13:30 CHELTENHAM, 2m 87y

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13:30 CHELTENHAM, 2m 87y

Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (Class 1) (4YO plus)

No Silk Form Horse Details Age/Wt Jockey/Trainer OR

1 3-61111 ALTIOR (IRE) 80 CD b g High Chaparral - Monte Solaro

6 11 - 7 Nico de BoinvilleN J Henderson

155

2 2-11113 BELLSHILL (IRE) 38 D BF b g King's Theatre - Fairy Native

6 11 - 7 P TownendW P Mullins

150

3 1124-11 BUVEUR D'AIR (FR) 46 D b g Crillon - History

5 11 - 7 N D FehilyN J Henderson

154

4 1-41221 CHARBEL (IRE) 37 D b g Iffraaj - Eoz

5 11 - 7t1 D BassK C Bailey

147

5 1-26111 HOLLY BUSH HENRY (IRE) 55 D b g Yeats - Maslam

5 11 - 7t Kielan WoodsG P Mcpherson

142

6 43-11 MIN (FR) 66 D b g Walk In The Park - Phemyka

5 11 - 7 R WalshW P Mullins

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7 2311-11 MISTER MIYAGI (IRE) 110 CD b g Zagreb - Muckle Flugga

7 11 - 7 Ian PophamD Skelton

135

8 1-212 NORTH HILL HARVEY 33 C b g Kayf Tara - Ellina

5 11 - 7 Harry SkeltonD Skelton

140

9 1113 PENGLAI PAVILION (USA) 123 C DBF b g Monsun - Maiden Tower

6 11 - 7 Aidan ColemanJ P Ferguson

146

10 1-1134 PETIT MOUCHOIR (FR) 38 D gr g Al Namix - Arnette

5 11 - 7h D J MullinsW P Mullins

145

11 11/224-2 SILVER CONCORDE 79 CD BF b g Dansili - Sacred Pearl

8 11 - 7 D N RussellD K Weld

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12 1/16-931 SUPASUNDAE 79 D b g Galileo - Distinctive Look

6 11 - 7 J J BurkeH de Bromhead

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13 31-1122 TOMBSTONE (IRE) 38 D ch g Robin Des Champs - Connaught Hall

6 11 - 7 B J CooperG Elliott

147

14 2-2121 WILLIAM H BONNEY 27 D b g Midnight Legend - Calamintha

5 11 - 7 Wayne HutchinsonA King

136

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ATR VERDICT: The Willie Mullins/Ruby Walsh/Rich Ricci triumvirate have won the last threerenewals of this contest with Champagne Fever (2013), Vautour (2014) and Douvan (2015) and MIN,who represents the same connections, may be able to continue their recent success. By the same sireas Douvan (Walk In The Park) the former Yannick Fouin representative was a relatively cheappurchase, costing just 6,000 euros from France. Despite his moderate sales fee, however, the dogswere barking about him long before he debuted for his new stable, and he has now started to justify thehype by slamming subsequent winner Gurteen at Punchestown and then producing a scintillatingdisplay to score again at Punchestown, beating Ball D'Arc (who has come out and won Listed andGrade 2 hurdles contests since to frank the form) very easily. Both Vautour and Douvan won the sameprep race at Punchestown en route to landing this contest and he's expected to get the Willie Mullinsaccumulators up and down the land off to a winning start. Nicky Henderson has not won the Supremesince 1992, with his list of beaten horses since then including the likes of Binocular (2008), Spirit Son(2011), Sprinter Sacre (2011), My Tent Or Yours (2013) and L'Ami Serge (2015). Several of thoserunners have landed minor money, though, and his pair Altior and Buveur D'Air, along with Bellshill,who ran too bad to be true on testing ground in the Deloitte, could be the ones to put up mostresistance. Like the last-named, Supasundae could improve for better ground if he can polish up hisjumping and is one to interest each-way punters at a bigger price. Top Tip: MIN Watch out for: ALTIOR


