Cheltenham Racecard - Wednesday 13th March

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Hello and welcome back to Cheltenham Racecourse for Style Wednesday. As we dive into the heart of the sports premier racing, we’re thrilled to have you join us for another day of exhilarating action.

In 2024, as we celebrate the centenary of the Cheltenham Gold Cup, Style Wednesday presents a unique fusion of elegance and modern spectacle that pays homage to The Festival’s rich fashion heritage Today the style is as timeless as the races are thrilling, and the glamour matches glory.

The highlight of today is the much-anticipated Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase, featuring the rematch between El Fabiolo and Jonbon. Another chapter is set to take place in the rivalry, set to unfold at 3.30 pm, promising a showdown that will keep you on the edge of your seat. We’re looking forward to this thrilling encounter as these two stellar horses battle for supremacy on the track.

Before the racing kicks off, be sure to catch the buzz at the parade ring for the Preview Show at 12.25. Martin Kelly, Aly Vance, and Hayley Moore will guide you through the day’s card, sharing insights and excitement. The day’s festivities commence with a show-stopping performance from Laura Wright, singing Unstoppable at 12.55, officially opening Style Wednesday.

In addition to the racing action, today marks the celebration of slow fashion with the Slow Fashion Awards. A celebration of sustainable fashion initiatives within the racing community. Join presenter Rosie Tapner and immerse yourself in the elegance and style of the day, as we appreciate those who contribute to the world of fashion with sustainability in mind. Head to the Style Pod in The Plaza to enter for a chance to win some unrivalled prizes.

A special thank you to our sponsors for their contribution to the day. Today’s thanks go to Betway, Gallagher, Brown Advisory, Coral, Glenfarclas and Weatherbys.

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While you’re not engrossed in the races, explore The Orchard, where the atmosphere is alive with the sounds of our resident DJ, fabulous fashion, and beautiful bars. This year, we’re delighted to welcome new brands like Gaucho, Aston Martin, Quintessentially, and House of Clarity to The Orchard. Access to The Orchard is available to Club Enclosure ticket holders, Hospitality guests, Owners and Trainers, and all Cheltenham Annual Members.

Throughout the week we are celebrating the Centenary of the Cheltenham Gold Cup. A key part of these celebrations has been the creation of the Gold Cup 100 Community fund. Cheltenham Racecourse has worked with multiple artists to raise money for the fund. Please visit the Shopping Village over the four days of the Festival to view the artworks. All items can be viewed on the on-line auction page:

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Returning this year is the ‘Love Our Turf’ campaign, reinforcing the bond between the community and the racecourse. Look out for wayfinding ushers, street entertainment, enhanced cleaning, and additional toilets as we strive to make your experience even more enjoyable. While Gold Cup day is sold out, there are still tickets available for St Patrick’s Thursday. Join us for another day of excitement and anticipation tomorrow, and let the Cheltenham Festival magic continue.

Wishing you a spectacular day filled with style and unforgettable moments on Style Wednesday. We eagerly anticipate your return tomorrow for more thrills and excitement!

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Races

4, 6 & 7

Race 2

Races 1 & 3

Race 5 (For the full Cross Country Course see pages 54-55)

RACE STARTS

Race 1 - 1:30pm

The Gallagher 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

COURSE MAP OLD COURSE

The Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle Race (Premier Handicap) (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 5f 56y)

Race 6 - 4:50pm

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

Race 7 - 5:30pm

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

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RACECARD EXPLAINED

TFRHHHHH BHA175

4 ENERGUMENE (FR) (46)

Br g Denham Red (FR) - Olinight (FR) 9 11-10

J Paul Townend Headgear

T W.P. Mullins, Ireland

O Tony Bloom

B Mr Christophe Dubourg

S

1. FORM

Aquick wayto 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 - = New racing season

MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM

/ = Missed racing season

P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race

F = Horse fell

U = Rider unseated

R = Horse refused to race

CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse

B = Horse was brought down

S = Horse slipped

r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race

d = Disqualified

Bold form

figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races

FORM 121-113 CD

TIMEFORMVIEW Top-class chaser who has tasted defeat only twice in his career over fences,both in the Clarence House (latest when staged atthis venue in January).That was a first below-par effort,and having been an authoritative winner of this contest last season,he holds major claims once again.

28Jan Chl 16f Ch soft 3/6 Editeur du Gite (FR) 61/2l

Dec22 Crk 16f Ch yd-sf 1/4 Epson du Houx (FR) 15l

Apr22 Pun 16f Ch gd-yd 1/5 Chacun Pour Soi (FR) 81/2l

EXPERTVIEW

How the experts rate the horse’s chances:

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

3. Timeform view and TFR rating

4. HORSE’STRAINER &THEIR LOCATION

Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race

5. JOCKEYS

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)

16. Headgear

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LEADING CONNECTIONS

Leading Jockey

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

Leading Owner

The Owner with the most wins over the four days will be presented with a perpetual trophy on Friday

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

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THE GALLAGHER NOVICES’ HURDLE (REGISTEREDASTHEBARINGBINGHAM)

RACE DESCRIPTION

The Grade 1 Gallagher 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.

23 of the past 29 winners won last time out

KEY TRENDS

6 of the past 16 winners were trained by Willie Mullins

The past 14 winners had one at least one bumper

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

IMPAIRE ET PASSE

Impaire Et Passe was given a peach of a ride to win last year’s opener On paper it looked a competitive renewal but Paul Townend blew them away in the double green of Simon Munir & Isaac Souede Champ Kiely had taken them along at an honest gallop and turning for home there looked to be a good number in with a chance. Paul Townend opted to take the shortest route, kicking clear to win impressively by 6 1/2 lengths.

GRADE 1

Run over two miles, five furlongs 10 hurdles to be jumped

Total prize fund of £135,000 £75,964 to the winner

WINNING CONNECTIONS

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

TRAINER

Willie Mullins 4 winners

Today Willie saddles Ballyburn, Ile Atlantique, Jimmy du Seuil, Mercurey & Predators Gold

JOCKEY

Paul Townend

2 winners

Today Paul rides Ballyburn

for novice four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £135000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £58104, 2nd £23949, 3rd £11975, 4th £5994, 5th £2997, 6th £1499, 7th £743, 8th £378. (Penalty Value £75964.50)

Jockey J

Trainer T

Owner O

Breeder B

Sponsor S

Equipment E

Leading course trainer (19-24): N Henderson (42 wins from 279 runners, 15%) runs JINGKO BLUE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (11 wins from 27 runners, 41%) runs BALLYBURN, ILE ATLANTIQUE, JIMMY DU SEUIL, MERCUREY& PREDATORS GOLD

Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2014, 2016, 2022 and 2023. The stable runs BALLYBURN, ILE ATLANTIQUE, JIMMY DU SEUIL, MERCUREY & PREDATORS GOLD today.

1 BALLYBURN (IRE) (38)

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Old Moon (IRE)

J P. Townend

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O R.A.Bartlett/David Manasseh

B The Beeches Stud Ltd

2 HANDSTANDS (IRE) (34)

J Harry Cobden

T Ben Pauling, Naunton

O Mr T. P. Radford

B Brendan & Mary Fitzpatrick

S Fitzdares

3 ILE ATLANTIQUE (FR) (61)

Br g Coastal Path - Cote Atlantique (FR)

J Mr P. W. Mullins

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Tony Bloom

B Mr Pierre Julienne

4 JIMMY DU SEUIL (FR) (62)

6 11-7

TFRHHHHH BHA157

FORM 111-211

11-7

6 11-7

B g Galiway - Tulipe du Seuil (FR) 5 11-7

J Sean O’Keeffe

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Mr Edward J. Ware

B Mme Catherine Boudot

5 JINGKO BLUE (FR) (39)

B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Vibraye (FR) 5 11-7

J Nico de Boinville

T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

O Countrywide Park Homes Ltd

B Mrs J.Rainer, Mr F.Jereczek & Mr Rainer

6 MERCUREY (FR) (37)

Ch g Muhtathir - Mangoun (FR) 6 11-7

J Brian Hayes

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Mrs S. Ricci

B Earl de Cordelles & Hue & Lamotte D’Argy

7 PREDATORS GOLD (FR) (39)

B g Masked Marvel - Shabby Gold (FR) 5 11-7

J Daniel Mullins

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Gigginstown House Stud

B Haras Du Chateau de Rabodanges

2m 5f

TIMEFORM VIEW No match for Firefox on hurdles debut but has emerged as a most exciting prospect in the meantime, destroying his rivals over 2 1/2m at Leopardstown at Christmas before slamming Slade Steel by 7 lengths back over 2m there lastmonth inarace wonbymanystablestarsovertheyears Could betop-class

4Feb Leo 16f Hdl soft 1/10 Slade Steel (IRE) 7l

Dec23 Leo 20f Hdl sf-hv 1 Cleatus Poolaw 25l

Dec23 Fai 16f Hdl soft 2 Firefox (IRE) 21/2l

TFRHHHII BHA136

FORM 1111

TIMEFORM VIEW Has made the perfect start over hurdles, winning for a third time in Listed Huntingdon event last month,again jumping well in the main.Has bags of stamina and open to further improvement.Yard took this in 2017 (the only British-trained winner of the race in the last decade).

8Feb Hun 19f Hdl soft 1/4 Jango Baie (FR) 11/2l

6Jan Nwc 20f Hdl soft 1/10 Taras Halls (IRE) 7l

Dec23 Her 19f Hdl good 1/14 Parade Away (IRE) 61/2l

TFRHHHII BHA148

FORM 3/122-12 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked a good prospect back over hurdles after 7 months off when making all in 2m maiden at Gowran in November Ran at least as well when edged out close home by stablemate Readin Tommy Wrong in Grade 1 at Naas subsequently and he could have an even bigger performance in him.

12Jan Naa 20f Hdl soft 2/7 Readin Tommy Wrong (IRE) nk

Nov23 Gow 16f Hdl heavy 1 Diamboy des Carres (FR) 19l

Apr23 Fai 16f Stk soft 2 Firefox (IRE) 3/4l

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 52-21

TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-French performer who got off the mark despite an indifferent round of jumping in extended 2m Clonmel maiden hurdle 9 weeks ago Open to improvement but this is a whole different test up markedly in trip

11Jan Clo 16f Hdl heavy 1 Answering (IRE) 9l

Dec23 Thu 15f Hdl yield 2 Asian Master (IRE) 3/4l

Sep22 Fon 13f Stk - 2 Jumper Sacre (FR) 3/4l

TFRHHHII BHA140

FORM 1-211 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Has made a promising start, displaying a fine attitude when opening account at Newbury (2 1/2m) before impressively winning handicap at Sandown. Good prospect and more to come quickly upped in grade.

3Feb San 19f HcpH gd-sf 1/10 Titan Discovery 6l

Dec23 Nby 20f Hdl gd-sf 1/12 Masaccio (IRE) nose

Nov23 War 19f Hdl soft 2/12 Personal Ambition (IRE) 31/2l

TFRHHHII BHA-

FORM 13/2-31

TIMEFORMVIEWMissedalloflastyearbutopenedhisaccountoverjumps with the minimum of fuss in a 17f Punchestown maiden hurdle last month, jumping well in the main. Plenty more needed to get involved here but longer trip will suit and he’s surely capable of better

5Feb Pun 16f Hdl sf-hv 1 Lightkeeper (IRE) 22l

14Jan Pun 16f Hdl soft 3 Lisnagar Fortune (IRE) 81/4l

Dec22 Crk 16f Hdl yd-sf 2 Arctic Bresil 51/2l

TFRHHHII BHA150

FORM 1-122 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Impressive winner on hurdles debut at Punchestown (19.4f, soft) in November and good efforts in defeat in Leopardstown Grade 1s since,just unable to peg back a stronger stayer having possibly taken a bit too much out of himself in the early stages over 2 3/4m 5 weeks ago Respected.

2/6 Dancing City (FR) 11/4l

8 THE GREY MAN (GB) (35)

Gr g Dartmouth - Timon’s Tara 5 11-7

J Ben Poste

T Harriet Dickin, Midford

O Mr Mark James

B Mark James

S Clay Street Property Consultants, Kissing It Better

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

TFRHIIII BHAFORM 522

TIMEFORM VIEW Went the right way from first run to second in bumpers and ran to a similarly fair level sent hurdling after 10 weeks off when second at Ludlow (2m) 5 weeks ago Impossible to fancy in this company

7Feb Lud 15f Hdl soft 2/8 Rossbridge (IRE) 3l

Nov23 Her 16f NHF good 2/8 Jackpot des Bordes (FR) 23/4l

May23 War 16f NHF gd-sf 5/10 Kintail 11l

2023: IMPAIRE ET PASSE (FR) 5 11 7 P Townend 5-2 (W P Mullins) 10 ran

Probable S.P’s: 2-5 Ballyburn (IRE), 17-2 Ile Atlantique (FR), 12-1 Predators Gold (FR), 20-1 Handstands (IRE), Jingko Blue (FR), 50-1 Mercurey (FR), 66-1 Jimmy du Seuil (FR), 500-1 The Grey Man (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

BALLYBURN is considered one of the bankers of the week and it’s very hard to oppose him. Willie Mullins has an exceptional bunch of novice hurdlers once again and he is the highest-rated of the lot going into the Festival on the back of a stunning victory in a Leopardstown Grade 1 won by some of the stable stars over the years He promises to do even better over this sort of trip and can land the odds Ile Atlantique can complete a 1-2 for the yard, ahead of Ben Pauling’s unbeaten Handstands

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BALLYBURN (IRE) 2.ILE ATLANTIQUE (FR)

Blue Prize

Happy Like A Fool

Natalie’s Joy Pale Mimosa

Tiggy Wiggy

Didia

Joke Sisi

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THE BROWN ADVISORY NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (REGISTEREDASTHEBROADWAYNOVICES’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 7lb.

