Cheltenham Racecard – Wednesday 11th March

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WELCOMES YOU

Champion Day got the 2026 Cheltenham Festival off to a tremendous start yesterday, delivering exceptional racing and a fantastic atmosphere around the racecourse. Today we turn our attention to Ladies Day, where the glamour, style and celebration of fashion combines with another outstanding afternoon of world-class racing.

The highlight of today is the BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase, one of the most electrifying contests of the entire Festival. This year’s renewal features the hugely exciting Majborough, who arrives as the star attraction and, with a clear round of jumping, looks the one they all have to beat. However, in championship races at Cheltenham nothing can ever be taken for granted. Both L’Eau du Sud and Il Etait Temps will be ready to capitalise on any mistakes, ensuring what promises to be a fascinating and intriguing renewal of this prestigious two-mile championship.

Elsewhere on the card, both the Turners Novices’ Hurdle and the Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase look wide open, with strong contenders from both sides of the Irish Sea. These races have long been key stepping stones for future stars of the sport, and today’s renewals look set to produce performances that could shape the seasons ahead.

Later in the afternoon we also look forward to the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase We are delighted to once again give racegoers the opportunity to cross to the centre of the course to watch this unique contest from a spectacular vantage point. Gates will open for public crossing at 14:50 and will close at 15:05, and this opportunity is available to Club and Tattersalls Enclosure ticket holders only. Following the race, racegoers will be permitted to cross back to the stands side at approximately 15:32, once all horses have safely cleared the course Please note that these arrangements are subject to weather conditions, and access to cross the course may change if required.

Away from the track, we are fully embracing the spirit of Ladies Day with our Ladies Day Centaur Takeover. The Centaur will be the hub of entertainment throughout the morning and between races, featuring our star-studded

pre-racing panel along with live music performances throughout the day from the one and only Belfast Brunch.

You won’t want to miss our Ladies Day Pre-Racing Panel, hosted by Rosie Turner at 11:20am in The Centaur, featuring an exceptional lineup including Rachael Blackmore, Alice Plunkett, and Natasha Hunt, who will share their insight and analysis ahead of the day’s racing

Our Best Dressed Competition once again gives racegoers the chance to showcase their finest race day looks and be in with the opportunity to win some fantastic prizes. To enter, simply have your photograph taken against one of our three official backdrops located in The Plaza, The Centaur, or The Best Mate Enclosure, then scan the QR code next to the backdrop and submit your name, contact details, and photograph.

Between races, racegoers are encouraged to visit The Orchard, where you can enjoy an outstanding collection of premium brands including Boodles, Debenhams, Holland Cooper, Chapel Down, Lavazza, Bottlegreen, Glenfarclas, Brooklands, Gaucho, and Red Bull.

Today’s racing would not be possible without the continued support of our sponsors, and we extend our sincere thanks to Turners, Brown Advisory, Glenfarclas, BetMGM, Debenhams, and Weatherbys for their valued partnership.

With the Festival now in full swing, anticipation continues to build towards the remaining highlights of the week, including the Ryanair Chase tomorrow and, of course, the ultimate test of Jump racing, the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup, which takes centre stage on Friday afternoon. Enjoy everything that Ladies Day at Cheltenham has to offer, and thank you for being part of another memorable Festival.

MARTIN ST QUINTON Chairman Chief Executive

GUY LAVENDER

Races 5, 6 & 7

Race 2

Races 1 & 3

Race 4

(For the full Cross Country Course see pages 46-47)

COURSE MAP

OLD COURSE

RACE STARTS

Race 1 - 1:20pm

The Turners Novices’ Hurdle Race (Registered as The Baring Bingham) (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (2m 5f)

Race 2 - 2:00pm

The Brown Advisory Novices’ Steeple Chase (Registered as The Broadway Novices’ Chase) (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (3m 1f)

Race 3 - 2:40pm

The BetMGM Cup Handicap Hurdle Race (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (2m 5f)

Race 4 - 3:20pm

The Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase (A Limited Handicap) (GBB Race) (3m 5f 56y)

Race 5 - 4:00pm

The BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Steeple Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (1m 7f 199yds)

Race 6 - 4:40pm

The Debenhams Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Steeple Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (1m 7f 199yds)

Race 7 - 5:20pm

The Weatherbys Champion Bumper (In Memory of Sir Johnny Weatherby) (A Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race) (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (2m 87yds)

Cheltenham Racecourse has 75 acres (30 hectares) of racing surface with five different tracks – a Chase and Hurdle course on the Old and New Courses and the Glenfarclas Cross Country Course. A team of 10 Groundstaff look after the track day to day and on raceday the team increases to 50, and 100 at The Festival.

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RACE CONDITIONS CAN BE FOUND ON PAGE 78&79

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Zara Tindall

Michael Wainwright

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Guy Lavender

HEAD OF RACING & CLERK OF THE COURSE

Jon Pullin

ASSISTANT CLERKS OF THE COURSE

Jason Loosemore & Harry Phipps

REGIONAL HEAD OF OPERATIONS

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COMMUNICATIONS

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PARTNERSHIPS

ACCOUNT MANAGER

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HEAD OF COMMERCIAL

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CAMPAIGN

MARKETING MANAGER

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ASSISTANT

GENERAL MANAGER

Andre Klein

HEAD GROUNDSPERSON

Alastair King

GENERAL MANAGER, JOCKEY CLUB CATERING

Matthew Davies

TOTE MANAGER

Paul Ritchie

STEWARDS

Shaun Parker (Chief Steward)

Charlie Lane & Joanne Hawkins (Stewards’ Panel Chairs)

Milly Bersey

Thomas Evetts

Margaret Groves

Chris Hill

Guy Upton

STARTERS

Robert Supple

James Stenning

William Jordan

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JUDGES

David Hicks

Guy Lewis

CLERKS OF THE SCALES

Robert Cuthbert

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HANDICAPPER

Chris Nash

EQUINE WELFARE & INTEGRITY OFFICERS

Alec Dent

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Richard Painter

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MEDICAL OFFICERS

Lee Humphreys SRMO

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CROWD DOCTORS

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MEDICAL CO-ORDINATOR

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VETERINARY SURGEONS

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P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race

F = Horse fell

U = Rider unseated

R = Horse refused to race

CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse

B = Horse was brought down

S = Horse slipped

r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race

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RACHAEL BLACKMORE

It’s a real pleasure to welcome you all to Ladies Day at the Cheltenham Festival!

This time last year I was in the Weighing Room, with a very different mindset for the week ahead. As a jockey The Cheltenham Festival is what is it is all about I’m back in a very different capacity, I’m incredibly proud to be here as the Head of Ladies Day.

When The Jockey Club first approached me about working with them, I was really excited about the opportunity. Racing has given me so much, and the idea of helping to bring more women into the sport and make the day even more enjoyable for female racegoers felt like something I really wanted to be part of.

Since then, I’ve been working closely with the racecourse team behind the scenes as they’ve prepared to relaunch Ladies Day, making some suggestions along the way, some of which are in place today and others that were swiftly moved to the bin!

One of the most valuable parts of the time I’ve spent here has been with you, the racegoer. Back in November, I was lucky enough to spend the day with an amazing group of young women, some already racing fans and others simply looking forward to a great day out. It gave me a chance to experience Cheltenham from their perspective, hearing what they enjoy most about the day and what might make the experience even better I also spent time chatting to people around the racecourse, listening to their thoughts and feedback on how we can continue to enhance the experience for everyone who visits the Home of Jump Racing.

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been out on the road, visiting shopping centres in Cardiff, Oxford and Birmingham, meeting so many people who were curious about racing but hadn’t experienced it before Those conversations were brilliant and really reminded me how much fun it is to share the excitement of the sport with new fans.

That brings me to what we’ve been building here at Cheltenham. The thing I’m most excited about is the Ladies Day Takeover of The Centaur. We’ve designed it as a destination where you and your friends can gather, relax and soak up the atmosphere before the races start, and continue enjoying everything it has to offer throughout the afternoon.

From 10.30am, the first 200 ladies through the doors will receive a free welcome spritz, and from 11.20am I’ll be joining Rosie Tapner, Alice Plunkett, Zoe Stratford, and Natasha Hunt for our pre-racing panel, where we’ll be chatting about the Festival, the key races to watch and what makes Cheltenham so special There’ll also be fashion and style conversations with Jade Holland Cooper and Lisa Tan.

The Debenhams Day Spa is also back, and their fab team will be on hand throughout the day offering hair and make-up touch-ups, perfect for making you feel your best. The Belfast Brunch Company will also be here, bringing immaculate vibes to The Centaur with their setlist packed full of floor fillers.

All in all, we hope this space provides the perfect spot for you and your friends to relax and enjoy some time between the races. But if you love it so much you can’t tear yourself away, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered, with all the on-track action shown live on the big screens.

I’ve spent the last few months learning and gathering ideas with the brilliant team in Cheltenham, and now today is the moment of truth. I’ll admit, I’m looking forward to seeing if it all comes together the way we have imagined. My hope is that everything we’ve put together for Ladies Day gives everyone a chance to experience the sport in a fresh way, have some fun, and maybe even fall a little bit in love with racing, just like I did After all the planning, the visits, the chats and the ideas, I can’t wait to see how it all feels on the day…. fingers crossed it’s even better than I hoped and a building block for years to come.

Above all else, I hope you have a fantastic Ladies Day and enjoy every moment of the racing.

Rachael Blackmore Head of Ladies Day

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Race 1 1.38 2m 4f 145y

1 Carlton (GB) 11-12

2 Hairy Potter (IRE) 11-9

3 Ocean Walz (FR) 11-9

4 Pottersmattyeeehaa (GB) 11-9

5 For Old Times Sake (IRE) 11-8

6 Edna E Mode (IRE) 11-6

7 Le Beau Gosse (FR) 11-6

8 Golly Gosh (IRE) 11-4

9 Global Eclipse (GB) 11-4

10 Different Drum (GB) 11-3

11 Dusky Spyglass (GB) 11-0

12 Saccary (GER) 10-9

13 Huckleberry Sting (GB) 10-8

14 Lawsky (GB) 10-5

Race 2 2.18 2m 3f 189y

1 Big Boy Barney (IRE) 12-0

2 Synchronist (IRE) 11-12

3 Wings On Wheels (IRE) 11-4

4 Rap Soul (FR) 11-10

5 Cloudy Wednesday (IRE) 11-1

6 Lunar Ocean (IRE) 10-2

Race 3 2.58 1m 7f 171y

1 Ade Boy (IRE) 11-6

2 Blues Singer (GB) 11-6

3 Cluain Chormaic (IRE) 11-6

4 Eternity Rose (GB) 11-6

5 High Point (IRE) 11-6

6 Lord Chamberlain (GB) 11-6

7 Man of Riddles (USA) 11-6

8 One For Rian (IRE) 11-6

9 Red Rubio (IRE) 11-6

10 Darlo Lady (GB) 10-13

11 Jessie’s Giant (GB) 10-13

12 Cayman Dancer (GB) 10-10

13 Hengest (GB) 10-10

14 Kuredu King (IRE) 10-10

15 Paragon (IRE) 10-10

16 Alibey (GB) 10-3

Race 4 3.38 1m 7f 171y

1 Bongo Man (GB) 12-0

2 Chevington (GB) 12-0

3 Best Night (FR) 11-13

4 Risk It All (FR) 11-12

5 Jafimgoso (GB) 11-10

6 Farhh Echo (IRE) 11-10

7 Regal Cavalier (FR) 11-9

8 Bluenose Belle (USA) 11-2

9 Pottersjetamay (IRE) 11-2

10 Dotties Star (GB) 11-1

11 Fond Farewell (IRE) 10-11

Race 5 4.18 2m 3f 137y

1 No No Fizz (IRE) 12-0

2 Laffer Curve (GB) 11-13

3 Callin Baton Rouge (IRE) 11-12

4 Rosa Diaz (IRE) 11-10

5 Innisfree Pearl (GB) 11-7

6 Ever Ready (GB) 11-4

7 Jessie Jump Jet (GB) 10-12

8 Mc’flo (GB) 10-3

Race 6 4.55 2m 7f 129y

1 Hall Lane (IRE) 12-0

2 Mixedwave (IRE) 11-9

3 Getaway Glory (GB) 11-6

4 Jukebox d’Eddy (FR) 11-2

5 Dublin To Milan (IRE) 11-2

6 Constant Friday (IRE) 10-2

Race 7 5.35 1m 7f 171y

1 Barrykissangel (IRE) 11-5

2 Eustace Grenier (FR) 11-5

3 Katarcice (FR) 11-5

4 Kildare d’Irlande (FR) 11-5

5 Samwell (IRE) 11-5

6 Solo Eclipse (GB) 11-5

7 Greyse (GB) 10-12

8 Skye Glance (GB) 10-12

9 Navy Boy (GB) 10-9

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RACE ONE

RACE DESCRIPTION

The Grade 1 Turners Novices’ Hurdle is run over two miles and five furlongs and is contested by some of the highest-class novice hurdlers this year. Horses are classed as a novice if they have yet to win a race prior to the official start of the season, usually towards the end of April. In theory, this allows the inexperienced horses to race against each other before graduating to the senior ranks. All of today’s runners will carry 11st 7lb.

25 of the past 31 winners

KEY TRENDS

7 of the past 18 winners were trained by Willie Mullins

The past 16 winners had one at least one bumper

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

THE NEW LION

The opener on day two went the way of The New Lion on his first start for JP McManus after being purchased from Darren & Annaley Yates. The three at the head of betting were the three to battle it out in a thrilling finish. The Yellow Clay was first to make his challenge but was quickly challenged by both Final Demand and then by The New Lion, who despite guessing at the final hurdle, had enough gears to snatch victory from The Yellow Clay.

GRADE 1

Run over two miles, five furlongs 10 hurdles to be jumped

Total prize fund of £150,000 £84,405 to the winner

WINNING CONNECTIONS

Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years.

TRAINER

Willie Mullins 4 winners

Today Willie saddles Free Spirit, King Rasko Grey, Laurets d’Estruval, Saint Baco, Sober & Sortudo

JOCKEY

Paul Townend

3 winners

Today Paul rides King Rasko Grey

for novice four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £150000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £64560, 2nd £26610, 3rd £13305, 4th £6660, 5th £3330, 6th £1665, 7th £825, 8th £420. (Penalty Value £84405) 3 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

Jockey J

Trainer T

Owner O

Breeder B

Sponsor S

Equipment E

Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (46 wins from 372 runners, 12%) runs FREE SPIRIT, KING RASKO GREY, LAURETS D’ESTRUVAL, SAINT BACO, SOBER & SORTUDO Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (13 wins from 38 runners, 34%) runs FREE SPIRIT, KING RASKO GREY, LAURETS D’ESTRUVAL, SAINT BACO, SOBER & SORTUDO

Fancy That: G Elliott won this race in 2018 & 2020. The stable runs BALLYFAD, RISKAWAY & SKYLIGHT HUSTLE today.

1 ACT OF INNOCENCE (IRE) (34)

B g My Dream Boat (IRE) - Tub of Harte’s (IRE) 6 11-7

J Nico de Boinville

T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

O Gordon & Su Hall

B Robert Honner

S Unibet

2 BALLYFAD (IRE) (38)

B g Tirwanako (FR) - Be Donn (IRE) 5 11-7

J Jack Kennedy

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Gigginstown House Stud

B Brian and Mrs Bronagh Lawler

S Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott

3 BOSSMAN JACK (GB) (26)

B g Jack Hobbs - Lindeman (IRE) 6 11-7

J Harry Skelton

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O M W Lake & Exors of the Late N W Lake

B Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes

S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes

4 CAME FROM NOWHERE (IRE) (53)

B g Shirocco (GER) - Nowhere Fast (IRE) 7 11-7

J Lorcan Williams E Tongue Strap

T Jeremy Scott, Dulverton

O On A Mission

B Tim Hegarty

S Brendon Powerwashers

5 FORTUNE TIMMY (IRE) (46)

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Flaming Nora (IRE) 6 11-7

J Freddie Gordon

T Chris Gordon, Winchester

O A J Pegley

B A. Magnier & P. McCormack

S Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd

6 FREE SPIRIT (FR) (59)

Ch g Muhtathir - Musikaline (FR) 5 11-7

J Mark Walsh

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Mrs Audrey Turley

B S.A. Scuderia Del Bargello

7 HURRICANE PAT (IRE) (53)

B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Fedoria (IRE) 6 11-7

J Caoilin Quinn

T Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham

O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Hurricane

B Pat McCarthy

S Olive Print & Graphics

TFRHHHHI BHA138 FORM 341-121

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising in bumpers for Paul Nicholls and made a winning stable/hurdle debut in notable Newbury maiden in November Beaten at long odds-on over the same C&D next time but confirmed he’s a smart novice in the making when a smoothwinneruppedup19.6fatHuntingdon(Listed).Moretocome 5Feb Hun 19f Hdl soft 1/6 Glance At Midnight

Dec25 Nby 16f Hdl good 2/8 Minella Yoga (IRE)

Nov25 Nby 16f Hdl soft 1/15 Sinnatra (IRE)

TFRHHHHI BHA149

FORM 11112

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who landed both bumpers before making successful switch to hurdling at Leopardstown.Lost his unbeaten record but improved a good chunk in the process when short-head second to Talk The Talk in Grade 1 there (heavy) lastmonth.Thatputs himrightin themixwiththis tripaplus,too.

1Feb Leo 16f Hdl heavy 2/12 Talk The Talk (FR) s.h Dec25 Leo 16f Hdl yield 1 Leader d’Allier (FR) 9

Nov25 Pun 16f Stk sf-hv 1 Rojuco Mac (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA134

FORM 1-311

TIMEFORM VIEW Impressive in his bumper and confirmed hurdling debut promisewhenmasteringapreviouswinnerafterthelastin11-runnernoviceatFfosLas. Totally outclassed the opposition despite mistakes at Chepstow and he can leave bare formbehindupintrip(relatedtowinnersoverthisfarandbeyond).

13Feb Chp 16f Hdl soft 1/14 Doujadou (FR) 13l 8Jan Fls 15f Hdl soft 1/11 Starzand (IRE) 1

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Nov25 War 16f Hdl gd-sf 3/13 Cristal d’Estruval (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA132

FORM 33-3211

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced 7-y-o who has improved over hurdles since handicapping, supplementing his Hereford success (19.7f, tongue tie fitted) when seeing off an established sort at Ascot, pair nicely clear, in January. Since had a breathing operation and goes up in class/trip

17Jan Asc 19f HcpH soft 1/10 Tripoli Flyer (IRE)

Dec25 Her 19f HcpH soft 1/8

Dec25 Wcn 15f HcpH gd-sf 2/10 Non

TFRHHIII BHA132 FORM 2-1313

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdles debut at Fontwell (19.1f) and gave a good account when third behind Old Park Star at Kempton. Didn’t need to improve to land the odds in 4-runner Fontwell novice on Boxing and stuck to it well when third upped to 20.3f (behind Taurus Bay) here on Trials Day.

