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Cheltenham 2024
Cheltenham 2024
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to the left. Find which horse goes on Soft (Good to Soft in places)Ryanair Chase
(Grade 1) (Registered As The Festival Trophy) of £350,000.00 5-y-o plus 2m. 4f. 127yds. 2.50
2m. 4f. 127yds. Chase (Class 1) 5-y-o plus 8 Declared
Ryanair Chase
(Grade 1) (Registered As The Festival Trophy) of £350,000.00- Formscan
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- Conditions
1st - £196,945.00 2nd - £74,200.00 3rd - £37,135.00 4th - £18,550.00 5th - £9,310.00 6th - £4,655.00 7th - £2,310.00 8th - £1,190.00
FormscanBy Eamonn Murphy - Last year’s highly impressive Close Brothers Novices%B4 Handicap Chase victor, A PLUS TARD, is back at Cheltenham with big prospects again. We’ve only seen Henry de Bromhead’s charge three times in the interim, and he reached a career high last time with success in Grade One company at the Leopardstown Christmas festival. Of course de Bromhead had a day one to remember here, with successes for Put The Kettle On and Honeysuckle. Obviously there's the potential for plenty to go wrong in the meantime, but hopefully confidence will be high in the camp, particularly after the brilliant ride Rachael Blackmore gave to Honeysuckle in the mares hurdle. The 2019 winner, Frodon, along with Min and Riders Onthe Storm, look the main dangers.
For 5yo+ who are allotted a rating of 130 or more by the BHA Head of Handicapping following a review of the horses entered and after taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to confirmation - horses who are not qualified for a rating in Great Britain, Ireland or France may also be entered & such horses may be eligible providing the Handicapper is satisfied that the horse's racecourse performances up to and including the day prior to confirmation would merit a minimum rating of 130 (the decision of the BHA Head of Handicapping shall be final).
Weights - 11st 10lb.
Allowances - Mares allowed 7lb
In the last 3 years A Plus Tard (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Riders Onthe Storm (IRE) | 1 | |
| 12th Mar 2019 Cheltenham(2m 4f 44yds, Hcap Chase, Soft) A Plus Tard (FR) 1st (5/1Fav 11-5 Rated 144) Rachael Blackmore Riders Onthe Storm (IRE) fell (10/1 11-2 Rated 140) B Hughes (20 ran) | ||
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| Duc Des Genievres (FR) | 2 | |
| 10th Nov 2019 Navan(2m , Chase, Soft To Heavy) A Plus Tard (FR) 2nd (5/4Fav 11-1 Rated 160) Rachael Blackmore 32.00L in front of Duc Des Genievres (FR) 4th (7/4 11-9 Rated 162) P Townend (5 ran) | ||
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| 18th Dec 2018 Naas(2m 3f , Novice Chase, Yielding (soft in places on Chase course)) A Plus Tard (FR) 1st (4/1 11-5) Rachael Blackmore 3.25L in front of Duc Des Genievres (FR) 2nd (1/1Fav 11-12) P Townend (18 ran) | ||
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Goldneyev (USA)-Odyssee Du Cellier(Dear Doctor)
bl1(77)
cd1
(The Bellamy Partnership)
Rated 162
In the last 3 years Aso (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Frodon (FR) | 1 | |
| 14th Mar 2019 Cheltenham(2m 4f 127yds, Chase, Good to Soft (soft in places)) Frodon (FR) 1st (9/2 11-10 Rated 169) Bryony Frost 1.25L in front of Aso (FR) 2nd (33/1 11-10 Rated 162) Charlie Deutsch (12 ran) | ||
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Buck's Boum (FR)-Lobelie(Round Sovereign)
ts3(40)
c1
(Sullivan Bloodstock Limited)
Rated 161
In the last 3 years Duc Des Genievres (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Min (FR) | 2 | |
| 1st Feb 2020 Leopardstown(2m 1f , Chase, Yielding) Min (FR) 2nd (7/4 11-10 Rated 171) R M Power Duc Des Genievres (FR) fell (16/1 11-10 Rated 160) M P Walsh (7 ran) | ||
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| 8th Dec 2019 Punchestown(2m 4f 40yds, Chase, Yielding to Soft (Hurdle); Yielding-Soft, Soft in Pls (Chase): Soft both tracks after Race 1) Min (FR) 1st (8/11Fav 11-10 Rated 171) P Townend 21.25L in front of Duc Des Genievres (FR) 8th (11/1 11-10 Rated 162) R M Power (9 ran) | ||