19 of the past 24 winners were aged 7

KEY TRENDS

The past 22 winners had contested a Graded novice chase

13 of the past 21 winners had won last time out

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

THE REAL WHACKER

Sam Twiston-Davies made his intentions clear from flag fall as he set out to make all on The Real Whacker He got the Patrick Neville trained gelding into an excellent rhythm on the front end, gaining lengths from the field at most fences Coming down the hill he was given a bit of a breather by Sam before kicking on turning the bend Bronn looked to be travelling well but his effort faded coming up the hill. Gerri Colombe on the other hand stayed on resolutely but was unable to reel in the leader before the line.

Run over three miles, one hundred ten yards. 20 fences to be jumped

Total prize fund of £181,125 £101,919 to the winner

GRADE 1 WINNING CONNECTIONS

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

TRAINER

Willie Mullins 2 winners

Today Willie saddles

Fact To File

JOCKEY

Harry Cobden

1 winner

Today Harry rides

Stay Away Fay

FESTIVAL 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 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. The 2020 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 in 2021 before L’Homme Presse wrestled it back under Charlie Deutsch for Venetia Williams The race stayed in Britain, as Patrick Neville got his first winner with The Real Whacker.

Jockey J

Trainer T

Owner O

Breeder B

Sponsor S

Equipment E

1

for novice five yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £181125

Owners Prize Money. 1st £77956, 2nd £32132, 3rd £16066, 4th £8042, 5th £4021, 6th £2010. (Penalty Value £101919.03)

ANALYSIS - A

LOOK

Leading course trainer (19-24): W P Mullins (38 wins from 324 runners, 12%) runs FACT TO FILE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (11 wins from 27 runners, 41%) runs FACT TO FILE

Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2015 and 2021. The stable runs FACT TO FILE today.

AMERICAN MIKE (IRE) (31)

B g Mahler - American Jennie (IRE)

7 11-7

J Jack Kennedy E Tongue Strap

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Bective Stud

B Louis Murray & Colm Moran

S Gordon Elliott

2 FACT TO FILE (FR) (38)

B g Poliglote - Mitemps (FR)

J Mark Walsh

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Mr John P. McManus

B Michel Pehu

3 GIOVINCO (IRE) (27)

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Whyalla (IRE)

J Stephen Mulqueen

T Lucinda Russell, Kinross

7 11-7

TFRHHHII BHA147

FORM 404-141 D

3m 110y

TIMEFORM VIEW Second in the 2022 Champion Bumper and looks to be coming of age over fences, beating Fact To File on his return at Navan and resumingwinningwaysuppedto3minGrade2therelastmonth,responding well.Supplemented for this and could figure

11Feb Nav 24f Ch heavy 1/5 Nick Rockett (IRE) 11/4l

Dec23 Lim 19f Ch heavy 4/5 Gaelic Warrior (GER) 25l

Nov23 Nav 20f Ch sf-hv 1 Fact To File (FR) 31/4l

TFRHHHHH BHA159

FORM 122-211 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Well-regarded sort quickly switched to fences and impressed with his sure-footed jumping as he won 21.3f Leopardstown maiden at Christmas (good form) before seeing off Gaelic Warrior in Grade 1 match there,travelling and again jumping well.Longer trip sure to suit and ticks all the boxes

4Feb Leo 21f Ch yd-sf 1/2 - -

Dec23 Leo 21f Ch soft 1 Zanahiyr (IRE) 17l

Nov23 Nav 20f Ch sf-hv 2 American Mike (IRE) 31/4l

7 11-7

O Thunder Holdings Ltd & The Young Ones

B Colm Griffin

S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

4 MONTY’S STAR (IRE) (73)

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Tempest Belle (IRE) 7 11-7

J Rachael Blackmore

T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland

O Mr Barry Maloney

B Aidan Aherne

5 SANDOR CLEGANE (IRE) (45)

B g Fame And Glory - Betty Roe (IRE) 7 11-7

J Sean O’Keeffe E Tongue Strap

T Paul Nolan, Ireland

O Mrs K.Browne & Mrs Anne Coffey

B Minch Bloodstock & AV Bloodstock

6 STAY AWAY FAY (IRE) (46)

B g Shantou (USA) - Augusta Bay 7 11-7

J Harry Cobden E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

O Mr Chris Giles & Mr Dave Staddon

B Southeast Bloodstock Ltd & Owen Hickey

S Morson Group

TFRHHHII BHA146

FORM 1-U12P1 D

TIMEFORMVIEWUnbeatenoverhurdlesandhascontinuedprogressoverfences thisseason,landing25fAintreenovicehandicapbeforegoodsecondtoStayAwayFay inSandownGrade2.Resumedwinningwayswheneasilylandingoddsinmatchrace at Newcastle and outside place claims in another small-field affair

15Feb Nwc 20f HcpC heavy 1/2 Choosethenews (IRE) 4l

Dec23 Kmp 24f Ch good P/6 Il Est Francais (FR)Dec23 San 24f Ch soft 2/4 Stay Away Fay (IRE) 11/2l

TFRHHHII BHA147

FORM 4/21P-31 D

TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brothertothetop-classMonalee(runner-upinthisin2018) and very much going the right way,third in one of the strongest maiden chases of the season at Fairyhouse on his return before winning well at Punchestown (3m).Capable ofbetter althoughhebombedout inlastyear’sAlbertBartlett.

Dec23 Pun 23f Ch heavy 1 Three Card Brag (IRE) 51/2l

Dec23 Fai 21f Ch soft 3 Corbetts Cross (IRE) 31/4l

Mar23 Chl 23f Hdl soft P/20 Stay Away Fay (IRE) -

TFRHHIII BHA140

FORM 331-422

TIMEFORM VIEW Third to Stay Away Fay in last year’s Albert Bartlett and has made a fair start over fences this term without winning, chasing home Embassy Gardens in Grade 3 at Naas in a first-time tongue tie 7 weeks ago Plenty on his plate here.

28Jan Naa 24f Ch sf-hv 2/4 Embassy Gardens 10l

Nov23 Pun 24f Ch soft 2/7 Favori de Champdou (FR)14l

Nov23 Fai 16f Ch heavy 4 Imagine (FR) 71/2l

TFRHHHHI BHA159

FORM 214-113 CD BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Won the Albert Bartlett last year and much better still over fencesthisterm,winning3meventsatExeterandSandown(Grade2)beforeafine third in open company in the Cotswold here in January. Seems sure to put up a bold showing in front back against the novices Cheekpieces go on.

27Jan Chl 25f Ch gd-sf 3/6 Capodanno (FR) 31/2l

Dec23 San 24f Ch soft 1/4 Giovinco (IRE) 11/2l

Nov23 Exe 24f Ch gd-sf 1/5 The Changing Man (IRE) 13/4l

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2023: THE REAL WHACKER (IRE) 7 11 7 Sam Twiston-Davies 8-1 (Patrick Neville) 10 ran

Probable S.P’s: 8-11 Fact To File (FR), 4-1 Stay Away Fay (IRE), 7-1 Monty’s Star (IRE), 14-1 American Mike (IRE), 33-1 Giovinco (IRE), 40-1 Sandor Clegane (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

FACT TO FILE has impressed with his sure-footed jumping when winning at Leopardstown the last twice and the 2023 Champion Bumper runner-up will be hard to beat with the step up in trip sure to suit him. Last year’s Albert Bartlett hero Stay Away Fay was a fine third taking on much more experienced chasers in the Cotswold here in January and is the danger.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FACT TO FILE (FR) 2.STAY AWAY FAY (IRE) 3.MONTY’S STAR (IRE)

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THE CORAL CUP HANDICAP HURDLE (PREMIER HANDICAP)

RACE DESCRIPTION The Coral Cup Premier 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 Ballyadam rated 147, carries 2lb more than the 145-rated Maxxum.

12 of the past

winners were aged 7 or younger

KEY TRENDS

10 of the past

winners were French-bred

18 of the past 23 winners had run 9 times or less over hurdles

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

LANGER DAN

Langer Dan was due his share of luck at the Festival after bumping into Gold Cup winner Galopin Des Champs in 2021 and then being bought down in 2022 Last year he was held up in midfield for much of the contest, weaving his way through the field to mount a challenge. Coming down to the last he still had a lot to do to catch Camprond but he would not be denied a Festival success and powered up the hill to win.

Run over two miles, five furlongs 10 hurdles to be jumped

Total prize fund of £100,000 £56,270 to the winner

PREMIER HANDICAP WINNING CONNECTIONS

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

TRAINER

Nicky Henderson 3 winners

Today Nicky saddles First Street, Lucky Place & Doddiethegreat

JOCKEY

Nico de Boinville 2 winners

Today Nico rides Doddiethegreat

Jockey J

Trainer T

Owner O

Breeder B

Sponsor S

Equipment E

TH IR D RA CE -

THE CORAL CUP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £100000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £43040, 2nd £17740, 3rd £8870, 4th £4440, 5th £2220, 6th £1110, 7th £550, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £56270) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Leading course trainer (19-24): N Henderson (42 wins from 279 runners, 15%) runs DODDIETHEGREAT, FIRST STREET & LUCKY PLACE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (11 wins from 27 runners, 41%) runs LOMBRON, SA MAJESTE & SHANBALLY KID

Fancy That: N Henderson won this race in 2014, 2019 and 2020. The stable runs DODDIETHEGREAT and FIRST STREET and LUCKY PLACE today.

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |

1 BALLYADAM (IRE) (76)

B g Fame And Glory - Grass Tips (IRE)

9 12-0

J Rachael Blackmore E Tongue Strap

T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland

O Cheveley Park Stud

B P. Connell

S Cheveley Park Stud Limited

2 MAXXUM (IRE) (17)

B g Westerner - Anshan Bay (IRE)

J Jake Coen (3)

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Mr P. Rabbitt

B Mr P. Rabbitt

S Gordon Elliott

3 DA CAPO GLORY (IRE) (31)

B g Fame And Glory - Oscar Ladensa (IRE)

J Mr Darragh Allen (7)

T Padraig Butler, Ireland

O Red Strand Syndicate

B Mrs Caroline O’Driscoll

4 BEACON EDGE (IRE) (31)

7 11-12

TFRHHHII BHA147

FORM 55-2133

2m 5f

7 11-12

E Cheek Pieces

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it third time lucky over fences at Wexford last summer but it’s been a while since he tasted success in this sphere. Returned to form back from 5 months off when 11 1/2 lengths third of 6 to Irish Point in Christmas Hurdle at Leopardstown (23.4f) last time so warrants respect back in a handicap

Dec23 Leo 23f Hdl heavy 3/6 Irish Point (FR) 11l

Aug23 Gal 18f Ch gd-yd 3/8 Hercule du Seuil (FR) 7l

Jul23 Wex 19f Ch gd-yd 1 Hubrisko (FR) 11/2l

TFRHHIII BHA145

FORM 145P16

TIMEFORM VIEW Seen to just about maximum effect given the way the race went when landing 22-runner handicap at Leopardstown (24.3f, soft) last month, keeping mistakes to a minimum.Ran respectably from a 6lb higher mark at Naas (22.7f,heavy) 3 weeks later but yard has stronger claims elsewhere.

25Feb Naa 22f HcpH soft 6 Noble Birth 12l

3Feb Leo 24f HcpH soft 1 Gaoth Chuil (IRE) 3/4l

Dec23 Leo 23f HcpH heavy P Gaoth Chuil (IRE) -

TFRHHIII BHA145

FORM 2-15P13

TIMEFORM VIEW Doubled his tally for the season at Cork (20f, heavy) in January and ran well upped in grade when 4 lengths third of 8 to Hiddenvalley LakeinGrade2BoyneHurdleatNavan(21f,heavy)lastmonth,wellpositioned. This a completely different kettle of fish,however Cheekpieces on

11Feb Nav 21f Hdl heavy 3/8

B g Doyen (IRE) - Laurel Gift (IRE) 10 11-12

J Danny Gilligan (3)

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Gigginstown House Stud

B Mr Harry Browne

S Gordon Elliott

5 FIRST STREET (GB) (46)

B g Golden Horn - Ladys First

J Paul O’Brien

T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

O Lady Bamford & Alice Bamford

B Lady Bamford

S Unibet

6 MIGHT I (IRE) (82)

B g Fame And Glory - Our Honey (IRE)

7 11-10

8 11-9

J Jonathan Burke E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T Harry Fry, Corscombe

O Brian & Sandy Lambert

B Cyril O’Hara

S Grosvenor Sport

7 BRAZIL (IRE) (38)

B g Galileo (IRE) - Dialafara (FR) 6 11-9

J Aidan Kelly (5) E Tongue Strap

T Padraig Roche, Ireland

O Mr John P. McManus

B Lynch Bages Ltd & Camas Park Stud

Hiddenvalley Lake (IRE) 4l

6Jan Crk 20f HcpH sf-hv 1 Rebel Early (IRE) hd

Aug23 Gal 16f HcpH gd-yd P/19 Zarak The Brave (FR) -

TFRHHIII BHA145

FORM 36-1P42 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Made the most of a good opportunity to end a long losing run on return/yard debut at Thurles in October and has matched that form in graded events the last twice. Struggled in a big-field handicap at Navan (25.2f,heavy) in December and faces a similar scenario here.

