hurdle. The exact same route Black Tears took to victory.

10 HURDLES TO BE JUMPED

TOTAL PRIZE FUND OF

£100,000

£56,270 TO THE WINNER

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

FORM 211 51 P 0 8124 421 31 3312 2241 000

WINNER AGE WEIGHT OR Heaven Help Us 7 10-2 (7) 138 Dame De Compagnie 7 10-12 140 William Henry 9 11-10 151 Bleu Berry 7 11-2 143 Supasundae 7 11-4 148 Diamond King 8 11-3 149 Aux Ptits Soins 5 10-7 139 Whisper 6 11-6 153 Medinas 6 11-10 148 Son Of Flicka 8 10-6 135

SP 33/1 5/1F 28/1 20/1 16/1 12/1 9/1 14/1 33/1 16/1

TRAINER RUNNERS P Hennessy (Ire) 26 N Henderson 25 N Henderson 25 W Mullins (Ire) 26 J Harrington (Ire) 25 G Elliott (Ire) 26 P Nicholls 25 N Henderson 28 A King 28 D McCain 28

LAST RACE (NO. DAYS) 1st Leopardstown H'cap Hurdle (38) 1st Cheltenham H'cap Hurdle (88) pu Wincanton H'cap Hurdle (77) unpl Coral Hurdle (39) 4th Boyne Hurdle (24) 1st Punchestown Hurdle (67) 1st Auteuil Hurdle (181) 2nd Welsh Champion Hurdle (39) 1st Welsh Champion Hurdle (39) unpl Lanzarote Hurdle (60)

KEY TRENDS 18 of the last 21 winners this century had run 9 times or less over hurdles

11 of the past 14 winners were 7 or younger

9 of the past 13 winners were rated in the 140's

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

TRAINER

JOCKEY

Nicky Henderson

Mark Walsh

3 winners

1 winners

Today Nicky saddles Call Me Lord

Today Mark rides The Shunter

2m 5f

THIRD RACE 2.50 THE CORAL CUP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 3) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards ª Total race value £100000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £43040, 2nd £17740, 3rd £8870, 4th £4440, 5th £2220, 6th £1110, 7th £550, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £56270) 16 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): N Henderson (46 wins from 320 runners, 14%) runs CALL ME LORD Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (14 wins from 33 runners, 42%) runs GANAPATHI & MAZE RUNNER Fancy That: N Henderson won this race in 2014, 2019 & 2020. The stable runs CALL ME LORD today.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 THE BOSSES OSCAR (IRE) (53)

TFRHHHII BHA154 FORM 6-232PP

7 11-12

B g Oscar (IRE) - Cuteasafox (IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart hurdler who was runner-up in J Mr Robert James (7) E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces 2021 Pertemps Hurdle here. Has yet to scale the same heights over fences, and pulled up on last two starts.

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland Bounce back is not ruled out reverted to this sphere.

O Bective Stud 22Jan Nav 24f Ch yield P Champagne Platinum (IRE) B Grange Stud Dec21 Leo 24f HcpC gd-yd P School Boy Hours (IRE) -

Nov21 Thu

2 ASHDALE BOB (IRE) (22)

7 11-10

B g Shantou (USA) - Ceol Rua (IRE)

J Jack Foley (3) T Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland O Diarmuid Horgan B Mrs Fiona McStay

8 11-10

B g Fame And Glory - Coonagh Cross (IRE)

8 11-8

TFRHHHII BHA152 FORM 5F1P03 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran one of his better races when third to

heavy 3/9 Thedevilscoachman (IRE) 91/2l soft 8/9 Royal Kahala (IRE) 80l soft P/11 Klassical Dream (FR) -

TFRHHHII BHA150 FORM 3120-24 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual Grade 2 winner last season.

Day before below-par fourth in 3m Cleeve Hurdle. Not taken lightly back in trip now.

29Jan Chl 1Jan Chl Apr21 Ain

5

J Robbie Power T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Robcour B Fabrice Simon & Jean-Pierre Dubois

6

11-7

23f Hdl 20f Hdl 20f Hdl

good 4/5 Paisley Park (IRE) soft 2/6 Stormy Ireland (FR) gd-sf 8/11 Abacadabras (FR)

24l 21/2l 103/4l

TFRHHHHH BHA149 FORM 1-12 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-French winner who scored impressively on yard bow at Gowran before fine second to Darasso in Limestone Lad at Naas. Exciting prospect who has lots more to offer now up in trip. Serious contender.

30Jan Naa 15f Hdl Nov21 Gow 16f Hdl Mar21 Aut 17f Hdl

good 2/6 yield 1 soft 1

Darasso (FR) 31/4l Slip of The Tongue (IRE) 21/4l Gallipoli (FR) 8l

TFRHHHII BHA149 FORM 120-344

11-7

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart hurdler who comes here in E Cheek Pieces decent nick, fourth of 9 to Thedevilscoachman in Boyne Hurdle at Navan (21f, heavy, 6/1) 22 days ago. Not ruled out back in handicap company.

7 HANG IN THERE (IRE) (151) B g Yeats (IRE) - Jaldemosa (FR)

heavy 2/9 Thedevilscoachman (IRE) hd soft 3/9 Royal Kahala (IRE) 93/4l yield 7/8 Fury Road (IRE) 115l

E Cheek Pieces Returned with good second in Relkeel here on New Year’s

Br g Saint des Saints (FR) - In Race (FR)

J Davy Russell T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Bective Stud B Gildas Vaillant

TFRHHHII BHA152 FORM 2U3032

22Feb Nav 21f Hdl 27Jan Gow 24f Hdl Dec21 Leo 24f Hdl

5 SAINT FELICIEN (FR) (45)

B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Ultra d’Anjou (FR)

11/2l

Others are still preferred.

4 MCFABULOUS (IRE) (46)

6 GRAND ROI (FR) (22)

West Cork Wildway (IRE)

E Blinkers Thedevilscoachman in Boyne Hurdle at Navan 22 days ago.

J Shane Fitzgerald (5) T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Gigginstown House Stud B Patricia Coghlan

J Harry Cobden T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Giraffa Racing B Vincent Finn S Run To Global Ltd

good 2

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart hurdler who comes here on the back of good head second of 9 to Thedevilscoachman in Boyne Hurdle at Navan. One for the shortlist.

22Feb Nav 21f Hdl 27Jan Gow 24f Hdl Dec21 Leo 24f Ch

3 COMMANDER OF FLEET (IRE) (22)

B g Milan - Rossavon (IRE)

22f Ch

J Joe Anderson (7) T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough O Tim Syder & Andrew Gemmell B Mr Daniel Furini S Hatherden Horse Transport

22Feb Nav Dec21 Leo Nov21 Nav

8 11-6

21f Hdl 24f Hdl 20f Hdl

heavy 4/9 Thedevilscoachman (IRE) 11l soft 4/11 Klassical Dream (FR) 34l good 3/5 Darasso (FR) 71/2l

TFRHHIII BHA148 FORM 2-12120 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual 2m winner this season but his run of good form came to an end when only seventh at Ffos Las last time. Hard to see him resuming winning ways here.

Oct21 Fls Sep21 Mkt Sep21 Str

38

15f HcpH good 7/12 Glory And Fortune (IRE) 16f HcpH good 2/6 Valentino Dancer 16f HcpH good 1/4 Torcello (IRE)

20l 21/2l 71/2l

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8 THE SHUNTER (IRE) (38)

TFRHHHHI BHA148 FORM 112-34U CD

9 11-6

B g Stowaway - Tornado Lady (IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart hurdler/chaser who scored five J Mark Walsh E Hood, Tongue Strap times last term, including in the Plate here 12 months ago.

Has been brought along steadily this term and no surprise T Emmet Mullins, Ireland to see him take a big step forward here.

O Mr John P. McManus 6Feb Leo 21f HcpC yield U Birchdale (IRE) B James O’Connor Jul21 Gal 22f HcpC good 4/22 Royal Rendezvous (IRE) 43/4l

May21 Pun

9 GOWEL ROAD (IRE) (54)

6

B or Br g Flemensfirth (USA) - Hollygrove Samba (IRE)

J Sam Twiston-Davies T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O Options O Syndicate B Cyril O’Hara S Options Energy Services Ltd

10 DALY TIGER (FR) (25)

9

B g Tiger Groom - Reine Tresor (FR)

J E. Walsh (3) T Noel Meade, Ireland O Gigginstown House Stud B Mr Claude Menard S Noel Meade Racing

11 GANAPATHI (FR) (320) B g Samum (GER) - Une Dame d’Avril (FR)

B g Fast Company (IRE) - Surf The Web (IRE)

J Harry Bannister T Venetia Williams, Hereford O Ms Sharon Kinsella B Airlie Stud S Faucets Limited

11/4l 21/2l 21/2l

TFRHHIII BHA145 FORM 25-2144

TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart chaser who showed he is still no slouch over hurdles when scoring at Limerick on Boxing Day. In decent form since but others make more appeal at these weights.

heavy 4/4 soft 4 heavy 1

Melon Autumn Evening Choice of Words

26l 9l 21/4l

TFRHHHHI BHA145 FORM 1/1250-F

11-3

Apr21 Mar21 Feb21

7

B g Shantou (USA) - Close To Shore (IRE)

J Simon Torrens (3) T P. A. Fahy, Ireland O Mr John P. McManus B Victor Connolly

14 DANS LE VENT (FR) (39) B g Skins Game - Boreade (FR)

J Isabel Williams (3) T Evan Williams, Llancarfan O R J Gambarini Racing B C. Laval, J. Laval & A. Larrieu S Office Visions (Wales) Ltd

15 UNEXPECTED PARTY (FR) (53)

11-1

Pun Chl Leo

8

11-1

J Harry Skelton T Dan Skelton, Alcester O O’Reilly MacLennan Tynan Carthy Shanahan B Mr & Mrs Gilles Forien S Ashford Stud

16 GARRY CLERMONT (FR) (53)

7

19f HcpH soft 2/11 Good Risk At All (FR) 15f HcpH gd-sf 2/7 Tommy’s Oscar (IRE) 18f HcpH good 6/8 Tommy’s Oscar (IRE)

9l 6l 21l

TFRHHHHI BHA143 FORM 310-005

TIMEFORM VIEW Best effort this term when fifth of 27 in 2m handicap hurdle at Leopardstown last month, keeping on well late. Seventh in this event 12 months ago, so he merits consideration off 3lb lower mark now.

Leo Asc Nav

16f HcpH yd-sf 5 Call Me Lyreen (IRE) 15f HcpH gd-sf 9/12 Tritonic 14f Stk yield 3 Jesse Evans (IRE)

101/4l 38l 41/4l

TFRHHHII BHA142 FORM 2-21453

TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged valuable 3m Haydock handicap and has continued in excellent form, third of 17 to Green Book in 3m Sandown handicap last time. Versatile sort who is much respected.

5Feb 15Jan 1Jan

7 11-0

11l 19l

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless this term, but he arrives in excellent form, second to Good Risk At All in handicap at Ascot 25 days ago on his yard debut. Another good run is likely despite 2lb rise.

6Feb Dec21 Oct21

9 11-0

20f Hdl yield F/4 Gaillard du Mesnil (FR) 16f HcpH gd-sf 14/25 Belfast Banter (IRE) 22f Hdl sf-hv 5/13 Gaillard du Mesnil (FR)

TFRHHHHI BHA143 FORM 2-34622

19Feb Asc 1Jan Mus Nov21 Hay

13 DROP THE ANCHOR (IRE) (38)

B g Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Kalidria Beauchene (FR)

16f HcpH heavy 2/12 Metier (IRE) 16f HcpH gd-sf 3/4 Onemorefortheroad 21f HcpH good 1/11 Unexpected Party (FR)

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced 6-y-o who was running E Tongue Strap well when falling last in Champion Novices’ Hurdle at Punchestown (20f) 10 months ago. In excellent hands and he shouldn’t be underestimated despite his absence.

