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Formscan  - Quai De Bourbon clearly has a decent engine judged on his two victories for Willie Mullins at Naas and Clonmel. That being said, his jumping was far from fluent on either occasion and it will need to have been improved upon. No Ordinary Joe went into many notebooks with his latest third at Kempton, but the form of the stable is enough to temper any enthusiasm and it is the same owner, JP McManus, who may hold the key with WATERFORD WHISPERS. The six-year-old built on his only start last season with a brace of victories at Galway and Fairyhouse before finishing second in a Leopardstown handicap in December. Open to a considerable amount of improvement, a mark of 133 may underestimate him. Better Days Ahead's more recent form was well advertised in the Supreme on Tuesday and he is capable of being in the mix, while others to consider include Answer To Kayf, What's Up Darling and Ocastle Des Mottes.

2
3P9U
Hollow Games (IRE) 8,b g 11-11

Beat Hollow (GB)-I'm Grand(Raise A Grand)

ts+bl3(40) d1 (Adam Lord)
Rated 140

3
3410
Head to Head

In the last 3 years Sonigino (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Jason The Militant (IRE)1
14th Apr 2023 Aintree(2m 4f , Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Sonigino (FR) 3rd (18/1 11-1 Rated 133) Harry Cobden Jason The Militant (IRE) pulled up (80/1 11-9 Rated 146) Joseph Williamson (20 ran)
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Jay Jay Reilly (IRE)1
13th Jan 2024 Kempton(2m 5f , Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft-Good in places) Jay Jay Reilly (IRE) 1st (33/1 11-0 Rated 132) Tristan Durrell 30.00L in front of Sonigino (FR) 12th (13/2 12-0 Rated 143) Harry Cobden (19 ran)
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No Ordinary Joe (IRE)1
14th Apr 2023 Aintree(2m 4f , Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Sonigino (FR) 3rd (18/1 11-1 Rated 133) Harry Cobden 7.00L in front of No Ordinary Joe (IRE) 7th (15/2Fav 11-11 Rated 143) N de Boinville (20 ran)
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Teddy Blue (GER)1
13th Jan 2024 Kempton(2m 5f , Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft-Good in places) Teddy Blue (GER) 6th (40/1 11-0 Rated 132) Caoilin Quinn 17.00L in front of Sonigino (FR) 12th (13/2 12-0 Rated 143) Harry Cobden (19 ran)
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4
-P83
No Ordinary Joe (IRE) 8,b g 11-7

Getaway (GER)-Shadow Dearg(Beneficial)

(20) d2 (The Cheeky Pups)
Rated 140

Head to Head

In the last 3 years No Ordinary Joe (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Jason The Militant (IRE)1
14th Apr 2023 Aintree(2m 4f , Hcap Hurdle, Soft) No Ordinary Joe (IRE) 7th (15/2Fav 11-11 Rated 143) N de Boinville Jason The Militant (IRE) pulled up (80/1 11-9 Rated 146) Joseph Williamson (20 ran)
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Teddy Blue (GER)1
11th Feb 2023 Newbury(2m 69yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Firm in places)) Teddy Blue (GER) 3rd (10/1 10-8 Rated 128) Caoilin Quinn 10.00L in front of No Ordinary Joe (IRE) 9th (6/1 11-5 Rated 139) J Bowen (16 ran)
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Sonigino (FR)1
14th Apr 2023 Aintree(2m 4f , Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Sonigino (FR) 3rd (18/1 11-1 Rated 133) Harry Cobden 7.00L in front of No Ordinary Joe (IRE) 7th (15/2Fav 11-11 Rated 143) N de Boinville (20 ran)
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6
F142
Better Days Ahead (IRE) 6,b g 11-7

