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Fri 15th Dec

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1.15

Catesby Estates Handicap Hurdle

of £25,000.00 3-y-o plus 2m. 179yds.

1.15 2m. 179yds. Hcap Hurdle (Class 3) 3-y-o plus 14 Declared

Catesby Estates Handicap Hurdle

of £25,000.00

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1st - £13,202.00 2nd - £6,075.00 3rd - £3,038.00 4th - £1,520.00 5th - £758.00

Formscan - A tentative vote goes to DONNACHA, who has had an excellent start to the season and should benefit from the slight rise in distance, following a strong runner-up effort here at the November meeting. The unexposed five-year-old will once again be looking to down a progressive type of Nicky Henderson's in the shape Doddiethegreat, who returned from a mammoth absence to score at Ascot last month. Williethebuilder drops in grade, having run with credit here in Grade 2 company last time out, while Panjari is one to note for market support on his handicap debut.

P140

6,b g 12-0

Kayf Tara (GB)-Shuil Gealach(Flemensfirth)

(33) (John J Brennan, David Flynn & Danny Kearns)
Rated 130

Gavin Patrick Cromwell

Donagh Meyler

Gavin Patrick Cromwell

Donagh Meyler

11/1

7,b g 11-11

Fame And Glory (GB)-Asturienne(Sleeping Car)

(21) (Mr K Alexander)
Rated 131

2-14

4,b g 11-5

Arcadio (GER)-Crippled Cougar(Robin Des Champs)

(49) (Mrs Susan Carsberg)
Rated 125

18-6

7,b g 11-5

Kayf Tara (GB)-Whoops A Daisy(Definite Article)

ts²cp³(26) d¹ (Mrs Barbara Hester)
Rated 125

7-22

5,b g 11-4

Sir Percy (GB)-Kalane(Kalanisi)

(33) (Racing To Profit Syndicate)
Rated 124

5-52

8,b g 11-2

Aizavoski (IRE)-Castle Supreme(Oscar)

ts⁵(1) (Mr Mark Dunphy)
Rated 122 Won When Rated 122

2P-2

7,gr g 11-2

Sinndar (IRE)-Queenly Mail(Medaaly)

vs¹(41) d¹ (Mrs David Coltman & Mrs J Douglas Miller)
Rated 122

P4-0

7,b g 11-1

Way Of Light (USA)-Verzasca(Sadler's Wells)

(28) d¹ (Presumption in Favour Partnership)
Rated 121

3P-6

5,b g 11-0

Saint des Saints (FR)-Maia Royale(Muhtathir)

(18) (Mr Mike McCormick)
Rated 120

2-2

4,b g 10-13

Karaktar (IRE)-Quizas Jolie(Video Rock)

ts²(47) (Mr John P McManus)
Rated 119

521

5,b g 10-11

Camelot (GER)-Path Wind(Anabaa)

hd³(29) (Neil Smith & Alfie Smith)
Rated 117

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Panjari (IRE) has met

Horse	No. Of times
Donnacha (IRE)	1
13th Oct 2023 Chepstow(2m 11yds, Hurdle, Soft) Donnacha (IRE) 1st (11/2 11-0 Rated 110) David Noonan 22.75L in front of Panjari (IRE) 5th (1/1Fav 11-0) Harry Cobden (12 ran)

3-12

5,br g 10-11

Jet Away (GB)-Archdale Ambush(Heron Island)

(28) (Mrs Marilyn Jane Martin)
Rated 117

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Donnacha (IRE) has met

Horse	No. Of times
Panjari (IRE)	1
13th Oct 2023 Chepstow(2m 11yds, Hurdle, Soft) Donnacha (IRE) 1st (11/2 11-0 Rated 110) David Noonan 22.75L in front of Panjari (IRE) 5th (1/1Fav 11-0) Harry Cobden (12 ran)

Mr Mackay (IRE)	1
17th Nov 2023 Cheltenham(2m 87yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Donnacha (IRE) 2nd (12/1 11-3 Rated 112) David Noonan 5.75L in front of Mr Mackay (IRE) 4th (22/1 11-4 Rated 113) Sam Twiston-Davies (17 ran)

3154

4,ch g 10-7

Mount Nelson (GB)-Soeur Gael(Yeats)

(28) (Mr M Stavrou)
Rated 113

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Mr Mackay (IRE) has met

Horse	No. Of times
Donnacha (IRE)	1
17th Nov 2023 Cheltenham(2m 87yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Donnacha (IRE) 2nd (12/1 11-3 Rated 112) David Noonan 5.75L in front of Mr Mackay (IRE) 4th (22/1 11-4 Rated 113) Sam Twiston-Davies (17 ran)