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| Shattered Love (IRE) | 1 | |
| 8th Dec 2019 Punchestown(2m 4f 40yds, Chase, Yielding to Soft (Hurdle); Yielding-Soft, Soft in Pls (Chase): Soft both tracks after Race 1) Shattered Love (IRE) 7th (11/2 11-3 Rated 153) J W Kennedy 2.00L in front of Duc Des Genievres (FR) 8th (11/1 11-10 Rated 162) R M Power (9 ran) | ||
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| Riders Onthe Storm (IRE) | 1 | |
| 1st Apr 2018 Fairyhouse(2m 4f , Hurdle, Soft To Heavy (Heavy In Places)) Duc Des Genievres (FR) 5th (2/1Fav 11-5 Rated 147) P Townend 13.00L in front of Riders Onthe Storm (IRE) 6th (20/1 11-5 Rated 132) J J Slevin (8 ran) | ||
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| A Plus Tard (FR) | 2 | |
| 10th Nov 2019 Navan(2m , Chase, Soft To Heavy) A Plus Tard (FR) 2nd (5/4Fav 11-1 Rated 160) Rachael Blackmore 32.00L in front of Duc Des Genievres (FR) 4th (7/4 11-9 Rated 162) P Townend (5 ran) | ||
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| 18th Dec 2018 Naas(2m 3f , Novice Chase, Yielding (soft in places on Chase course)) A Plus Tard (FR) 1st (4/1 11-5) Rachael Blackmore 3.25L in front of Duc Des Genievres (FR) 2nd (1/1Fav 11-12) P Townend (18 ran) | ||
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In the last 3 years Frodon (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Aso (FR) | 1 | |
| 14th Mar 2019 Cheltenham(2m 4f 127yds, Chase, Good to Soft (soft in places)) Frodon (FR) 1st (9/2 11-10 Rated 169) Bryony Frost 1.25L in front of Aso (FR) 2nd (33/1 11-10 Rated 162) Charlie Deutsch (12 ran) | ||
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In the last 3 years Min (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Shattered Love (IRE) | 2 | |
| 8th Dec 2019 Punchestown(2m 4f 40yds, Chase, Yielding to Soft (Hurdle); Yielding-Soft, Soft in Pls (Chase): Soft both tracks after Race 1) Min (FR) 1st (8/11Fav 11-10 Rated 171) P Townend 19.25L in front of Shattered Love (IRE) 7th (11/2 11-3 Rated 153) J W Kennedy (9 ran) | ||
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| 9th Dec 2018 Punchestown(2m 4f 40yds, Chase, Good, Good To Yielding In Places (Hurdle/bumper), Yielding, Good In places (Chase)) Min (FR) 1st (1/1Fav 11-10 Rated 167) R Walsh 1.50L in front of Shattered Love (IRE) 2nd (5/2 11-3 Rated 153) J W Kennedy (5 ran) | ||
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| Saint Calvados (FR) | 2 | |
| 13th Mar 2019 Cheltenham(1m 7f 199yds, Chase, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Min (FR) 5th (7/2 11-10 Rated 167) R Walsh 13.00L in front of Saint Calvados (FR) 7th (25/1 11-10 Rated 156) G Sheehan (9 ran) | ||
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| 2nd Feb 2019 Leopardstown(2m 1f , Chase, Good To Yielding (Hdle/bumper), Good (Chase)) Min (FR) 1st (4/9Fav 11-10 Rated 167) R Walsh 12.00L in front of Saint Calvados (FR) 3rd (4/1 11-10 Rated 158) G Sheehan (5 ran) | ||
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| Duc Des Genievres (FR) | 2 | |
| 1st Feb 2020 Leopardstown(2m 1f , Chase, Yielding) Min (FR) 2nd (7/4 11-10 Rated 171) R M Power Duc Des Genievres (FR) fell (16/1 11-10 Rated 160) M P Walsh (7 ran) | ||
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| 8th Dec 2019 Punchestown(2m 4f 40yds, Chase, Yielding to Soft (Hurdle); Yielding-Soft, Soft in Pls (Chase): Soft both tracks after Race 1) Min (FR) 1st (8/11Fav 11-10 Rated 171) P Townend 21.25L in front of Duc Des Genievres (FR) 8th (11/1 11-10 Rated 162) R M Power (9 ran) | ||
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Scorpion (IRE)-Endless Moments(Saddlers' Hall)
(26)
d2
(Carl Hinchy And Mark Scott)
Rated 162
In the last 3 years Riders Onthe Storm (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Duc Des Genievres (FR) | 1 | |
| 1st Apr 2018 Fairyhouse(2m 4f , Hurdle, Soft To Heavy (Heavy In Places)) Duc Des Genievres (FR) 5th (2/1Fav 11-5 Rated 147) P Townend 13.00L in front of Riders Onthe Storm (IRE) 6th (20/1 11-5 Rated 132) J J Slevin (8 ran) | ||
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| A Plus Tard (FR) | 1 | |