14:10 CHELTENHAM, 1m 7f 199y

Racing Post Arkle Challenge Trophy Chase (Novices' Grade 1) (Class 1) (5YO

plus)


1 0-22213 ASO (FR) 32 D b g Goldneyev - Odyssee Du Cellier

6 11 - 4p1 Aidan ColemanMiss V Williams

145

2 4074-12 BALTIMORE ROCK (IRE) 39 D BF b g Tiger Hill - La Vita E Bella

7 11 - 4tp1 N D FehilyN P Mulholland

143

3 11-1111 DOUVAN (FR) 51 CD b g Walk In The Park - Star Face


161

4 1-11233 FOX NORTON (FR) 31 D b g Lando - Natt Musik

6 11 - 4h R JohnsonN P Mulholland

145

5 13-2112 SIZING JOHN 80 D b g Midnight Legend - La Perrotine


150

6 102111 THE GAME CHANGER (IRE) 152 D b g Arcadio - Gilt Ridden

7 11 - 4t B J CooperG Elliott

155

7 285-121 VANITEUX (FR) 45 D BF br g Voix Du Nord - Expoville


152

ATR VERDICT: All eyes will be on DOUVAN, who looked every inch a superstar when running out amost impressive winner of last year's Supreme Novices' Hurdle before putting Sizing John in his placethe following month at Punchestown. Willie Mullins' gelding has arguably taken his taken form to aneven higher level in three starts over fences this season, again seeing off Sizing John on Boxing Daybefore producing a fine exhibition of steeplechasing in the Irish Arkle at Leopardstown in January. Withconnections particularly bullish about his chances in recent weeks, he is impossible to oppose in whatnow appears a weaker renewal than usual. Old foe Sizing John is a wonderful jumper himself and willcertainly appreciate getting back on decent ground, while trainer Henry De Bromhead has given him agood break since Christmas and is adamant his charge will put it up to Douvan with conditions nowmore in his favour. He is a top-class performer in his own right and is expected to claim the silvermedal, while The Game Changer, another who has been saved for spring ground, is expected to beridden for a place and might be able to come home well to help form an Irish 1-2-3. With the defectionof L'Ami Serge, Vaniteux represents Nicky Henderson but, as was the case over hurdles, he shapeslikes he wants more of a test and his fencing will need to sharpen up if he is to keep tabs on theseearly on. Top Tip: DOUVAN Watch out for: SIZING JOHN


14:50 CHELTENHAM, 3m 1f

Ultima Handicap Chase (Grade 3) (Class 1) (5YO plus)


