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Cheltenham 2024
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to the left. Find which horse goes on Soft (Heavy in places)Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle
(Grade 1) (Registered As The Spa Novices' Hurdle) of £136,260.00 4-y-o plus 2m. 7f. 213yds. 2.50
2m. 7f. 213yds. Hurdle (Class 1) 4-y-o plus 20 Declared
Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle
(Grade 1) (Registered As The Spa Novices' Hurdle) of £136,260.00- Formscan
- Race Info
- Conditions
1st - £77,600.00 2nd - £29,119.00 3rd - £14,580.00 4th - £7,263.00 5th - £3,652.00 6th - £1,826.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - CHRIS'S DREAM won in the style of a good horse at Clonmel last month and while this is a huge step up in class from that Grade 3 contest, he might be able to take that step. He had shown just useful form prior to Clonmel but routed his rivals in that contest and, being a strapping and progressive looking type, can get involved today with soft ground in his favour. Chef Des Oreaux is a big danger given he too was a wide margin winner of a Grade 2 contest at Haydock last month. The form of that race has worked out very well (the second and fourth have won easily since) and he is a strong stayer on testing ground. He is joint-top rated with stablemate and rival Santini, who beat him when the pair meat at Newbury in December. Santini has since won a Grade 2 here in January and while he is clearly a big player, has only raced once at this trip, when winning his English point to point on debut. Ballyward's form has also been over shorter trips and while he won his maiden hurdle narrowly at Naas in January, he does appear to be crying out for this longer trip. He therefore has claims and while he remains something of a dark horse in this class, is apparent stable first-string today and will be well suited by testing ground.
a hurdle race for novice four yrs old and upwards
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb
Allowances - Fillies and mares allowed 7lb
Flemensfirth (USA)-Ifyoucouldseemenow(Saddlers' Hall)
(47)
(Andrea Wylie & Graham Wylie)
Rated 142
Westerner (GB)-Thegoodwans Sister(Executive Perk)
ts5WS1(54)
(Ann & Alan Potts Limited)
Rated 139
In the last 3 years Beyond The Law (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Chris's Dream (IRE) | 1 | |
| 16th Nov 2017 Clonmel(2m 3f 121yds, Maiden Hurdle, Soft To Heavy) Chris's Dream (IRE) 2nd (50/1 11-4) S W Flanagan 10.75L in front of Beyond The Law (IRE) 4th (11/4 11-4) R M Power (14 ran) | ||
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| Dortmund Park (FR) | 1 | |
| 21st Jan 2018 Thurles(2m 6f 61yds, Hurdle, Soft To Heavy) Dortmund Park (FR) 1st (12/1 11-2) D N Russell 22.75L in front of Beyond The Law (IRE) 4th (7/2 11-10) R M Power (8 ran) | ||
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Axxos (GER)-Omelia(April Night)
ts+(40)
cd1
(Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede)
Rated 142
In the last 3 years Calett Mad (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Poetic Rhythm (IRE) | 1 | |
| 17th Nov 2017 Cheltenham(2m 5f 26yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft) Poetic Rhythm (IRE) 3rd (9/2 11-5 Rated 140) P J Brennan 24.75L in front of Calett Mad (FR) 5th (7/4Fav 11-0 Rated 144) D A Jacob (6 ran) | ||
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| Enniscoffey Oscar (IRE) | 1 | |
