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2.40

Ryanair Chase (Registered As The Festival Trophy Chase) (Grade 1) (Class 1)

300,000 guaranteed
For 5yo+ which are allotted a rating of 130 or more by the BHA Head of Handicapping following a review of the horses entered and after taking account of races run up
to and including March 5th. Horses which are not qualified a rating in Great Britain, Ireland or France may also be entered. Such horses may be eligible providing the
Handicapper is satisfied that the horse's racecourse performances up to and including March 5th would merit a minimum rating of 130. The decision of the BHA Head of
Handicapping shall be final Weights 5yo 11st 9lb; 6yo+ 11st 10lb
Penalty value 1st 178,538.25 2nd 66,994.95 3rd 33,544.50 4th 16,709.55 5th 8,401.80
6th 4,200.90

Balder Succes 11-10

7-y-o bay gelding

Sire: Goldneyev (awd: 9.6f, aei: 4.75)
Dam: Frija Eria (aei: 43.47)
G Sire: Kadalko (aei: 3.03)

Trainer: Alan King 14-days: 5-3-19 rtf% 42

Jockey: Wayne Hutchinson
Owner: Masterson Holdings Limited
Breeder: Damien Bellanger Et Al
date

4219
3608
3313
2948
2264
55a
5168
4420
4159
2950

H
P
P
P
H
P
P
P
L
L

14Feb
10Jan
27Dec14
6Dec14
4Nov14
1May14
5Apr14
22Feb14
8Feb14
7Dec13

crs

type

,000 dist/gng

Asct cls1G1Ch 87
Kemp cls1LisCh 18
Kemp cls1G2Ch 47
Sand cls1G1Ch 86
Extr cls1G2ChHc36
Punc NvG1Ch
57
Aint cls1NvG1Ch62
Kemp cls1NvG2Ch18
Wwck cls1NvG2Ch23
Sand cls1NvG1Ch23

21.5s
20.5s
16.0s
16.0s
17.5gs
16.0y
16.0g
20.5s
16.0hy
16.0g

pos/rn

1/5
1/3
2/5
4/10
2/7
3/8
1/7
1/6
1/5
5/6

btn winner/second (weight)

31/4l
10l
21/4l
7l
5l
3
/4l
4l
1
1 /4l
31/2l
221/4l

Ma Filleule (11-0)
Fox Appeal (11-6)
Special Tiara (11-0)
Dodging Bullets (11-7)
God's Own (10-7)
God's Own (11-10)
Simply Ned (11-4)
God's Own (11-0)
Brick Red (11-4)
Hinterland (11-2)

wgt

11-7
11-5
11-5
11-7
11-0
11-10
11-4
11-7
11-7
11-2

Life
14/05
Dist
Crs
Class 1

Wins

Plcs

Runs

RPR

12
2
3
0
1

3
3
0
0
0

26
6
3
3
2

173
173
173
155
173

2m5f

GD-SFT
Wins

Plcs

Runs

RPR

0
2
10
4
2

0
0
3
2
1

0
4
22
15
7

0
167
173
167
163

GF-Hd
G
GS-Hvy
6-15rns
11-8 to 12st

sp

jockey

comment

4/1
EvensF
11/10F
7/2J
4/1
11/4
7/2
9/4
6/5F
7/2

Wayne Hutchinson
Wayne Hutchinson
Wayne Hutchinson
Richard Johnson
Wayne Hutchinson
Wayne Hutchinson
Wayne Hutchinson
Wayne Hutchinson
Wayne Hutchinson
Robert Thornton

driven and stayed on well flat

comfortably
kept on but never a threat to winner
one pace after
kept on but held from next
dropped to 3rd close home
driven and stayed on strongly run-in
won quite decisively
ridden out
weakened from 3 out

OR

162
162
163
163
162
160
153
151
145
145

TS RPR

108
156
157
123
135
121
157
142
142
107

173
173
169
167
167
163
167
163
161
141

NOTE-BOOK
4219 landed the big prize his career had promised and did the job in ready fashion. He won a key prep race for this at Kempton, in Listed company, as he pleased last month and was the best of these according to official figures.
The ground was also to his liking yet he proved easy to back. Wayne Hutchinson confidently sent him on leaving the back straight and, despite getting in close at the last, he was always holding the runner-up. This fully
confirms him being most at home over the intermediate trip and he was into a general 7-1 for the Ryanair next month. The worry for that is he's yet to complete at Cheltenham in three outings, although he's peaking now and
would surely have a say with a clear round.
3608 set the standard and ran out a good winner, travelling strongly throughout and pulling clear, despite taking a chance with the last. This represented a drop in grade for the 7yo, but he may go back up in grade now for the
Ascot Chase next month. The Ryanair is his race at the festival.
3313 was the only one that threatened to reel in the winner but it was hard work for him from the fourth-last fence. He rates a sound enough benchmark for the form and it wouldn't surprise to see him try his luck over a longer
trip again before long.
2948 was disappointing, as he looked primed to go close after taking the last of the Railway fences. Many from his yard have been improving from their first run back, but that wasn't the case here.
2264 proved most progressive in the second half of last season and he looked a huge threat when moving through to challenge in the straight, but a blunder three out seemed to take a bit out of him and it soon became clear he
wasn't going to win. This was still a promising return and he's reportedly to be aimed at the Tingle Creek.
55a was arguably the best horse in the race on the day and was the only one of those ridden aggressively to be in touch at the business end. He guessed at the second-last - a quick leap there might well have won him the race
- and he was always vulnerable from that point on. He looks a Champion Chase contender in the making and that division isn't particularly strong when you take away Sire De Grugy and Sprinter Sacre.
5168 came into this in fine form, including when successfully stepping up to 2m4f at Kempton last time, but his poor effort behind Hinterland in the Henry VIII at Sandown in December was the only time he had managed to
complete in four previous tries at Grade 1 level. However, he showed this time what he was truly capable of at the highest level and, having been close to the pace throughout, had forged his way to the front after jumping
two from home. With his stamina for further already established, he was always going to have enough in reserve to see his race out and a spectacular leap at the last sealed it. The decision to bypass Cheltenham and come
here was truly vindicated and he may still go to Punchestown, while he was given a quote of 20-1 for next year's Queen Mother Champion Chase. Although reigning champion Sire De Grugy will be a formidable obstacle
back there, doubts over a few of his other potential main rivals would suggest that wouldn't be the worst bet in the world.
4420 who won the Grade 2 Kingmaker Novices' Chase following a break, had his stamina to prove over this distance despite winning over 2m3f on his chasing debut, but saw it out really well after being forced to battle. His
odds for the Arkle were clipped by some bookmakers, and he would run respectably if showing up for that race, but he is more likely to wait until Aintree. A likeable type who handles most ground, he's definitely worth
another try in Grade 1 company despite a record of FUU5 at that level.
4159 , who holds an entry in the Racing Post Arkle Chase, had his limitations exposed at a time where his stable was struggling for winners in Grade 1 company on his previous start, but appreciated the drop in class and ran up
to his best after jumping soundly. He's equally effective on a sounder surface and, while he'll have to improve to win an Arkle, he'll be at least as good returned to further and is the type to win another decent race over
fences.
2950 never looked comfortable on this rise in grade, being taken on early and not jumping as well as he can. He was disappointing and is another wholl likely find himself in good-quality handicaps come the major festivals.

QUOTES
4219 That was just what I wanted to see and probably a little better than I expected. The owners are away, but I'm sure it will be Ryanair. He's in his comfort zone again. Over two and a half miles they just go half a stride slower
early on. Those good two milers were just getting him at it and taking him out of his comfort zone. I'm fairly comfortable with taking him back to Cheltenham. In the Triumph there was a false start and he completely boiled
over and fell at halfway. Then on his second start over fences it was one of those low sun days when they didn't take the fences out, but he was bolting up when he came down early on - Alan King, trainer.
3608 That will have done Balder Succes good and his confidence. Over 2m he was taking three or four fences to warm to his task. This is definitely his trip. If he wants another run he would go to Ascot in February and then the
Ryanair I would have thought or straight to the Ryanair. - Alan King, trainer.
2264 Trainer Alan King: We will get Balder Succes home and see what out options are with him but we might think about the Tingle Creek next as I want to stick at two miles with him.
5168 Skipping Cheltenham and coming here was the key. He was fresh and well for today and has been gaining confidence all season. Fences have made a man of him. If he runs again this season it will be at the Punchestown
festival.-Alan King, trainer.
4420 I don't think he goes to Cheltenham - the owners are not keen. There is Aintree and Punchestown and today's win opens up alternatives as he has seen out the longer trip well - we rode him slightly differently today, not
quite so aggressively. The owners just don't want to go to Cheltenham. It is nothing to do with him not handling the track - he would have bolted up there in October but for the sun in his eyes at the second-last. - Alan King,
trainer.
4159 Balder Succes jumped really well and he put the race to bed down the back with his jumping.He will now go straight to the Arkle I would think as he 's got the experience over fences as he run five times and won three of
them. - Wayne Hutchinson, jockey.

Ballycasey 11-10

8-y-o grey gelding

Sire: Presenting (awd: 13.8f, aei: 1.64)
Dam: Pink Mist (aei: 16.59)
G Sire: Montelimar (awd: 11.5f, aei: 2.33)
Sales: 80,000euros 4-y-o

Trainer: W P Mullins 14-days: 4-4-15 rtf% 73

Jockey:
Owner: Mrs S Ricci
Breeder: R Tanner
date

crs

type

,000 dist/gng

pos/rn

4219 P 14Feb
Asct cls1G1Ch 87 21.5s
3326a P 27Dec14 Leop G1Ch
51 17.0hy
2676a L 22Nov14 Gowr Ch
11 20.0hy

3/5
7/9
1/8

13a
5422a
4751
4181a
2707a
5514a

2/5
F/4
4/15
1/3
1/11
3/7

P
P
L
P
P

29Apr14
20Apr14
12Mar14
9Feb14
24Nov13
24Apr13

Punc
Fair
Chel
Leop
Navn
Punc

NvG1Ch
G1Ch
cls1G1Ch
NvG1Ch
Ch
NvG1Hd

3716a L 17Jan13 Thur NvHd

47
49
86
44
9
41

25.0g
20.0gy
24.5g
21.0sh
17.0gy
24.0s

8 22.0hy

1/5

btn winner/second (weight)

261/4l Balder Succes (11-7)

281/4l Twinlight (11-12)
51/2l Followmeuptocarlow
(10-12)
41/4l Carlingford Lough (11-10)
Rebel Fitz (11-10)
81/2l O'Faolains Boy (11-4)
4l Don Cossack (11-10)
8l Mount Colah (11-5)
7l Morning Assembly
(11-10)
3l Milborough (11-2)

wgt

sp

Life
14/05
Dist
Crs
Class 1

Wins

Plcs

Runs

RPR

6
1
1
0
0

1
1
0
0
0

12
4
2
1
0

160
158
160
158
0

Wins

Plcs

Runs

RPR

0
0
6
4
4

0
1
0
0
1

0
2
10
7
8

0
158
160
158
160

GF-Hd
G
GS-Hvy
6-15rns
11-8 to 12st

jockey

comment

11-7 3/1
11-12 5/2

R Walsh
R Walsh

all out under pressure to hold on for 3rd

weakened

155 83 148
153 120 143

11-5
11-10
11-10
11-4
11-10
11-12

Paul Townend
R Walsh
Paul Townend
R Walsh
R Walsh
R Walsh

stayed on well to draw clear run-in

no extra
going best and over 1 length clear when fell 2 out
one pace into 4th final 110yds
kept on well under pressure run-in
not extended

153
155
155
157
148
-

R Walsh
R Walsh

kept on same pace from last

not extended

145 102 148

- 71 148

4/6F
3/1
11/8F
13/2J
2/1
4/6F

11-10 EvensF
11-5 4/6F

OR

TS RPR

98
135
130
119
111

153
158
160
158
160
156

NOTE-BOOK
4219 , back up in trip, travelled with an awful lot more enthusiasm than had been the case when running deplorably at Leopardstown when last seen in December. However, he seemed to throw in the towel pretty quickly once the
taps were turned on and now has it to prove.

