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Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy
(Grade 1) of £450,000.00 4-y-o plus 2m. 87yds. 3.30
2m. 87yds. Hurdle (Class 1) 4-y-o plus 10 Declared
Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy
(Grade 1) of £450,000.00- Formscan
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1st - £253,215.00 2nd - £95,400.00 3rd - £47,745.00 4th - £23,850.00 5th - £11,970.00 6th - £5,985.00 7th - £2,970.00 8th - £1,530.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - Something's gotta give between Champion Hurdle hat-trick chasing Buveur D'air, impressive Apple's Jade and some other progressive types and LAURINA might be the one to emerge in front. LAURINA has looked a top class prospect throughout her career, having won all her six races for Willie Mullins on the bridle and is therefore open to plenty more progression stepping to this level. Her latest wins have been over middle distances and while she jumped a little high at some of her hurdles at Punchestown, she is nonetheless a good jumper who has huge ability and, importantly, has the benefit of the mares' 7lbs allowance. Buveur D'air is chasing a famous hat-trick and has been a wonderful horse but some chinks have emerged in his armour. It might sound ludicrous to suggest but the form of last year's Champion doesn't look anything special, having beaten Melon, who is something of an enigma, by a neck and his defeat to Verdana Blue at Kempton over Christmas was a blot in his copybook. He loves Cheltenham though and should run a solid race but is vulnerable to an exceptional performer. Apple's Jade has demolished her rivals in Ireland this season and looked every bit as effective over two miles on her latest win in February. She too receives a valuable 7lbs mares' allowance and while her form this season has been awesome, it must be remembered she met defeat in the Mares' Hurdle at last year's festival and she also shows a tendency to jump right, which is a negative. Sharjah was a surprise package last year, and while his form has been progressive, this is by far his toughest assignment, with the form of his most recent wins (beating Supasundae, below-best Faugheen and Wicklow Brave) looking nothing out of the ordinary. Espoir D'allen is another improving horse who has done little wrong this season and, in common with LAURINA, he beat Stormy Ireland in a Limerick win over Christmas. This is a big step up in grade from his recent Naas win and while he could well make that step, he does need a career-best and therefore has a little to prove. Verdana Blue managed to beat Buveur D'air at Sandown over Christmas, which was a shock given her previous hurdles form, and while she cannot be totally dismissed, would appreciate fast ground conditions and might struggle to replicate that Sandown shock. Melon's hit-and-miss form has been mostly 'miss' this term and cheek-pieces are now deployed to enhance his slim enough chances while Brain Power returned to form when beating Silver Streak in the International Hurdle here in December but was ninth in last year's Champion and might also struggle. Global Citizen needs a career-best to get involved.
For four-year-olds and upwards who are allotted a rating of 130 or more by the senior BHA Head of Handicapping following a review of the horses entered and taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to confirmation - horses who are not qualified for a rating in GB, IRE or FR 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 - 4yo: 11st 2lb; 5yo+: 11st 10lb;
Allowances - fillies & mares allowed 7lb
Kalanisi (IRE)-Blonde Ambition(Old Vic)
cp8(87)
c1
d5
(Mr W Ewing)
Rated 158
In the last 3 years Brain Power (IRE) has met
Horse | No. Of times | |
Buveur D'air (FR) | 1 | |
14th Mar 2017 Cheltenham(2m 87yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft) Buveur D'air (FR) 1st (5/1 11-10 Rated 157) N D Fehily 29.56L in front of Brain Power (IRE) 9th (13/2 11-10 Rated 162) D J Mullins (11 ran) | ||
Silver Streak (IRE) | 1 | |
15th Dec 2018 Cheltenham(2m 179yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft) Brain Power (IRE) 1st (7/1 11-0 Rated 158) N de Boinville 1.75L in front of Silver Streak (IRE) 2nd (9/2 11-4 Rated 150) B J Geraghty (8 ran) | ||