11Feb Nav 21f Hdl heavy 2/8

Hiddenvalley Lake (IRE) 31/4l

Dec23 Leo 23f Hdl heavy 4/6 Irish Point (FR) 13l

Dec23 Nav 25f HcpH heavy P/16 We’llhavewan (IRE) -

TFRHHHII BHA143

FORM 00-3233 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart winning hurdler who was far from disgraced when thirdtoConstitutionHillintheChristmasHurdleatKemptononBoxingDay.Third in the International here (16.8f,good to soft) on Trials Day and interesting back up in trip returned to handicap company (has had another wind op since).

27Jan Chl 16f Hdl gd-sf 3/5 Lossiemouth (FR) 101/2l

Dec23 Kmp 16f Hdl good 3/5 Constitution Hill 103/4l

Nov23 Kmp 18f Ch gd-sf 2/2 Bourbali (FR) 22l

TFRHHHII BHA142

FORM 24-5213

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who showed a similar level on his chasing debut whenrunner-upatNewtonAbbotinOctober FinishedaloneinamatchatExeterfollowing monthbutdisappointedinbettercompanywhenwellbeatenatAscot(18.8f,good)before Christmas Backhurdlingbutotherslookstronger

Dec23 Asc 18f Ch gd-sf 3/4 Djelo (FR) 22l

Nov23 Exe 19f Ch gd-sf 1/2 - -

Oct23 Ntn 20f Ch heavy 2/3 Complete Unknown (IRE) 1l

TFRHHHII BHA142

FORM 2120-P0 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Thwarted a monster gamble on Gaelic Warrior in the Fred WinteracoupleofyearsagoandentitledtobeallthesharperforhisLeopardstown effort returning from 4 months off recently Never tried beyond 17f so has stamina questions to answer,but he’s worth keeping a close eye on.

4Feb Leo 16f HcpH soft 13/21 Lord Erskine (IRE) 34l

Sep23 Cur 16f Hcp soft 28/30 Magellan Strait (IRE) 88l

Aug23 Gal 12f Hcp gd-yd 1/18 Teed Up (IRE) hd

8 FINEST EVERMORE (IRE) (571)

B m Yeats (IRE) - St Helans Bay (IRE)

J Brian Hayes

T P. Hennessy, Ireland

O The Turner Family

8 11-9

B Paddy McCormack & Seamus Larkin

9 MARK OF GOLD (GB) (18)

B g Golden Horn - Polly’s Mark (IRE)

J Rob Hargreaves (7)

T Gary Moore, Horsham

O Stevie Fisher & Friends

B The Kathryn Stud

S K M Elite Products Ltd

10 LANGER DAN (IRE) (60)

7 11-8

B g Ocovango - What A Fashion (IRE) 8 11-8

J Harry Skelton

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O Mr Colm Donlon

B Hugh O’Connor

S Ladbrokes, TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)

11 JIGORO (FR) (24)

B

5 11-8

J Jack Kennedy

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Bective Stud

B Jean-Francois Magnien

S Gordon Elliott

12 SA MAJESTE (FR) (77)

B

6 11-7

J Mark Walsh

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Mr John P. McManus

B S.C.E.A.Ecurie Cap Orne & Yannick Fouin

13 WESTERN FOLD (IRE) (50)

B g Westerner - Fieldtown (IRE)

J Sam Ewing

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

5 11-7

O Weld-Spec (Glasgow) Ltd/Dee L’Estrange

B Martin J. Dibbs

S Gordon Elliott

14

BUILT BY BALLYMORE (IRE) (44)

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Morning Supreme (IRE) 6 11-6

J J. J. Slevin E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T Martin Brassil, Ireland

O Sean & Bernardine Mulryan

B Marie-Claire Murphy

15 BENSON (GB) (11)

B g Beat Hollow - Karla June 9 11-6

J Ryan Mania E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw

O J Fyffe & S Townshend

B Netherfield House Stud

S JF Kegs(Scotland)Ltd

16 FRANCISCAN ROCK (IRE) (76)

B g Fame And Glory - Mrs Dempsey (IRE) 7 11-5

J Ricky Doyle E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T M. F. Morris, Ireland

O Michael O’Flynn/John F O’Flynn

B Frank Motherway

TFRHHIII BHA142

FORM 113/4/P1-

TIMEFORM VIEW Put up a fine weight-carrying performance when winning 13-runner handicap hurdle at Killarney (22.4f,good) when last seen 19 months ago,battling well.Has since left Willie Mullins and she can only be watched given the length of absence.Yard won this in 2021.

Aug22 Kny 22f HcpH gd-yd 1 Alvaro s.h

Jul22 Gal 22f HcpH soft P/20 Hallowed Star (IRE) -

Dec21 Leo 20f Hdl yd-sf 4/9 Royal Kahala (IRE) 53/4l

TFRHHHII BHA141

FORM 10-54F1 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Prolific handicap hurdler who added another victory to his tally in a 7-runner event at Kempton (for the second successive season) 18 days ago Did that easily but has a career-high mark to contend with now in a much more competitive event.

24Feb Kmp 21f HcpH soft 1/7 Joker de Mai (FR) 33/4l

13Jan Kmp 21f HcpH gd-sf F/19 Jay Jay Reilly (IRE)Dec23 Kmp 21f HcpH good 4/7 Mahons Glory (IRE) 32l

TFRHHHHI BHA141

FORM 01-6P00 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed the third big handicap win of his career when seeingoff25rivalsinthiscorrespondingeventlastseason,holdingongamely Little impact in 4 starts this season (bled last time) and as a result, he’s back down to his last winning mark.Sure to be popular once again.

13Jan Kmp 21f HcpH gd-sf 14/19 Jay Jay Reilly (IRE) 31l

Dec23 Don 16f HcpH gd-sf 9/11 Geromino (FR) 26l

Dec23 San 15f HcpH heavy P/10 Spirit d’Aunou (FR) -

TFRHHHII

BHA141

FORM 2-2123

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive hurdler who won Navan maiden in December Better form in defeat on both subsequent starts and looks a very interesting contender now handicapping upped markedly in trip 1 of 4 for Gordon Elliott and seemingly the choice of Jack Kennedy

18Feb Pun 15f Hdl heavy 3/8 Tullyhill (FR) 9l

14Jan Pun 16f Hdl soft 2/4 Mystical Power (IRE) 7l

Dec23 Nav 16f Hdl heavy 1 Butcher Hollow (IRE) 9l

TFRHHHHI BHA140

FORM 3/16-1

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark on second outing in France for Y.Fouin and returning from 8 months off,got back on the up when beating former Grand National winner Noble Yeats at Limerick (20f,heavy) 11 weeks ago Has been plenty of talk about his opening mark and he warrants considerable respect.

Dec23 Lim 20f Hdl heavy 1 Noble Yeats (IRE) 41/2l

Apr23 Pun 16f Hdl yield 6 Monbeg Park (IRE) 29l

May22 Aut 18f Hdl soft 1 Iceberg du Large (FR) 11/4l

TFRHHHII BHA140

FORM 3U15F1

TIMEFORM VIEW Added to his Gowran success with another wide-margin win on testing ground in 6-runner novice at Down Royal (17.2f, heavy) just over 7 weeks ago This is just his second handicap start and any further rain would only enhance his chances

23Jan Dow 17f Hdl soft 1 D Art D Art (FR) 15l

Dec23 Leo 20f HcpH sf-hv F Champagne Admiral (IRE)Dec23 Fai 19f Hdl soft 5 Waterford Whispers (IRE) 15l

TFRHHHHI BHA139

FORM 205-011 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped up appreciably on reappearance run when winning maiden hurdle at Limerick (21f,heavy) over Christmas and followed up in equally impressive fashion in Punchestown novice (20f,heavy) a month later Cheekpieces on and he’s likely to progress further now handicapping.

29Jan Pun 20f Hdl heavy 1 Silver King (IRE) 12l

Dec23 Lim 21f Hdl heavy 1 Native Speaker (IRE) 12l

Nov23 Naa 16f Hdl soft 8 Slade Steel (IRE) 45l

TFRHHIII BHA139 (-1)

FORM P-44140

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it hurdle victory number 6 at Musselburgh on New Year’s Day and having arrived in good nick, never looked like repeating last year’s MorebattlesuccessatKelso(16.2f,soft)11daysago Willneedtoleavethateffortwell behind if he’s to feature.Tongue strap on for first time this season.

2Mar Kel 16f HcpH gd-sf 15/17 Cracking Rhapsody (IRE) 75l

3Feb Mus 15f HcpH gd-sf 4/13 Afadil (FR) 3l

1Jan Mus 19f HcpH soft 1/7 Holmes St Georges (FR) 1l

TFRHHIII BHA138

FORM 133-F40

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair to say his chasing career hasn’t gone to plan as yet and he was below form back in cheekpieces/over hurdles at Leopardstown (23.4f, heavy) in December Tongue tie back on and looks out of his depth in this

Dec23 Leo 23f HcpH heavy 7 Gaoth Chuil (IRE) 25l

Nov23 Naa 20f Ch soft 4 Grangeclare West (IRE) 28l

Sep23 Gow 20f Ch heavy F Letsbeclearaboutit (IRE) -

17

LUCKY PLACE (FR) (46)

B g Pastorius (GER) - Luckystar du Frene (FR) 5 11-4

J James Bowen

T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

O Mrs G. Van Geest & Mr M. George

B Mr E. aubree & Mrs J. Goffin Van Aken

S Unibet

18

GUARD YOUR DREAMS (GB) (25)

B g Fame And Glory - Native Sunrise (IRE) 8 11-4

J Sam Twiston-Davies

T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

O Graham and Alison Jelley

B Little Lodge Farm & Mr & Mrs TWR Chugg

S Jelson Ltd

19

SHANBALLY KID (IRE) (39)

B g Presenting - Kalanisi’s Lady (IRE)

J M. J. M. O’Sullivan

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Gigginstown House Stud

B John Hayes

20 LOMBRON (FR) (24)

Br g Turgeon (USA) - Omememo Has (FR)

J Daniel Mullins

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Roaringwater Syndicate

7 11-1

TFRHHHHI BHA137

FORM 22122

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to finish out of the first 2 in 5 career starts, opening his account in big-field Doncaster novice in December Made Gidleigh Park workhardinGrade2ClassicNovices’Hurdleatthiscourse(20.2f,goodtosoft) on Trials Day and he should have more to offer on handicap debut.

27Jan Chl 20f Hdl gd-sf 2/6 Gidleigh Park 1/2l

8Jan Tnt 19f Hdl soft 2/11 Golden Ace 3/4l

Dec23 Don 19f Hdl gd-sf 1/17 El Granjero (IRE) 13l

TFRHHHII BHA137

FORM 323U/-54 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Developed into a smart and likeable hurdler in 2021/22. Shaped as if retaining just about all of his ability after 22 months on return whenlastof5toLossiemouthhereinJanuaryandoutofhisdepthinKingwell Hurdle the following month.Back up in trip

17Feb Wcn 15f Hdl heavy 4/5 Nemean Lion (GER) 17l

27Jan Chl 16f Hdl gd-sf 5/5 Lossiemouth (FR) 12l

Apr22 Ain 20f Hdl gd-sf U/7 Epatante (FR) -

TFRHHHII BHA134

FORM 1/410-40

TIMEFORM VIEW Won second time up over hurdles last term, and after disappointing on chasing debut, shaped better than the distance beaten suggested returned to this sphere on handicap debut when 11 3/4 lengths eighth of 22 to Maxxum at Leopardstown (24.3f,soft) 39 days ago Drop back in trip should suit.

3Feb Leo 24f HcpH soft 8 Maxxum (IRE) 11l

Dec23 Nav 20f Ch heavy 4 Indiana Dream (FR) 28l

Mar23 Chl 23f Hdl soft 8/20 Stay Away Fay (IRE) 43l

TFRHHIII BHA133

FORM 3-140

5 11-0

B Mr Eric Leffray & Mr Thomas Leffray

21 DODDIETHEGREAT (IRE) (32)

B g Fame And Glory - Asturienne 8 10-13

J Nico de Boinville

T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

O Mr K. Alexander

B Mr Kenneth Alexander

22 RAMBO T (IRE) (25)

B g Ocovango - Biddy’s Boru (IRE)

J Gavin Sheehan

T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

O MPB Contractors Limited

B Gavin Dower

23 SUPREME GIFT (IRE) (25)

7 10-12

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark on yard debut in a Thurles maiden in November but well beaten in better company on both subsequent starts Now sent handicapping and lacks the experience required to play a leading role in this competitive contest.

18Feb Pun 15f Hdl heavy 7/8 Tullyhill (FR) 25l

14Jan Pun 16f Hdl soft 4/4 Mystical Power (IRE) 24l

Nov23 Thu 16f Hdl yield 1 Paradise Lost (IRE) 31/2l

TFRHHHHH BHA132

FORM 11/1/-124 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Made light of a 2-year absence when extending his unbeaten record under Rules to 4 in 2m Ascot conditions race in November Good second to recentImperialCupwinnerGoDanteherenexttimeandranacrackerwhenfourth in the Betfair Hurdle last month.Stacks to like,particularly back up in trip

10Feb Nby 16f HcpH heavy 4/21 Iberico Lord (FR) 81/2l

Dec23 Chl 16f HcpH soft 2/12 Go Dante 11/4l

Nov23 Asc 15f Hdl good 1/4 Junkanoo 2l

TFRHHIII BHA131

FORM 013610 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Second success of the season when seeing off Irish Hill at Newbury (20.5f,soft) over Christmas but his jumping was scrappy and he was found out back in better company following a harsh 9lb hike at Ascot (19.3f,good to soft) last month.

