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Cheltenham 2024
Cheltenham 2024
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to the left. Find which horse goes on SoftSky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle
(Grade 1) of £125,000.00 4-y-o plus 2m. 87yds. 1.30
2m. 87yds. Hurdle (Class 1) 4-y-o plus 18 Declared
Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle
(Grade 1) of £125,000.00- Formscan
- Race Info
- Conditions
1st - £70,338.00 2nd - £26,500.00 3rd - £13,262.00 4th - £6,625.00 5th - £3,325.00 6th - £1,662.00 7th - £825.00 8th - £425.00
FormscanBy Vincent Finegan - An extremely competitive renewal with no standout horse. Willie Mullins is the go to trainer looking for the winner with three victories in the last six runnings and leading contenders every year. This time he runs two, Klassical Dream and Aramon. Klassical Dream was pencilled in for the longer distance Ballymore Hurdle later in the week but presumably due to the soft ground he runs here. Ruby Walsh chose him in preference to Aramon when the pair clashed at Leopardstown last time out and the Champion jockey sticks with his choice again here. That is certainly enough to convince that Klassical Dream will confirm the form with Aramon but that might not be quite enough to win. Nicky Henderson is very keen on ANGELS BREATH and has made no secret of the fact that he thinks this horse could be something special. You can take his recent defeat with a pinch of salt as he was not fully race fit having been given an easy week following a flu vaccination and a bold showing is expected. Al Dancer, in similar ownership to ANGELS BREATH, has been prominent in the betting for quite some time having progressed through the handicapping ranks but may just lack the touch of class required to win a Supreme Novices Hurdle. Grand Sancy, Mister Fisher and the four-year-old Fakir D’oudairies all have strong form claims but an outsider with a squeak could be Felix Desjy. He is something of a tricky customer but has definite ability which was evident when he showed up well for a long way in last season’s Champion Bumper at the Festival. A change of tactics worked last time at Punchestown and Felix Desjy could out perform his odds.
A hurdle race for novice four-year-olds and upwards (Old Course)
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 7lb
Allowances - Fillies and mares allowed 7lb
Al Namix (FR)-Steel Dancer(Kaldounevees)
(24)
c1
d2
(Walters Plant Hire Ltd)
Rated 152
In the last 3 years Al Dancer (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Normal Norman (GB) | 1 | |
| 13th Apr 2018 Aintree(2m 209yds, Bumper, Soft) Al Dancer (FR) 4th (28/1 11-4) Jamie Bargary Normal Norman (GB) pulled up (100/1 10-12) Thomas Garner (20 ran) | ||
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| Mister Fisher (IRE) | 1 | |
| 13th Apr 2018 Aintree(2m 209yds, Bumper, Soft) Al Dancer (FR) 4th (28/1 11-4) Jamie Bargary 16.07L in front of Mister Fisher (IRE) 13th (6/1 10-12) N de Boinville (20 ran) | ||
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Shantou (USA)-Mystic Masie(Turgeon)
(17)
d1
(Walters Plant Hire & Ronnie Bartlett)
Rated 150
In the last 3 years Angels Breath (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Normal Norman (GB) | 1 | |
| 23rd Feb 2019 Kempton(2m , Hurdle, Good) Angels Breath (IRE) 2nd (8/11Fav 11-7) N de Boinville 18.00L in front of Normal Norman (GB) 3rd (40/1 11-2 Rated 128) P J Brennan (7 ran) | ||
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| Tokay Dokey (IRE) | 1 | |
| 23rd Feb 2019 Kempton(2m , Hurdle, Good) Angels Breath (IRE) 2nd (8/11Fav 11-7) N de Boinville Tokay Dokey (IRE) fell (14/1 11-2 Rated 130) Harry Skelton (7 ran) | ||
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In the last 3 years Aramon (GER) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Felix Desjy (FR) | 1 | |