12 CHRISTOPHER WOOD (IRE) (25)

Gr g Martaline - Reform Act (USA)

TFRHHHII BHA145 FORM 10-6132 CD

19Feb Gow 20f Ch 15Jan Fai 16f Hdl Dec21 Lim 20f Hdl

6

1l

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who arrives on the up, excellent second of 12 to Metier in 2m Lingfield handicap in January. Well worth considering now stepped back up in trip.

21Jan Lin Nov21 Nby Nov21 Chl

11-3

Koshari (FR)

San 23f HcpH gd-sf 3/17 Green Book (FR) Kmp 21f HcpH soft 5/19 Cobblers Dream (IRE) Chl 20f Hdl soft 4/6 Stormy Ireland (FR)

81/4l 71/2l 71/4l

TFRHHHHI BHA142 FORM 2-41221 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 7-y-o who arrives firmly on the up, always travelling strongly when easy winner of Ascot handicap in January. Hiked up 12lb but he’s still very much one to consider.

22Jan Asc Dec21 Wet Nov21 Chl

19f HcpH soft 1/11 Fils d’Oudairies (FR) 41/2l 21f HcpH soft 2/10 The Brimming Water (IRE) 1l 21f HcpH good 2/11 Gowel Road (IRE) 21/2l

TFRHHHII BHA142 FORM 53-1233

11-0

TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable handicap hurdler who has J Jonjo O’Neill Jr. E Cheek Pieces continued his progress this season, good third to Unexpected Party in handicap at Ascot in January.

T Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Possibilities.

O Mrs C. M. Walsh 22Jan Asc 19f HcpH soft 3/11 Unexpected Party (FR) 81/2l B S.C.E.A. Elevage de Clermont Dec21 Asc 15f HcpH gd-sf 3/12 Tritonic 31/4l 3 S Wasdell Group Nov21 Asc 15f HcpH good 2/9 Captain Morgs (IRE) /4l 39

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J B. J. Cooper T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Mrs J. Donnelly B E.A.R.L. Detouillon

11-3

20f HcpH gd-yd 3

17 CALL ME LORD (FR) (39)

9 11-0

B or Br g Slickly (FR) - Sosa (GER)

J Daryl Jacob T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede B Mr Roger Marot S Ptarmigan Media Limited

18 FASTORSLOW (FR) (38) B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Popova (FR)

J Darragh O’Keeffe T Martin Brassil, Ireland O Sean & Bernardine Mulryan B Mr Sydney Vidal

5Feb 15Jan 4Jan

6Feb Dec21 Apr21

6 10-12

J Aidan Coleman T Philip Hobbs, Minehead O Mr John P. McManus B S.A. Franklin Finance

Gr g Martaline - Miss Poutine (FR)

J Jordan Gainford (3) T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Mr T. O’Driscoll B Haras de Moricand

B g Authorized (IRE) - Alice Rose (IRE)

J Sean O’Keeffe T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Mrs J. M. Mullins B R. Winston & V. Cartmel

24 TRONADOR (IRE) (229)

Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Autumn Leaves (FR)

24l 19l 12l

TFRHHHII BHA140 FORM 142114 C

16f HcpH good 4/19 West Cork 19f Hdl good 1/3 Mars Harper 19f Hdl good 1/7 Luttrell Lad (IRE)

6l 41/2l 5l

TFRHHHHI BHA140 FORM 1/120-12

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced 6-y-o who comes here E Hood very much on the up, winning 2m Gowran novice before fine second in 2m Fairyhouse conditions event. Sure to progress further as his stamina is drawn out. Player.

7 10-11

7 10-11

7 10-11

soft 2 yield 1 soft 8

Autumn Evening 23/4l Deploy The Getaway (IRE) 13/4l Gaillard du Mesnil (FR) 71l

TFRHHIII BHA139 FORM 20-0500

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since 2020, and below-form fifteenth back over hurdles at Leopardstown after an unsuccessful stint over fences. Needs a big step forward.

6Feb Dec21 Oct21

Leo 16f HcpH yd-sf 15 Nav 20f Ch yield 7 Dow 19f Ch soft 5

Call Me Lyreen (IRE) Farouk d’Alene (FR) Lifetime Ambition (IRE)

32l 20l 29l

TFRHHIII BHA139 FORM F3PP30

TIMEFORM VIEW Very useful chaser for Joseph O’Brien but tailed off back hurdling in 3m handicap at Leopardstown last month. Very hard to make a case for on his yard debut.

5Feb 15Jan Dec21

Leo Fai Leo

24f HcpH yield 18 16f Hdl soft 3 24f HcpC gd-yd P

Good Time Jonny (IRE) Autumn Evening School Boy Hours (IRE)

91l 71/2l -

TFRHHHII BHA139 FORM 5//01-006

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since early 2021, but he got back on track when sixth of 24 to Good Time Jonny in 3m handicap at Leopardstown last month. Others are more appealing, however.

5Feb Dec21 Dec21

Leo Leo Nav

24f HcpH yield 6 Good Time Jonny (IRE) 103/4l 24f HcpH soft 11/27 Panda Boy (IRE) 14l 24f HcpH yield 10 Commander of Fleet (IRE) 18l

TFRHHHII BHA138 FORM 30/01-0P

6 10-10

TIMEFORM VIEW Signed off for last season with Aintree E Cheek Pieces handicap win but he failed to fire in three runs in the summer, pulled up at Galway 7 months ago. Others from this yard make plenty more appeal.

J Sam Ewing (3) T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Mr M. Wasylocha B B. Sangster & Freynestown Stud

25 FAIR FRONTIERES (IRE) (32)

Jul21 Gal Jul21 Kny May21 Pun

Ch g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Cappawhite Lass (IRE) 7 10-9 J David Bass T Kim Bailey, Cheltenham O The Front Ears B Tim Coughlan S Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

Call Me Lyreen (IRE) Brides Hill (IRE) Lifetime Ambition (IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual novice winner around 2m4f, including in Grade 2 at Chepstow, but off since good fourth in 2m handicap here in November. Should play a part again back up in trip after his break.

6 10-12

J Rachael Blackmore E Tongue Strap T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland O Mr Barry Maloney B Peter McCrea

23 MAZE RUNNER (IRE) (39)

16f HcpH yd-sf 12 16f HcpH yd-sf 10 20f Hdl yield 2

15Jan Fai 16f Hdl Nov21 Gow 16f Hdl Dec20 Leo 20f Hdl

21 CHAMPAGNE GOLD (IRE) (38)

J Richie McLernon T Ben Haslam, Middleham O Mr John P. McManus B L. Hauau, J. Huau & P. Huau

Leo Leo Pun

Nov21 Chl Oct21 Chl Oct21 Chp

20 INDIGO BREEZE (FR) (60)

B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Courtaline (FR)

20l 7l -

TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-French hurdle/chase winner. Made E Tongue Strap promising start for current yard when second over 20f at Punchestown and not seen to best effect since in 2m Leopardstown handicaps. Bold showing expected now.

B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Bernieres (IRE)

22 TOP MOON (FR) (39)

San 23f HcpH gd-sf 6/17 Green Book (FR) Kmp 21f HcpH soft 3/19 Cobblers Dream (IRE) Her 16f Ch gd-sf P/7 Red Rookie

TFRHHHHI BHA141 FORM 121/-200

6 10-13

19 CAMPROND (FR) (122)

B g Presenting - Kon Tiky (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA142 FORM 53-4P36 C D

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual Grade 2 winning hurdler. Didn’t take to fences first 2 runs this term but back in form returned to this sphere, sixth of 17 in 3m Sandown handicap last month. No forlorn hope.

22f HcpH good P/19 Jazzaway (IRE) 16f Hcp good 5 Great Bear 20f HcpH gd-yd 14 Koshari (FR)

21/4l 21l

TFRHHHII BHA137 FORM P/2-151 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced ex-Irish 7-y-o who made it 2-3 for his new yard when making all in 3-runner novice hurdle at Warwick last month. Goes into handicaps with plenty more on his plate.

12Feb War 21f Hdl Dec21 San 19f Hdl Oct21 Wor 23f Hdl

40

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

Earth Lord (IRE) Lossiemouth His Oscar (IRE)

11/4l 52l 41l

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26 MARS HARPER (GB) (53) B g Sulamani (IRE) - Kizzy May (IRE)

J Jack Kennedy T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Pioneer Racing B Mr Dermot Rogers S Pioneer Racing

DECLARED RUNNERS 28

TFRHHHII BHA137 FORM 125520 BF

6 10-9

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways at Downpatrick E Cheek Pieces in October and has continued in good nick, seventh of 17 to The Very Man at Navan in January. No forlorn hope after a break for his top yard.

22Jan Nav Dec21 Leo Dec21 Nav

20f HcpH yield 7 20f HcpH yd-sf 2 24f HcpH yield 5

The Very Man (IRE) 10l Good Time Jonny (IRE) 2l Commander of Fleet (IRE) 91/2l

2021: HEAVEN HELP US (IRE) 7 10 2 Richard Condon 33-1 (P Hennessy) 26 ran

Probable S.P’s: 13-2 Saint Felicien (FR), 10-1 Unexpected Party (FR), 12-1 Drop The Anchor (IRE), Camprond (FR), 14-1 The Shunter (IRE), 16-1 McFabulous (IRE), Grand Roi (FR), Gowel Road (IRE), Indigo Breeze (FR), 18-1 Fastorslow (FR), 33-1 Ashdale Bob (IRE), Garry Clermont (FR), 50-1 The Bosses Oscar (IRE), Commander of Fleet (IRE), Ganapathi (FR), Christopher Wood (IRE), Maze Runner (IRE), Tronador (IRE), Mars Harper (GB), 66-1 Hang In There (IRE), Dans Le Vent (FR), Call Me Lord (FR), Champagne Gold (IRE), Fair Frontieres (IRE), 150-1 Daly Tiger (FR), Top Moon (FR),

PLAY SMARTER

Gordon Elliott is mob-handed and his SAINT FELICIEN could prove a handicap snip.

This exciting ex-French recruit lost his unbeaten record when second to Darasso at Naas but that was still a fine effort and this step up in trip is also a big plus. Indigo Breeze and Fastorslow are fancied to make up the places.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SAINT FELICIEN (FR) 2.INDIGO BREEZE (FR) 3.FASTORSLOW (FR)

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FACTS & STATS THE BETWAY QUEEN MOTHER CHAMPION STEEPLE CHASE RACE DESCRIPTION The feature race of the day is the Grade 1 Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase, the championship event for two mile chasers.

Some of the leading chasers from Britain and Ireland will be tackling Cheltenham’s unique undulations at breathtaking speed and there will be no hiding places as the cream usually rises to the top. Runners carry 11st 10lb, but mares receive a 7lb allowance, so last year's winner, Put The Kettle On, carries 11st 3lb.

GRADE 1

LAST YEAR’S

WINNER

RUN OVER ONE MILE, SEVEN FURLONGS & 199 YARDS

PUT THE KETTLE ON Arkle winners have a great record in the Champion Chase, so it was no surprise to see last year’s winner Put The Kettle On take home the spoils. Henry De Bromhead seemed to be able to do no wrong at last year's Festival™ and she was another fine winner. Chacun Pour Soi was having his first run at Cheltenham but couldn't quite go with the mare and was eventually forced to settle for second. Nube Negra could count himself a tad unlucky and will look to make amends this year.