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3326areally should have thrived off the speed they went but he laboured from a long way out and perhaps connections will look to step him up in distance. He can go for the Ryanair but he will need to leave this running a long
way behind.
2676a won this with some authority and conviction. They were well strung out from the off without seeming to go at a great clip, and the winner's rider seemed to try to make it a bit stop-start. His mount came up for him though
at almost every fence and when he asked him to race in the straight his jumping was even better and he didn't really seem to get going until after the last. It was a good, solid performance and an ideal one with which to
launch the season. It will be interesting to see where he goes next as he seems sure to be kept at this trip.
13a has had his bubble burst a little this season and even this better ground didn't seem to help him get the trip. Racing handily and jumping quite well, although he does have a tendency to make a mistake out of the blue, he
moved up strongly with every chance between the last two fences but was outstayed quite comprehensively. Whether he has the pace to be effective over 2m4f is questionable and he could well be quite a difficult horse to
place next season.
5422a hadn't been asked for everything when he met the second-last all wrong and came down. Given that 3m is supposed to be his best trip, it was hard to envisage hims stopping and he may well have won. He remains an
exciting prospect and potentially a Gold Cup candidate in 2015. But he fell in a schooling session at Leopardstown before Cheltenham too, so it is hard to know how this latest setback will affect his confidence.
4751 fell while schooling after racing recently and came here lacking experience. Weak in the betting despite the success of the stable in earlier races at the meeting, he travelled strongly, perhaps a bit too strongly, and ultimately
failed the stamina test, although his jumping couldn't be faulted. He might be more of a Ryanair horse for next year, rather than a Gold Cup contender.
4181a made it five from the last seven for Willie Mullins in this Grade 1 contest. In the previous race on the card, won from the front on Vautour in the same colours, Ruby Walsh was seen at his most tactically astute. Once again
he dictated the shape of the race. That slight note of caution apart, this was an excellent performance by Ballycasey, who raced three times in point-to-points without winning but is now five from six on the track, having
incurred his only defeat when third to the smart Morning Assembly in a 3m Grade 1 event at Punchestown on the third and final start of last year's novice campaign.
2707a was sent off a strong favourite despite the fact that he has won at up 2m6f over hurdles and signed off last season with a third placing over 3m in a Grade 1 novice hurdle at Punchestown. The race was run to suit him, the
pace supplied by the gallant Mount Colah who rallied well for second after he had made steady progress down the outside in the straight to get to grips with his main market rival Ned Buntline more readily than had looked
feasible on the approach to the straight. Apart from a mistake at the sixth he jumped well. He is obviously going to be seen to best effect when going up in trip and already has the makings of a likely RSA Chase candidate.
5514a's defeat is not so easy to excuse: he lost a couple of places at an important time in the race but ultimately was not good enough. His price seemed very short on bare form but he ought to be a grand novice chaser next
season.
3716a remains unbeaten and looks a proper horse. A sizeable son of Presenting and a real embryonic chaser, he travelled strongly and jumped superbly, going to the front entering the straight with a couple of potential
challengers for company. But when he was asked he picked up really nicely and went on with plenty left in the tank. A work in progress he may be, but he's clearly making plenty of progress and with some good ground in
the spring he may well be a horse to surprise people.

QUOTES
2676aThat's the trip he enjoys. He jumps great; we'll probably go for a Grade 2 or a Grade 3 next-Willie Mullins, trainer.
4181aHe had little problems after his last run and that was promising considering he had a hold-up in his preparation and was only a substitute for Champagne Fever today. Being by Presenting he should be better on better
ground, and I should think he'll go for the RSA Chase. - Willie Mullins, trainer.
2707aHe jumped fantastic and likes that better ground. We will step him up in trip now and find something for him at Christmas, possibly the Grade 2 at Limerick that Sir Des Champs won.-Patrick Mullins, trainers son.
3716aHe's progressing in a lovely way and I'm happy how well he handled that ground, I thought it might be a bit soft. He'll be entered in the Albert Bartlett and the Neptune, I don't know if he'll get another run before then. - Willie
Mullins, trainer.

Don Cossack 11-10t

8-y-o brown gelding

Sire: Sholokhov (awd: 12.0f, aei: 4.06)
Dam: Depeche Toi (aei: 16.39)
G Sire: Konigsstuhl (awd: 10.5f, aei: 1.05)

Trainer: Gordon Elliott 14-days: 3-7-17 rtf% 58

Jockey: Bryan Cooper
Owner: Gigginstown House Stud
Breeder: Gestut Etzean
date

crs

type

3705a L 15Jan

Thur G2Ch

2988a
2211a
1927a
13a
5154
4751
4181a
2853a
2551a

Punc
DRoy
Punc
Punc
Aint
Chel
Leop
Fair
Punc

H
L
H
L
P
P
P
H
P

7Dec14
1Nov14
16Oct14
29Apr14
4Apr14
12Mar14
9Feb14
1Dec13
17Nov13

,000 dist/gng

21 20.0sh

G1Ch
41
G2Ch
28
G3Ch
18
NvG1Ch
47
cls1NvG1Ch51
cls1G1Ch 86
NvG1Ch
44
NvG1Ch
40
NvG2Ch
21

20.0gy
20.0y
23.0gf
25.0g
25.0g
24.5g
21.0sh
20.0gy
22.0y

pos/rn

1/4
1/6
1/3
1/4
4/5
2/6
F/15
2/3
1/6
2/4

btn winner/second (weight)

44l Texas Jack (11-8)

41/2l
81/2l
51/2l
203/4l
10l

Boston Bob (11-10)

Wonderful Charm (11-10)
Loosen My Load (11-0)
Carlingford Lough (11-10)
Holywell (11-4)
O'Faolains Boy (11-4)
4l Ballycasey (11-10)
13/4l Carlingford Lough (11-10)
1
/2l Morning Assembly (11-3)

wgt

sp

Life
14/05
Dist
Crs
Class 1

Wins

Plcs

10
4
0
0
0

2
0
0
0
0

Runs

RPR

19 173
5 173
1 157
1
0
0
0

GF-Hd
G
GS-Hvy
6-15rns
11-8 to 12st

Wins

Plcs

Runs

RPR

1
0
9
6
10

0
1
1
2
0

1
3
15
10
13

159
161
173
170
173

jockey

comment

11-10 6/4

Bryan Cooper

11-10
11-12
11-10
11-10
11-4
11-4
11-10
11-10
11-3

Brian O'Connell
Bryan Cooper
Bryan Cooper
Barry Geraghty
Davy Russell
Bryan Cooper
Bryan Cooper
Davy Russell
Bryan Cooper

ridden and improved to get on terms at last where left

well clear
ridden in close 2nd after 2 out and driven clear run-in
stayed on well
not extended
one pace after
no impression
travelling okay in behind leaders when fell 14th
kept on same pace
stayed on well
kept on well run-in but headed closing stages

13/8
6/4
11/10F
4/1
4/1
11/1
EvensF
13/8F
4/5F

OR

166
157
153
151
152
152
152
152
147
-

TS RPR

133
149
86
122
139
115
131
73

173
170
166
159
142
161
157
156
154

NOTE-BOOK
3705ais impressing more and more this season though and was arguably taking on his best opponent all season and giving him weight to boot. Bryan Cooper was happy to take a lead and with the leader jumping so flamboyantly
out in front his mount had to match it. He consistently did. What was most impressive though was the manner in which he came back after a slight mistake at the second last to be upsides and perhaps a neck in front
jumping the final fence. In the end he wasn't asked to answer the most searching question of all from that obstacle but up to then he did absolutely everything right. He deserves to take his chance in the Ryanair Chase
where they're unlikely to go much quicker than they did here, and connections can go there with a measure of confidence that he won't be easy to beat.
2988abecame a man here. He was a Grade 1-winning novice but question-marks still hung over him querying whether he would really want it when the pressure was turned up a notch in a Grade 1. He answered them
emphatically here. This trip is a minimum for him so fair play to O'Connell for sending him to the front when the pacesetters departed. His jumping was immaculate until the third-last, which he hit hard, and then he
proceeded to jump out to his left up the home straight. He looked a sitting duck at the last but stretched right away under pressure and won going away. The second and the third ideally want 3m or even further but this was
a thoroughly likeable display from an improving animal. He was shortened into 8-1 for the Ryanair and, with so many doubts surrounding the leading contenders for that, it would look an ideal target.
2211a's rider was keen that it would not be a cat-and-mouse race, even if his trainer felt that getting a lead would have suited more. He stays quite well, though, so forcing the issue made sense. He is a strapping beast and the
slickness of his jumping was key here. Especially good at the third-last, the race changed complexion then, and the runner-up was playing catch-up. He was very good at the last two and is now living up to his reputation.
Though connections felt that he would prefer being held up, there was nothing to suggest in this display that he cannot be at his best front-running, which puts an emphasis on his good jumping.
1927a might have gone some way to begin convincing his detractors here. The race was run at a very steady pace for most of the way and he travelled like a good horse for most of that, but he came off the bridle before the
straight and there was a time that would have been curtains for his chance but to the horse's credit he found plenty when he was asked fully and he quickened up well to beat his two main rivals utterly convincingly. This
was a taking performance and while he has to continue to prove himself it was certainly a good start.
13a jostled for the lead with Morning Assembly which cost him any chance.
5154 is a good jumper, so his RSA fall came as a bit of a surprise, but he showed no ill-effects of his spill and appeared to run right up to his best. A really strong-traveller, not for the first time this season he gave the impression
he'd have been better suited to getting some cover in a more truly run race, Davy Russell having to take a pull on him on more than one occasion, but he saw the trip out well and is the type to improve again over the
summer.
4181a ran well enough here to suggest he is one of the best staying novices around, but there was no real excuse, and it is hard to see him turning the tables on Ballycasey should they meet again.
2853a won very easily on his chasing debut at Galway and looked like following up in a Grace 2 over 2m6f at Punchestown a fortnight ago. The fact that he was worried out of it close home by Morning Assembly made many feel
he was soft and resented a battle. That theory was dispelled here. His jumping was almost flawless, a small effort early on the final circuit being the only blip, but his supporters must have been worried when Davy Russell
began to shove along after four out. He kept in the contest though and began to get his second-wind between the final two fences. He flew the last and won going away. Gordon Elliott could be stuck between a rock and a
hard place now as he doesn't appear to have an out-and-out stayer, nor does he look to have the speed for two miles. One thing is for sure though, when he gets heavy ground and 2m4f he will be very hard to beat no
matter what the opposition. Perhaps the Powers Gold Cup might be the race for him.
2551a did not cover himself with glory during his novice hurdling campaign but has taken well to chasing. He jumped well and simply came up against a slightly better horse on the day. There are good races to be won with him.

QUOTES
3705aToday was probably even more of a proper test than the John Durkan at Punchestown because Champagne Fever is such a classy horse. The one thing I liked about him today and all season is the way he's finishing his
races. He quickened the whole way to the line again today which I what I like to see. He's in all the big races at Cheltenham but all being well it will be the Ryanair. - Gordon Elliott, trainer.
2988aHe deserves that in fairness to him. He's always got plenty of stick with people saying that he's been disappointing but he's a dual Grade 1 winner now. I'll have to talk to Michael and Eddie [O'Leary] but if I had my way he
wouldn't run until Cheltenham and go straight for the Ryanair. I have to discuss it with the owners as they have a lot of horses. He might have had a bit too much racing last year and we'll try and train him differently. Gordon Elliott, trainer.
2211aHe is a good horse - remember he beat Road To Riches last season and he'd not have been out of place in the feature today. I was happy to come here. We won't go anywhere before Christmas and we'll see if he goes to
the Lexus or King George. He jumped well the whole way pretty much. He'd be better getting a lead and I really liked how strong he was from the third-last to the line.-Gordon Elliott, trainer.
1927aGordon Elliott, trainer of Don Cossack: I?d say he?s better now on better ground, he seems to travel and quicken better on it. He was probably still a big baby last year but he definitely seems to be a stronger horse now. He
has to prove it now but it?ll be one step at a time with him.