| 12th Mar 2019 Cheltenham(2m 4f 44yds, Hcap Chase, Soft) A Plus Tard (FR) 1st (5/1Fav 11-5 Rated 144) Rachael Blackmore Riders Onthe Storm (IRE) fell (10/1 11-2 Rated 140) B Hughes (20 ran) | ||
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Saint des Saints (FR)-Lamorrese(Pistolet Bleu)
(71)
c1
(D Maxwell)
Rated 161
In the last 3 years Saint Calvados (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Min (FR) | 2 | |
| 13th Mar 2019 Cheltenham(1m 7f 199yds, Chase, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Min (FR) 5th (7/2 11-10 Rated 167) R Walsh 13.00L in front of Saint Calvados (FR) 7th (25/1 11-10 Rated 156) G Sheehan (9 ran) | ||
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| 2nd Feb 2019 Leopardstown(2m 1f , Chase, Good To Yielding (Hdle/bumper), Good (Chase)) Min (FR) 1st (4/9Fav 11-10 Rated 167) R Walsh 12.00L in front of Saint Calvados (FR) 3rd (4/1 11-10 Rated 158) G Sheehan (5 ran) | ||
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Yeats (IRE)-Tracker(Bustino)
ts+cp2(26)
c1
d1
(Gigginstown House Stud)
Rated 151
In the last 3 years Shattered Love (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Min (FR) | 2 | |
| 8th Dec 2019 Punchestown(2m 4f 40yds, Chase, Yielding to Soft (Hurdle); Yielding-Soft, Soft in Pls (Chase): Soft both tracks after Race 1) Min (FR) 1st (8/11Fav 11-10 Rated 171) P Townend 19.25L in front of Shattered Love (IRE) 7th (11/2 11-3 Rated 153) J W Kennedy (9 ran) | ||
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| 9th Dec 2018 Punchestown(2m 4f 40yds, Chase, Good, Good To Yielding In Places (Hurdle/bumper), Yielding, Good In places (Chase)) Min (FR) 1st (1/1Fav 11-10 Rated 167) R Walsh 1.50L in front of Shattered Love (IRE) 2nd (5/2 11-3 Rated 153) J W Kennedy (5 ran) | ||
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| Duc Des Genievres (FR) | 1 | |
| 8th Dec 2019 Punchestown(2m 4f 40yds, Chase, Yielding to Soft (Hurdle); Yielding-Soft, Soft in Pls (Chase): Soft both tracks after Race 1) Shattered Love (IRE) 7th (11/2 11-3 Rated 153) J W Kennedy 2.00L in front of Duc Des Genievres (FR) 8th (11/1 11-10 Rated 162) R M Power (9 ran) | ||
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Previous Winners of this Race by Year
2019 Frodon 7 11-10 Bryony Frost 9/2 (Paul Nicholls)
2018 Balko Des Flos 7 11-10 D N Russell 8/1 (Henry De Bromhead)
2017 Un De Sceaux 9 11-10 R Walsh 7/4Fav (W P Mullins)
2016 Vautour 7 11-10 R Walsh 1/1Fav (W P Mullins)
2015 Uxizandre 7 11-10 A P McCoy 16/1 (Alan King)
2014 Dynaste 8 11-10 T Scudamore 3/1Fav (David Pipe)
2013 Cue Card 7 11-10 J Tizzard 7/2 (C L Tizzard)
2012 Riverside Theatre 8 11-10 B J Geraghty 7/2Fav (Nicky Henderson)
2011 Albertas Run 10 11-10 A P McCoy 6/1 (Jonjo O'Neill)
2010 Albertas Run 9 11-10 A P McCoy 14/1 (Jonjo O'Neill)
2009 Imperial Commander 8 11-10 P J Brennan 6/1 (Nigel Twiston-Davies)
2008 Our Vic 10 11-10 T J Murphy 4-1 (David Pipe)
2007 Taranis 6 11-0 R Walsh 9/2 (Paul Nicholls)
2006 Fondmort 10 11-0 M A Fitzgerald 10/3JFav (Nicky Henderson)
2005 Thisthatandtother 9 11-3 R Walsh 9/2 (Paul Nicholls)
2004 Our Armageddon 7 11-5 L McGrath 9/1 (R C Guest)
2003 La Landiere 8 10-12 R Johnson 5/4Fav (R Phillips)
2002 Royal Auclair 5 10-11 A P McCoy 2/1Fav (M C Pipe)
2000 Stormyfairweather 8 11-12 M A Fitzgerald 11/2 (Nicky Henderson)
1999 Stormyfairweather 7 11-3 M A Fitzgerald 9/1 (Nicky Henderson)
1998 Cyfor Malta 5 10-8 A P McCoy 9/4Fav (M C Pipe)
1997 Sparky Gayle 7 11-3 B Storey 3/1Fav (C Parker)
1996 Challenger Du Luc 6 11-3 D Bridgwater 10/1 (M C Pipe)
1995 Coulton 8 11-7 J Osborne 11/2 (O Sherwood)
1994 Raymylette 7 11-0 M A FitzGerald 7/4 (Nicky Henderson)
1993 Second Schedual 8 11-3 A Maguire 6/1 (A L T Moore)
1992 Repeat The Dose 7 11-0 MRichards 14/1 (T Etherington)
1991 Chatam 7 11-0 PScudamore 3/1 (M C Pipe)
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 - Blinkers Aso» Full list of First Time Gear
Probable SP 7/4 A Plus Tard, 5/2 Min, 4/1 Frodon, 7/1 Riders Onthe Storm, 16/1 Duc Des Genievres, 20/1 Aso, Saint Calvados, 25/1 Shattered Love.
Symbols Explained
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.
