Cheltenham Formguide 13-03-2012

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CHELTENHAMGood (Good To Soft in places);

X-Country: Good To Firm

Tuesday, 13 March 2012

13:30 WILLIAM HILL SUPREME NOVICES' HURDLE (Grade 1) (1)

Race 1 Guaranteed Prize Money 100,000 2m 110yds

11 AGENT ARCHIE (USA)16

5-11-7

1 bg Smart Strike (CAN) - Dans La Ville (CHI) Henry Brooke

Donald Mccain Mr D. Gorton

13-21 ALLURE OF ILLUSION (IRE)36

t 6-11-7

2 chg Captain Rio - Sixhills (FR) Davy Condon

W. P. Mullins, Ireland Mrs S. Ricci

2968 CATCH TAMMY (IRE)44

6-11-7

3brg Tamayaz (CAN) - Bramble Orchard (IRE) Tom Scudamore

David Pipe Mr R. S. Brookhouse

250-2111 CINDERS AND ASHES51

5-11-7

4 bg Beat Hollow - Moon Search Jason Maguire

Donald Mccain Dermot Hanafin & Phil Cunningham

1212F COLOUR SQUADRON (IRE)24

6-11-7

5 bg Old Vic - That's The Goose (IRE) Richard Johnson

Philip Hobbs Mr John P. McManus

1-111F DARLAN24

5-11-7

6brg Milan - Darbela (IRE) A. P. Mccoy

Nicky Henderson Mr John P. McManus

13 DISTANT MEMORIES (IRE)51

6-11-7

7bg Falbrav (IRE) - Amathia (IRE) A. E. Lynch

Tom J. Taaffe, Ireland Mrs Fitri Hay

F0-12222 DYLAN ROSS (IRE)51

b 6-11-7

8 bg Shantou (USA) - Quit The Noise (IRE) Paul Carberry

Noel Meade, Ireland No Rush Man Syndicate

121 GALILEO'S CHOICE (IRE)26

6-11-7

9 bg Galileo (IRE) - Sevi's Choice (USA)Mr RobbieMcnamara

D. K. Weld, IrelandNewtown

Anner/Dr.Lambe/Dr.Smurfit/Keough

1-11134 HAZY TOM (IRE)23

6-11-7

10bg Heron Island (IRE) - The Wounded Cook(IRE)

Noel Fehily

Charlie Longsdon Mr Alan Halsall

1210 JIMBILL (IRE)71

6-11-7

11 bg Flying Legend (USA) - Ah Gowan (IRE) Aidan Coleman

Tim Vaughan Mr M. E. Moore & Mr B. Ead

2411 MIDNIGHT GAME51

5-11-7

12bg Montjeu (IRE) - Midnight Angel (GER) Paul Townend

W. P. Mullins, Ireland Gigginstown House Stud

212-3211 MONTBAZON (FR)24

5-11-7

13bg Alberto Giacometti (IRE) - Duchesse Pierji(FR)

Robert Thornton

Alan King Mr David Sewell

12144 PROSPECT WELLS (FR)65

t 7-11-7

14bg Sadler's Wells (USA) - Brooklyn's Dance

(FR) R. Walsh

Paul Nicholls Andrea & Graham Wylie

512 SIMENON (IRE)36

5-11-7

15 bg Marju (IRE) - Epistoliere (IRE) D. J. Casey

W. P. Mullins, Ireland Wicklow Bloodstock Limited

1S1-0111 STEPS TO FREEDOM (IRE)122

t 6-11-7

16bg Statue Of Liberty (USA) - Dhakhirah (IRE) Robbie Power

Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland Mrs Sean Hussey

1210/111 TETLAMI (IRE)31

6-11-7

17 chg Daylami (IRE) - Tetou (IRE) Barry Geraghty

Nicky Henderson Mrs Susan Roy

P-231121 TRIFOLIUM (FR)36

cp 5-11-7

18 bg Goldneyev (USA) - Opium Des Mottes (FR) Davy Russell

Charles Byrnes, Ireland Gigginstown House Stud

212 VULCANITE (IRE)24

5-11-7

19 bg Dubawi (IRE) - Daraliya (IRE) Paddy Brennan

Charlie Longsdon Pearl Bloodstock Ltd

Betfair betting forecast

5.5 Darlan, 9 Steps To Freedom (IRE), 9.6 Galileo's Choice (IRE), 10 Montbazon (FR), 12Cinders and Ashes, 15 Midnight Game, 15 Trifolium (FR), 17 Tetlami (IRE), 23 ColourSquadron (IRE), 23 Prospect Wells (FR), 26 Vulcanite (IRE), 42 Agent Archie (USA), 42 AllureOf Illusion (IRE), 50 Dylan Ross (IRE), 65 Distant Memories (IRE), 65 Hazy Tom (IRE), 65Simenon (IRE), 150 Jimbill (IRE), 300 Catch Tammy (IRE)

TIMEFORM 1-2-3Montbazon (FR) - Galileo's Choice (IRE) - Tetlami (IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW

A fascinating blend of British and Irish challengers in a wide-open curtain-raiser. Galileo's Choicecommands serious respect given his smart Flat form, but a well-run contest will suit the excitingMontbazon down to the ground, and he is taken to get the Alan King team off to a flyer. TheHenderson pair Tetlami and Darlan complete the shortlist.

TIMEFORM SAYS...

Agent Archie (USA)

Useful handicapper at up to 1m on Flat and has won novice hurdles at Ludlow and Newcastlethis winter. Bare form clearly doesn't do him justice, but Cinders And Ashes looks yard's mainhope.

Allure Of Illusion (IRE)

Bumper winner who was unlucky on hurdles bow behind Joxer, but had run of things when onlysharing the spoils at Punchestown last month, and much more required to take a hand here.

Catch Tammy (IRE)

Ran well at big odds here on bumper debut for Rebecca Curtis, but hasn't gone on from that,including in 2 starts over hurdles for new yard, and this surely asking too much.

Cinders and Ashes

Smart in bumpers and impressive when winning all 3 starts since an unlucky debut over hurdles,jumping soundly to take a 3-runner Grade 2 at Haydock in January. Desevers a crack at thislevel.

Colour Squadron (IRE)

Off the mark over hurdles when beating Montbazon at Newbury in December, and may haverepeated feat but for falling there last time. Hung certain victory away when beaten in Tolworth inbetween.