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Double Ross 11-10t
Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies 14-days: 4-5-19 rtf% 50
Jockey: Ryan Hatch
Owner: Options O Syndicate
Breeder: T McIlhagga
crs

type

4082
3249
2663
2204
1837

P
L
H
P
L

7Feb
26Dec14
22Nov14
1Nov14
10Oct14

date

Newb
Kemp
Hayd
Weth
NAbb

cls1G2Ch
cls1G1Ch
cls1G1Ch
cls1G2Ch
cls2Ch

,000 dist/gng

29
114
113
57
19

24.0s
24.0gs
25.0s
25.0g
21.5s

pos/rn

6/6
REF/10
UR/9
3/7
BD/5

5156
4764
3887
3458
3082

L
P
L
P
P

4Apr14
13Mar14
25Jan14
1Jan14
14Dec13

Aint
Chel
Chel
Chel
Chel

cls1G3ChHc68
cls1NvG1Ch69
cls1G3ChHc29
cls1G3ChHc29
cls1G3ChHc57

21.5g
20.0g
21.0hy
21.0s
21.0g

5/30
3/12
2/10
1/7
1/13

12.03.15
9-y-o chestnut gelding
Sire: Double Eclipse (awd: 16.1f, aei: 2.01)
Dam: Kinross (aei: 20.83)
G Sire: Nearly A Hand (awd: 9.6f, aei: 0.99)

btn winner/second (weight)

Life
14/05
Dist
Crs
Class 1

Wins

Plcs

Runs

RPR

5
0
4
3
0

9
0
2
3
1

32
5
10
7
1

163
163
159
163
0

GF-Hd
G
GS-Hvy
6-15rns
11-8 to 12st

Wins

Plcs

Runs

RPR

0
1
4
3
0

0
2
7
6
1

0
10
22
17
7

0
163
159
163
158

wgt

sp

jockey

comment

251/2l Coneygree (11-5)

Silviniaco Conti (11-10)
Silviniaco Conti (11-7)
4l Menorah (11-10)
Wonderful Charm (11-10)

11-6
11-10
11-7
11-6
11-6

33/1
50/1
20/1
11/1
5/1

Ryan Hatch
Ryan Hatch
Sam Twiston-Davies
Adam Wedge
Jamie Moore

101/2l
2l
13/4l
1
4 /2l
2l

11-9
11-4
11-4
11-5
10-8

6/1F
11/1
3/1F
11/8F
7/1

Sam Twiston-Davies
Sam Twiston-Davies
Sam Twiston-Davies
Sam Twiston-Davies
Sam Twiston-Davies

chased leaders until weakened 4 out

refused 2 out
well behind when blundered and unseated rider last
stayed on same pace
close 2nd when badly hampered and brought down
next
kept on same pace from elbow
not going pace of leading duo final 110yds
no extra and one pace final 75yds
ridden run-in and kept on well
all out

Ma Filleule (11-7)
Taquin Du Seuil (11-4)
Wishfull Thinking (11-12)
Cedre Bleu (11-6)
Cantlow (11-9)

OR

TS RPR

156 130 149

159
160
152 99 163
152
152
152
148
140
133

148
132
141
104
128

158
163
159
150
151

NOTE-BOOK
4082 has become difficult to place, but should run better if dropped back in trip for the Ryanair Chase, in which he was third last year.
2663 could not reproduce his Wetherby form and it's perhaps best to assume that this trip is a little far.
2204 , the second of the two novices and stepping up in trip, got into this after a circuit and set sail for home early in the straight. He was easily brushed aside by the winner going to the second last and lost the runner-up spot on
the line. He may not have quite got home, but is worth another try over this distance to confirm it one way or another.
1837 developed into a smart handicapper over fences last season and finished third behind Taquin Du Seuil at the Festival. With Jamie Moore aboard for the first time, he looked as though the run would bring him on physically
and was probably just starting to feel it prior to being badly hampered by Colour Squadron but wasn't done with. Thankfully he was soon to his feet again. He's high enough in the weights, but loves Cheltenham and
deserves his place in the Paddy Power Gold Cup next month.
5156 , just behind the previous day's Grade 1 winner Uxizandre when third in the JLT, has had quite a busy season and, for all that he ran well, it's doubtful this was him at his very best.
4764 brought rock-solid handicap form at this venue to the table. He raced just off the leader and jumped well again, advertising his experience. This going, in such company, was quick enough for his liking and he's a decent
benchmark for the form.
3887 was always up there on the inside and ran another mighty race in his quest for a C&D hat-trick, but found the classier winner too resolute after the last. This came off a mark 15lb higher than his December Gold Cup win, he
confirmed last-time-out form with the quirky Cedre Bleu on 6lb worse terms, and he remains a young handicapper on the up.
3458 followed up his C&D win in the Stewart Family Thank You Gold Cup off this 7lb higher mark. Jumping well after a fright at the first, he moved smoothly to the front some way out and his rider waited before committing for
home. Last month's win came on good ground, but he is even better in testing conditions and continues on an upwards curve. The fact that he is still a novice means he has all sorts of options in the coming months.
3082 soon opened up a decisive lead once taking it up two from home. His advantage was being reduced after the last as he tired and maybe idled, but he was in no danger of being caught. Value for a greater margin of victory,
he's an improving young chaser with more to offer as he gains experience over fences. Still a novice, his jumping was good apart from a mistake four from home, while he underlined that he doesn't require testing ground.

QUOTES
3458 Apart from the boy trying to throw himself off at the first he was always a good thing. He probably wouldn't have settled but for that mistake and getting him settled is the key. We'll enter him in the novice chases and
handicaps at the festival and pick the easiest. - Nigel Twiston-Davies, trainer
3082 Realistically he is only a handicapper but he will definitely carry on paying his way and he will certainly stay further. I nearly didn't run him today because he likes soft ground, the softer the better, but it didn't inconvenience
him at all.-Nigel Twiston-Davies, trainer.

Eduard 11-10

7-y-o bay gelding

Sire: Morozov (aei: 1.30)
Dam: Dinny Kenn (aei: 2.99)
G Sire: Phardante (awd: 12.7f, aei: 1.06)
Sales: 40,000euros 3-y-o

Trainer: Nicky Richards 14-days: 2-1-9 rtf% 56

Jockey: Brian Harding
Owner: Eddie Melville
Breeder: Cecil And Martin McCracken
date

2967
2222
5273
4646
2839
2031
5173
4518
4060
3049

P
H
P
P
P
H
P
H
P
P

7Dec14
2Nov14
12Apr14
7Mar14
1Dec13
24Oct13
6Apr13
2Mar13
6Feb13
14Dec12

crs

type

Hntg
Carl
Ayr
Ayr
Carl
Carl
Aint
Kels
Carl
Chel

cls1G2Ch 35
cls1LisCh 16
cls1NvG2Ch27
cls4NvCh
5
cls3NvCh
8
cls4Ch
5
cls1NvG2Hd35
cls1G2Hd 18
cls4NvHd
4
cls3NvHd
8

,000 dist/gng

20.5gs
20.0s
20.0gs
16.0hy
16.0gs
16.0gs
20.0gs
18.0s
17.0s
17.0hy

pos/rn

2/6
2/6
1/5
1/2
1/5
2/7
4/8
2/6
1/9
3/8

btn winner/second (weight)

11/2l
11/4l
20l
11l
5l
33/4l
3
25 /4l
3
/4l
29l
1
3 /4l

Wishfull Thinking (11-6)

Many Clouds (11-6)
Valdez (11-7)
Imjoeking (11-0)
Mwaleshi (11-6)
Pendra (11-2)
Ubak (11-4)
Mwaleshi (11-8)
Basford Ben (11-3)
Melodic Rendezvous
(10-12)

wgt

Life
14/05
Dist
Crs
Class 1

Wins

Plcs

Runs

RPR

6
0
0
0
0

6
2
1
1
1

13
2
1
1
1

170
170
170
0
168

GF-Hd
G
GS-Hvy
6-15rns
11-8 to 12st

Wins

Plcs

0
1
5
2
1

0
0
6
6
1

Runs

RPR

0
0
1
0
12 170
9 170
2 168

sp

jockey

comment

11-5
11-12
11-4
11-7
11-0
11-2
11-4
11-5
11-10

7/4F
9/4F
7/4
3/10F
4/7F
7/4
4/1
4/5F
1/8F

Brian Harding
Brian Harding
Brian Harding
Brian Harding
Brian Harding
Brian Harding
Brian Harding
Brian Harding
Davy Russell

kept on to go 2nd again last strides

held towards finish
readily
driven clear
stayed on strongly
no chance with winner
weakened between last 2
held towards finish
very easily

155
155
144
140
141
142
138

OR

11-4

7/2

Davy Russell

headed and one pace final 150yds

TS RPR

148
153
76
63
124
110
88
115
95

170
168
165
146
142
135
135
141
141

85 138

NOTE-BOOK
2967 had put up a fine effort when runner-up to Hennessy winner Many Clouds at Carlisle when conceding 6lb. He looked set to go on and win when challenging Wishfull Thinking two out, but jumped to his left there and again at
the last, dropping back to third briefly. He remains a young chaser of rich promise, and should get 3m in time.
2222 , who ended his novice campaign with an easy Grade 2 win at Ayr over a similar trip, was making his seasonal debut. Waited with, he made several minor jumping errors, getting in close at a couple, but his class shone
through and while the winner had too many guns on the day, he might be a type for something like the Paddy Power Gold Cup. He is still learning and looks highly progressive.
5273 had only beaten a total of five rivals in winning his last two starts over fences (won a match at odds of 30-100 here last month) and didn't get home in one previous try at this trip over hurdles, but he looks a different
gelding now. He was never far off the pace and apart from one minor blemish five from home, his jumping was sound and it soon became clear he was running all over the favourite starting up the final line of fences. He
came home in splendid isolation and although there is a doubt as to whether his market rival was close to his best, he could hardly have done this any easier. He can now look forward to contesting some of the top chases
next season.
4646 had 5lb in hand of his opponent on BHA figures even with his Carlisle penalty and won pretty easily, despite a notable blunder at the first in the home straight. His jumping had been a bit scruffy up to that point, but he has
an engine and is a decent novice. There could be something for him at Aintree, and with improvement likely at 2m4f the Manifesto Novices' Chase could be the right race. The Future Champion Novices' Chase back here
next month is another possible target.
2839 was a slightly unlucky loser on his chasing debut but made amends here, despite getting in tight at a few fences and giving backers cause for concern. Despite those novicey errors, he was back on the bridle between the
third-last and penultimate fence, and won with plenty in hand. He is a promising sort with time on his side, who should be seen in a better light over further.
2031 , a Grade 2 runner-up over hurdles, has plenty of size and he too moved smoothly through the race, only to lose all chance at the second-last. He ran on again after being given a bit of time to recover and wouldnt have
been beaten far, if at all, without the error. A really promising type, it surely wont be long before he goes one better.
5173 had made a decent impression in winning two of his five starts over hurdles, although he disappointed slightly when beaten in a Grade 2 at Kelso on his previous start. Always tracking the leader, he had his chance three
out but could not find another gear. His trainer thinks he is still a baby and he can be expected to do better in time and once switched to fences.
4518 , a course bumper winner, was recently taken out of his engagements at Cheltenham, with Aintree reportedly the aim. He travelled well through the race and challenged the winner two from home, but could never get past
and was held when edging to his right on the run-in. This was somewhat disappointing on the face of it, but the tacky ground might not have suited him.
4060 , as his 1-8 odds entitled him to, won with ease. He'd finished third in a warm contest at Cheltenham, won by subsequent Grade 1 scorer Melodic Rendezvous, last time and this proved little more than a canter for the
promising 5yo. A smashing prospect with fences in mind, he looks set to bypass Cheltenham and instead head to Aintree.
3049 fared best of the penalised runners, taking a narrow lead at the last, but still looking green and just lacking the pace of the first two. His trainer reports he's still quite babyish and he rates a smart long-term chase prospect,
although there are more races to be won over hurdles first.

QUOTES
5273 I've had full confidence in that horse from the day he ran in a bumper and he's done what I thought he'd do. The Paddy Power might be tempting, but you've got to remember he's only had four runs over fences and he's still
learning his trade. He could go for the Old Roan, which is likely to be a small field so he'd avoid any hustle and bustle. - Nicky Richards, trainer.
4646 He wants good ground, maybe just on the easy side because he's a big horse. If the weather is looking favourable I want to come back here for the Future Champion if I can. Eddie (Melville, owner) is a Scotsman and I
imagine he'd like to come back up here. If it's not looking too spring-like I might head to Aintree with him.-Nicky Richards, trainer.

