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Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (Class 1) (4YO plus)No Silk Form Horse Details Age/Wt Jockey/Trainer OR

1 4-21121 ABACADABRAS (FR) 74 D b g Davidoff - Cadoubelle Des As

6 11 - 7 D N RussellG Elliott

153

Jockey Colours: Maroon, white star, armlets and star on capTimeform says: Smart bumper winner who is 3-4 over hurdles, runner-up to Envoi Allen inGrade 1 at Fairyhouse before landing odds in Grade 1 at Leopardstown. Strong traveller whomust enter calculations. (Forecast 8.00)

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2 3-F11 ALLART (IRE) 20 D b g Shantou - The Adare Woman

6 11 - 7 James BowenN J Henderson

142

Jockey Colours: Dark blue and white diamonds, white sleeves, red capTimeform says: Fell first on his hurdling bow but has looked exciting prospect since wheneasily landing odds in 2m novices at Ludlow and Doncaster. Much better to come and 1 of 3runners for yard. (Forecast 26.00)

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3 1/111 ASTERION FORLONGE (FR) 37 D gr g Coastal Path - Belle Du Brizais

6 11 - 7 P TownendW P Mullins

155

Jockey Colours: YELLOW and BLACK check, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK capTimeform says: Not seen over hurdles until January but has quickly established himself astop-class novice in only 2 runs, easily winning Leopardstown Grade 1 in a fast time. More tocome so holds leading claims. (Forecast 3.75)

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4 BERKSHIRE ROYAL b g Sir Percy - Forest Express

5 11 - 7 D CrosseW P Mullins

-

Jockey Colours: Royal blue, yellow hoop and armletsTimeform says: Useful 12f Flat winner for Andrew Balding but not seen on track for 17months. Represents top yard but this is a very tough ask on his hurdling bow. (Forecast 126.00)

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5 12 CAPTAIN GUINNESS (IRE) 58 D b g Arakan - Presenting D'azy

5 11 - 7 Rachael BlackmoreH de Bromhead

-

Jockey Colours: Beige, royal blue triple diamond, diamonds on sleeves, striped capTimeform says: Made taking winning hurdling bow in Navan novice before fine second inGrade 2 at Punchestown, collared late having travelled very strongly. Fluent jumper who haslot more to offer. Very interesting. (Forecast 19.00)

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6 U11-11 CHANTRY HOUSE (IRE) 31 C D br g Yeats - The Last Bank

6 11 - 7 B J GeraghtyN J Henderson

140

Jockey Colours: Emerald green, yellow hoops, white capTimeform says: Unbeaten 6-y-o who readily landed novice over C&D on hurdles bow beforefollowing up in great style in good Newbury novice. Yard also has Shishkin and Allart but hehas more to offer so not dismissed. (Forecast 13.00)

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7 222-112 EDWARDSTONE 52 b g Kayf Tara - Nothingtoloose

6 11 - 7 Tom CannonA King

142

Jockey Colours: Dark blue, light blue sleeves, dark blue spots, beige cap, dark blue spotsTimeform says: Has made up into smart novice, scoring at Wincanton and Aintree beforegood second (hooded) to Stolen Silver in Grade 2 at Haydock. Takes strong hold and astrong pace will suit so much respected. (Forecast 21.00)

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8 61/2-125 ELIXIR D'AINAY (FR) 38 ch g Muhtathir - Perle Du Bocage

6 11 - 7 M P WalshW P Mullins

148

Jockey Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW hoops, EMERALD GREEN cap, WHITE starTimeform says: Has quickly made into useful hurdler, scoring in Naas maiden beforesecond and fifth since in Grade 1 events there and Leopardstown. May have more to offer.

(Forecast 34.00)

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9 21-2211 FIDDLERONTHEROOF (IRE) 66 D b g Stowaway - Inquisitive Look

6 11 - 7 R M PowerC L Tizzard

154

Jockey Colours: Dark blue, yellow bracesTimeform says: Highly progressive novice who arrives on hat-trick after two taking wins atSandown, readily landing Grade 1 Tolworth Hurdle on latter occasion. Sort to go onimproving so not to be underestimated. (Forecast 7.00)

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10 431233 HOLLOW SOUND (IRE) 23 b g Beat Hollow - Lady Imola

5 11 - 7 Mr D T KellyL Comer

-

Jockey Colours: Maroon and white diabolo, white sleeves, maroon capTimeform says: Fairly useful bumper winner who made promising start over hurdles whenthird of 7 at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft) last month. This is a totally different ball gamethough. (Forecast 201.00)

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11 123 JABBAAR 37 ch g Medicean - Echelon

7 11 - 7 C O'FarrellI Jardine

127

Jockey Colours: Black, red triple diamond, sleeves and diamond on capTimeform says: Fairly useful on Flat and created a good impression when winning onhurdling bow at Sedgefield. Only placed at Kelso and Musselburgh since and his form falls along way behind that of the principals. (Forecast 251.00)

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12 3-2112 MARIO DE PAIL (FR) 39 D gr g Blue Bresil - Sauveterre

5 11 - 7 Sam Twiston-DaviesSam Thomas

135

Jockey Colours: Dark blue and white diabolo, emerald green and white check sleeves, white cap, redstarTimeform says: Fairly useful bumper winner who has made good start over hurdles, scoringin Kelso novice and excellent second at Chepstow. Has more to offer but this is a difficult ask.

(Forecast 301.00)

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13 3/11-F11

SHISHKIN (IRE) 33 D b g Sholokhov - Labarynth

6 11 - 7 Nico de BoinvilleN J Henderson

153

Jockey Colours: Yellow and black check, yellow sleeves, yellow cap, black starTimeform says: Fell early on hurdling bow but has looked a really exciting prospect sincewhen 11-length winner of Newbury novice and Huntingdon listed event. Possesses a goodturn of foot so rates a player. (Forecast 4.50)

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14 3-11261 SOVIET PIMPERNEL (IRE) 72 D b g Elusive Pimpernel - Soviet Belle

5 11 - 7 K C SextonPeter Fahey

142

Jockey Colours: Pink and white (halved), black sleeves, black cap, pink starTimeform says: Useful hurdler who bounced back to form when taking Grade 3 at Limerickin December. May have more to offer after a break but needs to improve markedly if he's tofigure. (Forecast 51.00)

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15 4-22721 WHATSNOTOKNOW (IRE) 33 D b g Mahler - Whos To Know

5 11 - 7t P T EnrightM F Morris

125

Jockey Colours: Emerald green, orange star, emerald green sleeves, orange stars and capTimeform says: Fairly useful hurdler who opened his account at fourth time of asking in 2mmaiden at Thurles. This represents a major step up in class though, so others are muchpreferred. (Forecast 301.00)

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16 013423 HEAVEN HELP US (IRE) 60 CD b m Yeats - Spare The Air

