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Formscan By Tom Weekes - CHRIS'S DREAM won in the style of a good horse at Clonmel last month and while this is a huge step up in class from that Grade 3 contest, he might be able to take that step. He had shown just useful form prior to Clonmel but routed his rivals in that contest and, being a strapping and progressive looking type, can get involved today with soft ground in his favour. Chef Des Oreaux is a big danger given he too was a wide margin winner of a Grade 2 contest at Haydock last month. The form of that race has worked out very well (the second and fourth have won easily since) and he is a strong stayer on testing ground. He is joint-top rated with stablemate and rival Santini, who beat him when the pair meat at Newbury in December. Santini has since won a Grade 2 here in January and while he is clearly a big player, has only raced once at this trip, when winning his English point to point on debut. Ballyward's form has also been over shorter trips and while he won his maiden hurdle narrowly at Naas in January, he does appear to be crying out for this longer trip. He therefore has claims and while he remains something of a dark horse in this class, is apparent stable first-string today and will be well suited by testing ground.

1
-4-1
Ballyward (IRE) 6,b g 11-5

Flemensfirth (USA)-Ifyoucouldseemenow(Saddlers' Hall)

(47) (Andrea Wylie & Graham Wylie)
Rated 142

2
1-14
Beyond The Law (IRE) 6,b g 11-5

Westerner (GB)-Thegoodwans Sister(Executive Perk)

ts5WS1(54) (Ann & Alan Potts Limited)
Rated 139

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Beyond The Law (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Chris's Dream (IRE)1
16th Nov 2017 Clonmel(2m 3f 121yds, Maiden Hurdle, Soft To Heavy) Chris's Dream (IRE) 2nd (50/1 11-4) S W Flanagan 10.75L in front of Beyond The Law (IRE) 4th (11/4 11-4) R M Power (14 ran)
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Dortmund Park (FR)1
21st Jan 2018 Thurles(2m 6f 61yds, Hurdle, Soft To Heavy) Dortmund Park (FR) 1st (12/1 11-2) D N Russell 22.75L in front of Beyond The Law (IRE) 4th (7/2 11-10) R M Power (8 ran)
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3
5-41
Calett Mad (FR) 6,b g 11-5

Axxos (GER)-Omelia(April Night)

ts+(40) cd1 (Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede)
Rated 142

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Calett Mad (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Poetic Rhythm (IRE)1
17th Nov 2017 Cheltenham(2m 5f 26yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft) Poetic Rhythm (IRE) 3rd (9/2 11-5 Rated 140) P J Brennan 24.75L in front of Calett Mad (FR) 5th (7/4Fav 11-0 Rated 144) D A Jacob (6 ran)
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Enniscoffey Oscar (IRE)1
27th Jan 2018 Doncaster(3m 84yds, Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Enniscoffey Oscar (IRE) 1st (9/2 10-12 Rated 135) L P Aspell 28.06L in front of Calett Mad (FR) 4th (5/1 10-12 Rated 141) Sam Twiston-Davies (8 ran)
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4
1-11
Chef Des Obeaux (FR) 6,b g 11-5

Saddler Maker (IRE)-O Dame De Gene(Passing Sale)

(27) (Sullivan Bloodstock Limited)
Rated 150

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Chef Des Obeaux (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Talkischeap (IRE)1
4th Mar 2017 Newbury(2m 69yds, Bumper, Soft (Heavy in places)) Chef Des Obeaux (FR) 2nd (8/1 11-2) Sean Bowen 9.00L in front of Talkischeap (IRE) 3rd (7/2J Fav 11-2) W Hutchinson (9 ran)
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Robin Waters (FR)1
1st Dec 2017 Newbury(2m 4f 118yds, Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Chef Des Obeaux (FR) 2nd (2/1Fav 10-12) N D Fehily 2.00L in front of Robin Waters (FR) 3rd (13/2 10-12) Harry Skelton (9 ran)
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Santini (GB)1
1st Dec 2017 Newbury(2m 4f 118yds, Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Santini (GB) 1st (7/2 10-12) N de Boinville 4.50L in front of Chef Des Obeaux (FR) 2nd (2/1Fav 10-12) N D Fehily (9 ran)
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5
21-1
Chris's Dream (IRE) 6,b g 11-5

Mahler (GB)-Janebailey(Silver Patriarch)