| 11th Nov 2018 Navan(2m , Hurdle, Good) Aramon (GER) 1st (8/1 11-1) P Townend 10.25L in front of Felix Desjy (FR) 7th (1/1Fav 11-1) J W Kennedy (7 ran) | ||
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| Klassical Dream (FR) | 1 | |
| 3rd Feb 2019 Leopardstown(2m , Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places (Hdle/bumper), Good, Good to Firm in places (Chase)) Klassical Dream (FR) 1st (9/4Fav 11-9) R Walsh .13L in front of Aramon (GER) 2nd (5/2 11-10 Rated 146) P Townend (7 ran) | ||
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| Vision D'honneur (FR) | 1 | |
| 3rd Feb 2019 Leopardstown(2m , Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places (Hdle/bumper), Good, Good to Firm in places (Chase)) Aramon (GER) 2nd (5/2 11-10 Rated 146) P Townend 6.00L in front of Vision D'honneur (FR) 3rd (3/1 11-9) J W Kennedy (7 ran) | ||
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Dylan Thomas (IRE)-Chelsey Jayne(Galileo)
ts+hd+(15)
d3
(Mr I A Low & Mr J S English)
Rated 139
In the last 3 years Elixir De Nutz (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Grand Sancy (FR) | 1 | |
| 5th Jan 2019 Sandown(1m 7f 216yds, Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Elixir De Nutz (FR) 1st (3/1 11-7 Rated 140) T J O'Brien .50L in front of Grand Sancy (FR) 2nd (4/1 11-7 Rated 137) Sam Twiston-Davies (5 ran) | ||
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| Itchy Feet (FR) | 1 | |
| 18th Nov 2018 Cheltenham(2m 87yds, Hurdle, Good (Good to Soft in places)) Elixir De Nutz (FR) 1st (5/1 11-0 Rated 130) Harry Cobden 1.25L in front of Itchy Feet (FR) 2nd (5/1 11-5 Rated 140) G Sheehan (5 ran) | ||
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| Thomas Darby (IRE) | 1 | |
| 26th Oct 2018 Cheltenham(2m 87yds, Maiden Hurdle, Good) Thomas Darby (IRE) 1st (11/2 11-0) R Johnson 3.25L in front of Elixir De Nutz (FR) 2nd (14/1 11-0) Harry Cobden (13 ran) | ||
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In the last 3 years Felix Desjy (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| The Big Bite (IRE) | 1 | |
| 14th Mar 2018 Cheltenham(2m 87yds, Bumper, Soft (Heavy in places)) Felix Desjy (FR) 6th (8/1 11-5 Rated 126) K M Donoghue 6.63L in front of The Big Bite (IRE) 11th (20/1 11-5 Rated 120) N D Fehily (23 ran) | ||
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| Aramon (GER) | 1 | |
| 11th Nov 2018 Navan(2m , Hurdle, Good) Aramon (GER) 1st (8/1 11-1) P Townend 10.25L in front of Felix Desjy (FR) 7th (1/1Fav 11-1) J W Kennedy (7 ran) | ||
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| The Flying Sofa (FR) | 1 | |
| 14th Mar 2018 Cheltenham(2m 87yds, Bumper, Soft (Heavy in places)) Felix Desjy (FR) 6th (8/1 11-5 Rated 126) K M Donoghue 31.63L in front of The Flying Sofa (FR) 20th (66/1 11-5 Rated 123) J E Moore (23 ran) | ||
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Diamond Boy (FR)-La Courtille(Risk Seeker)
hd+(24)
d2
(Martin Broughton Racing Partners)
Rated 152
In the last 3 years Grand Sancy (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Normal Norman (GB) | 1 | |
| 21st Oct 2017 Market Rasen(1m 5f 21yds, Bumper, Good) Normal Norman (GB) 1st (7/2 10-12) P J Brennan 9.13L in front of Grand Sancy (FR) 4th (11/2 10-12) Harry Cobden (14 ran) | ||
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| Elixir De Nutz (FR) | 1 | |
| 5th Jan 2019 Sandown(1m 7f 216yds, Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Elixir De Nutz (FR) 1st (3/1 11-7 Rated 140) T J O'Brien .50L in front of Grand Sancy (FR) 2nd (4/1 11-7 Rated 137) Sam Twiston-Davies (5 ran) | ||
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| Itchy Feet (FR) | 1 | |
| 21st Oct 2018 Kempton(2m , Hurdle, Good (Good to Firm in Places)) Itchy Feet (FR) 1st (5/2 11-0) G Sheehan 2.25L in front of Grand Sancy (FR) 2nd (9/4 11-0 Rated 130) Harry Cobden (4 ran) | ||
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Cima De Triomphe (IRE)-Maeva Candas(Brier Creek)