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12.03.15

2839 That was a relief after Eduard sprawled and lost his chance here in what was a good race here last time. He's a proper horse but we'll let the dust settle before we decide where he'll run next. - Nicky Richards, trainer.
4060 He is a lovely horse. He jumps, he settles and he stays. He's in at Cheltenham but I think we'll give that a miss and go for the race at Kelso and then probably Aintree. He'll stay three miles but Davy (Russell) said keep him to
around two miles for the time being. - Nicky Richards, trainer

Foxrock 11-10t

7-y-o bay gelding

Sire: Flemensfirth (aei: 1.58)
Dam: Midnight Light (aei: 4.20)
G Sire: Roselier (awd: 16.0f, aei: 1.96)
Sales: 75,000GBP 3-y-o

Trainer: T M Walsh 14-days: 1-0-2 rtf% 100

Jockey: A P Heskin
Owner: Barry Connell
Breeder: Geoffrey Thompson
date

4119a
3759a
3329a
2990a
2698a
4741
4315a

P
P
P
P
P
H
L

8Feb
18Jan
27Dec14
7Dec14
23Nov14
11Mar14
16Feb14

crs

type

,000 dist/gng

pos/rn

Leop
Leop
Leop
Punc
Navn
Chel
Navn

G1Ch
67 24.0y
ChHc
47 21.0s
ChHc
90 24.5hy
ChHc
13 22.0gy
HdHc
17 23.0s
cls1NvLisAmCh
51 32.0gs
NvG2Ch
21 24.0hy

2/8
1/15
2/26
3/13
5/14
9/15
1/5

3791a P 18Jan14 Naas NvG2Ch

3404a P 29Dec13 Leop NvG1Ch
2834a P 30Nov13 Fair Ch

22 24.0sh
40 24.0ys
7 21.5gy

1/5
3/7
1/17

btn winner/second (weight)

/4l
5l
11/4l
43/4l
101/4l
131/2l
1
/2l
3

Carlingford Lough (11-10)

Byerley Babe (10-7)
Living Next Door (10-9)
Grand Jesture (10-13)
Pencilhimin (9-13)
Midnight Prayer (11-6)
My Murphy (11-3)

Life
14/05
Dist
Crs
Class 1

Wins

Plcs

Runs

RPR

5
1
2
0
0

6
3
0
0
0

15
5
2
1
1

172
172
164
133
133

GF-Hd
G
GS-Hvy
6-15rns
11-8 to 12st

Wins

Plcs

0
0
5
1
4

0
0
6
4
4

wgt

sp

jockey

comment

11-10
11-8
11-7
11-12
11-3
11-6
11-8

7/2
6/1
7/2F
5/1
8/1
3/1F
4/6F

A P Heskin
A P Heskin
A P Heskin
A P Heskin
A P Heskin
Ms K Walsh
Danny Mullins

kept on well without matching winner

stayed on well
just held 2nd
lost front shoes and slightly lame
kept on again from last
blundered and weakened 2 out
rallied run-in and stayed on well to lead again close
home
kept on well from last and extended advantage run-in
not trouble principals
kept on best under pressure run-in to lead near finish

7l Sizing Gold (11-5)

11-5 11/8F
9l Carlingford Lough (11-10) 11-9 7/1
3
/4l Touch The Eden (11-12) 11-11 5/4F

Danny Mullins
Danny Mullins
Danny Mullins

OR

Runs

RPR

0
0
0
0
15 172
9 172
9 172
TS RPR

74
30
80
63
83

172
164
160
150
141
133

142 80
142 40
- 75
- 110

150
150
148
138

158
149
142
142
128
143

NOTE-BOOK
4119awas the revelation in the race as he made the almost successful graduation from very high-class handicapper. It was the run of his life. He jumped away in a handy position on the inner, looked as though he might struggle
when coming off the bridle after three out but he responded tremendously to firstly dispense with the challenge of last year's Gold Cup winner and then really ran to the line. He was only just overhauled and it's a measure of
his improvement how much closer he got to the winner than when finishing behind him in last season's Topaz Novice Chase over this course and distance. Whether to supplement him for the Gold Cup is the question. He
seems to have earned the right to run.
3759awas all the rage for the Paddy Power at Christmas where he was sent off 7-2 favourite. His jumping wasn't as good as it can be there but he still managed to take second behind Living Next Door who was in receipt of 12lb.
The worry here was the trip but his was much slicker over his fences and was always in the perfect spot, never worse than fourth or fifth.
Given that he stays much further, it was ominously to see Adrian Heskin still holding onto something before the home turn and a fine leap at the last sealed the deal. There isn't a clatter of top-class staying chasers in
Ireland so he would have nothing to lose if he showed up in the Hennessy. He obviously likes Leopardstown and is improving
3329awas strongly fancied for this following his good run in third at Punchestown early in the month. Given his big weight, he was possibly in front a little sooner than ideal, but this was basically an honourable defeat for a horse
who can almost certainly win a valuable staying handicap in due course.
2990ais almost certainly the horse to take from the race with the Paddy Power on the horizon. Winner of three of his six starts as a novice last season, he showed the benefit of last month's outing over hurdles at Navan, while still
leaving an impression there could be a fair degree of improvement to come. He stayed on well after being tapped for speed when the tempo quickened. The extra two furlongs at Leopardstown will play to his strengths. It
was reported afterwards that he had pulled off both his front shoes in running and was slightly lame post race.
2698a remains a horse of intrigue over fences and this was a nice return to action. He could well be next seen in the Paddy Power at Christmas.
4741 , way ahead of Rogue Angel two runs back, had seemed an ideal candidate for this having won two Graded contests since finishing third at the top level in December at Leopardstown. He proved the real gamble of the race
and went through most of it like the class act. However, his jumping faltered on the final circuit and, despite being well placed three from home, he couldn't respond sufficiently when the race for home developed. The drying
ground was no doubt against him and he's not one to write off.
4315a battled back after being headed and, such as it was given the winning margin, this was a snug win. He is a cracking type of horse who only seems to do enough and might not be a million miles off a Gold Cup horse next
year if he continues to improve. He is as likeable as they come and would take all the beating in the National Hunt Chase should he go there.
3791a was deliberate at some of his jumps in the first half of the race and it took him a while to warm up, but when the race developed in earnest he was much better. In the end he simply ran the legs off of a more doubtful stayer
in the shape of the runner-up. This ground suits him very well and whereas the 4m trip at Cheltenham would play to his strengths he probably wouldn't want good ground.
3404a looked cooked leaving the back straight. He had jumped well but was tapped for toe when the tempo increased. He was staying on with purpose when he got in a little close to the last and had to settle for third. He looks an
out-and-out stayer and the four-miler at Cheltenham could come into Ted Walsh's mind now.
2834a raced in the leading group but as the pace increased he couldn't jump quickly enough on the ground and struggled to maintain his position. To his credit though he kept going and got a second wind from two out, staying
on by far the best from the final fence to get there close to the line. He badly wants a trip and much softer ground. It was testament to his ability that he overcame those disadvantages to win.

QUOTES
3759aTed Walsh, trainer of Foxrock: If he ran as well as in the Paddy Power I thought he was able and he was probably a better horse than in the Paddy Power. He quickened up well after the last and ran to the line. He jumped a
bit high early on. He's only seven and will improve. He's finished in handicaps and if he's fresh and well he might run in the Hennessy or maybe the Bobbyjo, those type of races.
Barry Connell, owner of Foxrock: He ran into a bit of traffic in the Paddy Power and jumped a bit slow at the fourth-last and third-last but ran a cracker. It was only his second handicap and he learned from it. He has
plenty of gears and the drop back to 2m5f wasn't really an issue. He winged the last and really sprinted away from it. He's probably entitled to have a go at the Hennessy. He's a progressive second season novice and the
dream is still alive
4315aHe finds a bit for a smack and is strong at the end of his races, which is great. We'll see how he is [with regard to Cheltenham] in three weeks' time. He handles this ground well. He will be a nice chaser next season. - Ted
Walsh, trainer.
3791aHe'll go for the Ten Up at Navan in a few weeks and then for the National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham. That's been the plan all along. He's only a young horse so we're happier to go that route than the RSA Chase. Hopefully
next year we'll have a horse that can step up to Grade 1 company. He handles that ground well and is going the right way. He got tight into a couple of fences but when he wanted him to jump from the fourth last he was
very good, and even when he got a bit tight at a couple the engine was there to get him back. He's an exciting horse. - Barry Connell, owner

Hidden Cyclone 11-10p

Trainer: John Joseph Hanlon 14-days: 0-1-3 rtf% 100
Jockey: Andrew J McNamara
Owner: Mrs A F Mee & David Mee
Breeder: Ronald O'Neill
date

crs

type

4006a L 1Feb
Punc G2Ch
3326a P 27Dec14 Leop G1Ch
2626a L 20Nov14 Thur LisCh
11a
4766
3773
3338a
2503
1613a
1157a

P
P
L
P
L
P
L

29Apr14
13Mar14
18Jan14
27Dec13
16Nov13
20Sep13
30Jul13

Punc
Chel
Asct
Leop
Chel
List
Gway

,000 dist/gng

22 16.0s
51 17.0hy
14 22.0s

G1Ch
104
cls1G1Ch 157
cls1G1Ch 60
G1Ch
53
cls1G3ChHc92
Ch
12
Ch
13

16.0g
21.0g
17.0hy
17.0s
20.5g
20.0s
22.0g

pos/rn

1/6
2/9
F/8
F/8
2/11
2/7
2/7
3/20
1/7
2/5

10-y-o bay gelding

Sire: Stowaway (aei: 1.91)
Dam: Hurricane Debbie (aei: 12.76)
G Sire: Shahanndeh (awd: 16.0f, aei: 0.20)
Sales: 21,000euros 4-y-o
btn winner/second (weight)

wgt

sp

5l Bright New Dawn (11-10) 11-4 6/5F

4 /4l Twinlight (11-12)
11-12 7/1
Home Farm (11-0)
11-7 6/4J
3

21/4l
11l
3
/4l
21/4l
2l
6l

Sizing Europe (11-12)

Dynaste (11-10)
Sire De Grugy (11-7)
Benefficient (11-12)
Johns Spirit (10-2)
Forpadydeplasterer (11-2)
Rathlin (11-10)

11-12
11-10
11-7
11-12
11-1
11-6
11-10

10/3F
10/1
4/1
8/1
20/1
2/1
7/2

Life
14/05
Dist
Crs
Class 1

Wins

Plcs

Runs

RPR

11
1
0
0
0

6
1
2
2
0

24
4
4
2
0

169
166
169
169
0

GF-Hd
G
GS-Hvy
6-15rns
11-8 to 12st

Wins

Plcs

Runs

RPR

0
1
10
6
5

0
3
3
4
4

0
5
19
13
13

0
169
169
169
169

jockey

comment

Andrew J McNamara
Andrew J McNamara
Andrew J McNamara

comfortably
kept on well run-in without matching winner
rallied for pressure in 2nd and under 1 length down
when fell last
close up on outer when fell 5th
not going pace of winner
soon left behind by winner
held
lost 2nd close home
ridden and kept on well run-in
kept on same pace

Andrew J McNamara
Andrew J McNamara
Andrew J McNamara
Andrew J McNamara
Andrew J McNamara
Andrew J McNamara
Andrew J McNamara

OR

TS RPR

160 147 166

160 148 165
160
160
156
155
153
152
148
149

161
149
151
130
128
132

160
169
169
169
164
158
156

NOTE-BOOK
4006a travelled like a horse on top of his game. He poured it on from the third-last and was in total command thereafter. The Queen Mother Champion Chase looks the ideal race now. He does stay further but showed at
Leopardstown at Christmas that he can lie up with a strong gallop and seems better than ever this season. He goes to Cheltenham with a sporting chance and looks sure to run well.
3326awas yet again denied a big win. Andrew McNamara probably knows him more intimately than any rider and seems to get him to jump. For him to stay in the first two almost throughout is testament to the horse's ability, for
all that is stamina is well-established. Perhaps connections will consider the Champion Chase over the Ryanair, though it remains to be seen what happens with the big players who have yet to be seen this season. No
horse deserves a Grade 1 win more than him. His jumping was excellent in the main.
2626amade a couple of mistakes but overall he really bowled along and mostly jumped very well. It was pleasing the way he battled back to have every chance again at the last but he took what could be described as a novicey
fall. He got up and hopefully it won't have left it's mark, in every other respect it was a very satisfactory return.
11a was by far the most popular in the bettting and raced enthusiastically until his fall. He sustained a nasty gash but should be fine.