(24) (Robcour)
Rated 142

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Chriss Dream (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Beyond The Law (IRE)1
16th Nov 2017 Clonmel(2m 3f 121yds, Maiden Hurdle, Soft To Heavy) Chris's Dream (IRE) 2nd (50/1 11-4) S W Flanagan 10.75L in front of Beyond The Law (IRE) 4th (11/4 11-4) R M Power (14 ran)
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Fabulous Saga (FR)1
17th Apr 2017 Cork(2m 3f , Bumper, Sprint- Yielding, yielding to soft in places. N.H.: good, good to yielding in places) Fabulous Saga (FR) 3rd (4/6Fav 12-0) Mr P W Mullins 76.25L in front of Chris's Dream (IRE) 12th (16/1 11-7) Mr G M Mangan (14 ran)
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6
2-12
Crucial Role (GB) 6,b g 11-5

Westerner (GB)-The Lyme Volunteer(Zaffaran)

(50) d1 bf (Mr D W Fox)
Rated 139

7
-114
Dortmund Park (FR) 5,b g 11-5

Great Pretender (IRE)-Qena(Le Balafre)

ts4WS1(41) (Gigginstown House Stud)
Rated 140

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Dortmund Park (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Beyond The Law (IRE)1
21st Jan 2018 Thurles(2m 6f 61yds, Hurdle, Soft To Heavy) Dortmund Park (FR) 1st (12/1 11-2) D N Russell 22.75L in front of Beyond The Law (IRE) 4th (7/2 11-10) R M Power (8 ran)
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Fabulous Saga (FR)1
3rd Feb 2018 Leopardstown(2m 6f , Hurdle, Soft (Hurdle Track), Soft, Yielding In Places (S'chase Track)) Dortmund Park (FR) 4th (5/2 11-8 Rated 142) D N Russell 17.50L in front of Fabulous Saga (FR) 7th (7/4Fav 11-10 Rated 145) P Townend (7 ran)
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Tower Bridge (IRE)1
3rd Feb 2018 Leopardstown(2m 6f , Hurdle, Soft (Hurdle Track), Soft, Yielding In Places (S'chase Track)) Tower Bridge (IRE) 1st (25/1 11-8) J J Slevin 6.13L in front of Dortmund Park (FR) 4th (5/2 11-8 Rated 142) D N Russell (7 ran)
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8
31-1
Enniscoffey Oscar (IRE) 6,b g 11-5

Oscar (IRE)-Enniscoffey(Old Vic)

(48) (The Pick 'n' Mix Partnership)
Rated 142

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Enniscoffey Oscar (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Calett Mad (FR)1
27th Jan 2018 Doncaster(3m 84yds, Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Enniscoffey Oscar (IRE) 1st (9/2 10-12 Rated 135) L P Aspell 28.06L in front of Calett Mad (FR) 4th (5/1 10-12 Rated 141) Sam Twiston-Davies (8 ran)
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Talkischeap (IRE)1
1st Dec 2017 Doncaster(2m 4f 181yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Enniscoffey Oscar (IRE) 1st (6/4Fav 10-12 Rated 129) Nick Scholfield 26.00L in front of Talkischeap (IRE) 4th (11/2 11-10 Rated 133) Tom Cannon (11 ran)
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9
11-7
Fabulous Saga (FR) 6,b g 11-5

Saint des Saints (FR)-Fabalina(Dear Doctor)

ts4(41) bf (Mr T R George)
Rated 145

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Fabulous Saga (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Chris's Dream (IRE)1
17th Apr 2017 Cork(2m 3f , Bumper, Sprint- Yielding, yielding to soft in places. N.H.: good, good to yielding in places) Fabulous Saga (FR) 3rd (4/6Fav 12-0) Mr P W Mullins 76.25L in front of Chris's Dream (IRE) 12th (16/1 11-7) Mr G M Mangan (14 ran)
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Tower Bridge (IRE)1
3rd Feb 2018 Leopardstown(2m 6f , Hurdle, Soft (Hurdle Track), Soft, Yielding In Places (S'chase Track)) Tower Bridge (IRE) 1st (25/1 11-8) J J Slevin 23.63L in front of Fabulous Saga (FR) 7th (7/4Fav 11-10 Rated 145) P Townend (7 ran)
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Dortmund Park (FR)1
3rd Feb 2018 Leopardstown(2m 6f , Hurdle, Soft (Hurdle Track), Soft, Yielding In Places (S'chase Track)) Dortmund Park (FR) 4th (5/2 11-8 Rated 142) D N Russell 17.50L in front of Fabulous Saga (FR) 7th (7/4Fav 11-10 Rated 145) P Townend (7 ran)
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10
113-
Kilbricken Storm (IRE) 7,b g 11-5