24Jan Chl 20f Hdl soft 3/7 Kripticjim (FR) 2l

Dec25 Fon 17f Hdl gd-sf 1/4 Fashion Hunter 24l Nov25 Kmp 16f Hdl good 3/6 Old Park Star (IRE) 41/2l

TFRHIIII BHAFORM 2-13

TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerofhurdleatDieppe(17f)inJune.Notseenagain until last of 3 in the Grade 2 Moscow Flyer at Punchestown (16.5f, heavy) in January and while this trip will suit, this looks a big ask at this stage of his career

11Jan Pun 16f Hdl sf-hv 3/3 Sober (FR) 6l Jun25 Die 17f Hdl - 1 Darling de Chamdou (FR) hd Oct24 Aut 18f Hdl - 2 Hassadam (FR) 71/2l

TFRHHIII BHA136 FORM 131-112

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual bumper winner last season and made it 2 from 2 over hurdles at Sandown when barely coming off the bridle in a Listed novice on Tingle Creek day. No disgrace in finding Old Park Too good in the Rossington Main Novices’Hurdle at Haydock and this ex-pointer should stay 21f 17Jan Hay 15f Hdl

8 I’LL SORT THAT (IRE) (61)

B g Sandmason - Tuscarora (IRE) 6 11-7

J Mr D. Queally

T Declan Queally, Ireland

O Mr David Needham

B Liam Walsh

9 KING RASKO GREY (FR) (38)

B g Galiway - Imaginary Move (GER) 6 11-7

J P. Townend

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Mrs Audrey Turley

B S.A.R.L. MM Stud

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KLIMT MADRIK (FR) (72)

B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Wishing Well (FR) 6 11-7

J Kevin Brogan

T Toby Lawes, Beare Green

O Alex And Janet Card

B Mr Emmanuel Leclerc & Mrs I. Mousseigne

S Lawmens Limited

11 LAURETS D’ESTRUVAL (FR) (34)

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Brise d’Estruval (FR) 5 11-7

J Brian Hayes

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Mrs S. Ricci

B Mrs Marie-Francoise Le Gentil

12 NO DRAMA THIS END (IRE) (72)

Gr g Walk In The Park (IRE) - La Segnora (FR) 6 11-7

J Harry Cobden

T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

O McNeill Family and Chris & Giles Barber

B Mrs Dale Adams

S Morson Group

13 RISKAWAY (FR) (37)

Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Grey Owl (FR) 6 11-7

J Sam Ewing

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Gigginstown House Stud

B Laurent Kling & Alain Dambrines

S Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott

14 SAINT BACO (FR) (61)

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Sainte Vigne (FR) 5 11-7

J Sean O’Keeffe

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Mr Michael Hilary Burke

B Mr Pierre Guilloux & Mr Jacky Thomas

15 SHUTTLE DIPLOMACY (FR) (45)

B g Dschingis Secret (GER) - Rime de Boitron (FR) 6 11-7

J Daniel King E Tongue Strap

T Thomas Cooper, Ireland

O Mr Ciaran John Mooney

B E. A. R. L. Elevage Des Loges

16 SKYLIGHT HUSTLE (IRE) (74)

B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Menesteem (IRE) 6 11-7

J Danny Gilligan

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Robcour

B Sean O’Sullivan

S Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott

TFRHHHII BHA144

FORM 12-1111 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice in bumpers last winter and a real success story over hurdles this term, landing Grade 3 at Navan in November and provided his owner/trainer with first Grade 1 success at Naas in January. Stays the trip and established as useful,which may take him so far.

9Jan Naa 20f Hdl soft 1/10 Sortudo (IRE)

Nov25 Nav 16f Hdl sf-hv 1/7 Theflyingking (IRE)

Oct25 Gal 20f Hdl gd-yd 1 Ma Jacks Hill (IRE) 3l

TFRHHHHI BHA148

FORM 4-213

TIMEFORM VIEW ShapedwellinbumpersatPunchestownayearapartand,aftera further 8 months off,looked useful when making a winning hurdle debut at Limerick in December Morethanconfirmedthatpromisewhen1/2-lengththirdof12toTalkTheTalk (Ballyfadsecond)inGrade1BraveIncaatLeopardstownsince.

1Feb Leo 16f Hdl heavy 3/12 Talk The Talk (FR)

Dec25 Lim 16f Hdl sf-hv 1 Shuttle Diplomacy (FR) 2

May25 Pun 18f Stk yield 2/22 Soldier In Milan (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA138

FORM 34/-412 D

TIMEFORM VIEW In the frame in points and confirmed the promise of his debut fourthtoKalkbrennerinmaidenhurdleatFfosLaswhenreversingformwiththatrival at Newbury. Inexperience still evident but took level up several notches when 1 1/4 lengths second of 6 to No Drama This End in Challow Novices’Hurdle.

Dec25 Nby 20f Hdl good 2/6 No Drama This End (IRE) 11/4l

Nov25 Nby 20f Hdl soft 1/9 Kalkbrenner (IRE) hd

Oct25 Fls 20f Hdl soft 4/12 Kalkbrenner (IRE) 63/

TFRHHIII BHA135

FORM 2-21

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up first 2 starts (made debut for H. & G. Lageneste & Macaire in France) prior to readily landing the odds at Thurles last month (16.2f). Bare form is ordinary in the context of this and not a certain stayer on pedigree but he couldn’t be in better hands

5Feb Thu 16f Hdl soft 1 Jet To Monte Carlo (IRE) 13l

Dec25 Lim 16f Hdl heavy 2 Starting Fifteen 4

Dec24 Pau 17f Hdl - 2 Lovely Guy (FR)

TFRHHHHH BHA144

FORM 1/10-111 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Acquitted himself well in Champion Bumper a year ago and has created a superb impression over hurdles, landing a brace of Grade 2s (including over C&D) before enhancing his yard’s excellent record in the ChallowHurdleinDecember Keptfreshforthissinceandhe’samajorplayer

Dec25 Nby 20f Hdl good 1/6 Klimt Madrik (FR) 11/4l

Dec25 San 19f Hdl soft 1/5 The Blue Room (IRE) 5l

Nov25 Chl 21f Hdl soft 1/9 Heads Up 3l

TFRHHIII BHA140

FORM 2-42124

TIMEFORM VIEW Laid a solid foundation for hurdles in bumpers and made a successfulstartoverobstaclesatThurlesinNovember Betterformindefeatsincebut 141/2lengthsfourthof8toDoctorSteinberginNathanielLacy&PartnersSolicitors Novices’Hurdle shows his limitations somewhat at this level.

2Feb Leo 22f Hdl heavy 4/8 Doctor Steinberg (IRE) 14l

Dec25 Lim 20f Hdl heavy 2 Storm Heart (FR) 6l

Nov25 Thu 20f Hdl gd-yd 1 Zeus Power (GER) 11l

TFRHHIII BHA140

FORM 3-16

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to yard’s high-class jumper Saint Roi and thisFrenchrecruitstruckatthefirsttimeofaskingforWillieMullinsinNavan maiden hurdle in December Possibly amiss when failing to see out 2 1/2m behind I’ll Sort That and this a tough environment to bounce back in.

9Jan Naa 20f Hdl soft 6/10 I’ll Sort That (IRE) 26l

Dec25 Nav 16f Hdl sf-hv 1 Lazare de Star (FR) 33/4l

Sep24 Aut 18f Hdl soft 3 Musique Maestro (FR) 1/2l

TFRHHHII BHA138

FORM 35-P021

TIMEFORMVIEWVerytalentedbumperperformer(thirdinlastyear’srace at this meeting) who clearly wasn’t himself to begin with over hurdles but much more like it since a tongue tie has gone on,impressive when opening hisaccountatNaasinJanuary(18.7f).Needstoimproveagainupindistance.

25Jan Naa 18f Hdl heavy 1 Arcadian Emperor (FR) 41/4l Dec25 Lim 16f Hdl sf-hv 2 King Rasko Grey (FR) 23/4l Nov25 Crk 15f Hdl yd-sf 7 Sortudo (IRE) 44l

TFRHHHII BHA148

FORM 14-211

TIMEFORM VIEW Son of Jukebox Jury who confirmed hurdling debut promise wheneasywinnerof24-runnermaidenhurdleatFairyhouseinNovember Fast-tracked to Grade 1 company and took advantage of Talk The Talk’s final-flight fall to follow up atLeopardstownamonthlater Increasedemphasis onstaminawillsuit.

Dec25 Leo 16f Hdl yield 1 Carrigmoornaspruce (IRE) 5l

Nov25 Fai 16f Hdl yd-sf 1 Casterly Rock (IRE) 21l Nov25 Gow 16f Hdl heavy 2 Thedeviluno (IRE) 21/4l

17

SOBER

(FR) (59)

B g Camelot - Burma Sea (FR) 7 11-7

J Mr P. W. Mullins

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O OTI Racing & The Why Knot Partnership

B Wertheimer et Frere

18 SOLDIER REEVES (IRE) (53)

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Benny’s Fagartha (IRE) 5 11-7

J Tristan Durrell E Tongue Strap

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O Mr Des Grech

B Phelim & Mary Sheridan

S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes

19 SORTUDO (IRE) (61)

Br g Authorized (IRE) - Sainte des Bordes (FR) 6 11-7

J Danny Mullins E Hood

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Mr Michael Feeley

B Mr Walter Connors

20 TAURUS BAY (IRE) (46)

B g Poet’s Word (IRE) - Tea Time Tilly (IRE) 5 11-7

J Ben Jones

T Ben Pauling, Naunton

O Redknapp and Hill

B C. Berry

S Fitzdares

21 WALKS IN JUNE (IRE) (72)

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Lady Inchiquin (IRE) 6 11-7

J Darragh O’Keeffe

T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland

O Mr Barry Maloney

B Sean Harnedy

22 ZEUS POWER (GER) (53)

B g Protectionist (GER) - Zippity Do Da (IRE) 5 11-7

J J. J. Slevin

T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland

O Power Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd

B Power Thoroughbreds Germany GmbH

DECLARED RUNNERS 22

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4.

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 11

TIMEFORMVIEWSmartontheFlatinFranceandoutclassedrivalsintheQueen Alexandra at Royal Ascot last summer having also landed the odds on hurdles debut for yard prior to that. Maintained unbeaten record in the Grade 2 Moscow Flyer in January and while he has an unusual profile for this,he’s interesting.

11Jan Pun 16f Hdl sf-hv 1/3 Road Exile (IRE) 51/

Jun25 Asc 21f Stk gd-fm 1/9 Samui 5l May25 Kny 20f Hdl yield 1 Arch Empire (FR) 1

TFRHHIII BHA131

FORM 2-3123 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in point/bumper before making winning start to hurdle career in maiden at this venue in November Behind Hurricane Pat bothstartssincebuttheywereover2mandhelooksmorethanreadyforthis distance now

17Jan Hay 15f Hdl gd-sf 3/6 Old Park Star (IRE) 18l

Dec25 San 15f Hdl soft 2/5 Hurricane Pat (IRE) 5

Nov25 Chl 16f Hdl soft 1/14 Gaelic Pride (SPA)

TFRHHHII BHA143 FORM 2201-12 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart dual-bumper winner (seventh in the Champion Bumper a year ago) who made a smooth winning start to his hurdles career atCork(2m)inNovember Excellent21/2lengthssecondof10toI’llSortThat in Slaney Novices’Hurdle at Naas,clear of the rest.Hood left off

9Jan Naa 20f Hdl soft 2/10 I’ll Sort That (IRE) 21/2

Nov25 Crk 15f Hdl yd-sf 1 Jalon d’Oudairies (FR) 8

Apr25 Fai 16f Stk sf-hv 1 I’ll Sort That (IRE) 12l

TFRHHHII BHA135

FORM 1-112

TIMEFORM VIEW Imposing sort who cost £155,000 after his point and was a ready winner on hurdles bow at Stratford (form worked well).Impressed again when dispatching a pair of last-time-out winners at Aintree (17f) and was a short-head second of 7 to Kripticjim in Classic Novices’Hurdle here latest.

24Jan Chl 20f Hdl soft 2/7 Kripticjim (FR) s.h

Dec25 Ain 16f Hdl soft 1/3 Captain Hugo (IRE) 41/4l

Oct25 Str 16f Hdl gd-sf 1/14 Precious

TFRHHIII BHA135

FORM 135-161

TIMEFORM VIEW Bred to stay well and having been brushed aside in the Grade 3 Monksfield Novice Hurdle in November he got back on track when making a winning handicap debut at Leopardstown (20.5f) in December This looks a pretty tall order,though.

Dec25 Leo 20f HcpH gd-yd 1 Fierce Handay (IRE) 23/4l

Nov25 Nav 20f Hdl heavy 6/7 Kalypso’chance (FR) 13l

Oct25 Lim 16f Hdl yd-sf 1 Torps (IRE) 2

TFRHHIII BHA135

FORM 23211

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressingfastoverhurdles,winningmaidenatThurles before proving himself useful when following up under a penalty at Navan a month ago Good attitude will continue to hold him in good stead and this trip also in his favour but he may lack the class of a few of these.

17Jan Nav 16f Hdl sf-hv 1 Lazare de Star (FR) 3/4l Dec25 Thu 16f Hdl yd-sf 1 Luker’s Tipple (IRE) 16l Nov25 Thu 20f Hdl gd-yd 2 Riskaway (FR) 11l

2025: THE NEW LION 6 11 7 Harry Skelton 3-1 (Dan Skelton) 11 ran

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 No Drama This End (IRE), 7-1 Ballyfad (IRE), 8-1 King Rasko Grey (FR), Skylight Hustle (IRE), 9-1 Sober (FR), 14-1 Act of Innocence (IRE), 18-1 Sortudo (IRE), 20-1 I’ll Sort That (IRE), 22-1 Bossman Jack (GB), 28-1 Shuttle Diplomacy (FR), 40-1 Laurets d’Estruval (FR), Taurus Bay (IRE), 50-1 Klimt Madrik (FR), Saint Baco (FR), 66-1 Came From Nowhere (IRE), Hurricane Pat (IRE), Soldier Reeves (IRE), 80-1 Walks In June (IRE), Zeus Power (GER), 100-1 Riskaway (FR), 150-1 Fortune Timmy (IRE), Free Spirit (FR)

A maximum field in what looks a very deep renewal. NO DRAMA THIS END was behind a few of these in the Champion Bumper a year ago but has passed each test over hurdles with flying colours and can provide Paul Nicholls with an overdue first win in this race There are a plethora of Irish dangers, notably Ballyfad and King Rasko Grey, while Sober brings a different profile to the table.

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GREATBRITISHBONUSSCHEME

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SPRINTER SACRE BY GEORGIE TURNER

This painting captures the legendary racehorse Sprinter Sacre in my distinctive ‘nosy pony’ style. Most of us only see these extraordinary athletic racehorses when they are working, in the parade ring or flying past on the racecourse. Through this style of art, I wanted to show the character of the horse behind the racehorse, imagining Sprinter Sacre as he might be at home in his stable. The muzzle is often the first point of connection between horse and human, so bringing it into the foreground invites a closer, more personal moment with this much-loved champion. Sprinter Sacre is one of six legendary racehorses created for Cheltenham Racecourse in my ‘nosy pony’ style.

Sprinter Sacre’s portrait is on display at the gift shop during the Cheltenham Festival and is up for auction until 11:59pm on Monday 16th March. All funds from the winning bid will be donated to The Centenary Community Fund. To bid, please use the QR code or go to app.galabid.com/sprinter-sacre

RACE TWO

RACE DESCRIPTION

The Grade 1 Brown Advisory Novices’ Steeple Chase is run over three miles and one furlong and features this season’s leading novice staying chasers. Many horses in the past have used this race as a stepping-stone to future Gold Cup glory - including the like of Denman, Bobs Worth and Lord Windermere. As is usual in a Grade 1 chase, all horses carry the same weight, in this case 11st 7lb, except for The Big Westerner who as a mare carries 11st.

TRENDS

16 of the past 19 winners were aged 7 The past 24 winners had contested a Graded novice chase 18 of the past 19 winners had finished 1st or 2nd in a Grade 1 or 2 Novice Chase

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

LECKY WATSON

There was a shock result in our second race of the day if the market was to be believed as 20/1 shot Lecky Watson came home a ready winner under Sean O’Keffee. The seven-yearold sat prominent throughout, jumping excellently before powering away up the Cheltenham hill to score by four lengths. Favourite Ballyburn was let down by his jumping, eventually finishing a distant fifth Stellar Story stayed on well to take second, with Better Days Ahead a head behind in third.

GRADE 1

Run over three miles, one furlong. 19 fences to be jumped

Total prize fund of £206,000 £115,916 to the winner

WINNING CONNECTIONS

Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years.

TRAINER

Willie Mullins 3 winners Today Willie saddles Final Demand, Joystick, Kaid d’Authie, Kitzbuhel , Argento Boy, Predators Gold

JOCKEY

Paul Townend 1 winner Today Paul rides Final Demand

FESTIVAL HISTORY

The

Grade 1 Brown Advisory Novices’ Steeple Chase is always a hotly contested race with Europe’s top novice staying chasers looking to make a name for themselves over the larger obstacles.

The three miles and half a furlong race was introduced to The Festival in 1946 under the title of the Broadway Novices’ Chase and that inaugural running was won by Birthlaw who was trained by Tommy Rayson and ridden by Ted Vinall. At 11-years-old he remains the oldest winner of the Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase. In 1957, Fulke Walwyn became the race’s leading trainer when Mandarin, ridden by Michael Scudamore, gave him his fourth success in the race - adding to the victories of Mountain Prince (1948), On View (1951) and Glenbeigh (1954).

Some legendary names of the National Hunt scene have won the Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase but perhaps the biggest of them all was Tom Dreaper’s Arkle who won the 1963 renewal before landing a hat-trick of Gold Cups in 1964, 1965 and 1966 Arkle’s rider Pat Taaffe was winning the race for the fourth time following victories on Coneyburrow (1953), Solfen (1960) and Grallagh Cnoc (1961) and when he partnered Proud Tarquin to victory in 1970 he became the leading rider in the race’s history

The Dan Moore-trained Tied Cottage proved a convincing winner under jockey Tommy Carberry in 1976 and four years later went on to land the Gold Cup before being subsequently disqualified having testing positive for a banned substance. 1977 was the Dickinson’s year when Gay Spartan won the race for trainer Tony and jockey Michael.

Several winners have subsequently achieved victory in the Cheltenham Gold Cup but Jenny Pitman’s Garrison Savannah did it in subsequent years winning the race in 1990 and the Gold Cup in 1991 when he beat two former champions in Desert Orchid and Norton’s Coin. He almost went into the record books the following month when he went so close to winning the Grand National only giving best to Seagram

In 1992, Miinnehoma was a winning favourite of the race and two years later the Martin Pipe-trained runner went on to win the 1994 Grand National,

confirming that the Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase really does unearth some future superstars

1999 saw victory for the Noel Chance-trained Looks Like Trouble who later went on to win the 2000 Gold Cup. Paul Nicholls’ Denman was an emphatic ten length winner of the 2007 Brown Advisory Chase before following up in breathtaking style in the following season’s Gold Cup, a feat repeated by Nicky Henderson’s 2012 winner Bobs Worth, as well as the Jim Culloty-trained Lord Windermere twelve months later. Nicholls was back in the winners’ enclosure in 2019 when Topofthegame took a thrilling renewal of the race from Henderson’s Santini

Willie Mullins won the first of six Brown Advisory Novices’ Chases when Florida Pearl galloped to success under Richard Dunwoody in 1998 before Rule Supreme and Cooldine followed suit in 2004 and 2009 Don Poli’s victory in 2015 saw Mullins join Fulke Walwyn as the race’s leading trainer but he has since surpassed him and now sits on six wins

The Peter Beaumont-trained Hussard Collonges became the joint longest priced winner of the race when landing odds of 33-1 in 2002 – the same price as the 1983 winner Canny Danny Another record was toppled in 2006 when the Paul Nicholls-trained Star De Mohaison became the first, and only, five-year-old winner

Nigel Twiston-Davies ended a 23 year wait for a second winner of the Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase when Blaklion triumphed under Ryan Hatch in 2016. The 2020 winner was from familiar sources - Champ flew home late on for Nicky Henderson and owner JP McManus in one of the finishes of The Festival. Monkfish took the race back to Ireland with a fine performance in 2021 before L’Homme Presse wrestled it back under Charlie Deutsch for Venetia Williams The race stayed in Britain in 2023, as Patrick Neville got his first winner with The Real Whacker.