1 P-F0174 SHANAHAN'S TURN (IRE) 136 b g Indian Danehill - Chanson Indienne


153

2 143-54P HOLYWELL (IRE) 45 CD b g Gold Well - Hillcrest

9 11 - 12b R P McLernonJonjo O'Neill

153

3 4115-51 CAROLE'S DESTRIER 101 D b g Kayf Tara - Barton May

8 11 - 10 N D FehilyN P Mulholland

151

4 1212-34 SOUTHFIELD THEATRE (IRE) 101C b g King's Theatre - Chamoss Royale

8 11 - 9 Sam Twiston-DaviesP F Nicholls

150

5 0U-3231 THEATRE GUIDE (IRE) 17 b g King's Theatre - Erintante

9 11 - 9tp P J BrennanC L Tizzard

150

6 1233/22 MORNING ASSEMBLY (IRE) 31 b g Shantou - Barrack Village

9 11 - 9 D N RussellP A Fahy

150

7 60-2459 DOUBLE ROSS (IRE) 45 C ch g Double Eclipse - Kinross

10 11 - 9p1 J E MooreN A Twiston-Davies

150

8 17-2U46 THE YOUNG MASTER 45 CD b g Echo Of Light - Fine Frenzy

7 11 - 8p Mr S Waley-Cohen(3)N P Mulholland

149

9 730/72-1 KRUZHLININ (GER) 66 ch g Sholokhov - Karuma

9 11 - 7 R JohnsonP J Hobbs

148

10 63-1224 UN TEMPS POUR TOUT (IRE) 45 DBF b g Robin Des Champs - Rougedespoir

7 11 - 7bt T ScudamoreD Pipe

148

11 U8-3309 FOX APPEAL (IRE) 17 D b g Brian Boru - Lady Appeal

9 11 - 6 B HughesMiss E C Lavelle

147

12 4430/P-P

KATENKO (FR) 87 C D b g Laveron - Katiana

10 11 - 6 L TreadwellMiss V Williams

147

13 0-04280 SPRING HEELED (IRE) 79 CD b g Old Vic - Central Arch

9 11 - 5p B T O'ConnellJ H Culloty

146

14 11-3321 BEG TO DIFFER (IRE) 25 ch g Flemensfirth - Blossom Trix

6 11 - 2v Aidan ColemanJonjo O'Neill

143

15 53F1PP REGAL ENCORE (IRE) 45 b g King's Theatre - Go On Eileen

8 11 - 1ht B J GeraghtyA J Honeyball

142

16 37-2UFP

ALGERNON PAZHAM (IRE) 52 D b g Milan - Kitty Star

7 10 - 12p1 Ryan Hatch (3)N A Twiston-Davies

139

17 1F-6311 OUT SAM 31 b g Multiplex - Tintera

7 10 - 12 G SheehanW Greatrex

139


18 7P1P-2P

O MAONLAI (IRE) 87 BF b g Oscar - Another Gaye

8 10 - 10t T J O'BrienT R George

137

19 1114P4 BALLYKAN 17 D b g Presenting - La Marianne

6 10 - 8t D A JacobN A Twiston-Davies

135

20 428-03P DOING FINE (IRE) 129 b g Presenting - Howaya Pet

8 10 - 7bt D J Mullins (3)Miss R Curtis

134

21 44P-4P5 INDIAN CASTLE (IRE) 74 C D b g Dr Massini - Indian Legend

8 10 - 7p L P AspellIan Williams

134

22 04-0753 BAND OF BLOOD (IRE) 10 b g King's Theatre - Cherry Falls

8 10 - 5b1t W KennedyDr R D P Newland

132

23 1-264P0 AUDACIOUS PLAN (IRE) 17 b g Old Vic - North Star Poly

7 10 - 4b1 J W Kennedy (3)Miss R Curtis

131

24 4-P2078 ACCORDING TO TREV (IRE) 16 CD ch g Accordion - Autumn Sky

10 10 - 4b1 Tom CannonD G Bridgwater

131

ATR VERDICT: Carole's Destrier was a good winner at Sandown last time but the runner-up failedto do much for the form in the Eider, while Theatre Guide romped to victory at Kempton latest but an11lb rise is going to make his life more difficult. Kruzhlinin is up 10lb for winning comfortably atKempton latest and it's feasible he could improve enough to defy a 10lb rise, but preference is forSOUTHFIELD THEATRE. Paul Nicholls' charge went close in the 2014 Pertemps and again ran well atthe Festival last year, chasing home Don Poli in the RSA. Though his two runs this term both ended inignominious defeat, he tackles handicaps for the first time over fences here and is only 3lb higher thanhis nose defeat in the Pertemps. Irish raider Morning Assembly ran well at this meeting back in 2014and could be well handicapped now back up in trip, while Newbury novice chase winner Out Sam isunexposed and Beg To Differ appears to be hitting top gear for Jonjo O'Neill, who also has Holywell tocall upon. Top Tip: SOUTHFIELD THEATRE Watch out for: KRUZHLININ


15:30 CHELTENHAM, 2m 87y

Stan James Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy (Grade 1) (Class 1) (4YO plus)


