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Formscan By Eamonn Murphy - If you're of a mind to take on LAURINA you might take the comments of someone like Henrietta Knight into account when she said: "Laurina must have a very good chance provided she brushes up her jumping. She made quite a few mistakes (last time at Fairyhouse) which you can't afford to do, especially at Cheltenham." Looking back at that race I didn't think Laurina did a whole lot wrong in the jumping department, and really the bottom line from that performance was that she was highly impressive. It'll take a big performance to lower Laurina's colours, but in Maria's Benefit she has a worthy adversary. Bred in County Kilkenny by former star hurler Charlie Carter, this daughter of Beneficial has turned into a real win machine. She's actually officially higher rated than Laurina.

1
121-
Cap Soleil (FR) 5,b m 11-7

Kapgarde (FR)-Move Again(Noir et Or)

(82) c1 d1 (Mrs S A Noott)
Rated 136

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Cap Soleil (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Countister (FR)1
9th Nov 2017 Newbury(2m 69yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Cap Soleil (FR) 1st (1/1Fav 10-12) P J Brennan 7.00L in front of Countister (FR) 2nd (3/1 10-12) B J Geraghty (6 ran)
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Angels Antics (GB)2
23rd Dec 2017 Haydock(2m 2f 191yds, Hurdle, Heavy) Cap Soleil (FR) 1st (11/10Fav 11-3) P J Brennan .25L in front of Angels Antics (GB) 2nd (13/2 11-0) D N Russell (5 ran)
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2nd Dec 2017 Newbury(2m 69yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft) Cap Soleil (FR) 2nd (2/5Fav 11-3) P J Brennan 2.50L in front of Angels Antics (GB) 4th (7/1 11-0) D N Russell (6 ran)
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2
1-1
Laurina (FR) 5,b m 11-7

Spanish Moon (USA)-Lamboghina(Alkalde)

(47) d1 (Douglas Taylor)
Rated 144

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Laurina (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Dawn Shadow (IRE)1
27th Jan 2018 Fairyhouse(2m 2f , Hurdle, Heavy, Soft To Heavy In Places) Laurina (FR) 1st (13/8Fav 10-11) P Townend 19.00L in front of Dawn Shadow (IRE) 3rd (14/1 11-3 Rated 127) M P Walsh (11 ran)
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3
11-1
Maria's Benefit (IRE) 6,b m 11-7

Beneficial (GB)-Youngborogal(Anshan)

(47) d3 (Mr P D Wells)
Rated 147

4
33-3
Dawn Shadow (IRE) 6,b f 11-5

King's Theatre (IRE)-Corskeagh Shadow(Beneficial)

(47) d1 (Sean Reilly)
Rated 132

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Dawn Shadow (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Laurina (FR)1
27th Jan 2018 Fairyhouse(2m 2f , Hurdle, Heavy, Soft To Heavy In Places) Laurina (FR) 1st (13/8Fav 10-11) P Townend 19.00L in front of Dawn Shadow (IRE) 3rd (14/1 11-3 Rated 127) M P Walsh (11 ran)
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5
42-4
Angels Antics (GB) 5,b m 11-2

Schiaparelli (GER)-Safari Run(Supreme Leader)

(68) (Mrs Karen Drinkwater)
Rated 132

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Angels Antics (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Cap Soleil (FR)2
23rd Dec 2017 Haydock(2m 2f 191yds, Hurdle, Heavy) Cap Soleil (FR) 1st (11/10Fav 11-3) P J Brennan .25L in front of Angels Antics (GB) 2nd (13/2 11-0) D N Russell (5 ran)
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2nd Dec 2017 Newbury(2m 69yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft) Cap Soleil (FR) 2nd (2/5Fav 11-3) P J Brennan 2.50L in front of Angels Antics (GB) 4th (7/1 11-0) D N Russell (6 ran)
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6
0-21
Champayne Lady (IRE) 6,ch f 11-2

Robin Des Champs (FR)-Magherareagh Lady(Old Vic)

ts6(29) d1 (Rory Connell)
Rated 122

7
21-1
Countister (FR) 6,b m 11-2

Smadoun (FR)-Tistairly(Fairly Ransom)

(40) d1 (Mr John P McManus)
Rated 133

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Countister (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Cap Soleil (FR)1
9th Nov 2017 Newbury(2m 69yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Cap Soleil (FR) 1st (1/1Fav 10-12) P J Brennan 7.00L in front of Countister (FR) 2nd (3/1 10-12) B J Geraghty (6 ran)
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8
8-51
Cut The Mustard (FR) 6,br m 11-2