6 11 - 0 D E MullinsPaul Hennessy

136

Jockey Colours: TANGERINE, BLACK horse, TANGERINE sleeves, black stripes, TANGERINE capTimeform says: Opened her account over C&D in October and has posted good efforts inthe frame since, third in Thurles listed event last time. Consistent but this demands a lotmore. (Forecast 301.00)

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TIMEFORM VIEW: A high-quality renewal in which marginal preference is for ASTERIONFORLONGE, who has shown himself to be a top-class novice in just two runs and should be suited tothe testing conditions at this trip. Captain Guinness has a bit to find on form but is a superb jumper withlots of potential so can push him hard, while Nicky Henderson's Shishkin and Allart appeal most fromthe home challenge. Timeform 1-2-3: 1: ASTERION FORLONGE (3) 2: CAPTAIN GUINNESS (5) 3: SHISHKIN (13)


(R2) 14:10 CHELTENHAM, 1m 7f 199y

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

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

1 10-1242 AL DANCER (FR) 45 CD gr g Al Namix - Steel Dancer

7 11 - 4 Sam Twiston-DaviesN A Twiston-Davies

151

Jockey Colours: Dark blue and white diabolo, hooped sleeves and capTimeform says: Smart novice hurdler who has taken well to fences, although his limitationshave been exposed since C&D novice win in October, finding Mister Fisher too strong atDoncaster latest. (Forecast 34.00)

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2 4F42-11 BREWIN'UPASTORM (IRE) 117 D b g Milan - Daraheen Diamond

7 11 - 4 R JohnsonOlly Murphy

150

Jockey Colours: Pink, red chevrons, pink sleeves, white stars, red cap, pink starTimeform says: Smart novice hurdler (fourth in 2019 Ballymore) and took well to fences withwins at Carlisle and Taunton in the autumn. Lacks experience for race like this but rates anexciting prospect. (Forecast 5.50)

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3 12-5112 CASH BACK (FR) 38 D b g Linda's Lad - Holding

8 11 - 4h P TownendW P Mullins

156

Jockey Colours: Emerald green, yellow chevrons and sleeves, emerald green capTimeform says: Won first 2 chase starts before making Notebook pull out all the stops inIrish Arkle at Leopardstown last month. Should give another good account for yard seekingfifth win in this in last 6 years. (Forecast 7.00)

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4 410-211 ESPRIT DU LARGE (FR) 94 D b g No Risk At All - Tuffslolyloly

6 11 - 4 Adam WedgeEvan Williams

155

Jockey Colours: Royal blue, pink hoopTimeform says: Decent hurdler but always very much a chasing type and he's duly thrivedover the larger obstacles, beating Nube Negra to land Grade 1 Henry VIII at Sandown inDecember. Likely capable of even better. (Forecast 15.00)

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5 42-2112 FAKIR D'OUDAIRIES (FR) 75 C D b g Kapgarde - Niagaria du bois

5 11 - 4 M P WalshJoseph P O'Brien

154

Jockey Colours: Emerald green, yellow hoops, white capTimeform says: Landed Grade 1 Drinmore at Fairyhouse on second chase start and just asgood when second to Notebook at Leopardstown over Christmas. Work to do to turn thetables but he is open to more improvement. (Forecast 5.50)

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6 1417-41 GLOBAL CITIZEN (IRE) 74 D b g Alkaadhem - Lady Willmurt

8 11 - 4t David BassBen Pauling

156

Jockey Colours: Pink, mauve star, mauve sleeves, pink stars and capTimeform says: Smart front-running hurdler. Only fourth on Carlisle chase debut in Octoberbut left that run well behind when beating Rouge Vif 1½ lengths in Grade 2 Wayward Lad atKempton over Christmas. (Forecast 19.00)

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7 0-21111 NOTEBOOK (GER) 38 D b g Samum - Nova

7 11 - 4t Rachael BlackmoreH de Bromhead

158

Jockey Colours: Maroon, white star, armlets and star on capTimeform says: Bold jumper who made it 4-4 over fences when digging deep to see offCash Back by ¾ length in Irish Arkle last month. More to come and can maintain hisunbeaten record over fences. (Forecast 4.33)

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8 F92-541 OUR MERLIN 63 D b g Pasternak - Lorgnette

8 11 - 4 Stan SheppardRobert Walford

132

Jockey Colours: Red, grey diamond, grey capTimeform says: Front-running hurdler who took very well to fences with Taunton novicehandicap win in January but this a whole different ball game. (Forecast 301.00)

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9 13-1421 ROUGE VIF (FR) 31 D b g Sageburg - Rouge Amour

6 11 - 4t G SheehanH Whittington

157

Jockey Colours: Light blue, red braces, white sleeves, red armlets, light blue and red quartered capTimeform says: Has quickly bettered his useful hurdles form. Global Citizen proved just toostrong for him in Wayward Lad at Kempton in December but he improved a little again to landKingmaker at Warwick since. (Forecast 19.00)

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10 11-1111 MAIRE BANRIGH 46 D b m King's Theatre - La Marianne

8 10 - 11t Harry SkeltonD Skelton

148

Jockey Colours: Yellow, red star, yellow sleeves, white armlets, yellow cap, royal blue starTimeform says: Unbeaten in 4 chase starts, posting a smart effort again when bagging 2½mHuntingdon mares' listed latest. Drop back to 2m likely to help if anything and certainlyshouldn't be underestimated. (Forecast 13.00)

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11 111121 PUT THE KETTLE ON (IRE) 114 CD b m Stowaway - Name For Fame

6 10 - 11 Aidan ColemanH de Bromhead

144

Jockey Colours: Orange and black (quartered), orange sleeves, black stars, orange cap, black starTimeform says: Winner of 4 of her 5 starts over fences in the first half of the season,culminating with C&D Grade 2 novice win in November. Off since. Likeable type but will needto raise game to go close. (Forecast 29.00)

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TIMEFORM VIEW: There was a lot to like about the tenacious fashion in which NOTEBOOK sawoff Cash Back at Leopardstown last month and he's taken to stretch his unbeaten chase record to 5,perhaps at the main expense of his old rival. Maire Banrigh is on a roll, winning her last 6 starts, andlooks the pick of the home challenge. Timeform 1-2-3: 1: NOTEBOOK (7) 2: CASH BACK (3) 3: MAIRE BANRIGH (10)


(R3) 14:50 CHELTENHAM, 3m 1f

Ultima Handicap Chase (Grade 3) (Class 1) (5YO plus)No Silk Form Horse Details Age/Wt Jockey/Trainer OR

1 1/1135-1 VINNDICATION (IRE) 129 b g Vinnie Roe - Pawnee Trail

7 11 - 12t David BassK C Bailey

159

Jockey Colours: White, black stripe, emerald green sleeves and capTimeform says: Boasts very strong novice form and he made his opening handicap marklook very lenient when readily scoring over 3m at Ascot in November. Up 8 lb but stillunexposed at staying trips so a big player. (Forecast 10.00)