17Feb Asc 19f HcpH gd-sf 9/16 Mothill (IRE) 15l

Dec23 Nby 20f HcpH soft 1/6 Irish Hill (GER) 81/2l

Dec23 Nby 24f HcpH gd-sf 6/12 Ed Keeper (FR) 16l

B g Getaway (GER) - Prairie Call (IRE) 7 10-10

J Non Runner E Visor

T Henry Daly, Ludlow

O Sir T. Pilkington & Mr R. A. Pilkington

B Imelda Harney

S Humphrey Butler Ltd

24 BLACK BAMBOO (IRE) (39)

TFRIIIII BHA129

FORM 4-314P2

TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER.

NON RUNNER

17Feb Asc 23f HcpH gd-sf 2/13 Honor Grey (IRE) 3/4l

29Jan Her 20f HcpC gd-sf P/7 Henry’s Friend (IRE) -

Dec23 Ain 19f HcpC soft 4/6 Tahmuras (FR) 43l

B g Fame And Glory - Andreas Pride (IRE) 7 10-9

J Sean Flanagan

T John Joseph Murphy, Ireland

O Threedownoneup Syndicate

B Joseph Sheahan

25

ZANNDABAD (IRE) (39)

B g Iffraaj - Zanoubiya (IRE)

J Daniel King (3)

T A. J. Martin, Ireland

O Mr P. Davies

5 10-2

E Tongue Strap

B His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.

TFRHHHII BHA128

FORM 235166

TIMEFORMVIEWMadethemostofagoodopportunitytogetoffthemark at Cork in October and has shaped well in handicaps the last twice,ridden to see out the longer trip but caught further back than ideal as a result when 7 3/4 lengths sixth of 22 to Maxxum in at Leopardstown last time (hooded).

3Feb Leo 24f HcpH soft 6 Maxxum (IRE) 73/4l

Dec23 Leo 16f HcpH yield 6 Ataboycharlie (IRE) 12l

Oct23 Crk 20f Hdl yd-sf 1 Ollie La Ba Ba (IRE) 21/2l

TFRHHHII BHA117

FORM 045-02

TIMEFORM VIEW Should be of interest from this hurdle mark judged on his useful Flat form but finished well held on first attempt at Fairyhouse in November, not helped by jumping errors Much more like it when runner-up at Musselburgh last month and there could be more to come back up in trip 4lb out of weights

3Feb Mus 15f HcpH gd-sf 2/13 Afadil (FR) 11/2l

Dec23 Fai 19f HcpH soft 18 Feet of A Dancer (FR) 62l

Aug23 Yrk 16f Hcp gd-fm 7/14 Forza Orta (IRE) 103/4l

DECLARED RUNNERS 25

2023: LANGER DAN (IRE) 7 11 4 Harry Skelton 9-1 (Dan Skelton) 26 ran

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 5.

Stewards Note: LANGER DAN: Following its run on 13/1/2024 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled. BENSON: Following its run on 2/3/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 13-2 Sa Majeste (FR), 17-2 Langer Dan (IRE), Built By Ballymore (IRE), 10-1 Doddiethegreat (IRE), 14-1 Lucky Place (FR), 18-1 Ballyadam (IRE), 20-1 First Street (GB), Might I (IRE), Jigoro (FR), 33-1 Brazil (IRE), Western Fold (IRE), Shanbally Kid (IRE), Zanndabad (IRE), 40-1 Beacon Edge (IRE), Mark of Gold (GB), Guard Your Dreams (GB), 50-1 Maxxum (IRE), Da Capo Glory (IRE), Finest Evermore (IRE), Lombron (FR), Rambo T (IRE), Black Bamboo (IRE), 150-1 Benson (GB), Franciscan Rock (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

A typically large field for this feature handicap with several unexposed sorts lining up and it’s DODDIETHEGREAT who gets the nod having been shaping up extremely well considering the length of his pre-season absence this term. Stepping back up in trip, he can provide Nicky Henderson with a fifth Coral Cup success at the expense of Langer Dan, who won this last year and is back down to the same mark. Sa Majeste, Lucky Place and Built By Ballymore are just a handful of others to consider, too.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DODDIETHEGREAT (IRE) 2.LANGER DAN (IRE) 3.SA MAJESTE (FR)

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AT THE CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL

THE BETWAY QUEEN MOTHER CHAMPION CHASE FA CT S AN D ST AT IS TI CS

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. All today’s runners carry 11st 10lb in the absence of any mares.

14 of the past 23 winners had won at the Festival previously

KEY TRENDS

14 of the past 22 winners won last time out

29 of the past 37 winners were aged 7-9

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

ENERGUMENE

Editeur Du Gite exhibited his usual front running tactics to take last year’s Queen Mother Champion Chase field along at honest pace. 2022 champion Energumene kept close order with the leader, jumping upsides on a number of occasions. Edwardstone never looked settled under Tom Cannon and was unable to land any sort of blow. Captain Guinness presented the biggest danger but Paul Townend never looked in any danger and cruised home on the bridle.

Run over one mile, seven furlongs & 199 yards. 13 fences to be jumped

Total prize fund of £400,000 £225,080 to the winner

GRADE 1 WINNING CONNECTIONS

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

TRAINER

Willie Mullins 2 winners

Today Willie saddles El Fabiolo & Gentleman De Mee

JOCKEY

Paul Townend 2 winners

Today Paul rides

El Fabiolo

FESTIVAL 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 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 two wins in the race between 2017 and 2020, but his absence saw Politologue take the crown back to Ditcheat in 2020, 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 Put The Kettle On made it seven from the previous 11 Arkle winners to go on and win the Champion Chase in 2021. Energumene joined an illustrious list of dual winners last year and in doing so gave Willie Mullins back-to-back victories in the race

In his absence this year, El Fabiolo looks to be the leading hope to fly the Closutton flag.

(GRADE 1) (GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £400000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £172160, 2nd £70960, 3rd £35480, 4th £17760, 5th £8880, 6th £4440, 7th £2200, 8th £1120. (Penalty Value £225080)

Jockey J

Trainer T

Owner O

Breeder B

3.30FO UR TH RAC ETHE BETWAY QUEEN MOTHER CHAMPION STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1)

Sponsor S

Equipment E

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (19-24): N Henderson (42 wins from 279 runners, 15%) runs JONBON

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (11 wins from 27 runners, 41%) runs EL FABIOLO & GENTLEMAN DE MEE

Fancy That: N Henderson won this race in 2016, 2018 and 2019. The stable runs JONBON today. W P Mullins won this race in 2022 and 2023. The stable runs EL FABIOLO & GENTLEMAN DE MEE today.

1 BOOTHILL (IRE) (32)

B or Br g Presenting - Oyster Pipit (IRE)

9 11-10

J Jonathan Burke E Tongue Strap

T Harry Fry, Corscombe

O Brian & Sandy Lambert

B Noel James

S Grosvenor Sport

2 CAPTAIN GUINNESS (IRE) (38)

B g Arakan (USA) - Presenting d’Azy (IRE)

J Rachael Blackmore

T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland

O Declan Landy

B Arthur Fennelly

3 EDWARDSTONE (GB) (32)

9 11-10

TFRHHIII BHA158

FORM 23-11FF D

B g Kayf Tara - Nothingtoloose (IRE) 10 11-10

J Tom Cannon

T Alan King, Barbury Castle

O Robert Abrey & Ian Thurtle

B Mr R. Abrey & Mr I. Thurtle

S Goodwin Racing Ltd

4 EL FABIOLO (FR) (38)

B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Sainte Mante (FR) 7 11-10

J P. Townend

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede

B Francis Dunn

S The Sporting Life

5 ELIXIR DE NUTZ (FR) (46)

Gr g Al Namix (FR) - Nutz (FR) 10 11-10

J Freddie Gingell E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

O Mr Terry Warner

B Mr Tangi Saliou & Mme Jocelyne Ventrou

S Coral Racing Limited

6 FUNAMBULE SIVOLA (FR) (32)

B g Noroit (GER) - Little Memories (IRE) 9 11-10

J Charlie Deutsch

T Venetia Williams, Hereford

O My Racing Manager Friends

B Mr Gilles Trapenard

S My Racing Manager

7 GENTLEMAN DE MEE (FR) (38)

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Koeur de Mee (FR) 8 11-10

J Mark Walsh E Hood, Tongue Strap

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Mr John P. McManus

B Mr A. M. Pommerai, Mme A. Pommerai et al

1m 7f 199y

TIMEFORMVIEWGrade2novicechasewinnerlastseason.Improvedagain to land valuable back-to-back Ascot handicaps around 2m in November but has hit the deck on his 2 outing since (10 lengths behind Edwardstone when falling 2 out at Newbury latterly).

10Feb Nby 16f Ch heavy F/4 EdwardstoneDec23 Kmp 16f HcpC gd-sf F/6 Editeur du Gite (FR)Nov23 Asc 16f HcpC good 1/8 Frere d’Armes (FR) 1/2l

TFRHHIII BHA162

FORM 222-1P3 D

TIMEFORM VIEW High-class chaser who made a winning reappearance at NavaninNovember RanabysmallyinLeopardstownGrade1overChristmas but back on track when 14 1/2 lengths third to El Fabiolo there latest. Surely playing for place money at best,though

4Feb Leo 17f Ch yd-sf 3/5 El Fabiolo (FR) 14l

Dec23 Leo 17f Ch soft P/5 Dinoblue (FR)Nov23 Nav 16f Ch sf-hv 1/5 Riviere d’Etel (FR) 7l

TFRHHHII BHA166

FORM 25-2241 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of the Arkle at 2022 Festival. Found Jonbon too strong on his first 2 outings this term but looked back to his top-class best under a change of tactics (often held up) when easily making all in the Game Spirit at Newbury (2m,soft) last month.

10Feb Nby 16f Ch heavy 1/4 Funambule Sivola (FR) 40l

13Jan Kmp 20f Ch gd-sf 4/5 Banbridge (IRE) 24l

Dec23 San 15f Ch heavy 2/4 Jonbon (FR) 23/4l

TFRHHHHH BHA175

FORM 1111-11 CD

TIMEFORMVIEWBeatJonboninlastyear’sArkleandtookhischaserecord to a perfect 6-6 with an easy 8 1/2-length defeat of Dinoblue at Leopardstown last month.Very hard to beat again for yard seeking a hat-trick of wins in this

4Feb Leo 17f Ch yd-sf 1/5 Dinoblue (FR) 81/2l

Dec23 Crk 16f Ch sf-hv 1/6 Fil Dor (FR) 43/4l

Apr23 Pun 16f Ch gd-yd 1/4 Dysart Dynamo (IRE) 11l

TFRHHHII BHA161

FORM 2-51131 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW This 10-y-o has been better than ever this season, winning 3 times,notably a neck defeat of Jonbon in the rearranged Clarence Househere(17f,goodtosoft)attheendofJanuary.Jonbonallbutcamedown 4 out though,so he’ll do well to confirm the placings

27Jan Chl 16f Ch gd-sf 1/5 Jonbon (FR) nk

Dec23 Kmp 16f HcpC gd-sf 3/6 Editeur du Gite (FR) 3l

Dec23 Nby 16f HcpC gd-sf 1/6 Master Chewy (IRE) 11/2l

TFRHIIII BHA144

FORM 5-66362 D

TIMEFORMVIEWDualGameSpiritwinner(alsorunner-upinthisin2022) but well below par since falling in this race 12 months ago,finishing a distant second to Edwardstone in this season’s Game Spirit.

10Feb Nby 16f Ch heavy 2/4 Edwardstone 40l

27Jan Don 16f HcpC good 6/10 Gabriel’s Getaway (IRE) 103/4l

Dec23 Chl 16f HcpC soft 3/7 Madara (FR) 14l

TFRHHIII BHA164

FORM 4614-24 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a 2m Grade 1 at last year’s Dublin Racing Festival but 16 1/4 lengths behind El Fabiolo when fourth in this season’s renewal of that race No reason why he’ll get much closer to his stablemate here.

4Feb Leo 17f Ch yd-sf 4/5 El Fabiolo (FR) 16l Dec23

8 JONBON (FR) (46)

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Star Face (FR) 8 11-10

J Nico de Boinville

T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

O Mr John P. McManus

B Mr Lotfi Kohli

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

TFRHHHHI BHA170

FORM 211-112 CD BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 1 winning hurdler and a top-class chaser,with his only defeat in his first 8 starts over fences coming at the hands of El Fabiolo in lastyear’sArkle.Ashockingmistake4outprovidesanexcusewhenbeatenby Elixir de Nutz here on Trials day.The obvious threat to El Fabiolo

27Jan Chl 16f Ch gd-sf 2/5 Elixir de Nutz (FR) nk Dec23 San 15f Ch heavy 1/4 Edwardstone 23/4l

Nov23 Chl 15f Ch soft 1/4 Edwardstone 91/2l

2023: ENERGUMENE (FR) 9 11 10 P Townend 6-5 (W P Mullins) 7 ran

Stewards Note: JONBON: Following its run on 27/1/2024 it was reported that the horse made a jumping error

Probable S.P’s: 1-2

El Fabiolo (FR), 7-2 Jonbon (FR), 11-1 Edwardstone (GB), 33-1 Captain Guinness (IRE), 40-1 Elixir de Nutz (FR), 50-1 Gentleman de Mee (FR), 100-1 Boothill (IRE), 250-1 Funambule Sivola (FR)

EL FABIOLO was edged out by Jonbon in a Grade 1 novice hurdle at Aintree a couple of years ago but he saw off Nicky Henderson’s charge by 5 1/2 lengths in last season’s Arkle and can make it 2-1 in his favour in their head-to-head rivalry. Edwardstone looked back to his best at Newbury and can take third.