1134

4,ch g 10-6

Adlerflug (GER)-Wonderful Filly(Lomitas)

cp³(27) (Damree Developments Ltd)
Rated 112

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Cheltenham Fri 15th Dec

Previous Winners of this Race by Year

2022 Punctuation 5 10-12 P J Brennan 9/2 (F M O'Brien)
2021 Lively Citizen 6 9-7 Archie Bellamy 6/1 (D J Jeffreys)
2020 Breffniboy 6 10-7 Tom Buckley 15/2 (Johnny Farrelly)
2019 Repetitio 3 10-2 David Noonan 8/1 (N Hawke)
2018 Al Dancer 5 11-4 Sam Twiston-Davies 3/1Fav (Nigel Twiston-Davies)
2017 Smaoineamh Alainn 5 11-4 James Best 7/1 (R Walford)
2016 Kapstadt 6 11-5 T J O'Brien 12/1 (I Williams)
2015 Solstice Star 5 10-1 Killian Moore 8/1 (M Keighley)
2014 Starluck 9 11-9 Mr N de Boinville 6/1 (D W P Arbuthnot)
2013 The Skyfarmer 5 11-0 R Johnson 4/1 (Philip Hobbs)
2012 Dark Lover 7 11-8 R Walsh 9/2Fav (Paul Nicholls)
2011 Bally Legend 6 11-9 T J O'Brien 8/1 (Mrs C Keevil)
2010 L'accordioniste 5 11-9 P J Brennan 8/1 (Nigel Twiston-Davies)
2009 Spirit River 4 11-12 B J Geraghty 11/4Fav (Nicky Henderson)
2008 Culcabock 8 11-0 C I Gillies 20/1 (Miss L Russell)

Previous Winners of this Race by Trainer (Since 1990)

Wins

Trainer

Winning Horses

Nigel Twiston-Davies

2018 - Al Dancer(3/1Fav), 2010 - L'accordioniste(8/1)

D J Jeffreys

2021 - Lively Citizen(6/1)

D W P Arbuthnot

2014 - Starluck(6/1)

F M O'Brien

2022 - Punctuation(9/2)

I Williams

2016 - Kapstadt(12/1)

Johnny Farrelly

2020 - Breffniboy(15/2)

M Keighley

2015 - Solstice Star(8/1)

Miss L Russell

2008 - Culcabock(20/1)

Mrs C Keevil

2011 - Bally Legend(8/1)

N Hawke

2019 - Repetitio(8/1)

Nicky Henderson

2009 - Spirit River(11/4Fav)

Paul Nicholls

2012 - Dark Lover(9/2Fav)

Philip Hobbs

2013 - The Skyfarmer(4/1)

R Walford

2017 - Smaoineamh Alainn(7/1)

Previous Winners of this Race by Jockey (Since 1990)

Wins

Jockey

Winning Horses

P J Brennan

2022 - Punctuation(9/2), 2010 - L'accordioniste(8/1)

T J O'Brien

2016 - Kapstadt(12/1), 2011 - Bally Legend(8/1)

Archie Bellamy

2021 - Lively Citizen(6/1)

B J Geraghty

2009 - Spirit River(11/4Fav)

C I Gillies

2008 - Culcabock(20/1)

David Noonan

2019 - Repetitio(8/1)

James Best

2017 - Smaoineamh Alainn(7/1)

Killian Moore

2015 - Solstice Star(8/1)

Mr N de Boinville

2014 - Starluck(6/1)

R Johnson

2013 - The Skyfarmer(4/1)

R Walsh

2012 - Dark Lover(9/2Fav)

Sam Twiston-Davies

2018 - Al Dancer(3/1Fav)

Tom Buckley

2020 - Breffniboy(15/2)

Previous Winners of this Race by Age

Wins

Age

Winning Horses

5yo

2022 - Punctuation(9/2), 2018 - Al Dancer(3/1Fav), 2017 - Smaoineamh Alainn(7/1), 2015 - Solstice Star(8/1), 2013 - The Skyfarmer(4/1), 2010 - L'accordioniste(8/1)

6yo

2021 - Lively Citizen(6/1), 2020 - Breffniboy(15/2), 2016 - Kapstadt(12/1), 2011 - Bally Legend(8/1)

3yo

2019 - Repetitio(8/1)

4yo

2009 - Spirit River(11/4Fav)

7yo

2012 - Dark Lover(9/2Fav)

8yo

2008 - Culcabock(20/1)

9yo

2014 - Starluck(6/1)

Previous Winners of this Race by Sire (Since 1990)

Wins

Sire

Winning Horses

Al Namix (FR)

2018 - Al Dancer(3/1Fav)

Country Reel (USA)

2016 - Kapstadt(12/1)

Dansili (GB)

2022 - Punctuation(9/2)

Frammassone (IRE)

2021 - Lively Citizen(6/1)

Kayf Tara (GB)

2015 - Solstice Star(8/1)

Key Of Luck (USA)

2014 - Starluck(6/1)

Midnight Legend (GB)

2011 - Bally Legend(8/1)

Poliglote (GB)

2009 - Spirit River(11/4Fav)

Pour Moi (IRE)

2019 - Repetitio(8/1)

Presenting (GB)

2013 - The Skyfarmer(4/1)

Sageburg (IRE)

2020 - Breffniboy(15/2)

Shantou (USA)

2017 - Smaoineamh Alainn(7/1)

Tikkanen (USA)

2010 - L'accordioniste(8/1)

Unfuwain (USA)

2008 - Culcabock(20/1)

Zinaad (GB)

2012 - Dark Lover(9/2Fav)

First Time - In a Hdl Handicap Williethebuilder, Doddiethegreat, Panjari, Jagwar. Visor Ginger Mail» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 11/4 Doddiethegreat, 9/2 Williethebuilder, 13/2 Go Dante, Panjari, 10/1 Wonderful Eagle, Donnacha, 12/1 Ginger Mail, Mr Mackay, 20/1 Skytastic, Kaleb, In This World, 33/1 Others.

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