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Formscan  - The absence of Jonbon, who won the last two renewals, has made HEART WOOD's task that much easier. Henry De Bromhead's charge beat the former in the Grade 1 Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham in comprehensive fashion, leaving the strong impression there was still more to come from the eight-year-old this season. Grey Dawning is fitted with cheekpieces after fading out of contention in the closing stages of last month's Gold Cup. He could bounce back over this shorter trip and is preferred to stablemate L'eau Du Sud, while Gidleigh Park can be given a shout on his excellent second in the Manifesto over C&D last year.

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2-2P
Gidleigh Park (GB) 8,b g 11-10

Walk In The Park (IRE)-Lindeman(Presenting)

(83) d1 (The Eyre Family)
Rated 156

2
-134
Grey Dawning (IRE) 9,gr g 11-10

Flemensfirth (USA)-Lady Wagtail(Milan)

cp1(28) d1 (Mr Robert Kirkland)
Rated 165

3
1411
Heart Wood (FR) 8,b g 11-10

Choeur Du Nord (FR)-Miss Nikita(High Chaparral)

(29) (Robcour)
Rated 168

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Heart Wood (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Jpr One (IRE)1
12th Mar 2026 Cheltenham(2m 4f 127yds, Chase, Good (Good to Soft in places)) Heart Wood (FR) 1st (9/2 11-10 Rated 160) Darragh O'keeffe 16.50L in front of Jpr One (IRE) 4th (18/1 11-10 Rated 160) Brendan Powell (7 ran)
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4
3214
Jpr One (IRE) 9,b g 11-10

Court Cave (IRE)-Lady Knightess(Presenting)

ts+cp5(29) d1 (Mr J P Romans)
Rated 160

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Jpr One (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Saint Segal (FR)1
7th Nov 2025 Exeter(2m 1f 109yds, Hcap Chase, Good) Saint Segal (FR) 2nd (8/1 11-4 Rated 148) C Gethings 15.00L in front of Jpr One (IRE) 3rd (10/3 11-9 Rated 153) Brendan Powell (6 ran)
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Heart Wood (FR)1
12th Mar 2026 Cheltenham(2m 4f 127yds, Chase, Good (Good to Soft in places)) Heart Wood (FR) 1st (9/2 11-10 Rated 160) Darragh O'keeffe 16.50L in front of Jpr One (IRE) 4th (18/1 11-10 Rated 160) Brendan Powell (7 ran)
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Solness (FR)1
7th Dec 2024 Sandown(1m 7f 99yds, Chase, Hurdle: Heavy; Chase: Soft-Heavy in places) Jpr One (IRE) 3rd (11/1 11-10 Rated 154) Brendan Powell .50L in front of Solness (FR) 4th (18/1 11-10 Rated 153) D E Mullins (6 ran)
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5
-133
L'eau Du Sud (FR) 8,gr g 11-10

Lord Du Sud (FR)-Eaux Fortes(Walk In The Park)

ts+(30) (Masonhogarthfergusonhalesthelatejhales)
Rated 163

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Leau Du Sud (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Saint Segal (FR)1
11th Mar 2026 Cheltenham(1m 7f 199yds, Chase, Good) L'eau Du Sud (FR) 3rd (13/2 11-10 Rated 163) Harry Skelton Saint Segal (FR) pulled up (50/1 11-10 Rated 155) C Gethings (10 ran)
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6
122P
Saint Segal (FR) 8,b g 11-10

Saint des Saints (FR)-Bal Celtique(Ballingarry)

ts+(30) d1 (Culverhill Racing Club V)
Rated 155

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Saint Segal (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Jpr One (IRE)1
7th Nov 2025 Exeter(2m 1f 109yds, Hcap Chase, Good) Saint Segal (FR) 2nd (8/1 11-4 Rated 148) C Gethings 15.00L in front of Jpr One (IRE) 3rd (10/3 11-9 Rated 153) Brendan Powell (6 ran)
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L'eau Du Sud (FR)1
11th Mar 2026 Cheltenham(1m 7f 199yds, Chase, Good) L'eau Du Sud (FR) 3rd (13/2 11-10 Rated 163) Harry Skelton Saint Segal (FR) pulled up (50/1 11-10 Rated 155) C Gethings (10 ran)
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7
3-15
Solness (FR) 8,b g 11-10

Konig Turf (GER)-Solveigh(Tiger Hill)

ts+cp+(68) d1 (Bronsan Racing)
Rated 166

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Solness (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Jpr One (IRE)1
7th Dec 2024 Sandown(1m 7f 99yds, Chase, Hurdle: Heavy; Chase: Soft-Heavy in places) Jpr One (IRE) 3rd (11/1 11-10 Rated 154) Brendan Powell .50L in front of Solness (FR) 4th (18/1 11-10 Rated 153) D E Mullins (6 ran)
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First Time - Cheekpiece Grey Dawning» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 11/8 Heart Wood, 7/4 Grey Dawning, 8/1 Gidleigh Park, 12/1 Jpr One, L'eau Du Sud, 14/1 Solness, 33/1 Saint Segal.

