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A very warm welcome to Cheltenham Racecourse for Gold Cup Day, the magnificent finale to the 2026 Cheltenham Festival. We are delighted to welcome a sell-out crowd to the Home of Jump Racing for what promises to be an extraordinary day and the biggest occasion in the sport.

After a fantastic week of thrilling racing and unforgettable moments, everything now builds towards the crowning glory of the Festival. Today is the day where champions are made and legends are written into racing history. The highlight of the afternoon is, of course, the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup at 4:00pm, the most prestigious race in Jump racing. This year’s renewal looks extraordinarily open, setting the stage for what promises to be a fascinating and fiercely contested battle between the best staying chasers from both sides of the Irish Sea. Leading the British challenge is The Jukebox Man, the King George VI Chase winner, whose success would provide a sensational moment for his owner Harry Redknapp. Standing in his way is the reigning champion Inothewayurthinkin, who returns looking to defend his crown in what looks a deep and exceptionally competitive field. The action begins at 1:20pm with the JCB Triumph Hurdle, where some of the most exciting young talents in the sport take centre stage. It looks another wide-open contest, with the top four in the market evenly split between British and Irish contenders, setting the tone for a thrilling afternoon ahead. Racegoers can look forward to a superb supporting card throughout the day, including the William Hill County Handicap Hurdle at 2:00pm, the Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Steeple Chase at 2:40pm, and the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle at 3:20pm, each bringing together highly competitive fields and top-class performers.

To begin the day, William Hill will host their live tipping Panel in The Retreat from 11:30am, where Nick Luck will be joined by ITV Racing presenter Leonna Mayor, 43-time Cheltenham Festival winner Barry Geraghty, and 20-time Champion Jockey Sir AP McCoy to provide expert insight ahead of the afternoon’s racing. Away from the track, racegoers are encouraged to visit The Orchard, where you can enjoy an outstanding collection of premium brands including Boodles, Debenhams, Holland Cooper, Chapel Down, Lavazza, Bottlegreen, Glenfarclas, Brooklands, Gaucho, and Red Bull. Today’s racing would not be possible without the continued support of our sponsors, and we extend our sincere thanks to JCB, William Hill, Albert Bartlett, and Boodles for their valued partnership. Your continued loyalty makes this the biggest day on the racing calendar, and we are delighted to welcome you to what promises to be a truly historic occasion. It has been a fantastic week here at Cheltenham, filled with outstanding racing, incredible performances, and a vibrant Festival atmosphere. Let’s hope we finish this remarkable week in style with another unforgettable day of racing. Enjoy your day at Cheltenham the pinnacle of Jump racing. We look forward to welcoming you back to this iconic sporting venue again soon.

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COURSE MAP NEW COURSE RACE STARTS Race 1 - 1:20pm The JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (2m 179yds) Race 2 - 2:00pm The William Hill County Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (2m 179yds) Race 3 - 2:40pm The Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Chase (Registered as The Liberthine Mares’ Chase) (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (2m 4f 127yds) Race 4 - 3:20pm The Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle (Registered as The Spa Novices’ Hurdle) (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (2m 7f 213yds) Race 5 - 4:00pm The Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (3m 2f 70yds)

Race 6 - 4:40pm The Princess Royal Challenge Cup Open Hunters’ Chase (3m 2f 70yds) Race 7 - 5:20pm The Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) (2m 4f 56yds) Cheltenham Racecourse has 75 acres (30 hectares) of racing surface with five different tracks – a Chase and Hurdle course on the Old and New Courses and the Glenfarclas Cross Country Course. A team of 10 Groundstaff look after the track day to day and on raceday the team increases to 50, and 100 at The Festival.

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2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse. 3. Timeform view and TFR rating 4. HORSE’S TRAINER & 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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Fancy something away from Cheltenham today? DONCASTER Race 1 1.02 2m 128y 1 Annie Hathaway (GB) 11-2 2 I C U In My Dreams (IRE) 11-2 3 Nicely Curved (USA) 11-2 4 Rose Light (GB) 11-2 5 Melosa (GB) 10-6 6 Prettylady (FR) 10-6 Race 2 1.42 2m 128y 1 Count of Vendome (IRE) 11-12 2 Lewisham Grove (IRE) 11-12 3 Ben Reid (GB) 11-5 4 Corsican Caper (IRE) 11-5 5 It’s Party Time (IRE) 11-5

Race 3 2.22 2m 3f 31y 1 Lightning Flash (IRE) 11-9 2 Cuban Court (IRE) 11-7 3 Whatyouwaitingfor (IRE) 11-6 4 Two To Tango (GB) 11-2 Race 4 3.02 3m 84y 1 Billy Boi Blue (GB) 12-0 2 Stone’s Throw (GB) 11-10 3 El Galactico (IRE) 11-10 4 Jakar du Moulin (FR) 11-4 5 I Am Max (IRE) 11-4 6 High Dancer (GB) 11-3 7 Breezethroughlife (IRE) 11-1 Race 5 3.39 3m 2f 1y 1 I See The Sea (IRE) 12-0 2 Jongleur d’Etoiles (FR) 12-0 3 Jamesieconn (IRE) 11-8 4 Amazing Cleni (FR) 11-1

Race 6 4.20 2m 4f 181y 1 Saracen Beau (IRE) 12-0 2 Meatloaf (FR) 11-11 3 Joltin N Jiving (IRE) 11-11 4 Bitsnbuckles (IRE) 11-6 5 Yealand (IRE) 11-6 6 Ballygeary (IRE) 11-5 7 Shotgun Rider (IRE) 11-2 Race 7 4.55 2m 128y 1 Batchelor’s Lad (IRE) 11-2 2 Don’t Tell Dougie (GB) 11-2 3 Jetzet (IRE) 11-2 4 Locksman (GB) 11-2 5 Noble Way (FR) 11-2 6 Port Isaac (GB) 11-2 7 Savon (IRE) 11-2

FAKENHAM 3m 38y Race 1 12.55 1 Brother Boris (GB) 11-13 2 Uncle Al (IRE) 11-3 3 Yorgunnabeplucky (GB) 11-2 Race 2 1.35 2m 3y 1 Always Stronger (FR) 11-6 2 Hans Lippershey (GB) 11-6 3 Mister Ursus (IRE) 11-6 4 Callmesusie (IRE) 10-13 5 Zarakerjack (FR) 10-10 Race 3 2.14 2m 5f 44y 1 Jamaicaine (FR) 11-6 2 Where’s Cato (IRE) 11-5 3 Gotthereintheend (IRE) 11-5 4 Belle Montrose (IRE) 11-2

Race 4 2.54 2m 4f 1y 1 Secret Vino (GB) 12-0 2 Blue Marvel (IRE) 11-12 3 Painted Wolf (IRE) 11-10 4 Raby Mere (FR) 11-6 5 Milan Milos (IRE) 10-2 Race 5 3.34 2m 3y 1 Graecia (IRE) 12-0 2 Abbey Law (GB) 11-4 3 Hello Sweety (GB) 11-4 4 Ghost Dancing (GB) 11-3 5 Adaay Dancing (GB) 11-2

Race 6 4.15 2m 3y 1 Bluegrass (IRE) 12-0 2 Nap Hand (IRE) 11-8 3 Tapley (GB) 11-8 4 Cinammon Coco (IRE) 11-7 5 Inappropriate (IRE) 11-4 6 Takeit Easy (GB) 11-0 7 Morning Mayhem (GB) 10-13 Race 7 4.50 3m 38y 1 Bowtogreatness (IRE) 12-6 2 Go On Chez (GB) 12-6 3 Janika (FR) 12-2 4 Coolagh Park (GB) 11-12

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RACE ONE

THE JCB

TRIUMPH HURDLE RACE DESCRIPTION The JCB Triumph Hurdle

is the Championship race for juveniles (four-year-olds) and is historically one of the most open races at The Festival. Thanks to the introduction of the Fred Winter, it usually means the ﬁeld is much smaller and more competitive. As is usual in a Grade 1 Championship race, all horses carry the 11st 2lb, apart from Highland Crystal, Noemie de La Vis, Selma de Vary and Tenter Le Tout, who as ﬁllies’, get a 7lb allowance.

KEY TRENDS 8 of the past 11 winners started their careers in France

19 of the past 28 winners won last time out

10 of the past 13 winners were trained in Ireland

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

PONIROS

Poniros sprung an almighty shock in our opener 12 months ago when winning at odds of 100/1, lowering the colours of East India Dock and Lulamba in the process. He looked beaten turning for home when under the drive of Jonjo O’Neill but continued to stay on stoutly to reel in Lulamba, who himself showed a brilliant attitude but ultimately it was not to be for the Nicky Henderson runner and instead it was Mullins who picked up his fourth consecutive Triumph Hurdle.

GRADE 1 Run over two miles, 179 yards. 8 hurdles to be jumped.

£84,405 to the winner

Total prize fund of

£150,000

WINNING CONNECTIONS

ROLL OF HONOUR 2016-2025

Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years. TRAINER JOCKEY Willie Mullins Paul Townend 5 winners 3 winners Today Willie saddles Today Paul rides Apolon de Charnie, Forty Fifty, Kai Lung, Selma de Vary Macho Man, Minella Academy, Mon Creuset, Proactif, Noemie de La Vis & Selma de Vary YEAR

FORM

2025

WINNER

AGE WEIGHT SP

TRAINER

Poniros

11-2

100/1

W Mullins (Ire)

RUNNERS LAST RACE (NO.DAYS) 17

22nd Newmarket Handicap (167)

2024

Majborough

11-2

6/1

W Mullins (Ire)

3rd Spring Juvenile Hurdle (41)

2023

112

Lossiemouth

10-9

11/8F

W Mullins (Ire)

2nd Spring Juvenile Hurdle (41)

2022

Vauban

11-0

6/4F

W Mullins (Ire)

1st Spring Juvenile Hurdle (41)

2021

111

Quilixios

11-0

2/1

H de Bromhead (Ire)

1st Spring Juvenile Hurdle (40)

2020

Burning Victory

10-7

12/1

W Mullins (Ire)

1st Fairyhouse Juvenile Hurdle (20)

2019

Pentland Hills

11-0

20/1

N Henderson

1st Plumpton Maiden Hurdle (18)

2018

Farclas

11-0

9/1

G Elliott (Ire)

2nd Spring Juvenile Hurdle (40)

2017

11111

Defi Du Seuil

11-0

5/2F

P Hobbs

1st Finesse Hurdle (48)

2016

Ivanovich Gorbatov

11-0

9/2F

A O’Brien (Ire)

4th Spring Juvenile Hurdle (41)

FESTIVAL

HISTORY

The JCB Triumph Hurdle certainly has a rich and interesting history. The race was introduced to the Racing Calendar in 1939, and was originally held at Hurst Park in Surrey. That race was won by Grey Talk, who was trained by George Batchelor and ridden by Serge Rochet. Although no race took place from 1940-1949 due to the war, in the following years it was regularly contested by horses trained in France with six of the first seven winners French-based. As the leading event in the National Hunt calendar exclusively contested by juveniles, you would have thought that the two-mile and one-furlong (3,420 metres) contest would be a good source for Champion Hurdle winners, but Clair Soleil was the first of just four to achieve the feat when winning the 1953 Triumph Hurdle before bagging Champion Hurdle glory in 1955, both times under Fred Winter. Prince Charlemagne proved a notable Triumph winner in 1954 as the Tommy Carey-trained gelding provided a certain Lester Piggott with one of his twenty hurdle race victories. Fred Winter was back in the winners’ enclosure in 1961 when partnering the Ryan Price-trained Cantab to victory and 12 months on, the legendary trainer saddled Beaver II, his second winner of the race, ridden this time by Josh Gifford. When Hurst Park closed its doors, the Triumph Hurdle was transferred to Cheltenham for the 1965 renewal, although at that point it took place at the April meeting until it became part of The Festival in 1968. It was at this stage that the race attracted its first sponsor – the Daily Express, whose name was associated with the race from 1965-1996. Arguably, the most impressive Triumph Hurdle winner came in the shape of the Brian Swift-trained Persian War who won the race in 1967 under Jimmy Uttley, before winning a hat-trick of Champion Hurdle titles in 1968, 1969 and 1970. In fact, until 2015, Uttley was the joint most successful jockey in the history of the race having also won on England’s Glory in 1968 and Boxer in 1971. In 1985 a certain Nicky Henderson recorded his first Triumph Hurdle winner when Steve Smith Eccles partnered First Bout to victory. The race has proved kind to Henderson, who has won the race a further six times courtesy of Alone Success (1987), Katarino (1999), Zaynar (2009), Soldatino (2010), Peace And Co (2015) and Pentland Hills (2019), making him the leading trainer in the race’s history.

Although better known for winning Classics, Sir Michael Stoute got in on the act when the Sheikh Mohammed-owed Kribensis took the spoils in 1988 before becoming the third horse to go on to Champion Hurdle glory in 1990. The Elite Racing Club took over the sponsorship of the race in 1997 and saw the Ted Walsh-trained Commanche Court gallop to victory under Norman Williamson. The Irish have a remarkable record at The Festival and recently have asserted their dominance over this race as well – Scolardy in 2002, when current sponsor JCB took up the reins, and more recently Our Conor, Tiger Roll, Ivanovich Gorbatov, Farclas, Burning Victory, Quilixios, Vauban, Lossiemouth and last years winner Majborough. Ivanovich Gorbatov’s success earned Barry Geraghty the honour of being the most successful jockey in the race’s history. His tally of five is unmatched, having also won aboard Spectroscope, Zaynar, Soldatino and Peace And Co. In 2007, the tiny Alan King-trained Katchit became only the fourth horse to win the Triumph Hurdle before following up in the following season’s Champion Hurdle. Twelve months later Paul Nicholls won the first of two Triumph Hurdles thanks to Celestial Halo, Zarkandar adding the second in 2011. In 2020 Goshen unseated at the last in terribly unlucky fashion when ten lengths clear. Burning Victory capitalised to give Willie Mullins his first win since 2002 but in 2021 it was the turn of Quilixious to steam up the hill in a much less dramatic fashion. Last year Willie Mullins found himself with a fifth winner in six years, as Poniros returned the 100/1 winner. He followed in the footsteps of Vauban, Majborough and the four-time festival winner, Lossiemouth.

THE JCB TRIUMPH HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)

- FIRSTRACE -

1.20

for juvenile four yrs old ¬ Total prize fund £150000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £64560, 2nd £26610, 3rd £13305, 4th £6660, 5th £3330, 6th £1665, 7th £825, 8th £420. (Penalty Value £84405)

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Breeder

Sponsor

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (51 wins from 407 runners, 13%) runs APOLON DE CHARNIE, FORTY FIFTY, KAI LUNG, MACHO MAN, MINELLA ACADEMY, MON CREUSET, PROACTIF, NOEMIE DE LA VIS & SELMA DE VARY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (18 wins from 73 runners, 25%) runs APOLON DE CHARNIE, FORTY FIFTY, KAI LUNG, MACHO MAN, MINELLA ACADEMY, MON CREUSET, PROACTIF, NOEMIE DE LA VIS & SELMA DE VARY

Equipment E

APOLON DE CHARNIE (FR) (181)

B g Chanducoq (FR) - Lyss de Charnie (FR) J Mr P. W. Mullins T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Mr Edward J. Ware B Mr Yvan Molliere

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11-2 TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 6 in maiden only outing on Flat but much more

like it when 6 lengths second of 18 to Proactif in newcomers race at Auteuil on hurdling debut. Willie Mullins has acquired both and while this one hasn’t raced since, that’s no concern given yard he represents. Sep25 Aut Aug25 Cla

2 BERTO RAMIREZ (GB) (19) B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Inpromptu (IRE) J Darragh O’Keeﬀe T A. J. McNamara, Ireland O O’Mahony/McHugh/Kelly/Butler B Carisbrooke Stud

FANTASY WORLD (IRE) (20)

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winning and right up against this on what he’s achieved over hurdles. 22Feb Naa 15f Hdl 12Jan Pun 16f Hdl Dec25 Fai 16f Hdl

Majolique (FR) Kilmeaden (IRE) Ben Hur (IRE)

15l 31l 14l

Balding with victory in 1m6f Ascot Listed race in October.Changed hands for 600,000 gns after and looks expensive on what he’s achieved both starts over hurdles. Cheekpieces go on and he is in expert hands. 21Feb Kmp 16f Hdl gd-sf 3/6 La Luna Artista (FR) 15l 15Feb Mus 15f Hdl gd-sf 4/11 Gallivanted (FR) 14l Oct25 Asc 14f Stk gd-sf 1/8 Nightwalker nk

Man in newcomers hurdle at Auteuil.Has left N.George & A.Zetterholm and another to transfer to Willie Mullins.Quite a tall order on the face of it but yard won the race with a hurdles newcomer a year ago. Oct25 Aut

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Macho Man (FR)

71/4l

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J Kielan Woods T Adrian Keatley, Malton O Mr Garry Wilkie Wilson B Airlie Stud & Mrs S. M. Rogers

11-2 TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped well in a pair of 1m4f maidens in Ireland for John

Joseph Murphy and has taken extremely well to hurdling for his new yard, able to shrug aside mistakes when completing the hat-trick on handicap debut at Sedgeﬁeld.This is a totally different environment but he’s promising. 25Jan Seg 16f HcpH gd-sf 1/7 Chase A Fortune 2l 1 /2l Dec25 Wet 16f Hdl soft 1/8 Lights Go Down Nov25 Cat 15f Hdl good 1/7 Turenne (FR) hd

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11-2 TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat winner for Francois Rohaut who took

J Sean O’Keeﬀe E Hood T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Slaneyville Syndicate B Charles Barel & Guy Pariente Holding

J Ben Jones T Faye Bramley, Lambourn O Mr Justin Carthy B RJB Bloodstock Ltd

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LORD BYRON (IRE) (13)

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11-2 TIMEFORM VIEW Tongue tied when 7 1/4 lengths fourth of 14 to Macho

J Jonathan Burke T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Mr Stewart Andrew B Haras de Tonnencourt

B g Camelot - Shamooda (IRE)

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4 FORTY FIFTY (FR) (163) Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Funny Line (FR)

KAI LUNG (FR) (47) B g Galiway - Panda Queen (FR)

11-2 TIMEFORM VIEW Has garnered plenty of experience on the level without

J Nico de Boinville E Cheek Pieces T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O Lady Bamford & Alice Bamford B Donau Partnership S Unibet

18f Hdl 12f Stk

11-2 TIMEFORM VIEW A useful performer on Flat who signed off for Andrew

B g Make Believe - Donau (IRE)

2m 179y

advantage of a signiﬁcant mistake from Mon Creuset when making a winning hurdles debut ﬁtted with a hood at Naas in January. Could do with settling down and that aforementioned runner looks more interesting. 25Jan Naa 15f Hdl heavy 1 Lynches Knock (IRE) 2l Jun25 Tar 10f Stk 2 Maneki (IRE) 11/4l Apr25 Tar 7f Stk 1 Roman Forum (FR) 21/2l

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11-2 TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form when runner-up on second of 2 Flat starts

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for Aidan O’Brien and sound start over hurdles for new connections, 4 lengths fourth to Maestro Conti in Grade 2 Finesse at Cheltenham. Later errors told when occupying same spot at Kelso (with cheekpieces on) and limit looks established. 28Feb Kel 18f Hdl gd-sf 4/10 Montemares 17l 24Jan Chl 16f Hdl soft 4/10 Maestro Conti (FR) 4l Dec25 Exe 16f Hdl heavy 2/4 Klycot (FR) 1l

MACHO MAN (FR) (58) Ch g Ivanhowe (GER) - L’Aumance Girl (FR)

TFR####! BHAFORM 12

11-2 TIMEFORM VIEW Decisive winner of 14-runner juvenile at Auteuil for

J Brian Hayes T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Mrs J. Donnelly B Mr Philippe Thiriet & Mr Vincent Le Roy

9 MAESTRO CONTI (FR) (48) Ch g Prince Gibraltar (FR) - Valdivia (IRE)

J Danny Mullins T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O H. O. S. Syndicate B Yeomanstown Stud

11 MINELLA STUDY (GB) (90) B g Study of Man (IRE) - Albamara J Ryan Mania T Adam Nicol, Seahouses O Malcolm & Carol Humble B Miss K. Rausing

12 MON CREUSET (FR) (47) Gr g Tin Horse (IRE) - Truffe (FR) J Harry Cobden T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Gigginstown House Stud B Mr Yannick Fertillet