1 114-U15 CAMPING GROUND (FR) 45 C b g Goldneyev - Camomille

6 11 - 10t L P AspellRobert Walford

163

2 136-433 HARGAM (FR) 80 C D gr g Sinndar - Horasana

5 11 - 10 M P WalshN J Henderson

157

3 P2-3112 IDENTITY THIEF (IRE) 77 D b g Kayf Tara - Miss Arteea

6 11 - 10 B J CooperH de Bromhead

158

4 331231 LIL ROCKERFELLER (USA) 16 D ch g Hard Spun - Layounne

5 11 - 10p Trevor WhelanN B King

157

5 1-11123 MY TENT OR YOURS (IRE) 703 D BF b g Desert Prince - Spartan Girl

9 11 - 10h B J GeraghtyN J Henderson

161

6 31-1113 NICHOLS CANYON 51 D b g Authorized - Zam Zoom

6 11 - 10 P TownendW P Mullins

160

7 93-1114 OLD GUARD 80 CD b g Notnowcato - Dolma

5 11 - 10 Non RunnerP F Nicholls

157

8 1111-63 PEACE AND CO (FR) 38 C D BF b g Falco - Peace Lina


157

9 61-4211 SEMPRE MEDICI (FR) 31 D b g Medicean - Sambala

6 11 - 10t1 D J MullinsW P Mullins

156

10 1442-45 SIGN OF A VICTORY (IRE) 80 D b g Kayf Tara - Irish Wedding

7 11 - 10 A TinklerN J Henderson

153

11 115-121 THE NEW ONE (IRE) 52 C D b g King's Theatre - Thuringe

8 11 - 10 Sam Twiston-DaviesN A Twiston-Davies

161

12 12-2251 TOP NOTCH (FR) 26 D BF b g Poliglote - Topira

5 11 - 10 D A JacobN J Henderson

158

13 12/1F-11

ANNIE POWER (IRE) 27 C D ch m Shirocco - Anno Luce


162


ATR VERDICT: Annie Power steps in for the injured Faugheen but she is far too short for a marewho has never run in a top-class race over two miles. In addition, she has not raced in any event ofnote since being beaten in the 2014 World Hurdle and her jumping might not be good enough at 2mchampionship level. IDENTITY THIEF will relish this better ground, having been outstayed by NicholsCanyon at Leopardstown last time. The son of Kayf Tara has benefited from a break since that day,unlike his conqueror, and he is arguably open to the most improvement of all the runners. WillieMullins' second string probably doesn't get the respect he deserves as a six-time Grade 1 winner andhe could prove tough to pass from the front. The New One should run his usual race and finish third orfourth, while Sempre Medici could go well at a big price. Top Tip: IDENTITY THIEF Watch out for: NICHOLS CANYON



OLBG Mares' Hurdle (Grade 1) (Registered As The David Nicholson Mares'

Hurdle) (Class 1) (4YO plus)