Willie Mullins now sits on seven wins, after first Fact To File won the race in 2024 and then Lecky Watson in last year’s renewal.

Jockey J

Trainer T

Owner O

Breeder B

Sponsor S

Equipment E

for novice five yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £206000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £88662, 2nd £36544, 3rd £18272, 4th £9146, 5th £4573, 6th £2287, 7th £1133, 8th £577. (Penalty Value £115916.20) 3m 1f

Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (46 wins from 372 runners, 12%) runs ARGENTO BOY, FINAL DEMAND, JOYSTICK, KAID D’AUTHIE, KITZBUHEL & PREDATORS GOLD Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (13 wins from 38 runners, 34%) runs ARGENTO BOY, FINAL DEMAND, JOYSTICK, KAID D’AUTHIE, KITZBUHEL & PREDATORS GOLD

1 ARGENTO BOY (IRE) (45)

Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Backaway (IRE) 7 11-7

J Danny Mullins

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Mrs Audrey Turley

B Victor Connolly

2 FINAL DEMAND (IRE) (38)

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Zuzka (IRE) 7 11-7

J P. Townend E Tongue Strap

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Bryan Drew/Prof Caroline Tisdall

B Kenneth Parkhill

3 JOYSTICK (FR) (53)

Gr g Coastal Path - Polka Valtat (FR) 7 11-7

J Brian Hayes

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Mrs S. Ricci

B Mr Jean-Charles Pallot

4 KAID D’AUTHIE (FR) (38)

Br g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Kadifette (FR) 6 11-7

J Mark Walsh E Cheek Pieces

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Mr John P. McManus

B Mr Yann Rougegrez & Mr Pierre Rougegrez

5 KITZBUHEL (FR) (39)

Gr g Cokoriko (FR) - Valgardena (FR) 6 11-7

J Harry Cobden

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Mrs J. Donnelly

B Mme Michele Juhen-Cypres

6 KOKTAIL DIVIN (FR) (73)

B g Masked Marvel - Divine Sainte (FR) 6 11-7

J Darragh O’Keeffe

T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland

O Mr Barry Maloney

B Mrs Karine Perreau

7 NOW IS THE HOUR (IRE) (48)

B g Westerner - Keyaza (IRE) 9 11-7

J Keith Donoghue

T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland

O BDS Syndicate

B Mr Tom Treacy

TFRHHHII BHA148

FORM 00-5F11

TIMEFORM VIEW Fell on chase debut but made no mistake in another maidenatPunchestown(3m,soft)attheendofDecember Producedasmart performance to follow up in 3m Grade 3 at Naas (heavy) a month later and looks capable of better again.

25Jan Naa 24f Ch heavy 1/8 Bossofthebrownies (IRE) 21/2l

Dec25 Pun 23f Ch yd-sf 1 Pray Tell (IRE) 51/2l Dec25 Pun 23f Ch heavy F Kurasso Blue (FR) -

TFRHHHHI BHA156

FORM 13-1113 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual Grade 1 winning hurdler who easily made it 2-2 over fences in Limerick Grade 1 over Christmas Lost his unbeaten chase record when a disappointing 12 1/4 lengths third of 4 to Kaid D’authie In Grade 1 at Leopardstown (21.5f) last month but he’s better than that.

1Feb Leo 21f Ch soft 3/4 Kaid d’Authie (FR) 12l

Dec25 Lim 21f Ch sf-hv 1 Gold Dancer (FR) 8l

Nov25 Nav 20f Ch heavy 1 Wingmen (IRE) 13l

TFRHHIII BHA147

FORM P20-461

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it third time lucky over fences when making all in 3m Navan maiden (heavy) in January but he’ll need to raise his game a fair bit again to play a prominent role here.

17Jan Nav 24f Ch sf-hv 1 Slade Steel (IRE) 2

/2

1Jan Fai 21f Ch yield 6 Kaid d’Authie (FR) 63l

Nov25 Fai 21f Ch yd-sf 4 Jimmy du Seuil (FR) 23l

TFRHHHHI BHA158

FORM 4P-1211

TIMEFORM VIEW Has quickly bettered his useful hurdles form over fences, making it 2-3 with a 4 1/4-length defeat of Western Fold (below-par Final Demand third) in a Grade 1 novice at Leopardstown (21.5f, soft) last month. 3m should be within range and he looks capable of even better 1Feb Leo 21f Ch soft 1/4 Western Fold (IRE)

1Jan Fai 21f Ch yield 1 Wingmen (IRE) 10l Nov25 Pun 18f Ch sf-hv 2 Kitzbuhel (FR) 1

TFRHHHII BHA153

FORM 153-11U BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart over hurdles and quickly reached the same level over fences, producing a bold-jumping performance from the front when seeingoff3oftoday’srivalsintheKautoStar(Grade1)atKemptononBoxing Day.Jumped right and unseated in another Grade 1 at Sandown since.

31Jan San 20f Ch soft U/4 Sixmilebridge (IRE) -

Dec25 Kmp 24f Ch good 1/6 Thomas Mor (IRE) 23/

Nov25 Pun 18f Ch sf-hv 1 Kaid d’Authie (FR) 11/

TFRHHHHI BHA150

FORM 314-221

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumped into Romeo Coolio and Oscars Brother in his first 2 chases (Grade 2 against the latter) and duly made no mistake when a wide-margin winner of a 21f maiden at Leopardstown over Christmas More to come and can make his presence felt back at Graded level.

Dec25 Leo 21f Ch yield 1 Kiss Will (FR) 21l Nov25 Pun 24f Ch sf-hv 2/5 Oscars Brother

TFRHHIII BHA149

FORM FP-3041 D

TIMEFORMVIEW Incontention whenfalling2 out in National Hunt Chase atlastyear’sFestivalandfinallypieceditalltogetheroverfenceswithawinin theThyestesatGowran(25f,heavy)inJanuary.Thatwasasmarteffortbutan even better one will be needed here.

22Jan Gow 25f HcpC

8 OSCARS BROTHER (IRE) (31)

B g Malinas (GER) - Hillview Princess (IRE) 8 11-7

J Daniel King

T Connor King, Ireland

O Mr John P. McManus

B D. Fenton & G. Fenton

9 PREDATORS GOLD (FR) (59)

B g Masked Marvel - Shabby Gold (FR) 7 11-7

J Mr P. W. Mullins

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Gigginstown House Stud

B Haras Du Chateau de Rabodanges

10 ROMEO COOLIO (GB) (37)

B g Kayf Tara - Miss Bailly (FR) 7 11-7

J Jack Kennedy E Hood

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O KTDA Racing

B Mr W. Kinsey

S Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott

11 RUSHMOUNT (IRE) (81)

B g Shirocco (GER) - Glenwood Girl (IRE) 9 11-7

J Sean O’Keeffe

T Jonathan Sweeney, Ireland

O Apex Flight Syndicate

B Patrick Moakley

12 SALVER (FR) (52)

B g Motivator - Salve Evita 6 11-7

J Caoilin Quinn E Cheek Pieces

T Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham

O Mr Keith Graves

B Genets Srl

S Heart Of The South Bloodstock

13 THOMAS MOR (IRE) (75)

Ch g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Lusty Beg (IRE) 9 11-7

J Ben Jones

T Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

O Wayne Clifford & Ian Gosden

B Mary Fitzpatrick and Brendan Fitzpatrick

S Byerley Stud (Courtlands) Ltd

14 WENDIGO (FR) (41)

Br g Great Pretender (IRE) - Biche d’Oo (FR) 7 11-7

J Gavin Sheehan

T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

O RC Syndicate I

B Mr Olivier Tricot

S racingclub.com

15 WESTERN FOLD (IRE) (38)

B g Westerner - Fieldtown (IRE) 7 11-7

J Danny Gilligan

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Weld-Spec (Glasgow) Ltd/Dee L’Estrange

B Martin J. Dibbs

S Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud

16 THE BIG WESTERNER (IRE) (74)

B m Westerner - Augusta Bay 7 11-0

J M. P. O’Connor

T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland

O Coolmara Stables Ltd

B Southeast B/S, O. Hickey & L. Gleeson

TFRHHHII BHA155 FORM F-22111

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden chase winner at Galway in October and smart efforts to win 3m Grade 2s at Punchestown (soft) and Naas (heavy) since. Likeable type who should continue to go the right way.

8Feb Nav 24f Ch heavy 1/4 The Wallpark (IRE) 6l Nov25 Pun 24f Ch sf-hv 1/5 Koktail Divin (FR) 3l Oct25 Gal 22f Ch yield 1 O’Moore Park (IRE) 3

TFRHHHII BHA149 FORM 225/3-13 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Very useful hurdle winner who was impressive after 19 months off when taking 16-runner maiden chase at Navan (21f, heavy) on debut over fences 4 1/4 lengths third in 19.5f Punchestown Grade 3 since. Up in trip

11Jan Pun 19f Ch soft 3/5 Kappa Jy Pyke (FR) 41/

Dec25 Nav 20f Ch sf-hv 1 Slade Steel (IRE) 1

May24 Pun 20f Hdl yield 3/6 Ballyburn (IRE) 13l

TFRHHHHH BHA158 FORM 32-1111

TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 1 novice hurdle winner last season and unbeaten in4startsoverfencesthistimeround,including17fGrade1satLeopardstown the last twice,digging deep to edge out Kargese at the Dublin Racing Festival. Proven at 2 1/2m and shapes as if he’ll stay further Hooded first time 2Feb Leo 17f Ch soft 1/3 Kargese (FR) nk

Dec25 Leo 17f Ch yield 1 Irish Panther 1/2l Nov25 Fai 20f Ch yd-sf 1/6 Gold Dancer (FR) 8l

TFRHHIII BHA145 FORM 10-4551

TIMEFORM VIEW Left his maiden chase form behind when bolting up on hisThurleshandicapchasedebutjustbeforeChristmas Thatwasaverygood performance but this is a big jump in class

Dec25 Thu 21f HcpC yield 1 Mount Frisco (IRE) 14l Nov25 Thu 22f Ch yield 5 Eagle Fang (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA149

FORM 32-3141

TIMEFORMVIEWSmarthurdlerandsimilarstandardoverfences,winning 3mGrade2satSandown(goodtosoft)andWindsor(soft)thiswinter Fourth to Kitzbuhel in Kauto Star at Kempton in between. Likely to come up a little short.

18Jan Wdr 24f Ch soft 1/6 Doyen Quest (IRE) 4

Dec25 Kmp 24f Ch good 4/6 Kitzbuhel (FR) 5

Dec25 San 24f Ch gd-sf 1/4 Doyen Quest (IRE) 12l

TFRHHHII BHA147

FORM 5//140-12 D

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdlerwhodisappointedonhischasedebutlastseason but proved a different proposition with win in 21f Ascot maiden on reappearance. Followed that with excellent 2 3/4 lengths second to Kitzbuhel (Wendigo third,Salver fourth) in Kauto Star (Grade 1) at Kempton on Boxing Day.

Dec25 Kmp 24f Ch good 2/6 Kitzbuhel (FR) 23/4l

Nov25 Asc 21f Ch good 1/3 Jet To Vegas (IRE) 3l

Mar25 Chl 23f HcpH gd-sf 15/24 Doddiethegreat (IRE) 27l

TFRHHHII BHA147

FORM 15-2131

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful novice hurdler last term and has taken really well to chasing,winningnovicesatNewbury(21/2mGrade2ongood)inNovemberand3m Ayr(heavy)inJanuary.GoodthirdtoKitzbuhelinKautoStar(Grade1)atKemptonin between.More to come as his stamina is drawn out.

29Jan Ayr 24f Ch soft 1/3 Maximilian (GER) 22l

Dec25 Kmp 24f Ch good 3/6 Kitzbuhel (FR) 33/4l Nov25 Nby 19f Ch gd-sf 1/6 No Questions Asked (IRE) 2l

TFRHHHII BHA157

FORM 111132

TIMEFORMVIEWWent0-5overfenceslastseasonbuthasbeenatotallydifferent proposition in the first half of this campaign,winning 4 times,including Galway Plate and Gowran Grade 2.Back from a break with a creditable 4 1/4 lengths second of 4 to Kaid D’authie in Grade 1 novice atLeopardstown last month.

1Feb Leo 21f Ch soft 2/4 Kaid d’Authie (FR)

Nov25 Dow 24f Ch gd-yd 3/5 Envoi Allen (FR)

Oct25 Gow 20f Ch yd-sf 1/5 Affordale Fury

TFRHHHHI BHA144 FORM 112P-21

TIMEFORM VIEW Grade2novice winneratLimerickonhissecond hurdlestart and repeated the feat over fences when seeing off Jade de Grugy over an extended 23/4mthereattheChristmasmeeting.Runner-upintheAlbertBartlettatlastyear’s Festival and could be primed for another bold bid at this meeting.

Dec25 Lim 22f Ch sf-hv 1 Jade de Grugy (FR)

Nov25 Fai 21f Ch yd-sf 2 Jimmy du Seuil (FR)

Apr25 Fai 20f Hdl sf-hv P/14 Aurora Vega (IRE) -

DECLARED RUNNERS 16

LECKY WATSON (IRE) 7 11 7 Sean O’Keeffe 20-1 (W P Mullins) 7 ran

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Final Demand (IRE), Romeo Coolio (GB), 11-2 Kaid d’Authie (FR), 10-1 Koktail Divin (FR), 11-1 Wendigo (FR), 12-1 The Big Westerner (IRE), 20-1 Oscars Brother (IRE), 22-1 Western Fold (IRE), 25-1 Kitzbuhel (FR), 40-1 Argento Boy (IRE), Salver (FR), 50-1 Now Is The Hour (IRE), 66-1 Predators Gold (FR), 80-1 Thomas Mor (IRE), 150-1 Joystick (FR), Rushmount (IRE)

The biggest field in this race for years ROMEO COOLIO has sidestepped the Arkle in favour of an attempt at this much longer distance and, though his latest pair of Grade 1 wins have been gained around 2m, he’s long since left the impression this sort of trip could suit him. Kaid d’Authie looked good when seeing off Western Fold and Final Demand at the Dublin Racing Festival and is second choice ahead of Henry de Bromhead pair Koktail Divin and The Big Westerner

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S P E C I A L 28 APRIL - 2 MAY

RACE THREE

THE BetMGM CUP HANDICAP HURDLE (PREMIER HANDICAP)

RACE DESCRIPTION

The BetMGM Cup Premier Handicap Hurdle is the first handicap of the afternoon and is a fiercely competitive event – both on the track and in the betting ring! Handicaps exist as an attempt to level the playing field for horses of varying quality, thereby ensuring more competitive racing. All horses possess an official BHA rating that reflects their relative abilities. The higher the rating, the more weight the horse has to carry - see how The Yellow Clay rated 155, carries 3lb more than the 152-rated Ballyadam.

KEY TRENDS

19 of the past 25 winners had run 9 times or less over hurdles

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

It often pays to sit prominent in the Coral Cup and this year proved no different, with winner Jimmy Du Seuil up in the vanguard the whole way round. Impose Toi led narrowly as they jumped the final hurdle but Danny Mullins had saved plenty of energy, with the classy sixyear-old powering away impressively to win. Ballyadam always runs well at the Cheltenham Festival, with this year no different as he completed the places in third

PREMIER HANDICAP

Run over two miles, five furlongs 10 hurdles to be jumped

Total prize fund of £110,000 £61,897 to the winner

WINNING CONNECTIONS

Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years.

TRAINER

Dan Skelton 2 winners Today Dan saddles Kateira

JOCKEY

Harry Skelton 2 winners Today Harry rides Kateira

Jockey J

Trainer T

Owner O

Breeder B

Sponsor S

Equipment E

THE

CUP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £110000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £47344, 2nd £19514, 3rd £9757, 4th £4884, 5th £2442, 6th £1221, 7th £605, 8th £308. (Penalty Value £61897) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.27 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. 2m 5f

Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (46 wins from 372 runners, 12%) runs BUNTING, CHART TOPPER, KOPECK DE MEE, SONY BILL & STORM HEART Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (13 wins from 38 runners, 34%) runs BUNTING, CHART TOPPER, KOPECK DE MEE, SONY BILL & STORM HEART Fancy That: N Henderson won this race in 2019 and 2020. The stable runs IBERICO LORD, JINGKO BLUE & LUCKY PLACE today.

1 THE YELLOW CLAY (IRE) (73)

B g Yeats (IRE) - Winning Indian (IRE) 7 12-0

J Michael Kenneally (5) E Cheek Pieces

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Bective Stud

B Noel & Valerie Moran

S Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud

2 BALLYADAM (IRE) (26)

B g Fame And Glory - Grass Tips (IRE) 11 11-11

J P. M. O’Brien (5) E Tongue Strap

T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland

O Cheveley Park Stud

B P. Connell

S Cheveley Park Stud Limited

3 STORM HEART (FR) (25)

B g Storm The Stars (USA) - Shayalina (FR) 6 11-10

J Danny Mullins

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Gigginstown House Stud

B S. & G. Kinast & Haras De La Rousseliere

4 LUCKY PLACE (FR) (69)

B g Pastorius (GER) - Luckystar du Frene (FR) 7 11-10

J Brian Hughes

T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

O Mrs G. Van Geest & Mr M. George

B Mr E. aubree & Mrs J. Goffin Van Aken

S Unibet

5 BUDDY ONE (IRE) (25)

B g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - May’s Magic (IRE) 9 11-8

J Jack G. Gilligan (5) E Cheek Pieces

T Paul John Gilligan, Ireland

O E. Lynch/T.C.Quinn/John J. McGrath

B Martin Cullinane

6 FARREN GLORY (IRE) (25)

B g Fame And Glory - Toledana (FR) 9 11-7

J Jack Kennedy E Cheek Pieces

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Easyfix

B A. V. Bloodstock

S Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott

7 COLONEL MUSTARD (FR) (31)

Ch g Makfi - Waldblume (GER) 11 11-7

J John Shinnick (3)

T Mrs Lorna Fowler, Ireland

O Mrs A.Frost/P.G. Davies/R.H. Fowler

TFRHHHII BHA155 FORM 112-F25

TIMEFORMVIEWVerysmarthurdlerwhoscoredfourtimes(includinginaGrade1) lastseason,whenalsosecondintheTurners here.Struggledin theChristmasHurdlelast timebutranwellatNavanbeforethatandoffirminterestnowgoinghandicappingfitted withcheekpiecesundergoodconditional.

Dec25 Leo 23f Hdl gd-yd 5 Teahupoo (FR) 33l

Nov25 Nav 20f Hdl sf-hv 2/5 Colonel Mustard (FR) 23/4l May25 Pun 20f Hdl yield F/8 Final Demand (IRE) -

TFRHHHII BHA152

FORM 320/13-6

TIMEFORM VIEW A regular here,second in the 2021 Supreme and placed in the last two runnings of this but has been kept mainly to the Flat in a light campaign this term, third in Dundalk handicap last month. Can’t be dismissed given his excellent Festival record

13Feb Dun 12f Stk stand 3 Palmezzano (IRE) 2l

Dec25 Pun 19f Hdl yield 6 El Fabiolo (FR) 16l Nov25 Dun 12f Stk stand 3 Cinammon Coco (IRE) 23/4l

TFRHHHHH BHA151

FORM 25/42-11

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart hurdler who arrives on a hat-trick after wins in conditionseventatLimerickinDecemberandGrade3atGowranlastmonth, doing well on latter occasion having conceded first run. Remains relatively lightly raced and he merits serious consideration back up in trip here.