(114)
d3
(The Sherington Partnership)
Rated 142
In the last 3 years Itchy Feet (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Grand Sancy (FR) | 1 | |
| 21st Oct 2018 Kempton(2m , Hurdle, Good (Good to Firm in Places)) Itchy Feet (FR) 1st (5/2 11-0) G Sheehan 2.25L in front of Grand Sancy (FR) 2nd (9/4 11-0 Rated 130) Harry Cobden (4 ran) | ||
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| Elixir De Nutz (FR) | 1 | |
| 18th Nov 2018 Cheltenham(2m 87yds, Hurdle, Good (Good to Soft in places)) Elixir De Nutz (FR) 1st (5/1 11-0 Rated 130) Harry Cobden 1.25L in front of Itchy Feet (FR) 2nd (5/1 11-5 Rated 140) G Sheehan (5 ran) | ||
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Dream Well (FR)-Klassical Way(Septieme Ciel)
(37)
d2
(Mrs J Coleman)
Rated 154
In the last 3 years Klassical Dream (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Aramon (GER) | 1 | |
| 3rd Feb 2019 Leopardstown(2m , Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places (Hdle/bumper), Good, Good to Firm in places (Chase)) Klassical Dream (FR) 1st (9/4Fav 11-9) R Walsh .13L in front of Aramon (GER) 2nd (5/2 11-10 Rated 146) P Townend (7 ran) | ||
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| Vision D'honneur (FR) | 2 | |
| 3rd Feb 2019 Leopardstown(2m , Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places (Hdle/bumper), Good, Good to Firm in places (Chase)) Klassical Dream (FR) 1st (9/4Fav 11-9) R Walsh 6.13L in front of Vision D'honneur (FR) 3rd (3/1 11-9) J W Kennedy (7 ran) | ||
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| 26th Dec 2018 Leopardstown(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Good to Yielding (Hurdle), Good (Chase)) Klassical Dream (FR) 1st (5/2 11-7) P Townend 5.75L in front of Vision D'honneur (FR) 4th (7/4Fav 11-7) J W Kennedy (20 ran) | ||
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Jeremy (USA)-That's Amazing(Marignan)
(52)
d3
(James & Jean Potter Ltd)
Rated 145
In the last 3 years Mister Fisher (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| The Big Bite (IRE) | 1 | |
| 26th Dec 2018 Kempton(2m , Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Mister Fisher (IRE) 1st (7/2 11-0) N de Boinville 7.00L in front of The Big Bite (IRE) 4th (11/4 11-8 Rated 145) N D Fehily (6 ran) | ||
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| Normal Norman (GB) | 1 | |
| 13th Apr 2018 Aintree(2m 209yds, Bumper, Soft) Mister Fisher (IRE) 13th (6/1 10-12) N de Boinville Normal Norman (GB) pulled up (100/1 10-12) Thomas Garner (20 ran) | ||
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| Al Dancer (FR) | 1 | |
| 13th Apr 2018 Aintree(2m 209yds, Bumper, Soft) Al Dancer (FR) 4th (28/1 11-4) Jamie Bargary 16.07L in front of Mister Fisher (IRE) 13th (6/1 10-12) N de Boinville (20 ran) | ||
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| Thomas Darby (IRE) | 1 | |
| 26th Dec 2018 Kempton(2m , Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Mister Fisher (IRE) 1st (7/2 11-0) N de Boinville 5.00L in front of Thomas Darby (IRE) 3rd (5/2Fav 11-5 Rated 138) R Johnson (6 ran) | ||
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In the last 3 years Normal Norman (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Al Dancer (FR) | 1 | |
| 13th Apr 2018 Aintree(2m 209yds, Bumper, Soft) Al Dancer (FR) 4th (28/1 11-4) Jamie Bargary Normal Norman (GB) pulled up (100/1 10-12) Thomas Garner (20 ran) | ||
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| Grand Sancy (FR) | 1 | |
| 21st Oct 2017 Market Rasen(1m 5f 21yds, Bumper, Good) Normal Norman (GB) 1st (7/2 10-12) P J Brennan 9.13L in front of Grand Sancy (FR) 4th (11/2 10-12) Harry Cobden (14 ran) | ||
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| Mister Fisher (IRE) | 1 | |
| 13th Apr 2018 Aintree(2m 209yds, Bumper, Soft) Mister Fisher (IRE) 13th (6/1 10-12) N de Boinville Normal Norman (GB) pulled up (100/1 10-12) Thomas Garner (20 ran) | ||