1 5/121-49 AURORE D'ESTRUVAL (FR) 52 D ch m Nickname - Option D'estruval

6 11 - 5 D J MullinsMiss R Curtis

142

2 131-1UP BITOFAPUZZLE 38 C D BF b m Tamure - Gaelic Gold

8 11 - 5t N D FehilyHarry Fry

148

3 1P-P127 DESERT QUEEN 52 D b m Desert King - Priscilla

8 11 - 5t Nick ScholfieldHarry Fry

147

4 32-338F FAIRYTALE THEATRE (IRE) 15 DBF b m King's Theatre - Bay Dove

9 11 - 5t R MahonD Skelton

130

5 2P/35-27

FLEMENTIME (IRE) 94 D ch m Flemensfirth - Funny Times

8 11 - 5t1p A TinklerM Keighley

124

6 5-14161 FLUTE BOWL 31 D b m Black Sam Bellamy - Queen's Dancer

6 11 - 5p Joshua MooreG L Moore

139

7 732412 GITANE DU BERLAIS (FR) 19 D BF b m Balko - Boheme Du Berlais

6 11 - 5 D A JacobW P Mullins

145

8 516-741 KEPPOLS QUEEN (IRE) 77 D br m Indian River - Keppols Princess

8 11 - 5h D N RussellMrs J Harrington

124

9 31114/2 LEGACY GOLD (IRE) 27 BF b m Gold Well - Durgams Delight

8 11 - 5 A E LynchS R B Crawford

130

10 F61112 LILY WAUGH (IRE) 45 CD b m King's Theatre - Killultagh Dawn

9 11 - 5t David NoonanA J Honeyball

140

11 535233 MELBOURNE LADY 27 D b m Hawkeye - Red Barons Lady

8 11 - 5 M W BowesP Fegan

127

12 P1-F418 MORELLO ROYALE (IRE) 73 b m King's Theatre - Mystic Cherry

6 11 - 5t Aidan ColemanC L Tizzard

140

13 63-72P4 PASS THE TIME 45 (29F) b m Passing Glance - Twin Time

7 11 - 5p T ScudamoreN P Mulholland

138

14 1F21-21 POLLY PEACHUM (IRE) 73 C D b m Shantou - Miss Denman

8 11 - 5 D BassN J Henderson

149

15 F17-625 ROCK ON THE MOOR (IRE) 45 D b m Flemensfirth - Home At Last

8 11 - 5 R M PowerMrs J Harrington

138

16 4-51256 RONS DREAM 52 C b m Kayf Tara - Empress of Light

6 11 - 5 Sean BowenP Bowen

139


17 11-82FF STEPHANIE FRANCES (IRE) 113 C b m King's Theatre - Brownlow Castle


138

18 F11/131-

TARA POINT 441 D gr m Kayf Tara - Poppet

7 11 - 5t Sam Twiston-DaviesP F Nicholls

130

19 11-3F25 THE GOVANESS 52 C D b m Kayf Tara - Just Kate

7 11 - 5 R JohnsonDr R D P Newland

142

20 111-111 VROUM VROUM MAG (FR) 52 D b m Voix Du Nord - Naiade Mag


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ATR VERDICT: Bookmakers up and down the country breathed a huge sigh of relief when AnniePower tumbled at the last in this contest 12 months ago. Willie Mullins' seven-year-old had been sentoff 1-2 after victories earlier on the card for Douvan, Un De Sceaux and Faugheen for the sametrainer/jockey combination, and it is possible, by the time this race comes around, the layers may againbe staring down the barrel of some large liabilities from similar accumulators - in which VROUMVROUM MAG could be the last leg. The selection may only running in this race because Annie Poweris bidding to break her Festival duck in the Champion Hurdle, but the fact connections are prepared torun her here in place of their leading mare, who seemingly had the race at her mercy, speaks volumes,and their confidence in trying to retain the race for the yard for the eighth season in succession wouldhave been boosted by her effortless Grade 2 victory at Ascot in January. Polly Peachum (second) andBitofapuzzle (third) were flattered by their losing margins in last year's renewal as both rivals, alongwith the winner, would have been soundly beaten had Annie Power stayed on her feet. However, theformer, in particular, may be of interest to some in the 'without the favourite' market and she is a solidbenchmark that also makes some each-way appeal nevertheless. On the form of her Sandown secondin January, The Govaness is another to consider for the minor money. Top Tip: VROUM VROUM MAG Watch out for: POLLY PEACHUM



146th Year Of The National Hunt Chase Challenge Cup (Listed Amateur Riders'

Novices' Chase) (Class 1) (5YO plus)