13 FENCES TO BE JUMPED

TOTAL PRIZE FUND OF

£400,000

£225,080 TO THE WINNER

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

FORM 13 25 111 1 315 11 311 12111 11 12

WINNER AGE WEIGHT SP Put The Kettle On 7 11-3 17/2 Politologue 9 11-10 6/1 Altior 9 11-10 4/11F Altior 8 11-10 EvsF Special Tiara 10 11-10 11/1 Sprinter Sacre 10 11-10 5/1 Dodging Bullets 7 11-10 9/2 Sire De Grugy 8 11-10 11/4 Sprinter Sacre 7 11-10 1/4F Finian’s Rainbow 9 11-10 4/1

TRAINER RUNNERS H De Bromhead (Ire) 9 P Nicholls 5 N Henderson 9 N Henderson 9 H De Bromhead (Ire) 10 N Henderson 10 P Nicholls 9 G Moore 11 N Henderson 7 N Henderson 8

LAST RACE (NO.DAYS) 3rd Paddy's Reward Chase (80) 5th Tingle Creek Chase (95) 1st Clarence House Chase (53) 1st Game Spirit Chase (32) 5th Clarence House Chase (46) 1st Desert Orchid Chase (80) 1st Clarence House Chase (53) 1st Clarence House Chase (53) 1st Clarence House Chase (46) 2nd Clarence House Chase (53)

KEY TRENDS 13 of the past 21 winners had won at a previous Festival™

14 of the past 20 winners had won last time out

7 of the past 11 Arkle winners to run have won

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

TRAINER

JOCKEY

Nicky Henderson

Harry Skelton

2 winners

1 winner

Today Nicky saddles Shishkin

Today Harry rides Nube Negra

HISTORY Whilst Friday’s Gold Cup is all about stamina, this afternoon’s Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase focuses on speed, with Europe’s top two-mile chasers hoping to add their name to an illustrious Roll of Honour.

The Dan Moore-trained Quita Que won the inaugural National Hunt Two-Mile Champion Chase in 1959 under Bunny Cox before Tom Dreaper, the leading trainer in the race, and Pat Taaffe teamed up with Fortria to become the first multiple winner of the race in 1960 and 1961. Ever since then there have been many multiple winners of this two mile chase; Drinny’s Double achieving the same feat for trainer Bob Turnell and jockey Frank Nash in 1967 and 1968.

Fred Winter trained his one and only Champion Chase winner in 1971 when Paul Kelleway partnered Crisp to victory, who two years later suffered an agonising defeat by Red Rum in the 1973 Grand National.

The Edward Courage-trained Royal Relief became the first horse in the race’s history to regain his title after winning under Bill Smith in 1972 and 1974. Skymas recorded back-to-back wins for trainer Brian Lusk and jockey Mouse Morris in 1976 and 1977 and became the oldest winner, at twelve, on the second of those occasions. The Peter McCreery-trained Hilly Way picked up the baton immediately afterwards winning under Tommy Carmody in 1978 and Ted Walsh in 1979.

The Queen Mother, whose Game Spirit finished runner-up in the race in 1976, had been an unwavering supporter of National Hunt racing and in 1980 the race was renamed the Queen Mother Champion Chase in celebration of her 80th birthday. Up until her death she was always on hand to give out the trophy each season.

The Robert Earnshaw-ridden Badsworth Boy dominated the race in the early 1980s, winning for three years in succession between 1983 and 1985 for the Dickinson family and he remains the most successful horse in the history of the race. At the end of the 1980s there were two more back-to-back winners of the race. Pearlyman tasted glory for John Edwards in 1987 and 1988 and the David Elsworth-trained Barnbrook Again followed suit in 1989 and 1990.

David Nicholson broke his duck in 1994 when Viking Flagship galloped to victory under Adrian Maguire and he didn’t have to wait long for his second when the same horse followed up 12 months later in the hands of Charlie Swan.

The Jessica Harrington-trained Moscow Flyer stamped his authority on the race in 2003 before disappointing punters 12 months later when unseating Barry Geraghty. He returned in 2005 and duly made amends, becoming the joint-second oldest winner of the race.

In more recent seasons Barry Geraghty has been a leading force. In 2010, he partnered the Colm Murphy-trained Big Zeb to something of a surprise success before teaming up with Nicky Henderson in 2012 and 2013 with Finian’s Rainbow and Sprinter Sacre respectively.

That took his tally to five making him joint-leading jockey with Pat Taaffe.

And who can forget the 2016 renewal when Sprinter Sacre (pictured) completed the greatest of comebacks by becoming only the third horse to regain his Champion Chase crown. The ten-year-old had endured a difficult time since winning the race for the first time in 2013 but produced a brilliant display under Nico De Boinville to send the crowd into raptures.

Altior gave Nico and trainer Nicky Henderson three winners of the race in four years with victory in the 2018 and 2019 renewals, but his absence saw Politologue take his crown last year, giving Paul Nicholls a sixth Champion Chase win and owner, John Hales, a third after One Man and Azertyuiop had won the race for him in 1998 and 2004 respectively. Henry de Bromhead's mare made it seven from the last 11 Arkle winners to go on and win the Champion Chase the following year.

1m 7f 199y

FOURTH RACE 3.30 THE BETWAY QUEEN MOTHER CHAMPION STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards ª Total race value £400000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £172160, 2nd £70960, 3rd £35480, 4th £17760, 5th £8880, 6th £4440, 7th £2200, 8th £1120. (Penalty Value £225080) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): N Henderson (46 wins from 320 runners, 14%) runs SHISHKIN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (14 wins from 33 runners, 42%) runs CHACUN POUR SOI & ENERGUMENE Fancy That: N Henderson won this race in 2012, 2013, 2016, 2018 & 2019. The stable runs SHISHKIN today.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 CHACUN POUR SOI (FR) (38)

10 11-10

B g Policy Maker (IRE) - Kruscyna (FR)

J Mr P. W. Mullins T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Mrs S. Ricci B Mr Didier Berland

TFRHHHII BHA176 FORM 113-151 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Has won 6 Grade 1s over fences, including a third Dublin Chase last month. Flopped on both visits to Britain (including in this race 12 months ago) but would add real spice to the mix if at his best.

6Feb Leo Dec21 San Apr21 Pun

2 ENERGUMENE (FR) (53)

8 11-10

Br g Denham Red (FR) - Olinight (FR)

J P. Townend T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Tony Bloom B Mr Christophe Dubourg

8 11-10

B g Muhtathir - Reaction (FR)

yield 1/5 gd-sf 5/5 yield 1

Dunvegan (FR) Greaneteen (FR) Allaho (FR)

12l 34l 51/2l

TFRHHHHI BHA175 FORM 111-112 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Went unbeaten in his first 5 starts over fences before worn down only late on by Shishkin in the Clarence House at Ascot. Top-class, bold-jumping front runner who seems sure to go well again.

22Jan Asc Dec21 Crk Apr21 Pun

3 ENVOI ALLEN (FR) (79)

17f Ch 15f Ch 16f Ch

16f Ch 16f Ch 16f Ch

soft 2/4 soft 1/5 yield 1/4

Shishkin (IRE) Daly Tiger (FR) Janidil (FR)

1l 81/2l 16l

TFRHHIII BHA161 FORM 1F-P161 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Champion Bumper/Ballymore winner J Rachael Blackmore E Tongue Strap who fell in the Marsh last year when going for a 4-timer.

Not quite as impressive this term, making hard work of it T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland at Leopardstown at Christmas. Has had a wind op.

O Cheveley Park Stud Dec21 Leo 17f Ch gd-yd 1/3 Battleoverdoyen (IRE) 71/2l B Mr Bruno Vagne Dec21 Pun 20f Ch yd-sf 6/10 Allaho (FR) 81/2l S Cheveley Park Stud Oct21 Dow 19f Ch soft 1/6 Echoes of Family (IRE) 22l

4 FUNAMBULE SIVOLA (FR) (32) B g Noroit (GER) - Little Memories (IRE)

J Charlie Deutsch T Venetia Williams, Hereford O My Racing Manager Friends B Mr Gilles Trapenard S My Racing Manager

5 NUBE NEGRA (SPA) (102)

7 11-10

J Harry Skelton E Tongue Strap T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Mr T. Spraggett B Cuadra Internorte S Ladbrokes, TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)

6 POLITOLOGUE (FR) (122) Gr g Poliglote - Scarlet Row (FR)

J Harry Cobden T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Mr J. Hales B Mme Henri Devin S Morson Group

11 11-10

16f Ch gd-sf 1/4 Sceau Royal (FR) 16f HcpC good 1/7 Before Midnight 20f HcpC soft 9/16 Vienna Court (IRE)

2l 1l 26l

TFRHHHII BHA168 FORM 2/12-314 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned with impressive C&D win but well below par in Tingle Creek at Sandown only run since.

He would have gone very close in this 12 months ago with better luck, but this is a stronger renewal.

Dec21 San Nov21 Chl Apr21 Pun

15f Ch 15f Ch 16f Ch

gd-sf 4/5 good 1/4 yield 3

Greaneteen (FR) Politologue (FR) Chacun Pour Soi (FR)

12l 6l 24l

TFRHHIII BHA165 FORM 51/124-2 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Won this in 2020 but very lightly raced

E Tongue Strap since and after another wind op was a below-par second

7 SHISHKIN (IRE) (53) B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Labarynth (IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable front-runner who has got back on the up returned to 2m with stylish wins in Doncaster handicap and Game Spirit Chase at Newbury. This is much tougher but he certainly has each-way claims.

12Feb Nby 28Jan Don 1Jan Chl

8 11-10

Br g Dink (FR) - Manly Dream (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA159 FORM 12-2011 D

J Nico de Boinville T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O Mrs J Donnelly B C.J. & E.B. Bennett S Unibet

to Nube Negra in Shloer Chase here on sole run this term.

Hard to see this veteran playing a major part.

Nov21 Chl Apr21 Ain Jan21 Asc

8 11-10

15f Ch 19f Ch 16f Ch

Nube Negra (SPA) Fakir d’Oudairies (FR) First Flow (IRE)

6l 25l 7l

TFRHHHHH BHA177 FORM 1111-11 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Retained his unbeaten record over fences when edging out Energumene in the Clarence House at Ascot. Has powered clear to win the Supreme and Arkle at the last 2 Festivals and is the one to beat.

22Jan Asc 16f Ch Dec21 Kmp 16f Ch Apr21 Ain 15f Ch

48

good 2/4 gd-sf 4/7 soft 2/8

soft 1/4 soft 1/4 gd-sf 1/5

Energumene (FR) Greaneteen (FR) Funambule Sivola (FR)

1l 10l 31/4l

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8 PUT THE KETTLE ON (IRE) (74) 8

B m Stowaway - Name For Fame (USA)

TFRHHIII BHA158 FORM 1314-35 CD

11-3

TIMEFORM VIEW Won the 2020 Arkle and this race last J Aidan Coleman E Cheek Pieces year (fourth C&D success) but she’s been well beaten in 2 runs this term and it’s difficult to see her retaining her T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland crown in first-time cheekpieces.

O One For Luck Racing Syndicate 1Jan Fai 21f Ch yield 5/5 Mount Ida (IRE) 42l B Butlersgrove Stud Nov21 Chl 15f Ch good 3/4 Nube Negra (SPA) 101/2l

Apr21

San

15f Ch

good 4/7

Greaneteen (FR)

20l

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2021: PUT THE KETTLE ON (IRE) 7 11 3 Aidan Coleman 17-2 (Henry de Bromhead) 9 ran Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3.

Probable S.P’s: 8-11 Shishkin (IRE), 4-1 Energumene (FR), 6-1 Chacun Pour Soi (FR), 25-1 Nube Negra (SPA), 33-1 Funambule Sivola (FR), 40-1 Envoi Allen (FR), 66-1 Politologue (FR), Put The Kettle On (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

A mouth-watering rematch between SHISHKIN and Energumene and Nicky Henderson’s star can uphold the Clarence House form and make it 3 Festival wins in a row. Shishkin’s strong finish at Ascot proved decisive and that could be the difference again up the Cheltenham Hill which he knows well. Willie Mullins, still seeking a first win in this race, has another strong contender in Chacun Pour Soi.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SHISHKIN (IRE) 2.ENERGUMENE (FR) 3.CHACUN POUR SOI (FR)

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FACTS & STATS THE GLENFARCLAS STEEPLE CHASE (A CROSS COUNTRY STEEPLE CHASE) RACE DESCRIPTION

A relatively new race in the calendar, the Glenfarclas Steeple Chase for five-year-olds and upwards is run over Cheltenham’s unique cross country course which provides a variety of fences, banks and turns for the runners to negotiate. Run over three miles and six furlongs, this cross-country race is considered one for specialists and therefore previous experience of this unique circuit can be considered advantageous.

