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Sat 22nd Nov

Formscan  - Despite having to carry plenty of weight, FAMOUS BRIDGE tops the shortlist as Nicky Richards' gelding won this race back in 2023 and rarely runs poorly at this venue. When last seen here, the nine-year-old was first past the post in the Grand National Trial in February and, while he was subsequently disqualified from that success, he could make amends off the same mark following a prep over hurdles three weeks ago. Shomen Uchi remains unexposed and has to be of interest in a first-time tongue-tie, while Duke Of Deception and Konfusion are others to note.

1
6P-7
Famous Bridge (IRE) 9,b g 12-0

Fame And Glory (GB)-Wahiba Hall(Saddlers' Hall)

cp4(21) cd2 (Hemmings Racing)
Rated 138

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Famous Bridge (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Whistle Stop Tour (IRE)2
1st Nov 2025 Ayr(3m 70yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Whistle Stop Tour (IRE) 2nd (7/2 10-6 Rated 125) Gregor Walkingshaw 12.50L in front of Famous Bridge (IRE) 7th (9/1 11-8 Rated 131) S W Quinlan (7 ran)
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11th Mar 2025 Cheltenham(3m 1f , Hcap Chase, Good to Soft) Famous Bridge (IRE) 6th (18/1 11-4 Rated 142) S W Quinlan Whistle Stop Tour (IRE) pulled up (12/1 10-12 Rated 136) D R Fox (24 ran)
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3
1/1-
Shomen Uchi (FR) 8,b g 11-11

Great Pretender (IRE)-Vavea(Saint des Saints)

ts1(278) (Walters Plant Hire Ltd)
Rated 135

4
21-1
Duke Of Deception (IRE) 8,b g 11-6

September Storm (GER)-Mrs Peachey(Brian Boru)

cp+(28) cd2 (The Salmon Family)
Rated 130

5
5-52
Whistle Stop Tour (IRE) 7,b g 11-6

Saddex (GB)-For A While(Presenting)

cp2(21) (Miss Lucinda V Russell)
Rated 130 Won When Rated 130

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Whistle Stop Tour (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Famous Bridge (IRE)2
1st Nov 2025 Ayr(3m 70yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Whistle Stop Tour (IRE) 2nd (7/2 10-6 Rated 125) Gregor Walkingshaw 12.50L in front of Famous Bridge (IRE) 7th (9/1 11-8 Rated 131) S W Quinlan (7 ran)
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11th Mar 2025 Cheltenham(3m 1f , Hcap Chase, Good to Soft) Famous Bridge (IRE) 6th (18/1 11-4 Rated 142) S W Quinlan Whistle Stop Tour (IRE) pulled up (12/1 10-12 Rated 136) D R Fox (24 ran)
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6
12-1
Konfusion (GB) 7,ch g 11-1

Schiaparelli (GER)-Tahira(Doyen)

(21) (Mrs A Ellis)
Rated 125

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Konfusion (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Wa Wa (IRE)1
1st Nov 2025 Wetherby(3m 45yds, Hcap Chase, Good) Konfusion (GB) 1st (5/2 11-9 Rated 115) G Sheehan 7.50L in front of Wa Wa (IRE) 3rd (5/1 12-0 Rated 120) Sean Bowen (8 ran)
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7
P11-
Saladins Son (IRE) 7,b g 10-12

Tobougg (IRE)-Denny De Lap(Great Palm)

(261) (Mr Richard & Mrs Carol Cheshire)
Rated 122

8
-223
Wa Wa (IRE) 10,b g 10-10

Yeats (IRE)-North Star Poly(Presenting)

ts+(21) (Perseverance Partnership)
Rated 120

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Wa Wa (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Konfusion (GB)1
1st Nov 2025 Wetherby(3m 45yds, Hcap Chase, Good) Konfusion (GB) 1st (5/2 11-9 Rated 115) G Sheehan 7.50L in front of Wa Wa (IRE) 3rd (5/1 12-0 Rated 120) Sean Bowen (8 ran)
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9
63-4
Major Fortune (IRE) 7,b g 10-9

Soldier Of Fortune (IRE)-Numero Huit(Robin Des Champs)

(28) d1 (Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate-major Fortu)
Rated 119

10
P3-6
Hudson De Grugy (FR) 8,b g 10-8

Falco (USA)-Queen De Grugy(April Night)

ts2cp2(15) (Ajss Ltd & Lpd Demolition Ltd)
Rated 118 Won When Rated 123

Previous Winners of this Race by Trainer (Since 1990)