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4766 was always up there and made a really bold bid, only giving way after the last. He relished the better ground and reverting to a left-handed circuit, looking to run very close to the form of his Paddy Power Gold Cup third
here back in November.
3773 coped well with the shorter trip when runner-up in a Grade 1 over 2m1f at Leopardstown at Christmas, but that race played into the hands of the stronger stayers, and he did himself few favours here by jumping sloppily.
Hes clearly got an engine, but isnt a true two-miler.
3338a, third in the Paddy Power Gold Cup on his previous start, had ground conditions in his favour and had no problems with the drop in distance. He raced in second place, closing on the leader six out and going to the front
between the last two fences after pecking two out. The winner crossed him after the last but he rallied when switched and was closing towards the finish. A lengthy stewards' inquiry followed but the result stood and
connections of the runner-up intend appealing the decision.
2503 was put by for this after winning well at Listowel in September. He's another talented chaser and, faring best of those carrying over 11 stone this was right up with his best efforts.
1613a's jumping is still a bit of a bugbear. When he concentrates and attacks his fences he can look very good and he clearly has the type of engine that can see off most horses. On the other hand he can be very sloppy and
miss out the odd one, and as his jump at the final fence showed, he sometimes looks as though he's never seen a fence before. He clearly has a lot of the qualities you would like to see in a good horse, but he has enough
failings that will count against him when he really steps up in grade.
1157a was a shade keen early on and his rider sent him on. He can be a bit hit-and-miss over fences and he was not as good as the winner. He has his limitations but there was no shame in this first run back.

QUOTES
4006aThe ground drying out was a bit help to him. He jumped great and has a good cruising speed. He'll probably go for the Queen Mother. Shark Hanlon, trainer
3773 He didn't jump as well as he did at Leopardstown and I think he is better going the other way round but it didn't alter the result - we were beaten by a very good horse. He will have a three week break and probably go to
Cheltenham as even if Sprinter Sacre runs he has questions to answer. Shark Hanlon, trainer
1613aHis jumping was a bit sketchy. At the last Andrew tried to put him right but he ended up putting him completely wrong but he gave him a very confident ride. Once he took it up around the bottom bend the race was over.
He's my stable star and I suppose he wasn't right most of last season. The plan before we came here was to go for the Paddy Power. He needs to tidy his jumping a good bit though! - Shark Hanlon, trainer.

Johns Spirit 11-10

8-y-o bay gelding

Sire: Gold Well (aei: 1.77)
Dam: Gilt Ridden (aei: 14.01)
G Sire: Heron Island (awd: 12.0f, aei: 0.79)
Sales: 17,000euros yearling

Trainer: Jonjo O'Neill 14-days: 6-1-22 rtf% 35

Jockey: Richie McLernon
Owner: Christopher W T Johnston
Breeder: Arctic Tack Stud & Crossogue Stud
date

3249
2492
1945
5170
4768
3082
2503
1969
5406
5176

H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H

26Dec14
15Nov14
18Oct14
5Apr14
13Mar14
14Dec13
16Nov13
19Oct13
20Apr13
6Apr13

crs

type

Kemp
Chel
Chel
Aint
Chel
Chel
Chel
Chel
Ayr
Aint

cls1G1Ch 114
cls1G3ChHc92
cls2ChHc 32
cls1LisChHc35
cls1G3ChHc52
cls1G3ChHc57
cls1G3ChHc92
cls2ChHc 32
cls2NvChHc39
cls1LisChHc35

,000 dist/gng

24.0gs
20.5s
20.0gs
25.0g
20.0g
21.0g
20.5g
20.0g
25.0g
25.0g

pos/rn

6/10
2/18
1/11
10/17
4/23
5/13
1/20
1/16
3/7
3/18

btn winner/second (weight)

161/2l
hd
1l
261/4l
151/2l
141/2l
3
/4l
31/2l
18l
183/4l

Silviniaco Conti (11-10)

Caid Du Berlais (10-13)
Persian Snow (10-11)
Duke Of Lucca (10-7)
Ballynagour (10-9)
Double Ross (10-8)
Colour Squadron (10-2)
Rob Conti (10-1)
Netminder (10-0)
Battle Group (10-9)

Life
14/05
Dist
Crs
Class 1

Wins

Plcs

Runs

RPR

7
1
2
3
0

9
1
1
2
1

25
3
6
8
4

167
167
166
166
143

GF-Hd
G
GS-Hvy
6-15rns
11-8 to 12st

wgt

sp

jockey

comment

11-10
11-12
11-7
11-7
11-3
11-9
10-2
10-3
11-2
10-11

25/1
8/1
5/1F
8/1
9/1
11/2
7/1
5/1
10/3
12/1

Richie McLernon
Richie McLernon
Richie McLernon
Richie McLernon
Richie McLernon
Richie McLernon
Richie McLernon
Richie McLernon
Dougie Costello
Richie McLernon

steadily weakened
caught final strides
pushed out
weakened approaching 2 out
one pace approaching last
well held when hit last
held on well
readily
kept on one pace to take modest 3rd run-in
disputed 2nd last no extra towards finish

Wins

Plcs

Runs

RPR

0
2
5
4
1

1
3
5
6
3

1
8
16
16
6

0
156
167
167
167

OR

160
156
147
148
148
148
139
129
131
133

TS RPR

134
93
130
86
106
130
119
126
75
117

167
166
163
141
151
149
156
145
135
143

NOTE-BOOK
3249 travelled well into the race, as is often the case, but his stamina gave way, a mistake at the top of the straight not helping.
2492 came there travelling strongly and was delivered to have every chance of repeating last year's success off a 17lb higher mark, but was just run out of it close home. He wouldn't be far off being a serious Ryanair contender
on this evidence, and 16-1 isn't a bad price, with further improvement back on good ground not out of the question.
1945 , who took this on his reappearance last season before going on to win the Paddy Power, was 18lb higher than last year but repeated the trick. Held up as usual, he moved up running down the hill and won this a shade
cosily. He looks likely to be a major player back here next month.
5170 , 15lb higher than when third in this race last year, made a bad mistake when trying to get closer jumping the 15th and despite getting on the to the heels of the leaders before three out, he was soon on the retreat again. All
his very best form has come over shorter.
4768 , a course specialist who had his ground, was produced to have his chance yet failed to confirm his previous course form with the runner-up on 2lb worse terms. The handicapper seemingly has his measure.
3082 , put up 9lb for his Paddy Power Gold Cup win, was held up as usual but could never get closer than fifth, and his improvement might have flattened out. The last horse to win the Paddy Power Gold Cup and this race in the
same season remains Jonjo O'Neill's Exotic Dancer in 2006.
2503 , just seventh at the festival back in March, has turned inside out since returning from his summer break and followed up his C&D success at the October meeting here despite a 10lb rise in the weights. He needs delivering
late and rider Richie McLernon rode him confidently in last place. He began to make his move from four out and probably got to the front soon enough in the home straight, as he did idle after the last. While life will be plenty
harder from here on, his come-from-behind style dictates there could well be more to come yet and he has time on his side being just a 6-y-o. He does get further, but this looks his optimum trip and it will be interesting to
see how much he's hiked up by the handicapper now. The December Gold Cup back here next month is an obvious next step.
1969 had shaped better than the bare form when seventh in the Listed novice handicap at last season's Festival, rallying after belting four out, and the market spoke very positively of his chances here. Spotted travelling all over
his rivals just off the lead three from home, a slightly scruffy jump there did nothing to halt his momentum and there was only going to be one outcome once he skipped away from the last quickest. Unsurprisingly the Paddy
Power Gold Cup is under consideration, but note that the last seven winners of today's event all next reappeared in the Paddy Power, finishing 43F2853, and you've got to go back 12 years to find the most recent winner of
both races in the same season.
5406 was held up as usual before staying on in the straight, but never looked like troubling the first two. He might make up into a long-distance chaser next season.
5176 was patiently ridden as is usual but, much like the runner-up, couldn't trouble Battle Group once that rival kicked on. That said, his run can't have been far off his best.

QUOTES
2492 Jonjo O'Neil, trainer of Johns Spirit: He ran a cracking race. I'm thrilled to bits with him. The weight just beat him. It was a bit of a sickener watching it and halfway up the hill you could start to feel it happening. That's
Cheltenham for you, though, and that's the hill.
1945 He might come back again for the feature race next month depending on what the handicapper does with him. We might have to look at other options for him and in that case something like the Peterborough Chase at
Huntingdon. - Jonjo O'Neill, trainer.
2503 Richie [McLernon] knows him well and youve just got to put him to sleep, which is not an advantage in a race like this but I was always comfortable with where he was until he hit the front - I was thinking thats a bit early.
He was idling all the way up to the line but he stuck his head out. Well probably come back here hopefully [December Gold Cup]. Well see what the handicapper does he cant do much we only won a neck. This was
the plan up to now and well enjoy this. - Jonjo O'Neill, trainer.
1969 Johns Spirit is likely to come back to the course for the Paddy Power Gold Cup next month. He appreciated the good ground and I'm not sure he would want it too soft - Guy Upton, assistant trainer

Taquin Du Seuil 11-10

8-y-o bay or brown gelding

Sire: Voix Du Nord (aei: 3.23)
Dam: Sweet Laly (aei: 11.70)
G Sire: Marchand De Sable (awd: 7.5f, aei: 4.38)

Trainer: Jonjo O'Neill 14-days: 6-1-22 rtf% 35

Jockey: Noel Fehily
Owner: Martin Broughton & Friends 1
Breeder: Marc Boudot
date

4082
2663
2204
1837
4764
3777
3456
2950
2489
2151

H
P
P
P
H
H
P
P
P
H

7Feb
22Nov14
1Nov14
10Oct14
13Mar14
18Jan14
1Jan14
7Dec13
15Nov13
29Oct13

crs

type

Newb
Hayd
Weth
NAbb
Chel
Hayd
Chel
Sand
Chel
Ffos

cls1G2Ch 29
cls1G1Ch 113
cls1G2Ch 57
cls2Ch
19
cls1NvG1Ch69
cls1NvG2Ch18
cls1NvG2Ch19
cls1NvG1Ch23
cls2NvCh 13
cls4NvCh
5

,000 dist/gng

24.0s
25.0s
25.0g
21.5s
20.0g
21.0hy
21.0s
16.0g
20.5g
16.0hy

pos/rn

4/6
PU/9
2/7
3/5
1/12
1/4
2/4
3/6
1/4
1/4

btn winner/second (weight)

15l Coneygree (11-5)

Silviniaco Conti (11-7)
4l Menorah (11-10)
24l Wonderful Charm (11-10)
3
/4l Uxizandre (11-4)
17l Coverholder (11-4)
3
/4l Oscar Whisky (11-7)
81/4l Hinterland (11-2)
nk Oscar Whisky (11-2)
2l Bob Ford (11-2)

wgt

11-5
11-7
11-5
11-10
11-4
11-7
11-7
11-2
11-7
11-2

Life
14/05
Dist
Crs
Class 1

Wins

Plcs

Runs

RPR

7
0
3
2
0

2
1
0
0
0

15
4
6
4
0

168
164
161
168
0

GF-Hd
G
GS-Hvy
6-15rns
11-8 to 12st

sp

jockey

comment

9/2
9/2
10/3
7/2
7/1
8/11F
6/4
9/4F
3/1
4/9F

A P McCoy
Barry Geraghty
A P McCoy
Richie McLernon
A P McCoy
A P McCoy
A P McCoy
A P McCoy
A P McCoy
A P McCoy

outpaced from next

behind when pulled up after 14th
stayed on to take 2nd post
soon weakened
stayed on well
very easily
tried to rally and kept on but always just held
stayed on from 2 out to take 3rd flat
driven out
very easily

Wins

Plcs

Runs

RPR

0
2
5
3
0

0
1
1
2
0

0
4
11
9
1

0
168
161
168
149

OR

159
159
159
159
147
147
147
147
-

TS RPR

140
98
94
135
120
124
36
128

160
164
149
168
161
158
156
154
152

NOTE-BOOK
4082 was slightly on his toes. Found to have a blood disorder after pulling up in the Betfair Chase, he was expected to put that behind him with his yard in much better nick now. He did move up into third, but could never threaten
the winner and didn't prove he stayed.
2663 , who stayed on to divide Menorah and Double Ross at Wetherby, was trying cheekpieces for the first time. Pulled up after a mistake down the back, this was disappointing but he's still unexposed at this sort of trip.