CROSS COUNTRY

LAST YEAR’S

WINNER

RUN OVER THREE MILES, SIX FURLONGS & 37 YARDS

TIGER ROLL They say form is temporary, class is permanent and last year's winner Tiger Roll more than proved that. He notched up his fourth Festival™ victory and is looking to make it a historic fifth success in this year's renewal. Easysland could only watch as his crown slipped back into the hands of Tiger Roll and should he win this year, there will be some reception for a horse that is loved by all in National Hunt racing.

32 OBSTACLES TO BE CLEARED

TOTAL PRIZE FUND OF

£75,000

£39,022 TO THE WINNER

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

FORM P6 1111 41 2P5 5P05 10110 4172F 111 F042 10P0R

WINNER Tiger Roll Easysland Tiger Roll Tiger Roll Cause Of Causes Josies Orders Rivage D’Or Balthazar King Big Shu Balthazar King

AGE WEIGHT SP 11 11-4 9/2 6 11-4 3/1 9 11-4 5/4F 8 11-4 7/1 9 11-4 4/1 8 11-4 15/8F 10 10-10 16/1 10 11-12 4/1 8 10-5 14/1 8 10-9 11/2

TRAINER G Elliott (Ire) D Cottin (Fr) G Elliott (Ire) G Elliott (Ire) G Elliott (Ire) E Bolger (Ire) T Martin (Ire) P Hobbs P Maher (Ire) P Hobbs

RUNNERS 13 14 15 16 16 16 16 16 16 16

LAST RACE (NO.DAYS) 6th Grade 2 Boyne Hurdle (24) 1st Pau Cross-Country (38) 1st Grade 2 Boyne Hurdle (24) 5th Glenfarclas Handicap Chase (89) 5th Glenfarclas Handicap Chase (46) unpl Navan H’cap Hurdle (31) Fell Galway H’cap Chase (222) 1st Glenfarclas Chase (117) 2nd P. P. Hogan Memorial Chase (39) ran out Glenfarclas Chase (95)

KEY TRENDS 7 of the 17 winners were owned by JP McManus

7 of the past 9 winners wore a tongue-tie

5 of the past 10 winners had a 90+ day break

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

TRAINER

JOCKEY

Gordon Elliott

Keith Donoghue

4 winners

2 winners

Today Gordon saddles Tiger Roll, Alpha Des Obeaux & Delta Work

Today Keith rides Mitchouka

3m 6f 37y

FIFTH RACE 4.10 THE GLENFARCLAS STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (A CROSS COUNTRY STEEPLE CHASE) (GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards ª Total race value £75000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £29813, 2nd £14903, 3rd £7455, 4th £3728, 5th £1860, 6th £930. (Penalty Value £39022.50) 5 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

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FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): W P Mullins (31 wins from 272 runners, 11%) runs BRAHMA BULL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (14 wins from 33 runners, 42%) runs BRAHMA BULL Fancy That: G Elliott won this race in 2017, 2018 and 2019. The stable runs ALPHA DES OBEAUX, DELTA WORK & TIGER ROLL today.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 ALPHA DES OBEAUX (FR) (31) B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Omega des Obeaux (FR) 12

TFRHHIII BHA130 FORM P00U00

11-4

TIMEFORM VIEW Good back in the day but seems to J Jody McGarvey E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces have lost his form, finishing down the field in the Punchestown cross-country won by Midnight Maestro T Gordon Elliott, Ireland last month. Major revival needed.

O Gigginstown House Stud 13Feb Pun 25f Ch heavy 13 Midnight Maestro 75l B Marie Devilder & Stephanie Fasquelle 16Jan Pun 23f HcpC soft 8 John Adams (IRE) 59l

Dec21

2 BACK ON THE LASH (GB) (96)

Ch g Presenting - Oligarch Society (IRE)

J Brian Hayes T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Mrs S. Ricci B Mr J. L. Lightfoot

-

TIMEFORM VIEW Relished the step up in trip when making a winning start to cross-country career over C&D in November. Only a respectable fifth to Diesel d’Allier here since and has a bit to find on these terms.

J Sean Bowen T Martin Keighley, Cheltenham O Maughan, Redknapp, Ryan, Salters B Mrs S. C. Welch & Mr R. Phillips S Fbc Manby Bowdler

3 BRAHMA BULL (IRE) (48)

30f HcpC gd-sf U/15 Diesel d’Allier (FR)

TFRHHIII BHA141 FORM 101515 CD BF

8 11-4

B g Malinas (GER) - Giovanna

Chl

Dec21 Chl Nov21 Chl Oct21 Chl

30f HcpC gd-sf 5/15 Diesel d’Allier (FR) 30f HcpC good 1/13 Singing Banjo (IRE) 19f HcpC good 5/5 Annual Invictus (IRE)

17l nk 20l

TFRHHHHI BHA157 FORM 02333P

11 11-4

TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up in the Thyestes last time

E Cheek Pieces (reportedly broke blood vessel) but he’s a smart and

consistent chaser in the main. Can make the odd mistake but definitely talented enough to have a big say.

27Jan Gow 25f HcpC soft P Longhouse Poet (IRE) 1Jan Tmr 22f Ch sf-hv 3/4 Al Boum Photo (FR) Nov21 Nby 25f HcpC gd-sf 3/21 Cloudy Glen (IRE)

4 DELTA WORK (FR) (39)

TFRHHHHI BHA160 FORM 5U3-466 C

9 11-4

Br g Network (GER) - Robbe (FR)

J Jack Kennedy E Tongue Strap T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Gigginstown House Stud B Mr C. Magnien & Mr J. Magnien

5 DIESEL D’ALLIER (FR) (96)

9 11-4

Gr g Kap Rock (FR) - Iena d’Allier (FR)

TIMEFORM VIEW Five-time Grade 1 winner over regulation fences. Stablemate of Tiger Roll, he has shown he still retains a smart level of ability this term and potential class act if taking to this new discipline.

5Feb Dec21 Oct21

yield 6/8 Conflated (IRE) yield 6/8 Galvin (IRE) soft 4/5 Frodon (FR)

15l 27l 3 5 /4l

TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever for new yard when edging out Potters Corner in C&D handicap in December.

However, he was only remote fourth to Easysland in 2020 and suspicion he’ll find a few too strong off levels.

Dec21 Chl Nov21 Chl Apr21 Str

30f HcpC gd-sf 1/15 Potters Corner (IRE) 30f HcpC good 3/13 Back On The Lash 26f Ch 6 Vent des Dunes (FR)

nose 13/4l 14l

TFRHHHII BHA157 FORM 11/42-PP CD

8 11-4

B or Br g Gentlewave (IRE) - Island du Frene (FR)

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

TFRHHHII BHA141 FORM 4236-31 CD

J Harry Bannister E Tongue Strap T Richard Bandey, Kingsclere O The French Link B Mr Yves Maupoil S Tote

6 EASYSLAND (FR) (25)

7l 28l

TIMEFORM VIEW Beat Tiger Roll in this in 2020 but not J Jonjo O’Neill Jr. E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces in same form when second to him 12 months ago. Showed very little in 2 handicap hurdles for new yard last month.

T Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham This more his thing but hard to be confident.

O Mr John P. McManus 19Feb Asc 19f HcpH soft P/11 Good Risk At All (FR) B Marinette Avril & Marie Laure Labbe 5Feb San 23f HcpH gd-sf P/17 Green Book (FR) S Wasdell Group Mar21 Chl 30f Ch gd-sf 2/13 Tiger Roll (IRE) 18l

7 MIDNIGHT MAESTRO (GB) (31) B g Midnight Legend - Calamintha

J Luke Dempsey T Enda Bolger, Ireland O Mr John P. McManus B Pitchall Stud

10 11-4

TFRHHHHI BHA140 FORM 1-42001

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran disappointingly over this C&D but he bounced back when winning a cross-country event at Punchestown last month by a neck from stablemate Shady Operator. Yard always feared in these events.

13Feb Pun 22Jan Nav Dec21 Chl

56

25f Ch heavy 1 Shady Operator (IRE) 20f HcpH yield 9 The Very Man (IRE) 30f HcpC gd-sf 12/15 Diesel d’Allier (FR)

nk 16l 74l

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8 MITCHOUKA (FR) (31)

TFRHHIII BHA145 FORM 513-P00

8 11-4

B g Creachadoir (IRE) - Minnaloushe (FR)

J Keith Donoghue T J. T. R. Dreaper, Ireland O C. Jones B Mr Georges Sandor

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser at his best for Gearoid O’Loughlin but ran poorly in 2 starts in the summer and well behind a few of these in Punchestown cross-country event on his yard debut 31 days ago.

13Feb Jul21 Jul21

9 PLAN OF ATTACK (IRE) (96) B g Court Cave (IRE) - Loadsofability (IRE)

9 11-4

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who recorded 2 good

Likely to give his running again but playing for place money if some of these are at the top of their game.

Dec21 Chl Nov21 Chl Jul21 Gal

11 POTTERS CORNER (IRE) (18)

B g Indian Danehill (IRE) - Woodford Beauty (IRE) 12

11-4

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a Kerry National in autumn 2019 but no show in a handicap hurdle/chase since returning from a long absence. This new discipline needs to spark something in him.

27Jan Gow 20f HcpH soft 12 Dec21 Leo 24f HcpC gd-yd 13 Mar20 Leo 21f HcpC yd-sf 3

26Feb Nwc 33f HcpC gd-sf 14/16 Win My Wings (IRE) Dec21 Chp 30f HcpC soft P/20 Iwilldoit Dec21 Chl 30f HcpC gd-sf 2/15 Diesel d’Allier (FR)

49l nose

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 114110

27Feb Naa 15f HcpH soft 18 Nov21 Com 27f Ch heavy 1 Oct21 Com 23f Ch heavy 1

Palace Rock (IRE) Dunquin (FR) Virtus d’Estruval (FR)

74l 8l 10l

TFRHHHHI BHA140 FORM 600102

9 11-4

TIMEFORM VIEW Won his first 2 cross-country events at E Cheek Pieces Punchestown and failed only narrowly to make it 3 in a row there last month, going down by a neck to Midnight Maestro. Should go well.

14 STEP BACK (IRE) (39)

Ch g Indian River (FR) - Stepitoutmary (IRE)

13Feb Pun 22Jan Nav Nov21 Pun

25f Ch heavy 2 20f HcpH yield 16 24f Ch gd-yd 1

Midnight Maestro The Very Man (IRE) Midnight Maestro

nk 82l 7l

TFRHHIII BHA137 FORM 5116-03

12 11-4

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser at his best who was a J Nico de Boinville E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces respectable third in Edinburgh National at Musselburgh last month. Faded into sixth on sole previous atrtempt T Mark Bradstock, Wantage over these fences. Likely to find a few too strong.

O Cracker and Smodge Partnership 5Feb Mus 31f HcpC good 3/6 Captain Cattistock 22l B Patrick Macken Dec21 Asc 23f HcpC gd-sf 7/13 Annsam 34l

Dec20 Chl

15 TIGER ROLL (IRE) (53) B g Authorized (IRE) - Swiss Roll (IRE)

30f HcpC soft

6/10 Some Neck (FR)

20l

TFRHHHHH BHA161 FORM P614-P0 CD

12 11-4

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual Grand National winner who has an J Davy Russell E Blinkers, Tongue Strap outstanding record over these fences as well. Denied a hat-trick in this race by Easysland in 2020 but regained T Gordon Elliott, Ireland his crown at the expense of same rival last year.