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2 113-118 BRAVE EAGLE (IRE) 101 b g Yeats - Sinful Pleasure

8 11 - 10p Nico de BoinvilleN J Henderson

157

Jockey Colours: Red, black armletsTimeform says: Made it 4-5 over fences when scoring at Uttoxeter last June. Badlyhampered when never dangerous in Ladbrokes Trophy at Newbury only run since. Capableof better but best form shown on good ground. (Forecast 21.00)

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3 4/2-2461 CEPAGE (FR) 45 C b g Saddler Maker - Sience Fiction

8 11 - 8 Charlie DeutschMiss V Williams

155

Jockey Colours: Royal blue, white hoop and sleevesTimeform says: Excellent runs in defeat first 2 starts this term before gaining deserved winhere, posting very smart effort in the process. Gutsy sort but this step up in trip under theseconditions is a worry. (Forecast 19.00)

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4 6-5P315 VINTAGE CLOUDS (IRE) 24 D gr g Cloudings - Rare Vintage

10 11 - 4 Ryan ManiaMrs S J Smith

151

Jockey Colours: Emerald green and yellow (quartered), white sleeves and capTimeform says: Back to best when wide-margin winner of Peter Marsh Chase at Haydockbut hiked 11 lb and well below par there since. Placed in the last two runnings of this contestbut a career best is required now. (Forecast 26.00)

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5 42-06P1 MISTER MALARKY 17 ch g Malinas - Priscilla

7 11 - 4p Jonjo O'Neill Jr.C L Tizzard

151

Jockey Colours: Purple, pink stars, purple sleeves, purple cap, pink starTimeform says: Likeable novice chaser last term, winner of Grade 2 at Ascot, and right backto best when landing Grade 3 Kempton handicap last month. Up 4 lb but still one for theshortlist now he's back on song. (Forecast 15.00)

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6 41-3665 KILDISART (IRE) 17 C D b g Dubai Destination - Princess Mairead

8 11 - 3p1 D A JacobBen Pauling

150

Jockey Colours: Emerald green, dark green sleeves, dark green and emerald green quartered capTimeform says: Relished 3m when landing Grade 3 handicap at Aintree last spring and stepback in the right direction behind Mister Malarky at Kempton last time. Cheekpieces go onand he looks interesting. (Forecast 13.00)

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7 F2-2283 DISCORAMA (FR) 75 b g Saddler Maker - Quentala

7 11 - 1t1 B J CooperP Nolan

148

Jockey Colours: Royal blue, pink disc, maroon sleeves, royal blue stars, dark blue cap, pink spotsTimeform says: Smart chaser who found 20f insufficient when only third back over hurdlesat Limerick in December. Has a very good record here and had wind op/goes tongue tied, sono surprise to see him bounce back. (Forecast 9.50)

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8 353/221 WHO DARES WINS (IRE) 17 b g Jeremy - Savignano

8 11 - 0p Tom CannonA King

147

Jockey Colours: White, red seams, red and white quartered capTimeform says: Smart stayer on Flat who has taken really well to fences and posted gutsyvictory in Grade 2 novice at Kempton last time with cheekpieces refitted. Posted fast time tooso interesting back up in trip. (Forecast 11.00)

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9 U1FP-14

ATLANTA ABLAZE 94 D b m Kayf Tara - Rocheflamme

9 10 - 12 T J O'BrienH D Daly

145

Jockey Colours: Yellow, dark green seams, yellow cap, dark green spotsTimeform says: Pair of listed chase wins last season and landed another at Market Rasenon return. That was a gruelling race and probably found next Aintree run coming too soon.Freshened up/had wind op since. (Forecast 67.00)

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10 660-3U6 ACTIVIAL (FR) 31 gr g Lord Du Sud - Kissmirial

10 10 - 12 J J BurkeT R George

145

Jockey Colours: Light blue, pink chevrons, light blue sleeves, light blue cap, pink starTimeform says: Smart chaser who won at Haydock last season but failed to complete backthere in November and faced stiff task at Newbury last time. Lot more needed here.(Forecast 41.00)

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11 24F-1P2 MULCAHYS HILL (IRE) 50 C b g Brian Boru - Belsalsa

8 10 - 11p Adrian HeskinW Greatrex

144

Jockey Colours: Royal blue, white hoops, maroon sleeves and capTimeform says: Useful chaser who made a winning return in 3m novice here in October buthad wind op and refitted with cheekpieces when below par last time. Others more persuasive.

(Forecast 29.00)

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12 04-1518 BURBANK (IRE) 45 b g Yeats - Spring Swoon

8 10 - 11b J McGrathN J Henderson

144

Jockey Colours: Emerald green and yellow (quartered), white sleeves, emerald green capTimeform says: Made all to land 22.5f Newbury novice handicap over Christmas. Unable todominate off 11 lb higher in Doncaster handicap only subsequent run and assessor has givenhim little respite. (Forecast 34.00)

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13 10U-312 COGRY 69 CD b g King's Theatre - Wyldello

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

143

Jockey Colours: Red, black diamond, red sleeves, yellow diamonds, black cap, red diamondsTimeform says: Recorded his fourth course win with a typically game front-running display inDecember and ran another good race here when runner-up off 4 lb higher since. Gutsyveteran who is highly respected. (Forecast 41.00)

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14 42641-1 TOWNSHEND (GER) 52 b g Lord Of England - Trikolore

9 10 - 9t Jamie Neild (7)N A Twiston-Davies

142

Jockey Colours: Royal blue, red star, diabolo on sleeves and star on capTimeform says: Useful chaser for Willie Mullins who turned in best effort for some time whenscoring at Huntingdon last April. Followed up at Ascot on return 9 months later but thisdemands a big step forward. (Forecast 34.00)

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15 4-P9P56 COBRA DE MAI (FR) 45 C b g Great Pretender - Miria Galanda

8 10 - 9tp Harry SkeltonD Skelton

142

Jockey Colours: Royal blue, emerald green disc, emerald green and royal blue quartered capTimeform says: Course winner who has been brought along steadily this term, claimerridden and without headgear when running-on sixth in Doncaster listed chase last time. Backon winning mark so worth considering. (Forecast 29.00)

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16 645-PP1 BIG RIVER (IRE) 58 b g Milan - Call Kate

10 10 - 8tp D R FoxMiss Lucinda VRussell

141


Jockey Colours: White, black disc, red collar, white sleeves, white cap, black spotsTimeform says: Can make mistakes but finished strongly when fourth in this and fifth inScottish National last spring. First completed start this term when scoring at Kelso but this ismuch tougher up 4 lb. (Forecast 29.00)