ARCLAS

DITCH/RALLED HEDGE AINTREE 3,

DOUBLE BANK/HEDGES 5, 28

DOUBLE BANK/ HEDGE

RALLED HEDGE

WATER JUMP

DITCH/ BANK/ HEDGE

POLE/ RALLED HEDGE

CHEESE WEDGES

DITCH/ BOARDED HEDGE

STUFFED HURDLES 30,

DOUBLE SPREAD HEDGE 22

BANK WITH HEDGE 4,

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GLENFARCLES BARRELS 6,

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RACE DESCRIPTION One of our newer races, 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 five and a half furlongs, this cross-country race is considered one for specialists and therefore previous experience of this unique circuit can be considered advantageous.

THE GLENFARCLAS STEEPLE CHASE (A CROSS COUNTRY STEEPLE CHASE) FA CT S AN D ST AT IS TI CS

28 of the past 36 winners were aged 7-9

KEY TRENDS

16 of the 19 winners were trained in Ireland

7 of the 19 winners were owned by JP McManus

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

DELTA WORK

Delta Work made it an impressive three Festival wins under Keith Donoghue after well fought battle with stablemate Galvin. The 2022 winner jumped excellently the whole way round and has found a new lease of life since switching to the cross-country fences Galvin did put up a good fight but his lack of experience over the obstacles showed when it really mattered. Both line up again this year in what looks a red hot renewal.

Run over three miles, five furlongs & 56 yards. 31 obstacles to be jumped

Total prize fund of £75,000 £39,022 to the winner

CROSS COUNTRY WINNING CONNECTIONS

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

TRAINER

Gordon Elliott

5 winners

Today Gordon saddles Coko Beach, Delta Work & Galvin

JOCKEY

Keith Donoghue

4 winners

Today Keith rides Galvin

Jockey J

Trainer T

Owner O

Hunt H

Sponsor S

Equipment E

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THE GLENFARCLAS

STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS

2)

(CROSS COUNTRY STEEPLE CHASE) (GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £75000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £29813, 2nd £14903, 3rd £7455, 4th £3728, 5th £1860, 6th £930. (Penalty Value £39022.50)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (19-24): W P Mullins (38 wins from 324 runners, 12%) runs STATTLER

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (11 wins from 27 runners, 41%) runs STATTLER

Fancy That: G Elliott won this race in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022 and 2023. The stable runs COKO BEACH, DELTA WORK & GALVIN today.

1 BODHISATTVA (IRE) (168)

Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Honey Blond (IRE)

7 11-7

J Ben Harvey E Cheek Pieces

T John McConnell, Ireland

O The 119 Partnership

B P. & J. Mills

2 COKO BEACH (FR) (37)

Gr g Cokoriko (FR) - Solana Beach (FR)

9 11-7

J Sam Ewing E Blinkers

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Gigginstown House Stud

B Jean-Louis Berger

S Gordon Elliott

3

DELTA WORK (FR) (31)

Br g Network (GER) - Robbe (FR) 11 11-7

J Jack Kennedy E Blinkers, Tongue Strap

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Gigginstown House Stud

B Mr C. Magnien & Mr J. Magnien

S Gordon Elliott

4 DIDERO VALLIS (FR) (21)

B g Poliglote - Oreade Vallis (FR)

11 11-7

J Charlie Deutsch E Cheek Pieces

T Venetia Williams, Hereford

O Normans, Ramsay, Tufnell & Bishop

B Mr Andre Noel Dutertre

S Faucets Limited

5 DIESEL D’ALLIER (FR) (44)

Gr g Kap Rock (FR) - Iena d’Allier (FR) 11 11-7

J Brendan Powell E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T Richard Bandey, Kingsclere

O The French Link

B Mr Yves Maupoil

S Tote

6 FAMEAFTERTHEGLORY (GB) (37)

B g Fame And Glory - Milan Athlete (IRE) 8 11-7

J Sean Flanagan

T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland

O Mick & Molly Syndicate

B Mr W. Kinsey

7 FOXY JACKS (IRE) (76)

B g Fame And Glory - Benefit Ball (IRE) 10 11-7

J Gavin Brouder E Cheek Pieces

T M. F. Morris, Ireland

O Ms Rachel Carthy

B Michael Long

3m 5f 56y

TFRHIIII BHA126

FORM 0-1353B

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winning hurdler/chaser for Gordon Elliott. Couple of fair runs for this yard early this season but has bags to find to get involved on first go in one of these and upped in trip

Sep23 Per 23f HcpC heavy B/5 Wasdell Dundalk (FR)Aug23 Cml 25f HcpC gd-sf 3/8 Landofsmiles (IRE) 93/4l Aug23 Gal 22f HcpC good 5/17 Toss Again (IRE) 17l

TFRHHHHH BHA161

FORM 1P-3121

TIMEFORMVIEWWontheTroytownHandicapinNovemberandlookedanatural on his first try in a cross-country contest as he easily won over the Punchestown banks lastmonth,typicallyjumpingwell.Partofaverystrong3-runnerattackforyardandthe 2019FredWinterrunner-upcould bethepickbackupintrip

5Feb Pun 24f Ch sf-hv 1 Genois (FR) 6l

Dec23 Ain 25f HcpC heavy 2/12 Chambard (FR) 13l

Nov23 Nav 24f HcpC sf-hv 1/21 Limerick Lace (IRE) 21/4l

TFRHHHHI BHA157

FORM 61U-366 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Good Festival record and seeking a hat-trick in the race having found plenty to see off stablemate Galvin 12 months ago Quiet so far this term but following a similar path to last season arriving from a spin over hurdles and bold bid expected.New headgear

11Feb Nav 21f Hdl heavy 6/8 Hiddenvalley Lake (IRE) 15l

Nov23 Chl 29f HcpC gd-sf 6/13 Foxy Jacks (IRE) 17l

Oct23 Pun 23f Ch yd-sf 3/5 Minella Indo (IRE) 14l

TFRHHIII BHA112

FORM P-30P2P

TIMEFORM VIEW Third in the 2022 Kim Muir but not the force of old and plenty more on his plate than when third in C&D handicap in November Again laboured badly over hurdles last time.

21Feb Lud 23f HcpC soft P/6 Rockinastorm (IRE) -

24Jan Cat 25f HcpC soft 2/6 Mister Bells (IRE) 41/2l

Dec23 Chp 30f HcpC heavy P/19 Nassalam (FR) -

TFRHHIII BHA130

FORM 0P-4060 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Formerly a useful performer over these fences (dual course winner, twice in the frame in this). Well held this season though, including over hurdles,and hard to fancy

29Jan Plm 24f HcpH gd-sf 7/7 Ilovethenightlife 55l

Dec23 Chl 29f HcpC soft 6/13 Latenightpass 103/4l

Nov23 Chl 29f HcpC gd-sf 9/13 Foxy Jacks (IRE) 21l

TFRHHIII BHA132

FORM 061033

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair runs in this discipline the last twice (split Francky du Berlais and Minella Indo in C&D handicap in December) but remains with just a bumper and couple of point victories to his name and would be a surprising winner here.

5Feb Pun 24f Ch sf-hv 3 Coko Beach (FR) 17l

Dec23 Chl 29f HcpC soft 3/13 Latenightpass 51/2l

Jul23 Kny 20f Hdl good 6 The Last Mardi (IRE) 28l

TFRHHHII BHA157

FORM 21P314 CD BF

TIMEFORMVIEWProvedadifferentpropositiontoonhisfirst2tries(failed to complete) on this course when landing C&D handicap in November, jumping well for once. Fair run over hurdles next time but more needed under these terms back in this discipline after a break.

Dec23

8 FRANCKY DU BERLAIS (FR) (33)

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Legende du Luy (FR) 11 11-7

J James Bowen E Tongue Strap

T Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

O Mr Roddy Owen

B Mr Jean-Marc Lucas & Mr Franck Champion

S Foodnet Ltd

9 GALVIN (IRE) (31)

B g Gold Well - Burren Moonshine (IRE) 10 11-7

J Keith Donoghue

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Mr R. A. Bartlett

B Gabriel O’Gara

S Albert Bartlett, Gordon Elliott

10 MINELLA INDO (IRE) (89)

B g Beat Hollow - Carrigeen Lily (IRE) 11 11-7

J Rachael Blackmore

T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland

O Mr Barry Maloney

B Mrs R. H. Lalor

11 STATTLER (IRE) (37)

Br g Stowaway - Our Honey (IRE)

9 11-7

J Mr P. W. Mullins E Tongue Strap

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Mr R. A. Bartlett

B Cyril O’Hara

S Albert Bartlett

12 STREETS OF DOYEN (IRE) (194)

B g Doyen (IRE) - Satco Street (IRE)

10 11-7

J Mr Alex Harvey E Visor

T John McConnell, Ireland

O The 119 Partnership

B Alan Cox

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

TFRHHIII BHA134

FORM 230425

TIMEFORM VIEW Won the 2022 Summer Plate at Market Rasen and has gone well in 2 spins around this circuit this term,faring best of a few of these when second in handicap in December Plenty more on his plate on these terms now

9Feb Kmp 24f HcpC soft 5/7 Highstakesplayer (IRE) 38l

Dec23 Chl 29f HcpC soft 2/13 Latenightpass 4l

Nov23 Chl 29f HcpC gd-sf 4/13 Foxy Jacks (IRE) 15l

TFRHHHHI BHA155

FORM 62U-054 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Tough and genuine performer with a good Festival record(wontheNHChasein2021),findingjustDeltaWorktoostronginthis 12 months ago All roads seemingly have led to this again (ran in the same hurdle race as his stablemate last month) and he seems sure to go well.

11Feb Nav 21f Hdl heavy 4/8 Hiddenvalley Lake (IRE) 5l

Dec23 Chl 29f HcpC soft 5/13 Latenightpass 9l

Nov23 Chl 29f HcpC gd-sf 8/13 Foxy Jacks (IRE) 20l

TFRHHHII BHA159

FORM P1P-144 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Tremendous record at the Festival bar his flop in last year’s Gold Cup (won it in 2021 and second in 2022).Not the force of old but took well to this challenge when fourth under a big weight in C&D handicap in December,though again didn’t finish too strongly Couldn’t dismiss

Dec23 Chl 29f HcpC soft 4/13 Latenightpass 51/2l

Nov23 Dow 24f Ch soft 4/4 Gerri Colombe (FR) 21l

Oct23 Pun 23f Ch yd-sf 1/5 Hurricane Georgie (IRE) 13/4l

TFRHHHII BHA158

FORM 22P-624 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Won the National Hunt Chase at the 2022 Festival but has rather lost his way this term,not appearing to take to the challenge when well held behind Coko Beach at Punchestown 5 weeks ago Others preferred.

5Feb Pun 24f Ch sf-hv 4 Coko Beach (FR) 34l

21Jan Thu 20f Ch soft 2 Allaho (FR) 13l

Nov23 Pun 19f Ch soft 6/6 Fastorslow (FR) 28l

TFRHHIII BHA134

FORM 50P-105 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Very fortunate winner of 3m Kilbeggan handicap hurdle last summer but well beaten in 2 runs after Back with John McConnell and wasthirdinthe2021AlbertBartlettfortheyardbuthe’sveryhardtofancyon first go in one of these.New headgear tried.

Sep23 Dow 24f Hdl gd-yd 5 Tullybeg (IRE) 59l

Jul23 Kil 25f HcpC yd-sf 10/13 Foxy Jacks (IRE) 66l

Jun23 Kil 24f HcpH good 1 Waitnsee (IRE) 21/4l

2023: DELTA WORK (FR) 10 11 7 Keith Donoghue 11-10 (Gordon Elliott) 16 ran

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Minella Indo (IRE), 10-3 Delta Work (FR), 9-2 Coko Beach (FR), 5-1 Galvin (IRE), 14-1 Stattler (IRE), 20-1 Foxy Jacks (IRE), 100-1 Fameaftertheglory (GB), 150-1 Diesel d’Allier (FR), Francky du Berlais (FR), 300-1 Bodhisattva (IRE), Didero Vallis (FR), Streets of Doyen (IRE)

Troytown-winner COKO BEACH looked a natural on his first try in a cross-country contest when scoring easily at Punchestown last month and can become the new name on the roll of honour in a race his stable has dominated in recent years. It could be a 1-2-3 for the yard, with the hat-trick seeking Delta Work and Galvin both very solid. 2021 Gold Cup hero Minella Indo adds a further touch of class to proceedings

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.COKO BEACH (FR) 2.DELTA WORK (FR) 3.GALVIN (IRE)

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THECRYSTALCUP

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THE JOHNNY HENDERSON GRAND ANNUAL CHALLENGE CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE

RACE DESCRIPTION The Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup is a Premier Handicap 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 and is often run at a frantic pace. The race has been designed for five-year-olds and upwards and is often one of the most thrilling races of the whole week.