Wins
Trainer
Winning Horses
3
Miss Venetia Williams
2024 - Fontaine Collonges(7/1), 2022 - Fontaine Collonges(7/2), 2012 - Quartz de Thaix(5/1)
1
C J Mann
2009 - Shining Gale(7/2Fav)
1
Charlie Longsdon
2020 - Snow Leopardess(9/2J Fav)
1
Christian Williams
2021 - Strictlyadancer(7/4Fav)
1
D Bridgwater
2014 - According To Trev(10/1)
1
David Pipe
2015 - Vieux Lion Rouge(8/1)
1
Donald McCain
2013 - Sydney Paget(5/1C Fav)
1
E Williams
2011 - Cappa Bleu(16/1)
1
F M O'Brien
2017 - Chase The Spud(6/1)
1
H D Daly
2008 - Possol(15/2)
1
J Jefferson
2010 - King Fontaine(7/2)
1
N Richards
2023 - Famous Bridge(9/4Fav)
1
Nigel Twiston-Davies
2019 - Crievehill(4/1)
1
Philip Hobbs
2016 - Three Faces West(3/1)
1
Sue Smith
2018 - Vintage Clouds(10/3)

Previous Winners of this Race by Jockey (Since 1990)

Wins
Jockey
Winning Horses
2
T Scudamore
2022 - Fontaine Collonges(7/2), 2015 - Vieux Lion Rouge(8/1)
1
B Hughes
2020 - Snow Leopardess(9/2J Fav)
1
Charlie Deutsch
2024 - Fontaine Collonges(7/1)
1
Danny Cook
2018 - Vintage Clouds(10/3)
1
G Lee
2010 - King Fontaine(7/2)
1
J M Maguire
2013 - Sydney Paget(5/1C Fav)
1
Jack Tudor
2021 - Strictlyadancer(7/4Fav)
1
Liam Treadwell
2012 - Quartz de Thaix(5/1)
1
M Bradburne
2008 - Possol(15/2)
1
N Fehily
2009 - Shining Gale(7/2Fav)
1
P J Brennan
2017 - Chase The Spud(6/1)
1
Paul Moloney
2011 - Cappa Bleu(16/1)
1
R Johnson
2016 - Three Faces West(3/1)
1
S W Quinlan
2023 - Famous Bridge(9/4Fav)
1
Sam Twiston-Davies
2019 - Crievehill(4/1)
1
Tom Cannon
2014 - According To Trev(10/1)

Previous Winners of this Race by Age

Wins
Age
Winning Horses
6
7yo
2023 - Famous Bridge(9/4Fav), 2022 - Fontaine Collonges(7/2), 2021 - Strictlyadancer(7/4Fav), 2019 - Crievehill(4/1), 2010 - King Fontaine(7/2), 2009 - Shining Gale(7/2Fav)
5
8yo
2020 - Snow Leopardess(9/2J Fav), 2018 - Vintage Clouds(10/3), 2016 - Three Faces West(3/1), 2014 - According To Trev(10/1), 2012 - Quartz de Thaix(5/1)
3
9yo
2024 - Fontaine Collonges(7/1), 2017 - Chase The Spud(6/1), 2011 - Cappa Bleu(16/1)
2
6yo
2015 - Vieux Lion Rouge(8/1), 2013 - Sydney Paget(5/1C Fav)
1
5yo
2008 - Possol(15/2)

Previous Winners of this Race by Sire (Since 1990)

Wins
Sire
Winning Horses
2
Saddler Maker (IRE)
2024 - Fontaine Collonges(7/1), 2022 - Fontaine Collonges(7/2)
1
Accordion
2014 - According To Trev(10/1)
1
Alflora (IRE)
2017 - Chase The Spud(6/1)
1
Arcadio (GER)
2019 - Crievehill(4/1)
1
Cloudings (IRE)
2018 - Vintage Clouds(10/3)
1
Dr Massini (IRE)
2016 - Three Faces West(3/1)
1
Fame And Glory (GB)
2023 - Famous Bridge(9/4Fav)
1
Flemensfirth (USA)
2013 - Sydney Paget(5/1C Fav)
1
Glacial Storm (USA)
2009 - Shining Gale(7/2Fav)
1
King's Theatre (IRE)
2010 - King Fontaine(7/2)
1
Martaline (GB)
2020 - Snow Leopardess(9/2J Fav)
1
Pistolet Bleu (IRE)
2011 - Cappa Bleu(16/1)
1
Ragmar (FR)
2012 - Quartz de Thaix(5/1)
1
Robin Des Pres (FR)
2008 - Possol(15/2)
1
Sabiango (GER)
2015 - Vieux Lion Rouge(8/1)
1
Yeats (IRE)
2021 - Strictlyadancer(7/4Fav)

First Time - In a Chase Handicap Shomen Uchi. Tonguestrap Shomen Uchi» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 4/1 Shomen Uchi, 6/1 Konfusion, Whistle Stop Tour, 7/1 Saladins Son, Famous Bridge, Major Fortune, 8/1 Top Of The Bill, 10/1 Wa Wa, Duke Of Deception, 16/1 Hudson De Grugy.

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.