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17 54-3124 THE CONDITIONAL (IRE) 59 CD BF b g Kalanisi - Gorrie Vale

8 10 - 6p Brendan PowellD G Bridgwater

139

Jockey Colours: Emerald green, red sash, halved sleeves, red capTimeform says: Much improved for new yard, C&D winner before second in LadbrokesTrophy at Newbury. Failed to stay having gone well long way in 3m5f Warwick Grade 3 sinceso must enter calculations dropped 3 lb. (Forecast 10.00)

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18 397132 ELWOOD (FR) 23 gr g Martaline - Robbe

6 10 - 6p1 L P DempseyG Elliott

139

Jockey Colours: Maroon, white star, armlets and star on capTimeform says: Off the mark over fences in Thurles maiden and good placed efforts sinceupped in class in Graded events at Naas and Navan. Bit more needed off this mark back inhandicap though. Cheekpieces go on. (Forecast 29.00)

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19 072122 SOUPY SOUPS (IRE) 122 ch g Stowaway - Near Dunleer

9 10 - 5p R T DunneN P Mulholland

138

Jockey Colours: Royal blue and yellow (quartered), yellow sleeves, royal blue stars, yellow cap, royalblue starTimeform says: Back to winning ways in handicap at Perth and has backed it up with goodseconds at Fontwell and Wincanton. Has plenty more on his plate here though.(Forecast 41.00)

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20 12-4127 QUARENTA (FR) 45 D b g Voix Du Nord - Negresse De Cuta

8 10 - 4p H CobdenJonjo O'Neill

137

Jockey Colours: Red, emerald green cross of lorraine and sleevesTimeform says: Largely progressive over fences, pulling out a bit more when narrowlydenied in 3m Kempton handicap over Christmas. Turned in a modest effort at Doncastersince however so needs to bounce back. (Forecast 34.00)

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21 6/55-35F

NO COMMENT 74 br g Kayf Tara - Dizzy Frizzy

9 10 - 4h R JohnsonP J Hobbs

137

Jockey Colours: Emerald green, yellow hoops, white capTimeform says: Useful chaser but below-form fifth at Newbury before falling atLeopardstown. Well treated at his best and may still do better but he needs to here. (Forecast 29.00)

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22 P-PP844

GENERAL PRINCIPLE (IRE) 2 b g Gold Well - How Provincial

11 10 - 0bt Non RunnerG Elliott

133

Jockey Colours: Maroon, white star, armlets and star on capTimeform says: NON RUNNER.

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23 7-15595 VIVAS (FR) 32 b g Davidoff - Lavircas

9 10 - 0bt G SheehanC E Longsdon

133

Jockey Colours: Dark blue and white check, white sleeves, dark blue stars, white cap, dark blue starTimeform says: Took advantage of reduced mark at Warwick on return but not in the sameform subsequently. 3 lb out of the handicap too so others are a lot more persuasive.(Forecast 101.00)

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24 3/446-18 ICE COOL CHAMPS (IRE) 18 ch g Robin Des Champs - Last Of Many

9 10 - 0t Adam WedgeMiss Kerry Lee

133

Jockey Colours: Yellow, red diamond, chevrons on sleeves, red capTimeform says: Capable if patchy record for previous stable but back on track after a windop when opening chase account for new yard at Wetherby. Poor effort at Exeter onlysubsequent start so has it prove now. (Forecast 151.00)

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Long Handicap: General Principle 9 - 13, Vivas 9 - 11, Ice Cool Champs 9 - 10

TIMEFORM VIEW: A case can be made for plenty but the most persuasive one is forVINNDICATION, who had long given the impression the step up to 3m would suit when scoring atAscot and he can shrug aside a 9 lb rise to follow up. Who Dares Wins is another who will benefit fromgoing up in trip so rates a big threat, while Kildisart and Cobra de Mai look primed for bold showingstoo and can make the frame. Timeform 1-2-3: 1: VINNDICATION (1) 2: WHO DARES WINS (8) 3: KILDISART (6)


(R4) 15:30 CHELTENHAM, 2m 87y

Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy (Grade 1) (Class 1) (4YO plus)No Silk Form Horse Details Age/Wt Jockey/Trainer OR

1 3-64231 BALLYANDY 52 CD b g Kayf Tara - Megalex

9 11 - 10 Sam Twiston-DaviesN A Twiston-Davies

155

Jockey Colours: Red, white disc, diabolo on sleevesTimeform says: Second to Call Me Lord in International and third to Epatante at Kemptonbefore resuming winning ways when edging out Pentland Hills (Cornerstone Lad third) atHaydock latest. Ought to give running. (Forecast 29.00)

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2 1/73-212 CALL ME LORD (FR) 38 C D BF b g Slickly - Sosa

7 11 - 10 James BowenN J Henderson

157

Jockey Colours: Emerald Green, Dark Green sleeves, white capTimeform says: Edged out Ballyandy when taking International here in November.Respectable second in Sandown listed last month and each-way shout in an open year.

(Forecast 23.00)

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3 2/1-11F1

CILAOS EMERY (FR) 24 D b g Califet - Queissa

8 11 - 10h P TownendW P Mullins

159

Jockey Colours: Purple, yellow chevron, yellow capTimeform says: Returned to hurdles after early fall in race won by stablemate Chacun PourSoi at Leopardstown at the beginning of February and won readily at Gowran 25 days ago.Supplemented for £22,500 last week. (Forecast 6.50)

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4 F423-13 COEUR SUBLIME (IRE) 72 D b g Elusive Pimpernel - Love Knot

5 11 - 10t1 D N RussellG Elliott

155

Jockey Colours: Maroon and white stripes, maroon cap, white hoopTimeform says: Second to Pentland Hills in last year's Triumph. Reappeared with DownRoyal Grade 2 win but put in place by Sharjah at Leopardstown over Christmas. Had windsurgery since. Also tongue tied first time. (Forecast 26.00)

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5 131-113 CORNERSTONE LAD 52 D b g Delegator - Chapel Corner

6 11 - 10 Henry BrookeMicky Hammond

159

Jockey Colours: Yellow, light blue armlets, light blue capTimeform says: Lowered the colours of Buveur d'Air in the Fighting Fifth in November.Conceded weight and performed just as well when close third to Ballyandy and Pentland Hillsat Haydock since. (Forecast 34.00)

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6 2511-42 DARASSO (FR) 24 D br g Konig Turf - Nassora

7 11 - 10 M P WalshJoseph P O'Brien

156

Jockey Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW hoops, EMERALD GREEN cap, WHITE starTimeform says: Smart hurdler/chaser who was last of 4 behind a few of these rivals on hisHaydock return but bounced back to form when second to Cilaos Emery at Gowran lastmonth. Plenty on his plate here, though. (Forecast 51.00)

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7 111132 DARVER STAR (IRE) 38 b g Kalanisi - Maggies Oscar