14Feb Gow 16f Hdl heavy 1/7 Workahead (IRE)

Dec25 Lim 20f Hdl heavy 1 Riskaway (FR) 6l Feb25 Leo 16f HcpH soft 2/18 McLaurey (IRE) 1l

TFRHHHII BHA151

FORM 104-323 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual Grade 2 hurdle winner last season,including in the Relkeelhere.Didn’tlookanaturalin2chaseoutingsthistermbutgotbackon track reverted to this sphere when third bidding for a repeat in the Relkeel on New Year’s Day.Fourth in this in 2024 and not dismissed.

1Jan Chl 20f Hdl good 3/6 Kabral du Mathan (FR) 71/2l Dec25 Nby 22f Ch gd-sf 2/2 Jig’s Forge (IRE)

Nov25 Asc 21f Ch good 3/3 Thomas Mor (IRE) 5l

TFRHHHII BHA149

FORM 50-66P4 C

TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinnerwhowasagoodfifthinlastyear’sStayers’ Hurdle. Not at his best this term (mainly chasing) but no doubt he’ll be primed for another big Festival run.

14Feb Gow 19f Ch heavy 4/4 Impaire Et Passe (FR) 11l Dec25 Nav 25f HcpH sf-hv P/14 Gringo d’Aubrelle (FR)Oct25 Gal 22f HcpC yield 6 Millforce (IRE) 19l

TFRHHHII BHA148

FORM 1233-33

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful winning hurdler/chaser who has been campaignedlightly thisterm,postingagoodthirdto StormHeartin Grade 3 RedMillsatGowran(2m)25daysago Wouldn’tdismissbackupintripforhis handicap debut for yard with good record in this event.Cheekpieces added. 14Feb Gow 16f Hdl heavy 3/7 Storm Heart (FR) 11/2l 25Jan Naa 15f Hdl heavy 3/7 Glen Kiln (IRE)

Feb25 Nav 21f Hdl sf-hv 3/7 Maxxum (IRE) 12l

FORM 4-51104

B Gestut Gorlsdorf TFRHHHII BHA148

TIMEFORM VIEW Won Grade 2 Lismullen at Navan in November and not discredited when fourth of 6 in another Grade 2 event there last month. Posted a very good fifth in this 12 months ago (also third in the 2022 County) so worth considering on his first go in handicap company since.

8 PUTURHANDSTOGETHER (IRE) (101)

B g Caravaggio (USA) - Round of Applause 5 11-5

J J. J. Slevin

T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland

O Mr John P. McManus

B Mrs Noreen McManus

S Mr O’Brien

9 KOPECK DE MEE (FR) (95)

Ch g Masterstroke (USA) - Tartinette (FR) 6 11-4

J Mark Walsh

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Mr John P. McManus

B Mr Andre - Marcel Pommerai

10 JINGKO BLUE (FR) (69)

B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Vibraye (FR) 7 11-3

J James Bowen

T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

O Countrywide Park Homes Ltd

B Mrs J.Rainer, Mr F.Jereczek & Mr Rainer

S Countrywide Park Homes and Luxury Lodges

11

IBERICO

LORD (FR) (60)

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Valcelita (FR) 8 11-3

J Nico de Boinville

T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

O Mr John P. McManus

B Thierry Adenot

12 GUARD DUTY (GB) (47)

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Ile de See (FR) 9 11-1

J Ben Jones

T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

O Owners Group 074

B Greenlands Farm Stud

S Owners Group

13 CHART TOPPER (FR)

(25)

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Pink Hat (IRE) 7 11-0

J Brian Hayes E Cheek Pieces

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Aisling Byrne/Paul Raleigh/M. Cunningham

B Mrs Jacky Mullins

14 KATEIRA (GB) (25)

B m Kayf Tara - Raitera (FR) 9 11-0

J Harry Skelton

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O Mr Stephen Bough & Dan Skelton

B R. D. & Mrs J. S. Chugg

S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes

15 SONY BILL (FR) (38)

B g Battle of Marengo (IRE) - Eau Tenebreuse (FR) 5 11-0

J Sean O’Keeffe E Tongue Strap

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O The Why Knot Partnership

B Mr Stephan Hillou Lespes et al

16 GIVE IT TO ME OJ (GB) (75)

TFRHHHHI BHA146

FORM 13-6026 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Impressive Fred Winter winner here last season and landed a gamble on Flat in the Irish Cesarewitch in September Not seen to best effect back in this sphere when sixth in 2m Fairyhouse handicap in November Stamina to prove but merits plenty of respect after a break.

Nov25 Fai 16f HcpH yd-sf 6 Zillow 14l

Sep25 Cur 16f Hcp yield 1/30 Chally Chute (IRE)

Sep25 Lis 16f HcpH gd-yd 2/17 Last Kingdom (FR)

TFRHHHHI BHA145

FORM 11/102-F

TIMEFORM VIEW A very useful juvenile winner in France. Well held (5/2) in Martin Pipe last year but posted smart effort when second in Aintree handicap subsequently Considerately handled but held when fell last only run this term on his chasing bow at Navan in December Remains with lots of potential.

Dec25 Nav 20f Ch sf-hv F Predators Gold (FR)Apr25 Ain 20f HcpH gd-sf 2/20 Wellington Arch nk Mar25 Chl 20f HcpH gd-sf 20/24 Wodhooh (FR) 52l

TFRHHHHI BHA144

FORM P/11U-02 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Very useful novice over hurdles who quickly made up into a smart chaser last term,successful twice.Back in this sphere this season and posted a good second in Relkeel here on New Year’s Day. Has room for improvement in his jumping but handily weighted returned to handicaps

1Jan Chl 20f Hdl good 2/6 Kabral du Mathan (FR) 51/2l

Nov25 Hay 24f HcpH gd-sf 7/17 Electric Mason (IRE) 16l Feb25 Asc 23f Ch good U/4 The Changing Man (IRE) -

TFRHHHHI BHA144

FORM 40-0001 C D

TIMEFORM VIEW Greatwood/Betfair Hurdle winner in 2023/24 who capitalised onafallingmarkwhencosilylandingLanzaroteatKempton(2m5f)inJanuarydespite challenging wide. Back up 8lb but he’s unexposed over this sort of trip and can’t be taken lightly for stable with excellent record in this event.

10Jan Kmp 21f HcpH good 1/15 Double Powerful (IRE) 41/2l

Dec25 Chl 16f HcpH gd-sf 9/11 Fortune de Mer (IRE) 19l

Nov25 Chl 16f HcpH soft 9/18 Alexei (GER) 25l

TFRHHHII BHA142 (-1)

FORM 110-231 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged three hurdle wins last season and has continued in very good form this term,landing 4-runner handicap at Doncaster (2m3f) in January. This is tougher but this reliable sort is no forlorn hope if keeping the mistakes down.

23Jan Don 19f HcpH soft 1/4 Fingal’s Hill (IRE) 2l

1Jan Wdr 20f HcpH good 3/12 Listentoyourheart (IRE) 43/

Nov25 Nby 20f HcpH soft 2/15 French Ship 13/

TFRHHHII BHA141

FORM 22-63PF

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual 2m hurdles winner last term and he looked right back to his best when falling 2 out (likely to have finished second) in 3m handicap at Haydock 25 days ago Remains low mileage and in the mix with cheekpieces added.

14Feb Hay 24f HcpH gd-sf F/13 Champagne Chic (IRE)Oct25 Chl 23f HcpH good P/17 Ma Shantou (IRE)Aug25 Gal 22f HcpH good 3/19 Winning Smut (IRE) 23/4l

TFRHHHHI BHA141

FORM 2-14300 D

TIMEFORMVIEWLandedamatchinListedmareseventatWetherby(2m) in November before a good fourth in Ascot Grade 2.Not at all knocked about back in handicaps at Musselburgh and Ascot on her last two runs Big player off an easing mark for yard with excellent record in this 14Feb Asc 19f HcpH gd-sf 9/15 Fiercely Proud (IRE) 24l 31Jan Mus 15f HcpH gd-sf 8/10 Star of Guiting (IRE) 11l Dec25 Don 24f Hdl gd-sf 3/5 Lavida Adiva (IRE) 7l

TFRHHHII BHA141

FORM 2350-F0

TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-French winning hurdler but below par when fancied for FredWinterhere12monthsago RunningwellwhenfelllastinPunchestownGrade 1 in May and not discredited after 9 months off when eighth of 19 in 2m Listed handicap at Leopardstown last month.No forlorn hope taking a big step up in trip 1Feb Leo 16f HcpH heavy 8/19 Bowensonfire (FR) 17l May25 Pun 16f Hdl yield F/12 Lulamba (FR)Mar25 Chl 16f HcpH gd-sf 14/22 Puturhandstogether (IRE) 23l

B g Time Test - Matron of Honour (IRE) 5 10-13

J Caoilin Quinn

T Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham

O Mr Omar Jackson

B Mr W. A. Tinkler

S KM Elite Products Ltd

TFRHHHII BHA140

FORM 411-156 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Went on a winning spree over hurdles and on the Flat in 2025,includinga2mconditionseventhereinOctober Wellheldinthefaceof stiffer tasks in the Gerry Feilden at Newbury and Kempton Christmas Hurdle since but not totally dismissed now

Dec25 Kmp 16f Hdl good 6/6 Sir Gino (FR) 22l

Nov25 Nby 16f HcpH soft 5/8 Tutti Quanti (FR) 18l Oct25 Chl 16f Hdl good 1/5 Hamlet’s Night (IRE) nk

17 RAMBO T (IRE) (25)

B g Ocovango - Biddy’s Boru (IRE) 9 10-13

J Sean Bowen

T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

O Mpb Contractors Limited

B Gavin Dower

18 DARGIANNINI (IRE) (102)

B g Fame And Glory - You Take Care (IRE) 11 10-13

J Paul O’Brien E Tongue Strap

T Harry Derham, Newbury

O Mr Andrew Mitchell

B Eamonn McGuinness

S Owzat-Cricket, OLBG

19 FRANCISCAN ROCK (IRE) (48)

B g Fame And Glory - Mrs Dempsey (IRE) 9 10-12

J Josh Williamson (5)

T M. F. Morris, Ireland

O Michael O’Flynn/John F O’Flynn

B Frank Motherway

20 BECKETT ROCK (IRE) (25)

B g Kayf Tara - Ladysingstheblues (IRE) 7 10-12

J M. P. O’Connor

T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland

O Mr M. O’Flynn

B Rockfield Farm

21 BUNTING (FR) (38)

B g Bathyrhon (GER) - That’s Crazy (IRE) 6 10-12

J Harry Cobden

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Tony Bloom

B Mrs Pia Brandt

22 MINELLA RESCUE (IRE) (11)

B g Beat Hollow - Some Catch (IRE) 8 10-12

J Gavin Sheehan

T Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall

O Mr Simon Boucher

B S. Lannigan O’Keeffe & E. Halley

S Cheshire Flooring Specialists Ltd, Far Logistics Ltd

23 FORTY COATS (IRE) (52)

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Regal Obligation 7 10-11

J Darragh O’Keeffe E Cheek Pieces

T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland

O C. Jones

B Sean Wickham

24 HMS SEAHORSE (IRE) (184)

Ch g Galileo (IRE) - After (IRE) 8 10-11

J Eoin Staples (5) E Blinkers

T Paul Nolan, Ireland

O Buckley & Coffey Families

B Coolmore

DECLARED RUNNERS 26

TFRHHIII BHA140 FORM 1-31000 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Has enjoyed plenty of success in handicap hurdles around 2 1/2m, bagging Silver Trophy at Chepstow in October His form has dipped since though, only tenth at Ascot (2m3f) last month. Others appeal more.

14Feb Asc 19f HcpH gd-sf 10/15 Fiercely Proud (IRE) 26l 1Jan Wdr 20f HcpH good 8/12 Listentoyourheart (IRE) 15l Dec25 Ain 20f HcpH soft 9/9 Bear Market (IRE) 20l

TFRHHIII BHA140 FORM 5425-1P D

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways after 9 months off at Uttoxeter in October but pulled up at Newbury following month. Given a break since but this demands a big step forward

Nov25 Nby 20f HcpH soft P/15 French ShipOct25 Utt 19f HcpH good 1/10 Into The Park (IRE) nk Jan25 Tnt 19f HcpH gd-sf 5/7 Aurigny Mill (FR) 12l

TFRHHHII BHA139 FORM 033405

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since 2024 and he’s been below par this season sincerevertedtohurdles,beatingonlyoneinGrade2atGowran(23.5f)lasttime. Fifth in this in 2024 however so can’t be totally dismissed.

22Jan Gow 23f Hdl heavy 5/6 Home By The Lee (IRE) 22l Dec25 Leo 20f HcpH gd-yd 9 Champagne Kid (IRE) 18l Dec25 Clo 22f Hdl heavy 4 Staffordshire Knot (IRE) 19l

TFRHHHII BHA139

FORM 6-00542 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who made a low-key start over fences earlier this term but produced easily his most encouraging effort to date switched to a handicap when runner-up at Gowran (2m3f) 25 days ago Sixth in this last year so not out of things back hurdling.

14Feb Gow 19f HcpC heavy 2 Mount Frisco (IRE) 43/4l

1Jan Fai 21f Ch yield 4 Kaid d’Authie (FR) 37l Nov25 Fai 21f Ch yd-sf 5 Jimmy du Seuil (FR) 39l

TFRHHHII BHA139

FORM 2P60-40

TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedonFlatwhenthirdinCesarewitchlastOctober and returned to this sphere with a very good fourth in Listed handicap at Leopardstown at Christmas Failed to build on it when ninth in similar company there last month though and is winless since 2023.

1Feb Leo 16f HcpH heavy 9/19 Bowensonfire (FR) 19l

Dec25 Leo 20f HcpH gd-yd 4 Champagne Kid (IRE) 41/4l

Oct25 Nkt 18f Hcp gd-fm 3/19 Beylerbeyi 31/2l

TFRHHIII BHA139 (-3)

FORM 20-1204

TIMEFORM VIEW Second in the Grade 1 Sefton at Aintree and scored atUttoxeter(2m7f)inMay.Possiblyunsuitedbyconditionsafter4monthsoff at Doncaster recently but this is surely too much of an ask.

28Feb Don 24f HcpH soft 4/5 Docpickedme (IRE) 57l

Oct25 Utt 19f HcpH good 8/10 Dargiannini (IRE) 103/4l

Aug25 Chs 14f Stk good 6/6 Allonsy 9l

TFRHHHII BHA138

FORM 2224-03 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Very useful hurdler who came in a good fourth in the Baring Bingham here 12 months ago Only seen twice this season and well below par when an odds-on third in Thurles novice in January. Needs to bounce back on handicap debut in first-time cheekpieces

18Jan Thu 20f Hdl yield 3 Hillberry Hill (IRE) 21/4l Dec25 Leo 20f Hdl gd-yd 7 Frankie John (IRE) 23l

Mar25 Chl 21f Hdl gd-sf 4/11 The New Lion 15l

TFRHHIII BHA138

FORM 00-12FU

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdlerwhowonconditionseventatClonmelinJune in first-time blinkers Similar form when second on chase debut at Wexford after but unseated 4 out returned to this sphere at Galway in September Fourth in the 2022 Fred Winter and has won when fresh but this is tough.

Sep25 Gal 21f Hdl gd-yd U Lord Erskine (IRE)Aug25 Wex 19f Ch good F Ashdale Flyer (IRE) -

Jul25 Wex 19f Ch good 2 Fine Margin (IRE) 11/2l

2025: JIMMY DU SEUIL (FR) 6 11 7 Danny Mullins 16-1 (W P Mullins) 26 ran

Stewards Note: KATEIRA: Following its run on 14/2/2026 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 7-1 Storm Heart (FR), Kateira (GB), 11-1 Puturhandstogether (IRE), 12-1 Kopeck de Mee (FR), Iberico Lord (FR), 14-1 The Yellow Clay (IRE), Jingko Blue (FR), 20-1 Guard Duty (GB), 22-1 Bunting (FR), 25-1 Lucky Place (FR), 28-1 Ballyadam (IRE), 33-1 Farren Glory (IRE), Chart Topper (FR), Beckett Rock (IRE), 40-1 Colonel Mustard (FR), 50-1 Buddy One (IRE), Sony Bill (FR), Give It To Me Oj (GB), Dargiannini (IRE), Forty Coats (IRE), 80-1 Franciscan Rock (IRE), Minella Rescue (IRE), Hms Seahorse (IRE), 150-1 Rambo T (IRE)

STORM HEART did well to score at Gowran and could be the way to go back up in trip in a typically well-contested renewal of this handicap Dan Skelton has enjoyed great success in this race and his Kateira rates a big threat on the back of a couple of eye-catching efforts Nicky Henderson’s Iberico Lord and Jingko Blue are also well in the mix along with Puturhandstogether, The Yellow Clay, Kopeck de Mee and Farren Glory.

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RACE FOUR

CROSS COUNTRY CHASE (A

RACE

DESCRIPTION

One of our newer races, the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase for five-year-olds and upwards is run over Cheltenham’s unique cross country course which provides a variety of fences, banks and turns for the runners to negotiate. Run over three miles five furlongs and 56 yards, this cross-country race is considered one for specialists and therefore previous experience of this unique circuit can be considered advantageous.

7 of the past 9 winners wore headgear

17 of the 20 winners were trained in Ireland

9 of the past 14 winners were aged 8 or 9

Gavin Cromwell teamed up with Cross Country specialist Keith Donoghue to land the spoils. In the last ten years, Donoghue’s name appears five times on the roll of honour, so it was no surprise to see him in contention on the well backed favourite Stumptown The pair did look in trouble down the back straight but he has an engine bigger than most and touched down just in front at the last before winning by seven lengths.

Run over three miles, five furlongs & 56 yards. 31 obstacles to be jumped

Total prize fund of £75,000 £39,022 to the winner

Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years.

TRAINER

Gordon Elliott 5 winners Today Gordon saddles Favori de Champdou, Conflated, Pied Piper & The Goffer

JOCKEY

Keith Donoghue 5 winners

Today Keith rides Stumptown

Jockey J

Trainer T

Owner O

Breeder B

Sponsor S

Equipment E

(A LIMITED HANDICAP) (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £75000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £29813, 2nd £14903, 3rd £7455, 4th £3728, 5th £1860, 6th £930. (Penalty Value £39022.50) 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

Leading course trainer (20-25): G Elliott (19 wins from 299 runners, 6%) runs CONFLATED, FAVORI DE CHAMPDOU, PIED PIPER & THE GOFFER

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (5 wins from 36 runners, 14%) runs CONFLATED, FAVORI DE CHAMPDOU, PIED PIPER & THE GOFFER

Fancy That: G Elliott won this race in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022 & 2023. The stable runs CONFLATED,FAVORI DE CHAMPDO, PIED PIPER & THE GOFFER today.

1 STUMPTOWN (IRE) (150)

Br g Laverock (IRE) - Active Fieldgale (IRE) 9 11-10

J Keith Donoghue E Blinkers

T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland

O Furze Bush Syndicate

B Patrick Aspell

2 FAVORI DE CHAMPDOU (FR) (46)

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Pamella (FR) 11 11-5

J Jack Kennedy E Blinkers

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Gigginstown House Stud

B Mme MH. Cassier

S Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott

3 FINAL ORDERS (GB) (46)

B g Camelot - Trapeze 10 10-9

J Conor Stone-Walsh (3)

T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland

O C. M. D. Syndicate

B Hascombe and Valiant Studs

4 VANILLIER (FR) (35)

Gr g Martaline - Virgata (FR) 11 10-7

J Sean Flanagan E Blinkers, Tongue Strap

T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland

O Mrs H. M. Keaveney

B S.C.E.A. Ecurie Haras Des Marais

5 CONFLATED (IRE) (35)

B g Yeats (IRE) - Saucy Present (IRE) 12 10-7

J Danny Gilligan E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Gigginstown House Stud

B Dillon Family

S Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott

6 PIED PIPER (GB) (48)

Ch g New Approach (IRE) - Pure Fantasy 8 10-7

J Sam Ewing E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Mrs M. Roden & Mrs R. Nolan

B Queen Elizabeth II

S Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott

7 FAKIR D’OUDAIRIES (FR) (35)

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Niagaria du Bois (FR) 11 10-7

J Darragh O’Keeffe E Tongue Strap

T Enda Bolger, Ireland

O Mr John P. McManus

B Comte Michel de Gigou

TFRHHHHI BHA162 FORM 1111P-1 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Very likeable sort and has clearly been transformed by cross-country fences, making it 2-2 over C&D when emerging on top in this race 12 months ago Added another notable feather to his cap when taking the Velka Pardubicka on latest start in October and should make a bold bid to retain his crown.