| 27th Jan 2018 Doncaster(3m 84yds, Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Enniscoffey Oscar (IRE) 1st (9/2 10-12 Rated 135) L P Aspell 28.06L in front of Calett Mad (FR) 4th (5/1 10-12 Rated 141) Sam Twiston-Davies (8 ran) | ||
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Saddler Maker (IRE)-O Dame De Gene(Passing Sale)
(27)
(Sullivan Bloodstock Limited)
Rated 150
In the last 3 years Chef Des Obeaux (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Talkischeap (IRE) | 1 | |
| 4th Mar 2017 Newbury(2m 69yds, Bumper, Soft (Heavy in places)) Chef Des Obeaux (FR) 2nd (8/1 11-2) Sean Bowen 9.00L in front of Talkischeap (IRE) 3rd (7/2J Fav 11-2) W Hutchinson (9 ran) | ||
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| Robin Waters (FR) | 1 | |
| 1st Dec 2017 Newbury(2m 4f 118yds, Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Chef Des Obeaux (FR) 2nd (2/1Fav 10-12) N D Fehily 2.00L in front of Robin Waters (FR) 3rd (13/2 10-12) Harry Skelton (9 ran) | ||
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| Santini (GB) | 1 | |
| 1st Dec 2017 Newbury(2m 4f 118yds, Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Santini (GB) 1st (7/2 10-12) N de Boinville 4.50L in front of Chef Des Obeaux (FR) 2nd (2/1Fav 10-12) N D Fehily (9 ran) | ||
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In the last 3 years Chriss Dream (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Beyond The Law (IRE) | 1 | |
| 16th Nov 2017 Clonmel(2m 3f 121yds, Maiden Hurdle, Soft To Heavy) Chris's Dream (IRE) 2nd (50/1 11-4) S W Flanagan 10.75L in front of Beyond The Law (IRE) 4th (11/4 11-4) R M Power (14 ran) | ||
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| Fabulous Saga (FR) | 1 | |
| 17th Apr 2017 Cork(2m 3f , Bumper, Sprint- Yielding, yielding to soft in places. N.H.: good, good to yielding in places) Fabulous Saga (FR) 3rd (4/6Fav 12-0) Mr P W Mullins 76.25L in front of Chris's Dream (IRE) 12th (16/1 11-7) Mr G M Mangan (14 ran) | ||
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Westerner (GB)-The Lyme Volunteer(Zaffaran)
(50)
d1
bf
(Mr D W Fox)
Rated 139
Great Pretender (IRE)-Qena(Le Balafre)
ts4WS1(41)
(Gigginstown House Stud)
Rated 140
In the last 3 years Dortmund Park (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Beyond The Law (IRE) | 1 | |
| 21st Jan 2018 Thurles(2m 6f 61yds, Hurdle, Soft To Heavy) Dortmund Park (FR) 1st (12/1 11-2) D N Russell 22.75L in front of Beyond The Law (IRE) 4th (7/2 11-10) R M Power (8 ran) | ||
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| Fabulous Saga (FR) | 1 | |
| 3rd Feb 2018 Leopardstown(2m 6f , Hurdle, Soft (Hurdle Track), Soft, Yielding In Places (S'chase Track)) Dortmund Park (FR) 4th (5/2 11-8 Rated 142) D N Russell 17.50L in front of Fabulous Saga (FR) 7th (7/4Fav 11-10 Rated 145) P Townend (7 ran) | ||
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| Tower Bridge (IRE) | 1 | |
| 3rd Feb 2018 Leopardstown(2m 6f , Hurdle, Soft (Hurdle Track), Soft, Yielding In Places (S'chase Track)) Tower Bridge (IRE) 1st (25/1 11-8) J J Slevin 6.13L in front of Dortmund Park (FR) 4th (5/2 11-8 Rated 142) D N Russell (7 ran) | ||
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Oscar (IRE)-Enniscoffey(Old Vic)
(48)
(The Pick 'n' Mix Partnership)
Rated 142
In the last 3 years Enniscoffey Oscar (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Calett Mad (FR) | 1 | |
