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Going - Soft (Good to Soft in places). 

Formscan  - A tentative vote goes to IMAGINE, who looks to have been laid out for this contest all season, especially seeing as though he has never tackled this trip and is bred to relish it. The son of Montmarte was last seen keeping on well for second in a Listed contest at Navan and his form ties in closely with Spanish Harlem from when they met at Gowran Park. Fourth in a Grade 1 at the Dublin Racing Festival, Cool Survivor brings arguably the strongest recent form to the table, but stamina is his strong suit and he may well want it very testing, while stablemate Felix Desjy has plenty of experience in big-field scenarios and could be on the premises. The best of the British contingent looks to be the progressive Irish Hill, who continues to go from strength to strength, as well as the Grade 1-placed Might I. Others to note include Firm Footings, Iroko and Mark Of Gold.

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B702
Felix Desjy (FR) 10,ch g 11-12

Maresca Sorrento (FR)-Lamadoun(Smadoun)

cp+(55) (A Dunlop)
Rated 142

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Felix Desjy (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
In From The Cold (IRE)1
26th Apr 2022 Punchestown(2m 100yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding, yielding in places X-country - Good) Felix Desjy (FR) 1st (11/1 11-4 Rated 138) J W Kennedy 23.19L in front of In From The Cold (IRE) 8th (22/1 10-11 Rated 131) J C Gainford (17 ran)
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Vultan (IRE)1
23rd Sep 2022 Listowel(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places) Felix Desjy (FR) 12th (20/1 11-4 Rated 142) Mr R James Vultan (IRE) pulled up (28/1 10-7 Rated 124) Peter Carberry (17 ran)
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2
2-82
Might I (IRE) 7,b g 11-12

Fame And Glory (GB)-Our Honey(Old Vic)

ts1(48) (The Cheeky Pups)
Rated 145

5
1222
Imagine (FR) 5,b g 11-6

Montmartre (FR)-Ofurie(Robin Des Champs)

(33) (Barratt Racing)
Rated 135

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Imagine (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Innatendue (FR)1
31st Oct 2022 Wexford(2m 100yds, Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) Imagine (FR) 1st (10/11Fav 11-7) J W Kennedy 11.13L in front of Innatendue (FR) 3rd (2/1 11-0 Rated 123) S D Torrens (14 ran)
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Spanish Harlem (FR)1
26th Nov 2022 Gowran Park(2m , Hurdle, Heavy) Imagine (FR) 2nd (15/8 11-12) J W Kennedy 3.75L in front of Spanish Harlem (FR) 3rd (11/8Fav 11-12) P Townend (8 ran)
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6
71F1
Mark Of Gold (GB) 6,b g 11-6

Golden Horn (GB)-Polly's Mark(Mark Of Esteem)

(20) d1 (Stevie Fisher & Friends)
Rated 139

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Mark Of Gold (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Fifty Ball (FR)1
14th Jan 2023 Kempton(2m 5f , Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Fifty Ball (FR) pulled up (33/1 10-8 Rated 130) N F Houlihan Mark Of Gold (GB) fell (20/1 10-5 Rated 129) Caoilin Quinn (20 ran)
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Irish Hill (GER)2
1st Apr 2022 Newbury(2m 69yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft) Mark Of Gold (GB) 1st (7/2 10-11 Rated 116) J E Moore 8.03L in front of Irish Hill (GER) 3rd (13/8Fav 10-0 Rated 110) Harry Cobden (6 ran)
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5th Mar 2022 Newbury(2m 69yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Irish Hill (GER) 2nd (4/1 10-5 Rated 107) Harry Cobden 7.75L in front of Mark Of Gold (GB) 4th (7/2 11-12 Rated 118) J E Moore (9 ran)
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7
P-19
No Ordinary Joe (IRE) 7,b g 11-6

Getaway (GER)-Shadow Dearg(Beneficial)

(34) d2 (The Cheeky Pups)
Rated 139

8
4-11
Iroko (FR) 5,b g 11-5

Cokoriko (FR)-Boscraie(Martaline)

ts5(62) d2 (Mr John P McManus)
Rated 138

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Iroko (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Impulsive One (USA)1
26th Feb 2022 Kempton(2m , Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Iroko (FR) 4th (22/1 10-12 Rated 124) Jonjo O'Neill Jr 9.50L in front of Impulsive One (USA) 7th (7/2 11-3 Rated 130) J Bowen (11 ran)
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9
12B6
Spirit Of Legend (FR) 6,b g 11-4