Oscar (IRE)-Kilbricken Leader(Supreme Leader)

ts5(76) cd1 (A Selway & P Wavish)
Rated 143

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Kilbricken Storm (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Poetic Rhythm (IRE)1
30th Dec 2017 Newbury(2m 4f 118yds, Hurdle, Heavy) Poetic Rhythm (IRE) 1st (15/8Fav 11-7 Rated 147) P J Brennan 23.06L in front of Kilbricken Storm (IRE) 3rd (11/4 11-7 Rated 147) Harry Cobden (6 ran)
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Mulcahys Hill (IRE)1
30th Dec 2017 Newbury(2m 4f 118yds, Hurdle, Heavy) Mulcahys Hill (IRE) 2nd (16/1 11-7) A P Heskin 23.00L in front of Kilbricken Storm (IRE) 3rd (11/4 11-7 Rated 147) Harry Cobden (6 ran)
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11
1-12
Mr Whipped (IRE) 5,br g 11-5

Beneficial (GB)-Dyrick Daybreak(Ali-royal)

(40) bf (Mrs J A Martin)
Rated 145

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Mr Whipped (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Paisley Park (IRE)1
13th Jan 2018 Warwick(2m 5f , Hurdle, Soft) Mr Whipped (IRE) 1st (6/4Fav 11-0) N de Boinville 1.00L in front of Paisley Park (IRE) 2nd (9/2 11-0) Nick Scholfield (6 ran)
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12
12-4
Mulcahys Hill (IRE) 6,b g 11-5

Brian Boru (GB)-Belsalsa(Kingsalsa)

(48) bf (Jim And Claire Limited)
Rated 147

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Mulcahys Hill (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Poetic Rhythm (IRE)1
30th Dec 2017 Newbury(2m 4f 118yds, Hurdle, Heavy) Poetic Rhythm (IRE) 1st (15/8Fav 11-7 Rated 147) P J Brennan .06L in front of Mulcahys Hill (IRE) 2nd (16/1 11-7) A P Heskin (6 ran)
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Kilbricken Storm (IRE)1
30th Dec 2017 Newbury(2m 4f 118yds, Hurdle, Heavy) Mulcahys Hill (IRE) 2nd (16/1 11-7) A P Heskin 23.00L in front of Kilbricken Storm (IRE) 3rd (11/4 11-7 Rated 147) Harry Cobden (6 ran)
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Santini (GB)1
27th Jan 2018 Cheltenham(2m 4f 56yds, Hurdle, Heavy) Santini (GB) 1st (4/1 11-5) Jeremiah McGrath 31.50L in front of Mulcahys Hill (IRE) 4th (11/4Fav 11-5 Rated 147) A P Heskin (9 ran)
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13
1-21
Ok Corral (IRE) 8,b g 11-5

Mahler (GB)-Acoola(Flemensfirth)

(35) (Mr John P McManus)
Rated 144

14
1-22
Paisley Park (IRE) 6,b g 11-5

Oscar (IRE)-Presenting Shares(Presenting)

vs1(36) bf (Mr Andrew Gemmell)
Rated 142

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Paisley Park (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Mr Whipped (IRE)1
13th Jan 2018 Warwick(2m 5f , Hurdle, Soft) Mr Whipped (IRE) 1st (6/4Fav 11-0) N de Boinville 1.00L in front of Paisley Park (IRE) 2nd (9/2 11-0) Nick Scholfield (6 ran)
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15
131-
Poetic Rhythm (IRE) 7,ch g 11-5

Flemensfirth (USA)-Sommer Sonnet(Taipan)

(76) c1 (The Yes No Wait Sorries & Mr Chris Col)
Rated 148

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Poetic Rhythm (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Calett Mad (FR)1
17th Nov 2017 Cheltenham(2m 5f 26yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft) Poetic Rhythm (IRE) 3rd (9/2 11-5 Rated 140) P J Brennan 24.75L in front of Calett Mad (FR) 5th (7/4Fav 11-0 Rated 144) D A Jacob (6 ran)
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Mulcahys Hill (IRE)1
30th Dec 2017 Newbury(2m 4f 118yds, Hurdle, Heavy) Poetic Rhythm (IRE) 1st (15/8Fav 11-7 Rated 147) P J Brennan .06L in front of Mulcahys Hill (IRE) 2nd (16/1 11-7) A P Heskin (6 ran)
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Kilbricken Storm (IRE)1
30th Dec 2017 Newbury(2m 4f 118yds, Hurdle, Heavy) Poetic Rhythm (IRE) 1st (15/8Fav 11-7 Rated 147) P J Brennan 23.06L in front of Kilbricken Storm (IRE) 3rd (11/4 11-7 Rated 147) Harry Cobden (6 ran)
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16
1f-5
Real Steel (FR) 5,b g 11-5