Last year’s favourite is 3-10 during the past 17 years

KEY TRENDS

12 of the past 18 winners were aged between 6-8

10 of the past 13 winners were rated between 138-147

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

MASKADA

Maskada was sent the shortest route by Darragh O’Keeffe for Henry de Bromhead, with the pair hugging the rail throughout. Global Citizen set out in front in a bold bid to defend his crown and set some stern fraction in the first half of the race Favourite Dinoblue kept close tabs on the leader throughout and was joined by Maskada with three left to jump Dinoblue made a bad mistake at the last which meant Maskada was left in front to land the prize

Run over one mile, seven furlongs & 199 yards. 13 fences to be jumped

Total prize fund of £125,000 £70,337 to the winner

PREMIER HANDICAP WINNING CONNECTIONS

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

TRAINER

Ben Pauling 1 winners

Today Ben saddles Harper’s Brook

JOCKEY

Kielan Woods

2 winners

Today Kielan rides Harper’s Brook

RAC

Jockey J

Trainer T

Owner O

Breeder B

Sponsor S

Equipment E

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for five yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £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

Leading course trainer (19-24): W P Mullins (38 wins from 324 runners, 12%) runs SAINT ROI

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (11 wins from 27 runners, 41%) runs SAINT ROI

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |

ON MY OWN (IRE) (60)

B g Milan - Morning Supreme (IRE)

10 12-0

J Rachael Blackmore E Tongue Strap

T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland

O Sean & Bernardine Mulryan

B Marie-Claire Murphy

2 SAINT ROI (FR) (38)

Br g Coastal Path - Sainte Vigne (FR)

9 11-10

J Mark Walsh E Tongue Strap

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Mr John P. McManus

B P.E. Guilloux, J. Thomas & B. Dasque

3 MASKADA (FR) (32)

B m Masked Marvel - Mandina (FR)

J Darragh O’Keeffe

T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland

O M. K. Mariga

1m 7f 199y

TFRHHHII BHA156

FORM 01-2106 CD

TIMEFORMVIEWLetdownbyjumpinginthis2yearsagobutisbuildingagood record in handicap chases in Britain, winning the Red Rum at Aintree last season and better than ever when scoring over this C&D in October on return.Not at best at Fairyhouse both starts since but expected to bounce back here.

13Jan Fai 17f HcpC soft 6/11 Uncle Phil (IRE) 14l

Dec23 Fai 17f HcpC soft 11/12 Solness (FR) 35l

Oct23 Chl 15f HcpC good 1/11 Triple Trade 2l

TFRHHHHH BHA152

FORM 24-4345 C D

TIMEFORM VIEW Excellent record at this meeting, winning the County Hurdle in 2020 and placed in the Champion Hurdle (2022) and Arkle (2023). Patchy record this season but is high on the shortlist for this after his eye-catching fourth at Fairyhouse on his handicap debut in this sphere.

4Feb Leo 17f Ch yd-sf 5/5

El Fabiolo (FR) 65l

13Jan Fai 17f HcpC soft 4/11 Uncle Phil (IRE) 73/4l

Dec23 Leo 17f Ch soft 3/5 Dinoblue (FR) 46l

TFRHHHHI BHA150

FORM 101-433 CD

8 11-8

B Mr Herve Lair & Mr Jean-Louis Lair

4 SOLNESS (FR) (39)

B g Konig Turf (GER) - Solveigh (GER) 6 11-7

J J. J. Slevin

E Tongue Strap

T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland

O Bronsan Racing

B M. L. Bloodstock Limited

5 SA FUREUR (IRE) (61)

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Ma Furie (FR) 7 11-3

J Jack Kennedy

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Bective Stud

B The Hon Mrs V. M. A. Tower

S Gordon Elliott

6 MADARA (FR) (39)

B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Becquascenthe (FR) 5 11-1

J James Reveley E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T Sophie Leech, Westbury-on-Severn

O Bryan Drew and Friends

B Sas Ecurie de Cachene & Elise Drouet

7 CALICO (GER) (46)

B g Soldier Hollow - Casanga (IRE) 8 11-1

J Tristan Durrell (3) E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O Mr John J Reilly

B Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof

S Ladbrokes, TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart chaser who forged clear when winning this last year off 8lb lower under this rider Just the one decent effort from 3 starts this season but this has likely been the target again.

10Feb Naa 16f Ch heavy 3/5 Allegorie de Vassy (FR) 15l

Dec23 Crk 16f Ch sf-hv 3/6

El Fabiolo (FR) 81/4l

Nov23 Clo 20f Ch heavy 4/5 Allegorie de Vassy (FR) 17l

TFRHHHHI BHA149

FORM 1-22513 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved since switched to handicaps last 2 starts, winning at Fairyhouse (17f, soft, 7/1) in December before good 6 1/2 lengths third of 11 to Madara at Leopardstown (17f,soft,4/1) 39 days ago 10lb better off with the winner here so warrants respect.

3Feb Leo 17f HcpC soft 3/11 Madara (FR) 61/2l

Dec23 Fai 17f HcpC soft 1/12 Fighting Fit 6l

Nov23 Crk 20f Ch soft 5/7 Letsbeclearaboutit (IRE) 19l

TFRHHHHI BHA145

FORM 11P-F12 D

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulwinneroverhurdleslastseason(ranpoorlywhenwell backed for Coral Cup).Fell on return/chase debut (in process of running well) and off the mark in fortuitous fashion at Fairyhouse, held when left clear last. Decent second at Naas since and remains with potential switched to a handicap

12Jan Naa 16f Ch soft 2 Quilixios 21/4l

Dec23 Fai 16f Ch heavy 1 Byker (IRE) 40l

Nov23 Nav 17f Ch sf-hv F Facile Vega (IRE) -

TFRHHHHI BHA143

FORM 02U611 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-French winner who’s firmly on the upgrade for this yard, winning over C&D before following up in listed handicap at Leopardstown, beating Path d’Oroux and Solness More to come and needs considering.

3Feb Leo 17f HcpC soft 1/11 Path d’Oroux (FR) 23/4l

Dec23 Chl 16f HcpC soft 1/7 In Excelsis Deo (FR) 31/4l

Nov23 Chl 15f HcpC gd-sf 6/11 Triple Trade 61/2l

TFRHHHII BHA143

FORM 21F-242 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Good runner-up efforts on 2 of his 3 starts (including here) this season, seeing things out well considering how hard he went at Doncaster last time.Not taken lightly

27Jan Don 16f HcpC good 2/10 Gabriel’s Getaway (IRE) 23/4l

4/7 Madara (FR) 16l

8 PATH D’OROUX (FR) (39)

B g Coastal Path - Belle du Bresil (FR)

7 11-0

J Keith Donoghue E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland

O French Connection Partnership

B David Giraudeau & Philippe Moreau

9 HARPER’S BROOK (IRE) (39)

B g Ask - Un Jour D Ete (FR)

J Kielan Woods

T Ben Pauling, Naunton

O The Megsons

B Mr Aidan McGoldrick

S Fitzdares

10 LIBBERTY HUNTER (GB) (72)

B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Classy Crewella

J Harry Cobden

T Evan Williams, Llancarfan

O Mr & Mrs William Rucker

B B. J. Eckley

S Tote

11

UNEXPECTED PARTY (FR) (46)

Gr g Martaline - Reform Act (USA)

J Harry Skelton

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

8 10-12

E Visor

TFRHHHHI BHA142

FORM 460F22 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/hurdles winner Yet to score over fences but his last 2 runner-up efforts were his best yet, 3/4 lengths behind Madara in handicap chase at Leopardstown (17f, soft) 39 days ago 6lb better off with Madara here so must be respected with headgear applied.

3Feb Leo 17f HcpC soft 2/11 Madara (FR) 23/4l

13Jan Fai 17f Ch soft 2 Hunters Yarn (IRE) 10l

Dec23 Leo 17f HcpC yield F The Folkes Tiara (IRE) -

TFRHHHII BHA140

FORM 5P2-021

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked as good as ever when scoring at Sandown last month but was possibly fortunate to do so and isn’t an obvious type to follow up in a race such as this Change of headgear

3Feb San 15f HcpC good 1/5 Sacre Coeur (FR) 7l

Dec23 Asc 18f HcpC good 2/7 Triple Trade 1/2l

Nov23 Chl 20f HcpC soft 10/14 Stage Star (IRE) 54l

8 10-11

TFRHHHHI BHA139

FORM 315-F11 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive sort who gained compensation for his reappearance/chase debut fall (looked likely winner) when running out a convincing winner at Wincanton (15.7f). Followed up in good style here (16.3f,soft) on New Year’s Day so lots to like.

1Jan Chl 16f HcpC heavy 1/5 Matata (IRE) 1l

Dec23 Wcn 15f HcpC soft 1/5 Filanderer 5l

Nov23 Chp 16f HcpC soft F/7 Mr Grey Sky (IRE) -

9 10-10

E Tongue Strap

O O’Reilly MacLennan Tynan Carthy Shanahan

B Mr & Mrs Gilles Forien

S Ashford Stud of 5095

12 TRIPLE TRADE (GB) (52)

B g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Doubly Guest 8 10-10

J Brendan Powell

T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

O SJS Racing

B Guy Bloodstock Ltd

S Coral Racing Limited

13 GEMIRANDE (FR) (11)

B g Al Namix (FR) - Queenjo (FR) 8 10-6

J Charlie Deutsch

T Venetia Williams, Hereford

O The Bellamy Partnership

B I. Pacault, A. Pacault & M. Pacault

S Faucets Limited

14 THE FOLKES TIARA (IRE) (39)

B g Shirocco (GER) - The Folkes Choice 8 10-5

J Jonathan Burke E Tongue Strap

T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland

O DWPJ Investments Ltd

B Fergal Duncan & Loman Duncan

15 FRERE D’ARMES (FR) (46)

B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Ville Sainte (FR) 7 10-5

J Ciaran Gethings E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O Belbroughton Racing Club

B Mr Xavier Leredde

S Ladbrokes, TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)

16 HARDY DU SEUIL (FR) (27)

B g Coastal Path - Pervenche du Seuil (FR) 7 10-4

J Gavin Sheehan E Cheek Pieces

T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

O The Hardy Souls

B Mr Jean Brest & Mme Catherine Boudot

S Betvictor

TFRHHHII BHA138

FORM 3-15540

TIMEFORM VIEW Emerged with credit against some of the top-flight British novice chasers of 2022/23 and made a fine return when taking 4-runner listed novice at Chepstow (19.5f) in October On a good mark on those efforts but has disappointed since,his last 2 starts particularly poor.

27Jan Chl 20f HcpC gd-sf 9/12 Ginny’s Destiny (IRE) 51l

Dec23 Asc 18f Ch gd-sf 4/4 Djelo (FR) 53l

Dec23 San 15f Ch heavy 5/6 Le Patron (FR) 15l

TFRHHHII BHA138

FORM 1-21315 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Really got his act together over fences since last spring, adding another win to his tally when seeing off 6 rivals over 19f at Ascot over Christmas Ran poorly at Lingfield since but type to bounce back after a break with yard going well.

21Jan Lin 16f HcpC soft 5/6 First Flow (IRE) 33l

Dec23 Asc 18f HcpC good 1/7 Harper’s Brook (IRE) 1/2l

Nov23 Asc 16f HcpC good 3/8 Boothill (IRE) 3l

TFRHHIII BHA134 (-2)

FORM 12123-5 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained his second win of 2022/23 at Wetherby (19.4f). Shaped as if better for the run after 11 months off when fifth of 9 in handicap chase at Newbury (19.8f,soft,12/1) but that was only 11 days ago

2Mar Nby 19f HcpC heavy 5/9 Heltenham (FR) 21l

Apr23 Chl 20f HcpC good 3/12 Caribean Boy (FR)Mar23 Nby 19f HcpC good 2/7 The Big Bite (IRE) hd

TFRHHIII BHA133

FORM 3-21010

TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 10-runner handicap chase at Leopardstown on Boxing Day but that was sandwiched in between 2 poor efforts, 20 lengths eighth of 11 to Madara in handicap chase at same track (17f,soft,7/1) 39 days ago

3Feb Leo 17f HcpC soft 8/11 Madara (FR) 20l

Dec23 Leo 17f HcpC yield 1 The Big Chap (IRE) 11/4l

Dec23 Fai 17f HcpC soft 9/12 Solness (FR) 21l

TFRHHIII BHA133

FORM 20-52P6 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved for switch to chasing last season, landing handicaps at Kempton/Newbury (at up to 18f). However, just the one good effort in defeat this term,making little impression here latest.

27Jan Chl 20f HcpC gd-sf 6/13 Ga Law (FR) 21l

1Jan Mus 20f HcpC soft P/9 Fidelio Vallis (FR)Nov23 Asc 16f HcpC good 2/8 Boothill (IRE) 1/2l

TFRHHHII BHA132

FORM 31022-3 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner over fences in 2021/22 season and enjoyed a good spell campaigned over hurdles last term.Shaped as if retaining all his ability back over fences after 10 months off when third at Sandown and good chance he’ll sharpen up for that with headgear refitted.

15Feb San 15f HcpC soft 3/10 Etalon (IRE) 91/4l Apr23 Chp 16f HcpH gd-sf 2/9 Takeit Easy 11/4l

Mar23 Wet 16f HcpH soft 2/10 Albert’s Back 1/2l

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THE KING OF PRS (IRE) (20)

B g Dansant - Sweet Youghal Bay (IRE) 6 10-4

J Sean Flanagan E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland

O Mr Damien Dillon

B J. P. Russell

DECLARED RUNNERS 17

TFRHHHII BHA132

FORM 411136 D BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 2 from 2 over fences in taking fashion in novice at Limerick on Boxing Day but has failed to build on that switched to handicaps next 2 starts Headgear now applied.

