RACE 2 2.10

THE BetVictor NON-RUNNER-NO-BET AT CHELTENHAM SENIORS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

for eight yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £20650 (For conditions of this race see page 47)

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 4f 118yds)

Leading course trainer (17-22): P Hobbs (18 wins from 119 runners, 15%) runs UMNDENI

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Pipe (6 wins from 22 runners, 27%) runs POSEIDON

Weightwatcher: PILEON won off a handicap mark of 131, his rating is now down 6lb to 125.

Longest Traveller: PILEON trained by C Williams, Bridgend, 113 miles.

RACE FACTS: BREEDING J JOCKEY OWNER TRAINER FORM Br BREEDER S SPONSOR

HEADGEAR KEY: H HOOD B BLINKERS V VISOR E EYESHIELD T TONGUE STRAP CP SHEEPSKIN CHEEKPIECES

COLOURS NO HORSE/DAYS SINCE LAST RUN

1 DARGIANNINI (IRE) (35) 8 12 1 BHA131

B g Fame And Glory -You Take Care (IRE) (Definite Article)

J Paul O’Brien

Mr Andrew Mitchell Harry Derham, Upper Lambourn 203P-F1

Br Eamonn McGuinness S Owzat-Cricket T

TIMEFORMVIEW Proved better than ever straight back over hurdles to make his second start for the yard a winning one in 9-runner handicap at Uttoxeter (19.9f, soft) 35 days ago, kept up to work. Hiked up 8lb but is still potentially well-in. TFRHHHHH

2 JAY BEE WHY (IRE) (21)

B gYeats (IRE) - Lady Bernie (IRE) (Supreme Leader)

David J S Sewell & Tim Leadbeater

Br Thistletown Stud

8 11 13 BHA129

Alan King, Barbury Castle

J Tom Cannon

43-3403 D

S Goodwin Racing Ltd CP

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdle winner who turned in his best effort of the season in first-time cheekpieces when third of 8 in 3m handicap here (firm) 3 weeks ago. Back down in trip and should remain competitive

3 LOCK’S CORNER (IRE) (36)

B g Gold Well - Last Century (IRE) (Glacial Storm (USA))

9 11 11

Mr John P. McManus Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Peter McCrea S Wasdell Group

TFRHHHII

BHA127

J Jonjo O’Neill Jr

232115

T CP

TIMEFORM VIEW Back on track returned to this sphere following a break, going close at Ludlow prior to decisive victories at Catterick and Ayr (both at around 2 1/2m). Creditable fifth of 12 in a deeper race at Huntingdon since. Ought to be competitive again. TFRHHHHI

4 POSEIDON (IRE) (11)

Ch g Born To Sea (IRE) - Maskaya (IRE) (Machiavellian (USA))

9 11 10

BHA126

J Fergus Gillard (3)

David Pipe Racing Club David Pipe, Wellington P6-P106

Br Epona Bloodstock Ltd and P.A Byrne S W & S Recycling T CP

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser at his best who made a successful return to hurdling in a seller at Taunton in December However, hasn’t fired in 2 handicaps for his new yard subsequently Up in trip. Tongue strap on for 1st time. TFRHHIII

5 BOLD PLAN (IRE) (21)

B g Jeremy (USA) - Kings Orchid (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE))

Mr & Mrs William Rucker

Br Miss Michelle Bolger

9 11 10

Evan Williams, Llancarfan

BHA126

J Isabel Williams (3)

11-5U56 CD

S Tote CP

TIMEFORMVIEW Resurgent over hurdles during second half of last term, winning 3 on the bounce at around 2 1/2m, including this corresponding event. Yet to hit top form this season, though. Cheekpieces back on. STEWARDS NOTE:

Following its run on 11/2/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

6 GIVE ME A MOMENT (IRE) (162) 8 11 9

B g Mountain High (IRE) - Maryann (IRE) (Bob’s Return (IRE))

The Plantation Racing Club

Br Mr Charles Walsh

Richard Bandey, Kingsclere

S Tote

TFRHHHII

BHA125

J Harry Bannister

11-211P

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who won 5 times last season and outclassed the opposition in a brace of novice hurdles last summer Lost his action when pulled up at Worcester on his most recent outing in September, so may bounce back after a break.

STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 23/9/2022 it was reported that the horse lost its action.

TFRHHHII

B gYeats (IRE) - Heath Heaven (Alflora (IRE))

Tim Syder & Martin St Quinton Christian Williams, Bridgend

J JackTudor

2-00052

Br Mr P. Hennessy CP

TIMEFORMVIEW Down in the weights and returned to form with a conditional aboard when second of 4 in 3m handicap at Doncaster 23 days ago. Cheekpieces back on but isn’t sure to be suited by a return to shorter TFRHHHII

8 CHAMPAGNE CITY (GB) (67) 10 11 8

Ch g Tobougg (IRE) - City of Angels (Woodman (USA))

Mr R. S. Brookhouse

B F Brookhouse, Newmarket

BHA124

J Eddie Edge (7)

21424-5

Br R. S. Brookhouse S Tote CP

TFRHHHII

TIMEFORM VIEW Grabbed a first win on the Flat since his 2-y-o days at Salisbury in August. Mostly creditably efforts in that sphere since and returns to hurdling on a fair mark.

9 UMNDENI (FR) (14) 9 11 5 BHA121

B or Br g Balko (FR) - Marie Royale (FR) (Turgeon (USA))

Salvo & Alex Giannini

Philip Hobbs, Minehead

J Ben Jones

31320-4

Br Mr Clovis Bardin & Mme Florence Bardin S Philip Hobbs Racing CP

TIMEFORMVIEW Won off this mark at Newton Abbot in August 2021 but offered little returning from 15 months off at Wincanton 2 weeks ago. Needs to leave that well behind. TFRHHHII

10

WHATSUPWITHYOU (IRE) (68)

B g Shantou (USA) - Whats Up Britta (IRE) (Milan)

9 11 3 BHA119

Co-Foundations Ltd Ben Pauling, Naunton

J Luca Morgan

422-145

Br Stone Electrical Ltd S Fitzdares T CP

TIMEFORM VIEW Snapped a losing run when just holding on in 2 1/2m Uttoxeter handicap in April. Stepped up on his Fontwell return in a first-time tongue strap when fifth of 15 at Kempton (21f) on Boxing Day and should remain competitive.

11 STIMULATING SONG (GB) (62) 8 11 1 BHA117

Ch g Stimulation (IRE) - Choral Singer (Daylami (IRE))

J Harry Cobden

Mark & Maria Adams Milton Harris, Warminster 41/-0P5P D

Br D. F. Spence S Bresbet

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner over hurdles but hasn’t returned in much form after 2 years off, tailed off early final circuit at Fakenham last time. Can only be watched at present.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 11 (EXACTA)

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 10, 11.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 11.

2022: BOLD PLAN (IRE) 8 11 0 Isabel Williams 17-2 (Evan Williams) 9 ran

Betting Forecast: 11-4 Dargiannini (IRE), 6-1 Whatsupwithyou (IRE), 7-1 Lock’s Corner (IRE), 15-2 Jay Bee Why (IRE), 12-1 Bold Plan (IRE), Pileon (IRE), 14-1 Give Me A Moment (IRE), Champagne City (GB), 25-1 Umndeni (FR), 33-1 Poseidon (IRE), 40-1 Stimulating Song (GB)

Race Summary: A handicap restricted to those advancing in years, so DARGIANNINI makes plenty of appeal given that he’s a relatively low-mileage 8-y-o who proved better than ever on just his second start for Harry Derham when scoring in tidy fashion at Uttoxeter in January That race was run in a good time and an 8lb rise looks manageable. Lock’s Corner and Whatsupwithyou head the opposition.

1-2-3: 1.DARGIANNINI (IRE) 2.LOCK’S CORNER (IRE) 3.WHATSUPWITHYOU (IRE)

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