Loup Breton (IRE)-Kalimina(Monsun)

(40) (Tadhg Moynihan)
Rated 147

17
33-1
Robin Waters (FR) 5,b g 11-5

Irish Wells (FR)-Skandia(Robin Des Champs)

(41) (Mr Colm Donlon)
Rated 138

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Robin Waters (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Chef Des Obeaux (FR)1
1st Dec 2017 Newbury(2m 4f 118yds, Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Chef Des Obeaux (FR) 2nd (2/1Fav 10-12) N D Fehily 2.00L in front of Robin Waters (FR) 3rd (13/2 10-12) Harry Skelton (9 ran)
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Santini (GB)1
1st Dec 2017 Newbury(2m 4f 118yds, Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Santini (GB) 1st (7/2 10-12) N de Boinville 6.50L in front of Robin Waters (FR) 3rd (13/2 10-12) Harry Skelton (9 ran)
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18
1-1
Santini (GB) 6,b g 11-5

Milan (GB)-Tinagoodnight(Sleeping Car)

(48) c1 (Mr & Mrs R Kelvin-Hughes)
Rated 150

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Santini (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Mulcahys Hill (IRE)1
27th Jan 2018 Cheltenham(2m 4f 56yds, Hurdle, Heavy) Santini (GB) 1st (4/1 11-5) Jeremiah McGrath 31.50L in front of Mulcahys Hill (IRE) 4th (11/4Fav 11-5 Rated 147) A P Heskin (9 ran)
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Chef Des Obeaux (FR)1
1st Dec 2017 Newbury(2m 4f 118yds, Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Santini (GB) 1st (7/2 10-12) N de Boinville 4.50L in front of Chef Des Obeaux (FR) 2nd (2/1Fav 10-12) N D Fehily (9 ran)
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Robin Waters (FR)1
1st Dec 2017 Newbury(2m 4f 118yds, Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Santini (GB) 1st (7/2 10-12) N de Boinville 6.50L in front of Robin Waters (FR) 3rd (13/2 10-12) Harry Skelton (9 ran)
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19
14-1
Talkischeap (IRE) 6,b g 11-5

Getaway (GER)-Carrigmoorna Oak(Milan)

(34) (Mr Charles Dingwall)
Rated 142

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Talkischeap (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Enniscoffey Oscar (IRE)1
1st Dec 2017 Doncaster(2m 4f 181yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Enniscoffey Oscar (IRE) 1st (6/4Fav 10-12 Rated 129) Nick Scholfield 26.00L in front of Talkischeap (IRE) 4th (11/2 11-10 Rated 133) Tom Cannon (11 ran)
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Chef Des Obeaux (FR)1
4th Mar 2017 Newbury(2m 69yds, Bumper, Soft (Heavy in places)) Chef Des Obeaux (FR) 2nd (8/1 11-2) Sean Bowen 9.00L in front of Talkischeap (IRE) 3rd (7/2J Fav 11-2) W Hutchinson (9 ran)
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20
04-1
Tower Bridge (IRE) 5,b g 11-5

High Chaparral (IRE)-Walkamia(Linamix)