O Gigginstown House Stud 22Jan Nav 20f HcpH yield 14 The Very Man (IRE) 30l B G. O’Brien Dec21 Ain 24f Ch soft P/8 Protektorat (FR) -

Apr21

16 TOUT EST PERMIS (FR) (31) Gr g Linda’s Lad - Kadalbleue (FR)

9 11-4

Ain

24f Ch

gd-sf 4/9 Clan des Obeaux (FR)

92l

TFRHHIII BHA147 FORM FP-5003

J Sean Flanagan E Tongue Strap T Noel Meade, Ireland O Gigginstown House Stud B Mme Isabelle Peltier & Mr Pascal Pean S Noel Meade Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart chaser at his best but he was nowhere near that level when third to Midnight Maestro and Shady Operator in a Punchestown cross-country last month. Owner has stronger claims elsewhere.

13Feb Dec21 Dec21

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25f Ch heavy 3 Midnight Maestro 24f HcpH soft 16/27 Panda Boy (IRE) 25f HcpC soft 9/21 Snow Leopardess

81/4l 36l 73l

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J Mr Derek O’Connor T Enda Bolger, Ireland O Mr John P. McManus B Kenneth Parkhill

106l 48l 11l

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple cross-country winner in France. Well held in Naas handicap hurdle on last month’s yard debut but likely to prove a different proposition now.

Very interesting runner.

13 SHADY OPERATOR (IRE) (31) B g Court Cave (IRE) - Native Artist (IRE)

Kells Priory (IRE) School Boy Hours (IRE) Gun Digger (IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW Won the Midlands and Welsh Nationals in 2019. Not so productive since and has failed to build on his C&D second to Diesel d’Allier in 2 subsequent runs.

6 11-4

J Mark Walsh T Enda Bolger, Ireland O Mr John P. McManus B S.C.E.A. Haras Du Puy

31/2l 13/4l 28l

TFRHHIII BHA135 FORM 06P2P0

J Jack Tudor T Christian Williams, Bridgend O All Stars Sports, Davies & RacehorseClub B Mrs P. J. O’Connor S RacehorseClub.com, NAF

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Nikoline (FR)

30f HcpC gd-sf 3/15 Diesel d’Allier (FR) 30f HcpC good 4/13 Back On The Lash 22f HcpC good 12 Born By The Sea (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA145 FORM U143/-00

J Rachael Blackmore E Tongue Strap T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland O Robcour B Guy Pariente Holding SPRL

12 PRENGARDE (FR) (17)

33l 46l -

TFRHHHII BHA138 FORM 0F0-043

10 11-4

Ch g Gentlewave (IRE) - Becquarette (FR)

25f Ch heavy 10 Midnight Maestro 22f HcpH good 16/19 Jazzaway (IRE) 22f HcpC good P/22 Royal Rendezvous (IRE)

E Blinkers in-frame efforts in C&D handicaps before Christmas.

J Darragh O’Keeffe T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland O Mr A. Halsall B Mrs Claire Doyle

10 POKER PARTY (FR) (48)

Pun Gal Gal

DECLARED RUNNERS 16

2021: TIGER ROLL (IRE) 11 11 4 Keith Donoghue 9-2 (Mrs Denise Foster) 13 ran

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Tiger Roll (IRE), 11-2 Delta Work (FR), 9-1 Brahma Bull (IRE), 10-1 Easysland (FR), Prengarde (FR), 12-1 Shady Operator (IRE), 14-1 Midnight Maestro (GB), 18-1 Diesel d’Allier (FR), 25-1 Back On The Lash (GB), 28-1 Plan of Attack (IRE), 33-1 Potters Corner (IRE), 40-1 Tout Est Permis (FR), 66-1 Mitchouka (FR), 80-1 Alpha des Obeaux (FR), Poker Party (FR), Step Back (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

This is reportedly TIGER ROLL’s last race and how fitting it would be if he could end his remarkable career with a fourth success in this and a sixth Festival win all told.

He hasn’t shown that much this term but it was a similar story before he bolted up last year and he’s taken to see off classy stablemate Delta Work, who makes his cross-country debut. Shady Operator may prove best of the rest.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TIGER ROLL (IRE) 2.DELTA WORK (FR) 3.SHADY OPERATOR (IRE)

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FACTS & STATS THE JOHNNY HENDERSON GRAND ANNUAL CHALLENGE CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE RACE DESCRIPTION

The Grade 3 Grand Annual Challenge Cup Steeple Chase, named in honour of the late Johnny Henderson, the father of Nicky Henderson and the man who helped safeguard the future of Cheltenham racecourse in the 1960s, is the oldest race that takes place at The Festival™. This handicap chase is run over two miles on the Old Course for the second time this year, has been designed for five-yearolds and upwards and is often one of the fastest-paced, thrilling races of the whole week.

LAST YEAR’S

GRADE 3 HANDICAP

WINNER

RUN OVER ONE MILE, SEVEN FURLONGS & 199 YARDS

SKY PIRATE

13 FENCES TO BE JUMPED

Last year's winner Sky Pirate probably had a little bit more experience than your typical Grand Annual winner, but it proved invaluable as he held off the late run of Entoucas. Trained by Jonjo O'Neill, the British had a tough time in the handicaps last year but Sky Pirate was a good winner for the team at Jackdaws Castle and he will be looking to see if he can't make it back-to-back wins in the race.

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 25112 60341 2 230 22000 3P 004 3430 S312 1021

WINNER Sky Pirate Chosen Mate Croco Bay Le Prezien Rock The World Solar Impulse Next Sensation Savello Alderwood Bellvano

AGE WEIGHT OR SP 8 11-6 152 14/1 7 11-4 147 7/2F 12 10-12 139 66/1 7 11-8 150 15/2 9 11-5 147 10/1 6 11-0 140 28/1 8 11-2 143 16/1 8 11-5 147 16/1 9 10-11 140 3/1F 8 10-2 138 20/1

TRAINER RUNNERS J O'Neill 19 G Elliott (Ire) 18 B Case 19 P Nicholls 22 J Harrington (Ire) 24 P Nicholls 24 M Scuadmore 20 T Martin (Ire) 23 T Mullins (Ire) 23 N Henderson 21

LAST RACE (NO. DAYS) 2nd Kingmaker Novice Chase (31) 1st Gowran Park Beginners Chase (50) 2nd Worcester Handicap Chase (227) unpl Caspian Caviar Gold Cup (90) unpl Cheltenham H’cap Chase (146) pu Exeter Chase (92) 4th Newbury H’cap Chase (104) unpl Dan Moore Chase (54) 2nd Punchestown H’cap Chase (40) 1st Kelso Novice Chase (30)

KEY TRENDS 6 of the past 13 winners were novices

11 of the past 16 winners were aged between 6-8

Last years favourite is 3-8 during the past 15 years

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

TRAINER

JOCKEY

Paul Nicholls

Jonjo O'Neill Jr

2 winners

1 winner

Today Paul saddles Il Ridoto, Thyme White

Today Jonjo rides Elixir De Nutz

1m 7f 199y

SIXTH RACE 4.50 THE JOHNNY HENDERSON GRAND ANNUAL CHALLENGE CUP 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 (30 wins from 185 runners, 16%) runs ANDY DUFRESNE & BUDDY RICH Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (10 wins from 45 runners, 22%) runs ANDY DUFRESNE & BUDDY RICH Fancy That: P Nicholls won this race in 2016 & 2018. The stable runs IL RIDOTO & THYME WHITE today.

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 SKY PIRATE (GB) (32)

B g Midnight Legend - Dancingwithbubbles (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA156 FORM 1-24324 CD

9 11-12

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved for drop to 2m last J Nick Scholfield E Tongue Strap season, defying a market drift to land this race from 4lb lower mark. Hard to knock efforts in defeat this time T Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham around and expected to give it another good go.

O Martin Tedham & Wasdell Properties Ltd. 12Feb Nby 16f Ch gd-sf 4/4 Funambule Sivola (FR) 11l B C. B. Brookes 15Jan War 16f HcpC soft 2/4 Brave Seasca (FR) 7l S Wasdell Group Dec21 Kmp 16f Ch soft 3/4 Shishkin (IRE) 13l

2 ANDY DUFRESNE (IRE) (130) B g Doyen (IRE) - Daytona Lily (IRE)

J Mark Walsh T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Mr John P. McManus B Mrs Gillian Browne

3 EDITEUR DU GITE (FR) (95) B g Saddex - Malaga de St Sulpice (FR)

TFRHHHHH BHA155 FORM 3/113P-2 D

8 11-11

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 8-y-o who landed first 2 starts over fences last term, including Navan Grade 3.

Return second at Naas in November right up there with his best efforts and he’s interesting now handicapping

Nov21 Naa Apr21 Fai Feb21 Leo

B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Je T’Adore (IRE)

8 11-9

6 11-6

B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Carolobrian (IRE) J Sean O’Keeffe T Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland O OMEGA Racing B Mr Shane Lawlor

8

11-5

Dec21 Chl Nov21 Chl Oct21 Asc

Ch g Midnight Legend - Lady Samantha

9 11-4

J Sam Twiston-Davies T Sam Thomas, Cardiff O Walters Plant Hire & Potter Group B Mr David Redvers S Potter Group

7 EMBITTERED (IRE) (39) B g Fame And Glory - Kilbarry Classic (IRE)

8

16f HcpC gd-sf 1/8 Cheddleton 15f HcpC good 1/9 Stolen Silver (FR) 16f HcpC soft U/10 Amoola Gold (GER)

4l nk -

TFRHHHII BHA150 FORM 5062F1 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Reacted well to fitting of blinkers, best of those held up when runner-up in Munster National and displayed good attitude to score at Leopardstown (17.2f) last month. 8lb higher mark to defy now.

5Feb Dec21 Oct21

Leo Leo Lim

17f HcpC yield 1 24f HcpC gd-yd F 24f HcpC soft 2

Grange Walk (IRE) School Boy Hours (IRE) Ontheropes (IRE)

11/2l 21/4l

TFRHHHII BHA149 FORM 211326 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored twice over fences last year, landing a Roscommon Gr 3 by a neck from Embittered in September. Solid efforts in handicaps next 2 starts but must shrug off lesser effort at Leopardstown latest.

5Feb Dec21 Oct21

6 BEFORE MIDNIGHT (GB) (47)

43/4l 17l

TIMEFORM VIEW Improving front-running chaser who again jumped boldly when landing a second course handicap in December, keeping on well. Very likeable sort who should go well despite career-high mark.

J Shane Fitzgerald (5) E Blinkers T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland O Mr John P. McManus B John Yarr S Joseph O’Brien/Carriganog Racing

5 EXIT POLL (IRE) (39)

gd-yd 2/6 Captain Guinness (IRE) yield P/9 Janidil (FR) soft 3/8 Monkfish (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA153 FORM P11-U11 CD

J Joshua Moore T Gary Moore, Horsham O The Preston Family, Friends & T Jacobs B Mr Daniel Gerault S K M Elite Products Ltd

4 A WAVE OF THE SEA (IRE) (39)

16f Ch 20f Ch 21f Ch

Leo Leo Pun

17f HcpC yield 6 17f HcpC soft 2 18f Ch good 3

A Wave of The Sea (IRE) 17l Grange Walk (IRE) 33/4l 3 Embittered (IRE) 10 /4l

TFRHHHII BHA148 FORM 11-1142 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Built up a very solid record over fences, winning on return here in October prior to following up at Ascot (16.7f) a month later. Career-best when second at Doncaster in January and not discounted.

