FIFTH RACE 5.05

THE EXTRA PLACE RACES THROUGHOUT CHELTENHAM HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (London Stayers’ Series Qualifier) for four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £12000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4955, 2nd £2478, 3rd £1238, 4th £619, 5th £310 (Penalty Value £6280.80)

Outer Loop

Leading course trainer (17-22): D M Simcock (29 wins from 262 runners, 11%) runs SMART CHAMPION

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G L Moore (4 wins from 36 runners, 11%) runs GRANDMASTER FLASH

Weightwatcher: GRANDMASTER FLASH won off a handicap mark of 94, his rating is now down 9lb to 85.

Longest Traveller: PONS AELIUS trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 245 miles.

Br B g Kingman - Exemplify

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 10-runner handicap (7/1) at this C&D, suited by increase material given he’s unexposed as a stayer

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BAY (GB) (18) 43126-6 C D

Br Ch g New Bay - Amarillo Starlight (IRE)

B Biddestone Stud Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner 8/1, below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, ago Significantly back up in trip. Enters calculations given he should be spot on fitness-wise now.

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FLASH (IRE) (18) 2000-50 D

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Br Ch g Australia - Kittens Rhys Clutterbuck J

O Lech Racing Ltd Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Paget Bloodstock K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW First run since leaving Joseph Patrick O’Brien when ninth of 10 in handicap (100/1) at Lingfield (12f, AW) 18 days ago Significantly back up in trip and needs to leave that run well behind.

4 OMAN (IRE) (18) 5/200-50 5 10-0 (9)

Br Ch g Australia - Awohaam (IRE) Oisin Murphy J

O Mr Ian Williams Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Churchtown B/stock,Grouseridge & Carhue

TIMEFORMVIEWFirstrunsinceleavingAlanKingwhenlastof10inhandicapatLingfield(12f,AW,66/1)18daysago Significantly back up in trip Not easy to make a case for on the back of that heavy defeat but Murphy is booked. TFRHHIII BHA85

5 BLAZEON FIVE (GB) (29) 3111-22 CD BF 5 9-11 (10)

Br B m Indian Haven - Precision Five Lewis Edmunds J

O Calne Engineering Ltd Roger Teal, Lambourn T

B Calne Engineering Ltd Chartplan(2004) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Three wins from 6 runs last year Good second of 6 in handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f, 11/10) 29 days ago, collared close home. Likeable type.

TFRHHHHI BHA82

6 PONS AELIUS (IRE) (91) 320341- CD 4 9-9 (11)

Br B c Galileo (IRE) - Laugh Out Loud Joanna Mason J

O Susan and John Waterworth Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B C. O. P. Hanbury Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 13-runner handicap (17/2) at this C&D, well positioned. Off 91 days 3lb rise still leaves him competitive.

7 FIRST EMPEROR (GB) (14) 30-0112

TFRHHHHI BHA83

CD 4 9-8 (8)

Br B c Galileo (IRE) - Sky Lantern (IRE) Luke Morris J O BB Thoroughbreds John Ryan, Newmarket T B Rockcliffe Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win here in January Second of 4 in handicap (11/4) at Newcastle (16.2f) 14 days ago Clearly in top form.

TFRHHHHI BHA82

8 SMART CHAMPION (GB) (11) 61-5562 CD 8 9-8 (6)

Br B g Teofilo (IRE) - Soryah (IRE)

Kieran Shoemark J

O John Cook & Partner David Simcock, Newmarket T

VIEW Useful jumps winner First run since leaving W. P. Mullins when pulled up in handicap hurdle

Chepstow (23.6f, good to soft, 150/1) 11 days ago. Blinkers on first time switched to the level.

O’Neill J O GOLD & GREEN CROWD AND CAMILLA POULTON Camilla Poulton, Lewes T B Miss Jackie O’Flynn Crowd Racing Limited, Gold & Green Crowd S

VIEW Latest win at Southwell in December. 5/1, respectable sixth of 13 in handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, AW)

ROAD (IRE) (23) 31431/-0

Ch g Champs Elysees - Red Riddle (IRE)

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Blinkers worn first time by No 10 Hood worn by No 8. Blinkers worn by No 9.

Visor worn by No 4, 12. Tongue Strap worn by No 7, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3.

Stewards Note:

JON SNOW: Following its run on 25/2/2023 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Duty of Care (GB), 5-1 Blazeon Five (GB), 13-2 Pons Aelius (IRE), 15-2 First Emperor (GB), 11-1 Smart Champion (GB), 12-1 Jon Snow (FR), 14-1 Diamond Bay (GB), 16-1 Militry Decoration (IRE), 18-1 Alpine Stroll (GB), 28-1 Oman (IRE), Rhebus Road (IRE), 40-1 Grandmaster Flash (IRE)

Quite a few to consider here but DUTY OF CARE relished the step up to 2m when scoring here in November and he’s taken to pick up where he left off Blazeon Five seems nailed on to give his running and he’s a threat, along with First Emperor

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