13 NORTH SHORE (FR) (39) Gr g The Grey Gatsby (IRE) - Clairefougere (FR) J Keith Donoghue T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland O Owen Daley & Richard Fleming B John Studd

14 ONE HORSE TOWN (IRE) (20) Ch g Threat (IRE) - Almost Always (IRE) J Paul O’Brien T Harry Derham, Newbury O The Jo Cool Syndicate B Almost Always Partnership S OLBG

15 PROACTIF (FR) (58) B g Masked Marvel - Balder Phenix (IRE)

yield 2 1

Proactif (FR) Feel Gut (FR)

23/4l 5l

TFR###!! BHA135 FORM 111 CD

Zetterholm and looked a smart recruit for Dan Skelton when readily following up at Kempton over Christmas. Overcame keenness and a slightly troubled passage to follow up in the Finesse on Trials Day and he could be smart. 24Jan Chl 16f Hdl soft 1/10 One Horse Town (IRE) 2l Dec25 Kmp 16f Hdl good 1/9 Brave Guest (IRE) 91/2l Sep25 Mou 17f Hdl 1 Baracao (FR) 61/2l

TFR###!! BHAFORM 1 D

11-2 TIMEFORM VIEW Heavily backed and ran out an 8-length winner on debut

at Cork for John Nallen in November. Bare form is ordinary but since transferred to Willie Mullins so he’s open to plenty of progress. Nov25 Crk

17f Hdl

yd-sf 1

Wispit Twob (IRE)

TFR##### BHA139 FORM 111 CD

11-2 TIMEFORM VIEW Unbeaten in 3 hurdles (trained by John Nallen in Ireland

for ﬁrst win) making all in Listed Wensleydale at Wetherby in October on ﬁrst run for Adam Nicol. Improved again to comfortably see off a useful one over C&D in December and that form right up there with best on offer. Dec25 Chl 16f Hdl gd-sf 1/10 Winston Junior (IRE) 61/2l 3 Oct25 Wet 16f Hdl good 1/8 Ammes (IRE) /4l Oct25 Mus 15f Hcp good 2/9 Trojan Sun nk

TFR###!! BHAFORM 14

11-2 TIMEFORM VIEW French bumper winner who was much better than end result starting out over hurdles for Willie Mullins at Naas in January, making a very serious error 2 out and not knocked about after.Backed at big prices for this and he could be a big improver. 25Jan Naa 15f Hdl Oct25 Nan 12f Stk

heavy 4 1

Kai Lung (FR) Micawber (FR)

83/4l 31/2l

TFR##!!! BHA136 FORM 34

11-2 TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on the Flat and made encouraging start in this

sphere when 11 lengths third of 10 to Narciso Has in juvenile hurdle at Leopardstown on Boxing Day. Matched that form when fourth to that rival but has work to do with Selma de Vary. 2Feb Leo 16f Hdl heavy 4/7 Narciso Has (FR) 11l Dec25 Leo 16f Hdl yield 3 Narciso Has (FR) 11l Sep25 Stc 15f Stk gd-sf 2 Ephesus (FR) nk

TFR##!!! BHA132 FORM 111322 C

11-2 TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner for this yard and won ﬁrst 4 stats over

hurdles, including making all in a Grade 2 here in November. Trio of placed efforts since suggests his form has levelled off and his ceiling has been ascertained. 21Feb Kmp 16f Hdl gd-sf 2/6 La Luna Artista (FR) 13l 24Jan Chl 16f Hdl soft 2/10 Maestro Conti (FR) 2l Dec25 Chl 16f Hdl gd-sf 3/10 Minella Study 93/4l

TFR####! BHAFORM 11

11-2 TIMEFORM VIEW Big-ﬁeld winner at Auteuil and acquired by leading

J Mark Walsh T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Mr John P. McManus B Alban Chevalier Du Fau & Emmanuel Cheval

16 WOLF RAYET (IRE) (37) B g Camelot - Martini Glass (USA)

16f Hdl 18f Hdl

connections after,he looked potentially smart when delivering a very professional performance at Fairyhouse in January, 2 3/4 lengths too good for Macho Man. Demands respect. 14Jan Fai 16f Hdl Sep25 Aut 18f Hdl

yield 1 1

Macho Man (FR) 23/4l Apolon de Charnie (FR) 6l

TFR#!!!! BHA120 FORM 243

11-2 TIMEFORM VIEW Just modest form in 3 Flat outings for Donnacha O’Brien

J Robert Dunne E Tongue Strap T Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham O Mr Anthony R.Hunt B Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd S Solstice

in 2024. Changed hands for 32,000 gns after and encouragement to glean from 3 hurdles runs this winter, albeit this is asking a lot.

4Feb Lud 15f Hdl Dec25 Chl 16f Hdl Oct25 Chp 16f Hdl 25

soft 3/8 King Al gd-sf 4/10 Minella Study good 2/10 Ammes (IRE)

3l 11l 11l

FIRST RACE

10 MINELLA ACADEMY (IRE) (110)

14Jan Fai Oct25 Aut

11-2 TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning debut in France for Noel George & Amanda

J Harry Skelton T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Hales Speelman Mason Hogarth Ferguson B Mr Patrick Joubert S Morson Group

B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Timely

Gabriel Leenders and having joined Willie Mullins, he shaped well when second of 8 to stablemate Proactif at Fairyhouse in January.Expected to build on that and helps form a very strong hand for the yard.

17 HIGHLAND CRYSTAL (IRE) (34) Ch f Crystal Ocean - Glasgow Allen (FR) J Jack Kennedy T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Robcour B Glasgow Allen Partnership S Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott

18 NOEMIE DE LA VIS (FR) (57) B f Morandi (FR) - Lorie de La Vis (FR) J Daniel King T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Peter Trainor B Maurice Duruel & Liliane Duruel

19 SELMA DE VARY (FR) (39) Ch f Zarak (FR) - Alliance A Vary (FR)

TFR####! BHA138 FORM 111

10-9 TIMEFORM VIEW Looked a ﬁlly with a bright future when making a winning

debut at Punchestown in November and continued theme of big race-by-race progress when completing the hat-trick at Naas last month. Runner-up that day emphatically boosted the form on Tuesday so she’s on the shortlist. 3 7Feb Naa 15f Hdl sf-hv 1 Saratoga (IRE) /4l 24Jan Don 16f Hdl soft Y/5 Manganese (FR) Nov25 Nby 16f Hdl soft 1/12 Tralee Girl (IRE) 61/2l

TFR##!!! BHAFORM 2-2

10-9 TIMEFORM VIEW Tongue tied and a big price when runner-up at Compiegne in April for Mme P.Butel & J-L.Beaunez.Unable to advance her form when occupying same spot starting out for Willie Mullins at Fairyhouse in January but she deﬁnitely has a bigger performance in her. 15Jan Fai 20f Hdl Apr25 Com 16f Hdl

Soldierstown (IRE) Just Happy (FR)

1 /2l 31/2l

TFR###!! BHA138 FORM 2-512 D

at Auteuil in November by 9 lengths. Transferred to Willie Mullins and very promising start when runner-up to stablemate Narciso Has pitched into the Spring Juvenile Hurdle at Leopardstown last month.Can improve again. 2Feb Leo 16f Hdl heavy 2/7 Narciso Has (FR) 41/2l Nov25 Aut 17f Hdl 1 Hawai de Baune (FR) 9l May25 Aut 17f Hdl soft 5 Olga de Kiev (FR) 22l

TFR##!!! BHA123 FORM 4116 D

10-9 TIMEFORM VIEW Supplemented hurdles debut success in the Grade 2

J Gavin Sheehan T Chester Williams, South Molton O Mr Ron Watts B Haras de L’Hotellerie, Meridian Int, Seb S Culverhill Farm Racing

DECLARED RUNNERS 20

2 2

10-9 TIMEFORM VIEW French recruit who won 13-runner ﬁllies juvenile

J P. Townend E Hood T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Mrs S. Ricci B Jacques Cypres & CTE. G. De Saint Seine

20 TENTER LE TOUT (FR) (48) Gr f No Risk At All (FR) - Theresienne (FR)

soft -

Finale at Chepstow over Christmas. That wasn’t a deep race by Grade 2 standards and was put in her place by a couple of these in the Triumph Hurdle Trial (Finesse) over C&D latest. 24Jan Chl 16f Hdl soft 6/10 Maestro Conti (FR) 13l Dec25 Chp 16f Hdl gd-sf 1/5 Klycot (FR) 7l Nov25 Exe 16f Hdl gd-sf 1/4 Mwabani (FR) 21/2l

2025: PONIROS 4 11 2 Jonjo O’Neill Jr 100-1 (W P Mullins) 17 ran

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Proactif (FR), 9-2 Selma de Vary (FR), 13-2 Minella Study (GB), 8-1 Macho Man (FR), 17-2 Maestro Conti (FR), 10-1 Highland Crystal (IRE), 16-1 Mon Creuset (FR), 33-1 Minella Academy (IRE), 40-1 Kai Lung (FR), North Shore (FR), 66-1 Apolon de Charnie (FR), Forty Fifty (FR), One Horse Town (IRE), 80-1 Noemie de La Vis (FR), 100-1 Fantasy World (IRE), Tenter Le Tout (FR), 150-1 Lord Byron (IRE), 200-1 Berto Ramirez (GB), Indian River (IRE), 300-1 Wolf Rayet (IRE) Willie Mullins saddles nearly half of the ﬁeld but the British-trained MINELLA STUDY may trump them all for his small yard having created a very favourable impression over C&D in December. The runner-up that day did plenty for the form of that race on Tuesday and his limit hasn’t been PLAY SMARTER reached. Highland Crystal beat the Fred Winter winner last time so she demands respect, with Proactif perhaps the pick of the Closutton battalion. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MINELLA STUDY 2.HIGHLAND CRYSTAL (IRE) 3.PROACTIF (FR)

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FACTS AND STATISTICS

RACE TWO

THE WILLIAM HILL COUNTY

HANDICAP HURDLE

(PREMIER HANDICAP) RACE DESCRIPTION The William Hill County Hurdle, a two mile and 179-yard handicap hurdle for five-year-olds and upwards, is one of the most fiercely contested races of the entire Festival. The aim of a handicap is to ensure a level playing field for all and this is achieved by allocating different weights to each of the runners based on what they have achieved on the racecourse so far - see how the 156 rated Ndaawi carries 1lb more than the 155 rated Absurde.

KEY TRENDS 8 of the past 16 winners were trained by Willie Mullins

20 of the past 27 winners were aged 5 or 6

15 of the past 20 winners were rated in the 130s

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

KARGESE

The winners continued to flow for Closutton on our final day as Kargese looked a class above when winning under a confident ride by Paul Townend. The well backed favourite was positioned in midfield as the field was taken along by Our Champ and Spirit d’Aunou. She stalked her way into contention as they thundered down the back straight before taking it up rounding the home turn. A great jump at the last sealed the victory for Mullins and Townend.

PREMIER HANDICAP Run over two miles, 179 yards. 8 hurdles to be jumped.

£61,897

Total prize fund of

£110,000

to the winner

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

ROLL OF HONOUR 2016-2025

TRAINER Dan Skelton 4 winners Today Dan saddles Tellherthename & Sinnatra AGE WEIGHT SP

TRAINER

JOCKEY Harry Skelton 2 winners Today Harry rides Sinnatra

YEAR

FORM

WINNER

2025

Kargese

11-3

3/1F

W Mullins (Ire)

RUNNERS LAST RACE (NO.DAYS) 16

2nd Ascot Mares Hurdle (55)

2024

16P4

Absurde

10-10

12/1

W Mullins (Ire)

4th Tattersalls Grade One Novice Hurdle (40)

2023

Faivoir

10-7

33/1

D Skelton

Pu Betfair Hurdle (34)

2022

State Man

11-1

11/4F

W Mullins (Ire)

1st Limerick Maiden Hurdle (45)

2021

312562 Belfast Banter

10-0

33/1

P Fahey (Ire)

2nd Novice Hurdle (19)

2020

Saint Roi

10-13

11/2F

W Mullins (Ire)

1st Tramore Maiden Hurdle (72)

2019

5602

Ch’tibello

11-5

12/1

D Skelton

2nd Aintree Handicap Hurdle (97)

2018

1023

Mohaayed

10-8

33/1

D Skelton

3rd Christmas Hurdle (80)

2017

Arctic Fire

11-12

20/1

W Mullins (Ire)

2nd Irish Champion Hurdle (418)

2016

Superb Story

10-12

8/1

D Skelton

2nd Greatwood Hurdle (124)

THE WILLIAM HILL COUNTY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)

- SECONDRACE -

2.00

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards ¬ Total prize fund £110000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £47344, 2nd £19514, 3rd £9757, 4th £4884, 5th £2442, 6th £1221, 7th £605, 8th £308. (Penalty Value £61897) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 13 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

Jockey

Trainer

Owner

Breeder

Sponsor

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (51 wins from 407 runners, 13%) runs ABSURDE, KARBAU & MURCIA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (18 wins from 73 runners, 25%) runs ABSURDE, KARBAU & MURCIA Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2017, 2020, 2022, 2024 and 2025. The stable runs ABSURDE, KARBAU & MURCIA today. D Skelton won this race in 2016, 2018, 2019 & 2023. The stable runs SINNATRA & TELLHERTHENAME today.

Equipment E

NDAAWI (GB) (21) B g Cracksman - Mount Elbrus

TFR###!! BHA156 FORM 36/22-13

12-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Very solid record in top-end handicaps, runner-up in

J Josh Williamson (5) E Cheek Pieces T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Easyﬁx B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited S Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott

2 ABSURDE (FR) (129) B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Incroyable (USA) J Mr P. W. Mullins T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O H. O. S. Syndicate B Wertheimer et Frere

BOWENSONFIRE (FR) (40)

B g Gemix (FR) - Amulet (FR) J Jack Kennedy T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O KTDA Racing B E. A. R. L. Elevage Des Loges S Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott

4 KARBAU (FR) (47) B g Cokoriko (FR) - Unicite (FR)

HELLO NEIGHBOUR (IRE) (40)

B g Harzand (IRE) - Je T’Adore (IRE) J Keith Donoghue T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland O Mr Patrick Sheanon B John Yarr

6 WILFUL (IRE) (56) Br g Westerner - Shuil Milan (IRE)

TFR###!! BHA155 FORM 6P41/31- CD

than ever when very smart winner of Sussex Champion Hurdle in April. Unable to better previous efforts in Melbourne Cup when eighth in 2025 renewal but looks sure to be in the shake up on his return. Nov25 Fle 16f Stk soft 8/24 Half Yours (AUS) 91/4l Oct25 Cau 12f Hcp good 7/18 Half Yours (AUS) 23/4l Aug25 Cur 14f Stk good 3/4 Leinster (IRE) 63/4l

TFR###!! BHA153 FORM 333211 D

6 11-11 TIMEFORM VIEW Thoroughly likeable type who is thriving on racing, E Hood

J Jonjo O’Neill Jr. T Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham O Mrs Fitri Hay B Michael Murphy S JMH Group

7 PINOT GRIS (IRE) (40) Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Zamira (IRE)

Galway Hurdle and this race in 2024/25, prior to a career-best performance when awarded latest renewal of former race in July.Encouraging spin on Flat last month will put him spot on for this and he should give his running again. 20Feb Dun 8f Hcp stand 3 Carolina Jetstream s.h Nov25 Pun 16f Hdl sf-hv 3/4 Lossiemouth (FR) 32l Oct25 Nkt 18f Hcp gd-fm 6/19 Beylerbeyi 71/4l

8 11-13 TIMEFORM VIEW Won with race in 2024 (third last year) and proved better

ﬁnding marked improvement to win back-to-back handicaps at Leopardstown, latterly when knuckling down well to see off gambled-on I Started A Joke.Cannot be discounted in his bid for a hat-trick. 1Feb Leo 16f HcpH heavy 1/19 I Started A Joke (IRE) 13/4l Dec25 Leo 16f HcpH yield 1 Prairie Dancer (IRE) 11/4l Nov25 Fai 16f HcpH yd-sf 2 Zillow 41/4l

TFR###!! BHA150 FORM 4103-32 BF

11-8 TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced 6-y-o whose only blip came in last year’s

J P. Townend T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Barnane Stud,Partner & Temple Bloodstock B Messrs Thomas & Emmanuel Clayeux

2m 179y

Supreme, and he was seemingly better than ever when runner-up in Grade 2 Limestone Lad at Naas on seasonal reappearance. That was a near-best effort and given he’s the pick of Paul Townend,it’s highly likely there’s better to come. 25Jan Naa 15f Hdl heavy 2/7 Glen Kiln (IRE) 1l Apr25 Pun 16f Hdl yield 3/6 Irancy (FR) 12l Apr25 Ain 16f Hdl good 3/9 Salvator Mundi (FR) 8l

TFR##!!! BHA148 FORM 116-350

11-6 TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive as a juvenile, sixth in the Triumph prior to

E Hood

ﬁnishing third in Grade 1 Champion 4-Y-O at Punchestown in May.Didn’t come on for his reappearance when seventh in Listed handicap last time,and while this has likely been the long-term target,his mark leaves little room for manoeuvre. 1Feb Leo 16f HcpH heavy 7/19 Bowensonﬁre (FR) 17l Dec25 Leo 16f Hdl gd-yd 5 Lossiemouth (FR) 17l Jul25 Ros 12f Stk yield 10/11 Chally Chute (IRE) 18l

TFR###!! BHA144 FORM P1-2312 BF

11-2 TIMEFORM VIEW As good as ever this season, ﬁnishing ahead of Alexei/

Mondo Man when successful in a race run to suit at Ascot in December and ran at least as well to ﬁnish runner-up in another valuable handicap at Windsor the following month.The form of the latter has taken a few knocks,however. 16Jan Wdr 16f HcpH soft 2/14 Hot Fuss (IRE) 23/4l Dec25 Asc 15f HcpH gd-sf 1/13 Hot Fuss (IRE) 23/4l Oct25 Chp 16f HcpH good 3/9 Celtic Dino (FR) 33/4l

TFR##!!! BHA143 FORM 21200-0 D

11-1 TIMEFORM VIEW Had been off for 11 weeks prior to ﬁnishing eighth in this

J Darragh O’Keeﬀe E Blinkers, Tongue Strap T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland O Mr Basil Holian B John Malone

race for Gavin Cromwell last year (effort ﬂattened out) and while he should be cherry ripe this time (had a pipe-opener at Leopardstown last month),minor honours likely beckon again. 1Feb Leo 16f HcpH heavy 12/19 Bowensonﬁre (FR) 26l Oct25 Naa 16f Hcp yield 15 Light As Air (IRE) 17l Aug25 Kny 14f Hcp good 2 Chutzpal (IRE) 11/2l

MURCIA (FR) (40) B m Doctor Dino (FR) - Belle Et Chic (FR)

TFR###!! BHA142 FORM 201-434 D

11-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Much-improved winner of Aintree Grade 1 as a juvenile and

J Danny Mullins E Tongue Strap T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Mr K. Alexander B SARL de Chambure Haras D’Etreham et al

9 TRIPOLI FLYER (IRE) (21) B g Getaway (GER) - Collen Beag (IRE)

TFR##!!! BHA142 FORM 6-3U452 D

11-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Very useful bumper/novice hurdler who was back to his

J Fern O’Brien (5) E Cheek Pieces T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham O Mr Ismail El Magdoub B James A. Slattery S I.M.R.E Property Investments Limited

10 HELVIC DREAM (IRE) (152) B g Power - Rachevie (IRE)

TFR###!! BHA141 FORM 3252-52

J Conor Stone-Walsh (3) T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland O Best of the Rest Syndicate B Tom Phelan

12 JUBILEE ALPHA (IRE) (34) B m Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Queen Alphabet (IRE) J Harry Cobden T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O The Pendil Partnership B Cathal Ennis S Morson Group

13 WILLIETHEBUILDER (IRE) (41) B g Arcadio (GER) - Crippled Cougar (IRE)

TFR####! BHA139 FORM 112-324

6 10-11 TIMEFORM VIEW Powered through the race when collared late in Dawn Run

over C&D last season but hasn’t hit those heights since, finding less than looked likely over 2 1/2m at Leopardstown in December. Makes first start in a big-field handicap now,though,and she should find this much more to her liking. Dec25 Leo 20f Hdl gd-yd 4 Wodhooh (FR) 71/2l Oct25 Sli 17f Hdl gd-yd 2 Colonel Mustard (FR) 31/2l Sep25 Cur 16f Hcp yield 18/30 Puturhandstogether (IRE) 13l