Darlan

Unbeaten first 4 starts (bumper & 3 novice hurdles) and in the process of showing smart formwhen falling heavily 2 out in Betfair Hurdle. Worthy of serious respect.


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Distant Memories (IRE)

Smart on Flat for Tom Tate, and easy winner of Limerick maiden on his debut in this sphere.Blunder at second last cost him any chance when third of 4 behind Midnight Game at Naas lasttime.

Dylan Ross (IRE)

Won maiden in good style at Fairyhouse in October, and runner-up all 4 starts in better companysince, tried blinkered when splitting Midnight Game and Distant Memories last time. Tail flasher.

Galileo's Choice (IRE)

Smart Flat performer (won 1m Group 3) and not taken long to achieve same level over hurdles,landing odds either side of an excellent runner-up effort in Grade 1 Royal Bond. Pick of the Irish.

Hazy Tom (IRE)

Won both bumpers, and impressive in taking first 2 hurdles starts, but below his best since,finding little after racing freely at Ascot last time. Asking a lot for him to bounce back here.

Jimbill (IRE)

Better effort in bumpers when second to One Term in listed event here, and won maiden onhurdling debut at Fakenham. Failed to confirm that promise up in trip here last time and hard tofancy.

Midnight Game

Dual Flat winner in France, and has improved with racing over hurdles, showing himself to be aclass act when beating Dylan Ross at Naas in January. Tendency to get on edge is a concern,though.

Montbazon (FR)

Smart in bumpers, and going the right way over hurdles, taking advantage of fall of ColourSquadron when winning at Newbury last month. Strong traveller who is well worth his place inGrade 1 company.

Prospect Wells (FR)

Smart Flat performer who has translated a good chunk of that ability to timber. Disappointing inGrade 1 Tolworth when last seen, but breathing operation and tongue tie may help finishingeffort.

Simenon (IRE)

Useful on the Flat and built on sound hurdles debut when thrashing rivals in Cork maiden. Ratherput in his place by Trifolium on latest start, but may do better now tackling quicker ground.

Steps To Freedom (IRE)Won Grade 2 bumper at Aintree for Gordon Elliott, and unbeaten over hurdles for new yard,completing hat-trick when beating Prospect Wells here in November. Deliberately rested since.

Tetlami (IRE)

Useful form when landing 2 bumpers in 2009/10 and has made a faultless start to his hurdlingcareer with smooth wins at Sandown and Kempton. Confirmed well-being in recent jumpers'bumper.

Trifolium (FR)

Dual bumper winner in France and a real improver over hurdles since fitted with cheekpieces,finding only So Young too good in 4 outings this winter. Needs to prove himself away from testingground.

Vulcanite (IRE)

Useful on Flat and has done well over hurdles, second to Tetlami at Kempton and Montbazon atNewbury, where unsuited by front running. Difficult to see him reversing form with either, though.

14:05 RACING POST ARKLE CHALLENGE TROPHY CHASE (Grade 1) (1)

Race 2 Guaranteed Prize Money 130,000 2m

3111-113 AL FEROF (FR)51

7-11-7

1grg Dom Alco (FR) - Maralta (FR) R. Walsh

Paul Nicholls Mr J. Hales

27-26115 BLACKSTAIRMOUNTAIN (IRE)43

t 7-11-7

2bg Imperial Ballet (IRE) - Sixhills (FR) Paul Townend


242-1U21 CUE CARD72

6-11-7

3bg King's Theatre (IRE) - Wicked Crack (IRE) Joe Tizzard

Colin Tizzard Mrs Jean R. Bishop

U3231372 FOILDUBH (IRE)22

8-11-7

4bg Woods Of Windsor (USA) - Bushey Glen(IRE)

Robert Colgan

John Patrick Ryan, Ireland Mr John Patrick Ryan

5-4U411F MENORAH (IRE)44

7-11-7

5bg King's Theatre (IRE) - Maid For Adventure(IRE)

Richard Johnson

Philip Hobbs Mrs Diana L. Whateley

2113-111 SPRINTER SACRE (FR)24

6-11-7

6 bg Network (GER) - Fatima Iii (FR) Barry Geraghty

Nicky Henderson Mrs Caroline Mould


1.91 Sprinter Sacre (FR), 3.75 Al Ferof (FR), 8 Cue Card, 15 Menorah (IRE), 26Blackstairmountain (IRE), 150 Foildubh (IRE)

TIMEFORM 1-2-3

Al Ferof (FR) - Sprinter Sacre (FR) - Cue Card

TIMEFORM VIEW

Sprinter Sacre could hardly have been more impressive in his 3 starts over fences to date, but hewas outstayed up the hill by Al Ferof in last year's Supreme Novices' and Paul Nicholls' charge,who proved himself high class over fences in the Victor Chandler, looks to represent a bit ofvalue.

TIMEFORM SAYS...

Al Ferof (FR)

Had Sprinter Scare in behind when winning Supreme Novices' last year and quickly made up intohigh-class chaser, winning twice before third against established chasers in Ascot Grade 1 lasttime.

Blackstairmountain (IRE)

Grade 1 novice winner over hurdles who achieved same feat over fences at Leopardstown inDecember. Very testing ground perhaps not ideal next time, but probably playing for a place atbest.

Cue Card

Very smart novice hurdler last term and similar standard over fences, winning 2 of 4 starts.Behind Al Ferof and Sprinter Sacre in last year's Supreme Novices', though, and set for similarfate again.

Foildubh (IRE)

Won at Navan in December and placed in graded company there and at Leopardstown since. Nodoubting his durability, but faces by far his stiffest task here, and others look much stronger.

Menorah (IRE)Winner of both completed starts over fences but yet to reach the heights that might have beenexpected given his hurdling form, again let down by jumping on most recent outing.

Sprinter Sacre (FR)

Has made a highly impressive start to his chasing career, slamming Peddlers Cross at Kemptonbefore coasting home from French Opera in Grade 2 at Newbury, jumping superbly both times.