Milan (GB)-Bonnie And Bright(Topanoora)

ts5(55) (Bective Stud)
Rated 136

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Better Days Ahead (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Fiveonefive (IRE)1
20th Jan 2024 Navan(2m , Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Better Days Ahead (IRE) 2nd (3/1 11-13 Rated 134) J W Kennedy 10.00L in front of Fiveonefive (IRE) 3rd (5/1 10-13 Rated 125) D J Gilligan (5 ran)
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7
5810
Head to Head

In the last 3 years Jay Jay Reilly (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Teddy Blue (GER)2
17th Feb 2024 Ascot(2m 3f 58yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft-Good in places) Teddy Blue (GER) 4th (14/1 10-13 Rated 131) Tom Cannon 16.75L in front of Jay Jay Reilly (IRE) 12th (10/1 11-7 Rated 139) Harry Skelton (16 ran)
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13th Jan 2024 Kempton(2m 5f , Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft-Good in places) Jay Jay Reilly (IRE) 1st (33/1 11-0 Rated 132) Tristan Durrell 13.00L in front of Teddy Blue (GER) 6th (40/1 11-0 Rated 132) Caoilin Quinn (19 ran)
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Sonigino (FR)1
13th Jan 2024 Kempton(2m 5f , Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft-Good in places) Jay Jay Reilly (IRE) 1st (33/1 11-0 Rated 132) Tristan Durrell 30.00L in front of Sonigino (FR) 12th (13/2 12-0 Rated 143) Harry Cobden (19 ran)
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8
1133
Yeats Star (IRE) 5,b g 11-5

Yeats (IRE)-Vics Star(Old Vic)

(41) (B Mannion)
Rated 134

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Yeats Star (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Sequestered (IRE)1
3rd Feb 2024 Leopardstown(3m 104yds, Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle - Soft Chase - Yielding to Soft, yielding places (Soft after race 3)) Yeats Star (IRE) 3rd (22/1 11-1 Rated 131) D J Gilligan 12.75L in front of Sequestered (IRE) 10th (33/1 10-11 Rated 129) Jack G Gilligan (22 ran)
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Waterford Whispers (IRE)1
29th Dec 2023 Leopardstown(2m 4f , Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle/bumper tracks - soft to heavy; Chase course - soft, soft to heavy in places) Waterford Whispers (IRE) 2nd (5/2 11-7 Rated 123) M P Walsh 2.25L in front of Yeats Star (IRE) 3rd (10/1 11-8 Rated 129) D J Gilligan (9 ran)
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9
1231
Answer To Kayf (GB) 8,b g 11-4

Kayf Tara (GB)-Annie's Answer(Flemensfirth)

(34) (Mr Denis A O'connor)
Rated 135

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Answer To Kayf (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
What's Up Darling (IRE)1
22nd Oct 2023 Limerick(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle: Soft to heavy, heavy in places. Chase: Soft, soft to heavy in places) Answer To Kayf (GB) 1st (25/1 11-5) J P Shinnick 3.75L in front of What's Up Darling (IRE) 2nd (13/8Fav 11-12) J W Kennedy (18 ran)
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Waterford Whispers (IRE)1
2nd Dec 2023 Fairyhouse(2m 3f 165yds, Hurdle, Soft, Yielding to Soft in places (Hurdle); Soft (Chase)) Waterford Whispers (IRE) 1st (4/1 11-4) M P Walsh 1.75L in front of Answer To Kayf (GB) 2nd (5/1 11-7) J P Shinnick (11 ran)
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10
2152
What's Up Darling (IRE) 7,b g 11-4

Shirocco (GER)-Carries Darling(Flemensfirth)

(27) (Gigginstown House Stud)
Rated 137

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Whats Up Darling (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Answer To Kayf (GB)1
22nd Oct 2023 Limerick(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle: Soft to heavy, heavy in places. Chase: Soft, soft to heavy in places) Answer To Kayf (GB) 1st (25/1 11-5) J P Shinnick 3.75L in front of What's Up Darling (IRE) 2nd (13/8Fav 11-12) J W Kennedy (18 ran)
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12
2189
Head to Head