TFR###!! BHA139 FORM 01-2522 C

7 10-11 TIMEFORM VIEW Capped ﬁne 2024/25 season with success in mares’Listed

novice over this course, and while second-best in three of 4 starts this campaign (again seemingly outstayed over 2 1/2m at Warwick last time), a big-ﬁeld handicap should suit her strong-travelling style. 7Feb War 21f Hdl heavy 2/4 Hollygrove Cha Cha (IRE) 4l 3Jan San 19f Hdl good 2/6 Nurse Susan (FR) 21/4l Dec25 Chl 20f HcpH gd-sf 5/9 Nurse Susan (FR) 73/4l

TFR##!!! BHA138 FORM 632114

7 10-10 TIMEFORM VIEW Perhaps surprisingly, has looked an improved model since

J Jack Tudor T Christian Williams, Bridgend O Mrs Susan Carsberg B Arctic Tack Stud S Global Services (Freight Forwarders) Ltd, Dodson and Horrell

14 STICKTOTHEPLAN (FR) (83) Gr g Great Pretender (IRE) - Fulleren (FR)

leaving Dan Skelton, winning back-to-back 2m handicaps at Kempton and running at least as well in defeat when fourth in‘Scottish County’in late-January.Pitched into much deeper waters now but will likely beneﬁt from a stronger pace. 31Jan Mus 15f HcpH gd-sf 4/10 Star of Guiting (IRE) 41/4l 10Jan Kmp 16f HcpH good 1/8 We’re Red And Blue 21/2l Dec25 Kmp 16f HcpH good 1/6 Trustintimes 31/2l

TFR##!!! BHA138 FORM 121130

6 10-10 TIMEFORM VIEW Off since ﬁnishing well held on handicap bow at Ascot in

J Sean Bowen E Tongue Strap T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote O Not One But Two B E.A.R.L. Haras Du Lieu Des Champs S Paul McGowan Grab Hire Ltd

15 CRACKING RHAPSODY (IRE) (13) B g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Cracking Gale (IRE) 7 J Craig Nichol T Ewan Whillans, Hawick O Mr J D Wright & Mrs S Wright B Mr Jay Leahy S Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear

16 JOYEUSE (FR) (55) Gr m No Risk At All (FR) - Virfolette (FR)

by when demoted in last year’s Galway Hurdle, having beaten Ndaawi a head to finish first past the post. That was a career best and it’s safe to assume this has been the target following trio of mid-field finishes on Flat last autumn. Oct25 Naa 16f Hcp yield 11 Light As Air (IRE) 81/2l Sep25 Cur 16f Hcp yield 14/30 Puturhandstogether (IRE) 93/4l Sep25 Leo 13f Hcp gd-yd 7 Happy Pharoah (IRE) 33/4l

December and while subsequent breathing operation (also wears tongue strap) suggests all wasn’t right that day, his handicap mark probably still overstates the value of his Persian War success earlier in the season. Dec25 Asc 15f HcpH gd-sf 11/13 Wilful (IRE) 26l Nov25 Hay 15f Hdl gd-sf 3/6 Diamond Hunter (IRE) 51/2l Oct25 Chp 19f Hdl good 1/8 Kainsbourg (FR) 4l

TFR##!!! BHA136 (-2) FORM 01-0666

10-8 TIMEFORM VIEW Gave his running when seventh in the 2025 County,

though doesn’t arrive on the back of a Morebattle success this time around, only sixth when bidding for a hat-trick in the race at Kelso last time. Hard to envisage him playing a leading role. 28Feb Kel 16f HcpH gd-sf 6/17 Captain Hugo (IRE) 11l 17Jan Hay 15f HcpH gd-sf 6/8 Brentford Hope 61/4l Dec25 Ain 20f HcpH soft 6/9 Bear Market (IRE) 14l

TFR###!! BHA135 FORM 60-2204

10-7 TIMEFORM VIEW Impressive winner of William Hill Hurdle at Newbury

J Nico de Boinville E Cheek Pieces T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O Mr John P. McManus B Francois-Xavier Lefeuvre & Domnine de Ch

last year and while disappointing over fences this season, conﬁrmed she’s very much working her way back to form in Grade 2 at Ascot last time. Could be in the mix if building on that performance. 17Jan Asc 15f Hdl soft 4/4 Ooh Betty (IRE) 4l Dec25 Asc 15f HcpH gd-sf 9/13 Wilful (IRE) 22l Dec25 Exe 17f Ch gd-sf 2/4 Mirabad (FR) 21/4l

SECOND RACE

11 SIXANDAHALF (IRE) (74)

best when runner-up over longer trip on handicap bow at Ascot in January. Disappointing run on the Flat behind Constitution Hill since and while on a fair mark,he needs plenty to fall right in a very competitive race. 20Feb Swl 12f Stk stand 7/13 Constitution Hill 17l 17Jan Asc 19f HcpH soft 2/10 Came From Nowhere (IRE) 23/4l Dec25 Kmp 16f Hdl good 5/6 Sir Gino (FR) 18l

9 10-13 TIMEFORM VIEW One-time very smart Flat performer who seemed hard done

J Donagh Meyler E Tongue Strap T Noel Meade, Ireland O Mrs Caroline Hendron/Mrs M.Cahill B T. O’Dwyer & K. O’Brien S Meade

B m Snow Sky - Mandasini (IRE)

following a highly creditable reappearance behind Talk The Talk, wasn’t seen to best effect when fourth in Listed handicap at Leopardstown last month. Likely player for connections who won this race in 2025 with another very useful mare. 1Feb Leo 16f HcpH heavy 4/19 Bowensonﬁre (FR) 12l Nov25 Fai 16f Hdl yd-sf 3/6 Talk The Talk (FR) 11l May25 Pun 16f Hdl yield 4/12 Lulamba (FR) 73/4l

17 GIBBS ISLAND (GB) (41) Ch g Iffraaj - Dream Book J Stan Sheppard T Tom Lacey, Woolhope O RaceShare - Gibbs Island B Smarden Thoroughbreds S RaceShare

18 HAMLET’S NIGHT (IRE) (13) B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Ophelia’s Dream J James Bowen T James Owen, Newmarket O Roxholme Racing B Godolphin S Mr Cardosi

19 BALKO D’ANGE (FR) (40) B g Balko (FR) - Rue Cler (FR)

TFR##!!! BHA134 FORM P0-1050 D

E Hood

TFR##!!! BHA134 (-2) FORM 211220

at Wincanton and having again displayed his speed when successful on all-weather, there’s plenty of mitigation for his Morebattle run in soft conditions. Handicap mark looks on the stiff side, though. 28Feb Kel 16f HcpH gd-sf 11/17 Captain Hugo (IRE) 45l 1 /2l 18Feb Kmp 10f Hcp st-sl 1/9 Solarize Nov25 Wcn 15f Hdl good 2/4 Rubaud (FR) nk

21 TELLHERTHENAME (IRE) (148) B g Malinas (GER) - Whos To Know (IRE) 7

J Kielan Woods T Dan Skelton, Alcester O The Megsons B Redmond Barry S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes

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

J Harry Skelton T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Neil Smith & Alﬁe Smith B Charlie Carter S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes

23 SECRET SQUIRREL (GB) (27) Ch g Stimulation (IRE) - Trigger Point J Jonathan Burke T Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley O Mrs M. D. W. Morrison B Mrs M. D. W. Morrison S Bridgend Hotel

24 OOH BETTY (IRE) (55) B m Westerner - On The Prairie (IRE)

101/4l 18l 30l

10-6 TIMEFORM VIEW Ran a blinder behind Rubaud in Grade 2 Elite

TFR##!!! BHA134 FORM 4513F6

10-6 TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who has chased home thriving

Bowensfire on previous two completed starts, though he was beaten a lot further by that rival at Leopardstown last month and it’s hard to see him featuring prominently in an even deeper handicap. 1Feb Leo 16f HcpH heavy 6/19 Bowensonfire (FR) 16l 17Jan Nav 20f HcpH sf-hv F Zanoosh (IRE) Dec25 Leo 16f HcpH yield 3 Bowensonfire (FR) 51/2l

TFR##!!! BHA134 FORM 433-213 D

10-6 TIMEFORM VIEW Back to his useful-best returned to front running tactics

J Daire McConville (7) T Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton O Harlequins Racing & Stratford Racecourse B Swordlestown Little S Merriebelle Stable LLC

22 SINNATRA (IRE) (21)

from a successful reappearance at Chepstow in October and has plenty to prove in top-end handicap. 31Jan Mus 15f HcpH gd-sf 7/10 Star of Guiting (IRE) Dec25 Kel 16f HcpH soft 5/6 Spectacularsunrise Nov25 Chl 16f HcpH soft 11/18 Alexei (GER)

J Brian Hayes T Philip Fenton, Ireland O Ms Patricia Hogan B Mr A. Fouilleul & Mr S. Fouilleul

20 BOWMORE (IRE) (90) Br g Vadamos (FR) - Theola (IRE)

10-6 TIMEFORM VIEW Last season’s Victor Ludorum winner hasn’t kicked on

this season, beating a subsequent winner at Newbury before creditable third (behind Williethebuilder) at Doncaster in December. Subsequent absence isn’t a concern given his record when fresh,for all he’s likely to fall short in this company. Dec25 Don 16f HcpH gd-sf 3/9 Lanesborough (IRE) 11l Nov25 Nby 16f HcpH gd-sf 1/13 Believitanducan (IRE) 5l Oct25 Mkt 16f HcpH good 2/7 Indemnity (IRE) 13/4l

TFR##### BHA133 FORM 10/4P5-3 BF

10-5 TIMEFORM VIEW Promising novice for Ben Pauling in 2023/24 but has

clearly had his problems since,found to have bled when turned over on chase debut/ﬁnal start for O’Neill stable in October.New yard more than capable of reviving one,however, and he’s potentially well treated if back on song. Oct25 Car 15f Ch good 3/4 Push The Button (IRE) 2l Apr25 Ain 20f Hdl gd-sf 5/6 Lossiemouth (FR) 57l Mar25 Kel 16f HcpH gd-sf P/18 Cracking Rhapsody (IRE) -

TFR####! BHA133 FORM 4-22131

10-5 TIMEFORM VIEW Impressive bumper winner who ﬁnished runner-up in a

strong maiden on hurdle/stable debut and while his two wins since have been simple tasks, he’s also shaped well behind promising Act of Innocence. No surprise to see this lightly-raced,exuberant type improve for the switch to handicaps. 20Feb War 19f Hdl soft 1/4 Four Springs (IRE) 5l 5Feb Hun 19f Hdl soft 3/6 Act of Innocence (IRE) 83/4l 3Jan San 15f Hdl good 1/4 Night Ride Home (FR) 55l

TFR####! BHA133 FORM 5/3F1F-3

10-5 TIMEFORM VIEW Rock-solid form in top-end handicaps last season, in the frame

when falling either side of a hands-and-heels victory over now-improved Kabral Du Mathan at Windsor in December 2024. Shaped as if retaining all ability on reappearance in Kingwell last month and remains one to be interested in. 14Feb Wcn 15f Hdl heavy 3/4 Alexei (GER) 81/4l Feb25 Nby 16f HcpH soft F/17 Joyeuse (FR) Jan25 Wdr 16f HcpH soft 1/14 Kabral du Mathan (FR) 2l

TFR##!!! BHA132 FORM 03-0001

10-4 TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable type has been a credit to connections, showing

J Ben Jones E Tongue Strap T Ben Clarke, Corscombe O Butler, Langford, Paterson & Tory B Miss Hannah Cashman S Tote, Ben Clarke Racing Ltd

a very willing attitude when landing valuable Grade 2 mares’hurdle at Ascot in January, though she’s typically found life tougher in top-quality handicaps.

17Jan Asc Dec25 Tnt Nov25 Asc

15f Hdl soft 1/4 La Conquiere (FR) 19f HcpH good 10/11 Celtic Art (FR) 15f HcpH good 10/11 Alexei (GER)

1 /2l 22l 21l

DECLARED RUNNERS 26 2025: KARGESE (FR) 5 11 3 P Townend 3-1 (W P Mullins) 16 ran Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 14. Stewards Note: TELLHERTHENAME: Following its run on 16/10/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P’s: 6-1 Karbau (FR), 15-2 Murcia (FR), 14-1 Absurde (FR), Sinnatra (IRE), 16-1 Hello Neighbour (IRE), Sixandahalf (IRE), Tellherthename (IRE), 20-1 Bowensonﬁre (FR), Wilful (IRE), Jubilee Alpha (IRE), 25-1 Joyeuse (FR), 28-1 Ndaawi (GB), Secret Squirrel (GB), 33-1 Helvic Dream (IRE), 40-1 Tripoli Flyer (IRE), Williethebuilder (IRE), 50-1 Sticktotheplan (FR), Cracking Rhapsody (IRE), Hamlet’s Night (IRE), 66-1 Pinot Gris (IRE), Gibbs Island (GB), Bowmore (IRE), Ooh Betty (IRE), 80-1 Balko d’Ange (FR) An ultra-competitive renewal and a chance is taken on TELLHERTHENAME who created a very good impression as a novice and could be revitalised by a switch to the outstanding Dan Skelton yard. It’s hard to knock Secret Squirrel’s form in top-end handicaps and he’s feared following an PLAY SMARTER encouraging return in the Kingwell, while this test could bring out the best in strong-travelling Sixandahalf, who was narrowly denied at the Festival 12 months ago. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TELLHERTHENAME (IRE) 2.SECRET SQUIRREL 3.SIXANDAHALF (IRE)

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RACE THREE

THE MRS PADDY POWER

MARES’ STEEPLE CHASE

(REGISTERED AS THE LIBERTHINE MARES’ CHASE) RACE DESCRIPTION The Grade 2 Mrs Paddy Power

Mares’ Steeple Chase is a fairly new addition to The Festival, providing an excellent opportunity for high-class racing mares under National Hunt rules and perhaps creating a springboard for a potential Gold Cup winner like the great Dawn Run. Run over two miles, four and a half furlongs, those running in the race will have to carry 11st 2lb, with penalties assessed on the class of race they have won over the past 18 months - 3lb for the winner of a Grade 2 chase and 5lb for the winner of a Grade 1. See how Spindleberry carries 11st 7lb after winning the Grade 1 WillowWarm Gold Cup at Fairyhouse last April.

KEY TRENDS All 5 winners won last time out

All 5 winners were aged 7 or 8

All 5 winners had run 3 timers earlier that season

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

DINOBLUE

Outstayed by Limerick Lace on testing ground 12 months ago, Dinoblue was able to use her superior turn of pace this time around to deliver yet another winner for Willie Mullins. Conceding weight all round, Mark Walsh kept her on the inside of her right-hand jumping stablemate. She travelled beautifully throughout the contest and always looked to have Allegorie De Vassy covered, regardless of her fall at the last. She was another impressive winner for the JP McManus team.

GRADE 2 Run over two miles, four furlongs & 127 yards. 17 fences to be jumped.

£73,151

Total prize fund of

£130,000

to the winner

WINNING CONNECTIONS

ROLL OF HONOUR 2021-2025

TRAINER Willie Mullins has won three out of five renewals and today saddles Dinoblue & Spindleberry

YEAR

FORM

WINNER

2025

3241

Dinoblue

AGE WEIGHT SP 8

11-7

6/4F

TRAINER W Mullins (Ire)

RUNNERS LAST RACE (NO.DAYS) 9

2024

121

Limerick Lace

11-2

3/1

G Cromwell (Ire)

1st Doncaster Listed Chase (77)

2023

111

Impervious

11-5

15/8

C A Murphy (Ire)

1st Punchestown Gr3 Novice Chase (61)

2022

321

Elimay

11-2

9/4

W Mullins (Ire)

1st Opera Hat Mares Chase (34)

2021

111

Colreevy

11-7

9/4

W Mullins (Ire)

1st Thurles Mares Novice Chase (51)

1st Opera Hat Mares Chase (34)

THEMRSPADDYPOWERMARES’STEEPLECHASE(CLASS1) (RegisteredasTHELIBERTHINEMARES’STEEPLECHASE)(Grade2)(GBBRACE)

- THIRDRACE -

2.40

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards mares ¬ Total prize fund £130000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £55952, 2nd £23062, 3rd £11531, 4th £5772, 5th £2886, 6th £1443, 7th £715, 8th £364. (Penalty Value £73151)

Jockey

Trainer

Owner

Breeder

Sponsor

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (51 wins from 407 runners, 13%) runs SPINDLEBERRY & DINOBLUE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (18 wins from 73 runners, 25%) runs SPINDLEBERRY & DINOBLUE Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2021, 2022 & 2025. The stable runs SPINDLEBERRY & DINOBLUE today.

Equipment E

SPINDLEBERRY (IRE) (39) B m Policy Maker (IRE) - Sapphire Rouge (IRE) J P. Townend T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Fearghal & Bronagh Eastwood B Dermot Day

2 DINOBLUE (FR) (34) Ch m Doctor Dino (FR) - Blue Aster (FR) J Mark Walsh T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Mr John P. McManus B M.L. Bloodstock Ltd

TFR####! BHA153 FORM 111-11P D

11-7 TIMEFORM VIEW Has thrived since going chasing, winning Grade 1 against

the males at Fairyhouse in April. Made it 5 wins on the spin when outclassing rivals at Doncaster in December and easy to forgive latest run in Irish Gold Cup (failed to settle upped in trip).Player despite giving weight all round. 2Feb Leo 24f Ch soft P/12 Fact To File (FR) Dec25 Don 20f Ch good 1/5 Telepathique 61/2l Nov25 Clo 20f Ch soft 1/6 Kilbarry Saint (FR) 2l

TFR####! BHA159 FORM 11-1211 CD

11-5 TIMEFORM VIEW Made amends for her defeat in this the previous year

E Tongue Strap

3 JULY FLOWER (FR) (77) B m Pastorius (GER) - Aurelle d’Arthel (FR) J Darragh O’Keeﬀe T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland O Mr Duncan Angove B Mr Hubert Monier et al

2m 4f 127y

ONLY BY NIGHT (IRE) (76)

B m Affinisea (IRE) - Leyhill (IRE)

TFR####! BHA143 FORM 15-5113 C

11-5 TIMEFORM VIEW Unsuited by steady pace when ﬁfth in Mares’ Hurdle at this

meeting last season.Looked a natural when making a winning chase bow at Limerick before producing a smart effort to follow up in Grade 2 here (2m). Not disgraced against the males in Grade 1 at Leopardstown on Boxing Day and respected. Dec25 Leo 17f Ch yield 3 Romeo Coolio 12l Nov25 Chl 15f Ch soft 1/6 Be Aware (FR) 11/2l Oct25 Lim 19f Ch yd-sf 1 Tareze (IRE) 11l

TFR###!! BHA150 FORM 112-215

11-5 TIMEFORM VIEW Won ﬁrst 3 starts over fences last season before excellent

J Keith Donoghue E Cheek Pieces T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland O Robcour B Mrs J. W. Prior-Wandesforde

5 ALL THE GLORY (GB) (36) B m Fame And Glory - Glorybe (GER)

DIVA LUNA (IRE) (92) B m Diamond Boy (FR) - Longhouse Presents J Ben Jones T Ben Pauling, Naunton O Mrs L. Maclennan B Kilbarry Farm Enterprises S Fitzdares

7 PANIC ATTACK (IRE) (58) B m Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Toto Corde Meo (IRE)

second in Arkle at this meeting. Made a winning return in Grade 3 at Naas in November and probably best to forgive latest run in this headgear. Up in trip but should stay (point winner). Dec25 Leo 17f Ch yield 5 Solness (FR) 27l Nov25 Naa 16f Ch soft 1/5 Champ Kiely (IRE) s.h May25 Pun 16f Ch yield 2/6 Majborough (FR) 14l

TFR#!!!! BHA127 FORM 0-26334 D

11-2 TIMEFORM VIEW Useful over hurdles but not quite as good in this sphere

J Jonjo O’Neill Jr. E Cheek Pieces T Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham O Coral Racing Club B Mill Farm Stud S Wasdell Group

when justifying favouritism in good style 12 months ago and has looked as good as ever this season, landing the odds last 2 starts. Looks the one to beat again. 7Feb Naa 16f Ch heavy 1/4 Bioluminescence (IRE) 11l 1Jan Fai 21f Ch yield 1 Shecouldbeanything (IRE) 7l Nov25 Nav 16f Ch sf-hv 2/5 Found A Fifty (IRE) 5l

and big shock if she broke her chasing duck in this.