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2204 , a Grade 1 winner at the Cheltenham festival last season, was stepping up in distance here and put a below-par return behind him. He tracked the pace on the rail, but was a little keen early and, although he stayed on to
grab second, didnt pick up quite as well as expected. He is worth another go at the trip though.
1837 , rated 159 after signing off with success at the Cheltenham Festival in March, was surprisingly making an early comeback with his season expected to revolve around testing potential Gold Cup credentials. Easy to back, he
raced wide and put in some indifferent jumps before tiring from the third-last. This obviously wasn't his true form but it leaves him with something to prove and his trainer was understandably disappointed.
4764 dug deep up the run-in and just did enough to land his biggest prize yet. The Grade 2 he won at Haydock on his previous outing fell apart and, remembering how one-paced he proved in last year's Neptune, the worry about
him here was the surface. The race was timed perfectly for him, though, as the watered surface no doubt played into his hands. He deserves credit for being the only one held up to play a part at the business end, though,
and he has some engine as he wasn't always foot perfect on this ground. This also advertises his game attitude, and he's likely to be campaigned with the Gold Cup in mind next term. He was given an ante-post quote of
25-1 for that.
3777 came home an easy winner after his main rival pulled up. Although he lost out in his rematch with Oscar Whisky at Cheltenham on New Year's Day, he did set the clear standard in this field and we know we does adore a
deep surface. He was in complete control prior to not impressing two out and was allowed to run down the last, but he was in front plenty soon enough for his liking. Now 3-6 over fences, he will likely now head straight to
Cheltenham in March full of confidence. It will be interesting to see which entry he takes up and his chance would of course be enhanced there by any cut underfoot, but that this stage the Grade 1 JLT would be favourite.
He's a general 8-1 shot for that, but was trimmed into as short as 10-1 for the RSA.
3456 was expected to be suited by the return to this trip, having found 2m too sharp behind Hinterland and Grandouet in the Racing Post Henry VII at Sandown. He was always going to cope with this ground and was produced
to have every chance, but Oscar Whisky just did him for toe, a stumble at the last not affecting the outcome. He's a smart novice.
2950 was able to outsprint Oscar Whisky in a farce of a race at Cheltenham last time, but he was found wanting for pace in top company on this drop to 2m, making numerous mistakes and proving no match for the front pair.
He wasnt beaten that far ultimately, though, and can yet make his mark at this level over further, with a return to softer ground likely to be in his favour, marking him down as a likely type for the Jewson.
2489 followed up his cosy success first time up over fences with a tenacious display conceding a penalty to high-class hurdler Oscar Whisky. He'd shown a real liking for deeper ground in the past and he proved relatively easy
to back on this sounder surface up in class. He took time to settle, but the tactical nature of the race suited him much more than the runner-up and he saw out the extra distance gamely up the run-in. He had the benefit of
match practice, but it was still a decent effort giving weight away to such a rival and, crucially, he's now proven his effectiveness for this venue. Jonjo O'Neill rates him very highly and, not yet exposed, no doubt this 6yo is a
big player for top novice chases going forward this season. However, this ground is probably as quick as he prefers he again showed a high knee action through the race and connections will be praying for another wet
spring leading up to the Festival in March. He could head next for the Grade 2 over this trip at Newbury's Hennessy meeting, or perhaps he'll drop back in trip to test his potential Arkle credentials.
2151 , returning from an eight-month break, arrived with far superior novice hurdling form to that of his rivals. He was entitled to win this with his head in his chest on chase debut, and duly did so over a trip short of his best. He's
happiest on soft ground or worse, and a winter target such as the Grade 1 Scilly Isles contest at Sandown in February looks viable.

QUOTES
2204 was delighted, that was a great run. He would have been better with a better gallop, he jumps better with that, but I was very pleased with him. He wants softer ground but he definitely stayed. The plan is to go for the
Betfair Chase. - Jonjo O'Neill, trainer
4764 I did try him over two miles at Sandown, AP said afterwards we probably didn't do the right things with him that day. He is proven at this trip and hopefully he'll step up to the Gold Cup trip. He won over a mile seven on the
Flat in France, you don't know until you run them but if he does get the trip he is a proper horse. Jonjo O'Neill, trainer
3777 That was grand, just the job. Obviously the other one dropped out very quickly and I don't know how strong the race was at the end of the day but you can only beat what is in front of you and her jumped nicely apart from
the second last. He loved the condition and he is just a good horse. He might go for the Scilly Isles Novice Chase at Sandown if he comes out of this okay, he is gaining experience all the time and he is learning every time
he runs. We hope he will go to Cheltenham, he will be entered for the Arkle (in case it is heavy ground), the JLT over two and a half miles and the RSA. Jonjo O'Neill, trainer
2489 He'll be trained with the festival in mind rather than a specific race. Personally, I think he might prove best at two miles but he's won over two and a half so that's an option as well. I wouldn't be going as far as three miles
with him. If he goes that far he's a world beater!-Jonjo O'Neill, trainer.
2151 Taquin De Seuil has won as he should do considering his hurdles rating. He has got loads of scope and can only go on from here wherever Jonjo decides to run him next. - Tony McCoy, jockey.

Third Intention 11-10t

8-y-o bay gelding

Sire: Azamour (awd: 10.5f, aei: 2.75)
Dam: Third Dimension (awd: 15.9f, aei: 14.58)
G Sire: Suave Dancer (awd: 10.8f, aei: 1.20)
Sales: 20,000gns foal

Trainer: Colin Tizzard 14-days: 0-3-10 rtf% 40

Jockey: Daryl Jacob
Owner: Robert And Sarah Tizzard
Breeder: Richard Klay And Dr M Klay
date

4070
3733
3313
2948
2646
4768
4262
3260
2756

L
P
P
P
P
P
P
P

6Feb
17Jan
27Dec14
6Dec14
21Nov14
13Mar14
15Feb14
26Dec13
28Nov13

2374 L 9Nov13

crs

type

Kemp
Hayd
Kemp
Sand
Hayd
Chel
Asct
Kemp
Newb

cls2Ch
13
cls2Ch
13
cls1G2Ch 47
cls1G1Ch 86
cls2Ch
17
cls1G3ChHc52
cls1NvG2Ch19
cls1NvG1Ch40
cls1NvG2Ch19

,000 dist/gng

20.5gs
21.0hy
16.0s
16.0s
16.5s
20.0g
24.0s
24.0s
24.0gs

Winc cls1NvG2Ch18 21.0gs

pos/rn

1/4
F/6
3/5
5/10
1/4
5/23
3/6
3/5
2/5
3/4

Life
14/05
Dist
Crs
Class 1

Wins

Plcs

Runs

RPR

6
2
1
2
0

6
0
0
2
0

30
5
5
10
1

161
161
161
154
0

GF-Hd
G
GS-Hvy
6-15rns
11-8 to 12st

Wins

Plcs

Runs

RPR

0
3
3
1
0

0
1
5
4
2

0
9
21
12
4

0
161
161
161
151

btn winner/second (weight)

wgt

sp

jockey

comment

/4l Josses Hill (10-10)

Mwaleshi (11-7)
211/4l Special Tiara (11-0)
13l Dodging Bullets (11-7)
17l Mwaleshi (11-7)
163/4l Ballynagour (10-9)
7l O'Faolains Boy (11-0)
18l Annacotty (11-7)
14l Just A Par (11-2)

11-7
11-7
11-6
11-7
11-7
10-12
11-7
11-7
11-9

7/1
7/4
9/1
20/1
10/3
7/1
20/1
6/1
11/8

Daryl Jacob
Brendan Powell
Nick Scholfield
Brendan Powell
Daryl Jacob
Joe Tizzard
Joe Tizzard
Joe Tizzard
Joe Tizzard

11-8

3/1

Joe Tizzard

driven and kept on well

3rd when fell 5th
no progress
no danger
reminders run-in
weakened last
weakened final 100yds
took modest 3rd before last
no chance under pressure soon after but well clear of
3rd
kept on same pace from last

11l Wonderful Charm (11-8)

OR

151
151
151
151
142
143
143
147

TS RPR

138
133
116
99
97
102

161
151
160
161
147
154
140

151 131 148

151 84 151

NOTE-BOOK
4070 was slightly on his toes. Vastly more experienced over fences than his three rivals, he set the pace but seemed likely to drop away when headed by the third horse approaching four out. However, he refused to go away and
had battled his way back to the front between the last two fences, with a slick jump at the last sealing it. Now 3-18 over fences, he has only beaten a total of seven rivals in gaining those three wins, but this was a cracking
effort in giving away 11lb to the other three. He holds an entry in the Ryanair.
3733 , the form pick but a hard horse to win with, got a bit low at the fifth and crumpled on landing.
3313 couldn't go the strong gallop and was running on fumes in the home straight. He was also one place off the runner-up at Sandown last time and puts the form into some perspective.
2948 , a revelation dropped back to 2m in a minor contest at Haydock last time, didn't have the pace to cut it at this trip in a much stronger race, predictably doing his best work late.
2646 , with cheekpieces left off for this drop in trip on this first run since finishing a respectable fifth on his handicap debut at the Cheltenham Festival, probably didn't have to improve too much to win with plenty in hand given his
rivals seemingly underperformed. However, there was plenty to like about the way he travelled and jumped, he's unexposed over this trip and is the type to win again.
4768 , placed behind subsequent RSA winner O'Faolains Boy in the Reynoldstown at Ascot last month, was feasibly treated returned to handicap company and dropping back in trip. He looked a big player turning for home, but
felt the pinch before hitting the penultimate fence and is a hard horse to win with.
4262 , although running poorly in the Feltham last time, is a fairly reliable second-season novice and he kept plodding away when others had cried enough. Its surely worth exploring the handicap route with him at the festival.
3260 began to labour in the back straight on the second circuit and didn't give his running, but did plug on for third. Also third in this last year, he's been placed in eight Grade 1 or 2 chases now but his only win over fences
came in a match.
2756 set a decent level for his rivals to aim at, but was easily held once the winner quickened away going to the last. He's the sort to keep picking up plenty of prize money wherever he turns up, but will be vulnerable to
something with a bit more potential.
2374 finally gained a first chasing success when winning a match at Cheltenham in mid-October, but this was a little disappointing considering he was able to control the gallop.

QUOTES
4070 That was lovely and Third Intention has given him a lot of weight. He likes these small fields and I said to Daryl just to go out and enjoy himself. In the past he's folded when headed, but not today. It looked as if he'd be
third, but he's come back well. We'll look at the handicaps at the festival, and he's also in the Ryanair, but I'd like to see him over the big fences at Aintree, as he jumps so well - Joe Tizzard, trainer's representative.
2646 Trainer Colin Tizzard: Third Intention has won so far you have to wonder whether the rest have performed. He's been running in Graded races all his life and this was the ideal race for him. He could go for another
graduation chase as he's won two over fences. We still don't know whether he's better over two miles or three.

Uxizandre 11-10v

7-y-o chestnut gelding

Sire: Fragrant Mix (aei: 2.13)
Dam: Jolisandre (aei: 19.65)
G Sire: Dear Doctor (awd: 10.6f, aei: 0.32)
Sales: 100,000GBP 5-y-o

Trainer: Alan King 14-days: 5-3-19 rtf% 42

Jockey: A P McCoy
Owner: John P McManus
Breeder: Frederic Aimez
date

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4083 L 7Feb

Newb cls1G2Ch 30 17.0s

3326a
2522
2048
5137

Leop
Chel
Aint
Aint

L
L
P
P

27Dec14
16Nov14
25Oct14
3Apr14

G1Ch
51
cls1LisCh 40
cls1G2ChHc40
cls1NvG1Ch51

17.0hy
16.0s
20.0g
20.0g

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8/9
1/6
4/12
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301/2l
13/4l
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Life
14/05
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Class 1

Wins

Plcs

Runs

RPR

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1
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4
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16
4
2
2
1

170
170
147
170
170

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6

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166
170
170
168

jockey

comment

Mr Mole (11-6)

11-10 9/2

Barry Geraghty

Twinlight (11-12)
Simply Ned (11-4)
Wishfull Thinking (11-8)
Oscar Whisky (11-4)

11-12
11-5
11-4
11-4

A P McCoy
Barry Geraghty
Barry Geraghty
A P McCoy

12 lengths down when blundered and unseated rider

last
no extra
ran on strongly
no impression
driven out run-in

2/1F
15/8F
2/1F
11/4

OR

161
161
158
158
153

TS RPR

117
129
128
127

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141
170
156
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4764
4400
2565
2005
5161

L
H
L
P
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13Mar14
21Feb14
18Nov13
21Oct13
5Apr13

Chel cls1NvG1Ch69
Wwck cls2ChHc 19
Plum cls3NvCh
7
Plum cls3NvChHc 9
Aint cls1NvG1Hd57

20.0g
20.5s
20.0gs
20.0s
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2/12
5/6
1/5
1/4
5/9

12.03.15
/4l
183/4l
17l
nk
191/2l
3

Taquin Du Seuil (11-4)