Al Namix (FR)-Tadorna(Staunch Eagle)

(22) (The Unlikely Lads)
Rated 130

9
15-2
Dame De Compagnie (FR) 5,b m 11-2

Lucarno (USA)-Programmee(Kahyasi)

hd3(26) bf (Mr John P McManus)
Rated 134

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Dame De Compagnie (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Rouergate (FR)1
3rd Nov 2017 Uttoxeter(1m 7f 168yds, Maiden Hurdle, Good) Dame De Compagnie (FR) 1st (4/9Fav 11-5) B J Geraghty 6.25L in front of Rouergate (FR) 3rd (25/1 11-5) Aidan Coleman (12 ran)
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10
71-0
Ellie Mac (IRE) 5,b m 11-2

Court Cave (IRE)-Dizzy's Whisper(Supreme Leader)

(39) d1 (Niccolai Schuster Horse Racing Club)
Rated 125

11
11-4
High School Days (USA) 5,ch f 11-2

Elusive Quality (USA)-Baroness Richter(Montjeu)

(61) d3 (Gigginstown House Stud)
Rated 136

12
1
Pietralunga (FR) 5,b f 11-2

Soldier Of Fortune (IRE)-Ascot One(Septieme Ciel)

ts1(63) d1 (Pietralunga Syndicate)

13
3-f1
Rouergate (FR) 5,b m 11-2

Sageburg (IRE)-Rouge Des Champs(Robin Des Champs)

(25) d1 (Calvados Racing)
Rated 118

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Rouergate (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Dame De Compagnie (FR)1
3rd Nov 2017 Uttoxeter(1m 7f 168yds, Maiden Hurdle, Good) Dame De Compagnie (FR) 1st (4/9Fav 11-5) B J Geraghty 6.25L in front of Rouergate (FR) 3rd (25/1 11-5) Aidan Coleman (12 ran)
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14
302/
Salsaretta (FR) 5,b f 11-2

Kingsalsa (USA)-Kendoretta(Kendor)

(537) (Mrs S Ricci)

15
16-1
Spice Girl (GB) 5,ch m 11-2

Black Sam Bellamy (IRE)-Karmest(Best of The Bests)

ts6(42) (Mr Richard Davies & Mr Mark Holland)
Rated 128

First Time - Tonguestrap Pietralunga» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 4/7 Laurina, 11/2 Maria's Benefit, 10/1 Salsaretta, 12/1 Cap Soleil, 14/1 Countister, 20/1 Pietralunga, 25/1 Cut The Mustard, 33/1 High School Days, Spice Girl, Champayne Lady, Angels Antics, 50/1 Dawn Shadow, Ellie Mac, 66/1 Others.

Previous Years
2017 Let's Dance 5 11-7 R Walsh 11/8Fav (W P Mullins)
2016 Limini 5 11-7 R Walsh 8/11Fav (W P Mullins)

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
11
27
40

Nigel Twiston-Davies/Sam Twiston-Davies
2
17
11

For Trainer/Jockeys in this race

Trainers In Form last 21 days

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
W P Mullins
88
484
18

Nicky Henderson
22
100
22

Henry De Bromhead
14
112
12

F M O'Brien
8
57
14

Nigel Twiston-Davies
5
36
13

Miss Venetia Williams
3
26
11

Stuart Edmunds
2
16
12

M Keighley
1
14
7

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
P Townend
11
27
40

Sam Twiston-Davies
7
52
13

C Gethings
2
30
6

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

F M O'Brien
51
434
12

Henry De Bromhead
41
341
12

M Keighley
23
259
9

Miss Venetia Williams
22
383
6

Stuart Edmunds
3
44
7

Alan Fleming
1
24
4

Mrs D A Love
0
3
0

For Trainers in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Cheltenham

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
B J Geraghty
85
463
18

Sam Twiston-Davies
73
761
10

R Johnson
66
545
12

P Townend
45
266
17

P J Brennan
42
431
10

Aidan Coleman
35
449
8

N D Fehily
30
323
9

D N Russell
28
214
13

Rachael Blackmore
23
135
17

R M Power
16
143
11

D F O'Regan
3
86
3

C Gethings
1
79
1

D J Mullins
0
56
0

D P Holden
0
1
0

For Jockeys in this race

Course Form for Cheltenham

Horse
Wins
Runs
Cap Soleil (FR)
1
1
Dame De Compagnie (FR)
0
1
Spice Girl (GB)
0
1
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