8 11 - 10t Jonathan MooreG P Cromwell

158

Jockey Colours: White, red star, white sleeves, red stars, red capTimeform says: Big improver this season, winning first 4 starts. Even better form in defeatthe last twice, having a few of these rivals in behind when second to Honeysuckle in IrishChampion latterly. (Forecast 17.00)

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8 121-11P FUSIL RAFFLES (FR) 75 D BF b g Saint Des Saints - Tali Des Obeaux

5 11 - 10 D A JacobN J Henderson

150

Jockey Colours: Emerald green, dark green sleeves, dark green and emerald green quartered capTimeform says: Won his first 3 starts for this yard, including Punchestown 4-Y-O Grade 1and the Elite Hurdle at Wincanton in November. Shaped as if amiss in the Christmas Hurdleand clearly much better than that. (Forecast 26.00)

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9 9-31260 GUMBALL (FR) 31 D gr g No Risk At All - Good Time Girl

6 11 - 10h R JohnsonP J Hobbs

152

Jockey Colours: Yellow, black chevron, check capTimeform says: Bagged Ascot listed handicap in November. Very good second inGreatwood next time but subsequent International fifth shows he's short of required standardhere. Not at best in Betfair Hurdle latest. (Forecast 101.00)

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10 11-1484 LE PATRIOTE (FR) 45 C D b g Poliglote - Sentosa

8 11 - 10b1 Charlie HammondDr R D P Newland

150

Jockey Colours: Red, light green epaulets and sleeves, light green cap, red starTimeform says: Completed a hat-trick in Swinton back in May but found out in Gradedcompany at the end of 2019. Last of 4 in Doncaster Grade 2 on chase debut in January.Blinkers replace cheekpieces. Big outsider. (Forecast 301.00)

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11 415-110 NOT SO SLEEPY 31 D ch g Beat Hollow - Papillon de Bronze

8 11 - 10t J J BurkeH Morrison

143

Jockey Colours: Pale blue, campbell tartan hooped sleeves, royal blue capTimeform says: Much improved with all-the-way Ascot handicap wins in late 2019, latterlyvaluable event by 9 lengths. Latest Newbury run best ignored (unable to lead after slow start)but plenty to find on form. (Forecast 67.00)

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12 111-52 PENTLAND HILLS (IRE) 52 C D BF b g Motivator - Elle Galante

5 11 - 10 Nico de BoinvilleN J Henderson

157

Jockey Colours: Mauve, black chevrons on sleeves, black capTimeform says: Completed Triumph/Aintree 4-Y-O double last spring. Built on reappearancewhen just denied by Ballyandy at Haydock. Likely stronger pace should play to strengths.Has had wind surgery. Big chance. (Forecast 6.00)

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13 4-44223 PETIT MOUCHOIR (FR) 38 D gr g Al Namix - Arnette

9 11 - 10p Rachael BlackmoreH de Bromhead

158

Jockey Colours: Maroon, white star, armlets and star on capTimeform says: Front-running hurdler/chaser who has been placed at Grade 1 level overhurdles in Ireland on his last 3 starts, beaten only a length into third behind Honeysuckle inIrish Champion latest. (Forecast 34.00)

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14 11B-416 SHARJAH (FR) 38 D b g Doctor Dino - Saaryeh

7 11 - 10t Mr P W MullinsW P Mullins

163

Jockey Colours: Pink, light green spots, pink sleeves and capTimeform says: Better than ever when winning Grade 1 at Leopardstown in December by3¾ lengths from Petit Mouchoir. Can't have been right when only sixth in Irish Championback there since. Capable of bouncing back. (Forecast 13.00)

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15 235-132 SILVER STREAK (IRE) 75 D gr g Dark Angel - Happy Talk

7 11 - 10 Adam WedgeEvan Williams

158

Jockey Colours: White, maroon hoop, sleeves and capTimeform says: Most consistent at a high level last term, including third in this race.Kempton listed winner on return and another fine effort when second at Epatante there overChristmas. Likely to go well again. (Forecast 26.00)

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16 2271-24 SUPASUNDAE 38 C D b g Galileo - Distinctive Look

10 11 - 10t R M PowerMrs J Harrington

160


Jockey Colours: Emerald green, yellow chevron and sleeves, red capTimeform says: Former Irish Champion winner who bagged another Grade 1 success atAintree last spring. Shaped as if retaining his ability when fourth in this year's Irish Championon reappearance. Each-way claims. (Forecast 15.00)

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17 1/119-11 EPATANTE (FR) 75 D b m No Risk At All - Kadjara

6 11 - 3 B J GeraghtyN J Henderson

159

Jockey Colours: Emerald green, yellow hoops, white capTimeform says: Grade 1 bumper winner in France who has won 4 of her 5 starts overhurdles, looking every inch a strong Champion Hurdle contender when smooth 5-lengthwinner of Christmas Hurdle at Kempton last time. (Forecast 4.33)

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TIMEFORM VIEW: Nicky Henderson has a strong hand as he bids for an eighth win. PENTLANDHILLS was undone by his failure to settle in a steadily-run race at Haydock last time but a likely truerpace here should see him in a better light and he can improve past stablemate Epatante, who was soimpressive in the Christmas Hurdle. Supasundae and Silver Streak should be involved in the battle forminor honours. Timeform 1-2-3: 1: PENTLAND HILLS (12) 2: EPATANTE (17) 3: SUPASUNDAE (16)



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

Mares' Hurdle) (Class 1) (4YO plus)No Silk Form Horse Details Age/Wt Jockey/Trainer OR

1 11/F-111

BENIE DES DIEUX (FR) 47 CD b m Great Pretender - Cana

9 11 - 5 P TownendW P Mullins

162

Jockey Colours: Pink, light green spots, pink sleeves and capTimeform says: Successful on all 8 completed starts for yard, her only defeat coming whenfalling at last with this race at her mercy 12 months ago. Faces a tough opponent inHoneysuckle but still the one to beat. (Forecast 1.91)

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2 212/70-5 CAP SOLEIL (FR) 31 C BF b m Kapgarde - Move Again

7 11 - 5 P J BrennanF O'Brien

130

Jockey Colours: Dark blue, white seams, diabolo on sleeves, red capTimeform says: Did well in 2017/18 (second in Dawn Run at Festival) but very lightly racedsince. Shaped as if retaining ability when fifth in Warwick listed on return but still hard to bepositive about prospects. (Forecast 301.00)

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3 75-4163 CROSSGALESFAMEGAME (IRE)55 b m Mahler - Fame Forever

6 11 - 5 Max KendrickF O'Brien

126

Jockey Colours: Yellow, emerald green braces, yellow sleeves, red armlets, yellow and emerald greenhooped capTimeform says: Market Rasen maiden winner in November. Creditable third at Newbury lastmonth but surely biting off more than she can chew in this. (Forecast 301.00)