| 27th Jan 2018 Doncaster(3m 84yds, Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Enniscoffey Oscar (IRE) 1st (9/2 10-12 Rated 135) L P Aspell 28.06L in front of Calett Mad (FR) 4th (5/1 10-12 Rated 141) Sam Twiston-Davies (8 ran) | ||
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| Talkischeap (IRE) | 1 | |
| 1st Dec 2017 Doncaster(2m 4f 181yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Enniscoffey Oscar (IRE) 1st (6/4Fav 10-12 Rated 129) Nick Scholfield 26.00L in front of Talkischeap (IRE) 4th (11/2 11-10 Rated 133) Tom Cannon (11 ran) | ||
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Saint des Saints (FR)-Fabalina(Dear Doctor)
ts4(41)
bf
(Mr T R George)
Rated 145
In the last 3 years Fabulous Saga (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Chris's Dream (IRE) | 1 | |
| 17th Apr 2017 Cork(2m 3f , Bumper, Sprint- Yielding, yielding to soft in places. N.H.: good, good to yielding in places) Fabulous Saga (FR) 3rd (4/6Fav 12-0) Mr P W Mullins 76.25L in front of Chris's Dream (IRE) 12th (16/1 11-7) Mr G M Mangan (14 ran) | ||
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| Tower Bridge (IRE) | 1 | |
| 3rd Feb 2018 Leopardstown(2m 6f , Hurdle, Soft (Hurdle Track), Soft, Yielding In Places (S'chase Track)) Tower Bridge (IRE) 1st (25/1 11-8) J J Slevin 23.63L in front of Fabulous Saga (FR) 7th (7/4Fav 11-10 Rated 145) P Townend (7 ran) | ||
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| Dortmund Park (FR) | 1 | |
| 3rd Feb 2018 Leopardstown(2m 6f , Hurdle, Soft (Hurdle Track), Soft, Yielding In Places (S'chase Track)) Dortmund Park (FR) 4th (5/2 11-8 Rated 142) D N Russell 17.50L in front of Fabulous Saga (FR) 7th (7/4Fav 11-10 Rated 145) P Townend (7 ran) | ||
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Oscar (IRE)-Kilbricken Leader(Supreme Leader)
ts5(76)
cd1
(A Selway & P Wavish)
Rated 143
In the last 3 years Kilbricken Storm (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Poetic Rhythm (IRE) | 1 | |
| 30th Dec 2017 Newbury(2m 4f 118yds, Hurdle, Heavy) Poetic Rhythm (IRE) 1st (15/8Fav 11-7 Rated 147) P J Brennan 23.06L in front of Kilbricken Storm (IRE) 3rd (11/4 11-7 Rated 147) Harry Cobden (6 ran) | ||
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| Mulcahys Hill (IRE) | 1 | |
| 30th Dec 2017 Newbury(2m 4f 118yds, Hurdle, Heavy) Mulcahys Hill (IRE) 2nd (16/1 11-7) A P Heskin 23.00L in front of Kilbricken Storm (IRE) 3rd (11/4 11-7 Rated 147) Harry Cobden (6 ran) | ||
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Beneficial (GB)-Dyrick Daybreak(Ali-royal)
(40)
bf
(Mrs J A Martin)
Rated 145
In the last 3 years Mr Whipped (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Paisley Park (IRE) | 1 | |
| 13th Jan 2018 Warwick(2m 5f , Hurdle, Soft) Mr Whipped (IRE) 1st (6/4Fav 11-0) N de Boinville 1.00L in front of Paisley Park (IRE) 2nd (9/2 11-0) Nick Scholfield (6 ran) | ||
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Brian Boru (GB)-Belsalsa(Kingsalsa)
(48)
bf
(Jim And Claire Limited)
Rated 147
In the last 3 years Mulcahys Hill (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Poetic Rhythm (IRE) | 1 | |
| 30th Dec 2017 Newbury(2m 4f 118yds, Hurdle, Heavy) Poetic Rhythm (IRE) 1st (15/8Fav 11-7 Rated 147) P J Brennan .06L in front of Mulcahys Hill (IRE) 2nd (16/1 11-7) A P Heskin (6 ran) | ||
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| Kilbricken Storm (IRE) | 1 | |