22Feb Thu 16f HcpC soft 6 Dancing Jeremy (IRE) 21l

21Jan Lin 16f HcpC soft 3/6 First Flow (IRE) 31/4l

Dec23 Lim 17f Ch sf-hv 1 Irish Blaze (IRE) 21/4l

2023: MASKADA (FR) 7 11 1 Darragh O’Keeffe 22-1 (Henry de Bromhead) 19 ran

Stewards Note: HARDY DU SEUIL: Following its run on 15/2/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 15-2 Libberty Hunter (GB), 9-1 Saint Roi (FR), Harper’s Brook (IRE), 10-1 Madara (FR), 11-1 Maskada (FR), Sa Fureur (IRE), Path d’Oroux (FR), 16-1 Solness (FR), 18-1 Dancing On My Own (IRE), 20-1 Unexpected Party (FR), 22-1 Calico (GER), 25-1 Hardy du Seuil (FR), 28-1 Frere d’Armes (FR), 33-1 Triple Trade (GB), The Folkes Tiara (IRE), The King of Prs (IRE), 80-1 Gemirande (FR)

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SAINT ROI caught the eye running in a handicap chase for the first time when fourth at Fairyhouse 2 starts back and the form he showed when third in the Arkle 12 months ago suggests he’s on a good mark. Fast-improving novice Libberty Hunter could still be in front of the handicapper so is a must for the shortlist, while Madara is also on the upgrade and had a bit to spare when seeing off Path d’Oroux and Solness at Leopardstown.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SAINT ROI (FR) 2.LIBBERTY HUNTER 3.MADARA (FR)

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WHO WAS JOHNNY HENDERSON? WHO WAS JOHNNY HENDERSON?

The Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase is the oldest race at The Festival and the oldest Steeplechase in the racing calendar In 1963 Johnny Henderson was aware there was a danger that propertydeveloperswould buyCheltenham Racecourse sotogetherwith otherJockeyClub members he formed Racecourse Holdings Trust (now Jockey Club Racecourses) to purchase the racecourse for £240,000 and safeguard its future. Jockey Club Racecourses now owns and operates 14 British racecourses and Johnny Henderson served as Patron to Cheltenham until his death in 2003. His son, Nicky, has been crowned Champion Trainer on five occasions.

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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.

and Patrick Mullins in a JP McManus 1-2. The pair had been in close order throughout at the rear of the pack and chose to go wider than most in the search for a better surface They both made up a frightening amount of ground down the straight and battled it out in front of the roaring Cheltenham crowd It was an excellent ride aboard A Dream To Share to round off a cracking days racing

Run over two miles, eighty-seven yards.

Total prize fund of £80,000 £45,560 to the winner

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

TRAINER

Willie Mullins

5 winners

Today Willie saddles

Argento Boy, C’Est Ta Chance, Cantico, Fishery Lane, Jasmin de Vaux, Sounds Victorius, You Oughta Know, Fleur Au Fusil & Junta Marvel

JOCKEY

Mr P W Mullins

1 winner

Today Patrick rides Jasmin de Vaux

Jockey J

Trainer T

Owner O

Breeder B

Sponsor S

Equipment E

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for four, five and six yrs old ™ Total prize fund £80000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £34864, 2nd £14312, 3rd £7160, 4th £3576, 5th £1792, 6th £896. (Penalty Value £45560) 5 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (19-24): N Henderson (42 wins from 279 runners, 15%) runs KINGSTON PRIDE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (11 wins from 27 runners, 41%) runs ARGENTO BOY, C’EST TA CHANCE, CANTICO, FISHERY LANE, JASMIN DE VAUX, SOUNDS VICTORIUS, YOU OUGHTA KNOW, FLEUR AU FUSIL & JUNTA MARVEL

1 ARGENTO BOY (IRE) (46) Gr

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J Brian Hayes

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Mrs Audrey Turley

B Victor Connolly

2 BILL JOYCE (IRE) (19)

Bettys

J Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

T Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

O Dan Walker

B Mrs Mary Hayes

S Wasdell Group

3 C’EST TA CHANCE (FR) (53)

B g Elm Park - Kadiana (IRE)

J Daryl Jacob

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

2m 87y

TFRHHHII BHA117

FORM 1

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to 4 winners,including very smart hurdler/ useful chaser Briar Hill (won this in 2013) and looked a nice prospect when readily justifying favouritism at Fairyhouse first time out. Potential big improver but lack of experience may find him out.

27Jan Fai 16f Stk soft 1 Born Braver (IRE) 7l

5 11-7

O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede

B Dr V. Roger-Yves Simom et al

S The Sporting Life

4 CANTICO (IRE) (31)

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - All You Need (FR) 5 11-7

J P. Townend

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Mrs Audrey Turley

B Mr Tom Coughlan

5 CELTIC DINO (FR) (82)

Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Bal Celtique (FR) 5 11-7

J Sam Twiston-Davies

T Sam Thomas, Cardiff

O Walters Plant Hire Ltd

B E.A.R.L. Haras du Mondant et al

6 FARLAND (IRE) (26)

B g Getaway (GER) - Askanna (IRE) 5 11-7

J Freddie Gingell

T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

O Neil Smith & Alfie Smith

B J. Asple

S Morson Group

7 FISHERY LANE (FR) (29)

E Hood

TFRHHIII BHA120

FORM 1-11 D

TIMEFORM VIEW £225,000 buy who was successful on his sole start in Irish points and has landed both starts under Rules, again making all at Exeter 19 days ago This is a stiff task though and he’ll face competition for the lead.

23Feb Exe 16f NHF heavy 1/6 Joyau Allen (FR) 81/2l

13Jan War 16f NHF soft 1/9 Clap of Thunder (IRE) 41/4l

TFRHHHII BHA117

FORM 1-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Won sole start in points and didn’t lose much in defeat when second at Navan first time under Rules, sticking to the task well. Open to improvement and not a forlorn hope.

20Jan Nav 16f Stk sf-hv 2 William Munny (IRE) s.h

TFRHHHII BHA121

FORM 1-31

TIMEFORM VIEW Won sole start in points and built on a promising Rules debut to land a 5-runner bumper at Navan a month ago This is significantly morecompetitivebuthedidhaveplentytosparelasttimeandPaulTownend rides

11Feb Nav 15f Stk heavy 1 Olympy de Cerisy (FR) 6l

Dec23 Leo 16f Stk yield 3 Goldinthemountains (FR) 51/2l

TFRHHIII BHA118

FORM 13 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Saint Segal and Celtic Girl.Well positioned when making a successful start at Ascot and far from disgraced when third in a listed contest at same track.Looks out of his depth here,though.

Dec23 Asc 15f NHF gd-sf 3/13 Let It Rain 93/4l

Nov23 Asc 15f NHF soft 1/11 Monty Bodkin (IRE) 41/4l

TFRHHIII BHA117

FORM 4-21 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to smart 2 1/2m-2 3/4m hurdle winner Minella Cocoonerand hasalreadyshown plentyin bumpers,readily opening his account at the third attempt in 7-runner contest at Fakenham last time. This is significantly tougher

16Feb Fkn 16f NHF soft 1/7 Jack Out of Reach 3/4l

Dec23 Ain 16f NHF soft 2/7 Union Avenue (IRE) 3/4l

Apr23 Pun 16f Stk yd-sf 4 Predators Gold (FR) 5l

Gr g Gemix (FR) - Vision Sainte (FR) 5 11-7

J M. J. M. O’Sullivan

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Bryan Drew

B Mr Tim Dineen

TFRHHIII BHA112

FORM 2

TIMEFORM

VIEW Out of a winning hurdler/chaser and made a promising start when second of 11 at Thurles a month ago Should improve for that experience but his trainer has more appealing representatives

13Feb Thu 15f Stk sf-hv 2 Coco Masterpiece (FR) 1/2l

8 JALON D’OUDAIRIES (FR) (75)

B g No Risk At All (FR) - Ukalee (FR) 5 11-7

J Jack Kennedy

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Gigginstown House Stud

B Comte Michel de Gigou

S Gordon Elliott

9 JASMIN DE VAUX (FR) (45)

B g Tirwanako (FR) - Que du Charmil (FR) 5 11-7

J Mr P. W. Mullins

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede

B Mr Didier Desrayaud

S The Sporting Life

10

KINGSTON PRIDE (IRE) (52)

Gr g Kingston Hill - Milans Pride (IRE) 5 11-7

J Nico de Boinville

T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

O Mr O. S. Harris

B Mrs Fiona Heslin

11 QUEBECOIS (FR) (91)

Ch

J Lorcan Williams

T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

11-7

O McNeill,Stevens,McKenzie,Flowers&Walsh

B Haras de Moricand

S Ultima Business Solutions

12

ROMEO COOLIO (GB) (60) B

J Keith Donoghue

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O KTDA Racing

B Mr W. Kinsey

S Gordon Elliott

13

ROYAL INFANTRY (IRE) (32)

TFRHHHHH BHA132

FORM 1-11

TIMEFORM VIEW Won sole start in points and unbeaten in two bumpers, again looking an excellent prospect when landing an 8-runner event at Leopardstown 75 days ago Likely to be ridden positively and has all the credentials to put up a bold showing.

Dec23 Leo 16f Stk sf-hv 1 Redemption Day 23/4l

Dec23 Fai 16f Stk soft 1 Major Barry (IRE) 5l

TFRHHHHI BHA126

FORM 1-1

TIMEFORM VIEW Won sole start in points and justified prohibitive odds with ease in a 12-runner contest at Naas 45 days ago Has bags of potential and one of the strongest contenders for yard with superb record in this race Obvious claims

28Jan Naa 18f Stk soft 1 His Nibs (IRE) 15l

TFRHHHII BHA116

FORM 1-2 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful sole start in Irish points (Apr 2023).Achieved a good level of form when runner-up to Tripoli Flyer at Lingfield in January and likely capable of better

21Jan Lin 16f NHF stand 2/13 Tripoli Flyer (IRE) 11/2l

TFRHHHII BHA116

FORM 2-1

TIMEFORMVIEW Expensive purchase after finishing second in a point and made no mistake first time under Rules,easing to a facile success at Exeter 3 months ago Worth his place in this field.

Dec23 Exe 16f NHF soft 1/11 Matthias 41/2l

TFRHHHHI BHA117

FORM 1-1

TIMEFORM VIEW Cost £420,000 on the back of point win and made no mistake on his first attempt under Rules, cosily landing a 5-runner event at Fairyhouse.Improvement is required but he possesses loads of potential.

13Jan Fai 16f Stk soft 1 Sporting Glory (IRE) 11/4l

Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Sovereign Lass (IRE) 5 11-7

J Harry Skelton

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O Craig & Laura Buckingham

B Kevin Neville

S Manor Farm Bloodstock

14

SIXMILEBRIDGE (IRE) (39)

B g Affinisea (IRE) - Luck Or Logic (IRE) 5 11-7

J Kielan Woods

T Ben Pauling, Naunton

O The Megsons

B Miss Barbara Hanna

S Fitzdares

15 SOUNDS VICTORIUS (IRE) (24)

Br g Champs Elysees - Sounds Charming (IRE) 5 11-7

J Sean O’Keeffe

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Bruton Street Partnership

B Jim & John Lawler

16 TEESHAN (IRE) (31)

B g Westerner - Miss Pepperpot (IRE) 5 11-7

J Harry Cobden

T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

O Mrs Johnny de la Hey

B Seamus Moore

S Morson Group

TFRHHHII BHA124

FORM 3U1-11 D

TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwho hasalreadytakenhisunbeatenrecord tothreewithacoupleofbumpersuccesses,thelatestcominginaListedevent atNewbury.Worth acrackat thisfor allthathehassomethingto findin form terms

10Feb Nby 16f NHF heavy 1/9 Noahsgreatrainbow (IRE) 2l

10Jan Don 16f NHF gd-sf 1/18 Off The Jury (IRE) 21/4l

TFRHHHII BHA121

FORM U2-1 D

TIMEFORM VIEW £100,000 buy after finishing runner-up completed start inIrishpointsandjustifiedfavouritismwithasmoothsuccessatSandownon hisfirstgounderRules Opentoimprovementandnotcompletelydiscounted for in-form stable.

3Feb San 15f NHF gd-sf 1/8 Juby Ball (FR) 23/4l

TFRHHIII BHA119

FORM 21

TIMEFORMVIEWConfirmeddebutpromisewhenscoringatPunchestown last time but didn’t have loads to spare and has a bit to find with several of these rivals

18Feb Pun 15f Stk heavy 1 Masterboy Davis (FR) hd Dec23 Leo 16f Stk heavy 2 Patter Merchant (IRE) nk

TFRHHHHI BHA116

FORM 11

TIMEFORM VIEW Easy winner of an Irish point and followed up in equally impressive style in an Exeter bumper last month. Looks highly talented and strikes as the pick of the British-trained runners

11Feb Exe 16f NHF heavy 1/10 Peacenik (IRE) 7l

17

THE YELLOW CLAY (IRE) (39)

B g Yeats (IRE) - Winning Indian (IRE) 5 11-7

J Jordan Gainford

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Bective Stud

B Noel & Valerie Moran

S Gordon Elliott

18

TRIPOLI FLYER (IRE) (52)

B g Getaway (GER) - Collen Beag (IRE) 5 11-7

J Paddy Brennan

T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

O Mr Ismail El Magdoub

B James A. Slattery

S Imre Investments Limited

19

UNION AVENUE (IRE) (32)

B g Shantou (USA) - Mrs Mac Veale (IRE)

J Danny McMenamin

T James Moffatt, Cartmel

O Mr Thomas Gardner

B P. Corkery

S Fitzdares Limited

20 YOU OUGHTA KNOW (IRE) (39)

B g Beat Hollow - Pont de Alma (FR)

5 11-7

TFRHHHHI BHA132

FORM 11-4

TIMEFORM VIEW Won his first two starts and caught the eye back from 10 months off in Grade 2 company at Leopardstown 39 days ago, finishing strongly after being hampered as the race developed. Has a bigger performance in him and well worth a look.