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4 0-01114 DESARAY GIRL (FR) 18 D gr m Montmartre - Feria To Bitch

5 11 - 5 Sam Twiston-DaviesP A Kirby

133

Jockey Colours: Black, red star, red sleeves, black armlets, red capTimeform says: Well held in bumpers but has different proposition over hurdles, winning first3 starts, including Haydock listed in December. Nowhere near her best when remote fourth atWarwick latest, though. (Forecast 301.00)

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5 62-1121 ELFILE (FR) 20 D b m Saint Des Saints - Rapide

6 11 - 5 D E MullinsW P Mullins

151

Jockey Colours: Light blue, white spots, striped sleeves, red capTimeform says: Made it 3 wins from 4 starts when beating Black Tears by 2½ lengths inPunchestown Grade 3 last time but she had been put in her place by Stormy Island atLeopardstown prior to that. (Forecast 23.00)

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6 111-111 HONEYSUCKLE 38 D b m Sulamani - First Royal


158

Jockey Colours: Light blue, white spots, striped sleeves and spots on capTimeform says: Made it 7-7 over hurdles when proving ½ length too strong for Darver Starin Irish Champion at Leopardstown. Also a Grade 1 winner over 2½m and unlikely to give upunbeaten record without a fight. (Forecast 3.00)

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7 42-1411 LADY BUTTONS 45 D b m Beneficial - Lady Chapp

10 11 - 5p Thomas DowsonP A Kirby

150


Jockey Colours: Purple, white triple diamond, diamonds on sleeves, quartered capTimeform says: Likeable and versatile mare who was won 7 of her last 10 starts, includingback-to-back successes in 2m Doncaster Grade 2 hurdle. Sure to give it her all again but wasonly fourth 12 months ago. (Forecast 41.00)

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8 1-21532 POPONG (IRE) 115 D b m Subtle Power - Fey Macha

6 11 - 5 Aidan ColemanH de Bromhead

134

Jockey Colours: White, black spots, black and gold quartered capTimeform says: Pair of novice wins last spring. Creditable second in Punchestown novicewhen last seen in November but looks very much the yard second string here. (Forecast 301.00)

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9 312-252 ROKSANA (IRE) 69 CD b m Dubai Destination - Talktothetail

8 11 - 5 Harry SkeltonD Skelton

152

Jockey Colours: Pink, royal blue chevron, halved sleeves, royal blue capTimeform says: The beneficiary of Benie des Dieux's fall in this 12 months ago. Another fineeffort here when second in Relkeel on New Year's Day. Should give a good account but moreneeded to trouble the big 2. (Forecast 15.00)

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10 2-26111 STORMY IRELAND (FR) 44 D b m Motivator - Like A Storm

6 11 - 5 R M PowerW P Mullins

153

Jockey Colours: Red, pink hoop and armletsTimeform says: Smart front-running hurdler who completed a hat-trick of listed/Graded winsin Ireland this winter when seeing off 6 rivals at Naas in January. Second to Roksana 12months ago. (Forecast 17.00)

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TIMEFORM VIEW: A mouthwatering clash between two top-notch mares. BENIE DES DIEUXwould be unbeaten for the Willie Mullins yard had she cleared the final flight in this 12 months ago. Shewas impressive on her return at Gowran in January and is taken to gain compensation for last year butpromises to be pushed all the way by Honeysuckle who made it 7-7 over hurdles in the IrishChampion. Roksana can take third. Timeform 1-2-3: 1: BENIE DES DIEUX (1) 2: HONEYSUCKLE (6) 3: ROKSANA (9)



Northern Trust Company Novices' Handicap Chase (Listed) (Class 1) (5YO plus)No Silk Form Horse Details Age/Wt Jockey/Trainer OR

1 116-123 PRECIOUS CARGO (IRE) 31 b g Yeats - Kilbarry Classic

7 11 - 7t Nico de BoinvilleN J Henderson

145

Jockey Colours: Light blue, royal blue hoop, armlets and capTimeform says: Made up into a useful 2m hurdler last season and scored on chasing debut(after another wind op) at Haydock. Good placed efforts at Newbury and Warwick since butthis step up in trip is a worry here. (Forecast 26.00)

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2 312-3P2 HOLD THE NOTE (IRE) 59 b g Jeremy - Keys Hope

6 11 - 7p J J BurkeM R Channon

145

Jockey Colours: Dark green, maroon stars, maroon capTimeform says: Progressive hurdler who has continued in same vein sent chasing, excellentsecond in 3m Grade 2 at Warwick last time when travelling strongly long way. Return to 20fwill suit so worth a second look. (Forecast 10.00)

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3 172-211 ESPOIR DE GUYE (FR) 80 b g Khalkevi - Penelope De Guye

6 11 - 6 Charlie DeutschMiss V Williams

144

Jockey Colours: Red, white star, dark blue sleeves, white stars, red cap, white starTimeform says: Ex-French winner who has made rapid progress in three runs over fencesfor his new yard, easily landing Ascot handicap in the mud in December. Hiked 14 lb but stillinteresting contender. (Forecast 10.00)

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4 0-13145 TORPILLO (FR) 31 ch g Alanadi - Astherate

5 11 - 6h D A JacobN A Twiston-Davies

145

Jockey Colours: Emerald green, dark green sleeves, dark green and emerald green quartered capTimeform says: Four-time winner for this yard and he got his chasing career off to perfectstart in Warwick novice. Well below that level up in grade since though at Sandown andWarwick so big step forward needed. (Forecast 26.00)

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5 205-112 KNIGHT IN DUBAI (IRE) 52 D b g Dubai Destination - Bobbies Storm

7 11 - 5t Conor ShoemarkD Skelton

143

Jockey Colours: Mauve, purple stars, diabolo on sleeves, mauve capTimeform says: Quickly matched his useful hurdling form with wide-margin chase wins atBangor and Doncaster before good second in Grade 2 at Haydock. Sound jumper who is onefor the shortlist. (Forecast 26.00)

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6 39-1449 JARVEYS PLATE (IRE) 45 CD ch g Getaway - She's Got To Go

7 11 - 5b1 P J BrennanF O'Brien

143

Jockey Colours: Red and yellow stripes, yellow sleeves, red armlets, red capTimeform says: Very useful effort when landing 3-runner listed event on chase debut atChepstow in October. Unable to reproduce that on all three runs since, only ninth in 20fhandicap here latest. Needs to step up. (Forecast 41.00)

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7 222-122 CHAMPAGNE MYSTERY (IRE) 25 D b g Shantou - Spanker

6 11 - 5 J McGrathN J Henderson

143

Jockey Colours: Emerald green and yellow (quartered), white sleeves and capTimeform says: Made striking impression on chasing debut at Aintree with wide-margin winbut has twice failed to build on it when second in small fields at Haydock and Fakenham.Good jumper who may still do better. (Forecast 34.00)