In the last 3 years Stuzzikini (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Fiveonefive (IRE)1
17th Aug 2023 Tramore(2m , Flat Maiden, Good) Stuzzikini (IRE) 5th (20/1 10-7) Miss A Hourigan 2.25L in front of Fiveonefive (IRE) 9th (12/1 10-7) Ms C J Worrell (13 ran)
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Sequestered (IRE)1
29th Oct 2023 Galway(2m 4f 156yds, Hurdle, Heavy) Sequestered (IRE) 1st (7/2 11-3) Jack G Gilligan .50L in front of Stuzzikini (IRE) 2nd (10/3 11-10 Rated 126) J W Kennedy (8 ran)
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13
-112
Head to Head

In the last 3 years Waterford Whispers (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Answer To Kayf (GB)1
2nd Dec 2023 Fairyhouse(2m 3f 165yds, Hurdle, Soft, Yielding to Soft in places (Hurdle); Soft (Chase)) Waterford Whispers (IRE) 1st (4/1 11-4) M P Walsh 1.75L in front of Answer To Kayf (GB) 2nd (5/1 11-7) J P Shinnick (11 ran)
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Yeats Star (IRE)1
29th Dec 2023 Leopardstown(2m 4f , Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle/bumper tracks - soft to heavy; Chase course - soft, soft to heavy in places) Waterford Whispers (IRE) 2nd (5/2 11-7 Rated 123) M P Walsh 2.25L in front of Yeats Star (IRE) 3rd (10/1 11-8 Rated 129) D J Gilligan (9 ran)
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15
1640
Head to Head

In the last 3 years Sequestered (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Stuzzikini (IRE)1
29th Oct 2023 Galway(2m 4f 156yds, Hurdle, Heavy) Sequestered (IRE) 1st (7/2 11-3) Jack G Gilligan .50L in front of Stuzzikini (IRE) 2nd (10/3 11-10 Rated 126) J W Kennedy (8 ran)
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Yeats Star (IRE)1
3rd Feb 2024 Leopardstown(3m 104yds, Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle - Soft Chase - Yielding to Soft, yielding places (Soft after race 3)) Yeats Star (IRE) 3rd (22/1 11-1 Rated 131) D J Gilligan 12.75L in front of Sequestered (IRE) 10th (33/1 10-11 Rated 129) Jack G Gilligan (22 ran)
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16
9964
Teddy Blue (GER) 6,b g 10-12

Sea The Moon (GER)-Tickle Me Blue(Iffraaj)

ts2cp3(27) (Hale Sargent Evans Clifton)
Rated 131

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Teddy Blue (GER) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Jason The Militant (IRE)1
27th Oct 2023 Cheltenham(2m 87yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Soft in places)) Jason The Militant (IRE) 15th (66/1 12-1 Rated 141) Joseph Williamson Teddy Blue (GER) unseated rider (8/1 11-7 Rated 136) Caoilin Quinn (18 ran)
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Jay Jay Reilly (IRE)2
17th Feb 2024 Ascot(2m 3f 58yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft-Good in places) Teddy Blue (GER) 4th (14/1 10-13 Rated 131) Tom Cannon 16.75L in front of Jay Jay Reilly (IRE) 12th (10/1 11-7 Rated 139) Harry Skelton (16 ran)
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13th Jan 2024 Kempton(2m 5f , Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft-Good in places) Jay Jay Reilly (IRE) 1st (33/1 11-0 Rated 132) Tristan Durrell 13.00L in front of Teddy Blue (GER) 6th (40/1 11-0 Rated 132) Caoilin Quinn (19 ran)
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No Ordinary Joe (IRE)1
11th Feb 2023 Newbury(2m 69yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Firm in places)) Teddy Blue (GER) 3rd (10/1 10-8 Rated 128) Caoilin Quinn 10.00L in front of No Ordinary Joe (IRE) 9th (6/1 11-5 Rated 139) J Bowen (16 ran)
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Sonigino (FR)1
13th Jan 2024 Kempton(2m 5f , Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft-Good in places) Teddy Blue (GER) 6th (40/1 11-0 Rated 132) Caoilin Quinn 17.00L in front of Sonigino (FR) 12th (13/2 12-0 Rated 143) Harry Cobden (19 ran)
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18
1-10
Bingoo (GB) 8,b g 10-11