| 30th Dec 2017 Newbury(2m 4f 118yds, Hurdle, Heavy) Mulcahys Hill (IRE) 2nd (16/1 11-7) A P Heskin 23.00L in front of Kilbricken Storm (IRE) 3rd (11/4 11-7 Rated 147) Harry Cobden (6 ran) | ||
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| Santini (GB) | 1 | |
| 27th Jan 2018 Cheltenham(2m 4f 56yds, Hurdle, Heavy) Santini (GB) 1st (4/1 11-5) Jeremiah McGrath 31.50L in front of Mulcahys Hill (IRE) 4th (11/4Fav 11-5 Rated 147) A P Heskin (9 ran) | ||
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Oscar (IRE)-Presenting Shares(Presenting)
vs1(36)
bf
(Mr Andrew Gemmell)
Rated 142
In the last 3 years Paisley Park (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Mr Whipped (IRE) | 1 | |
| 13th Jan 2018 Warwick(2m 5f , Hurdle, Soft) Mr Whipped (IRE) 1st (6/4Fav 11-0) N de Boinville 1.00L in front of Paisley Park (IRE) 2nd (9/2 11-0) Nick Scholfield (6 ran) | ||
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Flemensfirth (USA)-Sommer Sonnet(Taipan)
(76)
c1
(The Yes No Wait Sorries & Mr Chris Col)
Rated 148
In the last 3 years Poetic Rhythm (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Calett Mad (FR) | 1 | |
| 17th Nov 2017 Cheltenham(2m 5f 26yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft) Poetic Rhythm (IRE) 3rd (9/2 11-5 Rated 140) P J Brennan 24.75L in front of Calett Mad (FR) 5th (7/4Fav 11-0 Rated 144) D A Jacob (6 ran) | ||
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| Mulcahys Hill (IRE) | 1 | |
| 30th Dec 2017 Newbury(2m 4f 118yds, Hurdle, Heavy) Poetic Rhythm (IRE) 1st (15/8Fav 11-7 Rated 147) P J Brennan .06L in front of Mulcahys Hill (IRE) 2nd (16/1 11-7) A P Heskin (6 ran) | ||
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| Kilbricken Storm (IRE) | 1 | |
| 30th Dec 2017 Newbury(2m 4f 118yds, Hurdle, Heavy) Poetic Rhythm (IRE) 1st (15/8Fav 11-7 Rated 147) P J Brennan 23.06L in front of Kilbricken Storm (IRE) 3rd (11/4 11-7 Rated 147) Harry Cobden (6 ran) | ||
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Irish Wells (FR)-Skandia(Robin Des Champs)
(41)
(Mr Colm Donlon)
Rated 138
In the last 3 years Robin Waters (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Chef Des Obeaux (FR) | 1 | |
| 1st Dec 2017 Newbury(2m 4f 118yds, Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Chef Des Obeaux (FR) 2nd (2/1Fav 10-12) N D Fehily 2.00L in front of Robin Waters (FR) 3rd (13/2 10-12) Harry Skelton (9 ran) | ||
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| Santini (GB) | 1 | |
| 1st Dec 2017 Newbury(2m 4f 118yds, Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Santini (GB) 1st (7/2 10-12) N de Boinville 6.50L in front of Robin Waters (FR) 3rd (13/2 10-12) Harry Skelton (9 ran) | ||
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Milan (GB)-Tinagoodnight(Sleeping Car)
(48)
c1
(Mr & Mrs R Kelvin-Hughes)
Rated 150
In the last 3 years Santini (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Mulcahys Hill (IRE) | 1 | |
| 27th Jan 2018 Cheltenham(2m 4f 56yds, Hurdle, Heavy) Santini (GB) 1st (4/1 11-5) Jeremiah McGrath 31.50L in front of Mulcahys Hill (IRE) 4th (11/4Fav 11-5 Rated 147) A P Heskin (9 ran) | ||
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| Chef Des Obeaux (FR) | 1 | |
| 1st Dec 2017 Newbury(2m 4f 118yds, Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Santini (GB) 1st (7/2 10-12) N de Boinville 4.50L in front of Chef Des Obeaux (FR) 2nd (2/1Fav 10-12) N D Fehily (9 ran) | ||
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| Robin Waters (FR) | 1 | |