Oct25 Par 34f Ch good 1/15 High In The Sky (FR) 13/4

Apr25 Ain 34f HcpC gd-sf P/34 Nick Rockett (IRE)Mar25 Chl 29f HcpC gd-sf 1/16 Latenightpass 7l

TFRHHHHI BHA157

FORM 0-05F11 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Now in the veteran stage of his career but never been better, runningoutthe66/1winnerof28-runnerPaddyPowerChaseatLeopardstownover Christmas before following up over this C&D on Trials Day. Raised 8lb for that but has to be feared for a yard with a fine recent record in this race

24Jan Chl 29f HcpC soft 1/16 J’Arrive de

Dec25 Leo 24f HcpC yield 1 Search For Glory (IRE)

Dec25 Chl 29f HcpC good F/14 Final Orders

TFRHHHII BHA147

FORM 3P6315 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Has taken well to this discipline, building on his solid Punchestown third when landing Crystal Cup over this C&D in December, jumping boldly and cruising clear However,he was beaten 16 lengths when fifth to Favori de Champdou back here the following month.

24Jan Chl 29f HcpC soft 5/16 Favori de Champdou (FR) 16l

Dec25 Chl 29f HcpC good 1/14 J’Arrive de L’Est (FR) 41/4l

Nov25 Pun 24f Ch sf-hv 3 Desertmore House (IRE) 12l

TFRHHHHI BHA145

FORM 30-U631 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart chaser at best and did really well under the circumstanceswhenthirdtostablemateStumptowninthis12monthsago,havingforfeited plentyofgroundwhenalmosttakingthewrongcourseatanearlystage.Warmedup for a repeat bid with a decisive success at Punchestown last month.

4Feb Pun 24f Ch sf-hv 1 The Goffer (IRE) 11/4l

TFRHHHII BHA145

FORM P-44223

TIMEFORMVIEW DualGrade1-winningchaserinhispompand(fitfrompoints) he put in a good shift with a first-time tongue strap added when third to Vanillier at Punchestown on return last month.On the downside,his losing run stretches back to December 2022 and he struggled on sole previous run over this C&D 4Feb Pun 24f Ch sf-hv 3 Vanillier (FR) 1

4 Vital Island (IRE)

Apr25 Ain 34f HcpC gd-sf P/34 Nick Rockett (IRE) -

TFRHHIII BHA145

FORM 32560F C

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart hurdler whose best effort this season came when fifth in Troytown at Navan in November Well held both completed starts since,though, including in the valuable Leopardstown handicap won by re-opposing stablemate Favori de Champdou over Christmas First run in a cross-country race 22Jan Gow 25f HcpC heavy F/18 Now Is The Hour (IRE)Dec25 Leo 24f

TFRHHIII BHA145

FORM 040-234 C

TIMEFORMVIEWVerysmartchaseronhisdaybutbestformwasataround21/2m andhewaswellheldin2024runningoftheC&DCrystalCupwonbyStumptownonsole previousattemptovertheseobstacles Againappearedtorunoutofpetrolgoingbeyond when3mwhenfourthtoVanillieratPunchestownlastmonth. 4Feb Pun 24f Ch sf-hv 4 Vanillier (FR) 11l Dec24 Chl

8 VELVET ELVIS (IRE) (48)

Br g Shirocco (GER) - Treen (IRE) 10 10-5

J Gavin Sheehan E Visor

T John McConnell, Ireland

O Mr D. Kierans

B Joe Fogarty

9 DESERTMORE HOUSE (IRE) (73)

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Swinley Bottom (IRE) 11 10-5

J Ricky Doyle E Tongue Strap

T Martin Brassil, Ireland

O O. B. P. Carroll/Anthony Vaughan

B Mr H. Fowler

10

HORANTZAU D’AIRY (FR) (169)

B g Legolas (JPN) - Panzara d’Airy (FR) 9 10-5

J Charlie Hammond E Tongue Strap

T Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard

O Mr Jim Gill

B Mr Claude-Yves Pelsy

S Science Supplements

11 MINELLA CROONER (IRE) (18)

B g Shantou (USA) - Laren (GER) 10 10-5

J James Best E Cheek Pieces

T Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting

O Dr Belinda Rose

B Stephen Lanigan O’Keeffe

12 LATENIGHTPASS (GB) (46)

B g Passing Glance - Latenightdip 13 10-5

J Miss Gina Andrews

T Tom Ellis, Rugby

O Mrs P. A. Ellis

B Mrs Pippa Ellis

S Fresh Air

13 THE GOFFER (IRE) (35)

B g Yeats (IRE) - Ballylough Lady (IRE) 9 10-5

J Josh Williamson (5) E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Mr Allan Snow

B Joseph O’Rahilly

S Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott

14 FAMOUS BRIDGE (IRE) (81)

B g Fame And Glory - Wahiba Hall (IRE) 10 10-5

J Sean Quinlan E Cheek Pieces

T Nicky Richards, Greystoke

O Hemmings Racing

B John Gallagher

S Trust Inns Limited

DECLARED RUNNERS 14

TFRHIIII BHA142

FORM 020-P0P

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in the valuable Thyestes Handicap Chase for Gavin Cromwell in January 2025 but has failed by a long way to reproduce that level of form in 4 subsequent starts

22Jan Gow 25f HcpC heavy P/18 Now Is The Hour (IRE)Dec25 Hay 25f HcpC soft 7/12 Grand Geste (IRE) 28l Nov25 Nav 24f HcpC heavy P/19 Answer To Kayf -

TFRHHHHH BHA140

FORM 0P-211P

TIMEFORM VIEW Took well to this discipline when second in La Touche Cup at Punchestown last spring and,following a point success,scored comfortably in 15-runner contest back there in November Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Leopardstown over Christmasbutwillbemuchmoreathomebackinthisenvironment.

Dec25 Leo 23f HcpH gd-yd P Duke Silver (IRE)Nov25 Pun 24f Ch sf-hv 1 The Goffer (IRE) 4l

May25 Pun 33f Ch gd-yd 2/12 Busselton (FR) 3/4l

TFRHIIII BHA139

FORM 000-20P

TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedinKerryandMunsterNationalsforWillieMullinsin2024,and goodsecondinaUttoxeterhandicapchaseonfinalstartforMichaelKeadylastMay.However, he ran poorly when last seen at Warwick in September (second run for Sara Bradstock) and he’sopposableondebutforanothernewyard

Sep25 War 25f HcpC good P/5 Ile de Jersey (FR)Jul25 Mkt 21f HcpC good 8/15 Ballysax Hank (IRE) 22l

May25 Utt 20f HcpC good 2/8 Matterhorn (FR) 5l

TFRHIIII BHA137

FORM P65P-0P

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart Irish chaser at best for Gordon Elliott but he was pulled up in this 12 months ago and again failed to complete on belated seasonal reappearance/debut for present yard at Newcastle 18 days ago

21Feb Nwc 20f HcpC gd-sf P/7 Prairie Wolf (IRE)May25 Pun 24f HcpC yield 8/12 Bill Baxter (IRE) 90l Mar25 Chl 29f HcpC gd-sf P/16 Stumptown (IRE) -

TFRHHIII BHA135

FORM U20-000 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in December 2023 and produced a fine effort when runner-up in this race last year However, followed that with a low-key effort at Aintree (subsequently underwent a breathing operation) and nowhere near his best in 3 runs so far this season.

24Jan Chl 29f HcpC soft 9/16 Favori de Champdou (FR) 48l

Dec25 Chl 29f HcpC good 7/14 Final Orders 19l

Nov25 Chl 27f HcpC soft 7/10 Marble Sands (FR) 41l

TFRHHHII BHA135

FORM 501202

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who performed with credit when fourth to Stumptowninthisracelastseason.OnthebackofawinbetweentheflagsinOctoberhe hasfinishedsecondinPunchestowncross-countryraceswonbyDesertmoreHouseand Vanillierbutmayagainprovevulnerableforwinpurposes

4Feb Pun 24f Ch sf-hv 2 Vanillier (FR)

Dec25 Dow 24f Ch gd-yd 7 Its On The Line (IRE)

Nov25 Pun 24f Ch sf-hv 2 Desertmore House (IRE) 4l

TFRHHIII BHA132

FORM D6P-000

TIMEFORM VIEW Talented handicap chaser at his best and posted creditable efforts in the Ultima at this meeting in 2024 and last year Has shown little in a handful of starts so far this season,though,and hopes now pinned on the switch to this idiosyncratic track sparking a revival.8lb out of weights

Dec25 Hay 25f HcpC soft 10/12 Grand Geste (IRE) 33l

Nov25 Hay 25f HcpC gd-sf 7/10 Top of The Bill (IRE) 28l

Nov25 Ayr 24f HcpH soft 7/7 Nab Wood (IRE) 13l

2025: STUMPTOWN (IRE) 8 11 10 Keith Donoghue 5-2 (Gavin Cromwell) 16 ran

Stewards Note: HORANTZAU D’AIRY: Following its run on 23/9/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Favori de Champdou (FR), 7-2 Stumptown (IRE), 5-1 Desertmore House (IRE), 9-1 Vanillier (FR), 11-1 Final Orders (GB), 16-1 The Goffer (IRE), 22-1 Conflated (IRE), 25-1 Pied Piper (GB), 28-1 Fakir d’Oudairies (FR), 66-1 Velvet Elvis (IRE), Latenightpass (GB), 80-1 Horantzau d’Airy (FR), Famous Bridge (IRE), 150-1 Minella Crooner (IRE)

Runner-up in the La Touche Cup on debut in this sphere last spring, DESERTMORE HOUSE improved on that form under an assertive ride when going one place better at Punchestown in November His subsequent hurdle run over Christmas is best ignored and he’s very much of interest for his very shrewd stable. Last year’s winner Stumptown arrives on the back of success in the Velka Pardubicka and is a big threat along with Trials Day scorer Favori de Champdou. Vanillier completes the shortlist. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DESERTMORE HOUSE (IRE) 2.STUMPTOWN (IRE) 3.FAVORI DE CHAMPDOU (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

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GREATBRITISHBONUSSCHEME

The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB.

THECRYSTALCUP

Today’s Glenfarclas Cross Country Steeplechase is part of a European race series called The Crystal Cup. As well as here at Cheltenham, the series is competed at racecourses across France, Italy, Belgium, Poland and the Czech Republic.

Following today’s event there are just three stages of the current series remaining; Fontainebleau (March 28), Punchestown (April 30) and the final leg at Le Lion D’Angers (May 14).

CHANCETOWIN HOSPITALITYFORTWO

RACE FIVE

THE BetMGM QUEEN MOTHER CHAMPION CHASE

RACE DESCRIPTION The feature race of the day is the Grade 1 BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase, the championship event for two mile chasers. Some of the leading chasers from Britain and Ireland will be tackling Cheltenham’s unique undulations at breathtaking speed and there will be no hiding places as the cream usually rises to the top. All today’s runners carry 11st 10lb in the absence of any mares.

MARINE NATIONALE

Solness exhibited his usual front running tactic under JJ Slevin, tracked in second by dual Champion Chase winner Energumene, until he took it up at the seventh. The ninth fence saw Jonbon make a terrible mistake that ended any chance of him winning the contest. Quilixios moved into the lead but a crashing fall at the last meant it was Marine Nationale who was left on his own to score in splendid isolation. Run over one mile, seven furlongs & 199 yards. 13 fences to be jumped. Total prize fund of £400,000 £225,080 to the winner

WINNING CONNECTIONS

Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years.

TRAINER Willie Mullins 2 winners Today Willie saddles Il Etait Temps & Majborough

JOCKEY

Paul Townend 2 winners Today Paul rides Il Etait Temps

FESTIVAL HISTORY

Whilst Friday’s Gold Cup is all about stamina, this afternoon’s BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase focuses on speed, with Europe’s top two-mile chasers hoping to add their name to an illustrious Roll of Honour.

The Dan Moore-trained Quita Que won the inaugural National Hunt Two-Mile Champion Chase in 1959 under Bunny Cox before Tom Dreaper, the leading trainer in the race, and Pat Taaffe teamed up with Fortria to become the first multiple winner of the race in 1960 and 1961. Ever since then there have been many multiple winners of this two mile chase; Drinny’s Double achieving the same feat for trainer Bob Turnell and jockey Frank Nash in 1967 and 1968.

Fred Winter trained his one and only Champion Chase winner in 1971 when Paul Kelleway partnered Crisp to victory, who two years later suffered an agonising defeat by Red Rum in the 1973 Grand National.

The Edward Courage-trained Royal Relief became the first horse in the race’s history to regain his title after winning under Bill Smith in 1972 and 1974. Skymas recorded back-to-back wins for trainer Brian Lusk and jockey Mouse Morris in 1976 and 1977 and became the oldest winner, at twelve, on the second of those occasions. The Peter McCreery-trained Hilly Way picked up the baton immediately afterwards winning under Tommy Carmody in 1978 and Ted Walsh in 1979.

The Queen Mother, whose Game Spirit finished runner-up in the race in 1976, had been an unwavering supporter of National Hunt racing and in 1980 the race was renamed the Queen Mother Champion Chase in celebration of her 80th birthday. Up until her death she was always on hand to give out the trophy each season.

The Robert Earnshaw-ridden Badsworth Boy dominated the race in the early 1980s, winning for three years in succession between 1983 and 1985 for the Dickinson family and he remains the most successful horse in the history of the race. At the end of the 1980s there were two more back-to-back winners of the race Pearlyman tasted glory for John Edwards in 1987 and 1988 and the David Elsworth-trained Barnbrook Again followed suit in 1989 and 1990.

David Nicholson broke his duck in 1994 when Viking Flagship galloped to victory under Adrian Maguire and he didn’t have to wait long for his second when the same horse followed up 12 months later in the hands of Charlie Swan.

The Jessica Harrington-trained Moscow Flyer stamped his authority on the race in 2003 before disappointing punters 12 months later when unseating Barry Geraghty. He returned in 2005 and duly made amends, becoming the joint-second oldest winner of the race

In more recent seasons Barry Geraghty has been a leading force. In 2010, he partnered the Colm Murphy-trained Big Zeb to something of a surprise success before teaming up with Nicky Henderson in 2012 and 2013 with Finian’s Rainbow and Sprinter Sacre respectively That took his tally to five making him joint-leading jockey with Pat Taaffe

And who can forget the 2016 renewal when Sprinter Sacre completed the greatest of comebacks by becoming only the third horse to regain his Champion Chase crown. The ten-year-old had endured a difficult time since winning the race for the first time in 2013 but produced a brilliant display under Nico de Boinville to send the crowd into raptures

Altior gave Nico and trainer Nicky Henderson wins in 2018 & 2019, but his absence saw Politologue take the crown back to Ditcheat in 2020, giving Paul Nicholls a sixth Champion Chase win and owner, the late John Hales, a third after One Man and Azertyuiop had won the race for him in 1998 and 2004 respectively Henry de Bromhead has tasted success in recent years, Special Tiara in 2017 has since been joined by Put The Kettle On in 2021 and then by Captain Guinness last year. Energumene joined an illustrious list of dual winners in 2023 and in doing so gave Willie Mullins back-to-back victories in the race.

Barry Connell tasted success with his 2024 Supreme winner Marine Nationale, in his absence, we will see a new name on the trophy this year

for five yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £400000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £172160, 2nd £70960, 3rd £35480, 4th £17760, 5th £8880, 6th £4440, 7th £2200, 8th £1120. (Penalty Value £225080)

Jockey J

Trainer T

Owner O

Breeder B

Sponsor S

Equipment E

Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (46 wins from 372 runners, 12%) runs IL ETAIT TEMPS & MAJBOROUGH

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (13 wins from 38 runners, 34%) runs IL ETAIT TEMPS & MAJBOROUGH

Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2022 and 2023. The stable runs IL ETAIT TEMPS & MAJBOROUGH today.

1 BROOKIE (IRE) (109)

B g Policy Maker (IRE) - Presenting d’Azy (IRE) 9 11-10

J Sam Twiston-Davies E Tongue Strap

T Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

O Miss A F Rugg

B Arthur Fennelly

S geegeez.co.uk

2 CAPTAIN GUINNESS (IRE) (17)

B g Arakan (USA) - Presenting d’Azy (IRE) 11 11-10

J Jordan Gainford E Cheek Pieces

T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland

O Declan Landy

B Arthur Fennelly

3 FOUND A FIFTY (IRE) (11)

B g Solskjaer (IRE) - Fillmein (IRE) 9 11-10

J Jack Kennedy

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Bective Stud

B Thomas Fahey

S Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud

4 IL ETAIT TEMPS (FR) (53)

Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Une des Sources (FR) 8 11-10

J P. Townend E Tongue Strap

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Hollywood Racing & Barnane Stud

B Mr E. Clayeux & S.C. Ecurie Couderc

5 IRISH PANTHER (GB) (75)

B g Lucarno (USA) - Tyrana (GER) 9 11-10

J Kieren Buckley E Hood

T Eddie & Patrick Harty, Ireland

O Jennifer Coyle/Brian P Whelan

B Harris & Ford Ltd

6 L’EAU DU SUD (FR) (95)

Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Eaux Fortes (FR) 8 11-10

J Harry Skelton E Tongue Strap

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O MasonHogarthFergusonHalesThelateJHales

B E.A.R.L. Du Moulin

S Morson Group

7 LIBBERTY HUNTER (GB) (32)

B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Classy Crewella 10 11-10

J Sean Bowen

T Mrs C. Williams, Llancarfan

O Mr & Mrs William Rucker

B B. J. Eckley

TFRHHIII BHA148

FORM 312-43P D

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart chaser but pulled up at Ascot when last seen in November and,having yet to win outside of handicap company,there’s little in his record to suggest he can play a prominent role here.

Nov25 Asc 16f HcpC gd-sf P/10 Calico (GER)Oct25 Chl 15f HcpC gd-sf 3/9 Calico (GER) 73/4l May25 Pun 16f Ch yield 4/6 Majborough (FR) 15l

TFRHHIII BHA154

FORM 63-2P63 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Good record in this race,winning in 2024 and placed in 2023 and 2025.Has yet to fire this winter so this 11-y-o’s hopes are pinned on first-time cheekpieces and a return to Cheltenham sparking a revival.

22Feb Naa 16f Ch heavy 3/5 Blood Destiny (FR) 91/4l Dec25 Leo 17f Ch yield 6 Solness (FR) 45l Nov25 Nav 16f Ch sf-hv P/5 Found A Fifty (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA164

FORM 411434 D BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Followed up win in Fortria at Navan by defeating a returning Majborough in the Hilly Way at Cork. A recent short-priced defeat over20.5fatNavancanlikelybeforgiven(racedtooclosetoastrongpace)but he was no match for Majborough at the Dublin Racing Festival.

