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Haydock
Sat 22nd Nov

Formscan  - GREY DAWNING was beaten by Royale Pagaille in this contest 12 months ago but a mistake at the last probably cost him the victory that day. He ended last season with a second in the Bowl at Aintree and a repeat of that level of form may well be good enough given this renewal lacks star quality. Haiti Couleurs, who won the National Hunt Chase and Irish Grand National last season, has the benefit of a recent run. However, the eight-year-old still has plenty to find to beat the selection. Any further rain would help Royale Pagaille's chances of retaining his crown. Cases can be made for both Handstands and Stellar Story, but career bests are required from them.

1
P12-
Grey Dawning (IRE) 8,gr g 11-10

Flemensfirth (USA)-Lady Wagtail(Milan)

(233) c1 (Mr Robert Kirkland)
Rated 166

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Grey Dawning (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Royale Pagaille (FR)1
23rd Nov 2024 Haydock(3m 1f 125yds, Chase, Soft) Royale Pagaille (FR) 1st (11/4 11-10 Rated 165) Charlie Deutsch 2.00L in front of Grey Dawning (IRE) 2nd (15/8Fav 11-10 Rated 157) Harry Skelton (7 ran)
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2
11-1
Haiti Couleurs (FR) 8,b g 11-10

Dragon Dancer (GB)-Inchala(Argument)

(16) (Conyers, McDermott and Prowting)
Rated 154

3
1P-2
Handstands (IRE) 6,br g 11-10

Getaway (GER)-Wattle Bridge(King's Theatre)

(20) (Mr T P Radford)
Rated 155

4
56P-
Royale Pagaille (FR) 11,b g 11-10

Blue Bresil (FR)-Royale Cazoumaille(Villez)

(231) cd4 (Mrs S Ricci)
Rated 159

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Royale Pagaille (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Grey Dawning (IRE)1
23rd Nov 2024 Haydock(3m 1f 125yds, Chase, Soft) Royale Pagaille (FR) 1st (11/4 11-10 Rated 165) Charlie Deutsch 2.00L in front of Grey Dawning (IRE) 2nd (15/8Fav 11-10 Rated 157) Harry Skelton (7 ran)
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5
223-
Stellar Story (IRE) 8,b g 11-10

Shantou (USA)-Bally Bolshoi(Bob Back)

cp9(207) (Gigginstown House Stud)
Rated 154

Previous Winners of this Race by Trainer (Since 1990)

Wins
Trainer
Winning Horses
4
C L Tizzard
2019 - Lostintranslation(5/4J Fav), 2016 - Cue Card(15/8Fav), 2015 - Cue Card(7/4), 2013 - Cue Card(9/1)
4
Nigel Twiston-Davies
2020 - Bristol De Mai(9/4), 2018 - Bristol De Mai(13/2), 2017 - Bristol De Mai(11/10Fav), 2010 - Imperial Commander(10/11Fav)
4
Paul Nicholls
2014 - Silviniaco Conti(10/3), 2012 - Silviniaco Conti(7/4), 2011 - Kauto Star(6/1), 2009 - Kauto Star(4/6Fav)
2
Miss Venetia Williams
2024 - Royale Pagaille(11/4), 2023 - Royale Pagaille(5/1)
1
Dan Skelton
2022 - Protektorat(15/2)
1
Henry De Bromhead
2021 - A Plus Tard(11/10Fav)
1
Peter Bowen
2008 - Snoopy Loopy(33/1)

Previous Winners of this Race by Jockey (Since 1990)

Wins
Jockey
Winning Horses
3
D A Jacob
2020 - Bristol De Mai(9/4), 2018 - Bristol De Mai(13/2), 2017 - Bristol De Mai(11/10Fav)
3
P J Brennan
2016 - Cue Card(15/8Fav), 2015 - Cue Card(7/4), 2010 - Imperial Commander(10/11Fav)
3
R Walsh
2012 - Silviniaco Conti(7/4), 2011 - Kauto Star(6/1), 2009 - Kauto Star(4/6Fav)
2
Charlie Deutsch
2024 - Royale Pagaille(11/4), 2023 - Royale Pagaille(5/1)
1
Harry Skelton
2022 - Protektorat(15/2)
1
J Tizzard
2013 - Cue Card(9/1)
1
N D Fehily
2014 - Silviniaco Conti(10/3)
1
R M Power
2019 - Lostintranslation(5/4J Fav)
1
Rachael Blackmore
2021 - A Plus Tard(11/10Fav)
1
S E Durack
2008 - Snoopy Loopy(33/1)

Previous Winners of this Race by Age

Wins
Age
Winning Horses
5
7yo
2022 - Protektorat(15/2), 2021 - A Plus Tard(11/10Fav), 2019 - Lostintranslation(5/4J Fav), 2018 - Bristol De Mai(13/2), 2013 - Cue Card(9/1)
5
9yo
2023 - Royale Pagaille(5/1), 2020 - Bristol De Mai(9/4), 2015 - Cue Card(7/4), 2010 - Imperial Commander(10/11Fav), 2009 - Kauto Star(4/6Fav)
3
10yo
2024 - Royale Pagaille(11/4), 2016 - Cue Card(15/8Fav), 2008 - Snoopy Loopy(33/1)
2
6yo
2017 - Bristol De Mai(11/10Fav), 2012 - Silviniaco Conti(7/4)
1
11yo
2011 - Kauto Star(6/1)
1
8yo
2014 - Silviniaco Conti(10/3)

Previous Winners of this Race by Sire (Since 1990)

Wins
Sire
Winning Horses
3
King's Theatre (IRE)
2016 - Cue Card(15/8Fav), 2015 - Cue Card(7/4), 2013 - Cue Card(9/1)
3
Saddler Maker (IRE)
2020 - Bristol De Mai(9/4), 2018 - Bristol De Mai(13/2), 2017 - Bristol De Mai(11/10Fav)
2
Blue Bresil (FR)
2024 - Royale Pagaille(11/4), 2023 - Royale Pagaille(5/1)
2
Dom Alco (FR)
2014 - Silviniaco Conti(10/3), 2012 - Silviniaco Conti(7/4)
2
Flemensfirth (USA)
2019 - Lostintranslation(5/4J Fav), 2010 - Imperial Commander(10/11Fav)
2
Village Star (FR)
2011 - Kauto Star(6/1), 2009 - Kauto Star(4/6Fav)
1
Kapgarde (FR)
2021 - A Plus Tard(11/10Fav)
1
Old Vic
2008 - Snoopy Loopy(33/1)
1
Saint des Saints (FR)
2022 - Protektorat(15/2)

Probable SP 11/10 Grey Dawning, 10/3 Haiti Couleurs, 5/1 Royale Pagaille, 6/1 Handstands, 10/1 Stellar Story.

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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.