5Feb Hun 19f Ch soft 4/6 16Jan Wdr 20f HcpC soft 3/9 Dec25 Exe 17f Ch heavy 3/3

Jasmine Bliss 5l Bluey (IRE) 1l Hollygrove Cha Cha (IRE) 26l

TFR####! BHA143 FORM 1230-11 C

11-2 TIMEFORM VIEW Won a Grade 2 bumper and easily best effort over hurdles last

season when very good third in Dawn Run at this meeting.Has taken form to another level sent chasing this campaign,outclassing her rivals to win a couple of Listed events (for mares).Should hold her own at this higher level. Dec25 War 20f Ch soft 1/3 Blue Las 31/2l Nov25 Bgr 17f Ch soft 1/4 Joyeuse (FR) 19l Apr25 Ain 16f Hdl good 7/9 Salvator Mundi (FR) 38l

J Harry Skelton T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Bryan Drew B Mr T. J. Adams S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes

TFR##### BHA147 FORM 312-111 C

11-2 TIMEFORM VIEW Has won all 4 starts over fences since joining this yard,

including Paddy Power Gold Cup here and Coral Gold Cup at Newbury. Simple task for the seasonal hat-trick back at Newbury 8 weeks ago and looks primed for another huge run. 14Jan Nby 23f Ch gd-sf 1/5 Molto Bene (IRE) 14l Nov25 Nby 25f HcpC gd-sf 1/24 Three Card Brag (IRE) 61/2l Nov25 Chl 20f HcpC soft 1/12 Vincenzo (FR) 4l

PIPER PARK (IRE) (36) B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Shannon Theatre (IRE) J Stan Sheppard T Tom Lacey, Woolhope O Mr O. Eaton B Seamus McKeogh S Galebreaker

TFR#!!!! BHAFORM 13/6-2

11-2 TIMEFORM VIEW Expensive point recruit who has made the track only

E Tongue Strap

TELEPATHIQUE (GB) (74) B m Telescope (IRE) - Rhetorique (FR) J Tom Cannon T Lucy Wadham, Newmarket O Mrs Elizabeth Gordon Lennox B Mrs Elizabeth Gordon Lennox S Brown & Brown

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

3 times in the last 2 years. Showed much improved form sent chasing after 14 months off when second in Listed mares event at Huntingdon 5 weeks ago but another huge step forward is required. 5Feb Hun 19f Ch soft 2/6 Jasmine Bliss 2l Dec24 Chp 16f Hdl soft 6/11 Julius des Pictons (FR) 36l Feb24 Wet 16f NHF soft 3/11 Off To Alabama 63/4l

TFR##!!! BHA147 FORM 211-242 D

11-2 TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable type who won 4 of her 5 starts over fences last

season and similar form this time around without winning,proving no match for Spindleberry in Listed chase at Doncaster latest.Firmly up against it at this level. Dec25 Don 20f Ch good 2/5 Spindleberry (IRE) 61/2l Nov25 Nby 19f HcpC gd-sf 4/6 Twinjets (IRE) 17l Nov25 Car 19f Ch gd-sf 2/5 Paggane 91/2l

2025: DINOBLUE (FR) 8 11 7 Mark Walsh 6-4 (W P Mullins) 9 ran

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Dinoblue (FR), 9-2 Panic Attack (IRE), 5-1 Spindleberry (IRE), 17-2 Only By Night (IRE), 9-1 Diva Luna (IRE), 11-1 July Flower (FR), 40-1 Telepathique (GB), 150-1 Piper Park (IRE), 200-1 All The Glory (GB) A deeper renewal than usual with the vote going to PANIC ATTACK, who has been transformed by this yard and receives weight from most of her rivals. Last year’s winner Dinoblue has looked PLAY SMARTER as good as ever this season and is the obvious threat, with her stablemate Spindleberry also on the shortlist. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PANIC ATTACK (IRE) 2.DINOBLUE (FR) 3.SPINDLEBERRY (IRE)

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RACE FOUR

THE ALBERT BARTLETT

NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE

(REGISTERED AS THE SPA NOVICES’ HURDLE) RACE DESCRIPTION

The Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle is run over the stamina-sapping trip of three miles and this contest attracts the top staying hurdlers of the future. 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. In this Grade 1 race, all runners will carry 11st 7lb apart from Park Princess, who as a mare receives a 7lb allowance and carries 11st.

KEY TRENDS 18 of the past 20 winners were aged 6 or 7

10 of the past 14 winners had won an Irish Point-to-Point

Horses rated 152+ are 3 from the last 5 renewals

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

J A S M I N D E VA U X

Jasmin De Vaux had struggled in Grade One company over hurdles after winning the Weatherbys Champion Bumper back in 2024, however he left all of that behind him when coming home a ready winner under Paul Townend. A change of tactics clearly played a part, with Jasmin De Vaux having to pass almost all his rivals to win. He jumped the last big but still had plenty in the tank to hold off the persistent challenge of The Big Westerner.

GRADE 1 Run over two miles, seven furlongs & 213 yards. 12 hurdles to be jumped.

£87,021

Total prize fund of

£154,650

to the winner

WINNING CONNECTIONS

ROLL OF HONOUR 2016-2025

Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years. TRAINER JOCKEY Willie Mullins Paul Townend 4 winners 3 winners Today Willie saddles Today Paul rides Doctor du Mesnil, Doctor Steinberg Doctor Steinberg, Espresso Milan & Hipop de Loire YEAR

FORM

WINNER

2025

0144

Jasmin Du Vaux

11-7

6/1

W Mullins (Ire)

4th Nathaniel Lacy Novice Hurdle (41)

2024

1324

Stellar Story

11-7

33/1

G Elliott (Ire)

4th Golden Cygnet Novice Hurdle (41)

2023

Stay Away Fay

11-7

18/1

P Nicholls

1st Doncaster Novice Hurdle (48)

2022

111

The Nice Guy

11-8

18/1

W Mullins (Ire)

1st Naas Maiden Hurdle (47)

2021

2120

Vanillier

11-5

14/1

G Cromwell (Ire)

10th Nathaniel Lacy Novice Hurdle (41)

2020

211

Monkfish

11-5

5/1

W Mullins (Ire)

1st Thurles Novice Hurdle (54)

2019

Minella Indo

11-5

50/1

H de Bromhead (Ire) 20

2nd Clonmel Novice Hurdle (29)

2018

3113

Kilbricken Storm

11-5

33/1

C Tizzard

3rd Challow Novice Hurdle (76)

2017

611141 Penhill

11-5

16/1

W Mullins (Ire)

1st Limerick Novice Hurdle (78)

2016

1111

11-5

11/1

H Fry

1st Exeter Handicap Hurdle (33)

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AGE WEIGHT SP

TRAINER

RUNNERS LAST RACE (NO.DAYS)

THE ALBERT BARTLETT NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1)(Grade 1) (Registered as The SPA NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE) (GBB RACE)

- FOURTHRACE -

3.20

for novice ﬁve yrs old and upwards ¬ Total prize fund £154650

Owners Prize Money. 1st £66561, 2nd £27435, 3rd £13717, 4th £6866, 5th £3433, 6th £1717, 7th £851, 8th £433. (Penalty Value £87021.55) 2 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

Jockey

Trainer

Owner

Breeder

Sponsor

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (51 wins from 407 runners, 13%) runs DOCTOR DU MESNIL, DOCTOR STEINBERG, ESPRESSO MILAN & HIPOP DE LOIRE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (18 wins from 73 runners, 25%) runs DOCTOR DU MESNIL, DOCTOR STEINBERG, ESPRESSO MILAN & HIPOP DE LOIRE

Equipment E

DOCTOR DU MESNIL (FR) (46)

B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Saint Grace (FR)

TFR###!! BHAFORM 1-22

11-7 TIMEFORM VIEW Most impressive when an 11-length winner on only start in

J Danny Mullins E Tongue Strap T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Over The Sticks Syndicate B Mrs Henri Devin

DOCTOR STEINBERG (IRE) (39)

Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Rosy de Cyborg (FR) J P. Townend T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Jodmart Construction Ltd B Mr Walter Connors

ESPRESSO MILAN (IRE) (54)

Br g Milan - Myska (IRE) J Mr P. W. Mullins T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Mr Stewart Andrew B Kenneth Parkhill

4 FRUIT DE MER (IRE) (63) B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Yawl Bay (IRE) J Sean Flanagan T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland O Mr Basil Holian B James Browne

HIPOP DE LOIRE (FR) (153)

B g American Post - Louve Rose J Harry Cobden T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Stawomir Pegza B A & A Mottais

2m 7f 213y

JALON D’OUDAIRIES (FR) (34)

B g No Risk At All (FR) - Ukalee (FR) J Danny Gilligan T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Gigginstown House Stud B Comte Michel de Gigou S Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott

7 JOHNNY’S JURY (IRE) (25) Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Sainte Baronne (FR)

bumpers at Cork (19f) last spring and resumed with a promising second in big-ﬁeld Leopardstownmaiden(2m)overChristmas.NomatchforThePassingWifeatPunchestown (19f) since but retains potential now upped to 3m.Tongue tie applied. 26Jan Pun 19f Hdl heavy 2 The Passing Wife 9l Dec25 Leo 16f Hdl yield 2 Murat (IRE) nose Apr25 Crk 19f Stk yield 1 Thedeviluno (IRE) 11l

TFR####! BHA150 FORM 2-15111

11-7 TIMEFORM VIEW Useful bumper scorer who arrives a perfect 3-3 over hurdles,

building on his Navan Grade 2 victory (form franked) in no uncertain terms when impressively landing Leopardstown Grade 1 last month (Kazansky second). Needs to contain his exuberance upped to 3m but looks to have plenty going for him. 2Feb Leo 22f Hdl heavy 1/8 Kazansky (IRE) 8l Dec25 Nav 20f Hdl sf-hv 1/4 Thedeviluno (IRE) 43/4l Oct25 Gal 21f Hdl gd-yd 1 Frankie John (IRE) 51/2l

TFR###!! BHA140 FORM 42-011

11-7 TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in bumpers for Fergal O’Brien and very bright start

hurdling switched to Willie Mullins, having no problem with the markedly longer trip when impressive taking his record to 2-2 in a Thurles novice (22f) in January. Jumping requires some polish but ready for this higher grade. 18Jan Thu 22f Hdl yield 1 Minella Emperor (IRE) 4l Dec25 Pun 16f Hdl sf-hv 1 Blue Velvet (IRE) 11/2l May25 Pun 18f Stk yield 7/22 Soldier In Milan (IRE) 13l

TFR###!! BHA131 FORM 1/2-13 D

11-7 TIMEFORM VIEW Pointwinnerwhowasﬁrstpastthepost(subsequentlydemoted)

in bumper last March. Again looked a good prospect when making a successful start to his hurdles career at Naas in November prior to a good third in Grade 1 back there in January.Stoutly bred so step up to 3m expected to suit. 9Jan Naa 20f Hdl soft 3/10 I’ll Sort That (IRE) 15l Nov25 Naa 18f Hdl sf-hv 1 Newbrook Diamond (IRE) 23/4l 1 Mar25 Lim 16f Stk yield 2 L’ Evangeliste (FR) /2l

TFR###!! BHA140 FORM 2-1

11-7 TIMEFORM VIEW Useful stayer on Flat who opened his account at second

attempt over hurdles in ready fashion at Galway (22f) last summer.Acquitted himself well on 2 of his 3 starts in ultra-competitive contests on the level thereafter and won’t be lacking for ﬁtness given stable he represents. Oct25 Nkt 18f Hcp gd-fm 12/19 Beylerbeyi 16l Sep25 Don 17f Stk gd-sf 3/8 Sweet William (IRE) 53/4l Aug25 Yrk 13f Hcp gd-fm 6/22 Ethical Diamond (IRE) 5l

TFR###!! BHA139 FORM 113/-221 D

11-7 TIMEFORM VIEW One of the leading bumper performers of the 2023/24

season who cemented positive start since returning from a lengthy absence when opening hurdles account at Naas (18.4f) 5 weeks ago, making all and jumping soundly.This requires more up in class but he’s likeable. 7Feb Naa 18f Hdl sf-hv 1 Healys Pub 27l 1 Dec25 Leo 20f Hdl gd-yd 2 Frankie John (IRE) /2l Nov25 Crk 15f Hdl yd-sf 2 Sortudo (IRE) 81/2l

TFR##!!! BHA129 FORM 3-11

11-7 TIMEFORM VIEW Promising son of Jukebox Jury who shaped well when

J Gavin Sheehan T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn O Blazing Blues RC Hurlers On The Ditch B Mr F. McNulty S BetVictor

third on sole hurdles run for Nicky Henderson last term and further progress for new yard, staying on well to supplement his Exeter reappearance victory at Carlisle (17f) 25 days ago. Likely to stay this far. 16Feb Car 17f Hdl soft 1/10 Kilnesare Flight (IRE) 7l 9Jan Exe 16f Hdl gd-sf 1/14 Pourquoi Pas Papa (FR) 91/2l Jan25 Fls 20f Hdl soft 3/10 Elysian Knight 23/4l

KAZANSKY (IRE) (39) B g Milan - Regal Empress (IRE) J Jordan Gainford T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Damree Developments Ltd B Mr Liam T. O’Gorman S Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott

9 KICOUR LA (FR) (48) B g Nom de d’La (FR) - Paquerette des Champs (FR)

TFR##### BHA143 FORM 21-B112 D

11-7 TIMEFORM VIEW Brought down on hurdles bow in October but not looked back

since, building on his Cork maiden victory when taking Limerick Grade 2 (23f, heavy) over Christmas. Improved further without proving a match for Doctor Steinberg in Leopardstown Grade 1 but he looks tailor-made for demands of this test. 2Feb Leo 22f Hdl heavy 2/8 Doctor Steinberg (IRE) 8l Dec25 Lim 23f Hdl heavy 1 County Final (IRE) hd Dec25 Crk 16f Hdl sf-hv 1 Splendid Fellow (IRE) 13/4l

TFR##!!! BHA131 FORM 2-114

11-7 TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up sole start in Irish points and promising start

J Callum Pritchard E Tongue Strap T Ben Pauling, Naunton O Momentum Bloodstock Partners B P. Pauron & J.F. Bedu S Fitzdares

10 KING’S BUCKS (FR) (75) B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Vakina (FR) J Darragh O’Keeﬀe T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland O Mr Duncan Angove B Mme Olivia Roussel

11 KRIPTICJIM (FR) (48) B g Magneticjim (IRE) - Tersina (FR) J Brendan Powell T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne O Brocade Racing B Mr Olivier Quiniou S Coral Racing Limited

TFR##!!! BHA133 FORM 12-432 D BF

11-7 TIMEFORM VIEW Promising type who was much improved from hurdling

debut when third in Grade 2 here (21f) in November. Ran to a similar level when runner-up back in maiden company over that trip at Limerick and he needs to ﬁnd improvement for the step up to 3m. Dec25 Lim 21f Hdl sf-hv 2 You Proof (FR) 11/2l Nov25 Chl 21f Hdl soft 3/9 No Drama This End (IRE) 3l Oct25 Gal 16f Hdl yield 4 Eachtotheirown (IRE) 6l

TFR###!! BHA135 FORM 21-2111 C

11-7 TIMEFORMVIEW Useful bumper winner who has quickly builtup a healthy

E Tongue Strap

12 MONDOUI’BOY (FR) (27) B g Castle du Berlais (FR) - Mondovi (FR)

13 MONEYGARROW (IRE) (56) B g Shantou (USA) - Laren (GER)

B g Harzand (IRE) - Another Cliche (IRE) J Sam Ewing T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Gigginstown House Stud B J. Lenihan S Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott

15 SPINNINGAYARN (IRE) (46) B g Order of St George (IRE) - Floral Spinner J Jack Kennedy T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Robcour B Floral Spinner Syndicate S Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott

TFR###!! BHA134 FORM 2/2-611

11-7 TIMEFORM VIEW Promise in a couple of bumpers for Harry Derham last

season. Changed hands for £115,000 in October and conﬁrmed positives of Ludlow hurdles debut success when following up in clear-cut style in class 2 novice at Ascot (19.3f) last month.Will stay 3m and there’s better to come. 14Feb Asc 19f Hdl gd-sf 1/6 Kildinan Prince (IRE) 7l 15Jan Lud 21f Hdl gd-sf 1/11 Island Bridge (IRE) 41/2l May25 Pun 18f Stk yield 6/22 Soldier In Milan (IRE) 13l

J Harry Skelton T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Mr Stephen Bough B Stephen Lanigan O’Keeffe S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes

14 ROAD EXILE (IRE) (61)

strike rate over hurdles (now 3-4),overcoming the rise in class equipped with a ﬁrst-time tongue tie when edging Grade 2 Classic here on Trials Day. Evidently on the up and his attitude looks a real asset. 24Jan Chl 20f Hdl soft 1/7 Taurus Bay (IRE) s.h 3 /4l Dec25 Nby 20f Hdl gd-sf 1/8 Trial By Jury (IRE) Nov25 Asc 19f Hdl good 1/4 Loriko (FR) 31/4l

TFR###!! BHA133 FORM 22-3511 D

11-7 TIMEFORM VIEW Well-related point/bumper winner who posted solid

form in pair of graded hurdles this season prior to readily opening his account at Warwick (21f) in December. Looked well suited by step up to 3m when following up in Windsor novice in January and he’s an each-way player. 16Jan Wdr 24f Hdl soft 1/6 They Call Me Hugo (IRE) 3/4l Dec25 War 21f Hdl gd-sf 1/11 Step Ahead (IRE) 7l Nov25 Chl 21f Hdl soft 5/9 No Drama This End (IRE) 7l

TFR###!! BHA138 FORM 121-312 D BF

11-7 TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who left hurdling debut form behind

when landing big-ﬁeld Navan maiden (2m) in December. Chased home a smart ex-Flat recruit in Grade 2 Moscow Flyer at Punchestown (16.5f) on latest start and he remains type to do better now stamina is drawn out. 11Jan Pun 16f Hdl sf-hv 2/3 Sober (FR) 51/2l 3 Dec25 Nav 16f Hdl sf-hv 1 Copacabana /4l Nov25 Dow 16f Hdl yield 3 Blake 51/4l

16 SWINDON VILLAGE (IRE) (24) Gr g Kingston Hill - Deadly Pursuit (IRE) 6

J David Bass T Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton O Swanee River Partnership B Patrick Kent S Merriebelle Stable LLC

TFR####! BHA140 FORM 1/14-311 D

11-7 TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on ﬁrst of 2 starts in bumpers and has quickly

looked every inch a smart prospect over hurdles this winter, again impressing with his response to pressure when making it 2 wins from 3 starts in a Punchestown novice (19f) in January.Better still to come now stamina is tested further. 26Jan Pun 19f Hdl heavy 1 Parnell Street (IRE) 61/2l 1Jan Fai 20f Hdl yield 1 Reckless (FR) 71/2l Dec25 Clo 19f Hdl heavy 3 Parnell Street (IRE) 33/4l

TFR##!!! BHA133 FORM 36-3131

11-7 TIMEFORM VIEW Six-ﬁgure point purchase who was highly tried after making

a winning bumper debut last season. Bright start over hurdles, looking well suited by return to a more galloping track when registering second success in novice at Newbury (2 1/2m) last month.However,this clearly requires more. 17Feb Nby 20f Hdl soft 1/6 Boultydoolin (IRE) 4l 16Jan Wdr 24f Hdl soft 3/6 Moneygarrow (IRE) 12l Nov25 Lei 20f Hdl soft 1/5 Lon Chaney (IRE) 51/2l

FOURTH RACE

J Ben Jones T Ben Pauling, Naunton O Hine Law Racing Limited B Haras de La Rousseliere S Hine Solicitors Limited

under Rules, landing back-to-back 2 1/2m Leicester maiden/novice hurdles last year.Gave a good account when fourth behind Thedeviluno in River Don subsequently but he needs to progress again to feature here. 24Jan Don 24f Hdl soft 4/12 Thedeviluno (IRE) 18l Dec25 Lei 20f Hdl heavy 1/5 Arcadian Star (IRE) 13l Nov25 Lei 20f Hdl soft 1/6 Island Bridge (IRE) 5l