Kapgarde (FR)-Indian Lizzy(Tobougg)

(20) d1 (C Jones)
Rated 129

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Spirit Of Legend (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Hollow Sound (IRE)1
29th Dec 2022 Leopardstown(2m 4f , Hcap Hurdle, Soft, yielding in places) Spirit Of Legend (FR) 2nd (9/2 11-12 Rated 125) Rachael Blackmore 9.75L in front of Hollow Sound (IRE) 5th (50/1 11-6 Rated 119) J C Gainford (12 ran)
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11
5321
West To The Bridge (IRE) 10,b g 11-4 (Incl 5lbs Penalty)

Flemensfirth (USA)-Godlylady(Old Vic)

ts+cp4(10) d4 (Mr J Tierney)
Rated 137 Won When Rated 132-136-133-133

Head to Head

In the last 3 years West To The Bridge (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Fifty Ball (FR)1
8th Mar 2022 Sandown(2m 3f 173yds, Hcap Hurdle, Chase: Good to Soft-Soft in places; Hurdle: Soft) West To The Bridge (IRE) 1st (11/1 11-5 Rated 133) Tristan Durrell 2.50L in front of Fifty Ball (FR) 2nd (9/2 11-6 Rated 127) Joshua Moore (7 ran)
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12
1322
Spanish Harlem (FR) 5,ch g 11-2

Spanish Moon (USA)-Souverainete(Doctor Dino)

(36) (Dr S P Fitzgerald)
Rated 131

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Spanish Harlem (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Imagine (FR)1
26th Nov 2022 Gowran Park(2m , Hurdle, Heavy) Imagine (FR) 2nd (15/8 11-12) J W Kennedy 3.75L in front of Spanish Harlem (FR) 3rd (11/8Fav 11-12) P Townend (8 ran)
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13
8-04
Au Fleuron (FR) 6,b g 11-2

Crillon (FR)-La Pelodette(Sagamix)

cp2(76) (Mr J Jones & Mrs A Sargeant)
Rated 131

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Au Fleuron (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Hollow Sound (IRE)1
22nd Jan 2022 Navan(2m , Hurdle, Yielding) Au Fleuron (FR) 2nd (5/1 11-10) D N Russell 6.75L in front of Hollow Sound (IRE) 4th (66/1 11-2 Rated 116) R A Doyle (7 ran)
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14
2111
Head to Head

In the last 3 years Irish Hill (GER) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Mark Of Gold (GB)2
1st Apr 2022 Newbury(2m 69yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft) Mark Of Gold (GB) 1st (7/2 10-11 Rated 116) J E Moore 8.03L in front of Irish Hill (GER) 3rd (13/8Fav 10-0 Rated 110) Harry Cobden (6 ran)
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5th Mar 2022 Newbury(2m 69yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Irish Hill (GER) 2nd (4/1 10-5 Rated 107) Harry Cobden 7.75L in front of Mark Of Gold (GB) 4th (7/2 11-12 Rated 118) J E Moore (9 ran)
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Fifty Ball (FR)1
18th Feb 2023 Ascot(2m 3f 58yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good In Places)) Irish Hill (GER) 1st (10/3Fav 10-13 Rated 128) Harry Cobden 53.76L in front of Fifty Ball (FR) 12th (7/1 10-10 Rated 128) N F Houlihan (12 ran)
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15
2331
Head to Head

In the last 3 years Firm Footings (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Buddy One (IRE)1
27th Nov 2022 Navan(2m 4f , Maiden Hurdle, Soft, Yielding in places) Firm Footings (IRE) 2nd (7/2 11-11) J W Kennedy 3.88L in front of Buddy One (IRE) 6th (250/1 11-5) Jack G Gilligan (23 ran)
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16
1F-3
Wonderwall (IRE) 7,b g 11-1

Yeats (IRE)-Rock Me Gently(Sulamani)

cp1 (Mr J O'leary)
Rated 134

17
1431
Impulsive One (USA) 5,b g 11-0

Union Rags (USA)-Hokey Okey(Lonhro)

ts+(30) d1 (Mr P Boyle)
Rated 133

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Impulsive One (USA) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Iroko (FR)1
26th Feb 2022 Kempton(2m , Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Iroko (FR) 4th (22/1 10-12 Rated 124) Jonjo O'Neill Jr 9.50L in front of Impulsive One (USA) 7th (7/2 11-3 Rated 130) J Bowen (11 ran)
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Innatendue (FR)1
6th Feb 2022 Musselburgh(1m 7f 124yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Impulsive One (USA) 1st (13/8J Fav 11-0 Rated 127) J Bowen 4.00L in front of Innatendue (FR) 2nd (14/1 10-7) T Scudamore (7 ran)
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18
4-8P
Head to Head

