Formscan - Runner-up to a talented sort of Nicky Henderson's last time out over C&D, SPRINGWELL BAY remains unexposed in this sphere and a mark of 145 could underestimate him on his handicap chase debut. The seven-year-old has scored on soft ground before and is narrowly preferred to the hat-trick-seeking Gemirande, who was a taking winner of the December Gold Cup over C&D last month. A promising second on his return behind the reopposing Marble Sands at Carlisle in November before disappointing in the Coral Gold Cup, Colonel Harry is a key player dropping back in trip, while Lisnamult Lad is an intriguing contender from Ireland.

Falco (USA)-Tercah Girl(Martaline)
ts+cp8(66)
(Mason, Hogarth, Ferguson & Done)
Rated 156
In the last 3 years Hitman (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Lounge Lizard (GB) | 1 | |
| 27th Jan 2024 Cheltenham(2m 4f 127yds, Hcap Chase, Good to Soft) Lounge Lizard (GB) 2nd (25/1 10-2 Rated 130) J J Burke 25.00L in front of Hitman (FR) 9th (12/1 11-9 Rated 156) Freddie Gingell (13 ran) | ||
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Midnight Legend (GB)-Well Connected(Presenting)
ts6(32)
cd1
(Mr Frank McAleavy)
Rated 148
Won When Rated 151
In the last 3 years Midnight River (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Seddon (IRE) | 1 | |
| 16th Mar 2023 Cheltenham(2m 4f 127yds, Hcap Chase, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Seddon (IRE) 1st (20/1 10-9 Rated 143) Ben Harvey 15.78L in front of Midnight River (GB) 11th (15/2 11-9 Rated 152) Harry Skelton (23 ran) | ||
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| Colonel Harry (IRE) | 1 | |
| 30th Nov 2024 Newbury(3m 1f 214yds, Hcap Chase, Chase: Good to Soft; Hurdle: Soft-Good to Soft in places) Colonel Harry (IRE) 11th (10/1 11-8 Rated 148) G Sheehan 13.00L in front of Midnight River (GB) 12th (28/1 11-11 Rated 151) James Bowen (13 ran) | ||
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Shirocco (GER)-Stateable Case(Be My Native)
ts+(32)
(The GD Partnership)
Rated 146
In the last 3 years Colonel Harry (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Midnight River (GB) | 1 | |
| 30th Nov 2024 Newbury(3m 1f 214yds, Hcap Chase, Chase: Good to Soft; Hurdle: Soft-Good to Soft in places) Colonel Harry (IRE) 11th (10/1 11-8 Rated 148) G Sheehan 13.00L in front of Midnight River (GB) 12th (28/1 11-11 Rated 151) James Bowen (13 ran) | ||
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| Marble Sands (FR) | 1 | |
| 3rd Nov 2024 Carlisle(2m 3f 210yds, Chase, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Marble Sands (FR) 1st (15/8 11-4 Rated 146) Kielan Woods 3.75L in front of Colonel Harry (IRE) 2nd (11/8Fav 11-10 Rated 145) G Sheehan (4 ran) | ||
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Kayf Tara (GB)-Winning Counsel(Leading Counsel)
(19)
cd1
(Mrs Gay Smith)
Rated 145

Martaline (GB)-Sans Rien(Poliglote)
(32)
d1
(Dl Adams, Ja Adams & G McPherson)
Rated 144
In the last 3 years Marble Sands (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Colonel Harry (IRE) | 1 | |
| 3rd Nov 2024 Carlisle(2m 3f 210yds, Chase, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Marble Sands (FR) 1st (15/8 11-4 Rated 146) Kielan Woods 3.75L in front of Colonel Harry (IRE) 2nd (11/8Fav 11-10 Rated 145) G Sheehan (4 ran) | ||
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Al Namix (FR)-Queenjo(Grand Tresor)
(18)
cd1
(The Bellamy Partnership)
Rated 144

Stowaway (GB)-Andreas Benefit(Beneficial)
(19)
cd1
(Galaxy Horse Racing Syndicate)
Rated 144
Won When Rated 143
In the last 3 years Seddon (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Midnight River (GB) | 1 | |
| 16th Mar 2023 Cheltenham(2m 4f 127yds, Hcap Chase, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Seddon (IRE) 1st (20/1 10-9 Rated 143) Ben Harvey 15.78L in front of Midnight River (GB) 11th (15/2 11-9 Rated 152) Harry Skelton (23 ran) | ||
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Court Cave (IRE)-Royal Stream(Alderbrook)
ts5cp4(45)
c1
d1
(Matthew Rogers)
Rated 134

In the last 3 years Lounge Lizard (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Hitman (FR) | 1 | |
| 27th Jan 2024 Cheltenham(2m 4f 127yds, Hcap Chase, Good to Soft) Lounge Lizard (GB) 2nd (25/1 10-2 Rated 130) J J Burke 25.00L in front of Hitman (FR) 9th (12/1 11-9 Rated 156) Freddie Gingell (13 ran) | ||
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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.

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