14:40 JLT SPECIALTY HANDICAP CHASE (Grade 3) (1)

Race 3 Guaranteed Prize Money 75,000 3m 110yds

7112-021 QUANTITATIVEEASING (IRE)93

7-11-12 (155)

1 chg Anshan - Mazuma (IRE) A. P. Mccoy


1/2P1-56 NOLAND51

t 11-11-5 (148)

2 bg Exit To Nowhere (USA) - Molakai (USA) R. Walsh

Paul Nicholls Mr J. Hales


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PP/1-11 HOLD ON JULIO (IRE)65

9-11-2 (145)

3brg Blueprint (IRE) - Eileens Native (IRE) Robert Thornton

Alan King Mr & Mrs F Bell,N Farrell, A Marsh

63F/52PP MON MOME (FR)23

12-11-2 (145)

4bg Passing Sale (FR) - Etoile Du Lion (FR) Aidan Coleman

Venetia Williams Mrs Vida Bingham

5-1PP-21 ZARRAFAKT (IRE)51

8-11-2 (145)

5 bg Rudimentary (USA) - Carrick Glen (IRE) Noel Fehily

Emma Lavelle Mr G. P. MacIntosh

F-531113 OUR MICK24

6-11-1 (144)

6grg Karinga Bay - Dawn's Della Jason Maguire

Donald Mccain Mr K. Benson & Mrs E. Benson

1124-874 MAGNANIMITY (IRE)16

v 8-11-1 (144)

7 bg Winged Love (IRE) - Mossy Mistress (IRE) Davy Russell

D. T. Hughes, Ireland Gigginstown House Stud

3-5F94U2 TULLAMORE DEW (IRE)23

10-11-0 (143)

8 chg Pistolet Bleu (IRE) - Heather Point Liam Treadwell

Nick Gifford Give Every Man His Due

152P-12P MOSSLEY (IRE)24

6-10-13 (142)

9 bg Old Vic - Sorivera Barry Geraghty

Nicky Henderson Mr Michael Buckley

121-6213 FRUITY O'ROONEY44

cp 9-10-11 (140)

10bg Kahyasi - Recipe Jamie Moore

Gary Moore Heart of the South Racing

312U5-5- THE PACKAGE492

9-10-10 (139)

11 brg Kayf Tara - Ardent Bride Timmy MurphyDavid Pipe Mr D. A. Johnson

28-15PP3 BILLIE MAGERN44

8-10-10 (139)

12 bg Alderbrook - OutfieldSam

Twiston-davies

Nigel Twiston-davies Mr Roger Nicholls

3162-P35 MOUNT OSCAR (IRE)16

t 13-10-6 (135)

13bg Oscar (IRE) - Sweet Mount (IRE) Joe Tizzard

Colin Tizzard Mrs Jean R. Bishop

12-2F11F BAILE ANRAI (IRE)23

8-10-4 (133)

14 bg Norwich - Rose Ana (IRE) Harry Skelton

Ian Williams Massive

13P-PF75 ALFIE SHERRIN23

cp 9-10-0 (129)

15 bg Kayf Tara - Mandys Native (IRE) Richie Mclernon

Jonjo O'Neill Mr John P. McManus

522-1345 BOTTMAN (IRE)44

7-10-0 (129)

16 grg Milan - Dipped In Silver (IRE) Richard Killoran

Tim Vaughan The Oxymorons

2-PU336U RIGUEZ DANCER26

8-10-0 (129)

17bg Dansili - Tricoteuse

Lucy Alexander(5)

Ferdy Murphy Let's Live Racing

P41332F PENTIFFIC (NZ)9

9-10-0 (129)

18brg Pentire - Sailing High (NZ) Robert Dunne (5)

Venetia Williams P Sinn, P Lawrence, L Sutcliffe, M Smith

64-21144 RUNSHAN (IRE)71

12-10-0 (129)

19 chg Anshan - Whitebarn Run Tom Scudamore

David Bridgwater Terry & Sarah Amos


6.6 Hold On Julio (IRE), 7 Quantitativeeasing (IRE), 7.6 The Package, 15 Our Mick, 17Tullamore Dew (IRE), 17 Baile Anrai (IRE), 19 Zarrafakt (IRE), 19 Magnanimity (IRE), 21Pentiffic (NZ), 23 Fruity O'Rooney, 26 Mossley (IRE), 26 Alfie Sherrin, 34 Noland, 42 RiguezDancer, 50 Billie Magern, 50 Bottman (IRE), 65 Mount Oscar (IRE), 80 Mon Mome (FR), 80Runshan (IRE)

TIMEFORM 1-2-3

Quantitativeeasing (IRE) - The Package - Pentiffic (NZ)

TIMEFORM VIEWQuantitativeeasing, who has built up an excellent record here, shapes as if he can do better stillnow tackling 3m and is taken to defy top weight. The Package was runner-up in this 2 years agoand is much respected despite the length of his absence, while Pentiffic is one who could go wellat longer odds.

TIMEFORM SAYS...

Quantitativeeasing (IRE)

Chased home Divers in novice handicap at last year's Festival, and improved this term, second inPaddy Power before taking 21f handicap here in December. Can go well despite welter burden.

Noland

Former Supreme winner who hasn't stood much racing in recent years, although managed totake a Grade 2 at Newbury last February. Not disgraced this term, but glory days may havepassed him by.

Hold On Julio (IRE)Winning pointer who has made perfect start over regulation fences, bolting up in brace of 3mSandown handicaps this term. Not always fluent, but still appears to be on a sharp upward curve.

Mon Mome (FR)

2009 Grand National winner who showed there was life left in him when runner-up here on NewYear's Day, but has run poorly on both starts since. Still capable, but hard to predict his moodthese days.

Zarrafakt (IRE)

Not been the type to hold his form for long in past, so encouraging that he was able to build on apromising return when winning at Wincanton (25f) last time. Remains unexposed over fences.

Our Mick

Progressive novice, landing 3-timer over fences in Haydock Grade 2 in January, and creditablethird in Grade 1 Scilly Isles at Newbury last time. Shapes as if he'll stay beyond 2m.

Magnanimity (IRE)Progressed well as a novice, fourth in RSA here. Let down by jumping on first 2 starts this term,but good fourth in Bobbyjo Chase last time in blinkers/tongue tie. Visor tried now.

Tullamore Dew (IRE)

Good third to Divers at last year's Festival, but often let down by jumping. Cut out mistakes whenexcellent second at Ascot (3m) last time, and chances if he can keep it together again.

Mossley (IRE)

Took Spa Hurdle here in 2011, and best effort over fences when runner-up to Join Together over25f here in December. Ran poorly in Grade 1 at Newbury last time, though, and jumping remainsa worry.

Fruity O'Rooney

Front runner who was back to form when winning a 3m handicap at Kempton over Christmas,and good third in Skybet Chase at Doncaster last time when not helped by a slipping saddle.