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| Angels Breath (IRE) | 1 | |
| 23rd Feb 2019 Kempton(2m , Hurdle, Good) Angels Breath (IRE) 2nd (8/11Fav 11-7) N de Boinville 18.00L in front of Normal Norman (GB) 3rd (40/1 11-2 Rated 128) P J Brennan (7 ran) | ||
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| Tokay Dokey (IRE) | 1 | |
| 23rd Feb 2019 Kempton(2m , Hurdle, Good) Normal Norman (GB) 3rd (40/1 11-2 Rated 128) P J Brennan Tokay Dokey (IRE) fell (14/1 11-2 Rated 130) Harry Skelton (7 ran) | ||
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Scorpion (IRE)-Thanks Noel(Tel Quel)
(76)
d4
(Mr N T Griffith & H M Haddock)
Rated 145
In the last 3 years The Big Bite (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Felix Desjy (FR) | 1 | |
| 14th Mar 2018 Cheltenham(2m 87yds, Bumper, Soft (Heavy in places)) Felix Desjy (FR) 6th (8/1 11-5 Rated 126) K M Donoghue 6.63L in front of The Big Bite (IRE) 11th (20/1 11-5 Rated 120) N D Fehily (23 ran) | ||
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| The Flying Sofa (FR) | 1 | |
| 14th Mar 2018 Cheltenham(2m 87yds, Bumper, Soft (Heavy in places)) The Big Bite (IRE) 11th (20/1 11-5 Rated 120) N D Fehily 25.00L in front of The Flying Sofa (FR) 20th (66/1 11-5 Rated 123) J E Moore (23 ran) | ||
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| Mister Fisher (IRE) | 1 | |
| 26th Dec 2018 Kempton(2m , Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Mister Fisher (IRE) 1st (7/2 11-0) N de Boinville 7.00L in front of The Big Bite (IRE) 4th (11/4 11-8 Rated 145) N D Fehily (6 ran) | ||
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| Thomas Darby (IRE) | 1 | |
| 26th Dec 2018 Kempton(2m , Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Thomas Darby (IRE) 3rd (5/2Fav 11-5 Rated 138) R Johnson 2.00L in front of The Big Bite (IRE) 4th (11/4 11-8 Rated 145) N D Fehily (6 ran) | ||
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Sholokhov (IRE)-La Julie(Peintre Celebre)
(15)
(Galloping On The South Downs Partnersh)
Rated 126
In the last 3 years The Flying Sofa (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| The Big Bite (IRE) | 1 | |
| 14th Mar 2018 Cheltenham(2m 87yds, Bumper, Soft (Heavy in places)) The Big Bite (IRE) 11th (20/1 11-5 Rated 120) N D Fehily 25.00L in front of The Flying Sofa (FR) 20th (66/1 11-5 Rated 123) J E Moore (23 ran) | ||
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| Felix Desjy (FR) | 1 | |
| 14th Mar 2018 Cheltenham(2m 87yds, Bumper, Soft (Heavy in places)) Felix Desjy (FR) 6th (8/1 11-5 Rated 126) K M Donoghue 31.63L in front of The Flying Sofa (FR) 20th (66/1 11-5 Rated 123) J E Moore (23 ran) | ||
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Beneficial (GB)-Silaoce(Nikos)
(52)
cd1
(Mrs Diana L Whateley)
Rated 140
In the last 3 years Thomas Darby (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| The Big Bite (IRE) | 1 | |
| 26th Dec 2018 Kempton(2m , Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Thomas Darby (IRE) 3rd (5/2Fav 11-5 Rated 138) R Johnson 2.00L in front of The Big Bite (IRE) 4th (11/4 11-8 Rated 145) N D Fehily (6 ran) | ||
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| Elixir De Nutz (FR) | 1 | |
| 26th Oct 2018 Cheltenham(2m 87yds, Maiden Hurdle, Good) Thomas Darby (IRE) 1st (11/2 11-0) R Johnson 3.25L in front of Elixir De Nutz (FR) 2nd (14/1 11-0) Harry Cobden (13 ran) | ||
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| Mister Fisher (IRE) | 1 | |
| 26th Dec 2018 Kempton(2m , Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Mister Fisher (IRE) 1st (7/2 11-0) N de Boinville 5.00L in front of Thomas Darby (IRE) 3rd (5/2Fav 11-5 Rated 138) R Johnson (6 ran) | ||
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Gold Well (GB)-Charming Present(Presenting)
(17)
d2
(Mr Colm Donlon)
Rated 130