1 P-116P5 BALLY BEAUFORT (IRE) 24 b g Old Vic - Miss Compliance

8 11 - 6p Mr J J SlevinN A Twiston-Davies

139

2 1P-2122 DEFINITLY RED (IRE) 38 C ch g Definite Article - The Red Wench

7 11 - 6 Mr S Waley-CohenB Ellison

140

3 P-153PP

HOW ABOUT IT (IRE) 23 b g Kayf Tara - Midnight Gift

7 11 - 6b1 Mr S G CareyMiss R Curtis

124

4 1561P1 JOHNNY OG 10 b g Flemensfirth - Mrs Roberts

7 11 - 6b Miss C V HartM Keighley

132

5 U312-11 LOCAL SHOW (IRE) 50 br g Oscar - Loughaderra Rose

8 11 - 6 Mr Tom DavidBen Pauling

147

6 148-011 MEASUREOFMYDREAMS (IRE) 30 b g Shantou - Le Bavellen

8 11 - 6 Ms K WalshW P Mullins

145

7 11-3P62 MINELLA ROCCO (IRE) 24 b g Shirocco - Petralona

6 11 - 6t Mr Derek O'ConnorJonjo O'Neill

143

8 9-31133 NATIVE RIVER (IRE) 38 BF ch g Indian River - Native Mo

6 11 - 6p1 Mr M LeggC L Tizzard

149

9 25-2312 NOBLE ENDEAVOR (IRE) 30 b g Flemensfirth - Old Moon

7 11 - 6p Mr J J CoddG Elliott

140

10 43-3413 PLEASANT COMPANY (IRE) 30 b g Presenting - Katie Flame

8 11 - 6 Mr D G LaveryW P Mullins

139

11 113/123 PONT ALEXANDRE (GER) 38 BF b g Dai Jin - Panzella

8 11 - 6 Mr P W MullinsW P Mullins

148

12 21115P SHANTOU FLYER (IRE) 30 C b g Shantou - Carrigmorna Flyer

6 11 - 6t Mr B O'NeillColin Bowe

142

13 01-2112 SOUTHFIELD ROYALE 80 b g Presenting - Chamoss Royale

6 11 - 6p Ms N CarberryN P Mulholland

147

14 0-11314 VICENTE (FR) 95 C b g Dom Alco - Ireland

7 11 - 6h Mr W BiddickP F Nicholls

153

15 0-111F2 VIEUX LION ROUGE (FR) 24 BF ch g Sabiango - Indecise

7 11 - 6p1 Mr R P QuinlanD Pipe

146

16 43-1F42 VINTAGE VINNIE (IRE) 46 b g Vinnie Roe - Bobby's Jet

7 11 - 6h Mr H D DunneMiss R Curtis

136

17 62-1266 VIVA STEVE (IRE) 17 b g Flemensfirth - Eluna

8 11 - 6 Mr R O HardingM R Channon

130


18 64-1123 WALDORF SALAD 24 BF b g Millenary - Ismene

8 11 - 6h1 Mr J S KnoxMiss V Williams

131

19 78-41UF WARRANTOR (IRE) 22 b g Turtle Island - Pixie Dust

7 11 - 6t Mr Joshua NewmanW Greatrex

138

20 111FF1 BALLYCHORUS (IRE) 33 b m King's Theatre - Royal Rosy

7 10 - 13t Mr S ClementsMs M Mullins

141

ATR VERDICT: Minella Rocco has been all the rage for this event since he chased home Vyta DuRoc in the Grade 2 Reynoldstown Novices' Chase last month, but the form of that race may bemisleading, as the two favourites went far too fast and this son of Shirocco was badly outpaced prior tostaying on past tired rivals. It is hard to see why Noble Endeavor is shorter in the betting thanMEASUREOFMYDREAMS, who put the Gordon Elliott-trained runner in his place when he was afortunate winner of the Grade 2 Ten Up Novice Chase last month. One of three runners for WillieMullins, the selection should relish this test of stamina, whereas Noble Endeavor has shown plenty ofpace over 2m4f and there has to be major stamina doubts over the son of Flemensfirth. PontAlexandre made a highly impressive comeback when winning at Punchestown in December but he hasbeen found out in better races since. That said, he has enough class to make his presence felt if hesees out the trip. Southfield Royale had Native River behind in the Feltham but the latter lookedoutpaced around a sharp 3m and could well reverse that form today. Others worth noting includeBallychorus, Definitly Red, Local Show and Vicente. Top Tip: MEASUREOFMYDREAMS Watch out for: NATIVE RIVER



Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase (Listed) (Class 1) (5YO plus)