28Feb Nav 20f Ch heavy 4/4 James du Berlais (FR) 18l

1Feb Leo 17f Ch soft 3/6 Majborough (FR) 19l

Dec25 Leo 17f Ch yield 4 Solness (FR) 21l

TFRHHHHI BHA172

FORM 1/11-11F D BF

TIMEFORMVIEWReturnedwithwinsinClonmelOilandTingleCreek.Readily defeated Jonbon in the latter but looked beaten in behind that same rival when fallingheavily2outatAscotsince.Thatwashardlyanidealpreparationbuthe’llbe a threat if back to his best.Regular hood off (tongue tie remains).

17Jan Asc 16f Ch soft F/4 Jonbon (FR) -

Dec25 San 15f Ch gd-sf 1/5 Jonbon (FR) 9l

Nov25 Clo 20f Ch soft 1/4 Senecia (IRE) 18l

TFRHHHII BHA153

FORM 30-3112 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Pretty useful hurdler who has taken really well to fences, building on opening Navan maiden success when 1/2-length second of 9 to Romeo CoolioinGrade1noviceattheLeopardstownChristmasmeeting.Hissoundjumping provides hope that he can cope stepping outside of novice company

Dec25 Leo 17f Ch yield 2 Romeo Coolio 1/2l

Nov25 Naa 16f Ch soft 1 Jacob’s Ladder (IRE) 8l

Oct25 Clo 16f Hdl yield 1 In The Trenches 31l

TFRHHHII BHA163

FORM 1143-13 CD

TIMEFORMVIEWGrade1novicechasewinnerlasttermandimprovedagainwhen proving way too strong for Jonbon in the Grade 2 Shloer on his C&D reappearance. Notatthesamelevelwhen18lengthsthirdtoIlEtaitTempsinTingleCreekatSandown 3weekslaterbutkeptfreshforthissinceandcouldbounceback.

Dec25 San 15f Ch gd-sf 3/5 Il Etait Temps (FR) 18l Nov25 Chl 15f Ch soft 1/6 Jonbon (FR) 15l Apr25 Ain 15f Ch good 3/5 Kalif du Berlais (FR) 51/2l

FORM 12F-U43 CD

S Tote TFRHHIII BHA151

TIMEFORM VIEW Hold-up performer who has won twice over fences here and was also second in the Grand Annual over C&D at the 2024 Festival.Best effort this term when 7 1/4 lengths third

8 MAJBOROUGH (FR) (38)

B g Martinborough (JPN) - Janimone (FR) 6 11-10

J Mark Walsh E Cheek Pieces

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Mr John P. McManus

B Hubert Langot

9 QUILIXIOS (GB) (364)

B g Maxios - Quilita (GER) 9 11-10

J Darragh O’Keeffe

T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland

O Cheveley Park Stud

B Stiftung Gestuet Faehrhof

S Cheveley Park Stud Limited

10 SAINT SEGAL (FR)

(32)

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Bal Celtique (FR) 8 11-10

J Ciaran Gethings E Tongue Strap

T Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton

O Culverhill Racing Club V

B E.A.R.L. Haras Du Mondant et al

S Culverhill Farm Racing

TFRHHHHH BHA174

FORM 13-1231 C D

TIMEFORM VIEW Held back by jumping errors on occasions over fences but put it all together with cheekpieces fitted (retained) when proving 19lengthstoostrongforMarineNationaleandFoundAFiftyinaGrade1atlast month’s Dublin Racing Festival.He’ll be very hard to beat if in a similar mood

1Feb Leo 17f Ch soft 1/6 Marine Nationale (IRE) 19l

Dec25 Leo 17f Ch yield 3 Solness (FR) 3

Dec25 Crk 16f Ch soft 2/5 Found A Fifty (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA163

FORM 05/124F- C D

TIMEFORM VIEW High-class chaser Not seen since his late fall in this 12 months ago (looked set for second behind Marine Nationale) but he does have a good record fresh.

Mar25 Chl 15f Ch gd-sf F/8 Marine Nationale (IRE) -

Feb25 Leo 17f Ch yield 4/8 Solness (FR) 24l

Dec24 San 15f Ch soft 2/6 Jonbon (FR) 8l

TFRHHHII BHA155

FORM 1-12122 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Having an excellent season, winning twice and runner-up on his other 3 starts, including to Lulamba in the Game Spirit at Newbury last month.Place shout.

7Feb Nby 16f Ch heavy 2/6 Lulamba (FR)

Dec25 Kmp 16f HcpC good 2/7 Thistle Ask (IRE)

Dec25 Kel 17f HcpC soft 1/9 Traprain Law (FR)

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2025: MARINE NATIONALE (IRE) 8 11 10 Sean Flanagan 5-1 (Barry Connell) 8 ran

Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Majborough (FR), 9-2 Il Etait Temps (FR), 6-1 L’Eau du Sud (FR), 12-1 Quilixios (GB), 22-1 Found A Fifty (IRE), Irish Panther (GB), 80-1 Saint Segal (FR), 100-1 Captain Guinness (IRE), Libberty Hunter (GB), 300-1 Brookie (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

If MAJBOROUGH can avoid mistakes again and is in anything like the same form as when routing a couple of these at the Dublin Racing Festival he’ll be extremely hard to beat Assuming Il Etait Temps has suffered no ill effects from his fall in the Clarence House he’s clear-second best as his two defeats of Jonbon at Sandown last year represent top-class form. Shloer winner L’Eau du Sud, who has been freshened up since the Tingle Creek, can take third.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MAJBOROUGH (FR) 2.IL ETAIT TEMPS (FR) 3.L’EAU DU SUD (FR)

THE DEBENHAMS JOHNNY HENDERSON GRAND ANNUAL CHALLENGE CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE

RACE DESCRIPTION

The Debenhams Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup is a Premier Handicap Steeple Chase, named in honour of the late Johnny Henderson, the father of Nicky Henderson and the man who helped safeguard the future of Cheltenham racecourse in the 1960s, is the oldest race that takes place at The Festival. This handicap chase is run over two miles on the Old Course and is often run at a frantic pace The race has been designed for five-year-olds and upwards and is often one of the most thrilling races of the whole week.

8 of the past 20 winners had run in the

4 of the past 9 winners had run over hurdles earlier that season 12 of the past 14 winners were rated between 135-147

JAZZY MATTY

Jazzy Matty bagged his second Festival handicap after the 2023 Fred Winter, doing so in equally as impressive fashion. He moved smoothly into a narrow lead two out, before then finding plenty to fend off Unexpected Party who had given Harry Skelton an excellent spin but ultimately was not as well handicapped this time around, which showed in the finish. Midnight It Is completed the podium for Gavin Cromwell

Run over one mile, seven furlongs & 199 yards. 13 fences to be jumped Total prize fund of £150,000 £84,405 to the winner

WINNING CONNECTIONS

Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years.

TRAINER

Gordon Elliott 1 winner Today Gordon saddles Touch Me Not & Relieved of Duties

JOCKEY

Harry Skelton 1 winner Today Harry rides Be Aware

Jockey J

Trainer T

Owner O

Breeder B

Sponsor S

Equipment E

XT H RAC E -

for five yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £150000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £64560, 2nd £26610, 3rd £13305, 4th £6660, 5th £3330, 6th £1665, 7th £825, 8th £420. (Penalty Value £84405) 8 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (46 wins from 372 runners, 12%) runs WESTERN DIEGO

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (13 wins from 38 runners, 34%) runs WESTERN DIEGO

Fancy That: P Nicholls won this race in 2016 & 2018. The stable runs RUBAUD today.

1 TOUCH ME NOT (IRE) (17)

Br g Malinas (GER) - Mini Shan (IRE) 7 12-0

J James Smith (5)

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Gigginstown House Stud

B Leonard Flynn

S Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott

2 CALICO (GER) (32)

B g Soldier Hollow - Casanga (IRE) 10 11-12

J Tristan Durrell E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O Mr John J Reilly

B Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof

S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes

3 RUBAUD (FR) (25)

B g Air Chief Marshal (IRE) - Fulgence (FR) 8 11-7

J Harry Cobden

T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

O Mr Brendan McManus

B B. Decouz & S.C.E.A. Du Bas Bugey

S Morson Group

4 BE AWARE (FR) (54)

Gr g Martaline - Kendova (FR) 7 11-6

J Harry Skelton

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O Mr Andrew L. Cohen

B S.C.E.A. Pa Ouvry & E.A.R.L. Ecurie Des

S Wood Hall Stud Limited

5 INTHEPOCKET (GB) (37)

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Egretta Island (IRE) 9 11-5

J Mark Walsh

T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland

O Mr John P. McManus

B Mrs Tessa Greatrex & Mr D. Futter

6 BOOTHILL (IRE) (74)

B or Br g Presenting - Oyster Pipit (IRE) 11 11-4

J Bryan Carver E Tongue Strap

T Harry Fry, Corscombe

O Brian & Sandy Lambert

B Noel James

S Grosvenor Sport

7 ADDRAGOOLE (IRE) (37)

B g Gatewood - Ladyofthelodge (IRE) 7 11-4

J Keith Donoghue E Tongue Strap

T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland

O Addragoole Partnership

1m 7f 199y

TFRHHHII BHA155

FORM 54-4232 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable type who won a Grade 2 as a novice and plenty ofgoodeffortsindefeatsince.However,hisconsistencymeanshe’sgettingno respite from the handicapper 22Feb Naa 16f Ch heavy 2/5 Blood Destiny (FR)

14Jan Fai 17f HcpC yield 3/12 Western

Nov25 Fai 17f HcpC

TFRHHHII BHA153

FORM 432-114 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Brilliantly primed to win 2 £100k handicaps over C&D and Ascot this autumn.Shaped as if needing the run back from 11 weeks off in Game Spirit at Newbury last month and should be spot on now

7Feb Nby 16f Ch heavy 4/6 Lulamba (FR)

Nov25 Asc 16f HcpC gd-sf 1/10 Martator (FR)

Oct25 Chl 15f HcpC gd-sf 1/9 Jasko des Dames (FR) 7l

TFRHHHII BHA148

FORM 5-51132 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Front runner who bagged a Grade 2 novice chase at Kempton last season. Won the Elite Hurdle for a third year running at Wincanton in November and good placed efforts in Grade 1 at Kempton/ Grade 2 at Wincanton since.Potentially on a nice mark back over fences 14Feb Wcn 15f Hdl heavy 2/4 Alexei (GER)

Dec25 Kmp 16f Hdl good 3/6 Sir Gino (FR)

Nov25 Wcn 15f Hdl good 1/4 Hamlet’s Night (IRE) nk

TFRHHHHI BHA147

FORM 00-1222 D BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who has improved switched to fences this season (hasbecomeafree-goingfrontrunner),winningStratfordhandicaponreturnandeven better form when runner-up in small-field graded novices next 3 starts, including over C&Donfirstofthem.Gottobeofinterestbackhandicapping.

16Jan Wdr 16f Ch soft 2/3 No Questions Asked (IRE) 1l

Dec25 San 15f Ch gd-sf 2/4 Lulamba (FR) 9

Nov25 Chl 15f Ch soft 2/6 July Flower (FR) 1

TFRHHHHI BHA146

FORM 13-F555 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Very talented novice hurdler in 2022/23, fourth in the Supreme Hurdle at this meeting before winning Grade 1 at Aintree. Hasn’t stood much racing switched to fences over the last 2 years but caught the eye in a very competitive Leopardstown handicap last month and better ground here will suit.

2Feb Leo 17f HcpC soft 5/14 Jacob’s Ladder (IRE) 91/2l

14Jan Fai 17f HcpC yield 5/12 Western Diego (IRE) 25l

Dec25 Nav 20f HcpC sf-hv 5 Down Memory Lane (IRE) 55l

TFRHIIII BHA145

FORM 2F4-P53 D

TIMEFORMVIEWLightlyracedinrecentseasonsandnolongertheforceof old.

Dec25 Kmp 16f HcpC good 3/7 Thistle Ask (IRE) 24l Dec25 San 15f Ch gd-sf 5/5 Il Etait Temps (FR) 75l Nov25 Asc 16f HcpC gd-sf P/10 Calico (GER) -

FORM 321413 D

B Noel & Sharon Lally TFRHHHII BHA145

TIMEFORM VIEW Profile over fences is a progressive one, bagging a big-field handicap at Leopardstown on Boxing Day before good third off 10lb higher there 5 weeks ago However, his one disappointing run this season came

8 JAZZY MATTY (FR) (52)

Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Robbe (FR) 7 11-2

J Danny Gilligan E Cheek Pieces

T Cian Collins, Ireland

O Top Man Racing Syndicate

B J. Magnien, C. Magnien & B. Magnien

9 VANDERPOEL (IRE) (67)

B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Dear Songbird (IRE) 7 11-0

J Ben Jones

T Ben Pauling, Naunton

O Lady Dulverton

B Brian J. Crowley

S Fitzdares

10 WESTERN DIEGO (IRE)

(37)

B g Westerner - Ask Me Sister (IRE) 9 11-0

J Brian Hayes E Hood

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Templebloodstock Western Diego Syndicate

B Sean Osborne

11 THE OTHER MOZZIE (IRE) (56)

Br g Vadamos (FR) - Leo’s Spirit (IRE) 7 11-0

J Brian Hughes E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

O Mr J. Fyffe

B Christopher Maye

S JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd

12 SPECIAL CADEAU (GB) (102)

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Speciosa (IRE) 8 11-0

J M. P. O’Connor

T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland

O Envirogreen Housing Services Ltd

B M. H. Sly, Dr T. Davies & Mrs P. Sly

13 MARTATOR (FR) (39)

B g Martaline - Tornada (FR) 9 10-12

J Charlie Deutsch E Blinkers

T Venetia Williams, Hereford

O Camilla Norton

B Mr H. Des Ste Gauburge

S Faucets Limited

14 BALLYSAX HANK (IRE) (37)

Ch g Eliot (GER) - Gothen Niece (IRE) 7 10-12

J James Bowen

T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland

O Mr Martin Gowing

B Liam Tougher

S Fairplay Exchange

15 PERSONAL AMBITION (IRE) (22)

Br g Sandmason - Saoirse’s Sister (IRE) 7 10-11

J Kielan Woods E Blinkers

T Ben Pauling, Naunton

O Mrs L. Maclennan

B Mr Philip O’Connor

S Fitzdares

16 JOUR D’EVASION (FR) (47)

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Clemence (FR) 7 10-10

J Sam Twiston-Davies E Tongue Strap

T Henry Daly, Ludlow

O C Daly & Pilkingtons

B E.A.R.L. Elevage de Busset

S Humphrey Butler Ltd

TFRHHHHH BHA143

FORM 16-P056 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed much improved form when winning this race last year off 8lb lower,bagging himself another Cheltenham Festival handicap in the process (Fred Winter winner in 2023). The way he has been campaigned this season suggests this has been the target once again (headgear on).

18Jan Thu 15f HcpH yield 6 Eachtotheirown (IRE) 22l

Oct25 Chl 19f HcpH gd-sf 5/20 French Ship 12l

Jul25 Gal 22f HcpC good 12/22 Western Fold (IRE) 25l

TFRHHHHI BHA141

FORM 1P-3211 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Took a big step forward on third chase start when winning at Ascot in December and confirmed that form when following up in another small-field handicap at Sandown. Seems very well suited by a soundly-run race and this unexposed sort is on the shortlist.

3Jan San 15f HcpC good 1/5 Kotmask (FR) 4

Dec25 Asc 16f HcpC soft 1/4 Stencil 7l

Nov25 Lin 20f HcpC good 2/6 Noble Park (IRE) 24l

TFRHHHII BHA141

FORM 25-0314 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Mixed record over fences but is coming good at the right time, posting a career best when opening account in this sphere at Fairyhouse before backing that up with a fourth at Leopardstown off 8lb higher 5 weeks ago despite things not panning out quite so well.Yard still seeking first win in this

2Feb Leo 17f HcpC soft 4/14 Jacob’s Ladder (IRE) 8l 14Jan Fai 17f HcpC yield 1/12 More Coko (FR) 33/4l Nov25 Fai 17f HcpC yd-sf 3/12 Drumgill (IRE)

TFRHIIII BHA141

FORM 01-0000 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last season in top form, not seen to best effect when seventh in the Golden Miller at this meeting before winning Premier Handicap at Ayr. Respectable return in the Paddy Power Gold Cup here but well held next 2 starts and has since left Gavin Cromwell.Tongue tie back on.

14Jan Fai 17f HcpC yield 11/12 Western Diego (IRE) 63l Dec25 Kel 17f HcpC soft 7/9 Saint Segal (FR) 26l Nov25 Chl 20f HcpC soft 7/12 Panic Attack (IRE) 11l

TFRHHIII BHA141

FORM 5-25236 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent rather than progressive over fences since making a winning debut in this sphere in maiden at Thurles over a year ago, though underperformed returned to softer ground in Listed handicap at Fairyhouse when last seen in November

Nov25 Fai 17f HcpC yd-sf 6/12 Drumgill (IRE) 28l

Nov25 Asc 16f HcpC good 3/10 Teddy Blue (GER) 2l

Sep25 Ros 16f Ch gd-yd 2/6 Westport Cove (FR) 11/4l

TFRHIIII BHA139

FORM 00-520U

TIMEFORM VIEW Most progressive when landing 5-timer in 2024. Has come back down weights and showed ability remains when second at Ascot in November but that very much a standout effort this season. Never involved when tenth in this last year off 8lb higher Change of headgear

31Jan San 15f HcpC soft U/11 Jax JuniorDec25 Chl 20f HcpC gd-sf 9/10 Glengouly (FR) 31l Nov25 Asc 16f HcpC gd-sf 2/10 Calico (GER) 21/4l

TFRHHHHI BHA139

FORM 231206

TIMEFORM VIEW Versatile performer who just failed to land American Grand National at Far Hills (hurdle,21f) in October Shaped better than bare result the bare result in Listed handicaps at Leopardstown next 2 starts and this has likely been the target.