28Jan Don 16f HcpC good 2/7 Dec21 Kmp 16f Ch soft 4/4 Nov21 Asc 16f HcpC good 1/7

Funambule Sivola (FR) Shishkin (IRE) Amoola Gold (GER)

TFRHHHII BHA145 FORM 121365 D

11-1

1l 20l s.h

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart hurdler who fell in this race 12 J B. J. Cooper E Tongue Strap months ago (well backed) but managed 2 chase victories thereafter, latterly a Gr 3 in October. Well held in graded T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland company since but this likely been his target.

O Gigginstown House Stud 5Feb Leo 17f Ch yield 5/6 Blue Lord (FR) 33l B Con O’Keeffe Dec21 Nav 17f Ch yield 6/6 Riviere d’Etel (FR) 48l S Joseph O’Brien/Carriganog Racing Nov21 Pun 16f Ch yield 3/6 Riviere d’Etel (FR) 29l 62

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8 BUDDY RICH (IRE) (109) Ch g Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) - Sharisse (IRE) J Davy Russell T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Mr John Keegan B T. J. Rooney

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner who landed a E Tongue Strap Navan maiden chase (17f) in good style in November. Not in same form on handicap bow at Fairyhouse in November but he arrives here fresh and high on shortlist.

Nov21 Fai Nov21 Nav Oct21 Chl

9 ELIXIR DE NUTZ (FR) (33) Gr g Al Namix (FR) - Nutz (FR)

TFRHHHHI BHA144 FORM 222214 BF

9 11-0

16f HcpC good 4 17f Ch good 1 15f Ch good 2/5

Dunvegan (FR) Ballyadam (IRE) Third Time Lucki (IRE)

63/4l 4l 81/2l

TFRHHHII BHA143 FORM 0/2-4211 CD

8 10-13

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart hurdler who arrives having E Tongue Strap landed Plumpton novice (19.7f) in January prior to easily accounting for 3 rivals on handicap debut at Kempton (18f). Remains low-mileage but this much deeper.

J Jonjo O’Neill Jr. T Colin Tizzard, Sherborne O Mr Terry Warner B Mr Tangi Saliou & Mme Jocelyne Ventrou S Coral Racing Limited

10 AMARILLO SKY (IRE) (24) B g Westerner - Bag of Tricks (IRE)

11Feb 2Jan Dec21

Kmp 18f HcpC good 1/4 Across The Line (IRE) Plm 19f Ch soft 1/3 Nassalam (FR) Exe 19f Ch gd-sf 2/6 Gladiateur Allen (FR)

13l 3 /4l nose

TFRHHHII BHA143 FORM 6412F1 D

6 10-13

TIMEFORM VIEW Done little wrong since going chasing, J Brendan Powell E Tongue Strap gaining second small-field victory in emphatic fashion at Newbury (16.4f) last month, from Shakem Up’arry.

T Colin Tizzard, Sherborne Assessor applies further pressure and this tougher.

O J P Romans & Taylor, O’Dwyer 20Feb Nby 16f HcpC soft 1/7 Shakem Up’arry (IRE) 10l B Mrs Amy Collins 19Jan Nby 16f HcpC gd-sf F/5 Goa Lil (FR) S Coral Racing Limited Dec21 Asc 16f HcpC gd-sf 2/8 Brave Seasca (FR) 3l

11 DANCING ON MY OWN (IRE) (31) B g Milan - Morning Supreme (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA143 FORM 416/-13F

8 10-13

TIMEFORM VIEW Made light of lengthy absence to take a J Darragh O’Keeffe E Tongue Strap KIllarney maiden chase (17f) in October. Had plausible excuses in a couple of starts since (fell latest) and not T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland ruled out on handicap bow over fences.

O Sean & Bernardine Mulryan 13Feb Pun 15f Ch heavy F Ciel De Neige (FR) B Marie-Claire Murphy 2Jan Naa 16f Ch soft 3 Blue Lord (FR) 29l

Oct21

12 IL RIDOTO (FR) (52) B g Kapgarde (FR) - L’Exploratrice (FR)

5 10-13

B g Anodin (IRE) - Jane (GER)

6 10-12

J Bryony Frost T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O The Stewart Family & Michael Blencowe B E.A.R.L. Haras de L’Hotellerie S Morson Group

B g Apsis - Lady Banbou (FR)

J Charlie Deutsch T Venetia Williams, Hereford O Mr P. Davies B Madame Evelyne Banchereau S Faucets Limited

15 POSEIDON (IRE) (31) Ch g Born To Sea (IRE) - Maskaya (IRE)

7 10-11

J Daniel Mullins T Charles Byrnes, Ireland O Martin White B Epona Bloodstock Ltd and P.A Byrne

16 GUMBALL (FR) (84)

Gr g No Risk At All (FR) - Good Time Girl (FR)

Buddy Rich (IRE)

21/4l

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved markedly on yard debut effort when easy winner from 12lb lower at Newbury (16.4f) in November. Similar form when third of 4 in Lingfield novice (2m) in January and he may have more to offer

23Jan Lin Dec21 San Nov21 Nby

16f Ch heavy 3/4 War Lord (GER) 15f Ch gd-sf P/7 Edwardstone 16f HcpC gd-sf 1/12 Numitor

41/4l 61/2l

TFRHHHHI BHA142 FORM 000-2U1 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful handicap hurdler who quickly put his Ascot aberration behind him when landing Doncaster novices’ handicap chase (16.3f) in December, impressively. Kept fresh for this and he’s interesting.

Dec21 Don 16f HcpC soft 1/6 Nero Rock (IRE) Dec21 Asc 16f HcpC gd-sf U/8 Brave Seasca (FR) Nov21 Wcn 15f HcpC good 2/4 Amarillo Sky (IRE)

43/4l 11/2l

TFRHHHII BHA141 FORM 4-43312 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Chased home Editeur du Gite when third here in November prior to tasting success at Lingfield (2m) in January. Form of his subsequent Sandown second looks solid and in with a sound each-way shout.

5Feb 21Jan Dec21

8 10-11

yield 1

San Lin Chl

15f HcpC gd-sf 2/8 16f HcpC heavy 1/7 16f HcpC gd-sf 3/8

Dolos (FR) Eclair D’ainay (FR) Editeur du Gite (FR)

4l 1l 63/4l

TFRHHHII BHA141 FORM 2U1PU5 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed previous promise to make winning handicap chase debut at Cork (17.7f) in October.

Things haven’t gone to plan since but this more suitable than his latest Punchestown novice assignment.

13Feb Pun 9Jan Fai Nov21 Fai

15f Ch heavy 5 17f HcpC soft U 16f HcpC good P

Ciel De Neige (FR) Dunvegan (FR) Dunvegan (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA140 FORM 403-402 D

8 10-10

24l -

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart hurdler/chaser at his best who J Paddy Brennan E Cheek Pieces struck on the Flat at York (2m) in October. Ran well despite a sluggish start when second at Ludlow (2m) in T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham December and he appeals as being on a handy mark.

O Mr Terry Warner 1 Dec21 Lud 15f HcpC gd-sf 2/6 Not Available (IRE) /2l B Mr J. Gallorini, Mlle M. Bilesimo et al Nov21 Nby 16f HcpC gd-sf 8/12 Il Ridoto (FR) 46l S bresbet ltd Nov21 Car 15f Ch gd-sf 4/6 War Lord (GER) 61/4l 63

Sixth Race

14 FRERO BANBOU (FR) (39)

17f Ch

TFRHHHII BHA143 FORM F2-31P3 D

J Harry Cobden E Tongue Strap T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Giles, Hogarth, Mason & McGoff B Noel Lemaire S Morson Group

13 THYME WHITE (FR) (77)

Kny

17 CAPUCCIMIX (FR) (39) Gr g Al Namix (FR) - Capuccina (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA138 FORM 06-01F0 D

9 10-8

TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable sixth having helped force J Jordan Gainford (3) E Tongue Strap pace in this 12 months ago and cashed in off reduced mark at Killarney (17f) in July. Not in same form either T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland start this winter and he needs to keep errors at bay.

O Robcour 5Feb Leo 17f HcpC yield 8 A Wave of The Sea (IRE) 40l B F. Dagniaux, G. Nordqvist & N. Braem 9Jan Fai 17f HcpC soft F Dunvegan (FR) -

Jul21

18 FOR PLEASURE (IRE) (32) Ch g Excelebration (IRE) - Darsan (IRE)

7 10-8

J Harry Bannister T Alex Hales, Edgecote O Premier Plastering (UK) Limited B M. Phelan S Premier Plastering (UK) Limited

19 HASANKEY (IRE) (28)

Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Haziyna (IRE)

Kny

17f HcpC good 1

Everlastingpromise

6l

TFRHHHII BHA138 FORM 5-F31F4 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Front runner who opened chase account in 3-runner Plumpton novice (17f) in December.

Fell next time but typically went with plenty of zest for all he was last of 4 in Gr 2 latest. This more suitable.

12Feb War 29Jan Don Dec21 Plm

16f Ch 16f Ch 16f Ch

gd-sf 4/4 good F/3 gd-sf 1/3

Edwardstone Third Time Lucki (IRE) Nassalam (FR)

19l 37l

TFRHHHII BHA137 FORM 42U111 D

6 10-7

TIMEFORM VIEW Made excellent strides forward over J Lewis Dobb (7) E Visor fences this season, defying another hike in weights when completing hat-trick at Wetherby (15f) last month, just T L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds holding on. Understandably more needed again.

O The Hanky Panky Partnership 16Feb Wet 15f HcpC soft 1/6 Destined To Shine (IRE) hd B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C. 9Jan Ayr 16f HcpC heavy 1/5 Heartbreak Kid (IRE) 61/2l S Postpack Ltd Dec21 Fon 17f HcpC heavy 1/5 Ben Brody (IRE) 48l

20 GLOBAL CITIZEN (IRE) (39) B g Alkaadhem - Lady Willmurt (IRE)

10 10-6

J Kielan Woods T Ben Pauling, Bourton-on-the-Water O The Megsons B Martin Byrne S Jeremy Houghton - Houghtonart, Fitzdares Club

DECLARED RUNNERS 21

TFRHHHII BHA136 FORM P-02023 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart front-running hurdler/chaser in 2019/20. Confirmed still has plenty to offer over timber this term, third in listed Contenders hurdle at Sandown latest. Will face competition up front, though.

5Feb San 22Jan Hay Dec21 Asc

15f Hdl gd-sf 3/5 Goshen (FR) 15f Hdl soft 2/6 Tommy’s Oscar (IRE) 15f HcpH gd-sf 10/12 Tritonic

15l 5l 64l

2021: SKY PIRATE 8 11 6 Nick Scholfield 14-1 (Jonjo O’Neill) 19 ran

Probable S.P’s: 8-1 Buddy Rich (IRE), 9-1 Embittered (IRE), 11-1 Frero Banbou (FR), 12-1 Thyme White (FR), 14-1 Andy Dufresne (IRE), Amarillo Sky (IRE), 16-1 Sky Pirate (GB), 18-1 Editeur du Gite (FR), Before Midnight (GB), Dancing On My Own (IRE), 22-1 A Wave of The Sea (IRE), Elixir de Nutz (FR), Il Ridoto (FR), Gumball (FR), For Pleasure (IRE), 25-1 Exit Poll (IRE), 28-1 Poseidon (IRE), Hasankey (IRE), 40-1 Capuccimix (FR), 50-1 Global Citizen (IRE),

PLAY SMARTER

A host holding sound claims in a typically intriguing renewal, including low-mileage ANDY DUFRESNE. A dual winner as a novice last term, he ran right up to his best when second at Naas in November, conceding 7lb to a decidedly smart rival. He can provide JP McManus with his fourth victory in this since 2012. Stablemate Buddy Rich, Thyme White and last year’s winner Sky Pirate can also feature.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ANDY DUFRESNE (IRE) 2.BUDDY RICH (IRE) 3.THYME WHITE (FR)

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FACTS & STATS THE WEATHERBYS CHAMPION BUMPER RACE DESCRIPTION The Grade 1 Weatherbys Champion Bumper is the classiest race of its nature run anywhere in the world, and many past winners have developed into top-class hurdlers and chasers. A bumper, officially known as a National Hunt Flat Race, takes place without any hurdles or fences and is aimed at young horses that are likely to develop into jumpers. Only debutantes or horses that have run in this type of race, or an Irish or French equivalent, are qualified to run. If they have run in flat races or have turned out in hurdle races or chases, they are barred from entry.