ts7(41) (John P McManus)
Rated 142

Head to Head

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

HorseNo. Of times
Fabulous Saga (FR)1
3rd Feb 2018 Leopardstown(2m 6f , Hurdle, Soft (Hurdle Track), Soft, Yielding In Places (S'chase Track)) Tower Bridge (IRE) 1st (25/1 11-8) J J Slevin 23.63L in front of Fabulous Saga (FR) 7th (7/4Fav 11-10 Rated 145) P Townend (7 ran)
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Dortmund Park (FR)1
3rd Feb 2018 Leopardstown(2m 6f , Hurdle, Soft (Hurdle Track), Soft, Yielding In Places (S'chase Track)) Tower Bridge (IRE) 1st (25/1 11-8) J J Slevin 6.13L in front of Dortmund Park (FR) 4th (5/2 11-8 Rated 142) D N Russell (7 ran)
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First Time - Wind Surgery Beyond The Law, Dortmund Park. Visor Paisley Park» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 9/2 Chef Des Obeaux, 5/1 Santini, 6/1 Chris's Dream, 10/1 Ballyward, Ok Corral, Poetic Rhythm, 12/1 Tower Bridge, 14/1 Calett Mad, 16/1 Real Steel, Mr Whipped, 20/1 Talkischeap, Enniscoffey Oscar, Fabulous Saga, Paisley Park, Dortmund Park, 25/1 Kilbricken Storm, 33/1 Robin Waters, Mulcahys Hill, Beyond The Law, 50/1 Crucial Role.

Previous Years
2017 Penhill 6 11-5 P Townend 16/1 (W P Mullins)
2016 Unowhatimeanharry 8 11-5 N D Fehily 11/1 (H Fry)
2015 Martello Tower 7 11-7 A P Heskin 14/1 (Ms Margaret Mullins)
2014 Very Wood 5 11-7 P Carberry 33/1 (Noel Meade)
2013 At Fishers Cross 6 11-7 A P McCoy 11/8Fav (Miss Rebecca Curtis)
2012 Brindisi Breeze 6 11-7 Campell Gillies 7/1 (Miss L Russell)
2011 Bobs Worth 6 11-7 B J Geraghty 15/8Fav (Nicky Henderson)
2010 Berties Dream 7 11-7 A E Lynch 33/1 (Paul John Gilligan)
2009 Weapon's Amnesty 6 11-7 D N Russell 8/1 (C Byrnes)
2008 Nenuphar Collonges 7 11-7 R Thornton 9-1 (Alan King)
2007 Wichita Lineman 6 11-7 A P McCoy 11/8Fav (Jonjo O'Neill)
2006 Black Jack Ketchum 7 11-7 A P McCoy 1/1Fav (Jonjo O'Neill)
2005 Moulin Riche 5 11-7 R Thornton 9/1 (F Doumen)

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
%
W P Mullins/P Townend
7
23
30

Nicky Henderson/N de Boinville
1
8
12

For Trainer/Jockeys in this race

Trainers In Form last 21 days

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
W P Mullins
33
138
23

Joseph Patrick O'Brien
18
129
13

Henry De Bromhead
13
64
20

Gordon Elliott
11
82
13

Miss E Lavelle
8
34
23

H D Daly
6
9
66

Nicky Henderson
4
56
7

Nigel Twiston-Davies
2
17
11

Alan King
2
25
8

F M O'Brien
2
35
5

W J Greatrex
1
22
4

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
Harry Skelton
20
50
40

P Townend
7
23
30

D E Mullins
3
22
13

J J Slevin
3
32
9

Harry Cobden
3
18
16

N de Boinville
1
8
12

For Jockeys in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Cheltenham

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
Nicky Henderson
144
1056
14

W P Mullins
114
956
12

Nigel Twiston-Davies
71
786
9

Gordon Elliott
65
665
10

F M O'Brien
51
434
12

Dan Skelton
44
450
10

Henry De Bromhead
41
341
12

C L Tizzard
38
440
9

Alan King
36
462
8

H D Daly
13
162
8

Miss E Lavelle
13
165
8

W J Greatrex
13
154
8

Joseph Patrick O'Brien
9
127
7

M F Morris
2
41
5

For Trainers in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Cheltenham

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
B J Geraghty
85
463
18

R Johnson
66
545
12

Harry Skelton
64
483
13

N de Boinville
56
319
18

Harry Cobden
48
402
12

P Townend
45
266
17

P J Brennan
42
431
10

D A Jacob
30
354
8

N D Fehily
30
323
9

D N Russell
28
214
13

M P Walsh
19
146
13

R M Power
16
143
11

W Hutchinson
13
177
7

Nick Scholfield
10
161
6

D E Mullins
9
155
6

L P Aspell
8
98
8

Jeremiah McGrath
6
76
8

J J Slevin
6
72
8

A P Heskin
3
73
4

D J Mullins
0
56
0

For Jockeys in this race

Course Form for Cheltenham

Horse
Wins
Runs
Calett Mad (FR)
1
3
Kilbricken Storm (IRE)
1
1
Mulcahys Hill (IRE)
0
1
Poetic Rhythm (IRE)
1
6
Santini (GB)
1
1