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8 11-3122 IMPERIAL AURA (IRE) 45 BF b g Kalanisi - Missindependence

7 11 - 5 David BassK C Bailey

143

Jockey Colours: Black, white stars, striped sleeves, black capTimeform says: Low-mileage 7-y-o who has made most encouraging start chasing withFakenham win before twice finishing an excellent runner-up here. Up 7 lb for latest in strong20.6f handicap but still in the frame. (Forecast 6.50)

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9 43-2115 CHAMPAGNE COURT (IRE) 45 D b g Court Cave - Lady Taipan

7 11 - 5t Nick ScholfieldJ Scott

143

Jockey Colours: Mauve and white check, white sleeves, mauve armletsTimeform says: Landed a gamble on chasing debut at Sandown and readily followed up atPlumpton. Fitted with tongue strap when only fair fifth in 20.6f handicap here last time soneeds to step forward off same mark. (Forecast 19.00)

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10 162-F42 GALVIN (IRE) 105 b g Gold Well - Burren Moonshine

6 11 - 4 D N RussellG Elliott

142

Jockey Colours: Dark blue and white diamonds, white sleeves, red capTimeform says: Ballymore Hurdle sixth who has been brought along steadily over fences,running on late for second in 20f Punchestown chase in November. Sort to really stepforward now handicapping so a major player. (Forecast 11.00)

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11 1-8U225 PAINT THE DREAM 34 D BF b g Brian Boru - Vineuil

6 11 - 2t Jack Tudor (5)F O'Brien

140

Jockey Colours: Black, red cross belts and armlets, quartered capTimeform says: Yet to win in four runs over fences, seeming to excel himself in the DipperChase here before quickly beaten after bad error at Ludlow last time. Lot more required here.

(Forecast 41.00)

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12 332145 HIGHEST SUN (FR) 31 b g Sunday Break - Highest Price

6 11 - 2t1 R M PowerC L Tizzard

140

Jockey Colours: Dark blue, pink hoops, chevrons on sleeves, dark blue capTimeform says: Made promising start chasing and scored at Plumpton but he has failed togo on in two subsequent runs, beating only one in 3m Newbury handicap last time. Needs tobounce back in first-time tongue tie. (Forecast 21.00)

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13 211476 MELLOW BEN (IRE) 59 D b g Beneficial - Mellowthemoonlight

7 11 - 2 Non RunnerC Gordon

140

Jockey Colours: Red, white cross belts, white sleeves, black stars, red cap, white starTimeform says: Scored around 20f at Worcester and Fontwell last autumn but below par allthree runs since, well held in Kempton handicap latest. Hard to make a case for. NONRUNNER. (Forecast 41.00)

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14 21-2F31 EARLOFTHECOTSWOLDS (FR) 95 bl g Axxos - Sissi Land

6 11 - 1p1 Sam Twiston-DaviesN A Twiston-Davies

139

Jockey Colours: Black, yellow epaulets, white sleeves, black cap, yellow starTimeform says: Three-time winning hurdler last term who is improving with experience overfences, getting up late in Exeter novice in December. Capable of better if his jumpingimproves in first-time cheekpieces. (Forecast 29.00)

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15 21P-243 BEAKSTOWN (IRE) 87 D b g Stowaway - Midnight Reel

7 11 - 1tp1 Harry SkeltonD Skelton

139

Jockey Colours: Orange, dark blue star, orange sleeves, dark blue stars, dark blue capTimeform says: Grade 2 novice hurdle winner last season and very much a chaser on looksbut he hasn't gone on since runner-up on fencing bow at Wetherby. Back after a break andcheekpieces are added to tongue tie. (Forecast 19.00)

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16 390713 MITCHOUKA (FR) 19 BF b g Creachadoir - Minnaloushe

6 11 - 1 D J McInerney (3)Gearoid O'loughlin

139


Jockey Colours: Maroon and white stripes, maroon cap, white hoopTimeform says: First run since leaving Gordon Elliott when landing 2m novice chase atThurles before good third there on handicap debut. Up another 4 lb so another step forwardis required. (Forecast 34.00)

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17 5-1P353 DALY TIGER (FR) 21 b g Tiger Groom - Reine Tresor

7 11 - 1 S W FlanaganN Meade

139

Jockey Colours: Maroon, white star and armlets, royal blue capTimeform says: Useful chaser who arrives on the back of two good efforts at Punchestown.Into handicaps now but has plenty to find off a stiff-looking mark. (Forecast 51.00)

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18 9-32340 LORD SCHNITZEL (IRE) 47 b g Getaway - Britway Lady

7 11 - 1t B J CooperMatthew J Smith

139

Jockey Colours: Orange, purple chevrons, purple and orange hooped sleeves, orange and purplehooped capTimeform says: Capable of useful form but well held on his last two starts, fading tenth over25f at Gowran last time. Drop back in trip should suit but has a fair bit to find. (Forecast67.00)

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19 48-2131 DE PLOTTING SHED (IRE) 65 D b g Beneficial - Lady Willmurt

10 11 - 1 T ScudamoreSuzi Best

139

Jockey Colours: Orange, royal blue star, sleeves and star on capTimeform says: Capable of useful form and has twice scored for new yard this term atNewton Abbot and Plumpton. Untrustworthy overall though so others make lot more appeal.

(Forecast 34.00)

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20 084302 TRAINWRECK (IRE) 37 b g Stowaway - Trail Storm


139

Jockey Colours: Maroon, white star, armlets and star on capTimeform says: Useful winning hurdler who has yet to score over fences but he postedmuch-improved second in 21f Leopardstown handicap last time. Yard took this contest 12months ago so he's highly respected. (Forecast 13.00)

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21 2-13434 WHATMORE 17 D b g Schiaparelli - Polymiss

8 11 - 0 R JohnsonH D Daly

138

Jockey Colours: Royal blue, white sleeves, red capTimeform says: Made a winning start over fences at Market Rasen last May. Better form indefeat since, fourth in Kempton handicap last time. Keen-going sort who may do better stillback at 20f so he's shortlisted. (Forecast 23.00)

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TIMEFORM VIEW: Ballymore Hurdle sixth GALVIN has been brought along very steadily overfences and after an eye-catching second at Punchestown, he looks primed to open his account nowgoing into handicaps for his top yard. Espoir de Guye will be suited by conditions so is sure to make abold bid for his hat-trick, while Earlofthecotswolds, Imperial Aura and Trainwreck are also worthconsidering in an open race. Timeform 1-2-3: 1: GALVIN (10) 2: ESPOIR DE GUYE (3) 3: EARLOFTHECOTSWOLDS (14)



National Hunt Challenge Cup Amateur Riders' Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (Class 1)