2Feb Leo 17f HcpC soft 6/14 Jacob’s Ladder (IRE) 103/4l

Dec25 Leo 24f HcpC yield 8 Favori de Champdou (FR) 101/2l Oct25 Far 21f Hdl firm 2/3 Zanahiyr (IRE) hd

TFRHHHII BHA138

FORM 3P-4P51 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back to form when winning 3-runner novice at Newbury (2m) 3 weeks ago, seeming to relish the combination of first-time blinkers and drop back in trip under a typically attacking ride. Will find this much harder to dominate,however 17Feb Nby 16f Ch soft 1/3 Quebecois (FR) 17l

Dec25 Asc 18f Ch soft 5/5 Steel Ally (FR) 31l Nov25 Nby 20f HcpH soft P/15 French Ship -

TFRHHHII BHA137

FORM 15-5111 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler who has quickly made up into an even better chaser this season, defying a further 10lb rise when bringing up the hat-trick at Warwick 7 weeks ago,overcoming some slightly scruffy jumping. Progressing well,though it remains to be seen how he copes in a bigger field. 23Jan War 16f HcpC gd-sf 1/5 Epic West (IRE) 1/2l Dec25 Chp 16f HcpC gd-sf 1/5 Passing Kate 10l Nov25 Bgr 17f HcpC heavy 1/7 Passing Kate

17 BREAK MY SOUL (IRE) (24)

B m Doyen (IRE) - Ayleoola (IRE) 7 10-9

J Sam Ewing E Tongue Strap

T Ian Patrick Donoghue, Ireland

O Matthew Rogers

B Pat Coffey

18 RELIEVED OF DUTIES (IRE) (24)

B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Bestwork d’Olivate (FR) 7 10-9

J Jack Kennedy E Tongue Strap

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Robcour

B Paddy Kennedy

S Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott

19 JASKO DES DAMES (FR) (37)

B g It’s Gino (GER) - Saraska d’Airy (FR) 7 10-9

J Darragh O’Keeffe E Tongue Strap

T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland

O Mr Basil Holian

B Aurelien Hamm & Vanessa Frison

20 RELEASE THE BEAST (IRE) (75)

B g Affinisea (IRE) - Miss Franklin (IRE) 7 10-9

J Sean Flanagan E Hood, Tongue Strap

T Paul Nolan, Ireland

O Coffey & Buckley Families

B Mr A. Murray

DECLARED RUNNERS 22

TFRHHHII BHA136

FORM 4-41402 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Outran her odds when fourth in the Aintree Hurdle on second start for this yard last season. Mixed record switched to fences this term, though latest second in small-field novice at Punchestown was one of her better efforts Opening mark in this sphere looks no more than fair

15Feb Pun 16f Ch heavy 2 Pure Steel (IRE) 12l

Dec25 Leo 17f Ch yield 7 Romeo Coolio 43l

Dec25 Crk 16f Ch soft 4/8 Kala Conti (FR) 28l

TFRHHHII BHA136

FORM F51254 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to build on a promising start over hurdles and it’s a similar story over fences so far,well held at Punchestown last 2 starts after a promising second in C&D novice in October Opening mark in this sphere looks no more than fair

15Feb Pun 16f Ch heavy 4 Pure Steel (IRE) 19l

Nov25 Pun 16f Ch sf-hv 5/5 Westport Cove (FR) 43l

Oct25 Chl 15f Ch gd-sf 2/7 Alnilam (FR)

TFRHHHHI BHA136

FORM 55-0220

TIMEFORM VIEW Quickly proved himself a better chaser than hurdler last season (decent fifth in this off 5lb lower). Resumed progress with good runner-up efforts at Listowel/Cheltenham in the autumn and shaped as if needing the run back from 3monthsoffatLeopardstown5weeksago Betterexpectednow

2Feb Leo 17f HcpC soft 12/14 Jacob’s Ladder (IRE) 33l

Oct25 Chl 15f HcpC gd-sf 2/9 Calico (GER) 7l

Sep25 Lis 17f HcpC yd-sf 2 Bythesametoken (IRE)

TFRHHHHI BHA136

FORM 3166-22 D BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t go on as expected after winning a novice at Limerick last season but firmly back on track when runner-up in Wexford/ Leopardstown handicaps this campaign. May ideally prefer further than this but respected all the same.Hood added.

Dec25 Leo 17f HcpC yield 2 Addragoole (IRE)

Oct25 Wex 19f HcpC gd-yd 2 Nouvotic (FR)

Apr25 Fai 16f HcpC sf-hv 6/9 Hillsdale (IRE) 13l

2025: JAZZY MATTY (FR) 6 10 7 Danny Gilligan 15-2 (Cian Collins) 20 ran

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 6, 8.

Probable S.P’s: 7-1 Be Aware (FR), 17-2 Vanderpoel (IRE), 9-1 Inthepocket (GB), 12-1 Jazzy Matty (FR), 14-1 Ballysax Hank (IRE), Release The Beast (IRE), 16-1 Personal Ambition (IRE), 18-1 Addragoole (IRE), Jour d’Evasion (FR), Jasko des Dames (FR), 22-1 Break My Soul (IRE), Relieved of Duties (IRE), 25-1 Calico (GER), 28-1 Rubaud (FR), Western Diego (IRE), 33-1 Touch Me Not (IRE), Special Cadeau (GB), 50-1 Martator (FR), 66-1 Boothill (IRE), The Other Mozzie (IRE)

Plenty to consider in what is a typically-intriguing renewal. JAZZY MATTY won this decisively as a novice last season and has likely had this race as his long-term target again having been campaigned mainly over hurdles. First-season chasers could have a major say once more, with Be Aware and Vanderpoel prominent on the shortlist. Several of the Irish runners clashed in a Leopardstown handicap five weeks ago, with Inthepocket and Ballysax Hank shaping best.

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GREATBRITISHBONUSSCHEME

The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB.

WHO WAS JOHNNY HENDERSON? WAS

The Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase is the oldest race at The Festival and the oldest Steeplechase in the racing calendar In 1963 Johnny Henderson was aware there was a danger that propertydeveloperswould buyCheltenham Racecourse sotogetherwith otherJockeyClub members he formed Racecourse Holdings Trust (now Jockey Club Racecourses) to purchase the racecourse for £240,000 and safeguard its future. Jockey Club Racecourses now owns and operates 14 British racecourses and Johnny Henderson served as Patron to Cheltenham until his death in 2003. His son, Nicky, has been crowned Champion Trainer on six occasions.

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LEADING CONNECTIONS

Leading Jockey

The Jockey with the most wins over the four days will receive the Leading Rider Perpetual Trophy on Friday

Leading Owner

The Owner with the most wins over the four days will be presented with a perpetual trophy on Friday.

Leading Trainer

The Trainer with the most wins over the four days will be presented with a perpetual trophy on Friday.

Race preview from Weatherbys

Willie Mullins has won five of the past six runnings of the Weatherbys Champion Bumperandsaddlesfiveofthisyear’s22 runners,ashegoesinsearchofa15thwin intherace.

Love Sign d’Aunou has headed the market since winning at Naas, in a race which was won in 2024 by subsequent Champion Bumper winner Jasmin de Vaux; he will likely face much quicker ground at Cheltenham. With Patrick Mullins opting to partner the five-yearold, Paul Townend will ride the year youngerQuiryn(notanoptionforMullins, due to the weight he carries), who won at the same track on debut, whilst Harry Cobden comes in for the ride aboard The Irish Avatar, who impressed when beatingasubsequentwinneratNavan.

Four-year-olds invariably struggle in this race – the only winner in the past 29 renewals being Cue Card – but Quiryn shouldbeamoreforwardtype,ashewas intrainingasatwoandthree-year-oldin France. Our Trigger (Danny Mullins) and The Wager (Jody Townend) complete theMullins-trainedquintet.

Gordon Elliott, who landed the Grade 1 prizeinboth2017and2019,runsfour,with JackKennedyoptingtopartnerKeepHim Company, who hasn’t been seen since winningatLeopardstownoverChristmas. The six-year-old looks to be a strong stayingtype,buthasconfirmedhisability tohandleniceground.

BroadwayTedisreunitedwithchampion jockey Sean Bowen, who partnered the

five-year-old to beat a subsequent winner at Ayr, before he beat stablemates With Nolimit and Charismatic Kid at the Dublin Racing Festival, a race inwhichMartinBrassil’sIt’sOnlyAGame finished fourth, having got worked up beforehand. Broadway Ted has been handed the highest official BHA Rating (131) and won the same Grade 2 contest as previous winners Envoi Allen, Facile Vega and A Dream To Share. He has, however, raced exclusively on heavy groundtodate.

Moonverrin won the mares’ bumper at the DRF, a race which both Relegate and Bambino Fever won en route to Cheltenham glory, whilst The Mourne Rambler is very much another Leopardstown winner to note. Successful at the Christmas meeting, Noel Meade’s son of Well Chosen had Outofafrika (won well next time) back in fifth and hails from a family of bumper winners and precocious types. With leading Flat jockeyColinKeanebooked,helookstobe afascinatingcontender.

ChrisGordon’sListedwinner BassHunter looks to be the pick of the British-trained runners, although he will need to race more efficiently at this level, whilst Dan Skelton runs three, including Frenchimport Mets Ta Ceinture. No four-yearold filly has ever won the Champion Bumper, but she won twice from three starts in France and receives plenty of weight.

PaulFerguson Weatherbys

The Weatherbys Champion Bumper has this year been named in honour of the late Sir Johnny

Weatherby

The Champion Bumper was especially close to Johnny’s heart, as heplayedanintegralroleinWeatherbyssponsoringtheraceforthe firsttimein1997,ayearmemorablywonbythebrilliantFloridaPearl.

JohnnyalsohadastrongandenduringassociationwithCheltenham Racecoursemoregenerally.

HebredthedualFestivalwinnerPresentingPercy,ownedTopWood who was twice placed in the Cheltenham Foxhunter, and, as an amateurrider,finishedeighthintheFoxhunterhimself.

Weatherbys would like to thank Cheltenham Racecourse and the Jockey Club for agreeing to run this year’s renewal of the race in memoryofJohnny.

FA CT S AN D ST AT IS TI CS

RACE SEVEN

THE WEATHERBYS CHAMPION BUMPER

(In Memory of Sir Johnny Weatherby)

RACE DESCRIPTION

The Grade 1 Weatherbys Champion Bumper is the classiest race of its nature run anywhere in the world, and many past winners have developed into top-class hurdlers and chasers. A bumper, officially known as a National Hunt Flat Race, takes place without any hurdles or fences and is aimed at young horses that are likely to develop into jumpers. Only debutantes or horses that have run in this type of race, or an Irish or French equivalent, are qualified to run If they have run in flat races or have turned out in hurdle races or chases, they are barred from entry.

KEY TRENDS

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LAST YEAR’S WINNER

BAMBINO FEVER

They appeared to go a much steadier pace than usual, which allowed Bambino Fever to use her superior turn of foot in the finish. She had been an impressive winner of a Graded contest at Leopardstown and once again showed her deadly speed to put her rivals to the sword. She ended up coming home a shade cosily under Jodie Townend, with Heads Up and Shuttle Diplomacy completing an Irish 1-2-3.

GRADE 1

Run over two miles, eighty-seven yards.

Total prize fund of £80,000 £45,560 to the winner

WINNING CONNECTIONS

Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years.

TRAINER

Willie Mullins 6 winners

Today Willie saddles Love Sign d’Aunou, The Irish Avatar, The Wager, Our Trigger & Quiryn

JOCKEY

Mr P W Mullins 2 winners

Today Patrick rides Love Sign d’Aunou

Jockey J

Trainer T

Owner O

Breeder B

Sponsor S

Equipment E

for four, five and six yrs old ™ Total prize fund £80000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £34864, 2nd £14312, 3rd £7160, 4th £3576, 5th £1792, 6th £896. (Penalty Value £45560) 8 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. 2m 87y

Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (46 wins from 372 runners, 12%) runs LOVE SIGN D’AUNOU, THE IRISH AVATAR, THE WAGER, OUR TRIGGER & QUIRYN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (13 wins from 38 runners, 34%) runs LOVE SIGN D’AUNOU, THE IRISH AVATAR, THE WAGER, OUR TRIGGER & QUIRYN

1 BASS HUNTER (FR) (82)

B g Authorized (IRE) - Courseulles (FR) 6 11-7

J Freddie Gordon

T Chris Gordon, Winchester

O The Morestead Hubertus Syndicate

B S. Gesbert, J. Lacouture & C. Moreau

S Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd

2 BOYCETOWN (IRE) (75)

Gr g Capri (IRE) - Elphis Supreme (IRE) 5 11-7

J Keith Donoghue E Tongue Strap

T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland

O Parklodge Developments Limited

B Patrick McCormack & Peter Murphy

3 BROADWAY TED (IRE) (37)

B g Getaway (GER) - Morning Run (IRE) 5 11-7

J Sean Bowen

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Mr David L’Estrange

B Ashroe Stud Ltd

S Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott

4 CHARISMATIC KID (IRE) (37)

B g Affinisea (IRE) - Squaw Valley (IRE) 5 11-7

J Sam Ewing

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Gigginstown House Stud

B P. Gavin

S Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott

5 CHICKER (GB) (115)

B g Frontiersman - Arrucian 5 11-7

J Jonathan Burke

T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

O Actionclad 2001 Ltd

B Grove Farm Stud

S BresBet

6 DIAMANT DORE (FR) (57)

B g Martinborough (JPN) - Sirene Doree (FR) 5 11-7

J Brian Hughes E Hood

T Adrian Keatley, Malton

O Mr Garry Wilkie Wilson & Andy Finneran

B Chantal Becq

7

IT’S

ONLY A GAME (FR) (37)

Br g Goliath Du Berlais (FR) - Martalette (FR) 5 11-7

J Mr J. L. Gleeson E Tongue Strap

T Martin Brassil, Ireland

O Sean & Bernardine Mulryan

B Sarl Elevage Des Vallons & M. Ian Kellit

TFRHHHHI BHA126

FORM 3/P1-11 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who has made all on both bumper starts for Chris Gordon,latterly fending off the reopposing Tally Ho Back by a length in an Ascot Listed race (good to soft) just before Christmas While it won’t be easy to dominate this he looks an exciting prospect.

Dec25 Asc 15f NHF soft 1/15 Tally Ho Back 1l Nov25 Nby 16f NHF gd-sf 1/12 Looping d’Arc (FR) 8l

TFRHHHII BHA128

FORM 2-21

TIMEFORM VIEW Produced a promising first effort under Rules when second at Punchestown and easily went one better at Down Royal (soft) on Boxing Day.Tongue tied first time.Looks useful.

Dec25 Dow 17f Stk yield 1 Long Goodbye (FR) 18l Nov25 Pun 16f Stk sf-hv 2 It’s Only A Game (FR) 31/2l

TFRHHHHI BHA131

FORM 11 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Well-bred Getaway gelding who is 2-2 in bumpers, latterly edging out reopposing stablemate With Nolimit in a Grade 2 at the Dublin Racing Festival.More to come.

2Feb Leo 16f Stk heavy 1/7 With Nolimit (FR) s.h

Dec25 Ayr 16f NHF heavy 1/8 Hidden Mountain 21/2l

TFRHHHII BHA127

FORM 13 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Overcame inexperience to score easily in 8-runner bumper at Navan (heavy) on debut for Colm Ryan.Purchased for £300,000 on the back of that and made a sound start for Gordon Elliott when 2 1/2 lengths third to reopposing stablemates Broadway Ted and With Nolimit in a Grade 2 at Leopardstown.

2Feb Leo 16f Stk heavy 3/7

TFRHHHII BHA121

FORM 116 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising Frontiersman gelding who won at Worcester and over C&D in the autumn.Lost his unbeaten record when 10 1/2 lengths sixth of 13 to Saint Clovis in C&D Listed event in November, weakening late as if the soft ground may have stretched him.Kept fresh for this since.

Nov25 Chl 16f NHF soft 6/13 Saint Clovis (FR) 10

Oct25 Chl 16f NHF good 1/11 Le Beau Madrik (FR) 13/

Aug25 Wor 16f NHF good 1/7 Axel Bleue 6l

TFRHHHII BHA118

FORM F1 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Held every chance when falling at the last in an Irish point in November Bought for £125,000 after and created a very good impression when sprinting right way from 7 rivals in an Ayr bumper (heavy) in January.Has a hood added here.

13Jan

TFRHHHII BHA129

FORM 214

TIMEFORM VIEW Well-backed runner-up on debut at Punchestown last spring and travelled strongly/quickened clear to go one better in first-time tongue tie there (17f,soft)onreturninNovember Creditable31/2lengthsfourthof7toBroadwayTed in Leopardstown Grade 2 since.Trainer/jockey won this in 2023.

8 KEEP HIM COMPANY (FR) (72)

B g Walzertakt (GER) - Anais Collonges (FR) 6 11-7

J Jack Kennedy

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Gigginstown House Stud

B Mr Jean-Charles Haimet et al

S Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott

9 LOVE SIGN D’AUNOU (FR) (45)

B g Goliath Du Berlais (FR) - Ossun (FR) 5 11-7

J Mr P. W. Mullins

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Mrs S. Ricci

B S.C.E.A. Du Moulin de Bel Oeuvre

10

OF LAND AND SEA (IRE)

(29)

B g Crystal Ocean - Really Royale (FR) 5 11-7

J Richard Condon

T P. Hennessy, Ireland

O Evegallahoo Racing Syndicate

B John Joe Fitzpatrick

11 TALLY HO BACK (GB) (52)

B g Frontiersman - Hopstrings 5 11-7

J Sam Twiston-Davies

T Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

O Whettam and Old

B Overbury Stallions Ltd

S Courtiers Investment Services Limited

12 THE IRISH AVATAR (IRE) (53)

B g Poet’s Word (IRE) - Dinaria des Obeaux (FR) 5 11-7

J Harry Cobden

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Gigginstown House Stud

B Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary

13 THE MOURNE RAMBLER (IRE) (75)

B g Well Chosen - Lobinstown Girl (IRE) 5 11-7

J Colin Keane

T Noel Meade, Ireland

O Mr P. L. Polly

B Christopher McKeever

S Meade

14 THE SKECHER (FR) (41)

B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Deception Island (FR) 5 11-7

J Tristan Durrell

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O Dove Valley Holdings Ltd

B Mr Francois-Marie Cottin

S Eaton Hall Shooting Ground

15 THE WAGER (IRE) (56)

B g Califet (FR) - Pont de Alma (FR) 5 11-7

J Miss Josephine Townend

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Luke McMahon

B Mr P. Reynolds

16 VANGO CAN GO (IRE) (82)

TFRHHHHI BHA127 FORM 1-11

TIMEFORM VIEW Won sole start in points and stretched his unbeaten record to 3 with wins in bumpers at Fairyhouse (soft) and Leopardstown (goodtosoft)attheendof2025.ThemountofJackKennedyfromtheGordon Elliott runners Should go well.

Dec25 Leo 16f Stk gd-yd 1 Passenger (IRE) 41/2l Nov25 Fai 16f Stk yd-sf 1 Generous Risk (FR) 3l

TFRHHHHH BHA127 FORM 1-1

TIMEFORM VIEW Won sole point last spring and made all with ease in a heavy-ground Naas bumper on his Rules debut in January. The mount of Patrick Mullins from the stable quintet.Gets the vote.

25Jan Naa 18f Stk heavy 1 Largy Star (IRE) 24l

TFRHIIII BHA119 FORM 451

TIMEFORM VIEW Crystal Ocean gelding who made it third time lucky in bumpers when seeing off 6 rivals at Limerick (heavy) last month but has lots to find on form here.

10Feb Lim 15f Stk heavy 1 Jury Time (IRE) 9l Dec25 Naa 16f Stk sf-hv 5 Tiktok Casey (IRE) 43/4l

Oct25 Thu 15f Stk gd-yd 4 The First Turn (IRE) 2l

TFRHHHII BHA123

FORM 426 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Left debut form well behind when length second to Bass Hunter in a Listed event at Ascot in December, suited by the stamina. Underperformed in a steadily-run race at Windsor but this sort of test should see him to better effect.

18Jan Wdr 16f NHF soft 6/6 St James’s Finest (IRE) 8l

Dec25 Asc 15f NHF soft 2/15 Bass Hunter (FR) 1l

Oct25 Ntn 16f NHF gd-sf 4/11 Crest of Stars (IRE) 4l

TFRHHHII BHA124

FORM 2-1

TIMEFORM VIEW Bought for £200,000 after finishing runner-up only outing in points and comfortably landed short odds in a Navan bumper (heavy) on Rules debut in January.Definitely more to come.

17Jan Nav 16f Stk sf-hv 1 Low Kick (FR) 9l

TFRHHHHI BHA126

FORM 21

TIMEFORM VIEW Second in a point before making a winning start to his Rules career in a Leopardstown bumper (good) over Christmas That was a useful performance and he’s capable of even better with Colin Keane doing the steering.

Dec25 Leo 16f Stk yield 1 Cityofblindinlites (IRE) 3

TFRHHHII BHA116

FORM P-21 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on second of 2 outings in Irish points and looked a good prospect in justifying strong market support in heavy-ground Ayr bumper at the end of January. Looks sure to go on to better things but Harry Skelton seems to prefer Mets Ta Ceinture.

29Jan Ayr 16f NHF soft 1/7 Finisk Pride (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA115

FORM 2-1

TIMEFORMVIEWShowedplentywhensecondof6onPunchestowndebut last winter and returned to go one place better for new trainer Willie Mullins at Fairyhouse in January. The yard looks to have more obvious contenders elsewhere.