17 TACKLETOMMYWOOWOO (IRE) (39) B or Br g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Blackberry Lass (IRE) J Mr D. Queally T Declan Queally, Ireland O Gwanyaboya Syndicate B Clare A. Kehoe

TFR##!!! BHA135 FORM F16110 D

11-7 TIMEFORM VIEW Progressed well during second half of last year,gaining a

E Tongue Strap

18 THEDEVILUNO (IRE) (48) B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Maybe Its For Luck (IRE) J Sean O’Keeﬀe T Paul Nolan, Ireland O Youoktodrive Syndicate B R. McCabe

19 THE PASSING WIFE (GB) (46) B g Passing Glance - Red Wifey (IRE) J Keith Donoghue T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland O Cant Say No Syndicate B Maurice Linehan

J Sean Bowen T Rebecca Curtis, Newport O Peace of Corker Partnership B L. Doyle S Express Contract Drying Ltd

21 UBATUBA (IRE) (27) Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Anguilla J Ben Sutton T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote O Mr N. Sutton B The Beeches Stud Ltd S Betano

22 PARK PRINCESS (IRE) (13) B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Reine Angevine (FR)

TFR####! BHA143 FORM 22-2121 D

11-7 TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful bumper performer who defeated a subsequent

Grade 1 scorer on hurdles bow at Gowran (2m) in November. Improved without being seen to best effect when second next time and he relished step up to 3m when landing River Don at Doncaster latest.Looks a ﬁne prospect and worth considering. 24Jan Don 24f Hdl soft 1/12 Country Code (IRE) 5l Dec25 Nav 20f Hdl sf-hv 2/4 Doctor Steinberg (IRE) 43/4l Nov25 Gow 16f Hdl heavy 1 Skylight Hustle (IRE) 21/4l

TFR###!! BHA143 FORM 11-3351 D

11-7 TIMEFORM VIEW Useful bumper performer who has reached a similar

level over hurdles following a lengthy absence, his best effort yet when third in Grade 2 Royal Bond at Fairyhouse (2m) in November. Capitalised on drop in class when easily landing Punchestown maiden (19f) in January. 26Jan Pun 19f Hdl heavy 1 Doctor du Mesnil (FR) 9l Dec25 Leo 16f Hdl yield 5 Skylight Hustle (IRE) 22l Nov25 Fai 16f Hdl yd-sf 3/8 Koktail Brut (FR) 11/4l

20 THE PRICE OF PEACE (IRE) (48) B g Quest For Peace (IRE) - Jennys Gem (IRE)

TFR#!!!! BHA131 FORM 2U1-215 D

11-7 TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who built on hurdling debut promise

(second in strong Ffos Las maiden) when easily landing the odds in 8-runner novice hurdle at Chepstow (23.6f) in December.Appeared caught out by rise in class when ﬁfth behind Thedeviluno in River Don since, however. 24Jan Don 24f Hdl soft 5/12 Thedeviluno (IRE) 22l Dec25 Chp 23f Hdl gd-sf 1/8 Times Are Green (IRE) 11l Oct25 Fls 20f Hdl soft 2/12 Kalkbrenner (IRE) 13/4l

TFR###!! BHA133 FORM U1-112 D

11-7 TIMEFORM VIEW Ready winner of maiden/novice hurdles at Leicester

(2 1/2m) and cemented what had already been a promising start when second in Haydock Grade 2 last month, ﬁnishing with real purpose having been shuffled back approaching home turn. Could surprise at long odds. 14Feb Hay 24f Hdl gd-sf 2/9 Dalston Lad (IRE) 4l 20Jan Lei 20f Hdl heavy 1/8 Skuna Bay (IRE) 91/2l Dec25 Lei 20f Hdl soft 1/8 Shotgun Rider (IRE) 16l

TFR##!!! BHA132 FORM 0/-12101 D

11-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Has made up into a fairly useful hurdler this winter, back on

J Sam Twiston-Davies E Tongue Strap T Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster O Peter Jones and Diana Goodall B Padraig Higgins & Larry Murphy S geegeez.co.uk

DECLARED RUNNERS 22

third hurdles success in Listed company at Cork (3m) in November.Set a stiff task on return when well-held seventh on return behind Doctor Steinberg at Leopardstown last month and expected to come up short again. 2Feb Leo 22f Hdl heavy 7/8 Doctor Steinberg (IRE) 30l Nov25 Crk 24f Hdl yield 1/7 Good Girl Kathleen (IRE) 21/4l Oct25 Crk 24f Hdl good 1 St Lawrence’s Well (IRE) 15l

the up in no uncertain terms tackling this trip for the ﬁrst time when successful in mares’ Listed event at Doncaster 2 weeks ago. In receipt of mares allowance now pitched into Grade 1 company but she needs to raise her game again. 28Feb Don 24f Hdl soft 1/8 Dream Shadow (IRE) 21l 7Feb War 19f Hdl heavy 7/9 Kingston Queen (IRE) 20l 11Jan Fon 17f Hdl soft 1/9 Onefournine (IRE) nk

2025: JASMIN DE VAUX (FR) 6 11 7 P Townend 6-1 (W P Mullins) 20 ran

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Doctor Steinberg (IRE), 5-1 Thedeviluno (IRE), 12-1 The Passing Wife (GB), 14-1 Spinningayarn (IRE), 16-1 Kazansky (IRE), Mondoui’boy (FR), 18-1 Espresso Milan (IRE), Jalon d’Oudairies (FR), 20-1 Moneygarrow (IRE), 25-1 King’s Bucks (FR), 28-1 Doctor du Mesnil (FR), Kripticjim (FR), 40-1 Fruit de Mer (IRE), Road Exile (IRE), Ubatuba (IRE), 50-1 Hipop de Loire (FR), Johnny’s Jury (IRE), Kicour La (FR), Park Princess (IRE), 66-1 Tackletommywoowoo (IRE), The Price of Peace (IRE), 80-1 Swindon Village (IRE) KAZANSKY ﬁnished 8 lengths adrift of reopposing Doctor Steinberg when the pair met at the Dublin Racing Festival last month but appeals as the type who will be tailor-made by the demands of this race and at forecast odds, he could be worth siding with for the stable that landed this 2 years ago. PLAY SMARTER Doctor Steinberg (3-3 over hurdles) has looked every inch a smart prospect and is highly respected, as is River Don scorer Thedeviluno. Spinningayarn and Mondoui’boy are also worth a look. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.KAZANSKY (IRE) 2.DOCTOR STEINBERG (IRE) 3.THEDEVILUNO (IRE)

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Stars

Fewer than 40 horses

Stars

D Skelton

411.5

J Scott

126.5

J Tizzard

283

Mrs J Williams

106

P F Nicholls

253.5

S Hosie

93.5

N J Henderson

165.5

J W Mullins

86.5

F O'Brien

163.5

R Walford

A J Honeyball

157

M Keighley

B Pauling

154.5

H D Daly

O Murphy

151

Chester Williams

P Hobbs & J White

149.5

H Fry

N & W Twiston-Davies

149

J Tickle

52.5

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DAWNRUN–40THANNIVERSARY Today marks the 40th anniversary of Dawn Run’s Gold Cup victory back in 1986. She is still the most successful mare in the history of National Hunt racing, winning the Champion Hurdle in 1984 before her Gold Cup win two years later. Foaled in 1978, she was then trained by Paddy Mullins and owned by Charmian Hill, ridden in all her major success by Jonjo O’Neill. She lowered the colours of the brilliant Sea Pigeon in the 1983 Champion Hurdle, who himself was a two-time champion. The Irish Champion Hurdle and French Champion Hurdle also appear on her list of honours. Rather than remain over hurdles, she was instead sent chasing by connections, which ultimately secured her status as a legend of the National Hunt game. Throughout her time over fences she developed into a top-class staying horse, with her career culminating in the 1986 Gold Cup, where she battled up the hill to defeat Wayward Lad and Forgive ‘n Forget becoming the first mare in 12 years to win the Gold Cup and the only ever horse to complete the Champion Hurdle-Gold Cup double.

FACTS AND STATISTICS

RACE FIVE

THE BOODLES

CHELTENHAM GOLD CUP STEEPLE CHASE

RACE DESCRIPTION The Boodles Cheltenham

Gold Cup is the most prestigious steeplechase found anywhere in the world. The cream of British and Irish staying chasers will be lining up for what is known as the Blue Riband of steeple chasing, and the small matter of a £351,687 ﬁrst prize. Many of the past winners of this race such as Best Mate, Kauto Star and Denman to name just three have become legendary names in the world of National Hunt racing. Inothewayyurthinkin could well join the illustrious list should he defend his crown. Once again, as is usual in Championship races, all horses carry the same weight, in this case 11st 10lb.

KEY TRENDS 23 of the 26 winners had run in 12 chases or less

4 of the past 7 winners were trained by Willie Mullins

19 of the past 25 winners this century won last time out

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

INOTHEWAYURTHINKIN

It wasn’t to be a third in a row for Galopin Des Champs who instead was forced to finish second behind the supplemented Inothewayurthinkin. The 2024 Kim Muir winner had a slow start to his season but in the Irish Gold Cup he looked more back to his normal self and duly confirmed this promise when powering up the hill 12 months ago to win by an emphatic six lengths. Galopin Des Champs in turn finished 12 lengths ahead of the third placed Gentlemansgame.

GRADE 1 Run over three miles, two furlongs & 70 yards. 22 fences to be jumped.

£351,687 to the winner

Total prize fund of

£625,000

WINNING CONNECTIONS Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years. JOCKEY Paul Townend 4 winners Today Paul rides Gaelic Warrior

ROLL OF HONOUR 2016-2025

TRAINER Willie Mullins 4 winners Today Willie saddles Gaelic Warrior YEAR

FORM

WINNER

2025

054

Inothewayurthinkin

AGE WEIGHT SP 7

11-10

7/1

TRAINER G Cromwell (Ire)

RUNNERS LAST RACE (NO.DAYS) 9

4th Irish Gold Cup (41)

2024

311

Galopin Des Champs 8

11-10

10/11F

W Mullins (Ire)

1st Irish Gold Cup (41)

2023

Galopin Des Champs 7

11-10

7/5F

W Mullins (Ire)

1st Irish Gold Cup (41)

2022

A Plus Tard

11-10

3/1F

H de Bromhead (Ire) 11

2nd Savills Chase (80)

2021

11F4

Minella Indo

11-10

9/1

H de Bromhead (Ire) 12

4th Irish Gold Cup (40)

2020

Al Boum Photo

11-10 100/30F W Mullins (Ire)

1st Tramore Listed Chase

2019

Al Boum Photo

11-10

12/1

W Mullins (Ire)

1st Tramore Listed Chase (73)

2018

Native River

11-10

5/1

C Tizzard

1st Denman Chase (34)

2017

211

Sizing John

11-10

7/1

J Harrington (Ire)

1st Irish Gold Cup (33)

2016

11F1

Don Cossack

11-10

9/4F

G Elliott (Ire)

1st Kinloch Brae Chase (64)

FESTIVAL

HISTORY

The Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup, run over three miles and two-and-a-half furlongs, has a history longer than most races at The Festival. The first ‘Cheltenham Gold Cup’ took place in July 1819 and was a Flat race over three miles on Cleeve Hill, overlooking the present racecourse. The inaugural winner, Spectre, won a prize of 100 guineas for his owner.

It wasn’t until 12 March 1924 when the race was run as we know it now, although in those days it took place on what is now the Old Course and was overshadowed by the National Hunt Chase. That first renewal was won by the five-year-old Red Splash, who earned connections £685! The race was first abandoned due to frost in 1931 and in 1937 due to flooding, but the five intervening years saw the most prolific horse in the race’s history – Golden Miller. He won five consecutive Gold Cups between 1932 and 1936 and also managed a Grand National for good measure in 1934. The Vincent O’Brien-trained Cottage Rake became the first multiple winner in the post-war era winning all three renewals from 1948-50. Such was his success that he helped to popularise the Gold Cup, and The Festival itself, with the Irish public. During the 1960s the legendary Arkle cemented his name in racing’s Hall of Fame by winning all three renewals from 1964-66. Such was Arkle’s superiority prior to his final victory that he was sent off the 1-10 favourite and the Tom Dreaper-trained icon remains the shortest-priced winner in the race’s history. Perhaps the most remarkable feat by a trainer came in 1983 when Michael Dickinson saddled the first five finishers. Bregawn, ridden by Graham Bradley came out on top but can you name the other four? Captain John, Wayward Lad, Silver Buck and Ashley House, in case you were left scratching your head. Dawn Run created another piece of history in 1986 when Paddy Mullins’ mare became the first, and only, horse to date to win both the Gold Cup and the Champion Hurdle. A new era of domination began in 2002 when Best Mate, trained by Henrietta Knight, won the first of three consecutive Gold Cups.

His final victory in 2004 confirmed him as only the fourth horse to have won the race three or more times. The Paul Nicholls-trained Kauto Star outclassed his rivals in 2007 but twelve months later he had no answer to his strong-travelling stablemate Denman. In 2009, the pair locked horns again but with Denman only just recovered from a heart condition, Kauto Star gained revenge and became the first horse to regain the Gold Cup. In 2013, Bob’s Worth gave Nicky Henderson his second Gold Cup winner in three years following the success of Long Run in 2011. The 2014 renewal saw Lord Windermere prevail in a dramatic renewal and 2015 had its fair share of drama as Coneygree became the first novice since Captain Christy in 1974 to lift the Gold Cup. Recently we have seen trainers win the race for the first time with Don Cossack, Sizing John, Native River, Al Boum Photo, Minella Indo and A Plus Tard landing the spoils for their respective trainers. Al Boum Photo not only ended Willie Mullins drought in the Gold Cup but then went onto win it again in 2020. The same happened in 2021 when Henry de Bromhead won the race for the first time with Minella Indo. The duo returned in 2022 to try and reclaim the crown but were unable to defeat the 2021 runner-up A Plus Tard, who delivered a spine tingling performance. A Plus Tard was unable to follow up his 2022 success and instead the race went the way of racing’s latest superstar, Galopin Des Champs, who then won again in 2024, giving Willie Mullins his fourth winner of the race in the last 12 years. Inothewayurthinkin halted Galopin Des Champs in his bid for a third successive Gold Cup and today returns to defend his crown.

THE BOODLES CHELTENHAM GOLD CUP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)

- FIFTHRACE -

4.00

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards ¬ Total prize fund £625000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £269000, 2nd £110875, 3rd £55438, 4th £27750, 5th £13875, 6th £6938, 7th £3438, 8th £1750. (Penalty Value £351687.50)

Jockey

Trainer

Owner

Breeder

Sponsor

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (51 wins from 407 runners, 13%) runs GAELIC WARRIOR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (18 wins from 73 runners, 25%) runs GAELIC WARRIOR Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2019, 2020, 2023 & 2024. The stable runs GAELIC WARRIOR today.

Equipment E

ENVOI ALLEN (FR) (132)

TFR##!!! BHA162 FORM 24/1U3-1 C

12 11-10 TIMEFORM VIEW His record at this meeting is enviable having notched third

B g Muhtathir - Reaction (FR)

J Darragh O’Keeﬀe E Tongue Strap T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland O Cheveley Park Stud B Mr Bruno Vagne S Cheveley Park Stud Limited

2 FIREFOX (IRE) (39) B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Cuteasafox (IRE)

GAELIC WARRIOR (GER) (39)

B g Maxios - Game of Legs (FR)

TFR##!!! BHA160 FORM 362-124

J Clement Lefebvre T Gabriel Leenders, France O AGV Karwin Stud B Mr Elie Lellouche S Connolly’s Red Mills

TFR####! BHA170 FORM 311-132 C

9 11-10 TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of the Grade 2 Cleeve Hurdle here in 2023 and has

E Tongue Strap

HAITI COULEURS (FR) (34)

TFR###!! BHA166 FORM 2P12-13 C D BF

comfortable success in the Betfair Chase at Haydock.Bad mistake 2 out proved costly when third to Spillane’s Tower here on Trials Day and less testing conditions should be in his favour this time,but a step forward will be required. 24Jan Chl 25f Ch soft 3/4 Spillane’s Tower (IRE) 5l Nov25 Hay 25f Ch gd-sf 1/5 Royale Pagaille (FR) 23/4l Apr25 Ain 24f Ch gd-sf 2/7 Gaelic Warrior (GER) 3l

TFR###!! BHA166 FORM 11-1P11 C

9 11-10 TIMEFORM VIEW Successful in the National Hunt Chase at this meeting and Irish

J Sean Bowen T Rebecca Curtis, Newport O Conyers, McDermott and Prowting B DR V. Simon, Mrs V. Simon & Mr N. Simon S Express Contract Drying Ltd

won 5 times over fences in France, including a Grade 2 when last successful in this sphere back in December 2023. However, he was put in his place on sole previous chase start on these shores and looks to face a difficult task. 21Feb Fon 19f Hdl 5 Diamond Dice (IRE) 11l Nov25 Aut 27f Ch heavy 2/12 Toscana du Berlais (FR) 1l Oct25 Com 18f Hdl heavy 5 Kyrov (FR) 31/4l

9 11-10 TIMEFORM VIEW Golden Miller winner at 2024 Festival and resumed with a

J Harry Skelton T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Mr Robert Kirkland B Grange Stud S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes

over hurdles at the 2022 and 2023 Festivals before going one better in the 2024 Arkle. Better than ever this season,landing the John Durkan before losing little in defeat at Kempton and Leopardstown,so he can make his presence felt. 2Feb Leo 24f Ch soft 2/12 Fact To File (FR) 5l Dec25 Kmp 24f Ch good 3/8 The Jukebox Man (IRE) nose Nov25 Pun 19f Ch sf-hv 1/10 Fact To File (FR) nk

TFR##!!! BHA144 FORM U-26525 C

5 GREY DAWNING (IRE) (48) Gr g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Lady Wagtail (IRE)

B g Dragon Dancer - Inchala (FR)

success but giving a good account at the highest level and sixth of 19 in the Golden Miller at this meeting.Landed the odds at Down Royal on return,but task is now to build on his fourth in the Irish Gold Cup upped further in trip. 2Feb Leo 24f Ch soft 4/12 Fact To File (FR) 13l Dec25 Asc 21f Ch gd-sf 2/3 Iroko (FR) 43/4l Nov25 Dow 19f Ch gd-yd 1/5 Gorgeous Tom (IRE) 41/4l

8 11-10 TIMEFORM VIEW Boasts a ﬁne record at this meeting having ﬁnished second

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

4 GOLD TWEET (FR) (20) B g On Est Bien (IRE) - Goldance (FR)

Festival success in the 2023 Ryanair and placed in the next 2 renewals.Got the better of subsequent Savills Chase winner Affordale Fury at Down Royal on return,but you have to go back to 1969 for the last time a 12-y-o landed this prize. Nov25 Dow 24f Ch gd-yd 1/5 Aﬀordale Fury (IRE) 33/4l Mar25 Chl 20f Ch gd-sf 3/9 Fact To File (FR) 17l Dec24 Kmp 24f Ch good U/11 Banbridge (IRE) -

8 11-10 TIMEFORM VIEW Smart novice last season, unable to add to chase debut

J Jack Kennedy E Tongue Strap T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Bective Stud B Grange Stud S Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud

3m 2f 70y

Grand National last spring. Flopped in the Betfair Chase in November but has otherwise continued to progress this season, winning the Denman Chase at Newbury in convincing fashion last month.Has proven stamina and could be in the mix. 7Feb Nby 23f Ch heavy 1/4 L’homme Presse (FR) 7l Dec25 Chp 30f HcpC gd-sf 1/17 O’Connell (IRE) 3l Nov25 Hay 25f Ch gd-sf P/5 Grey Dawning (IRE) -

INOTHEWAYURTHINKIN (IRE) (39)

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

TFR###!! BHA170 FORM 541-50F CD

8 11-10 TIMEFORM VIEW Kim Muir winner in 2024 and made it 2-2 at the Festival when

J Mark Walsh E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland O Mr John P. McManus B Mrs Noreen McManus

coming out on top against Galopin des Champs in this race 12 months ago. Well below his best in 3 runs so far this season and,while it’s possible that he’ll again peak at this meeting,a major bounce back is needed with cheekpieces added. 2Feb Leo 24f Ch soft F/12 Fact To File (FR) Dec25 Leo 24f Ch yield 9 Affordale Fury (IRE) 41l Nov25 Pun 19f Ch sf-hv 5/10 Gaelic Warrior (GER) 52l