In the last 3 years Tokay Dokey (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Normal Norman (GB) | 1 | |
| 23rd Feb 2019 Kempton(2m , Hurdle, Good) Normal Norman (GB) 3rd (40/1 11-2 Rated 128) P J Brennan Tokay Dokey (IRE) fell (14/1 11-2 Rated 130) Harry Skelton (7 ran) | ||
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| Angels Breath (IRE) | 1 | |
| 23rd Feb 2019 Kempton(2m , Hurdle, Good) Angels Breath (IRE) 2nd (8/11Fav 11-7) N de Boinville Tokay Dokey (IRE) fell (14/1 11-2 Rated 130) Harry Skelton (7 ran) | ||
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Vision D'Etat (FR)-Hembra(Croco Rouge)
ts1(37)
d1
(Gigginstown House Stud)
Rated 147
In the last 3 years Vision Dhonneur (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Aramon (GER) | 1 | |
| 3rd Feb 2019 Leopardstown(2m , Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places (Hdle/bumper), Good, Good to Firm in places (Chase)) Aramon (GER) 2nd (5/2 11-10 Rated 146) P Townend 6.00L in front of Vision D'honneur (FR) 3rd (3/1 11-9) J W Kennedy (7 ran) | ||
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| Klassical Dream (FR) | 2 | |
| 3rd Feb 2019 Leopardstown(2m , Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places (Hdle/bumper), Good, Good to Firm in places (Chase)) Klassical Dream (FR) 1st (9/4Fav 11-9) R Walsh 6.13L in front of Vision D'honneur (FR) 3rd (3/1 11-9) J W Kennedy (7 ran) | ||
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| 26th Dec 2018 Leopardstown(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Good to Yielding (Hurdle), Good (Chase)) Klassical Dream (FR) 1st (5/2 11-7) P Townend 5.75L in front of Vision D'honneur (FR) 4th (7/4Fav 11-7) J W Kennedy (20 ran) | ||
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Kapgarde (FR)-Niagaria Du Bois(Grand Tresor)
(45)
c1
d1
(John P McManus)
Rated 150
Previous Winners of this Race by Year
2018 Summerville Boy 6 11-7 N D Fehily 9/1 (Tom George)
2017 Labaik 6 11-7 J W Kennedy 25/1 (Gordon Elliott)
2016 Altior 6 11-7 N de Boinville 4/1 (Nicky Henderson)
2015 Douvan 5 11-7 R Walsh 2/1Fav (W P Mullins)
2014 Vautour 5 11-7 R Walsh 7/2JFav (W P Mullins)
2013 Champagne Fever 6 11-7 R Walsh 5/1 (W P Mullins)
2012 Cinders And Ashes 5 11-7 J M Maguire 10/1 (Donald McCain)
2011 Al Ferof 6 11-7 R Walsh 10/1 (Paul Nicholls)
2010 Menorah 5 11-7 R Johnson 12/1 (Philip Hobbs)
2009 Go Native 6 11-7 P Carberry 12/1 (Noel Meade)
2008 Captain Cee Bee 7 11-7 R Thornton 17/2 (Edward P Harty)
2007 Ebaziyan 6 11-7 D J Condon 40/1 (W P Mullins)
2006 Noland 5 11-7 R Walsh 6/1 (Paul Nicholls)
2005 Arcalis 5 11-7 G Lee 20/1 (J H Johnson)
2004 Brave Inca 6 11-7 B M Cash 7/2Fav (C A Murphy)
2003 Back In Front 6 11-8 N Williamson 3/1Fav (E J O'Grady)
2002 Like A Butterfly 8 11-3 C F Swan 7/4Fav (C Roche)
2001 Abandoned
2000 Sausalito Bay 6 11-8 P Carberry 14/1 (Noel Meade)
1999 Hors La Loi III 4 11-0 A P McCoy 9/2 (M C Pipe)
1998 French Ballerina 5 11-3 G Bradley 10/1 (Patrick J Flynn)
1997 Shadow Leader 6 11-8 J Osborne 5/1 (C R Egerton)
1996 Indefence 5 11-8 W Marston 25/1 (Mrs J Pitman)
1995 Tourist Attraction 6 11-3 M Dwyer 25/1 (W P Mullins)
1994 Arctic Kinsman 6 11-8 C Llewellyn 50/1 (Nigel Twiston-Davies)
1993 Montelado 6 11-8 C Swan 5/1 (Patrick J Flynn)
1992 Flown 5 11-8 JOsborne 13/2 (Nicky Henderson)
1991 Destriero 5 11-8 PMcWilliams 6/1 (Andrew Geraghty)
1990 Forest Sun 5 11-8 J Frost 7/4Fav (G B Balding)
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 - Tonguestrap Vision D'honneur» Full list of First Time Gear
Probable SP 7/2 Klassical Dream, 4/1 Angels Breath, Al Dancer, 11/2 Fakir D'oudairies, 10/1 Vision D'honneur, Grand Sancy, 12/1 Aramon, 14/1 Mister Fisher, 20/1 Felix Desjy, Thomas Darby, 25/1 The Big Bite, Itchy Feet, 33/1 Brandon Castle, 50/1 Tokay Dokey, 100/1 Others.
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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.