In the last 3 years In From The Cold (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Felix Desjy (FR)1
26th Apr 2022 Punchestown(2m 100yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding, yielding in places X-country - Good) Felix Desjy (FR) 1st (11/1 11-4 Rated 138) J W Kennedy 23.19L in front of In From The Cold (IRE) 8th (22/1 10-11 Rated 131) J C Gainford (17 ran)
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20
6122
Head to Head

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

HorseNo. Of times
Firm Footings (IRE)1
27th Nov 2022 Navan(2m 4f , Maiden Hurdle, Soft, Yielding in places) Firm Footings (IRE) 2nd (7/2 11-11) J W Kennedy 3.88L in front of Buddy One (IRE) 6th (250/1 11-5) Jack G Gilligan (23 ran)
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21
1412
Grozni (FR) 7,b g 10-11

Saddler Maker (IRE)-Urane De Ferbet(Secret Singer)

(41) d1 (J Fyffe & S Townshend)
Rated 125

22
-P52
Hollow Sound (IRE) 8,b g 10-10

Beat Hollow (GB)-Lady Imola(Haafhd)

(26) (Luke Comer)
Rated 119

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Hollow Sound (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Au Fleuron (FR)1
22nd Jan 2022 Navan(2m , Hurdle, Yielding) Au Fleuron (FR) 2nd (5/1 11-10) D N Russell 6.75L in front of Hollow Sound (IRE) 4th (66/1 11-2 Rated 116) R A Doyle (7 ran)
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Spirit Of Legend (FR)1
29th Dec 2022 Leopardstown(2m 4f , Hcap Hurdle, Soft, yielding in places) Spirit Of Legend (FR) 2nd (9/2 11-12 Rated 125) Rachael Blackmore 9.75L in front of Hollow Sound (IRE) 5th (50/1 11-6 Rated 119) J C Gainford (12 ran)
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23
4153
Hey Johnny (IRE) 6,b g 10-8

Worthadd (IRE)-Faanan Aldaar(Authorized)

(19) (Joseph M Fitzpatrick)
Rated 121

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Hey Johnny (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Vultan (IRE)1
26th Feb 2023 Naas(1m 7f 109yds, Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, good to yielding in places) Hey Johnny (IRE) 3rd (4/1 11-3 Rated 120) D E Mullins 34.88L in front of Vultan (IRE) 13th (125/1 11-5 Rated 122) Peter Carberry (18 ran)
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24
1-P0
Fifty Ball (FR) 8,b g 10-7

Cokoriko (FR)-Voix De Montot(Voix Du Nord)

(27) (Mr Steven Packham)
Rated 126 Won When Rated 127

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Fifty Ball (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
West To The Bridge (IRE)1
8th Mar 2022 Sandown(2m 3f 173yds, Hcap Hurdle, Chase: Good to Soft-Soft in places; Hurdle: Soft) West To The Bridge (IRE) 1st (11/1 11-5 Rated 133) Tristan Durrell 2.50L in front of Fifty Ball (FR) 2nd (9/2 11-6 Rated 127) Joshua Moore (7 ran)
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Mark Of Gold (GB)1
14th Jan 2023 Kempton(2m 5f , Hcap Hurdle, Soft) Fifty Ball (FR) pulled up (33/1 10-8 Rated 130) N F Houlihan Mark Of Gold (GB) fell (20/1 10-5 Rated 129) Caoilin Quinn (20 ran)
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Irish Hill (GER)1
18th Feb 2023 Ascot(2m 3f 58yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good In Places)) Irish Hill (GER) 1st (10/3Fav 10-13 Rated 128) Harry Cobden 53.76L in front of Fifty Ball (FR) 12th (7/1 10-10 Rated 128) N F Houlihan (12 ran)
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25
3275
Head to Head