JANGO BAIE (FR) (77) B g Tiger Groom - Tenessee (FR)

TFR##### BHA167 FORM 1213-14 C BF

7 11-10 TIMEFORM VIEW Winner here on chase debut last season and made it 2-2 at this

J Nico de Boinville T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O Countrywide Park Homes Ltd B Mr Andre Jean Belloir et al S Countrywide Park Homes and Luxury Lodges

9 L’HOMME PRESSE (FR) (34) B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Romance Turgot (FR)

TFR##!!! BHA164 FORM 31P-222 C

11 11-10 TIMEFORM VIEW Decisive winner of the Broadway Novices’ Chase at the

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

10 SPILLANE’S TOWER (IRE) (48) B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - In The Habit (IRE) J Harry Cobden T James Joseph Mangan, Ireland O Mr John P. McManus B Mrs Noreen McManus

11 THE JUKEBOX MAN (IRE) (77) B g Ask - My Twist (IRE) J Ben Jones T Ben Pauling, Naunton O Mr Harry Redknapp B Mr P. Cunningham S Fitzdares

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

venue when charging home in the Arkle. Impressive Grade 2 Ascot reappearance success was followed by a close fourth in the King George and another bold show is expected with this further step up in trip promising to suit. Dec25 Kmp 24f Ch good 4/8 The Jukebox Man (IRE) 1/2l Nov25 Asc 21f Ch good 1/5 Gidleigh Park 9l Apr25 Ain 19f Ch gd-sf 3/9 Impaire Et Passe (FR) 11/4l

2022 Festival and fourth in this race 2 years later. Clearly retains plenty of ability, aged 11, judged on this season’s efforts but he was comprehensively outpointed by Haiti Couleurs in the Denman Chase last time. 7Feb Nby 23f Ch heavy 2/4 Haiti Couleurs (FR) 7l 24Jan Chl 25f Ch soft 2/4 Spillane’s Tower (IRE) 3/4l Dec25 Chl 26f HcpC gd-sf 2/9 Blaze The Way (IRE) 5l

TFR###!! BHA164 FORM 25-2031 C

8 11-10 TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 1-winning novice chaser who showed top-class form

when runner-up in the 2024 John Durkan at Punchestown. After a couple of runs over hurdles, back on the scoresheet in 4-runner Cotswold Chase here in January, though he found a well-run King George a bit too much last season. 24Jan Chl 25f Ch soft 1/4 L’homme Presse (FR) 3/4l Dec25 Pun 19f Hdl yield 3 El Fabiolo (FR) 81/2l Nov25 Naa 20f HcpH sf-hv 9/14 Letos (FR) 17l

TFR####! BHA168 FORM 22/11-11

8 11-10 TIMEFORM VIEW Smart novice hurdler (went close in the Albert Bartlett at

2024 Festival) and successful both starts over fences last season,notably the Grade 1 Kauto Star.Again shone at Kempton on Boxing Day when making it 4-4 over fences in the King George and he’s not taken lightly with more still to offer. Dec25 Kmp 24f Ch good 1/8 Banbridge (IRE) nose Nov25 Hay 21f Ch gd-sf 1/5 Iroko (FR) 21/2l Dec24 Kmp 24f Ch good 1/5 Hyland (FR) 21/2l

2025: INOTHEWAYURTHINKIN (IRE) 7 11 10 Mark Walsh 15-2 (Gavin Cromwell) 9 ran

Stewards Note: GREY DAWNING: Following its run on 24/1/2026 it was reported that the horse made a mistake. Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Gaelic Warrior (GER), 4-1 Jango Baie (FR), 9-2 The Jukebox Man (IRE), 7-1 Inothewayurthinkin (IRE), 8-1 Haiti Couleurs (FR), 14-1 Grey Dawning (IRE), 16-1 Spillane’s Tower (IRE), 22-1 Envoi Allen (FR), 28-1 Firefox (IRE), 66-1 L’homme Presse (FR), 100-1 Gold Tweet (FR)

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JANGO BAIE (FR) 2.GAELIC WARRIOR (GER) 3.THE JUKEBOX MAN (IRE)

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RACE SIX

THE PRINCESS ROYAL

CHALLENGE CUP

OPEN HUNTERS’ CHASE RACE DESCRIPTION Usually known as the

‘Amateurs’ Gold Cup’, the Princess Royal Open Hunters’ Chase is the Championship race for the stars of the Point-to-Point circuit. Horses are only qualiﬁed for this race if they have either been placed ﬁrst or second in two hunter chases since September 2023, won two open Point-to-Point races in that same time-scale, or a combination of the two, with some extra allowances. Each of the runners carries the same weight - 12st.

KEY TRENDS 11 of the past 16 winners had an ofﬁcial rating of 134+

16 of the past 18 winners placed last time out

9 of the past 11 winners were aged 10 or 11

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

W O N D E R WA L L

Wonderwall was kept wide by Rob James and jumped beautifully the whole way round. At the penultimate ditch he began to creep closer but still had plenty of ground to make up as they went down the back straight. Coming down to the second last he was one of four in with a genuine chance, this included It’s On The Line, who eventually would finish runner up again for the third consecutive year. Wonderwall began to idle in the finish and ended up only winning by a neck to the fast finishing favourite.

HUNTER CHASE Run over three miles, two furlongs & 70 yards. 22 fences to be jumped.

£24,445 to the winner

Total prize fund of

£50,000

WINNING CONNECTIONS Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years. JOCKEY Mr Rob James 1 winner Today Paul saddles Wonderwall

ROLL OF HONOUR 2016-2025

TRAINER Paul Nicholls 2 winners Today Paul saddles Golden Son & Shearer YEAR

FORM

2025

343211 Wonderwall

WINNER

AGE WEIGHT SP 9

12-0

6/1

TRAINER S Curling (Ire)

RUNNERS LAST RACE (NO.DAYS) 24

2nd Damma House PTP Chase (131)

2024

2121

Sine Nomine

11-7

8/1

F Needham

3rd Fairyhouse Hunter Chase (20)

2023

Premier Magic

12-0

66/1

B Gibbs

1st Garthorpe PTP Chase (40)

2022

221

Billaway

12-0

13/8F

W Mullins (Ire)

1st Naas Hunter Chase (34)

2021

Porlock Bay

12-0

16/1

W Biddick

2nd Wincanton Hunter Chase (43)

2020

It Came To Pass

12-0

66/1

E M O’Sullivan (Ire)

4th Fairyhouse Hunter Chase (107)

2019

Hazel Hill

12-0

7/2F

P Rowley

1st Warwick Hunter Chase (53)

2018

Pacha Du Polder

12-0

25/1

P Nicholls

3rd Doncaster Hunter Chase (23)

2017

3341

Pacha Du Polder

12-0

16/1

P Nicholls

1st Bangor Hunter Chase (35)

2016

On The Fringe

12-0

13/8F

E Bolger (Ire)

unpl Leopardstown Inn Hunter Chase (41)

THE PRINCESS ROYAL CHALLENGE CUP OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2)

- SIXTHRACE -

4.40

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards ¬ Total prize fund £50000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £21245, 2nd £10620, 3rd £5310, 4th £2655, 5th £1330, 6th £665. (Penalty Value £24445) 3 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. Bold Form Figures Indicate Point-to-Point Form

Jockey

Trainer

Owner

Hunt

Sponsor

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (20-25): P Nicholls (21 wins from 221 runners, 10%) runs GOLDEN SON & SHEARER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (5 wins from 64 runners, 8%) runs CHEMICAL ENERGY & WILLITGOAHEAD Fancy That: P Nicholls won this race in 2017 and 2018. The stable runs GOLDEN SON & SHEARER today.

Equipment E

BARTON SNOW (IRE) (37) B g Snow Sky - Academy Rose (IRE) J Mr Henry Crow T J. J. O’Shea, Nantwich O The MMI Partnership H Percy

CARNFUNNOCK (IRE) (48) B g Getaway (GER) - Simply Erin (IRE)

TFR###!! BHA142 FORM 11-1111 C

12-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Strong-travelling 9-y-o who made it 4-4 in hunters

at Ludlow last month, again winning in a style that suggests he’s well worth his place in this sort of company.

4Feb Lud 23f Ch May25 Str 22f Ch May25 Chl 16f Ch

3 CHEMICAL ENERGY (IRE) (110) Ch g Well Chosen - Meadstown Miss (IRE) 10

J Mr Darragh Allen T Terence O’Brien, Ireland O Near Or Never Syndicate H Kilworth & Araglen

5 GOLDEN SON (FR) (29) Gr g Martaline - Thou In Gold (FR)

GRACCHUS DE BALME (FR) (19) J Mr P. A. King T J. J. O’Shea, Nantwich O Mr D. A. Malam H Percy

ITS ON THE LINE (IRE) (47) Br g Presenting - Ten Dollar Bill (IRE) J Mr Derek O’Connor T Emmet Mullins, Ireland O Mr John P. McManus H Carlow Farmers

race and while a winner of previous 4 starts in points (latest in January), he looks held by the market principals on form. Dec25 Dow 24f Ch May25 Pun 24f Ch Mar25 Chl 26f Ch

gd-yd 6 Its On The Line (IRE) yield P/14 Its On The Line (IRE) gd-sf 6/24 Wonderwall (IRE)

6l 14l

TFR###!! BHA141 FORM 46-5011 C

meeting in 2023 and shaped much better than beaten distance when sixth in Cross Country last year.Conﬁrmed himself in good heart with couple of point victories over the winter and could be suited by the switch to hunters. Jul25 Gal 22f HcpC good 13/22 Western Fold (IRE) 26l May25 Pun 24f Ch gd-yd 5 Vital Island (IRE) 5l Mar25 Chl 29f HcpC gd-sf 6/16 Stumptown (IRE) 15l

TFR####! BHA132 FORM 11/12-13 BF

12-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Successful pointer looked a good prospect when making it

2-2 in hunter chases at Fairyhouse in November and was coming back for more when third behind It’s On The Line in a race not ideally run to suit at Downpatrick last time.Remains one to be positive about and should improve for cheekpieces. Dec25 Dow 24f Ch gd-yd 3 Its On The Line (IRE) 11/4l Nov25 Fai 24f Ch heavy 1 West of Carrig (IRE) 17l Dec24 Lim 22f Ch yd-sf 1 Willitgoahead (IRE) 33/4l

TFR###!! BHA132 FORM 03P3-11

12-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who made it 2-2 in hunters with a taking

J Miss Olive Nicholls E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O G. Mason, A. Ferguson and P. Nicholls H Blackmore & Sparkford Vale S Morson Group

B g Manbolix (FR) - Olympe de Coudray (FR)

12l 43/4l 11/4l

12-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in the National Hunt Challenge Cup at this

E Cheek Pieces

Jeﬀery’s Cross (IRE) Largy Pearl (IRE) Franigane (FR)

TFR##!!! BHA126 FORM 16-P161

J Mr Barry O’Neill E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Bective Stud H Meath S Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud

4 CON’S ROC (IRE) (77) B g Shirocco (GER) - Lissard Lady (IRE)

soft 1/6 good 1/6 good 1/7

12-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Never looked a threat when sixth in 2025 renewal of this

J Mr Stephen Connor E Cheek Pieces T S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland O Largy Bloodstock H East Antrim

3m 2f 70y

success at Taunton last month, and while he faces a much sterner task is this company, he has the inherent ability to make his presence felt.

12Feb Tnt 23f Ch heavy 1/7 23Jan War 24f Ch gd-sf 1/8 Mar25 Nby 23f HcpC good 3/6

Haven’t Time (IRE) 11l Paul Marvel (FR) 6l King’s Threshold (IRE) 22l

TFR##!!! BHA133 FORM P1-21P2 BF

12-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Right back to his useful best when landing the

Foxhunters at Aintree last season. Backed that up with a decisive win at Stratford in May, though his tendency to hang left, coupled with a disappointing reappearance,makes him one to treat with a degree of caution. 15Jan Lud 23f Ch gd-sf P/9 Java Point (IRE) May25 Str 27f Ch good 1/8 Learntalot (IRE) 15l May25 Chl 26f Ch good 2/5 Music Drive (FR) 8l

TFR####! BHA140 FORM 32-1412

12-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in previous three renewals of this race, travelling

with more zest than previously when narrowly denied last year.Went on to make it a hat-trick of successes in hunter chase at Punchestown festival subsequently and looks sure to go close again following win at Downpatrick on Boxing Day. Dec25 Dow 24f Ch gd-yd 1 Willitgoahead (IRE) 1l May25 Pun 24f Ch yield 1/14 Viroﬂay (FR) 21/4l Mar25 Chl 26f Ch gd-sf 2/24 Wonderwall (IRE) nk

KING ALEX (FR) (47) B g Born King (JPN) - Queen Running (FR) J Mr J. P. Ahern T G. Ahern, Ireland O G. Ahern H United Hunt

9 KINGS JET (IRE) (33) B g Jet Away - Court Gamble (IRE) J Mr T. A. Halford T C. W. J. Farrell, Ireland O Nice But Syndicate H Kildare

10 LIFT ME UP (IRE) (27) B g Mahler - I’ll Takeher Bach (IRE)

TFR##!!! BHA120 FORM 25-3212

12-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who was let down by his jumping when last seen under Rules at Cork in April and while clearly in ﬁne heart in points since (3 lengths third to Wonderwall in November),this is a much stiffer test. Apr25 Crk 20f Ch yield 5 Feb25 Naa 24f Ch soft P Feb22 Naa 20f HcpC soft 3

Gr g Martaline - Queen Lee (FR) J Mr James King T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote O Mrs Camilla Murphy H Croome & West Warwickshire S Betano

12 MUSIC DRIVE (FR) (55) B g Muhtathir - Acland Street (FR)

TFR##!!! BHA120 FORM 1P2162

but disappointing in hunter chases since, latest when well behind Con’s Roc at Fairyhouse in November. Second in a point last month but faces another uphill task in this sphere. Nov25 Fai 24f Ch heavy 6 Con’s Roc (IRE) 66l May25 Str 27f Ch good P/10 Jeux d’Eau (FR) May25 Dow 23f Ch good 1 Sampoet (IRE) 8l

TFR##!!! BHA122 FORM P101-4P

12-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple point winner who has won twice in this sphere,

J Mr J. L. Gleeson T Martin Brassil, Ireland O Mrs Claire Gleeson H Kildare

15 PYLEIGH COURT (GB) (17)

before shaping best when runner-up in a similar race at Cartmel when last seen under Rules in May. Enhanced his excellent record fresh when seeing off Music Drive in a point last month but wouldn’t be a sure thing to conﬁrm that form. May25 Cml 25f Ch gd-sf 2/7 Autonomous Cloud (IRE) 3/4l Mar25 Swl 24f Ch gd-sf 1/7 Willewonga 41/4l Nov23 War 19f HcpH soft 4/7 Lord of Cheshire (FR) 12l

TFR####! BHA131 FORM 0//114-12 CD BF

12-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped with a fair amount of encouragement when fourth

B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - The Crown Jewel (IRE)

behind Wonderwall last March,prior to making the most of a good opportunity over C&D in May.Turned over by Linelee King in a point on reappearance but highly likely that was a stepping stone to another crack at this race. May25 Chl 26f Ch good 1/5 Gracchus de Balme (FR) 8l Mar25 Chl 26f Ch gd-sf 4/24 Wonderwall (IRE) 13l Dec22 Leo 24f HcpH soft 9 Maxxum (IRE) 41l

TFR##### BHA142 FORM 3U-0311

12-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Useful type who has relished the switch to hunter chases/

more positive tactics, jumping well when making it 2-2 in this sphere in determined fashion at Naas last month and that’s usually a race worth following (won by Billaway/It’s On The Line previously). Leading claims. 7Feb Naa 24f Ch heavy 1 Hunters Yarn (IRE) 4l 18Jan Thu 24f Ch yield 1 Lifetime Ambition (IRE) 9l May25 Kny 26f HcpC yield 8 Cadatharla (IRE) 44l

TFR##!!! BHA120 FORM 21P211

12-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful performer for Willie Mullins in 2023/24 who

chased home Golden Son at Warwick prior to landing pair of hunters at Leicester last month.Shapes as though a return to this trip will be in his favour but pitched into signiﬁcantly deeper waters for hat-trick bid. 24Feb Lei 20f Ch soft 1/5 Corporal Jackjones (IRE) 6l 12Feb Lei 22f Ch heavy 1/5 Ideal du Tabert (FR) 13l 23Jan War 24f Ch gd-sf 2/8 Golden Son (FR) 6l

TFR##!!! BHA123 FORM 3/31P-12

12-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Landed second hunter chase victory in heavy ground at

J Miss Ella Herbison T R. C. Pudd, Taunton O Mr R. C. Pudd H Vale of Taunton And Banwell Harriers

16 SHEARER (IRE) (27)

gd-sf P/6 Unexpected Party (FR) gd-sf 13/24 Wonderwall (IRE) 66l gd-sf 1/9 Bennys King (IRE) 11/4l

TFR###!! BHA124 FORM 3P//4/1-21

J Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell E Cheek Pieces T J. J. O’Shea, Nantwich O N&K.Richards, L&B.Doyle, M&K.Shore H Percy

B g Passing Glance - Pyleigh Lady

14Feb Hay 22f Ch Mar25 Chl 26f Ch Jan25 War 24f Ch

Wincanton in January and while this step back up in distance will likely suit, he has plenty to ﬁnd at the weights. 24Feb Lei 22f Ch 29Jan Wcn 25f Ch Apr25 Ain 21f Ch

soft 2/4 Enqarde (FR) 14l 3 /4l heavy 1/6 Thunder Rock (IRE) gd-sf P/29 Gracchus de Balme (FR) -

TFR###!! BHA132 FORM 11/115-3 C BF

12-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Lost an unbeaten record over fences when ﬁfth in the

J Miss Gina Andrews E Tongue Strap T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Shearsmith, McNeill & Nicholls H Blackmore & Sparkford Vale S Worldwide Hospitality Ltd

2025 renewal of this race and having failed to justify favouritism on reappearance at Haydock last time, he’ll probably have to settle for minor honours again this year. 14Feb Hay 22f Ch gd-sf 3/6 Unexpected Party (FR) 6l Mar25 Chl 26f Ch gd-sf 5/24 Wonderwall (IRE) 13l Feb25 Tnt 23f Ch gd-sf 1/7 Haven’t Time (IRE) 11/4l

SIXTH RACE

14 PAUL MARVEL (FR) (17) Gr g Masked Marvel - Paulmie (FR)

though ﬁnished well held in this contest 12 months ago and looked out of sorts on reappearance last month.

12-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who made a winning start in hunters at Southwell

J Miss Ellie Callwood E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces T Kelly Morgan, Waltham on the Wolds O Tim & Ali Wheeler H Belvoir

13 PANDA BOY (IRE) (34) Gr g Valirann (FR) - Ballymartintheatre (IRE)

29l 51/4l

12-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Surprise winner on Rules debut at Down Royal in May

J Miss Heidi Palin E Cheek Pieces T Miss M. Filby, Hinton-in-the-Hedges O Mr & Mrs C Horner H Grafton

11 LINELEE KING (FR) (55)

Lisleigh Lad (IRE) Ryehill (IRE) Gabbys Cross (IRE)

17 SOLITARY MAN (IRE) (26)

B g Champs Elysees - Jenny Be Quick (IRE)

TFR###!! BHA136 FORM 312141

12-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Proved he’s still capable of useful form when well backed

J Miss Aine O’Connor E Visor T Enda Bolger, Ireland O ShanahanMrsMVMagnierMrsCarthyMrsBartlett H Co Limerick

18 STATTLER (IRE) (28) Br g Stowaway - Our Honey (IRE)

TFR###!! BHA137 FORM 624P/-21 C

12-0 TIMEFORM VIEW One-time high-class chaser for Willie Mullins who nearly deﬁed

J Mr P. W. Mullins E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces T Faye Bramley, Lambourn O Bartlett, Carthy, McCoy, Shanahan H Buccleuch

19 TAKE ALL (IRE) (27)

B g Golden Lariat (USA) - Miss Vickie (IRE)

20 WHAT A GLANCE (GB) (20)

TFR##!!! BHA126 FORM F1-4432

21 WILLEWONGA (GB) (110)

J Mr Thomas Easterby T J. J. O’Shea, Nantwich O Mr Nathan Richards H Percy

TFR##!!! BHA137 FORM 220-5F2 C

J Mr Harry Swan T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Bective Stud H Meath S Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud

23 WONDERWALL (IRE) (124) B g Yeats (IRE) - Rock Me Gently

4Feb Lud Mar25 Chl May24 Str

23f Ch 26f Ch 27f Ch

soft F/6 Barton Snow (IRE) gd-sf 12/24 Wonderwall (IRE) good 1/8 Lift Me Up (IRE)

48l 33/4l

TFR##!!! BHA127 FORM 22P2-32 BF

12-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Can be a clumsy jumper,as was the case when pulled up

gd-sf P/29 Gracchus de Balme (FR) gd-sf 2/7 Linelee King (FR) 41/4l soft 2/7 Eva’s Oskar (IRE) 11/2l

TFR####! BHA134 FORM 130-P2U BF

12-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Useful third in corresponding race last year (brieﬂy

TFR####! BHA140 FORM 32111-1 CD

12-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Made his third visit to the Festival a winning one when

E Tongue Strap

J Mr D. Doyle T S. Curling, Ireland O Mayhem In March Syndicate H Tipperary

21f Ch 24f Ch 24f Ch

threatened better) and cannot be judged harshly on his non completions either side of a respectable seasonal reappearance behind Its On The Line on Boxing Day. Likely to be in the mix again. 18Jan Thu 24f Ch yield U Panda Boy (IRE) Dec25 Dow 24f Ch gd-yd 2 Its On The Line (IRE) 1l May25 Pun 24f Ch yield P/14 Its On The Line (IRE) -

24 WRAPPEDUPINMAY (IRE) (54)

DECLARED RUNNERS 24

renewal and while recent second in a point has conﬁrmed his well-being,he’s probably up against it back under Rules.