1 42/U62F BALLYALTON (IRE) 24 C b g Pierre - Almilto

9 11 - 10p1 B HughesIan Williams

140

2 46-1113 ALOOMOMO (FR) 24 D b g Tirwanako - Kayola

6 11 - 10 G SheehanW Greatrex

140

3 5U15P1 BRIDGETS PET (IRE) 45 ch g Arakan - Classy Act

9 11 - 10 S A Shortall (5)A Fleming

140

4 P6-121U THOMAS BROWN 17 CD BF b g Sir Harry Lewis - Tentsmuir

7 11 - 10b1 N D FehilyHarry Fry

140

5 162-313 DOMESDAY BOOK (USA) 51 b g Street Cry - Film Script

6 11 - 9 A E LynchH de Bromhead

139

6 0-42U24 AMORE ALATO 24 b g Winged Love - Sardagna

7 11 - 9 Aidan ColemanJohnny Farrelly

139

7 08-5216 MCKINLEY 38 D b g Kheleyf - Priera Menta

6 11 - 9p B J CooperW P Mullins

139

8 455-1U1 JAVERT (IRE) 94 b g Kayf Tara - Royalrova

7 11 - 9h Sean BowenMiss E C Lavelle

139

9 2P-1441 KILLALA QUAY 17 D b g Karinga Bay - Madam Bijou

9 11 - 9p R JohnsonC E Longsdon

139

10 26-751P RACING PULSE (IRE) 31 BF b g Garuda - Jacks Sister

7 11 - 9t1 J J BurkeMiss R Curtis

139

11 180-119 ON TOUR (IRE) 45 D b g Croco Rouge - Galant Tour

8 11 - 8 Paul MoloneyEvan Williams

138

12 111-141 WILLOW'S SAVIOUR 25 D ch g Septieme Ciel - Willow Gale


138

13 95-1PP2 TWELVE ROSES 17 D ch g Midnight Legend - Miniature Rose

8 11 - 8p D BassK C Bailey

138

14 611-241 DOUBLE SHUFFLE (IRE) 90 D b g Milan - Fiddlers Bar

6 11 - 8 P J BrennanT R George

138

15 27-0515 BOUVREUIL (FR) 45 b g Saddler Maker - Madame Lys

5 11 - 8ht Sam Twiston-DaviesP F Nicholls

139

16 161U22 JAYO TIME (IRE) 26 D b g Morozov - Billythefilly

7 11 - 7p C Gethings (5)Miss Kerry Lee

137

17 30311F REZORBI (FR) 45 b g Zafeen - Reve De Nuit

5 11 - 7 Joshua MooreJonjo O'Neill

138


18 6610-13 KATGARY (FR) 95 b g Ballingarry - Kotkira

6 11 - 7p Nick ScholfieldP F Nicholls

137

19 31F231 FOURTH ACT (IRE) 24 D b g King's Theatre - Erintante

7 11 - 7tp1 T ScudamoreC L Tizzard

137

20 35-1011 FIVE IN A ROW (IRE) 17 D ch g Blueprint - Ela Plaisir

8 11 - 6 Danny CookB Ellison

136

ATR VERDICT: A very compressed handicap with just 4lb separating top from bottom.ALOOMOMO has been a revelation this season and he has plenty of experience over fences, witheight starts over the larger obstacles. He demolished a very competitive field over 2m6f at Newbury inNovember and has had his mark protected since then. On his sole subsequent start the WarrenGreatrex-trained runner was not beaten far in a decent novice hurdle at Ascot last month, which shouldhave put him spot on for today. Willow's Saviour has only tasted defeat over fences in a Grade 1 over2m, when he was beaten by the likes of Ar Mad and Bristol De Mai. Double Shuffle contested two hotnovice chases here earlier in the season and is only 4lb higher than when he made a winning handicapdebut in December, while the better ground will also benefit him. If Ballyalton can rediscover hishurdles form from when he chased home Faugheen in the Neptune in 2014, then he would have amassive chance. However, his jumping has not been good enough in small field novice events and hewill find this big field test even tougher. Last year's Fred Winter second Bouvreuil has been tried, andwell beaten, in Graded company over 2m twice this season but on his sole start over further he beatVyta Du Roc over 2m3f at Doncaster. Top Tip: ALOOMOMO Watch out for: BOUVREUIL

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13:30 CHELTENHAM, 2m 87y