In the last 3 years Buveur Dair (FR) has met
Horse | No. Of times | |
Brain Power (IRE) | 1 | |
14th Mar 2017 Cheltenham(2m 87yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft) Buveur D'air (FR) 1st (5/1 11-10 Rated 157) N D Fehily 29.56L in front of Brain Power (IRE) 9th (13/2 11-10 Rated 162) D J Mullins (11 ran) | ||
Verdana Blue (IRE) | 1 | |
26th Dec 2018 Kempton(2m , Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Verdana Blue (IRE) 1st (11/2 11-0 Rated 152) N de Boinville .06L in front of Buveur D'air (FR) 2nd (1/4Fav 11-7 Rated 172) B J Geraghty (5 ran) | ||
Melon (GB) | 1 | |
13th Mar 2018 Cheltenham(2m 87yds, Hurdle, Soft (Heavy in places)) Buveur D'air (FR) 1st (4/6Fav 11-10 Rated 169) B J Geraghty .25L in front of Melon (GB) 2nd (7/1 11-10 Rated 160) P Townend (11 ran) | ||
Global Citizen (IRE) | 1 | |
26th Dec 2018 Kempton(2m , Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Buveur D'air (FR) 2nd (1/4Fav 11-7 Rated 172) B J Geraghty 13.00L in front of Global Citizen (IRE) 4th (11/1 11-7 Rated 150) David Bass (5 ran) | ||
Voix Du Nord (FR)-Quadanse(Maille Pistol)
(44)
d7
(John P McManus)
Rated 162
Alkaadhem (GB)-Lady Willmurt(Mandalus)
(52)
d5
(The Megsons)
Rated 159
In the last 3 years Global Citizen (IRE) has met
Horse | No. Of times | |
Buveur D'air (FR) | 1 | |
26th Dec 2018 Kempton(2m , Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Buveur D'air (FR) 2nd (1/4Fav 11-7 Rated 172) B J Geraghty 13.00L in front of Global Citizen (IRE) 4th (11/1 11-7 Rated 150) David Bass (5 ran) | ||
Silver Streak (IRE) | 1 | |
19th Jan 2019 Haydock(1m 7f 144yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in Places)) Global Citizen (IRE) 1st (3/1 11-8 Rated 150) David Bass 3.00L in front of Silver Streak (IRE) 2nd (5/2J Fav 11-8 Rated 156) Adam Wedge (5 ran) | ||
Verdana Blue (IRE) | 1 | |
26th Dec 2018 Kempton(2m , Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Verdana Blue (IRE) 1st (11/2 11-0 Rated 152) N de Boinville 13.06L in front of Global Citizen (IRE) 4th (11/1 11-7 Rated 150) David Bass (5 ran) | ||
In the last 3 years Melon (GB) has met
Horse | No. Of times | |
Buveur D'air (FR) | 1 | |
13th Mar 2018 Cheltenham(2m 87yds, Hurdle, Soft (Heavy in places)) Buveur D'air (FR) 1st (4/6Fav 11-10 Rated 169) B J Geraghty .25L in front of Melon (GB) 2nd (7/1 11-10 Rated 160) P Townend (11 ran) | ||
Sharjah (FR) | 1 | |
29th Dec 2018 Leopardstown(2m , Hurdle, Good To Yielding (Hurdle/bumper), Good (S'chase)) Sharjah (FR) 1st (6/1 11-10 Rated 156) Mr P W Mullins 7.50L in front of Melon (GB) 4th (7/2 11-10 Rated 165) R Walsh (6 ran) | ||
Apple's Jade (FR) | 1 | |
2nd Feb 2019 Leopardstown(2m , Hurdle, Good To Yielding (Hdle/bumper), Good (Chase)) Apple's Jade (FR) 1st (8/11Fav 11-3 Rated 162) J W Kennedy 21.75L in front of Melon (GB) 4th (4/1 11-10 Rated 164) R Walsh (6 ran) | ||
In the last 3 years Sharjah (FR) has met
Horse | No. Of times | |
Melon (GB) | 1 | |
29th Dec 2018 Leopardstown(2m , Hurdle, Good To Yielding (Hurdle/bumper), Good (S'chase)) Sharjah (FR) 1st (6/1 11-10 Rated 156) Mr P W Mullins 7.50L in front of Melon (GB) 4th (7/2 11-10 Rated 165) R Walsh (6 ran) | ||
In the last 3 years Silver Streak (IRE) has met
Horse | No. Of times | |
Brain Power (IRE) | 1 | |
15th Dec 2018 Cheltenham(2m 179yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft) Brain Power (IRE) 1st (7/1 11-0 Rated 158) N de Boinville 1.75L in front of Silver Streak (IRE) 2nd (9/2 11-4 Rated 150) B J Geraghty (8 ran) | ||
Verdana Blue (IRE) | 3 | |
18th Nov 2018 Cheltenham(2m 87yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Soft in places)) Silver Streak (IRE) 2nd (12/1 11-5 Rated 145) Adam Wedge 3.25L in front of Verdana Blue (IRE) 4th (9/2Fav 11-11 Rated 146) Jeremiah McGrath (18 ran) | ||
10th Feb 2018 Newbury(2m 69yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Verdana Blue (IRE) 10th (14/1 11-9 Rated 145) D N Russell Silver Streak (IRE) unseated rider (16/1 10-6 Rated 133) Mitchell Bastyan (24 ran) | ||