Persian Snow (10-8)
Funny Star (11-1)
De Blacksmith (10-5)
At Fishers Cross (11-4)

11-4
11-12
11-8
11-3
11-4

33/1
5/2J
8/11F
11/10F
16/1

Robert Thornton
A P McCoy
A P McCoy
A P McCoy
Wayne Hutchinson

not going pace of winner

modest headway run-in
easily
ran on well
weakened after last

148 134 164

150 126 147
142 127 157
135 95 146
135 70 137

NOTE-BOOK
4083 didn't jump out to his left as he had at Leopardstown, but was soon brushed aside when headed and was well held when parting company with Geraghty at the last. He hasn't gone on from his win at Cheltenham in
November, when he had Dodging Bullets in third.
3326awas probably the one horse from start to finish you would not want to be on. He jumped left, into the wing of fences at times, and was clearly going to back-pedal from a long way out. The gallop found him out and he
should not be judged too harshly on this.
2522 , runner-up in the JLT at the festival, clearly stays further, but he's always shown pace, and his jumping is his great asset. Apparently he doesn't like to be crowded, and in this small field he had no rival for the early lead, so
Geraghty was able to dictate a pace to suit himself and save enough so that he could see off his challengers up the hill. It would be dangerous to assume he simply nicked it, though, and being only a 6yo he has the
potential to improve further. Now generally 20-1 for the Champion Chase, and 12-1 for the Ryanair, he needs to go left-handed, which rules out the Tingle Creek and Desert Orchid, so a trip to Leopardstown over Christmas
was mentioned as a possibility.
2048 , strongly fancied for this seasonal return, went without cheekpieces and moved strongly for a long way. He lacked an extra gear from the second-last and just shaped as though the run would do him good. Perhaps the
headgear will return if he heads next for the Paddy Power Gold Cup as is expected.
5137 , although taken on for the lead this time, found plenty for strong pressure and always looked like doing enough from the last. Fitted with first-time cheekpieces and switched to front-running tactics when showing
much-improved form in the JLT at Cheltenham, he jumped well throughout, even if tending to go out to his left, and certainly shapes as though he won't be troubled by a return to 3m, although interesting his rider feels he'd
have the pace to come back in trip. He has to go left-handed, so his options will be limited next season, and the Ryanair appeals as the obvious target.
4764 ran a shocker on his return at Warwick in a handicap last month and had it to prove. He had seemed graded material on his two previous outings as a chaser, however, and his trainer's runners had been in good form this
week. The ex-French 6yo bounced right back with a cracking effort from the front, albeit he had the run of the race, and the switch of tactics plus re-applied cheekpieces did the trick.
4400 bidding to maintain his unbeaten record over fences off an 8lb higher mark following two successes at Plumpton, was switched off in a detached last early but although he moved a little closer at halfway, he never looked
that comfortable and the writing was on the wall after a slow jump five from home. He holds four entries at the festival, but has plenty to prove now.
2565 stamped his authority nearing the home straight and easily followed up his C&D handicap success when resuming last month. He did very well to score that day, considering he whacked the second-last and his jumping
was again extravagant at times here. He got in close to the penultimate fence, but was clever at it and this confirms him a smart chaser in the making. Long term, remembering the bonus paid out for winning at this venue
and then the Cheltenham Festival, the 2m4f Jewson Novices' Chase, promoted to Grade 1 status this season, looks the most likely end goal for him in March.
2005 produced a cracking effort to prevail considering he got the penultimate fence all wrong. Alan King's 5yo was a useful novice hurdler last term and being snapped up by leading owner JP McManus in his off season
suggested a decent future is predicted for him over fences. Well backed for his handicap debut, he almost travelled too strongly through the race and jumped promisingly prior to whacking two out. AP McCoy did very well
to sit tight and, typically, galvanised him to get back up after the last. He ought to learn plenty, we know he gets 3m well, and a return to Graded company looks on the cards. Indeed there ought to be decent pot in him this
season.
5161 wasn't discredited, but appeared to find this all a bit too competitive upped in class on faster ground. He's bred to make a better chaser.

QUOTES
2522 Alan King, trainer of Uxizandre: I don't think the trip matters and he's won over three as well. The key to him is he has to go left-handed so we could be looking at going to Leopardstown over Christmas with him. Whether
it's the Queen Mother or the Ryanair I don't know but it's a nice problem to have.
5137 I thought if he ran as well as he did at Cheltenham he'd at least test them. He has to go left-handed. Alan King, trainer
You could never ride him right-handed. The Ryanair might be the race for him, but he could even come back in trip as he has plenty of pace. - AP McCoy, jocke
2565 He was very brave early but is still learning. He thinks he is big although he is not overbig - he has got a big heart and is very athletic. Like last time he came off the last bend in front and started to pull up on me.-Tony
McCoy, rider.

Wishfull Thinking 11-10t

12-y-o chestnut gelding

Sire: Alflora (aei: 1.07)
Dam: Poussetiere Deux (aei: 9.96)
G Sire: Garde Royale (awd: 11.2f, aei: 5.31)
Sales: 15,000GBG foal

Trainer: Philip Hobbs 14-days: 4-6-19 rtf% 65

Jockey: Richard Johnson
Owner: Mrs Diana L Whateley
Breeder: Cobhall Court Stud
date

3249
2967
2654
2048
5155
4753
3887
2938

L
L
H
L
P
H
H
H

26Dec14
7Dec14
22Nov14
25Oct14
4Apr14
12Mar14
25Jan14
7Dec13

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Hntg
Asct
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Aint
Chel
Chel
Aint

cls1G1Ch 114
cls1G2Ch 35
cls1G2Ch 29
cls1G2ChHc40
cls1G1Ch 113
cls1G1Ch 200
cls1G3ChHc29
cls1LisCh 18

,000 dist/gng

24.0gs
20.5gs
19.0s
20.0g
20.0g
16.0g
21.0hy
25.0gs

2503 P 16Nov13 Chel cls1G3ChHc92 20.5g

2071 H 26Oct13 Aint cls1G2ChHc43 20.0g

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19 /4l
13l
13/4l
7l

Silviniaco Conti (11-10)

Eduard (11-5)
Al Ferof (11-11)
Edgardo Sol (10-10)
Boston Bob (11-10)
Sire De Grugy (11-10)
Double Ross (11-4)
Unioniste (11-6)

121/2l Johns Spirit (10-2)

241/4l Conquisto (11-0)

Life
14/05
Dist
Crs
Class 1

Wins

Plcs

Runs

RPR

12
2
5
3
0

8
0
1
2
1

36
4
9
11
2

174
174
171
169
160

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GS-Hvy
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15
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15

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171
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174

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comment

11-10
11-6
11-7
11-8
11-10
11-10
11-12
11-10

20/1
13/2
9/2
14/1
9/2
18/1
9/1
9/1

Barry Geraghty
Richard Johnson
Tom O'Brien
Richard Johnson
Richard Johnson
Richard Johnson
Richard Johnson
Richard Johnson

11-7 33/1
11-10 7/1

Richard Johnson
Richard Johnson

tailed off when pulled up after 11th

ridden out
kept on to take 3rd flat
ran on well
lost place approaching 3 out
stayed on well from last but not reach leaders
stayed on strongly final 75yds
kept on same pace run-in when unable to go with
winner
weakened 3 out
no chance after

OR

167
167
169
162
162
162
156

TS RPR

151
122
147
115
140
150

171
163
174
148
164
169

156 143 160

158 126 163
160 134 151

NOTE-BOOK
2967 produced a terrific display of jumping in front before finding more to fend off a pair of rivals five years his junior. His Old Roan Chase win at Aintree was just about a career best and he remains a highly effective operator
when ground conditions are right. He's in the King George, but while he should stay the 3m he would surely find that level of competition too hot.
2654 , who won the Old Roan Chase from a mark of 162 on reappearance, has difficulties with his breathing so the softer ground wouldn't have been to his liking, but he still ran well, keeping on without posing a serious threat.
2048 made it third time lucky in the race with an outstanding display. He had been beaten in this race on his reappearance the past two seasons, totally flopping last year, and was unsurprisingly easy to back. He has a real bit of
class about him on his day, however, and he slammed his younger rivals. There was so much to like about the way he made up ground in the home straight and he flew the final fence. A return to the Open meeting at
Cheltenham next month is now eagerly awaited.
5155 , running on late in a weak running of the Champion Chase, could have been expected to do better back over a more suitable trip
4753 couldn't go the pace under these conditions.
3887 ground it out up the run-in and got his head back in front in tremendously game fashion. He seemed likely to win a Listed event before being outstayed by Unioniste at Aintree on his debut over 3m in November and looked
high enough in the weights back in a handicap, considering he took this in 2011 off 8lb lower. His trainer is having a decent time of it this season, however, in contrast to this time last year, and his liking for this circuit was
a big asset in such company. His attitude was spot on from the penultimate fence and he deserves to come back again for the festival in March. The veteran deserves to have a crack at the Ryanair in March, for which
ante-post odds range from as short as 16-1 to as large as 33-1. There is also the Grand National meeting at Aintree, a festival he won at as a novice chaser, to consider later on.
2938 , sixth in the Paddy Power Gold Cup last month, seemed likely to resume winning ways nearing the penultimate fence. However, he had duelled for the lead and ultimately bumped into a stronger stayer on the day. This was
his first outing over the longer trip and, while he's not simple to place these days, a more patient ride over 3m could see him go one better again.
2503 , who won over 2m at this meeting last year, wasn't near his best when returning at Aintree last time out and had a bit to prove. He ran much more encouragingly in the face of a tricky task and is now back on track.
2071 was the class act in the race and finished runner-up in this last year off 4lb higher. He jumped poorly early on and, after threatening to get involved leaving the back straight, flattened out after being hampered four from
home. He's much better than this.

QUOTES
2967 He loves flat tracks like this and something like the Melling Chase at Aintree would be an ideal long-range target. - Sarah Hobbs, assistant trainer.
2048 Sarah Hobbs, wife of Philip, trainer of Wishfull Thinking: He?s been a star for us. He was fresh and well and Richard (Johnson) said when they started to come back to him he picked up really well and ballooned the last.
The ground was perfect for him as he struggles with his wind on tacky ground.
3887 He's not in the Ryanair Chase, but he's in the Champion Chase, where there would be option for place money, or a handicap is a possibility. The ideal race for him would be at Aintree. - Philip Hobbs, trainer.

Wonderful Charm 11-10tp

7-y-o bay gelding

Sire: Poliglote (awd: 10.6f, aei: 3.73)
Dam: Victoria Royale (aei: 11.68)
G Sire: Garde Royale (awd: 11.2f, aei: 5.31)

Trainer: Paul Nicholls 14-days: 3-5-14 rtf% 64

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Owner: R J H Geffen
Breeder: Jean-Philippe Dubois
,000 dist/gng

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3249 H 26Dec14 Kemp cls1G1Ch 114 24.0gs

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311/2l Silviniaco Conti (11-10)

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Life
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Class 1

Wins

Plcs

Runs

RPR

6
1
3
0
0

3
0
1
1
0

18
4
5
3
0

170
170
170
163
0

GF-Hd
G
GS-Hvy
6-15rns
11-8 to 12st

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Nick Scholfield

soon no impression and beaten

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RPR

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1
5
2
3

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2
1

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4
14
12
7

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163
170
170
169

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2211a
1837
5154
4764

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1Nov14
10Oct14
4Apr14
13Mar14

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G2Ch
28
cls2Ch
19
cls1NvG1Ch51
cls1NvG1Ch69

3064 P 13Dec13 Chel cls2NvCh

20.5gs
20.0y
21.5s
25.0g
20.0g

13 21.0g

2799 P 29Nov13 Newb cls1NvG2Ch18 20.0gs

2374 P 9Nov13 Winc cls1NvG2Ch18 21.0gs
2063 P 25Oct13 Fknm cls3NvCh
7 21.5g

3/6
2/3
1/5
3/6
5/12
2/5
1/4
1/4
1/5

12.03.15
13/4l
81/2l
3l
17l
1
9 /4l

11-6
11-10
11-10
11-4
11-4

15/8
8/11F
10/3
4/1
5/1

Sam Twiston-Davies
Sam Twiston-Davies
Sam Twiston-Davies
Sam Twiston-Davies
Daryl Jacob

/2l Oscar Whisky (11-0)

11-8

5/4

Daryl Jacob

6l Up To Something (11-8)
1l Fox Appeal (11-2)
8l Bear's Affair (11-3)