In the last 3 years Innatendue (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Impulsive One (USA)1
6th Feb 2022 Musselburgh(1m 7f 124yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Impulsive One (USA) 1st (13/8J Fav 11-0 Rated 127) J Bowen 4.00L in front of Innatendue (FR) 2nd (14/1 10-7) T Scudamore (7 ran)
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Imagine (FR)1
31st Oct 2022 Wexford(2m 100yds, Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) Imagine (FR) 1st (10/11Fav 11-7) J W Kennedy 11.13L in front of Innatendue (FR) 3rd (2/1 11-0 Rated 123) S D Torrens (14 ran)
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26
-0P0
Vultan (IRE) 6,b g 10-5

Fastnet Rock (AUS)-Beneloge(Iceman)

ts9(19) (Hannah Lenihan)
Rated 119

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Vultan (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Felix Desjy (FR)1
23rd Sep 2022 Listowel(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places) Felix Desjy (FR) 12th (20/1 11-4 Rated 142) Mr R James Vultan (IRE) pulled up (28/1 10-7 Rated 124) Peter Carberry (17 ran)
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Hey Johnny (IRE)1
26th Feb 2023 Naas(1m 7f 109yds, Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, good to yielding in places) Hey Johnny (IRE) 3rd (4/1 11-3 Rated 120) D E Mullins 34.88L in front of Vultan (IRE) 13th (125/1 11-5 Rated 122) Peter Carberry (18 ran)
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First Time - In a Hdl Handicap Saylavee, Wonderwall, Cool Survivor, Imagine, Haxo, Spanish Harlem, Firm Footings. Cheekpiece Wonderwall. Tonguestrap Might I» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 4/1 Spanish Harlem, 9/2 Imagine, 5/1 Cool Survivor, 8/1 Iroko, 10/1 Might I, Irish Hill, 14/1 Firm Footings, 16/1 Haxo, 20/1 No Ordinary Joe, Spirit Of Legend, Mark Of Gold, 25/1 Saylavee, Impulsive One, Molly Ollys Wishes, Felix Desjy, Au Fleuron, Buddy One, 33/1 West To The Bridge, 50/1 Others.

Previous Years
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
%
G L Moore/Caoilin Quinn
3
21
14

Gordon Elliott/Sam Ewing
1
7
14

For Trainer/Jockeys in this race

Trainers In Form last 21 days

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
W P Mullins
63
186
33

Gordon Elliott
48
390
12

Nicky Henderson
24
70
34

G L Moore
14
108
12

Oliver Greenall
7
40
17

H Fry
3
9
33

Paul Nicholls
3
38
7

Henry De Bromhead
2
28
7

Richard Spencer
1
18
5

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
Tristan Durrell
5
33
15

Caoilin Quinn
3
26
11

Sam Ewing
1
14
7

For Jockeys in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Cheltenham

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
Nicky Henderson
141
1036
14

Paul Nicholls
122
1018
12

W P Mullins
106
882
12

Gordon Elliott
64
614
10

Dan Skelton
44
450
10

Henry De Bromhead
39
313
12

H Fry
19
169
11

G L Moore
13
193
7

A J Martin
8
82
10

Oliver Greenall
6
41
15

C Byrnes
5
41
12

Thomas Mullins
2
20
10

Paul John Gilligan
1
25
4

Luke Comer
0
3
0

Richard Spencer
0
12
0

For Trainers in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Cheltenham

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
N F Houlihan
3
32
9

M J M O'Sullivan
3
26
12

Luca Morgan
3
31
10

Angus Cheleda
2
13
15

Tristan Durrell
2
29
7

Ben Bromley
1
11
9

Caoilin Quinn
1
19
5

Fergus Gillard
1
18
6

Kieren Buckley
1
13
8

Jack G Gilligan
1
13
8

Shane Fitzgerald
1
13
8

Ben Harvey
1
18
6

A P Kelly
1
6
17

Sam Ewing
1
28
4

Kieran Callaghan
0
2
0

M P O'Connor
0
9
0

Jack Foley
0
12
0

Corey McGivern
0
2
0

Danny Gilligan
0
17
0

Lorcan Murtagh
0
9
0

Charlie O'dwyer
0
5
0

For Jockeys in this race

Course Form for Cheltenham

Horse
Wins
Runs
Felix Desjy (FR)
0
3
Might I (IRE)
0
1
Molly Ollys Wishes (GB)
0
1
Mark Of Gold (GB)
0
1
No Ordinary Joe (IRE)
0
1
Au Fleuron (FR)
0
1
Wonderwall (IRE)
0
2
Haxo (FR)
0
1
Hollow Sound (IRE)
0
1
Hey Johnny (IRE)
0
1
Fifty Ball (FR)
0
1