The PackageRunner-up behind Chief Dan George in this contest in 2010. Not seen since November of thatyear, but trainer adept at reviving similar types, and needs to be considered from a 2 lb lowermark.


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Billie Magern

Made a winning return over 2m here in October, but can look moody, and while a third to TheGiant Bolster in 21f handicap in January was a return to form, he merely plugged on past beatenrivals.

Mount Oscar (IRE)

Ran creditably when third in a veterans race at Wincanton last month. Race may have come toosoon when only fifth behind Nacarat in Racing Plus Chase a week later, but not easy to fancyhere.

Baile Anrai (IRE)

Second to Fingal Bay in Grade 2 over hurdles in October, and has won both starts over fenceswhen avoiding mishap. Still going ok when falling in Reynoldstown at Ascot last time.

Alfie Sherrin

Smart hurdler at best and won over fences for this yard last term. More promise than previouslythis season when fifth over hurdles last time and no shock if he goes well in first-timecheekpieces.

Bottman (IRE)

Made winning chase debut at Fakenham in October but let down by jumping next 2 starts. Moreencouragement when fifth of 16 behind Bless The Wings here in January, but yard remains quiet.

Riguez Dancer

Signs he was close to recapturing best when not beaten far in a 3m Skybet Chase at Doncasterin January, but well held when unseating at Kelso last time, and opposable from out of handicap.

Pentiffic (NZ)

Ex-Australian performer who won at Huntingdon and ran a good third to Bless The Wings here,both in January. Set to improve when falling at Doncaster last time, and needs a second lookhere.

Runshan (IRE)

Bold-jumping front runner who won at Plumpton and Stratford in October. In frame on both startssince, over 3m here on New Year's Day, but thorough stayer is vulnerable on drop back to 3m.

15:20 STAN JAMES CHAMPION HURDLE CHALLENGE TROPHY (Grade1) (1)Race 4 Guaranteed Prize Money 370,000 2m 110yds

114-3211 BINOCULAR (FR)23

8-11-10

1 bg Enrique - Bleu Ciel Et Blanc (FR) A. P. Mccoy


99-11307 BRAMPOUR (IRE)24

5-11-10

2 bg Daylami (IRE) - Brusca (USA) Harry Derham

Paul Nicholls Banks, Blackshaw & Gannon

18-13112 CELESTIAL HALO (IRE)23

tb 8-11-10

3 bg Galileo (IRE) - Pay The Bank Harry Skelton

Paul Nicholls The Stewart Family

-1111-11 HURRICANE FLY (IRE)43

8-11-10

4bg Montjeu (IRE) - Scandisk (IRE) R. Walsh

W. P. Mullins, Ireland George Creighton & Mrs Rose Boyd

8-131252 KALANN (IRE)23

5-11-10

5 bg Barathea (IRE) - Karkiyla (IRE) Michael Darcy

Sabrina J. Harty, Ireland Mr K. McConnell

114-3232 OSCARS WELL (IRE)43

7-11-10

6 bg Oscar (IRE) - Placid Willow (IRE) Robbie Power

Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland Molley Malone Syndicate

73-11123 OVERTURN (IRE)77

8-11-10

7bg Barathea (IRE) - Kristal Bridge Jason Maguire

Donald Mccain Mr T. G. Leslie

11223-12 ROCK ON RUBY (IRE)77

t 7-11-10

8bg Oscar (IRE) - Stony View (IRE) Noel Fehily

Paul Nicholls The Festival Goers

227-1111 ZAIDPOUR (FR)23

6-11-10

9 bg Red Ransom (USA) - Zainta (IRE) Paul Townend


111-1 ZARKANDAR (IRE)24

5-11-10

10bg Azamour (IRE) - Zarkasha (IRE) Daryl Jacob

Paul Nicholls Potensis Limited & Mr Chris Giles


2 Hurricane Fly (IRE), 6.6 Binocular (FR), 7.6 Zarkandar (IRE), 13 Rock On Ruby (IRE), 15Oscars Well (IRE), 29 Overturn (IRE), 34 Zaidpour (FR), 65 Brampour (IRE), 80 Celestial Halo(IRE), 250 Kalann (IRE)

TIMEFORM 1-2-3

Hurricane Fly (IRE) - Binocular (FR) - Rock On Ruby (IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW

Last year's winner Hurricane Fly has cemented his position at the top of the 2m tree since thenand can confirm himself the best since Istabraq with a follow up. An on-song Binocular wouldprovide the stiffest resistance, with Rock On Ruby a solid each-way proposition.

TIMEFORM SAYS...

Binocular (FR)

Won 2010 Champion Hurdle, and back to that sort of form on last 2 starts after undergoingbreathing operation. Smooth winner of Kingwell Hurdle last month, and looks the main threat toHurricane Fly.

Brampour (IRE)

Much improved this season, winning at Ascot then Greatwood Hurdle at this track a couple ofweeks later. Third in Grade 2 here after and had excuses since, but hopes look pretty slim in thiscompany.

Celestial Halo (IRE)

Fine servant to connections, landing the Triumph in 2008 as well as 4 Grade 2s. Only justtouched off in 2009 renewal of this, but latest defeat to Binocular confirms he's just short of thislevel.

Hurricane Fly (IRE)

Unbeaten in 5 starts (all Grade 1s) last term, including in this contest, and showed himself asgood as ever when making impressive return in Irish Champion in January. Hard to beat on thatform.

Kalann (IRE)

Quickly left his Flat form behind switched to hurdling, running out a ready winner of 4-y-o minorevent here in October. Failed to really build on that since and firmly up against it.

Oscars Well (IRE)Won 2 Grade 1 novices last term and would surely have won the Neptune but for a late blunder.Better form in defeat this season, but put in his place by Hurricane Fly last time.

Overturn (IRE)

Front runner who was seventh in 2011 Champion. Better than ever this term, completing hat-trickwhen beating Binocular in Fighting Fifth. Given a break and likely to give it his all again.

Rock On Ruby (IRE)

Propelled himself into Champion Hurdle picture when running away with handicap at Newbury onreturn, and pushed Binocular hard when neck second in Christmas Hurdle. Definite placecontender.

Zaidpour (FR)

Unbeaten in 4 starts this season, showing himself effective from 2m to 3m. Last 3 wins gained atGrade 2 level and this step back up in class likely to prove a bridge too far.

Zarkandar (IRE)Took Triumph Hurdle win in unbeaten 2010/11 campaign, and returned from absence withimpressive win in Betfair Hurdle last month. Capable of better still, but that is factored into hisprice.