LAST YEAR’S

GRADE 1

WINNER

RUN OVER TWO MILES, EIGHTY-SEVEN YARDS

SIR GERHARD Cheveley Park Stud are making quite a name for themselves in this race as they notched up a hat-trick in last year's renewal.

Rachael Blackmore gave one of the rides of the week aboard Sir Gerhard and set brilliant fractions throughout. Turning for home the favourite Kilcruit was left with too much to do and despite powering up the hill, he could not reel in the long time leader. Both look set to return at this years Festival™.

NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE

TOTAL PRIZE FUND OF

£80,000

£45,560 TO THE WINNER

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

FORM 11 221 111 11 811 1121 1 1 P11 21

WINNER AGE WEIGHT SP Sir Gerhard 6 11-5 85/40 Ferny Hollow 5 11-5 11/1 Envoi Allen 5 11-5 2/1F Relegate 5 10-12 25/1 Fayonagh 6 10-12 7/1 Ballyandy 5 11-5 5/1 Moon Racer 6 11-5 9/2F Silver Concorde 6 11-5 16/1 Briar Hill 5 11-5 25/1 Champagne Fever 5 11-5 16/1

TRAINER RUNNERS W Mullins (Ire) 14 W Mullins (Ire) 23 G Elliott (Ire) 14 W Mullins (Ire) 23 G Elliott (Ire) 22 N Twiston-Davies 23 D Pipe 23 D Weld (Ire) 22 W Mullins (Ire) 23 W Mullins (Ire) 20

LAST RACE (NO.DAYS) 1st Listed Navan Bumper (89) 1st Fairyhouse Bumper (18) 1st Grade 2 Leopardstown Bumper (39) 1st Grade 2 Leopardstown Bumper (38) 1st Listed Fairyhouse Bumper (39) 1st Listed Newbury Bumper (32) 1st Cheltenham Bumper (144) 1st Leopardstown Bumper (74) 1st Thurles Bumper (69) 1st Fairyhouse Bumper (52)

KEY TRENDS Willie Mullins has trained 11 winners

The past 18 winners won last-time-out

5 of the past 8 winners had run in 3+ bumpers

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 Facile Vega, Houlanbatordechais , Jame's Gate, Madmansgame, Redemption Day, Seabank Bistro, Viva Devito

Today Paul rides Redemption Day

2m 87y

SEVENTH RACE 5.30 THE WEATHERBYS CHAMPION BUMPER (A STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE) (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)

for four, five and six yrs old ª Total race value £80000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £34864, 2nd £14312, 3rd £7160, 4th £3576, 5th £1792, 6th £896. (Penalty Value £45560)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): W P Mullins (31 wins from 272 runners, 11%) runs FACILE VEGA, HOULANBATORDECHAIS, JAMES’S GATE, MADMANSGAME, REDEMPTION DAY, SEABANK BISTRO & VIVA DEVITO Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (14 wins from 33 runners, 42%)

J Jockey

T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 AIN’T NO SUNSHINE (IRE) (26) B g Shantou (USA) - Screaming Witness (IRE)

6

11-5

J Danny McMenamin T Keith Dalgleish, Carluke O Middleham Park Racing XX and Partner B Patrick Mullins S Middleham Park Racing

2 AMERICAN MIKE (IRE) (88) B g Mahler - American Jennie (IRE)

J Mr J. J. Codd T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Bective Stud B Louis Murray & Colm Moran

5

J Joshua Moore T Gary Moore, Horsham O Gallagher Bloodstock Limited B Mme Laurence Gagneux S Gallagher Group Ltd.

4 CALL ME HARRY (IRE) (43) B g Make Believe - Lake Moon

18Feb Kel

11-5

5

11-5

5

11-5

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Pamalee (IRE)

J Jonathan Moore T A. McCann, Ireland O Hasson Syndicate B John Kidd

6 ESPERTI (IRE) (154) B g Presenting - Elsie (IRE)

J Kevin Sexton T Peter Fahey, Ireland O Direct Bloodstock Limited B Ms Helga Moore

7 FACILE VEGA (IRE) (39) B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Quevega (FR)

J Mr P. W. Mullins T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Hammer & Trowel Syndicate B Hammer & Trowel Syndicate

5

11-5

11-5

gd-yd 1/6 soft 1

Battling Bessie Royal Romeo (IRE)

17l 7l

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark in impressive fashion at Newbury in January, then seemed unsuited by a steady pace at the same track next time. Remains with potential, but a place is probably the best he can do.

16f NHF 16f NHF 15f NHF

gd-sf 4/12 Top Dog (IRE) gd-sf 1/9 Captain Destiny gd-sf 2/12 Henri The Second (FR)

4l 10l 1l

TFRHIIII BHA118 FORM 11 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Unbeaten in two to date, well on top at the finish when scoring at Newcastle last time, but this is an entirely different test, and he has plenty to find on form.

st-sl 1/9 gd-sf 1/7

Ri Na Farraige (IRE) Rose of Siena (IRE)

11/2l 23/4l

TFRHIIII BHA110 FORM 22

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in a point and filled the same position on Rules bow in a bumper at Catterick a month ago. Out of his depth in this, though.

Cat

15f NHF

soft

2/11 You Wear It Well

5l

TFRHIIII BHA114 FORM 2014

TIMEFORM VIEW Built on earlier promise to get off the mark in 17-runner bumper at Listowel in September, but disappointing at Punchestown subsequently. Not seen for 154 days, and firmly up against it.

Oct21 Pun Sep21 Lis Jul21 Gal

5

1l

TFRHHHII BHA124 FORM 2214 D BF

14Feb

5

Eloi du Puy (FR)

TFRHHHHI BHA138 FORM 1-11

1Feb Nwc 16f NHF Dec21 Mus 15f NHF

11-5

heavy 1/7

TIMEFORM VIEW Expensive point recruit who has sauntered clear twice to maintain an unbeaten record since switched to Rules. Listed success at Navan 88 days ago has been boosted, and there’s more in the locker.

12Feb Nby 19Jan Nby Dec21 Asc

J Conor O’Farrell T Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown O D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood B Richard Ahern S North Sea Logistics, Iain Jardine Racing Ltd

5 CILLIANS CHARM (IRE) (30)

16f NHF

Dec21 Nav 16f Stk Oct21 Dow 16f Stk

3 AUTHORISED SPEED (FR) (32) B g Authorized (IRE) - Tangaspeed (FR)

TFRHIIII BHA109 FORM 1 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Well-bred 6yo who scored cosily having been well supported at Kelso first time out. More than likely to be outclassed upped markedly in grade, though.

16f Stk 16f Stk 16f Stk

good 4 gd-yd 1 good 8

Hey Johnny (IRE) Noble Birth Level Neverending (IRE)

41/2l 11/2l 17l

TFRHHHHH BHA138 FORM 11

TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives on the back of two authoritative displays, again looking something potentially special when winning by 12 lengths with more to give at the Dublin Racing Festival. Boasts leading claims.

5Feb Leo Dec21 Leo 70

16f Stk 16f Stk

yield 1/7 soft 1

Sandor Clegane (IRE) Joyeux Machin (FR)

12l 6l

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8 GODOT (IRE) (33)

5

Ch g Getaway (GER) - La Cerisaie

J Brendan Powell T Andy Irvine, East Grinstead O Taylor & O’Dwyer B B. Mayoh, Eskdale Thoroughbreds S Global Herbs Ltd

TFRHIIII BHA105 FORM 30

11-5

TIMEFORM VIEW Nicely bred and shaped well when third of 14 at Huntingdon on debut. Failed to back it up at Kempton subsequently, so most unlikely he’ll make an impact at the top level.

11Feb Dec21

9 HOULANBATORDECHAIS (FR) (136) 5

Gr g Great Pretender (IRE) - Nadlee (FR)

B g Shantou (USA) - Annie May (IRE)

J Sean O’Keeffe T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Sean & Bernardine Mulryan B Greg Rossiter & Denis Hickey

11 JOYEUX MACHIN (FR) (53) B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Ya d’La Joie (FR)

5

27l 21/2l

TIMEFORM VIEW Ready winner of a couple of French races in October. Picked up by top connections since and, while he’s been thrown in at the deep end to some degree, he still warrants a market check.

Oct21 Oct21

Dur Lph

14f Stk 15f Stk

-

1 1

Grenade d’Alene (FR) Heavenly Sun (FR)

4l 61/2l

TFRHHHII BHA119 FORM 1

11-5

TIMEFORM VIEW Sent off a strong odds-on favourite before readily making all at Punchestown a month ago.

Clearly well regarded and in top hands, so looks well worth his place.

13Feb

5

gd-sf 7/13 Leave of Absence (FR) heavy 3/14 Crambo

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 11

11-5

J Rachael Blackmore T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Mrs S. Ricci B Bruno Deniel & Jean-Marie Baradeau

10 JAMES’S GATE (IRE) (31)

Kmp 16f NHF Hun 15f NHF

Pun

16f Stk

heavy 1

Secret Artist (IRE)

8l

TFRHHIII BHA121 FORM F21

11-5

TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed debut promise when J B. J. Cooper E Tongue Strap comfortably landing a Navan event in February. The level he’s achieved to date is some way short of what’s required T Paul Nolan, Ireland now, though.

O Rectory Road Holdings Limited/J McCauley 22Jan Nav 16f Stk yield 1 Don Chalant (IRE) 13/4l B Mr Philippe Thiriet & Mr Vincent Le Roy

Dec21

12 MADMANSGAME (GB) (22) Bl g Blue Bresil (FR) - Grainne Ni Maille

5

J Daniel Mullins T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Dr S. P. Fitzgerald B Yorton Farm Stud & Mrs M. L. Luck

13 MUSIC DRIVE (FR) (17) B g Muhtathir - Acland Street (FR)

J Davy Russell T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Mr David Barnard B M.L. Bloodstock Ltd

5

Gr g Ask - Dalkey Pride

J Sam Twiston-Davies T P. Hennessy, Ireland O Mr J. Turner B Dr Brid Corkery

J Nico de Boinville T Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley O Pangfield Racing V B Moran & Billington S Bridgend Hotel

2

Facile Vega (IRE)

6l

TFRHHHII BHA115 FORM 11

11-5

TIMEFORM VIEW Blue Bresil gelding who was bought for 250,000 gns after winning sole outing in points, then responded well to follow suit in a bumper at Navan. Stiff finish should suit, so he’s not ruled out.

22Feb Nav

15f Stk

heavy 1

Landrake

3

/4l

TFRHHIII BHA118 FORM F-121

11-5

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who made a promising start

one better in a first-time tongue strap at Naas 17 days ago.

Needs more if he’s to play a hand.

27Feb Naa Dec21 Leo

6

6

soft soft

1 2

Sandor Clegane (IRE) Redemption Day

3 /4l 41/2l

TFRHIIII BHA119 FORM 23

11-5

Chl Nav

16f NHF 15f Stk

good 3/15 Bonttay (IRE) good 2 One Last Tango (IRE)

1l nose

TFRHHIII BHA121 FORM 22-11 D

11-5

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark at Ascot on return, then quickened away from the front to score at Lingfield 52 days ago. This represents a different sort of test, and others have achieved more.

23Jan Lin Nov21 Asc Apr21 Lud

5

15f Stk 16f Stk

TIMEFORM VIEW Ask gelding who has shown up well to be placed in competitive bumpers, the latter coming at this track 144 days ago. Unlikely that he possesses the ability to get involved in this, however.