| 1st Dec 2017 Newbury(2m 4f 118yds, Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Santini (GB) 1st (7/2 10-12) N de Boinville 6.50L in front of Robin Waters (FR) 3rd (13/2 10-12) Harry Skelton (9 ran) | ||
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Getaway (GER)-Carrigmoorna Oak(Milan)
(34)
(Mr Charles Dingwall)
Rated 142
In the last 3 years Talkischeap (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Enniscoffey Oscar (IRE) | 1 | |
| 1st Dec 2017 Doncaster(2m 4f 181yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Enniscoffey Oscar (IRE) 1st (6/4Fav 10-12 Rated 129) Nick Scholfield 26.00L in front of Talkischeap (IRE) 4th (11/2 11-10 Rated 133) Tom Cannon (11 ran) | ||
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| Chef Des Obeaux (FR) | 1 | |
| 4th Mar 2017 Newbury(2m 69yds, Bumper, Soft (Heavy in places)) Chef Des Obeaux (FR) 2nd (8/1 11-2) Sean Bowen 9.00L in front of Talkischeap (IRE) 3rd (7/2J Fav 11-2) W Hutchinson (9 ran) | ||
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High Chaparral (IRE)-Walkamia(Linamix)
ts7(41)
(John P McManus)
Rated 142
In the last 3 years Tower Bridge (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Fabulous Saga (FR) | 1 | |
| 3rd Feb 2018 Leopardstown(2m 6f , Hurdle, Soft (Hurdle Track), Soft, Yielding In Places (S'chase Track)) Tower Bridge (IRE) 1st (25/1 11-8) J J Slevin 23.63L in front of Fabulous Saga (FR) 7th (7/4Fav 11-10 Rated 145) P Townend (7 ran) | ||
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| Dortmund Park (FR) | 1 | |
| 3rd Feb 2018 Leopardstown(2m 6f , Hurdle, Soft (Hurdle Track), Soft, Yielding In Places (S'chase Track)) Tower Bridge (IRE) 1st (25/1 11-8) J J Slevin 6.13L in front of Dortmund Park (FR) 4th (5/2 11-8 Rated 142) D N Russell (7 ran) | ||
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Previous Winners of this Race by Year
2017 Penhill 6 11-5 P Townend 16/1 (W P Mullins)
2016 Unowhatimeanharry 8 11-5 N D Fehily 11/1 (H Fry)
2015 Martello Tower 7 11-7 A P Heskin 14/1 (Ms Margaret Mullins)
2014 Very Wood 5 11-7 P Carberry 33/1 (Noel Meade)
2013 At Fishers Cross 6 11-7 A P McCoy 11/8Fav (Miss Rebecca Curtis)
2012 Brindisi Breeze 6 11-7 Campell Gillies 7/1 (Miss L Russell)
2011 Bobs Worth 6 11-7 B J Geraghty 15/8Fav (Nicky Henderson)
2010 Berties Dream 7 11-7 A E Lynch 33/1 (Paul John Gilligan)
2009 Weapon's Amnesty 6 11-7 D N Russell 8/1 (C Byrnes)
2008 Nenuphar Collonges 7 11-7 R Thornton 9-1 (Alan King)
2007 Wichita Lineman 6 11-7 A P McCoy 11/8Fav (Jonjo O'Neill)
2006 Black Jack Ketchum 7 11-7 A P McCoy 1/1Fav (Jonjo O'Neill)
2005 Moulin Riche 5 11-7 R Thornton 9/1 (F Doumen)
Previous Winners of this Race by Trainer (Since 1990)
Previous Winners of this Race by Jockey (Since 1990)
Previous Winners of this Race by Age
Previous Winners of this Race by Sire (Since 1990)
First Time - Wind Surgery Beyond The Law, Dortmund Park. Visor Paisley Park» Full list of First Time Gear
Probable SP 9/2 Chef Des Obeaux, 5/1 Santini, 6/1 Chris's Dream, 10/1 Ballyward, Ok Corral, Poetic Rhythm, 12/1 Tower Bridge, 14/1 Calett Mad, 16/1 Real Steel, Mr Whipped, 20/1 Talkischeap, Enniscoffey Oscar, Fabulous Saga, Paisley Park, Dortmund Park, 25/1 Kilbricken Storm, 33/1 Robin Waters, Mulcahys Hill, Beyond The Law, 50/1 Crucial Role.
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ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run
The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.