3Feb Leo 16f Stk soft 4/10 Jeroboam Machin (FR) 7l

Mar23 Lim 16f Stk soft 1/10 Familiar Dreams 21/2l

Mar23 Leo 16f Stk yield 1 Sattam 31/2l

TFRHHHII BHA119

FORM 51 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Brother to useful hurdler Anyharminasking and left debut form well behind when scoring comfortably from Kingston Pride in 13-runner bumper at Lingfield last time.Could do better still.

21Jan Lin 16f NHF stand 1/13 Kingston Pride (IRE) 11/2l Oct23 Chp 16f NHF gd-sf 5/16 Captain Bellamy 11l

TFRHIIII BHA118

FORM 32-114 D

TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedbothstartsinIrishpointsandmadeanimpressive start under Rules,doubling his tally in gutsy fashion at Aintree in December Only fourth to Royal Infantry in a Listed contest at Newbury last month though so up against it in this company

10Feb Nby 16f NHF heavy 4/9 Royal Infantry (IRE) 3l

Dec23 Ain 16f NHF soft 1/7 Farland (IRE) 3/4l

Nov23 Kel 16f NHF gd-sf 1/13 Heart Above hd

TFRHHHHI BHA134

FORM 112

6 11-7

J Daniel Mullins E Hood

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Luke McMahon

B Mr P. Reynolds

21 FLEUR AU FUSIL (FR) (38)

B m Kapgarde (FR) - La Courtille (FR) 6 11-0

J Miss Josephine Townend E Hood

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O P. Reilly/C. Reilly

B Dr V. Brigitte Poulve

22 JUNTA MARVEL (FR) (322)

B m Masked Marvel - Junta des Champs (FR) 6 11-0

J Rachael Blackmore

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O The Turner Family

B S.C.E.A. Raymond Jean-Christian

23 DIRTY DEN (GB) (32)

B g Dragon Dancer - Carmela Maria 4 10-11

J Micheal Nolan

T Syd Hosie, Sherborne

O Mrs Kate Kenyon & Mr Syd Hosie

E Hood

B T. C. Dawson

24 STAVVY (IRE) (24)

Gr g Roaring Lion (USA) - Every Time 4 10-11

J Bryony Frost

T Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket

O Harlequin Direct Ltd

B Haras d’Etreham & Ecurie des Charmes

S Henbrandt Ltd

DECLARED RUNNERS 24

TIMEFORM VIEW Won bumpers at Kilbeggan and Galway last year and acquitted himself well when second in a Leopardstown Grade 2 last month. Form is solid but others may have a bit more potential.First-time hood

3Feb Leo 16f Stk soft 2/10 Jeroboam Machin (FR) 41/4l

Aug23 Gal 16f Stk good 1 Toto Too (IRE) 2l

May23 Kil 16f Stk yield 1 Croke Park (IRE) 11l

TFRHHHII BHA124

FORM 11

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising mare who hasn’t been fully extended to win both starts to date, the latter coming in Grade 2 (mares) company at Leopardstownoveramonth ago Topyardputsthe hoodonfor thisand she’s not without hope.

4Feb Leo 16f Stk soft 1/13 Switch From Diesel (IRE) 21/2l

Nov23 Naa 16f Stk soft 1 Lady Bluebird (IRE) 4l

TFRHHHII BHA125

FORM 11-

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked a smart prospect when winning both bumper outingsinthespringlastyear,quickeningupimpressivelydespiteflashingher tail at Punchestown 10 months ago Not seen since but has the form to make an impact if she retains all that ability.

Apr23 Pun 16f Stk yield 1/13 Rhaenyra (IRE) 2l

Mar23 Lim 19f Stk soft 1 Bioluminescence (IRE) 21/2l

TFRHIIII BHA115

FORM 1220

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning start to his career at Huntingdon in November and solid efforts next two starts Failed to beat a rival in a Listed event at Newbury on first outing since leaving Nigel Twiston-Davies, so hard to envisage him making an impact in this

10Feb Nby 16f NHF heavy 9/9 Royal Infantry (IRE) 38l

1Jan Chl 13f NHF heavy 2/11 Kel du Large (FR) 23/4l

Dec23 Her 16f NHF good 2/10 Topkapi 6l

TFRHIIII BHA111

FORM 031 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Roaring Lion gelding with a progressive profile,opening his account at Southwell 24 days ago Needs a lot more to compete at the top level.

18Feb Swl 15f NHF heavy 1/10 Rockchoeur (FR) 9l

28Jan Don 16f NHF good 3/12 Les’s Destiny Star (IRE) 51/4l

10Jan Don 16f NHF gd-sf 8/18 Royal Infantry (IRE) 19l

2023: A DREAM TO SHARE (IRE) 5 11 7 Mr J L Gleeson 7-2 (John E Kiely) 21 ran

Probable S.P’s: 7-1 Jasmin de Vaux (FR), 15-2 Jalon d’Oudairies (FR), 10-1 You Oughta Know (IRE), 12-1 Romeo Coolio (GB), Teeshan (IRE), The Yellow Clay (IRE), 16-1 C’Est Ta Chance (FR), 20-1 Cantico (IRE), Quebecois (FR), 22-1 Argento Boy (IRE), Fleur Au Fusil (FR), 25-1 Sixmilebridge (IRE), Junta Marvel (FR), 33-1 Kingston Pride (IRE), 40-1 Royal Infantry (IRE), Tripoli Flyer (IRE), 50-1 Sounds Victorius (IRE), 66-1 Bill Joyce (IRE), Farland (IRE), 100-1 Celtic Dino (FR), Fishery Lane (FR), 150-1 Union Avenue (IRE), 200-1 Dirty Den (GB), Stavvy (IRE)

It’s a tightly-knit affair on paper compared to most renewals, with no standout on form, but JALON D’OUDAIRIES and Jasmin de Vaux may have the most potential, both point winners who have made a big impression so far under Rules The Yellow Clay’s connections had the runner-up in 2022 and they should be in the mix again with this 5-y-o, who caught the eye on his return at Leopardstown. Teeshan, a ready winner on Rules debut at Exeter, looks the pick of those trained in Britain.

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First Race 1.30 - THE GALLAGHER NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (Registered as The BARING BINGHAM NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE) (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 23rd and pay £168 stake, Scratch by noon, February 13th or pay £339, Confirm by noon, March 7th and pay £168, Supplementary Entry by noon, March 7th and pay £5400 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 11th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb GALLAGHER has kindly sponsored this race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff A £200 award will also be made to the member of racing staff responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. PLEASE NOTE: A Declaration to Run will not be accepted for any horse if, at the time fixed for declaration, it has been declared to run in any other race at this year’s Cheltenham Festival, which has yet to take place. (This will apply whether or not the horse is subsequently declared a non-runner, unless the horse has been eliminated from a race, or declared as a reserve and not been made a non-runner.) ELIMINATION: If elimination is necessary from this race, the elimination sequence shall be determined by the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code) A Confirmation of Entry will not be accepted for any horse for which Medical Records are not submitted to the BHA by 5th March, 2024 with a further update to be submitted by 6.00pm on the day before the race 86 entries, 35 at £168, 27 at £507, 24 at £675. - Closed January 23rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £58104; Second £23949; Third £11975; Fourth £5994; Fifth £2997; Sixth £1499; Seventh £743; Eighth £378. (Penalty Value £75964.50) A

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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) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £101919 to the winning horse The second to receive £38398, the third £19217, the fourth £9599, the fifth £4817 and the sixth £2408. 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 16th and pay £218 stake, Scratch by noon, February 13th or pay £439, Confirm by noon, March 7th and pay £218, Supplementary Entry by noon, March 7th and pay £7000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 11th. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 3lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 7lb Mares allowed 7lb BROWN ADVISORY has kindly sponsored this race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a £200 award given to the stable employee judged to be 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. 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 which Medical Records are not submitted to the BHA by 5th March, 2024 with a further update to be submitted by 6.00pm on the day before the race 39 entries, 12 at £218, 16 at £657, 10 at £875, 1 at £7000. - Closed January 16th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £77956; Second £32132; Third £16066; Fourth £8042; Fifth £4021; Sixth £2010. (Penalty Value £101919.03) A

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Third Race 2.50 - THE CORAL CUP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (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 20th and pay £125 stake, Confirm by noon, March 7th and pay £375, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 11th. Penalties, after February 25th, 2024, a winner of a hurdle race 5lb No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st. CORAL has generously sponsored this race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff A £250 award will also be given to the member of racing staff judged to be 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 this season’s 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 after Closing may be taken into account. A Confirmation of Entry will not be accepted for any horse for which Medical Records are not submitted to the BHA by 5th March, 2024 with a further update to be submitted by 6.00pm on the day before the race PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 71 entries, 24 at £125, 47 at £500. - Closed February 20th, 2024. Owners

Prize Money. Winner £43040; Second £17740; Third £8870; Fourth £4440; Fifth £2220; Sixth £1110; Seventh £550; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £56270) Weights raised 5lbsand paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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 2nd and pay £500 stake, Scratch by noon, February 6th or pay £1000, Confirm by noon, March 7th and pay £500, Supplementary Entry by noon, March 7th and pay £16000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 11th. 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 judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race BETWAY will present a £50 cash prize to each stable employee responsible for a runner in this race A Challenge Trophy presented by The Steeplechase Company (Cheltenham) Ltd., is to be held by the winning owner until February 1st, next year. 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: 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 which Medical Records are not submitted to the BHA by 5th March, 2024 with a further update to be submitted by 6.00pm on the day before the race 19 entries, 5 at £500, 6 at £1500, 8 at £2000. - Closed January 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £172160; Second £70960; Third £35480; Fourth £17760; Fifth £8880; Sixth £4440; Seventh £2200; Eighth £1120. (Penalty Value £225080) A

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Fifth Race 4.10 - THE GLENFARCLAS STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (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, February 27th and pay £90 stake, Confirm by noon, March 7th and pay £285, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 11th. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 3lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 7lb Mares allowed 7lb GLENFARCLAS has generously sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff responsible for the winning horse. A £200 award will be given to the member of racing staff responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out 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. THIS RACE WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE CROSS COUNTRY COURSE. 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 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 this season’s 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.) A Confirmation of Entry will not be accepted for any horse for which Medical Records are not submitted to the BHA by 5th March, 2024 with a further update to be submitted by 6.00pm on the day before the race 21 entries, 7 at £90, 14 at £375. - Closed February 27th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £29813; Second £14903; Third £7455; Fourth £3728; Fifth £1860; Sixth £930. (Penalty Value £39022.50) A

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Sixth Race 4.50 - THE JOHNNY HENDERSON GRAND ANNUAL CHALLENGE CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (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 20th and pay £155 stake, Confirm by noon, March 7th and pay £470, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 11th. Penalties, after February 25th, 2024, a winner of a steeple chase 5lb No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st. The Challenge Cup, which was subscribed for by the Town of Cheltenham, is to be held by the winning owner until February 1st, 2025. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey, and an award of £200 will be given to the member of racing staff judged to be 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. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the reserves notice in the Conditions For Entry Section, accessed from the Information menu on the BHA Racing Administration Internet site (www2.racingadmin.co.uk). Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they MUST notify the Racing Calendar Office IMMEDIATELY when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority will modify the Rules of Racing as a consequence of providing two reserves for this race The non runner penalty will be waived for any horse which is deemed a non-runner by 1.00 p.m. the day before the race. PLEASE NOTE: Any horse for whom a confirmation of entry has been submitted will not be permitted to declare to run if, at the time fixed for declaration, it has been declared to run in any other race at this season’s 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 after Closing may be taken into account. A Confirmation of Entry will not be accepted for any horse for which Medical Records are not submitted to the BHA by 5th March, 2024 with a further update to be submitted by 6.00pm on the day before the race 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 20th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £53800; Second £22175; Third £11088; Fourth £5550; Fifth £2775; Sixth £1388; Seventh £688; Eighth £350. (Penalty Value £70337.50)

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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 three previous races, or four races if the fourth run was in a Pattern or Listed Race during the current season and, prior to Closing, must have been placed first, second, third or fourth in a race Enter by noon, February 27th and pay £100 stake, Confirm by noon, March 7th and pay £300, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 11th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 11lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 7lb 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 member of racing staff responsible for the winning horse and a prize of £200 to the member of racing staff judged to be 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 £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code.

PLEASE NOTE: 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.) PLEASE NOTE: Horses are permitted to have more than three runs in NHF races if the fourth run is in a Pattern or Listed race, and the fifth is in a Pattern race during the same season as the fourth run, in accordance with part 15A of the Running Requirements Code. 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.uk by 5th March, 2024. 32 entries, 6 at £100, 26 at £400. - Closed February 27th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £34864; Second £14312; Third £7160;

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