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16:00 GLENFARCLAS HANDICAP CHASE (CROSS COUNTRY) (2)

Race 5 Guaranteed Prize Money 40,000 3m7f

1-147317 UNCLE JUNIOR (IRE)94

11-11-12 (156)

1 bg Saddlers' Hall (IRE) - Caslain Nua Emmet Mullins (3)

W. P. Mullins, Ireland Mrs M. McMahon

33631441 SCOTSIRISH (IRE)36

11-11-9 (153)

2 bg Zaffaran (USA) - Serjitak Mr P. W. Mullins

W. P. Mullins, Ireland Double R Stables Syndicate

212-5212 GARDE CHAMPETRE (FR)36

13-11-8 (152)

3 bg Garde Royale - Clementine Fleurie (FR) Miss N. Carberry

Enda Bolger, Ireland Mr John P. McManus

1381-F03 SIZING AUSTRALIA (IRE)30

10-11-1 (145)

4bg New Frontier (IRE) - All The Gear (IRE) A. E. Lynch

Henry De Bromhead, Ireland Ann & Alan Potts Partnership

22-88500 DANCING TORNADO (IRE)44

11-10-13 (143)

5 chg Golden Tornado (IRE) - Lady Dante (IRE)Mr J. T.

Mcnamara

M. Hourigan, Ireland Mr John P. McManus

1P-15P0F BALTHAZAR KING (IRE)94

8-10-9 (139)

6 bg King's Theatre (IRE) - Afdala (IRE) Richard Johnson

Philip Hobbs The Brushmakers

0-540B40 A NEW STORY (IRE)15

14-10-9 (139)

7bg Fourstars Allstar (USA) - Diyala (FR) A. P. Heskin (3)

M. Hourigan, Ireland Storey's Over Syndicate

-5346519 DOUBLE DIZZY51

t 11-10-8 (138)

8bg Double Trigger (IRE) - Miss Diskin (IRE)

Andrew

GlassonburyBob Buckler Mr Martyn Forrester

21-17P-1 MIDNIGHT HAZE95

10-10-7 (137)

9 bg Midnight Legend - Gypsy Haze Sean Quinlan

Kim Bailey Kim Bailey Racing Partnership

P68-13P1 FORTIFICATION (USA)17

cp 9-10-6 (136)

10 grg With Approval (CAN) - Palisade (USA) Denis O'Regan

Keiran Burke Mr Christopher Rudd

23344664 JACKS ISLAND (IRE)36

t 9-10-5 (135)

11 brg Turtle Island (IRE) - Good Thyne Mary (IRE)Shane Jackson

(3)

Joe Kenny, Ireland Butlersgrange Racing Syndicate

-F74-51P MALJIMAR (IRE)174 12-10-5 (135)

12 bg Un Desperado (FR) - Marble Miller (IRE) James Reveley

Nick Williams Mrs Jane Williams

08-2P33P TALLY EM UP (IRE)18

t 9-10-5 (135)

13 grm Flemensfirth (USA) - Tot Em Up Declan Bates (5)

P. J. Rothwell, IrelandN.Deegan/Ms A Gault Murphy/Colm

Murray

P-PP8-90 DREAM ALLIANCE72

11-10-4 (134)

14chg Bien Bien (USA) - Rewbell Tom O'Brien

John Flint The Alliance Partnership

P28/P26P WEDGER PARDY (IRE)94

b 11-10-1 (131)

15bg Zaffaran (USA) - Raise The Bells

Miss J. Coward

(7)

Kim Bailey Lord Leigh

-67-4P19 GONE TO LUNCH (IRE)128

b 12-10-0 (130)

16 chg Mohaajir (USA) - Jayells Dream Nick Scholfield

Jeremy Scott Mr G. T. Lever


4.3 Scotsirish (IRE), 5.5 Uncle Junior (IRE), 6.6 Sizing Australia (IRE), 12 Garde Champetre(FR), 15 Balthazar King (IRE), 15 Maljimar (IRE), 26 A New Story (IRE), 29 Dancing Tornado(IRE), 29 Wedger Pardy (IRE), 34 Double Dizzy, 42 Midnight Haze, 42 Fortification (USA), 50Tally Em Up (IRE), 50 Gone To Lunch (IRE), 80 Jacks Island (IRE), 100 Dream Alliance

TIMEFORM 1-2-3

Scotsirish (IRE) - Uncle Junior (IRE) - Sizing Australia (IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW

This race has tended to be an Enda Bolger benefit over the years, but Willie Mullins has muscledin of late and his pair, Scotsirish and Uncle Junior, look set to dominate. Last year's winner SizingAustralia can push old favourite Garde Champetre out of the places.

TIMEFORM SAYS...

Uncle Junior (IRE)

Belied a lack of experience when too strong for Garde Champetre here in November and stillgoing well when one of several to take wrong course following month. Clearly remains of seriousinterest.

Scotsirish (IRE)

Smart chaser who has taken well to this discipline, winning twice at Punchestown and lookingunlucky when taking wrong course here in December. Looks a major player despite big weight.

Garde Champetre (FR)

Dual winner of this contest, and runner-up last season. Fortunate win here in Decembersandwiched by defeats by Uncle Junior and Scotsirish, and looking vulnerable at age of 13.

Sizing Australia (IRE)

Landed this event from Grade Champetre last year. Not at best since, although still going wellwhen unseating at Punchestown in May, and presumably been trained to peak for this target.

Dancing Tornado (IRE)

Useful hurdler/chaser but yet to add a big handicap win to his tally, jumping often his undoing, aswas the case at Leopardstown on latest outing. Untried over cross-country fences.

Balthazar King (IRE)

Useful novice chaser last year, and improved again to win 3m handicap here on return. Belowform since, but was running well until colliding with rail on first attempt in this sphere last time.

A New Story (IRE)

Former winner of this contest who retains ability at the age of 14. Well held in usual prep raceover hurdles at Naas last time, and asking too much for him to turn the clock back now.

Double Dizzy

Showed he was capable in this sphere when third behind Uncle Junior in November, but couldn'tbuild on that here following month. Won at Plumpton in January, although latest effort needsforgiving.

Midnight Haze

Front runner who was better than ever when winning handicap chase at Ludlow in December.Goes best fresh, so absence since a plus, but has to prove himself in this different discipline.