Eastern Anthem (IRE)-It's A Discovery(Grand Plaisir)

(13) d1 (Glastonburys, Bibby & Llewellyn)
Rated 129

19
3135
Head to Head

In the last 3 years Fiveonefive (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Stuzzikini (IRE)1
17th Aug 2023 Tramore(2m , Flat Maiden, Good) Stuzzikini (IRE) 5th (20/1 10-7) Miss A Hourigan 2.25L in front of Fiveonefive (IRE) 9th (12/1 10-7) Ms C J Worrell (13 ran)
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Better Days Ahead (IRE)1
20th Jan 2024 Navan(2m , Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Better Days Ahead (IRE) 2nd (3/1 11-13 Rated 134) J W Kennedy 10.00L in front of Fiveonefive (IRE) 3rd (5/1 10-13 Rated 125) D J Gilligan (5 ran)
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20
1-P0
Thanksforthehelp (FR) 7,gr g 10-6

Martaline (GB)-Agathe Du Berlais(Poliglote)

ts8cp6(20) d1 (Mr John P McManus)
Rated 125

22
0955
Jason The Militant (IRE) 10,b g 10-4

Sans Frontieres (IRE)-Rock Angel(Desert King)

ts+bl1(20) (Mr G Nicholson)
Rated 123

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Jason The Militant (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
No Ordinary Joe (IRE)1
14th Apr 2023 Aintree(2m 4f , Hcap Hurdle, Soft) No Ordinary Joe (IRE) 7th (15/2Fav 11-11 Rated 143) N de Boinville Jason The Militant (IRE) pulled up (80/1 11-9 Rated 146) Joseph Williamson (20 ran)
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Teddy Blue (GER)1
27th Oct 2023 Cheltenham(2m 87yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Soft in places)) Jason The Militant (IRE) 15th (66/1 12-1 Rated 141) Joseph Williamson Teddy Blue (GER) unseated rider (8/1 11-7 Rated 136) Caoilin Quinn (18 ran)
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Sonigino (FR)1
14th Apr 2023 Aintree(2m 4f , Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Sonigino (FR) 3rd (18/1 11-1 Rated 133) Harry Cobden Jason The Militant (IRE) pulled up (80/1 11-9 Rated 146) Joseph Williamson (20 ran)
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First Time - In a Hdl Handicap Quai De Bourbon, Answer To Kayf, What's Up Darling, Better Days Ahead. Blinkers Jason The Militant. Cheekpiece Fiveonefive» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 3/1 Quai De Bourbon, 9/2 Waterford Whispers, 7/1 No Ordinary Joe, 8/1 Better Days Ahead, Answer To Kayf, 12/1 Ocastle Des Mottes, Sonigino, 16/1 Hollow Games, What's Up Darling, Thanksforthehelp, Yeats Star, 25/1 Angels Breath, 33/1 Stuzzikini, Teddy Blue, Jay Jay Reilly, Magic Tricks, Bingoo, Sequestered, 50/1 Shared, Mel Monroe, Fiveonefive, 66/1 Russian Ruler, 100/1 Jason The Militant.