Oct21 Sep21

16 REDEMPTION DAY (GB) (78) J P. Townend T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Mr T. O’Driscoll B Mr D. Futter & Mr W. Kinsey

soft

16f NHF 15f NHF 15f NHF

st-sl 1/11 Swapped (FR) 31/4l good 1/10 Dream In The Park (IRE) 6l good 2/9 C’Mon Kenny nk

TFRHHHHI BHA126 FORM 1

11-5

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed the odds at Leopardstown on debut in late December, seeming to have loads of running left as he powered away. Very bright prospect who demands plenty of respect.

Dec21 Leo 71

16f Stk

soft

1

Music Drive (FR)

41/2l

Seventh Race

15 OUR JESTER (GB) (52)

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

16f Stk

E Tongue Strap when second of 6 in bumper at Leopardstown, then went

14 OCEAN OF MERCY (IRE) (144)

B g Garswood - Cill Rialaig

Leo

17 SEABANK BISTRO (IRE) (45)

5

Gr g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Sigh of Relief (IRE) J Brian Hayes T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Jodmart Construction Ltd B W. P. Mullins

TFRHHHII BHA122 FORM 1

11-5

TIMEFORM VIEW Walk In The Park gelding who scored readily despite showing signs of greenness at Naas first time out. More to come, but lack of experience could be his undoing.

30Jan Naa

18 SPANISH PRESENT (IRE) (22) B g Presenting - Sesenta (IRE)

J Sean Bowen T Martin Keighley, Cheltenham O David Maughan B Sesenta Ltd S Fbc Manby Bowdler

19 TOP DOG (IRE) (32)

B g Leading Light (IRE) - Princess Leya (IRE)

J Tom Bellamy T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough O Mr N. Mustoe B John Fallon S Hatherden Horse Transport

20 VIVA DEVITO (IRE) (97)

6

J Mr Derek O’Connor T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O C. Jones B Gerard Mullins

5l

16f NHF 16f Stk 18f Stk

soft 1/7 soft 3 good 4

Shantou’s Melody (IRE) Heliko Conti (FR) Mr Saxobeat (IRE)

33/4l 2l 53/4l

TFRHHIII BHA127 FORM 2-231 D

11-5

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed 3 times before opening his account in a listed event at Newbury a month ago.

Showed a better attitude that day, but he lacks the talent to trouble some of the big guns.

16f NHF 15f NHF 16f NHF

gd-sf 1/12 Rosy Redrum (IRE) gd-sf 3/12 Henri The Second (FR) good 2/15 Bonttay (IRE)

11/2l 21/2l 3 /4l

TFRHHHII BHA128 FORM 41

11-5

TIMEFORM VIEW First run since leaving Gearoid

E Hood O’Loughlin when winning 9-runner bumper at Tramore,

barely coming off the bridle. This demands a lot more, but he has obvious potential.

Dec21 Tmr Apr21 Pun

21 POETIC MUSIC (GB) (74) Ch f Poet’s Voice - Mofeyda (IRE)

J Paddy Brennan T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham O Mr Ismail El Magdoub B H. & V. Pratt S bresbet ltd

4 10-2

sf-hv 1 yield 4

Bugs Moran (IRE) Crowns Major (JPN)

16l 16l

TIMEFORM VIEW Poet’s Voice filly who is 3 from 3 in bumpers (left John Butler after debut), overcoming a positional bias to land a Listed event 74 days ago. Could go well in receipt of weight once more.

1Jan Chl Dec21 Nby Oct21 Mkt

Ch f Pride of Dubai (AUS) - Diamond Duchess (IRE) 4 10-2

16f Stk 16f Stk

TFRHHHII BHA116 FORM 111 C

22 ROSY REDRUM (IRE) (32)

13f NHF 12f NHF 13f NHF

soft 1/15 Iliade Allen (FR) gd-sf 1/11 Miss Curiosity (IRE) good 1/12 Trolley Boy

11/2l 21/2l 2l

TFRHHIII BHA118 FORM 12

J Mitchell Bastyan E Hood, Tongue Strap T Milton Harris, Warminster O Mark & Maria Adams B Dr K.C. Tan S bresbet ltd

DECLARED RUNNERS 22

Santonito (FR)

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark in a 7-runner event at Market Rasen 22 days ago but he’s way off the level required to feature in this.

12Feb Nby Dec21 Asc Oct21 Chl

5

Br g Malinas (GER) - Red Cattiva

yield 1

TFRHIIII BHA110 FORM 52-431

11-5

22Feb Mkt 9Jan Fai Jul21 Gal

5

19f Stk

TIMEFORM VIEW Followed a successful start with a good second to Top Dog in a Listed event at Newbury. Could turn the tables with that rival, but unlikely to be involved in the finish.

12Feb Nby 16f NHF 20Jan Wcn 15f NHF

gd-sf 2/12 Top Dog (IRE) gd-sf 1/7 Twin Power (IRE)

11/2l 11/4l

2021: SIR GERHARD (IRE) 6 11 5 Rachael Blackmore 85-40 (W P Mullins) 14 ran

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Facile Vega (IRE), 11-4 American Mike (IRE), 15-2 Redemption Day (GB), 22-1 James’s Gate (IRE), 33-1 Seabank Bistro (IRE), 40-1 Madmansgame (GB), Viva Devito (IRE), Poetic Music (GB), 50-1 Houlanbatordechais (FR), Music Drive (FR), Our Jester (GB), Rosy Redrum (IRE), 66-1 Authorised Speed (FR), Joyeux Machin (FR), Top Dog (IRE), 150-1 Ain’t No Sunshine (IRE), Ocean of Mercy (IRE), 200-1 Call Me Harry (IRE), 300-1 Cillians Charm (IRE), Esperti (IRE), Godot (IRE), Spanish Present (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

A potentially strong renewal for which it’s hard to oppose FACILE VEGA, who eased to victory on debut, then barely broke sweat to land a Grade 2 event at Leopardstown. American Mike did everything right when scoring by wide margins on his two Rules outings to date, so he’s likely to be on the premises for another top Irish yard, and the selection’s stablemate, Redemption Day, is also a player.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FACILE VEGA (IRE) 2.AMERICAN MIKE (IRE) 3.REDEMPTION DAY

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TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS First Race 1.30 - THE BALLYMORE NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1)(Grade 1) (Registered as The BARING BINGHAM) (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 10th and pay £168, Supplementary Entry by noon, March 10th and pay £5500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 14th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. BALLYMORE has generously sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and Ballymore will also provide a memento to the stable employee responsible for the winning horse and a £200 award will be given to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BALLYMORE. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 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. 95 entries, 29 at £168, 48 at £507, 18 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 22 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 2.10 - THE BROWN ADVISORY NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (Registered as The BROADWAY NOVICES’ CHASE) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £98472 to the winning horse The second to receive £37100, the third £18567, the fourth £9275, the fifth £4655, the sixth £2327, the seventh £1155 and the eighth £595. for novice five yrs old and upwards, 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 18th and pay £218 stake, Scratch by noon, February 15th or pay £439, Confirm by noon, March 10th and pay £218, Supplementary Entry by noon, March 10th and pay £8000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 14th. Weights: 5-y-o 11st; 6-y-o and up 11st 4lb Mares allowed 7lb. BROWN ADVISORY 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 BROWN ADVISORY AND MERRIEBELLE STABLE. 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. 47 entries, 15 at £218, 15 at £657, 17 at £875. - Closed January 18th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £75320; Second £31045; Third £15523; Fourth £7770; Fifth £3885; Sixth £1943; Seventh £963; Eighth £490. (Penalty Value £98472.50) A SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.50 - THE CORAL CUP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £56270 to the winning horse The second to receive £21200, the third £10610, the fourth £5300, the fifth £2660, the sixth £1330, the seventh £660 and the eighth £340. for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 23rd and pay £125 stake, Confirm by noon, March 10th and pay £375, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 14th. Penalties, after February 27th, 2022, a winner of a hurdle race 5lb (No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 11st 12lb). CORAL has generously sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and stable employee 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 CORAL. 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 26 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R27 and R28. 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 94 entries, 55 at £125, 39 at £500. - Closed February 23rd, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £43040; Second £17740; Third £8870; Fourth £4440; Fifth £2220; Sixth £1110; Seventh £550; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £56270) 16 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.30 - THE BETWAY QUEEN MOTHER CHAMPION STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £225080 to the winning horse The second to receive £84800, the third £42440, the fourth £21200, the fifth £10640, the sixth £5320, the seventh £2640 and the eighth £1360. for five 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 4th and pay £500 stake, Scratch by noon, February 8th or pay £1000, Confirm by noon, March 10th and pay £500, Supplementary Entry by noon, March 10th and pay £19000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 14th. Weights: 11st 10lb each Mares allowed 7lb. BETWAY has generously sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and BETWAY will also provide a £100 cash award 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. BETWAY will present a £50 cash prize to each stable employee in this race. A Challenge Trophy presented by The Steeplechase Company (Cheltenham) Ltd., 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 BETWAY. 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. 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.) 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. 22 entries, 4 at £500, 8 at £1500, 10 at £2000. - Closed January 4th, 2022.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £172160; Second £70960; Third £35480; Fourth £17760; Fifth £8880; Sixth £4440; Seventh £2200; Eighth £1120. (Penalty Value £225080) A SEE PAGE 48 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.10 - THE GLENFARCLAS STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (A CROSS COUNTRY STEEPLE CHASE) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £39022 to the winning horse The second to receive £17940, the third £8970, the fourth £4485, the fifth £2242 and the sixth £1117. for five yrs old and upwards.

Enter by noon, March 1st and pay £90 stake, Confirm by noon, March 10th and pay £285, Declare by 10.00 a.m.

March 14th. Weights: 5-y-o 11st; 6-y-o and up 11st 4lb Mares allowed 7lb. GLENFARCLAS has generously sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and stable employee responsible for the winning horse. A £200 award will be 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 GLENFARCLAS. 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: 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 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.) IT IS A CONDITION OF THIS RACE THAT HORSES WHICH HAVE NOT PREVIOUSLY RUN IN CROSS COUNTRY RACES ARE TO BE SCHOOLED OVER THE COURSE PRIOR TO RUNNING. The British Horseracing Authority has modified Rule (I) 10 and the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code) to provide that, if it is necessary to do so, elimination of horses from this race will be determined by the BHA Handicapper. 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. 21 entries, 5 at £90, 16 at £375. - Closed March 1st, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £29813; Second £14903; Third £7455; Fourth £3728; Fifth £1860; Sixth £930.

(Penalty Value £39022.50) 5 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. A SEE PAGE 56 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.50 - THE JOHNNY HENDERSON GRAND ANNUAL CHALLENGE CUP 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 10th and pay £470, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 14th. Penalties, after February 27th, 2022, a winner of a steeple chase 5lb (No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 11st 12lb). The Challenge Cup, which was subscribed for by the Town of Cheltenham, is to be held by the winning owner until February 1st, 2023.

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 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 20 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R21 and R22. TThe 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 38 entries, 11 at £155, 27 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 62 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 5.30 - THE WEATHERBYS CHAMPION BUMPER (A STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE) (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £45560 to the winning horse The second to receive £17096, the third £8560, the fourth £4264, the fifth £2144 and the sixth £1072. for four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Horses are not to have run in more than four races and, prior to Closing, must have been placed first, second, third or fourth in a race. Enter by noon, March 1st and pay £100 stake, Confirm by noon, March 10th and pay £300, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 14th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. WEATHERBYS has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. WEATHERBYS will also provide a memento to the stable employee responsible for the winning horse and a prize of £200 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 WEATHERBYS. 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: Any horse 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 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 PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race such that the Riders’ Allowances as stated therein may NOT be claimed. 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 £100, 25 at £400. - Closed March 1st, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £34864; Second £14312; Third £7160; Fourth £3576; Fifth £1792; Sixth £896.

(Penalty Value £45560) A SEE PAGE 70 FOR THIS RACE.

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