14Jan Fai 16f Stk yield 1 Detroit Maverick (IRE) 3/4l Feb25 Pun 16f Stk heavy 2 Santo Sospir (FR) nk

B g Ocovango - Our Katie (IRE) 5 11-7

J Charlie Todd

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O Simon & Lisa Hobson

B Pat & Eddie Barry

S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes

TFRHHIII BHA118

FORM 2-13 D

TIMEFORM VIEW £85,000 buy after finishing second in his sole point and went one place better in a Southwell bumper in November Stayed on for 5 lengths third to Bass Hunter (Tally Ho Back second) in Listed event at Ascot the following month.Off since.

Dec25 Asc 15f NHF soft 3/15 Bass Hunter (FR) 5l Nov25 Swl 15f

4l

17 WILDE’S LEGACY (IRE) (34)

B g Poet’s Word (IRE) - Little Legacy (IRE) 5 11-7

J Gavin Sheehan

T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

O Ye Maa Partnership

B Mrs Fiona McStay

S BetVictor

18 WITH NOLIMIT (FR) (37)

B g Bande (IRE) - La Pampalina (FR) 5 11-7

J Mr Harry Swan

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Gigginstown House Stud

B Mme Meryl Militon

S Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott

19 MOONVERRIN (IRE) (38)

B m Well Chosen - Belsalsa (FR) 5 11-0

J Mr Finian Maguire

T Martin Hassett, Ireland

O Mr Ned Morris

B Ned Morris

20 OUR TRIGGER (IRE) (48)

B g Maxios - Game of Legs (FR) 4 10-11

J Danny Mullins

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Bronsan Racing & Kirwan Group

B Game Of Legs Partnership

21 QUIRYN (FR) (61)

B g Sottsass (FR) - Quezon Sun (GER) 4 10-11

J P. Townend

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Miss M. A. Masterson

B Haras de La Perelle

22 METS TA CEINTURE (FR) (132)

B f Hunter’s Light (IRE) - Rien de Plus (FR) 4 10-4

J Harry Skelton

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O Mrs Lindy OHare

B Haras de Saint-Voir

TFRHHHII BHA120

FORM 11 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Poet’s Word gelding from very good Flat family who has won bumpers at Lingfield and Huntingdon (heavy) this winter Useful effort when forging clear to defy a penalty at the latter and has earned a go at this, the stiffer test likely to suit.

5Feb Hun 15f NHF soft 1/8 Solo Eclipse 3

Dec25 Lin 16f NHF st-sl 1/6 Makingplansfor 1

TFRHHHII BHA129

FORM 1-412

TIMEFORM VIEW £250,000 purchase after winning sole start in points Off the markatthesecondtimeofaskinginbumperswhenmakingallatFairyhouseonNew Year’s Day and left that form behind when short-head second to stablemate Broadway Ted in Grade 2 at Leopardstown since,rallying well.

2Feb Leo 16f Stk heavy 2/7 Broadway Ted (IRE) s.h 1Jan Fai 16f Stk yield 1 Some See Stars 11/4l Dec25 Nav 16f Stk sf-hv 4 Charismatic Kid (IRE) 12l

TFRHHIII BHA121 FORM 211

TIMEFORM VIEW Well-bred mare who has made good progress,albeit she wasfortunatetowinaGrade2maresbumperatLeopardstownlastmonthas the rider of the runner-up misjudged the winning post. She could do better again.

1Feb Leo 16f Stk heavy 1/9 Royal Hillsborough (IRE) s.h 3Jan Crk 16f Stk yd-sf 1 Owning Flower (IRE) 1l Nov25 Fai 16f Stk yd-sf 2 Young Rebel (IRE) 1l

TFRHHHHI BHA119 FORM 1

TIMEFORM VIEW Brother to smart hurdler/top-class chaser Gaelic Warrior and looked a good prospect when drawing clear to land odds of 2/5 on his Gowran bumper debut in January.Sure to improve.

22Jan Gow 16f Stk heavy 1 Huntin Boots (IRE) 6l

TFRHHHHI BHA125 FORM 1

TIMEFORM VIEW Sottsass gelding who scored by 9 lengths on his Naas debut (soft) in January.Another Willie Mullins winner in this line-up who has the potential for plenty of improvement.

9Jan Naa 16f Stk soft 1 Apache Peak (IRE) 9l

TFRHHHII BHA110

FORM 121

TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerof2bumpersaround11/2minFrance,includingaGrade 3 at Lyon Parilly Also second in Grade 2 at Saint-Cloud in between. New connections went to a whopping €710,000 to acquire her in November Goes without the tongue tie sheworeinFrance.Interestingrunnergettingplentyofweight.

Oct25 Lyp 12f Stk - 1 Mathilde du Berger (FR) 8l

Oct25 Stc 12f Stk - 2/9 Mondialito d’Huez (FR)

Sep25 Lem 11f Stk - 1 Malissa Mans (FR)

DECLARED RUNNERS 22 2025: BAMBINO FEVER (IRE) 5 11 0 Miss Josephine Townend 4-1 (W P Mullins) 17 ran

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Love Sign d’Aunou (FR), 10-1 The Irish Avatar (IRE), 11-1 Keep Him Company (FR), 12-1 The Mourne Rambler (IRE), Quiryn (FR), 14-1 Bass Hunter (FR), Our Trigger (IRE), 18-1 Broadway Ted (IRE), 20-1 Mets Ta Ceinture (FR), 25-1 Charismatic Kid (IRE), It’s Only A Game (FR), 28-1 Diamant Dore (FR), The Skecher (FR), 33-1 Boycetown (IRE), With Nolimit (FR), 40-1 The Wager (IRE), 50-1 Wilde’s Legacy (IRE), 66-1 Of Land And Sea (IRE), Tally Ho Back (GB), Moonverrin (IRE), 80-1 Vango Can Go (IRE), 100-1 Chicker (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

Willie Mullins saddles five as he bids for a record-extending 15th success in this, with easy Naas winner LOVE SIGN D’AUNOU taken to come out on top under Patrick Mullins Keep Him Company, the mount of Jack Kennedy from the Gordon Elliott quartet, is second choice ahead of Chris Gordon’s Listed scorer Bass Hunter and The Mourne Rambler. Quiryn, The Irish Avatar and Our Trigger are other Mullins runners who looked very promising when making winning bumper debuts.

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CONDITIONS

First Race 1.20 - THE TURNERS NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (Registered as The BARING BINGHAM NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £84405 to the winning horse The second to receive £31800, the third £15915, the fourth £7950, the fifth £3990, the sixth £1995, the seventh £990 and the eighth £510. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating or an assessment of 110 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to confirmation.. Enter by noon, January 20th and pay £185 stake, Scratch by noon, February 10th or pay £380, Confirm by noon, March 5th and pay £185, Supplementary Entry by noon, March 5th and pay £5400 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 9th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb TURNERS has kindly sponsored this race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff A £200 award will also be made to the member of racing staff responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race The member of Racing Staff responsible for each runner will be provided with a sponsored jacket. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of TURNERS. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A Declaration to Run will not be accepted for any horse if, at the time fixed for declaration, it has been declared to run in any other race at this year’s Cheltenham Festival, which has yet to take place. (This will apply whether or not the horse is subsequently declared a non-runner, unless the horse has been eliminated from a race, or declared as a reserve and not been made a non-runner.) ELIMINATION: If elimination is necessary from this race, the elimination sequence shall be determined by the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code) A Confirmation of Entry will not be accepted for any horse for which Medical Records are not submitted to the BHA by 3rd March, 2026 with a further update to be submitted by 6.00pm on the day before the race. 91 entries, 22 at £185, 39 at £565, 30 at £750. - Closed January 20th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £64560; Second £26610; Third £13305; Fourth £6660; Fifth £3330; Sixth £1665; Seventh £825; Eighth £420. (Penalty Value £84405) 3 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. A SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.00 - THE BROWN ADVISORY NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (Registered as The BROADWAY NOVICES’ CHASE) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £115916 to the winning horse The second to receive £43672, the third £21856, the fourth £10918, the fifth £5479, the sixth £2739, the seventh £1359 and the eighth £700. for novice five yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating or an assessment of 120 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to confirmation. Enter by noon, January 20th and pay £250 stake, Scratch by noon, February 10th or pay £500, Confirm by noon, March 5th and pay £250, Supplementary Entry by noon, March 5th and pay £7000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 9th. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 3lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 7lb Mares allowed 7lb. BROWN ADVISORY has kindly sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff. A £200 award will be presented to the member of racing staff responsible for the best turned out horse in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BROWN ADVISORY. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A Declaration to Run will not be accepted for any horse if, at the time fixed for declaration, it has been declared to run in any other race at this year’s Cheltenham Festival, which has yet to take place. (This will apply whether or not the horse is subsequently declared a non-runner, unless the horse has been eliminated from a race, or declared as a reserve and not been made a non-runner.) ELIMINATION: If elimination is necessary from this race, the elimination sequence shall be determined by the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). A Confirmation of Entry will not be accepted for any horse for which Medical Records are not submitted to the BHA by 3rd March, 2026 with a further update to be submitted by 6.00pm on the day before the race 44 entries, 11 at £250, 15 at £750, 17 at £1000, 1 at £7000. - Closed January 20th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £88662; Second £36544; Third £18272; Fourth £9146; Fifth £4573; Sixth £2287; Seventh £1133; Eighth £577. (Penalty Value £115916.20) A SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.40 - THE BetMGM CUP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £61897 to the winning horse The second to receive £23320, the third £11671, the fourth £5830, the fifth £2926, the sixth £1463, the seventh £726 and the eighth £374. for four yrs old and upwards, which before February 23rd, 2026, have Started in a minimum of five Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France. Enter by noon, February 17th and pay £125 stake, Confirm by noon, March 5th and pay £375, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 9th. Penalties, after February 22nd, 2026, a winner of a hurdle race 5lb No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st. BetMGM has kindly sponsored this race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff A £200 award will be given to the member of racing staff judged to be in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out horse in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BetMGM. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The British Horseracing Authority will amend paragraphs 28 to 32 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24-hour stage proves necessary. PLEASE NOTE: The BHA has modified paragraphs 13 to 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code such that a horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of five times in Hurdle in Great Britain, Ireland or France. This race will be restricted to 24 runners plus two reserves The two reserves will be nominated as R25 and R26. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the reserves notice in the Conditions For Entry Section, accessed from the Information menu on the BHA Racing Administration Internet site (www2. racingadmin.co.uk). Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they MUST notify the Racing Calendar Office IMMEDIATELY when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority will modify the Rules of Racing as a consequence of providing two reserves for this race The non runner penalty will be waived for any horse which is deemed a non-runner by 1.00 p.m. on the day before the race. PLEASE NOTE: Any horse for whom a confirmation of entry has been submitted will not be permitted to declare to run if, at the time fixed for declaration, it has been declared to run in any other race at this season’s Cheltenham Festival, which has yet to take place. (This will apply whether subsequently declared a non-runner or not, unless the horse has been eliminated from a race, or declared as a reserve and not been made a non-runner.) The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 6 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race, such that racecourse performances up to and including Sunday after Closing may be taken into account. A Confirmation of Entry will not be accepted for any horse for which Medical Records are not submitted to the BHA by 3rd March, 2026 with a further update to be submitted by 6.00pm on the day before the race 57 entries, 24 at £125, 33 at £500. - Closed February 17th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £47344; Second £19514; Third £9757; Fourth £4884; Fifth £2442; Sixth £1221; Seventh £605; Eighth £308. (Penalty Value £61897) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 27 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.20 - THE GLENFARCLAS CROSS COUNTRY STEEPLE CHASE (A LIMITED HANDICAP) (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £39022 to the winning horse The second to receive £17940, the third £8970, the fourth £4485, the fifth £2242 and the sixth £1117. for five yrs old and upwards, which before February 23rd, 2026, have Started in a minimum of four Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France. Enter by noon, February 17th and pay £90 stake, Confirm by noon, March 5th and pay £285, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 9th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after February 22nd, 2026, a winner of a steeple chase 5lb No penalty to increase Horse’s weight above 11st 10lb (20lb weight range). GLENFARCLAS has generously sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff responsible for the winning horse. A £200 award will be given to the member of racing staff responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of GLENFARCLAS The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. THIS RACE WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE CROSS COUNTRY COURSE. IT IS A CONDITION OF THIS RACE THAT HORSES WHICH HAVE NOT PREVIOUSLY RUN IN CROSS COUNTRY RACES ARE TO BE SCHOOLED OVER THE COURSE PRIOR TO RUNNING In the event that the Cross Country course is deemed unraceable, the racecourse reserves the right to transfer this race to the Old Course at any stage, to be run over THREE MILES ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (3m 5f 201yds). PLEASE NOTE: The BHA has modified paragraphs 13 to 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code such that a horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France. The British Horseracing

Authority will amend paragraphs 28 to 32 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24-hour stage proves necessary. This race will be restricted to 16 runners plus two reserves The two reserves will be nominated as R17 and R18. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the reserves notice in the Conditions For Entry Section, accessed from the Information menu on the BHA Racing Administration Internet site (www2.racingadmin.co.uk). Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they MUST notify the Racing Calendar Office IMMEDIATELY when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority will modify the Rules of Racing as a consequence of providing two reserves for this race. The non runner penalty will be waived for any horse which is deemed a non-runner by 1.00 p.m. on the day before the race PLEASE NOTE: Any horse for whom a confirmation of entry has been submitted will not be permitted to declare to run if, at the time fixed for declaration, it has been declared to run in any other race at this season’s Cheltenham Festival, which has yet to take place. (This will apply whether subsequently declared a non-runner or not, unless the horse has been eliminated from a race, or declared as a reserve and not been made a non-runner.) A Confirmation of Entry will not be accepted for any horse for which Medical Records are not submitted to the BHA by 3rd March, 2026 with a further update to be submitted by 6.00pm on the day before the race 21 entries, 5 at £90, 16 at £375. - Closed February 17th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £29813; Second £14903; Third £7455; Fourth £3728; Fifth £1860; Sixth £930. (Penalty Value £39022.50) 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SEE PAGE 50 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 4.00 - THE BetMGM QUEEN MOTHER CHAMPION STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £225080 to the winning horse The second to receive £84800, the third £42440, the fourth £21200, the fifth £10640, the sixth £5320, the seventh £2640 and the eighth £1360. for five yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating or an assessment of 130 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to confirmation. Enter by noon, January 6th and pay £500 stake, Scratch by noon, February 3rd or pay £1000, Confirm by noon, March 5th and pay £500, Supplementary Entry by noon, March 5th and pay £16000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 9th Weights: 11st 10lb each Mares allowed 7lb BETMGM has generously sponsored this race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a £250 award to the stable employee judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race A Challenge Trophy presented by The Steeplechase Company (Cheltenham) Ltd., is to be held by the winning owner until February 1st, next year All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BETMGM. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The British Horseracing Authority has modified Rule (F)85.2 of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE. Horses will be led past the stands and then allowed to canter to the start. (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). PLEASE NOTE: A Declaration to Run will not be accepted for any horse if, at the time fixed for declaration, it has been declared to run in any other race at this year’s Cheltenham Festival, which has yet to take place. (This will apply whether or not the horse is subsequently declared a non-runner, unless the horse has been eliminated from a race, or declared as a reserve and not been made a non-runner.) ELIMINATION: If elimination is necessary from this race, the elimination sequence shall be determined by the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). A Confirmation of Entry will not be accepted for any horse for which Medical Records are not submitted to the BHA by 3rd March, 2026 with a further update to be submitted by 6.00pm on the day before the race. 24 entries, 6 at £500, 5 at £1500, 13 at £2000. - Closed January 6th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £172160; Second £70960; Third £35480; Fourth £17760; Fifth £8880; Sixth £4440; Seventh £2200; Eighth £1120. (Penalty Value £225080) A SEE PAGE 60 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.40 - THE DEBENHAMS JOHNNY HENDERSON GRAND ANNUAL CHALLENGE CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £84405 to the winning horse The second to receive £31800, the third £15915, the fourth £7950, the fifth £3990, the sixth £1995, the seventh £990 and the eighth £510. for five yrs old and upwards, which before February 23rd, 2026, have Started in a minimum of four Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France. Enter by noon, February 17th and pay £225 stake, Confirm by noon, March 5th and pay £525, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 9th. Penalties, after February 22nd, 2026, a winner of a steeple chase 5lb No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st. The Challenge Cup, which was subscribed for by the Town of Cheltenham, is to be held by the winning owner until February 1st, next year DEBENHAMS has kindly sponsored this race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey, and an award of £200 will be given to the member of racing staff responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race Each member of racing staff will be presented with a sponsored jacket. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of DEBENHAMS The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The British Horseracing Authority will amend paragraphs 28 to 32 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24-hour stage proves necessary. PLEASE NOTE: The BHA has modified paragraphs 13 to 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code such that a horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France. This race will be restricted to 20 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R21 and R22. TThe procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the reserves notice in the Conditions For Entry Section, accessed from the Information menu on the BHA Racing Administration Internet site (www2.racingadmin. co.uk). Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they MUST notify the Racing Calendar Office IMMEDIATELY when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority will modify the Rules of Racing as a consequence of providing two reserves for this race The non runner penalty will be waived for any horse which is deemed a non-runner by 1.00 p.m. the day before the race. PLEASE NOTE: Any horse for whom a confirmation of entry has been submitted will not be permitted to declare to run if, at the time fixed for declaration, it has been declared to run in any other race at this season’s Cheltenham Festival, which has yet to take place. (This will apply whether subsequently declared a non-runner or not, unless the horse has been eliminated from a race, or declared as a reserve and not been made a non-runner.) The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 6 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race, such that racecourse performances up to and including Sunday after Closing may be taken into account. A Confirmation of Entry will not be accepted for any horse for which Medical Records are not submitted to the BHA by 3rd March, 2026 with a further update to be submitted by 6.00pm on the day before the race 39 entries, 10 at £225, 29 at £750. - Closed February 17th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £64560; Second £26610; Third £13305; Fourth £6660; Fifth £3330; Sixth £1665; Seventh £825; Eighth £420. (Penalty Value £84405) 8 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

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Seventh Race 5.20 - THE WEATHERBYS CHAMPION BUMPER (IN MEMORY OF SIR JOHNNY WEATHERBY) (A STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE) (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £45560 to the winning horse The second to receive £17096, the third £8560, the fourth £4264, the fifth £2144 and the sixth £1072. for four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Horses are not to have run in more than three previous races, or four races if one of the previous runs was in a Pattern or Listed Race during the current season and, prior to Closing, must have been placed first, second, third or fourth in a race Enter by noon, February 24th and pay £100 stake, Confirm by noon, March 5th and pay £300, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 9th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 11lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb WEATHERBYS has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey WEATHERBYS will also provide a memento to the member of racing staff responsible for the winning horse and a prize of £200 to the member of racing staff judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of WEATHERBYS. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: Any horse for whom a confirmation of entry has been submitted will not be permitted to declare to run if, at the time fixed for declaration, it has been declared to run in any other race at this year’s Cheltenham Festival, which has yet to take place. (This will apply whether or not the horse is subsequently declared a non-runner, unless the horse has been eliminated from a race, or declared as a reserve and not been made a non-runner.) PLEASE NOTE part 15A of the Running Requirements Code, for National Hunt Flat race qualification criteria. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - Part 21 of the Race Administration Code. The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race such that the Riders’ Allowances as stated therein may NOT be claimed. A Confirmation of Entry will not be accepted for any horse for which Medical Records are not submitted to the BHA by 3rd March, 2026 with a further update to be submitted by 6.00pm on the day before the race 28 entries, 4 at £100, 24 at £400. - Closed February 24th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £34864; Second £14312; Third £7160; Fourth £3576; Fifth £1792; Sixth £896. (Penalty Value £45560) 8 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. A SEE PAGE 72 FOR THIS RACE.