Previous Years
2023 Iroko 5 11-5 A P Kelly 6/1 (Oliver Greenall)
2022 Banbridge 6 11-3 M M McDonagh 12/1 (Joseph Patrick O'Brien)
2021 Galopin Des Champs 5 11-9 S F O'Keeffe 8/1 (W P Mullins)
2020 Indefatigable 7 11-9 Rex Dingle 25/1 (Paul Webber)
2019 Early Doors 6 11-10 Jonjo O'Neill Jr 5/1 (Joseph Patrick O'Brien)
2018 Blow By Blow 7 11-10 Donagh Meyler 11/1 (Gordon Elliott)
2017 Champagne Classic 6 11-3 J J Slevin 12/1 (Gordon Elliott)
2016 Ibis Du Rheu 5 11-7 Jack Sherwood 14/1 (Paul Nicholls)
2015 Killultagh Vic 6 11-1 L P Dempsey 7/1 (W P Mullins)
2014 Don Poli 5 11-5 M P Fogarty 12/1 (W P Mullins)
2013 Salubrious 6 11-5 Mr H Derham 16/1 (Paul Nicholls)
2012 Attaglance 6 11-3 Harry Haynes 20/1 (J Jefferson)
2011 Sir Des Champs 5 11-3 Emmet Mullins 9/2Fav (W P Mullins)
2010 Pause And Clause 6 11-10 J W Farrelly 14/1 (Miss E Lavelle)
2009 Andytown 6 11-2 Felix De Giles 25/1 (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
%
Terence O'Brien/J P Shinnick
1
4
25

For Trainer/Jockeys in this race

Trainers In Form last 21 days

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
Gordon Elliott
49
574
8

W P Mullins
48
174
27

Nicky Henderson
22
64
34

G L Moore
7
55
12

David Pipe
4
27
14

Harry Derham
2
22
9

Paul Nicholls
2
38
5

Henry De Bromhead
2
41
4

P A Kirby
2
21
9

Cian Collins
1
16
6

Terence O'Brien
1
10
10

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
Tristan Durrell
4
32
12

C Stone-Walsh
2
20
10

Freddie Gingell
2
11
18

Dylan Johnston
2
16
12

J P Shinnick
1
8
12

P Wadge
1
14
7

D J Gilligan
1
11
9

Freddie Gordon
1
23
4

For Jockeys in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Cheltenham

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
Nicky Henderson
144
1046
14

Paul Nicholls
122
1024
12

W P Mullins
111
917
12

Gordon Elliott
64
642
10

David Pipe
51
532
10

Dan Skelton
44
450
10

Henry De Bromhead
39
328
12

G L Moore
13
199
7

Sam Thomas
3
40
8

Cian Collins
2
17
12

Harry Derham
2
22
9

P A Kirby
1
40
3

Paul John Gilligan
1
26
4

James Moffatt
0
8
0

Terence O'Brien
0
5
0

For Trainers in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Cheltenham

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
D J Gilligan
5
27
19

Alice Stevens
3
19
16

N F Houlihan
3
32
9

M J M O'Sullivan
3
26
12

Tristan Durrell
2
33
6

Freddie Gingell
2
30
7

Freddie Gordon
2
25
8

P Wadge
1
12
8

M M McDonagh
1
3
33

A P Kelly
1
6
17

Kieren Buckley
1
14
7

Dylan Johnston
1
22
5

Joseph Williamson
1
12
8

Shane Fitzgerald
1
13
8

Jack G Gilligan
1
13
8

Ben Harvey
1
18
6

C Stone-Walsh
1
14
7

J P Shinnick
0
3
0

E Walsh
0
9
0

M P O'Connor
0
9
0

Kieran Callaghan
0
2
0

Charlie O'dwyer
0
5
0

J Coen
0
5
0

For Jockeys in this race

Course Form for Cheltenham

Horse
Wins
Runs
Hollow Games (IRE)
0
2
Sonigino (FR)
0
2
No Ordinary Joe (IRE)
0
2
Better Days Ahead (IRE)
0
1
Jay Jay Reilly (IRE)
0
1
Angels Breath (IRE)
0
4
Sequestered (IRE)
0
1
Teddy Blue (GER)
0
2
Mel Monroe (IRE)
0
1
Thanksforthehelp (FR)
0
1
Shared (GB)
0
1
Jason The Militant (IRE)
0
3