(5YO plus)No Silk Form Horse Details Age/Wt Jockey/Trainer OR

1 1118FP ANTEROS (IRE) 69 C b g Milan - Sovereign Star

12 11 - 6tp Mr D SkehanMrs S Leech

122

Jockey Colours: Light blue, red braces, sleeves and star on capTimeform says: Veteran who was in fine form during the autumn, completing a chase hat-trick at Hereford in October. Jumping has proved his undoing since and very hard to envisagehim playing a part on these terms. (Forecast 201.00)

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2 3/1-3111 CAREFULLY SELECTED (IRE) 44 b g Well Chosen - Knockamullen Girl

8 11 - 6 Mr P W MullinsW P Mullins

152

Jockey Colours: Royal blue, emerald green diamonds, emerald green sleeves, striped capTimeform says: Grade 1 placed in bumpers/over hurdles and arrives boasting a 100%record over fences, landing a Grade 3 novice at Naas (3m) in January. Prone to the oddmistake but open to progress up in trip. (Forecast 2.75)

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3 325260 CLONDAW CIAN (IRE) 24 C br g Gold Well - Cocktail Bar

10 11 - 6p Mr J C BarryMrs S Leech

120

Jockey Colours: Red, royal blue sleeves, white armletsTimeform says: One-time useful hurdler/chaser but clearly not the force of old so it's easy tolook elsewhere in this company (pulled up in last 2 renewals of this). (Forecast 201.00)

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4 1P-5U22 FORZA MILAN (IRE) 44 b g Milan - Nonnetia

8 11 - 6 Mr Derek O'ConnorJ A Nash

138

Jockey Colours: White, red cross belts, white sleeves, red stars, quartered capTimeform says: Useful at best over timber and back at that sort of level over fences forpresent stable, beaten 4 lengths behind Carefully Selected at Naas in January. Work to dowith that rival now 6 lb worse off. (Forecast 10.00)

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5 1840-41 LAMANVER PIPPIN 111 b g Apple Tree - Lamanver Homerun

7 11 - 6 Mr W BiddickC L Tizzard

132

Jockey Colours: Red, white hoops, halved sleeves, royal blue cap, white starsTimeform says: Small-field novice winner over hurdles who confirmed chase debut promisewith a comfortable success at Chepstow (23.6f) in November. Absent since but he remainswith untapped potential. (Forecast 21.00)

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6 221112 LORD DU MESNIL (FR) 24 b g Saint Des Saints - Ladies Choice

7 11 - 6tp Mr S Waley-CohenRichard Hobson

153

Jockey Colours: Purple, yellow triple diamond, diamonds on sleeves, purple cap, yellow diamondTimeform says: Improved again when completing hat-trick in the Last Fling Chase atHaydock (28.4f) in December and lost very little in defeat in the Grand National Trial back atthat venue. One to consider. (Forecast 10.00)

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7 1341-11 NEWTIDE (IRE) 38 br g Getaway - C'Est Fantastique

7 11 - 6t1 Mr B O'NeillK C Bailey

144

Jockey Colours: Yellow, emerald green epaulets and armletsTimeform says: Useful hurdler who is built for fences, making it 2-2 in a Grade 2 atWetherby. Held in second when left in front that day but stamina is clearly his forte. Tonguetie goes on. (Forecast 12.00)

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8 331-242 OCEAN COVE (IRE) 18 ch g Ask - Sand Eel

8 11 - 6p Ms Lisa O'NeillF O'Brien

135

Jockey Colours: Red, emerald green hoop, white sleeves and capTimeform says: Fairly useful hurdler who looks all about stamina, needing a greater testwhen second at Exeter (3m) last month. Fair bit to find on bare form but the demands of thisrace will be up his street. (Forecast 41.00)

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9 12152F RAVENHILL (IRE) 107 b g Winged Love - Rhythm Hill

10 11 - 6 Mr J J CoddG Elliott

142

Jockey Colours: Yellow, royal blue sash, armlets and stars on capTimeform says: Low-mileage 10-y-o who scored twice over fences at up to 22f last summer.Improved again when second in Kerry National and fell too far out to suggest outcome inTroytown in November. (Forecast 7.00)

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10 27-13P3 REDZOR (IRE) 31 b g Shantou - Knockara One

7 11 - 6t Mr J AndrewsD Skelton

133

Jockey Colours: Red, white star, light green sleeves, white starsTimeform says: Perfect start over fences when landing a Fakenham novice in good style onreturn in October. Not disgraced on 2 of his 3 subsequent starts but work to do to feature onthese terms. (Forecast 51.00)

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11 1-08319 SMOKING GUN (IRE) 47 BF b g Gold Well - The Wounded Cook

7 11 - 6t Mr T HamiltonJoseph P O'Brien

136

Jockey Colours: Maroon, white star, armlets and star on capTimeform says: Progressive over hurdles last season and stayed on to open chase accountin a Punchestown maiden (25f) in December. Laboured display in Thyestes Chase and heneeds to advance his form. (Forecast 23.00)

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12 1-0213P SOME CAN DANCE (IRE) 18 b g Gold Well - Rocella

7 11 - 6p Mr H D DunneS Drinkwater

122

Jockey Colours: Brown, light blue hooped sleeves, royal blue capTimeform says: Fairly useful handicap chaser who ran poorly on his latest start and is veryhard to make a case for upped markedly in grade. (Forecast 251.00)

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13 1-F2211 SPRINGFIELD FOX 18 gr g Sagamix - Marlbrook Fox

7 11 - 6 Mr N GeorgeT R George

142

Jockey Colours: Brown, light blue spots, striped sleeves, light blue cap, brown spotsTimeform says: Unbeaten in Irish points and left hurdling efforts in his wake when landingbrace of handicaps over fences at around 3m. Well worth his place at this higher level withgood deal more to come. (Forecast 10.00)

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14 9-12371 THE HOLLOW GINGE (IRE) 41 b g Oscar - Some Gem

7 11 - 6 Mr Z BakerN A Twiston-Davies

144

Jockey Colours: Royal blue, red star, diabolo on sleeves and star on capTimeform says: Improved model over fences, though he was aided by 3 rivals failing tocomplete when getting back to winning ways at Leicester (22.7f) in January. Has looked allabout stamina but this demands more. (Forecast 34.00)

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TIMEFORM VIEW: SPRINGFIELD FOX extended his winning sequence over the larger obstaclesto 5 (including points) with another dominant success at Exeter last month and this uncomplicated ridelooks tailor-made for the demands of this race. Carefully Selected brings a touch of class to the racebut is prone to the odd bad mistake and he hasn't been missed in the market, while Newtide is anotherto consider. Timeform 1-2-3: 1: SPRINGFIELD FOX (13) 2: CAREFULLY SELECTED (2) 3: NEWTIDE (7)

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