Fortification (USA)

Made good start for this yard when winning at Exeter in November, and back to form whengrinding out victory at Warwick (29f) last time. Lack of experience in cross-country races a bigconcern.

Jacks Island (IRE)

Tough campaigner who has run respectably in cross-country events in Ireland, finishing in framebehind Scotsirish twice this season. Those races came at 3m, though, and stamina to prove over31f.


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Maljimar (IRE)

Has finished fourth on both starts over C&D, including in this event last year. Since won twice insimilar events in France (ran poorly last time), and can't be ruled out of calculations.

Tally Em Up (IRE)

Inconsistent mare who has run well on both cross-country starts at Punchestown this season, justa head behind Garde Champetre when third to Scotsirish there last time. More needed here,however.

Dream Alliance

Welsh National winner in 2009 for Philip Hobbs but been long way below form since. Not entirelydisgraced when eighth in this in 2011, but no reason why he should fare much better now.

Wedger Pardy (IRE)

Successful twice in cross-country events at Punchestown in the past, and was in front, butlooking vulnerable when taking wrong course here in December on second start for Kim Bailey.

Gone To Lunch (IRE)

Stamina his forte, runner-up in 2 Scottish Nationals in his prime. Scored again at Wincanton inOctober, but laboured there last time, and has no experience of these fences. Blinkered first time.

16:40 OLBG MARES' HURDLE (David Nicholson) (Grade 2) (1)

Race 6

Guaranteed Prize Money 70,000 2m4f2-8111U1 ALASI

448-11-5

1 bm Alflora (IRE) - Anamasi Dominic Elsworth

Paul Webber Mr Shully Liebermann

3-315331 DARE TO DOUBT11

8-11-5

2bm King's Theatre (IRE) - Karawa Paul Townend

W. P. Mullins, Ireland Mr Jim Ennis

130-3241 KELLS BELLE (IRE)65

6-11-5

3 bm Alflora (IRE) - Clandestine Barry Geraghty

Nicky Henderson Brian,Gwen,Terri & Kelly Griffiths

1-668313 OUR GIRL SALLEY (IRE)51

7-11-5

4 bm Carroll House - Lenmore Lisa (IRE) A. E. Lynch

Mrs Prunella Dobbs, Ireland Mrs A. O'Neill

3911-1-1 QUEVEGA (FR)312

8-11-5

5bm Robin Des Champs (FR) - Vega Iv (FR) R. Walsh

W. P. Mullins, Ireland Hammer & Trowel Syndicate

3-314142 SHOP DJ (IRE)92

t 7-11-5

6 bm Dushyantor (USA) - Shoplifter (IRE) Davy Russell

Peter Fahey, Ireland Arthur Craigie

123-1331 VIOLIN DAVIS (FR)51

t 6-11-5

7 bm Turgeon (USA) - Trumpet Davis (FR) Daryl Jacob

Paul Nicholls Mr Andrew Polson

-23F1444 GOLDEN SUNBIRD (IRE)53

t 8-11-3

8 chm Bob Back (USA) - Mrs Marples (IRE) Robbie Power

Paul Nolan, Ireland Mr J. F. Mernagh

7571-030 WHAT A CHARM (IRE)44

b 5-11-3

9bm Key Of Luck (USA) - Atalina (FR) Paul Carberry

A. L. T. Moore, Ireland C. Jones

21P22333 BELLE DE FONTENAY (FR)0

cp 7-11-0

10bm Spadoun (FR) - Friendly Hostess Trevor Whelan

George Baker George Baker & Partners

3215153 CANDELITA102

5-11-0

11bm Trade Fair - Gramada (IRE) Mark Grant

Jo Hughes Mrs Joanna Hughes

14-52453 CLOUDY SPIRIT12

7-11-0

12 grm Silver Patriarch (IRE) - Miss Lacroix Timmy Murphy

Reg Hollinshead Mrs Norma Harris

3-2146F4 DORABELLE (IRE)22

7-11-0

13bm King's Theatre (IRE) - Stateable Case (IRE) Jason Maguire

Donald Mccain Mr Brendan Richardson

22P333P6 HIMAYNA7

8-11-0

14 bm Generous (IRE) - Himaya (IRE) Giles Hawkins

Frank Sheridan The Futures Bright Partnership

0-116231 IXORA (IRE)149

6-11-0

15 grm Milan - Tucacas (FR) Tom O'Brien

Jamie Snowden The Ixora Racing Partnership

10-53112 KENTFORD GREY LADY51

6-11-0

16 grm Silver Patriarch (IRE) - Kentford Grebe Noel Fehily

Emma Lavelle Mr D. I. Bare

11-21113 SWINCOMBE FLAME23

6-11-0

17bm Exit To Nowhere (USA) - Lady Felix Will Kennedy

Nick Williams Yeo Racing Partnership

341-3412 TEMPEST RIVER (IRE)48

6-11-0

18 bm Old Vic - Dee-one-o-one Aidan ColemanBen Case Fly Like The Wind Partnership

F TERRE DU VENT (FR)16

6-11-0

19 bm Kutub (IRE) - Phlizz (FR) Paddy Brennan

Tom George Mr Simon W. Clarke

12266568 THE STRAWBERRY ONE31

7-11-0

20chm Kadastrof (FR) - Peppermint Plod Denis O'Regan

David Arbuthnot Miss Kykie Allsopp


1.62 Quevega (FR), 15 Kentford Grey Lady, 19 Our Girl Salley (IRE), 19 Swincombe Flame, 23Violin Davis (FR), 29 Alasi, 29 Shop Dj (IRE), 50 Dare To Doubt, 65 Kells Belle (IRE), 65 Whata Charm (IRE), 65 Ixora (IRE), 65 Terre Du Vent (FR), 80 Cloudy Spirit, 100 Golden Sunbird

(IRE), 100 Tempest River (IRE), 130 Dorabelle (IRE), 130 The Strawberry One, 500 Candelita,750 Belle De Fontenay (FR), 750 Himayna

TIMEFORM 1-2-3

Quevega (FR) - Kentford Grey Lady - Swincombe Flame

TIMEFORM VIEW

Quevega is regarded as the banker of the meeting by many and she can't realistically beopposed in her quest for a fourth straight win in this contest. Kentford Grey Lady and SwincombeFlame are a couple who make appeal for place purposes.

TIMEFORM SAYS...

Alasi

Hard to knock her in in mares only contests, winning 4 times over hurdles/fences since October.Fourth in this last year, and probably playing for a similar place again.