Previous Years

2025 Jonbon 9 11-10 N de Boinville 4/6Fav (Nicky Henderson)
2024 Jonbon 8 11-10 N de Boinville 11/10Fav (Nicky Henderson)
2023 Pic D'orhy 8 11-10 Harry Cobden 4/1 (Paul Nicholls)
2022 Fakir D'oudairies 7 11-7 M P Walsh 10/11Fav (Joseph Patrick O'Brien)
2021 Fakir D'oudairies 6 11-7 M P Walsh 2/1Fav (Joseph Patrick O'Brien)
2020 Abandoned
2019 Min 8 11-7 R Walsh 2/1Fav (W P Mullins)
2018 Politologue 7 11-7 Sam Twiston-Davies 11/1 (Paul Nicholls)
2017 Fox Norton 7 11-7 R M Power 4/1 (C L Tizzard)
2016 God's Own 8 11-10 P J Brennan 10/1 (Tom George)
2015 Don Cossack 8 11-10 A P McCoy 3/1JFav (Gordon Elliott)
2014 Boston Bob 9 11-10 P Townend 5/1 (W P Mullins)
2013 Sprinter Sacre 7 11-10 B J Geraghty 1/3Fav (Nicky Henderson)
2012 Finian's Rainbow 9 11-10 B J Geraghty 13/8Fav (Nicky Henderson)
2011 Master Minded 8 11-10 R Walsh 11/2 (Paul Nicholls)
2010 Albertas Run 9 11-10 A P McCoy 8/1 (Jonjo O'Neill)
2009 Voy Por Ustedes 8 11-10 R Thornton 11/8Fav (Alan King)
2008 Voy Por Ustedes 7 11-10 R Thornton 5-1 (Alan King)
2007 Monet's Garden 9 11-10 A Dobbin 4/1 (N Richards)
2006 Hi Cloy 9 11-10 A J McNamara 14/1 (Michael Hourigan)
2005 Moscow Flyer 11 11-10 B J Geraghty 4/9Fav (Mrs John Harrington)
2004 Moscow Flyer 10 11-10 B J Geraghty 1/1Fav (Mrs John Harrington)
2003 Native Upmanship 10 11-10 C O'Dwyer 5/4Fav (A L T Moore)
2002 Native Upmanship 9 11-10 C O'Dwyer 10/3JFav (A L T Moore)
2001 Fadalko 8 11-10 R Walsh 9/2 (Paul Nicholls)
2000 Direct Route 9 11-10 N Williamson 11/8JFav (J Howard Johnson)
1999 Direct Route 8 11-10 N Williamson 7/2 (J Howard Johnson)
1998 Opera Hat 10 11-5 C O'Dwyer 10/1 (J R H Fowler)
1997 Martha's Son 10 11-10 C Llewellyn 5/2 (T Forster)
1995 Viking Flagship 8 11-10 A Maguire 5/2 (D Nicholson)
1994 Katabatic 11 11-10 S McNeill 14/1 (J T Gifford)
1993 Deep Sensation 8 11-10 D Murphy 7/4JFav (No Trainer)
1992 Remittance Man 8 11-10 R Dunwoody 4/9Fav (Nicky Henderson)

Symbols Explained

WS Wind Surgery ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie bo2 Blinkers one cowl e2 Ear Plugs p2 Pacifier pc2 Pacifier with cowls ps2 Pacifier one cowl sr2 Shadow Roll co2 Cheekpiece one side sb2 Sheepskin Browband cc2 Cornell Collar xb2 Crossed Nose Band 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.

Trainer/Jockey In Form last 21 days

Trainer/Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
D Skelton/Harry Skelton
8
33
24

For Trainer/Jockeys in this race

Trainers In Form last 21 days

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
D Skelton
16
70
22

Joseph Patrick O'Brien
14
75
18

Henry De Bromhead
5
43
11

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
Harry Skelton
9
34
26

J J Slevin
1
15
6

For Jockeys in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Aintree

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
D Skelton
14
82
17

H Fry
11
89
12

Henry De Bromhead
11
112
10

Joseph Patrick O'Brien
5
31
16

Joe Tizzard
2
23
9

Mrs J Williams
1
10
10

For Trainers in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Aintree

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
Harry Skelton
45
293
15

C Gethings
5
53
9

Brendan Powell
3
59
5

Tristan Durrell
3
23
13

J J Slevin
3
36
8

Darragh O'keeffe
1
8
13

B Carver
1
18
6

For Jockeys in this race

Course Form for Aintree

Horse
Wins
Runs
Gidleigh Park (GB)
0
1
Grey Dawning (IRE)
0
4
Heart Wood (FR)
0
1
Jpr One (IRE)
0
1
L'eau Du Sud (FR)
0
1
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