11-8
11-8
11-3

8/11F
11/8F
8/11F

Daryl Jacob
Nick Scholfield
Daryl Jacob

Wishfull Thinking (11-6)

Don Cossack (11-12)
Colour Squadron (10-8)
Holywell (11-4)
Taquin Du Seuil (11-4)

lost 2nd last strides

kept on one pace
ridden out
modest 3rd approaching last
kept on to press for 4th run-in but no impression on
leading trio
kept on well run-in but always held by winner closing
stages
readily
driven right out
easily

159 149 170

159 75 158
156 116 169
158 134 155
158 124 159
152 136 163
152 106 156
- 94 163
- 63 159

NOTE-BOOK
2967 found the ground too soft and experienced breathing issues when beaten at Down Royal by Don Cossack, who has added the John Durkan Memorial. This surface was again easier than ideal, but he kept at it and looked the
main threat to the winner halfway up the run-in. Given some genuine good ground he could well land a major prize.
2211a was trying to achieve the seventh successive win for his stable in the race but he was no match for the winner on the day. Generally, he was slightly outjumped by Don Cossack and was beaten by the second-last. His rider
felt the ground was too soft and it should be noted how tired some of the Grade 1 stayers were in the previous event.
1837 , a dual Grade 2-winning novice last season, bravely got back to winning ways and once again advertised how decent he is when fresh. He appeared to go somewhat in snatches under a patient ride and came under
pressure after four out, before having to swerve the faller three from home. As the runner-up began to wane he found a second wind, however, and gained reward nearing the last. The 6yo is smart on his day and does
enjoy a sound surface, so it was no big surprise to hear Paul Nicholls say afterwards that he may avoid real winter ground later on. Nicholls also believes he'll come on nicely for it and a trip to Down Royal next month may
be next. The yard has an outstanding record there.
5154 , better than the result suggests when fifth in the JLT at the festival, promised to be suited by the longer trip and he ran well without having the class to match the front pair. He doesn't look up to winning a Grade 1.
4764 's trainer has not found this week a happy hunting ground and he was well beaten. He did keep on up the home straight, suggesting he may want 3m on this sort of ground (ran in World Hurdle last term), but perhaps he
just needed the run after a 90-day absence. A trip to Aintree, a track that ought to suit, would reveal more.
3064 tracked his main rival and in the main jumped with economic accuracy. His rider looked confident nearing the penultimate fence, but ultimately the hill played more into Oscar Whisky's hands and he was of course
conceding him 8lb. It rates a sterling effort in defeat in what was unquestionably his stiffest task to date and he's now fully proved his effectiveness for the course, which is a big asset at the Festival here. Now due to be put
away until the Festival, he can be backed as big as big as 10-1 for the Jewson, which is his probable target, and 14-1 for the RSA.
2799 made it 3-3 over fences with a taking display. Paul Nicholls' 5yo was better than the bare form of his win in this grade at Wincanton and, with this trainer in top form again, proved all the rage to extend his winning
sequence. He wasn't always foot perfect, but could have been called the winner throughout the home straight and showed a willing attitude to put away the persistent challenge of the runner-up. This was run very much to
suit him and it confirms him a classy operator, one of the best seen out to date this term in the novice chase division. He was entitled to win this, but the added experience will only be to his benefit and it will be fascinating
to see if he sticks to this intermediate trip or chances his arm over 3m with a tilt at the RSA Chase in mind, remembering he did take in the World Hurdle back in March. His odds were predictably trimmed for both that and
the 2m4f Jewson for next year's festival.
2374 made a pleasing start over fences at Fakenham when beating Bear's Affair and was going so well here leaving the back straight for the final time that his rider needed to take a pull. However, it was all change in the home
straight as the runner-up quickened up, and it wasn't until after the final fence that the Paul Nicholls gelding hit top gear and steadily got to the front. There has to be a suspicion that he is a bit better than this result suggests
and a race at Newbury's Hennessy meeting could be next.
2063 , who had last run in this year's World Hurdle, came here on the back of some glowing reports for this chase debut and connections should be delighted with this performance. He jumped like a natural throughout, really
attacking his fences while also looking clever when short at a couple, with his rider barely having to move through the race before cruising clear of a decent rival, despite hitting the last. He'd had a bit of corrective surgery
on his breathing since his last run and looks capable of holding his own in the top novice events this season.

QUOTES
1837 Trainer Paul Nicholls: The ground was as soft as Wonderful Charm really wants and we have the option of going for the Grade 2 Chase at Down Royal we have win with Kauto Stone and Rolling Aces in the past or go to
Cheltenham for the Paddy Power Gold Cup.
3064 To give 8lb to Oscar Whisky and come so close was an awesome performance. He has got experience of the track today and he won't run again now until the Festival. He'll get an entry for the RSA but it's 99.9 per cent
certain that he'll run in the Jewson.-Paul Nicholls, trainer.
2799 Its a great privilege to have a horse of this quality. Id like to run him in the Jewson, hes got a lot of speed so that two and a half miles should suit him and he clearly jumps well, hes really clever when he needs to
be.-Robin Geffet, owner.
2374 We have sorted out his breathing over the summer and he's a better horse for it. That ground would have been as soft as he wants but he might go to Newbury's Hennessy meeting for a two and a half mile novices chase. Paul Nicholls, trainer

Ma Filleule 11-3

7-y-o grey mare

Sire: Turgeon (awd: 10.4f, aei: 3.65)
Dam: Kadaina (aei: 11.35)
G Sire: Kadalko (awd: 12.0f, aei: 3.03)
Sales: 130,000euros 4-y-o

Trainer: Nicky Henderson 14-days: 4-0-10 rtf% 60

Jockey: Barry Geraghty
Owner: Simon Munir
Breeder: Serge Dubois
date

4219
2934
2210a
5156
4738
3321
3082
2713
5358
4772

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P
P
P
P
P
P
P

14Feb
6Dec14
1Nov14
4Apr14
11Mar14
27Dec13
14Dec13
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18Apr13
15Mar13

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Aint
DRoy
Aint
Chel
Kemp
Chel
Kemp
Chel
Chel

cls1G1Ch 87
cls1LisCh 27
G1Ch
71
cls1G3ChHc68
cls1G3ChHc52
cls2ChHc 26
cls1G3ChHc57
cls1LisHd 15
cls1NvLisHd12
cls2CdHdHc32

,000 dist/gng

21.5s
25.0g
24.0y
21.5g
24.5gs
24.0s
21.0g
24.5g
17.0gs
20.5s

pos/rn

2/5
3/4
5/8
1/30
2/23
1/9
PU/13
3/5
2/8
13/23

btn winner/second (weight)

31/4l
11/2l
65l
8l
13/4l
hd

Balder Succes (11-7)

Sam Winner (11-6)
Road To Riches (11-10)
Bennys Mist (10-9)
Holywell (11-6)
Valoroso (10-11)
Double Ross (10-8)
11/2l Highland Retreat (10-12)
1l Doyly Carte (10-12)
813/4l Salubrious (11-5)

Life
14/05
Dist
Crs
Class 1

Wins

Plcs

Runs

RPR

7
0
1
0
0

7
1
1
2
3

23
3
5
4
5

175
170
175
168
169

Wins

Plcs

Runs

RPR

0
1
6
3
1

0
0
7
5
2

0
5
18
12
6

0
175
170
156
175

GF-Hd
G
GS-Hvy
6-15rns
11-1 to 11-7

wgt

sp

jockey

comment

11-0
10-13
11-3
11-7
10-13
11-9
11-3
11-6
11-3
10-12

4/1
2/1F
9/2
9/1
33/1
13/2
14/1
2/1
5/4F
9/1

Barry Geraghty
Daryl Jacob
Daryl Jacob
Barry Geraghty
Nico de Boinville (5)
Barry Geraghty
Barry Geraghty
Barry Geraghty
Barry Geraghty
Jeremiah McGrath (3)

stayed on but never able to challenge after

lost 2nd towards finish but kept on under pressure
tailed off
very readily
outpaced by winner towards finish
rallied to lead near finish
tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
kept on but lost 2nd flat
kept on but always held by winner
beaten when hit 2 out

OR

159
162
159
150
143
137
142
134
134
134

TS RPR

105
136
163
134
116
74
92
-

170
169
109
175
168
156
138
147
99

NOTE-BOOK
4219 ran a gallant race in defeat, on ground that certainly detracted from her chance. She went wide throughout and, showing her customary tough resolution after the run-in, connections will no doubt be delighted. She's fully
entitled to renew rivalry at the festival, where the likely better going would be right up her alley, and we're now approaching her time of year. It was little surprise to see her into as short as 8-1.
2934 , behind Holywell (same weight difference as here) at Cheltenham in March, ran well below form at Down Royal on her first outing of the season in early November and was arguably a shade disappointing here after being
able to chase a couple of horses who set the race up.
2210a had work to do on ratings and lacked an outing this season. She is a notably adept jumper and was still in contention for most of the race, only to get left behind after the final ditch. Only a six-year-old, she ought to have
better days ahead and is not to be dismissed as a Grade 1 force.
5156 won convincingly, in the process defying of a mark of 150. The only mare in the race, she'd drawn clear with Holywell (winner of the Grade 1 staying novice at 2.30) when runner-up in what was clearly a strong edition of
the Baylis & Harding Chase at Cheltenham and had no trouble defying a 7lb rise, recovering from an early mistake and jumping really boldly once coming through to take up a more prominent position. This was some effort
from the 6yo, who herself now deserves to enter the discussion with next year's Gold Cup in mind, and she could easily follow the same path as the yard's winner of this race from 12 months ago, Triolo D'Alene, by going
on to contest the Hennessy later in the year.
4738 , a narrow winner from 6lb lower at Kempton before Christmas, wasn't expected to have any trouble with the better ground and travelled into the lead looking the likely winner (this after her rider briefly lost an iron following a
mistake three out), but having jumped the last, she was unable to fend off Holywell, who was always going to be the stronger stayer of the pair. She's highly progressive and still only a 6yo.
3321 , well beaten last time on her first try over British fences, put that behind her on ground that suits. She was never far away before being produced in the straight, but looked likely to be beaten on the run-in until her rider
forced her head back in front near the line. She should not go up much for this and can win again given similar conditions. The Stewards considered the apparent improvement in form of the mare compared with her
previous run at Cheltenham on 14th December where the mare was pulled up. They noted the trainer's explanation that she was taken off her feet in a better class of race last time. They ordered that she be routine tested.
3082 made mistakes on this first run over British fences, and appears rather high in the weights in this sphere.
2713 , a winner three times over fences in France, had to concede the winner 8lb and as a result had 4lb to find. Tracking the winner her jumping was not as slick. She stayed the extended trip all right and the mares' programme
should throw up easier opportunities over the coming months.
5358 , representing last year's winning connections, was a Grade 2 winner at Warwick in February and had to concede 5lb all round. She emerges best at the weights, but couldn't get past the winner, and is another likely chasing
type on paper.
4772 , the winner of a mares' Grade 2 last time, looked a threat going to the second-last but made a mistake there and was soon done with.

QUOTES
4219 Ma Filleule will come on for that and I suppose we better take the winner on again. I suspect the Ryanair is the right race for her. She travels and she jumps and if you went any further you wouldn't be able to fire her like
you can over this trip - Nicky Henderson, trainer.
5156 She deserved that after Cheltenham. Part of the point was to see if the she could be a National horse in the future. She is quite young for a girl to be coming round here. - Nicky Henderson, trainer.

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Note:

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Racing Post and Topspeed ratings have been adjusted for age and today's weight. With the exception of the 'Life' Racing Post rating, those ratings alongside the summary statistics show the best Racing
Post rating for each category to date starting two seasons ago i.e. if the current season is 2003 then ratings from 2001, 2002 and 2003 will count. In the summary statistics only ratings on the same
surface are included for flat races and only races over the same obstacles are included for jumps races. The abbreviations H,L and P indicate a horse's style of running, H-Held up, L-Led, P-Pressed
leaders. The abbreviation 'awd' stands for average winning distance and indicates the average winning distance of a sire or dam's progeny. Average winning distance statistics do not include 2-y-o races.
The abbreviation 'aei' stands for average earnings index and indicates how much prize-money a sire or dam's progeny has earned compared with the average. The average is expressed as 1.0, therefore
an aei of 1.5 indicates that a sire's progeny has earned 1 1/2 times the average. The rtf% after a trainer's 14-day record indicates the percentage of a stable's representatives that have run to form in the
last 14 days.

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