Dare To DoubtEnjoyed a good first season over timber, better than ever when winning handicap atPunchestown. Nowhere near that level over fences despite landing the odds at Thurles recently.


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Kells Belle (IRE)

Bumper winner who improved to belatedly land her second hurdles win at Sandown (2m) inJanuary. Proper test at this trip will suit, but massive career best needed to fill a place.

Our Girl Salley (IRE)

Very useful Irish mare who returned to winning ways in 2m Grade 3 at Leopardstown inDecember for second year running. Better than result in 3m Grade 2 latest and an each-wayplayer.

Quevega (FR)

A mare of rare quality, landing the last 3 renewals of this contest (all as favourite). Enhanced herCV in Grade 1 World Series Hurdle when last seen in May and sure to take all the beating again.

Shop Dj (IRE)

Solid performer against her own sex in her native Ireland, seldom finding herself out of the frame.Has been chasing this winter, but return to timber will suit and fit from a recent AW win.

Violin Davis (FR)

Useful hurdler in her own right, but benefited from the best ride of the front 3 when ahead ofKentford Grey Lady and Our Girl Salley at Ascot (3m) in January. May struggle to confirm thatform.

Golden Sunbird (IRE)

Improved form over hurdles fitted with a tongue tie, posting a very useful effort when landinglisted mares hurdle at Limerick (2m) a year ago. Failed to scale same heights over fences.

What a Charm (IRE)

Smart on the Flat for John Oxx and landed the Fred Winter on handicap bow at last year'sFestival. No match for Our Girl Salley in Grade 3 in December, and firmly up against it in thiscompany.

Belle De Fontenay (FR)

Has just a 2m Worcester mares maiden hurdle to her name, and flying much too high in thiscompany. NON RUNNER.

Candelita

Mares bumper/maiden hurdle winner during the second part of 2011, and since added to that in1m fibresand maiden on Flat, but her level of form is miles removed from what's required.

Cloudy Spirit

Hold-up performer who's proving genuine and consistent, though winless this season, and fullyexpected to find at least a couple too strong.

Dorabelle (IRE)

Fairly useful form in bumpers, and only of similar merit over hurdles despite 4 wins. Below form inhandicap company last month so easy to look elsewhere.

Himayna

Modest maiden handicap hurdler who is simply making the numbers up.

Ixora (IRE)

Form took off upon joining this stable in summer of 2010, last seen taking another step forward in21f handicap here in October. Absent since, and likely to come up short in this field.

Kentford Grey Lady

The most progressive mare in the line-up, showing her opening mark to be all wrong at Kemptonprior to splitting Violin Davis and Our Girl Salley at Ascot. Looks the pick of that trio this time.

Swincombe Flame

Useful form when winning both bumpers, and quickly reached that level in handicap hurdles,following up her Kempton win with a very good placed effort at Ascot. Well worth place in thisgrade.

Tempest River (IRE)

Beat Baby Shine at third attempt in bumpers last season. Off the mark at third attempt overhurdles, and has threatened a bigger peformance, but this hike in grade will likely be too much.

Terre Du Vent (FR)

Smart Flat performer in her native France, and in the process of making a promising hurdlingdebut when falling 2 out at Kempton (Graded company). 2m will suit and not dismissed lightly.

The Strawberry One

Dual bumper winner who took 3 Towcester novice hurdles in May. Like many from her stable wasbadly out sorts as year progressed, and has a bit to find with a few of these on earlier meetings.

17:15 PULTENEY LAND INVESTMENTS NOVICES' HANDICAP CHASE(Listed) (1)Race 7 Guaranteed Prize Money 50,000 2m4f 110yds

-1112111 HUNT BALL (IRE)16

7-12-0 (142)

1 bg Winged Love (IRE) - La Fandango (IRE) Nick Scholfield

Keiran Burke Mr Anthony Knott

1-02524U SAINT ARE (FR)44

6-11-12 (140)

2 bg Network (GER) - Fortanea (FR) Richard Johnson

Tim Vaughan Mr D. W. Fox

5-81113P THE PANAMA KID (IRE)65

8-11-12 (140)

3 bg Presenting - Mrs Jodi Harry Haynes (3)Malcolm Jefferson Mr & Mrs J. M. Davenport

5-12/411 GOING WRONG67

9-11-11 (139)

4 bg Bob Back (USA) - Lucy Glitters Davy Russell

Ferdy Murphy Universal Recycling Company

3092U205 BATTLE GROUP15

b 7-11-10 (138)

5 bg Beat Hollow - Cantanta Tom Scudamore

David Pipe Jolly Boys Outing

2462-121 BLESS THE WINGS (IRE)44

7-11-10 (138)

6bg Winged Love (IRE) - Silva Venture (IRE) Robert Thornton

Alan King Mrs Lesley Field

-9151312 FALCON ISLAND17

7-11-10 (138)

7 bg Turtle Island (IRE) - Dolly Sparks (IRE) Joe Tizzard

Colin Tizzard The Butterwick Syndicate

61-3P111 QUINCY DES PICTONS (FR)76

8-11-9 (137)

8 bg Kadalko (FR) - Izabel Des Pictons (FR) James Best (7)

Alan Jones BPD Ltd

93-43141 OWEN GLENDOWER (IRE)18

7-11-9 (137)

9brg Anshan - Native Success (IRE) Andrew Tinkler

Nicky Henderson The Ten From Seven

454111 TRIOLO D'ALENE (FR)51

5-11-7 (136)

10 chg Epalo (GER) - Joliette D'Alene (FR) Barry Geraghty

Nicky Henderson Mr & Mrs Sandy Orr

2127-4U3 WHITE STAR LINE (IRE)74

8-11-7 (135)

11 bg Saddlers' Hall (IRE) - Fairly Deep Bryan J. Cooper

D. T. Hughes, Ireland Mr P. A. Byrne

112-2211 MIC'S DELIGHT (IRE)22

8-11-7 (135)

12 bg Witness Box (USA) - Warrior Princess (IRE) Denis O'Regan

Victor Dartnall The Higos Hopefuls

2121-214 CHARMINSTER (IRE)44

6-11-7 (135)

13bg Broadway Flyer (USA) - Monteleena (IRE) Jason Maguire

Donald Mccain Mr T. G. Leslie


8/8



60-P2332 ACKERTAC (IRE)51

cp 7-11-6 (134)

14chg Anshan - Clonsingle Native (IRE)