Apr25 Ain Mar25 Swl Feb25 Bgr

22 WILLITGOAHEAD (IRE) (54)

Ch g Ocovango - Funny Times

14Feb Hay 22f Ch gd-sf 2/6 Unexpected Party (FR) 43/4l 15Jan Lud 23f Ch gd-sf 3/9 Java Point (IRE) 21/2l Nov25 Chl 25f HcpC soft 4/16 Hung Jury (IRE) 6l

in last year’s Foxhunter at Aintree. Odds on defeat in 3-runner point in November hardly inspires conﬁdence, either.

B g Getaway (GER) - Vin Fizz (IRE)

J Mr Robert James T S. Curling, Ireland O Mr J. O’Leary H Tipperary

12 months ago, though he can ﬂatter to deceive, typically looking less than straightforward under pressure in pair of hunter chases this year.

12-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Looked progressive before disappointing in last year’s

J Miss Clara Brewitt E Tongue Strap T Tom Britten, Bridgnorth O Mrs Ann Taylor H Croome & West Warwickshire

B g Multiplex - Might Do

a 22-month absence on hunter/yard debut, prior to making the most of a good opportunity at Fakenham last time. This is much more competitive but addition of cheekpieces/retention of Patrick Mullins can only be viewed as positives. 13Feb Fkn 24f Ch soft 1/5 Hollywood Harmon (IRE) 71/2l 3 26Jan Her 20f Ch soft 2/5 Snipe (IRE) /4l Apr24 Ain 34f HcpC soft P/32 I Am Maximus (FR) -

12-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Going better than most when falling 3 out in this race

J Mr Samuel Scott E Hood, Tongue Strap T Myles Osborne, Bourton-On-The-Water O Mrs Martine Scott H Four Burrow

B g Passing Glance - Audley

third in Listed handicap chase at Killarney last summer and won twice in points prior to ﬁnishing fourth behind Panda Boy on hunter debut at Thurles in January.Could outrun forecast odds now ﬁtted with more severe headgear. 18Jan Thu 24f Ch yield 4 Panda Boy (IRE) 17l Aug25 Kny 20f HcpC gd-yd 3 Coming Up Easy (IRE) 13l Jul25 Kny 17f HcpC yd-sf 4 Dreal Deal (IRE) 43/4l

successful in corresponding race last year.This will have been the target since winning a point in November (goes well fresh) and he should make a bold bid to defend his crown. Mar25 Chl 26f Ch gd-sf 1/24 Its On The Line (IRE) nk Jul24 Cml 22f HcpH good 2/12 Sea The Clouds (IRE) nk Jul24 Utt 23f HcpH soft 3/7 Secret Trix 4l

TFR###!! BHA118 FORM 1/3P-211

12-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Useful bumper/fairly useful hurdle winner for Paul

Nicholls and thoughhe didn’t set the world alight in two chase starts,he’s won back-to-back points for yard who won this race last year.

Jan25 Wcn 25f HcpC gd-sf P/6 Ideal des Bordes (FR) Dec24 Nby 23f HcpC gd-sf 3/6 Herakles Westwood (FR) 29l Jan24 Exe 23f HcpH gd-sf 1/11 Chloe’s Court (IRE) hd 2025: WONDERWALL (IRE) 9 12 0 Mr Robert James 28-1 (S Curling) 24 ran

Probable S.P’s: 7-1 Its On The Line (IRE), 15-2 Wonderwall (IRE), 9-1 Panda Boy (IRE), 11-1 Con’s Roc (IRE), 14-1 Golden Son (FR), 16-1 Barton Snow (IRE), Stattler (IRE), Willitgoahead (IRE), Wrappedupinmay (IRE), 18-1 Shearer (IRE), 20-1 Chemical Energy (IRE), Music Drive (FR), 33-1 Gracchus de Balme (FR), 40-1 Carnfunnock (IRE), 50-1 Solitary Man (IRE), Take All (IRE), 66-1 Kings Jet (IRE), Paul Marvel (FR), 100-1 King Alex (FR), Pyleigh Court (GB), What A Glance (GB), 150-1 Lift Me Up (IRE), Linelee King (FR), Willewonga (GB) 66

PANDA BOY looks tailor-made for this and he’s fancied to maintain his unbeaten record in hunter chases. Con’s Roc is less exposed than most in this sphere and may prove the main danger, while Its PLAY SMARTER On The Line has ﬁnished runner-up in the previous three renewals of this race and can fare best of last year’s protagonists. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PANDA BOY (IRE) 2.CON’S ROC (IRE) 3.ITS ON THE LINE (IRE)

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RACE SEVEN

THE MARTIN PIPE

CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE DESCRIPTION

The Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle, named in honour of the former trainer and father of current trainer David, is now in its seventeenth year. Run over two miles, four and a half furlongs, this race is for four-year-olds and upwards which have been officially rated 0-145. It is also restricted solely to conditional jockeys. It is the final race of this year’s Festival - we hope you can finish it off in style by backing the winner!

KEY TRENDS 8 of the past 12 winners were novices

All 17 winners were aged between 5 - 7

All 17 winners carried 11-1 or more

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

WODHOOH

Wodhooh ended things on a high for Gordon Elliott who had endured a tricky week up until the last race of the Festival. She provided the trainer with a fourth win in the race since 2017 and in the process made it 7-7 over hurdles. Danny Gilligan made good headway two out before getting to the front before the last. She jumped it well before staying on well up the hill to bring the curtain down on the 2025 Cheltenham Festival.

HANDICAP HURDLE Run over two mile, four furlongs & 56 yards. 9 hurdles to be jumped

£38,580 to the winner

Total prize fund of

£75,000

WINNING CONNECTIONS

ROLL OF HONOUR 2016-2025

Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years. TRAINER JOCKEY Gordon Elliott Mike O’Connor 4 winners Finished fourth last year Today Gordon saddles Today Mike rides Sa Fureur, Wendrock, Its Bilbo Open Secret & Stede Bonnet YEAR

FORM

WINNER

2025

Wodhooh

AGE WEIGHT SP 5

11-8

9/2

TRAINER G Elliott (Ire)

RUNNERS LAST RACE (NO.DAYS) 24

1st Cheltenham H’cap Hurdle (90)

2024

F142

Better Days Ahead

11-7

5/1

G Elliott (Ire)

2nd Navan Novice Hurdle (55)

2023

Iroko

11-5

6/1

O Greenall & J Guerriero 21

1st Wetherby H’cap Hurdle (62)

2022

111401 Banbridge

11-3

12/1

J O’Brien (Ire)

1st Navan Novice Hurdle (55)

2021

12P6

Galopin Des Champs 5

11-9

8/1

W Mullins (Ire)

6th Chanelle Pharma Nov. Hurdle (40)

2020

52231

Indefatigable

11-9

25/1

P Webber

1st Warwick Listed Mares’ Hurdle (34)

2019

Early Doors

11-10

5/1

J O’Brien (Ire)

2nd Leopardstown Christmas Hurdle (77)

2018

32161

Blow By Blow

11-10

11/1

G Elliott (Ire)

1st Thurles Novice Hurdle (22)

2017

123213 Champagne Classic

11-3

12/1

G Elliott (Ire)

3rd Thurles Novice Hurdle (22)

2016

230

11-7

14/1

P Nicholls

unpl Sandown H’cap Hurdle (41)

Ibis Du Rheu

THE MARTIN PIPE CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

- SEVENTHRACE -

5.20

for four yrs old and upwards ¬ Total prize fund £75000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £29460, 2nd £14730, 3rd £7365, 4th £3683, 5th £1838, 6th £923, 7th £458, 8th £233. (Penalty Value £38580) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 18 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

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Owner

Breeder

Sponsor

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (51 wins from 407 runners, 13%) runs JUMP ALLEN, KEL HISTOIRE, ROC DINO, SAINTE LUCIE & ZILLOW Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (18 wins from 73 runners, 25%) runs JUMP ALLEN, KEL HISTOIRE, ROC DINO, SAINTE LUCIE & ZILLOW

Equipment E

ITS BILBO (FR) (74) B g It’s Gino (GER) - Tolkiyen (FR)

TFR###!! BHA141 FORM 522-431

5 11-12 TIMEFORM VIEW Got back on the up returned to hurdling after a stint

J M. P. O’Connor T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland O Mr M. F. FitzGerald B Mrs Nicole Capelli Dambrine et al

NURSE SUSAN (FR) (19) Ch m Doctor Dino (FR) - Hembra (FR)

chasing with a gutsy success in 2m Listed handicap at Limerick in late December. Hiked up 12lb so needs to take another step forward.

Dec25 Lim 16f HcpH sf-hv 1 Dec25 Pun 16f Ch heavy 3 Nov25 Nav 17f Ch sf-hv 4

TFR###!! BHA140 FORM 00-0114 CD

AIR OF ENTITLEMENT (IRE) (74) B m Westerner - Carrigeen Karaka (IRE) 7

J P. M. O’Brien T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland O Robcour B Mrs R. H. Lalor

4 SA FUREUR (IRE) (27) B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Ma Furie (FR) J Eoin Staples T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Bective Stud B The Hon Mrs V. M. A. Tower S Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud

supplementing her handicap success here in Listed event at Sandown.Not at her best in the National Spirit at Fontwell last time but caught the eye in this last year and no surprise to see her bounce back. 22Feb Fon 19f Hdl heavy 4/5 Potters Charm (IRE) 18l 3Jan San 19f Hdl good 1/6 Jubilee Alpha (IRE) 21/4l Dec25 Chl 20f HcpH gd-sf 1/9 Siog Geal (IRE) 23/4l

TFR###!! BHA139 FORM 0110-20 C D BF

11-10 TIMEFORM VIEW Impressive winner of Dawn Run here in 2025.

Very lightly raced since and she failed to build on an encouraging reappearance second at Fairyhouse when held in handicap at Leopardstown just after Christmas. Probably worth another chance back at the Festival. Dec25 Leo 20f HcpH gd-yd 13 Champagne Kid (IRE) 36l Nov25 Fai 20f Hdl sf-hv 2 Fad Eadrainn (IRE) 43/4l Apr25 Fai 20f Hdl sf-hv 7/14 Aurora Vega (IRE) 32l

TFR###!! BHA138 FORM 00-4042 D

11-9 TIMEFORM VIEW Has acquitted himself well over hurdles this term without

winning,posting a good fourth in handicap at Navan in January.Also ran well back chasing when second of 4 in Red Mills Chase at Gowran (2m3f) last month. Fourth when backed for the Grand Annual in 2024 and could ﬁgure. 14Feb Gow 19f Ch heavy 2/4 Impaire Et Passe (FR) 11/4l 17Jan Nav 20f HcpH sf-hv 4 Zanoosh (IRE) 13/4l Dec25 Leo 20f HcpH gd-yd 7 Champagne Kid (IRE) 13l

5 FARFROMNOWHERE (IRE) (76) B m Shirocco (GER) - Nowhere Fast (IRE) 8

TFR###!! BHA138 FORM 201P24 D

11-9 TIMEFORM VIEW Landed conditions hurdle at Listowel in September and

J Conor Stone-Walsh E Tongue Strap T Paul Nolan, Ireland O David Flynn/John J. Brennan B Tim Hegarty

KARL DES TOURELLES (FR) (47)

B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Shiva d’Hautefois (FR)

J Sean Cleary-Farrell T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O H. O. S. Syndicate B Wertheimer et Frere

arrives in good nick over fences, fourth of 7 in Grade 2 at Limerick when last seen out just after Christmas. Tongue tie goes on now. Dec25 Lim Nov25 Crk Oct25 Lim

22f Ch 21f Ch 22f Hdl

sf-hv 4 yield 2 gd-yd P/5

The Big Westerner (IRE) 19l Kala Conti (FR) 91/2l Millstream Lady (IRE) -

TFR####! BHA138 FORM 0-46464

11-9 TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since his hurdling debut at Gowran in February

J Gavin Brouder T Philip Fenton, Ireland O CDL Racing Limited B Mr Pierre Dorchies S Cleshar Contract Services Limited, Pavehall Group Limited

7 ZILLOW (GB) (40) B g Zoffany (IRE) - Petunia (IRE)

Lenjoleur de Palma (FR) 13/4l Pure Steel (IRE) 8l Kopek des Bordes (FR) 19l

9 11-11 TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage mare ﬁrmly back in the groove this season,

J Tristan Durrell T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Mr Colm Donlon B Mr Gaetan Gilles S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes

2m 4f 56y

2024 though he was a good seventh in the Pertemps here last year. Sent chasing this term and recorded his best effort when fourth in Naas handicap in January. Can go very well off a handy-looking mark back in this sphere. 25Jan Naa 20f HcpC heavy 4 Rusheen (IRE) 61/2l Dec25 Leo 21f Ch yield 6 Koktail Divin (FR) 39l Dec25 Nav 20f Ch sf-hv 4 Predators Gold (FR) 42l

TFR##!!! BHA138 FORM 00-110F

11-9 TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive when completing a cross-code hat-trick last

E Tongue Strap

autumn in 2m Listed handicap at Fairyhouse. Shaped like a non-stayer over 2 1/2m at Leopardstown in December and fell early there last month.Has his stamina to prove here. 1Feb Leo 16f HcpH heavy F/19 Bowensonﬁre (FR) Dec25 Leo 20f HcpH gd-yd 15 Champagne Kid (IRE) 44l Nov25 Fai 16f HcpH yd-sf 1 Bowensonﬁre (FR) 41/4l

KEL HISTOIRE (FR) (27) Ch g Masked Marvel - Drole d’Histoire (FR) J Michael Kenneally T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Mr John P. McManus B Karine Perreau & Louis Colson

FIERCELY PROUD (IRE) (27)

this yard in 2024. Has been brought along steadily this term, best effort when a staying-on ﬁfth of 7 in Grade 3 at Gowran (2m) 27 days ago.Likely plenty more to come now stepping up in trip for his handicap debut.Player. 14Feb Gow 16f Hdl heavy 5/7 Storm Heart (FR) 12l 25Jan Naa 15f Hdl heavy 5/7 Glen Kiln (IRE) 21l Mar25 Chl 21f Hdl gd-sf 8/11 The New Lion 44l

B g Iffraaj - Estiqaama (USA)

J Callum Pritchard T Ben Pauling, Naunton O Mr T. P. Radford B Shadwell Estate Company Limited S Fitzdares

10 EAST INDIA EXPRESS (IRE) (71) B g Milan - Roztoc (IRE) J Freddie Gordon T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O EIC Racing & Table Five B S. McElroy S Unibet

11 DA CAPO GLORY (IRE) (27) B g Fame And Glory - Oscar Ladensa (IRE) J C. M. Quirke T Padraig Butler, Ireland O Red Strand Syndicate B Mrs Caroline O’Driscoll

TFR####! BHA137 FORM 1PP-501 C

11-8 TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last term under a cloud but bounced back to form

in some style when bagging 2m3f Ascot handicap last month, seeming well suited by the step up in trip. Shouldn’t be underestimated. 14Feb Asc Dec25 Asc Nov25 Chl

19f HcpH gd-sf 1/15 John Barbour 15f HcpH gd-sf 12/13 Wilful (IRE) 16f HcpH soft 5/18 Alexei (GER)

TFR####! BHA137 FORM 01-FP02 CD

over C&D. Subdued start to the present campaign until posting an excellent second of 12 in 2 1/2m handicap at Windsor on New Year’s Day. Up 4lb but needs considering for his in-form yard. 1Jan Wdr 20f HcpH good 2/12 Listentoyourheart (IRE) nk Nov25 Nby 20f HcpH soft 9/15 French Ship 36l Nov25 Nby 24f HcpH gd-sf P/11 Haiti Couleurs (FR) -

TFR##!!! BHA137 FORM 0/0-FP33 D

11-8 TIMEFORM VIEW Useful winning hurdler in 2024. Lightly raced since and sent chasing this season, coming in a good third of 8 in 2m3f maiden at Gowran last month. Others appeal more in this environment. 14Feb Gow 19f Ch Dec25 Pun 23f Ch Dec25 Pun 23f Ch

J Robbie David T Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne O Troika Racing B Ballylinch Stud

nk 26l 13l

11-8 TIMEFORM VIEW A three-time winner in 2024/25, his third victory coming

E Cheek Pieces

12 INTELLOTTO (IRE) (27) Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Ebeyina (IRE)

heavy 3 yd-sf 3 heavy P

King Alexander (IRE) Argento Boy (IRE) Kurasso Blue (FR)

73/4l 16l -

TFR##!!! BHA135 FORM 4/3-1334 D

11-6 TIMEFORM VIEW A useful winning hurdler/chaser at his best for Joseph O’Brien. Faced a stiff task for his new yard in the Kingwell Hurdle at Wincanton 27 days ago.Hard to warm to from this mark. 14Feb Wcn 15f Hdl Sep25 Cur 16f Hcp Aug25 Wex 19f Ch

13 ACT OF AUTHORITY (FR) (27) B g Authorized (IRE) - Leah Claire (IRE) 8 J Lewis Saunders T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote O Mrs Diana L. Whateley B Mr Franck A. McNulty S Betano

TFR####! BHA137 FORM 1/120-55

11-8 TIMEFORM VIEW FrenchbumperscorerwholandedCorkmaidenonhisdebutfor

TFR###!! BHA135 FORM 20-4340 D

11-6 TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in this 12 months ago and in good nick

E Cheek Pieces

14 WENDROCK (FR) (39) Gr g Manduro (GER) - Linareva (IRE) J Carl Millar T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Gigginstown House Stud B Mr Ghislain Deslandes S Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott

14Feb Asc 19f HcpH gd-sf 8/15 Fiercely Proud (IRE) 23l 1Jan Wdr 20f HcpH good 4/12 Listentoyourheart (IRE) 51/2l Dec25 Ain 20f HcpH soft 3/9 Bear Market (IRE) 9l

TFR###!! BHA134 FORM 53-045P

11-5 TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Leopardstown (2m) in December 2024 but

he saw his run of good form come to an end when pulled up in 3m handicap at Leopardstown last month.Ran well in the Fred Winter last season. 2Feb Leo Dec25 Leo Nov25 Fai

J Josh Williamson T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Agardsley Investments Limited B Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd S Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott

24f HcpH heavy P/21 Saint Le Fort (FR) 20f HcpH gd-yd 5 Champagne Kid (IRE) 16f Hdl yd-sf 4/6 Talk The Talk (FR)

63/4l 18l

TFR###!! BHA133 FORM 42142

11-4 TIMEFORM VIEW A fair Flat winner for Charlie Johnston and largely

J James Smith E Tongue Strap T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Mr Ray Stokes B Godolphin S Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott

16 STEDE BONNET (IRE) (26) B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Shannon Rose (IRE)

without winning this term until only eighth in 2m3f Ascot handicap last month. Merits consideration back here with cheekpieces added.