23rd Dec 2017 Ascot(1m 7f 152yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Silver Streak (IRE) 2nd (8/1 10-0 Rated 130) Mitchell Bastyan 1.50L in front of Verdana Blue (IRE) 3rd (5/1Fav 11-5 Rated 144) N de Boinville (17 ran) | ||
Global Citizen (IRE) | 1 | |
19th Jan 2019 Haydock(1m 7f 144yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in Places)) Global Citizen (IRE) 1st (3/1 11-8 Rated 150) David Bass 3.00L in front of Silver Streak (IRE) 2nd (5/2J Fav 11-8 Rated 156) Adam Wedge (5 ran) | ||
Saddler Maker (IRE)-Apple's For Ever(Nikos)
ts+(38)
c1
d4
(Gigginstown House Stud)
Rated 166
In the last 3 years Apples Jade (FR) has met
Horse | No. Of times | |
Melon (GB) | 1 | |
2nd Feb 2019 Leopardstown(2m , Hurdle, Good To Yielding (Hdle/bumper), Good (Chase)) Apple's Jade (FR) 1st (8/11Fav 11-3 Rated 162) J W Kennedy 21.75L in front of Melon (GB) 4th (4/1 11-10 Rated 164) R Walsh (6 ran) | ||
Getaway (GER)-Blue Gallery(Bluebird)
(13)
d4
(Mrs Doreen Tabor)
Rated 157
In the last 3 years Verdana Blue (IRE) has met
Horse | No. Of times | |
Buveur D'air (FR) | 1 | |
26th Dec 2018 Kempton(2m , Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Verdana Blue (IRE) 1st (11/2 11-0 Rated 152) N de Boinville .06L in front of Buveur D'air (FR) 2nd (1/4Fav 11-7 Rated 172) B J Geraghty (5 ran) | ||
Silver Streak (IRE) | 3 | |
18th Nov 2018 Cheltenham(2m 87yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Soft in places)) Silver Streak (IRE) 2nd (12/1 11-5 Rated 145) Adam Wedge 3.25L in front of Verdana Blue (IRE) 4th (9/2Fav 11-11 Rated 146) Jeremiah McGrath (18 ran) | ||
10th Feb 2018 Newbury(2m 69yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Verdana Blue (IRE) 10th (14/1 11-9 Rated 145) D N Russell Silver Streak (IRE) unseated rider (16/1 10-6 Rated 133) Mitchell Bastyan (24 ran) | ||
23rd Dec 2017 Ascot(1m 7f 152yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Silver Streak (IRE) 2nd (8/1 10-0 Rated 130) Mitchell Bastyan 1.50L in front of Verdana Blue (IRE) 3rd (5/1Fav 11-5 Rated 144) N de Boinville (17 ran) | ||
Global Citizen (IRE) | 1 | |
26th Dec 2018 Kempton(2m , Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Verdana Blue (IRE) 1st (11/2 11-0 Rated 152) N de Boinville 13.06L in front of Global Citizen (IRE) 4th (11/1 11-7 Rated 150) David Bass (5 ran) | ||
Previous Winners of this Race by Year
2018 Buveur D'air 7 11-10 B J Geraghty 4/6Fav (Nicky Henderson)
2017 Buveur D'air 6 11-10 N D Fehily 5/1 (Nicky Henderson)
2016 Annie Power 8 11-3 R Walsh 5/2Fav (W P Mullins)
2015 Faugheen 7 11-10 R Walsh 4/5Fav (W P Mullins)
2014 Jezki 6 11-10 B J Geraghty 9/1 (Mrs John Harrington)
2013 Hurricane Fly 9 11-10 R Walsh 13/8Fav (W P Mullins)
2012 Rock On Ruby 7 11-10 N D Fehily 11/1 (Paul Nicholls)
2011 Hurricane Fly 7 11-10 R Walsh 11/4Fav (W P Mullins)
2010 Binocular 6 11-10 A P McCoy 9/1 (Nicky Henderson)
2009 Punjabi 6 11-10 B J Geraghty 22/1 (Nicky Henderson)
2008 Katchit 5 11-10 R Thornton 10/1 (Alan King)
2007 Sublimity 7 11-10 P A Carberry 16/1 (John G Carr)
2006 Brave Inca 8 11-10 A P McCoy 7/4Fav (C A Murphy)
2005 Hardy Eustace 8 11-10 C O'Dwyer 7/2JFav (D T Hughes)
2004 Hardy Eustace 7 11-10 C O'Dwyer 33/1 (D T Hughes)
2003 Rooster Booster 9 12-0 R Johnson 9/2 (Philip Hobbs)
2002 Hors La Loi III 7 12-0 D Gallagher 10/1 (James Fanshawe)
2001 Abandoned
2000 Istabraq 8 12-0 C F Swan 8/15Fav (A P O'Brien)
1999 Istabraq 7 12-0 C F Swan 4/9Fav (A P O'Brien)
1998 Istabraq 6 12-0 C F Swan 3/1Fav (A P O'Brien)
1997 Make A Stand 6 12-0 A P McCoy 7/1 (Henry Candy)
1996 Collier Bay 6 12-0 G Bradley 9/1 (J A B Old)
1995 Alderbrook 6 12-0 N Williamson 11/2 (K C Bailey)
1994 Flakey Dove 8 11-9 M Dwyer 9/1 (Richard Price)
1993 Granville Again 7 12-0 P Scudamore 13/2 (M C Pipe)
1992 Royal Gait 9 12-0 GMcCourt 6/1 (James Fanshawe)
1991 Morley Street 7 12-0 JFrost 4/1Fav (G B Balding)
1990 Kribensis 6 12-0 R Dunwoody 95/40 (Sir Michael Stoute)
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 - Cheekpiece Melon» Full list of First Time Gear
Probable SP 2/1 Apple's Jade, 9/4 Buveur D'air, 4/1 Laurina, 12/1 Sharjah, 14/1 Verdana Blue, Melon, 16/1 Espoir D'allen, 20/1 Brain Power, 33/1 Global Citizen, 50/1 Silver Streak.
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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.