SamTwiston-davies

Nigel Twiston-davies Mark Aspey & Steve Catton

U83-P121 CARRICKBOY (IRE)7

8-11-5 (133)

15bg Silver Patriarch (IRE) - Alaskan Princess

(IRE)Aidan Coleman

Venetia Williams Mr Trevor Hemmings

110-121F CUCUMBER RUN (IRE)15

b 7-11-4 (132)

16 bg Oscar (IRE) - Back To Roost (IRE) David Bass

Nicky Henderson The Goblyns

4-5U2340 VINO GRIEGO (FR)23

b 7-11-4 (132)

17bg Kahyasi - Vie De Reine (FR) Jamie Moore

Gary Moore Mr C. E. Stedman

30-12251 THAT'LL DO150

7-11-4 (132)

18 bg Beat All (USA) - Forever Shineing R. Walsh

Paul NichollsMr Paul Barber & Mr & Mrs Mark

Woodhouse231-0321 HARPSY CORD (IRE)

236-11-4 (132)

19 bg Accordion - Pitalina's Return (IRE) A. E. Lynch

J. T. R. Dreaper, Ireland Alan & Ann Potts Partnership

50-F11P2 EDUCATED EVANS (IRE)16

7-11-4 (132)

20bg Bishop Of Cashel - Pavlova (IRE)

WayneHutchinson

Nigel Twiston-davies Mrs Caroline Beresford-Wylie


7.6 Triolo D'Alene (FR), 8.6 Hunt Ball (IRE), 10 Bless The Wings (IRE), 15 Going Wrong, 15Mic's Delight (IRE), 17 Ackertac (IRE), 19 White Star Line (IRE), 21 Carrickboy (IRE), 23Quincy Des Pictons (FR), 23 Charminster (IRE), 23 Harpsy Cord (IRE), 26 Owen Glendower(IRE), 26 Cucumber Run (IRE), 26 That'll Do, 29 Vino Griego (FR), 29 Educated Evans (IRE),50 Battle Group, 50 Falcon Island, 65 Saint Are (FR), 65 The Panama Kid (IRE)

TIMEFORM 1-2-3Bless The Wings (IRE) - Carrickboy (IRE) - Triolo D'Alene (FR)

TIMEFORM VIEW

Hunt Ball continues to go from strength to strength and cannot be ruled out under his welterburden, but there's no doubting this represents his toughest assignment, so preference is forBless The Wings, who impressed with his jumping when scoring on his first visit here in January.Carrickboy and Triolo d'Alene make up the shortlist.

TIMEFORM SAYS...

Hunt Ball (IRE)

Progressive handicap chaser, making it 6 wins from last 7 starts at Kempton last month,travelling/jumping well and not extended to assert. Hit with a big rise for that, but capable of betterstill.

Saint Are (FR)

Grade 1-winning novice hurdler last season, and shaped well behind Champion Court on chasebow. Not built on that since, unseating in race won by Bless The Wings here in January.

The Panama Kid (IRE)

Well placed to win first 3 starts over fences this season, and not discredited when third to LieForrit at Kelso in December. Well held in stronger company since, and in handicapper's grip now.

Going Wrong

Shade fortunate to open chase account in 2m novice handicap at Sedgefield in November, butimproved to overhaul Realt Mor there on latest start, and worth his place on bigger stage.

Battle Group

Prolific winning hurdler at up to 3m. Temperament getting the better of him nowadays, though,and tried blinkered after failing to convince all 3 previous tries over fences.

Bless The Wings (IRE)

Progressive in 3 starts over fences, having something to spare when taking 21f novice handicaphere in January, particularly impressing with fluency of his jumping. Sure to do better still.

Falcon Island

Has scored 3 times over fences, the last 2 in handicaps around 2m. Creditable second to Toubabat Sandown last time, but more exposed than most, and must prove his stamina for this trip.

Quincy Des Pictons (FR)

Much improved when landing a hat-trick of chase wins in December, most impressive whenrouting rivals from out of the handicap at Chepstow last time. Kept fresh with this in mind since.

Owen Glendower (IRE)

Quickly established himself as a useful chaser, a pair of wins sandwiching a good fourth inhandicap company at Doncaster in December. This trip probably the limit of his stamina.

Triolo D'Alene (FR)

Dual winner over fences in France and showed useful form when making winning start for newyard in 19f Ascot handicap in January, impressing with way he travelled. Smart prospect.

White Star Line (IRE)

Strong traveller who won maiden hurdle at Naas in 2010/11, and better effort in completedchases when third to Hidden Cyclone at Leopardstown in December. Capable of better nowhandicapping.

Mic's Delight (IRE)

Twice a winner over hurdles last term and has made fine start to chase career, winning twice over2m at Market Rasen. Will improve further, and interesting contender moving into handicapcompany.

Charminster (IRE)

Broke chasing duck over 2m at Musselburgh in January, but jumping failed to pass muster whena keeping-on fourth to Bless The Wings over 21f here in January and others look stronger.

Ackertac (IRE)

Matched useful hurdling form when runner-up in a 3-runner novice chase at Ascot in October,and back to form in cheekpieces when chasing home Triolo d'Alene in handicap there (19f) lasttime.

Carrickboy (IRE)

Belatedly broke his duck over fences when taking a 19f Catterick maiden chase in January, andimproved form when winning handicap at Hereford 8 days ago with a bit to spare. Peaking at righttime.

Cucumber Run (IRE)

Has won 2 of his 4 starts over fences, despite not convincing with jumping, taking a tumble innovice at Fontwell last time. Blinkered now, but may find these stiffer fences tough to cope with.

Vino Griego (FR)

Hard to win with, but plenty of solid form to his name, finishing an excellent fourth in this contestlast year. Sour display over hurdles last time, but capable of bouncing back.

That'll Do

Can finish weakly, but won on chase debut in May. Somewhat fortunate to collect in 2-finisherC&D novice when last seen in October, and lot more on his plate in this much more competitiveaffair.

Harpsy Cord (IRE)

Off the mark at third time of asking when taking advantage of rival's last-fence stumble at Gowranlast month. Lightly-raced sort is open to further improvement and can't be dismissed.

Educated Evans (IRE)

Has failed to complete 2 of 5 chase starts, but good efforts when scoring at Chepstow andNewbury, and bounced back to best when creditable second to Oh Crick at former track on latestouting.

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Cheltenham Formguide 13-03-2012