progressive over hurdles, scoring at Naas in December. Good efforts in graded company over C&D and at Thurles (2m5f) since but even more needed now. 3 19Feb Thu 20f Hdl sf-hv 2/4 Bon Viveur (IRE) /4l 24Jan Chl 20f Hdl soft 4/7 Kripticjim (FR) 31/4l Dec25 Naa 19f Hdl sf-hv 1 Raise You Up (IRE) 7l

TFR###!! BHA133 FORM 162113

11-4 TIMEFORM VIEW Dual bumper winner who bagged a pair of 2m novice

hurdles at Tramore and Ayr in January. Posted a good third of 4 in Punchestown Listed hurdle last month. No forlorn hope now stepping up in trip for his ﬁrst go in handicaps. 15Feb Pun 15f Hdl heavy 3/4 Heads Up 73/4l 29Jan Ayr 16f Hdl soft 1/8 Irandando Has (FR) 41/2l 1Jan Tmr 16f Hdl soft 1 Arslan (FR) 43/4l

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15 OPEN SECRET (GB) (22) B g Cracksman - Pulcinella (IRE)

heavy 4/4 Alexei (GER) 24l yield 27/30 Puturhandstogether (IRE) 31l good 3 You Oughta Know (IRE) 26l

17 JUMP ALLEN (FR) (321) B g Manduro (GER) - Nouvelle Recrue (FR)

TFR####! BHA133 FORM 543121- D

11-4 TIMEFORM VIEW Useful bumper winner who progressed well once sent

J Anna McGuinness E Tongue Strap T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O McSweeney Bros. Quarries Limited B Mr Bruno Vagne

18 ANDASHAN (IRE) (74) B g Shantaram - Anda de Grissay (FR)

11-4 TIMEFORM VIEW Advanced his form when resuming winning ways in

20 SAINT LE FORT (FR) (39)

11-3 TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a hat-trick in handicap at Sligo in August and

11-3 TIMEFORM VIEW Took a big step forward when opening account for the

has shaped with plenty of promise after 10 months off when second in a pair of big-ﬁeld 2m maidens at Fairyhouse and Thurles in January.Looks capable of a fair bit better now venturing into handicaps over a long trip.Interesting. 29Jan Thu 15f Hdl heavy 2 El Cairos (FR) 3l 15Jan Fai 16f Hdl soft 2 Mighty Park (IRE) 38l Feb25 Aut 18f Hdl 3 Lord Brett (FR) 21/2l

TFR###!! BHA130 FORM 10-2FP

11-1 TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat/hurdles winner for Willie Mullins.Raced

J Charlie O’Dwyer T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Mrs S. Ricci B Terrains D’Avilly St Leonard et al

DECLARED RUNNERS 26

freely before being pulled up on his yard debut in 2m5f Kempton handicap last month.Needs to get back on track in ﬁrst-time tongue tie. 21Feb Kmp 21f HcpH gd-sf P/9 8Jan Clo 16f Hdl heavy F Dec25 Pun 16f Hdl sf-hv 2

Hold The Serve (IRE) Santo Sospir (FR) Sea of Sands (GER)

2 /2l 1

TFR###!! BHA130 FORM 4-6241P

11-1 TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on Flat and has shown similar form over hurdles,

J Joe Anderson E Visor T Tom Dascombe, Lambourn O Keith, David & Stephen Trowbridge B Sir Robert Ogden S Route Agency Limited

24 SAINTE LUCIE (FR) (40) B m Great Pretender (IRE) - Sainte Folie (FR)

2Feb Leo 24f HcpH heavy 1/21 Savante (IRE) hd Dec25 Leo 20f HcpH gd-yd 3 Champagne Kid (IRE) 41/4l Nov25 Pun 19f HcpH sf-hv 5 Son of Anarchy (IRE) 103/4l

11-2 TIMEFORM VIEW Placed twice over hurdles in France (for Gabriel Leenders) and

J Harry Atkins E Hood, Tongue Strap T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Ben Turner Racing Partnership B RJB Bloodstock S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes

23 HOT FUSS (IRE) (13) B g Calyx - Natural Bloom (IRE)

season in 3m handicap hurdle at Leopardstown last month.Drops back in trip now from a much higher mark so this demands another personal best.

TFR##### BHA131 FORM 023-22

J John Shinnick T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Hollywood Racing & Barnane Stud B Haras De Motaigu & Couetil Elevage

22 CHARLUS (IRE) (20) B g Churchill (IRE) - Nobilis

improved again when second in 2m5f Listed event at Limerick when last seen out in October on his ﬁnal run for Donncha Duggan. More still is required starting out for a new yard here. Oct25 Lim 21f Hdl yield 2/6 Shadow Paddy (IRE) 33/4l Sep25 Lis 20f Hdl gd-yd 3 Kainsbourg (FR) 21/4l Sep25 Kil 16f HcpH gd-yd 4 Zillow 53/4l

TFR###!! BHA132 FORM 004531 D

J Niall Moore T Philip Fenton, Ireland O CDL Racing Limited B Sarl Jedburgh Stud S Cleshar Contract Services Limited, Pavehall Group Limited

21 ROC DINO (FR) (43) Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Presidente Line (FR)

2 1/2m handicap hurdle at Newbury just after Christmas. Up 6lb but he remains unexposed at this trip and could make his presence felt with relatively few miles still on the clock. Dec25 Nby 20f HcpH good 1/12 I’m A Lumberjack 21/4l Nov25 Hay 18f HcpH gd-sf 2/9 Kabral du Mathan (FR) 12l Nov25 Nby 16f HcpH gd-sf 3/13 Bowmore (IRE) 6l

TFR##!!! BHA132 FORM 111432 D

J Shane Fenelon E Tongue Strap T Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest O Mr Martin Gowing B Sean Costello S Fairplay Exchange

B g Ultra (IRE) - Saroushka (FR)

Apr25 San 19f HcpH good 1/10 Mostly Sunny (IRE) 11/4l Apr25 Ayr 24f HcpH gd-sf 2/5 Quebecois (FR) 43/4l Mar25 Naa 19f HcpH soft 1 American Money (IRE) 43/4l

TFR###!! BHA133 FORM 315-321

J Dylan Johnston T Chris Gordon, Winchester O The Rockbourne Partnership B Anda Partnership S Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd

19 BALLYKINLAR (IRE) (146) B or Br g Irish Wells (FR) - Bay Rebel (IRE)

handicapping last season, going 2-3 at Sandown last April. Off since but hails from top yard and must be respected.

gaining a deserved success in 2m handicap at Windsor in January. Pulled up in Morebattle at Kelso since but up in trip now and he’s the sort to bounce back. 28Feb Kel 16f HcpH gd-sf P/17 Captain Hugo (IRE) 16Jan Wdr 16f HcpH soft 1/14 Wilful (IRE) 23/4l 3 3Jan San 15f HcpH good 4/8 All In You (FR) 2 /4l

TFR##!!! BHA129 FORM 005-000

11-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t kicked on from a promising stable debut victory as a juvenile and has been well held in 2m handicaps at Leopardstown on her last two runs. 1Feb Leo 16f HcpH heavy 10/19 Bowensonﬁre (FR) Dec25 Leo 16f HcpH yield 14 Bowensonﬁre (FR) May25 Pun 16f Hdl yield 7/12 Lulamba (FR)

21l 25l 36l

2025: WODHOOH (FR) 5 11 8 Danny Gilligan 9-2 (Gordon Elliott) 24 ran

Stewards Note: HOT FUSS: Following its run on 28/2/2026 it was reported that the horse was found to have a foot abscess.

Probable S.P’s: 7-1 Roc Dino (FR), 15-2 Kel Histoire (FR), 12-1 Air of Entitlement (IRE), Andashan (IRE), 14-1 East India Express (IRE), 16-1 Fiercely Proud (IRE), Jump Allen (FR), 20-1 Act of Authority (FR), Wendrock (FR), 22-1 Its Bilbo (FR), Nurse Susan (FR), 25-1 Open Secret (GB), 28-1 Sa Fureur (IRE), 33-1 Karl des Tourelles (FR), Stede Bonnet (IRE), 40-1 Da Capo Glory (IRE), Saint Le Fort (FR), Hot Fuss (IRE), 50-1 Zillow (GB), 66-1 Farfromnowhere (IRE), Charlus (IRE), Sainte Lucie (FR), 80-1 Ballykinlar (IRE), 150-1 Intellotto (IRE) A wide open finale. Willie Mullins saddles five and his lightly-raced ex-French recruit ROC DINO appeals as a major improver now stepping into handicap company on his first go over this trip so edges the vote from stablemate Kel Histoire, who also looks primed to take a big step forward on his handicap debut. PLAY SMARTER Karl des Tourelles reverts to this sphere after a spell chasing on a good mark and could also have a big say, while Andashan and East India Express look the pick of the home contingent. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ROC DINO (FR) 2.KEL HISTOIRE (FR) 3.KARL DES TOURELLES (FR)

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The welfare of the sport’s equine and human participants is paramount to British Horseracing. All racehorses trained in Britain are stabled at the premises licensed by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA). The standards demanded by BHA of licensed racehorse trainers far exceed those prescribed by animal welfare legislation. Similarly, BHA licenses every racecourse, setting high standards for the racing surface and all parts of the course used by competitors, both human and equine. BHA Officials and Cheltenham Racecourse staff work in conjunction to ensure that the highest standards are met. In addition Cheltenham Racecourse employs eight veterinary surgeons, whose sole responsibility it is to provide care to the horses throughout their time at the racecourse. In the event of an incident on the racecourse, any horse affected will receive immediate attention and treatment from the racecourse’s veterinary team. Qualified paramedics and doctors are also on hand in the case of any incident involving a jockey. If any incident occurs during a race it is routine practice for screens to be erected around the horse or jockey receiving treatment. This is to allow the veterinary or medical personnel to make a safe and accurate diagnosis and so that they may perform any treatment in a private and calm environment. If necessary, horses and riders will be transported from the course to receive further treatment at the most appropriate equine hospital or Accident & Emergency Hospital.

CONDITIONS First Race 1.20 - THE JCB TRIUMPH HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £84405 to the winning horse The second to receive £31800, the third £15915, the fourth £7950, the fifth £3990, the sixth £1995, the seventh £990 and the eighth £510. for juvenile four yrs old, which are allotted a rating or an assessment of 110 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to confirmation.. Enter by noon, January 20th and pay £185 stake, Scratch by noon, February 10th or pay £380, Confirm by noon, March 7th and pay £185, Supplementary Entry by noon, March 7th and pay £5400 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 11th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies allowed 7lb. JCB has kindly sponsored this race. The winning owner will be presented with a perpetual trophy to be held until February 1st, next year. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff. In addition, JCB will also present a £200 award to the member of racing staff responsible for the horse judged to the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of JCB. The sponsorship payment of £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. (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 3rd March, 2026 with a further update to be submitted by 6.00pm on the day before the race. 67 entries, 18 at £185, 24 at £565, 25 at £750. - Closed January 20th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £64560; Second £26610; Third £13305; Fourth £6660; Fifth £3330; Sixth £1665; Seventh £825; Eighth £420. (Penalty Value £84405) A SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 2.00 - THE WILLIAM HILL COUNTY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £61897 to the winning horse The second to receive £23320, the third £11671, the fourth £5830, the fifth £2926, the sixth £1463, the seventh £726 and the eighth £374. for five yrs old and upwards, which before February 23rd, 2026, have Started in a minimum of five Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France. Enter by noon, February 17th and pay £125 stake, Confirm by noon, March 7th and pay £375, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 11th. Penalties, after February 22nd, 2026, a winner of a hurdle race 5lb No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st. WILLIAM HILL has generously sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff. A £200 award will be presented to the member of racing staff responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. A Challenge Trophy, presented by the Racegoers Club, 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 WILLIAM HILL. 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. PLEASE NOTE: The BHA has modified paragraphs 13 to 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code such that a horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of five times in Hurdle in Great Britain, Ireland or France. This race will be restricted to 24 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R25 and R26. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the reserves notice in the Conditions For Entry Section, accessed from the Information menu on the BHA Racing Administration Internet site (www2.racingadmin.co.uk). Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they MUST notify the Racing Calendar Office IMMEDIATELY when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority will modify the Rules of Racing as a consequence of providing two reserves for this race. The non runner penalty will be waived for any horse which is deemed a non-runner by 1.00 p.m. 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. (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 3rd March, 2026 with a further update to be submitted by 6.00pm on the day before the race. 55 entries, 18 at £125, 37 at £500. - Closed February 17th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £47344; Second £19514; Third £9757; Fourth £4884; Fifth £2442; Sixth £1221; Seventh £605; Eighth £308. (Penalty Value £61897) Weights raised 1lbsand paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 13 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.40 - THE MRS PADDY POWER MARES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Registered as THE LIBERTHINE MARES’ STEEPLE CHASE) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £73151 to the winning horse The second to receive £27560, the third £13793, the fourth £6890, the fifth £3458, the sixth £1729, the seventh £858 and the eighth £442. for five yrs old and upwards mares only, which are allotted a rating or an assessment of 120 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to confirmation. Enter by noon, February 10th and pay £165 stake, Confirm by noon, March 7th and pay £435, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 11th. Weights: 5-y-o 11st; 6-y-o and up 11st 2lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2024, a winner of a Grade 2 steeple chase 3lb Of a Grade 1 steeple chase 5lb. PADDY POWER 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. PADDY POWER will also present a £500 award to the member of racing staff judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. £50 and a sponsored jacket will be awarded to the member of racing staff responsible for each runner and £100 to the member of racing staff responsible for the winning horse All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of PADDY POWER. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A 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. (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 3rd March, 2026 with a further update to be submitted by 6.00pm on the day before the race. 24 entries, 12 at £165, 12 at £600. - Closed February 10th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £55952; Second £23062; Third £11531; Fourth £5772; Fifth £2886; Sixth £1443; Seventh £715; Eighth £364. (Penalty Value £73151) A SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.20 - THE ALBERT BARTLETT NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1)(Grade 1) (Registered as The SPA NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £87021 to the winning horse The second to receive £32785, the third £16408, the fourth £8196, the fifth £4113, the sixth £2056, the seventh £1020 and the eighth £525. for novice five yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating or an assessment of 110 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to confirmation.. Enter by noon, January 20th and pay £185 stake, Scratch by noon, February 10th or pay £380, Confirm by noon, March 7th and pay £185, Supplementary Entry by noon, March 7th and pay £5400 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 11th. Weights: 11st 7lb each Mares allowed 7lb. ALBERT BARTLETT (AIRDRIE) & SONS has generously sponsored this race. The winning owner will be presented with a perpetual trophy to be held until February 1st, next year. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff. Albert Bartlett will also present a £200 award 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 ALBERT BARTLETT. 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. (This will apply whether or not the horse is subsequently declared a non-runner, unless the horse has been eliminated from a race, or 78

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 3rd March, 2026 with a further update to be submitted by 6.00pm on the day before the race. 82 entries, 19 at £185, 33 at £565, 29 at £750, 1 at £5400. - Closed January 20th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £66561; Second £27435; Third £13717; Fourth £6866; Fifth £3433; Sixth £1717; Seventh £851; Eighth £433. (Penalty Value £87021.55) 2 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. A SEE PAGE 48 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 4.00 - THE BOODLES CHELTENHAM GOLD CUP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £351687 to the winning horse The second to receive £132500, the third £66312, the fourth £33125, the fifth £16625, the sixth £8312, the seventh £4125 and the eighth £2125. 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 6th and pay £780 stake, Scratch by noon, February 3rd or pay £1560, Confirm by noon, March 7th and pay £780, Supplementary Entry by noon, March 7th and pay £25000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 11th. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 6lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 10lb Mares allowed 7lb. BOODLES has generously sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and the member of racing staff responsible for the winning horse. The member of racing staff responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race will receive a £500 award. In addition, the member of racing staff responsible for winning horse will receive a £250 award and the member of racing staff responsible for each runner in the race will receive a £50 award and a sponsored jacket. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BOODLES. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The British Horseracing Authority 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. (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 3rd March, 2026 with a further update to be submitted by 6.00pm on the day before the race. 33 entries, 5 at £780, 14 at £2340, 14 at £3120. - Closed January 6th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £269000; Second £110875; Third £55438; Fourth £27750; Fifth £13875; Sixth £6938; Seventh £3438; Eighth £1750. (Penalty Value £351687.50) A SEE PAGE 58 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.40 - THE PRINCESS ROYAL CHALLENGE CUP OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £24445 to the winning horse The second to receive £12220, the third £6110, the fourth £3055, the fifth £1530 and the sixth £765. for five yrs old and upwards, which, are qualified to run in Hunters’ Steeple Chases under the Running Requirements Code and which, after September 2023, and before February 23rd, 2026, have been placed FIRST OR SECOND ON TWO OCCASIONS in a hunters’ steeple chase in Great Britain or Ireland OR have WON TWO OPEN STEEPLE CHASES at Point-to-Point Meetings (i.e. Gentlemens, Ladies or Mixed Open Races) in Great Britain or Ireland OR have WON ONE OPEN STEEPLE CHASE at a Point-to-Point Meeting in Great Britain or Ireland and have been placed FIRST or SECOND in a hunters’ steeple chase. Enter by noon, February 24th and pay £60 stake, Confirm by noon, March 7th and pay £190, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 11th. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 10lb; 6-y-o and up 12st Mares allowed 7lb. To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys The Amateur Riders referred to above shall be Category B’ Amateur Jockeys or ‘Category C’ Qualified Riders. The Challenge Cup is to be held by the winning owner until February 1st, next year. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff responsible for the winning horse, and a £200 award given to the member of racing staff judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this 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 year’s Cheltenham Festival. (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.) The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 16 of the Running Requirements Code for the purposes of this race to provide that horses will be qualified to run if they are qualified in Ireland and have a Hunters Certificate currently registered by the Stewards of the Irish National Hunt Steeple Chase Committee and which has not been cancelled. The British Horseracing Authority has modified Rule (I) 10 and the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code) of the Rules of Racing 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: If more than 24 horses are declared to run in this race and elimination is necessary, priority will be given to horses which have run in Steeple Chases and Hunters’ Steeple Chases under the Rules of Racing. With this in mind, it is strongly recommended that horses qualifying to run in this race through Point-to-Points should also run in a Steeple Chase or Hunters’ Steeple Chase prior to the six-day Confirmation stage, in order to avoid elimination. The BHA Handicapper will, however, reserve the right to guarantee a place in the line-up for a maximum of one ‘wild card’ runner, should he wish to do so. The decision of the BHA Head Handicapper shall be final. 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 year’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 3rd March, 2026 with a further update to be submitted by 6.00pm on the day before the race. 32 entries, 8 at £60, 24 at £250. - Closed February 24th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £21245; Second £10620; Third £5310; Fourth £2655; Fifth £1330; Sixth £665. (Penalty Value £24445) 3 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. A HC SEE PAGE 64 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 5.20 - THE MARTIN PIPE CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £38580 to the winning horse The second to receive £17737, the third £8872, the fourth £4432, the fifth £2220, the sixth £1102, the seventh £555 and the eighth £277. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-145 which before February 23rd, 2026, have Started in a minimum of five Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France. Enter by noon, February 17th and pay £95 stake, Confirm by noon, March 7th and pay £280, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 11th. Lowest weight 10st 2lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after February 22nd, 2026, a winner of a hurdle race 5lb No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 11st 12lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code No Jockey claims available in this race.. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey, and a £200 award 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. PLEASE NOTE: The BHA has modified paragraphs 13 to 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code such that a horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of five times in Hurdle in Great Britain, Ireland or France. This race will be restricted to 24 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R25 and R26. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the reserves notice in the Conditions For Entry Section, accessed from the Information menu on the BHA Racing Administration Internet site (www2.racingadmin.co.uk). Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they MUST notify the Racing Calendar Office IMMEDIATELY when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority will modify the Rules of Racing as a consequence of providing two reserves for this race. The non runner penalty will be waived for any horse which is deemed a non-runner by 1.00 p.m. 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. (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 3rd March, 2026 with a further update to be submitted by 6.00pm on the day before the race. 63 entries, 27 at £95, 36 at £375. Closed February 17th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £29460; Second £14730; Third £7365; Fourth £3683; Fifth £1838; Sixth £923; Seventh £458; Eighth £233. (Penalty Value £38580) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 18 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. A SEE PAGE 72 FOR THIS RACE. 79

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